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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Stopping an Activity......13 Evaluating an Activity......13 Running..........14 Introduction........1 Going for a Track Run....... 14 Getting Started........1 Tips for Recording a Track Run..14 Device Overview........1 Going for a Virtual Run...... 14 Enabling and Disabling the Calibrating the Treadmill Distance... - Page 4 Satellite Settings......39 Starting an Interval Workout..... 48 Applied Ballistics®......39 Following a Pool Swim Workout..49 Recording a Critical Swim Speed AB Synapse - Garmin App..... 39 Test..........49 Applied Ballistics Options..... 40 Editing Your Critical Swim Speed Quickly Editing Shooting Result..........
- Page 5 Tips for Improved Body Battery Paying for a Purchase Using Your Data..........66 Watch..........83 Performance Measurements....66 Adding a Card to Your Garmin Pay About VO2 Max. Estimates... 67 Wallet..........84 Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate Managing Your Garmin Pay for Running......... 67 Cards..........
- Page 6 VIRB Remote........94 Applications........104 Controlling a VIRB Action Garmin Connect......105 Camera........... 95 Using the Garmin Connect App.. 105 Controlling a VIRB Action Camera Updating the Software Using the During an Activity......95 Garmin Connect App....105 Table of Contents...
- Page 7 Using Garmin Connect on Your Navigation........115 Computer........106 Viewing and Editing Your Saved Updating the Software Using Locations..........115 Garmin Express....... 106 Saving a Dual Grid Location... 115 Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Setting a Reference Point....115 Connect........106 Navigating to a Destination....
- Page 8 Changing the QuickFit® Bands..129 Data Management......129 Deleting Files........130 Troubleshooting......130 Product Updates......... 130 Contacting Garmin Aviation Product Support..........130 Getting More Information....130 My device is in the wrong language...130 Is my phone compatible with my watch?..........130 My phone will not connect to the watch...........
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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: Enabling And Disabling The Touchscreen
DOWN • Press to scroll through the glance loop and menus. • Hold to view the music controls from any screen. START·STOP • Press to choose an option in a menu. • Press to view the activity list and start or stop an activity. •... -
Page 11: Editing An Alarm
Editing an Alarm 1 From the watch face, hold MENU. 2 Select Clocks > ALARMS > Edit. 3 Select an alarm. 4 Select an option: • To turn the alarm on or off, select Status. • To change the alarm time, select Time. •... -
Page 12: Using The Stopwatch
Using the Stopwatch 1 From the watch face, hold MENU. 2 Select Clocks > STOPWATCH. 3 Press START to start the timer. 4 Press LAP to restart the lap timer The total stopwatch time continues running. 5 Press STOP to stop both timers. 6 Select an option: •... -
Page 13: Editing An Alternate Time Zone
Editing an Alternate Time Zone 1 From the watch face, hold MENU. 2 Select Clocks > ALT. TIME ZONES > Edit. 3 Select a time zone. 4 Select an option: • To enter a custom name for the time zone, select Rename Zone. •... -
Page 14: Viewing Nexrad Weather Radar
Viewing NEXRAD Weather Radar Before you can view NEXRAD weather radar, you must pair your watch with your phone (Pairing Your Phone, page 102). You can view the weather radar image associated with your current location. NOTE: You can customize the NEXRAD Tiles option in the Aviation settings to download additional weather radar images based on a direction from your current location. -
Page 15: Viewing Your Spo2 Readings In Flight
Viewing Your SpO2 Readings in Flight WARNING The SpO2 readings are intended for supplemental information only. Always defer to applicable flight instruments for primary awareness. The tactix 7 device has a wrist-based pulse oximeter to gauge the saturation of oxygen in your blood (SpO2). During a flight, the device automatically takes pulse oximeter readings more frequently, so you can monitor your SpO2 percentage. -
Page 16: Navigating To The Nearest Airport
Navigating to the Nearest Airport 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select Fly. 3 Hold MENU. 4 Select Navigation > Flight Planning > Find Waypoint > Nearest Airports. A list of the nearest airports appears. Nearest airport identifier Distance to the nearest airport Bearing and pointer to the nearest airport Flight condition from the nearest METAR station... -
Page 17: Viewing Waypoint Information
Viewing Waypoint Information You can view information about a location from the list of nearest airports, list of navigational aids, or list of aviation waypoints. 1 Find a waypoint (Finding a Waypoint, page 10). 2 Select an option: NOTE: Options vary by the selected waypoint type. •... -
Page 18: Disabling The Automatic Flight Timer
Airport identifier and distance to the current destination. Course deviation indicator (CDI). Indicates the location of the desired course line in relation to your location. To-and-from indicator. Indicates whether you are headed toward or away from the waypoint. Configurable course deviation distance scale. Course deviation distance. -
Page 19: Creating A Flight Plan On Your Watch
Creating a Flight Plan on Your Watch 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select Fly. 3 Hold MENU. 4 Select Navigation > Flight Planning > Saved Plans > Create New. 5 Enter the name of the flight plan. 6 Select 7 Select Add Location. -
Page 20: Editing A Flight Plan
Connect IQ app (Connect IQ Features, ™ page 106). 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). 1 From the watch face, press START. -
Page 21: Tips For Recording Activities
