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VENU

2 SERIES

Owner’s Manual

Summary of Contents for VENU 2 SERIES

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Page 2: ...rmin Express Garmin Golf Garmin Index Garmin Move IQ Garmin Pay Health Snapshot tempe TrueUp and Varia are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin Android is a trademark of Google LLC Apple iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries The BLUETOOTH word mark and logos are owned...

Page 3: ...s 9 Garmin Pay 9 Setting Up Your Garmin Pay Wallet 9 Paying for a Purchase Using Your Watch 10 Adding a Card to Your Garmin Pay Wallet 10 Managing Your Garmin Pay Cards 10 Changing Your Garmin Pay Passcode 11 Safety and Tracking Features 11 Adding Emergency Contacts 11 Adding Contacts 11 Incident Detection 12 Turning Incident Detection On and Off 12 Requesting Assistance 12 Heart Rate Features 12 ...

Page 4: ...laying Golf 27 Hole Information 28 Changing the Pin Location 28 Viewing the Direction to the Pin 28 Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances 29 Viewing Hazards 29 Measuring a Shot with Garmin AutoShot 30 Keeping Score 30 Setting the Scoring Method 30 Tracking Golf Statistics 31 Recording Golf Statistics 31 Viewing Your Shot History 31 Viewing Your Round Summary 31 Ending a Round 32 Garmin Golf App 32 Tr...

Page 5: ...wareness 47 tempe 47 Device Information 48 About the AMOLED Display 48 Charging the Device 48 Product Updates 48 Updating the Software Using the Garmin Connect App 49 Updating the Software Using Garmin Express 49 Viewing Device Information 49 Viewing E label Regulatory and Compliance Information 49 Specifications 49 Battery Life Information 50 Device Care 50 Cleaning the Device 50 Changing the Ban...

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Page 7: ...unch the assistance feature Safety and Tracking Features page 11 Back Menu button Press to return to the previous screen except during an activity During an activity press to mark a new lap start a new set or pose or advance to the next stage of a workout Hold to view a menu of device settings and options for the current screen Touchscreen Swipe up or down to scroll through glances features and me...

Page 8: ...or swipe up to view additional menu options Perform each menu selection as a separate action Locking and Unlocking the Touchscreen You can lock the touchscreen to prevent inadvertent screen touches 1 Hold to view the controls menu 2 Select The touchscreen locks and does not respond to touches until you unlock it 3 Hold any button to unlock the touchscreen Using the Controls Menu The controls menu ...

Page 9: ...and Tracking Features page 11 Smart Features Pairing Your Smartphone To set up the Venu 2 series device it must be paired directly through the Garmin Connect app instead of from the Bluetooth settings on your smartphone 1 From the app store on your smartphone install and open the Garmin Connect app 2 Select an option to enable pairing mode on your device If this is the first time you are setting u...

Page 10: ...nge Find my device Locates your lost Venu 2 series device that is paired with your smarphone and currently within Bluetooth range Phone Notifications Phone notifications require a compatible smartphone to be within Bluetooth range and paired with the device When your phone receives messages it sends notifications to your device Enabling Bluetooth Notifications Before you can enable notifications y...

Page 11: ...nected to an Android smartphone Managing Notifications You can use your compatible smartphone to manage notifications that appear on your Venu 2 series device Select an option If you are using an iPhone device go to the iOS notifications settings to select the items to show on the device If you are using an Android smartphone from the Garmin Connect app select Settings Smart Notifications Turning ...

Page 12: ...d fitness activity types Downloading Connect IQ Features Before you can download features from the Connect IQ app you must pair your Venu 2 series device with your smartphone Pairing Your Smartphone page 3 1 From the app store on your smartphone install and open the Connect IQ app 2 If necessary select your device 3 Select a Connect IQ feature 4 Follow the on screen instructions Downloading Connec...

Page 13: ...ed smartphone using your device Downloading Personal Audio Content 1 Install the Garmin Express application on your computer www garmin com express 2 Connect the device to your computer using the included USB cable 3 Open the Garmin Express application select your device and select Music TIP For Windows computers you can select and browse to the folder with your audio files For Apple computers the...

Page 14: ... the on screen instructions to disconnect the third party provider from your device Connecting Bluetooth Headphones To listen to music loaded onto your Venu 2 series device you must connect headphones using Bluetooth technology 1 Bring the headphones within 2 m 6 6 ft of your device 2 Enable pairing mode on the headphones 3 Hold 4 Select Music Headphones Add New 5 Select your headphones to complet...

