Garmin Fenix 2 Owner's Manual

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Data ManagementNOTE: The device is not compatible with Windows® 95, 98,Me, Windows NT®, and Mac® OS 10.3 and earlier.File TypesThe device supports these file types.• Files from BaseCamp. Go to www.garmin.com/trip_planning.• Files from Garmin Connect.• GPI custom POI files from the Garmin POI Loader. Go towww.garmin.com/products/poiloader.• GPX track files for navigation.• GPX geocache files. Go to www.garmin.com/geocaching.• FIT files for Garmin Connect.Disconnecting the USB CableIf your device is connected to your computer as a removabledrive or volume, you must safely disconnect your device fromyour computer to avoid data loss. If your device is connected toyour Windows computer as a portable device, it is notnecessary to safely disconnect.1 Complete an action:• For Windows computers, select the Safely RemoveHardware icon in the system tray, and select your device.• For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to the trash.2 Disconnect the cable from your computer.Deleting FilesNOTICEIf you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it. Yourdevice memory contains important system files that should notbe deleted.1 Open the Garmin drive or volume.2 If necessary, open a folder or volume.3 Select a file.4 Press the Delete key on your keyboard.TroubleshootingResetting Your DeviceIf the device stops responding, you may need to reset it.1 Hold LIGHT for at least 25 seconds.2 Hold LIGHT for one second to turn on the device.Maximizing the Battery LifeYou can do several things to extend the life of the battery.• Reduce the backlight brightness and timeout (DisplaySettings).• Use UltraTrac GPS mode for your activity (UltraTrac).• Turn off Bluetooth wireless technology when you are notusing connected features (Bluetooth® Connected Features).• When pausing your activity for a longer period of time, usethe resume later option (Stopping an Activity).Getting More InformationYou can find more information about this product on the Garminwebsite.• Go to www.garmin.com/outdoor.• Go to www.garmin.com/learningcenter.• Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealerfor information about optional accessories and replacementparts.AppendixData FieldsACCURACY: The margin of error for your exact location. Forexample, your GPS location is accurate to within +/- 3.65 m(12 ft.).A HR %MAX: The average percentage of maximum heart ratefor the current activity.AMB PRESS: The uncalibrated ambient pressure.ASCENT: The total elevation distance ascended since the lastreset.AVG ASCENT: The average vertical distance of ascent sincethe last reset.AVG BAL: The average left/right power balance for the currentactivity.AVG CAD: The average cadence for the current activity.AVG DESCNT: The average vertical distance of descent sincethe last reset.AVG HR: The average heart rate for the current activity.AVG LAP: The average lap time for the current activity.AVG PACE: The average pace for the current activity.AVG PWR: The average power output for the current activity.AVG SPEED: The average speed for the current activity.AVG STRK DIS: Average distance traveled per stroke duringthe current activity.AVG STRK RATE: Average strokes per minute (spm) duringthe current activity.AVG STRKS/LEN: Average number of strokes per lengthduring the current activity.AVG SWOLF: The average Swolf score for the current activity.Swolf score is the sum of the time for one length plus thenumber of strokes for that length (Swim Terminology).BAL: The current left/right power balance.BAL 3S: The three-second moving average of the left/rightpower balance.BAROMETER: The calibrated current pressure.BATTERY: The remaining battery power.BEARING: The direction from your current location to adestination. You must be navigating for this data to appear.CADENCE: The number of revolutions of the crank arm ornumber of steps per minute.CALORIES: The amount of total calories burned.CMP HDNG: The direction you are moving based on thecompass.COMPASS: Compass heading. A visual representation of thedirection in which the device is pointing.COURSE: The direction from your starting location to adestination. Course can be viewed as a planned or set route.You must be navigating for this data to appear.DATE: The current day, month, and year.DESCENT: The total elevation distance descended for thecurrent activity.DISTANCE: The distance traveled for the current track oractivity.ELAPSED: The total time recorded. For example, if you startthe timer and run for 10 minutes, then stop the timer for 5minutes, then start the timer and run for 20 minutes, yourelapsed time is 35 minutes.ELEVATION: The altitude of your current location above orbelow sea level.Appendix 17