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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.
Press LIGHT to turn on the watch (Buttons, page 1).
1
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial
2
setup.
During the initial setup, you can pair your smartphone with
your watch to receive notifications, set up your Garmin Pay
wallet, and more (Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Watch,
page 2).
Charge the device completely (Charging the Device,
3
page 2).
Start an activity (Starting an Activity, page 5).
4
Buttons
LIGHT
• Press to turn the backlight on and off.
• Press to turn the device on.
• Hold to view the controls menu.
UP·MENU
• Press to scroll through the widget loop and menus.
• Hold to view the menu.
DOWN
• Press to scroll through the widget loop and menus.
• Hold to view the music controls from any screen.
MOB
• Press to view the activity list and start or stop an activity.
• Press to choose an option in a menu.
• Hold to mark your current location as a man overboard
(MOB) location and activate navigation.
BACK·LAP
• Press to return to the previous screen.
• Press to record a lap, rest, or transition during a multisport
activity.
• Hold to view the watch face from any screen.
Using the Watch
• Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu.
The controls menu provides quick access to frequently used
functions, such as opening the Garmin Pay wallet, turning on
do not disturb mode, and turning the watch off.
• From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to scroll through
the widget loop.
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Your watch comes preloaded with widgets that provide at-aglance information. More widgets are available when you pair
your watch with a smartphone.
• From the watch face, press MOB to start an activity or open
an app (Activities and Apps, page 5).
• Hold MENU to customize the watch face, adjust settings, and
pair wireless sensors.
Viewing the Controls Menu
The controls menu contains options, such as turning on do not
disturb mode, locking the keys, and turning the device off. You
can also open the Garmin Pay wallet.
NOTE: You can add, reorder, and remove the options in the
controls menu (Customizing the Controls Menu, page 37).
From any screen, hold LIGHT.
1
Press UP or DOWN to scroll through the options.
2
Enabling Airplane Mode
You can enable airplane mode to disable all wireless
communications.
NOTE: You can add options to the controls menu (Customizing
the Controls Menu, page 37).
Hold LIGHT.
1
Select .
2
Viewing Widgets
Your device comes preloaded with several widgets, and more
are available when you pair your device with a smartphone.
• Press UP or DOWN.
The device scrolls through the widget loop and displays
summary data for each widget.
• Press MOB to view widget details.
TIP: You can press DOWN to view additional screens for a
widget, or press MOB to view additional options and
functions for a widget.
• From any screen, hold BACK to return to the watch face.
• If you are recording an activity, press BACK to return to the
activity data pages.
Customizing the Watch
• From the watch face, hold MENU to change the watch face.
• From the widget screens, hold MENU to customize the
widget options.
• From the controls menu, hold MENU to add, remove, and
reorder the controls.
• From any screen, hold MENU to change additional settings.
Introduction1
Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Watch
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.
From the app store on your smartphone, install and open the
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Garmin Connect app.
Bring your smartphone within 10 m (33 ft.) of your watch.
2
Press LIGHT to turn on the watch.
3
The first time you turn on the watch, it is in pairing mode.
TIP: You can hold LIGHT, and select to manually enter
pairing mode.
Select an option to add your watch to your Garmin Connect
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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.
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 42).
Plug the small end of the USB cable into the charging port on
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your device.
Solar Charging
The quatix 6X Solar watch has a transparent solar charging lens
that charges your watch while you use it.
Viewing the Solar Widget
From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to scroll to the solar
1
widget.
Press MOB to view a graph of the intensity of solar input for
2
the last 6 hours.
Tips for Solar Charging
The quatix 6X Solar watch has a transparent solar charging lens
that charges your watch while you use it. 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 42).
NOTE: The watch does not solar charge when connected to
an external battery source or when the battery is full.
Marine Activities
Your watch comes preloaded with apps for marine activities,
such as boating, sailing, and interacting with Garmin marine
devices. You can pair with compatible Garmin marine devices
Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB charging
2
port.
Charge the device completely.
3
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
Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
1
Go to www.garmin.com/express.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions.
3
2Solar Charging
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using the marine apps preloaded on your watch.
See the owner's manual for your Garmin marine device for more
information about pairing with that device.
Marine Maps and Charts
Optional premium charts, such as BlueChart® g3 and LakeVü g3,
allow you to get the most out of your quatix device.
Downloading Marine Maps and Charts
Go to maps.garmin.com/marine to search for and purchase a
1
marine map or chart.
Download Garmin Express (Setting Up Garmin Express,
2
page 2).
Follow the on-screen instructions to install purchased maps
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and charts on your device.
Sailing
Tack Assist
While cruising or racing into the wind, the tack assist feature can
help you determine if your boat is being lifted or headed. When
you calibrate tack assist, the device captures your boat's port
and starboard course over ground (COG) measurements,
and uses the COG data to calculate the mean true wind
direction and the boat's tack angle .
The device uses this data to determine whether your boat is
being lifted or headed due wind shifts.
By default, the device tack assist is set to automatic. Each time
you calibrate the port or starboard COG, the device recalibrates
the opposite side and true wind direction. You can change the
tack assist settings to enter a fixed tack angle or true wind
direction.
NOTE: The device uses GPS-based course over ground to
determine your course in the tack assist feature, and does not
account for other factors that can affect your boat's direction,
such as currents and tides.
Calibrating the Tack Assist
From the watch face, select MOB.
1
Select Sail Race or Sail.
2
Select UP or DOWN to view the tack assist screen.
3
NOTE: You may need to add the tack assist screen to the
data screens for the activity (Customizing the Data Screens,
page 33).
