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Garmin VENU SQ User Manual

Garmin VENU SQ
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VENU SQ
Owner’s
Manual

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Garmin VENU SQ Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display typeDigital
Display diagonal1.3 \
Watch glass typeCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Display resolution240 x 240 pixels
Display technologyLCD
ShapeSquare
Color nameOrchid Metallic
Closure typeSingle prong strap buckle
Band materialSilicone
Buckle materialMetal
Watch case size40 mm
Suggested genderUnisex
Watch case colorPurple
Water resistance5 ATM
Market positioningSmartwatch
Protection featuresSplash proof, Waterproof
Watch case material-
FM radioNo
Compatible memory cardsNot supported
Mobile operating systems supportedAndroid, iOS
Clock mode12h/24h
Heart rate measuringAutomatic
Heart rate sensor typeOptical
Personal info management (PIM)Alarm clock
Headphone connectivityBluetooth
Battery capacity- mAh
Battery life (max)144 h
Battery life (GPS mode)14 h
Package typeBox
Package depth141 mm
Package width69 mm
Package height62 mm
Package weight185 g
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth37 mm
Width40.6 mm
Weight37.6 g
Thickness11.5 mm
Band width20 mm

Summary

Introduction

Device Overview

Overview of the Venu Sq device components and buttons.

Touchscreen Tips

Guidance on using touch gestures for navigation and interaction.

Locking and Unlocking the Touchscreen

Using the Controls Menu

Icons

Setting Up Your Watch

Smart Features

Pairing Your Smartphone

Steps to pair the Venu Sq device with a smartphone via the Garmin Connect app.

Connected Features

Features enabled by connecting to a smartphone or Wi-Fi network.

Software Updates

Weather

Bluetooth Sensors

Find My Phone

Find My Device

Phone Notifications

Replying to a Text Message

Receiving an Incoming Phone Call

Managing Notifications

Turning Off the Bluetooth Smartphone Connection

Using Do Not Disturb Mode

Finding Your Phone

Connect IQ Features

Downloading Connect IQ Features

Steps to download features from the Connect IQ app.

Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer

Downloading Connect IQ features via a computer connection.

WiFi Connected Features

Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network

Music

Connecting to a Third-Party Provider

Downloading Audio Content from a Third-Party Provider

Disconnecting from a Third-Party Provider

Downloading Personal Audio Content

Connecting Bluetooth Headphones

Listening to Music

Music Playback Controls

Garmin Pay

Setting Up Your Garmin Pay Wallet

Adding credit or debit cards to your Garmin Pay wallet.

Paying for a Purchase Using Your Watch

Instructions for making payments with the watch.

Adding a Card to Your Garmin Pay Wallet

Managing Your Garmin Pay Cards

Changing Your Garmin Pay Passcode

Safety and Tracking Features

Adding Emergency Contacts

Setting up emergency contact phone numbers for safety features.

Adding Contacts

Adding contacts to the Garmin Connect app for LiveTrack.

Turning Incident Detection On and Off

Requesting Assistance

Heart Rate Features

Wrist-based Heart Rate

Details on wearing the device for accurate wrist-based heart rate.

Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data

Viewing the Heart Rate Widget

Setting an Abnormal Heart Rate Alert

Broadcasting Heart Rate to Garmin Devices

Turning Off the Wrist-based Heart Rate Monitor

About Heart Rate Zones

Setting Your Heart Rate Zones

Heart Rate Zone Calculations

About VO2 Max Estimates

Getting Your VO2 Max Estimate

Pulse Oximeter

Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings

Changing the Pulse Oximeter Tracking Mode

Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data

Activity Tracking

Auto Goal

Using the Move Alert

Sleep Tracking

Earning Intensity Minutes

Garmin Move IQ

Activity Tracking Settings

Widgets

Body Battery

Displays current Body Battery level and a graph of the last several hours.

Calendar

Displays upcoming meetings from the smartphone calendar.

Calories

Displays daily calorie information.

Garmin Coach

Displays scheduled workouts from Garmin Connect training plans.

Golf

Displays golf scores and statistics for the last round.

Health Stats

Summary of current health statistics: heart rate, Body Battery, stress.

Heart Rate

Displays current heart rate and a graph of average resting heart rate.

History

Displays activity history and a graph of recorded activities.

Hydration

Tracks fluid intake and progress towards the daily hydration goal.

Intensity Minutes

Tracks time spent participating in moderate to vigorous activities.

Last activity

Lights

Menstrual Cycle Tracking

Music Controls

My Day

Notifications

Pulse Oximeter

Respiration

Steps

Stress

Weather

Viewing Widgets

Customizing the Widget Loop

Using the Stress Level Widget

About My Day

Health Stats Widget

Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level

Body Battery

Viewing the Body Battery Widget

Displays current Body Battery level and a graph for the last several hours.

Tips for Improved Body Battery Data

Tips for more accurate Body Battery readings and updates.

Menstrual Cycle Tracking

Hydration Tracking

Using the Hydration Tracking Widget

Apps and Activities

Starting an Activity

Tips for Recording Activities

Stopping an Activity

Adding a Custom Activity

Adding or Removing a Favorite Activity

Indoor Activities

Recording a Strength Training Activity

Calibrating the Treadmill Distance

Outdoor Activities

Going for a Run

Steps to start a run, including sensor pairing and GPS acquisition.

Going for a Ride

Going for a Pool Swim

Setting the Pool Size

Swim Terminology

Golfing

Downloading Golf Courses

Steps to download golf courses using the Garmin Connect app.

Playing Golf

Instructions for playing golf after downloading courses.

