Garmin tactix 7 User guide

TACTIX® 7

Owner’s Manual

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Table of Contents

Introduction......................................1

Getting Started........................................ 1

Device Overview...................................... 1

Enabling and Disabling the

Touchscreen........................................ 2

Using the Watch...................................... 2

Clearing User Data with the Kill Switch

Feature................................................. 2

Clocks.............................................. 2

Setting an Alarm...................................... 2

Editing an Alarm.................................. 3

Starting the Countdown Timer............... 3

Deleting a Timer.................................. 3

Using the Stopwatch............................... 4

Adding Alternate Time Zones.................4

Editing an Alternate Time Zone.......... 5

Flying............................................... 5

Selecting a Favorite Airport.................... 5

Viewing NEXRAD Weather Radar........... 6

Flying Activity.......................................... 6

Starting a Flight................................... 6

Viewing Your SpO2 Readings in

Flight.....................................................7

Navigating to the Nearest Airport.......8

Stopping Navigation............................ 8

Viewing Waypoint Information........... 9

Horizontal Situation Indicator...........10

Disabling the Automatic Flight

Timer.................................................. 10

Routes and Flight Plans........................ 10

Finding a Waypoint............................ 11

Creating a Flight Plan on Your

Watch................................................. 11

Following a Flight Plan...................... 11

Viewing a Flight Plan on the Map..... 11

Reversing and Following a Flight

Plan.................................................... 12

Editing a Flight Plan.......................... 12

Deleting a Flight Plan........................ 12

Activities and Apps.........................12

Starting an Activity................................ 13

Tips for Recording Activities............ 13

Stopping an Activity.............................. 13

Evaluating an Activity........................ 14

Running.................................................. 14

Going for a Track Run....................... 14

Tips for Recording a Track Run.... 14

Going for a Virtual Run...................... 14

Calibrating the Treadmill Distance... 15

Recording an Ultra Run Activity........ 15

Swimming.............................................. 15

Swim Terminology............................ 15

Stroke Types...................................... 16

Tips for Swimming Activities............16

Auto Rest and Manual Rest.............. 16

Training with the Drill Log................. 17

Multisport.............................................. 17

Triathlon Training.............................. 17

Creating a Multisport Activity........... 17

Indoor Activities.................................... 18

Health Snapshot™............................. 18

Recording a Strength Training

Activity............................................... 18

Recording a HIIT Activity.................. 19

Using an ANT+® Indoor Trainer....... 19

Climbing Sports..................................... 20

Recording an Indoor Climbing

Activity............................................... 20

Recording a Bouldering Activity....... 21

Starting an Expedition...........................21

Recording a Track Point Manually... 21

Viewing Track Points........................ 21

Going Hunting....................................... 22

Going Fishing.........................................22

Skiing..................................................... 22

Viewing Your Ski Runs...................... 22

Recording a Backcountry Skiing

Activity............................................... 23

Cross-Country Skiing Power Data.... 23

Golfing................................................... 24

Playing Golf........................................24

Golf Menu.......................................... 26

Moving the Flag................................. 26

Measuring Distance with Touch

Targeting............................................ 26

Viewing Measured Shots.................. 27

Manually Measuring a Shot.......... 27

Keeping Score................................... 27

Recording Statistics...................... 27

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About Stableford Scoring..............28

PlaysLike Distance Icons.................. 28

Viewing the Direction to the Pin....... 28

Saving Custom Targets.................... 28

Big Numbers Mode........................... 29

Jumpmaster.......................................... 29

Planning a Jump............................... 29

Jump Types....................................... 30

Entering Jump Information...............30

Entering Wind Information for HAHO

and HALO Jumps.............................. 30

Resetting Wind Information.......... 30

Entering Wind Information for a Static

Jump.................................................. 31

Constant Settings.............................. 31

Customizing Activities and Apps......... 31

Adding or Removing a Favorite

Activity............................................... 31

Changing the Order of an Activity in

the Apps List...................................... 31

Customizing the Data Screens......... 32

Adding a Map to an Activity.......... 32

Creating a Custom Activity............... 32

Activities and App Settings...............33

Activity Alerts................................. 35

Activity Map Settings.................... 36

Routing Settings............................ 36

Using ClimbPro.............................. 37

Enabling Auto Climb...................... 37

Satellite Settings............................38

Applied Ballistics®......................... 38

AB Synapse - Garmin App.....................38

Applied Ballistics Options.....................39

Quickly Editing Shooting

Conditions..........................................39

Environment.......................................39

Editing the Environment................ 39

Enabling Auto Update....................39

Range Card........................................ 40

Customizing the Range Card

Fields.............................................. 40

Editing the Range Increment........ 40

Setting the Base Range................. 40

Targets............................................... 40

Changing the Target...................... 40

Editing the Target.......................... 40

Profile................................................. 40

Selecting a Different Profile.......... 40

Adding a Profile............................. 41

Deleting a Profile........................... 41

Customizing the Profile Data

Screen............................................ 41

Editing Bullet Properties................41

Editing Gun Properties.................. 41

Calibrating the Muzzle Velocity.... 41

Calibrating the Drop Scale

Factor............................................. 42

Viewing the Drop Scale Factor

Table...............................................42

Editing the Muzzle Velocity and

Temperature Table........................ 42

Clearing the Muzzle Velocity and

Temperature Table........................ 42

Applied Ballistics Glossary of Terms... 43

Training..........................................45

Workouts............................................... 45

Following a Workout From Garmin

Connect.............................................. 46

Starting a Workout............................ 46

Following a Daily Suggested

Workout..............................................46

Customizing an Interval Workout..... 47

Starting an Interval Workout............. 47

Following a Pool Swim Workout...... 47

Recording a Critical Swim Speed

Test.................................................48

Editing Your Critical Swim Speed

Result............................................. 48

About the Training Calendar............. 48

Using Garmin Connect Training

Plans...............................................48

PacePro Training...................................48

Downloading a PacePro Plan from

Garmin Connect.................................49

Creating a PacePro Plan on Your

Watch................................................. 49

Starting a PacePro Plan.................... 50

Segments...............................................50

Strava™ Segments............................. 51

Viewing Segment Details.................. 51

Racing a Segment............................. 51

Setting a Segment to Adjust

Automatically.....................................51

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Using Virtual Partner®.......................... 52

Setting a Training Target...................... 52

Racing a Previous Activity.................... 52

History........................................... 53

Using History......................................... 53

Multisport History..............................53

Personal Records.................................. 53

Viewing Your Personal Records....... 53

Restoring a Personal Record............ 54

Clearing Personal Records............... 54

Viewing Data Totals.............................. 54

Using the Odometer.............................. 54

Deleting History..................................... 54

Pausing and Resuming Your

Training Status.............................. 72

Controls................................................. 73

Customizing the Controls Menu.......75

Using the LED Flashlight................... 75

Garmin Pay........................................ 75

Setting Up Your Garmin Pay

Wallet............................................. 75

Paying for a Purchase Using Your

Watch............................................. 76

Adding a Card to Your Garmin Pay

Wallet............................................. 76

Changing Your Garmin Pay

Passcode....................................... 76

Appearance.................................... 54

Watch Face Settings............................. 54

Default Watch Faces......................... 55

Customizing the Watch Face............55

Glances.................................................. 56

Viewing the Glance Loop.................. 58

Customizing the Glance Loop.......... 58

Viewing Aviation Weather

Information........................................ 58

Viewing METAR Information.........59

Viewing TAF Information.............. 60

Body Battery...................................... 60

Tips for Improved Body Battery

Data................................................ 61

Performance Measurements............61

About VO2 Max. Estimates........... 62

Viewing Your Fitness Age............. 63

Viewing Your Predicted Race

Times..............................................63

Heart Rate Variability and Stress

Level............................................... 64

Performance Condition................. 64

Getting Your FTP Estimate........... 65

Lactate Threshold......................... 66

Viewing Your Real-Time

Stamina.......................................... 67

Training Status.................................. 68

Training Status Levels................... 69

Heat and Altitude Performance

Acclimation.................................... 69

Training Load................................. 69

Recovery Time............................... 71

Sensors and Accessories............... 76

Wrist Heart Rate.................................... 77

Wearing the Watch............................ 77

Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data....... 77

Wrist Heart Rate Monitor Settings... 78

Setting an Abnormal Heart Rate

Alert................................................ 78

Broadcasting Heart Rate Data...... 78

Pulse Oximeter...................................... 79

Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings.... 80

Setting the Pulse Oximeter Mode.... 80

Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter

Data.................................................... 80

Compass................................................80

Setting the Compass Heading..........80

Compass Settings............................. 81

Calibrating the Compass

Manually......................................... 81

Setting the North Reference......... 81

Altimeter and Barometer...................... 81

Altimeter Readings............................ 81

Altimeter Settings..............................82

Calibrating the Barometric

Altimeter.........................................82

Barometer Settings........................... 82

Calibrating the Barometer............. 82

Wireless Sensors...................................83

Pairing Your Wireless Sensors......... 84

Running Dynamics............................ 84

Training with Running Dynamics.. 85
Tips for Missing Running Dynamics

Data................................................ 85

Using the Varia Camera Controls..... 85

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inReach Remote................................ 85

Using the inReach Remote............86

VIRB Remote......................................86

Controlling a VIRB Action

Camera........................................... 86

Controlling a VIRB Action Camera

During an Activity...........................87

Xero Laser Location Settings........... 87

Map................................................87

Viewing the Map....................................88

Saving or Navigating to a Location on

the Map.................................................. 88

Navigating with the Around Me

Feature................................................... 89

Map Settings......................................... 89

Managing Maps.................................90

Map Themes...................................... 90

Marine Map Settings......................... 90

Showing and Hiding Map Data............. 90

Music............................................. 91

Connecting to a Third-Party Provider...91

Downloading Audio Content from a

Third-Party Provider.......................... 91

Downloading Personal Audio

Content.................................................. 91

Listening to Music.................................92

Music Playback Controls...................... 92

Connecting Bluetooth Headphones..... 92

Changing the Audio Mode.................... 92

Connectivity................................... 93

Phone Connectivity Features............... 93

Pairing Your Phone............................93

Enabling Bluetooth Notifications..... 93

Viewing Notifications.................... 93

Receiving an Incoming Phone

Call..................................................94

Replying to a Text Message..........94

Managing Notifications.................94

Turning Off the Bluetooth Phone

Connection.........................................94

Turning On and Off Phone Connection

Alerts.................................................. 94

Playing Audio Prompts During an

Activity............................................... 95

Wi‑Fi Connectivity Features.................. 95

Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network......... 95

Phone Apps and Computer

Applications...........................................95

Garmin Connect.................................96

Using the Garmin Connect App.... 96

Using Garmin Connect on Your

Computer....................................... 97

Manually Syncing Data with Garmin

Connect.......................................... 97

Connect IQ Features......................... 97

Downloading Connect IQ

Features......................................... 98

Downloading Connect IQ Features

Using Your Computer.................... 98

Garmin Explore™................................ 98

Garmin Golf™ App..............................98

Connecting to the Garmin Pilot™

App..................................................... 98

Updating the Aviation Database.......99

Syncing Manually with the Aviation

Database............................................ 99

User Profile.................................... 99

Setting Up Your User Profile................. 99

Viewing Your Fitness Age..................... 99

About Heart Rate Zones....................... 99

Fitness Goals................................... 100

Setting Your Heart Rate Zones....... 100

Letting the Watch Set Your Heart Rate

Zones............................................... 100

Heart Rate Zone Calculations........ 101

Setting Your Power Zones.................. 101

Safety and Tracking Features....... 102

Adding Emergency Contacts..............102

Adding Contacts................................. 102

Turning Incident Detection On and

Off........................................................ 102

Requesting Assistance....................... 103

Starting a GroupTrack Session.......... 103

Tips for GroupTrack Sessions........ 103

GroupTrack Settings....................... 103

Health and Wellness Settings....... 104

Auto Goal............................................. 104

Using the Move Alert.......................... 104

Intensity Minutes.................................104

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Earning Intensity Minutes............... 104

Sleep Tracking.....................................104

Using Automated Sleep Tracking...105

Navigation.................................... 105

Viewing and Editing Your Saved

Locations............................................. 105

Saving a Dual Grid Location........... 105

Navigating to a Destination................ 105

Navigating to a Point of Interest.... 106

Navigating to the Starting Point of a

Saved Activity.................................. 106

Navigating to Your Starting Point

During an Activity............................ 107

Viewing Route Directions................107

Navigating with Sight 'N Go............ 107

Marking and Starting Navigation to a

Man Overboard Location................ 108

Stopping Navigation........................... 108

Courses................................................108

Creating and Following a Course on

Your Device...................................... 108

Creating a Round-Trip Course........ 109

Creating a Course on Garmin

Connect............................................109

Sending a Course to Your

Device...........................................109

Viewing or Editing Course Details.. 110

Projecting a Waypoint.........................110

Navigation Settings.............................110

Customizing Navigation Data

Screens............................................ 110

Setting Up a Heading Bug............... 111

Setting Navigation Alerts................ 111

Power Manager Settings.............. 111

Customizing the Battery Saver

Feature................................................. 111

Changing the Power Mode................. 112

Customizing Power Modes................ 112

Restoring a Power Mode.................... 112

System Settings........................... 113

Aviation Settings................................. 114

Time Settings...................................... 114

Setting Time Alerts......................... 114

Syncing the Time.............................115

Changing the Screen Settings............ 115

Customizing Sleep Mode................... 115

Customizing the Hot Keys.................. 115

Changing the Units of Measure......... 116

Syncing Activities and Performance

Measurements.................................... 116

Viewing Device Information............... 116

Viewing E-label Regulatory and

Compliance Information................. 116

Device Information....................... 117

Charging the Watch............................ 117

Solar Charging................................. 117

Tips for Solar Charging............... 117

Specifications......................................118

Battery Information......................... 118

Device Care......................................... 119

Cleaning the Watch......................... 119

Changing the QuickFit® Bands.......... 120

Data Management.............................. 120

Deleting Files................................... 120

Troubleshooting........................... 121

Product Updates................................. 121

Contacting Garmin Aviation Product

Support................................................ 121

Getting More Information................... 121

My device is in the wrong language...121
Is my phone compatible with my

watch?................................................. 121

My phone will not connect to the

watch................................................... 122

Can I use my Bluetooth sensor with my

watch?................................................. 122

My headphones will not connect to the

watch................................................... 122

My music cuts out or my headphones

won't stay connected.......................... 122

Restarting Your Watch........................ 122

Resetting All Default Settings............ 123

Tips for Maximizing the Battery Life..123

Acquiring Satellite Signals..................123

Improving GPS Satellite Reception 124
The temperature reading is not

accurate............................................... 124

Activity Tracking................................. 124

My step count does not seem

accurate........................................... 124

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The step counts on my device and my
Garmin Connect account don't

match............................................... 124

The floors climbed amount does not

seem accurate................................. 124

Appendix...................................... 125

Data Fields...........................................125

Color Gauges and Running Dynamics

Data......................................................138

Ground Contact Time Balance

Data.................................................. 138

Vertical Oscillation and Vertical Ratio

Data.................................................. 139

VO2 Max. Standard Ratings............... 139

FTP Ratings......................................... 140

Wheel Size and Circumference.......... 141

Symbol Definitions.............................. 142

vi 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.

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.

1 Press LIGHT to turn on the watch (Device Overview, page 1).
2 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup.

During the initial setup, you can pair your smartphone with your watch to receive notifications, sync your
activities, and more (Pairing Your Phone, page 93).

3 Charge the device (Charging the Watch, page 117).
4 Start an activity (Starting an Activity, page 13).

Device Overview

Touchscreen

• Tap to choose an option in a menu.

• Hold the watch face data to open the glance or feature.
NOTE: This feature is not available on all watch faces.

• Swipe up or down to scroll through the glance loop and menus.

• Swipe right to return to the previous screen.

• Cover the screen with your palm to return to the watch face and turn down the screen brightness.

LIGHT

• Press to turn on the device.

• Press to turn the backlight on and off.

Introduction 1

• Quickly press twice to turn on the flashlight.

• Hold to view the controls menu.

UP·MENU

• Press to scroll through the glance loop and menus.

• Hold to view the menu.

DOWN

• Press to scroll through the glance loop and menus.

• Hold to view the music controls from any screen.

START·STOP

• Press to choose an option in a menu.

• Press to view the activity list and start or stop an activity.

• Hold to save your current location using dual grid coordinates.

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.

Enabling and Disabling the Touchscreen

• Hold LIGHT, and select

• Hold MENU, select System > Touch, and select an option.
TIP: To quickly enable or disable the touchscreen, you can assign a hot key shortcut to the hold function of

the buttons (Customizing the Hot Keys, page 115).

.

Using the Watch

• Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu (Controls, page 73).
The controls menu provides quick access to frequently used functions, such as turning on do not disturb

mode, saving a location, and turning the watch off.

• From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to scroll through the glance loop (Glances, page 56).

• From the watch face, press START to start an activity or open an app (Activities and Apps, page 12).

• Hold MENU to customize the watch face (Customizing the Watch Face, page 55), adjust settings (System

Settings, page 113), pair wireless sensors (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 84), and more.

Clearing User Data with the Kill Switch Feature

The Kill Switch feature quickly removes all saved user-entered data and resets all settings to the factory default
values.

Hold BACK·LAP and LIGHT.
TIP: You can press any button to cancel the Kill Switch feature during a 10-second countdown.

After 10 seconds, the watch deletes all user-entered data.

Clocks

Setting an Alarm

You can set multiple alarms.

1 From the watch face, hold MENU.
2 Select Clocks > ALARMS > Add Alarm.
3 Enter the alarm time.

2 Clocks

Editing an Alarm

1 From the watch face, hold MENU.
2 Select Clocks > ALARMS > Edit.
3 Select an alarm.
4 Select an option:

• To turn the alarm on or off, select Status.

• To change the alarm time, select Time.

• To set the alarm to repeat regularly, select Repeat, and select when the alarm should repeat.

• To select the type of alarm notification, select Sound and Vibe.

• To turn the backlight on or off with the alarm, select Backlight.

• To select a description for the alarm, select Label.

• To delete the alarm, select Delete.

Starting the Countdown Timer

1 From the watch face, hold MENU.
2 Select Clocks > TIMERS.
3 Select an option:

• To set and save a countdown timer for the first time, enter the time, press MENU, and select Save Timer.

• To set and save additional countdown timers, select Add Timer, and enter the time.

• To set a countdown timer without saving it, select Quick Timer, and enter the time.

4 If necessary, press MENU, and select an option:

• Select Time to change the time.

• Select Restart > On to automatically restart the timer after it expires.

• Select Sound and Vibe, and select a type of notification.

5 Press START to start the timer.

Deleting a Timer

1 From the watch face, hold MENU.
2 Select Clocks > TIMERS > Edit.
3 Select a timer.
4 Select Delete.

Clocks 3

Using the Stopwatch

1 From the watch face, hold MENU.
2 Select Clocks > STOPWATCH.
3 Press START to start the timer.
4 Press LAP to restart the lap timer .

The total stopwatch time continues running.

5 Press STOP to stop both timers.
6 Select an option:

• To reset both timers, press DOWN.

• To save the stopwatch time as an activity, press MENU, and select Save Activity.

• To reset the timers and exit the stopwatch, press MENU, and select Done.

• To review the lap timers, press MENU, and select Review.
NOTE: The Review option only appears if there have been multiple laps.

• To return to the watch face without resetting the timers, press MENU, and select Go to Watchface.

• To enable or disable lap recording, press MENU, and select Lap Key.

Adding Alternate Time Zones

You can display the current time of day in additional time zones on the alternate time zones glance. You can
add up to four alternate time zones.

NOTE: You may need to add the alternate time zones glance to the glance loop (Customizing the Glance Loop,

page 58).

1 From the watch face, hold MENU.
2 Select Clocks > ALT. TIME ZONES > Add Alt. Time Zone.
3 Select an option:

• Select Use Airport Ident. to search for a time zone by entering the alphanumeric identifier for an aviation
waypoint.

• Select Use Map to choose a time zone for a geographic location.

4 Select a time zone.
5 If necessary, rename the zone.

4 Clocks

Editing an Alternate Time Zone

1 From the watch face, hold MENU.
2 Select Clocks > ALT. TIME ZONES > Edit.
3 Select a time zone.
4 Select an option:

• To enter a custom name for the time zone, select Rename Zone.