2 Select a number that corresponds with your perceived effort. NOTE: You can select to skip the self evaluation. 3 Select how you felt during the activity. You can view evaluations in the Garmin Connect app. Activities and Apps... -
Page 22: Running
Running Going for a Track Run Before you go for a track run, make sure you are running on a standard-shape, 400 m track. You can use the track run activity to record your outdoor track data, including distance in meters and lap splits. 1 Stand on the outdoor track. -
Page 23: Calibrating The Treadmill Distance
Calibrating the Treadmill Distance To record more accurate distances for your treadmill runs, you can calibrate the treadmill distance after you run at least 1.5 km (1 mi.) on a treadmill. If you use different treadmills, you can manually calibrate the treadmill distance on each treadmill or after each run. -
Page 24: 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 33). -
Page 25: 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 26: Indoor Activities
Indoor Activities The watch can be used for training indoors, such as running on an indoor track or using a stationary bike or indoor trainer. GPS is turned off for indoor activities (Activities and App Settings, page 34). When running or walking with GPS turned off, speed and distance are calculated using the accelerometer in the watch. -
Page 27: 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 START. 2 Select HIIT. 3 Select an option: • Select Free to record an open, unstructured HIIT activity. •... -
Page 28: 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 START. 2 Select Climb Indoor. 3 Select Yes to record route statistics. 4 Select a grading system. -
Page 29: 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 START. 2 Select Bouldering. 3 Select a grading system. NOTE: The next time you start a bouldering activity, the watch uses this grading system. -
Page 30: 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 START. 2 Select Hunt. 3 From the map, press START, and select Start Hunt. -
Page 31: Recording A Backcountry Skiing Activity
Recording a Backcountry Skiing Activity The backcountry skiing activity lets you manually switch between climbing and descending tracking modes so you can accurately track your statistics. 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select Backcountry Ski. 3 Select an option: •... -
Page 32: Golfing
Golfing Playing Golf Before you play golf, you should charge the watch (Charging the Watch, page 127). 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select Golf. The device locates satellites, calculates your location, and selects a course if there is only one course nearby. - Page 33 6 Select a tee box. The hole information screen appears. Current hole number Distance to the back of the green Distance to the middle of the green Distance to the front of the green Par for the hole Map of the green Driver distance from the tee box NOTE: Because pin locations change, the watch calculates the distance to the front, middle, and back of the green, but not the actual pin location.
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Page 34: Golf Menu
(Moving the Flag, page 26). Virtual Caddie: Requests a club recommendation from the virtual caddie (Virtual Caddie, page 26). Measure Shot: Shows the distance of your previous shot recorded with the Garmin AutoShot feature (Viewing ™ Measured Shots, page 27). You can also manually record a shot (Manually Measuring a Shot, page 28). -
Page 35: Changing The Club Recommendation
Changing the Club Recommendation 1 Press START. 2 Select Virtual Caddie. The device displays the calculated average number of strokes for the recommended clubs 3 Select a different club recommendation. The map updates to show the new shot direction target. NOTE: The device automatically recalculates the club recommendation as you progress through the course. -
Page 36: Manually Measuring A Shot
Manually Measuring a Shot You can manually add a shot if the watch doesn't detect it. You must add the shot from the location of the missed shot. 1 Take a shot and watch where your ball lands. 2 From the hole information screen, press START. 3 Select Measure Shot. -
Page 37: About Stableford Scoring
Viewing the Wind Speed and Direction The wind feature is a pointer that shows the wind speed and direction relative to the pin. The wind feature requires a connection with the Garmin Golf app. 1 Press START. 2 Select Wind. -
Page 38: Big Numbers Mode
Big Numbers Mode You can change the size of the numbers on the hole information screen. Hold MENU, select the activity settings, and select Big Numbers. The distance to the back of the green The distance to the middle of the green or selected pin position The distance to the front of the green The current hole number The par for the current hole... -
Page 39: Jump Types
Jump Types The jumpmaster feature allows you to set the jump type to one of three types: HAHO, HALO, or Static. The jump type selected determines what additional setup information is required. For all jump types, drop altitudes and opening altitudes are measured in feet above ground level (AGL). HAHO: High Altitude High Opening. -
Page 40: Entering Wind Information For A Static Jump
Entering Wind Information for a Static Jump 1 Press START. 2 Select Jumpmaster > Static > Wind. 3 Enter a wind speed in knots and select Done. 4 Enter a wind direction in degrees and select Done. Constant Settings Select Jumpmaster, select a jump type, and select Constant. Percent Max.: Sets the jump range for all jump types. -
Page 41: 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 42: 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 43 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 Temperature: Enables temperature recording during the activity.
