Garmin EPIX GEN 2 Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Garmin EPIX GEN 2. We have 3 Garmin EPIX GEN 2 manuals available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual, Quick Start Manual

Garmin EPIX GEN 2 Owner's Manual (154 pages)

Brand: Garmin | Category: Watch | Size: 6.56 MB

Table of Contents
3
Introduction
9
Getting Started
9
Device Overview
9
Enabling and Disabling the Touchscreen
10
Using the Watch
10
Clocks
10
Setting an Alarm
10
Editing an Alarm
10
Starting the Countdown Timer
11
Deleting a Timer
11
Using the Stopwatch
12
Adding Alternate Time Zones
12
Editing an Alternate Time Zone
13
Activities and Apps
13
Starting an Activity
13
Tips for Recording Activities
13
Stopping an Activity
14
Evaluating an Activity
14
Running
14
Going for a Track Run
14
Tips for Recording a Track Run
15
Going for a Virtual Run
15
Calibrating the Treadmill Distance
15
Recording an Ultra Run Activity
15
Recording an Obstacle Racing Activity
16
Swimming
16
Swim Terminology
16
Stroke Types
16
Tips for Swimming Activities
17
Auto Rest and Manual Rest
17
Training with the Drill Log
17
Multisport
17
Triathlon Training
18
Creating a Multisport Activity
18
Indoor Activities
18
Health Snapshot
18
Recording a Strength Training Activity
19
Recording a HIIT Activity
19
Using an Indoor Trainer
20
Gaming
20
Using the Garmin Gameon™ App
20
Recording a Manual Gaming Activity
21
Climbing Sports
21
Recording an Indoor Climbing Activity
21
Recording a Bouldering Activity
22
Starting an Expedition
22
Recording a Track Point Manually
22
Viewing Track Points
22
Going Hunting
23
Marine Activities
23
Sailing
23
Tack Assist
23
Calibrating the Tack Assist
24
Entering a Fixed Tack Angle
24
Entering a True Wind Direction
24
Tips for Getting the Best Lift Estimate
24
Sail Racing
24
Setting the Starting Line
25
Starting a Race
25
Water Sports
26
Viewing Your Water Sport Runs
26
Fishing
26
Going Fishing
26
Tides
26
Viewing Tide Information
26
Setting a Tide Alert
27
Anchor
27
Marking Your Anchor Location
27
Anchor Settings
28
Trolling Motor Remote
28
Pairing Your Watch and Trolling Motor
28
Skiing and Winter Sports
28
Viewing Your Ski Runs
28
Recording a Backcountry Skiing or Snowboarding Activity
29
Cross-Country Skiing Power Data
29
Golfing
30
Playing Golf
30
Golf Menu
32
Moving the Flag
32
Virtual Caddie
33
Playslike Distance Icons
33
Measuring Distance with Touch Targeting
33
Viewing Measured Shots
34
Manually Measuring a Shot
34
Keeping Score
34
Recording Statistics
34
About Stableford Scoring
35
Viewing the Wind Speed and Direction
35
Viewing the Direction to the Pin
35
Saving Custom Targets
35
Big Numbers Mode
36
Swing Tempo Training
36
The Ideal Swing Tempo
37
Analyzing Your Swing Tempo
37
Viewing the Tip Sequence
38
Jumpmaster
38
Planning a Jump
38
Jump Types
38
Entering Jump Information
39
Entering Wind Information for HAHO and HALO Jumps
39
Resetting Wind Information
39
Entering Wind Information for a Static Jump
39
Constant Settings
40
Customizing Activities and Apps
40
Adding or Removing a Favorite Activity
40
Changing the Order of an Activity in the Apps List
40
Customizing the Data Screens
41
Adding a Map to an Activity
41
Creating a Custom Activity
41
Activities and App Settings
42
Activity Alerts
44
Setting an Alert
45
Activity Map Settings
46
Routing Settings
46
Using Climbpro
46
Enabling Auto Climb
47
Satellite Settings
47
Segments
47
Strava™ Segments
48
Viewing Segment Details
48
Racing a Segment
48
Training
48
Unified Training Status
48
Syncing Activities and Performance Measurements
49
Training for a Race Event
49
Race Calendar and Primary Race
49
Workouts
49
Starting a Workout
50
