TACTIX DELTA ® Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents Introduction.....................................................................1 Getting Started ............................................................................ 1 Buttons ................................................................................... 1 Using the Watch ..................................................................... 1 Viewing the Controls Menu ............................................... 1 Viewing Widgets ..........................................
Tips for Missing Running Dynamics Data ............................ 15 Performance Measurements .................................................... 16 Turning Off Performance Notifications ................................. 16 Detecting Performance Measurements Automatically ......... 16 Syncing Activities and Performance Measurements ........... 16 About VO2 Max. Estimates .................................................. 16 Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Running ................
Alerts .................................................................................... 31 Setting an Alert ................................................................ 31 Activity Map Settings ............................................................ 32 Routing Settings ................................................................... 32 Auto Lap ............................................................................... 32 Marking Laps by Distance .........................................
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. Getting Started When using your watch the first time, you should complete these tasks to set it up and get to know the basic features. 1 Press LIGHT to turn on the watch (Buttons, page 1). 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup.
TIP: You can press DOWN to view additional screens for a widget, or press START to view additional options and functions for a widget. • From any screen, hold BACK to return to the watch face. • If you are recording an activity, press BACK to return to the activity data pages. Customizing the Watch • From the watch face, hold MENU to change the watch face. • From the widget screens, hold MENU to customize the widget options. • From the controls menu, hold MENU to add, remove, and reorder the controls.
Tips for Recording Activities • Charge the device before starting an activity (Charging the Device, page 2). • Press LAP to record laps, start a new set or pose, or advance to the next workout step. • Press UP or DOWN to view additional data pages. Changing the Power Mode You can change the power mode to extend battery life during an activity. 1 During an activity, hold MENU. 2 Select Power Mode. 3 Select an option. The watch displays the hours of battery life gained with the selected power mode.
TIP: The device can only count reps of a single move for each set. When you want to change moves, you should finish the set and start a new one. 8 Press LAP to finish the set and move to the next exercise, if available. The watch displays the total reps for the set. After several seconds, the rest timer appears. 9 If necessary, press DOWN, and edit the number of reps. TIP: You can also add the weight used for the set. 10 When you are done resting, press LAP to start your next set.
Jump Types The jumpmaster feature allows you to set the jump type to one of three types: HAHO, HALO, or Static. The jump type selected determines what additional setup information is required (Entering Jump Information, page 5). For all jump types, drop altitudes and opening altitudes are measured in feet above ground level (AGL). HAHO: High Altitude High Opening. The jumpmaster jumps from a very high altitude and opens the parachute at a high altitude.
• Select Done to save and use the multisport activity. 6 Select Yes to add the activity to your list of favorites. Swimming NOTICE The device is intended for surface swimming. Scuba diving with the device may damage the product and will void the warranty. Swim Terminology Length: One trip down the pool. Interval: One or more consecutive lengths. A new interval starts after a rest. Stroke: A stroke is counted every time your arm wearing the device completes a full cycle.
Big Numbers Mode You can change the size of the numbers on the hole information screen. Hold MENU, select the activity settings, and select Big Numbers. The distance to the back of the green The distance to the middle of the green or selected pin position The distance to the front of the green The current hole number The par for the current hole Measuring Distance with Button Targeting From the hole information screen, you can use the button targeting feature to measure the distance to a point on the map.
4 Select a handicap scoring option: • To enter the number of strokes to be subtracted from your total score, select Local Handicap. • To enter the player's handicap index and the course slope rating used to calculate your course handicap, select Index/Slope. 5 Set your handicap. Enabling Statistics Tracking The Stat Tracking feature enables detailed statistics tracking while playing golf. 1 From the hole information screen, hold MENU. 2 Select the activity settings.
Activity uploads to Garmin Connect: Automatically sends your activity to your Garmin Connect account as soon as you finish recording the activity. Connect IQ: Allows you to extend your device features with new watch faces, widgets, apps, and data fields. Software Updates: Allows you to update your device software. Weather: Allows you to view current weather conditions and weather forecasts. Bluetooth sensors: Allows you to connect Bluetooth compatible sensors, such as a heart rate monitor.
You can create your free Garmin Connect account when you pair your device with your phone using the Garmin Connect app. You can also create an account when you set up the Garmin Express application (www.garmin.com/express). Store your activities: After you complete and save a timed activity with your device, you can upload that activity to your Garmin Connect account and keep it as long as you want.
