Garmin Fenix 2 Owner's Manual
fēnix™ 2
Owner’s Manual
March 2014 190-01730-00_0A Printed in Taiwan
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Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................... 1
Charging the Device.................................................................. 1
Keys........................................................................................... 1
Locking the Keys................................................................... 1
Viewing the Data Pages............................................................. 1
Starting an Activity..................................................................... 1
Stopping an Activity................................................................... 1
Support and Updates................................................................. 1
Setting Up Garmin Express................................................... 2
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks ...................................2
Waypoints.................................................................................. 2
Creating a Waypoint.............................................................. 2
Navigating to a Waypoint...................................................... 2
Finding a Waypoint by Name................................................ 2
Changing the Search Area.................................................... 2
Editing a Waypoint................................................................ 2
Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location.................. 2
Projecting a Waypoint........................................................... 2
Deleting a Waypoint.............................................................. 2
Deleting All Waypoints.......................................................... 2
Routes........................................................................................ 2
Creating a Route................................................................... 2
Editing the Name of a Route................................................. 2
Editing a Route...................................................................... 2
Viewing a Route on the Map................................................. 2
Deleting a Route................................................................... 3
Reversing a Route................................................................ 3
Tracks........................................................................................ 3
Saving a Track...................................................................... 3
Creating a Track from a Saved Activity................................. 3
Viewing Details about the Track............................................ 3
Deleting a Track.................................................................... 3
Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly.................................... 3
Garmin Adventures.................................................................... 3
Navigation.......................................................................3
Navigating to a Destination........................................................ 3
Navigating with Sight 'N Go....................................................... 3
Compass.................................................................................... 3
Navigating Using the Compass............................................. 3
Map............................................................................................ 4
Panning and Zooming the Map............................................. 4
Navigating To Your Starting Point.............................................. 4
Altimeter and Barometer............................................................ 4
Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man Overboard
Location..................................................................................... 4
Geocaches...................................................................... 4
Downloading Geocaches........................................................... 4
Navigating to a Geocache.......................................................... 4
Logging the Attempt................................................................... 4
chirp™........................................................................................ 4
Finding a Geocache with a chirp Device............................... 4
Activities......................................................................... 4
Skiing......................................................................................... 4
Going Downhill Skiing or Snowboarding............................... 4
Viewing Your Ski Runs.......................................................... 5
Hiking......................................................................................... 5
Going for a Hike.................................................................... 5
Running...................................................................................... 5
Going for a Run..................................................................... 5
Biking......................................................................................... 5
Going for a Ride.................................................................... 5
Swimming.................................................................................. 5
Going for a Pool Swim
Going for an Open Water Swim............................................ 5
Swim Terminology................................................................. 6
Multisport................................................................................... 6
Starting a Multisport Activity.................................................. 6
Editing a Multisport Activity................................................... 6
Workouts.................................................................................... 6
Following a Workout From the Web...................................... 6
Starting a Workout................................................................ 6
Indoor Activities.......................................................................... 6
Starting an Indoor Activity..................................................... 6
Using History.............................................................................. 6
.......................................................... 5
Training........................................................................... 6
Garmin Connect......................................................................... 6
Setting Up Your User Profile...................................................... 7
Fitness Goals........................................................................ 7
About Heart Rate Zones....................................................... 7
About Lifetime Athletes......................................................... 7
Running Dynamics..................................................................... 7
Training with Running Dynamics........................................... 7
Running Dynamics Data and Gauges................................... 8
Tips for Missing Running Dynamics Data............................. 8
About VO2 Max. Estimates........................................................ 8
Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate.......................................... 8
VO2 Max. Standard Ratings................................................. 8
Recovery Advisor....................................................................... 9
Turning On the Recovery Advisor......................................... 9