Select MOB.
4
Select an option:
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• To calibrate the starboard side, select MOB.
• To calibrate the port side, select DOWN.
TIP: If the wind is coming from the starboard side of the
vessel, you should calibrate starboard. If the wind is coming
from the port side of the vessel, you should calibrate port.
Wait while the device calibrates the tack assist.
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An arrow appears and indicates if your boat is being lifted or
headed.
Entering a Fixed Tack Angle or True Wind Direction
From the watch face, select MOB.
1
Select Sail Race or Sail.
2
Select UP or DOWN to view the tack assist screen.
3
Hold MENU.
4
Select Tack Angle or True Wind Direction.
5
Select Fixed.
6
Select UP or DOWN to set the value.
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Tips for Getting the Best Lift Estimate
To get the best lift estimate when using the tack assist feature,
you can try these tips. See Entering a Fixed Tack Angle or True
Wind Direction, page 3 and Calibrating the Tack Assist, page 3
for more information.
• Enter a fixed tack angle, and calibrate the port side.
• Enter a fixed tack angle, and calibrate the starboard side.
• Use the Auto tack angle setting, and calibrate both the port
and starboard side.
Sail Racing
You can use the device to help you cross the start line of a race
exactly when the race begins. When you synchronize the
regatta timer in the sail racing app with the official race
countdown timer, you are alerted at one-minute intervals as the
race start approaches. When you set the starting line, the device
uses GPS data to indicate whether your boat will cross the start
line before, after, or at the correct time to start the race.
Setting the Starting Line
From the watch face, select MOB > Sail Race.
1
Wait while the device locates satellites.
2
Hold MENU.
3
Select Ping Start Line.
4
Select Mark Port to mark the port starting line mark as you
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sail past it.
Select Mark Starboard to mark the starboard starting line
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mark as you sail past it.
Starting a Race
Before you can view the time to burn, you must set the starting
line (Setting the Starting Line, page 3).
From the watch face, select MOB > Sail Race.
1
Wait while the device locates satellites.
2
The screen displays the regatta timer and time to burn .
Select MOB.
3
Select UP and DOWN to synchronize the regatta timer with
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the official race countdown.
NOTE: When the burn time is negative, you will arrive at the
start line after the race starts. When the burn time is positive,
you will arrive at the start line before the race starts.
Select MOB to start the timer.
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Setting the Sailing Units
From the watch face, select MOB > Sail Race.
1
Hold MENU.
2
Select the activity settings.
3
Select Nautical Units.
4
Select an option:
5
• To use nautical units for speed and distance, select On.
• To use the system units of measure for speed and
distance, select Use Sys. Settings.
Tides
Viewing the Tide Data
When you pair your device with a smartphone, you can
download up to seven days of tide data for your current location.
You can update your location and download new tide data by
selecting MOB from the tide screen.
From the watch face, select MOB > Tides.
1
A 24-hour tide chart appears, showing the high tides and
low tides for the current date.
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Select UP or DOWN to view the tide data from other days.
2
Fishing
Going Fishing
You can keep track of your daily fish count, count down your
competition time, or set an interval timer to keep track of your
fishing pace.
From the watch face, select MOB > Fish.
1
Select an option:
2
• To count down your remaining competition time, select
Set Timers.
• To track your daily fish count, select Start Fishing > New Count, and select MOB to increase or BACK to decrease
your fish count.
See your autopilot helm control owner's manual for more
information.
After you pair the devices, they connect automatically when
turned on, within range, and the app is open on the watch. If you
need to pair with another autopilot helm control, in the autopilot
app, hold MENU and select Settings > Pair New.
Controlling the Autopilot
From the watch face, select MOB > Autopilot.
1
Select an option:
2
• To engage the autopilot heading hold, hold a steady
course, select MOB, and release the helm.
• To change the heading, with the autopilot engaged, select
UP for starboard and DOWN for port.
• To change the steering mode, hold MENU, select
Steering Mode, and select an option.
• To perform a steering pattern, hold MENU, select Pattern
Steering, and select a pattern.
NOTE: You can change the steering patterns available on
your quatix device from your autopilot.
• To take the helm and place the autopilot in standby mode,
select MOB.
Boat Data
Anchor
Marking Your Anchor Location
From the watch face, select MOB > Anchor.
1
Select MOB > Drop Anchor.
2
Anchor Settings
Select MOB > Anchor > MOB.
Drift Radius: Sets the allowable drift distance while anchored.
Update interval: Sets the time interval for updating anchor data.
Anchor Assist Settings
From the anchor assist screen, select MOB.
Scope: Sets the first number in the anchor scope ratio. The ratio
is the length of anchor rode in use to the vertical distance
from the bow of the boat to the bottom of the water.
Depth: Sets the depth of the water.
Bow Offset: Sets the distance between the bow of your boat
and the location of your GPS antenna.
Autopilot
WARNING
You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your
vessel. The autopilot is a tool that enhances your capability to
operate your boat. It does not relieve you of the responsibility of
safely operating your boat. Avoid navigational hazards and
never leave the helm unattended.
Always be prepared to promptly regain manual control of your
boat.
Learn to operate the autopilot on calm and hazard-free open
water.
Use caution when operating the autopilot near hazards in the
water, such as docks, pilings, and other boats.
Pairing With an Autopilot
From the watch face, select MOB > Autopilot > MOB.
1
Bring your quatix device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the marine
2
device.
Set your compatible Garmin autopilot helm control to search
3
for a remote control.
