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The device connects to the network, and the network is added to
the list of saved networks. The device reconnects to this network
automatically when it is within range.
Connect IQ Features
You can add Connect IQ features to your watch from Garmin
and other providers using the Connect IQ website. You can
customize your device with watch faces, data fields, widgets,
and apps.
NOTE: For your safety, Connect IQ features are not available
while diving. This ensures that all dive capabilities function as
designed.
Watch Faces: Allow you to customize the appearance of the
clock.
Data Fields: Allow you to download new data fields that present
sensor, activity, and history data in new ways. You can add
Connect IQ data fields to built-in features and pages.
Widgets: Provide information at a glance, including sensor data
and notifications.
Apps: Add interactive features to your watch, such as new
outdoor and fitness activity types.
Downloading Connect IQ Features Using
Your Computer
1
Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
2
Go to apps.garmin.com, and sign in.
3
Select a Connect IQ feature, and download it.
4
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Heart Rate Features
The Descent Mk1 device has a wrist-based heart rate monitor
and is also compatible with chest heart rate monitors (sold
separately). You can view heart rate data on the heart rate
widget. If both wrist-based heart rate and chest heart rate data
are available, your device uses the chest heart rate data.
Wrist-based Heart Rate
Wearing the Device
Wear the device above your wrist bone.
NOTE: The device should be snug but comfortable. For more
accurate heart rate readings on the Descent Mk1 device, it
should not move while running or exercising.
NOTE: While diving, the device should stay in contact with
your skin, and it should not bump into other wrist-worn
devices.
NOTE: The optical sensor is located on the back of the
device.
See Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data, page 12 for more
information about wrist-based heart rate.
For more information about accuracy, go to garmin.com
/ataccuracy.
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data
If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you can try
these tips.
Clean and dry your arm before putting on the device.
Avoid wearing sunscreen, lotion, and insect repellent under
the device.
Avoid scratching the heart rate sensor on the back of the
device.
Wear the device above your wrist bone. The device should
be snug but comfortable.
Wait until the icon is solid before starting your activity.
Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes and get a heart rate reading
before starting your activity.
NOTE: In cold environments, warm up indoors.
Rinse the device with fresh water after each workout.
Viewing the Heart Rate Widget
The widget displays your current heart rate in beats per minute
(bpm) and a graph of your heart rate for the last 4 hours.
1
From the watch face, select DOWN.
2
Select to view your average resting heart rate values for
the last 7 days.
Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin Devices
You can broadcast your heart rate data from your Descent Mk1
device and view it on paired Garmin devices.
NOTE: Broadcasting heart rate data decreases battery life.
1
From the heart rate widget, hold MENU.
2
Select Options > Broadcast Heart Rate.
The Descent Mk1 device starts broadcasting your heart rate
data, and appears.
NOTE: You can view only the heart rate widget while
broadcasting heart rate data from the heart rate widget.
3
Pair your Descent Mk1 device with your Garmin ANT+
compatible device.
NOTE: The pairing instructions differ for each Garmin
compatible device. See your owner's manual.
TIP: To stop broadcasting your heart rate data, select any
key, and select Yes.
Broadcasting Heart Rate Data During an Activity
You can set up your Descent Mk1 device to broadcast your
heart rate data automatically when you begin an activity. For
example, you can broadcast your heart rate data to an Edge
®
device while cycling, or to a VIRB
®
action camera during an
activity.
NOTE: Broadcasting heart rate data decreases battery life.
NOTE: Broadcasting heart rate data is not available for dive
activities.
1
From the heart rate widget, hold MENU.
2
Select Options > Broadcast During Activity.
3
Begin an activity (Starting an Activity, page 6).
The Descent Mk1 device starts broadcasting your heart rate
data in the background.
NOTE: There is no indication that the device is broadcasting
your heart rate data during an activity.
4
If necessary, pair your Descent Mk1 device with your Garmin
ANT+ compatible device.
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