• To change the time zone, select Change Zone.

• To change the location of the time zone in the glance, select Reorder Zone.

• To delete the time zone, select Delete Zone.

Flying

WARNING

Do not use this watch as a primary means of navigation. See the Important Safety and Product Information
document in the product box for product warnings and other important information prior to use.

This watch is not intended to provide primary flight information and is to be used for supplemental purposes
only.

Selecting a Favorite Airport

When you select a favorite airport, you can view the METAR information for it on the aviation weather glance.

1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Aviation > Favorite Location.
3 Select an option:

• To search for an airport by its identifier, select Search by Ident. and enter all or part of the alphanumeric
identifier.

• To search for an airport near you, select Nearest, and wait while the watch locates satellites.

• To select an airport from your flight plan, select Flight Plan.

A list of airports appears.

4 Select an airport.

Flying 5

Viewing NEXRAD Weather Radar

Before you can view NEXRAD weather radar, you must pair your watch with your phone (Pairing Your Phone,

page 93).

You can view the weather radar image associated with your current location.
NOTE: You can customize the NEXRAD Tiles option in the Aviation settings to download additional weather

radar images based on a direction from your current location.

1 From the map, select a location (Viewing the Map, page 88).
2 Hold START.
3 Select Show NEXRAD.

The watch downloads a square of radar data for the selected area, outlined in magenta. The radar data is
active for 5 minutes.

NOTE: If you are near the border of the square, you may not see all of the applicable radar data.

Flying Activity

Starting a Flight

1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Fly.
3 Go outside and wait while the watch locates satellites.
4 Press START to start the flight timer.

NOTE: Your activity data is recorded only while the flight timer is running.
5 Start your activity.
6 After you complete your activity, press STOP, and select Save.

6 Flying

Viewing Your SpO2 Readings in Flight

WARNING

The SpO2 readings are intended for supplemental information only. Always defer to applicable flight
instruments for primary awareness.

The tactix 7 device has a wrist-based pulse oximeter to gauge the saturation of oxygen in your blood (SpO2).
During a flight, the device automatically takes pulse oximeter readings more frequently, so you can monitor your
SpO2 percentage.

TIP: You can improve the accuracy of your SpO2 readings by turning on all-day acclimation mode in the pulse
oximeter widget settings (Setting the Pulse Oximeter Mode, page 80).

During a flight, scroll up or down to view the SpO2 data screen.

Your most recent reading appears as an oxygen saturation percentage and position on the color gauge.

NOTE: If you are too active for the device to determine your oxygen saturation, dashes appear instead of a

percentage. You should remain stationary for up to 30 seconds while the device reads your blood oxygen

saturation.

Flying 7

Navigating to the Nearest Airport

1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Fly.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Navigation > Flight Planning > Find Waypoint > Nearest Airports.

A list of the nearest airports appears.

Nearest airport identifier

Distance to the nearest airport

Bearing and pointer to the nearest airport

Flight condition from the nearest METAR station

5 Select an airport.
6 Select Direct-To.
7 Press START to begin navigation.

Stopping Navigation

Hold MENU, and select Stop Navigation.

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Viewing Waypoint Information

You can view information about a location from the list of nearest airports, list of navigational aids, or list of
aviation waypoints.

1 Find a waypoint (
2 Select an option:

NOTE: Options vary by the selected waypoint type.

• To navigate directly to the selected location, select Direct-To.

• To download the NEXRAD weather radar image associated with the selected location, select NEXRAD.

• To show the waypoint on the map, select Show Map.

• To view METAR, TAF, and MOS information, select Airport Info and select the airport.
NOTE: MOS information is available for United States airports only.

• To show radio frequencies, select Airport Info > Frequencies.

• To show runway information, such as the runway length and surface material, select Airport Info >
Runway Info.

• To view general information, such as the distance and bearing from your current location, select General
Info or Airport Info > Airport Info.

• To show weather information, select Weather.

Finding a Waypoint, page 11).

Flying 9

Horizontal Situation Indicator

WARNING

This watch is not intended to provide primary flight information and is to be used for supplemental purposes
only.

Airport identifier and distance to the current destination.

Course deviation indicator (CDI). Indicates the location of the desired course line in relation to your
location.

To-and-from indicator. Indicates whether you are headed toward or away from the waypoint.

Configurable course deviation distance scale.

Course deviation distance. The dots indicate your distance off course.

Bearing to the nearest airport.

Estimated time en route (ETE).

Disabling the Automatic Flight Timer

You can disable the automatic flight timer so your watch does not automatically record flight data when your
ground speed exceeds 30 kt.

1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Activities & Apps > Fly.
3 Select the activity settings.
4 Select Flight Timer > Manual.

Routes and Flight Plans

A route is a sequence of waypoints or locations that leads you to your final destination. Flight plans are routes
that use direct routing optimized for aviation. You can create flight plans on your watch.

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Finding a Waypoint

1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Fly.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Navigation > Flight Planning > Find Waypoint.
5 Select an option:

• To find a waypoint by name, select Search by Ident..

• To select from a list of the nearest airports, select Nearest Airports.

• To select from a list of the nearest navigational aids, select Nearest Navaids.

• To select from a list of the nearest intersections, select Nearest Intersection.

6 Select a location.
7 If necessary, select an option to view additional waypoint details (

Viewing Waypoint Information, page 9).

Creating a Flight Plan on Your Watch

1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Fly.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Navigation > Flight Planning > Saved Plans > Create New.
5 Enter the name of the flight plan.
6 Select
7 Select Add Location.
8 Select a location type.
9 Select the first point on the route.
10 Repeat steps 7 through 9 until the route is complete.
11 Select Done to save the route.

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Following a Flight Plan

1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Fly.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Navigation > Flight Planning > Saved Plans.
5 Select a flight plan.
6 Select Set Active to begin following the flight plan.

Viewing a Flight Plan on the Map

1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Fly.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Navigation > Flight Planning > Saved Plans.
5 Select a flight plan.
6 Select Map.

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Reversing and Following a Flight Plan

1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Fly.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Navigation > Flight Planning > Saved Plans.
5 Select a flight plan.
6 Select Invert and Save Copy to reverse the route and save it as a copy of the original flight plan.
7 Select the copy of the flight plan.
8 Select Set Active to begin following the flight plan.

Editing a Flight Plan

1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Fly.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Navigation > Flight Planning > Saved Plans.
5 Select a flight plan.
6 Select Edit.
7 Select an option:

• To view detailed information about a location, select a location, and select Details.

• To change the order of a location on the route, select a location, and select Move Up or Move Down.

• To edit the name of a location, select a location, and select Name.

• To remove a location from the route, select a location, and select Remove.

• To add a location to the route, select Add Location.

Deleting a Flight Plan

1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Fly.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Navigation > Flight Planning > Saved Plans.
5 Select a flight plan.
6 Select Delete > Yes.

Activities and Apps

Your watch can be used for indoor, outdoor, athletic, and fitness activities. When you start an activity, the watch
displays and records sensor data. You can create custom activities or new activities based on default activities
(Creating a Custom Activity, page 32). When you finish your activities, you can save and share them with the
Garmin Connect™ community.

You can also add Connect IQ™ activities and apps to your watch using the Connect IQ app (Connect IQ Features,

page 97).

For more information about activity tracking and fitness metric accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy.

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Starting an Activity

When you start an activity, GPS turns on automatically (if required).

1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select an option:

• Select an activity from your favorites.

• Select , and select an activity from the extended activity list.

3 If the activity requires GPS signals, go outside to an area with a clear view of the sky, and wait until the watch

is ready.
The watch is ready after it establishes your heart rate, acquires GPS signals (if required), and connects to

your wireless sensors (if required).

4 Press START to start the activity timer.

The watch records activity data only while the activity timer is running.

Tips for Recording Activities

• Charge the watch before starting an activity (

• 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 screens.

• Swipe up or down to view additional data screens.

• Hold MENU, and select Power Mode to use a power mode to extend battery life (Customizing Power Modes,

page 112).

Charging the Watch, page 117).

Stopping an Activity

1 Press STOP.
2 Select an option:

• To resume your activity, select Resume.

• To save the activity and view the details, select Save, press START, and select an option.
NOTE: After you save the activity, you can enter self-evaluation data (Evaluating an Activity, page 14).

• 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 measure the difference between your heart rate at the end of the activity and your heart rate two
minutes later, select Recovery HR, and wait while the timer counts down.

• To discard the activity, select Discard.

NOTE: After stopping the activity, the watch saves it automatically after 30 minutes.

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Evaluating an Activity

Before you can evaluate an activity, you must enable the self-evaluation setting on your tactix watch (

and App Settings, page 33).

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
1 After you complete an activity, select Save (Stopping an Activity, page 13).
2 Select a number that corresponds with your perceived effort.

NOTE: You can select to skip the self evaluation.

3 Select how you felt during the activity.

You can view evaluations in the Garmin Connect app.

Activities

Running

Going for a Track Run

Before you go for a track run, make sure you are running on a standard-shape, 400 m track.
You can use the track run activity to record your outdoor track data, including distance in meters and lap splits.

1 Stand on the outdoor track.
2 From the watch face, press START.
3 Select Track Run.
4 Wait while the watch locates satellites.
5 If you are running in lane 1, skip to step 11.
6 Press MENU.
7 Select the activity settings.
8 Select Lane Number.
9 Select a lane number.
10 Press BACK twice to return to the activity timer.
11 Press START.
12 Run around the track.

After you run 3 laps, your watch records the track dimensions and calibrates your track distance.

13 After you complete your activity, press STOP, and select Save.

Tips for Recording a Track Run

• Wait until the GPS status indicator turns green before starting a track run.

• During your first run on an unfamiliar track, run for a minimum of 3 laps to calibrate your track distance.
You should run slightly past your starting point to complete the lap.

• Run each lap in the same lane.
NOTE: The default Auto Lap® distance is 1600 m, or 4 laps around the track.

• If you are running in a lane other than lane 1, set the lane number in the activity settings.

Going for a Virtual Run

You can pair your watch with a compatible third-party app to transmit pace, heart rate, or cadence data.

1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Virtual Run.
3 On your tablet, laptop, or phone, open the Zwift™ app or another virtual training app.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to start a running activity and pair the devices.
5 Press START to start the activity timer.
6 After you complete your activity, press STOP, and select Save.

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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.

1 Start a treadmill activity (
2 Run on the treadmill until your watch records at least 1.5 km (1 mi.).
3 After you finish the activity, press STOP to stop the activity timer.
4 Select an option:

• 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.

5 Check the treadmill display for the distance traveled, and enter the distance on your watch.

Starting an Activity, page 13).

Recording an Ultra Run Activity

1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Ultra Run.
3 Press START to start the activity timer.
4 Start running.
5 Press LAP to record a lap and start the rest timer.

NOTE: You can configure the Lap Key setting to record a lap and start the rest timer, start the rest timer only,

or record a lap only (

6 When you are done resting, press LAP to resume running.
7 Press UP or DOWN to view additional data pages (optional).
8 After you complete your activity, press STOP, and select Save.

Activities and App Settings, page 33).

Swimming

NOTICE

The device is intended for surface swimming. Scuba diving with the device may damage the product and will
void the warranty.

NOTE: The watch has wrist-based heart rate enabled for swim activities. The watch is also compatible with the
HRM-Pro™, HRM-Swim™, and HRM-Tri™ accessories. If both wrist-based heart rate and chest heart rate data are
available, your watch uses the chest heart rate data.

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 watch 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.

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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 (

Free Freestyle

Back Backstroke

Breast Breaststroke

Fly Butterfly

Mixed More than one stroke type in an interval

Drill Used with drill logging (Training with the Drill Log, page 17)

Customizing the Data Screens, page 32).

Tips for Swimming Activities

• Press LAP to record an interval during open water swimming.

• Before starting a pool swimming activity, follow the on-screen instructions to select your pool size or enter a
custom size.

The watch measures and records distance by completed pool lengths. The pool size must be correct to
display accurate distance. The next time you start a pool swimming activity, the watch uses this pool size.
You can hold MENU, select the activity settings, and select Pool Size to change the size.

• For accurate results, swim the entire pool length, and use one stroke type for the entire length. Pause the
activity timer when resting.

• Press LAP to record a rest during pool swimming (
The device automatically records swim intervals and lengths for pool swimming.

• To help the device count your lengths, use a strong push off the wall and glide before your first stroke.

• When doing drills, you must either pause the activity timer or use the drill logging feature (Training with the

Drill Log, page 17).

Auto Rest and Manual Rest, page 16).

Auto Rest and Manual Rest

NOTE: Swim data is not recorded during a rest. To view other data screens, you can press UP or DOWN.
The auto rest feature is available only for pool swimming. Your watch automatically detects when you are

resting, and the rest screen appears. If you rest for more than 15 seconds, the watch automatically creates a
rest interval. When you resume swimming, the watch automatically starts a new swim interval. You can turn on
the auto rest feature in the activity options (

TIP: For best results using the auto rest feature, minimize your arm motions while resting.
During a pool or open water swim activity, you can manually mark a rest interval by pressing LAP.

Activities and App Settings, page 33).

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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.

1 During your pool swim activity, press UP or DOWN to view the drill log screen.
2 Press LAP to start the drill timer.
3 After you complete a drill interval, press LAP.

The drill timer stops, but the activity timer continues to record the entire swim session.

4 Select a distance for the completed drill.

Distance increments are based on the pool size selected for the activity profile.

5 Select an option:

• To start another drill interval, press LAP.

• To start a swim interval, press UP or DOWN to return to the swim training screens.

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. For example, you can switch from biking to running and view your total time 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.

1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Triathlon.
3 Press START to start the activity timer.
4 Press LAP at the beginning and end of each transition.

The transition feature is on by default, and the transition time is recorded separately from the activity time.
The transition feature can be turned on or off in the triathlon activity settings. If transitions are turned off,
press LAP to change sports.

5 After you complete your activity, press STOP, and select Save.

Creating a Multisport Activity

1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Add > Multisport.
3 Select a multisport activity type, or enter a custom name.

Duplicate activity names include a number. For example, Triathlon(2).

4 Select two or more activities.
5 Select an option:

• 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.

6 Select Yes to add the activity to your list of favorites.

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Indoor Activities

The watch can be used for training indoors, such as running on an indoor track or using a stationary bike or
indoor trainer. GPS is turned off for indoor activities (Activities and App Settings, page 33).

When running or walking with GPS turned off, speed and distance are calculated using the accelerometer in the
watch. The accelerometer is self-calibrating. The accuracy of the speed and distance data improves after a few
outdoor runs or walks using GPS.

TIP: Holding the handrails of the treadmill reduces accuracy.
When cycling with GPS turned off, speed and distance data are not available unless you have an optional sensor

that sends speed and distance data to the watch, such as a speed or cadence sensor.

Health Snapshot

The Health Snapshot feature is an activity on your watch that records several key health metrics while you hold
still for two minutes. It provides a glimpse of your overall cardiovascular status. The watch records metrics
such as your average heart rate, stress level, and respiration rate.

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Recording a Strength Training Activity

You can record sets during a strength training activity. A set is multiple repetitions (reps) of a single move.

1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Strength.
3 Select a workout.
4 Press DOWN to view a list of workout steps (optional).

TIP: While viewing workout steps, you can press START and then press DOWN to view an animation of the

selected exercise, if available.

5 When you have finished viewing the workout steps, select
6 Press START, and select Start Workout.
7 Start your first set.

The watch counts your reps. Your rep count appears when you complete at least four reps.
TIP: The watch 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.

8 Press LAP to finish the set and move to the next exercise, if available.

The watch displays the total reps for the set.

9 If necessary, press UP or DOWN to edit the number of reps.

TIP: You can also add the weight used for the set.
10 If necessary, press LAP when you are done resting to start your next set.
11 Repeat for each strength training set until your activity is complete.
12 After your last set, press START, and select Stop Workout.
13 Select Save.

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Recording a HIIT Activity

You can use specialized timers to record a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) activity.

1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select HIIT.
3 Select an option:

• Select Free to record an open, unstructured HIIT activity.

• Select HIIT Timers > AMRAP to record as many rounds as possible during a set time period.

• Select HIIT Timers > EMOM to record a set number of moves every minute on the minute.

• Select HIIT Timers > Tabata to alternate between 20-second intervals of maximum effort with 10 seconds
of rest.

• Select HIIT Timers > Custom to set your move time, rest time, number of moves, and number of rounds.

• Select Workouts to follow a saved workout.

4 If necessary, follow the on-screen instructions.
5 Press START to start your first round.

The watch displays a countdown timer and your current heart rate.

6 If necessary, press LAP to manually move to the next round or rest.
7 After you finish the activity, press STOP to stop the activity timer.
8 Select Save.

Using an ANT+® Indoor Trainer

Before you can use a compatible ANT+ indoor trainer, you must pair the trainer with your watch (

Wireless Sensors, page 84).

You can use your watch with an indoor trainer to simulate resistance while following a course, ride, or workout.
While using an indoor trainer, GPS is turned off automatically.

1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Bike Indoor.
3 Press MENU.
4 Select Smart Trainer Options.
5 Select an option:

• Select Free Ride to go for a ride.

• Select Follow Course to follow a saved course (Courses, page 108).

• Select Follow Workout to follow a saved workout (Workouts, page 45).

• Select Set Power to set the target power value.

• Select Set Grade to set the simulated grade value.

• Select Set Resistance to set the resistance force applied by the trainer.

6 Press START to start the activity timer.

The trainer increases or decreases resistance based on the elevation information in the course or ride.

Pairing Your

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Climbing Sports

Recording an Indoor Climbing Activity

You can record routes during an indoor climbing activity. A route is a climbing path along an indoor rock wall.

1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Climb Indoor.
3 Select Yes to record route statistics.
4 Select a grading system.

NOTE: The next time you start an indoor climbing activity, the device uses this grading system. You can hold

MENU, select the activity settings, and select Grading System to change the system.

5 Select the difficulty level for the route.
6 Press START.
7 Start your first route.

NOTE: When the route timer is running, the device automatically locks the buttons to prevent accidental

button presses. You can hold any button to unlock the watch.

8 When you finish the route, descend to the ground.

The rest timer starts automatically when you are on the ground.

NOTE: If necessary, you can press LAP to finish the route.

9 Select an option:

• To save a successful route, select Completed.

• To save an unsuccessful route, select Attempted.

• To delete the route, select Discard.

10 Enter the number of falls for the route.
11 When you are done resting, press LAP and begin your next route.
12 Repeat this process for each route until your activity is complete.
13 Press STOP.
14 Select Save.

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Recording a Bouldering Activity

You can record routes during a bouldering activity. A route is a climbing path along a boulder or small rock
formation.

1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Bouldering.
3 Select a grading system.

NOTE: The next time you start a bouldering activity, the watch uses this grading system. You can hold MENU,

select the activity settings, and select Grading System to change the system.

4 Select the difficulty level for the route.
5 Press START to start the route timer.
6 Start your first route.
7 Press LAP to finish the route.
8 Select an option:

• To save a successful route, select Completed.

• To save an unsuccessful route, select Attempted.

• To delete the route, select Discard.

9 When you are done resting, press LAP to start your next route.
10 Repeat this process for each route until your activity is complete.
11 After your last route, press STOP to stop the route timer.
12 Select Save.

Starting an Expedition

You can use the Expedition app to prolong the battery life while recording a multi-day activity.
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Expedition.
3 Press START to start the activity timer.

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.

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.

1 During an expedition, press START.
2 Select Add Point.

Viewing Track Points

1 During an expedition, press START.
2 Select View Points.
3 Select a track point from the list.
4 Select an option:

• To start navigating to the track point, select Go To.

• To view detailed information about the track point, select Details.

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Going Hunting

You can save locations relevant to your hunt and view a map of saved locations. During a hunting activity, the
device uses a GNSS mode that conserves battery life.

1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Hunt.
3 From the map, press START, and select Start Hunt.
4 Press START, and select an option:

• To save your current location, select Save Location.

• To view locations saved during this hunt activity, select Hunt Locations.

• To view all previously saved locations, select Saved Locations.

5 After you complete your hunt, press STOP, and select End Hunt.

Going Fishing

1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Fish.
3 Press START > Start Fish.
4 Press START, and select an option:

• To add the catch to your fish count and save the location, select Log Catch.