Streaming Boat Data
You can stream data fields from your compatible chartplotter to
your quatix device. The device displays up to three data fields
per page, and up to six pages of data.
From the watch face, select MOB > Boat Data.
1
Bring your quatix device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the chartplotter.
2
Set the chartplotter to enter pairing mode.
3
See your chartplotter owner's manual for more information.
If necessary, on the quatix device, select MOB to modify a
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data page.
After the devices are paired, they connect automatically when
they are turned on, within range, and the app is open on the
watch. If you need to pair with another chartplotter, in the boat
data app, hold MENU and select Pair New.
Marking a Waypoint on Your Chartplotter
You can mark a waypoint on your compatible chartplotter using
your quatix device.
From the watch face, select MOB > Boat Data.
1
Select MOB > Mark Plotter Wpt.
2
GNT™ 10
Streaming GNT 10 Data
Before you can stream data fields from your compatible GNT 10
transceiver to your quatix device, you must download the GNT
10 app (Connect IQ Features, page 13).
From the watch face, select MOB > GNT 10.
1
Bring your quatix device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the transceiver.
2
Set the transceiver to enter pairing mode.
3
See your transceiver owner's manual for more information.
If necessary, on the quatix device, select MOB to modify a
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data page.
The quatix device displays up to three data fields per page, and
up to six pages of data. After the devices are paired, they
connect automatically when they are turned on, within range,
and the app is open on the watch.
TIP: To pair your quatix device with another transceiver, from
the GNT 10 app, hold MENU and select Pair New.
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Fusion-Link™ App
You can use the Fusion-Link app on your quatix device to
control the audio playback on your Fusion® device.
Connecting to a Fusion Stereo
Set the Fusion stereo to be discoverable.
1
See your stereo owner's manual for more information.
Bring your quatix device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the stereo.
2
From the watch face, select MOB > FUSION-Link.
3
The first time you open the app on the watch, the watch
automatically pairs with and connects to the stereo. If you
need to pair with another stereo, in the Fusion-Link app,
select Settings > Pair New.
After you pair the devices, they connect automatically when
turned on, within range, and the app is open on the watch.
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 13).
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).
From the watch face, press MOB.
1
If this is the first time you have started an activity, select the
2
checkbox next to each activity to add to your favorites, and
select Done.
Select an option:
3
• Select an activity from your favorites.
• Select , and select an activity from the extended activity
list.
If the activity requires GPS signals, go outside to an area with
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a clear view of the sky, and wait until the device is ready.
The device is ready after it establishes your heart rate,
acquires GPS signals (if required), and connects to your
wireless sensors (if required).
Press MOB to start the activity timer.
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The device records activity data only while the activity timer is
running.
Tips for Recording Activities
• Charge the device before starting an activity (Charging the
Device, page 2).
• Press LAP to record laps, start a new set or pose, or
advance to the next workout step.
• Press UP or DOWN to view additional data pages.
Changing the Power Mode
You can change the power mode to extend battery life during an
activity.
During an activity, hold MENU.
1
Select Power Mode.
2
Select an option.
3
The watch displays the hours of battery life gained with the
selected power mode.
Stopping an Activity
Press MOB.
1
Select an option:
2
• To resume your activity, select Resume.
• To save the activity and return to watch mode, select
Save > Done.
• To suspend your activity and resume it at a later time,
select Resume Later.
• To mark a lap, select Lap.
• To navigate back to the starting point of your activity along
the path you traveled, select Back to Start > TracBack.
NOTE: This feature is available only for activities that use
GPS.
• To navigate back to the starting point of your activity by
the most direct path, select Back to Start > Route.
NOTE: This feature is available only for activities that use
GPS.
• To discard the activity and return to watch mode, select
Discard > Yes.
NOTE: After stopping the activity, the device saves it
automatically after 30 minutes.
Adding or Removing a Favorite Activity
The list of your favorite activities appears when you press MOB
from the watch face, and it provides quick access to the
activities you use most frequently. The first time you press MOB
to start an activity, the device prompts you to select your favorite
activities. You can add or remove favorite activities at any time.
Hold MENU.
1
Select Activities & Apps.
2
Your favorite activities appear at the top of the list with a
white background. Other activities appear in the extended list
with a black background.
Select an option:
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• To add a favorite activity, select the activity, and select
Set as Favorite.
• To remove a favorite activity, select the activity, and select
Remove from Favorites.
Creating a Custom Activity
From the watch face, press MOB.
1
Select Add.
2
Select an option:
3
• Select Copy Activity to create your custom activity
starting from one of your saved activities.
• Select Other to create a new custom activity.
If necessary, select an activity type.
4
Select a name or enter a custom name.
5
Duplicate activity names include a number, for example:
Bike(2).
Select an option:
6
• Select an option to customize specific activity settings. For
example, you can customize the data screens or auto
features.
• Select Done to save and use the custom activity.
Select Yes to add the activity to your list of favorites.
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Indoor Activities
The quatix device can be used for training indoors, such as
running on an indoor track or using a stationary bike. GPS is
turned off for indoor activities.
Activities and Apps5
When running or walking with GPS turned off, speed, distance,
and cadence are calculated using the accelerometer in the
device. The accelerometer is self-calibrating. The accuracy of
the speed, distance, and cadence data improves after a few
outdoor runs or walks using GPS.
TIP: Holding the handrails of the treadmill reduces accuracy.
You can use an optional foot pod to record pace, distance, and
cadence.
When cycling with GPS turned off, speed and distance are not
available unless you have an optional sensor that sends speed
and distance data to the device (such as a speed or cadence
sensor).
