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  • Page 1 Questo manuale d’istruzione è fornito da trovaprezzi.it. Scopri tutte le offerte per Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Verde o cerca il tuo prodotto tra le migliori offerte di Smartwatch e Orologi Sportivi INSTINCT 2 SERIES ® Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 © 2022 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Go to www.garmin.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Training with the Drill Log....11 Multisport..........11 Triathlon Training......11 Introduction........1 Creating a Multisport Activity... 11 Getting Started........1 Indoor Activities........12 Buttons..........1 Recording a Strength Training Using the Watch........2 Activity..........12 Clearing User Data with the Kill Recording a HIIT Activity....
  • Page 4 Satellite Settings......30 Starting an Interval Workout..... 39 Applied Ballistics......30 About the Training Calendar..... 40 Using Garmin Connect Training AB Synapse - Garmin App..... 31 Plans..........40 Applied Ballistics Options..... 31 PacePro Training........40 Quickly Editing Shooting Downloading a PacePro Plan from Conditions..........
  • Page 5 Using the inReach Remote.... 71 Paying for a Purchase Using Your VIRB Remote........71 Watch..........62 Controlling a VIRB Action Adding a Card to Your Garmin Pay Camera........... 72 Wallet..........62 Controlling a VIRB Action Camera Changing Your Garmin Pay During an Activity......72 Passcode........
  • Page 6 Using Garmin Connect on Your Navigating to Your Starting Point Computer........77 During an Activity......85 Connect IQ Features......77 Navigating with Sight 'N Go....86 Downloading Connect IQ Marking and Starting Navigation to a Features......... 77 Man Overboard Location....86 Downloading Connect IQ Features Stopping Navigation......
  • Page 7 My daily step count does not appear..........99 My step count does not seem accurate..........99 The step counts on my watch and my Garmin Connect account don't match..........99 The floors climbed amount does not seem accurate........99 Appendix........100 Data Fields...........

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any exercise program. Getting Started When using your watch the first time, you should complete these tasks to set it up and get to know the basic features.

  • Page 10: Using The Watch

    Press to turn on the device. Press to turn the backlight on and off. LIGHT Quickly press twice to turn on or off the flashlight. CTRL Hold to view the controls menu. Press to view the activity list and start or stop an activity. Press to choose an option in a menu.

  • Page 11: Instinct 2 Series Models

    Watch Model Additional Features • Solar charging capability (Tips for Solar Charging, page 92) Instinct 2 Solar • Pay for purchases with your Garmin Pay (Garmin Pay, page 61) wallet ™ • Connects with the dēzl phone app and other dēzl devices (dēzl App, page 5)

  • Page 12: Saving A Quick Timer

    Saving a Quick Timer You can set up to ten separate quick timers. 1 From any screen, hold SET. 2 Select Timers. 3 Select an option: • To save your first quick timer, enter the time, press UP, and select Save. •...

  • Page 13: Adding Alternate Time Zones

    (Loyalty Programs, page 6). 5 Start a Trucker Health activity, and view the workout tutorials on the Garmin dēzl app (Starting a Trucker Health Activity, page 6).

  • Page 14: Prepass

    ® NOTICE Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the information provided by the PrePass app. NOTE: Before you can use this feature, you must have an active PrePass account. The PrePass app enables drivers to verify the safety, credentials, and weight of a commercial vehicle with upcoming weigh stations.

  • Page 15: Activities And Apps

    Connect IQ app (Connect IQ Features, page 77). For more information about activity tracking and fitness metric accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy. Starting an Activity When you start an activity, GPS turns on automatically (if required).

  • Page 16: Stopping An Activity

    Stopping an Activity 1 Press GPS. 2 Select an option: • To resume your activity, select Resume. • To save the activity and view the details, select Save, press GPS, and select an option. NOTE: After you save the activity, you can enter self-evaluation data. •...

  • Page 17: Going For A Virtual Run

    Going for a Virtual Run You can pair your watch with a compatible third-party app to transmit pace, heart rate, or cadence data. 1 From the watch face, press GPS. 2 Select Virtual Run. 3 On your tablet, laptop, or phone, open the Zwift app or another virtual training app.

