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    DESCENT™ MK2/MK2S Owner's Manual
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    content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Go to www.garmin.com for . Body Battery™, Connect IQ™, Firstbeat Analytics™, Garmin Connect™, Garmin Dive™, Garmin Explore™, Garmin Express™, Garmin Golf™, Garmin Move IQ™, Garmin Pay™,
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    the Controls Menu 3 Viewing Widgets 4 Customizing the Watch 4 Default Watch Face 4 Pairing Your Smartphone 5 Charging the Device 5 Product Updates 5 Setting Up Garmin Express 5 Diving 6 Dive Warnings 6 Dive Modes 7 Using the Pool Dive Mode 7 Dive Setup 8 Setting Up Your Breathing Gases
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    Lost Mobile Device 43 Garmin Dive App 43 Garmin Connect 44 Updating the Software Using the Smartphone Apps 44 Updating the Software Using Garmin Express 45 Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer 45 Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect 45 Garmin Golf™ App 45 Garmin Explore 45 Safety and
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    Rate Widget........ 53 Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin Devices 54 Broadcasting Heart Rate Data During an Activity 62 Lactate Threshold 62 Performing a Guided Test to Determine Your Lactate Threshold Body Battery 67 Viewing the Body Battery Widget..... 67 Tips for Improved Body Battery Data
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    77 Stopping an Interval Workout........... 78 PacePro Training 78 Downloading a PacePro Plan from Garmin Connect 78 Starting a PacePro Plan 79 Stopping a PacePro Plan 79 Creating a PacePro Plan on Your Watch 80 Segments 80 Strava™ Segments 80 Viewing Segment Details 80 Racing a Segment 81
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    Watch Face Settings 108 Customizing the Watch Face......... 109 Sensors Settings 109 Compass Settings 109 Calibrating the Compass Manually 112 Setting Navigation Alerts 112 Power Manager Settings 112 Customizing the Battery Saver Feature 113 Customizing Power Modes 113 Restoring a Power Mode
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    Long Diving Band 121 Improving GPS Satellite Reception 124 The temperature reading is not accurate 124 Maximizing the Battery Life 124 Activity Tracking 124 My daily step count does not appear 124 My step count does not seem accurate 125 The step counts on my device and my Garmin Connect
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    know the basic features. 1 Press LIGHT to turn on the watch (Buttons, page 2). 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup. During the initial setup, you can pair your smartphone with your watch to receive notifications, sync your activities, and more (Pairing Your Smartphone
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    option in a menu. • Press to view the menu during a dive. BACK·LAP • 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 multisport activity. • Hold to view the watch face from any screen. • Hold to return to the primary
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    (Activities and Apps, page 24). • Hold MENU to customize the watch face, adjust settings, and pair wireless sensors. Viewing the Controls Menu mode, locking the keys, and turning the device off. You can also open the Garmin Pay™ wallet. NOTE: You can add, reorder, and remove the options in the
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    return to the watch face. • If you are recording an activity, press activity data pages. Customizing the Watch • From the watch face, hold MENU to change the watch face. • From the widget Default Watch Face Alternate time zone pointer. References the 24-hour time markings on the watch (
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    services for Garmin® devices: • Software updates • Map updates • Course updates • Data uploads to Garmin Dive • Product registration Setting Up Garmin Express 1 Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable. 2 Go to www.garmin.com/express. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Introduction
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    be used as a sole dive computer. Failure to input the appropriate dive-related information into the watch. You should have access to decompression tables when diving with this device. • Perform pre-dive safety checks, such as checking proper device function and settings, display function, battery
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    Dive Modes The Descent device supports six dive modes. Each dive mode has four phases: dive pre-check, surface display, in-dive, and post-dive. Single-Gas: This mode allows you to dive with a single gas blend. You can set up to 11 additional gases as backup gases. Multi-Gas: This mode allows you to
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    a chest heart rate monitor, such as the HRM-Swim™ or HRM-Tri™ device, that stores heart rate data with the dive. You can view chest heart rate monitor data in the Garmin Dive app after you complete the dive. Double Tap to Scroll: Allows you to double tap the device to scroll through the
