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Garmin TACTIX 7 Manuals

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Garmin TACTIX 7 Owner's Manual

Garmin TACTIX 7 Owner's Manual (162 pages)

Brand: Garmin | Category: Watch | Size: 13 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Introduction

9
Clocks

10
- Setting an Alarm
  10
  - Editing an Alarm
    11
- Starting the Countdown Timer
  11
  - Deleting a Timer
    11
- Using the Stopwatch
  12
- Adding Alternate Time Zones
  12
  - Editing an Alternate Time Zone
    13
Flying

13
- Selecting a Favorite Airport
  13
- Viewing NEXRAD Weather Radar
  14
- Flying Activity
  14
- Routes and Flight Plans
  18
Activities and Apps

20
- Starting an Activity
  20
  - Tips for Recording Activities
    21
- Stopping an Activity
  21
  - Evaluating an Activity
    21
- Running
  22
- Swimming
  23
  - Swim Terminology
    23
  - Stroke Types
    24
  - Tips for Swimming Activities
    24
  - Auto Rest and Manual Rest
    24
  - Training with the Drill Log
    25
- Multisport
  25
  - Triathlon Training
    25
  - Creating a Multisport Activity
    25
- Indoor Activities
  26
- Climbing Sports
  28
  - Recording an Indoor Climbing Activity
    28
  - Recording a Bouldering Activity
    29
- Starting an Expedition
  29
  - Recording a Track Point Manually
    29
  - Viewing Track Points
    29
- Going Hunting
  30
- Going Fishing
  30
- Skiing
  30
- Golfing
  32
  - Playing Golf
    32
  - Golf Menu
    34
  - Moving the Flag
    34
  - Virtual Caddie
    34
    
    Changing the Club Recommendation
    35
  - Measuring Distance with Touch Targeting
    35
  - Viewing Measured Shots
    35
    
    Keeping Score
    36
    
    Manually Measuring a Shot
    36
    
    Recording Statistics
    36
    
    About Stableford Scoring
    37
    
    Playslike Distance Icons
    37
    
    Saving Custom Targets
    37
    
    Viewing the Direction to the Pin
    37
    
    Viewing the Wind Speed and Direction
    37
    
    Big Numbers Mode
    38
  - Jumpmaster
    38
    
    Planning a Jump
    38
    
    Entering Jump Information
    39
    
    Entering Wind Information for HAHO and HALO Jumps
    39
    
    Jump Types
    39
    
    Resetting Wind Information
    39
    
    Constant Settings
    40
    
    Entering Wind Information for a Static Jump
    40
  - Customizing Activities and Apps
    40
    
    Adding or Removing a Favorite Activity
    40
    
    Changing the Order of an Activity in the Apps List
    40
    
    Adding a Map to an Activity
    41
    
    Creating a Custom Activity
    41
    
    Customizing the Data Screens
    41
    
    Activities and App Settings
    42
    
    Activity Alerts
    44
    
    Activity Map Settings
    45
    
    Routing Settings
    45
    
    Setting an Alert
    45
    
    Enabling Auto Climb
    46
    
    Using Climbpro
    46
    
    Satellite Settings
    47
Applied Ballistics

47
- AB Synapse - Garmin App
  47
- Applied Ballistics Options
  48
  - Quickly Editing Shooting Conditions
    48
  - Environment
    48
    
    Editing the Environment
    48
    
    Enabling Auto Update
    48
  - Range Card
    49
    
    Customizing the Range Card Fields
    49
    
    Editing the Range Increment
    49
    
    Setting the Base Range
    49
  - Targets
    49
    
    Changing the Target
    49
    
    Editing the Target
    49
  - Profile
    49
    
    Selecting a Different Profile
    49
    
    Adding a Profile
    50
    
    Calibrating the Muzzle Velocity
    50
    
    Customizing the Profile Data Screen
    50
    
    Deleting a Profile
    50
    
    Editing Bullet Properties
    50
    
    Editing Gun Properties
    50
    
    Calibrating the Drop Scale Factor
    51
    
    Clearing the Muzzle Velocity and Temperature Table
    51
    
    Editing the Muzzle Velocity and Temperature Table
    51
    
    Viewing the Drop Scale Factor Table
    51
- Applied Ballistics Glossary of Terms
  52
Training

