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    DESCENT™ G1 SERIES Owner's Manual
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    the written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Go to www.garmin.com for current updates and supplemental information
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    Run 27 Calibrating the Treadmill Distance... 27 Swimming 27 Swim Terminology 27 Stroke Types 27 Tips for Swimming Activities 28 Auto Rest and Manual Rest 28 Training with the Drill Log 28 Multisport 28 Triathlon Training 29 Creating a Multisport Activity........... 29 Indoor Activities 29
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    Golf Menu 36 Viewing Hazards 36 Moving the Flag 37 Changing Holes 37 Viewing Measured Shots 37 Manually Measuring a Shot.......... 37 Keeping Score 38 Enabling Statistics Tracking......... 38 Surfing 38 Viewing Tide Information 39 Customizing Activities and Apps......... 39 Adding or
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    Setting the Pulse Oximeter Mode.... 70 Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data 70 Compass 70 Compass Settings 71 Calibrating the Compass Manually 71 Setting the North Reference......... 71 Altimeter and Barometer 71 Altimeter Settings 71 Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter 72 Barometer Settings
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    100 Cleaning the Watch 100 Changing the QuickFit® Bands.......... 100 Changing the Spring Bar Bands......... 101 Data Management 101 Deleting Files 102 Troubleshooting 102 Product Updates 102 Getting More Information 102 My device is in the wrong language...102 Is my phone compatible with my
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    The floors climbed amount does not seem accurate 105 Appendix 106 Data Fields 106 Color Gauges and Running Dynamics Data 119 Ground Contact Time Balance Data 119 Vertical Oscillation and Vertical Ratio Data 120 VO2 Max. Standard Ratings 120 FTP Ratings 121 Wheel Size and Circumference
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    See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings Press LIGHT to turn on the watch (Device Overview, page 1). 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup. During the initial setup, you can pair your smartphone with your watch
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    • Press to choose an option in a menu. • Press to view the menu during a dive. • Hold to view the clock menu. NOTE: While diving, hold functions are disabled. BACK • Press to return to the previous screen. • Press to exit a menu during a dive. • Press to record a lap, rest, or transition during a
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    Saving a Quick Timer You can set up to ten separate quick timers. 1 From any screen, hold START. 2 Select Timers. 3 Select an option: • To save your first quick timer, enter the time, press UP, and select Save. • To save additional quick timers, select Add Timer, and enter the time. Deleting a Timer
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    injury or death. • Make sure that you fully understand the use, displays, and limitations of your device. If you have questions about this manual or the device, always resolve any discrepancies or confusion before diving with the device. Always remember that you are responsible for your own safety
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    : This mode allows you to configure multiple gas blends and switch gases during your dive. You can set the oxygen content from 5-100%. This mode supports one bottom gas, and up to 11 additional gases as decompression or backup gases. NOTE: Backup gases are not used in no-decompression limit (NDL
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    Dive Setup You can customize the dive settings based on your needs. Not all settings are applicable for all dive modes. You can also edit the settings before you start a dive. Hold MENU, and select Dive Setup. Gases: Sets the gas blends used in the gas dive modes (Setting Up Your Breathing Gases,
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    Setting Up Your Breathing Gases You can enter up to twelve gases for each gas dive mode. Decompression calculations include your decompression gases, but do not include your backup gases. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Dive Setup > Gases. 3 Select a dive mode. 4 Select the first gas in the list. For single-
