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Garmin EPIX GEN 2 User Manual

Garmin EPIX GEN 2
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EPIX
(GEN 2)
Owner’s Manual

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Garmin EPIX GEN 2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display Size1.3 inches
Display Resolution416 x 416 pixels
Display TypeAMOLED
Water Rating10 ATM
GPSYes
ConnectivityBluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi
Memory32 GB
Dimensions47 x 47 x 14.5 mm
CompatibilityiPhone, Android
Battery LifeUp to 16 days (smartwatch mode)
Lens MaterialSapphire Crystal
Bezel MaterialTitanium
Case MaterialFiber-reinforced polymer
SensorsBarometric altimeter, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer, Pulse Ox
Smart FeaturesMusic storage, Garmin Pay, Smart notifications

Summary

Introduction

Getting Started

Steps to set up the watch and learn basic features.

Device Overview

Identifies the watch buttons and touchscreen functions.

Clocks

Setting an Alarm

Instructions for setting multiple alarms on the watch.

Editing an Alarm

How to modify, enable/disable, or delete existing alarms.

Using the Stopwatch

Guide to using the stopwatch, including lap timing.

Activities and Apps

Starting an Activity

Guide to beginning a new activity, including GPS signal acquisition.

Stopping an Activity

Options available after finishing an activity, like saving or discarding.

Running

Details on various running activities like track or virtual runs.

Swimming

Swim Terminology

Defines terms like length, interval, stroke, and swolf.

Stroke Types

Lists identified stroke types for pool swimming.

Tips for Swimming Activities

Advice for accurate swimming activity recording.

Multisport

Triathlon Training

Steps for using the triathlon activity for segment timing.

Creating a Multisport Activity

Process to set up custom multisport activities.

Indoor Activities

Guidance on using the watch for indoor training.

Climbing Sports

Recording an Indoor Climbing Activity

How to record climbing routes and difficulty.

Recording a Bouldering Activity

Instructions for recording bouldering routes and grading systems.

Skiing

Viewing Your Ski Runs

How to view details of downhill skiing or snowboarding runs.

Recording a Backcountry Skiing Activity

Steps for tracking climbs and descents in backcountry skiing.

Cross-Country Skiing Power Data

Using HRM-Pro for real-time feedback on skiing performance.

Golfing

Playing Golf

Initial steps to start a golf activity on the watch.

Golf Menu

Accessing additional features during a golf round.

Moving the Flag

Adjusting the pin location on the green for accurate distance.

Viewing Measured Shots

How to view recorded shot distances from automatic detection.

Jumpmaster

Planning a Jump

Steps to plan a jump, including selecting jump type and entering info.

Jump Types

Explains HAHO, HALO, and Static jump types.

Entering Jump Information

Details on inputting jump data like DIP and drop altitude.

Customizing Activities and Apps

Adding or Removing a Favorite Activity

How to manage favorite activities for quick access.

Customizing the Data Screens

Guide to showing, hiding, and changing data screen layouts.

Creating a Custom Activity

Steps to create new activities or copy existing ones.

Training

Workouts

Creating and following custom workouts with specific goals.

Following a Workout From Garmin Connect

Downloading workouts from Garmin Connect.

Starting a Workout

Guiding through multi-step workouts on the device.

Activities and App Settings

Alerts

Setting up alerts for activities to aid training and awareness.

Auto Climb

Enabling automatic detection of elevation changes during activities.

ClimbPro

Managing ascent planning and monitoring screens during navigation.

Metronome

Using tones/vibrations to improve cadence during training.

Safety and Tracking Features

Assistance

Sending messages with location to emergency contacts.

Incident Detection

Automated message sending upon detecting incidents.

LiveTrack

Allowing friends/family to follow your activities in real-time.

History

Using History

Accessing saved activities, stats, and sensor information.

Personal Records

Viewing new personal records achieved during activities.

Clearing Personal Records

Options to delete or reset personal records.

Appearance

Watch Face Settings

Customizing watch face layout, colors, and data.

Customizing the Watch Face

Activating and modifying Connect IQ or custom watch faces.

Glances

Quick information widgets that can be added to the glance loop.

Performance Measurements

VO2 max.

Explains VO2 max. estimates for running and cycling performance.

Predicted race times

How the watch estimates target race times based on fitness.

