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Garmin tactix User Manual

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tactix
Owner’s Manual
September 2013 190-01652-00_0A Printed in Taiwan

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Garmin tactix Specifications

General IconGeneral
BasemapYes
PurposePersonal
Product colorBlack
Ability to add mapsNo
Protection featuresWater resistant
Display diagonal1.2 \
Display resolution70 x 70 pixels
Display technologyLCD
Display number of colorsMonochrome
Routes quantity10000
Tracks quantity100
Number of waypoints1000
Built-in memory capacity0.02 GB
Battery life (max)50 h
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Width49 mm
Height17 mm
Weight82 g

Summary

Introduction

Getting Started

Initial device setup and core features.

Keys

Sensors

Viewing Sensor Data

Accessing real-time data from internal sensors.

Acquiring Satellite Signals and Recording a Track

Recording a Track

How to start, pause, save, or clear a track log.

Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks

Waypoints

Storing and managing location points.

Routes

Creating and navigating sequences of waypoints.

Tracks

Recording and managing movement paths.

Navigation

Navigating to a Destination

Guidance to a selected waypoint, track, or route.

Waypoints

Creating a Waypoint

Saving current location as a waypoint.

Navigating to a Waypoint

Guidance to a saved waypoint.

Editing a Waypoint

Modifying waypoint details.

Routes

Creating a Route

Building a new route with waypoints.

Editing a Route

Modifying route points and order.

Tracks

Recording a Track

How to start, pause, save, or clear a track log.

Saving the Current Track

Storing the recorded track.

Navigation

Navigating to a Destination

Guidance to a selected waypoint, track, or route.

Navigation

Navigating with Sight 'N Go

Pointing device at an object for navigation.

Compass

Calibrating the Compass

Adjusting the compass for accurate readings.

Altimeter and Barometer

Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter

Adjusting altimeter for accurate elevation.

Geocaches

Downloading Geocaches

Transferring geocache data from a website.

Navigating to a Geocache

Guidance to a geocache location.

Applications

Jumpmaster

Feature for skydivers to calculate release points.

Planning a Jump

Setting up jump parameters for Jumpmaster.

Applications

Entering Jump Information

Providing details for Jumpmaster calculations.

Entering Wind Information for HAHO and HALO Jumps

Inputting wind data for specific jump types.

Clock

Setting the Alarm

Configuring an alarm.

Starting the Countdown Timer

Using the countdown timer feature.

Clock

Using the Stopwatch

Operating the stopwatch function.

Alerts

Calculating the Size of an Area

Customizing Your Device

Setup Overview

Introduction to device customization settings.

Customizing Your Device

Customizing the Arrow Keys

Assigning functions to button holds.

Customizing the Data Pages

Tailoring displayed data fields.

System Settings

About UltraTrac

Explanation of battery-saving GPS tracking mode.

Compass Settings

Setting the North Reference

Configuring the compass's north reference.

Map Settings

Track Settings

Changing the Units of Measure

Fitness Settings

HR Zones

Configuring heart rate zones.

User

Setting up user profile information.

Fitness

Customizing Your Running or Cycling Profile

Tailoring settings for running or cycling activities.

Going for a Run

Step-by-step guide for starting and ending a run.

History

ANT+ Sensors

Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors

Connecting wireless sensors like heart rate monitors.

Setting Your Heart Rate Zones

Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data

Foot Pod Calibration

Calibrating Your Foot Pod by Distance

Calibrating the foot pod using a known distance.

About Heart Rate Zones

Calibrating Your Foot Pod by GPS

Updating the Software

Device Care

Troubleshooting

Resetting Your Device

Performing a soft reset when the device is unresponsive.

Resetting the Device to Factory Settings

Restoring all settings to default.

Appendix

Data Fields

Explanation of various data fields displayed on the device.

Altimeter and Barometric Readings

Registering Your Device

Heart Rate Zone Calculations

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