Calibrating the Treadmill Distance
To record more accurate distances for your treadmill runs, you
can calibrate the treadmill distance after you run at least 1.5 km
(1 mi.) on a treadmill. If you use different treadmills, you can
manually calibrate the treadmill distance on each treadmill or
after each run.
Start a treadmill activity (Starting an Activity, page 5), and run
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at least 1.5 km (1 mi.) on the treadmill.
After you complete your run, select MOB.
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Select an option:
3
• To calibrate the treadmill distance the first time, select
Save.
The device prompts you to complete the treadmill
calibration.
• To manually calibrate the treadmill distance after the first-
time calibration, select Calibrate & Save > Yes.
Check the treadmill display for the distance traveled, and
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enter the distance on your device.
Recording a Strength Training Activity
You can record sets during a strength training activity. A set is
multiple repetitions (reps) of a single move.
From the watch face, press MOB.
1
Select Strength.
2
Select a workout.
3
The first time you record a strength training activity, you must
select which wrist your watch is on.
Select View to view a list of workout steps (optional).
4
TIP: While viewing workout steps, you can press MOB to
view an animation of the selected exercise, if available.
Select Do Workout.
5
Press MOB to start the set timer.
6
Start your first set.
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The device counts your reps. Your rep count appears when
you complete at least four reps.
TIP: The device can only count reps of a single move for
each set. When you want to change moves, you should finish
the set and start a new one.
Press LAP to finish the set and move to the next exercise, if
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available.
The watch displays the total reps for the set. After several
seconds, the rest timer appears.
If necessary, press DOWN, and edit the number of reps.
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TIP: You can also add the weight used for the set.When you are done resting, press LAP to start your next set.
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Repeat for each strength training set until your activity is
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complete.
After your last set, press MOB to stop the set timer.
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Select Save.
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Outdoor Activities
The quatix device comes preloaded with outdoor activities, such
as running and cycling. GPS is turned on for outdoor activities.
You can add new activities based on default activities, such as
walking or rowing. You can also add custom activities to your
device (Creating a Custom Activity, page 5).
Viewing Your Ski Runs
Your device records the details of each downhill skiing or
snowboarding run using the auto run feature. This feature is
turned on by default for downhill skiing and snowboarding. It
automatically records new ski runs based on your movement.
The timer pauses when you stop moving downhill and when you
are on a chairlift. The timer remains paused during the chairlift
ride. You can start moving downhill to restart the timer. You can
view run details from the paused screen or while the timer is
running.
Start a skiing or snowboarding activity.
1
Hold MENU.
2
Select View Runs.
3
Press UP and DOWN to view details of your last run, your
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current run, and your total runs.
The run screens include time, distance traveled, maximum
speed, average speed, and total descent.
Recording a Backcountry Skiing Activity
The backcountry skiing activity lets you manually switch
between climbing and descending tracking modes so you can
accurately track your statistics.
From the watch face, press MOB.
1
Select Backcountry Ski.
2
Select an option:
3
• If you are starting your activity on a climb, select
Climbing.
• If you are starting your activity moving downhill, select
Descending.
Press MOB to start the activity timer.
4
Press LAP to switch between climbing and descending
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tracking modes.
After your activity is finished, press MOB to stop the timer.
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Select Save.
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Using the Metronome
The metronome feature plays tones at a steady rhythm to help
you improve your performance by training at a faster, slower, or
more consistent cadence.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
From the watch face, press MOB.
1
Select an activity.
2
Hold MENU.
3
Select the activity settings.
4
Select Metronome > Status > On.
5
Select an option:
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• Select Beats / Minute to enter a value based on the
cadence you want to maintain.
• Select Alert Frequency to customize the frequency of the
beats.
• Select Sounds to customize the metronome tone and
vibration.
If necessary, select Preview to listen to the metronome
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feature before you run.
Go for a run (Starting an Activity, page 5).
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The metronome starts automatically.
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During your run, press UP or DOWN to view the metronome
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screen.
If necessary, hold MENU to change the metronome settings.
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Playing Audio Prompts During an Activity
You can enable your quatix device to play motivational status
announcements during a run or other activity. Audio prompts
play on your connected headphones using Bluetooth
technology, if available. Otherwise, audio prompts play on your
smartphone paired through the Garmin Connect app. During an
audio prompt, the device or smartphone mutes the primary
audio to play the announcement.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
Hold MENU.
1
Select Audio Prompts.
2
Select an option:
3
• To hear a prompt for each lap, select Lap Alert.
NOTE: The Lap Alert audio prompt is enabled by default.
• To customize prompts with your pace and speed
information, select Pace/Speed Alert.
• To customize prompts with your heart rate information,
select Heart Rate Alert.
• To customize prompts with power data, select Power Alert.
• To hear prompts when you start and stop the timer,
including the Auto Pause® feature, select Timer Events.
• To hear activity alerts play as an audio prompt, select
Activity Alerts.
• To change the language or the dialect of the voice
prompts, select Dialect.
Jumpmaster
WARNING
The jumpmaster feature is for use by experienced skydivers
only. The jumpmaster feature should not be used as a primary
skydiving altimeter. Failure to input the appropriate jump related
information can lead to serious personal injury or death.
The jumpmaster feature follows military guidelines for
calculating the high altitude release point (HARP). The device
detects automatically when you have jumped to begin navigating
toward the desired impact point (DIP) using the barometer and
electronic compass.
