Garmin Fenix 1 User Manual

fēnix
™ 
Owner’s Manual
May 2013190-01507-00_0BPrinted in Taiwan 

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Table of Contents
Introduction....................................................................1
Getting Started...........................................................................1
Charging the Device..............................................................1
Keys......................................................................................1
Sensors......................................................................................1
Viewing the Sensor...

Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery..........................12
Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor............................................13
Data Management...................................................................13
File Types............................................................................13
Disconnecting the USB Cable.............................................13
Deleting Files...........................................................................13...

Introduction
 WARNING
Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any exercise program.
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the 
product box for product warnings and other important 
information.
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.
1Charge the device (page 1).
2Register the device (page 15).
3Learn about the sensor data and modes (page 1).
4Acquire satellites...

3Select .
4Select .
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 temperature sensor, go 
to www.garmin.com. When you have the tempe paired with 
the fēnix (page 10), you automatically get accurate 
temperature readings without having to remove the device 
from your wrist.
Turning on a Sensor Mode
The default sensor mode is on demand mode, which offers...

Any changes you make are saved to the active profile.
Deleting a Profile
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Setup > Profiles.
3Select a profile.
4Select Delete > Yes.
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
Waypoints
Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device.
Creating a Waypoint
You can save your current location as a waypoint.
1Hold the Orange key.
2Select an option:
•To save the waypoint without changes, select Save.
•To make changes to the waypoint, select Edit, make 
changes to the waypoint, and...

Routes
A route is a sequence of waypoints or locations that leads you to your final destination.
Creating a Route
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Routes > Create New.
3Select First Point.
4Select a category.
5Select the first point on the route.
6Select Next Point.
7Repeat steps 4–6 until the route is complete.
8Select Done to save the route.
Editing the Name of a Route
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Routes.
3Select a route.
4Select Rename.
5Use the Orange key, , and  to enter characters.
6When...

contain the track log of the trip, photos of the trip, and 
geocaches you hunted. You can use BaseCamp to create and manage your adventures. For more information, go to http://adventures.garmin.com.
Navigation
You can navigate to a route, track, waypoint, geocache, or any saved location in the device. You can use the map or the compass to navigate to your destination.
Navigating to a Destination
You can navigate to a destination using the compass or map (page 5).
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Start...

Altimeter and Barometer
The device contains an internal altimeter and barometer.
•On Demand sensor data (page 1)
•Always On sensor data (page 2)
•Altimeter settings (page 9)
•Altimeter and barometric readings (page 15)
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 or the correct sea level...