• To save your current location, select Save Location.

• To set an interval timer, end time, or end time reminder for the activity, select Fish Timers.

• To navigate back to the starting point of your activity, select Back to Start, and select an option.

• To view your saved locations, select Saved Locations.

• To navigate to a destination, select Navigation, and select an option.

• To edit the activity settings, select Settings, and select an option (Activities and App Settings, page 33).

5 After you complete your activity, press STOP, and select End Fish.

Skiing

Viewing Your Ski Runs

Your watch 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 activity timer pauses when you stop moving downhill and when you are on a
chairlift. The activity timer remains paused during the chairlift ride. You can start moving downhill to restart the
activity timer. You can view run details from the paused screen or while the activity timer is running.

1 Start a skiing or snowboarding activity.
2 Hold MENU.
3 Select View Runs.
4 Press UP and DOWN to view details of your last run, your current run, and your total runs.

The run screens include time, distance traveled, maximum speed, average speed, and total descent.

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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.

1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Backcountry Ski.
3 Select an option:

• If you are starting your activity on a climb, select Climbing.

• If you are starting your activity moving downhill, select Descending.

4 Press START to start the activity timer.
5 Press LAP to switch between climbing and descending tracking modes.
6 After you complete your activity, press STOP, and select Save.

Cross-Country Skiing Power Data

You can use your compatible tactix device paired with the HRM-Pro accessory to provide real-time feedback
about your cross-country skiing performance.

NOTE: The HRM-Pro accessory must be paired to the tactix device using ANT® technology.
Power is the force you generate while skiing. The power output is measured in watts. Factors that affect power

include your speed, elevation changes, wind, and snow conditions. You can use power output to measure and
improve your skiing performance.

NOTE: Skiing power values are generally lower than cycling power values. This is normal and occurs because
humans are less efficient at skiing than they are at cycling. It is common for ski power values to be 30 to 40
percent lower than cycling power values at the same training intensity.

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Golfing

Playing Golf

Before you play golf, you should charge the watch (

1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Golf.
3 Go outside, and wait while the watch locates satellites.
4 Select a course from the list of available courses.
5 If necessary, set your driver distance.
6 Select to keep score.

Charging the Watch, page 117).

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7 Select a tee box.

The hole information screen appears.

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

NOTE: Because pin locations change, the watch calculates the distance to the front, middle, and back of the
green, but not the actual pin location.

8 Select an option:

• Tap the front, middle, or back distances to the green to view the PlaysLike distance (PlaysLike Distance

Icons, page 28).

• Tap the map to view more detail or measure distance with touch targeting (Measuring Distance with

Touch Targeting, page 26).

• Press UP or DOWN to view the location and distance to a layup or to the front and back of a hazard.

• Press START to open the golf menu (Golf Menu, page 26).

When you move to the next hole, the watch automatically transitions to display the new hole information.

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Golf Menu

During a round, you can press START to access additional features in the golf menu.

End Round: Ends the current round.
Change Hole: Allows you to manually change the hole.
Change Green: Allows you to change the green when more than one green is available for a hole.
View Green: Allows you to move the pin location to get a more precise distance measurement (

page 26).

Measure Shot: Shows the distance of your previous shot recorded with the Garmin AutoShot™ feature (Viewing

Measured Shots, page 27). You can also manually record a shot (Manually Measuring a Shot, page 27).

Scorecard: Opens the scorecard for the round (Keeping Score, page 27).
Odometer: Shows the recorded time, distance, and steps traveled. The odometer automatically starts and stops

when you start or end a round. You can reset the odometer during a round.

PinPointer: The PinPointer feature is a compass that points to the pin location 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.

Custom Targets: Allows you to save a location, such as an object or obstacle, for the current hole (Saving

Custom Targets, page 28).

Club Stats: Shows your statistics with each golf club, such as distance and accuracy information. Appears when

you pair Approach® CT10 sensors or enable the Club Prompt setting.

Settings: Allows you to customize the golf activity settings (Activities and App Settings, page 33).

Moving the Flag,

Moving the Flag

You can take a closer look at the green and move the pin location.

1 From the hole information screen, press START.
2 Select View Green.
3 Tap or drag
4 Press START.

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.

to move the pin location.

Measuring Distance with Touch Targeting

While playing a game, you can use touch targeting to measure the distance to any point on the map.

1 While playing golf, tap the map.
2 Tap or drag your finger to position the target circle

You can view the distance from your current position to the target circle, and from the target circle to the pin
location.

3 If necessary, select or to zoom in or out.

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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.

1 While playing golf, press START.
2 Select Measure Shot.

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.

3 Press DOWN.
4 Select Previous Shots to view all recorded shot distances.

Manually Measuring a Shot

You can manually add a shot if the watch doesn't detect it. You must add the shot from the location of the
missed shot.

1 Take a shot and watch where your ball lands.
2 From the hole information screen, press START.
3 Select Measure Shot.
4 Press DOWN.
5 Select Add Shot >
6 If necessary, enter the club you used for the shot.
7 Walk or drive to your ball.

The next time you take a shot, the watch automatically records your last shot distance. If necessary, you can
manually add another shot.

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Keeping Score

1 From the hole information screen, press START.
2 Select Scorecard.

The scorecard appears when you are on the green.

3 Press UP or DOWN to scroll through the holes.
4 Press START to select a hole.
5 Press UP or DOWN to set the score.

Your total score is updated.

Recording Statistics

Before you can record statistics, you must enable statistics tracking (

1 From the scorecard, select a hole.
2 Enter the total number of strokes taken, including putts, and press START.
3 Set the number of putts taken, and press START.

NOTE: The number of putts taken is used for statistics tracking only and does not increase your score.

4 If necessary, select an option:

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.

5 If necessary, enter the number of penalty strokes.

Activities and App Settings, page 33).

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About Stableford Scoring

When you select the Stableford scoring method (
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.

Points Strokes Taken Relative to Par

0 2 or more over

1 1 over

2 Par

3 1 under

4 2 under

5 3 under

Activities and App Settings, page 33), points are awarded

PlaysLike Distance Icons

The PlaysLike distance feature accounts for elevation changes on the course by showing the adjusted distance
to the green. During a round, you can tap a distance to the green to view the PlaysLike 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.

1 From the hole information screen, press START.
2 Select PinPointer.

The arrow points to the pin location.

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 hazards and layups screen (

1 Stand near the target you want to save.

NOTE: You cannot save a target that is far from the currently selected hole.
2 From the hole information screen, press START.
3 Select Custom Targets.
4 Select a target type.

Playing Golf, page 24).

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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

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
watch detects automatically when you have jumped to begin navigating toward the desired impact point (DIP)
using the barometer and electronic compass.

Planning a Jump

1 Select a jump type (
2 Enter the jump information (Entering Jump Information, page 30).

The device calculates the HARP.
3 Select GO TO HARP to start navigation to the HARP.

Jump Types, page 30).

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Jump Types

The jumpmaster feature allows you to set the jump type to one of three types: HAHO, HALO, or Static. The jump
type selected determines what additional setup information is required. For all jump types, drop altitudes and
opening altitudes are measured in feet above ground level (AGL).

HAHO: High Altitude High Opening. The jumpmaster jumps from a very high altitude and opens the parachute at

a high altitude. You must set a DIP and a drop altitude of at least 1,000 feet. The drop altitude is assumed to
be the same as the opening altitude. Common values for a drop altitude range from 12,000 to 24,000 feet
AGL.

HALO: High Altitude Low Opening. The jumpmaster jumps from a very high altitude and opens the parachute at

a low altitude. The required information is the same as the HAHO jump type, plus an opening altitude. The
opening altitude must not be greater than the drop altitude. Common values for an opening altitude range
from 2,000 to 6,000 feet AGL.

Static: The wind speed and direction are assumed to be constant for the duration of the jump. The drop altitude

must be at least 1,000 feet.

Entering Jump Information

1 Press START.
2 Select Jumpmaster.
3 Select a jump type (
4 Complete one or more actions to enter your jump information:

• Select DIP to set a waypoint for the desired landing location.

• Select Drop Alt. to set the drop altitude AGL (in feet) when the jumpmaster exits the aircraft.

• Select Open Alt to set the open altitude AGL (in feet) when the jumpmaster opens the parachute.

• Select Forward Throw to set the horizontal distance traveled (in meters) due to aircraft speed.

• Select Crs. to HARP to set the direction traveled (in degrees) due to aircraft speed.

• Select Wind to set the wind speed (in knots) and direction (in degrees).

• Select Constant to fine-tune some information for the planned jump. Depending on the jump type, you can
select Percent Max., Safety Factor, K-Open, K-Freefall, or K-Static and enter additional information
(Constant Settings, page 31).

• Select Auto to DIP to enable navigation to the DIP automatically after you jump.

• Select GO TO HARP to start navigation to the HARP.

Jump Types, page 30).

Entering Wind Information for HAHO and HALO Jumps

1 Press START.
2 Select Jumpmaster.
3 Select a jump type (
4 Select Wind > Add.
5 Select an altitude.
6 Enter a wind speed in knots and select Done.
7 Enter a wind direction in degrees and select Done.

The wind value is added to the list. Only wind values included in the list are used in calculations.

8 Repeat steps 5–7 for each available altitude.

Resetting Wind Information

1 Press START.
2 Select Jumpmaster.
3 Select HAHO or HALO.
4 Select Wind > Reset.

All wind values are removed from the list.

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Jump Types, page 30).

Entering Wind Information for a Static Jump

1 Press START.
2 Select Jumpmaster > Static > Wind.
3 Enter a wind speed in knots and select Done.
4 Enter a wind direction in degrees and select Done.

Constant Settings

Select Jumpmaster, select a jump type, and select Constant.
Percent Max.: Sets the jump range for all jump types. A setting less than 100% decreases the drift distance to

the DIP, and a setting greater than 100% increases the drift distance. More experienced jumpmasters may
want to use smaller numbers, and less experienced skydivers may want to use larger numbers.

Safety Factor: Sets the margin of error for a jump (HAHO only). Safety factors are usually integer values of two

or greater, and are determined by the jumpmaster based on specifications for the jump.

K-Freefall: Sets the wind drag value for a parachute during freefall, based on the parachute canopy rating (HALO

only). Each parachute should be labeled with a K value.

K-Open: Sets the wind drag value for an open parachute, based on the parachute canopy rating (HAHO and

HALO). Each parachute should be labeled with a K value.

K-Static: Sets the wind drag value for a parachute during a static jump, based on the parachute canopy rating

(Static only). Each parachute should be labeled with a K value.

Customizing Activities and Apps

You can customize the activities and apps list, data screens, data fields, and other settings.

Adding or Removing a Favorite Activity

The list of your favorite activities appears when you press START from the watch face, and it provides quick
access to the activities you use most frequently. You can add or remove favorite activities at any time.

1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Activities & Apps.

Your favorite activities appear at the top of the list.

3 Select an option:

• 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.

Changing the Order of an Activity in the Apps List

1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Activities & Apps.
3 Select an activity.
4 Select Reorder.
5 Press UP or DOWN to adjust the position of the activity in the apps list.

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Customizing the Data Screens

You can show, hide, and change the layout and content of data screens for each activity.

1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Activities & Apps.
3 Select the activity to customize.
4 Select the activity settings.
5 Select Data Screens.
6 Select a data screen to customize.
7 Select an option:

• Select Layout to adjust the number of data fields on the data screen.

• Select Data Fields, and select a field to change the data that appears in the field.
TIP: For a list of all the available data fields, go to

for all activity types.

• Select Reorder to change the location of the data screen in the loop.

• Select Remove to remove the data screen from the loop.

8 If necessary, select Add New to add a data screen to the loop.

You can add a custom data screen, or select one of the predefined data screens.

Adding a Map to an Activity

You can add the map to the data screens loop for an activity.

1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Activities & Apps.
3 Select the activity to customize.
4 Select the activity settings.
5 Select Data Screens > Add New > Map.

Data Fields, page 125. Not all data fields are available

Creating a Custom Activity

1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Add.
3 Select an option:

• Select Copy Activity to create your custom activity starting from one of your saved activities.

• Select Other to create a new custom activity.

4 If necessary, select an activity type.
5 Select a name or enter a custom name.

Duplicate activity names include a number, for example: Bike(2).

6 Select an option:

• 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.

7 Select Yes to add the activity to your list of favorites.

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Activities and App Settings

These settings allow you to customize each preloaded activity app based on your needs. For example, you can
customize data pages and enable alerts and training features. Not all settings are available for all activity types.

Hold MENU, select Activities & Apps, select an activity, and select the activity settings.
3D Distance: Calculates your distance traveled using your elevation change and your horizontal movement over

ground.

3D Speed: Calculates your speed using your elevation change and your horizontal movement over ground.
Accent Color: Sets the accent color of each activity to help identify which activity is active.
Add Activity: Allows you to customize a multisport activity.
Alerts: Sets the training or navigation alerts for the activity (
Altimeter: Displays the pressure altitude, or GPS altitude, when the watch has a GPS fix.
Auto Climb: Enables the watch to detect elevation changes automatically using the built-in altimeter (Enabling

Auto Climb, page 37).

Auto Lap: Sets the options for the Auto Lap feature to automatically mark laps. The Auto Distance option marks

laps at a specific distance. The Auto Position option marks laps at a location where you previously pressed
LAP. When you complete a lap, a customizable lap alert message appears. This feature is helpful for
comparing your performance over different parts of an activity.

Auto Pause: Sets the options for the Auto Pause® feature to stop recording data when you stop moving or when

you drop below a specified speed. This feature is helpful if your activity includes stop lights or other places
where you must stop.

Auto Rest: Enables the watch to automatically detect when you are resting during a pool swim and create a rest

interval (Auto Rest and Manual Rest, page 16).

Auto Run: Enables the watch to detect ski or windsurf runs automatically using the built-in accelerometer. For

the windsurf activity, you can set speed and distance thresholds for automatically starting a run.

Auto Scroll: Sets the watch to scroll through all of the activity data screens automatically while the activity timer

is running.

Auto Set: Enables the watch to start and stop exercise sets automatically during a strength training activity.
Background Color: Sets the background color of each activity to black or white.
Big Numbers: Changes the size of the numbers on the golf hole information screen (Big Numbers Mode,

page 29).

Broadcast Heart Rate: Enables automatic heart rate data broadcasting when you start the activity (Broadcasting

Heart Rate Data, page 78).

ClimbPro: Displays ascent planning and monitoring screens while navigating (Using ClimbPro, page 37).
Club Prompt: Displays a prompt to enter which golf club you used after each detected shot to record your club

statistics (Recording Statistics, page 27).

Countdown Start: Enables a countdown timer for pool swimming intervals.
Data Screens: Enables you to customize data screens and add new data screens for the activity (Customizing

the Data Screens, page 32).

Driver Distance: Sets the average distance the ball travels on your drive while playing golf.
Edit Weight: Allows you to add the weight used for an exercise set during a strength training or cardio activity.
Flashlight Strobe: Sets the LED flashlight strobe mode, speed, and color during the activity.
Flight Timer: From the Fly activity, allows the flight timer to start and stop automatically when your ground

speed exceeds the value set in the Flight Timer Threshold option.

Flight Timer Threshold: From the Fly activity, allows the flight timer to start and stop automatically when your

ground speed exceeds this value. For example, 30 kt.

Golf Distance: Set the unit of measure used while playing golf.
Grading System: Sets the grading system for rating the route difficulty for a rock climbing activity.

Activity Alerts, page 35).

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Handicap Scoring: Enables handicap scoring while playing golf. The Local Handicap option allows you to enter

the number of strokes to be subtracted from your total score. The Index/Slope option allows you to enter
your handicap and the course slope rating so the watch can calculate your course handicap. When you
enable either handicap scoring option, you can adjust your handicap value.

Lane Number: Sets your lane number for track running.
Lap Key: Enables or disables the LAP button for recording a lap or rest during an activity.
Lock Device: Locks the touchscreen and buttons during a multisport activity to prevent inadvertent button

presses and touchscreen swipes.

Map: Sets the display preferences for the map data screen for the activity (Activity Map Settings, page 36).
Metronome: Plays tones or vibrates at a steady rhythm to help you improve your performance by training at a

faster, slower, or more consistent cadence. You can set the beats per minute (bpm) of the cadence you want
to maintain, beat frequency, and sound settings.

Nautical Speed: Sets the watch to use nautical units or the system units of measure for speed.
Penalties: Enables penalty stroke tracking while playing golf (Recording Statistics, page 27).
PlaysLike: Enables the "plays like" distance feature while playing golf, which accounts for elevation changes on

the course by showing the adjusted distance to the green (PlaysLike Distance Icons, page 28).

Pool Size: Sets the pool length for pool swimming.
Power Averaging: Controls whether the watch includes zero values for power data that occur when you are not

pedaling.

Power Mode: Sets the default power mode for the activity.
Power Save Timeout: Sets the power-save timeout length for how long your watch stays in training mode, for

example, when you are waiting for a race to start. The Normal option sets the watch to enter low-power
watch mode after 5 minutes of inactivity. The Extended option sets the watch to enter low-power watch
mode after 25 minutes of inactivity. The extended mode can result in shorter battery life between charges.

Record Activity: Enables activity FIT file recording for golf activities. FIT files record fitness information that is

tailored for Garmin Connect.

Recording Interval: Sets the frequency for recording track points during an expedition. By default, GPS track

points are recorded once an hour, and they are not recorded after sunset. Recording track points less
frequently maximizes battery life.

Record After Sunset: Sets the watch to record track points after sunset during an expedition.
Record VO2 Max.: Enables VO2 max. recording for trail run and ultra run activities.
Rename: Sets the activity name.
Rep Counting: Enables or disables rep counting during a workout. The Workouts Only option enables rep

counting during guided workouts only.

Repeat: Enables the Repeat option for multisport activities. For example, you can use this option for activities

that include multiple transitions, such as a swimrun.

Restore Defaults: Allows you to reset the activity settings.
Route Stats: Enables route statistics tracking for indoor climbing activities.
Routing: Sets the preferences for calculating routes for the activity (Routing Settings, page 36).
Satellites: Sets the satellite system to use for the activity (Satellite Settings, page 38).
Scoring: Enables or disables scorekeeping automatically when you start a round of golf. The Always Ask option

prompts you when you begin a round.

Scoring Method: Sets the scoring method to stroke play or Stableford scoring while playing golf.
Segment Alerts: Enables prompts that alert you to approaching segments (Segments, page 50).
Self Evaluation: Sets how often you evaluate your perceived effort for the activity (Evaluating an Activity,

page 14).

SpeedPro: Enables advanced speed metrics for windsurf activity runs.
Stat Tracking: Enables statistics tracking while playing golf (

Recording Statistics, page 27).

Stroke Detect.: Enables stroke detection for pool swimming.

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Swimrun Auto Sport Change: Allows you to automatically transition between the swim portion and the run

portion of a swimrun multisport activity.

Touch: Enables or disables the touchscreen during an activity.
Tournament Mode: Disables features that are not allowed during sanctioned tournaments.
Transitions: Enables transitions for multisport activities.
Vibration Alerts: Enables alerts that notify you to inhale or exhale during a breathwork activity.
Workout Videos: Enables instructive workout animations for a strength, cardio, yoga, or Pilates activity.

Animations are available for pre-installed workouts and workouts downloaded from your Garmin Connect
account.

Activity Alerts

You can set alerts for each activity, which can help you to train toward specific goals, to increase your
awareness of your environment, and to navigate to your destination. Some alerts are available only for specific
activities. There are three types of alerts: event alerts, range alerts, and recurring alerts.

Event alert: An event alert notifies you once. The event is a specific value. For example, you can set the watch to

alert you when you burn a specified number of calories.

Range alert: A range alert notifies you each time the watch is above or below a specified range of values. For

example, you can set the watch to alert you when your heart rate is below 60 beats per minute (bpm) and
over 210 bpm.

Recurring alert: A recurring alert notifies you each time the watch records a specified value or interval. For

example, you can set the watch to alert you every 30 minutes.

Alert Name Alert Type Description

Cadence Range You can set minimum and maximum cadence values.

Calories Event, recurring You can set the number of calories.

Custom Event, recurring

Distance Recurring You can set a distance interval.

Elevation Range You can set minimum and maximum elevation values.

