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    DESCENT™ MK3 SERIES Owner's Manual
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    , registered in the USA and other countries. Descent™, Body Battery™, Connect IQ™, DiveView™, Firstbeat Analytics™, Garmin AutoShot™, Garmin Connect™, Garmin Dive™, Garmin Explore™, Garmin Express™, Garmin GameOn™, Garmin Golf™, Garmin Index™, Garmin Pay™, Health Snapshot™, HRM-Dual™, HRM-Pro
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    7 Setting CCR Setpoints 8 No-Fly Time 8 Air Integration 8 Waking the Transceiver from Low Power Mode 9 Pairing the Transceiver with a Descent Watch 9 Transceiver Settings 10 Selecting Transceivers to View During a Dive 10 Selecting the Gas Consumption Rate Metric 10 Including Transceivers in
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    Recording a Strength Training Activity 38 Recording a HIIT Activity 38 Using an Indoor Trainer 39 Gaming 39 Using the Garmin GameOn™ App 39 Recording a Manual Gaming Activity 40 Climbing Sports 40 Recording an Indoor Climbing Activity 40 Recording a Bouldering Activity....... 41 Starting an
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    79 Adaptive Training Plans 79 PacePro Training 79 Downloading a PacePro Plan from Garmin Connect 80 Creating a PacePro Plan on Your Watch 80 Starting a PacePro Plan 81 Power Guide 82 Creating and Using a Power Guide.. 82 History 82 Using History 83 Multisport History 83 Personal Records 83
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    96 Conducting an FTP Test 96 Lactate Threshold 97 Performing a Guided Test to Determine Your Lactate Threshold 97 Viewing Your Real-Time Locations 106 Using the Jet Lag Adviser 106 Planning a Trip in the Garmin Connect App 106 Controls 106 Customizing the Controls Menu.... 109 Using the LED
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    Apps and Computer Applications 134 Garmin Connect 134 Using the Garmin Connect App.. 135 Updating the Software Using the Garmin Connect App 135 Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer 135 Updating the Software Using Garmin Express 135 Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect 135 Connect IQ
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    Stopping Navigation 147 Courses 147 Creating and Following a Course on Your Device 148 Creating a Round-Trip Course........ 148 Creating a Course on Garmin Connect 148 Sending a Course to Your Device 149 Viewing or Editing Course Details.. 149 Projecting a Waypoint 149 Navigation Settings 149
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    Watch Band Adjustment.......... 158 Data Management 158 Deleting Files 159 Troubleshooting 159 Product Updates 159 Getting More Information 159 My device does not seem accurate 163 The step counts on my watch and my Garmin Connect account don't match 163 The floors climbed amount does not seem
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    Product Information guide in the on the watch (Device Overview, page 1). 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup. During the initial setup, you can settings, saved courses, and more when you pair your new Descent watch with your phone. 3 Charge the watch (Charging the Watch
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    DOWN • Press to scroll through the glance loop and menus. • Hold to view the music controls from any screen. START·STOP • Press to choose an option in a menu. • Press to view the activity list and start or stop an activity. BACK·LAP • Press to return to the previous screen. • Press to record a lap,
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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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    Dive Modes The Descent device supports six dive modes. Each dive mode has four phases: dive pre- , and other watch features, such as GPS, are disabled (Going Diving, page 16). During the post-dive review, you can view a summary of the completed dive (Viewing the Dive Log Glance, page 22). Single-Gas:
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    Air Integration: Allows you to pair Descent transceivers and configure the data screens view chest heart rate monitor data in the Garmin Dive™ app after you complete the dive. Compass: the north reference of the dive compass (Calibrating the Compass Manually, page 116). No-Fly Time: Allows you to set
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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 Select an option: NOTE:
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    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.) the decompression plan. 48 hours Air Integration The Descent Mk3i watch can be used with a paired Descent transceiver to view tank pressure, depth, estimated
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    watch using ANT® technology. 1 Wake the transceiver from low power mode (Waking the Transceiver from Low Power Mode, page 9). 2 On your Descent watch, hold MENU, and select Dive Setup > Dive Network & Air Integration > Transmitters > Add New. The watch starts searching and displays a list of nearby
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    Transceiver Settings You can customize the settings for paired transceivers prior to a dive. On the paired Descent watch, hold MENU, select Dive Setup > Dive Network & Air Integration > Transmitters, and select a transceiver. Status: Enables a connection to the transceiver, and shows the current
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    the Transceiver Software Using Your Watch Before you can update the software, you must pair your Descent transceiver with a Descent Mk3i watch. 1 Select an option to sync your watch: • Sync your watch with the Garmin Dive app. • Connect the watch to your computer using the USB cable, and sync with
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    primary data screen for single-gas and multi-gas dive modes displays the main dive data, including your breathing gas and rate of ascent or descent. You can press DOWN to scroll through additional data, including time of day and heart rate, and view the dive compass (Navigating with the Dive
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    helium (He) tissue load level. Green: 0 to 79% tissue load. Yellow: 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 minute. Yellow: Moderately high. Ascent is between 7.9 and 10.1 m (26 and 33 ft.) per
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    and apnea hunt dive modes displays information about the current dive, including the elapsed time, current maximum depth, and rate of ascent or descent. During surface intervals, you can press DOWN to scroll through additional data, including last dive depth and time, view the map screen (Diving
