Garmin fenix 6X - Pro Solar Edition Owners Manual - Page 8
Solar Charging, Activities and Apps
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Pairing Your Smartphone To use the connected features on your watch, you must pair it directly through the Garmin Connect™ app, instead of from the Bluetooth® settings on your smartphone. 1 From the app store on your smartphone, install and open the Garmin Connect app. 2 Select an option to enable pairing mode on your watch: • During the initial setup, select Yes when you are prompted to pair with your smartphone. • If you previously skipped the pairing process, hold MENU, and select Pair Phone. 3 Select an option to add your watch to your account: • If this is the first time you are pairing a device with the Garmin Connect app, follow the on-screen instructions. • If you already paired another device with the Garmin Connect app, from the or menu, select Garmin Devices > Add Device, and follow the on-screen instructions. Solar Charging Watch models with solar charging capability allow you to charge your watch while you use it. Viewing the Solar Widget 1 From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to scroll to the solar widget. 2 Press to view a graph of the intensity of solar input for the last 6 hours. Charging the Device WARNING This device contains a lithium-ion battery. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. NOTICE To prevent corrosion, thoroughly clean and dry the contacts and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer. Refer to the cleaning instructions (Device Care, page 41). 1 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the charging port on your device. Tips for Solar Charging To maximize the battery life of your watch, follow these tips. • When you are wearing the watch, avoid covering the face with your sleeve. • When you are not wearing the watch, point the face toward a source of bright light, such as sunlight or fluorescent light. The watch will charge faster when exposed to sunlight, because the solar charging lens is optimized for the spectrum of sunlight. • For maximum battery performance, charge the watch in bright sunlight. NOTE: The watch protects itself from overheating and stops charging automatically if the internal temperature exceeds the solar charging temperature threshold (Specifications, page 40). NOTE: The watch does not solar charge when connected to an external power source or when the battery is full. 2 Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB charging port. 3 Charge the device completely. Product Updates On your computer, install Garmin Express™ (www.garmin.com /express). On your smartphone, install the Garmin Connect app. This provides easy access to these services for Garmin® devices: • Software updates • Map updates • Course updates • Data uploads to Garmin Connect • 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. Activities and Apps Your device can be used for indoor, outdoor, athletic, and fitness activities. When you start an activity, the device displays 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 to your device using the Connect IQ app (Connect IQ Features, page 12). For more information about activity tracking and fitness metric accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy. Starting an Activity When you start an activity, GPS turns on automatically (if required). 1 From the watch face, press . 2 If this is the first time you have started an activity, select the checkbox next to each activity to add to your favorites, and select Done. 3 Select an option: • Select an activity from your favorites. • Select , and select an activity from the extended activity list. 4 If the activity requires GPS signals, go outside to an area with a clear view of the sky, and wait until the device is ready. 2 Solar Charging