GARMIN QUATIX 8 (01) PDF DOCUMENT

When using your Garmin QUATIX 8 watch for the first time, you should complete these tasks to set it up and get to know the basic features:

1. Hold the upper-left button to turn on the watch.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup. During the initial setup, you can pair your phone with your watch to receive notifications, sync your activities, and more. If you are upgrading from a compatible watch, you can migrate your watch settings, saved courses, and more when you pair your new quatix watch with your phone.

3. Charge the watch.

4. Check for software updates. For the best experience, you should keep the software on your watch up to date as updates provide changes and improvements to privacy, security, and features.

5. Start an activity.

Here are the functions of the buttons on your Garmin QUATIX 8:

Upper-left button:

• Press to illuminate the screen.

• Quickly press twice to turn the flashlight on or off.

• Hold for three seconds to turn on the device.

• Hold for two seconds to view the controls menu.

• Hold for five seconds to request assistance.

Middle-left button:

• From the watch face, press to view the notification center.

• Press to scroll through the menus or data screens.

• From the watch face, hold to access the main menu.

• Hold to access a contextual menu, if one is available in that part of the user interface.

Lower-left button:

• From the watch face, press to scroll through the glances list.

• Press to scroll through the menus or data screens.

• Hold to view the music controls.

Upper-right button:

• Press to choose an option in a menu.

• From the watch face, press to open the apps and activities menu.

• Press to start or stop an activity.

• Hold to open the phone assistant feature when boat mode is disabled, or the boat command feature when boat mode is enabled.

Lower-right button:

• Press to return to the previous screen.

• During an activity, press to record a lap, rest, or advance to the next workout step.

• Hold to view a list of your recently used apps.

TIP: You can customize some button hold functions and create new button shortcuts.

• Tap to choose an option in a menu.

• Hold to view the menu.

• Hold the watch face data to open the glance or feature. (NOTE: This feature is not available on all watch faces.)

• Tap an icon at the top of the watch face to resume using the active app or activity.

• From the watch face, swipe down to view the notification center.

• From the watch face, swipe up to scroll through the glances list.

• From the controls, glances, or apps menu, hold the watch face to edit, add to, or reorder the options.

• Swipe up or down to scroll through the menus.

• Swipe right to return to the previous screen.

• Cover the screen with your palm to return to the watch face and turn down the screen brightness.

• Hold the upper-left and lower-right buttons.

• Hold the upper-left button, and select the touchscreen icon.

• Hold the middle-left button, select Watch Settings > Display & Brightness > Touch, and select an option.

You can customize the watch face information and appearance, or activate an installed Connect IQ™ watch face.

1. From the watch face, hold the middle-left button.

2. Select Watch Face.

3. Press the middle-left or lower-left button to preview the watch face options.

4. Select Add New to choose from additional watch face options.

5. Scroll to a watch face, press the upper-right button, and select it.

6. Select an option:

• To activate the watch face, select Apply.

• To change the styles of fonts and graphics, select Styles.

• To change the data that appears on the watch face, select Data.

• To add or change an accent color for the watch face, select Accent Color.

• To change the color of the data that appears on the watch face, select Data Color.

• To change the time zone used for the alternate time zone pointer on the watch face, select Alt. Time Zones.

• To remove the watch face, select Delete.

NOTE: Not all options are available for all watch faces.

Your Garmin QUATIX 8 device can guide you through multiple steps in a workout.

1. From the watch face, press the upper-right button.

TIP: If you already have a scheduled or suggested workout for today, you can scroll down and select Workouts.

2. Select Activities, and select an activity.

3. Press the middle-left button, and select Training.

4. Select an option:

• To start an interval workout or a workout with a training target, select Quick Workout.

• To start a preloaded or saved workout, select Workout Library.

• To start a scheduled workout from your Garmin Connect training calendar, select Training Calendar.

NOTE: Not all options are available for all activity types.

5. Select a workout.

NOTE: Only workouts that are compatible with the selected activity appear in the list.

