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Select Menu > Settings > System > About.
Getting More Information
• Go to www.garmin.com/intosports.
• Go to www.garmin.com/learningcenter.
• Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer
for information about optional accessories and replacement
parts.
Resetting the Device
If the device stops responding, you may need to reset it.
NOTE: Resetting the device may erase your data or settings.
1
Hold
for 15 seconds.
The device turns off.
2
Hold
for one second to turn on the device.
Troubleshooting
Support and Updates
Garmin Express (www.garmin.com/express) provides easy
access to these services for Garmin devices.
• Product registration
• Product manuals
• Software updates
• Data uploads to Garmin Connect
Getting More Information
• Go to www.garmin.com/intosports.
• Go to www.garmin.com/learningcenter.
• Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer
for information about optional accessories and replacement
parts.
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.
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 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 Mobile app using
your Bluetooth enabled smartphone.
While connected to your Garmin Connect account, the device
downloads several days of satellite data, allowing it to quickly
locate satellite signals.
• Take your device outside to an open area away from tall
buildings and trees.
• Remain stationary for a few minutes.
Resetting the Device
If the device stops responding, you may need to reset it.
NOTE: Resetting the device may erase your data or settings.
1
Hold
for 15 seconds.
The device turns off.
Troubleshooting
2
Hold
for one second to turn on the device.
Clearing User Data
You can restore all of the device settings to the factory default
values.
NOTE: This deletes all user-entered information, but it does not
delete your history.
1
Hold , and select Yes to turn off the device.
2
While holding
, hold
3
Select Yes.
Restoring All Default Settings
NOTE: This deletes all user-entered information and activity
history.
You can reset all settings back to the factory default values.
Select Menu > Settings > System > Restore Defaults >
Yes.
Viewing Device Information
You can view the unit ID, software version, regulatory
information, and license agreement.
Select Menu > Settings > System > About.
Updating the Software
Before you can update your device software, you must have a
Garmin Connect account, and you must download the Garmin
Express application.
1
Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.
When new software is available, Garmin Express sends it to
your device.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions.
3
Do not disconnect your device from the computer during the
update process.
Maximizing Battery Life
• Shorten the backlight timeout
• Shorten the timeout to watch mode
Settings, page
9).
• Turn off activity tracking
• Select the Smart recording interval
page
9).
• Turn off GLONASS
(Changing the GPS Setting, page
• Turn off the Bluetooth wireless feature
Technology, page
6).
• Turn off wrist-based heart rate monitoring
Wrist Heart Rate Monitor, page
My daily step count does not appear
The daily step count is reset every night at midnight.
If dashes appear instead of your step count, allow the device
to acquire satellite signals and set the time automatically.
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.
• Follow the care instructions
Monitor, page
10).
• Wear a cotton shirt or thoroughly wet both sides of the strap.
to turn on the device.
(Backlight Settings, page
(Power Save Timeout
(Activity Tracking, page
2).
(Data Recording Settings,
(Turning Off Bluetooth
(Turning Off the
5).
(Caring for the Heart Rate
9).
9).
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