  • Page 18: Stroke Types

    Stroke type identification is available only for pool swimming. Your stroke type is identified at the end of a length. Stroke types appear in your swimming history and in your Garmin Connect account. You can also select stroke type as a custom data field (Customizing the Data Screens, page 25).

  • Page 19: Training With The Drill Log

    Training with the Drill Log The drill log feature is available only for pool swimming. You can use the drill log feature to manually record kick sets, one-arm swimming, or any type of swimming that is not one of the four major strokes. 1 During your pool swim activity, press UP or DOWN to view the drill log screen.

  • Page 20: Indoor Activities

    You can record sets during a strength training activity. A set is multiple repetitions (reps) of a single move. 1 From the watch face, press GPS. 2 Select Strength. 3 Select a workout (Following a Workout From Garmin Connect, page 38). 4 Select Details to view a list of workout steps (optional). 5 Select 6 Press GPS, and select Start Workout to start the set timer.

  • Page 21: Recording A Hiit Activity

    Recording a HIIT Activity You can use specialized timers to record a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) activity. 1 From the watch face, press GPS. 2 Select HIIT. 3 Select an option: • Select Free to record an open, unstructured HIIT activity. •...

  • Page 22: Climbing Sports

    Climbing Sports Recording an Indoor Climbing Activity You can record routes during an indoor climbing activity. A route is a climbing path along an indoor rock wall. 1 From the watch face, press GPS. 2 Select Climb Indoor. 3 Select to record route statistics.

  • Page 23: Recording A Bouldering Activity

    Recording a Bouldering Activity You can record routes during a bouldering activity. A route is a climbing path along a boulder or small rock formation. 1 From the watch face, press GPS. 2 Select Bouldering. 3 Select a grading system. NOTE: The next time you start a bouldering activity, the watch uses this grading system.

  • Page 24: Going Hunting

    Going Hunting You can save locations relevant to your hunt and view a map of saved locations. During a hunting activity, the device uses a GNSS mode that conserves battery life. 1 From the watch face, press GPS. 2 Select Hunt. 3 Press GPS, and select Start Hunt.

  • Page 25: Recording A Backcountry Skiing Or Snowboarding Activity

    Recording a Backcountry Skiing or Snowboarding Activity The backcountry skiing or snowboarding activity lets you switch between climbing and descending tracking modes so you can accurately track your statistics. You can customize the Mode Tracking setting to automatically or manually switch tracking modes (Activities and App Settings, page 26).

  • Page 26: Golfing

    Golfing Playing Golf Before you play a course for the first time, you must download it from the Garmin Connect app (Garmin Connect, page 76). Courses downloaded from the Garmin Connect app are updated automatically. Before you play golf, you should charge the watch (Charging the Watch, page 92).

  • Page 27: Golf Menu

    Change Hole: Allows you to manually change the hole. Move Flag: Allows you to move the pin location to get a more precise distance measurement (Moving the Flag, page 19). Measure Shot: Shows the distance of your previous shot recorded with the Garmin AutoShot feature (Viewing ™...

  • Page 28: Changing Holes

    Changing Holes You can change holes manually from the hole view screen. 1 While playing golf, press GPS. 2 Select Change Hole. 3 Select a hole. Viewing Measured Shots Before the device can automatically detect and measure shots, you must enable scoring. Your device features automatic shot detection and recording.

  • Page 29: Jumpmaster

    Recording Statistics Before you can record statistics, you must enable statistics tracking (Enabling Statistics Tracking, page 20). 1 From the scorecard, select a hole. 2 Enter the total number of strokes taken, including putts, and press GPS. 3 Set the number of putts taken, and press GPS. NOTE: The number of putts taken is used for statistics tracking only and does not increase your score.

  • Page 30: Entering Jump Information

    Entering Jump Information 1 Press GPS. 2 Select Jumpmaster. 3 Select a jump type (Jump Types, page 21). 4 Complete one or more actions to enter your jump information: • Select DIP to set a waypoint for the desired landing location. •...

  • Page 31: Constant Settings

    Constant Settings Select Jumpmaster, select a jump type, and select Constant. Percent Max.: Sets the jump range for all jump types. A setting less than 100% decreases the drift distance to the DIP, and a setting greater than 100% increases the drift distance. More experienced jumpmasters may want to use smaller numbers, and less experienced skydivers may want to use larger numbers.

