Garmin A04095 Instruction manual

Quick Start Manual

Introduction
WARNING
See the Important Safety and
Product Information guide in
the product box for product
warnings and other important
information.
Always consult your physician
before you begin or modify any
exercise program.
Getting Started
When using your watch the
first time, you should complete
these tasks to set it up and get
to know the basic features.
1Press CTRL to turn on the
watch (page 3).
2Follow the on-screen
instructions to complete
the initial setup.
During the initial setup,
you can install the Garmin
Connect™ app and pair
your smartphone with your
watch to receive
notifications and more
(page 5).
3Charge the device
completely (page 9).
4Start an activity
(page 7).
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Buttons
LIGHT
CTRL
Press to turn the
backlight on and
off.
Press to turn the
device on.
Hold to view the
controls menu.
GPS
Press to view the
activity list and
start or stop an
activity.
Press to choose an
option in a menu.
Hold to view GPS
coordinates and
save your location.
BACK
SET
Press to return to
the previous
screen.
Hold to view the
clock menu.
DOWN
ABC
Press to scroll
through the widget
loop and menus.
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Hold to view the
altimeter,
barometer, and
compass (ABC)
screen.
UP
MENU
Press to scroll
through the widget
loop and menus.
Hold to view the
menu.
Using the Watch
• Hold CTRL to view the
controls menu.
The controls menu
provides quick access to
frequently used functions,
such as turning on do not
disturb mode, turning on
the battery saver feature,
and turning the watch off.
• From the watch face,
press UP or DOWN to
scroll through the widget
loop.
Your watch comes
preloaded with widgets
that provide at-a-glance
information. More widgets
are available when you
pair your watch with a
smartphone.
• From the watch face,
press GPS to start an
activity or open an app
(page 6).
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• Hold MENU to customize
the watch face, adjust
settings, and pair wireless
sensors.
Smart Features
Pairing Your Smartphone
with Your Device
To use the connected features
of the device, it must be paired
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.
2Bring your smartphone
within 10 m (33 ft.) of your
device.
3Press CTRL to turn on the
device.
The first time you turn on
the device, it is in pairing
mode.
4Follow the instructions in
the app to complete the
pairing and setup process.
Setting Up Your
Garmin Pay™Wallet
The Garmin Pay feature allows
you to use your watch to pay
for purchases in participating
stores. You can add one or
more participating credit or
debit cards to your Garmin Pay
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wallet. Go to garmin.com
/garminpay/banks to find
participating financial
institutions.
1From the Garmin Connect
app, select or .
2Select Garmin Pay > Get
Started.
3Follow the on-screen
instructions.
You can open your Garmin Pay
wallet from the controls menu
on your device. See the
owner's manual for more
information on using the
Garmin Pay feature.
Connect IQ™Features
You can add Connect IQ
features to your watch from
Garmin® and other providers
using the Connect IQ app. You
can customize your device
with watch faces, data fields,
widgets, and apps.
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.
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Starting an Activity
1From the watch face,
press GPS.
2The first time you start an
activity, select the
checkbox next to each of
your favorites, and select
Done.
Your favorite activities
appear at the top of the
list, providing quick
access to the ones you
use most. Additional
activities appear in the
extended list.
3Select an activity.
4If the activity requires
GPS, go outside, and wait
while the device locates
satellites.
5Press GPS to start the
activity timer.
NOTE: The device does
not record your activity
data until you start the
activity timer.
6After you complete your
activity, press GPS to stop
the activity timer.
7Select Save to save the
activity and review the
activity summary.
Power Modes
Power modes allow you to
quickly adjust system settings,
activity settings, and GPS
settings to extend battery life
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during an activity. For
example, power modes can
disconnect paired sensors and
turn on the UltraTrac GPS
option. You can also create
custom power modes.
During an activity, hold MENU,
select Power Mode, and select
an option.
Viewing Tide Information
WARNING
Tide information is for
information purposes only. It
is your responsibility to heed
all posted water-related
guidance, to remain aware of
your surroundings, and to use
safe judgment in, on, and
around the water at all times.
Failure to heed this warning
could result in serious
personal injury or death.
When you pair your device with
a smartphone, you can view
information about a tide
station, including the tide
height and when the next high
and low tides will occur.
1From the watch face,
press GPS.
2Select Tides.
3Select an option.
Device Information
Wearing the Device
• Wear the device above
your wrist bone.
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NOTE: The device should
be snug but comfortable.
For more accurate heart
rate readings, the device
should not move while
running or exercising. For
pulse oximeter readings,
you should remain
motionless.
NOTE: The optical sensor
is located on the back of
the device.
• See the owner's manual
for more information.
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 in the owner's
manual.
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1Plug the small end of the
USB cable into the
charging port on your
device.
2Plug the large end of the
USB cable into a USB
charging port.
3Charge the device
completely.
Solar Charging
Watch models with solar
charging capability allow you
to charge your watch while you
use it.
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.
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• 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
(page 11).
NOTE: The watch does not
solar charge when
connected to an external
power source or when the
battery is full.
Specifications
Operating temperature range:
From -20º to 60ºC (from
-4º to 140ºF)
Charging temperature range:
USB charging: From 0º to
45ºC (from 32º to 113ºF)
Solar charging: From 0º to
60ºC (from 32º to 140ºF)
Wireless frequency: 2.4 GHz
@ 4 dBm maximum
Troubleshooting
Restarting Your Device
1Hold CTRL until the device
turns off.
2Hold CTRL to turn on the
device.
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Getting the Owner's Manual
The owner's manual includes
instructions for using device
features and accessing
regulatory information.
Go to www.garmin.com /
manuals.
Getting More Information
You can find more information
about this product on the
Garmin website.
• Go to support.garmin.com
for additional manuals,
articles, and software
updates.
• Go to buy.garmin.com, or
contact your Garmin
dealer for information
about optional
accessories and
replacement parts.
• Go to www.garmin.com
/ataccuracy for
information about feature
accuracy.
This is not a medical
device.
© 2021 Garmin Ltd. or its
subsidiaries
Garmin®, the Garmin logo, are
trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its
subsidiaries, registered in the USA
and other countries. Connect IQ™,
Firstbeat Analytics™, Garmin
Connect™, and
Garmin Pay™ are trademarks of
Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.
These trademarks may not be used
without the express permission of
Garmin.
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owners.
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May 2021
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