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Garmin DESCENT MK3 Series User Manual

Garmin DESCENT MK3 Series
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Navigating with the Around Me Feature
You can use the around me feature to navigate to nearby points of interest and waypoints.
NOTE: The map data installed on your watch must include points of interest to navigate to them.
1 From the map, hold MENU.
2 Select Around Me.
Icons indicating points of interest and waypoints appear on the map.
3 Press UP or DOWN to highlight a section of the map.
4 Press START.
A list of points of interest and waypoints in the highlighted map section appear.
5 Select a location.
6 Select an option:
To start navigating to the location, select Go.
To view the location on the map, select Map.
To save the location, select Save Location.
To view information about the location, select Review.
Map Settings
You can customize how the map appears in the map app and data screens.
NOTE: If necessary, you can customize the map settings for specific activities instead of using the system
settings (Activity Map Settings, page64).
Hold MENU, and select Map.
Map Manager: Shows the downloaded map versions and allows you to download additional maps (Managing
Maps, page127).
Map Theme: Sets the map to display data optimized for your activity type (Map Themes, page128).
Color Mode: Sets the map colors to either a white or black background for daytime or nighttime visibility. The
Auto option adjusts the map colors based on the time of day.
Orientation: Sets the orientation of the map. The North Up option shows north at the top of the screen. The
Track Up option shows your current direction of travel at the top of the screen.
User Locations: Shows or hides saved locations on the map.
Segments: Shows or hides segments, as a colored line on the map.
Contours: Shows or hides contour lines on the map.
Track Log: Shows or hides the track log, or the path you have traveled, as a colored line on the map.
Track Color: Changes the track log color.
Auto Zoom: Automatically selects the zoom level for optimal use of your map. When disabled, you must zoom
in or out manually.
Lock on Road: Locks the position icon, which represents your position on the map, onto the nearest road.
Detail: Sets the amount of detail shown on the map. Showing more detail may cause the map to redraw more
slowly.
Shaded Relief: Shows or hides relief shading for a three dimensional view of the map topography.
Marine: Sets the map to display data in marine mode (Marine Map Settings, page128).
Restore Theme: Allows you to restore default map theme settings or themes that have been deleted from the
watch.
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Garmin DESCENT MK3 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display Resolution280 x 280 pixels
Display TypeSunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
Lens MaterialSapphire crystal
QuickFit Watch Band CompatibleYes (26 mm)
Memory/History32 GB
ConnectivityBluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi
GPSYes
Display Size1.4" (35.56 mm) diameter
Case MaterialFiber-reinforced polymer with metal rear cover
Water RatingDive (100 meters)
SensorsGyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer
Diving FeaturesDive log, dive planning
Smart FeaturesMusic storage, Garmin Pay, Notifications, Connect IQ
MaterialsFiber-reinforced polymer
Dimensions51 x 51 x 17.8 mm
Bezel MaterialStainless steel or DLC titanium

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