Garmin TACTIX DELTA Owner's Manual page 18

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Select Reply.
5
Select a message from the list.
Your phone sends the selected message as an SMS text
message.
Managing Notifications
You can use your compatible smartphone to manage
notifications that appear on your tactix Delta device.
Select an option:
• If you are using an iPhone
notifications settings to select the items to show on the
device.
• If you are using an Android smartphone, from the Garmin
Connect app, select Settings > Notifications.
Turning Off the Bluetooth Smartphone
Connection
You can turn off the Bluetooth smartphone connection from the
controls menu.
NOTE: You can add options to the controls menu
the Controls Menu, page 38).
1 Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu.
2
Select to turn off the Bluetooth smartphone connection on
your tactix device.
Refer to the owner's manual for your mobile device to turn off
Bluetooth technology on your mobile device.
Turning On and Off Smartphone Connection
Alerts
You can set the tactix Delta device to alert you when your paired
smartphone connects and disconnects using Bluetooth wireless
technology.
NOTE: Smartphone connection alerts are turned off by default.
1
Hold MENU.
2
Select Phone > Alerts.
Locating a Lost Mobile Device
You can use this feature to help locate a lost mobile device that
is paired using Bluetooth wireless technology and currently
within range.
NOTE: You can add options to the controls menu
the Controls Menu, page 38).
1 Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu.
2 Select .
The tactix device begins searching for your paired mobile
device. An audible alert sounds on your mobile device, and
the Bluetooth signal strength displays on the tactix device
screen. The Bluetooth signal strength increases as you move
closer to your mobile device.
3
Select BACK to stop searching.
Garmin Connect
Your Garmin Connect account allows you to track your
performance and connect with your friends. It gives you the tools
to track, analyze, share, and encourage each other. You can
record the events of your active lifestyle, including runs, walks,
rides, swims, hikes, golf games, and more.
You can create your free Garmin Connect account when you
pair your device with your phone using the Garmin Connect app.
You can also create an account when you set up the Garmin
Express application (www.garmin.com/express).
Store your activities: After you complete and save a timed
activity with your device, you can upload that activity to your
Garmin Connect account and keep it as long as you want.
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Analyze your data: You can view more detailed information
about your fitness and outdoor activities, including time,
distance, heart rate, calories burned, cadence, an overhead
map view, and pace and speed charts. You can view more
detailed information about your golf games, including
scorecards, statistics, and course information. You can also
view customizable reports.
NOTE: To view some data, you must pair an optional
wireless sensor with your device
Sensors, page 42).
Track your progress: You can track your daily steps, join a
friendly competition with your connections, and meet your
goals.
Share your activities: You can connect with friends to follow
each other's activities or post links to your activities on your
favorite social networking sites.
Manage your settings: You can customize your device and
user settings on your Garmin Connect account.
Updating the Software Using the Garmin Connect App
Before you can update your device software using the Garmin
Connect app, you must have a Garmin Connect account, and
you must pair the device with a compatible smartphone
Your Smartphone with Your Watch, page
Sync your device with the Garmin Connect app
Syncing Data with Garmin Connect, page
When new software is available, the Garmin Connect app
automatically sends the update to your device.
Updating the Software Using Garmin Express
Before you can update your device software, you must
download and install the Garmin Express application and add
your device (Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer,
page 12).
1 Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.
When new software is available, the Garmin Express
application sends it to your device.
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After the Garmin Express application finishes sending the
update, disconnect the device from your computer.
Your device installs the update.
Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer
The Garmin Express application connects your device to your
Garmin Connect account using a computer. You can use the
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 device.
You can also install device software updates and manage your
Connect IQ apps.
1 Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.
2 Go to www.garmin.com/express.
3 Download and install the Garmin Express application.
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