Viewing Your Recovery Time................................................ 9
About Training Effect................................................................. 9
Viewing Your Predicted Race Times......................................... 9
Using Virtual Partner®............................................................... 9
Applications................................................................. 10
Clock........................................................................................ 10
Setting the Alarm................................................................. 10
Changing the Alarm Clock Sound....................................... 10
Starting the Countdown Timer............................................ 10
Using the Stopwatch........................................................... 10
Adding a Custom Time Zone.............................................. 10
Editing a Custom Time Zone............................................... 10
Calculating the Size of an Area................................................ 10
Viewing the Almanacs.............................................................. 10
VIRB Remote........................................................................... 10
Controlling a VIRB Action Camera...................................... 10
Customizing Your Device............................................10
Activity Settings........................................................................ 10
Customizing the Data Pages............................................... 11
Alerts................................................................................... 11
Using Auto Pause............................................................... 12
Auto Lap®........................................................................... 12
UltraTrac............................................................................. 12
3D Speed and Distance...................................................... 12
Sensors Settings...................................................................... 12
Compass Settings............................................................... 12
Altimeter Settings................................................................ 13
Bluetooth® Connected Features.............................................. 13
Pairing Your Smartphone with Your fēnix 2 Device............ 13
General Settings...................................................................... 13
Display Settings.................................................................. 13
Time Settings...................................................................... 13
Changing the Units of Measure........................................... 13
System Settings....................................................................... 13
Customizing the Hot Key..................................................... 14
Map Settings....................................................................... 14
Position Format Settings..................................................... 14
Customizing the Main Menu................................................ 14
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Resetting the Device to Factory Settings................................. 14
ANT+ Sensors.............................................................. 14
Pairing ANT+ Sensors............................................................. 14
tempe....................................................................................... 14
Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor........................................... 14
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data.......................................... 15
Foot Pod.................................................................................. 15
Setting the Foot Pod Mode................................................. 15
Foot Pod Calibration........................................................... 15
Using an Optional Bike Cadence Sensor................................. 16
Device Information.......................................................16
Viewing Device Information..................................................... 16
Device Care............................................................................. 16
Cleaning the Device............................................................ 16
Specifications........................................................................... 16
Battery Information.............................................................. 16
Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor............................................ 16
HRM-Run Specifications.......................................................... 16
User Replaceable Batteries..................................................... 16
Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery.......................... 16
Data Management................................................................... 17
File Types............................................................................ 17
Disconnecting the USB Cable............................................. 17
Deleting Files...................................................................... 17
Troubleshooting....................................................................... 17
Resetting Your Device........................................................ 17
Maximizing the Battery Life................................................. 17
Getting More Information.................................................... 17
Appendix.......................................................................17
Data Fields............................................................................... 17
Software License Agreement................................................... 19
Index..............................................................................20
ii Table of Contents
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.
Charging the Device
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the contacts and the
surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer.
The device is powered by a built-in lithium-ion battery that you
can charge using a standard wall outlet or a USB port on your
computer.
Plug the USB end of the cable into the AC adapter or a
1
computer USB port.
Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet.
2
Align the left side of the charging cradle À with the groove on
3
the left side of the device.
Align the hinged side of the charger Á with the contacts on
4
the back of the device.
When you connect the device to a power source, the device
turns on.
Charge the device completely.
5
Keys
DOWN Select to scroll through the data pages, options,
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UP
MENU
messages, and settings.
Select to read a long message or notification.
Hold to mark a waypoint.
Select to scroll through the data pages, options,
messages, and settings.
Select to dismiss a short message or notification.
Hold to view the main menu.
Locking the Keys
You can lock the keys to prevent inadvertent key presses.
Select the data page you want to view while the keys are
1
locked.
Hold LIGHT for two seconds, and select Lock to lock the
2
keys.
Hold LIGHT for two seconds to unlock the keys.
3
Viewing the Data Pages
Customizable data pages allow you to quickly access real-time
data from internal and connected sensors. When you start an
activity, additional data pages appear.
From the time of day page or any data page, select UP or
DOWN to cycle through the data pages.
Starting an Activity
When you start an activity that requires GPS, GPS turns on
automatically. When you stop the activity, GPS turns off, and
the device returns to low-power mode.