NOTE: This feature is available only if your device is connected to an Android smartphone. GroupTrack: Allows you to keep track of your connections using LiveTrack directly on screen and in real time. Adding Emergency Contacts Emergency contact phone numbers are used for the incident detection and assistance features. or . 1 From the Garmin Connect app, select 2 Select Safety & Tracking > Incident Detection & Assistance > Add Emergency Contact. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Connect IQ Features You can add Connect IQ features to your watch from Garmin and other providers using the Connect IQ app. You can customize your device with watch faces, data fields, widgets, and apps. Watch Faces: Allow you to customize the appearance of the clock. Data Fields: Allow you to download new data fields that present sensor, activity, and history data in new ways. You can add Connect IQ data fields to built-in features and pages.
3 In the My Music or iTunes Library list, select an audio file 4 Select an option: • To connect to an installed provider, select a provider, and follow the on-screen instructions. • To connect to a new provider, select Get Music Apps, locate a provider, and follow the on-screen instructions. Downloading Audio Content from a Third-Party Provider Before you can download audio content from a third-party provider, you must connect to a Wi‑Fi network (Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network, page 11).
Wrist-based Heart Rate Wearing the Device • Wear the device above your wrist bone. NOTE: The device should be snug but comfortable. For more accurate heart rate readings, the device should not move while running or exercising. For pulse oximeter readings, you should remain motionless. NOTE: The pairing instructions differ for each Garmin compatible device. See your owner's manual. TIP: To stop broadcasting your heart rate data, press any button, and select Yes.
while running. It displays a percentage. For example, 53.2 with an arrow pointing left or right. Stride length: Stride length is the length of your stride from one footfall to the next. It is measured in meters. Vertical ratio: Vertical ratio is the ratio of vertical oscillation to stride length. It displays a percentage. A lower number typically indicates better running form.
NOTE: Ground contact time and balance appears only while running. It is not calculated while walking. Performance Measurements These performance measurements are estimates that can help you track and understand your training activities and race performances. The measurements require a few activities using wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor. Cycling performance measurements require a heart rate monitor and a power meter. These estimates are provided and supported by Firstbeat.
For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup (Setting Up Your User Profile, page 21) and set your maximum heart rate (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones, page 21). The 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 START to scroll through the performance measurements.
Lactate Threshold Orange Fair Lactate threshold is the exercise intensity at which lactate (lactic acid) starts to accumulate in the bloodstream. In running, it is the estimated level of effort or pace. When a runner exceeds the threshold, fatigue starts to increase at an accelerating rate. For experienced runners, the threshold occurs at approximately 90% of their maximum heart rate and between 10k and half-marathon race pace.
Training load: Training load is the sum of your excess postexercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) over the last 7 days. EPOC is an estimate of how much energy it takes for your body to recover after exercise. Training load focus: Your device analyzes and distributes your training load into different categories based on the intensity and structure of each activity recorded. Training load focus includes the total load accumulated per category, and the focus of the training.
Recovery Time Tips for Improved Body Battery Data You can use your Garmin device with wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor to display how much time remains before you are fully recovered and ready for the next hard workout. NOTE: The recovery time recommendation uses your VO2 max. estimate and may seem inaccurate at first. The device requires you to complete a few activities to learn about your performance. The recovery time appears immediately following an activity.
NOTE: If you are too active for the watch to get a pulse oximeter reading, a message appears instead of a percentage. You can check again after several minutes of inactivity. For best results, hold the arm wearing the device at heart level while the device reads your blood oxygen saturation. 4 Press DOWN to view a graph of your pulse oximeter readings for the last seven days. Turning On All-Day Pulse Oximeter Readings 1 From the pulse oximeter widget, hold MENU. 2 Select Options > Pulse Ox Mode > All Day.
• Run often with the wrist or chest heart rate monitor. • Try a few heart rate training plans, available from your Garmin Connect account. • View your heart rate trends and time in zones using your Garmin Connect account.
rate. If heart rate is turned off, the device calculates moderate intensity minutes by analyzing your steps per minute. • Start a timed activity for the most accurate calculation of intensity minutes. • Exercise for at least 10 consecutive minutes at a moderate or vigorous intensity level. • Wear your device all day and night for the most accurate resting heart rate. 3 Hold MENU. 4 Select Training > My Workouts. 5 Select a workout.
2 3 4 5 Select an activity. Hold MENU. Select Training > Intervals > Edit > Interval > Type. Select Distance, Time, or Open. TIP: You can create an open-ended interval by selecting the Open option. 6 If necessary, select Duration, enter a distance or time interval value for the workout, and select . 7 Press 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 Press BACK.
past rides, friends, and pros who have ridden the same segment. To sign up for a Strava membership, go to the segments widget in your Garmin Connect account. For more information, go to www.strava.com. The information in this manual applies to both Garmin Connect segments and Strava segments. Viewing Segment Details 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select an activity. 3 Hold MENU. 4 Select Training > Segments. 5 Select a segment.
