TACTIX® CHARLIE Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents Introduction.....................................................................1 Device Overview ......................................................................... 1 Viewing the Controls Menu .................................................... 1 Enabling Night Vision Mode .............................................. 1 Viewing Widgets .................................................................... 1 Charging the Device .......................................................
Activity Tracking Settings ..................................................... 16 Turning Off Activity Tracking ........................................... 16 Workouts ................................................................................... 16 Following a Workout From the Web ..................................... 17 Starting a Workout ............................................................... 17 About the Training Calendar ................................................
Device Care .............................................................................. 30 Cleaning the Device ............................................................. 30 Cleaning the Leather Bands ................................................ 30 Changing the QuickFit™ Bands ............................................... 30 Metal Watch Band Adjustment ................................................. 31 Troubleshooting...........................................................
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 UP or DOWN. The device scrolls through the widget loop. • Select to view additional options and functions for a widget. • From any screen, hold DOWN to return to the watch face.
This provides easy access to these services for Garmin devices: • Software updates • Map updates • Data uploads to Garmin Connect • Product registration • Select Open Alt to set the open altitude AGL (in feet) when the jumpmaster opens the parachute. • Select Forward Throw to set the horizontal distance traveled (in meters) due to aircraft speed. • Select Crs. to HARP to set the direction traveled (in degrees) due to aircraft speed. • Select Wind to set the wind speed (in knots) and direction (in degrees).
K-Static: Sets the wind drag value for a parachute during a static jump, based on the parachute canopy rating (Static only). Each parachute should be labeled with a K value. Activities and Apps Your device can be used for indoor, outdoor, athletic, and fitness activities. When you start an activity, the device displays and records sensor data. You can save activities and share them with the Garmin Connect community.
5 6 7 8 9 The watch displays the total reps for the set. After several seconds, the rest timer appears. If necessary, hold MENU, select Edit Last Set, and edit the number of reps. TIP: You can also add the weight used for the set. When you are done resting, select LAP to start your next set. Repeat for each strength training set until your activity is complete. After your last set, select to stop the set timer. Select Save.
Tips for Swimming Activities • Before starting a pool swimming activity, follow the on-screen instructions to select your pool size or enter a custom size. The next time you start a pool swimming activity, the device uses this pool size. You can hold MENU, select the activity settings, and select Pool Size to change the size. • Select LAP to record a rest during pool swimming. The device automatically records swim intervals and lengths for pool swimming.
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. Keeping Score 1 From the hole information screen, select > Scorecard. The scorecard appears when you are on the green. 2 Select UP or DOWN to scroll through the holes. 3 Select to select a hole. 4 Select UP or DOWN to set the score. Your total score is updated. Updating a Score 1 From the hole information screen, select > Scorecard.
Managing Notifications You can use your compatible smartphone to manage notifications that appear on your tactix Charlie device. Select an option: • If you are using an Apple smartphone, use the notifications settings on your smartphone to select the items to show on the device. • If you are using a smartphone with Android, from the Garmin Connect Mobile app, select Settings > Smart Notifications.
Garmin Golf™ App The Garmin Golf app allows golfers to compete with each other at different courses. More than 41,000 courses have a weekly leaderboard that anyone can join. You can set up a tournament event and invite players to compete. You can upload scorecards from your compatible Garmin device to view detailed statistics and shot analyses. The Garmin Golf app syncs your data with your Garmin Connect account. You can download the Garmin Golf app from the app store on your smartphone.
Broadcasting Heart Rate Data During an Activity You can set up your tactix Charlie device to broadcast your heart rate data automatically when you begin an activity. For example, you can broadcast your heart rate data to an Edge device while cycling, or to a VIRB action camera during an activity. NOTE: Broadcasting heart rate data decreases battery life. 1 From the heart rate widget, hold MENU. 2 Select Options > Broadcast During Activity. 3 Begin an activity (Starting an Activity, page 3).
• Reapply water to the electrodes and contact patches (if applicable). • Tighten the strap on your chest. • Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes. • Follow the care instructions (Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor, page 10). • Wear a cotton shirt or thoroughly wet both sides of the strap. Synthetic fabrics that rub or flap against the heart rate monitor can create static electricity that interferes with heart rate signals. • Move away from sources that can interfere with your heart rate monitor.
Ground Contact Time Balance Data Ground contact time balance measures your running symmetry and appears as a percentage of your total ground contact time. For example, 51.3% with an arrow pointing left indicates the runner is spending more time on the ground when on the left foot. If your data screen displays both numbers, for example 48–52, 48% is the left foot and 52% is the right foot.
an activity or when you achieve a new performance measurement, such as a new VO2 max. estimate. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Settings > Physiological Metrics > Performance Notifications. 3 Select an option. Detecting Performance Measurements Automatically The Auto Detection feature is turned on by default. The device can automatically detect your maximum heart rate, and lactate threshold during an activity.
estimate may seem inaccurate at first. The device requires a few rides to learn about your cycling performance. 1 Ride at a steady, high intensity for at least 20 minutes. 2 After your ride, select Save. 3 Select UP or DOWN to view the performance widget. 4 Select to scroll through the performance measurements.
(Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 29). If your tactix Charlie device was packaged with a heart rate monitor, the devices are already paired. TIP: Garmin recommends that you measure your stress level at approximately the same time and under the same conditions every day. 1 If necessary, select > Add > HRV Stress to add the stress app to the apps list. 2 Select Yes to add the app to your list of favorites. 3 From the watch face, select > HRV Stress > . 4 Stand still, and rest for 3 minutes.
After you begin your ride, the device displays each step duration, the target, and current power data. A message appears when the test is complete. 6 After you complete the guided test, complete the cool down, stop the timer, and save the activity. Your FTP appears as a value measured in watts per kilogram, your power output in watts, and a position on the color gauge. 7 Select an option: • Select Accept to save the new FTP. • Select Decline to keep your current FTP.
3 Select an option: • Select Watts to view and edit the zones in watts. • Select % FTP to view and edit the zones as a percentage of your functional threshold power. 4 Select FTP, and enter your FTP value. 5 Select a zone, and enter a value for each zone. 6 If necessary, select Minimum, and enter a minimum power value.
can create workouts using Garmin Connect or select a training plan that has built-in workouts from Garmin Connect, and transfer them to your device. You can schedule workouts using Garmin Connect. You can plan workouts in advance and store them on your device. Following a Workout From the Web Before you can download a workout from Garmin Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect, page 7). 1 Connect the device to your computer. 2 Go to www.garminconnect.com.
2 3 4 5 6 Select an activity. Hold MENU. Select Training > Segments. Select a segment. Select an option: • Select Race Time to view the time and average speed or pace for the segment leader. • Select Map to view the segment on the map. • Select Elevation Plot to view an elevation plot of the segment. Racing a Segment Segments are virtual race courses.
Clearing a Personal Record 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select History > Records. 3 Select a sport. 4 Select a record to delete. 5 Select Clear Record > Yes. NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities. Clearing All Personal Records 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select History > Records. NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities. 3 Select a sport. 4 Select Clear All Records > Yes. The records are deleted for that sport only. Clock Setting an Alarm You can set up to ten separate alarms.
Projecting a Waypoint You can create a new location by projecting the distance and bearing from your current location to a new location. 1 If necessary, select > Add > Project Wpt. to add the project waypoint app to the apps list. 2 Select Yes to add the app to your list of favorites. 3 From the watch face, select > Project Wpt.. 4 Select UP or DOWN to set the heading. 5 Select . 6 Select DOWN to select a unit of measure. 7 Select UP to enter the distance. 8 Select to save.
Your current location À, the track to follow Á, and your destination  appear on the map. Navigating to the Starting Point of Your Last Saved Activity You can navigate back to the starting point of your last saved activity in a straight line or along the path you traveled. This feature is available only for activities that use GPS. 1 Select > Navigate > Back to Start > Route.
Using History History contains previous activities you have saved on your device. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select History > Activities. 3 Select an activity. 4 Select an option: • To view additional information about the activity, select Details. • To select a lap and view additional information about each lap, select Laps. • To select an interval and view additional information about each interval, select Intervals. • To select an exercise set and view additional information about each set, select Sets.
Rename: Sets the activity name. Repeat: Enables the Repeat option for multisport activities. For example, you can use this option for activities that include multiple transitions, such as a swimrun. Restore Defaults: Allows you to reset the activity settings. Routing: Sets the preferences for calculating routes for the activity (Routing Settings, page 24). Scoring: Enables or disables scorekeeping automatically when you start a round of golf. The Always Ask option prompts you when you begin a round.
Lock on Road: Locks the position icon, which represents your position on the map, onto the nearest road. Track Log: Shows or hides the track log, or the path you have traveled, as a colored line on the map. Track Color: Changes the track log color. Detail: Sets the amount of detail shown on the map. Showing more detail may cause the map to redraw more slowly. Marine: Sets the map to display data in marine mode (Marine Map Settings, page 27).
2 Select Settings > Activities & Apps. 3 Select an activity. NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities. 4 Select the activity settings. 5 Select Auto Scroll. 6 Select a display speed. UltraTrac The UltraTrac feature is a GPS setting that records track points and sensor data less frequently. Enabling the UltraTrac feature increases battery life but decreases the quality of recorded activities.