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    BACK. 8 Select an option: NOTE: Not all options are available for all dive modes. • Select Add Backup, and enter the oxygen and helium percentage for your for the gas, such as decompression or backup. NOTE: For the multi-gas dive mode, you can select Set as Travel Gas to set a decompression gas as
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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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    : 80 to 99% tissue load. Red: 100% or greater tissue load. Your rate of descent or ascent. Green: Good. Ascent is less than 7.9 m (26 ft.) per min. Yellow Dive Compass, page 15). Customizable data screen: Displays additional dive data and physiological information, including the time of day, battery
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    : 80 to 99% tissue load. Red: 100% or greater tissue load. Your rate of descent or ascent. Green: Good. Ascent is less than 7.9 m (26 ft.) per min. Dive Compass, page 15). Customizable data screen: Displays additional dive data and physiological information, including the time of day and battery
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    and set a directional heading to aid with underwater navigation (Navigating with the Dive Compass, page 15). Customizable data screen: Displays additional dive data and physiological information, including the time of day, battery level, and your heart rate. You can edit the gauges and the first
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    the elapsed time, maximum depth, and temperature for your last apnea dive. Time of day screen: Displays the time of day and your heart your current location on the map (Diving with the Map, page 18). In-dive screen: Displays the information about the current dive, including the elapsed time, current
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    Starting a Dive 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select a dive mode (Dive Modes, page 7). 3 If necessary, press DOWN to edit the dive settings, such as the gases, water type, and alerts (Dive Setup, page 8). 4 Wait with your wrist out of the water until the device acquires GPS signals and the
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    gas. NOTE: If necessary, you can select Add New and enter a new gas. • Dive until you reach the Deco PO2 threshold (Setting PO2 Thresholds, page 9). The device prompts you to , press START, and select Gas to manually switch to a backup gas. 5 Press START, and select Switch to CC to switch back
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    Performing a Safety Stop You should perform a safety stop during every dive to help reduce the risk of decompression sickness. 1 After a dive of at least 11 m (35 ft.), ascend to 5 m (15 ft.). Safety stop m (35 ft.), the safety stop timer resets. 3 Continue ascending to the surface. Diving 17
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    should always perform all the required decompression stops during a dive to help reduce the risk of decompression sickness. Missing . TIP: You can view map data for all dive modes in the dive log widget and in the Garmin Dive app. 1 During an apnea dive activity, scroll to the map. 2 Press START,
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    Widget The widget displays summaries of your recently recorded dives. 1 From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to view the dive log widget. 2 Press START to view your most recent dive. 3 Press DOWN > START to view a different dive (optional). 4 Press START, and select an option: • To view additional
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    depth for a future dive. These calculations are not saved or applied to your next dive. 1 Press START. 2 Select Plan Dive > Compute NDL. 3 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
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    TIP: You can add the no-fly indicator to a custom watch face (Customizing the Watch Face, page 109). Altitude Diving At higher altitudes, the atmospheric pressure is lower, and your heart rate monitor to increase battery life (Turning Off the Wrist-based Heart Rate Monitor, page 54). Diving 21
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    are more than 2 m (8 ft.) above the The current depth and stop depth flash safety stop ceiling. yellow. Do not dive. Failed to read depth sensor. The device has invalid or missing depth sensor data before you start a dive activity. Do not start a dive. Call Garmin Product Support. 22 Diving
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    now. The device has invalid 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 no decompres­ sion limit (NDL) time. None
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    and records sensor data. You can save activities and share them with the Garmin Connect™ community. You can also add Connect IQ™ activities and apps 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
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    Descent device to play motivational status announcements during a run or other activity. Audio prompts play on your connected headphones using Bluetooth technology, if available. Otherwise, audio prompts play on your smartphone paired through the Garmin activities. 1 From the watch face, press START.