Workout Execution Score
50
Following a Workout from Garmin Connect
50
Following a Daily Suggested Workout
51
Starting an Interval Workout
51
Customizing an Interval Workout
51
Recording a Critical Swim Speed Test
52
Using Virtual Partner
52
Setting a Training Target
52
Racing a Previous Activity
53
About the Training Calendar
53
Using Garmin Connect Training Plans
53
Adaptive Training Plans
53
Pacepro Training
53
Downloading a Pacepro Plan from Garmin Connect
54
Creating a Pacepro Plan on Your Watch
54
Starting a Pacepro Plan
55
Power Guide
56
Creating and Using a Power Guide
56
History
56
Using History
57
Multisport History
57
Personal Records
57
Viewing Your Personal Records
57
Restoring a Personal Record
57
Clearing Personal Records
58
Viewing Data Totals
58
Using the Odometer
58
Deleting History
58
Appearance
58
Watch Face Settings
58
Customizing the Watch Face
59
Glances
59
Viewing the Glance Loop
62
Customizing the Glance Loop
62
Creating Glance Folders
63
Body Battery
63
Tips for Improved Body Battery Data
63
Performance Measurements
64
About VO2 Max. Estimates
65
Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Running
65
Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Cycling
66
Viewing Your Predicted Race Times
66
Heart Rate Variability Status
67
Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level
67
Performance Condition
68
Viewing Your Performance Condition
68
Getting Your FTP Estimate
69
Conducting an FTP Test
69
Lactate Threshold
70
Performing a Guided Test to Determine Your Lactate Threshold
70
Viewing Your Real-Time Stamina
71
Viewing Your Power Curve
71
Training Status
72
Training Status Levels
73
Tips for Getting Your Training Status
73
Acute Load
73
Training Load Focus
74
Load Ratio
74
About Training Effect
75
Recovery Time
75
Recovery Heart Rate
75
Heat and Altitude Performance Acclimation
76
Pausing and Resuming Your Training Status
76
Training Readiness
77
Endurance Score
77
Hill Score
78
Viewing Cycling Ability
78
Adding a Stock
78
Adding Weather Locations
79
Using the Jet Lag Adviser
79
Planning a Trip in the Garmin Connect App
79
Controls
80
Customizing the Controls Menu
83
Using the LED Flashlight
83
Editing the Custom Flashlight Strobe
83
Using the Flashlight Screen
84
Garmin Pay
84
Setting up Your Garmin Pay Wallet
84
Paying for a Purchase Using Your Watch
84
Adding a Card to Your Garmin Pay Wallet
84
Managing Your Garmin Pay Cards
85
Changing Your Garmin Pay Passcode
85
Morning Report
85
Customizing Your Morning Report
85
Sensors and Accessories
85
Wrist Heart Rate
85
Wearing the Watch
86
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data
86
Wrist Heart Rate Monitor Settings
87
Setting an Abnormal Heart Rate Alert
87
Broadcasting Heart Rate Data
87
Pulse Oximeter
88
Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings
89
Setting the Pulse Oximeter Mode
89
Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data
89
Compass
89
Setting the Compass Heading
89
Compass Settings
90
Calibrating the Compass Manually
90
Setting the North Reference
90
Altimeter and Barometer
90
Altimeter Settings
90
Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter
91
Barometer Settings
91
Calibrating the Barometer
91
Wireless Sensors
92
Pairing Your Wireless Sensors
94
HRM-Pro Running Pace and Distance
94
Tips for Recording Running Pace and Distance
95
Running Dynamics
95
Tips for Missing Running Dynamics Data
95
Running Power
96
Running Power Settings
96
Using the Varia Camera Controls
96
Inreach Remote
96
Using the Inreach Remote
97
VIRB Remote
97
Controlling a VIRB Action Camera
97
Controlling a VIRB Action Camera During an Activity
98
Xero Laser Location Settings