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Page 44: Activity Alerts
Vibration Alerts: Enables alerts that notify you to inhale or exhale during a breathwork activity. Workout Videos: Enables instructive workout animations for a strength, cardio, yoga, or Pilates activity. Animations are available for pre-installed workouts and workouts downloaded from your Garmin Connect account. -
Page 45: Setting An Alert
Activity: Sets an activity for routing. The watch calculates routes optimized for the type of activity you are doing. Popularity Routing: Calculates routes based on the most popular runs and rides from Garmin Connect. Courses: Sets how you navigate courses using the watch. Use the Follow Course option to navigate a course exactly as it appears, without recalculating. -
Page 46: Using Climbpro
Using ClimbPro The ClimbPro feature helps you manage your effort for the upcoming climbs on a course. You can view climb details, including gradient, distance, and elevation gain, before or in real time while following a course. Cycling climb categories, based on length and gradient, are indicated by color. 1 Hold MENU. -
Page 47: Satellite Settings
AB Synapse - Garmin App The AB Synapse - Garmin app allows you to manage ballistic profiles on your tactix 7 Pro Ballistics watch. You can also upgrade to the ABX ballistic solver for your watch, which offers added accuracy at longer ranges. You can download the AB Synapse - Garmin app from the app store on your phone. -
Page 48: Applied Ballistics Options
Applied Ballistics Options From the watch face, press START, select Applied Ballistics, and press START. Quick Edit: Allows you to quickly edit the range, direction of fire, and wind information (Quickly Editing Shooting Conditions, page 40). Range Card: Allows you to view data for various ranges based on user input parameters. You can change fields (Customizing the Range Card Fields, page 41), edit the range increment... -
Page 49: Range Card
Range Card Customizing the Range Card Fields 1 From the Applied Ballistics app, press START. 2 Select Range Card. TIP: You can press START to quickly view different data fields for the third column. 3 Hold START. 4 Select Change Fields. 5 Press DOWN or UP to scroll to a field. -
Page 50: 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 START. 2 Select Profile > Profile > + Profile. 3 Select an option: •... -
Page 51: 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 START. -
Page 52: Applied Ballistics Glossary Of Terms
Applied Ballistics Glossary of Terms NOTE: The Applied Ballistics feature is available only on the tactix 7 Pro Ballistics device. Shooting Solution Fields DOF: The direction of fire, with north at 0 degrees and east at 90 degrees. Input field. - Page 53 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.
