Garmin fenix 3 Quick Start Manual page 17

Important Safety and Product
Information
Failure to avoid the following potentially
hazardous situations could result in an
accident or collision resulting in death or
serious injury.
Health Warnings
• Always consult your physician before
beginning or modifying any exercise
program. If you have a pacemaker or
other implanted electronic device,
consult your physician before using a
heart rate monitor.
• The device, the heart rate monitor, and
other Garmin® accessories are
consumer devices, not medical
devices, and could suffer from
interference from external electrical
sources. The heart rate readings are
for reference only, and no
responsibility is accepted for the
consequences of any erroneous
readings.
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Navigation Warnings
If your Garmin device uses or accepts
mapping products, follow these guidelines
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to ensure safe navigating.
• Always carefully compare information
displayed on the device to all available
navigation sources, including
information from visual sightings, local
waterway rules and restrictions, and
maps. For safety, always resolve any
discrepancies or questions before
continuing navigation, and defer to
posed signs and conditions.
• Use this device only as a navigational
aid. Do not attempt to use the device
for any purpose requiring precise
measurement of direction, distance,
location, or_topogr~hy. ____ _
Off-Road Navigation Warnings
If your Garmin device is able to suggest
off-road routes for various outdoor
activities, such as biking, hiking, and all-
terrain vehicles, follow these guidelines to
ensure safe off-road navigation.
• Always use your best judgment and
exercise common sense when making
off-road navigational decisions. The
Garmin device is designed to provide
route suggestions only. It is not a
replacement for attentiveness and
proper preparation for outdoor
activities. Do not follow the route
suggestions if they suggest an illegal
course or would put you in an unsafe
situation.
• Always carefully compare information
displayed on the device to all available
navigation sources, including trail
signs, trail conditions, weather
conditions, and other factors that may
affect safety while navigating. For
safety, always resolve any
discrepancies before continuing
navigation, and defer to posted signs
and conditions.
• Always be mindful of the effects of the
environment and the inherent risks of
the activity before embarking on off-
road activities, especially the impact
that weather and weather-related trail
conditions can have on the safety of
your activity. Ensure that you have the
proper gear and supplies for your
activity before navigating along
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Battery Warnings
A lithium-ion battery can be used in this
device. Coin cell batteries can be used in
the accessory.
If these guidelines are not followed,
batteries may experience a shortened life
span or may present a risk of damage to
the device, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte
leak, and/or injury.
• Do not leave the device exposed to a
heat source or in a high-temperature
location, such as in the sun in an
unattended vehicle. To prevent the
possibility of damage, remove the
device from the vehicle or store it out
of direct sunlight, such as in the glove
box.
• Do not disassemble, modify,
remanufacture, puncture or damage
the device or batteries.
• Do not immerse or expose the device
or batteries to water or other liquids,
fire, explosion, or other hazard.
• Do not use a sharp object to remove
the removable batteries.
• Keep batteries away from children.
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