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Garmin Descent MK1 User Manual

Garmin Descent MK1
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System Settings
Hold MENU, and select Settings > System.
Language: Sets the language displayed on the device.
Time: Adjusts the time settings (Time Settings, page 82).
Backlight: Adjusts the backlight settings (Changing the Backlight Settings, page 82).
Sounds: Sets the device sounds, such as key tones, alerts, and vibrations.
Do Not Disturb: Turns on or off do not disturb mode. Use the Sleep Time option to turn on do not disturb mode
automatically during your normal sleep hours. You can set your normal sleep hours on your Garmin Connect
account.
Hot Keys: Allows you to assign shortcuts to device keys (Customizing the Hot Keys, page 83).
Auto Lock: Allows you to lock the keys automatically to prevent accidental key presses. Use the During Activity
option to lock the keys during a timed activity. Use the Not During Activity option to lock the keys when you
are not recording a timed activity.
Units: Sets the units of measure used on the device (Changing the Units of Measure, page 83).
Format: Sets general format preferences, such as the pace and speed shown during activities, the start of the
week, and geographical position format and datum options.
Data Recording: Sets how the device records activity data. The Smart recording option (default) allows for
longer activity recordings. The Every Second recording option provides more detailed activity recordings, but
may not record entire activities that last for longer periods of time.
USB Mode: Sets the device to use mass storage mode or Garmin mode when connected to a computer.
Restore Defaults: Allows you to reset user data and settings (Restoring All Default Settings, page 89).
Software Update: Allows you to install software updates downloaded using Garmin Express.
Time Settings
Hold MENU, and select Settings > System > Time.
Time Format: Sets the device to show time in a 12-hour, 24-hour, or military format.
Set Time: Sets the time zone for the device. The Auto option sets the time zone automatically based on your
GPS position.
Time: Allows you to adjust the time if it is set to the Manual option.
Alerts: Allows you to set hourly alerts, as well as sunrise and sunset alerts that sound a specific number of
minutes or hours before the actual sunrise or sunset occurs.
Sync With GPS: Allows you to manually sync the time with GPS when you change time zones, and to update for
daylight saving time.
Changing the Backlight Settings
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Settings > System > Backlight.
3 Select an option:
Select In-Dive.
Select During Activity.
Select Not During Activity.
4 Select an option:
Select Mode to turn on the backlight at depth or throughout your dive.
Select Keys to turn on the backlight for key presses.
Select Alerts to turn on the backlight for alerts.
Select Gesture to turn on the backlight by raising and turning your arm to look at your wrist.
Select Timeout to set the length of time before the backlight turns off.
Select Brightness to set the brightness level of the backlight.
82 Customizing Your Device

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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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