Garmin Tactix Charlie User Manual

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TACTIX® CHARLIE

Owner’s Manual

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This product is ANT+® certified. Visit www.thisisant.com/directory for a list of compatible products and apps.

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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

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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.

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.

Select to choose an option in a menu.

Select to return to the previous screen.

BACK

Select to record a lap, rest, or transition during a multisport activity.

LAP

Select to scroll through the widget loop and menus.

DOWN

Hold to view the watch face from any screen.

Select to scroll through the widget loop and menus.

Hold to view the 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.

Select UP or DOWN to scroll through the options.

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.

Select .

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

your device.

Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB port on your

computer. Charge the device completely.

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

Garmin Connect Mobile app. Bring your smartphone within 10 m (33 ft.) of your device.

Select LIGHT to turn on the device.

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

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.

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This provides easy access to these services for Garmin devices:

• Software updates

• Map updates

• Data uploads to Garmin Connect

• Product registration

Setting Up Garmin Express

Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.

Go to www.garmin.com/express.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

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).

Enter the jump information (Entering Jump Information,

page 2).

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

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 .

Select Jumpmaster.

Select a jump type (Jump Types, page 2).

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 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 .

Select Jumpmaster.

Select a jump type (Jump Types, page 2).

Select Wind > Add.

Select an altitude.

Enter a wind speed in knots and select Done.

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.

Repeat steps 5–7 for each available altitude.

Resetting Wind Information

Select .

Select Jumpmaster.

Select HAHO or HALO.

Select Wind > Reset.

All wind values are removed from the list.

Entering Wind Information for a Static Jump

Select .

Select Jumpmaster > Static > Wind.

Enter a wind speed in knots and select Done.

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.

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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 .

Select an activity.

If necessary, follow the on-screen instructions to enter

additional information. If necessary, wait while the device connects to your ANT+

sensors. If the activity requires GPS, go outside, and wait while the

device locates satellites. Select to start the timer.

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 .

Select an option:

• 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.

Select Settings > Activities & Apps.

Your favorite activities appear at the top of the list with a white background. Other activities appear with a black background.

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.

Creating a Custom Activity

From the watch face, select > Add.

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. If necessary, select an activity type.

Select a name or enter a custom name.

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

Select an option:

• 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.

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.

The first time you record a strength training activity, you will select which wrist your watch is on.

Select to start the set timer.

Start your first set.

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.

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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

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.

Repeat for each strength training set until your activity is

complete. After your last set, select to stop the set timer.

Select Save.

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.

Hold MENU.

Select View Runs.

Select 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.

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 .

Select an activity.

Hold MENU.

Select the activity settings.

Select Metronome > Status > On.

Select an option:

• 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

feature before you run. Go for a run (Starting an Activity, page 3).

The metronome starts automatically. During your run, select UP or DOWN to view the metronome

screen. If necessary, hold MENU to change the metronome settings.

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.

Select a multisport activity type, or enter a custom name.

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

Select two or more activities.

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.

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

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)

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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.

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

(optional). Select LAP, and continue swimming.

Repeat for additional rest intervals.

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

the drill log screen. Select LAP to start the drill timer.

After you complete a drill interval, select LAP.

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

Select a distance for the completed drill.

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

Select an option:

• 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.

Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.

Select a course from the list of available courses.

Select Yes to keep score.

Select UP or DOWN to scroll through the holes.

The device automatically transitions when you move to the next hole.

After you complete your activity, select > End Round >

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

Distance to the back of the green

Distance to the selected pin location

Distance to the front of the green

Par for the hole

Map of the green

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.

Select UP or DOWN to move the pin position.

Select .

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.

• The distances to the front À and back Á of the nearest hazard appear on the screen.

• The hazard type Â is listed at the top of the screen.

• The green is represented as a half circle Ã 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

hole.

Measuring a Shot

Take a shot, and watch where your ball lands.

Select > Measure Shot.

Walk or drive to your ball.

The distance automatically resets when you move to the next hole.

If necessary, select Reset to reset the distance at any time.

Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances

You can view a list of layup and dogleg distances for par 4 and 5 holes.

Select > Layups.

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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.

The scorecard appears when you are on the green. Select UP or DOWN to scroll through the holes.

Select to select a hole.

Select UP or DOWN to set the score.

Your total score is updated.

Updating a Score

From the hole information screen, select > Scorecard.

Select UP or DOWN to scroll through the holes.

Select to select a hole.

Select UP or DOWN to change the score for that hole.

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.

If necessary, select Reset to reset the odometer to zero.

Tracking Statistics

The Stat Tracking feature enables detailed statistics tracking while playing golf.

From the hole information screen, hold MENU.

Select the activity settings.

Select Stat Tracking to enable tracking statistics.

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.

Select Settings > Phone > Smart Notifications > Status >

On. Select During Activity.

Select a notification preference.

Select a sound preference.

Select Not During Activity.

Select a notification preference.

Select a sound preference.

Select Timeout.

Select the amount of time the alert for a new notification

appears on the screen.

Viewing Notifications

From the watch face, select UP to view the notifications

widget. Select , and select a notification.

Select DOWN for more options.

Select BACK to return to the previous screen.

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

widget. Select , and select a text message notification.

Select DOWN > Reply.

Select a message from the list.

Your phone sends the selected message as an SMS text message.

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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.

Select to turn off the Bluetooth smartphone connection on

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.

Select Settings > Phone > Alerts.

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.

Select .

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.

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.

When new software is available, the Garmin Express application sends it to your device.

After the Garmin Express application finishes sending the

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.

Go to www.garmin.com/express.

Download and install the Garmin Express application.

Open the Garmin Express application, and select Add

Device.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect Mobile

Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu.

Select .

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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.

Pair your smartphone with the tactix Charlie device (Pairing

Your Smartphone with Your Device, page 1).

On the tactix Charlie device, hold MENU, and select Settings

> GroupTrack > Show on Map to enable viewing connections on the map screen.

In the Garmin Connect Mobile app, from the settings menu,

select LiveTrack > GroupTrack. If you have more than one compatible device, select a device

for the GroupTrack session. Select Visible to > All Connections.

Select Start LiveTrack.

On the tactix Charlie device, start an activity.

Scroll to the map to view your connections.

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:

• 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.

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

Connect IQ Mobile app. If necessary, select your device.

Select a Connect IQ feature.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer

Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.

Go to apps.garmin.com, and sign in.

Select a Connect IQ feature, and download it.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

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.

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NOTE: The heart rate sensor is located on the back of the device.

• See Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data, page 9 for more information about wrist-based heart rate.

• For more information about the accuracy of wrist-based heart rate, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy.

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 device.

• Avoid wearing sunscreen, lotion, and insect repellent under the device.

• Avoid scratching the heart rate sensor on the back of the device.

• Wear the device above your wrist bone. The device should be snug but comfortable.

• Wait until the icon is solid before starting your activity.

• 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 device with fresh water after each workout.

• While exercising, use a silicone band.

Viewing the Heart Rate Widget

The widget displays your current heart rate in beats per minute (bpm) and a graph of your heart rate for the last 4 hours.

From the watch face, select DOWN.

Select to view your average resting heart rate values for

the last 7 days.

Broadcasting Heart Rate Data During an Activity

You can set up your tactix Charlie device to broadcast your heart rate data automatically when you begin an activity. For example, you can broadcast your heart rate data to an Edge device while cycling, or to a VIRB® action camera during an activity.

NOTE: Broadcasting heart rate data decreases battery life.

From the heart rate widget, hold MENU.

Select Options > Broadcast During Activity.

Begin an activity (Starting an Activity, page 3).

The tactix Charlie device starts broadcasting your heart rate data in the background.

NOTE: There is no indication that the device is broadcasting your heart rate data during an activity.

If necessary, pair your tactix Charlie device with your Garmin

ANT+ compatible device. NOTE: The pairing instructions differ for each Garmin

compatible device. See your owner's manual. TIP: To stop broadcasting your heart rate data, stop the

activity (Stopping an Activity, page 3).

Turning Off the Wrist Heart Rate Monitor

The default value for the Wrist Heart Rate setting is Auto. The device automatically uses the wrist-based heart rate monitor unless you pair an ANT+ heart rate monitor to the device.

From the heart rate widget, hold MENU.

Select Options > Status > Off.

Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor

You should wear the heart rate monitor directly on your skin, just below your sternum. It should be snug enough to stay in place during your activity.

If necessary, attach the strap extender to the heart rate

monitor. Wet the electrodes À on the back of the heart rate monitor to

create a strong connection between your chest and the transmitter.

Wear the heart rate monitor with the Garmin logo facing right-

side up.

Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin Devices

You can broadcast your heart rate data from your tactix Charlie device and view it on paired Garmin devices.

NOTE: Broadcasting heart rate data decreases battery life.

From the heart rate widget, hold MENU.

Select Options > Broadcast Heart Rate.

The tactix Charlie device starts broadcasting your heart rate data, and appears.

NOTE: You can view only the heart rate widget while broadcasting heart rate data from the heart rate widget.

Pair your tactix Charlie device with your Garmin ANT+

compatible device. NOTE: The pairing instructions differ for each Garmin

compatible device. See your owner's manual. TIP: To stop broadcasting your heart rate data, select any

key, and select Yes.

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The loop Á and hook Â connection should be on your right side.

Wrap the heart rate monitor around your chest, and connect

the strap hook to the loop. NOTE: Make sure the care tag does not fold over.

After you put on the heart rate monitor, it is active and sending data.

Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data

If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you can try these tips.

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• Reapply water to the electrodes and contact patches (if applicable).

• Tighten the strap on your chest.

• Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes.

• Follow the care instructions (Caring for the Heart Rate

Monitor, page 10).

• Wear a cotton shirt or thoroughly wet both sides of the strap. Synthetic fabrics that rub or flap against the heart rate

monitor can create static electricity that interferes with heart rate signals.

• Move away from sources that can interfere with your heart rate monitor.

Sources of interference may include strong electromagnetic fields, some 2.4 GHz wireless sensors, high-voltage power lines, electric motors, ovens, microwave ovens, 2.4 GHz cordless phones, and wireless LAN access points.

Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor

NOTICE

A buildup of sweat and salt on the strap can decrease the ability of the heart rate monitor to report accurate data.

• Rinse the heart rate monitor after every use.

• Hand wash the heart rate monitor after every seven uses or one pool swim, using a tiny amount of mild detergent, such as dishwashing liquid.

NOTE: Using too much detergent may damage the heart rate monitor.

• Do not put the heart rate monitor in a washing machine or dryer.

• When drying the heart rate monitor, hang it up or lay it flat.

Running Dynamics

You can use your compatible tactix device paired with the HRM-Tri™ accessory or other running dynamics accessory to provide real-time feedback about your running form. If your tactix device was packaged with the HRM-Tri accessory, the devices are already paired.

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.

Training with Running Dynamics

Before you can view running dynamics, you must put on a running dynamics accessory, such as the HRM-Tri accessory, and pair it with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors,

page 29). If your tactix Charlie was packaged with the

accessory, the devices are already paired, and the tactix Charlie is set to display running dynamics data screens.

Select an option:

• If your running dynamics accessory and tactix Charlie device are already paired, skip to step 7.

• If your running dynamics accessory and tactix Charlie device are not already paired, complete all the steps in this procedure.

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > Activities & Apps.

Select an activity.

Select the activity settings.

Select Data Screens > Add New.

Select a running dynamics data screen.

NOTE: The running dynamics screens are not available for

all activities. Go for a run (Starting an Activity, page 3).

Select UP or DOWN to open a running dynamics screen to

view your metrics.

Color Gauges and Running Dynamics Data

The running dynamics screens display a color gauge for the primary metric. You can display cadence, vertical oscillation, ground contact time, ground contact time balance, or vertical ratio as the primary metric. The color gauge shows you how your running dynamics data compare to those of other runners. The color zones are based on percentiles.

Garmin has researched many runners of all different levels. The data values in the red or orange zones are typical for less experienced or slower runners. The data values in the green, blue, or purple zones are typical for more experienced or faster runners. More experienced runners tend to exhibit shorter ground contact times, lower vertical oscillation, lower vertical ratio, and higher cadence than less experienced runners. However, taller runners typically have slightly slower cadences, longer strides, and slightly higher vertical oscillation. Vertical ratio is your vertical oscillation divided by stride length. It is not correlated with height.

Go to www.garmin.com/runningdynamics for more information on running dynamics. For additional theories and interpretations of running dynamics data, you can search reputable running publications and websites.

Color Zone Percentile in Zone Cadence Range Ground Contact Time Range

Purple >95 >183 spm <218 ms

Blue 70–95 174–183 spm 218–248 ms

Green 30–69 164–173 spm 249–277 ms

Orange 5–29 153–163 spm 278–308 ms

Red <5 <153 spm >308 ms

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Ground Contact Time Balance Data

Ground contact time balance measures your running symmetry and appears as a percentage of your total ground contact time. For example, 51.3% with an arrow pointing left indicates the runner is spending more time on the ground when on the left foot. If your data screen displays both numbers, for example 48–52, 48% is the left foot and 52% is the right foot.

