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3 Remove the cover and the battery . TIP: You can use a piece of tape or a magnet to remove the battery from the cover. • Take your device outside to an open area away from tall buildings and trees. • Remain stationary for a few minutes. 4 Wait 30 seconds. 5 Insert the new battery into the cover, observing polarity. NOTE: Do not damage or lose the O-ring gasket. 6 Twist the cover clockwise until the marker points to locked. NOTE: The LED flashes red and green for a few seconds after battery replacement. When the LED flashes green and then stops flashing, the device is active and ready to send data. My device is in the wrong language 1 From the home screen, select . 2 Scroll down to the last item in the list, and select . 3 Scroll down to the last item in the list, and select . 4 Scroll down to the sixth item in the list, and select . 5 Scroll down to your language, and select . Temperature Readings The device may display temperature readings that are higher than the actual air temperature if the device is placed in direct sunlight, held in your hand, or is charging with an external battery pack. Also, the device will take some time to adjust to significant changes in temperature. Troubleshooting Resetting the Device If the device stops responding, you may need to reset it. This does not erase any of your data or settings. Hold for 10 seconds. The device resets and turns on. Restoring the Default Settings You can restore the default configuration settings and activity profiles. This will not remove your history or activity data, such as rides, workouts, and courses. Select Menu > Settings > System > Device Reset > Reset Default Settings > OK. Clearing User Data and Settings You can clear all user data and restore the device to its initial setup. This removes your history and data, such as rides, workouts, and courses, and resets the device settings and activity profiles. This will not remove any files you added to the device from your computer. Select Menu > Settings > System > Device Reset > Delete Data and Reset Settings > OK. Maximizing Battery Life • Decrease the backlight brightness or shorten the backlight timeout (Using the Backlight, page 3). • Select the Smart recording interval (Data Recording Settings, page 17). • Turn on the Auto Sleep feature (Using Auto Sleep, page 17). • Turn off the Phone wireless feature (Phone Settings, page 17). • Select the GPS setting (Changing the Satellite Setting, page 16). • Remove wireless sensors that you no longer use. Improving GPS Satellite Reception • Frequently sync the device to your Garmin Connect account: ◦ Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable and the Garmin Express™ application. ◦ Sync your device to the Garmin Connect Mobile app using your Bluetooth enabled smartphone. While connected to your Garmin Connect account, the device downloads several days of satellite data, allowing it to quickly locate satellite signals. Replacement O-rings Replacement bands (O-rings) are available for the mounts. NOTE: Use Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) replacement bands only. Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer. Viewing Device Information 1 Select Menu > Settings > System > About. 2 Select an option. • Select Regulatory Info to view the regulatory information and model number. • Select Copyright Info to view software information, the unit ID, and the license agreement. Updating the Software Using Garmin Connect Mobile Before you can update your device software using the Garmin Connect Mobile app, you must have a Garmin Connect account, and you must pair the device with a compatible smartphone (Pairing Your Smartphone, page 1). 1 Synchronize your device with the Garmin Connect Mobile app. When new software is available, your device alerts you to update the software. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. Updating the Software Using Garmin Express Before you can update your device software, you must have a Garmin Connect account, and you must download the Garmin Express application. 1 Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable. When new software is available, Garmin Express sends it to your device. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. 3 Do not disconnect your device from the computer during the update process. Product Updates On your computer, install Garmin Express (www.garmin.com /express). On your smartphone, install the Garmin Connect Mobile app. This provides easy access to these services for Garmin devices: • Software updates Troubleshooting 19