Multisport
Triathletes, duathletes, and other multisport competitors can
take advantage of the multisport activities, such as Triathlon or
Swimrun. During a multisport activity, you can transition
between activities and continue to view your total time and
distance. For example, you can switch from biking to running
and view your total time and distance for biking and running
throughout the multisport activity.
You can customize a multisport activity, or you can use the
default triathlon activity set up for a standard triathlon.
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.
From the watch face, press MOB.
1
Select Triathlon.
2
Press MOB to start the activity timer.
3
Press LAP at the beginning and end of each transition.
4
The transition feature can be turned on or off for the triathlon
activity settings.
After you complete your activity, press MOB, and select
5
Save.
Creating a Multisport Activity
From the watch face, press MOB.
1
Select Add > Multisport.
2
Select a multisport activity type, or enter a custom name.
3
Duplicate activity names include a number. For example,
Triathlon(2).
Select two or more activities.
4
Select an option:
5
• Select an option to customize specific activity settings. For
example, you can select whether to include transitions.
• Select Done to save and use the multisport activity.
Select Yes to add the activity to your list of favorites.
6
Swimming
NOTICE
The device is intended for surface swimming. Scuba diving with
the device may damage the product and will void the warranty.
Swim Terminology
Length: One trip down the pool.
Interval: One or more consecutive lengths. A new interval starts
after a rest.
Stroke: A stroke is counted every time your arm wearing the
device completes a full cycle.
Swolf: Your swolf score is the sum of the time for one pool
length and the number of strokes for that length. For
example, 30 seconds plus 15 strokes equals a swolf score of
45. For open water swimming, swolf is calculated over 25
meters. Swolf is a measurement of swimming efficiency and,
like golf, a lower score is better.
Critical swim speed (CSS): Your CSS is the theoretical speed
that you can maintain continuously without exhaustion. You
can use your CSS to guide your training pace and monitor
your improvement.
Stroke Types
Stroke type identification is available only for pool swimming.
Your stroke type is identified at the end of a length. Stroke types
appear in your swimming history and in your Garmin Connect
account. You can also select stroke type as a custom data field
(Customizing the Data Screens, page 33).
FreeFreestyle
BackBackstroke
Breast Breaststroke
FlyButterfly
Mixed More than one stroke type in an interval
DrillUsed with drill logging (Training with the Drill Log, page 8)
Tips for Swimming Activities
• Before starting a pool swimming activity, follow the on-screen
instructions to select your pool size or enter a custom size.
The next time you start a pool swimming activity, the device
uses this pool size. You can hold MENU, select the activity
settings, and select Pool Size to change the size.
• Press LAP to record a rest during pool swimming.
The device automatically records swim intervals and lengths
for pool swimming.
• Press LAP to record an interval during open water swimming.
Resting During Pool Swimming
The default rest screen displays two rest timers. It also displays
time and distance for the last completed interval.
Activities and Apps7
NOTE: Swim data is not recorded during a rest.
During your swim activity, press LAP to start a rest.
1
The display reverses to white text on a black background,
and the rest screen appears.
During a rest, press UP or DOWN to view other data screens
2
(optional).
Press LAP, and continue swimming.
3
Repeat for additional rest intervals.
4
Auto Rest
The auto rest feature is available only for pool swimming. Your
device automatically detects when you are resting, and the rest
screen appears. If you rest for more than 15 seconds, the device
automatically creates a rest interval. When you resume
swimming, the device automatically starts a new swim interval.
You can turn on the auto rest feature in the activity options
(Activities and App Settings, page 32).
TIP: For best results using the auto rest feature, minimize your
arm motions while resting.
If you do not want to use the auto rest feature, you can select
LAP to manually mark the beginning and end of each rest
interval.
Training with the Drill Log
The drill log feature is available only for pool swimming. You can
use the drill log feature to manually record kick sets, one-arm
swimming, or any type of swimming that is not one of the four
major strokes.
During your pool swim activity, press UP or DOWN to view
1
the drill log screen.
Press LAP to start the drill timer.
2
After you complete a drill interval, press LAP.
3
The drill timer stops, but the activity timer continues to record
the entire swim session.
Select a distance for the completed drill.
4
Distance increments are based on the pool size selected for
the activity profile.
Select an option:
5
• To start another drill interval, press LAP.
• To start a swim interval, press UP or DOWN to return to
the swim training screens.
Turning Off Wrist-based Heart Rate While Swimming
Wrist-based heart rate is turned on by default for swim activities.
The device is also compatible with the HRM-Tri™ accessory and
the HRM-Swim™ accessory. If both wrist-based heart rate and
chest heart rate data are available, your device uses the chest
heart rate data.
From the heart rate widget, hold MENU.
1
NOTE: You may need to add the widget to your widget loop
(Customizing the Widget Loop, page 36).
Select Options > While Swimming > Off.
2
Golfing
Playing Golf
Before you play golf, you should charge the device (Charging
the Device, page 2).
From the watch face, press MOB.
1
Select Golf.
2
Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.
3
Select a course from the list of available courses.
4
If necessary, set your driver distance.
5
Select Yes to keep score.
6
Select a tee box.
7
After you complete your round, press MOB, and select End
8
Round.
Hole Information
The device shows the current hole you are playing, and
automatically transitions when you move to a new hole.
NOTE: Because pin locations change, the device calculates the
distance to the front, middle, and back of the green, but not the
actual pin location.
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
Big Numbers Mode
You can change the size of the numbers on the hole information
screen.
Hold MENU, select the activity settings, and select Big Numbers.