Page 15: ...current audio file Select to change the repeat mode Select to change the shuffle mode Garmin Pay The Garmin Pay feature allows you to use your watch to pay for purchases in participating stores using credit or debit cards from a participating financial institution Setting Up Your Garmin Pay Wallet You can add one or more participating credit or debit cards to your Garmin Pay wallet Go to garmin co...

Page 16: ...fter you successfully enter your passcode you can make payments without a passcode for 24 hours while you continue to wear your watch If you remove the watch from your wrist or disable heart rate monitoring you must enter the passcode again before making a payment Adding a Card to Your Garmin Pay Wallet You can add up to 10 credit or debit cards to your Garmin Pay wallet 1 From the Garmin Connect ...

Page 17: ...ance Allows you to send a message with your name LiveTrack link and GPS location if available to your emergency contacts Incident detection When the Venu 2 series device detects an incident during an outdoor walk run or bike activity the device sends an automated message LiveTrack link and GPS location if available to your emergency contacts LiveTrack Allows friends and family to follow your races...

Page 18: ...receive emails or text messages standard text messaging rates may apply 1 From the watch face hold 2 Select Safety Tracking Incident Detection 3 Select an activity NOTE Incident detection is available only for outdoor walk run hike and bike activities When an incident is detected by your Venu 2 series device with GPS enabled the Garmin Connect app can send an automated text message and email with ...

Page 19: ... garmin com ataccuracy For more information about device wear and care go to www garmin com fitandcare Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear you can try these tips Clean and dry your arm before putting on the device Avoid wearing sunscreen lotion and insect repellent under the device Avoid scratching the heart rate sensor on the back of the device We...

Page 20: ...ease Always defer to your health care provider for any heart related issues 1 Hold 2 Select Wrist Heart Rate Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts 3 Select High Alert or Low Alert 4 Select a heart rate threshold value 5 Select the toggle to turn on the alert Each time you exceed or drop below the custom value a message appears and the device vibrates Broadcasting Heart Rate to Garmin Devices You can broadcas...

Page 21: ... information from the initial setup to determine your default heart rate zones The device has separate heart rate zones for running and cycling For the most accurate calorie data during your activity you should set your maximum heart rate You can also set each heart rate zone You can manually adjust your zones on the device or using your Garmin Connect account 1 Hold 2 Select User Profile Heart Ra...

Page 22: ...Cooper Institute For more information see the appendix VO2 Max Standard Ratings page 57 and go to www CooperInstitute org Getting Your VO2 Max Estimate The device requires heart rate data and a timed up to 15 minutes brisk walk or run to display your VO2 max estimate 1 Hold 2 Select User Profile VO2 Max If you have already recorded a brisk walk or run outdoors your VO2 max estimate may appear The ...

Page 23: ...eter readings and heart rate values since midnight Changing the Pulse Oximeter Tracking Mode 1 Hold 2 Select Wrist Heart Rate Pulse Ox Tracking Mode 3 Select an option To turn on measurements while you are inactive during the day select All Day NOTE Turning on pulse oximeter tracking decreases battery life To turn on continuous measurements while you sleep select During Sleep NOTE Unusual sleep po...

Page 24: ...r sleep statistics on your Garmin Connect account NOTE Naps are not added to your sleep statistics You can use do not disturb mode to turn off notifications and alerts with the exception of alarms Using Do Not Disturb Mode page 5 Intensity Minutes To improve your health organizations such as the World Health Organization recommend at least 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity activity such a...

Page 25: ...e also vibrates to alert you Goal Alerts Allows you to turn on and off goal alerts or turn them off only during activities Goal alerts appear for your daily steps goal daily floors climbed goal weekly intensity minutes goal and hydration goal Auto Activity Start Allows your device to create and save timed activities automatically when the Move IQ feature detects you are walking or running You can ...

Page 26: ...progress toward your daily goal Intensity minutes Tracks your time spent participating in moderate to vigorous activities your weekly intensity minutes goal and progress toward your goal Last activity Displays a brief summary of your last recorded activity Last sport Displays a brief summary of your last recorded activity and history of the specified sport Lights Provides bike light controls when ...

Page 27: ...high stress state Knowing your stress level can help you identify stressful moments throughout your day For best results you should wear the device while sleeping You can sync your device with your Garmin Connect account to view your all day stress level long term trends and additional details Using the Stress Level Glance The stress level glance displays your current stress level and a graph of y...

Page 28: ...ght 3 Swipe up to view a combined graph of your Body Battery and stress level Tips for Improved Body Battery Data For more accurate results wear the device while sleeping Good sleep charges your Body Battery Strenuous activity and high stress can cause your Body Battery to drain more quickly Food intake as well as stimulants like caffeine has no impact on your Body Battery Women s Health Menstrual...