54
- Training for a Race Event
  54
  - Race Calendar and Primary Race
    55
- Workouts
  55
- Pacepro Training
  58
- Power Guide
  61
  - Creating and Using a Power Guide
    61
- Segments
  61
  - Strava™ Segments
    61
  - Viewing Segment Details
    62
  - Racing a Segment
    62
  - Setting a Segment to Adjust Automatically
    62
- Using Virtual Partner
  62
- Setting a Training Target
  63
- Racing a Previous Activity
  63
History

63
- Using History
  64
  - Multisport History
    64
- Personal Records
  64
- Viewing Data Totals
  65
- Using the Odometer
  65
- Deleting History
  65
Appearance

65
- Watch Face Settings
  65
  - Default Watch Faces
    66
  - Customizing the Watch Face
    66
- Glances
  67
- Training Status
  82
  - Training Status Levels
    83
    
    Tips for Getting Your Training Status
    83
  - Heat and Altitude Performance Acclimation
    83
  - Acute Load
    84
    
    Training Load Focus
    84
    
    About Training Effect
    85
  - Training Readiness
    86
  - Viewing Cycling Ability
    87
  - Recovery Time
    87
    
    Recovery Heart Rate
    87
  - Pausing and Resuming Your Training Status
    87
- Adding a Stock
  88
- Controls
  88
Sensors and Accessories

92
- Wrist Heart Rate
  92
- Pulse Oximeter
  94
- Compass
  96
  - Setting the Compass Heading
    96
  - Compass Settings
    96
    
    Calibrating the Compass Manually
    96
    
    Setting the North Reference
    97
- Altimeter and Barometer
  97
  - Altimeter Readings
    97
  - Altimeter Settings
    97
    
    Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter
    97
  - Barometer Settings
    98
    
    Calibrating the Barometer
    98
- Wireless Sensors
  98
  - Pairing Your Wireless Sensors
    100
  - HRM-Pro Running Pace and Distance
    100
    
    Tips for Recording Running Pace and Distance
    100
  - Running Power
    101
  - Running Dynamics
    101
    
    Training with Running Dynamics
    101
    
    Tips for Missing Running Dynamics Data
    102
  - Using the Varia Camera Controls
    102
  - Inreach Remote
    102
    
    Using the Inreach Remote
    102
  - VIRB Remote
    102
    
    Controlling a VIRB Action Camera
    103
    
    Controlling a VIRB Action Camera During an Activity
    103
  - Xero Laser Location Settings
    104
Map

104
- Viewing the Map
  104
- Saving or Navigating to a Location on the Map
  105
- Navigating with the Around Me Feature
  105
- Map Settings
  106
  - Managing Maps
    106
  - Map Themes
    106
  - Marine Map Settings
    107
- Showing and Hiding Map Data
  107
Music

107
- Connecting to a Third-Party Provider
  107
  - Downloading Audio Content from a Third-Party Provider
    108
- Downloading Personal Audio Content
  108
- Listening to Music
  108
- Music Playback Controls
  109
- Connecting Bluetooth Headphones
  109
- Changing the Audio Mode
  109
Connectivity

109
- Phone Connectivity Features
  110
  - Pairing Your Phone
    110
  - Enabling Bluetooth Notifications
    110
    
    Viewing Notifications
    110
    
    Managing Notifications
    111
    
    Receiving an Incoming Phone Call
    111
    
    Replying to a Text Message
    111
  - Turning off the Bluetooth Phone Connection
    111
  - Turning on and off Phone Connection Alerts
    111
  - Playing Audio Prompts During an Activity
    112
- Wi-Fi Connectivity Features
  112
  - Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
    112
- Phone Apps and Computer Applications
  112
  - Garmin Connect
    113
    