Color Zone Red Orange Green Orange Red

Symmetry Poor Fair Good Fair Poor

Percent of Other Runners 5% 25% 40% 25% 5%

Ground Contact Time Balance >52.2% L 50.8–52.2% L 50.7% L–50.7% R 50.8–52.2% R >52.2% R

While developing and testing running dynamics, the Garmin team found correlations between injuries and greater imbalances with certain runners. For many runners, ground contact time balance tends to deviate further from 50–50 when running up or down hills. Most running coaches agree that a symmetrical running form is good. Elite runners tend to have quick and balanced strides.

You can watch the color gauge or data field during your run or view the summary on your Garmin Connect account after your run. As with the other running dynamics data, ground contact time balance is a quantitative measurement to help you learn about your running form.

Vertical Oscillation and Vertical Ratio Data

The data ranges for vertical oscillation and vertical ratio are slightly different depending on the sensor and whether it is positioned at the chest (HRM-Tri or HRM-Run™ accessories) or at the waist (Running Dynamics Pod accessory).

Color Zone Percentile in Zone Vertical Oscillation Range at

Chest

Purple >95 <6.4 cm <6.8 cm <6.1% <6.5%

Blue 70–95 6.4–8.1 cm 6.8–8.9 cm 6.1–7.4% 6.5–8.3%

Green 30–69 8.2–9.7 cm 9.0–10.9 cm 7.5–8.6% 8.4–10.0%

Orange 5–29 9.8–11.5 cm 11.0–13.0 cm 8.7–10.1% 10.1–11.9%

Red <5 >11.5 cm >13.0 cm >10.1% >11.9%

Vertical Oscillation Range at Waist

Vertical Ratio at Chest Vertical Ratio at Waist

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-Tri accessory.

Accessories with running dynamics have on the front of the module.

• Pair the running dynamics accessory with your tactix device again, according to the instructions.

• 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.

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. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/physio.

NOTE: The estimates may seem inaccurate at first. The device 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.

Recovery time: The recovery time displays how much time

remains before you are fully recovered and ready for the next hard workout.

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.

Predicted race times: Your device uses the VO2 max. estimate

and published data sources to provide a target race time based on your current state of fitness. This projection also presumes you have completed the proper training for the race.

HRV stress test: The HRV (heart rate variability) stress test

requires a Garmin chest heart rate monitor. The device 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.

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.

Functional threshold power (FTP): The device uses your user

profile information from the initial setup to estimate your FTP. For a more accurate rating, you can conduct a guided test.

Lactate threshold: Lactate threshold requires a chest heart rate

monitor. Lactate threshold is the point where your muscles start to rapidly fatigue. Your device measures your lactate threshold level using heart rate data and pace.

Turning Off Performance Notifications

Performance notifications are turned on by default. Some performance notifications are alerts that appear upon completion of your activity. Some performance notifications appear during

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an activity or when you achieve a new performance measurement, such as a new VO2 max. estimate.

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > Physiological Metrics > Performance

Notifications.

Select an option.

Detecting Performance Measurements Automatically

The Auto Detection feature is turned on by default. The device can automatically detect your maximum heart rate, and lactate threshold during an activity. When paired with a compatible power meter, the device can automatically detect your functional threshold power (FTP) during an activity.

NOTE: The device detects a maximum heart rate only when your heart rate is higher than the value set in your user profile.

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > Physiological Metrics > Auto Detection.

Select an option.

Training Status

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

To get the most out of the training status feature, you can try these tips.

• Run outdoors with heart rate at least two times per week, or ride with heart rate and power at least two times per week.

After using the device for one week, your training status should be available.

• Record all of your fitness activities on this device, allowing it to learn about your performance.

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 Charlie 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, including your fitness age. Your fitness age gives you an idea of how your fitness compares with a person of the same gender and different age. As you exercise, your fitness age can decrease over time.

Purple Superior

Blue Excellent

Green Good

Orange Fair

Red Poor

VO2 max. data is provided by FirstBeat. VO2 max. analysis is provided with permission from The Cooper Institute®. For more information, see the appendix (VO2 Max. Standard Ratings,

page 35), and go to www.CooperInstitute.org.

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 device (Pairing

Your Wireless Sensors, page 29). If your tactix Charlie device

was packaged with a heart rate monitor, the devices are already paired.

For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup (Setting Up Your User Profile, page 15), and set your maximum heart rate (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones, page 15). The estimate may seem inaccurate at first. The device requires a few runs to learn about your running performance.

Run for at least 10 minutes outdoors.

After your run, select Save.

Select UP or DOWN to view the performance widget.

Select to scroll through the performance measurements.

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 tactix Charlie device (Pairing Your Wireless

Sensors, page 29). If you are using a chest heart rate monitor,

you must put it on and pair it with your device. If your tactix Charlie device was packaged with a heart rate monitor, the devices are already paired.

For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup (Setting Up Your User Profile, page 15) and set your maximum heart rate (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones, page 15). The

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estimate may seem inaccurate at first. The device requires a few rides to learn about your cycling performance.

Ride at a steady, high intensity for at least 20 minutes.

After your ride, select Save.

Select UP or DOWN to view the performance widget.

Select to scroll through the performance measurements.

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.

Viewing Your Recovery Time

For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup (Setting Up Your User Profile, page 15), and set your maximum heart rate (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones, page 15).

Go for a run.

After your run, select Save.

The recovery time appears. The maximum time is 4 days. NOTE: From the watch face, you can select UP or DOWN to

view the performance widget, and select to scroll through the performance measurements to view your recovery time.

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. You can save or discard the activity after this value appears.

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.

Viewing Your Predicted Race Times

For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup (Setting Up Your User Profile, page 15), and set your maximum heart rate (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones, page 15).

Your device uses the VO2 max. estimate (About VO2 Max.

Estimates, page 12) and published data sources to provide a

target race time based on your current state of fitness. This projection also presumes you have completed the proper training for the race.

NOTE: The projections may seem inaccurate at first. The device requires a few runs to learn about your running performance.

Select UP or DOWN to view the performance widget.

Select to scroll through the performance measurements.

Your projected race times appear for 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon distances.

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, telling you how the activity has improved your fitness. Training Effect is determined by your user profile information, heart rate, duration, and intensity of your activity.

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 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 highintensity intervals of 10 to 120 seconds have a highly beneficial impact on your anaerobic capability and result in an improved anaerobic Training Effect.

It is important to know that your Training Effect numbers (from

0.0 to 5.0) may seem abnormally high during your first few activities. It takes several activities for the device to learn your aerobic and anaerobic fitness.

You can add Training Effect as a data field to one of your training screens to monitor your numbers throughout the activity.

Color Zone Training Effect Aerobic Benefit Anaerobic

From 0.0 to 0.9 No benefit. No benefit.

From 1.0 to 1.9 Minor benefit. Minor benefit.

From 2.0 to 2.9 Maintains your

aerobic fitness.

From 3.0 to 3.9 Improves your

aerobic fitness.

From 4.0 to 4.9 Highly improves

your aerobic fitness.

5.0 Overreaching and potentially harmful without enough recovery time.

Benefit

Maintains your anaerobic fitness.

Improves your anaerobic fitness.

Highly improves your anaerobic fitness.

Overreaching and potentially harmful without enough recovery time.

Training Effect technology is provided and supported by Firstbeat Technologies Ltd. For more information, go to

www.firstbeattechnologies.com.

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

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(Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 29). If your tactix Charlie device was packaged with a heart rate monitor, the devices are already paired.

TIP: Garmin recommends that you measure your stress level at approximately the same time and under the same conditions every day.

If necessary, select > Add > HRV Stress to add the stress

app to the apps list. Select Yes to add the app to your list of favorites.

From the watch face, select > HRV Stress > .

Stand still, and rest for 3 minutes.

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 12).

Viewing Your Performance Condition

This feature requires wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor.

Add Perform. Cond. to a data screen (Customizing the Data

Screens, page 23).

Go for a run or ride.

After 6 to 20 minutes, your performance condition appears. Scroll to the data screen to view your performance condition

throughout the run or ride.

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 (Setting Your Heart Rate

Zones, page 15).

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 (Pairing Your Wireless

Sensors, page 29).

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.

From the watch face, select .

Select an outdoor running activity.

GPS is required to complete the test. Hold MENU.

Select Training > Lactate Threshold Guided Test.

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.

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.

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 device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors,

page 29), and you must get your VO2 max. estimate (Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Cycling, page 12).

The device uses your user profile information from the initial setup and your VO2 max. estimate to estimate your FTP. The device will automatically detect your FTP during rides at a steady, high intensity with heart rate and power.

Select UP or DOWN to view the performance widget.

Select to scroll through the performance measurements.

Your FTP estimate appears as a value measured in watts per kilogram, your power output in watts, and a position on the color gauge.

Purple Superior

Blue Excellent

Green Good

Orange Fair

Red Untrained

For more information, see the appendix (FTP Ratings,

page 36).

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 (Turning Off Performance

Notifications, page 11).

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 (Pairing Your Wireless

Sensors, page 29), and you must get your VO2 max. estimate

(Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Cycling, page 12). 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.

From the watch face, select .

Select a cycling activity.

Hold MENU.

Select Training > FTP Guided Test.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

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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.

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.

Select an option:

• Select Accept to save the new FTP.

• Select Decline to keep your current FTP.

Training

Setting Up Your User Profile

You can update your gender, birth year, height, weight, heart rate zone, and power zone settings. The device uses this information to calculate accurate training data.

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > User Profile.

Select an option.

Fitness Goals

Knowing your heart rate zones can help you measure and improve your fitness by understanding and applying these principles.

• Your heart rate is a good measure of exercise intensity.

• Training in certain heart rate zones can help you improve cardiovascular capacity and strength.

If you know your maximum heart rate, you can use the table (Heart Rate Zone Calculations, page 15) to determine the best heart rate zone for your fitness objectives.

If you do not know your maximum heart rate, use one of the calculators available on the Internet. Some gyms and health centers can provide a test that measures maximum heart rate. The default maximum heart rate is 220 minus your age.

About Heart Rate Zones

Many athletes use heart rate zones to measure and increase their cardiovascular strength and improve their level of fitness. A heart rate zone is a set range of heartbeats per minute. The five commonly accepted heart rate zones are numbered from 1 to 5 according to increasing intensity. Generally, heart rate zones are calculated based on percentages of your maximum heart rate.

Setting Your Heart Rate Zones

The device uses your user profile information from the initial setup to determine your default heart rate zones. You can set separate heart rate zones for sport profiles, such as running, cycling, and swimming. For the most accurate calorie data during your activity, set your maximum heart rate. You can also set each heart rate zone and enter your resting heart rate manually. You can manually adjust your zones on the device or using your Garmin Connect account.

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > User Profile > Heart Rate.

Select Max. HR, and enter your maximum heart rate.

You can use the Auto Detection feature to automatically record your maximum heart rate during an activity (Detecting

Performance Measurements Automatically, page 12).

Select LTHR > Enter Manually, and enter your lactate

threshold heart rate. You can perform a guided test to estimate your lactate

threshold (Lactate Threshold, page 14). You can use the Auto Detection feature to automatically record your lactate

threshold during an activity (Detecting Performance

Measurements Automatically, page 12).

Select Resting HR, and enter your resting heart rate.

You can use the average resting heart rate measured by your device, or you can set a custom resting heart rate.

Select Zones > Based On.

Select an option:

• Select BPM to view and edit the zones in beats per

minute.

• Select %Max. HR to view and edit the zones as a

percentage of your maximum heart rate.

• Select %HRR to view and edit the zones as a percentage

of your heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate).

• Select %LTHR to view and edit the zones as a percentage

of your lactate threshold heart rate.

Select a zone, and enter a value for each zone.

Select Add Sport Heart Rate, and select a sport profile to

add separate heart rate zones (optional). Repeat steps 3 through 8 to add sport heart rate zones

(optional).

Letting the Device Set Your Heart Rate Zones

The default settings allow the device to detect your maximum heart rate and set your heart rate zones as a percentage of your maximum heart rate.

• Verify that your user profile settings are accurate (Setting Up

Your User Profile, page 15).

• Run often with the wrist or chest heart rate monitor.

• Try a few heart rate training plans, available from your Garmin Connect account.

• View your heart rate trends and time in zones using your Garmin Connect account.