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    Big Numbers Mode You can change the size of the numbers on the single-gas, multi-gas, and CCR dive data screens. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Dive Setup > Display Settings. 3 Select Single-Gas Mode, Multi-Gas Mode, or CCR Mode. 4 Select Big Numbers. Your rate of ascent. Green: Good. Ascent is less than 7.9
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    Going Diving 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select a dive mode (Dive Modes, page 4). 3 If necessary, press UP to edit the dive settings, such as the gases, water type, and alerts (Dive Setup, page 5). 4 Wait with your wrist out of the water until the watch acquires GPS signals and the status
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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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    to View During a Dive, page 10). 2 Press START, and select Divers to view the tank pressure values and approximate depths of the paired Descent transceivers in the network. Switching Gases During a Dive 1 Start a single-gas, multi-gas, or closed-circuit rebreather (CCR) dive. 2 Select an option
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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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    zones and terrain (Managing Maps, page 127). TIP: You can view map data for all dive modes in the dive log glance and in the Garmin Dive app. 1 During an apnea dive activity, scroll to the map. 2 Press START, and select an option: • To pan or zoom the map, select Pan
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    Viewing the Surface Interval Glance 1 From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to view the surface interval glance. 2 Press START to view your current oxygen toxicity units (OTU) and central nervous system (CNS) percentage. NOTE: The OTU accumulated during a dive expire after 24 hours. Green: 0 to 249
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    Orange 25 to 49 Low Be cautious Red 1 to 24 Poor Rest before diving To see your dive readiness trends over time, go to your Garmin Dive account. Dive Planning You can plan for future dives using your device. The device can calculate no-decompression limit (NDL) times or create decompression
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    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. 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
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    Creating a Decompression Plan You can create open-circuit decompression plans and save them for future dives. 1 Press START. 2 Select Plan Dive > Deco Plans > Add New. 3 Enter a name for the decompression plan. 4 Select an option: • To enter the maximum partial pressure of oxygen in bars, select PO2
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    Tips for Wearing the Watch with an Exposure Suit • Use the extra long silicone diving band to wear the watch over a thick exposure suit. • Use the extension on the titanium watch band to increase the length of the band. • Turn off the wrist-based heart rate monitor to increase battery life (Wrist
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    Dive Alerts Alert Message Cause Watch Action None You completed the decompression stop. The decompression stop depth and time flash blue for five seconds. None Your partial pressure of oxygen (PO2) value is above the specified warning value. Your PO2 value flashes yellow. %1 OTU
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    to read depth sensor. The watch has invalid or missing depth sensor data before you start a dive activity. Do not start a dive. Call Garmin® Product Support. Failed to read depth sensor. End your dive now. The watch has invalid or missing depth Use a backup dive computer or dive sensor data
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    Alert Message Cause Watch Action may not have been triggered, evaluate your current depth and dive conditions. Transceiver Alerts Alert Message Cause Device Action None Your paired watch has lost communication with the transceiver for 30 seconds. The tank pressure value flashes yellow. %1
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    diver depth • View tank pressure • View diver depth • View public tank name • View tank pressure • View diver depth • View public tank name Descent Mk3i • View tank pressure • View diver depth • View tank pressure • View diver depth • View public tank name • View tank pressure • View diver
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    Clocks Setting an Alarm You can set multiple alarms. 1 From the watch face, hold MENU. 2 Select Clocks > ALARMS > Add Alarm. 3 Enter the alarm time. Editing an Alarm 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Clocks > ALARMS > Edit. 3 Select an alarm. 4 Select an option: • To turn the alarm on or off, select Status. •
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    MENU, and select Save Activity. • To reset 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
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    or new activities based on default activities (Creating a Custom Activity, page 60). When you finish your activities, you can save and share them with the Garmin Connect™ community. You can also add Connect IQ™ activities and apps to your watch using the Connect IQ app (Connect IQ Features, page 135
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    your perceived effort. NOTE: You can select to skip the self evaluation. 3 Select how you felt during the activity. You can view evaluations in the Garmin Connect app. Running Going for a Track Run Before you go for a track run, make sure you are running on a standard-shape, 400 m track. You can
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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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    to start the activity timer. 4 Press LAP to manually mark the beginning and end of each obstacle. NOTE: . 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 watch arm motions while resting. During a pool or open water swim activity, you can manually mark a rest interval by pressing LAP. 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 LAP 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 LAP to manually move to the next round or rest. 7 After you finish the activity
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    Sensors, page 120). 7 Select an option: • On your computer, start a supported game to automatically start the gaming activity. • On your watch, start a manual gaming activity (Recording a Manual Gaming Activity, page 40). The Garmin GameOn app shows your real-time performance metrics. When you
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    Gaming Activity You can record a gaming activity on your watch and manually enter stats for each match. 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select Gaming. 3 Press DOWN, and select a game type. 4 Press START to start the activity
