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Garmin Descent MK1 User Manual

Garmin Descent MK1
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Receiving an Incoming Phone Call.. 31
Replying to a Text Message............. 32
Managing Notifications.................... 32
Turning Off the Bluetooth Smartphone
Connection............................................ 32
Turning On and Off Smartphone
Connection Alerts................................. 32
Locating a Lost Mobile Device.............32
Garmin Dive App................................... 33
Garmin Connect.................................... 33
Updating the Software Using the
Garmin Connect App........................ 33
Updating the Software Using Garmin
Express.............................................. 34
Using Garmin Connect on Your
Computer....................................... 34
Manually Syncing Data with Garmin
Connect............................................. 34
Garmin Golf™ App............................. 34
Starting a GroupTrack Session............ 34
Tips for GroupTrack Sessions......... 35
Wi‑Fi® Connected Features............35
Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network............ 35
Connect IQ Features.......................35
Downloading Connect IQ Features Using
Your Computer...................................... 36
Heart Rate Features....................... 36
Wrist-based Heart Rate........................ 36
Wearing the Device........................... 36
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data....... 36
Viewing the Heart Rate Widget........ 37
Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to
Garmin Devices................................. 37
Broadcasting Heart Rate Data
During an Activity.......................... 37
Setting an Abnormal Heart Rate
Alert................................................... 38
Turning Off the Wrist-based Heart
Rate Monitor......................................38
Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor...... 38
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data....... 39
Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor... 39
Running Dynamics................................ 39
Training with Running Dynamics..... 40
Color Gauges and Running Dynamics
Data....................................................40
Ground Contact Time Balance
Data................................................ 41
Vertical Oscillation and Vertical
Ratio Data...................................... 41
Tips for Missing Running Dynamics
Data....................................................41
Performance Measurements............... 42
Turning Off Performance
Notifications...................................... 43
Detecting Performance
Measurements Automatically.......... 43
Syncing Activities and Performance
Measurements.................................. 43
Training Status.................................. 43
Tips for Getting Your Training
Status............................................. 44
About VO2 Max. Estimates.............. 44
Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for
Running.......................................... 45
Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for
Cycling........................................... 45
Recovery Time.................................. 45
Viewing Your Recovery Time........45
Recovery Heart Rate......................... 45
Training Load.................................... 46
Viewing Your Predicted Race
Times................................................. 46
About Training Effect........................47
Heart Rate Variability and Stress
Level...................................................47
Viewing Your Heart Rate Variability
and Stress Level............................ 48
Performance Condition.................... 48
Viewing Your Performance
Condition....................................... 48
Lactate Threshold............................. 48
Performing a Guided Test to
Determine Your Lactate
Threshold.......................................49
Getting Your FTP Estimate............... 49
Conducting an FTP Test............... 50
Training......................................... 50
Setting Up Your User Profile................ 50
Fitness Goals.................................... 50
About Heart Rate Zones................... 50
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Garmin Descent MK1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ShapeRound
Band sizeOne Size
Band colorBlack
Band materialTitanium
Lens materialSapphire
Product colorBlack, Blue
Water resistance10 ATM
Waterproof up to100 m
Market positioningSport watch
Protection featuresWater resistant
Watch case materialCarbon fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP)
Barometric altimeterYes
Recommended activityCycling, Diving, Running, Swimming
Heart rate data transferBluetooth/ANT+
Display diagonal1.2 \
Display diameter30.4 mm
Display resolution240 x 240 pixels
Height17.8 mm
Battery life21 day(s)
Battery typeBuilt-in battery
Battery life (GPS mode)20 h
Battery life (UltraTrac mode)30 h
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Width51 mm
Weight145 g

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