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Garmin DESCENT MK2I User Manual

Garmin DESCENT MK2I
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DESCENT
MK2I
Owner’s Manual

Table of Contents

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Garmin DESCENT MK2I Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display typeDigital
Color displayYes
Display diagonal1.4 \
Display resolution280 x 280 pixels
Display technologyMIP
ShapeRound
Band size-
Band colorBlack
Band materialTitanium
Lens materialSapphire
Product colorCarbon
Watch case size52 mm
Watch case colorGrey, Titanium
Waterproof up to100 m
Market positioningSmartwatch
Protection featuresWater resistant
Watch case materialPolymer
Flash memory32 GB
Mobile operating systems supportediOS
Recommended activityClimbing, Cycling, Diving, Fitness, Golf, Hiking, Running, Skiing, Swimming
Heart rate data transferBluetooth/ANT+
Battery life16 h
Battery typeBuilt-in battery
Battery capacity- mAh
Battery life (max)384 h
Battery life (GPS mode)48 h
Height17.8 mm
Number of batteries supported1
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)

Summary

Introduction

Getting Started

Steps to set up the watch for the first time and learn basic features.

Diving

Dive Warnings

Critical safety information and warnings related to diving with the device.

Dive Setup

Gases

Setting up gas blends for dive modes, including decompression gases.

PO2

Setting partial pressure of oxygen (PO2) thresholds for alerts.

Setting Up Your Breathing Gases

Air Integration

Installation and Setup

Recommendations for proper first-time installation and setup of the transmitter.

Pairing the Transmitter with a Descent Mk2i Dive Computer

Starting a Dive

Navigating with the Dive Compass

How to use the dive compass and set headings for underwater navigation.

Switching Gases During a Dive

Performing a Safety Stop

Performing a Decompression Stop

Dive Planning

Dive Alerts

Transmitter Alerts

Starting an Activity

Safety and Tracking Features

Adding Emergency Contacts

Setting up emergency contact phone numbers for safety features.

Turning Incident Detection On and Off

Enabling or disabling incident detection for outdoor activities.

Requesting Assistance

Garmin Pay

Paying for a Purchase Using Your Watch

How to use the watch to make purchases in participating stores.

Heart Rate Features

Wrist-based Heart Rate

How to wear the device for accurate wrist-based heart rate readings.

Running Dynamics

Performance Measurements

About VO2 Max. Estimates

Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Running

Steps to get an accurate VO2 max. estimate for running activities.

Performance Condition

Performing a Guided Test to Determine Your Lactate Threshold

Performing a guided test to estimate lactate threshold, requiring a chest heart rate monitor.

Getting Your FTP Estimate

Conducting an FTP Test

Performing a guided test to determine functional threshold power (FTP).

Training Status

Body Battery™

Pulse Oximeter

Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings

Manually taking pulse oximeter readings and viewing widget details.

Setting Up Your User Profile

Intensity Minutes

Starting a Workout

Following a Daily Suggested Workout

Following daily suggested workouts based on training status and VO2 max. estimate.

Recording a Critical Swim Speed Test

PacePro Training

Downloading a PacePro Plan from Garmin Connect

Downloading PacePro plans from Garmin Connect to create custom pace bands.

Racing a Segment

Using Virtual Partner®

Using Virtual Partner as a training tool to set pace and race against it.

Navigation

Navigating to a Destination

Navigating to a destination or following a course using the device.

Using ClimbPro

Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man Overboard Location

Customizing the Battery Saver Feature

System Settings

Using the Stress Level Widget

Power Manager Settings

Customizing Power Modes

Adjusting system, activity, and GPS settings to extend battery life during activities.

Wireless Sensors

Pairing Your Wireless Sensors

Steps to pair wireless sensors like heart rate monitors and the device.

Battery Information

Troubleshooting

My phone will not connect to the device

Tips to resolve issues with connecting the smartphone to the device.

Resetting All Default Settings

Updating the Transmitter Software Using Your Descent Dive Computer

My transmitter and watch lose connection underwater

Tips for resolving underwater connection loss between transmitter and watch.

My transmitter battery is draining rapidly

Maximizing the Battery Life

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