  • Page 32: Customizing Activities And Apps

    3 Select an option: • To use your current location when you are near a tide station, select Current Location. • To select a recently used tide station, select Recent. • To select a saved location, select Saved. • To enter coordinates for a location, select Coordinates. A 24-hour tide chart appears for the current date with the current tide height and information about the next tide...

  • Page 33: Customizing The Data Screens

    Customizing the Data Screens You can show, hide, and change the layout and content of data screens for each activity. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Activities & Apps. 3 Select the activity to customize. 4 Select the activity settings. 5 Select Data Screens. 6 Select a data screen to customize.

  • Page 34: Activities And App Settings

    Activities and App Settings These settings allow you to customize each preloaded activity app based on your needs. For example, you can customize data pages and enable alerts and training features. Not all settings are available for all activity types. Hold MENU, select Activities &...
  • Page 35 25 minutes of inactivity. The extended mode can result in shorter battery life between charges. Record Activity: Enables activity FIT file recording for golf activities. FIT files record fitness information that is tailored for Garmin Connect. Record After Sunset: Sets the watch to record track points after sunset during an expedition.

  • Page 36: Activity Alerts

    Activity Alerts You can set alerts for each activity, which can help you to train toward specific goals, to increase your awareness of your environment, and to navigate to your destination. Some alerts are available only for specific activities. There are three types of alerts: event alerts, range alerts, and recurring alerts. Event alert: An event alert notifies you one time.

  • Page 37: Enabling Auto Climb

    Setting an Alert 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Activities & Apps. 3 Select an activity. NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities. 4 Select the activity settings. 5 Select Alerts. 6 Select an option: • Select Add New to add a new alert for the activity. •...

  • Page 38: Satellite Settings

    Always understand your target and what lies beyond your target before taking a shot. Failure to account for your shooting environment could cause property damage, injury, or death. NOTE: This feature is available only on the Instinct 2X Solar - Tactical Edition. The Applied Ballistics feature offers customized aiming solutions for long-range shooting based on your rifle characteristics, bullet characteristics, and various environmental conditions.

  • Page 39: Ab Synapse - Garmin App

    AB Synapse - Garmin App The AB Synapse - Garmin app allows you to manage ballistic profiles on your Instinct 2X Solar - Tactical Edition watch. You can also upgrade to the ABX ballistic solver for your watch, which offers added accuracy at longer ranges.

  • Page 40: Range Card

    Range Card Customizing the Range Card Fields 1 From the Applied Ballistics app, press GPS. 2 Select Range Card. TIP: You can press GPS to quickly view different data fields for the third column. 3 Hold GPS. 4 Select Change Fields. 5 Press DOWN or UP to scroll to a field.

  • Page 41: Adding A Profile

    Adding a Profile You can add a .pro file that contains profile information by transferring the file to the AB folder on the device. 1 From the Applied Ballistics app, press GPS. 2 Select Profile > Profile > + Profile. 3 Select an option: •...

  • Page 42: Calibrating The Drop Scale Factor

    Calibrating the Drop Scale Factor Garmin recommends you calibrate the muzzle velocity prior to the drop scale factor. Calibrating the drop scale factor provides a more accurate solution at or beyond the transonic range for your specific firearm. 1 From the Applied Ballistics app, press GPS.

  • Page 43: Applied Ballistics Glossary Of Terms

    Applied Ballistics Glossary of Terms NOTE: The Applied Ballistics feature is available only on the Instinct 2X Solar - Tactical Edition device. Shooting Solution Fields DOF: The direction of fire, with north at 0 degrees and east at 90 degrees. Input field.
  • Page 44 Amb/Stn Pressure: The ambient (station) pressure. Ambient pressure is not adjusted to represent sea level (barometric) pressure. Ambient pressure is required for the ballistics shooting solution. Input field. TIP: You can manually enter this value, or you can select the Use Current Pressure option to use the pressure value from the internal sensor in the device.

  • Page 45: Training

    Training Unified Training Status When you use more than one Garmin device with your Garmin Connect account, you can choose which device is the primary data source for everyday use and for training purposes. From the Garmin Connect app menu, select Settings.