    Updating the Software Using the Garmin Connect App
    113
    
    Using the Garmin Connect App
    113
    
    Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect
    114
    
    Updating the Software Using Garmin Express
    114
    
    Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer
    114
  - Connect IQ Features
    114
    
    Downloading Connect IQ Features
    114
    
    Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer
    114
  - Garmin Explore
    115
  - Garmin Golf App
    115
  - Updating the Aviation Database
    115
  - Syncing Manually with the Aviation Database
    115
User Profile

115
- Setting up Your User Profile
  115
- Viewing Your Fitness Age
  116
- About Heart Rate Zones
  116
  - Fitness Goals
    116
  - Setting Your Heart Rate Zones
    117
  - Letting the Watch Set Your Heart Rate Zones
    117
  - Heart Rate Zone Calculations
    118
- Setting Your Power Zones
  118
- Detecting Performance Measurements Automatically
  118
Safety and Tracking Features

119
- Adding Emergency Contacts
  119
- Adding Contacts
  119
- Turning Incident Detection on and off
  120
- Requesting Assistance
  120
- Starting a Grouptrack Session
  121
  - Tips for Grouptrack Sessions
    121
  - Grouptrack Settings
    121
Health and Wellness Settings

122
- Auto Goal
  122
- Using the Move Alert
  122
- Intensity Minutes
  122
  - Earning Intensity Minutes
    122
- Sleep Tracking
  122
  - Using Automated Sleep Tracking
    123
Navigation

123
- Viewing and Editing Your Saved Locations
  123
  - Saving a Dual Grid Location
    123
- Setting a Reference Point
  123
- Navigating to a Destination
  124
- Stopping Navigation
  126
- Courses
  126
- Projecting a Waypoint
  128
- Navigation Settings
  128
  - Customizing Navigation Data Screens
    129
  - Setting up a Heading Bug
    129
  - Setting Navigation Alerts
    129
Power Manager Settings

129
- Customizing the Battery Saver Feature
  130
- Changing the Power Mode
  130
- Customizing Power Modes
  130
- Restoring a Power Mode
  130
System Settings

131
- Aviation Settings
  132
- Time Settings
  132
  - Setting Time Alerts
    132
  - Syncing the Time
    133
- Changing the Screen Settings
  133
- Customizing Sleep Mode
  133
- Customizing the Hot Keys
  133
- Changing the Units of Measure
  134
- Syncing Activities and Performance Measurements
  134
- Viewing Device Information
  134
  - Viewing E-Label Regulatory and Compliance Information
    134
Device Information

135
- Charging the Watch
  135
  - Solar Charging
    135
    
    Tips for Solar Charging
    135
- Specifications
  136
  - Battery Information
    136
- Device Care
  137
  - Cleaning the Watch
    137
- Changing the Quickfit Bands
  137
- Data Management
  137
  - Deleting Files
    138
Troubleshooting

138
Appendix

142
- Data Fields
  142
- Color Gauges and Running Dynamics Data
  155
  - Ground Contact Time Balance Data
    156
  - Vertical Oscillation and Vertical Ratio Data
    156
- VO2 Max. Standard Ratings
  157
- FTP Ratings
  157
- Wheel Size and Circumference
  158
- Symbol Definitions
  160

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Garmin TACTIX 7 Owner's Manual

Garmin TACTIX 7 Owner's Manual (152 pages)

