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• Turn off wrist-based heart rate monitoring
Rate Monitor Settings,
NOTE: Wrist-based heart rate monitoring is used
to calculate vigorous intensity minutes and calories
burned.
• Turn on manual pulse oximeter readings
Pulse Oximeter Mode,
Acquiring Satellite Signals
The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire
satellite signals. The time and date are set automatically
based on the GPS position.
TIP: For more information about GPS, go to
/aboutGPS.
1 Go outdoors to an open 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 watch to your Garmin account:
◦ Connect your watch to a computer using the USB
cable and the Garmin Express application.
◦ Sync your watch to the Garmin Connect app using
your Bluetooth enabled phone.
◦ Connect your watch to your Garmin account using a
Wi‑Fi wireless network.
While connected to your Garmin account, the watch
downloads several days of satellite data, allowing it to
quickly locate satellite signals.
• Take your watch outside to an open area away from tall
buildings and trees.
• Remain stationary for a few minutes.
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.
Activity Tracking
For more information about activity tracking accuracy, go
to garmin.com/ataccuracy.
My step count does not seem accurate
If your step count does not seem accurate, you can try
these tips.
• Wear the watch on your non-dominant wrist.
• Carry the watch in your pocket when pushing a stroller
or lawn mower.
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• Carry the watch in your pocket when actively using your
hands or arms only.
NOTE: The watch 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 Express
application
(Using Garmin Connect on Your
Computer,
page 49).
• Sync your step count with the Garmin Connect app
(Using the Garmin Connect App,
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. A floor climbed is
equal to 3 m (10 ft.).
• Avoid holding handrails or skipping steps while
climbing stairs.
• In windy environments, cover the watch with your
sleeve or jacket as strong gusts can cause erratic
readings.
Appendix
Data Fields
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
Name
Description
Average
Cycling. The average cadence for the
Cadence
current activity.
Average
Running. The average cadence for the
Cadence
current activity.
Cycling. The number of revolutions of
the crank arm. Your device must be
Cadence
connected to a cadence accessory for
this data to appear.
Running. The steps per minute (right
Cadence
and left).
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