Heart Rate Zone Calculations

Zone % of

Maximum Heart Rate

1 50–60% Relaxed, easy pace,

2 60–70% Comfortable pace,

3 70–80% Moderate pace, more

4 80–90% Fast pace and a bit

5 90–100% Sprinting pace,

Perceived Exertion Benefits

rhythmic breathing

slightly deeper breathing, conversation possible

difficult to hold conversation

uncomfortable, breathing forceful

unsustainable for long period of time, labored breathing

Beginning-level aerobic training, reduces stress

Basic cardiovascular training, good recovery pace

Improved aerobic capacity, optimal cardiovascular training

Improved anaerobic capacity and threshold, improved speed

Anaerobic and muscular endurance, increased power

Setting Your Power Zones

The values for the zones are default values based on gender, weight, and average ability, and may not match your personal abilities. If you know your functional threshold power (FTP) value, you can enter it and allow the software to calculate your power zones automatically. You can manually adjust your zones on the device or using your Garmin Connect account.

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > User Profile > Power Zones > Based On.

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Select an option:

• Select Watts to view and edit the zones in watts.

• Select % FTP to view and edit the zones as a percentage

of your functional threshold power.

Select FTP, and enter your FTP value.

Select a zone, and enter a value for each zone.

If necessary, select Minimum, and enter a minimum power

value.

Activity Tracking

The activity tracking feature records your daily step count, distance traveled, intensity minutes, floors climbed, calories burned, and sleep statistics for each recorded day. Your calories burned includes your base metabolism plus activity calories.

The number of steps taken during the day appears on the steps widget. The step count is updated periodically.

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

Auto Goal

Your device creates a daily step goal automatically, based on your previous activity levels. As you move during the day, the device shows your progress toward your daily goal À.

If you choose not to use the auto goal feature, you can set a personalized step goal on your Garmin Connect account.

Using the Move Alert

Sitting for prolonged periods of time can trigger undesirable metabolic state changes. The move alert reminds you to keep moving. After one hour of inactivity, Move! and the red bar appear. Additional segments appear after every 15 minutes of inactivity. The device also beeps or vibrates if audible tones are turned on (System Settings, page 28).

Go for a short walk (at least a couple of minutes) to reset the move alert.

Sleep Tracking

While you are sleeping, the device automatically detects your sleep and monitors your movement during your normal sleep hours. You can set your normal sleep hours in the user settings on your Garmin Connect account. Sleep statistics include total hours of sleep, sleep levels, and sleep movement. You can view your sleep statistics on your Garmin Connect account.

NOTE: Naps are not added to your sleep statistics. You can use do not disturb mode to turn off notifications and alerts, with the exception of alarms (Using Do Not Disturb Mode, page 16).

Using Automated Sleep Tracking

Wear your device while sleeping.

Upload your sleep tracking data to the Garmin Connect site

(Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect Mobile,

page 7).

You can view your sleep statistics on your Garmin Connect account.

Using Do Not Disturb Mode

You can use do not disturb mode to turn off the backlight, tone alerts, and vibration alerts. For example, you can use this mode while sleeping or watching a movie.

NOTE: You can set your normal sleep hours in the user settings on your Garmin Connect account. You can enable the Sleep Time option in the system settings to automatically enter do not disturb mode during your normal sleep hours (System Settings,

page 28).

Hold LIGHT.

Select .

Intensity Minutes

To improve your health, organizations such as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Heart Association®, and the World Health Organization, recommend at least 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity activity, such as brisk walking, or 75 minutes per week of vigorous intensity activity, such as running.

The device monitors your activity intensity and tracks your time spent participating in moderate to vigorous intensity activities (heart rate data is required to quantify vigorous intensity). You can work toward achieving your weekly intensity minutes goal by participating in at least 10 consecutive minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity activities. The device adds the amount of moderate activity minutes with the amount of vigorous activity minutes. Your total vigorous intensity minutes are doubled when added.

Earning Intensity Minutes

Your tactix Charlie device calculates intensity minutes by comparing your heart rate data to your average resting heart rate. If heart rate is turned off, the device calculates moderate intensity minutes by analyzing your steps per minute.

• Start a timed activity for the most accurate calculation of intensity minutes.

• Exercise for at least 10 consecutive minutes at a moderate or vigorous intensity level.

• Wear your device all day and night for the most accurate resting heart rate.

Garmin Move IQ

When your movements match familiar exercise patterns, the Move IQ feature automatically detects the event and displays it in your timeline. The Move IQ events show activity type and duration, but they do not appear in your activities list or newsfeed.

The Move IQ feature can automatically start a timed activity for walking and running using time thresholds you set in the Garmin Connect Mobile app. These activities are added to your activities list.

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Activity Tracking Settings

Hold MENU, and select Settings > Activity Tracking. Status: Turns off the activity tracking features. Move Alert: Displays a message and the move bar on the

digital watch face and steps screen.

Goal Alerts: Allows you to turn on and off goal alerts, or turn

them off only during activities. Goal alerts appear for your daily steps goal, daily floors climbed goal, and weekly intensity minutes goal.

Move IQ: Allows you to turn on and off Move IQ events.

Turning Off Activity Tracking

When you turn off activity tracking, your steps, floors climbed, intensity minutes, sleep tracking, and Move IQ events are not recorded.

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > Activity Tracking > Status > Off.

Workouts

You can create custom workouts that include goals for each workout step and for varied distances, times, and calories. You

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can create workouts using Garmin Connect or select a training plan that has built-in workouts from Garmin Connect, and transfer them to your device.

You can schedule workouts using Garmin Connect. You can plan workouts in advance and store them on your device.

Following a Workout From the Web

Before you can download a workout from Garmin Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect,

page 7).

Connect the device to your computer.

Go to www.garminconnect.com.

Create and save a new workout.

Select Send to Device, and follow the on-screen

instructions. Disconnect the device.

Starting a Workout

Before you can start a workout, you must download a workout from your Garmin Connect account.

From the watch face, select .

Select an activity.

Hold MENU.

Select Training > My Workouts.

Select a workout.

NOTE: Only workouts that are compatible with the selected

activity appear in the list. Select Do Workout.

Select to start the 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.

About the Training Calendar

The training calendar on your device is an extension of the training calendar or schedule you set up in Garmin Connect. 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 training calendar list by date. When you select a day in the training calendar, you can view or do the workout. The scheduled workout stays on your device 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 from Garmin Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin

Connect, page 7).

You can browse Garmin Connect to find a training plan, schedule workouts and courses, and download the plan to your device.

Connect the device to your computer.

Go to www.garminconnect.com.

Select and schedule a training plan.

Review the training plan in your calendar.

Select , and follow the on-screen instructions.

Interval Workouts

You can create interval workouts based on distance or time. The device saves your custom interval workout until you create another interval workout. You can use open intervals for track workouts and when you are running a known distance.

Creating an Interval Workout

From the watch face, select .

Select an activity.

Hold MENU.

Select Training > Intervals > Edit > Interval > Type.

Select Distance, Time, or Open.

TIP: You can create an open-ended interval by selecting the

Open option. Select Duration, enter a distance or time interval value for

the workout, and select . Select BACK.

Select Rest > Type.

Select Distance, Time, or Open.

If necessary, enter a distance or time value for the rest

interval, and select . Select BACK.

Select one or more options:

• 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.

Starting an Interval Workout

From the watch face, select .

Select an activity.

Hold MENU.

Select Training > Intervals > Do Workout.

Select to start the timer.

When your interval workout has a warm up, select LAP to

begin the first interval. Follow the on-screen instructions.

After you complete all of the intervals, a message appears.

Stopping an Interval Workout

• At any time, select LAP to stop the current interval or rest period and transition to the next interval or rest period.

• After all intervals and rest periods are complete, select LAP to end the interval workout and transition to a timer that can be used for cool down.

• At any time, select to stop the timer. You can resume the timer or end the interval workout.

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.

Strava™ Segments

You can download Strava segments to your tactix Charlie 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 widget in your Garmin Connect account. For more information, go to

www.strava.com.

The information in this manual applies to both Garmin Connect segments and Strava segments.

Viewing Segment Details

Select .

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Select an activity.

Hold MENU.

Select Training > Segments.

Select a segment.

Select an option:

• Select Race Time 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.

Select .

Select an activity.

Go for a run or ride.

When you approach a segment, a message appears, and you can race the segment.

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.

Select .

Select an activity.

Hold MENU.

Select Training > Segments > Auto Effort.

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.

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > Activities & Apps.

Select an activity.

Select the activity settings.

Select Data Screens > Add New > Virtual Partner.

Enter a pace or speed value.

Start your activity (Starting an Activity, page 3).

Select UP or DOWN to scroll to the Virtual Partner screen

and see who is leading.

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 device gives you real-time feedback about how close you are to achieving your training target.

From the watch face, select .

Select an activity.

Hold MENU.

Select Training > Set a Target.

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.

Select to start the timer.

Cancelling a Training Target

During an activity, hold MENU.

Select Cancel Target > Yes.

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.

From the watch face, select .

Select an activity.

Hold MENU.

Select Training > Race an Activity.

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.

Select the activity.

The Virtual Partner screen appears indicating your estimated finish time.

Select to start the timer.

After you complete your activity, select > Save.

Personal Records

When you complete an activity, the device displays any new personal records you achieved during that activity. Personal records include your fastest time over several typical race distances and longest run or ride.

NOTE: For cycling, personal records also include most ascent and best power (power meter required).

Viewing Your Personal Records

Hold MENU.

Select History > Records.

Select a sport.

Select a record.

Select View Record.

Restoring a Personal Record

You can set each personal record back to the one previously recorded.

Hold MENU.

Select History > Records.

Select a sport.

Select a record to restore.

Select Previous > Yes.

NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.

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Clearing a Personal Record

Hold MENU.

Select History > Records.

Select a sport.

Select a record to delete.

Select Clear Record > Yes.

NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.

Clearing All Personal Records

Hold MENU.

Select History > Records.

NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.

Select a sport.

Select Clear All Records > Yes.

The records are deleted for that sport only.

Clock

Setting an Alarm

You can set up to ten separate alarms. You can set each alarm to sound once or to repeat regularly.

From the watch face, hold MENU.

Select Clock > Alarm Clock > Add Alarm.

Select Time, and enter the alarm time.

Select Repeat, and select when the alarm should repeat

(optional). Select Sounds, and select a type of notification (optional).

Select Backlight > On to turn on the backlight with the alarm.

Select Label, and select a description for the alarm

(optional).

Deleting an Alarm

From the watch face, hold MENU.

Select Clock > Alarm Clock.

Select an alarm.

Select Delete.

The total stopwatch time Á continues running. Select to stop both timers.

Select an option.

Adding Alternate Time Zones

You can display the current time of day in additional time zones on the Alt. Time Zones widget. You can add up to four alternate time zones.

NOTE: You may need to add the Alt. Time Zones widget to the widget loop.

From the watch face, hold MENU.

Select Clock > Alt. Time Zones > Add Zone.

Select a time zone.

If necessary, select Yes to rename the zone.

Setting Clock Alerts

From the watch face, hold MENU.

Select Clock > Alerts.

Select an option:

• To set an alert to sound a specific number of minutes or

hours before the actual sunset occurs, select Til Sunset > Status > On, select Time, and enter the time.

• To set an alert to sound a specific number of minutes or

hours before the actual sunrise occurs, select Til Sunrise > Status > On, select Time, and enter the time.

• To set an alert to sound every hour, select Hourly > On.

Syncing the Time with GPS

Each time you turn on the device and acquire satellites, the device automatically detects your time zones and the current time of day. You can also manually sync the time with GPS when you change time zones, and to update for daylight saving time.

From the watch face, hold MENU.

Select Clock > Sync With GPS.

Wait while the device locates satellites (Acquiring Satellite

Signals, page 31).

Starting the Countdown Timer

From the watch face, hold MENU.

Select Clock > Timer.

Enter the time.

If necessary, select Restart > On to automatically restart the

timer after it expires. If necessary, select Sounds, and select a type of notification.

Select Start Timer.

Using the Stopwatch

From the watch face, hold MENU.

Select Clock > Stopwatch.

Select to start the timer.

Select LAP to restart the lap timerÀ.

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Saving Your Location

You can save your current location to navigate back to it later.

Hold LIGHT.

Select .

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Saving a Dual Grid Location

Hold .

TIP: You can customize the hold function of the keys to open

the dual grid function (Customizing the Hot Keys, page 28). Follow the on-screen instructions.

Editing Your Saved Locations

You can delete a saved location or edit its name, elevation, and position information.

From the watch face, select > Navigate > Saved

Locations.

Select a saved location.

Select an option to edit the location.

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Projecting a Waypoint

You can create a new location by projecting the distance and bearing from your current location to a new location.

If necessary, select > Add > Project Wpt. to add the

project waypoint app to the apps list. Select Yes to add the app to your list of favorites.

From the watch face, select > Project Wpt..

Select UP or DOWN to set the heading.

Select .

Select DOWN to select a unit of measure.

Select UP to enter the distance.

Select to save.

The projected waypoint is saved with a default name.

Navigating to a Destination

You can use your device to navigate to a destination or follow a course.

From the watch face, select > Navigate.

Select a category.

