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  • Page 1 DESCENT G1 SERIES ™ Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 © 2022 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Go to www.garmin.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Tips for Wearing the Device with an Exposure Suit........20 Dive Alerts..........21 Introduction........1 Dive Terminology........23 Getting Started........1 Device Overview........1 Activities and Apps......23 Using the Watch........2 Starting an Activity........ 23 Tips for Recording Activities.... 23 Clocks..........
  • Page 4 Using Virtual Partner®......46 Paying for a Purchase Using Your Setting a Training Target...... 46 Watch..........64 Racing a Previous Activity....46 Adding a Card to Your Garmin Pay Wallet..........64 History........... 47 Changing Your Garmin Pay Passcode........64 Using History......... 47 Multisport History......47...
  • Page 5 Phone Apps and Computer Applications........... 76 Pulse Oximeter........67 Garmin Connect.........77 Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings..67 Using the Garmin Connect App..77 Setting the Pulse Oximeter Mode..67 Using Garmin Connect on Your Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Computer........78 Data............
  • Page 6 Courses..........86 Troubleshooting......99 Creating and Following a Course on Your Device........86 Product Updates........99 Creating a Course on Garmin Getting More Information..... 99 Connect..........87 My device is in the wrong language..99 Sending a Course to Your Is my phone compatible with my Device..........
  • Page 7 Wheel Size and Circumference..118 Symbol Definitions......119 Index..........120 Table of Contents...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    2 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup. During the initial setup, you can pair your smartphone with your watch to receive notifications, set up your Garmin Pay wallet, and more (Pairing Your Phone with Your Watch, page 75).

  • Page 10: Using The Watch

    • Press to scroll through the data screens during a dive. • Hold to view the altimeter, barometer, and compass (ABC) screen. NOTE: While diving, hold functions are disabled. START·STOP • Press to view the activity list and start or stop an activity. •...

  • Page 11: Saving A Quick Timer

    Saving a Quick Timer You can set up to ten separate quick timers. 1 From any screen, hold START. 2 Select Timers. 3 Select an option: • To save your first quick timer, enter the time, press UP, and select Save. •...

  • Page 12: Diving

    Diving Dive Warnings WARNING • The diving features of this device are for use by certified divers only. This device should not be used as a sole dive computer. Failure to input the appropriate dive-related information into the device can lead to serious personal injury or death.

  • Page 13: Dive Modes

    Dive Modes The Descent G1 device supports six dive modes. Each dive mode has four phases: dive pre-check, surface display, in-dive, and post-dive. During the pre-dive check, you can confirm the dive settings before you start diving (Dive Setup, page 6).

  • Page 14: Dive Setup

    ™ or HRM-Tri ™ device, that stores heart rate data with the dive. You can view chest heart rate monitor data in the Garmin Dive app after you complete the ™ dive. Double Tap to Scroll: Allows you to double tap the device to scroll through the dive data screens. If you notice accidental scrolling, you can use the Sensitivity option to adjust the responsiveness.

  • Page 15: Setting Up Your Breathing Gases

    Setting Up Your Breathing Gases You can enter up to twelve gases for each gas dive mode. Decompression calculations include your decompression gases, but do not include your backup gases. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Dive Setup > Gases. 3 Select a dive mode. 4 Select the first gas in the list.

  • Page 16: Setting Ccr Setpoints

    Setting CCR Setpoints You can configure the high and low partial pressure of oxygen (PO2) setpoints for closed-circuit rebreather (CCR) dives. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Dive Setup > CCR Setpoints. 3 Select an option: • To configure the lower PO2 setpoint, select Low Setpoint. •...

  • Page 17: Single-Gas And Multi-Gas Data Screens

    Single-Gas and Multi-Gas Data Screens Primary data screen: Displays the main dive data, including your breathing gas, partial pressure of oxygen (PO2) level, and rate of ascent. You can edit one of the data fields. Your nitrogen (N2) and helium (He) tissue load level. Segment 1: 0 to 79% tissue load.

  • Page 18: Ccr Data Screens

    CCR Data Screens Primary data screen: Displays the main dive data, including your breathing gas, partial pressure of oxygen (PO2) level, and rate of ascent. You can edit one of the data fields. Your nitrogen (N2) and helium (He) tissue load level. Segment 1: 0 to 79% tissue load.

  • Page 19: Gauge Data Screens

    Customizable data screen: Displays additional dive data and physiological information. You can edit the gauges and two of the data fields (Customizing the Data Screens, page 37). Your central nervous system (CNS) oxygen toxicity level. Segment 1: 0 to 79% CNS oxygen toxicity. Segment 2: 80 to 99% CNS oxygen toxicity.

