Operation Manual
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Jumpmaster
- Activities and Apps
- Connected Features
- Wi‑Fi® Connected Features
- Connect IQ Features
- Heart Rate Features
- Wrist-based Heart Rate
- Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor
- Running Dynamics
- Performance Measurements
- Turning Off Performance Notifications
- Detecting Performance Measurements Automatically
- Training Status
- About VO2 Max. Estimates
- Recovery Time
- Recovery Heart Rate
- Training Load
- Viewing Your Predicted Race Times
- About Training Effect
- Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level
- Performance Condition
- Lactate Threshold
- Getting Your FTP Estimate
- Training
- Clock
- Navigation
- Saving Your Location
- Projecting a Waypoint
- Navigating to a Destination
- Navigating to a Point of Interest
- Creating and Following a Course on Your Device
- Creating a Round-Trip Course
- Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man Overboard Location
- Navigating with Sight 'N Go
- Navigating to Your Starting Point During an Activity
- Navigating to the Starting Point of Your Last Saved Activity
- Stopping Navigation
- Map
- Compass
- Altimeter and Barometer
- History
- Customizing Your Device
- Activities and App Settings
- Changing the Order of an Activity in the Apps List
- Widgets
- Customizing the Controls Menu
- Watch Face Settings
- Sensors Settings
- Map Settings
- GroupTrack Settings
- Navigation Settings
- System Settings
- Viewing Device Information
- Wireless Sensors
- Device Information
- Device Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- My device is in the wrong language
- Is my smartphone compatible with my device?
- My phone will not connect to the device
- Can I use my Bluetooth sensor with my watch?
- Resetting Your Device
- Restoring All Default Settings
- Acquiring Satellite Signals
- The temperature reading is not accurate
- Maximizing the Battery Life
- Activity Tracking
- Getting More Information
- Appendix
- Index

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. You must pair the tempe with your
device to display temperature data from the tempe.
Device Information
tactix Charlie Specifications
Battery type Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion battery
Battery life Up to 12 days
Water rating 10 ATM*
Operating and storage
temperature range
From -20º to 50ºC (from -4º to 122ºF)
Charging temperature range From 0º to 45ºC (from 32º to 113ºF)
Wireless frequencies/
protocols
2.4 GHz @ 1.8 dBm nominal
*The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 100 m.
For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.
Battery Information
The actual battery life depends on the features enabled on your
device, such as activity tracking, wrist-based heart rate,
smartphone notifications, GPS, internal sensors, and connected
sensors.
Battery Life Mode
Up to 12 days Smartwatch mode with activity tracking and 24/7 wrist-
based heart rate monitoring
Up to 20 hours GPS mode with wrist-based heart rate
Up to 35 hours UltraTrac GPS mode with gyro-based dead reckoning
Data Management
NOTE: The device is not compatible with Windows
®
95, 98, Me,
Windows NT
®
, and Mac
®
OS 10.3 and earlier.
Disconnecting the USB Cable
If your device is connected to your computer as a removable
drive or volume, you must safely disconnect your device from
your computer to avoid data loss. If your device is connected to
your Windows computer as a portable device, it is not necessary
to safely disconnect the device.
1
Complete an action:
• For Windows computers, select the Safely Remove
Hardware icon in the system tray, and select your device.
• For Apple computers, select the device, and select File >
Eject.
2
Disconnect the cable from your computer.
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.
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.
NOTE: If you are using an Apple computer, you must empty
the Trash folder to completely remove the files.
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.
Thoroughly rinse the device with fresh water after exposure to
chlorine, salt water, sunscreen, cosmetics, alcohol, or other
harsh chemicals. Prolonged exposure to these substances can
damage the case.
Avoid pressing the keys under water.
Keep the leather band dry. Avoid swimming or showering with
the leather band. Exposure to water can damage the leather
band.
Avoid extreme shock and harsh treatment, because it can
degrade the life of the product.
Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme
temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent
damage.
Cleaning the Device
NOTICE
Even small amounts of sweat or moisture can cause corrosion
of the electrical contacts when connected to a charger.
Corrosion can prevent charging and data transfer.
1
Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild
detergent solution.
2
Wipe it dry.
After cleaning, allow the device to dry completely.
TIP: For more information, go to www.garmin.com/fitandcare.
Cleaning the Leather Bands
1
Wipe the leather bands with a dry cloth.
2
Use a leather conditioner to clean the leather bands.
Changing the QuickFit
™
Bands
1
Slide the latch on the QuickFit band, and remove the band
from the watch.
2
Align the new band with the watch.
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