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time, use the Resume Later option (
Activity, page 3
).
y 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 21
y Limit the phone notifications the watch displays
Managing Notifications, page 42
(
y Stop broadcasting heart rate data to paired devices
(
Broadcasting Heart Rate Data, page 33
y Turn off wrist-based heart rate monitoring (
Heart Rate Monitor Settings, page 32
NOTE: Wrist-based heart rate monitoring is used to
calculate vigorous intensity minutes and calories
burned.
y Turn on manual pulse oximeter readings (
the Pulse Oximeter Mode, page 34
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
com.sg/about-gps
.
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
y 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.
y Take your watch outside to an open area away from
tall buildings and trees.
y 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.
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Activity Tracking
Stopping an
For more information about activity tracking accuracy,
go to
My step count does not seem accurate
).
If your step count does not seem accurate, you can try
these tips.
).
).
Wrist
).
Setting
).
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.
Garmin.
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.).
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.
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y Wear the watch on your non-dominant wrist.
y Carry the watch in your pocket when pushing a
stroller or lawn mower.
y 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.
1 Select an option:
• Sync your step count with the Garmin Express
Using Garmin Connect on Your
application (
Computer, page 44
• Sync your step count with the Garmin Connect
Using the Garmin Connect App, page 43
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.
y Avoid holding handrails or skipping steps while
climbing stairs.
y In windy environments, cover the watch with your
sleeve or jacket as strong gusts can cause erratic
readings.
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Appendix
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