Garmin Quatix 3 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
Activities.........................................................................1
Starting an Activity......................................................................2
Stopping an Activity....................................................................2
Sailing.........................................................................................2
Tack Assist.............................................................................2
Calibrating the Tack Assist................................................2
Sail Racing.............................................................................2
Setting the Race Timer.....................................................2
Setting the Starting Line....................................................2
Setting the Sailing Units....................................................2
Fishing........................................................................................2
Going Fishing.........................................................................2
Tides...........................................................................................3
Viewing the Tide Data............................................................3
Anchor........................................................................................3
Marking Your Location as a Waypoint...................................3
Anchor Settings......................................................................3
Boat Data....................................................................................3
Streaming Boat Data..............................................................3
Skiing..........................................................................................3
Going Cross-Country Skiing..................................................3
Going Downhill Skiing or Snowboarding................................3
Viewing Your Ski Runs......................................................3
Hiking..........................................................................................3
Going for a Hike.....................................................................3
Running......................................................................................4
Going for a Run......................................................................4
Using the Metronome.............................................................4
Biking..........................................................................................4
Going for a Ride.....................................................................4
Swimming...................................................................................4
Going for a Pool Swim...........................................................4
Swim Terminology.............................................................4
Stroke Types.....................................................................4
Resting During Pool Swimming.........................................4
Training with the Drill Log..................................................5
Going for an Open Water Swim.............................................5
Water Sports...............................................................................5
Starting a Stand Up Paddle Boarding Activity.......................5
Starting a Rowing Activity......................................................5
Multisport....................................................................................5
Starting a Triathlon or Multisport Activity...............................5
Creating a Custom Activity.....................................................5
Indoor Activities..........................................................................6
Locating a Lost Mobile Device....................................................6
Golfing........................................................................................6
Playing Golf............................................................................6
Hole Information.....................................................................6
Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances...................................6
Using the Golf Odometer.......................................................6
Keeping Score.......................................................................6
Reviewing Scores..................................................................6
Measuring a Shot...................................................................6
Training...........................................................................6
Setting Up Your User Profile.......................................................6
Fitness Goals.........................................................................6
About Heart Rate Zones........................................................7
Setting Your Heart Rate Zones.........................................7
Letting the Device Set Your Heart Rate Zones.................7
Heart Rate Zone Calculations...........................................7
About Lifetime Athletes..........................................................7
Setting Your Power Zones.....................................................7
Activity Tracking..........................................................................7
Turning On Activity Tracking..................................................7
Using the Move Alert..............................................................8
Auto Goal...............................................................................8
Sleep Tracking.......................................................................8
Using Automated Sleep Tracking......................................8
Using Do Not Disturb Mode..............................................8
Intensity Minutes....................................................................8
Workouts.....................................................................................8
Following a Workout From the Web.......................................8
Starting a Workout.................................................................8
About the Training Calendar..................................................8
Using Garmin Connect Training Plans..............................8
Interval Workouts........................................................................8
Creating an Interval Workout.................................................8
Starting an Interval Workout..................................................9
Stopping an Interval Workout.................................................9
Using Virtual Partner
						

							Garmin Connect........................................................................12
Using Garmin Connect Mobile.............................................13
Manually Uploading Data to Garmin Connect Mobile.....13
Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer..........................13
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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 turn the device on and off.ÁSTARTSTOPMOB
Select to start or stop an activity or app.Select to choose an option in a menu.Hold to mark your current location as a waypoint and activate 
navigation.
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 the AC adapter or a  computer USB port.
2Plug 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
You should connect your quatix 3 device to a smartphone to use 
the full features of the device.
1Go to (garmin.com/apps), and download the Garmin 
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							3Select an option:

						

							Running
GoingforaRun
Before you go for a run, you should charge the device (Charging
theDevice, page 1). Before you can use an ANT+ sensor for 
your run, you must pair the sensor with your device (PairingANTSensors, page 18).
1Put on your ANT+ sensors, such as a foot pod or heart rate 
monitor (optional).
2From the clock, select START.
3Select Run.
4When using optional ANT+ sensors, wait while the device 
connects to the sensors.
5Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.
6Select START to start the timer.
History is recorded only while the timer is running.
7Start your activity.
8Select LAP to record laps (optional).
9Select UP or DOWN to view additional data pages (optional).
10After you complete your activity, select STOP ! Save.
UsingtheMetronome
The metronome feature plays tones at a steady rhythm to help 
you improve your performance by training at a faster, slower, or 
more consistent cadence.
1Hold UP.
2Select Settings ! Apps.
3Select an activity.
NOTE:This feature is not available for all activities.
4Select Metronome ! Status ! On.
5Select an option:

						

							4Repeat for additional rest intervals.
TrainingwiththeDrillLog
The drill log feature is available only for pool swimming. You can 
use the drill log feature to manually record kick sets, one-arm 
swimming, or any type of swimming that is not one of the four  major strokes.
TIP:You can customize the data screens and data fields for 
your pool swim activity (CustomizingtheDataScreens, page 14).
1From the clock, select START.
2Select PoolSwim.
3Select START to start the activity timer.
4During your pool swim activity, select UP or DOWN to view 
the drill log screen.
5Select LAP to start the drill timer.
6After you complete a drill interval, select LAP.
The drill timer stops, but the activity timer continues to record  the entire swim session.
7Select a distance for the completed drill.
Distance increments are based on the pool size selected for the activity profile.
8Select an option:

						

							IndoorActivities
The quatix 3 device can be used for training indoors, such as 
running on an indoor track or using a stationary bike.
GPS is turned off for indoor activities. When running with GPS 
turned off, speed, distance, and cadence are calculated using 
the accelerometer in the device. The accelerometer is self-
calibrating. The accuracy of the speed, distance, and cadence 
data improves after a few outdoor runs using GPS.
LocatingaLostMobileDevice
You can use this feature to help locate a lost mobile device that 
is paired using Bluetooth