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    while the timer counts down. • To discard the activity and return to watch mode, select Discard > Yes. NOTE: After stopping the activity, the device The list of your favorite activities appears when you press START from the watch face, and it provides quick access to the activities you use most.
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    Descent device with a compatible third-party app to transmit pace, heart rate, or cadence data. 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select Virtual Run. 3 On your tablet, laptop, or smartphone, open the Zwift™ app or another virtual training app. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions manually
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    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 information in the course or ride. Outdoor Activities The Descent device comes preloaded with outdoor activities, such as running and
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    death. You can view information about a tide station, including the tide height and when the next high and low tides will occur. 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select Tides. 3 Select an option: • To use your current location when you are near a tide station, select Search > Current Location
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    other than lane 1, set the lane number in the activity settings. Recording an Ultra Run Activity 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select Ultra Run. 3 Press START to start the activity timer. 4 Start running. traveled, maximum speed, average speed, and total descent. 30 Activities and Apps
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    lets you manually switch between climbing and descending tracking modes so you can accurately track your statistics. 1 From the watch face, press skiing performance. NOTE: The HRM-Pro accessory must be paired to the Descent device using ANT® technology. Power is the force you generate while skiing
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    each segment, and to save the activity. 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select Triathlon. 3 Press START to . You can use your CSS to guide your training pace and monitor your improvement types appear in your swimming history and in your Garmin Connect account. You can also select stroke type as
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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 log feature is available 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 is not one
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    Golfing Playing Golf Before you play golf, you should charge the device (Charging the Device, page 5). 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select Golf. 3 Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites. 4 Select a course from the list of available courses. 5 If necessary, set
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    UP or DOWN to measure the distance to the target. 2 If necessary, select or to zoom in or out. Changing Holes You can change holes manually from the hole view screen. 1 While playing golf, press START. 2 Select Change Hole. 3 Select a hole. Changing the Green If you are playing a hole with more
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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, press START. 2 Select Move Flag. 3 Press UP or DOWN to move the pin position. 4 Press START. The distances on the hole information screen are updated to show the new pin location.
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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. Updating a Score 1
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    compatible with the TruSwing sensor. You can use the TruSwing app on your watch to view swing metrics recorded from your TruSwing sensor. See the owner's manual for your TruSwing sensor for more information www.garmin.com/manuals/truswing. Using the Golf Odometer You can use the odometer to record
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    : When the route timer is running, the device automatically locks the buttons to prevent accidental button presses. You can hold any button to unlock the watch. 8 When you finish the route, descend to the ground. The rest timer starts automatically when you are on the ground. NOTE: If necessary, you
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    to stop the route timer. 12 Select Save. Starting an Expedition You can use the Expedition app to prolong the battery life while recording a multi-day activity. 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select Expedition. 3 Press START to start the activity timer. The device enters low power mode and
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    based on the selected recording interval. You can manually record a track point at any time. 1 garmin.com/apps for more information. Some features are also available when you connect your device to a wireless network. Phone notifications: Displays phone notifications and messages on your Descent
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    to add a signature to your text message replies. Viewing Notifications 1 From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to view the notifications widget. 2 Press START. on your Descent device, you can send a quick reply by selecting from a list of messages. You can customize messages in the Garmin Connect
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    on your Descent device. Refer to the owner's manual for your Descent device screen. The Bluetooth signal strength increases as you move closer to your mobile device. 3 Press BACK to stop searching. Garmin Dive App The Garmin Dive app allows you to upload your dive logs from your compatible Garmin
