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    DESCENT™ MK1 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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    Using Garmin Express 11 Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer 11 Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect Mobile .......... 11 Garmin Golf™ App 17 Viewing Your Performance Condition 17 Lactate Threshold 17 Performing a Guided Test to Determine Your Lactate Threshold 18 Getting Your FTP Estimate
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    Controls Menu 30 Watch Face Settings 30 Customizing the Watch Face 30 Sensors Settings 30 Compass Settings 30 Calibrating the Compass Manually 30 Setting the North Reference 30 Altimeter Settings 30 Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter 30 Barometer Settings 31 Calibrating the Barometer 31
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    33 Improving Foot Pod Calibration 33 Calibrating Your Foot Pod Manually 33 Setting Foot Pod Speed and Distance 33 tempe 33 QuickFit™ Bands 34 Extra Long Diving Band 34 Metal Watch Band Adjustment 34 Troubleshooting 34 My device is in the wrong language 34 Is my smartphone compatible with
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    Product Information guide in the in pairing mode. TIP: You can hold LIGHT and select to manually enter pairing mode. 4 Select an option to add your device device with the Garmin Connect Mobile app, follow the on-screen instructions. • If you already paired another device with the Garmin Connect
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    provides easy access to these services for Garmin® devices: • .com/express. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. • Diving with more than one gas If you have questions about this manual or the device, always resolve switch gases during your dive. This mode supports one bottom gas, and up to five
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    threshold switches to the high or low setpoint, respectively. Automatic setpoint depths must be at least 6.1 m (20 ft.) apart. NOTE: If you manually change setpoints within 1.8 m (6 ft.) of an automatic switch depth, then automatic setpoint switching is disabled until you are more than 1.8 m (6 ft
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    The compass indicates your directional heading . 2 Select to set the heading. The compass indicates deviations from the set heading . 3 Select , and select an option: • To reset the heading, select Reset Heading. • To change the heading by 180 degrees, select Set to Recip.. NOTE: The compass
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    DOWN. 5 Select an option: • To exit, select Done. • To add intervals to your dive, select Add Repeat Dive, and follow the on-screen instructions. Creating a Decompression Plan You can create open-circuit decompression plans and save them for future dives. 1 Select > Plan Dive > Deco Plans > Add New
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    the activity, the device returns to watch mode. 1 From the watch face, select . 2 Select an activity. 3 If necessary, follow the on-screen instructions to enter additional information. 4 If necessary, wait while the device connects to your ANT+® sensors. 5 If the activity requires GPS, go outside
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    runs, you can calibrate the treadmill distance after you run at least 1.5 km (1 mi.) on a treadmill. If you use different treadmills, you can manually calibrate the treadmill distance on each treadmill or after each run. 1 Start a treadmill activity (Starting an Activity, page 6), and run at least
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    only for pool swimming. You can use the drill log feature to manually record kick sets, one-arm swimming, or any type of swimming that Swimming Activities • Before starting a pool swimming activity, follow the on-screen instructions to select your pool size or enter a custom size. The next time you
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    Moving the Flag You can take a closer look at the green and move the pin location. 1 From the hole information screen, select > Move Flag. 2 Select UP or DOWN to move the pin position. 3 Select . The distances on the hole information screen are updated to show the new pin location. The pin location
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    device. • If you are using a smartphone with Android, from the Garmin Connect Mobile app, select Settings > Smart Notifications. Refer to the owner's manual for your mobile device to turn off Bluetooth wireless technology on your mobile device. Turning On and Off Smartphone Connection Alerts You
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    /express. 3 Download and install the Garmin Express application. 4 Open the Garmin Express application, and select Add Device. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions. Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect Mobile 1 Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu. 2 Select . Garmin Golf™ App The Garmin Golf app
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    heart rate widget. 3 Pair your Descent Mk1 device with your Garmin ANT+ compatible device. NOTE: The pairing instructions differ for each Garmin compatible device. See your owner's manual. TIP: To stop broadcasting your heart rate data, select any key, and select Yes. Broadcasting Heart Rate Data
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    NOTE: The pairing instructions differ for each Garmin compatible device. See your owner's manual. TIP: To stop broadcasting your strap on your chest. • Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes. • Follow the care instructions (Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor, page 13). • Wear a cotton shirt or thoroughly wet
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    with running dynamics have on the front of the module. • Pair the running dynamics accessory with your Descent device again, according to the instructions. • If the running dynamics data display shows only zeros, make sure the accessory is worn right-side up. NOTE: Ground contact time and
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    rate monitor and a power meter. These estimates are provided and supported by Firstbeat. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/physio to estimate your FTP. For a more accurate rating, you can conduct a guided test. Lactate threshold: Lactate threshold requires a chest heart rate monitor. Lactate
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    max. estimate in order to preserve the accuracy of your fitness level trend. To get the most out of the training status feature, you can try these tips. • At least two times per week, run or ride outdoors with a power meter, and reach a heart rate higher than 70% of your maximum heart rate for at
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    and potentially and potentially harmful without harmful without enough recovery enough recovery time. time. Training Effect technology is provided and supported by Firstbeat Technologies Ltd. For more information, go to www.firstbeat.com. Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level Stress level
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    estimate, try manually lowering your maximum heart rate value. 1 From the watch face, select . 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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    your maximum heart rate during an activity (Detecting Performance Measurements Automatically, page 15). 4 Select LTHR > Enter Manually, and enter your lactate threshold heart rate. You can perform a guided test to estimate your lactate threshold (Lactate Threshold, page 17). You can use the Auto
