fēnix 3/HR ® Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents Keys ............................................................................................ 1 Locking the Keys .................................................................... 1 Charging the Device ................................................................... 1 Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Device ............................... 1 Support and Updates .................................................................. 1 Setting Up Garmin Express ..........................
Multisport History ................................................................. 14 Viewing Your Time in Each Heart Rate Zone ...................... 14 Viewing Step Totals .................................................................. 14 Viewing Data Totals .................................................................. 14 Deleting History ........................................................................ 14 Using the Odometer ................................................................
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. Keys 4 With the contacts aligned, place the device into the cradle Á and release the arms to hold the device in place. When you connect the device to a power source, the device turns on, and the battery charge level appears on the screen. 5 Charge the device completely.
can view wrist-based heart rate data on the heart rate widget. If both wrist-based heart rate and ANT+ heart rate data are available, your device uses the ANT+ heart rate data. 3 Select an option: • Wear the fēnix 3 device above your wrist bone. NOTE: The device should be snug but comfortable, and it should not move while running or exercising. • Select In App to broadcast heart rate during timed activities (Starting an Activity, page 6). • Select Now to start broadcasting heart rate data now.
• Follow the care instructions (Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor, page 23). • 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. Sources of interference may include strong electromagnetic fields, some 2.
While developing and testing running dynamics, the Garmin team found correlations between injuries and greater imbalances with certain runners. For many runners, ground contact time balance tends to deviate further from 50–50 when running up or down hills. Most running coaches agree that a symmetrical running form is good. Elite runners tend to have quick and balanced strides. You can watch the color gauge or data field during your run or view the summary on your Garmin Connect account after your run.
This projection also presumes you have completed the proper training for the race. NOTE: The projections may seem inaccurate at first. The device requires a few runs to learn about your running performance. Select UP > My Stats > Race Predictor. Your projected race times appear for 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon distances. 1 Hold UP. 2 Select My Stats > Lactate Threshold > Do Guided Test. 3 Select an outdoor running profile.
You can also add Connect IQ™ activity apps to your device using your Garmin Connect account (Connect IQ Features, page 16). Starting an Activity When you start an activity, GPS turns on automatically (if required). When you stop the activity, the device returns to watch mode. 1 From the clock, select START. 2 Select an activity. 3 If necessary, follow the on-screen instructions to enter additional information. 4 If necessary, wait while the device connects to your ANT+ sensors.
Using the Metronome The device automatically records swim intervals and lengths. Select UP or DOWN to view additional data pages (optional). When resting, select LAP to pause the timer. Select LAP to restart the timer. After you complete your activity, select STOP > Save. The metronome feature plays tones at a steady rhythm to help you improve your performance by training at a faster, slower, or more consistent cadence. 1 Hold UP. 2 Select Settings > Apps. 3 Select an activity.
8 Select an option: • To start another drill interval, select LAP. • To start a swim interval, select UP or DOWN to return to the swim training screens. 9 After you complete your activity, select STOP > Save. Going for an Open Water Swim Before you go for a swim, you should charge the device (Charging the Device, page 1). 1 From the clock, select START. 2 Select Open Water. 3 Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites. 4 Select START to start the timer.
Golfing Playing Golf Before you play a course for the first time, you must download it from the Garmin Connect Mobile app (Garmin Connect, page 15). Courses downloaded from the Garmin Connect Mobile app are updated automatically. Before you play golf, you should charge the device (Charging the Device, page 1). 1 From the clock, select START. 2 Select Golf. 3 Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites. 4 Select a course from the list of available courses.
1 Hold UP. 2 Select My Stats > User Profile > Heart Rate Zones. 3 Select Default to view the default values (optional). The default values can be applied to running, cycling, and swimming. 4 Select Running, Cycling, or Swimming. 5 Select Preference > Set Custom. 6 Select Max. HR, and enter your maximum heart rate. 7 Select LTHR, and enter your lactate threshold heart rate. You can perform a guided test to estimate your lactate threshold (Lactate Threshold, page 5).
Sleep Tracking While you are sleeping, the device monitors your movement. Sleep statistics include total hours of sleep, sleep levels, and sleep movement. You can set your normal sleep hours in the user settings on your Garmin Connect account. You can view your sleep statistics on your Garmin Connect account. Using Automated Sleep Tracking Before you can use automated sleep tracking, you must turn on activity tracking (Turning On Activity Tracking, page 10). 1 Wear your device while sleeping.
3 Select an activity. 4 Select START to start the timer. 5 When your interval workout has a warm up, select LAP to begin the first interval. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. After you complete all of the intervals, a message appears. Stopping an Interval Workout • At any time, select LAP to end an interval. • At any time, select STOP to stop the timer. • If you added a cool down to your interval workout, select LAP to end the interval workout.
1 If necessary, add the project waypoint app to the apps list Training Effect Description From 1.0 to 1.9 Helps recovery (short activities). Improves endurance with longer activities (longer than 40 min.). From 2.0 to 2.9 Maintains your aerobic fitness. From 3.0 to 3.9 Improves your aerobic fitness if repeated as part of your weekly training program. From 4.0 to 4.9 Highly improves your aerobic fitness if repeated one or two times per week with adequate recovery time. 5.