  • Page 46: Syncing Activities And Performance Measurements

    During your activity, you can view workout-specific data screens that contain workout step information, such as the workout step distance or average step pace. You can create and find more workouts using Garmin Connect, or select a training plan that has built-in workouts and transfer them to your watch.

  • Page 47: Following A Daily Suggested Workout

    Following a Daily Suggested Workout Before the watch can suggest a daily workout, you must have a training status and VO2 max. estimate (Training Status, page 53). 1 From the watch face, press GPS. 2 Select Run or Bike. The daily suggested workout appears. 3 Select GPS, and select an option: •...

  • Page 48: About The Training Calendar

    You can also create a pace band for a known course to optimize your pace effort based on elevation changes. You can create a PacePro plan using the Garmin Connect app. You can preview the splits and elevation plot before you run the course.

  • Page 49: Starting A Pacepro Plan

    Starting a PacePro Plan Before you can start a PacePro plan, you must download a plan from your Garmin Connect account. 1 From the watch face, press GPS. 2 Select an outdoor running activity. 3 Hold MENU. 4 Select Training > PacePro Plans.

  • Page 50: Using Virtual Partner

    5 Select an option: • Select From History to select a previously recorded activity from your device. • Select Downloaded to select an activity you downloaded from your Garmin Connect account. 6 Select the activity. The Virtual Partner screen appears indicating your estimated finish time.

  • Page 51: History

    History History includes time, distance, calories, average pace or speed, lap data, and optional sensor information. NOTE: When the device memory is full, your oldest data is overwritten. Using History History contains previous activities you have saved on your watch. 1 From the watch face, hold MENU.

  • Page 52: Restoring A Personal Record

    Restoring a Personal Record You can set each personal record back to the one previously recorded. 1 From the watch face, hold MENU. 2 Select History > Records. 3 Select a sport. 4 Select a record to restore. 5 Select Previous > NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.

  • Page 53: Customizing The Watch Face

    Customizing the Watch Face You can customize the watch face information and appearance. 1 From the watch face, hold MENU. 2 Select Watch Face. 3 Press UP or DOWN to preview the watch face options. 4 Press GPS. 5 Select an option: •...
  • Page 54 Displays scheduled workouts when you select a Garmin coach adaptive training plan in Garmin coach your Garmin Connect account. The plan adjusts to your current level of fitness, coaching and schedule preferences, and race date. Starts a Health Snapshot session on your watch that records several key health metrics while you hold still for two minutes.
  • Page 55 Name Description Music controls Provides music player controls for your phone. Displays your Love's rewards information on your Instinct 2 - dēzl Edition watch. ® My Love Rewards NOTE: This feature is not available for all product models. Alerts you to incoming calls, texts, social network updates, and more, based on your Notifications phone notification settings (Enabling Bluetooth Notifications,...

  • Page 56: Viewing The Glance Loop

    51 to 75 is high reserve energy, and 76 to 100 is very high reserve energy. You can sync your watch with your Garmin Connect account to view your most up-to-date Body Battery level, long-term trends, and additional details (Tips for Improved Body Battery Data, page 48).

  • Page 57: Performance Measurements

    VO2 max. estimate. On the watch, your VO2 max. estimate appears as a number and description. On your Garmin Connect account, you can view additional details about your VO2 max. estimate.

  • Page 58: Viewing Your Predicted Race Times

    The watch analyzes several weeks of your training data to refine the race time estimates. TIP: If you have more than one Garmin device, you can specify your primary training device in the Garmin Connect app, which allows your watch to sync activities, history, and data from other devices...

  • Page 59: Performance Condition

    Performance Condition As you complete your activity, such as running or cycling, the performance condition feature analyzes your pace, heart rate, and heart rate variability to make a real-time assessment of your ability to perform compared to your average fitness level. It is approximately your real-time percentage deviation from your baseline VO2 max. estimate.

  • Page 60: Lactate Threshold

    Conducting an FTP Test Before you can conduct a test to determine your functional threshold power (FTP), you must pair a chest heart rate monitor and a power meter with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 69), and you must get your VO2 max.

