Charging The Watch; Solar Charging; Tips For Solar Charging - Garmin Fenix 8 Series Owner's Manual

Charging the Watch

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.
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly clean and dry the contacts and the surrounding area before charging or
connecting to a computer. Refer to the cleaning instructions
1 Plug the cable ( end) into the charging port on your watch.
2 Plug the other end of the cable into a USB-C
The watch displays the current battery charge level.
3 If necessary, go to buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional
accessories and replacement parts.
4 Disconnect the watch after the battery charge level reaches 100%.

Solar Charging

NOTE: This feature is not available on all models.
The solar charging capability of the watch allows you to charge your watch while you use it.

Tips for Solar Charging

To maximize the battery life of your watch, follow these tips.
• When you are wearing the watch, avoid covering the face with your sleeve.
• Regular outdoor use in sunny conditions can extend your battery life.
NOTE: The watch protects itself from overheating and stops charging automatically if the internal
temperature exceeds the solar charging temperature threshold
NOTE: The watch does not solar charge when connected to an external power source or when the battery is
full.
Device Information
WARNING
NOTICE
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