Heart Rate Range

Pace Range You can set minimum and maximum pace values.

Pacing Recurring You can set a target swim pace.

Power Range You can set the high or low power level.

Proximity Event You can set a radius from a saved location.

Run/Walk Recurring You can set timed walking breaks at regular intervals.

Speed Range You can set minimum and maximum speed values.

Stroke Rate Range You can set high or low strokes per minute.

You can select an existing message or create a custom message and select an
alert type.

You can set minimum and maximum heart rate values or select zone changes.
See About Heart Rate Zones, page 99 and Heart Rate Zone Calculations,

page 101.

Time Event, recurring You can set a time interval.

Track Timer Recurring You can set a track time interval in seconds.

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Setting an Alert

1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Activities & Apps.
3 Select an activity.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
4 Select the activity settings.
5 Select Alerts.
6 Select an option:

• Select Add New to add a new alert for the activity.

• Select the alert name to edit an existing alert.

7 If necessary, select the type of alert.
8 Select a zone, enter the minimum and maximum values, or enter a custom value for the alert.
9 If necessary, turn on the alert.

For event and recurring alerts, a message appears each time you reach the alert value. For range alerts, a
message appears each time you exceed or drop below the specified range (minimum and maximum values).

Activity Map Settings

You can customize the appearance of the map data screen for each activity.
Hold MENU, select Activities & Apps, select an activity, select the activity settings, and select Map.

Configure Maps: Shows or hides data from installed map products.
Map Theme: Sets the map to display data optimized for your activity type. The System option uses the

preferences from the system map settings (

Use Sys. Settings: Enables the watch to use the preferences from the map system settings (Map Settings,

page 89). When this setting is disabled, you can customize the map settings for the activity.

Restore Theme: Allows you to restore default map theme settings or themes that have been deleted from the

watch.

Map Themes, page 90).

Routing Settings

You can change the routing settings to customize the way the watch calculates routes for each activity.
NOTE: Not all settings are available for all activity types.
Hold MENU, select Activities & Apps, select an activity, select the activity settings, and select Routing.

Activity: Sets an activity for routing. The watch calculates routes optimized for the type of activity you are doing.
Popularity Routing: Calculates routes based on the most popular runs and rides from Garmin Connect.
Courses: Sets how you navigate courses using the watch. Use the Follow Course option to navigate a course

exactly as it appears, without recalculating. Use the Use Map option to navigate a course using routable
maps, and recalculate the route if you stray from the course.

Calculation Method: Sets the calculation method to minimize the time, distance, or ascent in routes.
Avoidances: Sets the road or transportation types to avoid in routes.
Type: Sets the behavior of the pointer that appears during direct routing.

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Using ClimbPro

The ClimbPro feature helps you manage your effort for the upcoming climbs on a course. You can view climb
details, including gradient, distance, and elevation gain, before or in real time while following a course. Cycling
climb categories, based on length and gradient, are indicated by color.

1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Activities & Apps.
3 Select an activity.
4 Select the activity settings.
5 Select ClimbPro > Status > When Navigating.
6 Select an option:

• Select Data Field to customize the data field that appears on the ClimbPro screen.

• Select Alert to set alerts at the start of a climb or at a certain distance from the climb.

• Select Descents to turn descents on or off for running activities.

• Select Climb Detection to choose the types of climbs detected during cycling activities.

7 Review the climbs and course details for the course (
8 Start following a saved course (Navigating to a Destination, page 105).

Viewing or Editing Course Details, page 110).

Enabling Auto Climb

You can use the auto climb feature to detect elevation changes automatically. You can use it during activities
such as climbing, hiking, running, or biking.

1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Activities & Apps.
3 Select an activity.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
4 Select the activity settings.
5 Select Auto Climb > Status.
6 Select Always or When Not Navigating.
7 Select an option:

• Select Run Screen to identify which data screen appears while running.

• Select Climb Screen to identify which data screen appears while climbing.

• Select Invert Colors to reverse the display colors when changing modes.

• Select Vertical Speed to set the rate of ascent over time.

• Select Mode Switch to set how quickly the device changes modes.

NOTE: The Current Screen option allows you to automatically switch to the last screen you were viewing

before the auto climb transition occurred.

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Satellite Settings

You can change the satellite settings to customize the satellite systems used for each activity. For more
information about satellite systems, go to

Hold MENU, select Activities & Apps, select an activity, select the activity settings, and select Satellites.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
Off: Disables satellite systems for the activity.
Use Default: Enables the watch to use the default system setting for satellites (System Settings, page 113).
GPS Only: Enables the GPS satellite system.
All Systems: Enables multiple satellite systems. Using multiple satellite systems together offers increased

performance in challenging environments and faster position acquisition than using GPS only. However,
using multiple systems can reduce battery life more quickly than using GPS only.

All + Multi-Band: Enables multiple satellite systems on multiple frequency bands. Multi-band systems use

multiple frequency bands and allow for more consistent track logs, improved positioning, improved multi­path errors, and fewer atmospheric errors when using the watch in challenging environments.

NOTE: Not available for all watch models.

UltraTrac: Records track points and sensor data less frequently. Enabling the UltraTrac feature increases

battery life but decreases the quality of recorded activities. You should use the UltraTrac feature for activities
that demand longer battery life and for which frequent sensor data updates are less important.

garmin.com/aboutGPS.

Applied Ballistics

®

WARNING

The Applied Ballistics feature is intended to provide accurate elevation and windage solutions based on gun and
bullet profiles and measurements of current conditions only. Depending on your environment, conditions may
change rapidly. Changes in environmental conditions, like wind gusts or downrange winds, may have an effect
on the accuracy of your shot. Elevation and windage solutions are suggestions only based upon your input into
the feature. Take readings often and carefully, and allow the readings to stabilize after significant changes in
environmental conditions. Always allow a margin of safety for changing conditions and reading errors.

Always understand your target and what lies beyond your target before taking a shot. Failure to account for your
shooting environment could cause property damage, injury, or death.

NOTE: This feature is available only on the tactix 7 Pro Ballistics device.
The Applied Ballistics feature offers customized aiming solutions for long-range shooting based on your rifle

characteristics, bullet characteristics, and various environmental conditions. You can enter parameters
including wind, temperature, humidity, range, and firing direction.

This feature provides the information you need to fire long-range projectiles, including elevation holdover,
windage, and time of flight. It also includes custom drag models for your bullet type. Go to

appliedballisticsllc.com for more details about this feature. See the Applied Ballistics Glossary of Terms,
page 43 for descriptions of the terms and data fields.

AB Synapse - Garmin App

The AB Synapse - Garmin app allows you to manage ballistic profiles on your tactix 7 Pro Ballistics watch. You
can also upgrade to the ABX ballistic solver for your watch, which offers added accuracy at longer ranges. You
can download the AB Synapse - Garmin app from the app store on your phone.

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Applied Ballistics Options

From the watch face, press START, select Applied Ballistics, and press START.
Quick Edit: Allows you to quickly edit the range, direction of fire, and wind information (Quickly Editing Shooting

Conditions, page 39).

Range Card: Allows you to view data for various ranges based on user input parameters. You can change fields

(Customizing the Range Card Fields, page 40), edit the range increment (Editing the Range Increment,

page 40), and set the base range (Setting the Base Range, page 40).

Target Card: Allows you to view range, elevation, and windage for ten targets based on user input parameters.
Environment: Allows you to customize atmospheric conditions for your current environment. You can enter

custom values, use the pressure and latitude values from the internal sensor in the device, or use the
temperature value from a connected tempe™ sensor (Environment, page 39).

Target: Allows you to customize long-range shooting conditions for your current target. You can change the

selected target and customize conditions for up to ten targets (Changing the Target, page 40).

Profile: Allows you to customize gun properties (Editing Gun Properties, page 41), bullet properties (Editing

Bullet Properties, page 41), and output units of measure for your current profile. You can change the

selected profile (Selecting a Different Profile, page 40) and add additional profiles (Adding a Profile,

page 41).

Change Fields: Allows you to customize the data fields on the profile data screen (Customizing the Profile Data

Screen, page 41).

Setup: Allows you to select the units of measure and enable the windage and elevation solution options.

Quickly Editing Shooting Conditions

You can edit the range, direction of fire, and wind information.

1 From the Applied Ballistics app, press START.
2 Select Quick Edit.

TIP: You can press DOWN or UP to edit each value, and press START to move to the next field.
3 Set the RNG value to the target distance.
4 Set the DOF value to your actual direction of fire (either manually or by using the compass).
5 Set the W 1 value to the low wind speed.
6 Set the W 2 value to the high wind speed.
7 Set the DIR value to the direction the wind is coming from.
8 Press BACK to save your settings.

Environment

Editing the Environment

1 From the Applied Ballistics app, press START.
2 Select Environment.
3 Select an option to edit.

Enabling Auto Update

You can use the auto update feature to update the latitude and pressure values automatically. When connected
to a tempe sensor, the temperature value also updates. The values update every five minutes.

1 From the Applied Ballistics app, press START.
2 Select Environment > Auto Update > On.

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Range Card

Customizing the Range Card Fields

1 From the Applied Ballistics app, press START.
2 Select Range Card.

TIP: You can press START to quickly view different data fields for the third column.
3 Hold START.
4 Select Change Fields.
5 Press DOWN or UP to scroll to a field.
6 Press START to change the field.
7 Press BACK to save your changes.

Editing the Range Increment

1 From the Applied Ballistics app, press START.
2 Select Range Card.
3 Hold START.
4 Select Range Increment.
5 Enter a value.

Setting the Base Range

1 From the Applied Ballistics app, press START.
2 Select Range Card.
3 Hold START.
4 Select Base Range.
5 Enter a value.

Targets

Changing the Target

1 From the Applied Ballistics app, press START.
2 Select Target.
3 Select a target.
4 Select Set as Current.

Editing the Target

1 From the Applied Ballistics app, press START.
2 Select Target.
3 Select a target.
4 Select an option to edit.

Profile

Selecting a Different Profile

1 From the Applied Ballistics app, press START.
2 Select Profile > Profile.
3 Select a profile.
4 Select Change Profile.

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Adding a Profile

You can add a .pro file that contains profile information by transferring the file to the AB folder on the device.

1 From the Applied Ballistics app, press START.
2 Select Profile > Profile > + Profile.
3 Select an option:

• To customize the bullet properties, select Bullet Properties (

• To customize the gun properties, select Gun Properties (Editing Gun Properties, page 41).

• To change the units of measure for the output fields, select Output Units.

Editing Bullet Properties, page 41).

Deleting a Profile

1 From the Applied Ballistics app, press START.
2 Select Profile > Profile.
3 Select a profile.
4 Select Delete Profile.

Customizing the Profile Data Screen

1 During an Applied Ballistics activity, press DOWN to scroll to the profile data screen.
2 Press START.
3 Select Change Fields.
4 Press DOWN or UP to scroll to a field.
5 Press START to change the field.
6 Press BACK to save your changes.

Editing Bullet Properties

1 From the Applied Ballistics app, press START.
2 Select Profile > Bullet Properties.
3 Select an option:

• To automatically enter bullet properties from the Applied Ballistics bullet database, select Bullet
Database, select your ballistic solver, and select the bullet caliber, manufacturer, bullet, and drag curve.

NOTE: You can select the caliber of your bullet to search a list of bullets within that caliber. Not all

cartridge names match the actual bullet caliber. For example, a 300 Win Mag is a .308 caliber bullet.

• To manually enter bullet properties if your bullet is not in the bullet database, press DOWN to scroll
through the options, and select the values to edit.

NOTE: You can find this information on the bullet manufacturer's website.

Editing Gun Properties

1 From the Applied Ballistics app, press START.
2 Select Profile > Gun Properties.
3 Select an option to edit.

Calibrating the Muzzle Velocity

Calibrating the muzzle velocity provides a more accurate solution in the supersonic range for your specific
firearm.

1 From the Applied Ballistics app, press START.
2 Select Profile > Gun Properties > Calibrate Muzzle Velocity.
3 Select an option:

• Select Range to edit the range.

• Select True Drop to edit the drop distance.

4 Select

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Calibrating the Drop Scale Factor

Garmin® recommends you calibrate the muzzle velocity prior to the drop scale factor.
Calibrating the drop scale factor provides a more accurate solution at or beyond the transonic range for your

specific firearm.

1 From the Applied Ballistics app, press START.
2 Select Profile > Gun Properties > Calibrate DSF.
3 Select an option:

• Select Range to edit the range.

• Select True Drop to edit the drop distance.

4 Select

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Viewing the Drop Scale Factor Table

The drop scale factor table is populated after you calibrate the drop scale factor. If necessary, you can reset the
table values to zero.

1 From the Applied Ballistics app, press START.
2 Select Profile > Gun Properties > View DSF Table.
3 If necessary, hold MENU, and select Clear DSF Table.

The table values reset to zero.

Editing the Muzzle Velocity and Temperature Table

1 From the Applied Ballistics app, press START.
2 Select Profile > Gun Properties > MV-Temp Table.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Edit.
5 Press DOWN or UP to scroll through the table.
6 Press START to edit a value.
7 Press BACK to save your changes.
8 Press BACK.
9 Select Muzzle Velocity > Enable MV-Temp to set the muzzle velocity using the temperature table.

Clearing the Muzzle Velocity and Temperature Table

1 From the Applied Ballistics app, press START.
2 Select Profile > Gun Properties > MV-Temp Table.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Clear MV-Temp.

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Applied Ballistics Glossary of Terms

NOTE: The Applied Ballistics feature is available only on the tactix 7 Pro Ballistics device.

Shooting Solution Fields

DOF: The direction of fire, with north at 0 degrees and east at 90 degrees. Input field.

TIP: You can use the compass to set this value by pointing the top of the device toward the direction of fire.

The current compass value appears in the DOF field. You can press START to use this value. You can
manually enter a value by pressing DOWN or UP.

NOTE: The DOF is used only for calculating the Coriolis effect. If you are shooting at a target less than 1,000
yards away, this input field is optional.

Elevation: The vertical portion of the aiming solution, displayed in milliradians (mil) or minute of angle (MOA).
RNG: The distance to the target, displayed in yards or meters. Input field.
W 1/2: The wind speed 1, wind speed 2, and wind direction. For example, if the wind direction (DIR) is 9:00, the

wind is blowing left to right as viewed by the shooter. Input field.
NOTE: The wind speed 2 field is optional. Using both wind speed 1 and wind speed 2 is not an effective way

to account for different wind speeds at different distances between you and the target. Using these fields is a
way to bracket (isolate) the wind values and calculate minimum and maximum windage values for the
solution.

Windage 1: The horizontal portion of the aiming solution based on the wind speed 1 and wind direction,

displayed in milliradians (mil) or minute of angle (MOA).

Windage 2: The horizontal portion of the aiming solution based on the wind speed 2 and wind direction,

displayed in milliradians (mil) or minute of angle (MOA).

Additional Output Fields

Aero. Jump. Effect: The amount of the elevation solution attributed to aerodynamic jump. Aerodynamic jump is

the vertical deflection of the bullet due to a crosswind. If there is no crosswind component or wind value, this
value is zero.

Bullet Drop: The total drop the bullet experiences along its flight path, displayed in inches.
Cos. Incl. Ang.: The cosine of the inclination angle to the target.
H. Cor. Effect: The horizontal Coriolis effect. The horizontal Coriolis effect is the amount of the windage

solution attributed to the Coriolis effect. This is always calculated by the device, although the impact may be
minimal if you are not shooting at extended range.

Lead: The horizontal correction needed to hit a target moving left or right at a given speed.

TIP: When you enter the speed of your target, the device factors the necessary windage required into the total

windage value.

Max. Ord.: The maximum ordinance. The maximum ordinance is the maximum height above the axis of the

barrel that a bullet will reach along its flight path.

Max. Ord. Range: The range at which the bullet will reach its maximum ordinance.
Remaining Energy: The remaining energy of the bullet at target impact, displayed in foot-pounds of force (ft. lbf)

or joules (J).

Spin Drift: The amount of the windage solution attributed to the spin drift (gyroscopic drift). For example, in the

northern hemisphere, a bullet shot out of a right-hand twist barrel will always deflect slightly to the right as it
travels.

Time of Flight: The time of flight, which indicates the time required for a bullet to reach its target at a given

range.

V. Cor. Effect: The vertical Coriolis effect. The vertical Coriolis effect is the amount of the elevation solution

attributed to the Coriolis effect. This is always calculated by the device, although the impact may be minimal
if you are not shooting at extended range.

Velocity: The estimated velocity of the bullet when it impacts the target.
Velocity Mach: The estimated velocity of the bullet when it impacts the target, displayed as a factor of mach

speed.

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Environment Fields

Amb/Stn Pressure: The ambient (station) pressure. Ambient pressure is not adjusted to represent sea level

(barometric) pressure. Ambient pressure is required for the ballistics shooting solution. Input field.
TIP: You can manually enter this value, or you can select the Use Current Pressure option to use the pressure

value from the internal sensor in the device.

Humidity: The percentage of moisture in the air. Input field.
Latitude: The horizontal location on the Earth's surface. Negative values are below the equator. Positive values

are above the equator. This value is used to calculate the vertical and horizontal Coriolis drift. Input field.

TIP: You can select the Use Current Position option to use the GPS coordinates from your device.
NOTE: The Latitude is used only for calculating the Coriolis effect. If you are shooting at a target less than

1,000 yards away, this input field is optional.

Temperature: The temperature at your current location. Input field.

TIP: You can manually enter the temperature reading from a connected tempe sensor or other temperature

source. This field does not automatically update when connected to a tempe sensor.

Wind Direction: The direction from which the wind is coming. For example, a 9:00 wind blows from your left to

your right. Input field.

Wind Speed 1: The wind speed used in the shooting solution. Input field.
Wind Speed 2: An optional, additional wind speed used in the shooting solution. Input field.

TIP: You can use two wind speeds to calculate a windage solution that contains a high and low value. The

actual windage to apply for the shot should fall in this range.

Target Fields

Direction of Fire: The direction of fire, with north at 0 degrees and east at 90 degrees. Input field.

NOTE: The Direction of Fire is used only for calculating the Coriolis effect. If you are shooting at a target less

than 1,000 yards away, this input field is optional.

Inclination: The angle of inclination of the shot. A negative value indicates a downhill shot. A positive values

indicates an uphill shot. The shooting solution multiplies the vertical portion of the solution by the cosine of
the inclination angle to calculate the adjusted solution for an uphill or downhill shot. Input field.

Range: The distance to the target, displayed in yards or meters. Input field.
Speed: The speed of a moving target, displayed in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). A

negative value indicates a target moving left. A positive value indicates a target moving right. Input field.

Profile Fields, Bullet Properties

Ballistic Coefficient: The manufacturer's ballistic coefficient for your bullet. Input field.

TIP: When you use one of the Applied Ballistics custom drag curves, the ballistic coefficient will display a

value of 1.000.

Bullet Diameter: The bullet diameter measured in inches. Input field.

NOTE: The diameter of the bullet may vary from the common name of the round. For example, a 300 Win

Mag is actually .308 inches in diameter.

Bullet Length: The length of the bullet measured in inches. Input field.
Bullet Weight: The bullet weight measured in grains. Input field.
Drag Curve: The Applied Ballistics custom drag curve, or the G1 or G7 standard projectile models. Input field.

NOTE: Most long range rifle bullets are closer to the G7 standard.

Profile Fields, Gun Properties

Muzzle Velocity: The speed of the bullet as it leaves the muzzle. Input field.

NOTE: This field is required for accurate calculations by the shooting solution. If you calibrate the muzzle

velocity, this field may be updated automatically for a more accurate firing solution.

Output Units: The output units of measure. A milliradian (mil) is 3.438 inches at 100 yards. A minute of angle

(MOA) is 1.047 inches at 100 yards.

Sight Height: The distance from the center axis of the rifle barrel to the center axis of the scope. Input field.

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TIP: You can easily determine this value by measuring from the top of the bolt to the center of the windage
turret, and adding half of the diameter of the bolt.

SSF - Elevation: A linear multiplier that accounts for vertical scaling. Not all rifle scopes track perfectly, so the

ballistics solution requires a correction to scale according to a particular rifle scope. For example, if a turret is
moved 10 mil but the impact is 9 mil, the sight scale is 0.9. Input field.