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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 Press START, and select Start Hunt. 4 Press START, and select an
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    Calibrating the Tack Assist 1 From the watch face, select START. 2 Select Sail Race or Sail. 3 Select UP or DOWN to view the tack assist screen. NOTE: You may need to add the tack assist screen to the data screens for the activity (Customizing the Data Screens, page 60). 4 Select START. 5 Select an
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    Setting the Starting Line 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select Sail Race. 3 Wait while the device locates satellites. 4 Hold MENU. 5 Select Start Line Settings. 6 Select an option: • Select Mark Port to mark the port starting line mark as you sail past it. • Select Mark Starboard to mark the
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    Water Sports Viewing Your Water Sport Runs Your watch records the details of each water sport run using the auto run feature. This feature automatically records new runs based on your movement. The activity timer pauses when you stop moving. The activity timer starts automatically when your movement
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    3 Select an option: • To use your current location when you are near a tide station, select Add > Current Location. • To select a location on the map, select Add > Use Map. • To enter the name of a city, select Add > City Search. • To select a saved location, select Add > Saved Locations. • To enter
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    and Trolling Motor You can pair your watch with a Garmin trolling motor and use it as a remote control. For more information about using a remote control, see your trolling motor owner's manual. 1 Turn on the trolling motor. 2 Bring the watch within 1 m (3 descent. Activities and Apps 47
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    statistics. You can customize the Mode Tracking setting to automatically or manually switch tracking modes (Activities and App Settings, page 61). 1 series accessory must be paired to the Descent watch using ANT+ technology. You can use your compatible Descent watch paired with the HRM-Pro series
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    Golfing Playing Golf Before you play golf, you should charge the watch (Charging the Watch, page 155). 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select Golf. The device locates satellites, calculates your location, and selects a course if there is only one course nearby. 3 If the course list appears,
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    6 Select a tee box. The hole information screen appears. Current hole number Distance to the back of the green Distance to the middle of the green Distance to the front of the green Par for the hole Map of the green Driver distance from the tee box NOTE: Because pin locations change, the watch
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    Icons, page 52). Measure Shot: Shows the distance of your previous shot recorded with the Garmin AutoShot™ feature (Viewing Measured Shots, page 53). You can also manually record a shot (Manually Measuring a Shot, page 53). Scorecard: Opens the scorecard for the round (Keeping Score, page 53
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    Prompt setting (Activities and App Settings, page 61), and upload your scorecards. For each round, you must connect to a paired phone with the Garmin Golf™ app. The virtual caddie provides recommendations based on the hole, wind data, and your past performance with each club. Displays the club or
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    view all recorded shot distances. NOTE: The distance from the most recent shot also displays at the top of the hole information screen. 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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    and Direction The wind feature is a pointer that shows the wind speed and direction relative to the pin. The wind feature requires a connection with the Garmin Golf app. 1 Press START. 2 Select Wind. The arrow points to the wind direction relative to the pin. 54 Activities and Apps
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    Viewing the Direction to the Pin The PinPointer feature is a compass that provides directional assistance when you are unable to see the green. This feature can help you line up a shot even if you are in the woods or in a deep sand trap. NOTE: Do not use the PinPointer feature while in a golf cart.
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    swing timings, for example, 0.7 sec./0.23 sec. or 1.2 sec./ 0.4 sec. Each golfer may have a unique swing tempo based on their ability and experience. Garmin provides six different timings. The device displays a graph that indicates if your backswing or downswing times are too fast, too slow, or just
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    Analyzing Your Swing Tempo You must hit a ball to view your swing tempo. 1 Press START. 2 Select Tempo Training. 3 Press START. 4 Select Swing Speed, and select an option. 5 Complete a full swing, and hit the ball. The watch displays your swing analysis. Viewing the Tip Sequence The first time you
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    Entering Jump Information 1 Press START. 2 Select Jumpmaster. 3 Select a jump type (Jump Types, page 57). 4 Complete one or more actions to enter your jump information: • Select DIP to set a waypoint for the desired landing location. • Select Drop Alt. to set the drop altitude AGL (in feet) when the
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    Constant Settings Select Jumpmaster, select a jump type, and select Constant. Percent Max.: Sets the jump range for all jump types. A setting less than 100% decreases the drift distance to the DIP, and a setting greater than 100% increases the drift distance. More experienced jumpmasters may want to
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    Customizing the Data Screens You can show, hide, and change the layout and content of data screens for each activity. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Activities & Apps. 3 Select the activity to customize. 4 Select the activity settings. 5 Select Data Screens. 6 Select a data screen to customize. 7 Select an
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    watch to automatically create a rest interval when you stop moving (Auto Rest and Manual Rest, page 36). Auto Run: Enables the watch to detect ski or water sport automatic biometrics data broadcasting to the Garmin GameOn app when you start a gaming activity (Using the Garmin GameOn™ App, page 39).
