Garmin D2 Charlie Owners Manual - Page 28

Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer If you have not paired your D2 device with your smartphone, you can upload all of your activity data to your Garmin Connect account using your computer. 1 Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable. 2 Go to www.garminconnect.com/start. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect Mobile 1 Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu. 2 Select . Starting a GroupTrack Session Before you can start a GroupTrack session, you must have a Garmin Connect account, a compatible smartphone, and the Garmin Connect Mobile app. These instructions are for starting a GroupTrack session with D2 Charlie devices. If your connections have other compatible devices, you can see them on the map. The other devices may not be able to display GroupTrack riders on the map. 1 Go outside, and turn on the D2 Charlie device. 2 Pair your smartphone with the D2 Charlie device (Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Device, page 1). 3 On the D2 Charlie device, hold UP, and select Settings > GroupTrack > Show on Map to enable viewing connections on the map screen. 4 In the Garmin Connect Mobile app, from the settings menu, select LiveTrack > GroupTrack. 5 If you have more than one compatible device, select a device for the GroupTrack session. 6 Select Visible to > All Connections. 7 Select Start LiveTrack. 8 On the D2 Charlie device, start an activity. 9 Scroll to the map to view your connections. TIP: From the map, you can hold UP and select Nearby Connections to view distance, direction, and pace or speed information for other connections in the GroupTrack session. Tips for GroupTrack Sessions The GroupTrack feature allows you to keep track of other connections in your group using LiveTrack directly on the screen. All members of the group must be your connections in your Garmin Connect account. • Ride outside using GPS. • Pair your D2 Charlie device with your smartphone using Bluetooth technology. • In the Garmin Connect Mobile app, from the settings menu, select Connections to update the list of connections for your GroupTrack session. • Make sure all of your connections pair to their smartphones and start a LiveTrack session in the Garmin Connect Mobile app. • Make sure all your connections are in range (40 km or 25 mi.). • During a GroupTrack session, scroll to the map to view your connections (Adding a Map to an Activity, page 24). Wi‑Fi® Connected Features Some D2 Charlie models have Wi‑Fi connected features. The Garmin Connect Mobile app is not required for you to use Wi‑Fi connectivity. Activity uploads to your Garmin Connect account: Automatically sends your activity to your Garmin Connect account as soon as you finish recording the activity. Workouts and training plans: Allows you to browse for and select workouts and training plans on the Garmin Connect site. The next time your device has a Wi‑Fi connection, the files are wirelessly sent to your device. Software updates: Allows your device to download the latest software update when a Wi‑Fi connection is available. The next time you turn on or unlock the device, you can follow the on-screen instructions to install the software update. Setting Up Wi‑Fi Connectivity 1 Go to www.garminconnect.com/start, and download the Garmin Express application. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up Wi‑Fi connectivity with Garmin Express. Connect IQ Features You can add Connect IQ features to your watch from Garmin and other providers using the Garmin Connect Mobile app. You can customize your device with watch faces, data fields, widgets, and apps. Watch Faces: Allow you to customize the appearance of the clock. Data Fields: Allow you to download new data fields that present sensor, activity, and history data in new ways. You can add Connect IQ data fields to built-in features and pages. Widgets: Provide information at a glance, including sensor data and notifications. Apps: Add interactive features to your watch, such as new outdoor and fitness activity types. Downloading Connect IQ Features Before you can download Connect IQ features from the Garmin Connect Mobile app, you must pair your D2 Charlie device with your smartphone. 1 From the settings in the Garmin Connect Mobile app, select Connect IQ Store. 2 If necessary, 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 garminconnect.com and sign in. 3 From your devices widget, select Connect IQ Store. 4 Select a Connect IQ feature, and download it. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions. Customizing Your Device Widgets Your device comes preloaded with widgets that provide at-aglance information. Some widgets require a Bluetooth connection to a compatible smartphone. Some widgets are not visible by default. You can add them to the widget loop manually. Notifications: Alerts you to incoming calls, texts, social network updates, and more, based on your smartphone notification settings. Calendar: Displays upcoming meetings from your smartphone calendar. 22 Connect IQ Features