Garmin Fenix 3 Owners Manual

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							TableofContents
Introduction.....................................................................1
Keys............................................................................................1
Locking the Keys....................................................................1
Charging the Device...................................................................1
Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Device...............................1
Support and Updates..................................................................1
Setting Up Garmin Express...................................................1
HeartRateFeatures.......................................................1
Wrist-based Heart Rate..............................................................2
Wearing the Device and Heart Rate......................................2
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data.............................................2
Viewing the Heart Rate Widget..............................................2
Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin Devices................2
Turning Off the Wrist Heart Rate Monitor..............................2
Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor.............................................2
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data.............................................2
Running Dynamics......................................................................3
Training with Running Dynamics...........................................3
Color Gauges and Running Dynamics Data..........................3
Ground Contact Time Balance Data.................................3
Tips for Missing Running Dynamics Data..............................4
Physiological Measurements......................................................4
About VO2 Max. Estimates....................................................4
Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Running..................4
Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Cycling....................4
Viewing Your Predicted Race Times.....................................4
Recovery Time.......................................................................5
Turning On the Recovery Advisor.....................................5
Recovery Heart Rate.............................................................5
Lactate Threshold..................................................................5
Performing a Guided Test to Determine Your Lactate 
Threshold
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Performance Condition..........................................................5
Viewing Your Performance Condition...............................5
Stress Score..........................................................................5
Viewing Your Stress Score...............................................5
Activities.........................................................................5
Starting an Activity......................................................................6
Stopping an Activity....................................................................6
Skiing..........................................................................................6
Going Cross-Country Skiing..................................................6
Going Downhill Skiing or Snowboarding................................6
Viewing Your Ski Runs......................................................6
Hiking..........................................................................................6
Going for a Hike.....................................................................6
Running......................................................................................6
Going for a Run......................................................................6
Using the Metronome.............................................................7
Biking..........................................................................................7
Going for a Ride.....................................................................7
Swimming...................................................................................7
Going for a Pool Swim...........................................................7
Swim Terminology.............................................................7
Stroke Types.....................................................................7
Resting During Pool Swimming.........................................7
Training with the Drill Log..................................................7
Going for an Open Water Swim.............................................8
Water Sports...............................................................................8
Starting a Stand Up Paddle Boarding Activity.......................8
Starting a Rowing Activity......................................................8
Indoor Activities..........................................................................8
Multisport....................................................................................8
Starting a Triathlon or Multisport Activity...............................8
Creating a Custom Activity.....................................................8
Golfing........................................................................................9
Playing Golf............................................................................9
Hole Information.....................................................................9
Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances...................................9
Using the Golf Odometer.......................................................9
Keeping Score.......................................................................9
Reviewing Scores..................................................................9
Measuring a Shot...................................................................9
Training...........................................................................9
Setting Up Your User Profile.......................................................9
Fitness Goals.........................................................................9
About Heart Rate Zones........................................................9
Setting Your Heart Rate Zones.........................................9
Letting the Device Set Your Heart Rate Zones...............10
Heart Rate Zone Calculations.........................................10
About Lifetime Athletes........................................................10
Setting Your Power Zones...................................................10
Activity Tracking........................................................................10
Turning On Activity Tracking................................................10
Using the Move Alert............................................................10
Auto Goal.............................................................................10
Sleep Tracking.....................................................................11
Using Automated Sleep Tracking....................................11
Using Do Not Disturb Mode............................................11
Intensity Minutes..................................................................11
Workouts...................................................................................11
Following a Workout From the Web.....................................11
Starting a Workout...............................................................11
About the Training Calendar................................................11
Using Garmin Connect Training Plans............................11
Interval Workouts......................................................................11
Creating an Interval Workout...............................................11
Starting an Interval Workout................................................11
Stopping an Interval Workout...............................................12
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							Multisport History.................................................................14
Viewing Your Time in Each Heart Rate Zone......................14
Viewing Step Totals..................................................................14
Viewing Data Totals..................................................................14
Deleting History........................................................................14
Using the Odometer..................................................................15
ConnectedFeatures.....................................................15
Enabling Bluetooth Notifications...............................................15
Viewing Notifications............................................................15
Managing Notifications.........................................................15
Turning Off Bluetooth Technology.......................................15
Turning On and Off Bluetooth Connection Alerts................15
Locating a Lost Mobile Device..................................................15
Garmin Connect........................................................................15
Manually Uploading Data to Garmin Connect Mobile..........16
Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer..........................16
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							Introduction
WARNING
See the ImportantSafetyandProductInformation guide in the 
product box for product warnings and other important 
information.
Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any 
exercise program.
Keys
ÀLIGHTSelect to turn the backlight on and off.Hold to view shortcut menu options, including turning the 
device on and off.ÁSTARTSTOP
Select to start or stop an activity.Select to choose an option in a menu.ÂBACKLAP
Select to return to the previous page.Select to record a lap or a rest during an activity.ÃDOWNSelect to scroll through widgets, menus, and messages.Hold to view the clock from any page.ÄUPSelect to scroll through widgets, menus, and messages.Select to dismiss a short message or notification.Hold to view the main menu.