Page 29: ...measure select Units To enable dynamic daily goals that increase after recording an activity select Auto Increase Goal To turn on hydration reminders select Alerts To customize your container sizes select Containers select a container select the units of measure and enter the container size Apps and Activities Your device includes a variety of preloaded apps and activities Apps Apps provide intera...

Page 30: ... down to view additional data pages Stopping an Activity 1 Press 2 Select an option To save the activity select To discard the activity select To resume the activity press Adding a Custom Activity You can create a custom activity and add it to the activity list 1 Press 2 Select 3 Select an activity type to copy 4 Select an activity name 5 If necessary edit the activity app settings Activities and ...

Page 31: ... rep count appears when you complete at least four reps TIP The device can only count reps of a single move for each set When you want to change moves you should finish the set and start a new one 5 Press to finish the set The watch displays the total reps for the set After several seconds the rest timer appears 6 If necessary edit the number of reps and select to add the weight used for the set 7...

Page 32: ...ss 3 Select Bike 4 When using optional wireless sensors wait while the device connects to the sensors 5 Go outside and wait while the device locates satellites 6 Press to start the activity timer The device records activity data only while the activity timer is running 7 Start your activity 8 Swipe up or down to scroll through data screens 9 After you complete your activity press and select Viewin...

Page 33: ...trokes for that length For example 30 seconds plus 15 strokes equals a swolf score of 45 Swolf is a measurement of swimming efficiency and like golf a lower score is better Golfing Downloading Golf Courses Before you play a course for the first time you must download it using the Garmin Connect app 1 From the Garmin Connect app select Download Golf Courses 2 Select a golf course 3 Select Download ...

Page 34: ...own to scroll through the pin locations indicates the selected pin location 3 Press to accept the pin location The distances on the hole information screen are updated to reflect the new pin location The pin location is saved for only the current round Viewing the Direction to the Pin The PinPointer feature is a compass that provides directional assistance when you are unable to see the green This...

Page 35: ...ine the distance to layup or carry 1 From the hole information screen press and select The distances to the front and back of the nearest hazard appear on the screen The hazard type is listed at the top of the screen The green is represented as a half circle at the top of the screen The line below the green represents the center of the fairway Hazards are indicated by a letter signifying the order...

Page 36: ...tion appears in the banner at the top of the screen TIP You can tap the banner to hide it for 10 seconds 2 Hit your next shot The device records the distance of your last shot Keeping Score 1 While playing golf press 2 Select 3 Swipe up or down to change holes 4 Tap the center of the screen 5 Select or to set the score Setting the Scoring Method You can change the method the device uses to keep sc...

Page 37: ...u can compare rounds and track improvements using the Garmin Golf app 1 Hold 2 Select Activities Apps Golf 3 Select the activity settings 4 Select Scoring Stat Tracking Recording Golf Statistics Before you can record statistics you must enable statistics tracking Tracking Golf Statistics page 31 1 From the scorecard tap the center of the screen 2 Set the number of strokes taken and select Next 3 S...

Page 38: ...ngs The device uses this information to calculate accurate training data 1 Hold 2 Select User Profile 3 Select an option Workouts Your device can guide you through multiple step workouts that include goals for each workout step such as distance time reps or other metrics Your device includes several preloaded workouts for multiple activities including strength cardio running and biking You can cre...

Page 39: ...glance loop 1 From the watch face swipe to view the Garmin coach glance 2 Select the glance If a workout for this activity is scheduled for today the device shows the workout name and prompts you to start it 3 Select a workout 4 Select View to view the workout steps and swipe right when you are finished viewing the steps optional 5 Select Do Workout 6 Follow the on screen instructions Viewing Sche...

Page 40: ...NOTE This does not delete any saved activities Navigation You can use the GPS navigation features on your device to save locations navigate to locations and find your way home Saving Your Location Before you can navigate to a saved location your device must locate satellites A location is a point that you record and store in the device If you want to remember landmarks or return to a certain spot ...

Page 41: ... activity hold and select Stop Navigation To stop navigation and save your activity press and select Compass The device has a 3 axis compass with automatic calibration The compass features and appearance change depending on your activity whether GPS is enabled and whether you are navigating to a destination Calibrating the Compass Manually NOTICE Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors To improv...

Page 42: ...tion about each swim interval Select Time in Zone to view your time in each heart rate zone Select Delete to delete the selected activity Viewing Your Time in Each Heart Rate Zone Before you can view heart rate zone data you must complete an activity with heart rate and save the activity Viewing your time in each heart rate zone can help you adjust your training intensity 1 Hold 2 Select History 3...

