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Table Of Contents

Table of Contents
Introduction
- Getting Started
- Pairing Your Smartphone
- Charging the Device
- Product Updates
  - Setting Up Garmin Express
Diving
- Dive Warnings
- Dive Modes
  - Using the Pool Dive Mode
- Dive Setup
- Dive Data Screens
- Starting a Dive
- Viewing the Surface Interval Widget
- Viewing the Dive Log Widget
- Dive Planning
- No-Fly Time
- Altitude Diving
- Tips for Wearing the Device with an Exposure Suit
- Dive Alerts
- Dive Terminology
Activities and Apps
- Starting an Activity
- Stopping an Activity
- Adding or Removing a Favorite Activity
- Creating a Custom Activity
- Indoor Activities
- Outdoor Activities
- Multisport
  - Triathlon Training
  - Creating a Multisport Activity
- Swimming
- Golfing
- Climbing Sports
  - Recording an Indoor Climbing Activity
  - Recording a Bouldering Activity
- Starting an Expedition
Connected Features
- Enabling Bluetooth Notifications
- Turning Off the Bluetooth Smartphone Connection
- Turning On and Off Smartphone Connection Alerts
- Locating a Lost Mobile Device
- Garmin Dive App
- Garmin Connect
- Garmin Explore™‎
Safety and Tracking Features
- Adding Emergency Contacts
- Adding Contacts
- Turning Incident Detection On and Off
- Requesting Assistance
- Starting a GroupTrack Session
  - Tips for GroupTrack Sessions
  - GroupTrack Settings
Wi‑Fi®‎ Connected Features
- Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network
Connect IQ Features
- Downloading Connect IQ Features
- Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer
Garmin Pay
- Setting Up Your Garmin Pay Wallet
- Paying for a Purchase Using Your Watch
- Adding a Card to Your Garmin Pay Wallet
  - Managing Your Garmin Pay Cards
- Changing Your Garmin Pay Passcode
Music
- Connecting to a Third-Party Provider
- Downloading Personal Audio Content
- Listening to Music
- Music Playback Controls
- Connecting Bluetooth Headphones
- Changing the Audio Mode
Heart Rate Features
- Wrist-based Heart Rate
- Running Dynamics
- Performance Measurements
- Training Status
- Body Battery™‎
  - Viewing the Body Battery Widget
  - Tips for Improved Body Battery Data
Pulse Oximeter
- Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings
- Turning On All-Day Pulse Oximeter Readings
- Turning Off Automatic Pulse Oximeter Readings
- Turning On Pulse Oximeter Sleep Tracking
- Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data
Training
- Setting Up Your User Profile
- Activity Tracking
- Workouts
- Interval Workouts
- PacePro Training
- Segments
- Using Virtual Partner®‎
- Setting a Training Target
  - Cancelling a Training Target
- Racing a Previous Activity
- Personal Records
- Pausing Your Training Status
  - Resuming Your Paused Training Status
Clocks
- Setting an Alarm
  - Editing an Alarm
- Starting the Countdown Timer
  - Deleting a Timer
- Using the Stopwatch
- Adding Alternate Time Zones
  - Editing an Alternate Time Zone
Navigation
- Saving Your Location
  - Editing Your Saved Locations
- Projecting a Waypoint
- Navigating to a Destination
- Navigating to a Point of Interest
  - Points of Interest
- Courses
- Using ClimbPro
- Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man Overboard Location
- Navigating with Sight 'N Go
- Navigating to Your Starting Point During an Activity
  - Viewing Route Directions
- Navigating to the Starting Point of a Saved Activity
- Stopping Navigation
- Map
- Compass
  - Setting the Compass Heading
- Altimeter and Barometer
History
- Using History
  - Multisport History
  - Viewing Your Time in Each Heart Rate Zone
- Viewing Data Totals
- Using the Odometer
- Deleting History
Customizing Your Device
- Activities and App Settings
- Changing the Order of an Activity in the Apps List
- Widgets
- Customizing the Controls Menu
- Watch Face Settings
  - Customizing the Watch Face
- Sensors Settings
- Map Settings
- Navigation Settings
- Power Manager Settings
- System Settings
- Viewing Device Information
  - Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information
Wireless Sensors
- Pairing Your Wireless Sensors
- Extended Display Mode
- Using an Optional Bike Speed or Cadence Sensor
- Training with Power Meters
- Using Electronic Shifters
- Situational Awareness
- Foot Pod
- tempe™‎
- Club Sensors
Device Information
- Descent Specifications
  - Battery Information
- Data Management
  - Deleting Files
Device Maintenance
- Device Care
  - Cleaning the Device
- Changing the QuickFit®‎ Bands
- Extra Long Diving Band
Troubleshooting
- My device is in the wrong language
- Is my smartphone compatible with my device?
- My phone will not connect to the device
- Can I use my Bluetooth sensor with my watch?
- My headphones will not connect to the device
- My music cuts out or my headphones do not stay connected
- Restarting Your Device
- Resetting All Default Settings
- Diving
  - Resetting Your Tissue Load
  - Resetting the Surface Pressure
- Acquiring Satellite Signals
  - Improving GPS Satellite Reception
- The temperature reading is not accurate
- Maximizing the Battery Life
- Activity Tracking
- Getting More Information
Appendix
- Data Fields
- VO2 Max.‍ Standard Ratings
- FTP Ratings
- Wheel Size and Circumference
- Symbol Definitions
Index

Recording a Track Point Manually

During an expedition, track points are recorded automatically based on the selected recording interval. You can

manually record a track point at any time.

1 During an expedition, press UP or DOWN to view the map page.

2 Press START.

3 Select Add Point.

Viewing Track Points

1 During an expedition, press UP or DOWN to view the map page.

2 Press START.

3 Select View Points.

4 Select a track point from the list.

5 Select an option:

• To start navigating to the track point, select Go To.

• To view detailed information about the track point, select Details.

Connected Features

Connected features are available for your Descent device when you connect the device to a compatible

smartphone using Bluetooth technology. Some features require you to install the Garmin Connect 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 Descent 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 Descent device and currently within

range.

Find my device: Locates your lost Descent device that is paired with your smartphone and currently within

range.

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