LockingtheKeys
You can lock the keys to prevent accidental key presses.
1Hold LIGHT for two seconds, and select LockDevice to lock 
the keys.
2Hold LIGHT for two seconds, and select UnlockDevice to 
unlock the keys.
ChargingtheDevice
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly clean and dry the contacts and 
the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a 
computer. 
Refer to the cleaning instructions in the appendix.
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.
1Plug the USB end of the cable into an AC adapter or a  computer USB port.
2If necessary, plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet.
3Pinch the sides of the charging cradle À to open the arms on 
the cradle.
4With the contacts aligned, place the device into the cradle Á and release the arms to hold the device in place.
When you connect the device to a power source, the device 
turns on, and the battery charge level appears on the screen.
5Charge the device completely.
PairingYourSmartphonewithYourDevice
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							can view wrist-based heart rate data on the heart rate widget. 
If both wrist-based heart rate and 
ANT+ heart rate data are 
available, your device uses the ANT+ heart rate data.
Wrist-basedHeartRate
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							This projection also presumes you have completed the proper 
training for the race.
NOTE:The projections may seem inaccurate at first. The device 
requires a few runs to learn about your running performance.
Select UP ! MyStats ! RacePredictor.
Your projected race times appear for 5K, 10K, half marathon,  and marathon distances.
RecoveryTime
You can use your Garmin device with wrist-based heart rate or a 
compatible chest heart rate monitor to display how much time  remains before you are fully recovered and ready for the next 
hard workout.
Recoverytime: The recovery time appears immediately 
following an activity. The time counts down until it is optimal 
for you to attempt another hard workout.
TurningOntheRecoveryAdvisor
For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup (SettingUpYourUserProfile, page 9), and set your 
maximum heart rate (SettingYourHeartRateZones, page 9).
1Hold UP.
2Select MyStats ! RecoveryAdvisor ! Status ! On.
3Go for a run.
After 6 to 20 minutes, your performance condition appears (ViewingYourPerformanceCondition, page 5).
4After your run, select Save.
The recovery time appears. The maximum time is 4 days.
RecoveryHeartRate
If you are training with wrist-based heart rate or a compatible 
chest heart rate monitor, you can check your recovery heart rate 
value after each activity. Recovery heart rate is the difference 
between your exercising heart rate and your heart rate two 
minutes after the exercise has stopped. For example, after a  typical training run, you stop the timer. Your heart rate is 140 bpm. After two minutes of no activity or cool down, your heart rate is 90 bpm. Your recovery heart rate is 50 bpm (140 
minus 90). Some studies have linked recovery heart rate to  cardiac health. Higher numbers generally indicate healthier 
hearts.
TIP:For best results, you should stop moving for two minutes 
while the device calculates your recovery heart rate value. You 
can save or discard the activity after this value appears.
LactateThreshold
Lactate threshold is the exercise intensity at which lactate (lactic 
acid) starts to accumulate in the bloodstream. In running, it is  the estimated level of effort or pace. When a runner exceeds the threshold, fatigue starts to increase at an accelerating rate. For 
experienced runners, the threshold occurs at approximately 90  of their maximum heart rate and between 10k and half-marathon 
race pace. For average runners, the lactate threshold often 
occurs well below 90 of maximum heart rate. Knowing your 
lactate threshold can help you determine how hard to train or 
when to push yourself during a race.
If you already know your lactate threshold heart rate value, you 
can enter it in your user profile settings (SettingYourHeartRate
Zones, page 9).
PerformingaGuidedTesttoDetermineYourLactate Threshold
Before you can perform the guided test, you must put on a heart rate monitor and pair it with your device (PairingANTSensors, page 21). You must also have a VO2 max. estimate from a 
previous run (AboutVO2MaxEstimates, page 4).
TIP:The device requires a few runs with a heart rate monitor to 
get an accurate maximum heart rate value and VO2 max.  estimate.
1Hold UP.
2Select MyStats ! LactateThreshold ! DoGuidedTest.
3Select an outdoor running profile.
GPS is required to complete the test.
4Follow the on-screen instructions.
PerformanceCondition
As you complete your activity, such as running or cycling, the 
performance condition feature analyzes your pace, heart rate, 
and heart rate variability to make a real-time assessment of your 
ability to perform compared to your average fitness level. 
Performance condition values range from -20 to +20. After the 
first 6 to 20 minutes of your activity, the device displays your  performance condition score. For example, a score of +5 means that you are rested, fresh, and capable of a good run or ride. 
You can add performance condition as a data field to one of 
your training screens to monitor your ability throughout the 
activity. Performance condition can also be an indicator of 
fatigue level, especially at the end of a long training run or ride.
NOTE:The device requires a few runs or rides with a heart rate 
monitor to get an accurate VO2 max. estimate and learn about 
your running or riding ability
 (AboutVO2MaxEstimates, page 4).
ViewingYourPerformanceCondition
This feature requires wrist-based heart rate or a compatible 
chest heart rate monitor. If you are using a chest heart rate 
monitor, you must put it on and pair it with your device
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