Page 43: ...ou can view more detailed information about your golf games including scorecards statistics and course information You can also view customizable reports NOTE To view some data you must pair an optional wireless sensor with your device Pairing Your Wireless Sensors page 46 Track your progress You can track your daily steps join a friendly competition with your connections and meet your goals Share...

Page 44: ...e Editing a Watch Face page 39 or create a new one Creating a Custom Watch Face page 38 1 From the watch face hold 2 Select Watch Face 3 Swipe right or left to scroll through the available watch faces 4 Tap the touchscreen to select the watch face Creating a Custom Watch Face You can create a new watch face by selecting the layout colors and additional data 1 From the watch face hold 2 Select Watc...

Page 45: ...customize 4 Select an option To change the location of the shortcut in the controls menu select the location where you want it to appear or drag the shortcut to a new location To remove the shortcut from the controls menu select 5 If necessary select to add a shortcut to the controls menu NOTE This option is available only after you remove at least one shortcut from the menu Setting Up a Shortcut ...

Page 46: ...ows you to add the weight used for an exercise set during a strength training or cardio activity GPS Sets the mode for the GPS antenna Changing the GPS Setting page 43 Pool Size Sets the pool length for pool swimming Scoring Enables or disables scorekeeping automatically when you start a round of golf The Always Ask option prompts you when you begin a round Scoring Method Sets the scoring method t...

Page 47: ...ries Custom Event recurring You can select an existing message or create a custom message and select an alert type Distance Recurring You can set a distance interval Heart Rate Range You can set minimum and maximum heart rate values or select zone changes Pace Range You can set minimum and maximum pace values Run Walk Recurring You can set timed walking breaks at regular intervals Speed Range You ...

Page 48: ...w a specified value This feature is helpful if your activity includes stop lights or other places where you need to slow down or stop NOTE The device does not record activity data while the timer is stopped or paused 1 Hold 2 Select Activities Apps 3 Select an activity NOTE This feature is not available for all activities 4 Select the activity settings 5 Select Auto Pause 6 Select an option NOTE N...

Page 49: ...only Phone and Bluetooth Settings Hold and select Connectivity Phone Status Displays the current Bluetooth connection status and allows you to turn Bluetooth technology on or off Notifications The device turns smart notifications on and off automatically based on your selections Enabling Bluetooth Notifications page 4 Pair Phone Connects your device with a compatible smartphone equipped with Bluet...

Page 50: ...onal data and reset the settings Restoring All Default Settings page 53 NOTE If you have set up a Garmin Pay wallet restoring default settings also deletes the wallet from your device Software Update Allows you to check for software updates About Displays the unit ID software version regulatory information and license agreement Time Settings Hold and select System Time Time Format Sets the device ...

Page 51: ... You can use the Always On option to keep the watch face data visible and turn off only the background This option impacts the battery and display life About the AMOLED Display page 48 NOTE The Always On and Gesture settings are disabled during your sleep window to prevent the display from turning on while you are asleep Gesture Sets the display to turn on when you rotate your wrist toward your bo...

Page 52: ...nd near the device 1 Move at least 10 m 33 ft away from other wireless sensors 2 If you are pairing a heart rate monitor put on the heart rate monitor The heart rate monitor does not send or receive data until you put it on 3 Hold 4 Select Sensors Add New 5 Bring the device within 3 m 10 ft of the sensor and wait while the device pairs with the sensor After the device connects to the sensor an ico...

Page 53: ... Wireless Sensors page 46 Manual calibration is optional and can improve accuracy 1 Hold 2 Select Sensors Speed Cadence Wheel Size 3 Select an option Select Auto to automatically calculate your wheel size and calibrate your speed sensor Select Manual and enter your wheel size to manually calibrate your speed sensor Wheel Size and Circumference page 58 Club Sensors Your device is compatible with Ap...

Page 54: ...s a lithium ion battery See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information NOTICE To prevent corrosion thoroughly clean and dry the contacts and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer Refer to the cleaning instructions in the appendix 1 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the charging port on...

Page 55: ... Garmin Express application finishes sending the update disconnect the device from your computer Your device installs the update Viewing Device Information You can view the unit ID software version regulatory information and license agreement 1 Hold 2 Select System About Viewing E label Regulatory and Compliance Information The label for this device is provided electronically The e label may provi...

Page 56: ... Avoid chemical cleaners solvents and insect repellents that can damage plastic components and finishes Thoroughly rinse the device with fresh water after exposure to chlorine salt water sunscreen cosmetics alcohol or other harsh chemicals Prolonged exposure to these substances can damage the case Keep the leather band clean and dry Avoid swimming or showering with the leather band Exposure to wat...