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    Setting a Custom Dive Alert 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Dive Setup. 3 Select an option: • Select Scuba Alerts. • Select Apnea Alerts. 4 Select an option: • Select Add Alert to add a new alert. • Select the alert name to edit an existing alert. 5 If necessary, enable the alert. 6 Based on the alert type,
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    or low setpoint, respectively. Automatic setpoint depths must be at least 6.1 m (20 ft.) apart. • To manually change setpoints during a dive, select Manual. NOTE: If you manually change setpoints within 1.8 m (6 ft.) of an automatic switch depth, then automatic setpoint switching is disabled until
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    Single-Gas and Multi-Gas Data Screens Primary data screen: Displays the main dive data, including your breathing gas, partial pressure of oxygen (PO2) level, and rate of ascent. You can edit one of the data fields. Your nitrogen (N2) and helium (He) tissue load level. Segment 1: 0 to 79% tissue load
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    Big Numbers Mode You can change the size of the numbers on the single-gas and multi-gas dive data screens. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Activities & Apps. 3 Select Single-Gas or Multi-Gas. 4 Select Big Numbers. CCR Data Screens Primary data screen: Displays the main dive data, including your breathing
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    Your nitrogen (N2) and helium (He) tissue load level. Segment 1: 0 to 79% tissue load. Segment 2: 80 to 99% tissue load. When you start a safety stop, the safety stop gauge appears (Performing a Safety Stop, page 18). When your tissue load level reaches or exceeds 100%, the decompression stop gauge
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    Gauge Data Screens Dive stopwatch: Displays the bottom time stopwatch, average depth, maximum depth, and rate of ascent (Using the Gauge Dive Stopwatch, page 17). Your rate of ascent. : Good. Ascent is less than 7.9 m (26 ft.) per minute. : Moderately high. Ascent is between 7.9 and 10.1 m (26 and
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    Surface interval screen: Displays the current surface interval time, heart rate, and last dive information. You can edit the data fields. The number of completed dives. Time and temperature screen: Displays the temperature, time of day, and battery level. You can edit the data fields. Stopwatch:
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    Surface interval screen: Displays the current surface interval time, as well as the elapsed time, maximum depth, and temperature for your last apnea dive. You can edit the data fields. The number of completed dives. Time of day screen: Displays the time of day, speed over ground (SOG), and battery
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    Navigating with the Dive Compass 1 During a Single-Gas, Multi-Gas, CCR, or Gauge dive, scroll to the dive compass. The compass indicates your directional heading . 2 Press START to set the heading. The compass indicates deviations from the set heading . 3 Press START, and select an option: • To
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    Using the Gauge Dive Stopwatch TIP: You can add a simplified stopwatch screen to any of the gas dive modes (Customizing the Data Screens, page 40). 1 Start a Gauge dive. 2 Scroll to the stopwatch screen. 3 Press START, and select Reset Avg. Depth to set the average depth to your current depth. 4
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    : If you have not set up an OC decompression gas, the device switches to your diluent gas. 4 If necessary, press START, and select Gas to manually switch to a backup gas. 5 Press START, and select Switch to CC to switch back to CC diving. Performing a Safety Stop You should perform a safety stop
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    Performing a Decompression Stop You should always perform all the required decompression stops during a dive to help reduce the risk of decompression sickness. Missing a decompression stop adds significant risk. 1 When you exceed the no-decompression limit (NDL) time, begin your ascent.
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    appears. 6 Press START. 7 Select an option: • To exit, select Done. • To add intervals to your dive, select Add Repeat Dive, and follow the on-screen instructions. 20 Diving
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    Calculating Your Breathing Gas You can calculate the PO2 value, oxygen percentage, or maximum depth for a dive by adjusting two of the three values. The calculations are affected by the water type setting in the Dive Setup menu (Dive Setup, page 6). 1 Press START. 2 Select Plan Dive > Calculate Gas.