  • Page 61: Training Status

    Performing a Guided Test to Determine Your Lactate Threshold This feature requires a Garmin chest heart rate monitor. Before you can perform the guided test, you must put on a heart rate monitor and pair it with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 69).

  • Page 62: Training Status Levels

    Training Status Levels Training status shows you how your training affects your fitness level and performance. Your training status is based on changes to your VO2 max., acute load, and HRV status over an extended time period. You can use your training status to help plan future training and continue improving your fitness level.

  • Page 63: Acute Load

    Recovery Time You can use your Garmin device with wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor to display how much time remains before you are fully recovered and ready for the next hard workout. NOTE: The recovery time recommendation uses your VO2 max. estimate and may seem inaccurate at first. The device requires you to complete a few activities to learn about your performance.

  • Page 64: Pausing And Resuming Your Training Status

    1 When you want to pause your training status, select an option: • From the training status glance, hold MENU, and select Options > Pause Training Status. • From your Garmin Connect settings, select Performance Stats > Training Status > > Pause Training Status.

  • Page 65: Training Readiness

    Ready for challenges Moderate 50 to 74 Good to go 25 to 49 Time to slow down Poor 1 to 24 Let your body recover To see your training readiness trends over time, go to your Garmin Connect account. Appearance...

  • Page 66: Controls

    Controls The controls menu lets you quickly access watch features and options. You can add, reorder, and remove the options in the controls menu (Customizing the Controls Menu, page 60). From any screen, hold CTRL. Appearance...
  • Page 67 The Bluetooth signal strength appears on the Instinct watch screen, and it increases as you move closer to your phone. Select to turn on the screen to use your watch as a flashlight. On the Instinct 2X Solar watch, the LED flashlight turns on.

  • Page 68: Customizing The Controls Menu

    Select to sync your watch with your paired phone. Timers Select to set a countdown timer (Starting the Countdown Timer, page 3). Select to open your Garmin Pay wallet and pay for purchases with your watch Wallet (Garmin Pay, page 61). Customizing the Controls Menu...

  • Page 69: Using The Led Flashlight

    1 Hold CTRL. 2 Select Garmin Pay The Garmin Pay feature allows you to use your watch to pay for purchases in participating locations using credit or debit cards from a participating financial institution. NOTE: This feature is not available for all product models.

  • Page 70: Paying For A Purchase Using Your Watch

    • To delete the card, select Changing Your Garmin Pay Passcode You must know your current passcode to change it. If you forget your passcode, you must reset the Garmin Pay feature for your Instinct 2 watch, create a new passcode, and reenter your card information.

  • Page 71: Customizing Your Morning Report

    Customizing Your Morning Report NOTE: You can customize these settings on you watch or in your Garmin Connect account. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Appearance > Morning Report. 3 Select an option: • Select Show Report to enable or disable the morning report.

  • Page 72: Tips For Erratic Heart Rate Data

    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 watch. • Avoid wearing sunscreen, lotion, and insect repellent under the watch. •...

  • Page 73: Broadcasting Heart Rate Data

    The watch starts broadcasting your heart rate data. 3 Pair your watch with your compatible device. NOTE: The pairing instructions differ for each Garmin compatible device. See your owner's manual. 4 Press GPS to stop broadcasting your heart rate data.

  • Page 74: Tips For Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data

    Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data If the pulse oximeter data is erratic or does not appear, you can try these tips. • Remain motionless while the watch reads your blood oxygen saturation. • Wear the watch above your wrist bone. The watch should be snug but comfortable. •...

  • Page 75: Altimeter And Barometer

    Altimeter and Barometer The watch contains an internal altimeter and barometer. The watch collects elevation and pressure data continuously, even in low-power mode. The altimeter displays your approximate elevation based on pressure changes. The barometer displays environmental pressure data based on the fixed elevation where the altimeter was most recently calibrated (Altimeter Settings, page 67).

  • Page 76: Wireless Sensors

    After the devices are paired, you can customize the optional data fields (Customizing the Data Screens, page 25). If your watch was packaged with a sensor, they are already paired. For information about specific Garmin sensor compatibility, purchasing, or to view the owner's manual, go to buy.garmin.com for that sensor.