6. If necessary, select Do Workout.

7. Press the upper-right button to start the activity timer.

After you begin a workout, the device displays each step of the workout, step notes (optional), the target (optional), and the current workout data. For strength, yoga, cardio, or Pilates activities, an instructional animation appears.

Before you can download a workout from Garmin Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account.

1. Select an option:

• Open the Garmin Connect app, and select the menu icon (three dots).

• Go to connect.garmin.com.

2. Select Training & Planning > Workouts.

3. Find a workout, or create and save a new workout.

4. Select the send icon or Send to Device.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Before the Garmin QUATIX 8 can suggest a daily run or bike workout, you must have a VO2 max. estimate for that activity.

1. From the watch face, press the upper-right button.

2. Select Activities.

3. Select an option:

• Select Running, and select an activity.

• Select Cycling, and select an activity.

4. Press the middle-left button, and select the daily suggested workout.

NOTE: No suggested workout appears if you have a scheduled rest day, or are following another training plan.

5. Scroll down to view details about the workout, such as the steps and estimated benefit.

6. Press the upper-right button, and select an option:

• To do the workout, select Do Workout.

• To skip the workout, select Dismiss.

• To view workout suggestions for the upcoming week, select More Suggestions.

• To view the workout settings, such as training days, target type, and workout prompts, select Settings, and select an option.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.

1. From the watch face, press the upper-right button.

2. Select Activities, and select an activity.

3. Scroll down.

4. Select Training > Quick Workout > Intervals.

5. Select an option:

• Select Open Repeats to mark your intervals and rest periods manually by pressing the lower-right button.

• Select Structured Repeats > Do Workout to use an interval workout based on distance or time.

6. If necessary, select the checkmark to include a warm up before the workout.

7. Press the upper-right button to start the activity timer.

8. When your interval workout has a warm up, press the upper-right button to begin the first interval.

9. Follow the on-screen instructions.

10. At any time, press the lower-right button to stop the current interval or rest period and transition to the next interval or rest period (optional).

After you complete all of the intervals, a message appears.

1. From the watch face, press the upper-right button.

2. Select Activities, and select an activity.

3. Press the middle-left button.

4. Select Training > Quick Workout > Intervals > Structured Repeats.

5. Press the upper-right button, and select Edit Workout.

6. Select one or more options:

• To set the interval duration and type, select Interval.

• To set the rest duration and type, select Rest.

• To set the number of repetitions, select Repeat.

• To add an open-ended warm up to your workout, select Warm Up > On.

7. Press the lower-right button.

The watch saves your custom interval workout until you edit the workout again.

The Virtual Partner feature is a training tool designed to help you meet your goals. You can set a pace for the Virtual Partner feature and race against it.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.

1. From the watch face, press the upper-right button.

2. Select Activities, and select an activity.

3. Press the middle-left button.

4. Select the activity settings.

5. Select Data Screens > Add New > Virtual Partner.

6. Enter a pace or speed value.

7. Press the middle-left or lower-left button to change the location of the Virtual Partner screen (optional).

8. Start your activity.

9. Press the middle-left or lower-left button to scroll to the Virtual Partner screen and see who is leading.

You can add one or more participating credit or debit cards to your Garmin Pay wallet.

1. From the Garmin Connect app, select the three dots icon.

2. Select Garmin Pay > Get Started.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Before you can use your Garmin QUATIX 8 to pay for purchases, you must set up at least one payment card.

1. Select an option:

• From the watch face, press the upper-right button.

• Hold the upper-left button.

2. Select Wallet.

3. Enter your four-digit passcode.

NOTE: If you enter your passcode incorrectly three times, your wallet locks, and you must reset your passcode in the Garmin Connect app.

Your most recently used payment card appears.

4. If you have added multiple cards to your Garmin Pay wallet, press the upper-right button to change to another card (optional).

5. Within 60 seconds, hold your watch near the payment reader, with the watch facing the reader.

The watch vibrates and displays a check mark when it is finished communicating with the reader.