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    Mode Tracking: Enables or disables automatic ascent or descent mode tracking for backcountry skiing and snowboarding. fitness information that is tailored for Garmin Connect. Record After Sunset: Sets Workouts Only option enables rep counting during guided workouts only. Repeat: Enables the Repeat
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    . Virtual Caddie: Allows you to select automatic or manual virtual caddie club recommendations. Appears after you play five rounds of golf, track your clubs, and upload your scorecards to the Garmin Golf app. Workout Videos: Enables instructive workout animations for a strength, cardio, yoga, or
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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 watch. Use the Follow Course option to navigate a course exactly as it appears, without
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    start of a climb or at a certain distance from the climb. • Select Descents to turn descents on or off for running activities. • Select Climb Detection to choose the types of climbs detected during cycling activities. 7 Review the climbs and course details for the course (Viewing or Editing Course
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    the course. Strava™ Segments You can download Strava segments to your Descent device. Follow Strava segments to compare your performance with your past in your Garmin Connect account. For more information, go to www.strava.com. The information in this manual applies to both Garmin Connect segments
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    upgrade the ballistic solver in the AB Synapse - Garmin app to unlock all Applied Ballistics features (AB Synapse - Garmin App, page 67). AB Synapse - Garmin App The AB Synapse - Garmin app allows you to manage ballistic profiles on your Descent watch, or upgrade your ballistic solver, if necessary
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    to move to the next field. 3 Set the RNG value to the target distance. 4 Set the DOF value to your actual direction of fire (either manually or by using the compass). 5 Set the W 1 value to the low wind speed. 6 Set the W 2 value to the high wind speed. 7 Set the DIR value
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    Range Card Customizing the Range Card Fields 1 From the Applied Ballistics app, press START. 2 Select Range Card. TIP: You can press START to quickly view different data fields for the third column. 3 Hold MENU. 4 Select Change Fields. 5 Press START to scroll to a field. 6 Press DOWN or UP to change
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    the AB folder on the device. You can also create a profile using your Garmin device. 1 From the Applied Ballistics app, press START. 2 Select Profile > For example, a 300 Win Mag is a .308 caliber bullet. • To manually enter bullet properties if your bullet is not in the bullet database, press DOWN
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    Calibrating the Drop Scale Factor Garmin recommends you calibrate the muzzle velocity prior to the drop scale factor. Calibrating the drop scale factor provides a more accurate solution at or beyond the
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    device toward the direction of fire. The current compass value appears in the DOF field. You can press START to use this value. You can manually enter a value by pressing DOWN or UP. NOTE: The DOF is used only for calculating the Coriolis effect. If you are shooting at a target less
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    is not adjusted to represent sea level (barometric) pressure. Ambient pressure is required for the ballistics shooting solution. Input field. TIP: You can manually enter this value, or you can select the Use Current Pressure option to use the pressure value from the internal sensor in the device
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    field. Training Unified Training Status When you use more than one Garmin device with your Garmin Connect account, you can choose which device is the primary data source for everyday use and for training purposes. From the Garmin Connect app, select > Settings. Primary Training Device: Sets the
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    and fitness. For example, you can record a ride with an Edge® bike computer, and view your activity details and recovery time on your Descent watch. Sync your Descent watch and other Garmin devices to your Garmin Connect account. TIP: You can set a primary training device and primary wearable in the
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    Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect, page 134). 1 Select an option: • Open the Garmin Connect app, and select . • Go to connect.garmin.com. 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
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    an option: • Select Open Repeats to mark your intervals and rest periods manually by pressing LAP. • Select Structured Repeats > Do Workout to use an up, press LAP to begin the first interval. 9 Follow the on-screen instructions. 10 At any time, press LAP to stop the current interval or rest
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    can maintain continuously without exhaustion. You can use your CSS to guide your training pace and monitor your improvement. 1 From the watch face Press START to start the activity timer. 8 Follow the on-screen instructions. Using Virtual Partner® Your Virtual Partner is a training tool designed to
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    , page 134), and you must pair the Descent watch with a compatible phone. 1 From the Garmin Connect app, select . 2 Select Training & Planning > Training Plans. 3 Select and schedule a training plan. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. 5 Review the training plan in your calendar. Adaptive Training
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    PacePro plan from Garmin Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect, page 134). 1 Select an option: • Open the Garmin Connect app, and select . • Go to connect.garmin.com. 2 Select Training & Planning > PacePro Pacing Strategies. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to create and
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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
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    Descent device uses your FTP, the course elevation, and the projected time it will take you to complete the course to create a customized power guide. One of the most important steps in planning a successful power guide on Garmin Connect, page 148). You can also create a power guide in the Garmin
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    Using History History contains previous activities you have saved on your watch. The watch has a history glance for quick access to your activity data (Glances, page 86). 1 From the watch face, hold MENU. 2 Select History > Activities. 3 Select an activity. 4 Press START. 5 Select an option: • To
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    Clearing Personal Records 1 From the watch face, hold MENU. 2 Select History > Records. 3 Select a sport. 4 Select an option: • To delete one record, select a record, and select Clear Record > Yes. • To delete all records for the sport, select Clear All Records > Yes. NOTE: This does not delete any
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    Default Watch Face Alternate time zone pointer. References the 24-hour time markings on the watch (Adding Alternate Time Zones, page 31). No-fly time remaining. References the 24-hour time markings on the watch (No-Fly Time, page 8). Surface interval (SI) time after a dive (Viewing the Surface
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    , page 89). 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 90). 86 Appearance
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    location information when you have a compatible dog tracking device paired with your Descent watch. Displays a score, graph, and a short message that describes . Displays scheduled workouts when you select a Garmin coach adaptive training plan in your Garmin Connect account. The plan adjusts to your
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    page 91). Primary race Displays the race event you designate as the primary race in your Garmin Connect calendar (Race Calendar and Primary Race, page 75). Pulse oximeter Allows you to take a manual pulse oximeter reading (Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings, page 115). If you are too active for the
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    fitness level and performance (Training Status, page 99). VIRB® controls Provides camera controls when you have a VIRB device paired with your Descent watch (VIRB Remote, page 123). Weather Displays the current temperature and weather forecast. You can also view the current weather conditions on
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    low reserve energy, 51 to 75 is medium reserve energy, and 76 to 100 is high reserve energy. You can sync your watch with your Garmin Connect account to view your most up-to-date Body Battery level, long-term trends, and additional details (Tips for Improved Body Battery Data, page
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    meter. These estimates are provided and supported by Firstbeat Analytics™. For more information, go to garmin.com /performance-data/running. NOTE: estimate your FTP. For a more accurate rating, you can conduct a guided test (Getting Your FTP Estimate, page 96). Lactate threshold: Lactate threshold
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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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    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 120). If you are using a chest heart rate monitor, you must put it
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    generate a seven-day average. You can sync your watch with your Garmin Connect account to view your current heart rate variability status, trends, of a three-minute test performed while standing still, where the Descent device analyzes heart rate variability to determine your overall stress.