  • Page 20: Apnea Data Screens

    Apnea Data Screens In-dive screen: Displays the information about the current dive, including the elapsed time, current and maximum depth, heart rate data, and rate of ascent or descent. You can edit three of the data fields (Customizing the Data Screens, page 37).

  • Page 21: Apnea Hunt Data Screens

    Time and temperature screen: Displays the temperature, time of day, and battery level. You can edit the data fields. Stopwatch: Displays the surface interval stopwatch (Using the Basic Dive Stopwatch, page 16). Apnea Hunt Data Screens In-dive screen: Displays the information about the current dive, including the elapsed time, current and maximum depth, heart rate data, and rate ascent or descent.

  • Page 22: Going Diving

    Surface interval screen: Displays the current surface interval time, as well as the elapsed time, maximum depth, and temperature for your last apnea dive. You can edit the data fields. The number of completed dives. Time of day screen: Displays the time of day, speed over ground (SOG), and battery level. You can edit the data fields.

  • Page 23: Navigating With The Dive Compass

    Navigating with the Dive Compass 1 During a Single-Gas, Multi-Gas, CCR, or Gauge dive, scroll to the dive compass. The compass indicates your directional heading 2 Press START to set the heading. The compass indicates deviations from the set heading 3 Press START, and select an option: •...

  • Page 24: Using The Gauge Dive Stopwatch

    Using the Gauge Dive Stopwatch TIP: You can add a simplified stopwatch screen to any of the gas dive modes (Customizing the Data Screens, page 37). 1 Start a Gauge dive. 2 Scroll to the stopwatch screen. 3 Press START, and select Reset Avg. Depth to set the average depth to your current depth. 4 Press START, and select Start Stopwatch.

  • Page 25: Switching Between Cc And Oc Diving For A Bailout Procedure

    Switching Between CC and OC Diving for a Bailout Procedure During a closed-circuit rebreather (CCR) dive, you can switch between closed-circuit (CC) and open-circuit (OC) diving while you perform a bailout procedure. 1 Start a CCR dive. 2 Press START. 3 Select Switch to OC.

  • Page 26: Performing A Decompression Stop

    Performing a Decompression Stop You should always perform all the required decompression stops during a dive to help reduce the risk of decompression sickness. Missing a decompression stop adds significant risk. 1 When you exceed the no-decompression limit (NDL) time, begin your ascent. Decompression stop information appears on the data screens.

  • Page 27: Viewing The Dive Log Glance

    Viewing the Dive Log Glance The glance displays summaries of your recently recorded dives. 1 From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to view the dive log glance. 2 Press START to view your most recent dive. 3 Press DOWN > START to view a different dive (optional). 4 Press START, and select an option: •...

  • Page 28: Creating A Decompression Plan

    Creating a Decompression Plan You can create open-circuit decompression plans and save them for future dives. 1 Press START. 2 Select Plan Dive > Deco Plans > Add New. 3 Enter a name for the decompression plan. 4 Select an option: •...

  • Page 29: Dive Alerts

    Dive Alerts Alert Message Cause Watch Action The decompression stop depth and None You completed the decompression stop. time flash for five seconds. Your partial pressure of oxygen (PO2) value None Your PO2 value flashes. is above the specified warning value. Your oxygen toxicity units are above the %1 OTU accumulated.
  • Page 30 None seconds. the number of seconds. Do not dive. Failed to read The watch has invalid or missing depth Do not start a dive. Call Garmin ® depth sensor. sensor data before you start a dive activity. Product Support. The watch has invalid or missing depth...

  • Page 31: Dive Terminology

    Connect IQ app (Connect IQ Features, page 78). For more information about activity tracking and fitness metric accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy. Starting an Activity When you start an activity, GPS turns on automatically (if required). 1 From the watch face, press START.

  • Page 32: Stopping An Activity

    Stopping an Activity 1 Press STOP. 2 Select an option: • To resume your activity, select Resume. • To save the activity and return to watch mode, select Save > Done. • To suspend your activity and resume it at a later time, select Resume Later. •...

  • Page 33: Swim Terminology

    Stroke type identification is available only for pool swimming. Your stroke type is identified at the end of a length. Stroke types appear in your swimming history and in your Garmin Connect account. You can also select stroke type as a custom data field (Customizing the Data Screens, page 37).