SSF - Windage: A linear multiplier that accounts for horizontal scaling. Not all rifle scopes track perfectly, so the

ballistics solution requires a correction to scale according to a particular rifle scope. For example, if a turret is
moved 10 mil but the impact is 9 mil, the sight scale is 0.9. Input field.

Twist Rate: The distance it takes for the rifling of your barrel to make one full rotation. Rifle twist is often

provided by the gun or barrel manufacturer. Input field.

Zero Height: An optional modification to impact elevation at zero range. This is often used when adding a

suppressor or using a subsonic load. For example, if you add a suppressor and your bullet impacts the target
1 inch higher than expected, your Zero Height is 1 inch. You must set this to zero when you remove the
suppressor. Input field.

Zero Offset: An optional modification to impact windage at zero range. This is often used when adding a

suppressor or using a subsonic load. For example, if you add a suppressor and your bullet impacts the target
1 inch to the left of the expected impact, your Zero Offset is -1 inch. You must set this to zero when you
remove the suppressor. Input field.

Zero Range: The range at which the rifle was zeroed. Input field.

Profile Fields, Gun Properties, Calibrate Muzzle Velocity

Range: The distance from the muzzle to the target. Input field.

TIP: You should enter a value as close as possible to the range suggested in the shooting solution. This is the

range where the bullet slows to Mach 1.2 and begins to enter the transonic range.

True Drop: The actual distance the bullet falls while in flight to the target, displayed in milliradians (mil) or

minute of angle (MOA). Input field.

Profile Fields, Gun Properties, Calibrate Drop Scale Factor

Range: The range from which you are shooting. Input field.

TIP: This range should be within 90% of the recommended range suggested in the shooting solution. Values

that are less than 80% of the recommended range will not provide a valid adjustment.

True Drop: The actual distance the bullet falls when fired at a specific range, displayed in milliradians (mil) or

minute of angle (MOA). Input field.

Training

Workouts

You can create custom workouts that include goals for each workout step and for varied distances, times, and
calories. During your activity, you can view workout-specific data screens that contain workout step information,
such as the workout step distance or average step pace.

You can create and find more workouts using Garmin Connect, or select a training plan that has built-in
workouts and transfer them to your watch.

You can schedule workouts using Garmin Connect. You can plan workouts in advance and store them on your
watch.

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Following a Workout From Garmin Connect

Before you can download a workout from Garmin Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account (

Connect, page 96).

1 Select an option:

• Open the Garmin Connect app.

• Go to connect.garmin.com.

2 Select Training > Workouts.
3 Find a workout, or create and save a new workout.
4 Select or Send to Device.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Starting a Workout

Your device can guide you through multiple steps in a workout.

1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select an activity.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Training > Workouts.
5 Select a workout.

NOTE: Only workouts that are compatible with the selected activity appear in the list.

6 Select View to view a list of workout steps (optional).

TIP: While viewing workout steps, you can press START to view an animation of the selected exercise, if

available.

7 Select Do Workout.
8 Press START to start the activity timer.

After you begin a workout, the device displays each step of the workout, step notes (optional), the target
(optional), and the current workout data. For strength, yoga, cardio, or Pilates activities, an instructional
animation appears.

Following a Daily Suggested Workout

Before the watch can suggest a daily workout, you must have a training status and VO2 max. estimate (

Status, page 68).

1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Run or Bike.

The daily suggested workout appears.

3 Select START, and select an option:

• To do the workout, select Do Workout.

• To discard the workout, select Dismiss.

• To preview the workout steps, select Steps.

• To update the workout target setting, select Target Type.

• To turn off future workout notifications, select Disable Prompt.

The suggested workout updates automatically to changes in training habits, recovery time, and VO2 max.

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Customizing an Interval Workout

1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select an activity.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Training > Intervals > Structured Repeats > Edit.
5 Select one or more options:

• To set the interval duration and type, select Interval.

• To set the rest duration and type, select Rest.

• To set the number of repetitions, select Repeat.

• To add an open-ended warm up to your workout, select Warm Up > On.

• To add an open-ended cool down to your workout, select Cool Down > On.

6 Press BACK.
The watch saves your custom interval workout until you edit the workout again.

Starting an Interval Workout

1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select an activity.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Training > Intervals.
5 Select an option:

• Select Open Repeats to mark your intervals and rest periods manually by pressing LAP.

• Select Structured Repeats > Do Workout to use an interval workout based on distance or time.

6 If necessary, select Yes to include a warm up before the workout.
7 Press START to start the activity timer.
8 When your interval workout has a warm up, press LAP to begin the first interval.
9 Follow the on-screen instructions.
10 At any time, press LAP to stop the current interval or rest period and transition to the next interval or rest

period (optional).

After you complete all of the intervals, a message appears.

Following a Pool Swim Workout

Your watch can guide you through multiple steps in a swim workout. Creating and sending a pool swim workout
is similar to

1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Pool Swim.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Training.
5 Select an option:

• Select Workouts to do workouts downloaded from Garmin Connect.

• Select Critical Swim Speed to record a Critical Swim Speed (CSS) test or enter a CSS value manually

• Select Training Calendar to do or view your scheduled workouts.

6 Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Workouts, page 45 and Following a Workout From Garmin Connect, page 46.

(Recording a Critical Swim Speed Test, page 48).

Recording a Critical Swim Speed Test

Your Critical Swim Speed (CSS) value is the result of a time-trial-based test expressed as a pace per 100 meters.
Your CSS is the theoretical speed you can maintain continuously without exhaustion. You can use your CSS to
guide your training pace and monitor your improvement.

1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Pool Swim.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Training > Critical Swim Speed > Do Critical Swim Speed Test.
5 Press DOWN to preview the workout steps.
6 Press START.
7 Follow the on-screen instructions.

Editing Your Critical Swim Speed Result

You can manually edit or enter a new time for your CSS value.

1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Pool Swim.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Training > Critical Swim Speed > Critical Swim Speed.
5 Enter the minutes.
6 Enter the seconds.

About the Training Calendar

The training calendar on your watch is an extension of the training calendar or schedule you set up in your
Garmin Connect account. After you have added a few workouts to the Garmin Connect calendar, you can send
them to your device. All scheduled workouts sent to the device appear in the calendar glance. When you select a
day in the calendar, you can view or do the workout. The scheduled workout stays on your watch whether you
complete it or skip it. When you send scheduled workouts from Garmin Connect, they overwrite the existing
training calendar.

Using Garmin Connect Training Plans

Before you can download and use a training plan, you must have a Garmin Connect account (

page 96), and you must pair the tactix watch with a compatible phone.

1 From the Garmin Connect app, select or .
2 Select Training > Training Plans.
3 Select and schedule a training plan.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
5 Review the training plan in your calendar.

Adaptive Training Plans

Your Garmin Connect account has an adaptive training plan and Garmin coach to fit your training goals. For
example, you can answer a few questions and find a plan to help you complete a 5 km race. The plan adjusts to
your current level of fitness, coaching and schedule preferences, and race date. When you start a plan, the
Garmin coach glance is added to the glance loop on your tactix watch.

Garmin Connect,

PacePro Training

Many runners like to wear a pace band during a race to help achieve their race goal. The PacePro feature allows
you to create a custom pace band based on distance and pace or distance and time. You can also create a pace
band for a known course to optimize your pace effort based on elevation changes.

You can create a PacePro plan using the Garmin Connect app. You can preview the splits and elevation plot
before you run the course.

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Downloading a PacePro Plan from Garmin Connect

Before you can download a PacePro plan from Garmin Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account

Garmin Connect, page 96).

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1 Select an option:

• Open the Garmin Connect app, and select or .

• Go to connect.garmin.com.

2 Select Training > PacePro Pacing Strategies.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to create and save a PacePro plan.
4 Select or Send to Device.

Creating a PacePro Plan on Your Watch

Before you can create a PacePro plan on your watch, you must create a course (

on Your Device, page 108).

1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select an outdoor running activity.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Navigation > Courses.
5 Select a course.
6 Select PacePro > Create New.
7 Select an option:

• Select Goal Pace, and enter your target pace.

• Select Goal Time, and enter your target time.

The watch displays your custom pace band.

8 Press START.
9 Select an option:

• Select Accept Plan to start the plan.

• Select View Splits to preview the splits.

• Select Elevation Plot to view an elevation plot of the course.

• Select Map to view the course on the map.

• Select Remove to discard the plan.

Creating and Following a Course

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Starting a PacePro Plan

Before you can start a PacePro plan, you must download a plan from your Garmin Connect account.

1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select an outdoor running activity.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Training > PacePro Plans.
5 Select a plan.
6 Press START.

TIP: You can preview the splits, elevation plot, and the map before you accept the PacePro plan.
7 Select Accept Plan to start the plan.
8 If necessary, select Yes to enable course navigation.
9 Press START to start the activity timer.

Target split pace

Current split pace

Completion progress for the split

Distance remaining in the split

Overall time ahead of or behind your target time

TIP: You can hold MENU, and select Stop PacePro > Yes to stop the PacePro plan. The activity timer

continues running.

Segments

You can send running or cycling segments from your Garmin Connect account to your device. After a segment
is saved to your device, you can race a segment, trying to match or exceed your personal record or other
participants who have raced the segment.

NOTE: When you download a course from your Garmin Connect account, you can download all of the available
segments in the course.

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Strava™ Segments

You can download Strava segments to your tactix device. Follow Strava segments to compare your
performance with your past rides, friends, and pros who have ridden the same segment.

To sign up for a Strava membership, go to the segments menu in your Garmin Connect account. For more
information, go to

The information in this manual applies to both Garmin Connect segments and Strava segments.

www.strava.com.

Viewing Segment Details

1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select an activity.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Training > Segments.
5 Select a segment.
6 Select an option:

• Select Race Times to view the time and average speed or pace for the segment leader.

• Select Map to view the segment on the map.

• Select Elevation Plot to view an elevation plot of the segment.

Racing a Segment

Segments are virtual race courses. You can race a segment, and compare your performance to past activities,
others' performance, connections in your Garmin Connect account, or other members of the running or cycling
communities. You can upload your activity data to your Garmin Connect account to view your segment position.

NOTE: If your Garmin Connect account and Strava account are linked, your activity is automatically sent to your
Strava account so you can review the segment position.

1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select an activity.
3 Go for a run or ride.

When you approach a segment, a message appears, and you can race the segment.
4 Start racing the segment.
A message appears when the segment is complete.

Setting a Segment to Adjust Automatically

You can set your device to automatically adjust the target race time of a segment based on your performance
during the segment.

NOTE: This setting is enabled for all segments by default.
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select an activity.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Training > Segments > Auto Effort.

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Using Virtual Partner

Your Virtual Partner is a training tool designed to help you meet your goals. You can set a pace for the Virtual
Partner and race against it.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Activities & Apps.
3 Select an activity.
4 Select the activity settings.
5 Select Data Screens > Add New > Virtual Partner.
6 Enter a pace or speed value.
7 Press UP or DOWN to change the location of the Virtual Partner screen (optional).
8 Start your activity (
9 Press UP or DOWN to scroll to the Virtual Partner screen and see who is leading.

Starting an Activity, page 13).

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Setting a Training Target

The training target feature works with the Virtual Partner feature so you can train toward a set distance,
distance and time, distance and pace, or distance and speed goal. During your training activity, the watch gives
you real-time feedback about how close you are to achieving your training target.

1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select an activity.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Training > Set a Target.
5 Select an option:

• Select Distance Only to select a preset distance or enter a custom distance.

• Select Distance and Time to select a distance and time target.

• Select Distance and Pace or Distance and Speed to select a distance and pace or speed target.

The training target screen appears and displays your estimated finish time. The estimated finish time is

based on your current performance and the time remaining.

6 Press START to start the activity timer.

TIP: You can hold MENU, and select Cancel Target > Yes to cancel the training target.

Racing a Previous Activity

You can race a previously recorded or downloaded activity. This feature works with the Virtual Partner feature
so you can see how far ahead or behind you are during the activity.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select an activity.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Training > Race an Activity.
5 Select an option:

• Select From History to select a previously recorded activity from your device.

• Select Downloaded to select an activity you downloaded from your Garmin Connect account.

6 Select the activity.

The Virtual Partner screen appears indicating your estimated finish time.

7 Press START to start the activity timer.
8 After you complete your activity, press STOP, and select Save.

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History

History includes time, distance, calories, average pace or speed, lap data, and optional sensor information.
NOTE: When the device memory is full, your oldest data is overwritten.

Using History

History contains previous activities you have saved on your watch.
The watch has a history glance for quick access to your activity data (Glances, page 56).

1 From the watch face, hold MENU.
2 Select History > Flt. Log/Activities.
3 Select an activity.
4 Press START.
5 Select an option:

• To view additional information about the activity, select All Stats.

• To view the impact of the activity on your aerobic and anaerobic fitness, select Training Effect (About

Training Effect, page 71).

• To view your time in each heart rate zone, select Heart Rate.

• To select a lap and view additional information about each lap, select Laps.

• To select a ski or snowboard run and view additional information about each run, select Runs.

• To select an exercise set and view additional information about each set, select Sets.

• To view the activity on a map, select Map.

• To view an elevation plot for the activity, select Elevation Plot.

• To delete the selected activity, select Delete.

Multisport History

Your device stores the overall multisport summary of the activity, including overall distance, time, calories, and
optional accessory data. Your device also separates the activity data for each sport segment and transition so
you can compare similar training activities and track how quickly you move through the transitions. Transition
history includes distance, time, average speed, and calories.

Personal Records

When you complete an activity, the watch displays any new personal records you achieved during that activity.
Personal records include your fastest time over several typical race distances, highest strength activity weight
for major movements, and longest run, ride, or swim.

NOTE: For cycling, personal records also include most ascent and best power (power meter required).

Viewing Your Personal Records

1 From the watch face, hold MENU.
2 Select History > Records.
3 Select a sport.
4 Select a record.
5 Select View Record.

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Restoring a Personal Record

You can set each personal record back to the one previously recorded.

1 From the watch face, hold MENU.
2 Select History > Records.
3 Select a sport.
4 Select a record to restore.
5 Select Previous > Yes.

NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.

Clearing Personal Records

1 From the watch face, hold MENU.
2 Select History > Records.
3 Select a sport.
4 Select an option:

• To delete one record, select a record, and select Clear Record > Yes.

• To delete all records for the sport, select Clear All Records > Yes.

NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.

Viewing Data Totals

You can view the accumulated distance and time data saved to your watch.

1 From the watch face, hold MENU.
2 Select History > Totals.
3 Select an activity.
4 Select an option to view weekly or monthly totals.

Using the Odometer

The odometer automatically records the total distance traveled, elevation gained, and time in activities.

1 From the watch face, hold MENU.
2 Select History > Totals > Odometer.
3 Press UP or DOWN to view odometer totals.

Deleting History

1 From the watch face, hold MENU.
2 Select History > Options.
3 Select an option:

• Select Delete All Activities to delete all activities from the history.

• Select Reset Totals to reset all distance and time totals.
NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.

Appearance

You can customize the appearance of the watch face and the quick access features in the glance loop and
controls menu.

Watch Face Settings

You can customize the appearance of the watch face by selecting the layout, colors, and additional data. You
can also download custom watch faces from the Connect IQ store.

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Default Watch Faces

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) hand. References the 24-hour time markings on the watch.

Customizing the Watch Face

Before you can activate a Connect IQ watch face, you must install a watch face from the Connect IQ store

Connect IQ Features, page 97).

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You can customize the watch face information and appearance, or activate an installed Connect IQ watch face.

1 From the watch face, hold MENU.
2 Select Watch Face.
3 Press UP or DOWN to preview the watch face options.
4 Select Add New to create a custom digital or analog watch face.
5 Press START.
6 Select an option:

• To activate the watch face, select Apply.

• To change the style of the numbers for the analog watch face, select Dial.

• To change the style of the hands for the analog watch face, select Hands.

• To change the style of the numbers for the digital watch face, select Layout.

• To change the style of the seconds for the digital watch face, select Seconds.

• To change the data that appears on the watch face, select Data.

• To add or change an accent color for the watch face, select Accent Color.

• To change the color of the data that appears on the watch face, select Data Color.

• To change the background color, select Bkgd. Color.

• To remove the watch face, select Delete.

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Glances

Your watch comes preloaded with glances that provide quick information (Viewing the Glance Loop, page 58).
Some glances require a Bluetooth® connection to a compatible phone.

Some glances are not visible by default. You can add them to the glance loop manually (Customizing the Glance

Loop, page 58).

Name Description

ABC Displays combined altimeter, barometer, and compass information.

Alternate time
zones

Altitude acclima
tion

Displays the current time of day in additional time zones (Adding Alternate Time Zones,

page 4).

At altitudes above 800 m (2625 ft.), displays graphs showing altitude-corrected values for
your average pulse oximeter reading, respiration rate, and resting heart rate for the last
seven days.

Altimeter Displays the approximate elevation based on pressure changes.

Aviation weather

Displays the current weather conditions and forecasts (Viewing Aviation Weather Informa

tion, page 58).

Barometer Displays the environmental pressure data based on elevation.

Body Battery

™

With all day wear, displays your current Body Battery level and a graph of your level for
the last several hours (Body Battery, page 60).

Calendar Displays upcoming meetings from your phone calendar.

Calories Displays your calorie information for the current day.

Compass Displays an electronic compass.

Dog tracking

Displays your dog's location information when you have a compatible dog tracking device
paired with your tactix watch.

Floors climbed Tracks your floors climbed and progress toward your goal.

Displays scheduled workouts when you select a Garmin coach adaptive training plan in

Garmin coach

your Garmin Connect account. The plan adjusts to your current level of fitness, coaching
and schedule preferences, and race date.

Golf Displays golf scores and statistics for your last round.

Starts a Health Snapshot session on your watch that records several key health metrics
while you hold still for two minutes. It provides a glimpse of your overall cardiovascular

Health Snapshot

status. The watch records metrics such as your average heart rate, stress level, and respi
ration rate.

Displays summaries of your saved Health Snapshot sessions.

Health stats

Heart rate

Displays a dynamic summary of your current health statistics. The measurements
includes heart rate, Body Battery level, stress, and more.

Displays your current heart rate in beats per minute (bpm) and a graph of your average
resting heart rate (RHR).

History Displays your activity history and a graph of your recorded activities.

Intensity minutes

Tracks your time spent participating in moderate to vigorous activities, your weekly
intensity minutes goal, and progress toward your goal.

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Name Description

inReach® controls

Allows you to send messages on your paired inReach device (Using the inReach Remote,

page 86).

Last activity Displays a brief summary of your last recorded activity.

Last ride
Last run

Displays a brief summary of your last recorded activity and history of the specified sport.

Last swim

Music controls Provides music player controls for your phone or watch music.

Notifications

Performance

Alerts you to incoming calls, texts, social network updates, and more, based on your
phone notification settings (Enabling Bluetooth Notifications, page 93).

Displays performance measurements that help you track and understand your training
activities and race performances (Performance Measurements, page 61).

Allows you to take a manual pulse oximeter reading (Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings,

Pulse oximeter

page 80). If you are too active for the watch to determine your pulse oximeter reading,

the measurements are not recorded.

RCT camera
controls

Respiration

Allows you to manually take a photo and record a video clip (Using the Varia Camera

Controls, page 85).

Your current respiration rate in breaths per minute and seven-day average. You can do a
breathing activity to help you relax.

Sleep

Solar intensity

Displays total sleep time, a sleep score, and sleep stage information for the previous
night.

Displays a graph of the intensity of solar input for the last 6 hours, and the average for the
previous week.

Steps Tracks your daily step count, step goal, and data for previous days.

Displays your current stress level and a graph of your stress level. You can do a breathing

Stress

activity to help you relax. If you are too active for the watch to determine your stress level,
stress measurements are not recorded.

Sunrise and sunset Displays sunrise, sunset, and civil twilight times.

Temperature Displays temperature data from the internal temperature sensor.

Training status

VIRB® controls

Displays your current training status and training load, which shows you how your training
affects your fitness level and performance (Training Status, page 68).

Provides camera controls when you have a VIRB device paired with your tactix watch
(VIRB Remote, page 86).

Weather Displays the current temperature and weather forecast.

Xero® device

Displays laser location information when you have a compatible Xero device paired with
your tactix watch (Xero Laser Location Settings, page 87).