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    device with your smartphone (Pairing Your Smartphone, page 5), you can use the Garmin Dive and Garmin Connect apps to update your device software. Sync your device with one of the apps (Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect, page 45). When new software is available, the app automatically sends
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    1 Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable. 2 Go to www.garmin.com/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 NOTE: You can
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    Garmin Connect app does not contact emergency services on your behalf. The Descent device has safety and tracking features that must be set up with the Garmin instructions. After you add contacts, you must sync your data to apply the changes to your Descent device (Manually Syncing Data with Garmin
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    a GroupTrack Session Before you can start a GroupTrack session, you must have a Garmin Connect account, a compatible smartphone, and the Garmin Connect app. These instructions are for starting a GroupTrack session with Descent devices. If your connections have other compatible devices, you can see
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    , select your device. 3 Select a Connect IQ feature. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer 1 Connect the device 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
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    .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. Paying for a Purchase Using Your Watch Before you can use your watch to pay for purchases, you must set up at least
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    Descent 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 until you are prompted to sync with the service. NOTE: Downloading audio content can drain the battery. You may be required to connect the
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    the battery. You may need to connect the device to an external power source if the remaining battery life is Descent device from your computer. For more information, go to garmin.com/musicfiles. 1 Connect the device to your computer using the included USB cable. 2 On your computer, open the Garmin
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    select an option: • To listen to music downloaded to the watch from your computer, select My Music (Downloading Personal Audio Content, page 51). mode. Connecting Bluetooth Headphones To listen to music loaded onto your Descent device, you must connect headphones using Bluetooth technology. 1 Bring
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    Descent you should remain motionless. NOTE: While diving, the device should stay in contact with to garmin.com/ataccuracy. • For more information about device wear and care, go to www.garmin.com/ workout. Viewing the Heart Rate Widget 1 From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to view the heart rate
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    battery life. 1 From the heart rate widget, hold MENU. 2 Select Heart Rate Options > Broadcast Heart Rate. 3 Press START. The Descent device starts broadcasting your heart rate data, and appears. 4 Pair your Descent device with your Garmin ANT+ compatible device. NOTE: The pairing instructions manual
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    Running Dynamics You can use your compatible Descent device paired with the HRM-Pro accessory or other running dynamics accessory to provide real-time feedback about your running form. The running dynamics accessory
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    agree that a symmetrical running form is good. Elite runners tend to have quick and balanced strides. You can watch the color gauge or data field during your run or view the summary on your Garmin Connect account after your run. As with the other running dynamics data, ground contact time balance is
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    have on the front of the module. • Pair the running dynamics accessory with your Descent device again, according to the instructions. • If you are using the HRM-Pro accessory, pair it with your Descent device using ANT+ technology, rather than Bluetooth technology. • If the running dynamics data
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    estimates are provided and supported by Firstbeat. For more information, go to garmin.com /performance-data/ a more accurate rating, you can conduct a guided test. Lactate threshold: Lactate threshold requires a chest from other Garmin devices to your Descent device using your Garmin Connect account.
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    performance and should increase as your level of fitness improves. The Descent device requires wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart as a number, description, and position on the color gauge. On your Garmin Connect account, you can view additional details about your VO2 max. estimate,
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    rate monitor. The power meter must be paired with your Descent device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 116). If you estimates. TIP: If you have more than one Garmin device, you can enable the Physio TrueUp™ feature, Measurements, page 58). 1 From the watch face, select UP or DOWN to view
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    supported Descent device analyzes heart rate variability to determine your overall stress. Training, sleep, nutrition, and general life and Stress Level This feature requires a Garmin chest heart rate monitor. Before you can From the watch face, press START, select HRV Stress, and press START
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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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    you to ride at a steadily increasing effort, 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