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Page 54: Training
(About VO2 Max. Estimates, page 67). 1 On your phone or computer, go to your Garmin Connect calendar. 2 Select the day of the event, and add the race event. You can search for an event in your area or create your own event. -
Page 55: Race Calendar And Primary Race
Race Calendar and Primary Race When you add a race event to your Garmin Connect calendar, you can view the event on your watch by adding the primary race glance (Glances, page 59). The event date must be in the next 365 days. The watch displays a countdown to the event, your goal time or predicted finish time (running events only), and weather information. -
Page 56: 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 74). 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select Run or Bike. The daily suggested workout appears. 3 Select START, and select an option: •... -
Page 57: Following A Pool Swim Workout
The training calendar on your watch is an extension of the training calendar or schedule you set up in your Garmin Connect account. After you have added a few workouts to the Garmin Connect calendar, you can send them to your device. All scheduled workouts sent to the device appear in the calendar glance. When you select a day in the calendar, you can view or do the workout. -
Page 58: Using Garmin Connect Training Plans
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 59: Creating A Pacepro Plan On Your Watch
Creating a PacePro Plan on Your Watch Before you can create a PacePro plan on your watch, you must create a course (Creating and Following a Course on Your Device, page 119). 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select an outdoor running activity. 3 Hold MENU. -
Page 60: 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 START. 2 Select an outdoor running activity. 3 Hold MENU. 4 Select Training > PacePro Plans. -
Page 61: Power Guide
You can download Strava segments to your tactix device. Follow Strava segments to compare your performance with your past rides, friends, and pros who have ridden the same segment. To sign up for a Strava membership, go to the segments menu in your Garmin Connect account. For more information, go to www.strava.com. -
Page 62: Viewing Segment Details
You can upload your activity data to your Garmin Connect account to view your segment position. NOTE: If your Garmin Connect account and Strava account are linked, your activity is automatically sent to your Strava account so you can review the segment position. -
Page 63: Setting A Training Target
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 64: Using History
Using History History contains previous activities you have saved on your watch. The watch has a history glance for quick access to your activity data (Glances, page 59). 1 From the watch face, hold MENU. 2 Select History > Flt. Log/Activities. 3 Select an activity. -
Page 65: Clearing Personal Records
Clearing Personal Records 1 From the watch face, hold MENU. 2 Select History > Records. 3 Select a sport. 4 Select an option: • To delete one record, select a record, and select Clear Record > Yes. • To delete all records for the sport, select Clear All Records > Yes. NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities. -
Page 66: Default Watch Faces
Default Watch Faces Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) hand. References the 24-hour time markings on the watch. Customizing the Watch Face Before you can activate a Connect IQ watch face, you must install a watch face from the Connect IQ store (Connect IQ Features, page 106). -
Page 67: Glances
Glances Your watch comes preloaded with glances that provide quick information (Viewing the Glance Loop, page 62). Some glances require a Bluetooth connection to a compatible phone. ® Some glances are not visible by default. You can add them to the glance loop manually (Customizing the Glance Loop, page 62). - Page 68 Tracks your floors climbed and progress toward your goal. 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. Golf Displays golf scores and statistics for your last round.
- Page 69 Displays performance measurements that help you track and understand your training Performance activities and race performances (Performance Measurements, page 66). Displays the race event you designate as the primary race in your Garmin Connect Primary race calendar (Race Calendar and Primary Race, page 47).
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Page 70: Viewing The Glance Loop
Name Description Weather Displays the current temperature and weather forecast. Displays laser location information when you have a compatible Xero device paired with Xero device ® your tactix watch (Xero Laser Location Settings, page 96). Viewing the Glance Loop Glances provide quick access to health data, activity information, built-in sensors, and more. When you pair your watch, you can view data from your phone, such as notifications, weather, and calendar events. -
Page 71: Creating Glance Folders
Creating Glance Folders You can customize the glance loop to create folders of related glances. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Appearance > Glances > Add > CREATE FOLDER. 3 Select the glances to include in the folder, and select Done. NOTE: If the glances are already in the glance loop, you can move or copy them into the folder. -
Page 72: Viewing Metar Information
Viewing METAR Information WARNING This watch is not intended to provide primary flight information and is to be used for supplemental purposes only. 1 From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to view the aviation weather glance. 2 Press START. 3 Select METAR. -
Page 73: Viewing Taf Information
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 66). -
Page 74: Tips For Improved Body Battery Data
These estimates are provided and supported by Firstbeat Analytics ™ . For more information, go to garmin.com /performance-data/running. NOTE: The estimates may seem inaccurate at first. The watch requires you to complete a few activities to learn about your performance. -
Page 75: About Vo2 Max. Estimates
On the device, your VO2 max. estimate appears as a number, description, and position on the color gauge. On your Garmin Connect account, you can view additional details about your VO2 max. estimate, such as where it ranks for your age and gender. -
Page 76: Getting Your Vo2 Max. Estimate For Cycling
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 enable the Physio TrueUp feature, which allows ™... -
Page 77: Heart Rate Variability Status
