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• When you are wearing the watch, avoid covering the face
with your sleeve.
• When you are not wearing the watch, point the face toward a
source of bright light, such as sunlight or fluorescent light.
The watch will charge faster when exposed to sunlight,
because the solar charging lens is optimized for the spectrum
of sunlight.
• For maximum battery performance, charge the watch in
bright sunlight.
NOTE: The watch protects itself from overheating and stops
charging automatically if the internal temperature exceeds
the solar charging temperature threshold (Specifications,
page 43).
NOTE: The watch does not solar charge when connected to
an external power source or when the battery is full.
Activities and Apps
Your device can be used for indoor, outdoor, athletic, and fitness
activities. When you start an activity, the device displays and
records sensor data. You can save activities and share them
with the Garmin Connect community.
You can also add Connect IQ
™
activities and apps to your
device using the Connect IQ app (Connect IQ Features,
page 14).
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).
1
From the watch face, press START.
2
If this is the first time you have started an activity, select the
checkbox next to each activity to add to your favorites, and
select Done.
3
Select an option:
• Select an activity from your favorites.
• Select , and select an activity from the extended activity
list.
4
If the activity requires GPS signals, go outside to an area with
a clear view of the sky, and wait until the device is ready.
The device is ready after it establishes your heart rate,
acquires GPS signals (if required), and connects to your
wireless sensors (if required).
5
Press START to start the activity timer.
The device records activity data only while the activity timer is
running.
Tips for Recording Activities
• Charge the device before starting an activity (Charging the
Device, page 2).
• Press LAP to record laps, start a new set or pose, or
advance to the next workout step.
• Press UP or DOWN to view additional data pages.
Changing the Power Mode
You can change the power mode to extend battery life during an
activity.
1
During an activity, hold MENU.
2
Select Power Mode.
3
Select an option.
The watch displays the hours of battery life gained with the
selected power mode.
Stopping an Activity
1
Press STOP.
2
Select an option:
• To resume your activity, select Resume.
• To save the activity and return to watch mode, select
Save > Done.
• To suspend your activity and resume it at a later time,
select Resume Later.
• To mark a lap, select Lap.
• To navigate back to the starting point of your activity along
the path you traveled, select Back to Start > TracBack.
NOTE: This feature is available only for activities that use
GPS.
• To navigate back to the starting point of your activity by
the most direct path, select Back to Start > Route.
NOTE: This feature is available only for activities that use
GPS.
• To discard the activity and return to watch mode, select
Discard > Yes.
NOTE: After stopping the activity, the device saves it
automatically after 30 minutes.
Adding or Removing a Favorite Activity
The list of your favorite activities appears when you press
START from the watch face, and it provides quick access to the
activities you use most frequently. The first time you press
START to start an activity, the device prompts you to select your
favorite activities. You can add or remove favorite activities at
any time.
1
Hold MENU.
2
Select Activities & Apps.
Your favorite activities appear at the top of the list with a
white background. Other activities appear in the extended list
with a black background.
3
Select an option:
• To add a favorite activity, select the activity, and select
Set as Favorite.
• To remove a favorite activity, select the activity, and select
Remove from Favorites.
Creating a Custom Activity
1
From the watch face, press START.
2
Select Add.
3
Select an option:
• Select Copy Activity to create your custom activity
starting from one of your saved activities.
• Select Other to create a new custom activity.
4
If necessary, select an activity type.
5
Select a name or enter a custom name.
Duplicate activity names include a number, for example:
Bike(2).
6
Select an option:
• Select an option to customize specific activity settings. For
example, you can customize the data screens or auto
features.
• Select Done to save and use the custom activity.
7
Select Yes to add the activity to your list of favorites.
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
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