98
Map
98
Viewing the Map
99
Saving or Navigating to a Location on the Map
99
Navigating with the Around Me Feature
100
Map Settings
100
Managing Maps
101
Downloading Maps with Outdoor Maps
101
Downloading Topoactive Maps
101
Deleting Maps
102
Map Themes
102
Marine Map Settings
102
Showing and Hiding Map Data
102
Music
102
Connecting to a Third-Party Provider
103
Downloading Audio Content from a Third-Party Provider
103
Downloading Personal Audio Content
103
Listening to Music
104
Music Playback Controls
104
Connecting Bluetooth Headphones
104
Changing the Audio Mode
104
Connectivity
105
Phone Connectivity Features
105
Pairing Your Phone
105
Enabling Bluetooth Notifications
105
Viewing Notifications
105
Receiving an Incoming Phone Call
106
Replying to a Text Message
106
Managing Notifications
106
Turning off the Bluetooth Phone Connection
106
Turning on and off Phone Connection Alerts
106
Playing Audio Prompts During an Activity
107
Wi-Fi Connectivity Features
107
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
107
Phone Apps and Computer Applications
107
Garmin Connect
108
Using the Garmin Connect App
108
Updating the Software Using the Garmin Connect App
108
Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer
109
Updating the Software Using Garmin Express
109
Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect
109
Connect IQ Features
109
Downloading Connect IQ Features
109
Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer
109
Garmin Explore
110
Garmin Golf App
110
User Profile
110
Setting up Your User Profile
110
Gender Settings
110
Viewing Your Fitness Age
110
About Heart Rate Zones
110
Fitness Goals
111
Setting Your Heart Rate Zones
111
Letting the Watch Set Your Heart Rate Zones
111
Heart Rate Zone Calculations
112
Setting Your Power Zones
112
Detecting Performance Measurements Automatically
112
Safety and Tracking Features
113
Adding Emergency Contacts
113
Adding Contacts
113
Turning Incident Detection on and off
114
Requesting Assistance
114
Starting a Grouptrack Session
115
Tips for Grouptrack Sessions
115
Grouptrack Settings
115
Health and Wellness Settings
116
Auto Goal
116
Using the Move Alert
116
Intensity Minutes
116
Earning Intensity Minutes
116
Sleep Tracking
116
Using Automated Sleep Tracking
117
Navigation
117
Viewing and Editing Your Saved Locations
117
Saving a Dual Grid Location
117
Setting a Reference Point
117
Navigating to a Destination
118
Navigating to a Point of Interest
118
Navigating to the Starting Point of a Saved Activity
119
Navigating to Your Starting Point During an Activity
119
Viewing Route Directions
120
Navigating with Sight 'N Go
120
Marking and Starting Navigation to a man Overboard Location
120
Stopping Navigation
120
Courses
120
Creating and Following a Course on Your Device
121
Creating a Round-Trip Course
121
Creating a Course on Garmin Connect
121
Sending a Course to Your Device
122
Viewing or Editing Course Details
122
Projecting a Waypoint
122
Navigation Settings
122
Customizing Navigation Data Screens
123
Setting up a Heading Bug
123
Setting Navigation Alerts
123
Power Manager Settings
123
Customizing the Battery Saver Feature
124
Changing the Power Mode
124
Customizing Power Modes
124
Restoring a Power Mode
124
System Settings
125
Time Settings
125
Setting Time Alerts
126
Syncing the Time
126
Changing the Screen Settings
126
Customizing Sleep Mode
126
Customizing the Hot Keys
127
Changing the Units of Measure
127
Viewing Device Information
127
Viewing E-Label Regulatory and Compliance Information
127
Device Information
127
About the AMOLED Display
127
Charging the Watch
128
Specifications
128
Battery Information
129