Brand: Garmin | Category: Watch | Size: 8 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Introduction
9
Getting Started
9
Device Overview
9
Enabling and Disabling the Touchscreen
10
Using the Watch
10
Clearing User Data with the Kill Switch Feature
10
Clocks
10
Setting an Alarm
10
Editing an Alarm
11
Starting the Countdown Timer
11
Deleting a Timer
11
Using the Stopwatch
12
Adding Alternate Time Zones
12
Editing an Alternate Time Zone
13
Flying
13
Selecting a Favorite Airport
13
Viewing NEXRAD Weather Radar
14
Flying Activity
14
Starting a Flight
14
Viewing Your Spo2 Readings in Flight
15
Navigating to the Nearest Airport
16
Stopping Navigation
16
Viewing Waypoint Information
17
Horizontal Situation Indicator
18
Disabling the Automatic Flight Timer
18
Routes and Flight Plans
18
Finding a Waypoint
19
Creating a Flight Plan on Your Watch
19
Following a Flight Plan
19
Viewing a Flight Plan on the Map
19
Reversing and Following a Flight Plan
20
Editing a Flight Plan
20
Deleting a Flight Plan
20
Activities and Apps
20
Starting an Activity
21
Tips for Recording Activities
21
Stopping an Activity
21
Evaluating an Activity
22
Running
22
Going for a Track Run
22
Tips for Recording a Track Run
22
Going for a Virtual Run
22
Calibrating the Treadmill Distance
23
Recording an Ultra Run Activity
23
Swimming
23
Swim Terminology
23
Stroke Types
24
Tips for Swimming Activities
24
Auto Rest and Manual Rest
24
Training with the Drill Log
25
Multisport
25
Triathlon Training
25
Creating a Multisport Activity
25
Indoor Activities
26
Health Snapshot
26
Recording a Strength Training Activity
26
Recording a HIIT Activity
27
Using an ANT+ Indoor Trainer
27
Climbing Sports
28
Recording an Indoor Climbing Activity
28
Recording a Bouldering Activity
29
Starting an Expedition
29
Recording a Track Point Manually
29
Viewing Track Points
29
Going Hunting
30
Going Fishing
30
Skiing
30
Viewing Your Ski Runs
30
Recording a Backcountry Skiing Activity
31
Cross-Country Skiing Power Data
31
Golfing
32
Playing Golf
32
Golf Menu
34
Moving the Flag
34
Measuring Distance with Touch Targeting
34
Viewing Measured Shots
35
Manually Measuring a Shot
35
Keeping Score
35
Recording Statistics
35
About Stableford Scoring
36
Playslike Distance Icons
36
Viewing the Direction to the Pin
36
Saving Custom Targets
36
Big Numbers Mode
37
Jumpmaster
37
Planning a Jump
37
Jump Types
38
Entering Jump Information
38
Entering Wind Information for HAHO and HALO Jumps
38
Resetting Wind Information
38
Entering Wind Information for a Static Jump
39
Constant Settings
39
Customizing Activities and Apps
39
Adding or Removing a Favorite Activity
39
Changing the Order of an Activity in the Apps List
39
Customizing the Data Screens
40
Adding a Map to an Activity
40
Creating a Custom Activity
40
Activities and App Settings
41
Activity Alerts
43
Activity Map Settings
44
Routing Settings
44
Using Climbpro
45
Enabling Auto Climb
45
Satellite Settings
46
Applied Ballistics
46
AB Synapse - Garmin App
46
Applied Ballistics Options
47
Quickly Editing Shooting Conditions
47
Environment
47
Editing the Environment
47
Enabling Auto Update
47
Range Card
48
Customizing the Range Card Fields
48
Editing the Range Increment
48
Setting the Base Range
48
Targets
48
Changing the Target
48
Editing the Target
48
Profile
48
Selecting a Different Profile
48
Adding a Profile
49
Deleting a Profile
49
Customizing the Profile Data Screen
49
Editing Bullet Properties
49
Editing Gun Properties
49
Calibrating the Muzzle Velocity
49
Calibrating the Drop Scale Factor
50
Viewing the Drop Scale Factor Table
50
Editing the Muzzle Velocity and Temperature Table
50
Clearing the Muzzle Velocity and Temperature Table
50
Applied Ballistics Glossary of Terms
51
Training
53
Workouts
53
Following a Workout from Garmin Connect
54
Starting a Workout
54
Following a Daily Suggested Workout
54