  • Page 77: Pairing Your Wireless Sensors

    The first time you connect a wireless sensor to your watch using ANT+ or Bluetooth technology, you must pair the watch and sensor. If the sensor has both ANT+ and Bluetooth technology, Garmin recommends that you pair using ANT+ technology. After they are paired, the watch connects to the sensor automatically when you start an activity and the sensor is active and within range.

  • Page 78: Running Power

    Hold MENU, select Activities & Apps, select a running activity, select the activity settings, and select Running Power. Status: Enables or disables recording Garmin running power data. You can use this setting if you prefer to use third-party running power data.

  • Page 79: Training With Running Dynamics

    REMEMBER: Ground contact time balance is not calculated with wrist-based running dynamics. inReach Remote The inReach remote function allows you to control your inReach device using your Instinct device. Go to .garmin.com to purchase a compatible inReach device. Using the inReach Remote...

  • Page 80: Controlling A Virb Action Camera

    Controlling a VIRB Action Camera Before you can use the VIRB remote function, you must enable the remote setting on your VIRB camera. See the VIRB Series Owner's Manual for more information. 1 Turn on your VIRB camera. 2 Pair your VIRB camera with your Instinct watch (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 69).

  • Page 81: Xero Laser Location Settings

    Auto Zoom: Automatically selects the zoom level for optimal use of your map. When disabled, you must zoom in or out manually. Phone Connectivity Features Phone connectivity features are available for your Instinct watch when you pair it using the Garmin Connect app (Pairing Your Phone, page 74).

  • Page 82: Pairing Your Phone

    Pairing Your Phone To use the connected features on your watch, you must pair it directly through the Garmin Connect app, instead of from the Bluetooth settings on your phone. 1 During the initial setup on your watch, select when you are prompted to pair with your phone.

  • Page 83: Replying To A Text Message

    You can enable your watch to play motivational status announcements during a run or other activity. Audio prompts play on your phone paired through the Garmin Connect app. During an audio prompt, the watch or phone mutes the primary audio to play the announcement.

  • Page 84: Phone Apps And Computer Applications

    Garmin Connect You can connect with your friends on Garmin Connect. Garmin Connect gives you the tools to track, analyze, share, and encourage each other. Record the events of your active lifestyle including runs, walks, rides, swims, hikes, triathlons, and more. To sign up for a free account, you can download the app from the app store on your phone (garmin.com/connectapp), or go to connect.garmin.com.

  • Page 85: Using Garmin Connect On Your Computer

    Garmin Express application to upload your activity data to your Garmin Connect account and to send data, such as workouts or training plans, from the Garmin Connect website to your watch. You can also install software updates and manage your Connect IQ apps.

  • Page 86: Garmin Golf™ App

    More than 42,000 courses have leaderboards that anyone can join. You can set up a tournament event and invite players to compete. With a Garmin Golf membership, you can view green contour data on your phone and compatible Garmin device.

  • Page 87: Fitness Goals

    • Run often with the wrist or chest heart rate monitor. • Try a few heart rate training plans, available from your Garmin Connect account. • View your heart rate trends and time in zones using your Garmin Connect account. User Profile...

  • Page 88: Heart Rate Zone Calculations

    If you know your functional threshold power (FTP) value, you can enter it and allow the software to calculate your power zones automatically. You can manually adjust your zones on the watch or using your Garmin Connect account. 1 Hold MENU.

  • Page 89: Safety And Tracking Features

    If a contact declines, you must choose another emergency contact. Adding Contacts You can add up to 50 contacts to the Garmin Connect app. Contact emails can be used with the LiveTrack feature. Three of these contacts can be used as emergency contacts (Adding Emergency Contacts, page 81).

  • Page 90: Turning Incident Detection On And Off

    CAUTION Incident detection is a supplemental feature available only for certain outdoor activities. Incident detection should not be relied on as a primary method to obtain emergency assistance. The Garmin Connect app does not contact emergency services on your behalf.

  • Page 91: Auto Goal

    Your device creates a daily step goal automatically, based on your previous activity levels. As you move during the day, the device shows your progress toward your daily goal. If you choose not to use the auto goal feature, you can set a personalized step goal on your Garmin Connect account.