Respond to the on-screen prompts to choose a destination.

Select Go To.

Navigation information appears. Select to begin navigation.

Navigating to a Point of Interest

If the map data installed on your device includes points of interest, you can navigate to them.

From the watch face, select .

Select an activity.

Hold MENU.

Select Navigation > Points of Interest, and select a

category. A list of points of interest near your current location appears. If necessary, select an option:

• To search near a different location, select Search Near,

and select a location.

• To search for a point of interest by name, select Spell Search, enter a name, select Search Near, and select a location.

Select a point of interest from the search results.

Select Go.

Navigation information appears. Select to begin navigation.

Points of Interest

A point of interest is a place that you may find useful or interesting. Points of interest are organized by category and can include popular travel destinations such as gas stations, restaurants, hotels, and entertainment venues.

Creating and Following a Course on Your Device

From the watch face, select > Navigate > Courses >

Create New.

Enter a name for the course, and select .

Select Add Location.

Select an option.

If necessary, repeat steps 3 and 4.

Select Done > Do Course.

Navigation information appears.

Select to begin navigation.

Creating a Round-Trip Course

The device can create a round-trip course based on a specified distance and direction of navigation.

From the watch face, select .

Select Run or Bike.

Hold MENU.

Select Navigation > Round-Trip Course.

Enter the total distance for the course.

Select a direction heading.

The device creates up to three courses. You can select DOWN to view the courses.

Select to select a course.

Select an option:

• To begin navigation, select Go.

• To view the course on the map and pan or zoom the map,

select Map.

• To view a list of turns in the course, select Turn By Turn.

• To view an elevation plot of the course, select Elevation

Plot.

Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man Overboard Location

You can save a man overboard (MOB) location, and automatically start navigation back to it.

TIP: You can customize the hold function of the keys to access the MOB function (Customizing the Hot Keys, page 28).

From the watch face, select > Navigate > Last MOB. Navigation information appears.

Navigating with Sight 'N Go

You can point the device at an object in the distance, such as a water tower, lock in the direction, and then navigate to the object.

From the watch face, select > Navigate > Sight 'N Go.

Point the top of the watch at an object, and select .

Navigation information appears. Select to begin navigation.

Navigating to Your Starting Point During an Activity

You can navigate back to the starting point of your current activity in a straight line or along the path you traveled. This feature is available only for activities that use GPS.

During an activity, select > Back to Start.

Select an option:

• To navigate back to the starting point of your activity along

the path you traveled, select TracBack.

• If you do not have a supported map or are using direct

routing, select Route to navigate back to the starting point of your activity in a straight line.

• If you are not using direct routing, select Route to

navigate back to the starting point of your activity using turn-by-turn directions.

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Your current location À, the track to follow Á, and your destination Â appear on the map.

Navigating to the Starting Point of Your Last Saved Activity

You can navigate back to the starting point of your last saved activity in a straight line or along the path you traveled. This feature is available only for activities that use GPS.

Select > Navigate > Back to Start > Route.

Turn-by-turn directions help you navigate to the starting point of your last saved activity if you have a supported map or are using direct routing. A line appears on the map from your current location to the starting point of the last saved activity if you are not using direct routing.

NOTE: You can start the timer to prevent the device from timing out to watch mode.

Select DOWN to view the compass (optional).

The arrow points toward your starting point.

Stopping Navigation

During an activity, hold MENU.

Select Stop Navigation.

Map

Your device comes preloaded with maps and can display several types of Garmin map data, including topographical contours and nearby points of interest. 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.

Viewing the Map

From the watch face, select > Map.

Hold MENU, and select an option:

• To pan or zoom the map, select Pan/Zoom. TIP: You can select to toggle between panning up and

down, panning left and right, or zooming. You can hold to select the point indicated by the crosshairs.

• To see nearby points of interest and waypoints, select

Around Me.

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.

From the map, hold MENU.

Select Pan/Zoom.

Controls and crosshairs appear on the map.

Pan and zoom the map to center the location in the

crosshairs. Hold to select the point indicated by the crosshairs.

If necessary, select a nearby point of interest.

Select an option:

• To start navigating to the location, select Go.

• To save the location, select Save Location.

• To view information about the location, select Review.

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 device must include points of interest to navigate to them.

From the map, hold MENU.

Select Around Me.

Icons indicating points of interest and waypoints appear on the map.

Select UP or DOWN to highlight a section of the map.

Select .

A list of points of interest and waypoints in the highlighted map section appear.

Select to select a location.

Select an option:

• 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.

Compass

The device has a 3-axis compass with automatic calibration. The compass features and appearance change depending on your activity, whether GPS is enabled, and whether you are navigating to a destination. You can change the compass settings manually (Compass Settings, page 26). To open the compass settings quickly, you can select from the compass widget.

Altimeter and Barometer

The device contains an internal altimeter and barometer. The device 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 27). To open the altimeter or barometer settings quickly,

select from the altimeter or barometer widgets.

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.

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Using History

History contains previous activities you have saved on your device.

Hold MENU.

Select History > Activities.

Select an activity.

Select an option:

• To view additional information about the activity, select Details.

• To select a lap and view additional information about each lap, select Laps.

• To select an interval and view additional information about each interval, select Intervals.

• 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 the impact of the activity on your aerobic and anaerobic fitness, select Training Effect (About Training

Effect, page 13).

• To view your time in each heart rate zone, select Time in Zone (Viewing Your Time in Each Heart Rate Zone,

page 22).

• To view an elevation plot of 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.

Viewing Your Time in Each Heart Rate Zone

Before you can view heart rate zone data, you must complete an activity with heart rate and save the activity.

Viewing your time in each heart rate zone can help you adjust your training intensity.

Hold MENU.

Select History > Activities.

Select an activity.

Select Time in Zone.

Viewing Data Totals

You can view the accumulated distance and time data saved to your device.

Hold MENU.

Select History > Totals.

If necessary, select an activity.

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.

Hold MENU.

Select History > Totals > Odometer.

Select UP or DOWN to view odometer totals.

Deleting History

Hold MENU.

Select History > Options.

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.

Confirm your selection.

Customizing Your Device

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 Settings > 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 (3D Speed and

Distance, page 24).

Accent Color: Sets the accent color of each activity to help

identify which activity is active.

Alerts: Sets the training or navigation alerts for the activity. Auto Climb: Enables the device to detect elevation changes

automatically using the built-in altimeter.

Auto Lap: Sets the options for the Auto Lap® feature (Auto Lap,

page 24).

Auto Pause: Sets the device to stop recording data when you

stop moving or when you drop below a specified speed (Enabling Auto Pause®, page 24).

Auto Run: Enables the device to detect ski runs automatically

using the built-in accelerometer.

Auto Scroll: Enables you to move through all of the activity data

screens automatically while the timer is running (Using Auto

Scroll, page 24).

Background Color: Sets the background color of each activity

to black or white.

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 23).

GPS: Sets the mode for the GPS antenna. Using the GPS +

GLONASS or GPS + GALILEO options provides increased performance in challenging environments and faster position acquisition. Using the GPS and another satellite together can reduce battery life more than using the GPS option only. Using the UltraTrac option records track points and sensor data less frequently (UltraTrac, page 25).

Lap Key: Enables you to record a lap or a rest during the

activity.

Lock Keys: Locks the keys during multisport activities to

prevent accidental key presses.

Map: Sets the display preferences for the map data screen for

the activity (Activity Map Settings, page 23).

Metronome: Plays tones at a steady rhythm to help you

improve your performance by training at a faster, slower, or more consistent cadence (Using the Metronome, page 4).

Pool Size: Sets the pool length for pool swimming. Power Save Timeout: Sets the power-save timeout options for

the activity (Power Save Timeout Settings, page 25).

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Rename: Sets the activity name. 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. Routing: Sets the preferences for calculating routes for the

activity (Routing Settings, page 24).

Scoring: Enables or disables scorekeeping automatically when

you start a round of golf. The Always Ask option prompts you when you begin a round.

Segment Alerts: Enables prompts that alert you to approaching

segments.

Stat Tracking: Enables statistics tracking while playing golf. Stroke Detect.: Enables stroke detection for pool swimming. Transitions: Enables transitions for multisport activities.

Customizing the Data Screens

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

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > Activities & Apps.

Select the activity to customize.

Select the activity settings.

Select Data Screens.

Select a data screen to customize.

Select an option:

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

data screen.

• Select a field to change the data that appears in the field.

• Select Reorder to change the location of the data screen

in the loop.

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

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > Activities & Apps.

Select the activity to customize.

Select the activity settings.

Select Data Screens > Add New > Map.

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 device to alert you when you reach a specified elevation.

Range alert: A range alert notifies you each time the device is

above or below a specified range of values. For example, you can set the device 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

device records a specified value or interval. For example, you can set the device to alert you every 30 minutes.

Alert Name Alert Type Description

Cadence Range You can set minimum and maximum

Calories Event,

recurring

Custom Recurring You can select an existing message or

Distance Recurring You can set a distance interval.

Elevation Range You can set minimum and maximum

Heart Rate Range You can set minimum and maximum heart

Pace Range You can set minimum and maximum pace

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

Proximity Event You can set a radius from a saved

Run/Walk Recurring You can set timed walking breaks at

Speed Range You can set minimum and maximum

Stroke Rate Range You can set high or low strokes per

Time Event,

recurring

cadence values.

You can set the number of calories.

create a custom message and select an alert type.

elevation values.

rate values or select zone changes. See

About Heart Rate Zones, page 15 and Heart Rate Zone Calculations, page 15.

values.

location.

regular intervals.

speed values.

minute.

You can set a time interval.

Setting an Alert

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > Activities & Apps.

Select an activity.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.

Select the activity settings.

Select Alerts.

Select an option:

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

• Select the alert name to edit an existing alert.

If necessary, select the type of alert.

Select a zone, enter the minimum and maximum values, or

enter a custom value for the alert. 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 Settings > Activities & Apps, select an activity, select the activity settings, and select Map.

Configure Maps: Shows or hides data from installed map

products.

Use Sys. Settings: Enables the device to use the preferences

from the system map settings.

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. Auto Zoom: Automatically selects the zoom level for optimal

use of your map. When disabled, you must zoom in or out manually.

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Lock on Road: Locks the position icon, which represents your

position on the map, onto the nearest road.

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. 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 27).

Routing Settings

You can change the routing settings to customize the way the device calculates routes for each activity.

Hold MENU, select Settings > Activities & Apps, select an activity, select the activity settings, and select Routing.

Activity: Sets an activity for routing. The device calculates

routes optimized for the type of activity you are doing.

Courses: Sets how you navigate courses using the device. 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.

Auto Lap

Marking Laps by Distance

You can use Auto Lap to mark a lap at a specific distance automatically. This feature is helpful for comparing your performance over different parts of an activity (for example, every 1 mile or 5 kilometers).

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > Activities & Apps.

Select an activity.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.

Select the activity settings.

Select Auto Lap.

Select an option:

• Select Auto Lap to turn Auto Lap on or off.

• Select Auto Distance to adjust the distance between

laps.

Each time you complete a lap, a message appears that displays the time for that lap. The device also beeps or vibrates if audible tones are turned on (System Settings, page 28).

If necessary, you can customize the data pages to display additional lap data (Customizing the Data Screens, page 23).

Customizing the Lap Alert Message

You can customize one or two data fields that appear in the lap alert message.

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > Activities & Apps.

Select an activity.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.

Select the activity settings.

Select Auto Lap > Lap Alert.

Select a data field to change it.

Select Preview (optional).

Enabling Auto Pause

You can use the Auto Pause feature to pause the timer automatically when you stop moving. This feature is helpful if your activity includes stop lights or other places where you must stop.

NOTE: History is not recorded while the timer is stopped or paused.

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > Activities & Apps.

Select an activity.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.

Select the activity settings.

Select Auto Pause.

Select an option:

• To pause the timer automatically when you stop moving, select When Stopped.

• To pause the timer automatically when your pace or speed drops below a specified level, select Custom.

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.

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > Activities & Apps.

Select an activity.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.

Select the activity settings.

Select Auto Climb > Status > On.

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.

3D Speed and Distance

You can set 3D speed and distance to calculate your speed or distance using both your elevation change and your horizontal movement over ground. You can use it during activities such as skiing, climbing, navigating, hiking, running, or biking.

Turning On and Off the Lap Key

You can turn on the Lap Key setting to record a lap or a rest during an activity using LAP. You can turn off the Lap Key setting to avoid recording laps due to accidental key presses during an activity.

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > Activities & Apps.

Select an activity.

Select the activity settings.

Select Lap Key.

The lap key status changes to On or Off based on the current setting.

Using Auto Scroll

You can use the auto scroll feature to cycle through all of the activity data screens automatically while the timer is running.

Hold MENU.

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Select Settings > Activities & Apps.

Select an activity.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.

Select the activity settings.

Select Auto Scroll.