The distance to the back of the green
The distance to the middle of the green or selected pin position
The distance to the front of the green
The current hole number
The par for the current hole
Measuring Distance with Button Targeting
From the hole information screen, you can use the button
targeting feature to measure the distance to a point on the map.
Press UP or DOWN to measure the distance to the target.
1
If necessary, select or to zoom in or out.
2
Changing Holes
You can change holes manually from the hole view screen.
While playing golf, press MOB.
1
Select Change Hole.
2
Select a hole.
3
Moving the Flag
You can take a closer look at the green and move the pin
location.
8Activities and Apps
From the hole information screen, press MOB.
1
Select Move Flag.
2
Press UP or DOWN to move the pin position.
3
Press MOB.
4
The distances on the hole information screen are updated to
show the new pin location. The pin location is saved for only
the current round.
Viewing Measured Shots
Before the device can automatically detect and measure shots,
you must enable scoring.
Your device features automatic shot detection and recording.
Each time you take a shot along the fairway, the device records
your shot distance so you can view it later.
TIP: Automatic shot detection works best when you wear the
device on your leading wrist and make good contact with the
ball. Putts are not detected.
While playing golf, press MOB.
1
Select Measure Shot.
2
Your last shot distance appears.
NOTE: The distance automatically resets when you hit the
ball again, putt on the green, or move to the next hole.
Press DOWN to view all recorded shot distances.
3
Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances
You can view a list of layup and dogleg distances for par 4 and 5
holes. Custom targets also appear in this list.
From the hole information screen, press MOB.
1
Select Layups.
2
Each layup and the distance until you reach each layup
appear on the screen.
NOTE: Distances are removed from the list as you pass
them.
Saving Custom Targets
While playing a round, you can save up to five custom targets
for each hole. Saving a target is useful for recording objects or
obstacles that are not shown on the map. You can view the
distances to these targets from the layup and dogleg screen
(Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances, page 9).
Stand near the target you want to save.
1
NOTE: You cannot save a target that is far from the currently
selected hole.
From the hole information screen, press MOB.
2
Select Custom Targets.
3
Select a target type.
4
Keeping Score
From the hole information screen, press MOB.
1
Select Scorecard.
2
The scorecard appears when you are on the green.
Press UP or DOWN to scroll through the holes.
3
Press MOB to select a hole.
4
Press UP or DOWN to set the score.
5
Your total score is updated.
Updating a Score
From the hole information screen, press MOB.
1
Select Scorecard.
2
Press UP or DOWN to scroll through the holes.
3
Press MOB to select a hole.
4
Press UP or DOWN to change the score for that hole.
5
Your total score is updated.
Setting the Scoring Method
You can change the method the device uses to keep score.
From the hole information screen, hold MENU.
1
Select the activity settings.
2
Select Scoring Method.
3
Select a scoring method.
4
About Stableford Scoring
When you select the Stableford scoring method (Setting the
Scoring Method, page 9), points are awarded based on the
number of strokes taken relative to par. At the end of a round,
the highest score wins. The device awards points as specified
by the United States Golf Association.
The scorecard for a Stableford scored game shows points
instead of strokes.
PointsStrokes Taken Relative to Par
02 or more over
11 over
2Par
31 under
42 under
53 under
Setting Your Handicap
From the hole information screen, hold MENU.
1
Select the activity settings.
2
Select Handicap Scoring.
3
Select a handicap scoring option:
4
• To enter the number of strokes to be subtracted from your
total score, select Local Handicap.
• To enter the player's handicap index and the course slope
rating used to calculate your course handicap, select
Index/Slope.
Set your handicap.
5
Enabling Statistics Tracking
The Stat Tracking feature enables detailed statistics tracking
while playing golf.
From the hole information screen, hold MENU.
1
Select the activity settings.
2
Select Stat Tracking to enable tracking statistics.
3
Recording Statistics
Before you can record statistics, you must enable statistics
tracking (Enabling Statistics Tracking, page 9).
From the scorecard, select a hole.
1
Enter the number of strokes taken, and press MOB.
2
Set the number of putts taken, and press MOB.
3
If necessary, select an option:
4
NOTE: If you are on a par 3 hole, fairway information does
not appear.
• If your ball hit the fairway, select In Fairway.
• If your ball missed the fairway, select Missed Right or
Missed Left.
If necessary, enter the number of penalty strokes.
5
TruSwing
The TruSwing feature allows you to view swing metrics recorded
from your TruSwing device. Go to www.garmin.com/golf to
purchase a TruSwing device.
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Using the Golf Odometer
You can use the odometer to record the time, distance, and
steps traveled. The odometer automatically starts and stops
when you start or end a round.
Activities and Apps9
From the hole information screen, press MOB.
1
Select Odometer.
2
If necessary, select Reset to reset the odometer to zero.
3
Viewing PlaysLike Distance
The "plays like" distance feature accounts for elevation changes
on the course by showing the adjusted distance to the green.
From the hole information screen, hold MENU.
1
Select the activity settings.
2
Select PlaysLike.
3
An icon appears next to each distance.
Distance plays longer than expected due to a change in
elevation.
Distance plays as expected.
Distance plays shorter than expected due to a change in
elevation.
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.
Interference from the golf cart can affect the accuracy of the
compass.
From the hole information screen, press MOB.
1
Select PinPointer.
2
The arrow points to the pin location.
Starting an Expedition
You can use the Expedition app to prolong the battery life while
recording a multi-day activity.
From the watch face, press MOB.
1
Select Expedition.
2
Press MOB to start the activity timer.