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    (HRV) stress level, you must put on a heart rate monitor and pair it with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 120). TIP: Garmin recommends that you measure your stress level at approximately the same time and under the same conditions every day. 1 If necessary, press START, and select
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    to a time trial. 1 From the watch face, select START. 2 Select a cycling activity. 3 Hold MENU. 4 Select Training > Workout Library > 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
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    Guided Test to Determine Your Lactate Threshold This feature requires a Garmin chest heart rate monitor. Before you can perform the guided trouble getting a lactate threshold estimate, try manually lowering Guided Test. 5 Press START to start the activity timer, and follow the on-screen instructions
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    's at least one hour long using a power meter in the last 90 days (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 120). You can create workouts in your Garmin Connect account. The power curve displays your sustained power output over time. You can view your power curve for the previous month, three months, or
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    seem inaccurate at first when the watch is still learning about your performance. These estimates are provided and supported by Firstbeat Analytics. For more information, go to garmin.com /performance-data/running. Training status: Training status shows you how your training affects your fitness and
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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 VO2 max., acute load, and HRV status over an extended time period. You can use your training status to help plan future training and
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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
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    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-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor to
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    a temporary VO2 max. decline while exposed to high altitudes. Your Descent watch provides acclimation notifications and corrections to your VO2 max. estimate and Status > > Pause Training Status. 2 Sync your watch with your Garmin Connect account. 3 When you want to resume your training status,
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    Low Time to slow down Red 1 to 24 Poor Let your body recover To see your training readiness trends over time, go to your Garmin Connect account. Endurance Score Your endurance score helps you understand your overall endurance based on all recorded activities with heart rate data. You can view
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    Hill Score Your hill score helps you understand your current capacity for uphill running based on your training history and VO2 max. estimate. Your watch detects uphill segments with 2% grade or more during an outdoor running activity. You can view your hill endurance, hill strength, and changes to
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    help reduce symptoms of jet lag, press DOWN. Planning a Trip in the Garmin Connect App 1 From the Garmin Connect app, select . 2 Select Training & Planning > Jet Lag Adviser > Add Trip Details. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Controls The controls menu lets you quickly access watch features and
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    if it is within Bluetooth range. The Bluetooth signal strength appears on the Descent watch screen, and it increases as you move closer to your phone. Select to turn on the screen to use your watch as a flashlight. On the Descent Mk3i - 51 mm watch, the LED flashlight turns on. Select to view your
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    Icon Name Lock Device Moon Phase Music Controls Night Vision Notifications Phone Pool Mode Power Off Description Select to lock the buttons and the touchscreen to prevent inadvertent presses and swipes. Select to view moonrise and moonset times, along with the moon phase, based on your GPS position
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    Select to open your Garmin Pay™ wallet and pay for purchases with your watch (Garmin Pay, page 110 flashing lights. NOTE: This feature is only available for Descent Mk3i - 51 mm models. Using the flashlight can reduce your emergency contacts or emergency services on your behalf. Your emergency contact
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    : This feature is only available for Descent Mk3/Mk3i - 43 mm models. Using the flashlight Garmin Pay wallet. Go to garmin.com /garminpay/banks to find participating financial institutions. 1 From the Garmin Connect app, select . 2 Select Garmin Pay > Get Started. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions
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    watch, create a new passcode, and reenter your card information. 1 From the Garmin Connect app, select . 2 Select Garmin Pay > Change Passcode. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. The next time you pay using your Descent watch, you must enter the new passcode. Morning Report Your watch displays
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    help prevent skin irritation, ensure the watch is clean and dry, and do not overtighten the watch on your wrist. For more information, go to garmin.com/fitandcare. • Wear the watch above your wrist bone. NOTE: The watch should be snug but comfortable. For more accurate heart rate readings, the watch
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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 113
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    acclimating to high altitudes for alpine sport and expedition. You can manually begin a pulse oximeter reading by viewing the pulse oximeter glance ( an oxygen saturation percentage and color on the graph. On your Garmin Connect account, you can view additional details about your pulse oximeter
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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 116). Setting the Compass Heading 1 From the compass glance, press START. 2 Select Lock Heading. 3 Point the top of the
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    is suitable for other activities. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. Setting the North Reference You can set the directional reference used the heading reference, select Grid. • To set the magnetic variation value manually, select User > Mag. Variation, enter the magnetic variation, and select
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    elevation from your GPS location, 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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    optional data fields (Customizing the Data Screens, page 60). If your watch was packaged with a sensor, they are already paired. For information about specific Garmin sensor compatibility, purchasing, or to view the owner's manual, go to buy.garmin.com for that sensor. 118 Sensors and Accessories
