Garmin Fenix 6S, Owner'S Manual

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The temperature reading is not accurate
Your body temperature affects the temperature reading for the
internal temperature sensor. To get the most accurate
temperature reading, you should remove the watch from your
wrist and wait 20 to 30 minutes.
You can also use an optional tempe external temperature
sensor to view accurate ambient temperature readings while
wearing the watch.
Maximizing the Battery Life
You can do several things to extend the life of the battery.
• Change the power mode during an activity (
Changing the
Power Mode , page 2 ).
• Turn on the battery saver feature from the controls menu
( Viewing the Controls Menu , page 1 ).
• Reduce the backlight timeout ( Changing the Backlight
Settings , page 33 ).
• Reduce the backlight brightness.
• Use UltraTrac GPS mode for your activity (
UltraTrac ,
page 28 ).
• Turn off Bluetooth technology when you are not using
connected features ( Connected Features , page 7 ).
• When pausing your activity for a longer period of time, use
the resume later option ( Stopping an Activity , page 2 ).
• Turn off activity tracking ( Turning Off Activity Tracking ,
page 20 ).
• Use a watch face that is not updated every second.
For example, use a watch face without a second hand
( Customizing the Watch Face , page 30 ).
• Limit the smartphone notifications the device displays
( Managing Notifications , page 8 ).
• Stop broadcasting heart rate data to paired Garmin devices
( Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin Devices , page 11 ).
• Turn off wrist-based heart rate monitoring ( Turning Off the
Wrist-based Heart Rate Monitor , page 12 ).
NOTE: Wrist-based heart rate monitoring is used to calculate
vigorous intensity minutes and calories burned.
• Turn on manual pulse oximeter readings ( Turning Off
Automatic Pulse Oximeter Readings , page 18 ).
Activity Tracking
For more information about activity tracking accuracy, go to
garmin.com/ataccuracy .
My daily step count does not appear
The daily step count is reset every night at midnight.
If dashes appear instead of your step count, allow the device
to acquire satellite signals and set the time automatically.
My step count does not seem accurate
If your step count does not seem accurate, you can try these
tips.
• Wear the device on your non-dominant wrist.
• Carry the device in your pocket when pushing a stroller or
lawn mower.
• Carry the device in your pocket when actively using your
hands or arms only.
NOTE: The device may interpret some repetitive motions,
such as washing dishes, folding laundry, or clapping your
hands, as steps.
The step counts on my device and my Garmin
Connect account don't match
The step count on your Garmin Connect account updates when
you sync your device.
1
Select an option:
• Sync your step count with the Garmin Connect application
( Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer , page 9 ).
• Sync your step count with the Garmin Connect app
( Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect , page 9 ).
2
Wait while the device syncs your data.
Syncing can take several minutes.
NOTE: Refreshing the Garmin Connect app or the Garmin
Connect application does not sync your data or update your
step count.
The floors climbed amount does not seem accurate
Your device uses an internal barometer to measure elevation
changes as you climb floors. A floor climbed is equal to 3 m
(10 ft.).
• Avoid holding handrails or skipping steps while climbing
stairs.
• In windy environments, cover the device with your sleeve or
jacket as strong gusts can cause erratic readings.
Getting More Information
You can find more information about this product on the Garmin
website.
• Go to
support.garmin.com for additional manuals, articles,
and software updates.
• Go to buy.garmin.com , or contact your Garmin dealer for
information about optional accessories and replacement
parts.
• Go to www.garmin.com/ataccuracy .
This is not a medical device.
Appendix
Data Fields
NOTE: Some data fields require ANT+ or Bluetooth accessories
to display data.
% Functional Threshold Power : The current power output as a
percentage of functional threshold power.
% Heart Rate Reserve : The percentage of heart rate reserve
(maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate).
10s Balance : The 10-second moving average of the left/right
power balance.
10s Power : The 10-second moving average of power output.
24-Hour Maximum : The maximum temperature recorded in the
last 24 hours from a compatible temperature sensor.
24-Hour Minimum : The minimum temperature recorded in the
last 24 hours from a compatible temperature sensor.
30s Balance : The 30-second moving average of the left/right
power balance.
30s Power : The 30-second moving average of power output.
3s Balance : The three-second moving average of the left/right
power balance.
3s Power : The 3-second moving average of power output.
500m Pace : The current rowing pace per 500 meters.
Aerobic Training Effect : The impact of the current activity on
your aerobic fitness level.
Ambient Pressure : The uncalibrated environmental pressure.
Anaerobic Training Effect : The impact of the current activity on
your anaerobic fitness level.
Average % Heart Rate Reserve : The average percentage of
heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart
rate) for the current activity.
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