Select a display speed.

UltraTrac

The UltraTrac feature is a GPS setting that 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.

Power Save Timeout Settings

The timeout settings affect how long your device stays in training mode, for example, when you are waiting for a race to start. Hold MENU, select Settings > Activities & Apps, select an activity, and select the activity settings. Select Power Save

Timeout to adjust the timeout settings for the activity. Normal: Sets the device to enter low-power watch mode after 5

minutes of inactivity.

Extended: Sets the device to enter low-power watch mode after

25 minutes of inactivity. The extended mode can result in shorter battery life between charges.

Changing the Order of an Activity in the Apps List

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > Activities & Apps.

Select an activity.

Select Reorder.

Select UP or DOWN to adjust the position of the activity in

the apps list.

Widgets

Your device comes preloaded with widgets that provide at-aglance information. Some widgets require a Bluetooth connection to a compatible smartphone.

Some widgets are not visible by default. You can add them to the widget loop manually.

ABC: Displays combined altimeter, barometer, and compass

information.

Alternate time zones: Displays the current time of day in

additional time zones.

Calendar: Displays upcoming meetings from your smartphone

calendar.

Calories: Displays your calorie information for the current day. Dog tracking: Displays your dog's location information when

you have a compatible dog tracking device paired with your tactix device.

Floors climbed: Tracks your floors climbed and progress

toward your goal.

Golf: Displays golf information for your last round. Heart rate: Displays your current heart rate in beats per minute

(bpm) and a graph of your heart rate.

Intensity minutes: Tracks your time spent participating in

moderate to vigorous activities, your weekly intensity minutes goal, and progress toward your goal.

Last activity: Displays a brief summary of your last recorded

activity, such as your last run, last ride, or last swim.

Last sport: Displays a brief summary of your last recorded

sport.

Music controls: Provides music player controls for your

smartphone.

My day: Displays a dynamic summary of your activity today. The

metrics include timed activities, intensity minutes, floors climbed, steps, calories burned, and more.

Notifications: Alerts you to incoming calls, texts, social network

updates, and more, based on your smartphone notification settings.

Performance: Displays your current training status, training

load, VO2 max. estimates, recovery time, FTP estimate, lactate threshold, and predicted race times.

Sensor information: Displays information from an internal

sensor or a connected ANT+ sensor.

Steps: Tracks your daily step count, step goal, and data for the

last 7 days.

Stress: Displays your stress level and provides a breathing

activity to help you relax.

Sunrise and sunset: Displays sunrise, sunset, and civil twilight

times.

VIRB controls: Provides camera controls when you have a

VIRB device paired with your tactix device.

Weather: Displays the current temperature and weather

forecast.

Customizing the Widget Loop

You can change the order of widgets in the widget loop, remove widgets, and add new widgets.

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > Widgets.

Select a widget.

Select an option:

• Select Reorder to change the location of the widget in the widget loop.

• Select Remove to remove the widget from the widget loop.

Select Add Widgets.

Select a widget.

The widget is added to the widget loop.

VIRB Remote

The VIRB remote function allows you to control your VIRB action camera using your device. Go to www.garmin.com/VIRB to purchase a VIRB action camera.

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. You must also set the VIRB widget to be shown in the widget loop (Customizing the

Widget Loop, page 25).

Turn on your VIRB camera.

On your tactix device, select UP or DOWN from the watch

face to view the VIRB widget. Wait while the device connects to your VIRB camera.

Select .

Select an option:

• To record video, select Start Recording. The video counter appears on the tactix screen.

• To take a photo while recording video, select DOWN.

• To stop recording video, select .

• To take a photo, select Take Photo.

• To change video and photo settings, select Settings.

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Controlling a VIRB Action Camera During an Activity

Widget Loop, page 25).

Turn on your VIRB camera.

On your tactix device, select UP or DOWN from the watch

face to view the VIRB widget. Wait while the device connects to your VIRB camera.

When the camera is connected, a VIRB data screen is automatically added to the activity apps.

During an activity, select UP or DOWN to view the VIRB data

screen. Hold MENU.

Select VIRB Remote.

Select an option:

• To control the camera using the activity timer, select

Settings > 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 > Manual.

• To manually record video, select Start Recording.

The video counter appears on the tactix screen.

• To take a photo while recording video, select DOWN.

• To manually stop recording video, select .

• To take a photo, select Take Photo.

Using the Stress Level Widget

The stress level widget displays your current stress level and a graph of your stress level for the last several hours. It can also guide you through a breathing activity to help you relax.

While you are sitting or inactive, select UP or DOWN to view

the stress level widget. TIP: If you are too active for the watch to determine your

stress level, a message appears instead of a stress level number. You can check your stress level again after several minutes of inactivity.

Select to view a graph of your stress level for the last four

hours. Blue bars indicate periods of rest. Yellow bars indicate

periods of stress. Gray bars indicate times that you were too active to determine your stress level.

To start a breathing activity, select DOWN > , and enter a

duration for the breathing activity in minutes.

Customizing the Controls Menu

You can add, remove, and change the order of the shortcut menu options in the controls menu (Viewing the Controls Menu,

page 1).

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > Controls.

Select a shortcut to customize.

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.

If necessary, select Add New to add an additional shortcut to

the 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.

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 8).

You can customize the watch face information and appearance, or activate an installed Connect IQ watch face.

From the watch face, hold MENU.

Select Watch Face.

Select UP or DOWN to preview the watch face options.

Select Add New to scroll through additional pre-loaded watch

faces. Select > Apply to activate a pre-loaded watch face or an

installed Connect IQ watch face. If using a pre-loaded watch face, select > Customize.

Select an option:

• 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 background color, select Bkgd. Color.

• To save the changes, select Done.

Sensors Settings

Compass Settings

Hold MENU, and select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Compass.

Calibrate: Allows you to manually calibrate the compass sensor

(Calibrating the Compass Manually, page 26).

Display: Sets the directional heading on the compass to letters,

degrees, or milli-radians.

North Ref.: Sets the north reference of the compass (Setting the

North Reference, page 27).

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 device was already calibrated at the factory, and the device 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.

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Compass >

Calibrate > Start.

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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.

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Compass >

North Ref..

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, enter the magnetic variance, and select Done.

Altimeter Settings

Hold MENU, and select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Altimeter.

Calibrate: Allows you to manually calibrate the altimeter sensor. Auto Cal.: Allows the altimeter to self-calibrate each time you

turn on GPS tracking.

Elevation: Sets the units of measure for elevation.

Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter

Your device was already calibrated at the factory, and the device uses automatic calibration at your GPS starting point by default. You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation.

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Altimeter.

Select an option:

• To calibrate automatically from your GPS starting point, select Auto Cal. > On.

• To enter the current elevation, select Calibrate.

Barometer Settings

Hold MENU, and select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Barometer.

Calibrate: Allows you to manually calibrate the barometer

sensor.

Plot: Sets the time scale for the chart in the barometer widget. Storm Alert: Sets the rate of barometric pressure change that

triggers a storm alert.

Watch Mode: Sets the sensor used in watch mode. The Auto

option uses both the altimeter and barometer according to your movement. You can use the Altimeter option when your activity involves changes in altitude, or the Barometer option when your activity does not involve changes in altitude.

Pressure: Sets how the device displays pressure data.

Calibrating the Barometer

Your device was already calibrated at the factory, and the device 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.

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Barometer >

Calibrate.

Select an option:

• To enter the current elevation or sea level pressure, select Yes.

• To calibrate automatically from your GPS starting point,

select Use GPS.

Map Settings

You can customize how the map appears in the map app and data screens.

Hold MENU, and select Settings > Map. 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. 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.

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. 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 27).

Marine Map Settings

You can customize how the map appears in marine mode. Hold MENU, and select Settings > Map > Marine. Marine Chart Mode: Enables the nautical chart when displaying

marine data. This option displays various map features in different colors so the marine POIs are more readable, and so the map reflects the drawing scheme of paper charts.

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.

Select > Map.

Hold MENU.

Select the map settings.

Select Map > Configure Maps.

Select a map to activate the toggle switch, which shows or

hides the map data.

GroupTrack Settings

Hold MENU, and select Settings > GroupTrack. Show on Map: Enables you to view connections on the map

screen during a GroupTrack session.

Activity Types: Allows you to select which activity types appear

on the map screen during a GroupTrack session.

Navigation Settings

You can customize the map features and appearance when navigating to a destination.

Customizing Map Features

Hold MENU.

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Select Settings > Navigation > Data Screens.

Select an option:

• Select Map to turn on or off the map.

• Select Guide to turn on or off the guide screen that displays the compass bearing or course to follow while navigating.

• Select Elevation Plot to turn on or off the elevation plot.

• Select a screen to add, remove, or customize.

Setting Up a Heading Bug

You can set up a heading indicator to display on your data pages while navigating. The indicator points to your target heading.

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > Navigation > Heading Bug.

Setting Navigation Alerts

You can set alerts to help you navigate to your destination.

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > Navigation > Alerts.

Select an option:

• To set an alert for a specified distance from your final destination, select Final Distance.

• To set an alert for the estimated time remaining until you reach your final destination, select Final ETE.

• To set an alert when you stray from the course, select Off Course.

• To enable turn-by-turn navigation prompts, select Turn Prompts.

If necessary, select Status to turn on the alert.

If necessary, enter a distance or time value, and select .

System Settings

Hold MENU, and select Settings > System. Language: Sets the language displayed on the device. Time: Adjusts the time settings (Time Settings, page 28). Backlight: Adjusts the backlight settings (Changing the

Backlight Settings, page 28).

Sounds: Sets the device sounds, such as key tones, alerts, and

vibrations.

Do Not Disturb: Turns on or off do not disturb mode. Use the

Sleep Time option to turn on do not disturb mode automatically during your normal sleep hours. You can set your normal sleep hours on your Garmin Connect account.

Hot Keys: Allows you to assign shortcuts to device keys

(Customizing the Hot Keys, page 28).

Auto Lock: Allows you to lock the keys automatically to prevent

accidental key presses. Use the During Activity option to lock the keys during a timed activity. Use the Not During Activity option to lock the keys when you are not recording a timed activity.

Units: Sets the units of measure used on the device (Changing

the Units of Measure, page 28).

Format: Sets general format preferences, such as the pace and

speed shown during activities, the start of the week, and geographical position format and datum options.

Data Recording: Sets how the device records activity data. The

Smart recording option (default) allows for longer activity recordings. The Every Second recording option provides more detailed activity recordings, but may not record entire activities that last for longer periods of time.

USB Mode: Sets the device to use mass storage mode or

Garmin mode when connected to a computer.

Restore Defaults: Allows you to reset user data and settings

(Restoring All Default Settings, page 31).

Software Update: Allows you to install software updates

downloaded using Garmin Express.

Time Settings

Hold MENU, and select Settings > System > Time. Time Format: Sets the device to show time in a 12-hour, 24-

hour, or military format.

Set Time: Sets the time zone for the device. The Auto option

sets the time zone automatically based on your GPS position.

Time: Allows you to adjust the time if it is set to the Manual

option.

Alerts: Allows you to set hourly alerts, as well as sunrise and

sunset alerts that sound a specific number of minutes or hours before the actual sunrise or sunset occurs.

Sync With GPS: Allows you to manually sync the time with GPS

when you change time zones, and to update for daylight saving time.

Changing the Backlight Settings

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > System > Backlight.

Select Night Vision to reduce the backlight intensity for

compatibility with night vision goggles (optional). Select an option:

• Select During Activity.

• Select Not During Activity. Select an option:

• Select Keys to turn on the backlight for key presses.

• Select Alerts to turn on the backlight for alerts.

• Select Gesture to turn on the backlight by raising and

turning your arm to look at your wrist.

• Select Timeout to set the length of time before the

backlight turns off.

• Select Brightness to set the brightness level of the

backlight. NOTE: If you enable night vision mode, you cannot adjust

the brightness level.

Customizing the Hot Keys

You can customize the hold function of individual keys and combinations of keys.

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > System > Hot Keys.

Select a key or combination of keys to customize.

Select a function.

Changing the Units of Measure

You can customize units of measure for distance, pace and speed, elevation, weight, height, and temperature.

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > System > Units.

Select a measurement type.

Select a unit of measure.

Viewing Device Information

You can view device information, such as the unit ID, software version, regulatory information, and license agreement.

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > About.

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Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information

The label for this device is provided electronically. The e-label may provide regulatory information, such as identification numbers provided by the FCC or regional compliance markings, as well as applicable product and licensing information.

Hold MENU.

From the settings menu, select About.

Wireless Sensors

Your device can be used with wireless ANT+ or Bluetooth sensors. For more information about compatibility and purchasing optional sensors, go to http://buy.garmin.com.

Pairing Your Wireless Sensors

The first time you connect a wireless sensor to your device using ANT+ or Bluetooth technology, you must pair the device and sensor. After they are paired, the device connects to the sensor automatically when you start an activity and the sensor is active and within range.