3 Select a sport. 4 Select a record. 5 Select View Record. Starting the Countdown Timer Restoring a Personal Record You can set each personal record back to the one previously recorded. 1 From the watch face, hold MENU. 2 Select History > Records. 3 Select a sport. 4 Select a record to restore. 5 Select Previous > Yes. NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities. Clearing a Personal Record 1 From the watch face, hold MENU. 2 Select History > Records. 3 Select a sport. 4 Select a record to delete.
Adding Alternate Time Zones You can display the current time of day in additional time zones on the Alt. Time Zones widget. You can add up to four alternate time zones. NOTE: You may need to add the Alt. Time Zones widget to the widget loop. 1 From the watch face, hold MENU. 2 Select Clocks. 3 Press UP or DOWN to scroll to the time zones screen. 4 Select an option: • To set a time zone for the first time, select Set Time Zones > Add Zone. • To set additional time zones, press START, and select Add Zone.
The device creates up to three courses. You can press DOWN to view the courses. 7 Press START to select a course. 8 Select an option: • To begin navigation, select Go. • To view the course on the map and pan or zoom the map, select Map. • To view a list of turns in the course, select Turn By Turn. • To view an elevation plot of the course, select Elevation Plot. • To save the course, select Save. • To view a list of ascents in the course, select View Climbs.
• If you do not have a supported map or are using direct routing, select Route to navigate back to the starting point of your activity in a straight line. • If you are not using direct routing, select Route to navigate back to the starting point of your activity using turn-by-turn directions. Turn-by-turn directions help you navigate to the starting point of your last saved activity if you have a supported map or are using direct routing.
History History includes time, distance, calories, average pace or speed, lap data, and optional sensor information. NOTE: When the device memory is full, your oldest data is overwritten. Using History History contains previous activities you have saved on your device. The device has a history widget for quick access to your activity data (Widgets, page 33). 1 From the watch face, hold MENU. 2 Select History > Activities. 3 Select an activity.
GPS: Sets the mode for the GPS antenna (Changing the GPS Setting, page 33). Handicap Scoring: Enables handicap scoring while playing golf. The Local Handicap option allows you to enter the number of strokes to be subtracted from your total score. The Index/Slope option allows you to enter your handicap and the course slope rating so the device can calculate your course handicap. When you enable either handicap scoring option, you can adjust your handicap value.
3 Select an activity. NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities. Select the activity settings. 4 5 Select Alerts. 6 Select an option: • Select Add New to add a new alert for the activity. • Select the alert name to edit an existing alert. 7 If necessary, select the type of alert. 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.
2 Select Activities & Apps. 3 Select an activity. 4 5 6 7 NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities. Select the activity settings. Select Auto Climb > Status. Select Always or When Not Navigating. Select an option: • Select Run Screen to identify which data screen appears while running. • Select Climb Screen to identify which data screen appears while climbing. • Select Invert Colors to reverse the display colors when changing modes. • Select Vertical Speed to set the rate of ascent over time.
Floors climbed: Tracks your floors climbed and progress toward your goal. Garmin coach: Displays scheduled workouts when you select a Garmin coach training plan in your Garmin Connect account. Golf: Displays golf information for your last round. Health stats: Displays a dynamic summary of your current health statistics. The measurements includes heart rate, Body Battery level, stress, and more. Heart rate: Displays your current heart rate in beats per minute (bpm) and a graph of your heart rate.
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. 1 Turn on your VIRB camera. 2 Pair your VIRB camera with your tactix watch (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 39). When the camera is paired, a VIRB data screen is automatically added to activities. 3 During an activity, press UP or DOWN to view the VIRB data screen.
Calibrating the Compass Manually NOTICE Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. To improve heading accuracy, do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as vehicles, buildings, and overhead power lines. Your device was already calibrated at the factory, and the device uses automatic calibration by default. If you experience irregular compass behavior, for example, after moving long distances or after extreme temperature changes, you can manually calibrate the compass. 1 Hold MENU.
None: Uses the preferences from the system map settings, with no additional theme applied. Marine: Sets the map to display data in marine mode. High Contrast: Sets the map to display data with higher contrast, for better visibility in challenging environments. Dark: Sets the map to display data with a dark background, for better visibility at night. Popularity: Highlights the most popular roads or trails on the map. Resort Ski: Sets the map to display the most relevant ski data at a glance.
can customize existing power modes and create new custom power modes. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Power Manager > Power Modes. 3 Select an option: • Select a power mode to customize. • Select Add New to create a custom power mode. 4 If necessary, enter a custom name. 5 Select an option to customize specific power mode settings. For example, you can change the GPS setting or disconnect your paired phone. The watch displays the hours of battery life gained with each setting change.
2 Select System > Hot Keys. 3 Select a key or combination of keys to customize. 4 Select a function. Changing the Units of Measure You can customize units of measure for distance, pace and speed, elevation, weight, height, and temperature. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select System > Units. 3 Select a measurement type. 4 Select a unit of measure. Viewing Device Information You can view device information, such as the unit ID, software version, regulatory information, and license agreement. 1 Hold MENU.
