Garmin Tactix Charlie User Manual
TACTIX® CHARLIE
Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction.....................................................................1
Device Overview......................................................................... 1
Viewing the Controls Menu.................................................... 1
Enabling Night Vision Mode.............................................. 1
Viewing Widgets.................................................................... 1
Charging the Device................................................................... 1
Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Device............................... 1
Product Updates......................................................................... 1
Setting Up Garmin Express................................................... 2
Jumpmaster.................................................................... 2
Planning a Jump......................................................................... 2
Jump Types................................................................................ 2
Entering Jump Information..........................................................2
Entering Wind Information for HAHO and HALO Jumps............ 2
Resetting Wind Information....................................................2
Entering Wind Information for a Static Jump.............................. 2
Constant Settings....................................................................... 2
Activities and Apps........................................................ 3
Starting an Activity...................................................................... 3
Tips for Recording Activities.................................................. 3
Stopping an Activity.................................................................... 3
Adding or Removing a Favorite Activity...................................... 3
Creating a Custom Activity......................................................... 3
Indoor Activities.......................................................................... 3
Recording a Strength Training Activity...................................3
Outdoor Activities........................................................................4
Viewing Your Ski Runs.......................................................... 4
Using the Metronome.............................................................4
Multisport.................................................................................... 4
Creating a Multisport Activity................................................. 4
Tips for Triathlon Training or Using Multisport Activities........ 4
Swimming................................................................................... 4
Swim Terminology................................................................. 4
Stroke Types.......................................................................... 4
Tips for Swimming Activities.................................................. 5
Resting During Pool Swimming............................................. 5
Training with the Drill Log...................................................... 5
Golfing........................................................................................ 5
Playing Golf............................................................................5
Hole Information.....................................................................5
Moving the Flag..................................................................... 5
Viewing Hazards.................................................................... 5
Measuring a Shot................................................................... 5
Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances................................... 5
Keeping Score....................................................................... 6
Updating a Score................................................................... 6
TruSwing™............................................................................ 6
Using the Golf Odometer....................................................... 6
Tracking Statistics.................................................................. 6
Connected Features....................................................... 6
Enabling Bluetooth Notifications................................................. 6
Viewing Notifications.............................................................. 6
Receiving an Incoming Phone Call........................................ 6
Replying to a Text Message.................................................. 6
Managing Notifications...........................................................7
Turning Off the Bluetooth Smartphone Connection.................... 7
Turning On and Off Smartphone Connection Alerts................... 7
Locating a Lost Mobile Device.................................................... 7
Garmin Connect..........................................................................7
Updating the Software Using Garmin Connect Mobile.......... 7
Updating the Software Using Garmin Express...................... 7
Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer....................... 7
Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect Mobile............ 7
Garmin Golf™ App
Starting a GroupTrack Session...................................................8
Tips for GroupTrack Sessions............................................... 8
.................................................................8
Wi‑Fi® Connected Features.......................................... 8
Setting Up Wi‑Fi Connectivity..................................................... 8
Connect IQ Features...................................................... 8
Downloading Connect IQ Features............................................ 8
Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer......... 8
Heart Rate Features....................................................... 8
Wrist-based Heart Rate.............................................................. 8
Wearing the Device and Heart Rate...................................... 8
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data.............................................9
Viewing the Heart Rate Widget.............................................. 9
Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin Devices................ 9
Broadcasting Heart Rate Data During an Activity............. 9
Turning Off the Wrist Heart Rate Monitor.............................. 9
Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor............................................. 9
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data.............................................9
Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor........................................ 10
Running Dynamics....................................................................10
Training with Running Dynamics......................................... 10
Color Gauges and Running Dynamics Data........................ 10
Ground Contact Time Balance Data............................... 11
Vertical Oscillation and Vertical Ratio Data.....................11
Tips for Missing Running Dynamics Data............................ 11
Performance Measurements.................................................... 11
Turning Off Performance Notifications................................. 11
Detecting Performance Measurements Automatically......... 12
Training Status..................................................................... 12
Tips for Getting Your Training Status.............................. 12
About VO2 Max. Estimates.................................................. 12
Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Running................ 12
Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Cycling.................. 12
Recovery Time..................................................................... 13
Viewing Your Recovery Time.......................................... 13
Recovery Heart Rate........................................................... 13
Training Load....................................................................... 13
Viewing Your Predicted Race Times................................... 13
About Training Effect........................................................... 13
Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level............................... 13
Viewing Your Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level.... 13
Performance Condition........................................................ 14
Viewing Your Performance Condition............................. 14
Lactate Threshold................................................................ 14
Performing a Guided Test to Determine Your Lactate
Threshold........................................................................ 14
Getting Your FTP Estimate.................................................. 14
Conducting an FTP Test................................................. 14