Customizing an Interval Workout
55
Starting an Interval Workout
55
Following a Pool Swim Workout
55
Recording a Critical Swim Speed Test
56
Editing Your Critical Swim Speed Result
56
About the Training Calendar
56
Using Garmin Connect Training Plans
56
Pacepro Training
56
Downloading a Pacepro Plan from Garmin Connect
57
Creating a Pacepro Plan on Your Watch
57
Starting a Pacepro Plan
58
Segments
58
Strava™ Segments
59
Viewing Segment Details
59
Racing a Segment
59
Setting a Segment to Adjust Automatically
59
Using Virtual Partner
60
Setting a Training Target
60
Racing a Previous Activity
60
History
61
Using History
61
Multisport History
61
Personal Records
61
Viewing Your Personal Records
61
Restoring a Personal Record
62
Clearing Personal Records
62
Viewing Data Totals
62
Using the Odometer
62
Deleting History
62
Appearance
62
Watch Face Settings
62
Default Watch Faces
63
Customizing the Watch Face
63
Glances
64
Viewing the Glance Loop
66
Customizing the Glance Loop
66
Viewing Aviation Weather Information
66
Viewing METAR Information
67
Viewing TAF Information
68
Body Battery
68
Tips for Improved Body Battery Data
69
Performance Measurements
69
About VO2 Max. Estimates
70
Viewing Your Fitness Age
71
Viewing Your Predicted Race Times
71
Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level
72
Performance Condition
72
Getting Your FTP Estimate
73
Lactate Threshold
74
Viewing Your Real-Time Stamina
75
Training Status
76
Training Status Levels
77
Heat and Altitude Performance Acclimation
77
Training Load
77
Recovery Time
79
Pausing and Resuming Your Training Status
80
Controls
81
Customizing the Controls Menu
83
Using the LED Flashlight
83
Garmin Pay
83
Setting up Your Garmin Pay Wallet
83
Paying for a Purchase Using Your Watch
84
Adding a Card to Your Garmin Pay Wallet
84
Changing Your Garmin Pay Passcode
84
Sensors and Accessories
84
Wrist Heart Rate
85
Wearing the Watch
85
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data
85
Wrist Heart Rate Monitor Settings
86
Setting an Abnormal Heart Rate Alert
86
Broadcasting Heart Rate Data
86
Pulse Oximeter
87
Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings
88
Setting the Pulse Oximeter Mode
88
Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data
88
Compass
88
Setting the Compass Heading
88
Compass Settings
89
Calibrating the Compass Manually
89
Setting the North Reference
89
Altimeter and Barometer
89
Altimeter Readings
89
Altimeter Settings
90
Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter
90
Barometer Settings
90
Calibrating the Barometer
90
Wireless Sensors
91
Pairing Your Wireless Sensors
92
Running Dynamics
92
Training with Running Dynamics
93
Tips for Missing Running Dynamics Data
93
Using the Varia Camera Controls
93
Inreach Remote
93
Using the Inreach Remote
94
VIRB Remote
94
Controlling a VIRB Action Camera
94
Controlling a VIRB Action Camera During an Activity
95
Xero Laser Location Settings
95
Map
95
Viewing the Map
96
Saving or Navigating to a Location on the Map
96
Navigating with the Around Me Feature
97
Map Settings
97
Managing Maps
98
Map Themes
98
Marine Map Settings
98
Showing and Hiding Map Data
98
Music
99
Connecting to a Third-Party Provider
99
Downloading Audio Content from a Third-Party Provider
99
Downloading Personal Audio Content
99
Listening to Music
100
Music Playback Controls
100
Connecting Bluetooth Headphones
100
Changing the Audio Mode
100
Connectivity
101
Phone Connectivity Features
101
Pairing Your Phone
101
Enabling Bluetooth Notifications
101
Viewing Notifications
101
Receiving an Incoming Phone Call
102
Replying to a Text Message
102
Managing Notifications
102
Turning off the Bluetooth Phone Connection
102
Turning on and off Phone Connection Alerts
102
Playing Audio Prompts During an Activity
103
Wi-Fi Connectivity Features
103
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
