Garmin Fenix 1 User Manual

							fēnix
™ 
Owner’s Manual
May 2013190-01507-00_0BPrinted in Taiwan 
						

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							Table of Contents
Introduction....................................................................1
Getting Started...........................................................................1
Charging the Device..............................................................1
Keys......................................................................................1
Sensors......................................................................................1
Viewing the Sensor Data.......................................................1
Turning on a Sensor Mode....................................................2
Acquiring Satellites....................................................................2
Stopping GPS.......................................................................2
Going for a Hike.........................................................................2
Sending Your Hike to BaseCamp™......................................2
Profiles.......................................................................................2
Changing Profiles..................................................................2
Creating a Custom Profile.....................................................2
Deleting a Profile...................................................................3
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks ...................................3
Waypoints..................................................................................3
Creating a Waypoint..............................................................3
Finding a Waypoint by Name................................................3
Finding Nearby Locations.....................................................3
Navigating to a Waypoint......................................................3
Editing a Waypoint................................................................3
Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location..................3
Projecting a Waypoint...........................................................3
Deleting a Waypoint..............................................................3
Deleting All Waypoints..........................................................3
Routes........................................................................................4
Creating a Route...................................................................4
Editing the Name of a Route.................................................4
Editing a Route......................................................................4
Viewing a Route on the Map.................................................4
Deleting a Route...................................................................4
Reversing a Route................................................................4
Tracks........................................................................................4
Recording a Track.................................................................4
Saving the Current Track......................................................4
Viewing Details about the Track............................................4
Clearing the Current Track....................................................4
Deleting a Track....................................................................4
Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly....................................4
Garmin Adventures....................................................................4
Navigation.......................................................................5
Navigating to a Destination........................................................5
Navigating with Sight 'N Go.......................................................5
Compass....................................................................................5
Calibrating the Compass.......................................................5
Map............................................................................................5
Browsing the Map.................................................................5
Navigating Using TracBack®.....................................................5
Altimeter and Barometer............................................................6
Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter.....................................6
Tracking Weather Changes Overnight..................................6
Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man Overboard Location
.....................................................................................6
Geocaches......................................................................6
Downloading Geocaches...........................................................6
Navigating to a Geocache..........................................................6
Logging the Attempt...................................................................6
chirp™........................................................................................6
Finding a Geocache with a chirp...........................................6
Applications...................................................................6
Clock..........................................................................................6
Setting the Alarm...................................................................6
Starting the Countdown Timer..............................................6
Using the Stopwatch.............................................................7
Adding a Custom Time Zone................................................7
Editing a Custom Time Zone.................................................7
Alerts..........................................................................................7
Setting a Proximity Alarm......................................................7
Calculating the Size of an Area..................................................7
Viewing the Almanacs................................................................7
Viewing Satellite Information......................................................7
Simulating a Location............................................................7
Customizing Your Device..............................................7
Setup Overview..........................................................................7
Customizing the Main Menu..................................................8
Customizing the Arrow Keys......................................................8
Customizing the Data Pages.....................................................8
System Settings.........................................................................8
About UltraTrac.....................................................................8
Compass Settings......................................................................8
Setting the North Reference..................................................8
Altimeter Settings..................................................................9
Setting the Device Tones...........................................................9
Display Settings.........................................................................9
Map Settings..............................................................................9
Track Settings............................................................................9
Time Settings.............................................................................9
Changing the Units of Measure.................................................9
Position Format Settings............................................................9
Fitness Settings.........................................................................9
Setting Your Fitness User Profile..........................................9
About Lifetime Athletes.......................................................10
Geocache Settings...................................................................10
Fitness..........................................................................10
