fēnix ™ Owner’s Manual May 2013 190-01507-00_0B Printed in Taiwan
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Table of Contents Introduction.................................................................... 1 Getting Started ........................................................................... 1 Charging the Device .............................................................. 1 Keys ...................................................................................... 1 Sensors ...................................................................................... 1 Viewing the Sensor Data .................
Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery .......................... 12 Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor ............................................ 13 Data Management ................................................................... 13 File Types ............................................................................ 13 Disconnecting the USB Cable ............................................. 13 Deleting Files ...........................................................................
Introduction Keys WARNING Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any exercise program. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Getting Started When using your device the first time, you should complete these tasks to set up the device and get to know the basic features. 1 Charge the device (page 1). 2 Register the device (page 15). 3 Learn about the sensor data and modes (page 1).
5 Wait while the device locates satellites. Stopping GPS 1 Select the Orange key. 2 Select Stop GPS. Going for a Hike 3 Select . 4 Select . NOTE: Your body temperature affects the temperature sensor. To get the most accurate temperature reading, remove the device from your wrist and wait 20–30 minutes. TIP: To purchase a tempe™ wireless temperature sensor, go to www.garmin.com.
Any changes you make are saved to the active profile. Deleting a Profile 1 Select the Orange key. 2 Select Setup > Profiles. 3 Select a profile. 4 Select Delete > Yes. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device. Creating a Waypoint You can save your current location as a waypoint. 1 Hold the Orange key. 2 Select an option: • To save the waypoint without changes, select Save.
Routes A route is a sequence of waypoints or locations that leads you to your final destination. Creating a Route 1 Select the Orange key. 2 Select Routes > Create New. 3 Select First Point. 4 Select a category. 5 Select the first point on the route. 6 Select Next Point. 7 Repeat steps 4–6 until the route is complete. 8 Select Done to save the route. Editing the Name of a Route 1 Select the Orange key. 2 Select Routes. 3 Select a route. 4 Select Rename.
contain the track log of the trip, photos of the trip, and geocaches you hunted. You can use BaseCamp to create and manage your adventures. For more information, go to http://adventures.garmin.com. Navigation You can navigate to a route, track, waypoint, geocache, or any saved location in the device. You can use the map or the compass to navigate to your destination. Navigating to a Destination You can navigate to a destination using the compass or map (page 5). 1 Select the Orange key.
Altimeter and Barometer Navigating to a Geocache The device contains an internal altimeter and barometer. • On Demand sensor data (page 1) • Always On sensor data (page 2) • Altimeter settings (page 9) • Altimeter and barometric readings (page 15) Before you can navigate to a geocache, you must go to www.opencaching.com, and download a geocache to your device. Navigating to a geocache is like navigating to any other location. • See the navigation section (page 5) for more information.
4 If necessary, select Notification, and select a type of notification. 5 Select Start. Using the Stopwatch 1 Select the Orange key. 2 Select Clock > Stopwatch. 3 Select Start. Adding a Custom Time Zone 1 Select the Orange key. 2 Select Clock > Alt. Zones > Add Zone. 3 Select a time zone. The custom time zone page is added to the quick page loop (page 1). Editing a Custom Time Zone 1 Select the Orange key. 2 Select Clock > Alt. Zones. 3 Select a time zone.
open the Setup menu, select the Orange key, and select Setup. NOTE: Any changes you make are saved to the active profile (page 2). • Select Data Page Down to set the function performed when you select . NOTE: The available options depend on the current profile. Setup Item Available Settings and Information Customizing the Data Pages System You can customize GPS settings, arrow keys, and the device language (page 8). You can customize the data pages for each profile (page 2).
• To set grid north (000º) as the heading reference, select Grid. • To set the magnetic variation value manually, select User, enter the magnetic variance, and select Done. Altimeter Settings Select Setup > Sensors > Altimeter. Auto Cal.: Allows the altimeter to self-calibrate each time you turn on GPS tracking. Baro. Plot: Variable records changes in elevation while you are moving.
About Lifetime Athletes A lifetime athlete is an individual who has trained intensely for many years (with the exception of minor injuries) and has a resting heart rate of 60 beats per minute (bpm) or less. Geocache Settings Select Setup > Geocaches. List: Allows you to display the geocache list by names or codes. chirp: Turns chirp searching on or off (page 6). Fitness Customizing Your Running or Cycling Profile There are many ways to customize your device for ease of use while running or cycling.
You should wear the heart rate monitor directly on your skin, just below your breastplate. It should be snug enough to stay in place during your activity. 1 Snap the heart rate monitor module À onto the strap. 2 Wet both electrodes Á on the back of the strap to create a strong connection between your chest and the transmitter. 3 If the heart rate monitor has a contact patch Â, wet the contact patch. 4 Wrap the strap around your chest, and connect the strap hook à to the loop.
Foot Pod Calibration Calibrating your foot pod is optional and can improve accuracy. There are three ways to adjust the calibration: distance, GPS, and manual. Calibrating Your Foot Pod by Distance 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.
Deleting Files 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. 3 Wait 30 seconds. 4 Insert the new battery with the positive side facing up. NOTE: Do not damage or lose the O-ring gasket. 5 Replace the back cover and the four screws. After you replace the heart rate monitor battery, you may need to pair it with the device again.
AVG HR (average heart rate): The average heart rate for the current activity. AVG HR % (average heart rate percentage): The average percentage of maximum heart rate for the current activity. AVG LAP (average lap): The average lap time for the current activity. AVG PACE (average pace): The average pace for the current activity. AVG SPEED (average speed overall): The average speed while moving and stopped since the last reset. BAROMETER: The calibrated current pressure.
MAX TEMP (maximum temperature): The maximum temperature recorded in the last 24 hours. MIN ELEVTN (minimum elevation): The lowest elevation reached since the last reset. MIN TEMP (minimum temperature): The minimum temperature recorded in the last 24 hours. MOV'N AVG (moving average): The average speed while moving since the last reset. MOV'N TIME (moving time): A running tally of the time spent moving since the last reset. NEXT DEST (next destination): The next point on the route.
Sensor Fixed Variable Altimeter with GPS On Elevation is equal to GPS elevation. Elevation reflects changes in ambient pressure and GPS position. Barometer with GPS On Barometric pressure reading reflects changes in Barometric pressure reading reflects changes in ambient pressure and changes in GPS position. Using ambient pressure and changes in GPS position. the barometer at a constant altitude results in accurate readings. Altimeter with GPS Off Elevation remains constant.
Index A accessories 13 adventures 4 alarms 7 clock 6 proximity 7 alerts 7 location 7 almanac hunting and fishing 7 sunrise and sunset 7 altimeter 1, 2, 6, 9, 13, 15 ANT+ sensors 10 area calculation 7 Auto Pause 9, 10 B backlight 1, 9 barometer 1, 2, 6, 13, 15 BaseCamp 2, 13 battery 12 charging 1 life 1, 12 replacing 12 bearing pointer 3 C calibrating altimeter 6 compass 5 charging the device 1 chirp 6, 10 cleaning the device 12, 13 compass 1–3, 5, 8 computer, connecting 2 contrast 9 coordinates 5 countdow
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