  • Page 34: Training With The Drill Log

    Training with the Drill Log The drill log feature is available only for pool swimming. You can use the drill log feature to manually record kick sets, one-arm swimming, or any type of swimming that is not one of the four major strokes. 1 During your pool swim activity, press UP or DOWN to view the drill log screen.

  • Page 35: Indoor Activities

    Indoor Activities The Descent watch can be used for training indoors, such as running on an indoor track or using a stationary bike or indoor trainer. GPS is turned off for indoor activities (Activities and App Settings, page 38). When running or walking with GPS turned off, speed, distance, and cadence are calculated using the accelerometer in the watch.

  • Page 36: Using An Ant+ Indoor Trainer

    Using an ANT+ Indoor Trainer ® Before you can use a compatible ANT+ indoor trainer, you must mount your bike on the trainer and pair it with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 71). You can use your device with an indoor trainer to simulate resistance while following a course, ride, or workout. While using an indoor trainer, GPS is turned off automatically.

  • Page 37: Recording A Bouldering Activity

    Recording a Bouldering Activity You can record routes during a bouldering activity. A route is a climbing path along a boulder or small rock formation. 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select Bouldering. 3 Select a grading system. NOTE: The next time you start a bouldering activity, the device uses this grading system.

  • Page 38: Going Hunting

    Going Hunting You can save locations relevant to your hunt and view a map of saved locations. 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select Hunt. 3 From the time of day data screen, press START > Start Hunt. 4 From the time of day data screen, press START, and select an option: •...

  • Page 39: Recording A Backcountry Skiing Activity

    Recording a Backcountry Skiing Activity The backcountry skiing activity lets you manually switch between climbing and descending tracking modes so you can accurately track your statistics. 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select Backcountry Ski. 3 Select an option: •...

  • Page 40: Golfing

    Golfing Playing Golf Before you play a course for the first time, you must download it from the Garmin Connect app (Garmin Connect, page 77). Courses downloaded from the Garmin Connect app are updated automatically. Before you play golf, you should charge the watch (Charging the Watch, page 93).

  • Page 41: Golf Menu

    Move Flag: Allows you to move the pin location to get a more precise distance measurement (Moving the Flag, page 34). Measure Shot: Shows the distance of your previous shot recorded with the Garmin AutoShot feature (Viewing ™ Measured Shots, page 34).

  • Page 42: Moving The Flag

    Moving the Flag You can take a closer look at the green and move the pin location. 1 From the hole information screen, press START. 2 Select Move Flag. 3 Press UP or DOWN to move the pin location. 4 Press START. The distances on the hole information screen are updated to show the new pin location.

  • Page 43: Keeping Score

    Keeping Score 1 From the hole information screen, press START. 2 Select Scorecard. The scorecard appears when you are on the green. 3 Press UP or DOWN to scroll through the holes. 4 Press START to select a hole. 5 Press UP or DOWN to set the score. Your total score is updated.

  • Page 44: Viewing Tide Information

    Viewing Tide Information WARNING Tide information is for information purposes only. It is your responsibility to heed all posted water-related guidance, to remain aware of your surroundings, and to use safe judgment in, on, and around the water at all times.

  • Page 45: Changing The Order Of An Activity In The Apps List

    Changing the Order of an Activity in the Apps List 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Activities & Apps. 3 Select an activity. 4 Select Reorder. 5 Press UP or DOWN to adjust the position of the activity in the apps list. Customizing the Data Screens You can show, hide, and change the layout and content of data screens for each activity.

  • Page 46: Activities And App Settings

    Activities and App Settings These settings allow you to customize each preloaded activity app based on your needs. For example, you can customize data pages and enable alerts and training features. Not all settings are available for all activity types. Hold MENU, select Activities &...
  • Page 47 25 minutes of inactivity. The extended mode can result in shorter battery life between charges. Record Activity: Enables activity FIT file recording for golf activities. FIT files record fitness information that is tailored for Garmin Connect. Recording Interval: Sets the frequency for recording track points during an expedition. By default, GPS track points are recorded once an hour, and they are not recorded after sunset.

  • Page 48: Activity Alerts

    Activity Alerts You can set alerts for each activity, which can help you to train toward specific goals, to increase your awareness of your environment, and to navigate to your destination. Some alerts are available only for specific activities. There are three types of alerts: event alerts, range alerts, and recurring alerts. Event alert: An event alert notifies you once.