HRV stress test

Using heart rate variability to assess overall stress levels.

Performance condition

Real-time assessment of ability to perform during activities.

System Settings

Language

Setting the language displayed on the watch.

Time Settings

Adjusting time format, zones, and sync options.

Display Settings

Customizing screen brightness, timeouts, and alerts.

Satellites

Configuring satellite systems for optimal GPS accuracy.

Controls

Airplane Mode

Enabling/disabling wireless communication to save battery.

Alarm Clock

Accessing the alarm function to set or edit alarms.

Altimeter

Opening the screen to view elevation data.

Alt. Time Zones

Viewing current time in multiple additional time zones.

Garmin Pay

Setting Up Your Garmin Pay Wallet

Adding credit/debit cards for contactless payments.

Paying for a Purchase Using Your Watch

Steps to make payments with the watch.

Adding a Card to Your Garmin Pay Wallet

Instructions on adding up to 10 cards.

Sensors and Accessories

Wrist Heart Rate

Information on the built-in heart rate monitor.

Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts

Setting alerts for heart rate exceeding/dropping below targets.

Broadcast Heart Rate

Sending heart rate data to paired devices.

Pulse Oximeter

Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings

How to manually take a blood oxygen saturation reading.

Setting the Pulse Oximeter Mode

Options for manual, sleep, or all-day pulse ox measurements.

Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data

Troubleshooting steps for inaccurate readings.

Compass

Setting the Compass Heading

Locking the current heading for navigation.

Compass Settings

Options for calibrating, display, north reference, and mode.

Calibrating the Compass Manually

Steps to manually calibrate the electronic compass.

Altimeter and Barometer

Altimeter Settings

Configuring calibration, auto-calibration, and sensor modes.

Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter

Manual calibration methods for the altimeter.

Barometer Settings

Configuring barometer plot, storm alerts, and sensor modes.

Wireless Sensors

Club Sensors

Using golf club sensors for automatic shot tracking.

DogTrack

Receiving data from a compatible handheld dog tracking device.

External Heart Rate

Using external monitors for heart rate and running dynamics.

Headphones

Connecting Bluetooth headphones for music playback.

Pairing Your Wireless Sensors

Search All Sensors

Steps to search and connect to available sensors.

Running Dynamics

Using accessories to provide real-time running form feedback.

Using the Varia Camera Controls

RCT Camera Glance

Adding and using the camera glance for controls.

Using the inReach Remote

Turn on the inReach device

Instructions to turn on and search for the inReach device.

VIRB Remote

Controlling a VIRB action camera using the watch.

Map

Viewing the Map

How to open and navigate the map display.

Saving or Navigating to a Location on the Map

Saving locations or starting navigation.

Navigating with the Around Me Feature

Finding and navigating to nearby points of interest.

Managing Maps

Map Themes

Customizing map display for activity types.

Marine Map Settings

Customizing map appearance in marine mode.

Showing and Hiding Map Data

Choosing which map data layers to display.

Music

Connecting to a Third-Party Provider

Linking supported music providers to the watch.

Downloading Personal Audio Content

Transferring personal music files via computer.

Listening to Music

Music Playback Controls

Navigating music playback on the watch or phone.

Connecting Bluetooth Headphones

Pairing headphones to listen to music.

Connectivity

Phone Connectivity Features

Overview of features when paired with a compatible phone.

Pairing Your Phone

Steps to pair the watch with a phone via Garmin Connect.

Enabling Bluetooth Notifications

Setting up phone notifications on the watch.

Wi‑Fi Connectivity Features

Activity uploads to your Garmin Connect account

Automatic activity syncing via Wi-Fi.

Audio content

Syncing audio content from third-party providers.

Software updates

Downloading and installing the latest watch software.

Garmin Connect

Store your activities

Uploading and saving activities to Garmin Connect.

Analyze your data

Viewing detailed activity information and reports.

Plan your training

Choosing fitness goals and training plans.

Updating the Software Using the Garmin Connect App

Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer

Connecting watch to computer for data management.

Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect

Initiating data sync via controls menu.

User Profile

Setting Up Your User Profile

Updating personal info for accurate training data.

Viewing Your Fitness Age

Understanding fitness comparison based on age and gender.

About Heart Rate Zones

Explains heart rate zones for measuring intensity.