Training......................................................................... 15
Setting Up Your User Profile.....................................................15
Fitness Goals....................................................................... 15
About Heart Rate Zones...................................................... 15
Setting Your Heart Rate Zones....................................... 15
Letting the Device Set Your Heart Rate Zones............... 15
Heart Rate Zone Calculations......................................... 15
Setting Your Power Zones................................................... 15
Activity Tracking........................................................................16
Auto Goal............................................................................. 16
Using the Move Alert............................................................16
Sleep Tracking..................................................................... 16
Using Automated Sleep Tracking....................................16
Using Do Not Disturb Mode............................................ 16
Intensity Minutes.................................................................. 16
Earning Intensity Minutes................................................ 16
Garmin Move IQ™............................................................... 16
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Activity Tracking Settings..................................................... 16
Turning Off Activity Tracking........................................... 16
Workouts...................................................................................16
Following a Workout From the Web.....................................17
Starting a Workout............................................................... 17
About the Training Calendar................................................ 17
Using Garmin Connect Training Plans............................ 17
Interval Workouts...................................................................... 17
Creating an Interval Workout............................................... 17
Starting an Interval Workout................................................ 17
Stopping an Interval Workout...............................................17
Segments..................................................................................17
Strava™ Segments.............................................................. 17
Viewing Segment Details..................................................... 17
Racing a Segment............................................................... 18
Setting a Segment to Adjust Automatically.......................... 18
Using Virtual Partner®.............................................................. 18
Setting a Training Target.......................................................... 18
Cancelling a Training Target................................................ 18
Racing a Previous Activity........................................................ 18
Personal Records..................................................................... 18
Viewing Your Personal Records.......................................... 18
Restoring a Personal Record............................................... 18
Clearing a Personal Record................................................. 19
Clearing All Personal Records............................................. 19
Clock.............................................................................. 19
Setting an Alarm....................................................................... 19
Deleting an Alarm................................................................ 19
Starting the Countdown Timer.................................................. 19
Using the Stopwatch................................................................. 19
Adding Alternate Time Zones................................................... 19
Setting Clock Alerts.................................................................. 19
Syncing the Time with GPS...................................................... 19
Navigation..................................................................... 19
Saving Your Location............................................................... 19
Saving a Dual Grid Location................................................ 19
Editing Your Saved Locations.............................................. 19
Projecting a Waypoint............................................................... 20
Navigating to a Destination....................................................... 20
Navigating to a Point of Interest............................................... 20
Points of Interest.................................................................. 20
Creating and Following a Course on Your Device.................... 20
Creating a Round-Trip Course..................................................20
Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man Overboard
Location.................................................................................... 20
Navigating with Sight 'N Go...................................................... 20
Navigating to Your Starting Point During an Activity................ 20
Navigating to the Starting Point of Your Last Saved Activity.... 21
Stopping Navigation................................................................. 21
Map........................................................................................... 21
Viewing the Map.................................................................. 21
Saving or Navigating to a Location on the Map................... 21
Navigating with the Around Me Feature.............................. 21
Compass...................................................................................21
Altimeter and Barometer........................................................... 21
History........................................................................... 21
Using History............................................................................ 22
Multisport History................................................................. 22
Viewing Your Time in Each Heart Rate Zone...................... 22
Viewing Data Totals.................................................................. 22
Using the Odometer..................................................................22
Deleting History........................................................................ 22
Customizing Your Device............................................ 22
Activities and App Settings....................................................... 22
Customizing the Data Screens............................................ 23
Adding a Map to an Activity
Alerts.................................................................................... 23
Setting an Alert................................................................23
Activity Map Settings............................................................23
Routing Settings...................................................................24
Auto Lap...............................................................................24
Marking Laps by Distance............................................... 24
Enabling Auto Pause®......................................................... 24
Enabling Auto Climb............................................................ 24
3D Speed and Distance....................................................... 24
Turning On and Off the Lap Key.......................................... 24
Using Auto Scroll................................................................. 24
UltraTrac.............................................................................. 25
Power Save Timeout Settings..............................................25
Changing the Order of an Activity in the Apps List................... 25
Widgets..................................................................................... 25
Customizing the Widget Loop.............................................. 25
VIRB Remote....................................................................... 25
Controlling a VIRB Action Camera.................................. 25
Controlling a VIRB Action Camera During an Activity..... 26
Using the Stress Level Widget............................................. 26
Customizing the Controls Menu................................................26
Watch Face Settings.................................................................26
Customizing the Watch Face............................................... 26
Sensors Settings.......................................................................26
Compass Settings................................................................ 26
Calibrating the Compass Manually................................. 26
Setting the North Reference............................................27
Altimeter Settings................................................................. 27
Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter............................... 27