Changing the Pin Location

Viewing the Direction to the Pin

Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances

Viewing Hazards

Keeping Score

Setting the Scoring Method

About Stableford Scoring

Tracking Golf Statistics

Recording Golf Statistics

Viewing Your Shot History

Viewing Your Round Summary

Ending a Round

Training

Setting Up Your User Profile

Updating personal information for accurate training data.

Fitness Goals

Understanding how heart rate zones help improve fitness.

Workouts

Using preloaded or custom workouts for various activities.

Starting a Workout

Using Garmin Connect Training Plans

Starting Today's Workout

Viewing Scheduled Workouts

Personal Records

Viewing Your Personal Records

Accessing and viewing personal bests for different sports.

Restoring a Personal Record

Resetting a personal record to a previously recorded value.

Clearing a Personal Record

Deleting a specific personal record from the device.

Clearing All Personal Records

Deleting all personal records for a specific sport.

Navigation

Saving Your Location

Marking and storing a specific location on the device.

Deleting a Location

Removing saved locations from the device.

Navigating to a Saved Location

Navigating Back to Start

Stopping Navigation

Compass

Calibrating the Compass Manually

Manual calibration of the electronic compass outdoors.

History

Using History

Accessing and viewing past activities from history.

Viewing Your Time in Each Heart Rate Zone

Viewing time spent in different heart rate zones after an activity.

Garmin Connect

Store Your Activities

Uploading activities to Garmin Connect account for long-term storage.

Analyze Your Data

Viewing detailed fitness and outdoor activity data.

Track Your Progress

Tracking daily steps and participating in competitions.

Share Your Activities

Connecting with friends and sharing activities on social media.

Using the Garmin Connect App

Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer

Customizing Your Device

Changing the Watch Face

Choosing and applying different watch faces to the device.

Editing a Watch Face

Creating a Custom Watch Face

Customizing the Controls Menu

Setting Up a Shortcut Control

Activities and App Settings

Alerts

Setting training alerts for specific goals and activities.

Auto Lap

Marking Laps Using the Auto Lap Feature

Setting up and configuring the Auto Lap feature.

Using Auto Pause

Using Auto Scroll

Changing the GPS Setting

Phone And Bluetooth Settings

Status

Displays current Bluetooth connection status and allows turning it on/off.

Notifications

Turning smart notifications on/off based on selections.

Connected Alerts

Alerts when the paired smartphone connects or disconnects.

Pair Phone

Connecting the device with a compatible smartphone via Bluetooth.

Sync

Transferring data between device and Garmin Connect app.

Stop LiveTrack

Stopping an ongoing LiveTrack session.

System Settings

Auto Lock

Automatically locks the touchscreen to prevent inadvertent touches.

Language

Setting the language for the device interface.

Time

Setting time format, source, and manually setting date.

Display

Adjusting display timeout and brightness.

Physio TrueUp

Syncing activities, history, and data from other Garmin devices.

Vibration

Turning vibration on/off and setting intensity.

Do Not Disturb

Turning do not disturb mode on or off.

Units

Customizing measurement units displayed on the device.

Data Recording

Setting how activity data is recorded (Smart vs. Every Second).

USB Mode

Setting device mode for computer connection (MTP or Garmin).

Reset

Resetting device settings to defaults or deleting personal data.

Software Update

Checking for and installing software updates.

About

Viewing unit ID, software version, and regulatory information.

Time Settings

Time Format

Setting the device to show time in 12-hour or 24-hour format.

Time Source

Setting time manually or automatically from the paired mobile device.

Time Zones

Setting the Time Manually

Syncing the Time with GPS

Controls Menu

Setting an Alarm

Deleting an Alarm

Starting the Countdown Timer

Using the Stopwatch

Display Settings

Brightness

Setting the brightness level of the device display.

Timeout

Setting display turn-off time, including Always On option.

Gesture

Turning the display on by rotating the wrist, adjusting sensitivity.

During Activity

Setting display to remain on or turn off during timed activities.

Changing the Units of Measure

Garmin Connect Settings

Wireless Sensors

Pairing Your Wireless Sensors

Connecting ANT+ or Bluetooth sensors to the device.

Foot Pod

Calibrating Your Foot Pod

Manually calibrating the foot pod for accurate distance.

Improving Foot Pod Calibration

Improving foot pod accuracy with outdoor runs using GPS.

Using an Optional Bike Speed or Cadence Sensor

Calibrating Your Speed Sensor

Club Sensors

Situational Awareness

tempe

Device Information

Charging the Device

Instructions for charging the device using a USB cable.

Product Update

Updating the Software Using the Garmin Connect App

Updating the Software Using Garmin Express

Viewing Device Information

Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information

Specifications

Battery Life Information

Device Care

Cleaning the Device

Instructions for safely cleaning the device with mild detergent.

Changing the Bands

Troubleshooting

Is My Smartphone Compatible With My Device?

Checking smartphone compatibility with the Venu Sq device.

My Phone Will Not Connect to the Device

Troubleshooting steps for phone connectivity issues.

My Headphones Will Not Connect to the Device

My Music Cuts Out or My Headphones Do Not Stay Connected

My Device Is in the Wrong Language

My Device Does Not Display the Correct Time

Maximizing Battery Life

Restarting the Device

Restoring All Default Settings

Acquiring Satellite Signals

Improving GPS Satellite Reception

Activity Tracking

My Step Count Does Not Seem Accurate

Improving the Accuracy of Intensity Minutes and Calories

Getting More Information

Appendix

Data Fields

Explanation of various data fields available on the device.

Data Fields

VO2 Max Standard Ratings

Wheel Size and Circumference

Symbol Definitions

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