6. If necessary, follow the instructions on the card reader to complete the transaction.

TIP: After you successfully enter your passcode, you can make payments without a passcode for 24 hours while you continue to wear your watch. If you remove the watch from your wrist or disable heart rate monitoring, you must enter the passcode again before making a payment.

You can temporarily suspend or delete a card.

NOTE: In some countries, participating financial institutions may restrict the Garmin Pay features.

1. From the Garmin Connect app, select the three dots icon.

2. Select Garmin Pay.

3. Select a card.

4. Select an option:

• To temporarily suspend or unsuspend the card, select Suspend Card. The card must be active to make purchases using your quatix watch.

• To delete the card, select the trash icon.

You must know your current passcode to change it. If you forget your passcode, you must reset the Garmin Pay feature for your quatix watch, create a new passcode, and reenter your card information.

1. From the Garmin Connect app, select the three dots icon.

2. Select Garmin Pay > Change Passcode.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

The next time you pay using your quatix watch, you must enter the new passcode.

You can calculate the no-decompression limit (NDL) time or maximum depth for a future dive. These calculations are not saved or applied to your next dive.

1. Press the upper-right button.

2. Select Plan Dive > Compute NDL.

3. Select an option:

• To calculate NDL based on your current tissue load, select Diving Now.

• To calculate NDL based on your tissue load at a future time, select Enter Surf. Interval, and enter your surface interval time.

4. Enter an oxygen percentage.

5. Select an option:

• To calculate the NDL time, select Enter Depth, and enter the planned depth for your dive.

• To calculate the maximum depth, select Enter Time, and enter your planned dive time.

The NDL countdown clock, depth, and maximum operating depth (MOD) appear.

6. Press the upper-right button.

7. Select an option:

• To exit, select Done.

• To add intervals to your dive, select Add Repeat Dive, and follow the on-screen instructions.

You can calculate the PO2 value, oxygen percentage, or maximum depth for a dive by adjusting two of the three values. The calculations are affected by the water type setting in the Dive Setup menu.

1. Press the upper-right button.

2. Select Plan Dive > Calculate Gas.

3. Press the middle-left or lower-left button, and select an option to calculate: PO2, O2%, or Depth.

4. Press the middle-left or lower-left button to edit the first value.

5. Press the upper-right button, then press the middle-left or lower-left button to edit the second value.

As you edit the values, the device calculates an adjusted value for the highlighted option.

6. If necessary, press the upper-right button to calculate the value for a different option.

You can view information about a tide station, including the tide height and when the next high and low tides will occur. You can save up to ten tide stations.

1. From the watch face, press the upper-right button.

2. Select Tides.

3. Select an option:

• To use your current location when you are near a tide station, select Add > Current Location.

• To select a location on the map, select Add > Use Map.

• To enter the name of a city, select Add > City Search.

• To select a saved location, select Add > Saved Locations.

• To enter coordinates for a location, select Add > Coordinates.

A 24-hour tide chart appears for the current date.

4. Press the upper-right button to see tide information for upcoming days.

5. Press the upper-right button, and select Set as Favorite to set this location as your favorite tide station.

1. From the watch face, press the upper-right button.

2. Select Anchor.

3. Wait while the watch locates satellites.

4. Press the upper-right button, and select Drop Anchor.

When you start an activity, GPS turns on automatically (if required).

1. From the watch face, press the upper-right button.

2. Select Activities.

3. Select an option:

• Select an activity from your favorites.

• Scroll to the More activities list, select an activity category, and select an activity.

4. If the activity requires GPS signals, go outside to an area with a clear view of the sky, and wait until the GPS status bar is filled.

5. Press the upper-right button to start the activity timer.

The watch records activity data only while the activity timer is running.

• Charge the watch before starting an activity.

• Press the lower-right button to record laps, start a new set or pose, or advance to the next workout step.

• Press the middle-left or lower-left button to view additional data screens.

• Swipe up or down to view additional data screens.

• Swipe right or left to view the music controls or activity settings.

• During an activity, hold the middle-left button, and select Change Sport to transition to a different activity type.