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    heart rate monitor. Cycling performance measurements require a heart rate monitor and a power meter. These estimates are provided and supported by Firstbeat. For more information, go to garmin.com /performance-data/running. NOTE: The estimates may seem inaccurate at first. The device requires you to
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    training can have a positive impact on your fitness, but you may notice a temporary VO2 max. decline while exposed to high altitudes. Your Descent device provides acclimation notifications and corrections to your VO2 max. estimate and training status when the temperature is above 22ºC (72ºF) and
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    and frequency of your workouts. Recovery Time You can use your Garmin device with wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate Save. The recovery time appears. The maximum time is 4 days. NOTE: From the watch face, you can select UP or DOWN to view the training status widget, and select
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    bars indicate times when you were too active to determine your stress level. Tips for Improved Body Battery Data • Your Body Battery level updates when you sync your device with your Garmin Connect account. • For more accurate results, wear the device while sleeping. • Rest and good sleep charge
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    Descent device has a wrist-based pulse oximeter to gauge the peripheral saturation of oxygen in your blood. Knowing your oxygen saturation can help you determine how your body is acclimating to high altitudes for alpine sport and expedition. You can manually Garmin active for the watch to get a pulse
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    . The device automatically analyzes your oxygen saturation throughout the day, when you are not moving. NOTE: Turning on all-day mode decreases battery life. Turning Off Automatic Pulse Oximeter Readings 1 From the pulse oximeter widget, hold MENU. 2 Select Options > Pulse Ox Mode > Off. The device
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    heart rate zone and enter your resting heart rate manually. You can manually adjust your zones on the device or using your Garmin Connect account. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select User Select LTHR > Enter Manually, and enter your lactate threshold heart rate. You can perform a guided test to estimate your
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    power (FTP) value, you can enter it and allow the software to calculate your power zones automatically. You can manually adjust your zones on the device or using your Garmin Connect account. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select User Profile > Power Zones. 3 Select an activity. 4 Select Based On. 5 Select an option
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    . 2 Upload your sleep tracking data to the Garmin Connect site (Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect, page 45). You can view your sleep statistics on your Garmin Connect account. You can view sleep information from the previous night on your Descent device (Widgets, page 105). Using Do Not
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    added. Earning Intensity Minutes Your Descent device calculates intensity minutes by comparing night for the most accurate resting heart rate. Garmin Move IQ™ When your movements match familiar Displays a message and the move bar on the digital watch face and steps screen. The device also beeps or
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    or Send to Device. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions. Creating a Custom Workout on Garmin Connect Before you can create a workout on the Garmin Connect app, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect, page 44). 1 From the Garmin Connect app, select or . 2 Select Training > Workouts
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    From Garmin Connect, page 74. 1 From the watch face, select START > Pool Swim > Options > Training. 2 Select an option: • Select Workouts to do workouts downloaded from Garmin Connect. • Select Training Calendar to do or view your scheduled workouts. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Training
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    CSS to guide your training pace and monitor your improvement. 1 From the watch face, press Descent device with a compatible smartphone. 1 From the Garmin Connect app, select or . 2 Select Training > Training Plans. 3 Select and schedule a training plan. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. 5 Review
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    send a Garmin Coach training plan to your device, the Garmin Coach widget appears in your widget loop. 1 From the watch face, select UP or DOWN to view the Garmin Coach the first interval. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. After you complete all of the intervals, a message appears. Training 77
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    a PacePro plan from Garmin Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect, page 44). 1 Select an option: • Open the Garmin Connect app, and select or . • Go to connect.garmin.com. 2 Select Training > PacePro Pacing Strategies. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to create and save
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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. TIP: You can press DOWN and select View
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    course. Strava™ Segments You can download Strava segments to your Descent device. Follow Strava segments to compare your performance with your past The information in this manual applies to both Garmin Connect segments and Strava segments. Viewing Segment Details 1 From the watch face, press START.