3 Point the top of the watch at an object and select START. 4 Select an activity. Navigation information appears. 5 Select START to begin navigation. 6 Select UP or DOWN to view additional data pages (optional). Compass The device has a 3-axis compass with automatic calibration. The compass features and appearance change depending on your activity, whether GPS is enabled, and whether you are navigating to a destination. You can change the compass settings manually (Compass Settings, page 19).
• Select Reset Totals to reset all distance and time totals. NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities. Confirm your selection. 4 Using the Odometer The odometer automatically records the total distance traveled and elevation gained. 1 Hold UP. 2 Select My Stats > Odometer. 3 Select an option to view the odometer totals. 4 If necessary, select a total, and select Yes to reset the odometer to zero.
Widgets: Provide information at a glance, including sensor data and notifications. Apps: Add interactive features to your watch, such as new outdoor and fitness activity types. Downloading Connect IQ Features 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.
Dog tracking: Displays your dog's location information when you have a compatible dog tracking device paired with your fēnix 3 device. Viewing Widgets Your device comes preloaded with several widgets, and more are available when you pair your device with a smartphone. • Select UP or DOWN. The device scrolls through the widget loop. • Select START to view additional options and functions for a widget. • From any screen, hold DOWN to return to the watch face.
Adding a Map to an Activity You can add the map to the data screens loop for an activity. 1 Hold UP. 2 Select Settings > Apps. 3 Select the activity to customize. 4 Select Data Screens > Map. 5 Select Status to turn the map on or off. 6 Select Orientation. 7 Select an option: • To show north at the top of the page, select North Up. • To show your current direction of travel toward the top of the page, select Track Up. 8 Select User Locations to show or hide saved locations on the map.
Enabling Auto Climb You can use the auto climb feature to detect elevation changes automatically. You can use it during activities such as climbing, hiking, running, or biking. 1 Hold UP. 2 Select Settings > Apps. 3 Select an activity. NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities. 4 Select Auto Climb > Status > On. 5 Select Run Screen to identify which data screen appears while running. 6 Select Climb Screen to identify which data screen appears while climbing.
1 Hold UP. 2 Select Settings > Sensors > 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 UP. 2 Select Settings > Sensors > Compass > North Ref.. 3 Select an option: • To set geographic north as the heading reference, select True.
Timeout: Sets the length of time before the backlight turns off. Brightness: Sets the brightness level of the backlight. Changing the Units of Measure You can customize units of measure for distance, pace and speed, elevation, weight, height, and temperature. 1 Hold UP. 2 Select Settings > System > Units. 3 Select a measurement type. 4 Select a unit of measure. ANT+ Sensors The device is compatible with these optional, wireless ANT+ accessories.
Device Information Deleting Files Viewing Regulatory and Compliance Information 1 From the system settings, select About. 2 Select DOWN until regulatory information appears. NOTICE If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it. Your device memory contains important system files that should not be deleted. 1 Open the Garmin drive or volume. 2 If necessary, open a folder or volume. 3 Select a file. 4 Press the Delete key on your keyboard.
Getting More Information You can find more information about this product on the Garmin website. • Go to support.garmin.com. • Go to www.garmin.com/outdoor. • Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts. Device Maintenance Device Care NOTICE Do not use a sharp object to clean the device. Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, and insect repellents that can damage plastic components and finishes.
Ambient Press.: The uncalibrated ambient pressure. Average HR: The average heart rate for the current activity. Average Pace: The average pace for the current activity. Average Power: The average power output for the current activity. Average SWOLF: The average swolf score for the current activity. Your swolf score is the sum of the time for one length plus the number of strokes for that length (Swim Terminology, page 7). In open water swimming, 25 meters is used to calculate your swolf score. 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 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. Int Strokes: The total number of strokes for the current interval. L. Int. Stk.
Power Zone: The current range of power output (1 to 7) based on your FTP or custom settings. Repeat On: The timer for the last interval plus the current rest (pool swimming). Rest Timer: The timer for the current rest (pool swimming). Speed: The current rate of travel. Steps: The number of steps recorded by the foot pod. Stride Length: The length of your stride from one footfall to the next, measured in meters. Stroke Rate: The number of strokes per minute (spm).
Wheel Size L (mm) 26 × 2.10 2068 26 × 2.125 2070 26 × 2.35 2083 Fuse. Indicates a fuse specification or location. 26 × 3.00 2170 27 × 1 2145 27 × 1-1/8 2155 27 × 1-1/4 2161 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 23 activities 5, 17 custom 8 saving 6, 8 starting 6, 8 activity tracking 10, 11 alarms 13, 18 alerts 13, 18 altimeter 14, 20 calibrating 20 ANT+ sensors 21 applications 15, 16 smartphone 1 auto climb 19 Auto Lap 18 Auto Pause 18 auto scroll 19 B backlight 1, 20 bands 23 barometer 14, 20 battery 23 charging 1 life 22 maximizing 15, 19, 22 replacing 23 bike sensors 21 Bluetooth technology 15 C cadence 3, 7 alerts 18 sensors 21 calendar 11 calibrating altimeter 20 compass 19 calorie, aler
wheel sizes 26 Wi‑Fi, connecting 16 widgets 2, 16, 17 workouts 11 loading 11 Z zones heart rate 9, 10 power 10 zooming 1 Index 29
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