Controlling a VIRB Action Camera During an Activity Before you can use the VIRB remote function, you must enable the remote setting on your VIRB camera. See the VIRB Series Owner's Manual for more information. You must also set the VIRB widget to be shown in the widget loop (Customizing the Widget Loop, page 25). 1 Turn on your VIRB camera. 2 On your tactix device, select UP or DOWN from the watch face to view the VIRB widget. 3 Wait while the device connects to your VIRB camera.
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. • To set the magnetic declination for your location automatically, select Magnetic.
2 Select Settings > Navigation > Data Screens. 3 Select an option: • Select Map to turn on or off the map. • Select Guide to turn on or off the guide screen that displays the compass bearing or course to follow while navigating. • Select Elevation Plot to turn on or off the elevation plot. • Select a screen to add, remove, or customize. Setting Up a Heading Bug You can set up a heading indicator to display on your data pages while navigating. The indicator points to your target heading. 1 Hold MENU.
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. Wireless Sensors Your device can be used with wireless ANT+ or Bluetooth sensors.
4 Press the Delete key on your keyboard. 5 Select an option: • Select Indoor when you are training with GPS turned off, usually indoors. • Select Always to use your foot pod data regardless of the GPS setting. tempe ™ The tempe is an ANT+ wireless temperature sensor. You can attach the sensor to a secure strap or loop where it is exposed to ambient air, and therefore, provides a consistent source of accurate temperature data.
3 Press the band into place. NOTE: Make sure the band is secure. The latch should close over the watch pin. 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 to change the other band. Metal Watch Band Adjustment If your watch includes a metal watch band, you should take your watch to a jeweler or other professional to adjust the length of the metal band. Troubleshooting My device is in the wrong language You can change the device language selection if you have accidently selected the wrong language on the device. 1 Hold MENU.
Appendix Activity Tracking For more information about activity tracking accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy. My daily step count does not appear The daily step count is reset every night at midnight. If dashes appear instead of your step count, allow the device to acquire satellite signals and set the time automatically. My step count does not seem accurate If your step count does not seem accurate, you can try these tips. • Wear the device on your non-dominant wrist.
Avg. Overall Speed: The average speed for the current activity, including both moving and stopped speeds. Avg. PCO: The average platform center offset for the current activity. Avg. R. PP: The average power phase angle for the right leg for the current activity. Avg. R. PPP: The average power phase peak angle for the right leg for the current activity. Avg. Speed: The average speed for the current activity. Avg. Stride Len.: The average stride length for the current session. Avg.
Interval Lengths: The number of pool lengths completed during the current interval. Interval Time: The stopwatch time for the current interval. Int Strk/Len: The average number of strokes per pool length during the current interval. Int Strk Rate: The average number of strokes per minute (spm) during the current interval. Int Strk Type: The current stroke type for the interval. L. Lap HR %Max.: The average percentage of maximum heart rate for the last completed lap. L. Lap Stk. Rate: Swimming.
Max. Ascent: The maximum rate of ascent in feet per minute or meters per minute since the last reset. Max. Descent: The maximum rate of descent in meters per minute or feet per minute since the last reset. Max. Elevation: The highest elevation reached since the last reset. Max. Lap Power: The top power output for the current lap. Max. Nautical Speed: The maximum speed in knots for the current activity. Maximum Speed: The top speed for the current activity.
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 47.4 45.3 41.1 37.8 36.7 Excellent 80 43.9 42.4 39.7 36.7 33 30.9 Good 60 39.5 37.8 36.3 33 30 28.
Fuse. Indicates a fuse specification or location. WEEE disposal and recycling symbol. The WEEE symbol is attached to the product in compliance with the EU directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). It is intended to deter the improper disposal of this product and to promote reuse and recycling.
Index A accessories 29, 31, 32 activities 3, 4, 22, 25 custom 3, 4 favorites 3 saving 3 starting 3 activity tracking 16 alarms 19, 23 alerts 19, 23, 24, 28 altimeter 21, 27 calibrating 27 ANT+ sensors 29 applications 6, 8 smartphone 1 auto climb 24 Auto Lap 24 Auto Pause 24 auto scroll 24 B backlight 1, 28 bands 30, 31 barometer 21, 27 calibrating 27 battery 30 charging 1 life 30 maximizing 7, 25, 31 bike sensors 29 Bluetooth sensors 29 Bluetooth technology 6, 7, 31 C cadence 4, 10 alerts 23 sensors 29 ca
triathlon training 4 troubleshooting 9, 11, 31, 32 U UltraTrac 25 unit ID 28 units of measure 28 updates, software 7 uploading data 7 USB 7 disconnecting 30 user data, deleting 30 user profile 15 V vertical oscillation 10, 11 vertical ratio 10, 11 VIRB remote 25, 26 Virtual Partner 18 VO2 max.
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