  • Page 49: Enabling Auto Climb

    Setting an Alert 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Activities & Apps. 3 Select an activity. NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities. 4 Select the activity settings. 5 Select Alerts. 6 Select an option: • Select Add New to add a new alert for the activity. •...

  • Page 50: Changing The Gps Setting

    Your device includes several preloaded workouts for multiple activities. You can create and find more workouts using Garmin Connect, or select a training plan that has built-in workouts and transfer them to your device. You can schedule workouts using Garmin Connect. You can plan workouts in advance and store them on your device.

  • Page 51: Starting A Workout

    Starting a Workout Before you can start a workout, you must download a workout from your Garmin Connect account. 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select an activity. 3 Hold MENU. 4 Select Training > Workouts. 5 Select a workout.

  • Page 52: Starting An Interval Workout

    You can also create a pace band for a known course to optimize your pace effort based on elevation changes. You can create a PacePro plan using the Garmin Connect app. You can preview the splits and elevation plot before you run the course.

  • Page 53: Starting A Pacepro Plan

    Starting a PacePro Plan Before you can start a PacePro plan, you must download a plan from your Garmin Connect account. 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select an outdoor running activity. 3 Hold MENU. 4 Select Training > PacePro Plans.

  • Page 54: Using Virtual Partner

    5 Select an option: • Select From History to select a previously recorded activity from your device. • Select Downloaded to select an activity you downloaded from your Garmin Connect account. 6 Select the activity. The Virtual Partner screen appears indicating your estimated finish time.

  • Page 55: History

    History History includes time, distance, calories, average pace or speed, lap data, and optional sensor information. NOTE: When the device memory is full, your oldest data is overwritten. Using History History contains previous activities you have saved on your watch. 1 From the watch face, hold MENU.

  • Page 56: Restoring A Personal Record

    Restoring a Personal Record You can set each personal record back to the one previously recorded. 1 From the watch face, hold MENU. 2 Select History > Records. 3 Select a sport. 4 Select a record to restore. 5 Select Previous > NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.

  • Page 57: Customizing The Watch Face

    Customizing the Watch Face You can customize the watch face information and appearance. 1 From the watch face, hold MENU. 2 Select Watch Face. 3 Press UP or DOWN to preview the watch face options. 4 Press START. 5 Select an option: •...

  • Page 58: Glances

    Displays scheduled workouts when you select a Garmin coach adaptive training plan in Garmin coach your Garmin Connect account. The plan adjusts to your current level of fitness, coaching and schedule preferences, and race date. Starts a Health Snapshot activity on your watch that records several key health metrics while you hold still for two minutes.
  • Page 59 Name Description Displays the moonrise and moonset times, along with the moon phase, based on your Moon phase GPS position. Music controls Provides music player controls for your phone. Alerts you to incoming calls, texts, social network updates, and more, based on your Notifications phone notification settings (Enabling Bluetooth Notifications, page...

  • Page 60: Viewing The Glance Loop

    51 to 75 is high reserve energy, and 76 to 100 is very high reserve energy. You can sync your watch with your Garmin Connect account to view your most up-to-date Body Battery level, long-term trends, and additional details (Tips for Improved Body Battery Data, page 52).

  • Page 61: Performance Measurements

    VO2 max. estimate. On the watch, your VO2 max. estimate appears as a number and description. On your Garmin Connect account, you can view additional details about your VO2 max. estimate.

  • Page 62: Viewing Your Predicted Race Times

    The watch analyzes several weeks of your training data to refine the race time estimates. TIP: If you have more than one Garmin device, you can enable the Physio TrueUp feature, which allows your ™...

  • Page 63: Getting Your Ftp Estimate

    Getting Your FTP Estimate Before you can get your functional threshold power (FTP) estimate, you must pair a chest heart rate monitor and power meter with your watch (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 71), and you must get your VO2 max. estimate (Getting Your VO2 Max.

  • Page 64: Training Status

    Performing a Guided Test to Determine Your Lactate Threshold This feature requires a Garmin chest heart rate monitor. Before you can perform the guided test, you must put on a heart rate monitor and pair it with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 71).

  • Page 65: Training Status Levels

    Training Status Levels Training status shows you how your training affects your fitness level and performance. Your training status is based on changes to your training load and VO2 max. over an extended time period. You can use your training status to help plan future training and continue improving your fitness level.
  • Page 66 Training Load Focus In order to maximize performance and fitness gains, training should be distributed across three categories: low aerobic, high aerobic, and anaerobic. Training load focus shows you how much of your training is currently in each category and provides training targets. Training load focus requires at least 7 days of training to determine if your training load is low, optimal, or high.