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    Extended Display mode to display data screens from your Descent watch on a compatible Edge bike computer during a and see real-time statistics on your device (Using the Garmin GameOn™ App, page 39). Power You can use the can manually enter your wheel circumference (Wheel Size and Circumference,
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    If the sensor has both ANT+ and Bluetooth technology, Garmin recommends that you pair using ANT+ technology. After running pace and distance on your compatible Descent watch when connected using ANT+ technology. Running Pace and Distance, page 121). Manual calibration: You can select Calibrate &
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    off Auto Calibrate, and then manually calibrate again (Calibrating the Treadmill Descent watch with the HRM-Pro series accessory or other running dynamics accessory that measures torso movement. For more information, go to garmin your watch again, according to the instructions. • If you are using the
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    not match your personal abilities. You can manually adjust your zones on the watch or using your Garmin Connect account (Setting Your Power Zones, page control your inReach satellite communicator using your Descent watch. Go to buy.garmin.com for more information about compatible devices. 122
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    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 120). The VIRB glance is automatically added to the glance
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    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 . To purchase additional map data and view compatibility information, go to garmin.com/maps. represents your location on the map. When you are
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    . 5 Select an option: • To start navigating to the location, select Go. • To save the location, select Save Location. • To view information about the location, select Review. Map 125
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    the location, select Save Location. • To view information about the location, select Review. Map Settings You can customize how the map appears in the map app and use of your map. When disabled, you must zoom in or out manually. Lock on Road: Locks the position icon, which represents your position
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    Maps+. 3 If necessary, press START, and select Check Subscription to activate your Outdoor Maps+ subscription for this watch. NOTE: Go to garmin.com/outdoormaps for information about purchasing a subscription. 4 Select Add Map, and select a location. A preview of the map region appears. 5 From the
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    or hides the map data. Music NOTE: There are three different music playback options for your Descent watch. • Third-party provider music • Personal audio content • Music stored on your phone On a Descent watch, you can download audio content to your watch from your computer or from a third-party
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    supported Follow the on-screen instructions to install a third-party to sync with the service. NOTE: Downloading Descent watch from your computer. For more information, go to garmin.com/musicfiles. 1 Connect the watch to your computer using the included USB cable. 2 On your computer, open the Garmin
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    . Select to change the repeat mode. Select to change the shuffle mode. Connecting Bluetooth Headphones To listen to music loaded onto your Descent watch, you must connect Bluetooth headphones. 1 Bring the headphones within 2 m (6.6 ft.) of your watch. 2 Enable pairing mode on the headphones. 3 Hold
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    Descent watch when you pair it using the Garmin Dive app (Pairing Your Phone, page 131). • App features from the Garmin Dive app (Garmin Dive App, page 136) • App features from the Garmin with your phone, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing and setup process. Enabling
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    the watch. • If you are using an Android phone, from the Garmin Connect app, select > Settings > Notifications. Turning Off the Bluetooth Phone 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
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    phone. Playing Audio Prompts During an Activity You can enable your Descent watch to play motivational status announcements during a run or other if available. Otherwise, audio prompts play on your phone paired through the Garmin Connect app. During an audio prompt, the watch or phone mutes the
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    , swims, hikes, triathlons, and more. To sign up for a free account, you can download the app from the app store on your phone (garmin.com/connectapp), or go to connect.garmin.com. Store your activities: After you complete and save an activity with your watch, you can upload that activity to your
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    . When new software is available, Garmin Express sends it to your device. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. 3 Do not disconnect your device Garmin Connect can automatically download available software updates to your device when it connects using Wi‑Fi. Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect
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    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. Garmin Golf App The Garmin Golf app allows you to upload scorecards from your Descent device to view detailed statistics
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    , such as your age, body mass index (BMI), resting heart rate data, and vigorous activity history to provide a fitness age. If you have a Garmin Index™ scale, your watch uses the body fat percentage metric instead of BMI to determine your fitness age. Exercise and lifestyle changes can impact your
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    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 Hold MENU. 2 Select User your lactate threshold heart rate. You can perform a guided test to estimate your lactate threshold (Lactate Threshold, page
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    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 an activity. 4 Select Based On
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    (Adding Emergency Contacts, page 140). 1 From the Garmin Connect app, select . 2 Select Contacts. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. After you add contacts, you must sync your data to apply the changes to your Descent device (Using the Garmin Connect App, page 135). 140 Safety and Tracking
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    primary method to obtain emergency assistance. The Garmin Connect app does not contact emergency services on your behalf. NOTICE Before you can activities. When an incident is detected by your Descent watch and your phone is connected, the Garmin Connect app can send an automated text message and