No status No status means that there is insufficient data to generate a seven-day average. You can sync your watch with your Garmin Connect account to view your current heart rate variability status, trends, and educational feedback. Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level Stress level is the result of a three-minute test performed while standing still, where the tactix device analyzes heart rate variability to determine your overall stress. -
Page 78: Performance Condition
Viewing Your Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level This feature requires a Garmin chest heart rate monitor. Before you can view your heart rate variability (HRV) stress level, you must put on a heart rate monitor and pair it with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 92). -
Page 79: Getting Your Ftp Estimate
Getting Your FTP Estimate Before you can get your functional threshold power (FTP) estimate, you must pair a chest heart rate monitor and power meter with your watch (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 92), and you must get your VO2 max. estimate (Getting Your VO2 Max. -
Page 80: Lactate Threshold
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 92). -
Page 81: Viewing Your Real-Time Stamina
(Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 92). You can create workouts in your Garmin Connect account. The power curve displays your sustained power output over time. You can view your power curve for the previous month, three months, or twelve months. From the Garmin Connect app menu, select Performance Stats > Power Curve. -
Page 82: Training Status
Cycling performance measurements require a heart rate monitor and a power meter. These estimates are provided and supported by Firstbeat Analytics. For more information, go to garmin.com /performance-data/running. NOTE: The estimates may seem inaccurate at first. The watch requires you to complete a few activities to learn about your performance. -
Page 83: 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 84: Acute Load
Acute Load Acute load is a weighted sum of your excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) for the last several days. The gauge indicates whether your current load is low, optimal, high, or very high. The optimal range is based on your individual fitness level and training history. The range adjusts as your training time and intensity increase or decrease. -
Page 85: About Training Effect
(Training Load Focus, page 76). Each feedback phrase, for example, "Highly Impacting VO2 Max." has a corresponding description in your Garmin Connect activity details. Aerobic Training Effect uses your heart rate to measure how the accumulated intensity of an exercise affects your aerobic fitness and indicates if the workout had a maintaining or improving effect on your fitness level. -
Page 86: Training Readiness
Ready for challenges Moderate 50 to 74 Green Good to go 25 to 49 Time to slow down Orange Poor 1 to 24 Let your body recover To see your training readiness trends over time, go to your Garmin Connect account. Appearance... -
Page 87: Viewing Cycling Ability
3 Press START to view a detailed analysis of your cycling ability (optional). 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. -
Page 88: Adding A Stock
Adding a Stock Before you can customize the stocks list, you must add the stocks glance to the glance loop (Customizing the Glance Loop, page 62). 1 From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to view the stocks glance. 2 Press START. 3 Select Add Stock. - Page 89 Select to open the Applied Ballistics app (Applied Ballistics ® page 39). Applied Ballistics NOTE: This feature is available only on the tactix 7 Pro Ballistics device. Assistance Select to send an assistance request (Requesting Assistance, page 112). Barometer Select to open the barometer screen.
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Page 90: Customizing The Controls Menu
Select to sync your watch with the time on your phone or using satellites. Timers Select to set a countdown timer (Starting the Countdown Timer, page 3). Touch Select to enable or disable touchscreen controls. Select to open your Garmin Pay wallet and pay for purchases with your watch ™ Wallet (Garmin Pay, page 83). Wi-Fi Select to enable or disable Wi‑Fi... -
Page 91: Using The Led Flashlight
NOTE: Your emergency contact information will only appear if it has been configured in the Garmin Connect app. 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. Setting Up Your Garmin Pay Wallet You can add one or more participating credit or debit cards to your Garmin Pay wallet. -
Page 92: Adding A Card To Your Garmin Pay Wallet
• 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 tactix watch, create a new passcode, and reenter your card information. -
Page 93: Wearing The Watch
• For more information about accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy. • For more information about watch wear and care, go to 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. -
Page 94: Setting An Abnormal Heart Rate Alert
On the watch, your pulse oximeter reading appears as an oxygen saturation percentage and color on the graph. On your Garmin Connect account, you can view additional details about your pulse oximeter readings, including trends over multiple days. -
Page 95: Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings
The elevation scale. A graph of your average oxygen saturation readings for the last 24 hours. Your most recent oxygen saturation reading. The oxygen saturation percentage scale. A graph of your elevation readings for the last 24 hours. Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings You can manually begin a pulse oximeter reading by viewing the pulse oximeter glance. -
Page 96: 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 97: Setting The North Reference
Setting the North Reference You can set the directional reference used in calculating heading information. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Sensors & Accessories > Compass > North Ref.. 3 Select an option: • To set geographic north as the heading reference, select True. •... -
Page 98: Barometer Settings
(Customizing the Data Screens, page 33). 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. Sensors and Accessories... - Page 99 Sensor Type Description You can use Approach CT10 golf club sensors to automatically track your golf shots, Club Sensors including location, distance, and club type. DogTrack Allows you to receive data from a compatible handheld dog tracking device. You can use your watch with your eBike and view bike data, such as battery and shifting eBike information, during your rides.