Device Care
130
Cleaning the Watch
130
Cleaning the Leather Bands
130
Changing the Quickfit Bands
130
Data Management
131
Deleting Files
131
Troubleshooting
131
Product Updates
131
Getting more Information
131
My Device Is in the Wrong Language
131
Is My Phone Compatible with My Watch
131
My Phone will Not Connect to the Watch
132
Can I Use My Bluetooth Sensor with My Watch
132
My Headphones will Not Connect to the Watch
132
My Music Cuts out or My Headphones Won't Stay Connected
132
Restarting Your Watch
132
Resetting All Default Settings
133
Tips for Maximizing the Battery Life
133
Acquiring Satellite Signals
133
Improving GPS Satellite Reception
134
The Activity Temperature Reading Is Not Accurate
134
Activity Tracking
134
My Step Count Does Not Seem Accurate
134
The Step Counts on My Watch and My Garmin Connect Account Don't Match
134
The Floors Climbed Amount Does Not Seem Accurate
134
Appendix
135
Data Fields
135
Color Gauges and Running Dynamics Data
149
Ground Contact Time Balance Data
149
Vertical Oscillation and Vertical Ratio Data
150
VO2 Max. Standard Ratings
150
FTP Ratings
151
Endurance Score Ratings
152
Wheel Size and Circumference
153
Symbol Definitions
153

Garmin EPIX GEN 2 Owner's Manual (132 pages)

Brand: Garmin | Category: Watch | Size: 5.52 MB

Table of Contents
3
Introduction
9
Getting Started
9
Device Overview
9
Enabling and Disabling the Touchscreen
10
Using the Watch
10
Clocks
10
Setting an Alarm
10
Editing an Alarm
11
Starting the Countdown Timer
11
Deleting a Timer
11
Using the Stopwatch
12
Adding Alternate Time Zones
12
Editing an Alternate Time Zone
13
Activities and Apps
13
Starting an Activity
13
Tips for Recording Activities
13
Stopping an Activity
14
Evaluating an Activity
14
Running
14
Going for a Track Run
14
Tips for Recording a Track Run
15
Going for a Virtual Run
15
Calibrating the Treadmill Distance
15
Recording an Ultra Run Activity
15
Swimming
16
Swim Terminology
16
Stroke Types
16
Tips for Swimming Activities
16
Auto Rest and Manual Rest
17
Training with the Drill Log
17
Multisport
17
Triathlon Training
17
Creating a Multisport Activity
18
Indoor Activities
18
Health Snapshot
18
Recording a Strength Training Activity
19
Recording a HIIT Activity
19
Using an ANT+ Indoor Trainer
20
Climbing Sports
20
Recording an Indoor Climbing Activity
20
Recording a Bouldering Activity
21
Starting an Expedition
21
Recording a Track Point Manually
21
Viewing Track Points
21
Going Fishing
22
Skiing
22
Viewing Your Ski Runs
22
Recording a Backcountry Skiing Activity
22
Cross-Country Skiing Power Data
23
Golfing
24
Playing Golf
24
Golf Menu
26
Moving the Flag
26
Measuring Distance with Touch Targeting
26
Viewing Measured Shots
27
Manually Measuring a Shot
27
Keeping Score
27
Recording Statistics
27
About Stableford Scoring
28
Playslike Distance Icons
28
Viewing the Direction to the Pin
28
Saving Custom Targets
28
Big Numbers Mode
29
Jumpmaster
29
Planning a Jump
29
Jump Types
30
Entering Jump Information
30
Entering Wind Information for HAHO and HALO Jumps
30
Resetting Wind Information
30
Entering Wind Information for a Static Jump
31
Constant Settings
31
Customizing Activities and Apps
31
Adding or Removing a Favorite Activity
31
Changing the Order of an Activity in the Apps List
31
Customizing the Data Screens
32
Adding a Map to an Activity
32
Creating a Custom Activity
32
Activities and App Settings
33
Activity Alerts
35
Activity Map Settings
36
Routing Settings
36
Using Climbpro
37
Enabling Auto Climb
37
Satellite Settings
38
Training
38
Workouts
38
Following a Workout from Garmin Connect
38
Starting a Workout
39
Following a Daily Suggested Workout
39
Customizing an Interval Workout