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    Tips for Wearing the Device with an Exposure Suit • Use the extra long silicone diving band to wear the device over a thick exposure suit. • For accurate heart rate measurements, make sure that the device stays in contact with your skin and does not bump into other wrist-worn devices (Wearing the
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    Dive Alerts Alert Message Cause Watch Action None You completed the decompression stop. The decompression stop depth and time flash for five seconds. None Your partial pressure of oxygen (PO2) value is above the specified warning value. Your PO2 value flashes. %1 OTU accumulated. End your
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    or missing depth sensor data after you have started a dive activity. Use a backup dive computer or dive plan and end your dive. Call Garmin Product Support. NDL exceeded. Decom­ pression now required. You have exceeded your NDL time. None PO2 is high. Ascend or switch to lower O2 gas. Your PO2
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    Dive Terminology Central nervous system (CNS): A measure of central nervous system oxygen toxicity caused by exposure to increased partial pressure of oxygen (PO2) while diving. Closed-circuit rebreather (CCR): A diving mode used for dives performed with a rebreather that recirculates exhaled gas
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    Stopping an Activity 1 Press STOP. 2 Select an option: • To resume your activity, select Resume. • To save the activity and return to watch mode, select Save > Done. • To suspend your activity and resume it at a later time, select Resume Later. • To mark a lap, select Lap. • To navigate back to the
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    the Zwift™ app or another virtual training app. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to start a running activity and pair the devices. 5 Press START to start mi.) on a treadmill. If you use different treadmills, you can manually calibrate the treadmill distance on each treadmill or after each run. 1
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    . • Before starting a pool swimming activity, follow the on-screen instructions to select your pool size or enter a custom size. The watch motions while resting. During a pool or open water swim activity, you can manually mark a rest interval by pressing BACK. Training with the Drill Log The drill
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    Triathlon Training When you participate in a triathlon, you can use the triathlon activity to quickly transition to each sport segment, to time each segment, and to save the activity. 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select Triathlon. 3 Press START to start the activity timer. 4 Press BACK at
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    Workouts to follow a saved workout. 4 If necessary, follow the on-screen instructions. 5 Press START to start your first round. The watch displays a countdown timer and your current heart rate. 6 If necessary, press BACK to manually move to the next round or rest. 7 After you finish the activity
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    Using an ANT+® Indoor Trainer Before you can use a compatible ANT+ indoor trainer, you must pair the trainer with your watch (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 74). You can use your watch with an indoor trainer to simulate resistance while following a course, ride, or workout. While using an
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    During an expedition, track points are recorded automatically based on the selected recording interval. You can manually record a track point at any time. 1 During an expedition, press START. 2 Select Add Point. Viewing Track Points 1 During an expedition, press START. 2 Select View Points. 3
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    Going Hunting You can save locations relevant to your hunt and view a map of saved locations. During a hunting activity, the device uses a GNSS mode that conserves battery life. 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select Hunt. 3 From the map, press START, and select Start Hunt. 4 Press START, and
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    Recording a Backcountry Skiing Activity The backcountry skiing activity lets you manually switch between climbing and descending tracking modes so you can accurately track your statistics. 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select Backcountry Ski. 3 Select an
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    Golfing Playing Golf Before you play a course for the first time, you must download it from the Garmin Connect app (Garmin Connect, page 81). Courses downloaded from the Garmin Connect app are updated automatically. Before you play golf, you should charge the watch (Charging the Watch, page 98). 1
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    current round. Pause Round: Pauses the current round. You can resume the round at any time by starting a Golf activity. Change Hole: Allows you to manually change the hole. Move Flag: Allows you to move the pin location to get a more precise distance measurement (Moving the Flag, page 37). Measure
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    ball again, putt on the green, or move to the next hole. 3 Press DOWN. 4 Select Previous Shots to view all recorded shot distances. Manually Measuring a Shot You can manually add a shot if the watch doesn't detect it. You must add the shot from the location of the missed shot. 1 Take a shot and
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    Keeping Score 1 From the hole information screen, press START. 2 Select Scorecard. The scorecard appears when you are on the green. 3 Press UP or DOWN to scroll through the holes. 4 Press START to select a hole. 5 Press UP or DOWN to set the score. Your total score is updated. Enabling Statistics