Customizing Your Running or Cycling Profile..........................10
Going for a Run........................................................................10
History......................................................................................10
Viewing an Activity..............................................................10
Saving an Activity as a Track..............................................10
Deleting an Activity..............................................................10
Using Garmin Connect........................................................10
ANT+ Sensors..............................................................10
Pairing ANT+ Sensors.............................................................10
tempe.......................................................................................10
Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor...........................................10
About Heart Rate Zones.....................................................11
Fitness Goals......................................................................11
Setting Your Heart Rate Zones...........................................11
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data..........................................11
Foot Pod..................................................................................11
Setting the Foot Pod Mode.................................................11
Going for a Run Using a Foot Pod......................................11
Foot Pod Calibration...........................................................12
Calibrating Your Foot Pod by Distance...............................12
Calibrating Your Foot Pod by GPS.....................................12
Calibrating Your Foot Pod Manually...................................12
Using an Optional Bike Cadence Sensor.................................12
Device Information.......................................................12
Viewing Device Information.....................................................12
Updating the Software.............................................................12
Device Care.............................................................................12
Cleaning the Device............................................................12
Specifications...........................................................................12
Heart Rate Monitor Specifications...........................................12
Battery Information...................................................................12
Heart Rate Monitor Battery......................................................12
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							Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery..........................12
Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor............................................13
Data Management...................................................................13
File Types............................................................................13
Disconnecting the USB Cable.............................................13
Deleting Files...........................................................................13
Troubleshooting.......................................................................13
Locking the Keys.................................................................13
Resetting Your Device........................................................13
Resetting the Device to Factory Settings............................13
Clearing All Sensor Plot Data..............................................13
Getting More Information....................................................13
Appendix.......................................................................13
Data Fields...............................................................................13
Data Pages..............................................................................15
Registering Your Device..........................................................15
Software License Agreement...................................................15
Altimeter and Barometric Readings.........................................15
Heart Rate Zone Calculations..................................................16
Index..............................................................................17
iiTable of Contents 
						

							Introduction
 WARNING
Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any exercise program.
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the 
product box for product warnings and other important 
information.
Getting Started
When using your device the first time, you should complete  these tasks to set up the device and get to know the basic 
features.
1Charge the device (page 1).
2Register the device (page 15).
3Learn about the sensor data and modes (page 1).
4Acquire satellites (page 4).
5Go for a hike (page 2).
6Create a waypoint (page 3).
Charging the Device
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the contacts and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer.
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.
3Align the left side of the charging cradle À with the groove on the left side of the device.
4Align the hinged side of the charger Á with the contacts on the back of the device.
When you connect the device to a power source, the device turns on.
5Charge the device completely.
KeysÀSelect to turn the backlight on and off. Hold to turn the device on and off.ÁSelect to scroll through the data pages, options, and settings.ÂSelect to scroll through the data pages, options, and settings.ÃSelect to return to the previous screen. Hold to view the status page.ÄOrange keySelect to open the menu for the current screen. Select to choose an option and to acknowledge a message. Hold to mark a waypoint.
Viewing the Status PageYou can quickly switch to this page to view the time of day, battery life, and GPS status information from any other page.
Hold .
Sensors
Viewing the Sensor Data
You can quickly access real-time data for the compass, altimeter, barometer, and temperature sensors. This default sensor mode is called On Demand mode in the device sensor settings.
NOTE: These data pages automatically time out to low-power 
(watch) mode.
NOTE: This data is not recorded to the device (page 4).
1From the time of day page, select  or .
2Select .
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							3Select .
4Select .
NOTE: Your body temperature affects the temperature sensor. To get the most accurate temperature reading, remove the device from your wrist and wait 20–30 minutes.
TIP: To purchase a tempe™ wireless temperature sensor, go 
to www.garmin.com. When you have the tempe paired with 
the fēnix (page 10), you automatically get accurate 
temperature readings without having to remove the device 
from your wrist.
Turning on a Sensor Mode
The default sensor mode is on demand mode, which offers you 
quick access to compass, altimeter, barometer, or temperature 
data. You can also put the device in always on mode to display continuous sensor data.
NOTE: If you have an optional heart rate monitor or speed and 
cadence sensor paired with the device, your device can display 
continuous heart rate or speed and cadence data.
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Setup > Sensors > Mode > Always On.
Acquiring Satellites
Before you can use the GPS navigation features, such as recording a track, you must acquire satellite signals.
The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals. The time and date are set automatically based on the GPS position. To adjust the time settings, see page 6.
For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.
1Hold  to turn on the device.
2Select your language (first time only).
3Select the Orange key.
4Select Start GPS.
5Wait while the device locates satellites.
Stopping GPS
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Stop GPS.
Going for a Hike
Before you go for a hike, you should charge the device 
completely (page 1), and make sure the profile is hiking 
(page 2).
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Start GPS.
3Wait while the device locates satellites.
4Start hiking.