39
Starting an Interval Workout
40
Following a Pool Swim Workout
40
Recording a Critical Swim Speed Test
40
Editing Your Critical Swim Speed Result
41
About the Training Calendar
41
Using Garmin Connect Training Plans
41
Pacepro Training
41
Downloading a Pacepro Plan from Garmin Connect
41
Creating a Pacepro Plan on Your Watch
42
Starting a Pacepro Plan
43
Segments
43
Strava™ Segments
44
Viewing Segment Details
44
Racing a Segment
44
Setting a Segment to Adjust Automatically
44
Using Virtual Partner
45
Setting a Training Target
45
Racing a Previous Activity
45
History
46
Using History
46
Multisport History
46
Personal Records
46
Viewing Your Personal Records
46
Restoring a Personal Record
47
Clearing Personal Records
47
Viewing Data Totals
47
Using the Odometer
47
Deleting History
47
Appearance
47
Watch Face Settings
47
Customizing the Watch Face
48
Glances
49
Viewing the Glance Loop
51
Customizing the Glance Loop
51
Body Battery
51
Tips for Improved Body Battery Data
51
Performance Measurements
52
About VO2 Max. Estimates
53
Viewing Your Fitness Age
54
Viewing Your Predicted Race Times
54
Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level
55
Performance Condition
55
Getting Your FTP Estimate
56
Lactate Threshold
57
Viewing Your Real-Time Stamina
58
Training Status
59
Training Status Levels
60
Heat and Altitude Performance Acclimation
60
Training Load
60
Recovery Time
62
Pausing and Resuming Your Training Status
63
Controls
64
Customizing the Controls Menu
66
Using the Flashlight Screen
66
Garmin Pay
66
Setting up Your Garmin Pay Wallet
66
Paying for a Purchase Using Your Watch
66
Adding a Card to Your Garmin Pay Wallet
67
Changing Your Garmin Pay Passcode
67
Sensors and Accessories
67
Wrist Heart Rate
67
Wearing the Watch
68
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data
68
Wrist Heart Rate Monitor Settings
69
Setting an Abnormal Heart Rate Alert
69
Broadcasting Heart Rate Data
69
Pulse Oximeter
70
Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings
71
Setting the Pulse Oximeter Mode
71
Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data
71
Compass
71
Setting the Compass Heading
71
Compass Settings
72
Calibrating the Compass Manually
72
Setting the North Reference
72
Altimeter and Barometer
72
Altimeter Settings
72
Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter
73
Barometer Settings
73
Calibrating the Barometer
73
Wireless Sensors
74
Pairing Your Wireless Sensors
75
Running Dynamics
75
Training with Running Dynamics
76
Tips for Missing Running Dynamics Data
76
Using the Varia Camera Controls
76
Inreach Remote
76
Using the Inreach Remote
77
VIRB Remote
77
Controlling a VIRB Action Camera
77
Controlling a VIRB Action Camera During an Activity
78
Xero Laser Location Settings
78
Map
78
Viewing the Map
79
Saving or Navigating to a Location on the Map
79
Navigating with the Around Me Feature
80
Map Settings
80
Managing Maps
81
Map Themes
81
Marine Map Settings
81
Showing and Hiding Map Data
81
Music
82
Connecting to a Third-Party Provider
82
Downloading Audio Content from a Third-Party Provider
82
Downloading Personal Audio Content
82
Listening to Music
83
Music Playback Controls
83
Connecting Bluetooth Headphones
83
Changing the Audio Mode
83
Connectivity
84
Phone Connectivity Features
84
Pairing Your Phone
84
Enabling Bluetooth Notifications
84
Viewing Notifications
84
Receiving an Incoming Phone Call
85
Replying to a Text Message
85
Managing Notifications
85
Turning off the Bluetooth Phone Connection
85
Turning on and off Phone Connection Alerts
85
Playing Audio Prompts During an Activity
86
Wi-Fi Connectivity Features
86