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    phone (Pairing Your Phone, page 131). These instructions are for starting a GroupTrack session with a Descent watch. If your connections have other compatible on Map to enable viewing connections on the map screen. 2 In the Garmin Connect app, select > Safety & Tracking > LiveTrack > > Settings >
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    minutes are doubled when added. Earning Intensity Minutes Your Descent watch calculates intensity minutes by comparing your heart rate data and can also impact your recovery. You can view detailed sleep statistics on your Garmin Connect account. NOTE: You can use do not disturb mode to turn off
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    sleeping. 2 Upload your sleep tracking data to the Garmin Connect site (Using the Garmin Connect App, page 135). You can view your sleep statistics on your Garmin Connect account. You can view sleep information from the previous night on your Descent watch (Glances, page 86). Navigation Viewing and
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    Navigating to a Destination You can use your device to navigate to a destination or follow a course. 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select an activity. 3 Hold MENU. 4 Select Navigation. 5 Select a category. 6 Respond to the on-screen prompts to choose a destination. 7 Select Go To. Navigation
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    select an option: • To navigate back to the starting point of your activity 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 point of your activity in a straight line. • If you are not
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    This feature allows users to download routes created by other users. Garmin makes no representations about the safety, accuracy, reliability, completeness, third parties is at your own risk. You can send a course from your Garmin Connect account to your device. After it is saved to your device, you
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    can create a course on the Garmin Connect app, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect, page 134). 1 From the Garmin Connect app, select . 2 Select Training & Planning > Courses > Create Course. 3 Select a course type. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. 5 Select Done. NOTE: You can
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    Garmin Connect, page 148). 1 From the Garmin Connect app, select . 2 Select Training & Planning > Courses. 3 Select a course. 4 Select . 5 Select your compatible device. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions analysis of your effort for the course, select Power Guide. • To view the course on the map and
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    that shows routing information on the map. • Select Up Ahead to turn on or off information about upcoming course points. • Select Guide to turn on or off the guide screen that displays the compass bearing or course to follow while navigating. • Select Elevation Plot to turn on or off the elevation
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    Customizing the Battery Saver Feature The battery saver feature allows you to quickly adjust system settings to extend battery life in watch mode. You can turn on the battery saver feature from the controls menu (Controls, page 106). 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Power Manager > Battery Saver. 3 Select
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    time. USB Mode: Sets the watch to use MTP (media transfer protocol) or Garmin mode when connected to a computer. Back Up & Restore: Allows you to enable Allows you to adjust the time if the Set Time option is set to Manual. Alerts: Allows you to set hourly alerts, as well as sunrise and sunset
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    Time Each time you turn on the device and acquire satellites or 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
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    Customizing Sleep Mode 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select System > Sleep Mode. 3 Select an option: • Select Schedule, select a day, and enter your normal sleep hours. • Select Watch Face to use the sleep watch face. • Select Display to configure the screen settings. • Select Nap Alarm to set nap alarms to play
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    time periods. To minimize burn-in, the Descent display turns off after the selected timeout (Changing See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product or connecting to a computer. Refer to the cleaning instructions (Device Care, page 157). 1 Pinch the sides
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    heart rate, phone notifications, GPS, internal sensors, and connected sensors. 1 The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 200 m. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating. 2 Aside from normal wear and tear, performance is not affected by aging. 156 Device Information
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    battery GPS mode Expedition GPS mode Dive mode Dive mode with air integra­ tion NOTE: This mode is only available for the Descent Mk3i models. Descent Mk3/Mk3i - 43 mm Battery Life Descent Mk3i - 51 mm Battery Life Up to 10 days with Wrist Gesture Up to 4 days with Always On Display Up to 25 days
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    corrosion of the electrical contacts when connected to a charger. Corrosion can prevent charging and data transfer. TIP: For more information, go to garmin.com/fitandcare. 1 Rinse with water, or use a damp lint-free cloth. 2 Allow the watch to dry completely. Changing the QuickFit® Bands 1 Slide
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    to these services for Garmin devices: • Software updates • Map 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
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    The first time you connect a sensor to your Garmin watch, you must pair the watch and sensor technology on your phone. Refer to the owner's manual for your phone for more information. • Stay 10 may become disconnected. • If you wear your Descent watch on your left wrist, you should make Troubleshooting
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    should sync the watch with the Garmin Connect app to upload your activity data Settings. NOTE: If you have set up a Garmin Pay wallet, this option deletes the wallet from your have access to a computer, you can reset the surface pressure manually. 1 Hold LIGHT until the watch turns off. 2 Hold LIGHT
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    rate monitoring is used to calculate vigorous intensity minutes and calories burned. • Turn on manual pulse oximeter readings (Setting the Pulse Oximeter Mode, page 115). Acquiring Satellite Signals The information about activity tracking accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy. 162 Troubleshooting