3
The device enters low power mode and collects GPS track
points once an hour. To maximize battery life, the device
turns off all sensors and accessories, including the
connection to your smartphone.
Changing the Track Point Recording Interval
During an expedition, GPS track points are recorded once an
hour by default. You can change how often GPS track points are
recorded. Recording track points less frequently maximizes
battery life.
NOTE: To maximize battery life, GPS track points are not
recorded after sunset. You can customize this option in the
activity settings.
From the watch face, press MOB.
1
Select Expedition.
2
Hold MENU.
3
Select the activity settings.
4
Select Recording Interval.
5
Select an option.
6
Recording a Track Point Manually
During an expedition, track points are recorded automatically
based on the selected recording interval. You can manually
record a track point at any time.
During an expedition, press UP or DOWN to view the map
1
page.
Press MOB.
2
Select Add Point.
3
Viewing Track Points
During an expedition, press UP or DOWN to view the map
1
page.
Press MOB.
2
Select View Points.
3
Select a track point from the list.
4
Select an option:
5
• To start navigating to the track point, select Go To.
• To view detailed information about the track point, select
Details.
Connected Features
Connected features are available for your quatix device when
you connect the device to a compatible smartphone using
Bluetooth technology. Some features require you to install the
Garmin Connect app on the connected smartphone. Go to
www.garmin.com/apps for more information. Some features are
also available when you connect your device to a wireless
network.
Phone notifications: Displays phone notifications and
messages on your quatix device.
LiveTrack: Allows friends and family to follow your races and
training activities in real time. You can invite followers using
email or social media, allowing them to view your live data on
a Garmin Connect tracking page.
GroupTrack: Allows you to keep track of your connections
using LiveTrack directly on screen and in real time.
Activity uploads to Garmin Connect: Automatically sends
your activity to your Garmin Connect account as soon as you
finish recording the activity.
Connect IQ: Allows you to extend your device features with new
watch faces, widgets, apps, and data fields.
Software Updates: Allows you to update your device software.
Weather: Allows you to view current weather conditions and
weather forecasts.
Bluetooth sensors: Allows you to connect Bluetooth
compatible sensors, such as a heart rate monitor.
Find my phone: Locates your lost smartphone that is paired
with your quatix device and currently within range.
Find my device: Locates your lost quatix device that is paired
with your smarphone and currently within range.
Enabling Bluetooth Notifications
Before you can enable notifications, you must pair the quatix
device with a compatible mobile device (Pairing Your
Smartphone with Your Watch, page 2).
Hold MENU.
1
Select Phone > Smart Notifications > Status > On.
2
Select During Activity.
3
Select a notification preference.
4
Select a sound preference.
5
Select Not During Activity.
6
Select a notification preference.
7
Select a sound preference.
8
Select Privacy.
9
Select a privacy preference.
10
Select Timeout.
11
Select the amount of time the alert for a new notification
12
appears on the screen.
Select Signature to add a signature to your text message
13
replies.
10Connected Features
Viewing Notifications
From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to view the
1
notifications widget.
Press MOB.
2
Select a notification.
3
Press DOWN for more options.
4
Press BACK to return to the previous screen.
5
Receiving an Incoming Phone Call
When you receive a phone call on your connected smartphone,
the quatix device displays the name or phone number of the
caller.
• To accept the call, select Accept.
NOTE: To talk to the caller, you must use your connected
smartphone.
• To decline the call, select Decline.
• To decline the call and immediately send a text message
reply, select Reply, and select a message from the list.
NOTE: This feature is available only if your device is
connected to an Android™ smartphone.
Replying to a Text Message
NOTE: This feature is available only for smartphones with
Android.
When you receive a text message notification on your quatix
device, you can send a quick reply by selecting from a list of
messages. You can customize messages in the Garmin
Connect app.
NOTE: This feature sends text messages using your phone.
Regular text message limits and charges from your carrier and
phone plan may apply. Contact your mobile carrier for more
information about text message charges or limits.
From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to view the
1
notifications widget.
Press MOB, and select a text message notification.
2
Press DOWN.
3
Select Reply.
4
Select a message from the list.
5
Your phone sends the selected message as an SMS text
message.
Managing Notifications
You can use your compatible smartphone to manage
notifications that appear on your quatix device.
Select an option:
• If you are using an iPhone® device, go to the iOS
notifications settings to select the items to show on the
device.
• If you are using an Android smartphone, from the Garmin
Connect app, select Settings > Notifications.
®
Turning On and Off Smartphone Connection
Alerts
You can set the quatix device to alert you when your paired
smartphone connects and disconnects using Bluetooth wireless
technology.
NOTE: Smartphone connection alerts are turned off by default.
Hold MENU.
1
Select Phone > Alerts.
2
Locating a Lost Mobile Device
You can use this feature to help locate a lost mobile device that
is paired using Bluetooth wireless technology and currently
within range.
NOTE: You can add options to the controls menu (Customizing
the Controls Menu, page 37).
Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu.
1
Select .
2
The quatix device begins searching for your paired mobile
device. An audible alert sounds on your mobile device, and
the Bluetooth signal strength displays on the quatix device
screen. The Bluetooth signal strength increases as you move
closer to your mobile device.
Select BACK to stop searching.
3
Garmin Connect
Your Garmin Connect account allows you to track your
performance and connect with your friends. It gives you the tools
to track, analyze, share, and encourage each other. You can
record the events of your active lifestyle, including runs, walks,
rides, swims, hikes, golf games, and more.
You can create your free Garmin Connect account when you
pair your device with your phone using the Garmin Connect app.