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Page 100: 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 101: Running Power
Running Power Garmin running power is calculated using measured running dynamics information, user mass, environmental data, and other sensor data. The power measurement estimates the amount of power a runner applies to the road surface, and it is displayed in watts. Using running power as a gauge of effort may suit some runners better than using either pace or heart rate. -
Page 102: Tips For Missing Running Dynamics Data
Remote The inReach remote function allows you to control your inReach device using your tactix device. Go to .garmin.com to purchase a compatible inReach device. Using the inReach Remote Before you can use the inReach remote function, you must add the inReach glance to the glance loop (Customizing the Glance Loop, page 62). -
Page 103: 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 tactix watch (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 92). -
Page 104: Xero Laser Location Settings
Share Mode: Allows you to share laser location information publicly or broadcast it privately. Your watch can display several types of Garmin map data, including topographical contours, nearby points of interest, ski resort maps, and golf courses. You can use the Map Manager to download additional maps or manage map storage. -
Page 105: Saving Or Navigating To A Location On The Map
Saving or Navigating to a Location on the Map You can select any location on the map. You can save the location or start navigating to it. 1 From the map, select an option: • To use the touchscreen, tap the map, tap and drag to position the crosshairs, and press UP or DOWN to zoom in or out. -
Page 106: Map Settings
Map Settings You can customize how the map appears in the map app and data screens. NOTE: If necessary, you can customize the map settings for specific activities instead of using the system settings (Activity Map Settings, page 37). Hold MENU, and select Map. Map Manager: Shows the downloaded map versions and allows you to download additional maps (Managing Maps,... -
Page 107: Marine Map Settings
Marine Map Settings You can customize how the map appears in marine mode. Hold MENU, and select Map > Marine. Spot Soundings: Enables depth measurements on the chart. Light Sectors: Shows and configures the appearance of light sectors on the chart. Symbol Set: Sets the chart symbols in marine mode. -
Page 108: Downloading Audio Content From A Third-Party Provider
NOTE: Downloading audio content can drain the battery. You may be required to connect the watch to an external power source if the battery is low. Downloading Personal Audio Content Before you can send your personal music to your watch, you must install the Garmin Express application on ™... -
Page 109: Music Playback Controls
Music Playback Controls NOTE: Music playback controls may look different, depending on the selected music source. Select to view more music playback controls. Select to browse the audio files and playlists for the selected source. Select to adjust the volume. Select to play and pause the current audio file. -
Page 110: Phone Connectivity Features
• If you previously skipped the pairing process, hold MENU, and select Connectivity > Pair Phone. 3 Select an option to add your watch to your account: • If this is the first time you are pairing a device with the Garmin Connect app, follow the on-screen instructions. -
Page 111: Receiving An Incoming Phone Call
® ® • If you are using an Android phone, from the Garmin Connect app, select Settings > Notifications. Turning Off the Bluetooth Phone Connection You can turn off the Bluetooth phone connection from the controls menu. -
Page 112: Playing Audio Prompts During An Activity
The next time your device has a Wi‑Fi connection, the files are sent to your device. Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network You must connect your watch to the Garmin Connect app on your phone or to the Garmin Express application on your computer before you can connect to a Wi‑Fi network. -
Page 113: Garmin Connect
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 114: 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 add music to your watch (Downloading Personal Audio Content, page 100). -
Page 115: Garmin Explore
Garmin Explore ™ The Garmin Explore website and mobile app allow you to plan trips and use cloud storage for your waypoints, routes, and tracks. They offer advanced planning both online and offline, allowing you to share and sync data with your compatible Garmin device. -
Page 116: Viewing Your Fitness Age
(BMI), resting heart rate data, and vigorous activity history to provide a fitness age. If you have a Garmin Index scale, your watch uses the body fat percentage metric instead of BMI to determine your fitness age. Exercise and lifestyle changes can impact your fitness age. -
Page 117: Setting Your Heart Rate Zones
• 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 118: Heart Rate Zone Calculations
If you know your functional threshold power (FTP) or threshold power (TP) 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 119: 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 111). -
Page 120: 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 121: Starting A Grouptrack Session
• Start your activity outside using GPS. • Pair your tactix device with your smartphone using Bluetooth technology. • In the Garmin Connect app, from the settings menu, select Connections to update the list of connections for your GroupTrack session. -
Page 122: Health And Wellness Settings
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 123: Using Automated Sleep Tracking