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    . 2 Upload your sleep tracking data to the Garmin Connect site (Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect Mobile, page 11). You can view save a new workout. 4 Select Send to Device, and follow the on-screen instructions. 5 Disconnect the device. Starting a Workout Before you can start a workout, you
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    up, select BACK to begin the first interval. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. After you complete all of the intervals, a message appears. Stopping an information, go to www.strava.com. The information in this manual applies to both Garmin Connect segments and Strava segments. Viewing Segment
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    3 Select an activity. 4 Select the activity settings. 5 Select Data Screens > Add New > Virtual Partner. 6 Enter a pace or speed value. 7 Start your activity (Starting an Activity, page 6). 8 Select UP or DOWN to scroll to the Virtual Partner screen and see who is leading. Setting a Training Target
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    automatically detects your time zones and the current time of day. You can also manually sync the time with GPS when you change time zones, and to update it later. 1 Hold LIGHT. 2 Select . 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Editing Your Saved Locations You can delete a saved location or edit its
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    . 1 Select > Navigate > Back to Start > Route. 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. A line appears on the map from your current location to the starting point of the last saved activity if
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    change depending on your activity, whether GPS is enabled, and whether you are navigating to a destination. You can change the compass settings manually (Compass Settings, page 30). To open the compass settings quickly, you can select from the compass widget. Altimeter and Barometer The device
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    2 Select History > Options. 3 Select an option: • Select Delete All Activities to delete all activities from the history. • Select Reset Totals to reset all distance and time totals. NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities. 4 Confirm your selection. Customizing Your Device Activities and App
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    locations 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. Customizing Your Device Lock on Road: Locks the position icon, which represents your position on the map, onto the nearest road. Track Log: Shows or
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    a Bluetooth connection to a compatible smartphone. Some widgets are not visible by default. You can add them to the widget loop manually. ABC: Displays combined altimeter, barometer, and compass information. Calendar: Displays upcoming meetings from your smartphone calendar. Calories: Displays your
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    , you must enable the remote setting on your VIRB camera. See the VIRB Series Owner's Manual for more information. You must also set the VIRB widget to be shown in the widget loop last several hours. It can also guide you through a breathing activity to help you relax. Customizing Your Device 29
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    , after moving long distances or after extreme temperature changes, you can manually calibrate the compass. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Settings > 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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    use of your map. When disabled, you must zoom in or out manually. Lock on Road: Locks the position icon, which represents your position on • Select Map to turn on or off the map. • Select Guide to turn on or off the guide screen that displays the compass bearing or course to follow while navigating.
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    position. Time: Allows you to adjust the time if it is set to the Manual option. Alerts: Allows you to set hourly alerts, as well as sunrise and hours before the actual sunrise or sunset occurs. Sync With GPS: Allows you to manually sync the time with GPS when you change time zones, and to update for
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    www.garmin.com/intosports for a list of ANT+ sensors that are compatible with your device (such as Vector™). • For more information, see the owner's manual for your power meter. • Adjust your power zones to match your goals and abilities (Setting Your Power Zones, page 19). • Use range alerts to be
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    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. Troubleshooting My device is in the wrong language You can change the device language selection if you have accidently selected the wrong language on the
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    activity tracking accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy. My daily step count does not appear The daily step count is reset every night at midnight. Troubleshooting 35
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    or vigorous intensity level. 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 software updates. • Go to www.garmin.com/outdoor. • Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin
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    Avg. R. PPP: The average power phase peak angle for the right leg for the current activity. Avg. Speed: The average speed for the current activity. Avg. Stride Len.: The average stride length for the current session. Avg. Strk/Len: The average number of strokes per pool length during the current
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    Int Strk Rate: The average number of strokes per minute (spm) during the current interval. Int Strk Type: The current stroke type for the interval. L. Lap HR %Max.: The average percentage of maximum heart rate for the last completed lap. L. Lap Stk. Rate: Swimming. The average number of strokes per
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    Max. Lap Power: The top power output for the current lap. Max. Nautical Speed: The maximum speed in knots for the current activity. Maximum Speed: The top speed for the current activity. Max Power: The top power output for the current activity. Min. Elevation: The lowest elevation reached since the
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    1944 650 × 35A 2090 Wheel Size and Circumference 650 × 38B 2105 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
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    Index A accessories 32, 33, 35, 36 activities 6, 7, 26, 28 custom 6, 7 favorites 6 saving 6 starting 6 activity tracking 19, 20 alarms 22, 26 alerts 23, 26, 27, 31 heart rate 13 altimeter 25, 30 calibrating 30 ANT+ sensors 32, 33 applications 9, 11, 12 smartphone 1 auto climb 28 Auto Lap 27 Auto
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    TracBack 6, 24 tracks 23 training 9, 21, 22 plans 20, 21 Training Effect 15, 17 training load 16 training status 15 treadmill 7 triathlon training 8 troubleshooting 5, 12-14, 34-36 U UltraTrac 28 unit ID 32 units of measure 32 updates, software 11 uploading data 11 USB 11 disconnecting 34 user data,
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DESCENT
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MK1
Owner’s Manual