  • Page 67: Recovery Time

    Recovery Time You can use your Garmin device with wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor to display how much time remains before you are fully recovered and ready for the next hard workout. NOTE: The recovery time recommendation uses your VO2 max. estimate and may seem inaccurate at first. The device requires you to complete a few activities to learn about your performance.

  • Page 68: Pausing And Resuming Your Training Status

    1 When you want to pause your training status, select an option: • From the training status glance, hold MENU, and select Options > Pause Training Status. • From your Garmin Connect settings, select Performance Stats > Training Status > > Pause Training Status.

  • Page 69: Controls

    Controls The controls menu lets you quickly access watch features and options. You can add, reorder, and remove the options in the controls menu (Customizing the Controls Menu, page 62). From any screen, hold LIGHT. Icon Name Description Alarm Clock Select to add or edit an alarm (Setting an Alarm, page Altimeter...

  • Page 70: Customizing The Controls Menu

    Select to sync your watch with your paired phone. Timers Select to set a countdown timer (Starting the Countdown Timer, page Select to open your Garmin Pay wallet and pay for purchases with your watch Wallet (Garmin Pay, page 63).

  • Page 71: Music Playback Controls

    Select to change the shuffle mode. Garmin Pay The Garmin Pay feature allows you to use your watch to pay for purchases in participating locations using credit or debit cards from a participating financial institution. NOTE: This feature is not available for all product models.

  • Page 72: Paying For A Purchase Using Your Watch

    Changing Your Garmin Pay Passcode You must know your current passcode to change it. If you forget your passcode, you must reset the Garmin Pay feature for your Descent G1 watch, create a new passcode, and reenter your card information.

  • Page 73: Wrist Heart Rate

    • For more information about accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy. • For more information about watch 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.

  • Page 74: Wrist Heart Rate Monitor Settings

    The watch starts broadcasting your heart rate data. 3 Pair your watch with your compatible device. NOTE: The pairing instructions differ for each Garmin compatible device. See your owner's manual. 4 Press STOP to stop broadcasting your heart rate data.

  • Page 75: Pulse Oximeter

    This is referred to as SpO On the watch, your pulse oximeter readings appear as an SpO percentage. On your Garmin Connect account, you can view additional details about your pulse oximeter readings, including trends over multiple days...

  • Page 76: Compass Settings

    Compass Settings Hold MENU, and select Sensors & Accessories > Compass. Calibrate: Allows you to manually calibrate the compass sensor (Calibrating the Compass Manually, page 68). Display: Sets the directional heading on the compass to letters, degrees, or milliradians. North Ref.: Sets the north reference of the compass (Setting the North Reference, page 68).

  • Page 77: Calibrating The Barometric Altimeter

    Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter Your watch was already calibrated at the factory, and the watch uses automatic calibration at your GPS starting point by default. You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Sensors &...

  • Page 78: Wireless Sensors

    (Customizing the Data Screens, page 37). If your watch was packaged with a sensor, they are already paired. For information about specific Garmin sensor compatibility, purchasing, or to view the owner's manual, go to buy.garmin.com for that sensor. Sensor Type...

  • Page 79: Pairing Your Wireless Sensors

    The first time you connect a wireless sensor to your watch using ANT+ or Bluetooth technology, you must pair the watch and sensor. If the sensor has both ANT+ and Bluetooth technology, Garmin recommends that you pair using ANT+ technology. After they are paired, the watch connects to the sensor automatically when you start an activity and the sensor is active and within range.

  • Page 80: Tips For Missing Running Dynamics Data

    NOTE: Ground contact time and balance appears only while running. It is not calculated while walking. inReach Remote The inReach remote function allows you to control your inReach device using your Descent device. Go to buy.garmin.com to purchase a compatible inReach device. Using the inReach Remote...

  • Page 81: Controlling A Virb Action Camera

    Controlling a VIRB Action Camera Before you can use the VIRB remote function, you must enable the remote setting on your VIRB camera. See the VIRB Series Owner's Manual for more information. 1 Turn on your VIRB camera. 2 Pair your VIRB camera with your Descent watch (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 71).

  • Page 82: Xero Laser Location Settings

    Auto Zoom: Automatically selects the zoom level for optimal use of your map. When disabled, you must zoom in or out manually. Phone Connectivity Features Phone connectivity features are available for your Descent watch when you pair it using the Garmin Connect app (Pairing Your Phone with Your Watch, page 75).