Heart Rate Zone Calculations

Setting Your Heart Rate Zones

Customizing heart rate zones based on max HR or reserve.

Letting the Watch Set Your Heart Rate Zones

Allowing the watch to automatically detect HR zones.

Safety and Tracking Features

Assistance

Sending messages with location to emergency contacts.

Incident Detection

Automated message sending upon detecting incidents.

LiveTrack

Real-time activity tracking for friends and family.

Navigation

Viewing and Editing Your Saved Locations

Managing saved locations for future navigation.

Navigating to a Destination

Steps to navigate to a chosen destination or follow a course.

Navigating to Your Starting Point During an Activity

Returning to the starting point of an activity.

Courses

Creating and Following a Course on Your Device

Creating custom routes and navigating them.

Creating a Round-Trip Course

Generating round-trip courses based on distance and direction.

Creating a Course on Garmin Connect

Instructions for creating courses in the Garmin Connect app.

Viewing or Editing Course Details

Projecting a Waypoint

Creating a new location by projecting distance and bearing.

Navigation Settings

Customizing map features and appearance during navigation.

Power Manager Settings

Battery Saver

Customizing settings to extend battery life in watch mode.

Power Modes

Adjusting system, activity, and GPS settings for battery extension.

Battery Percentage

Displaying remaining battery life as a percentage.

System Settings

Language

Setting the language displayed on the watch.

Time Settings

Adjusting time format, zones, and sync options.

Display Settings

Customizing screen brightness, timeouts, and alerts.

Satellites

Configuring satellite systems for optimal GPS accuracy.

Device Information

About the AMOLED Display

Information on the display technology and best practices.

Charging the Watch

Instructions for connecting the watch to a charger.

Device Care

Cleaning the Watch

Proper methods for cleaning the watch case and sensor.

Cleaning the Leather Bands

Steps for cleaning and conditioning leather watch bands.

Troubleshooting

Product Updates

Checking for and installing software and map updates.

Getting More Information

Resources for additional product information and support.

My device is in the wrong language

Guide to changing the device language.

My phone compatible with my watch?

My phone will not connect to the watch

Tips for troubleshooting phone connection issues.

Can I use my Bluetooth sensor with my watch?

Pairing and using Bluetooth sensors with the watch.

My headphones will not connect to the watch

My music cuts out or my headphones won't stay connected

Tips for maintaining stable Bluetooth headphone connections.

Restarting Your Watch

Simple steps to turn the watch off and on.

Resetting All Default Settings

Restoring the watch to factory default settings.

Tips for Maximizing the Battery Life

Acquiring Satellite Signals

Steps to get a clear view of the sky for GPS acquisition.

Improving GPS Satellite Reception

Methods to enhance GPS signal strength.

The temperature reading is not accurate

Troubleshooting inaccurate temperature readings.

Activity Tracking

My step count does not seem accurate

Tips for improving step count accuracy.

The floors climbed amount does not seem accurate

Troubleshooting inaccurate floor climbing data.

Appendix

Data Fields

Lists available data fields for activities and their descriptions.

Charts

Describes available chart types for activity data visualization.

Compass Fields

Explains fields related to compass readings and headings.

Distance Fields

Elevation Fields

Lists fields related to elevation data like ascent and descent.

Floors Fields

Describes fields related to tracking climbed and descended floors.

Gears

Graphical

Explains graphical displays for cycling gear and performance metrics.

Heart Rate Fields

Lengths Fields

Lists fields related to swimming pool lengths.

Muscle Oxygen Fields

Navigation Fields

Explains fields used during navigation, like bearing and distance.

Other Fields

Pace Fields

Defines various pace metrics for different activities.

PacePro Fields

Lists fields specific to PacePro training feature.

Power Fields

Rest Fields

Defines fields related to rest intervals during swimming.

Run Dynamics

Ground Contact Time Balance Data

Explains ground contact time balance and symmetry.

Vertical Oscillation and Vertical Ratio Data

VO2 Max. Standard Ratings

Standard classifications for VO2 max. estimates by age and gender.

FTP Ratings

Males

Classifications for functional threshold power (FTP) estimates for males.

Females

Classifications for functional threshold power (FTP) estimates for females.

Wheel Size and Circumference

Symbol Definitions

Explains symbols that may appear on device or accessory labels.

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