Barometer Settings.............................................................. 27
Calibrating the Barometer............................................... 27
Map Settings............................................................................. 27
Marine Map Settings............................................................ 27
Showing and Hiding Map Data............................................ 27
GroupTrack Settings................................................................. 27
Navigation Settings................................................................... 27
Customizing Map Features.................................................. 27
Setting Up a Heading Bug................................................... 28
Setting Navigation Alerts......................................................28
System Settings........................................................................ 28
Time Settings....................................................................... 28
Changing the Backlight Settings.......................................... 28
Customizing the Hot Keys....................................................28
Changing the Units of Measure........................................... 28
Viewing Device Information...................................................... 28
Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information.... 29
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Wireless Sensors......................................................... 29
Pairing Your Wireless Sensors................................................. 29
Using an Optional Bike Speed or Cadence Sensor.................. 29
Training with Power Meters...................................................... 29
Using Electronic Shifters...........................................................29
Situational Awareness.............................................................. 29
Foot Pod................................................................................... 29
Improving Foot Pod Calibration........................................... 29
Calibrating Your Foot Pod Manually.................................... 29
Setting Foot Pod Speed and Distance................................. 29
tempe™.................................................................................... 30
Device Information....................................................... 30
tactix Charlie Specifications...................................................... 30
Battery Information...............................................................30
Data Management.................................................................... 30
Disconnecting the USB Cable..............................................30
Deleting Files....................................................................... 30
Device Maintenance..................................................... 30
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Device Care.............................................................................. 30
Cleaning the Device............................................................. 30
Cleaning the Leather Bands................................................ 30
Changing the QuickFit™ Bands............................................... 30
Metal Watch Band Adjustment................................................. 31
Troubleshooting........................................................... 31
My device is in the wrong language......................................... 31
Is my smartphone compatible with my device?........................ 31
My phone will not connect to the device................................... 31
Can I use my Bluetooth sensor with my watch?....................... 31
Resetting Your Device.............................................................. 31
Restoring All Default Settings................................................... 31
Acquiring Satellite Signals........................................................ 31
Improving GPS Satellite Reception......................................31
The temperature reading is not accurate.................................. 31
Maximizing the Battery Life.......................................................31
Activity Tracking........................................................................32
My daily step count does not appear................................... 32
My step count does not seem accurate............................... 32
The step counts on my device and my Garmin Connect
account don't match............................................................. 32
The floors climbed amount does not seem accurate........... 32
My intensity minutes are flashing......................................... 32
Getting More Information.......................................................... 32
Appendix....................................................................... 32
Data Fields................................................................................32
VO2 Max. Standard Ratings..................................................... 35
FTP Ratings.............................................................................. 36
Wheel Size and Circumference................................................ 36
Symbol Definitions.................................................................... 36
Index.............................................................................. 38
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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.
• Select UP or DOWN.
The device scrolls through the widget loop.
• Select to view additional options and functions for a
widget.
• From any screen, hold DOWN to return to the watch face.
• If you are recording an activity, select BACK to return to the
activity data pages.
Device Overview
Select to turn the backlight on and off.
À
LIGHT
Hold to view the controls menu.
Hold to turn the device on.
Select to view the activity list and start or stop an activity.
Á
Select to choose an option in a menu.
Select to return to the previous screen.
Â
BACK
Select to record a lap, rest, or transition during a multisport
activity.
LAP
Select to scroll through the widget loop and menus.
Ã
DOWN
Hold to view the watch face from any screen.
Select to scroll through the widget loop and menus.
Ä
UP
Hold to view the menu.
MENU
Viewing the Controls Menu
The controls menu contains options, such as turning on do not
disturb mode, locking the keys, and turning the device off. You
can also enable night vision mode.
NOTE: You can add, reorder, and remove the options in the
controls menu (Customizing the Controls Menu, page 26).
From any screen, hold LIGHT.
1
Select UP or DOWN to scroll through the options.
2
Enabling Night Vision Mode
You can enable night vision mode to reduce backlight intensity
for compatibility with night vision goggles.
NOTE: When you enable night vision mode, wrist heart rate
monitoring is disabled.
Hold LIGHT.
1
Select .
2
Viewing Widgets
Your device comes preloaded with several widgets, and more
are available when you pair your device with a smartphone.
Charging the Device
WARNING
This device contains a lithium-ion battery. See the Important
Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for
product warnings and other important information.
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly clean and dry the contacts and
the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a
computer. Refer to the cleaning instructions in the appendix.
Plug the small end of the USB cable into the charging port on
1
your device.
Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB port on your
2
computer.
Charge the device completely.
3
Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Device
To use the connected features of the tactix device, it must be
paired directly through the Garmin Connect™ Mobile app,
instead of from the Bluetooth® settings on your smartphone.
From the app store on your smartphone, install and open the
1
Garmin Connect Mobile app.
Bring your smartphone within 10 m (33 ft.) of your device.
2
Select LIGHT to turn on the device.
3
The first time you turn on the device, it is in pairing mode.
TIP: You can hold LIGHT and select to manually enter
pairing mode.
Select an option to add your device to your Garmin Connect
4
account:
• If this is the first time you are pairing a device with the
Garmin Connect Mobile app, follow the on-screen
instructions.
• If you already paired another device with the Garmin
Connect Mobile app, from the or menu, select
Garmin Devices > Add Device, and follow the on-screen
instructions.
Product Updates
On your computer, install Garmin Express™ (www.garmin.com
/express). On your smartphone, install the Garmin Connect
Mobile app.
Introduction 1
This provides easy access to these services for Garmin
devices:
• Software updates
• Map updates
• Data uploads to Garmin Connect
• Product registration
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Setting Up Garmin Express
Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
1
Go to www.garmin.com/express.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions.
