DESCENT™ MK1 Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents Introduction.....................................................................1 Device Overview ......................................................................... 1 Viewing the Controls Menu .................................................... 1 Viewing Widgets .................................................................... 1 Charging the Device ................................................................... 1 Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Device ....................
Strava™ Segments .............................................................. 17 Viewing Segment Details ..................................................... 17 Racing a Segment ............................................................... 17 Using Virtual Partner® .............................................................. 17 Setting a Training Target .......................................................... 17 Cancelling a Training Target ................................................
Data Management .................................................................... 31 Disconnecting the USB Cable .............................................. 31 Deleting Files ....................................................................... 31 Device Maintenance ..................................................... 31 Device Care .............................................................................. 31 Cleaning the Device .............................................................
Introduction WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any exercise program. Device Overview • Select to view additional options and functions for a widget. • From any screen, hold DOWN to return to the watch face. • If you are recording an activity, select BACK to return to the activity data pages.
Product Updates On your computer, install Garmin Express™ (www.garmin.com /express). On your smartphone, install the Garmin Connect Mobile app. This provides easy access to these services for Garmin devices: • Software updates • Data uploads to Garmin Connect • Product registration ® Setting Up Garmin Express 1 Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable. 2 Go to www.garmin.com/express. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Backlight: Allows you to adjust the backlight settings for dive activities. Heart Rate: Allows you to enable or disable a heart rate monitor for dives. The Stored Strap Data option allows you enable a chest heart rate monitor, such as the HRM-Swim™ or HRM-Tri™ device, that stores heart rate data with the dive. You can view chest heart rate monitor data on your Garmin Connect account after you complete the dive.
2 Select to view more information about a dive. 3 Select a dive. 4 Select an option: À Á Your current heart rate zone (About Heart Rate Zones, page 14). NOTE: You can view only wrist heart rate monitor data during a dive. Gray: Zone 1. Blue: Zone 2. Green: Zone 3. Orange: Zone 4. Red: Zone 5. Your central nervous system (CNS) oxygen toxicity level during a single-gas or multi-gas dive. Green: 0 to 79% CNS oxygen toxicity. Yellow: 80 to 99% CNS oxygen toxicity. Red: 100% or greater CNS oxygen toxicity.
3 If necessary, select View to view the decompression plan, 1 From the watch face, select . 2 Select an activity. 3 If necessary, follow the on-screen instructions to enter Editing a Decompression Plan 1 Select > Plan Dive > Deco Plans. 2 Select a decompression plan. 3 Select an option: 4 If necessary, wait while the device connects to your ANT+ then select BACK. 4 Select Apply to replace your current dive settings with the decompression plan settings.
When running or walking with GPS turned off, speed, distance, and cadence are calculated using the accelerometer in the device. The accelerometer is self-calibrating. The accuracy of the speed, distance, and cadence data improves after a few outdoor runs or walks using GPS. TIP: Holding the handrails of the treadmill reduces accuracy. You can use an optional foot pod to record pace, distance, and cadence.
select stroke type as a custom data field (Customizing the Data Screens, page 25). Free Freestyle Back Backstroke The device automatically transitions when you move to the next hole. 6 After you complete your activity, select > End Round > Yes. Breast Breaststroke Hole Information Fly Because pin locations change, the device calculates the distance to the front, middle, and back of the green, but not the actual pin location.
2 Select > Measure Shot. 3 Walk or drive to your ball. The distance automatically resets when you move to the next hole. 4 If necessary, select Reset to reset the distance at any time. Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances You can view a list of layup and dogleg distances for par 4 and 5 holes. Select > Layups. Each layup and the distance until you reach each layup appear on the screen. NOTE: Distances are removed from the list as you pass them.
The Descent Mk1 device starts broadcasting your heart rate appears. data, and NOTE: You can view only the heart rate widget while broadcasting heart rate data. 4 Pair your Descent Mk1 device with your Garmin ANT+ compatible device. NOTE: The pairing instructions differ for each Garmin compatible device. See your owner's manual. TIP: To stop broadcasting your heart rate data, select any key, and select Yes. Turning Off the Wrist Heart Rate Monitor The default value for the Wrist Heart Rate setting is Auto.
