Specifications; Battery Information; Hrm-Run Specifications; Data Management - Garmin tactix Bravo Owner's Manual

Specifications

Battery type Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion battery
Battery life Up to 6 wk.
Water rating 10 ATM*
Operating temperature From -20º to 55ºC (from -4º to 131ºF)
range
Charging temperature From 0º to 45ºC (from 32º to 113ºF)
range
Radio frequency 2.4 GHz
Radio protocols ANT+ wireless technology, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth
Smart device
*The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 100 m.
For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.

Battery Information

The actual battery life depends on the features enabled on your
device, such as activity tracking, smartphone notifications, GPS,
internal sensors, and connected ANT+ sensors.
Battery Life Mode
Up to 20 hr. Normal GPS mode
Up to 50 hr. UltraTrac GPS mode with two-minute polling interval
Up to 6 wk. Watch mode

HRM-Run Specifications

Battery type User-replaceable CR2032, 3 V
Battery life 1 yr. (approximately 1 hr./day)
Operating temperature From -10° to 50°C (from 14° to 122°F)
range
Radio frequency/protocol 2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications
protocol
Water rating 5 ATM*
*The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 50 m.
For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.

Data Management

NOTE: The device is not compatible with Windows
Windows NT , and Mac OS 10.3 and earlier.
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Disconnecting the USB Cable

If your device is connected to your computer as a removable
drive or volume, you must safely disconnect your device from
your computer to avoid data loss. If your device is connected to
your Windows computer as a portable device, it is not necessary
to safely disconnect.
1 Complete an action:
• For Windows computers, select the Safely Remove
Hardware icon in the system tray, and select your device.
• For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to the trash.
2 Disconnect the cable from your computer.

Deleting Files

If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it. Your
device memory contains important system files that should not
be deleted.
1
Open the Garmin drive or volume.
2
If necessary, open a folder or volume.
3
Select a file.
4
Press the Delete key on your keyboard.
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Troubleshooting

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.

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.

Resetting Your Device

If the device stops responding, you may need to reset it.
1
Hold LIGHT for at least 25 seconds.
2
Hold LIGHT for one second to turn on the device.

Restoring All Default Settings

NOTE: This deletes all user-entered information and activity
history.
You can restore all of the device settings to the factory default
values.
1 Hold UP.
2 Select Settings > System > Restore Defaults > Yes.

Maximizing the Battery Life

You can do several things to extend the life of the battery.
• Reduce the backlight timeout
• Reduce the backlight brightness.
• Use UltraTrac GPS mode for your activity
page 16).
• Turn off Bluetooth wireless technology when you are not
using connected features
• When pausing your activity for a longer period of time, use
the resume later option
• Turn off activity tracking
• Use a Connect IQ watch face that is not updated every
second.
For example, use a watch face without a second hand
(Customizing the Watch Face, page
• Limit the smartphone notifications the device displays
(Managing Notifications, page

Getting More Information

You can find more information about this product on the Garmin
website.
• Go to www.garmin.com/outdoor.
• Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer
for information about optional accessories and replacement
parts.

Device Maintenance

Device Care

Do not use a sharp object to clean the device.
Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, and insect repellents that can
damage plastic components and finishes.
Thoroughly rinse the device with fresh water after exposure to
chlorine, salt water, sunscreen, cosmetics, alcohol, or other
(Backlight Settings, page
(UltraTrac,
(Connected Features, page
(Stopping an Activity, page
(Activity Tracking, page 7).
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Device Maintenance
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