5When you want to take a break or pause the device from  tracking, hold , and select Pause Track.
6To resume tracking, hold , and select Resume Track.
7To save your hiking data, hold , and select Save Track.
8If necessary, select Yes to stop GPS.
Sending Your Hike to BaseCamp™
Before you can send data to BaseCamp, you must download BaseCamp to your computer (www.garmin.com/basecamp).
You can view your hike, other tracks, and waypoints on your computer.
1Connect your device to your computer using the USB cable.
Your device appears as a removable drive in My Computer  on Windows® computers and as a mounted volume on Mac® computers.
2Start BaseCamp.
3Follow the on-screen instructions.
Profiles
Profiles are a collection of settings that optimize your device based on how you are using it. For example, the settings and views are different when you are using the device when hiking than when mountain biking.
When you are using a profile and you change settings such as data fields or units of measurement, the changes are saved 
automatically as part of the profile.
Changing Profiles
When you change activities, you can quickly change the setup of the device to suit the activity by changing the profile.
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Profiles.
3Select a profile.
The profile you selected is now the active profile. Any changes you make are saved to the active profile.
Creating a Custom Profile
You can customize your settings and data fields for a particular activity or trip.
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Setup > Profiles.
3Select an option:
•Select a profile.
•Select Create New, and select the new profile.
The profile you selected is now the active profile. The previous profile was saved.
4If necessary, select Edit, and edit the name of the profile.
5Customize your settings (page 7) and data fields for the active profile.
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							Any changes you make are saved to the active profile.
Deleting a Profile
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Setup > Profiles.
3Select a profile.
4Select Delete > Yes.
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
Waypoints
Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device.
Creating a Waypoint
You can save your current location as a waypoint.
1Hold the Orange key.
2Select an option:
•To save the waypoint without changes, select Save.
•To make changes to the waypoint, select Edit, make 
changes to the waypoint, and select Save.
Finding a Waypoint by Name
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Waypoints > Spell Search.
3Use the Orange key, , and  to enter characters.
4When finished, select _ > Done.
Finding Nearby Locations
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Waypoints > Search Near.
3Select an option:
•Select Waypoints to search near a waypoint.
•Select Cities to search near a city.
•Select Current Loc to search near your current location.
Navigating to a Waypoint
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Start GPS.
3Wait while the device locates satellites.
4Select the Orange key.
5Select Waypoints, and select a waypoint from the list.
6Select Go.
The device displays time to destination À, distance to 
destination 
Á, and estimated time of arrival Â.
7Select  to view the compass page.
The two pointer marks à serve as a bearing pointer. The top orange mark Ä points in the direction you are facing.
8Align the pointer marks with the top orange mark.
9Continue to walk in that direction until you reach the destination.
Editing a Waypoint
Before you can edit a waypoint, you must create a waypoint.
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Waypoints.
3Select a waypoint.
4Select Edit.
5Select an item to edit, such as the name.
6Use the Orange key, , and  to enter characters.
7When finished, select _ > Done.
Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location
You can refine a waypoint location for more accuracy. When averaging, the device takes several readings at the same location and uses the average value to provide more accuracy.
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Waypoints.
3Select a waypoint.
4Select Average.
5Move to the waypoint location.
6Select Start.
7Follow the on-screen instructions.
8When the confidence reaches 100%, select Save.
For best results, collect four to eight samples for the waypoint, waiting at least 90 minutes between samples.
Projecting a Waypoint
You can create a new location by projecting the distance and bearing from a marked location to a new location.
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Waypoints.
3Select a waypoint.
4Select Project.
5Follow the on-screen instructions.
The projected waypoint is saved with a default name.
Deleting a Waypoint
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Waypoints.
3Select a waypoint.
4Select Delete > Yes.
Deleting All Waypoints
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Setup > Reset > Waypoints > Yes.
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							Routes
A route is a sequence of waypoints or locations that leads you to your final destination.
Creating a Route
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Routes > Create New.
3Select First Point.
4Select a category.
5Select the first point on the route.
6Select Next Point.
7Repeat steps 4–6 until the route is complete.
8Select Done to save the route.
Editing the Name of a Route
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Routes.
3Select a route.
4Select Rename.
5Use the Orange key, , and  to enter characters.
6When finished, select _ > Done.
Editing a Route
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Routes.