Select START.
1
Select an activity.
2
If necessary, follow the on-screen instructions to enter
3
additional information.
If necessary, wait while the device connects to your ANT+™
4
sensors.
If the activity requires GPS, go outside, and wait while the
5
device locates satellites.
Select START to start the timer.
6
NOTE: The device does not record your activity data until
you start the timer.
Stopping an Activity
NOTE: Some options are not available for some activities.
Select STOP.
1
Select an option:
2
• To reset your activity, select Reset.
This resets the timer and clears all recorded data since
you started the activity.
• To record a lap, select Lap.
• To follow your track back to the starting point of your
activity, select TracBack.
• To resume your activity, select Resume.
• To save the activity and return to low-power mode, select
Save.
• To discard the activity and return to low-power mode,
LIGHT Select to turn the backlight on and off.
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START
Á
STOP
BACK
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LAP
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Hold to turn the device on and off or to lock the keys.
Select to start or stop an activity.
Select to choose an option in a menu.
Select to return to the previous page.
Select to record a lap or a rest during an activity.
select Discard.
• To suspend your activity and resume at a later time,
select Resume Later.
Support and Updates
Garmin Express™ provides easy access to these services for
Garmin® devices. Some services may not be available for your
device.
• Product registration
• Product manuals
• Software updates
• Map updates
• Vehicles, voices, and other extras
Setting Up Garmin Express
Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
1
Go to www.garmin.com/express.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions.
3
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
Waypoints
Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device.
Creating a Waypoint
You can save your current location as a waypoint.
Hold DOWN.
1
Select an option:
2
• To save the waypoint without changes, select Save.
• To make changes to the waypoint, select Edit, make
changes to the waypoint, and select Save.
Navigating to a Waypoint
Select START > Navigate > Waypoints.
1
Select a waypoint.
2
Finding a Waypoint by Name
Select START > Navigate > Waypoints > Spell Search.
1
Select UP, DOWN, and START to enter all or part of the
2
waypoint name.
Select Done.
3
Select the waypoint.
4
Changing the Search Area
Select START > Navigate > Waypoints > Search Near.
1
Select an option:
2
• To search near a waypoint, select Waypoints.
• To search near a city, select Cities.
• To search near your current location, select Current Loc.
Editing a Waypoint
Before you can edit a waypoint, you must create a waypoint.
Hold MENU.
1
Select User Data > Waypoints.
2
Select a waypoint.
3
Select Edit.
4
Select an item to edit, such as the name.
5
Select UP, DOWN, and START to enter characters.
6
Select Done.
7
Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location
You can refine a waypoint location for more accuracy. When
averaging, the device takes several readings at the same
location and uses the average value to provide more accuracy.
Hold MENU.
1
Select User Data > Waypoints.
2
Select a waypoint.
3
Select Average Loc..
4
Move to the waypoint location.
5
Select Start.
6
Follow the on-screen instructions.
7
When the confidence reaches 100%, select Save.
8
For best results, collect four to eight samples for the waypoint,
waiting at least 90 minutes between samples.
Projecting a Waypoint
You can create a new location by projecting the distance and
bearing from your current location to a new location.
Hold MENU.
1
Select Tools > Project Waypoint.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions.
3
The projected waypoint is saved with a default name.
Deleting a Waypoint
Hold MENU.
1
Select User Data > Waypoints.
2
Select a waypoint.
3
Select Delete > Yes.
4
Deleting All Waypoints
Hold MENU.
1
Select Settings > System > Reset > All Waypoints.
2
Routes
A route is a sequence of waypoints or locations that leads you
to your final destination.
Creating a Route
Hold MENU.
1
Select User Data > Routes > Create New.
2
Select First Point.
3
Select a category.
4
Select the first point on the route.
5
Select Next Point.
6
Repeat steps 4–6 until the route is complete.
7
Select Done to save the route.