3
Jumpmaster
WARNING
The jumpmaster feature is for use by experienced skydivers
only. The jumpmaster feature should not be used as a primary
skydiving altimeter. Failure to input the appropriate jump related
information can lead to serious personal injury or death.
The jumpmaster feature follows military guidelines for
calculating the high altitude release point (HARP). The device
detects automatically when you have jumped to begin navigating
toward the desired impact point (DIP) using the barometer and
electronic compass.
Planning a Jump
Select a jump type (Jump Types, page 2).
1
Enter the jump information (Entering Jump Information,
2
page 2).
The device calculates the HARP.
Select GO TO HARP to start navigation to the HARP.
3
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
(Entering Jump Information, page 2). 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
Select .
1
Select Jumpmaster.
2
Select a jump type (Jump Types, page 2).
3
Complete one or more actions to enter your jump information:
4
• 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 2).
• Select Auto to DIP to enable navigation to the DIP
automatically after you jump.
• Select GO TO HARP to start navigation to the HARP.
Entering Wind Information for HAHO and HALO Jumps
Select .
1
Select Jumpmaster.
2
Select a jump type (Jump Types, page 2).
3
Select Wind > Add.
4
Select an altitude.
5
Enter a wind speed in knots and select Done.
6
Enter a wind direction in degrees and select Done.
7
The wind value is added to the list. Only wind values included
in the list are used in calculations.
Repeat steps 5–7 for each available altitude.
8
Resetting Wind Information
Select .
1
Select Jumpmaster.
2
Select HAHO or HALO.
3
Select Wind > Reset.
4
All wind values are removed from the list.
Entering Wind Information for a Static Jump
Select .
1
Select Jumpmaster > Static > Wind.
2
Enter a wind speed in knots and select Done.
3
Enter a wind direction in degrees and select Done.
4
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.
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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.
Activities and Apps
Your device can be used for indoor, outdoor, athletic, and fitness
activities. When you start an activity, the device displays and
records sensor data. You can save activities and share them
with the Garmin Connect community.
You can also add Connect IQ™ activities and apps to your
device using the Connect IQ Mobile app (Connect IQ Features,
page 8).
For more information about activity tracking and fitness metric
accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy.
Starting an Activity
When you start an activity, GPS turns on automatically (if
required). When you stop the activity, the device returns to
watch mode.
From the watch face, select .
1
Select an activity.
2
If necessary, follow the on-screen instructions to enter
3
additional information.
If necessary, wait while the device connects to your ANT+
4
sensors.
If the activity requires GPS, go outside, and wait while the
5
device locates satellites.
Select to start the timer.
6
NOTE: The device does not record your activity data until
you start the timer.
Tips for Recording Activities
• Charge the device before starting an activity (Charging the
Device, page 1).
• Select LAP to record laps.
• Select UP or DOWN to view additional data pages.
Stopping an Activity
Select .
1
Select an option:
2
• To resume your activity, select Resume.
• To save the activity and return to watch mode, select
Save.
• To suspend your activity and resume it at a later time,
select Resume Later.
• To mark a lap, select Lap.
• To navigate back to the starting point of your activity along
the path you traveled, select Back to Start > TracBack.
NOTE: This feature is available only for activities that use
GPS.
• To navigate back to the starting point of your activity by
the most direct path, select Back to Start > Route.
NOTE: This feature is available only for activities that use
GPS.
• To discard the activity and return to watch mode, select
Discard > Yes.
NOTE: After stopping the activity, the device saves it
automatically after 30 minutes.
Adding or Removing a Favorite Activity
The list of your favorite activities appears when you press
from the watch face, and it provides quick access to the
®
activities you use most. The first time you press to start an
activity, the device prompts you to select your favorite activities.
You can add or remove favorite activities at any time.
Hold MENU.
1
Select Settings > Activities & Apps.
2
Your favorite activities appear at the top of the list with a
white background. Other activities appear with a black
background.
Select an option:
3
• To add a favorite activity, select the activity, and select
Set as Favorite.
• To remove a favorite activity, select the activity, and select
Remove from Favorites.
Creating a Custom Activity
From the watch face, select > Add.
1
Select an option:
2
• Select Copy Activity to create your custom activity
starting from one of your saved activities.
• Select Other to create a new custom activity.
If necessary, select an activity type.
3
Select a name or enter a custom name.
4
Duplicate activity names include a number, for example:
Bike(2).
Select an option:
5
• Select an option to customize specific activity settings. For
example, you can select an accent color or customize the
data screens.
• Select Done to save and use the custom activity.
Select Yes to add the activity to your list of favorites.
6
Indoor Activities
The tactix device can be used for training indoors, such as
running on an indoor track or using a stationary bike. GPS is
turned off for indoor activities.
When running or walking with GPS turned off, speed, distance,
and cadence are calculated using the accelerometer in the
device. The accelerometer is self-calibrating. The accuracy of
the speed, distance, and cadence data improves after a few
outdoor runs or walks using GPS.
TIP: Holding the handrails of the treadmill reduces accuracy.
You can use an optional foot pod to record pace, distance, and
cadence.