103
Phone Apps and Computer Applications
103
Garmin Connect
104
Using the Garmin Connect App
104
Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer
105
Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect
105
Connect IQ Features
105
Downloading Connect IQ Features
106
Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer
106
Garmin Explore
106
Garmin Golf™ App
106
Connecting to the Garmin Pilot™ App
106
Updating the Aviation Database
107
Syncing Manually with the Aviation Database
107
User Profile
107
Setting up Your User Profile
107
Viewing Your Fitness Age
107
About Heart Rate Zones
107
Fitness Goals
108
Setting Your Heart Rate Zones
108
Letting the Watch Set Your Heart Rate Zones
108
Heart Rate Zone Calculations
109
Setting Your Power Zones
109
Safety and Tracking Features
110
Adding Emergency Contacts
110
Adding Contacts
110
Turning Incident Detection on and off
110
Requesting Assistance
111
Starting a Grouptrack Session
111
Tips for Grouptrack Sessions
111
Grouptrack Settings
111
Health and Wellness Settings
112
Auto Goal
112
Using the Move Alert
112
Intensity Minutes
112
Earning Intensity Minutes
112
Sleep Tracking
112
Using Automated Sleep Tracking
113
Navigation
113
Viewing and Editing Your Saved Locations
113
Saving a Dual Grid Location
113
Navigating to a Destination
113
Navigating to a Point of Interest
114
Navigating to the Starting Point of a Saved Activity
114
Navigating to Your Starting Point During an Activity
115
Viewing Route Directions
115
Navigating with Sight 'N Go
115
Marking and Starting Navigation to a man Overboard Location
116
Stopping Navigation
116
Courses
116
Creating and Following a Course on Your Device
116
Creating a Round-Trip Course
117
Creating a Course on Garmin Connect
117
Sending a Course to Your Device
117
Viewing or Editing Course Details
118
Projecting a Waypoint
118
Navigation Settings
118
Customizing Navigation Data Screens
118
Setting up a Heading Bug
119
Setting Navigation Alerts
119
Power Manager Settings
119
Customizing the Battery Saver Feature
119
Changing the Power Mode
120
Customizing Power Modes
120
Restoring a Power Mode
120
System Settings
121
Aviation Settings
122
Time Settings
122
Setting Time Alerts
122
Syncing the Time
123
Changing the Screen Settings
123
Customizing Sleep Mode
123
Customizing the Hot Keys
123
Changing the Units of Measure
124
Syncing Activities and Performance Measurements
124
Viewing Device Information
124
Viewing E-Label Regulatory and Compliance Information
124
Device Information
125
Charging the Watch
125
Solar Charging
125
Tips for Solar Charging
125
Specifications
126
Battery Information
126
Device Care
127
Cleaning the Watch
127
Changing the Quickfit Bands
128
Data Management
128
Deleting Files
128
Troubleshooting
129
Product Updates
129
Contacting Garmin Aviation Product Support
129
Getting more Information
129
My Device Is in the Wrong Language
129
Is My Phone Compatible with My Watch
129
My Phone will Not Connect to the Watch
130
Can I Use My Bluetooth Sensor with My Watch
130
My Headphones will Not Connect to the Watch
130
My Music Cuts out or My Headphones Won't Stay Connected
130
Restarting Your Watch
130
Resetting All Default Settings
131
Tips for Maximizing the Battery Life
131
Acquiring Satellite Signals
131
Improving GPS Satellite Reception
132
The Temperature Reading Is Not Accurate
132
Activity Tracking
132
My Step Count Does Not Seem Accurate
132
The Step Counts on My Device and My Garmin Connect Account Don't Match
132
The Floors Climbed Amount Does Not Seem Accurate
132
Appendix
133
Data Fields
133
Color Gauges and Running Dynamics Data
146
Ground Contact Time Balance Data
146
Vertical Oscillation and Vertical Ratio Data
147
VO2 Max. Standard Ratings
147
FTP Ratings
148
Wheel Size and Circumference
149
Symbol Definitions
150

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