8
Editing the Name of a Route
Hold MENU.
1
Select User Data > Routes.
2
Select a route.
3
Select Rename.
4
Select UP, DOWN, and START to enter characters.
5
Select Done.
6
Editing a Route
Hold MENU.
1
Select User Data > Routes.
2
Select a route.
3
Select Edit.
4
Select a point.
5
Select an option:
6
• To view the point on the map, select Map.
• To change the order of the point on the route, select
Move Up or Move Down.
• To insert an additional point on the route, select Insert.
The additional point is inserted before the point you are
editing.
• To add a point to the end of the route, select Next Point.
• To remove the point from the route, select Remove.
Viewing a Route on the Map
Hold MENU.
1
2 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
Select User Data > Routes.
2
Select a route.
3
Select View Map.
4
Deleting a Route
Hold MENU.
1
Select User Data > Routes.
2
Select a route.
3
Select Delete > Yes.
4
Reversing a Route
Hold MENU.
1
Select User Data > Routes.
2
Select a route.
3
Select Reverse.
4
Tracks
A track is a recording of your path. The track log contains
information about points along the recorded path, including
time, location, and elevation for each point.
The device records a track automatically during any activity that
uses GPS. When you save an activity that uses GPS, the
device saves the track as part of the activity.
Saving a Track
After you have completed an activity that uses GPS, select
1
STOP > Save.
Create a track from the saved activity (Creating a Track from
2
a Saved Activity).
Creating a Track from a Saved Activity
You create a track from a saved activity. This allows you to
share your track wirelessly with other compatible Garmin
devices.
Hold MENU.
1
Select History > Activities.
2
Select an activity.
3
Select Save as Track.
4
Viewing Details about the Track
Hold MENU.
1
Select User Data > Tracks.
2
Select a track.
3
Select View Map.
4
The beginning and the end of the track are marked by flags.
Select BACK > Details.
5
Select UP and DOWN to view information about the track.
6
Deleting a Track
Hold MENU.
1
Select User Data > Tracks.
2
Select a track.
3
Select Delete > Yes.
4
Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly
Before you can share data wirelessly, you must be within 3 m
(10 feet) of a compatible Garmin device.
Your device can send or receive data when connected to
another compatible device. You can share waypoints,
geocaches, routes, and tracks wirelessly.
Hold MENU.
1
Select User Data > Share Data > Unit to Unit.
2
Select Send or Receive.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
4
Garmin Adventures
You can create adventures to share your journeys with family,
friends, and the Garmin community. Group related items
together as an adventure. For example, you can create an
adventure for your latest hiking trip. The adventure could
contain the track log of the trip, photos of the trip, and
geocaches you hunted. You can use BaseCamp™ to create and
manage your adventures. For more information, go to
http://adventures.garmin.com.
Navigation
You can navigate to a route, track, waypoint, geocache, or any
saved location in the device. You can use the map or the
compass to navigate to your destination.
Navigating to a Destination
You can navigate to waypoints, tracks, routes, geocaches,
POIs, and GPS coordinates. You can also navigate using
TracBack® or Sight 'N Go.
Select START > Navigate.
1
Select a type of destination.
2
Follow the on-screen prompts to select a destination.
3
The device displays information about your next waypoint.
Select UP or DOWN to view additional navigation data pages
4
(Viewing the Data Pages).
Navigating with Sight 'N Go
You can point the device at an object in the distance, such as a
water tower, lock in the direction, and then navigate to the
object.
Select START > Navigate > Sight 'N Go.
1
Point the top mark on the bezel at an object.
2
Select START > Set Course.
3
Navigate using the compass (Navigating Using the
4
Compass).
Select DOWN to view the map (optional).
5
Compass
The device has a 3-axis compass with automatic calibration.
The compass features and appearance change depending on
your activity, whether GPS is enabled, and whether you are
navigating to a destination. You can manually change the
compass settings (Compass Settings).
Navigating Using the Compass
You can use the compass to navigate to your next waypoint.