When cycling with GPS turned off, speed and distance are not
available unless you have an optional sensor that sends speed
and distance data to the device (such as a speed or cadence
sensor).
Recording a Strength Training Activity
You can record sets during a strength training activity. A set is
multiple repetitions (reps) of a single move.
From the watch face, select > Strength.
1
The first time you record a strength training activity, you will
select which wrist your watch is on.
Select to start the set timer.
2
Start your first set.
3
The device counts your reps. Your rep count appears when
you complete at least six reps.
TIP: The device can only count reps of a single move for
each set. When you want to change moves, you should finish
the set and start a new one.
Select LAP to finish the set.
4
Activities and Apps 3
The watch displays the total reps for the set. After several
seconds, the rest timer appears.
If necessary, hold MENU, select Edit Last Set, and edit the
5
number of reps.
TIP: You can also add the weight used for the set.
When you are done resting, select LAP to start your next set.
6
Repeat for each strength training set until your activity is
7
complete.
After your last set, select to stop the set timer.
8
Select Save.
9
Outdoor Activities
The tactix device comes preloaded with outdoor activities, such
as running and cycling. GPS is turned on for outdoor activities.
You can add new activities based on default activities, such as
walking or rowing. You can also add custom activities to your
device (Creating a Custom Activity, page 3).
Viewing Your Ski Runs
Your device records the details of each skiing or snowboarding
run using the auto run feature. This feature is turned on by
default for downhill skiing and snowboarding. It automatically
records new ski runs based on your movement. The timer
pauses when you stop moving downhill and when you are on a
chairlift. The timer remains paused during the chairlift ride. You
can start moving downhill to restart the timer. You can view run
details from the paused screen or while the timer is running.
Start a skiing or snowboarding activity.
1
Hold MENU.
2
Select View Runs.
3
Select UP and DOWN to view details of your last run, your
4
current run, and your total runs.
The run screens include time, distance traveled, maximum
speed, average speed, and total descent.
Using the Metronome
The metronome feature plays tones at a steady rhythm to help
you improve your performance by training at a faster, slower, or
more consistent cadence.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
From the watch face, select .
1
Select an activity.
2
Hold MENU.
3
Select the activity settings.
4
Select Metronome > Status > On.
5
Select an option:
6
• Select Beats / Minute to enter a value based on the
cadence you want to maintain.
• Select Alert Frequency to customize the frequency of the
beats.
• Select Sounds to customize the metronome tone and
vibration.
If necessary, select Preview to listen to the metronome
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feature before you run.
Go for a run (Starting an Activity, page 3).
8
The metronome starts automatically.
During your run, select UP or DOWN to view the metronome
9
screen.
If necessary, hold MENU to change the metronome settings.
10
Multisport
Triathletes, duathletes, and other multisport competitors can
take advantage of the multisport activities, such as Triathlon or
Swimrun. During a multisport activity, you can transition
between activities and continue to view your total time and
distance. For example, you can switch from biking to running
and view your total time and distance for biking and running
throughout the multisport activity.
You can customize a multisport activity, or you can use the
default triathlon activity set up for a standard triathlon.
Creating a Multisport Activity
From the watch face, select > Add > Multisport.
1
Select a multisport activity type, or enter a custom name.
2
Duplicate activity names include a number. For example,
Triathlon(2).
Select two or more activities.
3
Select an option:
4
• Select an option to customize specific activity settings. For
example, you can select whether to include transitions.
• Select Done to save and use the multisport activity.
Select Yes to add the activity to your list of favorites.
5
Tips for Triathlon Training or Using Multisport Activities
• Select to start your first activity.
• Select LAP to transition to the next activity.
If transitions are turned on, the transition time is recorded
separately from the activity times.
• If necessary, select LAP to start the next activity.
• Select UP or DOWN to view additional data pages.
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 device cannot record wrist heart rate data while
swimming.
Swim Terminology
Length: One trip down the pool.
Interval: One or more consecutive lengths. A new interval starts
after a rest.
Stroke: A stroke is counted every time your arm wearing the
device completes a full cycle.
Swolf: Your swolf score is the sum of the time for one pool
length and the number of strokes for that length. For
example, 30 seconds plus 15 strokes equals a swolf score of
45. For open water swimming, swolf is calculated over 25
meters. Swolf is a measurement of swimming efficiency and,
like golf, a lower score is better.
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 when you are viewing interval history. You can also
select stroke type as a custom data field (Customizing the Data
Screens, page 23).
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 5)
4 Activities and Apps
Tips for Swimming Activities
• Before starting a pool swimming activity, follow the on-screen
instructions to select your pool size or enter a custom size.
The next time you start a pool swimming activity, the device
uses this pool size. You can hold MENU, select the activity
settings, and select Pool Size to change the size.
• Select LAP to record a rest during pool swimming.
The device automatically records swim intervals and lengths
for pool swimming.
• Select LAP to record an interval during open water
swimming.
Resting During Pool Swimming
The default rest screen displays two rest timers. It also displays
time and distance for the last completed interval.
NOTE: Swim data is not recorded during a rest.
During your swim activity, select LAP to start a rest.