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    Viewing Tide Information WARNING Tide information is for information purposes only. It is your responsibility to heed all posted water-related guidance, to remain aware of your surroundings, and to use safe judgment in, on, and around the water at all times. Failure to heed this warning could result
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    Changing the Order of an Activity in the Apps List 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Activities & Apps. 3 Select an activity. 4 Select Reorder. 5 Press UP or DOWN to adjust the position of the activity in the apps list. Customizing the Data Screens You can show, hide, and change the layout and content of data
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    stop. Auto Rest: Enables the watch to automatically detect when you are resting during a pool swim and create a rest interval (Auto Rest and Manual Rest, page 28). Auto Run: Enables the watch to detect ski or windsurf runs automatically using the built-in accelerometer. For the windsurf activity
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    Power Save Timeout: Sets the power-save timeout length for how long your watch stays in training mode, for example, when you are waiting for a race to start. The Normal option sets the watch to enter low-power watch mode after 5 minutes of inactivity. The Extended option sets the watch to enter low-
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    Alert Name Alert Type Description Cadence Range You can set minimum and maximum cadence values. Calories Event, recurring You can set the number of calories. Custom Event, recurring You can select an existing message or create a custom message and select an alert type. Distance Recurring
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    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 MENU. 2 Select Activities & Apps. 3 Select an activity. NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities. 4
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    2 Select Training & Planning > Workouts. 3 Find a workout, or create and save a new workout. 4 Select or Send to Device. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions. Starting a Workout Before you can start a workout, you must download a workout from your Garmin Connect account. 1 From the watch face, press
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    to start the activity timer. 6 When your interval workout has a warm up, press BACK to begin the first interval. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. After you complete all of the intervals, a message appears. About the Training Calendar The training calendar on your watch is an extension of the
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    an option: • Open the Garmin Connect app, and select or . • Go to connect.garmin.com. 2 Select Training & Planning > PacePro Pacing Strategies. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to create and save a PacePro plan. 4 Select or Send to Device. Training 47
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    Starting a PacePro Plan Before you can start a PacePro plan, you must download a plan from your Garmin Connect account. 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select an outdoor running activity. 3 Hold MENU. 4 Select Training > PacePro Plans. 5 Select a plan. 6 Press START. TIP: You can preview the
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    Using Virtual Partner® Your Virtual Partner is a training tool designed to help you meet your goals. You can set a pace for the Virtual Partner and race against it. NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Activities & Apps. 3 Select an activity. 4 Select the
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    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 watch. 1 From the watch face, hold
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    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 > . NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities. Clearing Personal
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    , page 55). Some glances require a Bluetooth® connection to a compatible phone. Some glances are not visible by default. You can add them to the glance loop manually (Customizing the Glance Loop, page 55). 52 Appearance
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    Name ABC Alternate time zones Altitude acclima­ tion Altimeter Barometer Body Battery™ Calendar Calories Compass Dive log Dog tracking Floors climbed Garmin coach Health Snapshot™ Heart rate HRV Status Intensity minutes inReach® controls Last sport Last ride Last run Last swim Moon phase Music
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    that help you track and understand your training activities and race performances (Performance Measurements, page 56). Pulse oximeter Allows you to take a manual pulse oximeter reading (Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings, page 70). If you are too active for the watch to determine your pulse oximeter
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    Viewing the Glance Loop Glances provide quick access to health data, activity information, built-in sensors, and more. When you pair your watch, you can view data from your phone, such as notifications, weather, and calendar events. 1 Press UP or DOWN. The watch scrolls through the glance loop and
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    rate monitor and a power meter. These estimates are provided and supported by Firstbeat Analytics™. For more information, go to garmin.com to estimate your FTP. For a more accurate rating, you can conduct a guided test (Getting Your FTP Estimate, page 58). Lactate threshold: Lactate threshold
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    Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Cycling This feature requires a power meter and wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor. The power meter must be paired with your watch (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 74). If you are using a chest heart rate monitor, you must put it