Page 57: ...pdate the Garmin Connect app to the latest version Remove your device from the Garmin Connect app and the Bluetooth settings on your smartphone to retry the pairing process If you bought a new smartphone remove your device from the Garmin Connect app on the smartphone you intend to stop using Bring your smartphone within 10 m 33 ft of the device On your smartphone open the Garmin Connect app selec...

Page 58: ...ving time 1 Hold and select System Time 2 Verify the Auto option for Time Source is enabled 3 Select Time Sync Your device automatically starts syncing the time with your smartphone 4 To sync time using satellite signals select Use GPS go outdoors to an open area with a clear view of the sky and wait while the device acquires satellite signals Maximizing Battery Life You can do several things to e...

Page 59: ...pen area The front of the device should be oriented toward the sky 2 Wait while the device locates satellites It may take 30 60 seconds to locate satellite signals Improving GPS Satellite Reception Frequently sync the device to your Garmin Connect account Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable and the Garmin Express application Sync your device to the Garmin Connect app using your B...

Page 60: ...onments cover the device with your sleeve or jacket as strong gusts can cause erratic readings Getting More Information 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 The pulse oximeter featur...

Page 61: ...ce traveled per stroke Distance The distance traveled for the current track or activity Elapsed Time The total time recorded For example if you start the timer and run for 10 minutes then stop the timer for 5 minutes then start the timer and run for 20 minutes your elapsed time is 35 minutes Elevation The altitude of your current location above or below sea level Floors Climbed The total number of...

Page 62: ...st completed lap Last Lap Speed The average speed for the last completed lap Last Lap Time The stopwatch time for the last completed lap Last Len Swolf The swolf score for the last completed pool length Last Length Pace The average pace for your last completed pool length Lengths The number of pool lengths completed during the current activity Maximum Speed The top speed for the current activity M...

Page 63: ... estimates by age and gender Males Percentile 20 29 30 39 40 49 50 59 60 69 70 79 Superior 95 55 4 54 52 5 48 9 45 7 42 1 Excellent 80 51 1 48 3 46 4 43 4 39 5 36 7 Good 60 45 4 44 42 4 39 2 35 5 32 3 Fair 40 41 7 40 5 38 5 35 6 32 3 29 4 Poor 0 40 41 7 40 5 38 5 35 6 32 3 29 4 Females Percentile 20 29 30 39 40 49 50 59 60 69 70 79 Superior 95 49 6 47 4 45 3 41 1 37 8 36 7 Excellent 80 43 9 42 4 3...

Page 64: ...f your wheel or use one of the calculators available on the internet Tire Size Wheel Circumference mm 20 1 75 1515 20 1 3 8 1615 22 1 3 8 1770 22 1 1 2 1785 24 1 1753 24 3 4 Tubular 1785 24 1 1 8 1795 24 1 75 1890 24 1 1 4 1905 24 2 00 1925 24 2 125 1965 26 7 8 1920 26 1 1 0 1913 26 1 1952 26 1 25 1953 26 1 1 8 1970 26 1 40 2005 26 1 50 2010 26 1 75 2023 26 1 95 2050 26 2 00 2055 26 1 3 8 2068 26 ...

Page 65: ...6 700 30C 2146 700 32C 2155 700 35C 2168 700 38C 2180 700 40C 2200 700 44C 2235 700 45C 2242 700 47C 2268 Symbol Definitions These symbols may appear on the device or accessory labels WEEE disposal and recycling symbol The WEEE symbol is attached to the product in compliance with the EU directive 2012 19 EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE It is intended to deter the improper disp...

Page 66: ... 35 36 sending to computer 32 37 38 viewing 31 hydration 23 I icons 3 incident detection 11 12 indoor training 25 intensity minutes 16 18 intervals 27 K keys 1 50 L laps 36 layup 29 lengths 27 license 49 LiveTrack 11 locations 34 35 deleting 34 locking screen 2 44 M main menu customizing 21 maps 34 measuring a shot 30 menstrual cycle 22 menu 1 2 music 3 7 loading 7 8 playing 8 services 7 8 music c...

Page 67: ...user profile 16 32 V VO2 max 16 57 W wallet 3 10 watch face 2 watch faces 6 38 39 wheel sizes 47 58 Wi Fi connecting 7 Wi Fi connecting 6 workouts 32 33 Z zones heart rate 15 time 44 Index 61 ...

Page 68: ...support garmin com GUID D93137A9 B374 4A24 8A4D A66C9AC91265 v1 April 2021 ...

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