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    • Sync your step count with the Garmin Express application (Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer, page 135). • Sync your step count with the Garmin Connect app (Using the Garmin Connect App, page 135). 2 Wait while sleeve or jacket as strong gusts can cause erratic readings. Troubleshooting 163
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    appear in more than one category on the watch. TIP: You can also customize the data fields from the watch settings in the Garmin Connect app. Cadence Fields Name Description Average Cadence Cycling. The average cadence for the current activity. Average Cadence Running. The average cadence for
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    last dive. Last Dive Avg. Asc. Rate The average rate of ascent during the last dive. Last Dive Avg. Desc. Rate The average rate of descent during the last dive. Last Dive Avg Heart Rate Your average heart rate during the last dive. Last Dive Avg Temperature The average temperature during
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    completed lap. Maximum Ascent The maximum rate of ascent in feet per minute or meters per minute since the last reset. 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
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    Floors Fields Name Floors Climbed Floors Descended Floors per Minute Description The total number of floors climbed up for the day. The total number of floors climbed down for the day. The number of floors climbed up per minute. Gears Name Description Di2 Battery The remaining battery power of
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    (Dist.) A gauge showing your current stamina distance remaining. Stamina Gauge (Time) A gauge showing your current stamina time remaining. Total Ascent/Descent Gauge The total elevation distances ascended and descended during the activity or since the last reset. Training Effect Gauge The
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    Heart Rate Fields Name % Heart Rate Reserve Aerobic Training Effect Anaerobic Training Effect Average % Heart Rate Reserve Average Heart Rate Average Heart Rate %Max. Heart Rate Heart Rate %Max. Heart Rate Zone Interval Average %HRR Interval Average %Max. Interval Average Heart Rate Interval Maximum
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    Muscle Oxygen Fields Name Muscle O2 Saturation % Total Hemoglobin Description The estimated muscle oxygen saturation percentage for the current activity. The estimated total hemoglobin concentration in the muscle. Navigation Fields Name Description Bearing The direction from your current
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    distance between your current position and the final destination. You must be navigating for this data to appear. The rate of ascent or descent to a predetermined altitude. You must be navigating for this data to appear. Other Fields Name Description Active Calories The calories burned during
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    Name Description Tack Assist A gauge to help you determine if your boat is being lifted or headed. Time of Day The time of day based on your current location and time settings (format, time zone, daylight saving time). Time of Day (Seconds) The time of day including seconds. Total Calories
  • Garmin Descent Mk3i - 51 mm | Owners Manual - Page 183
    Power Fields Name Description % Functional Threshold Power The current power output as a percentage of functional threshold power. 3s Balance The 3-second moving average of the left/right power balance. 3s Power The 3-second moving average of power output. 10s Balance The 10-second moving
  • Garmin Descent Mk3i - 51 mm | Owners Manual - Page 184
    Name Maximum Lap Power Maximum Power Normalized Power Pedal Smoothness Platform Center Offset Power Power to Weight Power Zone Right Peak Power Phase Right Power Phase Time in Zone Time Seated Time Seated Lap Time Standing Time Standing Lap Training Stress Score Torque Efficiency Work Description
  • Garmin Descent Mk3i - 51 mm | Owners Manual - Page 185
    Run Dynamics Name Description Average GCT Balance The average ground contact time balance for the current session. Average Ground Contact Time The average amount of ground contact time for the current activity. Average Stride Length The average stride length for the current session. Average
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    speed of travel, regardless of the course steered and temporary variations in heading. Vertical Speed The rate of ascent or descent over time. Stamina Fields Name Stamina Distance Remaining Stamina Potential Time Remaining Description The current remaining stamina. The current stamina distance
  • Garmin Descent Mk3i - 51 mm | Owners Manual - Page 187
    Stroke Fields Name Description Average Distance Per Stroke Swimming. The average distance traveled per stroke during the current activity. Average Distance Per Stroke Paddle sports. The average distance traveled per stroke during the current activity. Average Stroke Rate Paddle sports. The
  • Garmin Descent Mk3i - 51 mm | Owners Manual - Page 188
    Name Strokes Description Paddle sports. The total number of strokes for the current activity. Swolf Fields Name Description Average Swolf The average swolf score for the current activity. Your swolf score is the sum of the time for one length plus the number of strokes for that length (Swim
  • Garmin Descent Mk3i - 51 mm | Owners Manual - Page 189
    Timer Fields Name Description Average Lap Time The average lap time for the current activity. Elapsed Time The total time recorded. For example, if you start the activity timer and run for 10 minutes, then stop the timer for 5 minutes, then start the timer and run for 20 minutes, your elapsed
  • Garmin Descent Mk3i - 51 mm | Owners Manual - Page 190
    runners tend to have quick and balanced strides. You can watch the 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 a quantitative measurement to help you learn about your
  • Garmin Descent Mk3i - 51 mm | Owners Manual - Page 191
    Vertical Oscillation and Vertical Ratio Data 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 series, HRM-Run™, or HRM-Tri accessories) or at the waist (Running Dynamics Pod accessory).
  • Garmin Descent Mk3i - 51 mm | Owners Manual - Page 192
    FTP Ratings These tables include classifications for functional threshold power (FTP) estimates by sex. 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 Excellent
  • Garmin Descent Mk3i - 51 mm | Owners Manual - Page 193
    Endurance Score Ratings These tables include classifications for endurance score estimates by age and sex. Males Recreational Intermediate Trained Well Trained Expert Superior Elite 18-20 Less than 4999 5000-5699 5700-6299 6300-6999 7000-7599 7600-8299 8300 and greater 21-39 Less than
  • Garmin Descent Mk3i - 51 mm | Owners Manual - Page 194
    4100-4399 4400-4699 4700 and greater These estimates are provided and supported by Firstbeat Analytics. 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
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