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    Garmin Connect account and Strava account are linked, your activity is automatically sent to your Strava account so you can review the segment position. 1 From the watch : This setting is enabled for all segments by default. 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select an activity. 3 Hold MENU. 4
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    the activity. NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities. 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select an activity. 3 Hold MENU. 4 Select Training > Select Downloaded to select an activity you downloaded from your Garmin Connect account. 6 Select the activity. The Virtual Partner screen
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    NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities. Clearing All Personal Records 1 From the watch face, hold MENU. 2 Select History > Records. 3 Select a sport. 4 Select and select Options > Pause Training Status. • From your Garmin Connect settings, select Performance Stats > Training Status > >
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    alarm, select Backlight. • To select a description for the alarm, select Label. • To delete the alarm, select Delete. Starting the Countdown Timer 1 From the watch face, hold MENU. 2 Select Clocks > TIMERS. 3 Select an option: • To set and save a countdown timer for the first time, enter the time
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    the timers and exit the stopwatch, press MENU, and select Done. • To review the lap timers, press MENU, and select Review. NOTE: The Review option only appears if there have been multiple laps. • To return to the watch face without resetting the timers, press MENU, and select Go to Watchface. • To
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    108). 1 Hold LIGHT. 2 Select . 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Editing Your Saved Locations You can delete a saved location or edit its 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 set the
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    on your device includes points of interest, you can navigate to them. 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select an activity. 3 Hold MENU. 4 Select Navigation , and entertainment venues. Courses You can send a course from your Garmin Connect account to your device. After it is saved to your device
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    of navigation. 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select Garmin Connect app, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect, page 44). 1 From the Garmin Connect app, select or . 2 Select Training > Courses > Create Course. 3 Select a course type. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions
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    can view or edit course details before you navigate a course. 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select an activity. 3 Hold MENU. 4 Select certain distance from the climb. • Select Descents to turn descents on or off for running activities. 7 Review the climbs and course details for the course
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    Select Navigation > Sight 'N Go. 5 Point the top of the watch at an object, and press START. Navigation information appears. 6 Press START along the path you traveled, select TracBack. • If you do not have a supported map or are using direct routing, select Route to navigate back to the starting
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    , select TracBack. • If you do not have a supported map or are using direct routing, select Route to navigate timer to prevent the device from timing out to watch mode. 7 Press DOWN to view the compass ( data and view compatibility information, go to garmin.com/maps. represents your location on the
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    option: • To start navigating to the location, select Go. • To save the location, select Save Location. • To view information about the location, select Review. Navigating with the Around Me Feature You can use the around me feature to navigate to nearby points of interest and waypoints. NOTE: The
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    you are navigating to a destination. You can change the compass settings manually (Compass Settings, page 109). To open the compass settings quickly, widget, press START. 2 Select Lock Heading. 3 Point the top of the watch toward your heading, and press START. When you deviate from the heading, the
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    Your Time in Each Heart Rate Zone Viewing your time in each heart rate zone can help you adjust your training intensity. 1 From the watch face, hold MENU. 2 Select History > Activities. 3 Select an activity. 4 Select Heart Rate. Viewing Data Totals You can view the accumulated distance and time data
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    Deleting History 1 From the watch face, hold MENU. 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. History 95
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    Customizing Your Device Activities and App Settings These settings allow you to customize each preloaded activity app based on your needs. For example, you can customize data pages and enable alerts and training features. Not all settings are available for all activity types. Hold MENU, select
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    activities. Vibration Alerts: Enables alerts that notify you to inhale or exhale during a breathwork activity. Workout Videos: Enables instructive workout animations for a strength, cardio, yoga, or Pilates activity. Animations are available for pre-installed workouts and workouts downloaded
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    appears in the field. • Select Left Gauge or Right Gauge to add graphical dive gauges. • Select Reorder to change the location of the data screen in the the data screen from the loop. NOTE: Not all options are available for dive activities. 8 If necessary, select Add New to add a data screen to
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    Alerts You can set alerts for each activity, which can help you to train toward specific goals, to increase your awareness of your environment, and to navigate to your destination. Some alerts are available only for specific activities. There are three types of alerts: event alerts, range alerts,