1
The display reverses to white text on a black background,
and the rest screen appears.
During a rest, select UP or DOWN to view other data screens
2
(optional).
Select LAP, and continue swimming.
3
Repeat for additional rest intervals.
4
Training with the Drill Log
The drill log feature is available only for pool swimming. You can
use the drill log feature to manually record kick sets, one-arm
swimming, or any type of swimming that is not one of the four
major strokes.
During your pool swim activity, select UP or DOWN to view
1
the drill log screen.
Select LAP to start the drill timer.
2
After you complete a drill interval, select LAP.
3
The drill timer stops, but the activity timer continues to record
the entire swim session.
Select a distance for the completed drill.
4
Distance increments are based on the pool size selected for
the activity profile.
Select an option:
5
• To start another drill interval, select LAP.
• To start a swim interval, select UP or DOWN to return to
the swim training screens.
Golfing
Playing Golf
Before you play golf, you should charge the device (Charging
the Device, page 1).
From the watch face, select > Golf.
1
Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.
2
Select a course from the list of available courses.
3
Select Yes to keep score.
4
Select UP or DOWN to scroll through the holes.
5
The device automatically transitions when you move to the
next hole.
After you complete your activity, select > End Round >
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Yes.
Hole Information
The device calculates the distance to the front and back of the
green, and to the selected pin location (Moving the Flag,
page 5).
Current hole number
À
Distance to the back of the green
Á
Distance to the selected pin location
Â
Distance to the front of the green
Ã
Par for the hole
Ä
Map of the green
Å
Moving the Flag
You can take a closer look at the green and move the pin
location.
From the hole information screen, select > Move Flag.
1
Select UP or DOWN to move the pin position.
2
Select .
3
The distances on the hole information screen are updated to
show the new pin location. The pin location is saved for only
the current round.
Viewing Hazards
You can view distances to hazards along the fairway for par 4
and 5 holes. Hazards that affect shot selection are displayed
individually or in groups to help you determine the distance to
layup or carry.
From the hole information screen, select > Hazards.
1
• The distances to the front À and back Á of the nearest
hazard appear on the screen.
• The hazard type  is listed at the top of the screen.
• The green is represented as a half circle à at the top of
the screen. The line below the green represents the center
of the fairway.
• Hazards Ä are shown below the green in approximate
locations relative to the fairway.
Select UP or DOWN to view other hazards for the current
2
hole.
Measuring a Shot
Take a shot, and watch where your ball lands.
1
Select > Measure Shot.
2
Walk or drive to your ball.
3
The distance automatically resets when you move to the next
hole.
If necessary, select Reset to reset the distance at any time.
4
Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances
You can view a list of layup and dogleg distances for par 4 and 5
holes.
Select > Layups.
Activities and Apps 5
Each layup and the distance until you reach each layup
appear on the screen.
NOTE: Distances are removed from the list as you pass
them.
Keeping Score
From the hole information screen, select > Scorecard.
1
The scorecard appears when you are on the green.
Select UP or DOWN to scroll through the holes.
2
Select to select a hole.
3
Select UP or DOWN to set the score.
4
Your total score is updated.
Updating a Score
From the hole information screen, select > Scorecard.
1
Select UP or DOWN to scroll through the holes.
2
Select to select a hole.
3
Select UP or DOWN to change the score for that hole.
4
Your total score is updated.
TruSwing
The TruSwing feature allows you to view swing metrics recorded
from your TruSwing device. Go to www.garmin.com/golf to
purchase a TruSwing device.
™
Using the Golf Odometer
You can use the odometer to record the time, distance, and
steps traveled. The odometer automatically starts and stops
when you start or end a round.
Select > Odometer.
1
If necessary, select Reset to reset the odometer to zero.
2
Tracking Statistics
The Stat Tracking feature enables detailed statistics tracking
while playing golf.
From the hole information screen, hold MENU.
1
Select the activity settings.
2
Select Stat Tracking to enable tracking statistics.
3
Connected Features
Connected features are available for your tactix device when
you connect the device to a compatible smartphone using
Bluetooth wireless technology. Some features require you to
install the Garmin Connect Mobile app on the connected
smartphone. Go to www.garmin.com/apps for more information.
Some features are also available when you connect your device
to a wireless network.
Phone notifications: Displays phone notifications and
messages on your tactix device.
LiveTrack: Allows friends and family to follow your races and
training activities in real time. You can invite followers using
email or social media, allowing them to view your live data on
a Garmin Connect tracking page.
GroupTrack: Allows you to keep track of your connections
using LiveTrack directly on screen and in real time.
Activity uploads to Garmin Connect: Automatically sends
your activity to your Garmin Connect account as soon as you
finish recording the activity.
Connect IQ: Allows you to extend your device features with new
watch faces, widgets, apps, and data fields.
Software Updates: Allows you to update your device software.
Weather: Allows you to view current weather conditions and
weather forecasts.
Bluetooth sensors: Allows you to connect Bluetooth
compatible sensors, such as a heart rate monitor.
Find my phone: Locates your lost smartphone that is paired
with your tactix device and currently within range.