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Viewing the Glance Loop

Glances provide quick access to health data, activity information, built-in sensors, and more. When you pair your
watch, you can view data from your phone, such as notifications, weather, and calendar events.

1 Press UP or DOWN.

The watch scrolls through the glance loop and displays summary data for each glance.

TIP: You can also swipe to scroll or tap to select options.
2 Press START to view more information.
3 Select an option:

• Press DOWN to view details about a glance.

• Press START to view additional options and functions for a glance.

Customizing the Glance Loop

You can change the order of the glances in the loop, remove glances, and add new glances.

1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Appearance > Glances.
3 Select an option:

• Select a glance, and press UP or DOWN to change the location of the glance in the loop.

• Select a glance, and select

• Select Add, and select a glance to add it to the loop.

to remove the glance from the loop.

Viewing Aviation Weather Information

WARNING

This watch is not intended to provide primary flight information and is to be used for supplemental purposes
only.

1 From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to view the aviation weather glance.
2 Press START.
3 Select an option:

• To view METAR information, select METAR (Viewing METAR Information, page 59).

• To view terminal aerodrome forecasts, select TAF (Viewing TAF Information, page 60).

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Viewing METAR Information

WARNING

This watch is not intended to provide primary flight information and is to be used for supplemental purposes
only.

1 From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to view the aviation weather glance.
2 Press START.
3 Select METAR.

Airport identifier

Aviation flight category

Age of the data and when the report was issued

Wind direction, speed, and gusts

Visibility in statute miles

Sky conditions

Weather conditions

4 Press DOWN to view additional information.

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Viewing TAF Information

WARNING

This watch is not intended to provide primary flight information and is to be used for supplemental purposes
only.

1 From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to view the aviation weather glance.
2 Press START.
3 Select TAF.

Airport identifier

Aviation flight category

Age of the data and when the report was issued

Time period covered in the report

Wind direction, speed, and gusts

Height of the base of the lowest clouds and visibility in statute miles

Weather conditions

4 Press DOWN to view reports for later times.

Body Battery

Your watch analyzes your heart rate variability, stress level, sleep quality, and activity data to determine your
overall Body Battery level. Like a gas gauge on a car, it indicates your amount of available reserve energy. The
Body Battery level range is from 0 to 100, where 0 to 25 is low reserve energy, 26 to 50 is medium reserve
energy, 51 to 75 is high reserve energy, and 76 to 100 is very high reserve energy.

You can sync your watch with your Garmin Connect account to view your most up-to-date Body Battery level,
long-term trends, and additional details (

Tips for Improved Body Battery Data, page 61).

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Tips for Improved Body Battery Data

• For more accurate results, wear the watch while sleeping.

• Good sleep charges your Body Battery.

• Strenuous activity and high stress can cause your Body Battery to drain more quickly.

• Food intake, as well as stimulants like caffeine, has no impact on your Body Battery.

Performance Measurements

These performance measurements are estimates that can help you track and understand your training activities
and race performances. The measurements require a few activities using wrist-based heart rate or a compatible
chest heart rate monitor. Cycling performance measurements require a heart rate monitor and a power meter.

These estimates are provided and supported by Firstbeat Analytics™. For more information, go to

/performance-data/running.

NOTE: The estimates may seem inaccurate at first. The watch requires you to complete a few activities to learn
about your performance.

VO2 max.: VO2 max. is the maximum volume of oxygen (in milliliters) you can consume per minute per kilogram

of body weight at your maximum performance (About VO2 Max. Estimates, page 62).

Predicted race times: Your watch uses the VO2 max. estimate and your training history to provide a target race

time based on your current state of fitness (Viewing Your Predicted Race Times, page 63).

HRV stress test: The heart rate variability (HRV) stress test requires a Garmin chest heart rate monitor. The

watch records your heart rate variability while standing still for 3 minutes. It provides your overall stress level.
The scale is 1 to 100, and a lower score indicates a lower stress level (Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level,

page 64).

Performance condition: Your performance condition is a real-time assessment after 6 to 20 minutes of activity.

It can be added as a data field so you can view your performance condition during the rest of your activity. It
compares your real-time condition to your average fitness level (Performance Condition, page 64).

Functional threshold power (FTP): The watch uses your user profile information from the initial setup to

estimate your FTP. For a more accurate rating, you can conduct a guided test (Getting Your FTP Estimate,

page 65).

Lactate threshold: Lactate threshold requires a chest heart rate monitor. Lactate threshold is the point where

your muscles start to rapidly fatigue. Your watch measures your lactate threshold level using heart rate data
and pace (Lactate Threshold, page 66).

Stamina: The watch uses your VO2 max. estimate and heart rate data to provide real-time stamina estimates. It

can be added as a data screen so you can view your potential and current stamina during your activity
(Viewing Your Real-Time Stamina, page 67).

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About VO2 Max. Estimates

VO2 max. is the maximum volume of oxygen (in milliliters) you can consume per minute per kilogram of body
weight at your maximum performance. In simple terms, VO2 max. is an indication of athletic performance and
should increase as your level of fitness improves. The tactix device requires wrist-based heart rate or a
compatible chest heart rate monitor to display your VO2 max. estimate. The device has separate VO2 max.
estimates for running and cycling. You must run either outside with GPS or ride with a compatible power meter
at a moderate level of intensity for several minutes to get an accurate VO2 max. estimate.

On the device, your VO2 max. estimate appears as a number, description, and position on the color gauge. On
your Garmin Connect account, you can view additional details about your VO2 max. estimate, such as where it
ranks for your age and gender.

Purple

Blue

Green

Orange

Red

VO2 max. data is provided by Firstbeat Analytics. VO2 max. analysis is provided with permission from The
Cooper Institute®. For more information, see the appendix (VO2 Max. Standard Ratings, page 139), and go to

www.CooperInstitute.org.

Superior

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Running

This feature requires wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor. If you are using a chest
heart rate monitor, you must put it on and pair it with your watch (

For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup (Setting Up Your User Profile, page 99), and set
your maximum heart rate (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones, page 100). The estimate may seem inaccurate at first.
The watch requires a few runs to learn about your running performance. You can disable VO2 max. recording for
ultra run and trail run activities if you do not want those run types to affect your VO2 max. estimate (Activities

and App Settings, page 33).

1 Start a running activity.
2 Run for at least 10 minutes outdoors.
3 After your run, select Save.
4 Press UP or DOWN to scroll through the performance measurements.

Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 84).

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Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Cycling

This feature requires a power meter and wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor. The
power meter must be paired with your watch (
heart rate monitor, you must put it on and pair it with your watch.

For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup (Setting Up Your User Profile, page 99) and set
your maximum heart rate (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones, page 100). The estimate may seem inaccurate at first.
The watch requires a few rides to learn about your cycling performance.

1 Start a cycling activity.
2 Ride at a steady, high intensity for at least 20 minutes.
3 After your ride, select Save.
4 Press UP or DOWN to scroll through the performance measurements.

Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 84). If you are using a chest

Viewing Your Fitness Age

Your fitness age gives you an idea of how your fitness compares with a person of the same gender. Your watch
uses information, such as your age, body mass index (BMI), resting heart rate data, and vigorous activity history
to provide a fitness age. If you have a Garmin Index™ scale, your watch uses the body fat percentage metric
instead of BMI to determine your fitness age. Exercise and lifestyle changes can impact your fitness age.

NOTE: For the most accurate fitness age, complete the user profile setup (

page 99).

1 Hold MENU.
2 Select User Profile > Fitness Age.

Setting Up Your User Profile,

Viewing Your Predicted Race Times

For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup (
your maximum heart rate (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones, page 100).

Your watch uses the VO2 max. estimate (About VO2 Max. Estimates, page 62) and your training history to
provide a target race time. The watch analyzes several weeks of your training data to refine the race time
estimates.

TIP: If you have more than one Garmin device, you can enable the Physio TrueUp™ feature, which allows your
watch to sync activities, history, and data from other devices (Syncing Activities and Performance

Measurements, page 116).

1 From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to view the performance glance.
2 Press START to view glance details.
3 Press UP or DOWN to view a predicted race time.

Setting Up Your User Profile, page 99), and set

4 Press START to view predictions for other distances.

NOTE: The predictions may seem inaccurate at first. The watch requires a few runs to learn about your

running performance.

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Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level

Stress level is the result of a three-minute test performed while standing still, where the tactix device analyzes
heart rate variability to determine your overall stress. Training, sleep, nutrition, and general life stress all impact
how a runner performs. The stress level range is from 1 to 100, where 1 is a very low stress state and 100 is a
very high stress state. Knowing your stress level can help you decide if your body is ready for a tough training
run or yoga.

Viewing Your Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level

This feature requires a Garmin chest heart rate monitor. Before you can view your heart rate variability (HRV)
stress level, you must put on a heart rate monitor and pair it with your device (

page 84).

TIP: Garmin recommends that you measure your stress level at approximately the same time and under the
same conditions every day.

1 If necessary, press START, and select Add > HRV Stress to add the stress app to the apps list.
2 Select Yes to add the app to your list of favorites.
3 From the watch face, press START, select HRV Stress, and press START.
4 Stand still, and rest for 3 minutes.

Pairing Your Wireless Sensors,

Performance Condition

As you complete your activity, such as running or cycling, the performance condition feature analyzes your pace,
heart rate, and heart rate variability to make a real-time assessment of your ability to perform compared to your
average fitness level. It is approximately your real-time percentage deviation from your baseline VO2 max.
estimate.

Performance condition values range from -20 to +20. After the first 6 to 20 minutes of your activity, the device
displays your performance condition score. For example, a score of +5 means that you are rested, fresh, and
capable of a good run or ride. You can add performance condition as a data field to one of your training screens
to monitor your ability throughout the activity. Performance condition can also be an indicator of fatigue level,
especially at the end of a long training run or ride.

NOTE: The device requires a few runs or rides with a heart rate monitor to get an accurate VO2 max. estimate
and learn about your running or riding ability (

About VO2 Max. Estimates, page 62).

Viewing Your Performance Condition

This feature requires wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor.

1 Add Performance Condition to a data screen (
2 Go for a run or ride.

After 6 to 20 minutes, your performance condition appears.
3 Scroll to the data screen to view your performance condition throughout the run or ride.

Customizing the Data Screens, page 32).

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Getting Your FTP Estimate

Before you can get your functional threshold power (FTP) estimate, you must pair a chest heart rate monitor
and power meter with your watch (
estimate (Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Cycling, page 63).

The watch uses your user profile information from the initial setup and your VO2 max. estimate to estimate your
FTP. The watch will automatically detect your FTP during rides at a steady, high intensity with heart rate and
power.

1 Press UP or DOWN to view the performance glance.
2 Press START to view glance details.
3 Press UP or DOWN to view your FTP estimate.

Your FTP estimate appears as a value measured in watts per kilogram, your power output in watts, and a

position on the color gauge.

Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 84), and you must get your VO2 max.

Purple

Blue

Green

Orange

Red

For more information, see the appendix (FTP Ratings, page 140).

NOTE: When a performance notification alerts you to a new FTP, you can select Accept to save the new FTP,

or Decline to keep your current FTP.

Superior

Excellent

Good

Fair

Untrained

Conducting an FTP Test

Before you can conduct a test to determine your functional threshold power (FTP), you must pair a chest heart
rate monitor and a power meter with your device (
your VO2 max. estimate (Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Cycling, page 63).

NOTE: The FTP test is a challenging workout that takes about 30 minutes to complete. Choose a practical and
mostly flat route that allows you to ride at a steadily increasing effort, similar to a time trial.

1 From the watch face, select START.
2 Select a cycling activity.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Training > FTP Guided Test.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions.

After you begin your ride, the device displays each step duration, the target, and current power data. A

message appears when the test is complete.
6 After you complete the guided test, complete the cool down, stop the timer, and save the activity.

Your FTP appears as a value measured in watts per kilogram, your power output in watts, and a position on

the color gauge.
7 Select an option:

• Select Accept to save the new FTP.

• Select Decline to keep your current FTP.

Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 84), and you must get

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Lactate Threshold

Lactate threshold is the exercise intensity at which lactate (lactic acid) starts to accumulate in the bloodstream.
In running, it is the estimated level of effort or pace. When a runner exceeds the threshold, fatigue starts to
increase at an accelerating rate. For experienced runners, the threshold occurs at approximately 90% of their
maximum heart rate and between 10k and half-marathon race pace. For average runners, the lactate threshold
often occurs well below 90% of maximum heart rate. Knowing your lactate threshold can help you determine
how hard to train or when to push yourself during a race.

If you already know your lactate threshold heart rate value, you can enter it in your user profile settings (

Your Heart Rate Zones, page 100). You can turn on the Auto Detection feature to automatically record your

lactate threshold during an activity.

Setting

Performing a Guided Test to Determine Your Lactate Threshold

This feature requires a Garmin chest heart rate monitor. Before you can perform the guided test, you must put
on a heart rate monitor and pair it with your device (

The device uses your user profile information from the initial setup and your VO2 max. estimate to estimate
your lactate threshold. The device will automatically detect your lactate threshold during runs at a steady, high
intensity with heart rate.

TIP: The device requires a few runs with a chest heart rate monitor to get an accurate maximum heart rate value
and VO2 max. estimate. If you are having trouble getting a lactate threshold estimate, try manually lowering
your maximum heart rate value.

1 From the watch face, select START.
2 Select an outdoor running activity.

GPS is required to complete the test.

3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Training > Lactate Threshold Guided Test.
5 Start the timer, and follow the on-screen instructions.

After you begin your run, the device displays each step duration, the target, and current heart rate data. A

message appears when the test is complete.
6 After you complete the guided test, stop the timer and save the activity.

If this is your first lactate threshold estimate, the device prompts you to update your heart rate zones based

on your lactate threshold heart rate. For each additional lactate threshold estimate, the device prompts you

to accept or decline the estimate.

Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 84).

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Viewing Your Real-Time Stamina

Your watch can provide real-time stamina estimates based on your heart rate data and VO2 max. estimate

About VO2 Max. Estimates, page 62).

(

1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Activities & Apps.
3 Select a run or bike activity.
4 Select the activity settings.
5 Select Data Screens > Add New > Stamina.
6 Press UP or DOWN to change the location of the data screen (optional).
7 Press START to edit the primary stamina data field (optional).
8 Start your activity (Starting an Activity, page 13).
9 Press UP or DOWN to scroll to the data screen.

Primary stamina data field. Shows your current stamina percentage, distance remaining, or time
remaining.

Potential stamina.

Current stamina.

Red: Stamina is depleting.

Orange: Stamina is steady.

Green: Stamina is recharging.

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Training Status

These measurements are estimates that can help you track and understand your training activities. The
measurements require a few activities using wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor.
Cycling performance measurements require a heart rate monitor and a power meter.

These estimates are provided and supported by Firstbeat Analytics. For more information, go to

/performance-data/running.

NOTE: The estimates may seem inaccurate at first. The watch requires you to complete a few activities to learn
about your performance.

Training status: Training status shows you how your training affects your fitness and performance. Your

training status is based on changes to your training load and VO2 max. over an extended time period.

VO2 max.: VO2 max. is the maximum volume of oxygen (in milliliters) you can consume per minute per kilogram

of body weight at your maximum performance (About VO2 Max. Estimates, page 62). Your watch displays
heat and altitude corrected VO2 max. values when you are acclimating to high heat environments or high
altitude (Heat and Altitude Performance Acclimation, page 69).

Training load: Training load is the sum of your excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) over the last 7

days. EPOC is an estimate of how much energy it takes for your body to recover after exercise (Training Load,

page 69).

Training load focus: Your watch analyzes and distributes your training load into different categories based on

the intensity and structure of each activity recorded. Training load focus includes the total load accumulated
per category, and the focus of the training. Your watch displays your load distribution over the last 4 weeks
(Training Load Focus, page 70).

Recovery time: The recovery time displays how much time remains before you are fully recovered and ready for

the next hard workout (Recovery Time, page 71).

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Training Status Levels

Training status shows you how your training affects your fitness level and performance. Your training status is
based on changes to your training load and VO2 max. over an extended time period. You can use your training
status to help plan future training and continue improving your fitness level.

Peaking: Peaking means that you are in ideal race condition. Your recently reduced training load is allowing your

body to recover and fully compensate for earlier training. You should plan ahead, since this peak state can
only be maintained for a short time.

Productive: Your current training load is moving your fitness level and performance in the right direction. You

should plan recovery periods into your training to maintain your fitness level.

Maintaining: Your current training load is enough to maintain your fitness level. To see improvement, try adding

more variety to your workouts or increasing your training volume.

Recovery: Your lighter training load is allowing your body to recover, which is essential during extended periods

of hard training. You can return to a higher training load when you feel ready.

Unproductive: Your training load is at a good level, but your fitness is decreasing. Your body may be struggling

to recover, so you should pay attention to your overall health including stress, nutrition, and rest.

Detraining: Detraining occurs when you are training much less than usual for a week or more, and it is affecting

your fitness level. You can try increasing your training load to see improvement.

Overreaching: Your training load is very high and counterproductive. Your body needs a rest. You should give

yourself time to recover by adding lighter training to your schedule.

No Status: The device needs one or two weeks of training history, including activities with VO2 max. results

from running or cycling, to determine your training status.

Tips for Getting Your Training Status

The training status feature depends on updated assessments of your fitness level, including at least two VO2
max. measurements per week. Your VO2 max. estimate is updated after outdoor runs or rides with power during
which your heart rate reached at least 70% of your maximum heart rate for several minutes. Indoor run activities
do not generate a VO2 max. estimate in order to preserve the accuracy of your fitness level trend. You can
disable VO2 max. recording for ultra run and trail run activities if you do not want those run types to affect your
VO2 max. estimate (

To get the most out of the training status feature, you can try these tips.

• At least two times per week, run or ride outdoors with a power meter, and reach a heart rate higher than 70%

of your maximum heart rate for at least 10 minutes.
After using the device for one week, your training status should be available.

• Record all of your fitness activities on this device, or enable the Physio TrueUp feature, allowing your device

to learn about your performance (Syncing Activities and Performance Measurements, page 116).

Activities and App Settings, page 33).

Heat and Altitude Performance Acclimation

Environmental factors such as high temperature and altitude impact your training and performance. For
example, high altitude training can have a positive impact on your fitness, but you may notice a temporary VO2
max. decline while exposed to high altitudes. Your tactix watch provides acclimation notifications and
corrections to your VO2 max. estimate and training status when the temperature is above 22ºC (72ºF) and when
the altitude is above 800 m (2625 ft.). You can keep track of your heat and altitude acclimation in the training
status glance.

NOTE: The heat acclimation feature is available only for GPS activities and requires weather data from your
connected phone.

Training Load

Training load is a measurement of your training volume over the last seven days. It is the sum of your excess
post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) measurements for the last seven days. The gauge indicates whether
your current load is low, high, or within the optimal range to maintain or improve your fitness level. The optimal
range is determined based on your individual fitness level and training history. The range adjusts as your
training time and intensity increase or decrease.

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Training Load Focus

In order to maximize performance and fitness gains, training should be distributed across three categories: low
aerobic, high aerobic, and anaerobic. Training load focus shows you how much of your training is currently in
each category and provides training targets. Training load focus requires at least 7 days of training to determine
if your training load is low, optimal, or high. After 4 weeks of training history, your training load estimate will
have more detailed target information to help you balance your training activities.

Below targets: Your training load is lower than optimal in all intensity categories. Try increasing the duration or

frequency of your workouts.

Low aerobic shortage: Try adding more low aerobic activities to provide recovery and balance for your higher

intensity activities.

High aerobic shortage: Try adding more high aerobic activities to help improve your lactate threshold and VO2

max. over time.

Anaerobic shortage: Try adding a few more intense, anaerobic activities to improve your speed and anaerobic

capacity over time.

Balanced: Your training load is balanced and provides all-around fitness benefits as you continue training.
Low aerobic focus: Your training load is mostly low aerobic activity. This provides a solid foundation and

prepares you for adding more intense workouts.

High aerobic focus: Your training load is mostly high aerobic activity. These activities help to improve lactate

threshold, VO2 max., and endurance.

Anaerobic focus: Your training load is mostly intense activity. This leads to rapid fitness gains, but should be

balanced with low aerobic activities.

Above targets: Your training load is higher than optimal, and you should consider scaling back the duration and

frequency of your workouts.