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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. Lock on Road: Locks the position icon, which represents your position on the map, onto the nearest road. Track Log: Shows or hides the track
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    routes optimized for the type of activity you are doing. Popularity Routing: Calculates routes based on the most popular runs and rides from Garmin Connect. Courses: Sets how you navigate courses using the device. Use the Follow Course option to navigate a course exactly as it appears, without
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    Enabling Auto Pause You can use the Auto Pause feature to pause the timer automatically when you stop moving. This feature is helpful if your activity includes stop lights or other places where you must stop. NOTE: History is not recorded while the timer is stopped or paused. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select
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    display speed. Changing the GPS Setting For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Activities & Apps. 3 Select an NOTE: Using GPS and another satellite system together can reduce battery life more quickly than using GPS only (GPS and Other Satellite
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    mode after 5 minutes of inactivity. Extended: Sets the device to enter low-power watch mode after 25 minutes of inactivity. The extended mode can result in shorter battery life between charges. Changing the Order of an Activity in the Apps List 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Activities & Apps. 3 Select an
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    loop manually ( Battery: With all day wear, displays your current Body Battery dive. Dog tracking: Displays your dog's location information when you have a compatible dog tracking device paired with your Descent device. Floors climbed: Tracks your floors climbed and progress toward your goal. Garmin
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    after a dive. Training status garmin.com to purchase a compatible inReach device. Using the inReach Remote Before you can use the inReach remote function, you must add the inReach widget to the widget loop (Customizing the Widget Loop, page 106). 1 Turn on the inReach device. 2 On your Descent watch
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    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 not available for dive activities. 3 During an activity, press UP or DOWN to view the VIRB data screen. 4 If necessary, wait while your watch connects to
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    can also guide you through a breathing activity to help you relax. 1 While you are sitting or inactive, press UP or DOWN from the watch face the on-screen instructions. Customizing the My Day Widget You can customize the list of metrics displayed on the My Day widget. 1 From the watch face, press UP
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    -loaded watch faces. 5 Select START > Apply to activate a pre-loaded watch face or an installed Connect IQ watch face. 6 If using a pre-loaded watch face, manually calibrate the compass. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Sensors & Accessories > Compass > Calibrate > Start. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
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    and select Sensors & Accessories > Barometer. Calibrate: Allows you to manually calibrate the barometer sensor. Plot: Sets the time scale for the of barometric pressure change that triggers a storm alert. Watch Mode: Sets the sensor used in watch mode. The Auto option uses both the altimeter and
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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. Lock on Road: Locks the position icon, which represents your position on the map, onto the nearest road. Track Log: Shows or hides the track
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    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. Manager. Battery Saver: Allows you to customize system settings to extend battery life in watch mode (Customizing the Battery Saver Feature
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    the automatic backlight. The watch displays the hours of battery life gained with each setting change. 5 Select During Sleep to enable the battery saver feature during your normal sleep hours. TIP: You can set your normal sleep hours in the user settings on your Garmin Connect account. 6 Select Low
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    Sets the device to use MTP (media transfer protocol) or Garmin mode when connected to a computer. Reset: Allows you to reset user data and settings (Resetting . 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
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    Garmin Connect app on your paired phone, the device automatically detects your time zones and the current time of day. You can also manually an option: • Select Mode to turn on the backlight at depth or throughout your dive. • Select Keys to turn on the backlight for key presses. • Select Alerts
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    screens from your Descent device on a compatible Edge device during a ride or triathlon. See your Edge owner's manual for more information. (Starting an Activity, page 24). Training with Power Meters • Go to www.garmin.com/intosports for a list of ANT+ sensors that are compatible with your device
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    . See the owner's manual for your Varia device for more information. NOTE: You may need to update the Descent software before pairing Varia devices off to conserve the battery. When the battery is low, a message appears on your device. Approximately five hours of battery life remain. Improving Foot
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    of accurate temperature data. You must pair the tempe sensor with your device to display temperature data. See the instructions for your tempe sensor for more informationwww.garmin.com/manuals/tempe. Club Sensors Your device is compatible with Approach CT10 golf club sensors. You can use paired club
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    , GPS, internal sensors, and connected sensors. Mode Descent Mk2s Battery Life Descent Mk2 Battery Life Smartwatch mode with activity tracking and 24/7 wrist-based GPS mode Up to 15 days Up to 35 days Battery saver watch mode Up to 21 days Up to 50 days Dive mode Up to 30 hr. Up to 80 hr.