Calibrating Your Foot Pod Manually tactix Delta Battery Life Mode Before you can calibrate your device, you must pair your device with the foot pod sensor (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 39). Manual calibration is recommended if you know your calibration factor. If you have calibrated a foot pod with another Garmin product, you may know your calibration factor. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Sensors & Accessories. 3 Select your foot pod. 4 Select Cal. Factor > Set Value.
Can I use my Bluetooth sensor with my watch? 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. 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.
NOTE: If you have set up a Garmin Pay wallet, this option deletes the wallet from your device. If you have music stored on your device, this option deletes your stored music. Acquiring Satellite Signals The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals. The time and date are set automatically based on the GPS position. TIP: For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com /aboutGPS. 1 Go outdoors to an open area. The front of the device should be oriented toward the sky.
Appendix Data Fields NOTE: Some data fields require ANT+ or Bluetooth accessories to display data. % Functional Threshold Power: The current power output as a percentage of functional threshold power. % Heart Rate Reserve: The percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate). 10s Balance: The 10-second moving average of the left/right power balance. 10s Power: The 10-second moving average of power output.
Di2 Battery: The remaining battery power of a Di2 sensor. Distance: The distance traveled for the current track or activity. Distance Per Stroke: Paddle sports. The distance traveled per stroke. Distance Remaining: The remaining distance to the final destination. You must be navigating for this data to appear. Distance To Next: The remaining distance to the next waypoint on the route. You must be navigating for this data to appear. Elapsed Time: The total time recorded.
Lap Left Peak Power Phase: The average power phase peak angle for the left leg for the current lap. Lap Left Power Phase: The average power phase angle for the left leg for the current lap. Lap Normalized Power: The average Normalized Power for the current lap. Lap Pace: The average pace for the current lap. Lap Platform Center Offset: The average platform center offset for the current lap. Lap Power: The average power output for the current lap.
Multisport Time: The total time for all sports in a multisport activity, including transitions. Muscle O2 Saturation %: The estimated muscle oxygen saturation percentage for the current activity. Nautical Distance: The distance traveled in nautical meters or nautical feet. Nautical SOG: The actual speed of travel in knots, regardless of the course steered and temporary variations in heading. Nautical Speed: The current speed in knots. Next Split Distance: Running. The total distance of the next split.
Vertical Ratio Gauge: A color gauge showing the ratio of vertical oscillation to stride length. Vertical Speed: The rate of ascent or descent over time. Vertical Speed to Target: The rate of ascent or descent to a predetermined altitude. You must be navigating for this data to appear. Work: The accumulated work performed (power output) in kilojoules. VO2 Max. Standard Ratings These tables include standardized classifications for VO2 max. estimates by age and gender.
Tire Size Wheel Circumference (mm) 700 × 20C 2086 700 × 23C 2096 700 × 25C 2105 700C Tubular 2130 700 × 28C 2136 700 × 30C 2146 700 × 32C 2155 700 × 35C 2168 700 × 38C 2180 700 × 40C 2200 700 × 44C 2235 700 × 45C 2242 700 × 47C 2268 Symbol Definitions These symbols may appear on the device or accessory labels. Alternating current. The device is suitable for alternating current. Direct current. The device is suitable for direct current only. Fuse.
Index A accessories 39, 41, 42 acclimation 19 activities 2–4, 8, 30, 33 custom 3, 5 favorites 3 saving 3 starting 2 activity tracking 22, 23 airplane mode 1 alarms 26, 31 alert 4 alerts 23, 31, 32, 37, 38 heart rate 14 altimeter 29, 36 calibrating 36 altitude 19 ANT+ sensors 39, 40 applications 8, 10–12 smartphone 2 assistance 10, 11 auto climb 32 Auto Lap 32 Auto Pause 32 auto scroll 33 B backlight 38 bands 40, 41 barometer 29, 36 calibrating 36 battery 40 charging 2 life 40 maximizing 3, 8, 9, 33, 37, 42
sleep mode 22 smartphone 10, 12, 33, 41 applications 8, 11 pairing 1, 2, 41 snowboarding 4 software license 39 updating 2, 10 version 39 specifications 40 speed 33 speed and cadence sensors 39 statistics 8 stopwatch 26 storing data 9, 10 stress level 16, 17, 20, 35 stress score 17, 20 stride length 14, 15 strokes 6 sunrise and sunset times 38 swimming 6 swing analysis 8 swolf score 6 system settings 38 Z zones heart rate 21 power 22 time 38 T target 7, 25 tempe 40, 42 temperature 19, 40, 42 text messages
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