If you are pairing a heart rate monitor, put on the heart rate

monitor (Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor, page 9). The heart rate monitor does not send or receive data until

you put it on. Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the sensor.

NOTE: Stay 10 m (33 ft.) away from other wireless sensors

while pairing. Hold MENU.

Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Add New.

Select an option:

• Select Search All.

• Select your sensor type.

After the sensor is paired with your device, the sensor status changes from Searching to Connected. Sensor data appears in the data screen loop or a custom data field.

Using an Optional Bike Speed or Cadence Sensor

You can use a compatible bike speed or cadence sensor to send data to your device.

• Pair the sensor with your device (Pairing Your Wireless

Sensors, page 29).

• Set your wheel size (Wheel Size and Circumference,

page 36).

• Go for a ride (Starting an Activity, page 3).

Training with Power Meters

• Go to www.garmin.com/intosports for a list of ANT+ sensors that are compatible with your device (such as Vector™).

• For more information, see the owner's manual for your power meter.

• Adjust your power zones to match your goals and abilities (Setting Your Power Zones, page 15).

• Use range alerts to be notified when you reach a specified power zone (Setting an Alert, page 23).

• Customize the power data fields (Customizing the Data

Screens, page 23).

Using Electronic Shifters

Before you can use compatible electronic shifters, such as Shimano® Di2™ shifters, you must pair them with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 29). You can customize

the optional data fields (Customizing the Data Screens,

page 23). The tactix Charlie device displays current adjustment

values when the sensor is in adjustment mode.

Situational Awareness

Your tactix device can be used with the Varia Vision™ device, Varia™ smart bike lights, and rearview radar to improve situational awareness. See the owner's manual for your Varia device for more information.

NOTE: You may need to update the tactix software before pairing Varia devices (Updating the Software Using Garmin

Connect Mobile, page 7).

Foot Pod

Your device is compatible with the foot pod. You can use the foot pod to record pace and distance instead of using GPS when you are training indoors or when your GPS signal is weak. The foot pod is on standby and ready to send data (like the heart rate monitor).

After 30 minutes of inactivity, the foot pod powers off to conserve the battery. When the battery is low, a message appears on your device. Approximately five hours of battery life remain.

Improving Foot Pod Calibration

Before you can calibrate your device, you must acquire GPS signals and pair your device with the foot pod (Pairing Your

Wireless Sensors, page 29).

The foot pod is self-calibrating, but you can improve the accuracy of the speed and distance data with a few outdoor runs using GPS.

Stand outside for 5 minutes with a clear view of the sky.

Start a running activity.

Run on a track without stopping for 10 minutes.

Stop your activity, and save it.

Based on the recorded data, the foot pod calibration value changes, if necessary. You should not need to calibrate the foot pod again unless your running style changes.

Calibrating Your Foot Pod Manually

Before you can calibrate your device, you must pair your device with the foot pod sensor (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors,

page 29).

Manual calibration is recommended if you know your calibration factor. If you have calibrated a foot pod with another Garmin product, you may know your calibration factor.

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories.

Select your foot pod.

Select Cal. Factor > Set Value.

Adjust the calibration factor:

• Increase the calibration factor if your distance is too low.

• Decrease the calibration factor if your distance is too high.

Setting Foot Pod Speed and Distance

Before you can customize the foot pod speed and distance, you must pair your device with the foot pod sensor (Pairing Your

Wireless Sensors, page 29).

You can set your device to calculate speed and distance using your foot pod data instead of GPS data.

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories.

Select your foot pod.

Select Speed or Distance.

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Select an option:

• Select Indoor when you are training with GPS turned off,

usually indoors.

• Select Always to use your foot pod data regardless of the

GPS setting.

tempe

The tempe is an ANT+ wireless temperature sensor. You can attach the sensor to a secure strap or loop where it is exposed to ambient air, and therefore, provides a consistent source of accurate temperature data. You must pair the tempe with your device to display temperature data from the tempe.

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Device Information

tactix Charlie Specifications

Battery type Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion battery

Battery life Up to 12 days

Water rating 10 ATM*

Operating and storage temperature range

Charging temperature range From 0º to 45ºC (from 32º to 113ºF)

Wireless frequencies/ protocols

*The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 100 m. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.

Battery Information

The actual battery life depends on the features enabled on your device, such as activity tracking, wrist-based heart rate, smartphone notifications, GPS, internal sensors, and connected sensors.

Battery Life Mode

Up to 12 days Smartwatch mode with activity tracking and 24/7 wrist-

Up to 20 hours GPS mode with wrist-based heart rate

Up to 35 hours UltraTrac GPS mode with gyro-based dead reckoning

based heart rate monitoring

Data Management

NOTE: The device is not compatible with Windows® 95, 98, Me,

Windows NT®, and Mac® OS 10.3 and earlier.

Disconnecting the USB Cable

If your device is connected to your computer as a removable drive or volume, you must safely disconnect your device from your computer to avoid data loss. If your device is connected to your Windows computer as a portable device, it is not necessary to safely disconnect the device.

Complete an action:

• For Windows computers, select the Safely Remove

Hardware icon in the system tray, and select your device.

• For Apple computers, select the device, and select File >

Eject.

Disconnect the cable from your computer.

Deleting Files

From -20º to 50ºC (from -4º to 122ºF)

2.4 GHz @ 1.8 dBm nominal

Press the Delete key on your keyboard.

NOTE: If you are using an Apple computer, you must empty

the Trash folder to completely remove the files.

Device Maintenance

Device Care

NOTICE

Do not use a sharp object to clean the device. Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, and insect repellents that can

damage plastic components and finishes. Thoroughly rinse the device with fresh water after exposure to

chlorine, salt water, sunscreen, cosmetics, alcohol, or other harsh chemicals. Prolonged exposure to these substances can damage the case.

Avoid pressing the keys under water. Keep the leather band dry. Avoid swimming or showering with

the leather band. Exposure to water can damage the leather band.

Avoid extreme shock and harsh treatment, because it can degrade the life of the product.

Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent damage.

Cleaning the Device

NOTICE

Even small amounts of sweat or moisture can cause corrosion of the electrical contacts when connected to a charger. Corrosion can prevent charging and data transfer.

Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild

detergent solution. Wipe it dry.

After cleaning, allow the device to dry completely.

TIP: For more information, go to www.garmin.com/fitandcare.

Cleaning the Leather Bands

Wipe the leather bands with a dry cloth.

Use a leather conditioner to clean the leather bands.

Changing the QuickFit™ Bands

Slide the latch on the QuickFit band, and remove the band

from the watch.

NOTICE

If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it. Your device memory contains important system files that should not be deleted.

Open the Garmin drive or volume.

If necessary, open a folder or volume.

Select a file.

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Align the new band with the watch.

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Press the band into place.

NOTE: Make sure the band is secure. The latch should close

over the watch pin. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to change the other band.

Metal Watch Band Adjustment

If your watch includes a metal watch band, you should take your watch to a jeweler or other professional to adjust the length of the metal band.

Troubleshooting

My device is in the wrong language

You can change the device language selection if you have accidently selected the wrong language on the device.

Hold MENU.

Scroll down to the last item in the list, and select .

Scroll down to the second to last item in the list, and select

Select .

Select your language.

Is my smartphone compatible with my device?

The tactix Charlie device is compatible with smartphones using Bluetooth Smart wireless technology.

Go to www.garmin.com/ble for compatibility information.

My phone will not connect to the device

• Enable Bluetooth wireless technology on your smartphone.

• Bring your phone within 10 m (33 ft.) of the device.

• On your smartphone, open the Garmin Connect Mobile app, select or , and select Garmin Devices > Add Device to enter pairing mode.

• On your device, hold LIGHT, and select to turn on Bluetooth technology and enter pairing mode.

Can I use my Bluetooth sensor with my watch?

The device is compatible with some Bluetooth sensors. The first time you connect a sensor to your Garmin device, you must pair the device and sensor. After they are paired, the device connects to the sensor automatically when you start an activity and the sensor is active and within range.

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Add New.

Select an option:

• Select Search All.

• Select your sensor type. You can customize the optional data fields (Customizing the

Data Screens, page 23).

Resetting Your Device

Hold LIGHT for at least 25 seconds.

Hold LIGHT for one second to turn on the device.

Restoring All Default Settings

NOTE: This deletes all user-entered information and activity

history. You can restore all of the device settings to the factory default

values.

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > System > Restore Defaults > Reset

Settings.

Acquiring Satellite Signals

The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals. The time and date are set automatically based on the GPS position.

Go outdoors to an open area.

The front of the device should be oriented toward the sky. Wait while the device locates satellites.

It may take 30–60 seconds to locate satellite signals.

Improving GPS Satellite Reception

• Frequently sync the device to your Garmin Connect account: ◦ Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable

and the Garmin Express application.

◦ Sync your device to the Garmin Connect Mobile app using

your Bluetooth enabled smartphone.

◦ Connect your device to your Garmin Connect account

using a Wi‑Fi wireless network.

While connected to your Garmin Connect account, the device downloads several days of satellite data, allowing it to quickly locate satellite signals.

• Take your device outside to an open area away from tall buildings and trees.

• Remain stationary for a few minutes.

The temperature reading is not accurate

Your body temperature affects the temperature reading for the internal temperature sensor. To get the most accurate temperature reading, you should remove the watch from your wrist and wait 20 to 30 minutes.

You can also use an optional tempe external temperature sensor to view accurate ambient temperature readings while wearing the watch.

Maximizing the Battery Life

You can do several things to extend the life of the battery.

• Reduce the backlight timeout (Changing the Backlight

Settings, page 28).

• Reduce the backlight brightness.

• Use UltraTrac GPS mode for your activity (UltraTrac,

page 25).

• Turn off Bluetooth wireless technology when you are not using connected features (Connected Features, page 6).

• When pausing your activity for a longer period of time, use the resume later option (Stopping an Activity, page 3).

• Turn off activity tracking (Turning Off Activity Tracking,

page 16).

• Use a Connect IQ watch face that is not updated every second.

For example, use a watch face without a second hand (Customizing the Watch Face, page 26).

• Limit the smartphone notifications the device displays (Managing Notifications, page 7).

• Stop broadcasting heart rate data to paired Garmin devices (Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin Devices, page 9).

• Turn off wrist-based heart rate monitoring (Turning Off the

Wrist Heart Rate Monitor, page 9).

NOTE: Wrist-based heart rate monitoring is used to calculate vigorous intensity minutes and calories burned.

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Activity Tracking

For more information about activity tracking accuracy, go to

garmin.com/ataccuracy.

My daily step count does not appear

The daily step count is reset every night at midnight.

If dashes appear instead of your step count, allow the device to acquire satellite signals and set the time automatically.

My step count does not seem accurate

If your step count does not seem accurate, you can try these tips.

• Wear the device on your non-dominant wrist.

• Carry the device in your pocket when pushing a stroller or lawn mower.

• Carry the device in your pocket when actively using your hands or arms only.

NOTE: The device may interpret some repetitive motions, such as washing dishes, folding laundry, or clapping your hands, as steps.

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

The step count on your Garmin Connect account updates when you synchronize your device.

Select an option:

• Synchronize your step count with the Garmin Connect

application ( (Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer,

page 7)).

• Synchronize your step count with the Garmin Connect

Mobile app ( (Manually Syncing Data with Garmin

Connect Mobile, page 7)).

Wait while the device synchronizes your data.

Synchronizing can take several minutes. NOTE: Refreshing the Garmin Connect Mobile app or the

Garmin Connect application does not synchronize your data or update your step count.

The floors climbed amount does not seem accurate

Your device uses an internal barometer to measure elevation changes as you climb floors. A floor climbed is equal to 3 m (10 ft.).

• Avoid holding handrails or skipping steps while climbing stairs.

• In windy environments, cover the device with your sleeve or jacket as strong gusts can cause erratic readings.

My intensity minutes are flashing

When you exercise at an intensity level that qualifies toward your intensity minutes goal, the intensity minutes flash.

Exercise for at least 10 consecutive minutes at a moderate or vigorous intensity level.

Getting More Information

You can find more information about this product on the Garmin website.

• Go to support.garmin.com for additional manuals, articles, and software updates.

• Go to www.garmin.com/outdoor.

• Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts.

Appendix

Data Fields

%FTP: The current power output as a percentage of functional

threshold power.

%HRR: The percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart

rate minus resting heart rate).

10s Avg. Power: The 10-second moving average of power

output.

10s Avg Balance: The 10-second moving average of the left/

right power balance.

24-Hour Max.: The maximum temperature recorded in the last

24 hours from a compatible temperature sensor.

24-Hour Min.: The minimum temperature recorded in the last

24 hours from a compatible temperature sensor.

30s Avg. Power: The 30-second moving average of power

output.

30s Avg Balance: The 30-second moving average of the left/

right power balance.