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
86
Phone Apps and Computer Applications
86
Garmin Connect
87
Using the Garmin Connect App
87
Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer
88
Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect
88
Connect IQ Features
88
Downloading Connect IQ Features
88
Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer
89
Garmin Explore
89
Garmin Golf™ App
89
User Profile
89
Setting up Your User Profile
89
Viewing Your Fitness Age
89
About Heart Rate Zones
89
Fitness Goals
90
Setting Your Heart Rate Zones
90
Letting the Watch Set Your Heart Rate Zones
90
Heart Rate Zone Calculations
91
Setting Your Power Zones
91
Safety and Tracking Features
92
Adding Emergency Contacts
92
Adding Contacts
92
Turning Incident Detection on and off
92
Requesting Assistance
93
Starting a Grouptrack Session
93
Tips for Grouptrack Sessions
93
Grouptrack Settings
93
Health and Wellness Settings
94
Auto Goal
94
Using the Move Alert
94
Intensity Minutes
94
Earning Intensity Minutes
94
Sleep Tracking
94
Using Automated Sleep Tracking
95
Navigation
95
Viewing and Editing Your Saved Locations
95
Saving a Dual Grid Location
95
Navigating to a Destination
95
Navigating to a Point of Interest
96
Navigating to the Starting Point of a Saved Activity
96
Navigating to Your Starting Point During an Activity
97
Viewing Route Directions
97
Navigating with Sight 'N Go
97
Marking and Starting Navigation to a man Overboard Location
98
Stopping Navigation
98
Courses
98
Creating and Following a Course on Your Device
98
Creating a Round-Trip Course
99
Creating a Course on Garmin Connect
99
Sending a Course to Your Device
99
Viewing or Editing Course Details
100
Projecting a Waypoint
100
Navigation Settings
100
Customizing Navigation Data Screens
100
Setting up a Heading Bug
101
Setting Navigation Alerts
101
Power Manager Settings
101
Customizing the Battery Saver Feature
101
Changing the Power Mode
102
Customizing Power Modes
102
Restoring a Power Mode
102
System Settings
103
Time Settings
103
Setting Time Alerts
104
Syncing the Time
104
Changing the Screen Settings
104
Customizing Sleep Mode
104
Customizing the Hot Keys
105
Changing the Units of Measure
105
Syncing Activities and Performance Measurements
105
Viewing Device Information
105
Viewing E-Label Regulatory and Compliance Information
105
Device Information
105
About the AMOLED Display
105
Charging the Watch
106
Specifications
106
Battery Information
107
Device Care
107
Cleaning the Watch
107
Cleaning the Leather Bands
107
Changing the Quickfit Bands
108
Data Management
108
Deleting Files
108
Troubleshooting
108
Product Updates
108
Getting more Information
109
My Device Is in the Wrong Language
109
Is My Phone Compatible with My Watch
109
My Phone will Not Connect to the Watch
109
Can I Use My Bluetooth Sensor with My Watch
109
My Headphones will Not Connect to the Watch
110
My Music Cuts out or My Headphones Won't Stay Connected
110
Restarting Your Watch
110
Resetting All Default Settings
110
Tips for Maximizing the Battery Life
111
Acquiring Satellite Signals
111
Improving GPS Satellite Reception
111
The Temperature Reading Is Not Accurate
111
Activity Tracking
111
My Step Count Does Not Seem Accurate
112
The Step Counts on My Device and My Garmin Connect Account Don't Match
112
The Floors Climbed Amount Does Not Seem Accurate
112
Appendix
113
Data Fields
113
Color Gauges and Running Dynamics Data
126
Ground Contact Time Balance Data
126
Vertical Oscillation and Vertical Ratio Data
127
VO2 Max. Standard Ratings
127
FTP Ratings
128
Wheel Size and Circumference
129
Symbol Definitions
130

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