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    limited support for MTP file transfer mode. You must open the Garmin drive on a Windows operating system. You should use the Garmin Express barometer. Avoid extreme shock and harsh treatment, because it can degrade the life of the product. Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to
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    sure the band is secure. The latch should close over the watch pin. 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 to change the other band. Extra Long Diving Band Your device comes with an extra long band you can wear over a thick exposure suit. Troubleshooting My device is in the wrong language You can change the
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    Garmin Dive app to the latest version. • Remove your device from the Garmin Dive Garmin Dive app, select to enter pairing mode. or , and select Garmin Devices > Add Device • From the watch owner's manual for your Descent Descent device. • Since headphones vary by model, you can try moving the watch
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    set up a Garmin Pay wallet, this stored music. Diving Resetting Your Tissue can be useful for dive shops that provide devices dive activity incorrectly. 1 Hold LIGHT until the device turns off. 2 Hold LIGHT to turn on the device. 3 When the Descent GPS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. 1 Go outdoors
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    use an optional tempe external temperature sensor to view accurate ambient temperature readings while wearing the watch. Maximizing the Battery Life You can do several things to extend the life of the battery. • Change the power mode during an activity (Changing the Power Mode, page 24). • Turn on
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    your device. 1 Select an option: • Sync your step count with the Garmin Connect application (Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer, page 45). • Sync your step count with the Garmin Connect app (Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect, page 45). 2 Wait while the device syncs your data. Syncing can
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    . The average cadence for the current activity. Average Cadence: Running. The average cadence for the current activity. Average Descent: The average vertical distance of descent since the last reset. Average Distance Per Stroke: Swimming. The average distance traveled per stroke during the current
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    (PO2) of the diluent gas during a closed-circuit rebreather (CCR) dive. Destination Location: The position of your final destination. Destination Waypoint: The You must be navigating for this data to appear. Di2 Battery: The remaining battery power of a Di2 sensor. Distance: The distance traveled for
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    ground contact time while running. GCT Balance Gauge: A color gauge showing the left/right balance of ground contact time while running. Gear Battery: The battery status of a gear position sensor. Gear Combo: The current gear combination from a gear position sensor. Gear Ratio: The number of teeth
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    . Lap Cadence: Cycling. The average cadence for the current lap. Lap Cadence: Running. The average cadence for the current lap. Lap Descent: The vertical distance of descent for the current lap. Lap Distance: The distance traveled for the current lap. Lap Distance Per Stroke: Swimming. The average
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    The average cadence for the last completed lap. Last Lap Cadence: Running. The average cadence for the last completed lap. Last Lap Descent: The vertical distance of descent for the last completed lap. Last Lap Distance: The distance traveled for the last completed lap. Last Lap Distance Per Stroke
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    Maximum Depth: The maximum depth descended during a dive. Maximum Descent: The maximum rate of descent in meters per minute or feet per minute since the last reset. Maximum Elevation: The highest elevation reached since the last reset. Maximum Lap Power:
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    Gauge: The total elevation distances ascended and descended during the activity or since the last reset. Total Descent: The total elevation distance descended since the last reset. Total Hemoglobin: The estimated total hemoglobin concentration in the muscle. Training Effect Gauge: The impact of
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    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
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    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
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    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 27 × 1-1/4 27 × 1-3/8 29 x 2.1 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) 2161 2169
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    calibrating 110 battery 120 charging 5 life 119 maximizing measuring 35, 38 diving 7-23, 121 Garmin Connect 41, 44-46, 48, 73, 74, 76, 78, 88 storing data 45 Garmin Express 5, 48 updating software 5 Garmin 94 deleting 95 sending to computer 44, 45 holes, changing , 51 playing 52 services 50, 51 music
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    65 training status 58, 64, 65, 75, 83 treadmill 27 triathlon training 32 troubleshooting 22, 30, 53, 57, 67, 69, 121-125 U UltraTrac 103 unit ID 82 VO2 max. 58-60, 64, 75, 133 W wallet 49 watch faces 4, 48, 108, 109 watch mode 3, 104 water resistance 120 waypoints 92 projecting 86 wheel sizes 135
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