3s Avg. Balance: The three-second moving average of the left/

right power balance.

3s Avg. Power: The 3-second moving average of power output. 500m Pace: The current rowing pace per 500 meters. Aerobic TE: The impact of the current activity on your aerobic

fitness level.

Anaerobic TE: The impact of the current activity on your

anaerobic fitness level.

Average HR: The average heart rate for the current activity. Average Pace: The average pace for the current activity. Average Power: The average power output for the current

activity.

Average Swolf: The average swolf score for the current activity.

Your swolf score is the sum of the time for one length plus the number of strokes for that length (Swim Terminology,

page 4). In open water swimming, 25 meters is used to

calculate your swolf score.

Avg. %HRR: The average percentage of heart rate reserve

(maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the current activity.

Avg. 500m Pace: The average rowing pace per 500 meters for

the current activity.

Avg. Ascent: The average vertical distance of ascent since the

last reset.

Avg. Balance: The average left/right power balance for the

current activity.

Avg. Cadence: Cycling. The average cadence for the current

activity.

Avg. Cadence: Running. The average cadence for the current

activity.

Avg. Descent: The average vertical distance of descent since

the last reset.

Avg. GCT Bal.: The average ground contact time balance for

the current session.

Avg. L. PP: The average power phase angle for the left leg for

the current activity.

Avg. L. PPP: The average power phase peak angle for the left

leg for the current activity.

Avg. Lap Time: The average lap time for the current activity. Avg. Moving Speed: The average speed when moving for the

current activity.

Avg. Nautical Speed: The average speed in knots for the

current activity.

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Avg. Overall Speed: The average speed for the current activity,

including both moving and stopped speeds.

Avg. PCO: The average platform center offset for the current

activity.

Avg. R. PP: The average power phase angle for the right leg for

the current activity.

Avg. R. PPP: The average power phase peak angle for the right

leg for the current activity.

Avg. Speed: The average speed for the current activity. Avg. Stride Len.: The average stride length for the current

session.

Avg. Strk/Len: The average number of strokes per pool length

during the current activity.

Avg. Strk Rate: Paddle sports. The average number of strokes

per minute (spm) during the current activity.

Avg. Vert. Osc.: The average amount of vertical oscillation for

the current activity.

Avg. Vert. Ratio: The average ratio of vertical oscillation to

stride length for the current session.

Avg Dist Per Stk: Swimming. The average distance traveled

per stroke during the current activity.

Avg Dist Per Stk: Paddle sports. The average distance traveled

per stroke during the current activity.

Avg GCT: The average amount of ground contact time for the

current activity.

Avg HR %Max.: The average percentage of maximum heart

rate for the current activity.

Balance: The current left/right power balance. Battery Level: The remaining battery power. Bearing: The direction from your current location to a

destination. You must be navigating for this data to appear.

Cadence: Cycling. The number of revolutions of the crank arm.

Your device must be connected to a cadence accessory for this data to appear.

Cadence: Running. The steps per minute (right and left). Calories: The amount of total calories burned. Compass Hdg.: The direction you are moving based on the

compass.

Course: The direction from your starting location to a

destination. Course can be viewed as a planned or set route. You must be navigating for this data to appear.

Dest. Location: The position of your final destination. Dest. Wpt: The last point on the route to the destination. You

must be navigating for this data to appear.

Di2 Battery: The remaining battery power of a Di2 sensor. Dist. Per Stroke: Paddle sports. The distance traveled per

stroke.

Dist. Remaining: The remaining distance to the final

destination. You must be navigating for this data to appear.

Distance: The distance traveled for the current track or activity. Distance To Next: The remaining distance to the next waypoint

on the route. You must be navigating for this data to appear.

Elapsed Time: The total time recorded. For example, if you start

the timer and run for 10 minutes, then stop the timer for 5 minutes, then start the timer and run for 20 minutes, your elapsed time is 35 minutes.

Elevation: The altitude of your current location above or below

sea level.

Estimated Total Distance: The estimated distance from the

start to the final destination. You must be navigating for this data to appear.

ETA: The estimated time of day when you will reach the final

destination (adjusted to the local time of the destination). You must be navigating for this data to appear.

ETA at Next: The estimated time of day when you will reach the

next waypoint on the route (adjusted to the local time of the waypoint). You must be navigating for this data to appear.

ETE: The estimated time remaining until you reach the final

destination. You must be navigating for this data to appear.

Floors Climbed: The total number of floors climbed up for the

day.

Floors Descended: The total number of floors climbed down for

the day.

Floors per Minute: The number of floors climbed up per minute. Front: The front bike gear from a gear position sensor. GCT: The amount of time in each step that you spend on the

ground while running, measured in milliseconds. Ground contact time is not calculated while walking.

GCT Balance: The left/right balance of ground contact time

while running.

Gear Battery: The battery status of a gear position sensor. Gear Combo: The current gear combination from a gear

position sensor.

Gear Ratio: The number of teeth on the front and rear bike

gears, as detected by a gear position sensor.

Gears: The front and rear bike gears from a gear position

sensor.

Glide Ratio: The ratio of horizontal distance traveled to the

change in vertical distance.

Glide Ratio Dest.: The glide ratio required to descend from your

current position to the destination elevation. You must be navigating for this data to appear.

GPS: The strength of the GPS satellite signal. GPS Elevation: The altitude of your current location using GPS. GPS Heading: The direction you are moving based on GPS. Grade: The calculation of rise (elevation) over run (distance).

For example, if for every 3 m (10 ft.) you climb you travel 60 m (200 ft.), the grade is 5%.

Heading: The direction you are moving. Heart Rate: Your heart rate in beats per minute (bpm). Your

device must be connected to a compatible heart rate monitor.

HR %Max.: The percentage of maximum heart rate. HR Zone: The current range of your heart rate (1 to 5). The

default zones are based on your user profile and maximum heart rate (220 minus your age).

Int. Avg. %HRR: The average percentage of heart rate reserve

(maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the current swim interval.

Int. Avg. %Max.: The average percentage of maximum heart

rate for the current swim interval.

Int. Avg. HR: The average heart rate for the current swim

interval.

Int. Distance: The distance traveled for the current interval. Int. Max. %HRR: The maximum percentage of heart rate

reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the current swim interval.

Int. Max. %Max.: The maximum percentage of maximum heart

rate for the current swim interval.

Int. Max. HR: The maximum heart rate for the current swim

interval.

Int. Pace: The average pace for the current interval. Int. Swolf: The average swolf score for the current interval. Intensity Factor: The Intensity Factor™ for the current activity.

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Interval Lengths: The number of pool lengths completed during

the current interval.

Interval Time: The stopwatch time for the current interval. Int Strk/Len: The average number of strokes per pool length

during the current interval.

Int Strk Rate: The average number of strokes per minute (spm)

during the current interval.

Int Strk Type: The current stroke type for the interval. L. Lap HR %Max.: The average percentage of maximum heart

rate for the last completed lap.

L. Lap Stk. Rate: Swimming. The average number of strokes

per minute (spm) during the last completed lap.

L. Lap Stk. Rate: Paddle sports. The average number of

strokes per minute (spm) during the last completed lap.

L. Lap Strokes: Swimming. The total number of strokes for the

last completed lap.

L. Lap Strokes: Paddle sports. The total number of strokes for

the last completed lap.

L. Lap Swolf: The swolf score for the last completed lap. L. Len. Stk. Rate: The average number strokes per minute

(spm) during the last completed pool length.

L. Len. Stk. Type: The stroke type used during the last

completed pool length.

L. Len. Strokes: The total number of strokes for the last

completed pool length.

Lap %HRR: The average percentage of heart rate reserve

(maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the current lap.

Lap 500m Pace: The average rowing pace per 500 meters for

the current lap.

Lap Ascent: The vertical distance of ascent for the current lap. Lap Balance: The average left/right power balance for the

current lap.

Lap Cadence: Cycling. The average cadence for the current

lap.

Lap Cadence: Running. The average cadence for the current

lap.

Lap Descent: The vertical distance of descent for the current

lap.

Lap Distance: The distance traveled for the current lap. Lap Dist Per Stk: Swimming. The average distance traveled per

stroke during the current lap.

Lap Dist Per Stk: Paddle sports. The average distance traveled

per stroke during the current lap.

Lap GCT: The average amount of ground contact time for the

current lap.

Lap GCT Bal.: The average ground contact time balance for the

current lap.

Lap HR: The average heart rate for the current lap. Lap HR %Max.: The average percentage of maximum heart

rate for the current lap.

Lap L. PP: The average power phase angle for the left leg for

the current lap.

Lap L. PPP: The average power phase peak angle for the left

leg for the current lap.

Lap NP: The average Normalized Power for the current lap. Lap Pace: The average pace for the current lap. Lap PCO: The average platform center offset for the current lap. Lap Power: The average power output for the current lap. Lap R. PP: The average power phase angle for the right leg for

the current lap.

Lap R. PPP: The average power phase peak angle for the right

leg for the current lap.

Laps: The number of laps completed for the current activity. Lap Speed: The average speed for the current lap. Lap Stride Len.: The average stride length for the current lap. Lap Strk Rate: Swimming. The average number of strokes per

minute (spm) during the current lap.

Lap Strk Rate: Paddle sports. The average number of strokes

per minute (spm) during the current lap.

Lap Strokes: Swimming. The total number of strokes for the

current lap.

Lap Strokes: Paddle sports. The total number of strokes for the

current lap.

Lap Swolf: The swolf score for the current lap. Lap Time: The stopwatch time for the current lap. Lap Vert. Osc.: The average amount of vertical oscillation for

the current lap.

Lap Vert. Ratio: The average ratio of vertical oscillation to stride

length for the current lap.

Last Lap %HRR: The average percentage of heart rate reserve

(maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the last completed lap.

Last Lap Ascent: The vertical distance of ascent for the last

completed lap.

Last Lap Cad.: Cycling. The average cadence for the last

completed lap.

Last Lap Cad.: Running. The average cadence for the last

completed lap.

Last Lap Descent: The vertical distance of descent for the last

completed lap.

Last Lap Dist.: The distance traveled for the last completed lap. Last Lap HR: The average heart rate for the last completed lap. Last Lap NP: The average Normalized Power for the last

completed lap.

Last Lap Pace: The average pace for the last completed lap. Last Lap Power: The average power output for the last

completed lap.

Last Lap Speed: The average speed for the last completed lap. Last Lap Time: The stopwatch time for the last completed lap. Last Len. Pace: The average pace for your last completed pool

length.

Last Len. Swolf: The swolf score for the last completed pool

length.

Lat/Lon: The current position in latitude and longitude

regardless of the selected position format setting.

Left PP: The current power phase angle for the left leg. Power

phase is the pedal stroke region where positive power is produced.

Left PPP: The current power phase peak angle for the left leg.

Power phase peak is the angle range over which the rider produces the peak portion of the driving force.

Lengths: The number of pool lengths completed during the

current activity.

LL 500m Pace: The average rowing pace per 500 meters for

the last lap.

L Lap Dist P Stk: Swimming. The average distance traveled per

stroke during the last completed lap.

L Lap Dist P Stk: Paddle sports. The average distance traveled

per stroke during the last completed lap.

Location: The current position using the selected position

format setting.

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Max. Ascent: The maximum rate of ascent in feet per minute or

meters per minute since the last reset.

Max. Descent: The maximum rate of descent in meters per

minute or feet per minute since the last reset.

Max. Elevation: The highest elevation reached since the last

reset.

Max. Lap Power: The top power output for the current lap. Max. Nautical Speed: The maximum speed in knots for the

current activity.

Maximum Speed: The top speed for the current activity. Max Power: The top power output for the current activity. Min. Elevation: The lowest elevation reached since the last

reset.

Moving Time: The total time moving for the current activity. Multisport Time: The total time for all sports in a multisport

activity, including transitions.

Muscle O2 Sat. %: The estimated muscle oxygen saturation

percentage for the current activity.

Nautical Dist: The distance traveled in nautical meters or

nautical feet.

Nautical Speed: The current speed in knots. Next Waypoint: The next point on the route. You must be

navigating for this data to appear.

NP: The Normalized Power™ for the current activity. Off Course: The distance to the left or right by which you have

strayed from the original path of travel. You must be navigating for this data to appear.

Pace: The current pace. PCO: The platform center offset. Platform center offset is the

location on the pedal platform where force is applied.

Pedal Smooth.: The measurement of how evenly a rider is

applying force to the pedals throughout each pedal stroke.

Perform. Cond.: The performance condition score is a real-time

assessment of your ability to perform.

Power: The current power output in watts. Power to Weight: The current power measured in watts per

kilogram.

Power Zone: The current range of power output (1 to 7) based

on your FTP or custom settings.

Rear: The rear bike gear from a gear position sensor. Repeat On: The timer for the last interval plus the current rest

(pool swimming).

Reps: During a strength training activity, the number of

repetitions in a workout set.

