tactix ™ Owner’s Manual September 2013 190-01652-00_0A 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 .................
Updating the Software ............................................................. 13 Device Care ............................................................................. 13 Cleaning the Device ............................................................ 13 Specifications ........................................................................... 13 Heart Rate Monitor Specifications ........................................... 13 Battery Information .....................................................
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 16). 3 Learn about the sensor data and modes (page 1).
• Select Stop GPS to turn off GPS without deleting your track. Stopping GPS 1 Select the action key. 2 Select Stop GPS. Sending a Track to BaseCamp™ 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. 5 Select . Before you can send data to BaseCamp, you must download BaseCamp to your computer (www.
Creating a Waypoint You can save your current location as a waypoint. 1 Hold the action key. 2 Select an option: • To save the waypoint without changes, select Save. • To make changes to the waypoint, select Edit, make changes to the waypoint, and select Save. Finding a Waypoint by Name 1 Select the action key. 2 Select Waypoints > Spell Search. 3 Select the action key, , and to enter characters. 4 Select _ > Done. 5 Select the waypoint. Finding Nearby Locations 1 Select the action key.
2 3 4 5 6 Select Routes. Select a route. Select Edit. Select a point. Select an option: • To view the point on the map, select Map. • To change the order of the point on the route, select Move Up or Move Down. • To insert an additional point on the route, select Insert. The additional point is inserted before the point you are editing. • To add a point to the end of the route, select Next Point. • To remove the point from the route, select Remove.
• Select GPS Tools > Geocaches. 6 Select a destination. 7 Select Go. The device displays time to destination À, distance to destination Á, and estimated time of arrival Â. 8 Select to view the compass page. Map represents your location on the map. As you travel, the icon moves and leaves a track log (trail). Waypoint names and symbols appear on the map. When you are navigating to a destination, your route is marked with a line on the map.
2 Select Setup > Sensors > Mode > Always On. repeatedly to return to the time of day page. 3 Select 4 Select repeatedly until the barometric data page appears. The current barometric pressure appears in large numbers, and the range of previous readings for the graph shown appears in small numbers at the bottom of the page. 5 Compare the current reading with earlier readings to see if the barometric pressure is increasing or decreasing.
Static: The wind speed and direction are assumed to be constant for the duration of the jump. The drop altitude must be at least 1,000 feet. Entering Jump Information 1 Select the action key. 2 Select Jumpmaster. 3 Select a jump type (page 6). 4 Complete one or more actions to enter your jump information: • Select DIP to set a waypoint for the desired landing location. • Select Drop Alt to set the drop altitude AGL (in feet) when the jumpmaster exits the aircraft.
Using the Stopwatch 1 Select the action key. 2 Select Clock > Stopwatch. 3 Select Start. Adding a Custom Time Zone 1 Select the action key. 2 Select Clock > Alt. Zones > Add Zone. 3 Select a time zone. The custom time zone page is added to the current profile. Editing a Custom Time Zone 1 Select the action key. 2 Select Clock > Alt. Zones. 3 Select a time zone. 4 Select an option: • To change the time zone, select Edit Zone. • To customize the name of the time zone, select Edit Label.
Setup Item Available Settings and Information Customizing the Data Pages System You can customize GPS settings, arrow keys, and the device language (page 9). You can customize the data pages for each profile. The organization and appearance of data pages depends on the active profile and the mode. 1 Select the action key. 2 Select Setup > Data Pages. 3 Select a mode. 4 Select Add Page and follow the on-screen instructions to add a new page (optional). 5 Select a page to edit data fields.
Altimeter Settings Time 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. Fixed assumes the device is stationary at a fixed elevation. Therefore, the barometric pressure should only change due to weather. Amb. Press. records ambient pressure changes over a period of time. Elev.
Fitness Customizing Your Running or Cycling Profile There are many ways to customize your device for ease of use while running or cycling. You can access the settings menu using the action key. • Select Setup > Tracks > Auto Pause to turn on Auto Pause® (page 10). • Select Setup > Tracks > Output to set your output format if you plan to manage your fitness activities using Garmin Connect (page 10).
• • • • 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. Wrap the strap around your chest, and connect the strap 4 hook à to the loop. The Garmin logo should be right-side up. Bring the device within range (3 m) of the heart rate monitor. 5 After you put on the heart rate monitor, it is on standby and ready to send data.
regulation track (2 laps = 0.5 mi. or 800 m) is more accurate than a treadmill. 1 Select the action key. 2 Select Setup > ANT Sensor > Foot Pod > Calibrate > Distance. 3 Select Start to begin recording. 4 Run or walk 0.5 mi. or 800 m. 5 Select Stop. Calibrating Your Foot Pod by GPS Before you can calibrate your device, you must acquire GPS signals, and pair your device with the foot pod (page 11). 1 Select the action key. 2 Select Setup > ANT Sensor > Foot Pod > Calibrate > GPS.
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. NOTE: Do not overtighten. 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.
Heart Rate Zone Calculations Zone % of Maximum Heart Rate Perceived Exertion Benefits 1 50–60% Relaxed, easy pace, rhythmic breathing Beginning-level aerobic training, reduces stress 2 60–70% Comfortable pace, slightly deeper breathing, conversation possible Basic cardiovascular training, good recovery pace 3 70–80% Moderate pace, more difficult to hold conversation Improved aerobic capacity, optimal cardiovascular training 4 80–90% Fast pace and a bit uncomfortable, breathing forceful Imp
Index A accessories 14 adventures 4 alarms 8 clock 7 proximity 8 alerts 8 location 8 almanac hunting and fishing 8 sunrise and sunset 8 altimeter 1, 2, 5, 10, 14, 16 ANT+ sensors 11 pairing 11 area calculation 8 Auto Pause 10, 11 B backlight 1, 10 barometer 1, 2, 5, 14, 16 BaseCamp 2, 14 battery 13 charging 1 life 1, 13 replacing 13 bearing pointer 3 bike sensors 13 C cadence, sensors 13 calibrating altimeter 5 compass 5 charging 1 chirp 6, 10 cleaning the device 13, 14 compass 1–5, 9 computer, connecting
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