  • Page 83: Pairing Your Phone With Your Watch

    4 Select an option to add your watch to your account: • If this is the first time you are pairing a device with the Garmin Dive app, follow the on-screen instructions. • If you already paired another device with the Garmin Dive app, select Add > Devices, and follow the on- screen instructions.

  • Page 84: Replying To A Text Message

    ® ® • If you are using an Android phone, from the Garmin Connect app, select Settings > Notifications. Turning Off the Bluetooth Phone Connection You can turn off the Bluetooth phone connection from the controls menu.

  • Page 85: Garmin Connect

    Garmin Connect You can connect with your friends on Garmin Connect. Garmin Connect gives you the tools to track, analyze, share, and encourage each other. Record the events of your active lifestyle including runs, walks, rides, swims, hikes, triathlons, and more. To sign up for a free account, you can download the app from the app store on your phone (garmin.com/connectapp), or go to connect.garmin.com.

  • Page 86: Using Garmin Connect On Your Computer

    Garmin Express application to upload your activity data to your Garmin Connect account and to send data, such as workouts or training plans, from the Garmin Connect website to your watch. You can also install software updates and manage your Connect IQ apps.

  • Page 87: Garmin Dive App

    Garmin Dive App The Garmin Dive app allows you to upload your dive logs from your compatible Garmin device. You can add more detailed information about your dives, including environmental conditions, photos, notes, and dive buddies. You can use the map to browse for new dive locations, and view the location details and photos shared by other users.

  • Page 88: Setting Your Heart Rate Zones

    • Run often with the wrist or chest heart rate monitor. • Try a few heart rate training plans, available from your Garmin Connect account. • View your heart rate trends and time in zones using your Garmin Connect account. User Profile...

  • Page 89: Heart Rate Zone Calculations

    If you know your functional threshold power (FTP) value, you can enter it and allow the software to calculate your power zones automatically. You can manually adjust your zones on the device or using your Garmin Connect account. 1 Hold MENU.

  • Page 90: Safety And Tracking Features

    3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Adding Contacts You can add up to 50 contacts to the Garmin Connect app. Contact emails can be used with the LiveTrack feature. Three of these contacts can be used as emergency contacts (Adding Emergency Contacts, page 82).

  • Page 91: Requesting Assistance

    Your device creates a daily step goal automatically, based on your previous activity levels. As you move during the day, the device shows your progress toward your daily goal. If you choose not to use the auto goal feature, you can set a personalized step goal on your Garmin Connect account.

  • Page 92: Earning Intensity Minutes

    While you are sleeping, the watch automatically detects your sleep and monitors your movement during your normal sleep hours. You can set your normal sleep hours in the user settings on your Garmin Connect account. Sleep statistics include total hours of sleep, sleep stages, sleep movement, and sleep score. You can view your sleep statistics on your Garmin Connect account.

  • Page 93: Navigating To The Starting Point Of A Saved Activity

    Navigating to the Starting Point of a Saved Activity You can navigate back to the starting point of a saved activity in a straight line or along the path you traveled. This feature is available only for activities that use GPS. 1 From the watch face, press START.

  • Page 94: Navigating With Sight 'N Go

    2 Select Stop Navigation. Courses You can send a course from your Garmin Connect account to your device. After it is saved to your device, you can navigate the course on your device. You can follow a saved course simply because it is a good route. For example, you can save and follow a bike friendly commute to work.

  • Page 95: Creating A Course On Garmin Connect

    Creating a Course on Garmin Connect Before you can create a course on the Garmin Connect app, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect, page 77). 1 From the Garmin Connect app, select 2 Select Training > Courses > Create Course.

  • Page 96: Projecting A Waypoint

    Projecting a Waypoint You can create a new location by projecting the distance and bearing from your current location to a new location. NOTE: You may need to add the Project Wpt. app to the activities and apps list. 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select Project Wpt..

  • Page 97: Customizing The Battery Saver Feature

    5 Select During Sleep to enable the battery saver feature during your normal sleep hours. TIP: You can set your normal sleep hours in the user settings on your Garmin Connect account. 6 Select Low Battery Alert to receive an alert when the battery is low.

  • Page 98: System Settings

    The Every Second recording option provides more detailed activity recordings, but may not record entire activities that last for longer periods of time. USB Mode: Sets the watch to use mass storage mode or Garmin mode when connected to a computer. Reset: Allows you to reset user data and settings (Resetting All Default Settings, page 100).

