Tips For Erratic Heart Rate Data - Garmin D2 BRAVO Owner's Manual

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 under the device.
• Wear the device above your wrist bone. The device should
be snug but comfortable.
NOTE: You can try wearing the device higher on your
forearm. You can try wearing the device on your other arm.
• Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes and get a heart rate reading
before starting your activity.
NOTE: In cold environments, warm up indoors.
• Rinse the device with fresh water after each workout.
• While exercising, use a silicone band.
Viewing the Heart Rate Widget
The widget displays your current heart rate in beats per minute
(bpm), your lowest resting heart rate for today, and a graph of
your heart rate.
1
From the clock, select DOWN.
2
Select START to view your average resting heart rate values
for the last 7 days.
Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin Devices
You can broadcast your heart rate data from your D2 Bravo
device and view it on paired Garmin devices. For example, you
can broadcast your heart rate data to an Edge
cycling, or to a VIRB action camera during an activity.
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NOTE: Broadcasting heart rate data decreases battery life.
1 Hold UP.
2
Select Settings > Sensors > Wrist Heart Rate > Broadcast
HR.
The D2 Bravo device starts broadcasting your heart rate
data, and appears.
NOTE: You can view only the heart rate widget while
broadcasting heart rate data.
3
Pair your D2 Bravo device with your Garmin ANT+
compatible device.
NOTE: The pairing instructions differ for each Garmin
compatible device. See your owner's manual.
TIP: To stop broadcasting your heart rate data, select any
key, and select Yes.
Turning Off the Wrist Heart Rate Monitor
For the D2 Bravo Titanium, the default value for the Wrist Heart
Rate setting is Auto. The device automatically uses the wrist-
based heart rate monitor unless you pair an ANT+ heart rate
monitor to the device.
1
Hold UP.
2
Select Settings > Sensors > Wrist Heart Rate > Off.
Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor
You should wear the heart rate monitor directly on your skin, just
below your sternum. It should be snug enough to stay in place
during your activity.
Heart Rate Features
1
If necessary, attach the strap extender to the heart rate
monitor.
2 Wet the electrodes
create a strong connection between your chest and the
transmitter.
3
Wear the heart rate monitor with the Garmin logo facing right-
side up.
The loop
side.
4
Wrap the heart rate monitor around your chest, and connect
the strap hook to the loop.
NOTE: Make sure the care tag does not fold over.
After you put on the heart rate monitor, it is active and sending
data.
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data
If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you can try
these tips.
• Reapply water to the electrodes and contact patches (if
applicable).
• Tighten the strap on your chest.
• Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes.
device while
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• Follow the care instructions
Monitor, page
• Wear a cotton shirt or thoroughly wet both sides of the strap.
Synthetic fabrics that rub or flap against the heart rate
monitor can create static electricity that interferes with heart
rate signals.
• Move away from sources that can interfere with your heart
rate monitor.
Sources of interference may include strong electromagnetic
fields, some 2.4 GHz wireless sensors, high-voltage power
lines, electric motors, ovens, microwave ovens, 2.4 GHz
cordless phones, and wireless LAN access points.
Running Dynamics
You can use your compatible D2 Bravo device paired with the
HRM-Run
running form. If your D2 Bravo device was packaged with the
HRM-Run accessory, the devices are already paired.
The HRM-Run accessory has an accelerometer in the module
that measures torso movement in order to calculate six running
metrics.
Cadence: Cadence is the number of steps per minute. It
displays the total steps (right and left combined).
Vertical oscillation: Vertical oscillation is your bounce while
running. It displays the vertical motion of your torso,
measured in centimeters for each step.
on the back of the heart rate monitor to
and hook connection should be on your right
(Caring for the Heart Rate
24).
™ accessory to provide real-time feedback about your
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