Using Automated Sleep Tracking 1 Wear your device while sleeping. 2 Upload your sleep tracking data to the Garmin Connect site (Using the Garmin Connect App, page 105). You can view your sleep statistics on your Garmin Connect account. You can view sleep information from the previous night on your tactix device (Glances, page 59). -
Page 124: Navigating To A Destination
Navigating to a Destination You can use your device to navigate to a destination or follow a course. 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select an activity. 3 Hold MENU. 4 Select Navigation. 5 Select a category. 6 Respond to the on-screen prompts to choose a destination. 7 Select Go To. -
Page 125: 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 START. -
Page 126: Viewing Route Directions
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 127: Creating And Following A Course On Your Device
• To save the course, select Save. • To view a list of ascents in the course, select View Climbs. 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 105). -
Page 128: Sending A Course To Your Device
Sending a Course to Your Device You can send a course you created using the Garmin Connect app to your device (Creating a Course on Garmin Connect, page 119). 1 From the Garmin Connect app, select 2 Select Training > Courses. -
Page 129: Customizing Navigation Data Screens
Customizing Navigation Data Screens 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Navigation > Data Screens. 3 Select an option: • Select Map > Status to turn on or off the map. • Select Map > Data Field to turn on or off a data field that shows routing information on the map. •... -
Page 130: Customizing The Battery Saver Feature
Customizing the Battery Saver Feature The battery saver feature allows you to quickly adjust system settings to extend battery life in watch mode. You can turn on the battery saver feature from the controls menu (Controls, page 80). 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Power Manager >... -
Page 131: System Settings
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 MTP (media transfer protocol) or Garmin mode when connected to a computer. -
Page 132: Aviation Settings
Aviation Settings Hold MENU, and select Aviation. Aviation Units: Sets the units of measure used for aviation data. Favorite Location: Sets your favorite airport. You can view the METAR information for your favorite location in the aviation weather glance. METAR Raw: Sets the METAR information to display in undecoded text. Flt. -
Page 133: Syncing The Time
Syncing the Time Each time you turn on the device and acquire satellites or open the Garmin Connect app on your paired phone, the device automatically detects your time zones and the current time of day. You can also manually sync the time when you change time zones, and to update for daylight saving time. -
Page 134: Changing The Units Of Measure
4 Select a unit of measure. Syncing Activities and Performance Measurements You can sync activities and performance measurements from other Garmin devices to your tactix watch using your Garmin Connect account. This allows your watch to more accurately reflect your training status and fitness. -
Page 135: Device Information
Device Information Charging the Watch WARNING This device contains a lithium-ion battery. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. NOTICE To prevent corrosion, thoroughly clean and dry the contacts and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer. -
Page 136: Specifications
Up to 62 days typical use Up to 139 days with solar 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 With use in 50,000 lux conditions... -
Page 137: Device Care
Corrosion can prevent charging and data transfer. 1 Wipe the watch using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. 2 Wipe it dry. After cleaning, allow the watch to dry completely. TIP: For more information, go to garmin.com/fitandcare. Changing the QuickFit Bands ®... -
Page 138: Deleting Files
4 Press the Delete key on your keyboard. NOTE: Mac operating systems provide limited support for MTP file transfer mode. You must open the Garmin drive on a Windows operating system. You should use the Garmin Express application to remove music files from your device. -
Page 139: 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 140: Resetting All Default Settings
• To reset all of the watch settings to the factory default values and delete all user-entered information and activity history, select Delete Data and Reset Settings. NOTE: If you have set up a Garmin Pay wallet, this option deletes the wallet from your watch. If you have music stored on your watch, this option deletes your stored music. -
Page 141: Improving Gps Satellite Reception
◦ Sync your watch to the Garmin Connect app using your Bluetooth enabled phone. ◦ Connect your watch to your Garmin account using a Wi‑Fi wireless network. While connected to your Garmin account, the watch downloads several days of satellite data, allowing it to quickly locate satellite signals. -
Page 142: 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 143 Distance Fields Name Description Distance The distance traveled for the current track or activity. Interval Distance The distance traveled for the current interval. Lap Distance The distance traveled for the current lap. Last Lap Distance The distance traveled for the last completed lap. Nautical Distance The distance traveled in nautical meters or nautical feet.
- Page 144 Gears Name Description Di2 Battery The remaining battery power of a Di2 sensor. eBike Battery The remaining battery power of an ebike. eBike Range The estimated remaining distance the ebike can provide assistance. Front The front bike gear from a gear position sensor. Gear Battery The battery status of a gear position sensor.