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    Performance Condition As you complete your activity, such as running or cycling, the performance condition feature analyzes your pace, heart rate, and heart rate variability to make a real-time assessment of your ability to perform compared to your average fitness level. It is approximately your
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    , similar to a time trial. 1 From the watch face, select START. 2 Select a cycling activity. 3 Hold MENU. 4 Select Training > FTP Guided Test. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions. After you begin your ride, the device displays each step duration, the target, and current power data. A message appears
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    , try manually lowering your maximum heart rate value. 1 From the watch face, select START. 2 Select an outdoor running activity. GPS is required to complete the test. 3 Hold MENU. 4 Select Training > Lactate Threshold Guided Test. 5 Start the timer, and follow the on-screen instructions. After
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    Training Status Levels Training status shows you how your training affects your fitness level and performance. Your training status is based on changes to your training load and VO2 max. over an extended time period. You can use your training status to help plan future training and continue
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    Training Load Focus In order to maximize performance and fitness gains, training should be distributed across three categories: low aerobic, high aerobic, and anaerobic. Training load focus shows you how much of your training is currently in each category and provides training targets. Training load
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    and potentially harmful without Overreaching and potentially harmful without enough recovery time. enough recovery time. Training Effect technology is provided and supported by Firstbeat Analytics. For more information, go to firstbeat.com. Recovery Time You can use your Garmin device with wrist
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    Controls The controls menu lets you quickly access watch features and options. You can add, reorder, and remove the options in the controls menu (Customizing the Controls Menu, page 66). From any screen, hold LIGHT. 64 Appearance
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    Icon Name Alarm Clock Altimeter Alt. Time Zones Assistance Barometer Battery Saver Backlight Broadcast Heart Rate Compass Do Not Disturb Find My Phone Flashlight Lock Keys Moon Phase Music Controls Phone Pool Mode Power Off Reference Point Save Location Description Select to add or edit an alarm (
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    garmin.com /garminpay/banks to find participating financial institutions. 1 From the Garmin Connect app, select or . 2 Select Garmin Pay > Get Started. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. 66 Appearance
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    reenter your card information. 1 From the Descent G1 device page in the Garmin Connect app, select Garmin Pay > Change Passcode. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. The next time you pay using your Descent G1 watch, you must enter the new passcode. Sensors and Accessories The Descent G1 watch has
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    Wrist Heart Rate Your watch has a wrist-based heart rate monitor, and you can view your heart rate data on the heart rate glance (Viewing the Glance Loop, page 55). The watch is also compatible with chest heart rate monitors. If both wrist-based heart rate and chest heart rate data are available
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    ). 2 Press START. The watch starts broadcasting your heart rate data. 3 Pair your watch with your compatible device. NOTE: The pairing instructions differ for each Garmin compatible device. See your owner's manual. 4 Press STOP to stop broadcasting your heart rate data. Sensors and Accessories 69
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    to garmin.com /ataccuracy. Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings You can manually begin a pulse oximeter reading by viewing the pulse oximeter glance Mode. 3 Select an option: • To turn off automatic measurements, select Manual Check. • To turn on continuous measurements while you sleep, select During
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    , for example, after moving long distances or after extreme temperature changes, you can manually calibrate the compass. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Sensors & Accessories > Compass > Calibrate > Start. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. TIP: Move your wrist in a small figure eight motion until a message
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    from your GPS starting point, select Calibrate > Use GPS. Barometer Settings Hold MENU, and select Sensors & Accessories > Barometer. Calibrate: Allows you to manually calibrate the barometer sensor. Plot: Sets the time scale for the chart in the barometer glance. Storm Alert: Sets the rate of
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    , or workout. You can attach speed or cadence sensors to your bike and view the data during your ride. If Speed/Cadence necessary, you can manually enter your wheel circumference (Wheel Size and Circumference, page 122). Tempe You can attach the tempe™ temperature sensor to a secure strap or loop
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    calibration does not work for indoor, trail, or ultra run activity profiles (Tips for Recording Running Pace and Distance, page 74). Manual calibration: You can select Calibrate & Save after a treadmill run with your connected HRM-Pro series accessory (Calibrating the Treadmill Distance, page
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    . The values for the zones are default values based on gender, weight, and average ability, and may not match your personal abilities. You can manually adjust your zones on the watch or using your Garmin Dive account (Setting Your Power Zones, page 85). Running Dynamics You can use your compatible