Rest Timer: The timer for the current rest (pool swimming). Right PP: The current power phase angle for the right leg.

Power phase is the pedal stroke region where positive power is produced.

Right PPP: The current power phase peak angle for the right

leg. Power phase peak is the angle range over which the rider produces the peak portion of the driving force.

Set Timer: During a strength training activity, the amount of time

spent in the current workout set.

Speed: The current rate of travel. Stopped Time: The total time stopped for the current activity.

Stride Length: The length of your stride from one footfall to the

next, measured in meters.

Stroke Rate: Swimming. The number of strokes per minute

(spm).

Stroke Rate: Paddle sports. The number of strokes per minute

(spm).

Strokes: Swimming. The total number of strokes for the current

activity.

Strokes: Paddle sports. The total number of strokes for the

current activity.

Sunrise: The time of sunrise based on your GPS position. Sunset: The time of sunset based on your GPS position. Temperature: The temperature of the air. Your body

temperature affects the temperature sensor. You can pair a tempe sensor with your device to provide a consistent source of accurate temperature data.

Time in Zone: The time elapsed in each heart rate or power

zone.

Time of Day: The time of day based on your current location

and time settings (format, time zone, daylight saving time).

Timer: The current time of the countdown timer. Time Seat.: The time spent seated while pedaling for the current

activity.

Time Seat. Lap: The time spent seated while pedaling for the

current lap.

Time Stand.: The time spent standing while pedaling for the

current activity.

Time Stand. Lap: The time spent standing while pedaling for

the current lap.

Time to Next: The estimated time remaining before you reach

the next waypoint in the route. You must be navigating for this data to appear.

Torque Eff.: The measurement of how efficiently a rider is

pedaling.

Total Ascent: The total elevation distance ascended since the

last reset.

Total Descent: The total elevation distance descended since

the last reset.

Total Hemoglobin: The estimated muscle oxygen total for the

current activity.

TSS: The Training Stress Score™ for the current activity. V Dist to Dest: The elevation distance between your current

position and the final destination. You must be navigating for this data to appear.

Vert. Spd.: The rate of ascent or descent over time. Vertical Osc.: The amount of bounce while you are running.

The vertical motion of your torso, measured in centimeters for each step.

Vertical Ratio: The ratio of vertical oscillation to stride length. Vert Spd to Tgt: The rate of ascent or descent to a

predetermined altitude. You must be navigating for this data to appear.

VMG: The speed at which you are closing on a destination along

a route. You must be navigating for this data to appear.

Work: The accumulated work performed (power output) in

kilojoules.

VO2 Max. Standard Ratings

These tables include standardized classifications for VO2 max. estimates by age and gender.

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Males Percentile 20–29 30–39 40–49 50–59 60–69 70–79

Superior 95 55.4 54 52.5 48.9 45.7 42.1

Excellent 80 51.1 48.3 46.4 43.4 39.5 36.7

Good 60 45.4 44 42.4 39.2 35.5 32.3

Fair 40 41.7 40.5 38.5 35.6 32.3 29.4

Poor 0–40 <41.7 <40.5 <38.5 <35.6 <32.3 <29.4

Females Percentile 20–29 30–39 40–49 50–59 60–69 70–79

Superior 95 49.6 47.4 45.3 41.1 37.8 36.7

Excellent 80 43.9 42.4 39.7 36.7 33 30.9

Good 60 39.5 37.8 36.3 33 30 28.1

Fair 40 36.1 34.4 33 30.1 27.5 25.9

Poor 0–40 <36.1 <34.4 <33 <30.1 <27.5 <25.9

Data reprinted with permission from The Cooper Institute. For more information, go to www.CooperInstitute.org.

FTP Ratings

These tables include classifications for functional threshold power (FTP) estimates by gender.

Males Watts per Kilogram (W/kg)

Superior 5.05 and greater

Excellent From 3.93 to 5.04

Good From 2.79 to 3.92

Fair From 2.23 to 2.78

Untrained Less than 2.23

Females Watts per Kilogram (W/kg)

Superior 4.30 and greater

Excellent From 3.33 to 4.29

Good From 2.36 to 3.32

Fair From 1.90 to 2.35

Untrained Less than 1.90

FTP ratings are based on research by Hunter Allen and Andrew Coggan, PhD, Training and Racing with a Power Meter (Boulder, CO: VeloPress, 2010).

Wheel Size and Circumference

The wheel size is marked on both sides of the tire. This is not a comprehensive list. You can also use one of the calculators available on the Internet.

Wheel Size L (mm)

12 × 1.75 935

14 × 1.5 1020

14 × 1.75 1055

16 × 1.5 1185

16 × 1.75 1195

18 × 1.5 1340

18 × 1.75 1350

20 × 1.75 1515

20 × 1-3/8 1615

22 × 1-3/8 1770

22 × 1-1/2 1785

24 × 1 1753

24 × 3/4 Tubular 1785

24 × 1-1/8 1795

24 × 1-1/4 1905

24 × 1.75 1890

24 × 2.00 1925

24 × 2.125 1965

Wheel Size L (mm)

26 × 7/8 1920

26 × 1(59) 1913

26 × 1(65) 1952

26 × 1.25 1953

26 × 1-1/8 1970

26 × 1-3/8 2068

26 × 1-1/2 2100

26 × 1.40 2005

26 × 1.50 2010

26 × 1.75 2023

26 × 1.95 2050

26 × 2.00 2055

26 × 2.10 2068

26 × 2.125 2070

26 × 2.35 2083

26 × 3.00 2170

27 × 1 2145

27 × 1-1/8 2155

27 × 1-1/4 2161

27 × 1-3/8 2169

650 × 35A 2090

650 × 38A 2125

650 × 38B 2105

700 × 18C 2070

700 × 19C 2080

700 × 20C 2086

700 × 23C 2096

700 × 25C 2105

700 × 28C 2136

700 × 30C 2170

700 × 32C 2155

700C Tubular 2130

700 × 35C 2168

700 × 38C 2180

700 × 40C 2200

Symbol Definitions

These symbols may appear on the device or accessory labels.

Alternating current. The device is suitable for alternating current.

Direct current. The device is suitable for direct current only.

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Fuse. Indicates a fuse specification or location.

WEEE disposal and recycling symbol. The WEEE symbol is attached to the product in compliance with the EU directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). It is intended to deter the improper disposal of this product and to promote reuse and recycling.

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Index

accessories 29, 31, 32 activities 3, 4, 22, 25

custom 3, 4 favorites 3 saving 3 starting 3

activity tracking 16 alarms 19, 23 alerts 19, 23, 24, 28 altimeter 21, 27

calibrating 27

ANT+ sensors 29 applications 6, 8

smartphone 1

auto climb 24 Auto Lap 24 Auto Pause 24 auto scroll 24

backlight 1, 28 bands 30, 31 barometer 21, 27

calibrating 27

battery 30

charging 1 life 30 maximizing 7, 25, 31

bike sensors 29 Bluetooth sensors 29 Bluetooth technology 6, 7, 31

cadence 4, 10

alerts 23 sensors 29

calendar 17 calibrating

altimeter 27 compass 26

calorie, alerts 23 charging 1 cleaning the device 10, 30 clock 19 compass 21, 26, 27

calibrating 26

Connect IQ 8 connecting 7 controls menu 1, 26 coordinates 20 countdown timer 19 courses

creating 20 playing 5 selecting 5

customizing the device 23, 26, 28

data

pages 23 storing 7, 8 transferring 7, 8 uploading 7

data fields 8 deleting

all user data 30 history 22 personal records 19

distance 24

alerts 23, 28

dogleg 5 drills 4, 5

fitness 13 foot pod 29

Garmin Connect 1, 6–8, 16, 17

storing data 7

Garmin Express 2, 8

updating software 1 GLONASS 28 goals 18 GPS 25, 28

signal 31 green view, pin location 5 ground contact time 10, 11 GroupTrack 8, 27

hazards 5 heading setting 28 heart rate 8, 9

alerts 23

monitor 9–13

pairing sensors 9

zones 12, 15, 22 history 21, 22

deleting 22

sending to computer 7, 8

indoor training 3 intensity minutes 16, 32 intervals 4

workouts 17

jumpmaster 2

keys 1, 28

customizing 24

lactate threshold 12, 14 language 28 layup 5 lengths 4 LiveTrack 8 locations 20

deleting 19

editing 19

saving 19, 21

main menu, customizing 25 man overboard (MOB) 20 map 21, 23, 27 map points. See points of interest (POI) maps 23, 27

browsing 21

navigating 20, 21

updating 1 marine 27 measurements 6 measuring a shot 5 menu 1 metronome 4 MOB 20 multisport 3, 4, 22

navigation 20, 21, 23, 27, 28

Sight 'N Go 20

stopping 21 north reference 27 notifications 6, 7

phone calls 6

text messages 6

odometer 6, 22

pairing

ANT+ sensors 9

Bluetooth sensors 31

sensors 29

smartphone 1, 31 performance condition 11, 14 personal records 18

deleting 19 phone calls 6 points of interest (POI) 20, 21 power (force) 12

alerts 23

meters 12, 14, 29, 36

zones 15 profiles 3

user 15 projected finish time 13

racing 18 recovery 11, 13 resetting the device 31 routes 20

settings 24 running dynamics 10, 11

satellite signals 31 saving activities 3 scorecard 6 screen 28 segments 17, 18 settings 16, 22–28, 31 shortcuts 1, 26 Sight 'N Go 20 skiing

alpine 4

snowboarding 4 sleep mode 16 smartphone 8, 25, 31

applications 6, 8

pairing 1, 31 snowboarding 4 software

license 28

updating 1, 7

version 28 specifications 30 speed 24 speed and cadence sensors 29 statistics 6 stopwatch 19 storing data 7, 8 stress level 13, 26 stress score 13 stride length 10 strokes 4 sunrise and sunset times 19 swimming 5 swing analysis 6 swolf score 4 system settings 28

target 18 tempe 30, 31 temperature 30, 31 text messages 6 time

alerts 23

settings 28

zones and formats 28 time zones 19 timer 3, 21

countdown 19 tones 4, 19 TracBack 3, 20, 21 tracks 20 training 6, 17, 18

plans 16, 17 Training Effect 11, 13 training load 13 training status 12

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triathlon training 4 troubleshooting 9, 11, 31, 32

UltraTrac 25 unit ID 28 units of measure 28 updates, software 7 uploading data 7 USB 7

disconnecting 30 user data, deleting 30 user profile 15

vertical oscillation 10, 11 vertical ratio 10, 11 VIRB remote 25, 26 Virtual Partner 18 VO2 max. 11–13, 35

watch faces 8, 26 watch mode 1, 25 water resistance 30 waypoints 21

projecting 20 wheel sizes 36 Wi‑Fi, connecting 8 widgets 1, 8, 9, 25, 26 workouts 16, 17

loading 17

zones

heart rate 15

power 15

time 19

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Garmin Tactix Charlie User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction

Device Overview

Viewing the Controls Menu

Enabling Night Vision Mode

Viewing Widgets

Charging the Device

Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Device

Product Updates

Setting Up Garmin Express

Jumpmaster

Planning a Jump

Jump Types

Entering Jump Information

Entering Wind Information for HAHO and HALO Jumps

Resetting Wind Information

Entering Wind Information for a Static Jump

Constant Settings

Activities and Apps

Starting an Activity

Tips for Recording Activities

Stopping an Activity

Adding or Removing a Favorite Activity

Creating a Custom Activity

Indoor Activities

Recording a Strength Training Activity

Outdoor Activities

Viewing Your Ski Runs

Using the Metronome

Multisport

Creating a Multisport Activity

Tips for Triathlon Training or Using Multisport Activities

Swimming

Swim Terminology

Stroke Types

Tips for Swimming Activities

Resting During Pool Swimming

Training with the Drill Log

Golfing

Playing Golf

Hole Information

Moving the Flag

Viewing Hazards

Measuring a Shot

Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances

Keeping Score

Updating a Score

Using the Golf Odometer

Tracking Statistics

Connected Features

Enabling Bluetooth Notifications

Viewing Notifications

Receiving an Incoming Phone Call

Replying to a Text Message

Managing Notifications

Turning Off the Bluetooth Smartphone Connection

Turning On and Off Smartphone Connection Alerts

Locating a Lost Mobile Device

Garmin Connect

Updating the Software Using Garmin Connect Mobile

Updating the Software Using Garmin Express

Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer

Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect Mobile

Starting a GroupTrack Session

Tips for GroupTrack Sessions

Setting Up Wi‑Fi Connectivity

Connect IQ Features

Downloading Connect IQ Features

Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer

Heart Rate Features

Wrist-based Heart Rate

Wearing the Device and Heart Rate

Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data

Viewing the Heart Rate Widget

Broadcasting Heart Rate Data During an Activity

Turning Off the Wrist Heart Rate Monitor