Garmin DESCENT MK3 Series User Manual

Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter
Data.................................................. 115
Compass............................................. 115
Setting the Compass Heading....... 115
Compass Settings........................... 116
Calibrating the Compass
Manually.......................................116
Setting the North Reference....... 116
Altimeter and Barometer.................... 116
Altimeter Settings........................... 117
Calibrating the Barometric
Altimeter...................................... 117
Barometer Settings......................... 117
Calibrating the Barometer...........117
Wireless Sensors................................ 118
Pairing Your Wireless Sensors....... 120
HRM-Pro Running Pace and
Distance........................................... 120
Tips for Recording Running Pace
and Distance................................ 121
Running Dynamics.......................... 121
Tips for Missing Running Dynamics
Data.............................................. 121
Running Power............................ 122
Running Power Settings.......... 122
Using the Varia Camera Controls... 122
inReach Remote.............................. 122
Using the inReach Remote..........123
VIRB Remote................................... 123
Controlling a VIRB Action
Camera......................................... 123
Controlling a VIRB Action Camera
During an Activity........................ 124
Xero Laser Location Settings......... 124
Map.............................................. 124
Viewing the Map................................. 125
Saving or Navigating to a Location on
the Map................................................ 125
Navigating with the Around Me
Feature................................................. 126
Map Settings....................................... 126
Managing Maps.............................. 127
Downloading Maps with Outdoor
Maps+.......................................... 127
Downloading TopoActive Maps. 127
Deleting Maps..............................128
Map Themes....................................128
Marine Map Settings....................... 128
Showing and Hiding Map Data...........128
Music........................................... 128
Connecting to a Third-Party Provider 129
Downloading Audio Content from a
Third-Party Provider........................ 129
Downloading Personal Audio
Content................................................ 129
Listening to Music.............................. 130
Music Playback Controls.................... 130
Connecting Bluetooth Headphones...130
Changing the Audio Mode.................. 130
Connectivity................................. 131
Phone Connectivity Features............. 131
Pairing Your Phone......................... 131
Enabling Bluetooth Notifications... 131
Viewing Notifications.................. 131
Receiving an Incoming Phone
Call................................................132
Replying to a Text Message....... 132
Managing Notifications.............. 132
Turning Off the Bluetooth Phone
Connection...................................... 132
Turning On and Off Phone Connection
Alerts................................................ 132
Turning On and Off Find My Phone
Alerts................................................ 132
Locating a Phone Lost During a GPS
Activity......................................... 133
Playing Audio Prompts During an
Activity............................................. 133
Wi‑Fi Connectivity Features................133
Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network.......134
Phone Apps and Computer
Applications........................................ 134
Garmin Connect.............................. 134
Using the Garmin Connect App.. 135
Updating the Software Using the
Garmin Connect App............... 135
Using Garmin Connect on Your
Computer..................................... 135
Updating the Software Using
Garmin Express....................... 135
Manually Syncing Data with Garmin
Connect........................................ 135
Connect IQ Features....................... 135
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Garmin DESCENT MK3 Series Specifications

General

Display Resolution	280 x 280 pixels
Display Type	Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
Lens Material	Sapphire crystal
QuickFit Watch Band Compatible	Yes (26 mm)
Memory/History	32 GB
Connectivity	Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi
GPS	Yes
Display Size	1.4" (35.56 mm) diameter
Case Material	Fiber-reinforced polymer with metal rear cover
Water Rating	Dive (100 meters)
Sensors	Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer
Diving Features	Dive log, dive planning
Smart Features	Music storage, Garmin Pay, Notifications, Connect IQ
Materials	Fiber-reinforced polymer
Dimensions	51 x 51 x 17.8 mm
Bezel Material	Stainless steel or DLC titanium