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    . Accessories with running dynamics have on the front of the module. • Pair the running dynamics accessory with your watch again, according to the instructions. • If you are using the HRM-Pro accessory, pair it with your watch using ANT+ technology, rather than Bluetooth technology. • If the running
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    Action Camera 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 Descent watch (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 74). The VIRB
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    on the map. Auto Zoom: Automatically selects the zoom level for optimal use of your map. When disabled, you must zoom in or out manually. Phone Connectivity Features Phone connectivity features are available for your Descent watch when you pair it using the Garmin Connect app (Pairing Your Phone
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    . • If you already paired another device with the Garmin Dive app, select Add > Devices, and follow the on-screen instructions. Enabling Bluetooth Notifications Before you can enable notifications, you must pair the watch with a compatible phone (Pairing Your Phone with Your Watch, page 79
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    , page 66). 1 Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu. 2 Select to turn off the Bluetooth phone connection on your Descent watch. Refer to the owner's manual for your phone to turn off Bluetooth technology on your phone. Turning On and Off Phone Connection Alerts You can set the Descent G1 watch
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    Phone Apps and Computer Applications You can connect your watch to multiple Garmin phone apps and computer applications using the same Garmin account. Garmin Connect You can connect with your friends on Garmin Connect. Garmin Connect gives you the tools to track, analyze, share, and encourage each
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    to your computer using a USB cable. 2 Go to apps.garmin.com, and sign in. 3 Select a Connect IQ feature, and download it. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. Garmin Dive App The Garmin Dive app allows you to upload your dive logs from your compatible Garmin device. You can add more detailed
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    with your compatible Garmin device. You can use the mobile app to download maps for offline access, and then navigate anywhere without using your cellular service. You can download the Garmin Explore app from the app store on your phone (garmin.com/exploreapp), or you can go to explore.garmin.com
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    You can also set each heart rate zone and enter your resting heart rate manually. You can manually adjust your zones on the watch or using your Garmin Connect account. 1 enter your lactate threshold heart rate. You can perform a guided test to estimate your lactate threshold (Lactate Threshold, page
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    power (FTP) or threshold power (TP) value, you can enter it and allow the software to calculate your power zones automatically. You can manually adjust your zones on the watch or using your Garmin Connect account. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select User Profile > Heart Rate & Power Zones > Power. 3 Select
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    obtain emergency assistance. The Garmin Connect app does not contact emergency services on your behalf. NOTICE To use the safety and tracking features Connect app, select or . 2 Select Contacts. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. After you add contacts, you must sync your data to apply the changes
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    feature and should not be relied upon as a primary method to obtain emergency assistance. The Garmin Connect app does not contact emergency services on your behalf. NOTICE Before you can request assistance, you must set up emergency contacts in the Garmin Connect app (Adding Emergency Contacts
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    Auto Goal Your device creates a daily step goal automatically, based on your previous activity levels. As you move during the day, the device shows your progress toward your daily goal. If you choose not to use the auto goal feature, you can set a personalized step goal on your Garmin Connect
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    Navigation Viewing and Editing Your Saved Locations TIP: You can save a location from the controls menu (Controls, page 64). 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select Navigate > Saved Locations. 3 Select a saved location. 4 Select an option to view or edit the location details. Setting a
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    Navigating to the Starting Point of a Saved Activity You can navigate back to the starting point of a saved activity in a straight line or along the path you traveled. This feature is available only for activities that use GPS. 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select an activity. 3 Hold MENU. 4
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    Navigating with Sight 'N Go You can point the device at an object in the distance, such as a water tower, lock in the direction, and then navigate to the object. 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select an activity. 3 Hold MENU. 4 Select Navigation > Sight 'N Go. 5 Point the top of the watch at
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    page 81). 1 From the Garmin Connect app, select or . 2 Select Training & Planning > Courses > Create Course. 3 Select a course type. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. 5 Select Done. NOTE: You can send this course to your device (Sending a Course to Your Device, page 92). Sending a Course to Your