While navigating, select DOWN to view the compass page.
1
The two tick marks at the edge of the screen act as a bearing
pointer, which indicates the direction to your next waypoint.
Point the painted mark above the device screen in the
2
direction you are facing.
The painted mark indicates your heading, or your direction of
travel.
Navigation 3
Orient yourself so that the bearing pointer aligns with the
3
painted mark on the device.
Travel in that direction until you reach your destination.
4
Map
represents your location on the map. As you travel, the icon
moves and leaves a track log (trail). Waypoint names and
symbols appear on the map. When you are navigating to a
destination, your route is marked with a line on the map.
• Map navigation (Panning and Zooming the Map)
• Map settings (Map Settings)
Panning and Zooming the Map
While navigating, select UP to view the map.
1
Hold MENU.
2
Select Pan/Zoom.
3
Select an option:
4
• To toggle between panning up and down, panning left and
right, or zooming, select START.
• To pan or zoom the map, select UP and DOWN.
• To quit, select BACK.
Navigating To Your Starting Point
You can navigate back to the starting point of your track or
activity along the path you traveled. This feature is available
only for activities that use GPS.
During an activity, select STOP > TracBack.
Your current location À, track to follow Á, and end point
appear on the map.
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Altimeter and Barometer
The device contains an internal altimeter and barometer. The
device collects altimeter and barometer data continuously, even
in low-power mode. The altimeter displays your approximate
elevation based on pressure changes. The barometer displays
environmental pressure data based on the fixed elevation where
the altimeter was most recently calibrated (Altimeter Settings).
Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man Overboard Location
You can save a man overboard (MOB) location, and
automatically start navigation back to it.
TIP: You can customize the hold function of the DOWN key to
access the MOB function quickly (Customizing the Hot Key).
Hold MENU.
1
Select Tools > MOB.
2
Geocaches
A geocache is like a hidden treasure. Geocaching is when you
hunt for hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted online
by those hiding the geocache.
Downloading Geocaches
Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
1
Go to www.garmin.com/geocaching.
2
If necessary, create an account.
3
Sign in.
4
Follow the on-screen instructions to find and download
5
geocaches to your device.
Navigating to a Geocache
Before you can navigate to a geocache, you must download a
geocache to your device. Go to www.garmin.com/geocaching
for more information.
Navigating to a geocache is like navigating to any other location
(Navigating to a Destination).
Logging the Attempt
After you have attempted to find a geocache, you can log your
results.
Hold MENU.
1
Select User Data > Geocache > Log Attempt.
2
Select Found, Did Not Find, or Unattempted.
3
Select an option:
4
• To begin navigation to a geocache nearest you, select
Find Next.
• To end the logging, select Done.
chirp™
A chirp is a small Garmin accessory that is programmed and left
in a geocache. You can use your device to find a chirp in a
geocache. For more information about the chirp, see the chirp
Owner's Manual at www.garmin.com.
Finding a Geocache with a chirp Device
Hold MENU.
1
Select Settings > Sensors > chirp.
2
Select START > Navigate > Geocache.
3
Wait while the device locates satellites.
4
Select a geocache, and select chirp to show chirp details
5
while you are navigating.
Select Go, and navigate to the geocache (Navigating to a
6
Destination).
When you are within 10 m (33 ft.) of the geocache that
contains a chirp device, a message appears.
Activities
Your device can be used for a variety of outdoor, athletic, and
fitness activities. When you start an activity, the device displays
and records sensor data about your activity. You can save
activities and share them with the Garmin Connect™
community.
The device functions differently depending on your activity. For
example, data pages, recorded data, and menu options may
appear differently based on your activity.
Skiing
Going Downhill Skiing or Snowboarding
Before you go skiing or snowboarding, you should charge the
device completely (Charging the Device).
Select START > Ski-Board.
1
Wait while the device locates satellites.
2
Select START to start the timer.
3
History is recorded only while the timer is running.
Start your activity.
4
4 Geocaches
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