4 5 6 7 Select an activity. Select the activity settings. Select Data Screens > Add New. Select a running dynamics data screen. NOTE: The running dynamics screens are not available for all activities. 8 Go for a run (Starting an Activity, page 5). 9 Select UP or DOWN to open a running dynamics screen to view your metrics. Color Gauges and Running Dynamics Data The running dynamics screens display a color gauge for the primary metric.
1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Settings > Physiological Metrics > Auto Detection. 3 Select an option. Training Status NOTE: The estimates may seem inaccurate at first. The device requires you to complete a few activities to learn about your performance. Training status: Training status shows you how your training affects your fitness and performance. Your training status is based on changes to your training load and VO2 max. over an extended time period. VO2 max.: VO2 max.
Purple Superior Blue Excellent Green Good Orange Fair Red Poor VO2 max. data and analysis is provided with permission from The Cooper Institute . For more information, see the appendix (VO2 Max. Standard Ratings, page 37), and go to www.CooperInstitute.org. ® Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Running This feature requires wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor.
Anaerobic Training Effect uses heart rate and speed (or power) to determine how a workout affects your ability to perform at very high intensity. You receive a value based on the anaerobic contribution to EPOC and the type of activity. Repeated highintensity intervals of 10 to 120 seconds have a highly beneficial impact on your anaerobic capability and result in an improved anaerobic Training Effect. It is important to know that your Training Effect numbers (from 0.0 to 5.
threshold estimate, the device prompts you to accept or decline the estimate. Getting Your FTP Estimate Before you can get your functional threshold power (FTP) estimate, you must pair a chest heart rate monitor and power meter with your device (Pairing ANT+ Sensors, page 30), and you must get your VO2 max. estimate (Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Cycling, page 12). The device uses your user profile information from the initial setup and your VO2 max. estimate to estimate your FTP.
• Select %LTHR to view and edit the zones as a percentage of your lactate threshold heart rate. 8 Select a zone, and enter a value for each zone. 9 Select Add Sport Heart Rate, and select a sport profile to add separate heart rate zones (optional). 10 Repeat steps 3 through 8 to add sport heart rate zones (optional). Letting the Device Set Your Heart Rate Zones The default settings allow the device to detect your maximum heart rate and set your heart rate zones as a percentage of your maximum heart rate.
Intensity Minutes Following a Workout From the Web To improve your health, organizations such as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Heart Association , and the World Health Organization, recommend at least 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity activity, such as brisk walking, or 75 minutes per week of vigorous intensity activity, such as running.
6 Select Duration, enter a distance or time interval value for the workout, and select . 7 Select BACK. 8 Select Rest > Type. 9 Select Distance, Time, or Open. 10 If necessary, enter a distance or time value for the rest interval, and select . 11 Select BACK. 12 Select one or more options: • To set the number of repetitions, select Repeat. • To add an open-ended warm up to your workout, select Warm Up > On. • To add an open-ended cool down to your workout, select Cool Down > On.
Clock Racing a Previous Activity You can race a previously recorded or downloaded activity. This feature works with the Virtual Partner feature so you can see how far ahead or behind you are during the activity. NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities. 1 From the watch face, select . 2 Select an activity. 3 Hold MENU. 4 Select Training > Race an Activity. 5 Select an option: • Select From History to select a previously recorded activity from your device.
2 Select Clock > Sync With GPS. 3 Wait while the device locates satellites (Acquiring Satellite Signals, page 32). Navigation Saving Your Location You can save your current location to navigate back to it later. 1 Hold LIGHT. 2 Select . 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Editing Your Saved Locations You can delete a saved location or edit its name, elevation, and position information. 1 From the watch face, select > Navigate > Saved Locations. 2 Select a saved location.
