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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.
Maximizing the Battery Life
You can do several things to extend the life of the
battery.
Change the power mode during an activity
(Changing the Power Mode, page
Turn on the battery saver feature from the controls
menu
(Viewing the Controls Menu, page
Reduce the backlight timeout
Backlight Settings, page
Reduce the backlight brightness.
Use UltraTrac GPS mode for your activity
(UltraTrac, page
40).
Turn off Bluetooth technology when you are not
using connected features
9).
When pausing your activity for a longer period of
time, use the resume later option
page
3).
Turn off activity tracking
Tracking, page
29).
Use a 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
Stop broadcasting heart rate data to paired Garmin
devices
(Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin
Devices, page
17).
Turn off wrist-based heart rate monitoring
the Wrist-based Heart Rate Monitor, page
NOTE: Wrist-based heart rate monitoring is used to
calculate vigorous intensity minutes and calories burned.
Turn on manual pulse oximeter readings
Manual Acclimation Mode, page
Activity Tracking
For more information about activity tracking accuracy,
go to Garmin.com.sg/legal/atdisclaimer.
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.
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3).
1).
(Changing the
47).
(Connected Features, page
(Stopping an Activity,
(Turning Off Activity
43).
11).
(Turning Off
17).
(Turning On
26).
My step count does not seem accurate
If your step count does not seem accurate, you can try
these tips.
Wear the device on your non-dominant wrist.
Carry the device in your pocket when pushing a
stroller or lawn mower.
Carry the device in your pocket when actively using
your hands or arms only.
NOTE: The device may interpret some repetitive motions,
such as washing dishes, folding laundry, or clapping your
hands, as steps.
The step counts on my device and my Garmin
Connect account don't match
The step count on your Garmin Connect account
updates when you sync your device.
1 Select an option:
• Sync your step count with the Garmin Connect
application
(Using Garmin Connect on Your
Computer, page
12).
• Sync your step count with the Garmin Connect app
(Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect, page
12).
2 Wait while the device syncs your data.
Syncing can take several minutes.
NOTE: Refreshing the Garmin Connect app or the
Garmin Connect application does not sync your data
or update your step count.
The floors climbed amount does not seem
accurate
Your device uses an internal barometer to measure elevation
changes as you climb floors. A floor climbed is equal to 3 m
(10 ft.).
Avoid holding handrails or skipping steps while
climbing stairs.
In windy environments, cover the device with your
sleeve or jacket as strong gusts can cause erratic
readings.
Getting More Information
You can find more information about this product on the
Garmin website.
Go to
support.Garmin.com
articles, and software updates.
Go to Garmin.com.sg/buy, or contact your Garmin
dealer for information about optional accessories and
replacement parts.
Go to Garmin.com.sg/legal/atdisclaimer. This
is not a medical device.
for additional manuals,
Troubleshooting
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