  • Page 99: Syncing The Time

    Syncing the Time Each time you turn on the device and acquire satellites or open the Garmin Connect app on your paired phone, the device automatically detects your time zones and the current time of day. You can also manually sync the time when you change time zones, and to update for daylight saving time.

  • Page 100: Syncing Activities And Performance Measurements

    You can sync activities and performance measurements from other Garmin devices to your Descent G1 watch using your Garmin Connect account. This allows your watch to more accurately reflect your training status and fitness. For example, you can record a ride with an Edge device, and view your activity details and overall training load on your Descent G1 watch.

  • Page 101: Device Information

    Device Information Charging the Watch WARNING This device contains 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.

  • Page 102: Specifications

    Up to 25 hours Up to 25 hours The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 100 m. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating. Designed to comply with CSN EN 13319. Aside from normal wear and tear, performance is not affected by aging.

  • Page 103: Device Care

    Corrosion can prevent charging and data transfer. 1 Wipe the watch using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. 2 Wipe it dry. After cleaning, allow the watch to dry completely. TIP: For more information, go to www.garmin.com/fitandcare. Device Information...

  • Page 104: Changing The Quickfit Bands

    Changing the QuickFit Bands ® 1 Slide the latch on the QuickFit band, and remove the band from the watch. 2 Align the new band with the watch. 3 Press the band into place. NOTE: Make sure the band is secure. The latch should close over the watch pin. 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 to change the other band.

  • Page 105: Changing The Spring Bar Bands

    Changing the Spring Bar Bands You can replace the bands with new Descent G1 bands or compatible QuickFit 22 bands. 1 Use the pin tool to push in the watch pin. 2 Remove the band from the watch. 3 Select an option: •...

  • Page 106: Data Management

    If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it. Your device memory contains important system files that should not be deleted. 1 Open the Garmin drive or volume. 2 If necessary, open a folder or volume.

  • Page 107: Troubleshooting

    • Remove your watch from the Garmin Dive app and the Bluetooth settings on your phone to retry the pairing process. • If you bought a new phone, remove your watch from the Garmin Dive app on the phone you intend to stop using.

  • Page 108: Can I Use My Bluetooth Sensor With My Watch

    Can I use my Bluetooth sensor with my watch? The device is compatible with some Bluetooth sensors. The first time you connect a sensor to your Garmin device, you must pair the device and sensor. After they are paired, the device connects to the sensor automatically when you start an activity and the sensor is active and within range.

  • Page 109: Tips For Maximizing The Battery Life

    ◦ Connect your watch to a computer using the USB cable and the Garmin Express application. ◦ Sync your watch to the Garmin Dive app using your Bluetooth enabled phone. While connected to your Garmin account, the watch downloads several days of satellite data, allowing it to quickly locate satellite signals.

  • Page 110: My Daily Step Count Does Not Appear

    2 Wait while the device syncs your data. Syncing can take several minutes. NOTE: Refreshing the Garmin Connect app or the Garmin Express application does not sync your data or update your step count. The floors climbed amount does not seem accurate Your watch uses an internal barometer to measure elevation changes as you climb floors.

