Garmin tactix Quick Start Manual
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1. N TTET AA A Select to turn the backlight on and off Hold to turn the device on and off Nc Select to scroll through the data pages options and settings Select to scroll through the data pages options and settings aa Select to return to the previous screen Hold to view the status page S S Action key Select to open the menu for the current screen Select to choose an option and to acknowledge a message Hold to mark a waypoint Viewing the Status Page You can quickly switch to this page to view the time of day battery life and GPS status information from any other page Hold _ 12 44 till dab chdi aave Trach Viewing the Sensor Data You can quickly access real time data for the compass altimeter barometer temperature sensors and Zulu time NOTE These data pages automatically time out to low power mode NOTE This data is not recorded to the device page 2 1 From the time of day page select A or V A c4 COMPASS NLL 307 Wed 6 2 Select V Bcd ALTIMETER e Wed 6 3 Select V October 2013 190 01652 01_0B Printed in Taiwan A c4 BRROMETER 1015 Wed B 4 Select V NOTE Your body temperature affects the temperature sensor To get the most accurate temperature reading remove the device from your wrist and wait 20 30 minutes TIP To purchase a tempe wireless temperatu2. Z CCO www garmin com support
3. GPS Tracks A track is a recording of your path The track log contains information about points along the recorded path including time location and elevation for each point Sending a Track to BaseCamp Before you can send data to BaseCamp you must download BaseCamp to your computer www garmin com basecamp You can view your tracks and waypoints on your computer 1 Connect your device to your computer using the USB cable Your device appears as a removable drive in My Computer on Windows computers and as a mounted volume on Mac computers 2 Start BaseCamp 3 Follow the on screen instructions Waypoints Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device Creating a Waypoint You can save your current location as a waypoint 1 Hold the action key 2 Select an option e To save the waypoint without changes select Save e To make changes to the waypoint select Edit make changes to the waypoint and select Save Navigating to a Waypoint Select the action key Select Start GPS Wait while the device locates satellites Select the action key Select Waypoints and select a waypoint from the list Select Go oOaw1h WN neti 4 0c e ko The device displays time to destination distance to destination and estimated time of arrival 7 Select to view the compass page The two pointer marks serve as a bearing pointer The top mark on the device points in the di
4. screen instructions to select your product Locking the Keys You can lock the keys to prevent inadvertent key presses 1 Select the data page you want to view while the keys are locked 2 Hold D and A to lock the keys 3 Hold and to unlock the keys Resetting Your Device If the device stops responding you may need to reset it 1 Hold for at least 25 seconds 2 Hold Y for one second to turn on the device Specifications Battery type 500 mAh Lithium ion battery Battery life Up to 5 weeks Water resistance Water resistant to 164 ft 50 m NOTE The watch is designed for surface swimming Operating temperature From 4 F to 122 F from 20 C to 50 C range 2 4 GHz ANT wireless communications protocol Bluetooth Smart device Radio frequency protocol Battery Information The actual battery life depends on how much you use GPS device sensors optional wireless sensors and the backlight Battery Life Mode 16 hours Normal GPS mode 50 hours UltraTrac GPS mode Up to 2 weeks Always On sensor mode Up to 5 weeks Watch mode Registering Your Device Help us better support you by completing our online registration today e Go to http my garmin com e Keep the original sales receipt or a photocopy in a safe place Device Care NOTICE Do not use a sharp object to clean the device Avoid chemical cleaners solvents and insect repellents
5. 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 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 Garmin International Inc Garmin and the Garmin logo are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries ANT 1200 East 151st Street BaseCamp tactix and tempe are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the Olathe Kansas 66062 USA express permission of Garmin Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park Southampton Hampshire S040 9LR UK Garmin Corporation No 68 Zhangshu 2nd Road Xizhi Dist New Taipei City 221 Taiwan R O C 2013 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners
6. A GARMIN tactix Quick Start Manual See the mportant Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any exercise program Getting Started When using your device the first time you should complete these tasks to set up the device and get to know the basic features Charge the device page 1 Register the device page 4 Learn about the sensor data and modes page 1 Acquire satellites and record a track page 2 Create a waypoint page 2 Get the owner s manual page 3 on fF W N Charging the Device NOTICE To prevent corrosion thoroughly dry the contacts and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer The device is powered by a built in lithium ion battery that you can charge using a standard wall outlet or a USB port on your computer 1 Plug the USB end of the cable into the AC adapter or a computer USB port Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet Align the left side of the charging cradle with the groove on the left side of the device N A Align the hinged side of the charger with the contacts on the back of the device When you connect the device to a power source the device turns on 5 Charge the device completely Keys B ee a 4 GARMIN ia a Ka 15 JUL 4 ht mm i924
7. re sensor go to www garmin com See the owner s manual for more information 5 Select V Turning on a Sensor Mode The default sensor mode is on demand mode which offers you quick access to compass altimeter barometer or temperature data You can also put the device in always on mode to display continuous sensor data NOTE If you have an optional heart rate monitor or speed and cadence sensor paired with the device your device can display continuous heart rate or speed and cadence data 1 Select the action key 2 Select Setup gt Sensors gt Mode gt Always On Acquiring Satellite Signals and Recording a Track Before you can use the GPS navigation features such as recording a track you must acquire satellite signals The time and date are set automatically based on the GPS position 1 Select the action key 2 Select Start GPS 3 Go to an area with a clear view of the sky and remain stationary while the device acquires satellite signals 4 Walk around or travel to record a track Your distance and time appear 5 Select to view the loop of data pages You can customize some data pages See the owner s manual page 3 6 Hold gt 7 Select an option e Select Pause Track to pause tracking e Select Save Track to save your track e Select Clear Track to erase the track without saving e Select Stop GPS to turn off GPS without deleting your track Stopping GPS 1 Select the action key 2 Select Stop
8. rection you are facing 8 Align the pointer marks with the top mark on the device 9 Continue in that direction until you reach the destination Navigating Using TracBack While navigating you can navigate back to the beginning of your track This can be helpful when finding your way back to camp or the trail head 1 Select the action key 2 Select Tracks gt Current gt TracBack Your current location track to follow and end point appear on the map Stopping Navigation 1 Select the action key 2 Select Stop Nav Applications Jumpmaster The jumpmaster feature is designed for experienced skydivers particularly those in the military 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 See the owner s manual for more information Viewing Tide Information NOTE This feature is not available in all areas You can view information about a tide station including the tide height and when the next high and low tides will occur 1 Select the action key 2 Select Tides gt Search Near 3 Select an option e To search near a previously saved waypoint select Waypoints and select or search for a waypoint e To search near a specific city select Cities and select or search for a city A lis
9. t of the tide stations near the selected location appears 4 Select a station A 24 hour tide chart appears for the current date showing the current tide height and when the next high and low tides will occur lb JAM cold Oral Shoal BiSCo 0 3 ft E I y 5 Select an option e To view more detailed information about the next four tide peaks and troughs select V e To pan the tide chart select the action key and select Pan Chart e To view tide information for a different date select the action key select Change Date and select the date ANT Sensors Your device can be used with wireless ANT sensors For more information about compatibility and purchasing optional sensors go to http buy garmin com Pairing ANT Sensors Pairing is the connecting of ANT wireless devices for example connecting a tempe temperature sensor with your Garmin device 1 Bring the device within range 3 m of the sensor NOTE Stay 10 m away from other ANT sensors while pairing Select the action key Select Setup gt ANT Sensor Select your sensor Select New Search When the sensor is paired with your device the sensor status changes from Searching to Connected Sensor data appears in the data page loop or a custom data field of ON Troubleshooting Getting the Owner s Manual You can get the latest owner s manual from the web 1 Go to www garmin com support 2 Select Manuals 3 Follow the on
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