Find my device: Locates your lost tactix device that is paired
with your smarphone and currently within range.
Enabling Bluetooth Notifications
Before you can enable notifications, you must pair the tactix
device with a compatible mobile device (Pairing Your
Smartphone with Your Device, page 1).
Hold MENU.
1
Select Settings > Phone > Smart Notifications > Status >
2
On.
Select During Activity.
3
Select a notification preference.
4
Select a sound preference.
5
Select Not During Activity.
6
Select a notification preference.
7
Select a sound preference.
8
Select Timeout.
9
Select the amount of time the alert for a new notification
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appears on the screen.
Viewing Notifications
From the watch face, select UP to view the notifications
1
widget.
Select , and select a notification.
2
Select DOWN for more options.
3
Select BACK to return to the previous screen.
4
Receiving an Incoming Phone Call
When you receive a phone call on your connected smartphone,
the tactix device displays the name or phone number of the
caller. You can accept or decline the call. If your device is
connected to a smartphone with Android™, you can also decline
with a text message by selecting from a list of messages on your
tactix device.
• To accept the call, select Accept.
• To decline the call, select Decline.
• To decline the call and immediately send a text message
reply, select Reply, and select a message from the list.
Replying to a Text Message
NOTE: This feature is available only for smartphones with
Android.
When you receive a text message notification on your tactix
device, you can send a quick reply by selecting from a list of
messages. You can customize messages in the Garmin
Connect Mobile app.
NOTE: This feature sends text messages using your phone.
Regular text message limits and charges from your carrier and
phone plan may apply. Contact your mobile carrier for more
information about text message charges or limits.
From the watch face, select UP to view the notifications
1
widget.
Select , and select a text message notification.
2
Select DOWN > Reply.
3
Select a message from the list.
4
Your phone sends the selected message as an SMS text
message.
6 Connected Features
Managing Notifications
You can use your compatible smartphone to manage
notifications that appear on your tactix Charlie device.
Select an option:
• If you are using an Apple® smartphone, use the
notifications settings on your smartphone to select the
items to show on the device.
• If you are using a smartphone with Android, from the
Garmin Connect Mobile app, select Settings > Smart
Notifications.
Turning Off the Bluetooth Smartphone Connection
Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu.
1
Select to turn off the Bluetooth smartphone connection on
2
your tactix device.
Refer to the owner's manual for your mobile device to turn off
Bluetooth wireless technology on your mobile device.
Turning On and Off Smartphone Connection Alerts
You can set the tactix Charlie device to alert you when your
paired smartphone connects and disconnects using Bluetooth
wireless technology.
NOTE: Smartphone connection alerts are turned off by default.
Hold MENU.
1
Select Settings > Phone > Alerts.
2
Locating a Lost Mobile Device
You can use this feature to help locate a lost mobile device that
is paired using Bluetooth wireless technology and currently
within range.
Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu.
1
Select .
2
The tactix device begins searching for your paired mobile
device. An audible alert sounds on your mobile device, and
the Bluetooth signal strength displays on the tactix device
screen. The Bluetooth signal strength increases as you move
closer to your mobile device.
Select BACK to stop searching.
3
Garmin Connect
Your Garmin Connect account allows you to track your
performance and connect with your friends. It gives you the tools
to track, analyze, share, and encourage each other. You can
record the events of your active lifestyle, including runs, walks,
rides, swims, hikes, golf games, and more. It is also your online
statistics tracker, where you can analyze and share all your
rounds of golf.
You can create your free Garmin Connect account when you
pair your device with your phone using the Garmin Connect
Mobile app, or you can go to garminconnect.com.
Store your activities: After you complete and save a timed
activity with your device, you can upload that activity to your
Garmin Connect account and keep it as long as you want.
Analyze your data: You can view more detailed information
about your fitness and outdoor activities, including time,
distance, heart rate, calories burned, cadence, an overhead
map view, and pace and speed charts. You can view more
detailed information about your golf games, including
scorecards, statistics, and course information. You can also
view customizable reports.
NOTE: To view some data, you mus pair an optional wireless
sensor with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors,
page 29).
Track your progress: You can track your daily steps, join a
friendly competition with your connections, and meet your
goals.
Share your activities: You can connect with friends to follow
each other's activities or post links to your activities on your
favorite social networking sites.
Manage your settings: You can customize your device and
user settings on your Garmin Connect account.
Updating the Software Using Garmin Connect Mobile
Before you can update your device software using the Garmin
Connect Mobile app, you must have a Garmin Connect account,
and you must pair the device with a compatible smartphone
(Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Device, page 1).
Synchronize your device with the Garmin Connect Mobile
app (Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect Mobile,
page 7).
When new software is available, the Garmin Connect Mobile
app automatically sends the update to your device.
Updating the Software Using Garmin Express
Before you can update your device software, you must
download and install the Garmin Express application and add
your device (Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer,
page 7).
Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.
1
When new software is available, the Garmin Express
application sends it to your device.
After the Garmin Express application finishes sending the
2
update, disconnect the device from your computer.
Your device installs the update.
Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer
The Garmin Express application connects your device to your
Garmin Connect account using a computer. You can use the
Garmin Express application to upload your activity data to your
Garmin Connect account and to send data, such as workouts or
training plans, from Garmin Connect website to your device. You
can also install device software updates and manage your
Connect IQ apps.
Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.
1
Go to www.garmin.com/express.
2
Download and install the Garmin Express application.
3
Open the Garmin Express application, and select Add
4
Device.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
5
Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect Mobile
Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu.
1
Select .
2
Connected Features 7
Garmin Golf™ App
The Garmin Golf app allows golfers to compete with each other
at different courses. More than 41,000 courses have a weekly
leaderboard that anyone can join. You can set up a tournament
event and invite players to compete. You can upload scorecards
from your compatible Garmin device to view detailed statistics
and shot analyses.
The Garmin Golf app syncs your data with your Garmin Connect
account. You can download the Garmin Golf app from the app
store on your smartphone.
Starting a GroupTrack Session
Before you can start a GroupTrack session, you must have a
Garmin Connect account, a compatible smartphone, and the
Garmin Connect Mobile app.
These instructions are for starting a GroupTrack session with
tactix Charlie devices. If your connections have other compatible
devices, you can see them on the map. The other devices may
not be able to display GroupTrack riders on the map.
Go outside, and turn on the tactix Charlie device.
1
Pair your smartphone with the tactix Charlie device (Pairing
2
Your Smartphone with Your Device, page 1).
On the tactix Charlie device, hold MENU, and select Settings
3
> GroupTrack > Show on Map to enable viewing
connections on the map screen.
In the Garmin Connect Mobile app, from the settings menu,
4
select LiveTrack > GroupTrack.
If you have more than one compatible device, select a device
5
for the GroupTrack session.
Select Visible to > All Connections.
6
Select Start LiveTrack.
7
On the tactix Charlie device, start an activity.
8
Scroll to the map to view your connections.
9
TIP: From the map, you can hold MENU and select Nearby
Connections to view distance, direction, and pace or speed
information for other connections in the GroupTrack session.
Tips for GroupTrack Sessions
The GroupTrack feature allows you to keep track of other
connections in your group using LiveTrack directly on the
screen. All members of the group must be your connections in
your Garmin Connect account.
• Ride outside using GPS.
• Pair your tactix Charlie device with your smartphone using
Bluetooth technology.
• In the Garmin Connect Mobile app, from the settings menu,
select Connections to update the list of connections for your
GroupTrack session.
• Make sure all of your connections pair to their smartphones
and start a LiveTrack session in the Garmin Connect Mobile
app.
• Make sure all your connections are in range (40 km or
25 mi.).
• During a GroupTrack session, scroll to the map to view your
connections (Adding a Map to an Activity, page 23).
Wi‑Fi® Connected Features
The tactix Charlie device has Wi‑Fi connected features. The
Garmin Connect Mobile app is not required for you to use Wi‑Fi
connectivity.
Activity uploads to your Garmin Connect account:
Automatically sends your activity to your Garmin Connect
account as soon as you finish recording the activity.
Workouts and training plans: Allows you to browse for and
select workouts and training plans on the Garmin Connect
site. The next time your device has a Wi‑Fi connection, the
files are wirelessly sent to your device.
Software updates: Your device downloads and installs the
latest software update automatically when a Wi‑Fi connection
is available.
Setting Up Wi‑Fi Connectivity
Select an option:
1
• Download the Garmin Connect Mobile app, and pair your
smartphone (Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Device,
page 1).
• Go to www.garmin.com/express, and download the
Garmin Express application.
Follow the on-screen instructions to set up Wi‑Fi connectivity.
2
Connect IQ Features
You can add Connect IQ features to your watch from Garmin
and other providers using the Connect IQ Mobile app. You can
customize your device with watch faces, data fields, widgets,
and apps.
Watch Faces: Allow you to customize the appearance of the
clock.
Data Fields: Allow you to download new data fields that present
sensor, activity, and history data in new ways. You can add
Connect IQ data fields to built-in features and pages.
Widgets: Provide information at a glance, including sensor data
and notifications.
Apps: Add interactive features to your watch, such as new
outdoor and fitness activity types.
Downloading Connect IQ Features
Before you can download features from the Connect IQ Mobile
app, you must pair your tactix Charlie device with your
smartphone.
From the app store on your smartphone, install and open the
1
Connect IQ Mobile app.
If necessary, select your device.
2
Select a Connect IQ feature.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
4
Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer
Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
1
Go to apps.garmin.com, and sign in.
2
Select a Connect IQ feature, and download it.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
4
Heart Rate Features
The tactix Charlie device has a wrist-based heart rate monitor
and is also compatible with chest heart rate monitors (sold
separately). You can view heart rate data on the heart rate
widget. If both wrist-based heart rate and chest heart rate data
are available, your device uses the chest heart rate data.
Wrist-based Heart Rate
Wearing the Device and Heart Rate
• Wear the tactix Charlie device above your wrist bone.
NOTE: The device should be snug but comfortable, and it
should not move while running or exercising.
8 Wi‑Fi® Connected Features
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