1 From the watch face, select > Navigate > Sight 'N Go. 2 Point the top of the watch at an object, and select . Navigation information appears. 3 Select to begin navigation. Navigating to Your Starting Point During an Activity You can navigate back to the starting point of your current activity in a straight line or along the path you traveled. This feature is available only for activities that use GPS. 1 During an activity, select > Back to Start.
elevation based on pressure changes. The barometer displays environmental pressure data based on the fixed elevation where the altimeter was most recently calibrated (Altimeter Settings, page 28). To open the altimeter or barometer settings quickly, select from the altimeter or barometer widgets. History History includes time, distance, calories, average pace or speed, lap data, and optional ANT+ sensor information. NOTE: When the device memory is full, your oldest data is overwritten.
Viewing Notifications 1 From the watch face, select UP to view the notifications widget. 2 Select , and select a notification. 3 Select DOWN for more options. 4 Select BACK to return to the previous screen. scorecards, statistics, and course information. You can also view customizable reports. NOTE: To view some data, you mus pair an optional wireless sensor with your device (Pairing ANT+ Sensors, page 30).
Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect Mobile 1 Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu. 2 Select . Starting a GroupTrack Session Before you can start a GroupTrack session, you must have a Garmin Connect account, a compatible smartphone, and the Garmin Connect Mobile app. These instructions are for starting a GroupTrack session with Descent Mk1 devices. If your connections have other compatible devices, you can see them on the map. The other devices may not be able to display GroupTrack riders on the map.
Golf: Displays golf information for your last round. Heart rate: Displays your current heart rate in beats per minute (bpm) and a graph of your heart rate. Intensity minutes: Tracks your time spent participating in moderate to vigorous activities, your weekly intensity minutes goal, and progress toward your goal. Last activity: Displays a brief summary of your last recorded activity, such as your last run, last ride, or last swim.
Routing: Sets the preferences for calculating routes for the activity (Routing Settings, page 26). Auto Lap: Sets the options for the Auto Lap feature (Auto Lap, page 26). Auto Pause: Sets the device to stop recording data when you stop moving or when you drop below a specified speed (Enabling Auto Pause , page 26). Auto Climb: Enables the device to detect elevation changes automatically using the built-in altimeter.
8 Select a zone, enter the minimum and maximum values, or enter a custom value for the alert. 9 If necessary, turn on the alert. For event and recurring alerts, a message appears each time you reach the alert value. For range alerts, a message appears each time you exceed or drop below the specified range (minimum and maximum values). Activity Map Settings You can customize the appearance of the map data screen for each activity.
3D Speed and Distance You can set 3D speed and distance to calculate your speed or distance using both your elevation change and your horizontal movement over ground. You can use it during activities such as skiing, climbing, navigating, hiking, running, or biking. Turning On and Off the Lap Key You can turn on the Lap Key setting to record a lap or a rest during an activity using BACK. You can turn off the Lap Key setting to avoid recording laps due to accidental key presses during an activity.
1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Compass > Calibrate > Start. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. TIP: Move your wrist in a small figure eight motion until a message appears. Setting the North Reference You can set the directional reference used in calculating heading information. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Compass > North Ref.. 3 Select an option: • To set geographic north as the heading reference, select True.
1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Settings > Navigation > Heading Bug. Setting Navigation Alerts You can set alerts to help you navigate to your destination. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Settings > Navigation > Alerts. 3 Select an option: • To set an alert for a specified distance from your final destination, select Final Distance. • To set an alert for the estimated time remaining until you reach your final destination, select Final ETE. 4 Select Status to turn on the alert. 5 Enter a distance or time value, and select .
Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information The label for this device is provided electronically. The e-label may provide regulatory information, such as identification numbers provided by the FCC or regional compliance markings, as well as applicable product and licensing information. 1 Hold MENU. 2 From the settings menu, select About. • Adjust your power zones to match your goals and abilities (Setting Your Power Zones, page 15).