3Select a route.
4Select Edit.
5Select a point.
6Select an option:
•To view the point on the map, select Map.
•To change the order of the point on the route, select Move Up or Move Down.
•To insert an additional point on the route, select Insert.
The additional point is inserted before the point you are editing.
•To add a point to the end of the route, select Next Point.
•To remove the point from the route, select Remove.
Viewing a Route on the Map
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Routes.
3Select a route.
4Select View Map.
Deleting a Route
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Routes.
3Select a route.
4Select Delete > Yes.
Reversing a Route
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Routes.
3Select a route.
4Select Reverse.
Tracks
A track is a recording of your path. The track log contains information about points along the recorded path, including time, location, and elevation for each point.
Recording a Track
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Start GPS.
3Wait while the device locates satellites.
4Walk around to record a track.
Your distance and time appear.
5Select  to view the loop of data pages including compass 
data, altimeter data, ascent and speed, the map, and the 
time of day page.
You can customize the data pages (page 8).
6Hold .
7Select an option:
•Select Pause Track to pause tracking.
•Select Save Track to save your track.
•Select Clear Track to erase the track without saving.
•Select Stop GPS to turn off GPS without deleting your track.
Saving the Current Track
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Tracks > Current.
3Select an option:
•To save the entire track, select Save.
•To save part of the track, select Save Part, and select the part to save.
Viewing Details about the Track
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Tracks.
3Select a track.
4Select View Map.
The beginning and the end of the track are marked by flags.
5Select  > Details.
6Use  and  to view information about the track.
Clearing the Current Track
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Tracks > Current > Clear.
Deleting a Track
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Tracks.
3Select a track.
4Select Delete > Yes.
Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly
Before you can share data wirelessly, you must be within 10 
feet (3 m) of a compatible Garmin® device.
Your device can send or receive data when connected to another compatible device. You can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and tracks wirelessly.
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Share Data > Unit to Unit.
3Select Send or Receive.
4Follow the on-screen instructions.
Garmin Adventures
You can create adventures to share your journeys with family, 
friends, and the Garmin community. Group related items together as an adventure. For example, you can create an adventure for your latest hiking trip. The adventure could 
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							contain the track log of the trip, photos of the trip, and 
geocaches you hunted. You can use BaseCamp to create and manage your adventures. For more information, go to http://adventures.garmin.com.
Navigation
You can navigate to a route, track, waypoint, geocache, or any saved location in the device. You can use the map or the compass to navigate to your destination.
Navigating to a Destination
You can navigate to a destination using the compass or map (page 5).
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Start GPS.
3Wait while the device locates satellites.
4Select the Orange key.
5Select an option:
•Select Waypoints.
•Select Tracks.
•Select Routes.
•Select GPS Tools > Coordinates.
•Select GPS Tools > POIs.
•Select GPS Tools > Geocaches.
6Select a destination.
7Select Go.
The device displays time to destination À, distance to 
destination 
Á, and estimated time of arrival Â.
8Select  to view the compass page.
The two pointer marks à serve as a bearing pointer. The top orange mark Ä points in the direction you are facing.
9Align the pointer marks with the top orange mark.
10Continue to walk in that direction until you reach the destination.
Navigating with Sight 'N Go
You can point the device at an object in the distance, such as a 
water tower, lock in the direction, and then navigate to the 
object.
1Select the Orange key.
2Select GPS Tools > Sight 'N Go.
3Point the orange marks on the bezel at an object.
4Select the Orange key.
5Select an option:
•Select Set Course to navigate to the distant object.
•Select Project (page 3).
6Navigate using the compass (page 5) or map (page 5).
Compass
The device has a 3-axis compass with automatic calibration.•Compass navigation (page 3)
•Compass settings (page 8)
Calibrating the Compass
NOTICE
Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. To improve heading accuracy, do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as vehicles, buildings, and overhead power lines.
Your device was already calibrated at the factory, and the device uses automatic calibration by default. If you experience irregular compass behavior, for example, after moving long 
distances or after extreme temperature changes, you can 
manually calibrate the compass.
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Setup > Sensors > Compass > Calibrate > Start.
3Follow the on-screen instructions.
Map
 represents your location on the map. As you travel, the icon moves and leaves a track log (trail). Waypoint names and symbols appear on the map. When you are navigating to a destination, your route is marked with a line on the map.