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About Training Effect

Training Effect measures the impact of an activity on your aerobic and anaerobic fitness. Training Effect
accumulates during the activity. As the activity progresses, the Training Effect value increases. Training Effect
is determined by your user profile information and training history, and heart rate, duration, and intensity of your
activity. There are seven different Training Effect labels to describe the primary benefit of your activity. Each
label is color coded and corresponds to your training load focus (
phrase, for example, "Highly Impacting VO2 Max." has a corresponding description in your Garmin Connect
activity details.

Aerobic Training Effect uses your heart rate to measure how the accumulated intensity of an exercise affects
your aerobic fitness and indicates if the workout had a maintaining or improving effect on your fitness level.
Your excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) accumulated during exercise is mapped to a range of
values that account for your fitness level and training habits. Steady workouts at moderate effort or workouts
involving longer intervals (>180 sec) have a positive impact on your aerobic metabolism and result in an
improved aerobic Training Effect.

Anaerobic Training Effect uses heart rate and speed (or power) to determine how a workout affects your ability
to perform at very high intensity. You receive a value based on the anaerobic contribution to EPOC and the type
of activity. Repeated high-intensity intervals of 10 to 120 seconds have a highly beneficial impact on your
anaerobic capability and result in an improved anaerobic Training Effect.

You can add Aerobic Training Effect and Anaerobic Training Effect as data fields to one of your training screens
to monitor your numbers throughout the activity.

Training Effect Aerobic Benefit Anaerobic Benefit

From 0.0 to 0.9 No benefit. No benefit.

Training Load Focus, page 70). Each feedback

From 1.0 to 1.9 Minor benefit. Minor benefit.

From 2.0 to 2.9 Maintains your aerobic fitness. Maintains your anaerobic fitness.

From 3.0 to 3.9 Impacts your aerobic fitness. Impacts your anaerobic fitness.

From 4.0 to 4.9 Highly impacts your aerobic fitness. Highly impacts your anaerobic fitness.

5.0

Training Effect technology is provided and supported by Firstbeat Technologies Ltd. For more information, go to

firstbeat.com.

Overreaching and potentially harmful without
enough recovery time.

Overreaching and potentially harmful without
enough recovery time.

Recovery Time

You can use your Garmin device with wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor to display
how much time remains before you are fully recovered and ready for the next hard workout.

NOTE: The recovery time recommendation uses your VO2 max. estimate and may seem inaccurate at first. The
device requires you to complete a few activities to learn about your performance.

The recovery time appears immediately following an activity. The time counts down until it is optimal for you to
attempt another hard workout. The device updates your recovery time throughout the day based on changes in
sleep, stress, relaxation, and physical activity.

Recovery Heart Rate

If you are training with wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor, you can check your
recovery heart rate value after each activity. Recovery heart rate is the difference between your exercising heart
rate and your heart rate two minutes after the exercise has stopped. For example, after a typical training run, you
stop the timer. Your heart rate is 140 bpm. After two minutes of no activity or cool down, your heart rate is 90
bpm. Your recovery heart rate is 50 bpm (140 minus 90). Some studies have linked recovery heart rate to
cardiac health. Higher numbers generally indicate healthier hearts.

TIP: For best results, you should stop moving for two minutes while the device calculates your recovery heart
rate value.

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Pausing and Resuming Your Training Status

If you are injured or sick, you can pause your training status. You can continue to record fitness activities, but
your training status, training load focus, recovery feedback, and workout recommendations are temporarily
disabled.

You can resume your training status when you are ready to start training again. For best results, you need at
least two VO2 max. measurements each week (

1 When you want to pause your training status, select an option:

• From the training status glance, hold MENU, and select Options > Pause Training Status.

• From your Garmin Connect settings, select Performance Stats > Training Status > > Pause Training

Status.
2 Sync your watch with your Garmin Connect account.
3 When you want to resume your training status, select an option:

• From the training status glance, hold MENU, and select Options > Resume Training Status.

• From your Garmin Connect settings, select Performance Stats > Training Status > > Resume Training

Status.
4 Sync your watch with your Garmin Connect account.

About VO2 Max. Estimates, page 62).

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Controls

The controls menu lets you quickly access watch features and options. You can add, reorder, and remove the
options in the controls menu (Customizing the Controls Menu, page 75).

From any screen, hold LIGHT.

Icon Name Description

Airplane Mode

Alarm Clock Select to add or edit an alarm (Setting an Alarm, page 2).

Altimeter Select to open the altimeter screen.

Alt. Time Zones

Applied Ballistics

Assistance Select to send an assistance request (Requesting Assistance, page 103).

Barometer Select to open the barometer screen.

Battery Saver

Backlight Select to adjust the screen brightness (Changing the Screen Settings, page 115).

Broadcast Heart
Rate

Select to enable or disable airplane mode to turn off all wireless communica
tions.

Select to view the current time of day in additional time zones (Adding Alternate

Time Zones, page 4).

Select to open the Applied Ballistics app (Applied Ballistics®, page 38).
NOTE: This feature is available only on the tactix 7 Pro Ballistics device.

Select to enable or disable the battery saver feature (Customizing the Battery

Saver Feature, page 111).

Select to turn on heart rate broadcasting to a paired device (Broadcasting Heart

Rate Data, page 78).

Clocks

Compass Select to open the compass screen.

Direct-To

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Select to open the Clocks app to set an alarm, timer, stopwatch, or view alternate
time zones (Clocks, page 2).

Select to search for an airport by its identifier, view the nearest waypoints, or view
your favorite airport.

Icon Name Description

Select to enable or disable do not disturb mode to dim the screen and disable

Do Not Disturb

alerts and notifications. For example, you can use this mode while watching a
movie.

Select to play an audible alert on your paired phone, if it is within Bluetooth range.

Find My Phone

The Bluetooth signal strength appears on the tactix watch screen, and it
increases as you move closer to your phone.

Flashlight Select to turn on the LED flashlight.

Kill Switch

Lock Device

Select to quickly remove all saved user data and reset all settings to the factory
default values (Clearing User Data with the Kill Switch Feature, page 2).

Select to lock the buttons and the touchscreen to prevent inadvertent presses
and swipes.

Music Controls Select to control music playback on your watch or phone.

Night Vision

Phone

Select to reduce backlight intensity for compatibility with night vision goggles and
disable the wrist heart rate monitor.

Select to enable or disable Bluetooth technology and your connection to your
paired phone.

Power Off Select to turn off the watch.

Save Location Select to save your current location to navigate back to it later.

Sleep Mode Select to enable or disable Sleep Mode (Customizing Sleep Mode, page 115).

Stealth Mode

Select to enable or disable stealth mode to turn off wireless communications and
prevent the storage and sharing of your GPS position.

Stopwatch Select to start the stopwatch (Using the Stopwatch, page 4).

Sunrise & Sunset Select to view sunrise, sunset, and twilight times.

Sync Select to sync your watch with your paired phone.

Time Sync Select to sync your watch with the time on your phone or using satellites.

Timers Select to set a countdown timer (Starting the Countdown Timer, page 3).

Touch Select to enable or disable touchscreen controls.

Wallet

Select to open your Garmin Pay™ wallet and pay for purchases with your watch
(Garmin Pay, page 75).

Wi-Fi Select to enable or disable Wi‑Fi® communications.

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Customizing the Controls Menu

You can add, remove, and change the order of the shortcut menu options in the controls menu (

page 73).

1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Appearance > Controls.
3 Select a shortcut to customize.
4 Select an option:

• Select Reorder to change the location of the shortcut in the controls menu.

• Select Remove to remove the shortcut from the controls menu.

5 If necessary, select Add New to add an additional shortcut to the controls menu.

Controls,

Using the LED Flashlight

WARNING

This device may have a flashlight that can be programmed to flash at various intervals. Consult your physician if
you have epilepsy or are sensitive to bright or flashing lights.

Using the flashlight can reduce battery life. You can reduce the brightness to extend the life of the battery.

1 Hold LIGHT.
2 Select .
3 If necessary, press START to turn on the flashlight.
4 Select an option:

• To adjust the brightness or color of the flashlight, press UP or DOWN.
TIP: You can quickly press LIGHT twice to turn on the flashlight at this setting in the future.

• To program the flashlight to flash in a selected pattern, hold MENU, select Strobe, select a mode, and
press START.

• To display your emergency contact information and program the flashlight to flash in a distress pattern,
hold MENU, select Distress Pattern, and press START.

NOTE: Your emergency contact information will only appear if it has been configured in the Garmin
Connect app.

Garmin Pay

The Garmin Pay feature allows you to use your watch to pay for purchases in participating locations using credit
or debit cards from a participating financial institution.

Setting Up Your Garmin Pay Wallet

You can add one or more participating credit or debit cards to your Garmin Pay wallet. Go to

/garminpay/banks to find participating financial institutions.

1 From the Garmin Connect app, select or .
2 Select Garmin Pay > Get Started.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.

garmin.com

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Paying for a Purchase Using Your Watch

Before you can use your watch to pay for purchases, you must set up at least one payment card.
You can use your watch to pay for purchases in a participating location.

1 Hold LIGHT.
2 Select
3 Enter your four-digit passcode.

NOTE: If you enter your passcode incorrectly three times, your wallet locks, and you must reset your

passcode in the Garmin Connect app.
Your most recently used payment card appears.

4 If you have added multiple cards to your Garmin Pay wallet, swipe to change to another card (optional).
5 If you have added multiple cards to your Garmin Pay wallet, select DOWN to change to another card

(optional).

6 Within 60 seconds, hold your watch near the payment reader, with the watch facing the reader.

The watch vibrates and displays a check mark when it is finished communicating with the reader.

7 If necessary, follow the instructions on the card reader to complete the transaction.
TIP: After you successfully enter your passcode, you can make payments without a passcode for 24 hours while

you continue to wear your watch. If you remove the watch from your wrist or disable heart rate monitoring, you
must enter the passcode again before making a payment.

.

Adding a Card to Your Garmin Pay Wallet

You can add up to 10 credit or debit cards to your Garmin Pay wallet.

1 From the Garmin Connect app, select
2 Select Garmin Pay > > Add Card.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.

After the card is added, you can select the card on your watch when you make a payment.

or .

Managing Your Garmin Pay Cards

You can temporarily suspend or delete a card.

NOTE: In some countries, participating financial institutions may restrict the Garmin Pay features.
1 From the Garmin Connect app, select
2 Select Garmin Pay.
3 Select a card.
4 Select an option:

• To temporarily suspend or unsuspend the card, select Suspend Card.
The card must be active to make purchases using your tactix watch.

• To delete the card, select .

or .

Changing Your Garmin Pay Passcode

You must know your current passcode to change it. If you forget your passcode, you must reset the Garmin Pay
feature for your tactix watch, create a new passcode, and reenter your card information.

1 From the tactix device page in the Garmin Connect app, select Garmin Pay > Change Passcode.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions.

The next time you pay using your tactix watch, you must enter the new passcode.

Sensors and Accessories

The tactix watch has several internal sensors, and you can pair additional wireless sensors for your activities.

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Wrist Heart Rate

Your watch has a wrist-based heart rate monitor, and you can view your heart rate data on the heart rate glance
(Viewing the Glance Loop, page 58).

The watch is also compatible with chest heart rate monitors. If both wrist-based heart rate and chest heart rate
data are available when you start an activity, your watch uses the chest heart rate data.

Wearing the Watch

CAUTION

Some users may experience skin irritation after prolonged use of the watch, especially if the user has sensitive
skin or allergies. If you notice any skin irritation, remove the watch and give your skin time to heal. To help
prevent skin irritation, ensure the watch is clean and dry, and do not overtighten the watch on your wrist. For
more information, go to garmin.com/fitandcare.

• Wear the watch above your wrist bone.
NOTE: The watch should be snug but comfortable. For more accurate heart rate readings, the watch should

not shift while running or exercising. For pulse oximeter readings, you should remain motionless.

NOTE: The optical sensor is located on the back of the watch.

• See Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data, page 77 for more information about wrist-based heart rate.

• See Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data, page 80 for more information about the pulse oximeter sensor.

• For more information about accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy.

• For more information about watch wear and care, go to garmin.com/fitandcare.

Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data

If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you can try these tips.

• Clean and dry your arm before putting on the watch.

• Avoid wearing sunscreen, lotion, and insect repellent under the watch.

• Avoid scratching the heart rate sensor on the back of the watch.

• Wear the watch above your wrist bone. The watch should be snug but comfortable.

• Wait until the

• Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes and get a heart rate reading before starting your activity.
NOTE: In cold environments, warm up indoors.

• Rinse the watch with fresh water after each workout.

icon is solid before starting your activity.

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Wrist Heart Rate Monitor Settings

Hold MENU, and select Sensors & Accessories > Wrist Heart Rate.
Status: Enables or disables the wrist heart rate monitor. The default value is Auto, which automatically uses the

wrist heart rate monitor unless you pair an external heart rate monitor.
NOTE: Disabling the wrist heart rate monitor also disables the wrist-based pulse oximeter sensor. You can

perform a manual reading from the pulse oximeter glance.

While Swimming: Enables or disables the wrist heart rate monitor during swimming activities.
Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts: Allows you to set the watch to alert you when your heart rate exceeds or drops

below a target value (

Broadcast Heart Rate: Allows you to begin broadcasting your heart rate data to a paired device (Broadcasting

Heart Rate Data, page 78).

Setting an Abnormal Heart Rate Alert

This feature only alerts you when your heart rate exceeds or drops below a certain number of beats per minute,
as selected by the user, after a period of inactivity. This feature does not notify you of any potential heart
condition and is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition or disease. Always defer to your health
care provider for any heart-related issues.

You can set the heart rate threshold value.

1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Sensors & Accessories > Wrist Heart Rate > Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts.
3 Select High Alert or Low Alert.
4 Set the heart rate threshold value.

Each time your heart rate exceeds or drops below the threshold value, a message appears and the watch
vibrates.

Setting an Abnormal Heart Rate Alert, page 78).

CAUTION

Broadcasting Heart Rate Data

You can broadcast your heart rate data from your watch and view it on paired devices. Broadcasting heart rate
data decreases battery life.

TIP: You can customize the activity settings to broadcast your heart rate data automatically when you begin an
activity (

Activities and App Settings, page 33). For example, you can broadcast your heart rate data to an Edge

device while cycling.
1 Select an option:

• Hold MENU, and select Sensors & Accessories > Wrist Heart Rate > Broadcast Heart Rate.

• Hold LIGHT to open the controls menu, and select

.

NOTE: You can add options to the controls menu (Customizing the Controls Menu, page 75).

2 Press START.

The watch starts broadcasting your heart rate data.

3 Pair your watch with your compatible device.

NOTE: The pairing instructions differ for each Garmin compatible device. See your owner's manual.

4 Press STOP to stop broadcasting your heart rate data.

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Pulse Oximeter

Your watch has a wrist-based pulse oximeter to gauge the peripheral saturation of oxygen in your blood (SpO2).
As your altitude increases, the level of oxygen in your blood can decrease. Knowing your oxygen saturation can
help you determine how your body is adjusting to high altitudes. During a flight, the watch automatically takes
pulse oximeter readings more frequently, so you can monitor your SpO2 percentage (Viewing Your SpO2

Readings in Flight, page 7).

You can manually begin a pulse oximeter reading by viewing the pulse oximeter glance (Getting Pulse Oximeter

Readings, page 80). You can also turn on all-day readings (Setting the Pulse Oximeter Mode, page 80). When

you view the pulse oximeter glance while you are not moving, your watch analyzes your oxygen saturation and
your elevation. The elevation profile helps indicate how your pulse oximeter readings are changing, relative to
your to elevation.

On the watch, your pulse oximeter reading appears as an oxygen saturation percentage and color on the graph.
On your Garmin Connect account, you can view additional details about your pulse oximeter readings, including
trends over multiple days.

For more information about pulse oximeter accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy.

The elevation scale.

A graph of your average oxygen saturation readings for the last 24 hours.

Your most recent oxygen saturation reading.

The oxygen saturation percentage scale.

A graph of your elevation readings for the last 24 hours.

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Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings

You can manually begin a pulse oximeter reading by viewing the pulse oximeter glance. The glance displays
your most recent blood oxygen saturation percentage, a graph of your hourly average readings for the last 24
hours, and a graph of your elevation for the last 24 hours.

NOTE: The first time you view the pulse oximeter glance, the watch must acquire satellite signals to determine
your elevation. You should go outside, and wait while the watch locates satellites.

1 While you are sitting or inactive, press UP or DOWN to view the pulse oximeter glance.
2 Press START to view glance details and begin a pulse oximeter reading.
3 Remain motionless for up to 30 seconds.

NOTE: If you are too active for the watch to get a pulse oximeter reading, a message appears instead of a

percentage. You can check again after several minutes of inactivity. For best results, hold the arm wearing
the watch at heart level while the watch reads your blood oxygen saturation.

4 Press DOWN to view a graph of your pulse oximeter readings for the last seven days.

Setting the Pulse Oximeter Mode

1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Sensors & Accessories > Pulse Oximeter > Pulse Ox Mode.
3 Select an option:

• To turn off automatic measurements, select Manual Check.

• To turn on continuous measurements while you sleep, select During Sleep.
NOTE: Unusual sleep positions can cause abnormally low sleep-time SpO2 readings.

• To turn on measurements while you are inactive during the day, select All Day.
NOTE: Turning on All Day mode decreases battery life.

Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data

If the pulse oximeter data is erratic or does not appear, you can try these tips.

• Remain motionless while the watch reads your blood oxygen saturation.

• Wear the watch above your wrist bone. The watch should be snug but comfortable.

• Hold the arm wearing the watch at heart level while the watch reads your blood oxygen saturation.

• Use a silicone or nylon band.

• Clean and dry your arm before putting on the watch.

• Avoid wearing sunscreen, lotion, and insect repellent under the watch.

• Avoid scratching the optical sensor on the back of the watch.

• Rinse the watch with fresh water after each workout.

Compass

The watch 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
change the compass settings manually (Compass Settings, page 81).

Setting the Compass Heading

1 From the compass glance, press START.
2 Select Lock Heading.
3 Point the top of the watch toward your heading, and press START.

When you deviate from the heading, the compass displays the direction from the heading and degree of
deviation.

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Compass Settings

Hold MENU, and select Sensors & Accessories > Compass.
Calibrate: Allows you to manually calibrate the compass sensor (
Display: Sets the directional heading on the compass to letters, degrees, or milliradians.
North Ref.: Sets the north reference of the compass (Setting the North Reference, page 81).
Mode: Sets the compass to use electronic-sensor data only (On), a combination of GPS and electronic-sensor

data when moving (Auto), or GPS data only (Off).

Calibrating the Compass Manually

NOTICE

Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. To improve heading accuracy, do not stand near objects that
influence magnetic fields, such as vehicles, buildings, and overhead power lines.

Your watch was already calibrated at the factory, and the watch uses automatic calibration by default. If you
experience irregular compass behavior, for example, after moving long distances or after extreme temperature
changes, you can manually calibrate the compass.

1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Sensors & Accessories > Compass > Calibrate > Start.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.

TIP: Move your wrist in a small figure eight motion until a message appears.

Setting the North Reference

You can set the directional reference used in calculating heading information.

1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Sensors & Accessories > Compass > North Ref..
3 Select an option:

• To set geographic north as the heading reference, select True.

• To set the magnetic declination for your location automatically, select Magnetic.

• To set grid north (000º) as the heading reference, select Grid.

• To set the magnetic variation value manually, select User > Mag. Variation, enter the magnetic variation,
and select Done.

Calibrating the Compass Manually, page 81).

Altimeter and Barometer

The watch contains an internal altimeter and barometer. The watch collects elevation and pressure 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, page 82).

Altimeter Readings

The altimeter functions differently depending on the fixed or variable settings.
You can adjust the altimeter settings by holding MENU, selecting Activities & Apps > Fly, selecting the activity

settings, and selecting Altimeter.

Sensor Fixed Variable

Altimeter with GPS On Elevation is equal to GPS elevation.

Altimeter with GPS Off Elevation remains constant.

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Elevation reflects changes in
ambient pressure and GPS position.

Elevation reflects changes in
ambient pressure.