  • Page 111: Appendix

    NOTE: Not all data fields are available for all activity types. Some data fields require ANT+ or Bluetooth accessories to display data. Some data fields appear in more than one category on the watch. TIP: You can also customize the data fields from the watch settings in the Garmin Connect app. Cadence Fields...
  • Page 112 Diving Fields Name Description Your current central nervous system oxygen toxicity percentage. The partial pressure of oxygen (PO2) of the diluent gas during a closed-circuit Current Gas PO2 rebreather (CCR) dive. Maximum Depth The maximum depth descended during a dive. N2/He Load Your current nitrogen and helium tissue load level.
  • Page 113 Heart Rate Fields Name Description The percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart %HRR rate). Aerobic TE The impact of the current activity on your aerobic fitness level. Anaerobic TE The impact of the current activity on your anaerobic fitness level. The average percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting Avg.
  • Page 114 Name Description Move % Heart Rate The average percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting Reserve heart rate) for the current move. Move Heart Rate The average heart rate in the current move. Move Heart Rate %Max. The average percentage of maximum heart rate for the current move.
  • Page 115 Name Description The speed at which you are closing on a destination along a route. You must be navi­ gating for this data to appear. The elevation distance between your current position and the final destination. You must V Dist to Dest be navigating for this data to appear.
  • Page 116 Pace Fields Name Description 500m Pace The current rowing pace per 500 meters. Avg. 500m Pace The average rowing pace per 500 meters for the current activity. Average Pace The average pace for the current activity. Int. Pace The average pace for the current interval. Lap 500m Pace The average rowing pace per 500 meters for the current lap.
  • Page 117 Power Fields Name Description % FTP The current power output as a percentage of functional threshold power. 3s Avg. Balance The 3-second moving average of the left/right power balance. 3s Avg. Power The 3-second moving average of power output. 10s Avg Balance The 10-second moving average of the left/right power balance. 10s Avg.
  • Page 118 Name Description The Normalized Power for the current activity. The measurement of how evenly a rider is applying force to the pedals throughout each Pedal Smooth. pedal stroke. The platform center offset. Platform center offset is the location on the pedal platform where force is applied.
  • Page 119 Run Dynamics Name Description Avg. GCT Bal. The average ground contact time balance for the current session. Avg GCT The average amount of ground contact time for the current activity. Avg. Stride Len. The average stride length for the current session. Avg.
  • Page 120 Speed Fields Name Description Avg. Moving Speed The average speed when moving for the current activity. Avg. Overall Speed The average speed for the current activity, including both moving and stopped speeds. Avg. Speed The average speed for the current activity. The average speed of travel in knots for the current activity, regardless of the course Avg.
  • Page 121 Stroke Fields Name Description Avg Dist Per Stk Swimming. The average distance traveled per stroke during the current activity. Avg Dist Per Stk Paddle sports. The average distance traveled per stroke during the current activity. Avg. Strk Rate Paddle sports. The average number of strokes per minute (spm) during the current activity. Avg.
  • Page 122 Swolf Fields Name Description The average swolf score for the current activity. Your swolf score is the sum of the time for Average Swolf one length plus the number of strokes for that length (Swim Terminology, page 25). In open water swimming, 25 meters is used to calculate your swolf score.

  • Page 123: Color Gauges And Running Dynamics Data

    Elite runners tend to have quick and balanced strides. You can watch the gauge or data field during your run or view the summary on your Garmin Connect account after your run. As with the other running dynamics data, ground contact time balance is a quantitative measurement to help you learn about your running form.

  • Page 124: Vertical Oscillation And Vertical Ratio Data

    Vertical Oscillation and Vertical Ratio Data NOTE: In the Garmin Connect activity, the running dynamics data displays as colored graphs. The data ranges for vertical oscillation and vertical ratio are slightly different depending on the sensor and whether it is positioned at the chest (HRM-Pro, HRM-Run , or HRM-Tri accessories) or at the waist (Running ™...

  • Page 125: Ftp Ratings

    FTP Ratings These tables include classifications for functional threshold power (FTP) estimates by gender. Males Watts per Kilogram (W/kg) Superior 5.05 and greater Excellent From 3.93 to 5.04 Good From 2.79 to 3.92 Fair From 2.23 to 2.78 Untrained Less than 2.23 Females Watts per Kilogram (W/kg) Superior...
  • Page 126 Wheel Size and Circumference Your speed sensor automatically detects your wheel size. If necessary, you can manually enter your wheel circumference in the speed sensor settings. The tire size is marked on both sides of the tire. This is not a comprehensive list. You can also measure the circumference of your wheel or use one of the calculators available on the internet.
  • Page 127 Tire Size Wheel Circumference (mm) 27 × 1-1/4 2161 27 × 1-3/8 2169 29 x 2.1 2288 29 x 2.2 2298 29 x 2.3 2326 650 x 20C 1938 650 x 23C 1944 650 × 35A 2090 650 × 38B 2105 650 ×...
  • Page 128 48 starting 23 deleting 48 activity tracking 83 phone 50, 78, 79, 99 Galileo 42 alarms 2, 40 applications 74 Garmin Connect 42, 44, 74, 77, 78, 87 alerts 40, 41, 88, 90 pairing 99 storing data 78 heart rate 66 power (force) Garmin Pay 63, 64 altimeter 68 alerts 41 glances 2, 48, 50, 52, 67...
  • Page 129 time zones 91 timer 26–29, 47 countdown 2, 3 tones 2 TracBack 24, 85 tracks 84 training 43–46, 57, 58 plans 42, 44 Training Effect 59 training load 56, 57 training status 43, 56, 57, 60, 92 treadmill 24 triathlon training 26 troubleshooting 52, 65, 67, 72, 99, 100, 102 UltraTrac 42 unit ID 92 units of measure 91 updates, software 78...
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