Barometer Settings; Navigation Settings; Customizing Map Features; Setting Up A Heading Bug - Garmin tactix Bravo Owner's Manual

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Select an option:
• To calibrate automatically from your GPS starting point,
select Auto Cal. > On.
• To enter a known altitude, select Calibrate.

Barometer Settings

Hold UP, and select Settings > Sensors > Barometer.
Plot: Sets the time scale for the chart in the barometer widget.
Storm Alert: Sets the rate of barometric pressure change that
triggers a storm alert.

Navigation Settings

You can customize the map features and appearance when
navigating to a destination.

Customizing Map Features

1
Hold UP.
2
Select Settings > Navigation > Data Screens.
3
Select an option:
• Select Map to turn on or off the map.
• Select Guide to turn on or off the guide screen that
displays the compass bearing or course to follow while
navigating.
• Select a screen to add, remove, or customize.

Setting Up a Heading Bug

You can set up a heading indicator to display on your data
pages while navigating. The indicator points to your target
heading.
1
Hold UP.
2
Select Settings > Navigation > Heading Bug.

System Settings

Hold UP, and select Settings > System.
User Profile: Allows you to open and customize your personal
statistics (Setting Up Your User Profile, page
Hot Keys: Allows you to assign shortcuts to device keys.
Language: Sets the language displayed on the device.
Time: Adjusts the time settings
Backlight: Adjusts the backlight settings
page 17).
Sounds: Sets the device sounds, such as key tones, alerts, and
vibrations.
Units: Sets the units of measure used on the device
the Units of Measure, page
GLONASS: Using GLONASS provides increased performance
in challenging environments and faster position acquisition.
Using the GPS and GLONASS options can reduce battery
life more than using the GPS option only.
Pos. Format: Sets the geographical position format and datum
options.
Format: Sets general format preferences, such as the pace and
speed shown during activities, and the start of the week.
Data Recording: Sets how the device records activity data. The
Smart recording option (default) allows for longer activity
recordings. 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 device to use mass storage mode or
Garmin mode when connected to a computer.
Restore Defaults: Allows you to reset user data and settings
(Restoring All Default Settings, page
Software Update: Allows you to install software updates
downloaded using Garmin Express.

ANT+ Sensors

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(Time Settings, page 17).

(Backlight Settings,

(Changing
17).
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About: Displays device, software, and license information.

Time Settings

Hold UP, and select Settings > System > Time.
Time Format: Sets the device to show time in a 12-hour or 24-
hour format.
Set Time: Sets the time zone for the device. The Auto option
sets the time zone automatically based on your GPS position.
Time: Allows you to adjust the time if it is set to the Manual
option.
Backlight Settings
Hold UP, and select Settings > System > Backlight.
Mode: Sets the backlight to turn on manually or automatically.
The Auto option allows you to separately set the backlight for
keys, alerts, and gestures.
NOTE: When you set Gesture to On, you trigger the backlight
by raising and turning your arm to look at your wrist.
Timeout: Sets the length of time before the backlight turns off.
Brightness: Sets the brightness level of the backlight.

Changing the Units of Measure

You can customize units of measure for distance, pace and
speed, elevation, weight, height, and temperature.
1
Hold UP.
2
Select Settings > System > Units.
3
Select a measurement type.
4
Select a unit of measure.
ANT+ Sensors
The device is compatible with these optional, wireless ANT+
accessories.
• Heart rate monitor, such as HRM-Run
Rate Monitor, page 17)
• Bike speed and cadence sensor
Speed or Cadence Sensor, page
• Foot pod (Foot Pod, page
• Power sensor, such as Vector
• tempe ™ wireless temperature sensor
For information about compatibility and purchasing additional
sensors, go to http://buy.garmin.com.

Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor

You should wear the heart rate monitor directly on your skin, just
below your sternum. It should be snug enough to stay in place
during your activity.
1
If necessary, attach the strap extender to the heart rate
monitor.
2
Wet the electrodes on the back of the heart rate monitor to
create a strong connection between your chest and the
transmitter.
3
Wear the heart rate monitor with the Garmin logo facing right-
side up.
™ (Putting On the Heart
(Using an Optional Bike
18)
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(tempe, page 19)
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