You can also create an account when you set up the Garmin
Express application (www.garmin.com/express).
Store your activities: After you complete and save a timed
activity with your device, you can upload that activity to your
Garmin Connect account and keep it as long as you want.
Analyze your data: You can view more detailed information
about your fitness and outdoor activities, including time,
distance, heart rate, calories burned, cadence, an overhead
map view, and pace and speed charts. You can view more
detailed information about your golf games, including
scorecards, statistics, and course information. You can also
view customizable reports.
NOTE: To view some data, you must pair an optional
wireless sensor with your device (Pairing Your Wireless
Sensors, page 40).
Turning Off the Bluetooth Smartphone
Connection
You can turn off the Bluetooth smartphone connection from the
controls menu.
NOTE: You can add options to the controls menu (Customizing
the Controls Menu, page 37).
Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu.
1
Select to turn off the Bluetooth smartphone connection on
2
your quatix device.
Refer to the owner's manual for your mobile device to turn off
Bluetooth technology on your mobile device.
Connected Features11
Track your progress: You can track your daily steps, join a
friendly competition with your connections, and meet your
goals.
Share your activities: You can connect with friends to follow
each other's activities or post links to your activities on your
favorite social networking sites.
Manage your settings: You can customize your device and
user settings on your Garmin Connect account.
Updating the Software Using the Garmin Connect App
Before you can update your device software using the Garmin
Connect app, you must have a Garmin Connect account, and
you must pair the device with a compatible smartphone (Pairing
Your Smartphone with Your Watch, page 2).
Sync your device with the Garmin Connect app (Manually
Syncing Data with Garmin Connect, page 12).
When new software is available, the Garmin Connect app
automatically sends the update to your device.
Updating the Software Using Garmin Express
Before you can update your device software, you must
download and install the Garmin Express application and add
your device (Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer,
page 12).
Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.
1
When new software is available, the Garmin Express
application sends it to your device.
After the Garmin Express application finishes sending the
2
update, disconnect the device from your computer.
Your device installs the update.
Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer
The Garmin Express application connects your device to your
Garmin Connect account using a computer. You can use the
Garmin Express application to upload your activity data to your
Garmin Connect account and to send data, such as workouts or
training plans, from the Garmin Connect website to your device.
You can also install device software updates and manage your
Connect IQ apps.
Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.
1
Go to www.garmin.com/express.
2
Download and install the Garmin Express application.
3
Open the Garmin Express application, and select Add
4
Device.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
5
Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect
NOTE: You can add options to the controls menu (Customizing
the Controls Menu, page 37).
Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu.
1
Select .
2
Garmin Golf™ App
The Garmin Golf app allows you to upload scorecards from your
compatible Garmin device to view detailed statistics and shot
analyses. Golfers can compete with each other at different
courses using the Garmin Golf app. More than 41,000 courses
have leaderboards that anyone can join. You can set up a
tournament event and invite players to compete.
The Garmin Golf app syncs your data with your Garmin Connect
account. You can download the Garmin Golf app from the app
store on your smartphone.
Garmin Explore
The Garmin Explore website and mobile app allow you to plan
trips and use cloud storage for your waypoints, routes, and
tracks. They offer advanced planning both online and offline,
allowing you to share and sync data with your compatible
Garmin device. You can use the mobile app to download maps
for offline access, and then navigate anywhere without using
your cellular service.
™
You can download the Garmin Explore app from the app store
on your smartphone, or you can go to explore.garmin.com.
Safety and Tracking Features
CAUTION
Incident detection and assistance are supplemental features and
should not be relied on as a primary method to obtain
emergency assistance. The Garmin Connect app does not
contact emergency services on your behalf.
The quatix device has safety and tracking features that must be
set up with the Garmin Connect app.
NOTICE
To use these features, you must be connected to the Garmin
Connect app using Bluetooth technology. You can enter
emergency contacts in your Garmin Connect account.
For more information about incident detection and assistance,
go to garmin.com/safety.
Assistance: Allows you to send an automated message with
your name, LiveTrack link, and GPS location to your
emergency contacts.
Incident detection: When the quatix device detects an incident
during an outdoor walk, run, or bike activity, the device sends
an automated message, LiveTrack link, and GPS location to
your emergency contacts.
LiveTrack: Allows friends and family to follow your races and
training activities in real time. You can invite followers using
email or social media, allowing them to view your live data on
a Garmin Connect tracking page.
Live Event Sharing: Allows you to send messages to friends
and family during an event, providing real-time updates.
NOTE: This feature is available only if your device is
connected to an Android smartphone.
GroupTrack: Allows you to keep track of your connections
using LiveTrack directly on screen and in real time.
Adding Emergency Contacts
Emergency contact phone numbers are used for the incident
detection and assistance features.
From the Garmin Connect app, select or .
1
Select Safety & Tracking > Incident Detection &
2
Assistance > Add Emergency Contact.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
3
Adding Contacts
You can add up to 50 contacts to the Garmin Connect app.
Contact emails can be used with the LiveTrack feature. Three of
these contacts can be used as emergency contacts (Adding
Emergency Contacts, page 12).
From the Garmin Connect app, select or .
1
Select Contacts.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions.
3
After you add contacts, you must sync your data to apply the
changes to your quatix device (Manually Syncing Data with
Garmin Connect, page 12).
Turning Incident Detection On and Off
Hold MENU.
1
Select Safety & Tracking > Incident Detection.
2
Select an activity.
3
NOTE: Incident detection is available only for outdoor walk,
run, and bike activities.
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