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Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect Mobile
1
Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu.
2
Select .
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
Descent Mk1 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.
1
Go outside, and turn on the Descent Mk1 device.
2
Pair your smartphone with the Descent Mk1 device (Pairing
Your Smartphone with Your Device, page 1).
3
On the Descent Mk1 device, hold MENU, and select
Settings > GroupTrack > Show on Map to enable viewing
connections on the map screen.
4
In the Garmin Connect Mobile app, from the settings menu,
select LiveTrack > GroupTrack.
5
If you have more than one compatible device, select a device
for the GroupTrack session.
6
Select Visible to > All Connections.
7
Select Start LiveTrack.
8
On the Descent Mk1 device, start an activity.
9
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 Descent Mk1 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 25).
Wi‑Fi
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Connected Features
Some Descent Mk1 models have 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: Allows your device to download the latest
software update when a Wi‑Fi connection is available. The
next time you turn on or unlock the device, you can follow the
on-screen instructions to install the software update.
Setting Up Wi‑Fi Connectivity
1
Go to www.garminconnect.com/start, and download the
Garmin Express application.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions to set up Wi‑Fi connectivity
with Garmin Express.
Connect IQ Features
You can add Connect IQ features to your watch from Garmin
and other providers using the Garmin Connect Mobile app. You
can customize your device with watch faces, data fields,
widgets, and apps.
NOTE: For your safety, Connect IQ features are not available
while diving. This ensures that all dive capabilities function as
designed.
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 Connect IQ features from the Garmin
Connect Mobile app, you must pair your Descent Mk1 device
with your smartphone.
1
From the settings in the Garmin Connect Mobile app, select
Connect IQ Store.
2
If necessary, select your device.
3
Select a Connect IQ feature.
4
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Downloading Connect IQ Features Using
Your Computer
1
Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
2
Go to garminconnect.com and sign in.
3
From your devices widget, select Connect IQ Store.
4
Select a Connect IQ feature, and download it.
5
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Customizing Your Device
Widgets
Your device comes preloaded with widgets that provide at-a-
glance 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.
Calendar: Displays upcoming meetings from your smartphone
calendar.
Calories: Displays your calorie information for the current day.
Dive Log: Displays a brief summary of your last recorded dive.
Dog tracking: Displays your dog's location information when
you have a compatible dog tracking device paired with your
Descent device.
Floors climbed: Tracks your floors climbed and progress
toward your goal.
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