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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-based Heart Rate
Wearing the Device and Heart Rate
Wear the fēnix
3 device above your wrist bone.
NOTE: The device should be snug but comfortable, and it
should not move while running.
Do not damage the heart rate sensor on the back of the
device.
See Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data, page 2 for more
information about wrist-based heart rate.
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 under the device.
Wear the device above your wrist bone. The device should
be snug but comfortable.
NOTE: You can try wearing the device higher on your
forearm. You can try wearing the device on your other arm.
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), your lowest resting heart rate for today, and a graph of
your heart rate.
1
From the clock, select DOWN.
2
Select
START 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
fēnix 3 device
and view it on paired Garmin devices. 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.
1
Hold
UP.
2
Select Settings
> Sensors > Wrist Heart Rate > Broadcast
HR
.
The fēnix
3 device starts broadcasting your heart rate data,
and
appears.
NOTE:
You can view only the heart rate widget while
broadcasting heart rate data.
3
Pair your fēnix
3 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.
Turning Off the Wrist Heart Rate Monitor
For the fēnix 3 HR, the default value for the Wrist Heart Rate
setting is Auto
. The device automatically uses the wrist-based
heart rate monitor unless you pair an ANT+ heart rate monitor to
the device.
1
Hold
UP.
2
Select Settings > Sensors > Wrist Heart Rate > Off.
Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor
You should wear the heart rate monitor directly on your skin, just
below your sternum. It should be snug enough to stay in place
during your activity.
1
If necessary, attach the strap extender to the heart rate
monitor.
2
Wet the electrodes
À
on the back of the heart rate monitor to
create a strong connection between your chest and the
transmitter.
3
Wear the heart rate monitor with the
Garmin logo facing right-
side up.
The loop
Á
and hook
Â
connection should be on your right
side.
4
Wrap the heart rate monitor around your chest, and connect
the strap hook to the loop.
NOTE: Make sure the care tag does not fold over.
After you put on the heart rate monitor, it is active and sending
data.
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data
If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you can try
these tips.
Reapply water to the electrodes and contact patches (if
applicable).
Tighten the strap on your chest.
Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes.
Follow the care instructions (Caring for the Heart Rate
Monitor, page 22).
Wear a cotton shirt or thoroughly wet both sides of the strap.
Synthetic fabrics that rub or flap against the heart rate
monitor can create static electricity that interferes with heart
rate signals.
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