Calibrating Your Foot Pod By Gps; Calibrating Your Foot Pod Manually; Using An Optional Bike Cadence Sensor; Device Information - Garmin TACTIX Owner's Manual

regulation track (2 laps = 0.5 mi. or 800 m) is more accurate
than a treadmill.
1 Select the action key.
2 Select Setup > ANT Sensor > Foot Pod > Calibrate >
Distance.
3
Select Start to begin recording.
4
Run or walk 0.5 mi. or 800 m.
5
Select Stop.

Calibrating Your Foot Pod by GPS

Before you can calibrate your device, you must acquire GPS
signals, and pair your device with the foot pod
1 Select the action key.
2 Select Setup > ANT Sensor > Foot Pod > Calibrate >
GPS.
3
Select Start to begin recording.
4
Run or walk approximately 0.62 mi. or 1 k.
The device informs you when you have traveled far enough.

Calibrating Your Foot Pod Manually

Before you can calibrate your device, you must pair your device
with the foot pod (page 11).
Garmin recommends manual calibration if you know your
calibration factor. If you have calibrated a foot pod with another
Garmin product, you may know your calibration factor.
1
Select the action key.
2
Select Setup > ANT Sensor > Foot Pod > Calibrate >
Manual.
3
Adjust the calibration factor:
• Increase the calibration factor if your distance is too low.
• Decrease the calibration factor if your distance is too high.

Using an Optional Bike Cadence Sensor

You can use a compatible bike cadence sensor to send data to
your device.
• Pair the sensor with your device
• Create a custom profile for biking
• Update your fitness user profile information

Device Information

Viewing Device Information

You can view the unit ID, software version, and license
agreement.
1
Select the action key.
2
Select Setup > About.

Updating the Software

NOTE: Updating the software does not erase any of your data
or settings.
1
Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable.
2
Go to www.garmin.com/products/webupdater.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.

Device Care

Do not use a sharp object to clean the device.
Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, and insect repellents that
can damage plastic components and finishes.
Device Information
(page 11).
(page 11).
(page 2).
(page 10).
NOTICE
Thoroughly rinse the device with fresh water after exposure to
chlorine, salt water, sunscreen, cosmetics, alcohol, or other
harsh chemicals. Prolonged exposure to these substances can
damage the case.
Avoid pressing the keys under water.
Avoid extreme shock and harsh treatment, because it can
degrade the life of the product.
Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme
temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent
damage.

Cleaning the Device

1
Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild
detergent solution.
2
Wipe it dry.

Specifications

Battery type 500 mAh Lithium-ion battery
Battery life Up to 5 weeks
Water resistance Water resistant to 164 ft. (50 m)
NOTE: The watch is designed for surface
swimming.
Operating temperature From -4º to 122ºF (from -20º to 50ºC)
range
Radio frequency/ 2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications
protocol protocol
Bluetooth ® Smart device

Heart Rate Monitor Specifications

Battery type User-replaceable CR2032, 3 volts
Battery life Up to 4.5 years (1 hour per day)
Water resistance Water resistant to 98.4 ft. (30 m)
NOTE: This product does not transmit heart rate
data while swimming.
Operating From 23° to 122°F (from -5° to 50°C)
temperature range
Radio frequency/ 2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications
protocol protocol

Battery Information

The actual battery life depends on how much you use GPS,
device sensors, optional wireless sensors, and the backlight.
Battery Life Mode
16 hours Normal GPS mode
50 hours UltraTrac GPS mode
Up to 2 weeks Always On sensor mode
Up to 5 weeks Watch mode

Heart Rate Monitor Battery

Do not use a sharp object to remove user-replaceable batteries.
Contact your local waste disposal department to properly
recycle the batteries. Perchlorate Material – special handling
may apply. Go to www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste
/perchlorate.

Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery

1
Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws
on the back of the module.
2 Remove the cover and battery.
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