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    Projecting a Waypoint You can create a new location by projecting the distance and bearing from your current location to a new location. NOTE: You may need to add the Project Wpt. app to the activities and apps list. 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select Project Wpt.. 3 Press UP or DOWN to
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    Power Manager Settings Hold MENU, and select Power Manager. Battery Saver: Allows you to customize system settings to extend battery life in watch mode (Customizing the Battery Saver Feature, page 94). Power Modes: Allows you to customize system settings, activity settings, and GPS settings to
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    sound a specific number of minutes or hours before the actual sunrise or sunset occurs (Setting Time Alerts, page 96). Sync with GPS: Allows you to manually sync the time with GPS when you change time zones, and to update for daylight saving time (Syncing the Time, page 96). System Settings 95
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    open the Garmin Connect app on your paired phone, the device automatically detects your time zones and the current time of day. You can also manually sync the time when you change time zones, and to update for daylight saving time. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select System > Time > Sync with GPS. 3 Wait while
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    Changing the Units of Measure You can customize units of measure for distance, pace and speed, elevation, and more. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select System > Format > Units. 3 Select a measurement type. 4 Select a unit of measure. Syncing Activities and Performance Measurements You can sync activities and
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    -ion battery. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer. Refer to the cleaning instructions (Device Care, page 100). 1 Pinch the sides of the charging clip. 2
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    Specifications Battery type Water rating Decompression model Depth sensor Inspection interval Operating and storage temperature range Underwater operating temperature range USB charging temperature range Solar charging temperature range Wireless frequencies Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion
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    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
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    Changing the Spring Bar Bands You can replace the bands with new Descent G1 bands or compatible QuickFit 22 bands. 1 Use the pin tool to push in the watch pin. 2 Remove the band from the watch. 3 Select an option: • To install Descent G1 bands, align one side of the new band with the holes on the
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    access to these services for Garmin devices: • Software updates • Course updates • Data uploads to Garmin Connect • Product registration Getting More Information You can find more information about this product on the Garmin website. • Go to support.garmin.com for additional manuals, articles, and
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    activity history, select Delete Data and Reset Settings. NOTE: If you have set up a Garmin Pay wallet, this option deletes the wallet from your watch. Troubleshooting 103
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    connecting the watch to a computer. If you do not have access to a computer, you can reset the surface pressure manually. 1 Hold LIGHT until the watch turns off. 2 Hold LIGHT to turn on the watch. 3 When the product . It may take 30-60 seconds to locate satellite signals. 104 Troubleshooting
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    handrails or skipping steps while climbing stairs. • In windy environments, cover the watch with your sleeve or jacket as strong gusts can cause erratic readings. Troubleshooting 105
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    Appendix Data Fields NOTE: Not all data fields are available for all activity types. Some data fields require ANT+ or Bluetooth accessories to display data. Some data fields appear in more than one category on the watch. TIP: You can also customize the data fields from the watch settings in the
  • Garmin Descent G1 | Owners Manual - Page 115
    Diving Fields Name Description Ascent Rate The current rate of ascent toward the surface. Avg Temperature The average temperature during the activity. CNS Your current central nervous system oxygen toxicity percentage. Current Gas PO2 The partial pressure of oxygen (PO2) of the diluent gas
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    Name Surface Time Time to Surface Total Dive Time Description The amount of time elapsed since surfacing from a dive. The amount of time required to safely ascend to the surface. The total amount of time spent below the surface during the dive activity. Elevation Fields Name Description Avg.
  • Garmin Descent G1 | Owners Manual - Page 117
    Heart Rate Fields Name %HRR Aerobic TE Anaerobic TE Avg. %HRR Average HR Avg HR %Max. Heart Rate HR %Max. HR Zone Int. Avg. %HRR Int. Avg. %Max. Int. Avg. HR Int. Max. %HRR Int. Max. %Max. Int. Max. HR Lap %HRR Lap HR Lap HR %Max. Last Lap %HRR Last Lap HR L. Lap HR %Max. Last Move %HRR Last Move
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    Name Move % Heart Rate Reserve Move Heart Rate Move Heart Rate %Max. Time in Zone Description The average percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the current move. The average heart rate in the current move. The average percentage of maximum heart rate for
  • Garmin Descent G1 | Owners Manual - Page 119
    Name VMG V Dist to Dest Vert Spd to Tgt Description The speed at which you are closing on a destination along a route. You must be navi­ gating for this data to appear. The elevation distance between your current position and the final destination. You must be navigating for this data to appear.
