Downloading Connect Iq Features Using Your Computer; Heart Rate Features; Wrist-Based Heart Rate; Wearing The Device - Garmin DESCENT MK1 Owner's Manual

Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer

1 Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
2 Go to apps.garmin.com, and sign in.
3 Select a Connect IQ feature, and download it.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
The Descent Mk1 device has a wrist-based heart rate monitor and is also compatible with chest heart rate
monitors (sold separately). You can view heart rate data on the heart rate widget. If both wrist-based heart rate
and chest heart rate data are available when you start an activity, your device uses the chest heart rate data.

Wrist-based Heart Rate

Wearing the Device

• Wear the device above your wrist bone.
NOTE: The device should be snug but comfortable. For more accurate heart rate readings, the device should
not move while running or exercising.
NOTE: While diving, the device should stay in contact with your skin, and it should not bump into other wrist-
worn devices.
NOTE: The optical sensor is located on the back of the device.
• See Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data, page 36
• For more information about accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy.
• For more information about device wear and care, go to www.garmin.com/fitandcare.

Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data

If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you can try these tips.
• Clean and dry your arm before putting on the device.
• Avoid wearing sunscreen, lotion, and insect repellent under the device.
• Avoid scratching the heart rate sensor on the back of the device.
• Wear the device above your wrist bone. The device should be snug but comfortable.
• Wait until the icon is solid before starting your activity.
• Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes and get a heart rate reading before starting your activity.
NOTE: In cold environments, warm up indoors.
• Rinse the device with fresh water after each workout.
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Heart Rate Features

for more information about wrist-based heart rate.
Heart Rate Features