- Page 145 Heart Rate Fields Name Description The percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart % Heart Rate Reserve rate). Aerobic Training Effect The impact of the current activity on your aerobic fitness level. Anaerobic Training Effect The impact of the current activity on your anaerobic fitness level. Average % Heart Rate The average percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus Reserve...
- Page 146 Muscle Oxygen Fields Name Description Muscle O2 Saturation % The estimated muscle oxygen saturation percentage for the current activity. Total Hemoglobin The estimated total hemoglobin concentration in the muscle. Navigation Fields Name Description The direction from your current location to a destination. You must be navigating for this Bearing data to appear.
- Page 147 Name Description Vertical Speed to The rate of ascent or descent to a predetermined altitude. You must be navigating for Target this data to appear. Other Fields Name Description Active Calories The calories burned during the activity. Ambient Pressure The uncalibrated environmental pressure. Barometric Pressure The current calibrated environmental pressure.
- Page 148 Pace Fields Name Description 500m Pace The current rowing pace per 500 meters. Average 500m Pace The average rowing pace per 500 meters for the current activity. Average Pace The average pace for the current activity. Interval Pace The average pace for the current interval. Lap 500m Pace The average rowing pace per 500 meters for the current lap.
- Page 149 Power Fields Name Description % Functional Threshold The current power output as a percentage of functional threshold power. Power 3s Balance The 3-second moving average of the left/right power balance. 3s Power The 3-second moving average of power output. 10s Balance The 10-second moving average of the left/right power balance.
- Page 150 Name Description Maximum Lap Power The top power output for the current lap. Maximum Power The top power output for the current activity. Normalized Power The Normalized Power for the current activity. The measurement of how evenly a rider is applying force to the pedals Pedal Smoothness throughout each pedal stroke.
- Page 151 Run Dynamics Name Description Average GCT Balance The average ground contact time balance for the current session. Average Ground Contact The average amount of ground contact time for the current activity. Time Average Stride Length The average stride length for the current session. Average Vertical Oscilla...
- Page 152 Speed Fields Name Description Average Moving Speed The average speed when moving for the current activity. The average speed for the current activity, including both moving and stopped Average Overall Speed speeds. Average 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 153 Stroke Fields Name Description Average Distance Per Stroke Swimming. The average distance traveled per stroke during the current activity. Paddle sports. The average distance traveled per stroke during the current Average Distance Per Stroke activity. Paddle sports. The average number of strokes per minute (spm) during the Average Stroke Rate current activity.
- Page 154 Name Description Strokes Paddle sports. The total number of strokes for the current activity. 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 15).
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Page 155: Color Gauges And Running Dynamics Data
Garmin has researched many runners of all different levels. The data values in the red or orange zones are typical for less experienced or slower runners. The data values in the green, blue, or purple zones are typical for more experienced or faster runners. -
Page 156: Ground Contact Time Balance 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 157: Vo2 Max. Standard Ratings
VO2 Max. Standard Ratings These tables include standardized classifications for VO2 max. estimates by age and gender. Males Percentile 20–29 30–39 40–49 50–59 60–69 70–79 Superior 55.4 52.5 48.9 45.7 42.1 Excellent 51.1 48.3 46.4 43.4 39.5 36.7 Good 45.4 42.4 39.2 35.5... -
Page 158: Wheel Size And Circumference
Wheel Size and Circumference Your speed sensor automatically detects your wheel size. If necessary, you can manually enter your wheel circumference in the speed sensor settings. The tire size is marked on both sides of the tire. This is not a comprehensive list. You can also measure the circumference of your wheel or use one of the calculators available on the internet. - Page 159 Tire Size Wheel Circumference (mm) 20 × 1.75 1515 20 × 1-3/8 1615 22 × 1-3/8 1770 22 × 1-1/2 1785 24 × 1 1753 24 × 3/4 Tubular 1785 24 × 1-1/8 1795 24 × 1.75 1890 24 × 1-1/4 1905 24 ×...
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Page 160: Symbol Definitions
Tire Size Wheel Circumference (mm) 29 x 2.2 2298 29 x 2.3 2326 650 x 20C 1938 650 x 23C 1944 650 × 35A 2090 650 × 38B 2105 650 × 38A 2125 700 × 18C 2070 700 × 19C 2080 700 ×... - Page 162 September 2022 GUID-AC520B63-3C82-4266-90F6-6E9F22D5F76E v3...
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