  • Garmin Descent G1 | Owners Manual - Page 120
    Pace Fields Name 500m Pace Avg. 500m Pace Average Pace Int. Pace Lap 500m Pace Lap Pace LL 500m Pace Last Lap Pace Last Len. Pace Last Move Pace Move Pace Pace Description The current rowing pace per 500 meters. The average rowing pace per 500 meters for the current activity. The average pace for
  • Garmin Descent G1 | Owners Manual - Page 121
    Power Fields Name Description % FTP The current power output as a percentage of functional threshold power. 3s Avg. Balance The 3-second moving average of the left/right power balance. 3s Avg. Power The 3-second moving average of power output. 10s Avg Balance The 10-second moving average of
  • Garmin Descent G1 | Owners Manual - Page 122
    Name Description NP The Normalized Power for the current activity. Pedal Smooth. The measurement of how evenly a rider is applying force to the pedals throughout each pedal stroke. PCO The platform center offset. Platform center offset is the location on the pedal platform where force is
  • Garmin Descent G1 | Owners Manual - Page 123
    Run Dynamics Name Description Avg. GCT Bal. The average ground contact time balance for the current session. Avg GCT The average amount of ground contact time for the current activity. Avg. Stride Len. The average stride length for the current session. Avg. Vert. Osc. The average amount of
  • Garmin Descent G1 | Owners Manual - Page 124
    Speed Fields Name Description Avg. Moving Speed The average speed when moving for the current activity. Avg. Overall Speed The average speed for the current activity, including both moving and stopped speeds. Avg. Speed The average speed for the current activity. Avg. Nautical SOG The
  • Garmin Descent G1 | Owners Manual - Page 125
    Stroke Fields Name Description Avg Dist Per Stk Swimming. The average distance traveled per stroke during the current activity. Avg Dist Per Stk Paddle sports. The average distance traveled per stroke during the current activity. Avg. Strk Rate Paddle sports. The average number of strokes per
  • Garmin Descent G1 | Owners Manual - Page 126
    Swolf Fields Name Description The average swolf score for the current activity. Your swolf score is the sum of the time for Average Swolf one length plus the number of strokes for that length (Swim Terminology, page 27). In open water swimming, 25 meters is used to calculate your swolf score.
  • Garmin Descent G1 | Owners Manual - Page 127
    Color Gauges and Running Dynamics Data In the Garmin Connect activity, the running dynamics data displays as colored graphs. The color zones are based on percentiles and show you how your running dynamics data compare to those of other runners. Garmin has researched many runners of all different
  • Garmin Descent G1 | Owners Manual - Page 128
    Vertical Oscillation and Vertical Ratio Data NOTE: In the Garmin Connect activity, the running dynamics data displays as colored graphs. The data ranges for vertical oscillation and vertical ratio are slightly different depending on the sensor and whether it is positioned at the chest (HRM-Pro, HRM-
  • Garmin Descent G1 | Owners Manual - Page 129
    FTP Ratings These tables include classifications for functional threshold power (FTP) estimates by gender. Males Watts per Kilogram (W/kg) Superior 5.05 and greater Excellent From 3.93 to 5.04 Good From 2.79 to 3.92 Fair From 2.23 to 2.78 Untrained Less than 2.23 Females Superior
  • Garmin Descent G1 | Owners Manual - Page 130
    Wheel Size and Circumference Your speed sensor automatically detects your wheel size. If necessary, you can manually enter your wheel circumference in the speed sensor settings. The tire size is marked on both sides of the tire. This is not a comprehensive list.
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    Tire Size 20 × 1.75 20 × 1-3/8 22 × 1-3/8 22 × 1-1/2 24 × 1 24 × 3/4 Tubular 24 × 1-1/8 24 × 1.75 24 × 1-1/4 24 × 2.00 24 × 2.125 26 × 7/8 26 × 1-1.0 26 × 1 26 × 1.25 26 × 1-1/8 26 × 1.40 26 × 1.50 26 × 1.75 26 × 1.95 26 × 2.00 26 × 1-3/8 26 × 2.10 26 × 2.125 26 × 2.35 26 × 1-1/2 26 × 3.00 27 × 1 27
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    Tire Size 29 x 2.2 29 x 2.3 650 x 20C 650 x 23C 650 × 35A 650 × 38B 650 × 38A 700 × 18C 700 × 19C 700 × 20C 700 × 23C 700 × 25C 700C Tubular 700 × 28C 700 × 30C 700 × 32C 700 × 35C 700 × 38C 700 × 40C 700 × 44C 700 × 45C 700 × 47C Wheel Circumference (mm) 2298 2326 1938 1944 2090 2105 2125 2070
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