Garmin Fenix 2 Owner's Manual

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3 Orient yourself so that the bearing pointer aligns with thepainted mark on the device.4 Travel in that direction until you reach your destination.Maprepresents your location on the map. As you travel, the iconmoves and leaves a track log (trail). Waypoint names andsymbols appear on the map. When you are navigating to adestination, your route is marked with a line on the map.• Map navigation (Panning and Zooming the Map)• Map settings (Map Settings)Panning and Zooming the Map1 While navigating, select UP to view the map.2 Hold MENU.3 Select Pan/Zoom.4 Select an option:• To toggle between panning up and down, panning left andright, or zooming, select START.• To pan or zoom the map, select UP and DOWN.• To quit, select BACK.Navigating To Your Starting PointYou can navigate back to the starting point of your track oractivity along the path you traveled. This feature is availableonly for activities that use GPS.During an activity, select STOP > TracBack.Your current location À, track to follow Á, and end point Âappear on the map.Altimeter and BarometerThe device contains an internal altimeter and barometer. Thedevice collects altimeter and barometer data continuously, evenin low-power mode. The altimeter displays your approximateelevation based on pressure changes. The barometer displaysenvironmental pressure data based on the fixed elevation wherethe altimeter was most recently calibrated (Altimeter Settings).Marking and Starting Navigation to a ManOverboard LocationYou can save a man overboard (MOB) location, andautomatically start navigation back to it.TIP: You can customize the hold function of the DOWN key toaccess the MOB function quickly (Customizing the Hot Key).1 Hold MENU.2 Select Tools > MOB.GeocachesA geocache is like a hidden treasure. Geocaching is when youhunt for hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted onlineby those hiding the geocache.Downloading Geocaches1 Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.2 Go to www.garmin.com/geocaching.3 If necessary, create an account.4 Sign in.5 Follow the on-screen instructions to find and downloadgeocaches to your device.Navigating to a GeocacheBefore you can navigate to a geocache, you must download ageocache to your device. Go to www.garmin.com/geocachingfor more information.Navigating to a geocache is like navigating to any other location(Navigating to a Destination).Logging the AttemptAfter you have attempted to find a geocache, you can log yourresults.1 Hold MENU.2 Select User Data > Geocache > Log Attempt.3 Select Found, Did Not Find, or Unattempted.4 Select an option:• To begin navigation to a geocache nearest you, selectFind Next.• To end the logging, select Done.chirp™A chirp is a small Garmin accessory that is programmed and leftin a geocache. You can use your device to find a chirp in ageocache. For more information about the chirp, see the chirpOwner's Manual at www.garmin.com.Finding a Geocache with a chirp Device1 Hold MENU.2 Select Settings > Sensors > chirp.3 Select START > Navigate > Geocache.4 Wait while the device locates satellites.5 Select a geocache, and select chirp to show chirp detailswhile you are navigating.6 Select Go, and navigate to the geocache (Navigating to aDestination).When you are within 10 m (33 ft.) of the geocache thatcontains a chirp device, a message appears.ActivitiesYour device can be used for a variety of outdoor, athletic, andfitness activities. When you start an activity, the device displaysand records sensor data about your activity. You can saveactivities and share them with the Garmin Connect™community.The device functions differently depending on your activity. Forexample, data pages, recorded data, and menu options mayappear differently based on your activity.SkiingGoing Downhill Skiing or SnowboardingBefore you go skiing or snowboarding, you should charge thedevice completely (Charging the Device).1 Select START > Ski-Board.2 Wait while the device locates satellites.3 Select START to start the timer.History is recorded only while the timer is running.4 Start your activity.4 Geocaches