•Map navigation (page 5)
•Map settings (page 9)
Browsing the Map
1While navigating, select  to view the map.
2Select the Orange key.
3Select an option:
•To pan up or down, select Pan, and select  or .
•To pan right or left, select Pan > , and select  or .
•To navigate to a saved location, select Pan, select the 
Orange key, and select Select Pt..
•To zoom in or out, select Zoom, and select  or .
Navigating Using TracBack®
While navigating, you can navigate back to the beginning of your track. This can be helpful when finding your way back to camp or the trail head.
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Tracks > Current > TracBack.
Your current location À, track to follow Á, and end point  appear on the map.
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							Altimeter and Barometer
The device contains an internal altimeter and barometer.
•On Demand sensor data (page 1)
•Always On sensor data (page 2)
•Altimeter settings (page 9)
•Altimeter and barometric readings (page 15)
Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter
Your device was already calibrated at the factory, and the 
device uses automatic calibration at your GPS starting point by 
default. You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct sea level pressure.
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Setup > Sensors > Altimeter.
3Select an option:
•Select Auto Cal. > At Start to calibrate automatically from your GPS starting point.
•Select Auto Cal. > Continuous to calibrate automatically with periodic GPS calibration updates.
•Select Calibrate to enter the current elevation or sea-level pressure.
Tracking Weather Changes Overnight
You can use your device to track changes in barometric pressure over time. Increases in barometric pressure usually indicate good weather, and decreases in barometric pressure usually indicate bad weather.
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Setup > Sensors > Mode > Always On.
3Select  repeatedly to return to the time of day page.
4Select  repeatedly until the barometric data page appears.
The current barometric pressure appears in large numbers, 
and the range of previous readings for the graph shown 
appears in small numbers at the bottom of the page.
5Compare the current reading with earlier readings to see if the barometric pressure is increasing or decreasing.
Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man 
Overboard Location
You can save a man overboard (MOB) location, and automatically start navigation back to it. You can customize the hold function of the  or  key to access the MOB function 
quickly (page 8).
1Select the Orange key.
2Select GPS Tools > MOB > Start.
The map page opens showing the route to the MOB location.
3Navigate using the compass (page 5) or map (page 5).
Geocaches
A geocache is like a hidden treasure. Geocaching is when you hunt for hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted online by those hiding the geocache.
Downloading Geocaches
1Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable.
2Go to www.opencaching.com.
3If necessary, create an account.
4Sign in.
5Follow the on-screen instructions to find and download geocaches to your device.
Navigating to a Geocache
Before you can navigate to a geocache, you must go to www.opencaching.com, and download a geocache to your device.
Navigating to a geocache is like navigating to any other location.
•See the navigation section (page 5) for more information.
•Go to the profiles section (page 2) to create a profile for geocaching.
•Go to the geocache settings (page 10) to customize your device settings.
•Go to the data pages section (page 8) to customize your data fields.
Logging the Attempt
After you have attempted to find a geocache, you can log your results.
1Select the Orange key.
2Select GPS Tools > Geocaches > Log Attempt.
3Select Found, Did Not Find, or Unattempted.
4Select an option:
•To begin navigation to a geocache nearest you, select Find Next.
•To end the logging, select Done.
chirp™
A chirp is a small Garmin accessory that is programmed and left in a geocache. You can use your device to find a chirp in a geocache. For more information about the chirp, see the chirp Owner's Manual at www.garmin.com.
Finding a Geocache with a chirp
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Setup > Geocaches > chirp > On.
3Hold .
4Select Start GPS.
5Wait while the device locates satellites.
6Select the Orange key.
7Select GPS Tools > Geocaches.
8Select a geocache, and select chirp to show chirp details while you are navigating.
9Select Go, and navigate to the geocache (page 3).
When you are within 32.9 ft. (10 m) of the geocache that contains a chirp, a message appears.
Applications
Clock
Setting the Alarm
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Clock > Alarm Clock > Add Alarm.
3Use the Orange key, , and  to set the time.
4Select Tone, Vibration, or Tone & Vib..
5Select Once, Daily, or Weekdays.
Starting the Countdown Timer
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Clock > Timer.
3Select the Orange key, , and  to set the time.
6 Geocaches