  • Page 92: Navigation

    Navigation Viewing and Editing Your Saved Locations TIP: You can save a location from the controls menu (Controls, page 58). 1 From the watch face, press GPS. 2 Select Navigate > Saved Locations. 3 Select a saved location. 4 Select an option to view or edit the location details. Saving a Dual Grid Location You can save your current location using dual grid coordinates to navigate back to the same location later.

  • Page 93: Navigating To The Starting Point Of A Saved Activity

    Navigating to the Starting Point of a Saved Activity You can navigate back to the starting point of a saved activity in a straight line or along the path you traveled. This feature is available only for activities that use GPS. 1 From the watch face, press GPS.

  • Page 94: Navigating With Sight 'N Go

    2 Select Stop Navigation. Courses You can send a course from your Garmin Connect account to your device. After it is saved to your device, you can navigate the course on your device. You can follow a saved course simply because it is a good route. For example, you can save and follow a bike friendly commute to work.

  • Page 95: Creating A Course On Garmin Connect

    Creating a Course on Garmin Connect Before you can create a course on the Garmin Connect app, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect, page 76). 1 From the Garmin Connect app, select 2 Select Training & Planning > Courses > Create Course.

  • Page 96: Projecting A Waypoint

    Projecting a Waypoint You can create a new location by projecting the distance and bearing from your current location to a new location. NOTE: You may need to add the Project Wpt. app to the activities and apps list. 1 From the watch face, press GPS. 2 Select Project Wpt..

  • Page 97: Power Manager Settings

    5 Select During Sleep to enable the battery saver feature during your normal sleep hours. TIP: You can set your normal sleep hours in the user settings on your Garmin Connect account. 6 Select Low Battery Alert to receive an alert when the battery is low.

  • Page 98: Restoring A Power Mode

    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 watch to use mass storage mode or Garmin mode when connected to a computer. Reset: Allows you to reset user data and settings (Resetting All Default Settings, page 98).

  • Page 99: Changing The Screen Settings

    Changing the Screen Settings 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select System > Backlight. 3 Select Night Vision to reduce the backlight intensity for compatibility with night vision goggles (optional). 4 Select an option: • Select During Activity. • Select General Use. •...

  • Page 100: Viewing E-Label Regulatory And Compliance Information

    Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information The label for this device is provided electronically. The e-label may provide regulatory information, such as identification numbers provided by the FCC or regional compliance markings, as well as applicable product and licensing information. 1 Hold MENU.

  • Page 101: Specifications

    Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent damage. The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 100 m. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating. All-day wear with 3 hr./day outside in 50,000 lux conditions.

  • Page 102: Cleaning The Watch

    Even small amounts of sweat or moisture can cause corrosion of the electrical contacts when connected to a charger. Corrosion can prevent charging and data transfer. TIP: For more information, go to garmin.com/fitandcare. 1 Rinse with water, or use a damp lint-free cloth.

  • Page 103: Changing The Spring Bar Bands

    Changing the Spring Bar Bands You can replace the bands with new Instinct 2 bands or compatible QuickFit ® 22 bands. 1 Use the pin tool to push in the watch pin. 2 Remove the band from the watch. 3 Select an option: •...

  • Page 104: Deleting Files

    You can find more information about this product on the Garmin website. • Go to support.garmin.com for additional manuals, articles, and software updates. • Go to buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts. • Go to www.garmin.com/ataccuracy for information about feature accuracy.

  • Page 105: My Phone Will Not Connect To The Watch

    • Remove your watch from the Garmin Connect app and the Bluetooth settings on your phone to retry the pairing process. • If you bought a new phone, remove your watch from the Garmin Connect app on the phone you intend to stop using.

  • Page 106: Resetting All Default Settings

    Resetting All Default Settings Before you reset all default settings, you should sync the watch with the Garmin Connect app to upload your activity data. You can reset all of the watch settings to the factory default values. 1 Hold MENU.

  • Page 107: Improving Gps Satellite Reception

    ◦ Connect your watch to a computer using the USB cable and the Garmin Express application. ◦ Sync your watch to the Garmin Connect app using your Bluetooth enabled phone. While connected to your Garmin account, the watch downloads several days of satellite data, allowing it to quickly locate satellite signals.