Altimeter Settings

Hold MENU, and select Sensors & Accessories > Altimeter.
Calibrate: Allows you to manually calibrate the altimeter sensor.
Auto Cal.: Allows the altimeter to self-calibrate each time you use satellite systems.
Sensor Mode: Sets the mode for the sensor. The Auto option uses both the altimeter and barometer according

to your movement. You can use the Altimeter Only option when your activity involves changes in altitude, or
the Barometer Only option when your activity does not involve changes in altitude.

Elevation: Sets the units of measure for elevation.

Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter

Your watch was already calibrated at the factory, and the watch uses automatic calibration at your GPS starting
point by default. You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation.

1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Sensors & Accessories > Altimeter.
3 Select an option:

• To calibrate automatically from your GPS starting point, select Auto Cal., and select an option.

• To enter the current elevation manually, select Calibrate > Enter Manually.

• To enter the current elevation from the digital elevation model, select Calibrate > Use DEM.

• To enter the current elevation from your GPS starting point, select Calibrate > Use GPS.

Barometer Settings

Hold MENU, and select Sensors & Accessories > Barometer.
Calibrate: Allows you to manually calibrate the barometer sensor.
Plot: Sets the time scale for the chart in the barometer glance.
Storm Alert: Sets the rate of barometric pressure change that triggers a storm alert.
Sensor Mode: Sets the mode for the sensor. The Auto option uses both the altimeter and barometer according

to your movement. You can use the Altimeter Only option when your activity involves changes in altitude, or
the Barometer Only option when your activity does not involve changes in altitude.

Pressure: Sets how the watch displays pressure data.

Calibrating the Barometer

Your watch was already calibrated at the factory, and the watch uses automatic calibration at your GPS starting
point by default. You can manually calibrate the barometer if you know the correct elevation or the correct sea
level pressure.

1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Sensors & Accessories > Barometer > Calibrate.
3 Select an option:

• To enter the current elevation and sea level pressure (optional), select Enter Manually.

• To calibrate automatically from the digital elevation model, select Use DEM.

• To calibrate automatically from your GPS starting point, select Use GPS.

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Wireless Sensors

Your watch can be paired and used with wireless ANT+ or Bluetooth sensors (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors,

page 84). After the devices are paired, you can customize the optional data fields (Customizing the Data
Screens, page 32). If your watch was packaged with a sensor, they are already paired.

For information about specific Garmin sensor compatibility, purchasing, or to view the owner's manual, go to

buy.garmin.com for that sensor.

Sensor Type Description

Club Sensors

DogTrack Allows you to receive data from a compatible handheld dog tracking device.

Extended
Display

External Heart
Rate

Foot Pod

Headphones

inReach

Lights You can use Varia™ smart bike lights to improve situational awareness.

Muscle O2

Power

You can use Approach CT10 golf club sensors to automatically track your golf shots,
including location, distance, and club type.

You can use the Extended Display mode to display data screens from your tactix watch on a
compatible Edge device during a ride or triathlon.

You can use an external heart rate monitor, such as the HRM-Pro or HRM-Dual™, and view
heart rate data during your activities. Some heart rate monitors can also store data or provide
running dynamics information (Running Dynamics, page 84).

You can use a foot pod to record pace and distance instead of using GPS when you are
training indoors or when your GPS signal is weak.

You can use Bluetooth headphones to listen to music loaded onto your tactix watch
(Connecting Bluetooth Headphones, page 92).

The inReach remote function allows you to control your inReach device using your tactix
watch (Using the inReach Remote, page 86).

You can use a muscle oxygen sensor to view hemoglobin and muscle oxygen saturation data
while you train.

You can use a power meter, such as Rally™ and Vector™, to view your power data on your
watch. You can adjust your power zones to match your goals and abilities (Setting Your Power

Zones, page 101), or use range alerts to be notified when you reach a specified power zone

(Setting an Alert, page 36).

You can use a Varia rearview bike radar to improve situational awareness and send alerts

Radar

RD Pod

Shifting

Shimano Di2

Smart Trainer

Speed/
Cadence

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about approaching vehicles. With a Varia radar camera tail light, you can also take photos and
record video during a ride (Using the Varia Camera Controls, page 85).

You can use a Running Dynamics Pod to record running dynamics data and view it on your
watch (Running Dynamics, page 84).

You can use electronic shifters to display shifting information during a ride. The tactix watch
displays current adjustment values when the sensor is in adjustment mode.

You can use Shimano® Di2™ electronic shifters to display shifting information during a ride.
The tactix watch displays current adjustment values when the sensor is in adjustment mode.

You can use your watch with an indoor bike smart trainer to simulate resistance while
following a course, ride, or workout (Using an ANT+® Indoor Trainer, page 19).

You can attach speed or cadence sensors to your bike and view the data during your ride. If
necessary, you can manually enter your wheel circumference (

page 141).

Wheel Size and Circumference,

Sensor Type Description

Tempe

VIRB

XERO Laser
Locations

You can attach the tempe temperature sensor to a secure strap or loop where it is exposed to
ambient air, so it provides a consistent source of accurate temperature data.

The VIRB remote function allows you to control your VIRB action camera using your watch
(VIRB Remote, page 86).

You can view and share laser location information from a Xero device (Xero Laser Location

Settings, page 87).

Pairing Your Wireless Sensors

The first time you connect a wireless sensor to your watch using ANT+ or Bluetooth technology, you must pair
the watch and sensor. If the sensor has both ANT+ and Bluetooth technology, Garmin recommends that you
pair using ANT+ technology. After they are paired, the watch connects to the sensor automatically when you
start an activity and the sensor is active and within range.

1 If you are pairing a heart rate monitor, put on the heart rate monitor.

The heart rate monitor does not send or receive data until you put it on.

2 Bring the watch within 3 m (10 ft.) of the sensor.

NOTE: Stay 10 m (33 ft.) away from other wireless sensors while pairing.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Sensors & Accessories > Add New.
5 Select an option:

• Select Search All Sensors.

• Select your sensor type.

After the sensor is paired with your watch, the sensor status changes from Searching to Connected. Sensor

data appears in the data screen loop or a custom data field. You can customize the optional data fields

Customizing the Data Screens, page 32).

(

Running Dynamics

You can use your compatible tactix device paired with the HRM-Pro accessory or other running dynamics
accessory to provide real-time feedback about your running form.

The running dynamics accessory has an accelerometer that measures torso movement in order to calculate six
running metrics.

Cadence: Cadence is the number of steps per minute. It displays the total steps (right and left combined).
Vertical oscillation: Vertical oscillation is your bounce while running. It displays the vertical motion of your

torso, measured in centimeters.

Ground contact time: Ground contact time is the amount of time in each step that you spend on the ground

while running. It is measured in milliseconds.

NOTE: Ground contact time and balance are not available while walking.

Ground contact time balance: Ground contact time balance displays the left/right balance of your ground

contact time while running. It displays a percentage. For example, 53.2 with an arrow pointing left or right.

Stride length: Stride length is the length of your stride from one footfall to the next. It is measured in meters.
Vertical ratio: Vertical ratio is the ratio of vertical oscillation to stride length. It displays a percentage. A lower

number typically indicates better running form.

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Training with Running Dynamics

Before you can view running dynamics, you must put on a running dynamics accessory, such as the HRM-Pro
accessory, and pair it with your device (

1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Activities & Apps.
3 Select an activity.
4 Select the activity settings.
5 Select Data Screens > Add New.
6 Select a running dynamics data screen.

NOTE: The running dynamics screens are not available for all activities.
7 Go for a run (Starting an Activity, page 13).
8 Select UP or DOWN to open a running dynamics screen to view your metrics.

Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 84).

Tips for Missing Running Dynamics Data

If running dynamics data does not appear, you can try these tips.

• Make sure you have a running dynamics accessory, such as the HRM-Pro accessory.

Accessories with running dynamics have

• Pair the running dynamics accessory with your watch again, according to the instructions.

• If you are using the HRM-Pro accessory, pair it with your watch using ANT+ technology, rather than Bluetooth

technology.

• If the running dynamics data display shows only zeros, make sure the accessory is worn right-side up.

NOTE: Ground contact time and balance appears only while running. It is not calculated while walking.

on the front of the module.

Using the Varia Camera Controls

NOTICE

Some jurisdictions may prohibit or regulate the recording of video, audio, or photographs, or may require that all
parties have knowledge of the recording and provide consent. It is your responsibility to know and follow all
laws, regulations, and any other restrictions in jurisdictions where you plan to use this device.

Before you can use the Varia camera controls, you must pair the accessory with your watch (Pairing Your

Wireless Sensors, page 84).

1 Add the RCT Camera glance to your watch (Glances, page 56).
2 From the RCT Camera glance, select an option:

• Select to view the camera settings.

• Select to take a photo.

• Select to save a clip.

inReach Remote

The inReach remote function allows you to control your inReach device using your tactix device. Go to

buy.garmin.com to purchase a compatible inReach device.

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Using the inReach Remote

Before you can use the inReach remote function, you must add the inReach glance to the glance loop

Customizing the Glance Loop, page 58).

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1 Turn on the inReach device.
2 On your tactix watch, press UP or DOWN from the watch face to view the inReach glance.
3 Press START to search for your inReach device.
4 Press START to pair your inReach device.
5 Press START, and select an option:

• To send an SOS message, select Initiate SOS.
NOTE: You should only use the SOS function in a real emergency situation.

• To send a text message, select Messages > New Message, select the message contacts, and enter the
message text or select a quick text option.

• To send a preset message, select Send Preset, and select a message from the list.

• To view the timer and distance traveled during an activity, select Tracking.

VIRB Remote

The VIRB remote function allows you to control your VIRB action camera using your device.

Controlling a VIRB Action Camera

Before you can use the VIRB remote function, you must enable the remote setting on your VIRB camera. See the
VIRB Series Owner's Manual for more information.

1 Turn on your VIRB camera.
2 Pair your VIRB camera with your tactix watch (

The VIRB glance is automatically added to the glance loop.

3 Press UP or DOWN from the watch face to view the VIRB glance.
4 If necessary, wait while your watch connects to your camera.
5 Select an option:

• To record video, select Start Recording.
The video counter appears on the tactix screen.

• To take a photo while recording video, press DOWN.

• To stop recording video, press STOP.

• To take a photo, select Take Photo.

• To take multiple photos in burst mode, select Take Burst.

• To send the camera to sleep mode, select Sleep Camera.

• To wake the camera from sleep mode, select Wake Camera.

• To change video and photo settings, select Settings.

Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 84).

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Controlling a VIRB Action Camera During an Activity

Before you can use the VIRB remote function, you must enable the remote setting on your VIRB camera. See the
VIRB Series Owner's Manual for more information.

1 Turn on your VIRB camera.
2 Pair your VIRB camera with your tactix watch (

When the camera is paired, a VIRB data screen is automatically added to activities.

3 During an activity, press UP or DOWN to view the VIRB data screen.
4 If necessary, wait while your watch connects to your camera.
5 Hold MENU.
6 Select VIRB.
7 Select an option:

• To control the camera using the activity timer, select Settings > Recording Mode > Timer Start/Stop.
NOTE: Video recording automatically starts and stops when you start and stop an activity.

• To control the camera using the menu options, select Settings > Recording Mode > Manual.

• To manually record video, select Start Recording.
The video counter appears on the tactix screen.

• To take a photo while recording video, press DOWN.

• To manually stop recording video, press STOP.

• To take multiple photos in burst mode, select Take Burst.

• To send the camera to sleep mode, select Sleep Camera.

• To wake the camera from sleep mode, select Wake Camera.

Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 84).

Xero Laser Location Settings

Before you can customize laser location settings, you must pair a compatible Xero device (

Sensors, page 84).

Hold MENU, and select Sensors & Accessories > XERO Laser Locations > Laser Locations.
During Activity: Enables the display of laser location information from a compatible, paired Xero device during

an activity.

Share Mode: Allows you to share laser location information publicly or broadcast it privately.

Pairing Your Wireless

Map

Your watch can display several types of Garmin map data, including topographical contours, nearby points of
interest, ski resort maps, and golf courses. You can use the Map Manager to download additional maps or
manage map storage.

To purchase additional map data and view compatibility information, go to garmin.com/maps.

represents your location on the map. When you are navigating to a destination, your route is marked with a

line on the map.

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Viewing the Map

1 Select an option to open the map:

• Press START, and select Map to view the map without starting an activity.

• Go outside, start a GPS activity (Starting an Activity, page 13), and press UP or DOWN to scroll to the map
screen.

2 If necessary, wait while the watch locates satellites.
3 Select an option to pan and zoom the map:

• To use the touchscreen, tap the map, tap and drag to position the crosshairs, and press UP or DOWN to
zoom in or out.

• To use the buttons, hold MENU, select Pan/Zoom, and press UP or DOWN to zoom in or out.

NOTE: You can press START to toggle between panning up and down, panning left and right, or zooming.

4 Hold START to select the point indicated by the crosshairs.

Saving or Navigating to a Location on the Map

You can select any location on the map. You can save the location or start navigating to it.
1 From the map, select an option:

• To use the touchscreen, tap the map, tap and drag to position the crosshairs, and press UP or DOWN to
zoom in or out.

• To use the buttons, hold MENU, select Pan/Zoom, and press UP or DOWN to zoom in or out.

NOTE: You can press START to toggle between panning up and down, panning left and right, or zooming.

2 Pan and zoom the map to center the location in the crosshairs.
3 Hold START to select the point indicated by the crosshairs.
4 If necessary, select a nearby point of interest.
5 Select an option:

• To download the weather radar image associated with the selected location, select Show NEXRAD.

• To start navigating to the location, select Go.

• To save the location, select Save Location.

• To view information about the location, select Review.

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Navigating with the Around Me Feature

You can use the around me feature to navigate to nearby points of interest and waypoints.

NOTE: The map data installed on your watch must include points of interest to navigate to them.
1 From the map, hold MENU.
2 Select Around Me.

Icons indicating points of interest and waypoints appear on the map.

3 Press UP or DOWN to highlight a section of the map.
4 Press START.

A list of points of interest and waypoints in the highlighted map section appear.

5 Select a location.
6 Select an option:

• To download the weather radar image associated with the selected location, select Show NEXRAD.

• To start navigating to the location, select Go.

• To view the location on the map, select Map.

• To save the location, select Save Location.

• To view information about the location, select Review.

Map Settings

You can customize how the map appears in the map app and data screens.
NOTE: If necessary, you can customize the map settings for specific activities instead of using the system

settings (Activity Map Settings, page 36).
Hold MENU, and select Map.
Map Manager: Shows the downloaded map versions and allows you to download additional maps (Managing

Maps, page 90).

Map Theme: Sets the map to display data optimized for your activity type (Map Themes, page 90).
Orientation: Sets the orientation of the map. The North Up option shows north at the top of the screen. The

Track Up option shows your current direction of travel at the top of the screen.

User Locations: Shows or hides saved locations on the map.
Segments: Shows or hides segments, as a colored line on the map.
Contours: Shows or hides contour lines on the map.
Track Log: Shows or hides the track log, or the path you have traveled, as a colored line on the map.
Track Color: Changes the track log color.
Auto Zoom: Automatically selects the zoom level for optimal use of your map. When disabled, you must zoom

in or out manually.

Lock on Road: Locks the position icon, which represents your position on the map, onto the nearest road.
Detail: Sets the amount of detail shown on the map. Showing more detail may cause the map to redraw more

slowly.

Marine: Sets the map to display data in marine mode (Marine Map Settings, page 90).
Restore Theme: Allows you to restore default map theme settings or themes that have been deleted from the

watch.

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Managing Maps

When you connect your watch to a Wi‑Fi network, you can download maps for additional regions. You can also
remove maps to increase the available device storage.

1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Map > Map Manager.
3 Select a map category.
4 Select an option:

• To download a map, select Add Map, select a map, press START, and select Download.
NOTE: To prevent battery drain, the watch queues the map download for later, and the download starts

when you connect the watch to an external power source.

• To remove a map, select a map, press START, and select Remove.

Map Themes

You can change the map theme to display data optimized for your activity type.
Hold MENU, and select Map > Map Theme.

None: Uses the preferences from the system map settings, with no additional theme applied.
Marine: Sets the map to display data in marine mode.
High Contrast: Sets the map to display data with higher contrast, for better visibility in challenging

environments.

Dark: Sets the map to display data with a dark background, for better visibility at night.
Popularity: Highlights the most popular roads or trails on the map.
Resort Ski: Sets the map to display the most relevant ski data at a glance.

Marine Map Settings

You can customize how the map appears in marine mode.
Hold MENU, and select Map > Marine.

Spot Soundings: Enables depth measurements on the chart.
Light Sectors: Shows and configures the appearance of light sectors on the chart.
Symbol Set: Sets the chart symbols in marine mode. The NOAA option displays the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration chart symbols. The International option displays the International Association of
Lighthouse Authorities chart symbols.

Showing and Hiding Map Data

If you have multiple maps installed on your device, you can choose the map data to show on the map.

1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Map.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select the map settings.
5 Select Map > Configure Maps.
6 Select a map to activate the toggle switch, which shows or hides the map data.

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Music

NOTE: There are three different music playback options for your tactix watch.

• Third-party provider music

• Personal audio content

• Music stored on your phone
On a tactix watch, you can download audio content to your watch from your computer or from a third-party

provider, so you can listen when your phone is not nearby. To listen to audio content stored on your watch, you
can connect Bluetooth headphones.

Connecting to a Third-Party Provider

Before you can download music or other audio files to your watch from a supported third-party provider, you
must connect the provider to your watch.

Some third-party music provider options are already installed on your watch.
For more options, you can download the Connect IQ app on your phone (Downloading Connect IQ Features,

page 98).

1 Hold DOWN from any screen to open the music controls.
2 Select the music provider.

NOTE: If you want to select another provider, hold MENU, select Music Providers, and follow the on-screen

instructions.

Downloading Audio Content from a Third-Party Provider

Before you can download audio content from a third-party provider, you must connect to a Wi‑Fi network

Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network, page 95).

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1 Hold DOWN from any screen to open the music controls.
2 Hold MENU.
3 Select Music Providers.
4 Select a connected provider.
5 Select a playlist or other item to download to the watch.
6 If necessary, press BACK until you are prompted to sync with the service.
NOTE: Downloading audio content can drain the battery. You may be required to connect the watch to an

external power source if the battery is low.

Downloading Personal Audio Content

Before you can send your personal music to your watch, you must install the Garmin Express™ application on
your computer (garmin.com/express).

You can load your personal audio files, such as .mp3 and .m4a files, to a tactix watch from your computer. For
more information, go to garmin.com/musicfiles.

1 Connect the watch to your computer using the included USB cable.
2 On your computer, open the Garmin Express application, select your watch, and select Music.

TIP: For Windows® computers, you can select and browse to the folder with your audio files. For Apple

computers, the Garmin Express application uses your iTunes® library.

3 In the My Music or iTunes Library list, select an audio file category, such as songs or playlists.
4 Select the checkboxes for the audio files, and select Send to Device.
5 If necessary, in the tactix list, select a category, select the checkboxes, and select Remove From Device to

remove audio files.

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Listening to Music

1 Hold DOWN from any screen to open the music controls.
2 If necessary, connect your Bluetooth headphones (Connecting Bluetooth Headphones, page 92).
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Music Providers, and select an option:

• To listen to music downloaded to the watch from your computer, select My Music (Downloading Personal

Audio Content, page 91).

• To control music playback on your phone, select Control Phone.

• To listen to music from a third-party provider, select the name of the provider, and select a playlist.

5 Select .

Music Playback Controls

NOTE: Music playback controls may look different, depending on the selected music source.

Select to view more music playback controls.

Select to browse the audio files and playlists for the selected source.

Select to adjust the volume.

Select to play and pause the current audio file.

Select to skip to the next audio file in the playlist.
Hold to fast forward through the current audio file.

Select to restart the current audio file.
Select twice to skip to the previous audio file in the playlist.
Hold to rewind through the current audio file.

Select to change the repeat mode.

Select to change the shuffle mode.

Connecting Bluetooth Headphones

To listen to music loaded onto your tactix watch, you must connect Bluetooth headphones.

1 Bring the headphones within 2 m (6.6 ft.) of your watch.
2 Enable pairing mode on the headphones.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Music > Headphones > Add New.
5 Select your headphones to complete the pairing process.

Changing the Audio Mode

You can change the music playback mode from stereo to mono.

1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Music > Audio.
3 Select an option.

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