Setting Foot Pod Speed and Distance Before you can customize the foot pod speed and distance, you must pair your device with the foot pod sensor (Pairing ANT+ Sensors, page 30). You can set your device to calculate speed and distance using your foot pod data instead of GPS data. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories. 3 Select your foot pod. 4 Select Speed or Distance. 5 Select an option: • Select Indoor when you are training with GPS turned off, usually indoors.
1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Add New. 3 Select an option: • Select Search All. • Select your sensor type. You can customize the optional data fields (Customizing the Data Screens, page 25). Resetting Your Device 1 Hold LIGHT for at least 25 seconds. 2 Hold LIGHT for one second to turn on the device. 2 Align the new band with the watch. 3 Press the band into place. NOTE: Make sure the band is secure. The latch should close over the watch pin.
You can also use an optional tempe external temperature sensor to view accurate ambient temperature readings while wearing the watch. Maximizing the Battery Life You can do several things to extend the life of the battery. • Reduce the backlight timeout (Changing the Backlight Settings, page 29). • Reduce the backlight brightness. • Use UltraTrac GPS mode for your activity (UltraTrac, page 27). • Turn off Bluetooth wireless technology when you are not using connected features (Connected Features, page 21).
page 6). In open water swimming, 25 meters is used to calculate your swolf score. Avg. %HRR: The average percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the current activity. Avg. 500m Pace: The average rowing pace per 500 meters for the current activity. Avg. Ascent: The average vertical distance of ascent since the last reset. Avg. Balance: The average left/right power balance for the current activity. Avg. Cadence: Cycling. The average cadence for the current activity.
HR %Max.: The percentage of maximum heart rate. HR Zone: The current range of your heart rate (1 to 5). The default zones are based on your user profile and maximum heart rate (220 minus your age). Int. Avg. %HRR: The average percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the current swim interval. Int. Avg. %Max.: The average percentage of maximum heart rate for the current swim interval. Int. Avg. HR: The average heart rate for the current swim interval. Int.
Left PP: The current power phase angle for the left leg. Power phase is the pedal stroke region where positive power is produced. Left PPP: The current power phase peak angle for the left leg. Power phase peak is the angle range over which the rider produces the peak portion of the driving force. Lengths: The number of pool lengths completed during the current activity. LL 500m Pace: The average rowing pace per 500 meters for the last lap. L Lap Dist P Stk: Swimming.
VO2 Max. Standard Ratings These tables include standardized classifications for VO2 max. estimates by age and gender. Males Percentile 20–29 30–39 40–49 50–59 60–69 70–79 Superior 95 55.4 54 52.5 48.9 45.7 42.1 Excellent 80 51.1 48.3 46.4 43.4 39.5 36.7 Good 60 45.4 44 42.4 39.2 35.5 32.3 Fair 40 41.7 40.5 38.5 35.6 32.3 29.4 Poor 0–40 <41.7 <40.5 <38.5 <35.6 <32.3 <29.4 Females Percentile 20–29 30–39 40–49 50–59 60–69 70–79 Superior 95 49.6 47.
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Index A accessories 30, 32, 33 activities 5, 6, 24, 27 custom 5, 6 saving 5 starting 5 activity tracking 15, 16 alarms 18, 25 alerts 18, 25, 26, 29 altimeter 20, 28 calibrating 28 ANT+ sensors 30 applications 21, 23 smartphone 1 auto climb 26 Auto Lap 26 Auto Pause 26 auto scroll 27 B backlight 1, 29 bands 31, 32 barometer 20, 28 battery 31 charging 1 life 31 maximizing 22, 27, 33 bike sensors 30 Bluetooth technology 21, 22, 32 C cadence 6, 9, 10 alerts 25 sensors 30 calendar 16 calibrating altimeter 28 c
updates, software 22 uploading data 23 USB 22 disconnecting 31 user data, deleting 31 user profile 14 V vertical oscillation 9, 10 vertical ratio 9, 10 VIRB remote 24 Virtual Partner 17, 18 VO2 max.
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