  • Page 108: Appendix

    NOTE: Not all data fields are available for all activity types. Some data fields require ANT+ or Bluetooth accessories to display data. Some data fields appear in more than one category on the watch. TIP: You can also customize the data fields from the watch settings in the Garmin Connect app. Cadence Fields...
  • Page 109 Elevation Fields Name Description Avg. Ascent The average vertical distance of ascent since the last reset. Avg. Descent The average vertical distance of descent since the last reset. Elevation The altitude of your current location above or below sea level. Glide Ratio The ratio of horizontal distance traveled to the change in vertical distance.
  • Page 110 Heart Rate Fields Name Description The percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart %HRR rate). Aerobic TE The impact of the current activity on your aerobic fitness level. Anaerobic TE The impact of the current activity on your anaerobic fitness level. The average percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting Avg.
  • Page 111 Name Description Move % Heart Rate The average percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting Reserve heart rate) for the current move. Move Heart Rate The average heart rate in the current move. Move Heart Rate %Max. The average percentage of maximum heart rate for the current move.
  • Page 112 Name Description The speed at which you are closing on a destination along a route. You must be navi­ gating for this data to appear. The elevation distance between your current position and the final destination. You must V Dist to Dest be navigating for this data to appear.
  • Page 113 Pace Fields Name Description 500m Pace The current rowing pace per 500 meters. Avg. 500m Pace The average rowing pace per 500 meters for the current activity. Average Pace The average pace for the current activity. Grade Adjusted Pace The average pace adjusted by the steepness of the terrain. Int.
  • Page 114 Power Fields Name Description % FTP The current power output as a percentage of functional threshold power. 3s Avg. Balance The 3-second moving average of the left/right power balance. 3s Avg. Power The 3-second moving average of power output. 10s Avg Balance The 10-second moving average of the left/right power balance. 10s Avg.
  • Page 115 Name Description Max Power The top power output for the current activity. The Normalized Power for the current activity. The measurement of how evenly a rider is applying force to the pedals throughout each Pedal Smooth. pedal stroke. The platform center offset. Platform center offset is the location on the pedal platform where force is applied.
  • Page 116 Run Dynamics Name Description Avg. GCT Bal. The average ground contact time balance for the current session. Avg GCT The average amount of ground contact time for the current activity. Avg. Stride Len. The average stride length for the current session. Avg.
  • Page 117 Speed Fields Name Description Avg. Moving Speed The average speed when moving for the current activity. Avg. Overall Speed The average speed for the current activity, including both moving and stopped speeds. Avg. Speed The average speed for the current activity. The average speed of travel in knots for the current activity, regardless of the course Avg.
  • Page 118 Stroke Fields Name Description Avg Dist Per Stk Swimming. The average distance traveled per stroke during the current activity. Avg Dist Per Stk Paddle sports. The average distance traveled per stroke during the current activity. Avg. Strk Rate Paddle sports. The average number of strokes per minute (spm) during the current activity. Avg.
  • Page 119 Swolf Fields Name Description The average swolf score for the current activity. Your swolf score is the sum of the time for Average Swolf one length plus the number of strokes for that length (Swim Terminology, page 9). In open water swimming, 25 meters is used to calculate your swolf score. Int.

  • Page 120: Color Gauges And Running Dynamics Data

    Elite runners tend to have quick and balanced strides. You can watch the gauge or data field during your run or view the summary on your Garmin Connect account after your run. As with the other running dynamics data, ground contact time balance is a quantitative measurement to help you learn about your running form.

  • Page 121: Vertical Oscillation And Vertical Ratio Data

    Vertical Oscillation and Vertical Ratio Data NOTE: In the Garmin Connect activity, the running dynamics data displays as colored graphs. The data ranges for vertical oscillation and vertical ratio are slightly different depending on the sensor and whether it is positioned at the chest (HRM-Pro series, HRM-Run...

  • Page 122: Ftp Ratings

    FTP Ratings These tables include classifications for functional threshold power (FTP) estimates by sex. Males Watts per Kilogram (W/kg) Superior 5.05 and greater Excellent From 3.93 to 5.04 Good From 2.79 to 3.92 Fair From 2.23 to 2.78 Untrained Less than 2.23 Females Watts per Kilogram (W/kg) Superior...
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