• Hold the middle-left button, select the activity settings, and select Power Mode to use a power mode to extend battery life.

1. Press the upper-right button.

2. Select an option:

• To resume your activity, select Resume.

• To save the activity and view the details, select Save, press the upper-right button, and select an option.

• To suspend your activity and resume it at a later time, select Resume Later.

• To mark a lap, select Lap.

• To navigate back to the starting point of your activity along the path you traveled, select Back to Start > TracBack.

• To navigate back to the starting point of your activity by the most direct path, select Back to Start > Route.

• To measure the difference between your heart rate at the end of the activity and your heart rate two minutes later, select Recovery Heart Rate.

• To discard the activity, select Discard.

NOTE: After stopping the activity, the watch saves it automatically after 30 minutes.

Before you play golf, you should charge the watch.

1. From the watch face, press the upper-right button.

2. Select Activities > Outdoor > Golf.

The device locates satellites, calculates your location, and selects a course if there is only one course nearby.

3. If the course list appears, select a course from the list.

4. If necessary, set your driver distance.

5. Select the checkmark to keep score.

6. Select a tee box.

The hole information screen appears.

7. Select an option:

• Tap the front, middle, or back distances to the green to view the PlaysLike distance.

• Press the middle-left or lower-left button to view additional data, including your handicap rating and the PlaysLike factors.

• Tap the map to view more detail or measure distance with touch targeting.

• Press the upper-right button to open the golf menu.

You can customize the activities and apps list, data screens, data fields, and other settings.

Customizing the App List:

1. From the watch face, press the upper-right button.

2. Select Edit.

3. Select an option:

• To change the location of an app in the list, select an app, press the middle-left or lower-left button to move the app, and press the upper-right button to select the new location.

• To remove an app from the list, select the app, and select the trash icon.

• To add an app, select Add, and select one or more apps.

You can show, hide, and change the layout and content of data screens for each activity.

1. From the watch face, press the upper-right button.

2. Select Activities, and select an activity.

3. Press the middle-left button.

4. Select the activity settings.

5. Select Data Screens.

6. Scroll to the data screen you want to customize.

7. Select it.

8. Select an option:

• Select Layout to adjust the number of data fields on the data screen.

• Select Data Fields, and select a field to change the data that appears in the field.

• Select Reorder to change the location of the data screen in the loop.

• Select Remove to remove the data screen from the loop.

9. If necessary, select Add New to add a data screen to the loop.

Using the flashlight reduces battery life. You can decrease the brightness to extend the life of the battery.

1. Hold the upper-left button.

2. Select the flashlight icon.

3. If necessary, press the upper-right button to turn on the flashlight.

4. Select an option:

• To adjust the brightness or color of the flashlight, press the middle-left or lower-left button.

• To program the flashlight to flash in a selected pattern, hold the middle-left button, select Strobe, select a mode, and press the upper-right button.

• To display your emergency contact information and program the flashlight to flash in a distress pattern, hold the middle-left button, select Distress Pattern, and press the upper-right button.

TIP: From any screen, you can quickly press the upper-left button twice to turn on the flashlight. For the first three seconds, you can press the middle-left or lower-left button to adjust the brightness or color of the flashlight.

1. From the watch face, press the lower-left button to view the glances list.

2. Select Edit.

3. Select an option:

• To change the location of a glance in the list, select a glance, press the middle-left or lower-left button to move the glance, and press the upper-right button to select the new location.

• To remove a glance from the list, select a glance, and select the trash icon.

• To add a glance to the list, select Add, and select one or more glances.

TIP: You can select Create Folder to create a folder that contains multiple glances.

You can set multiple alarms.

1. Select an option:

• From the watch face, hold the middle-left button.

• From the watch face, press the upper-right button.

• Hold the upper-left button.

2. Select Clocks > Alarms.

3. Select an option:

• To set and save an alarm for the first time, enter the alarm time.

• To set and save additional alarms, select Add Alarm, and enter the alarm time.

1. Access the Clocks menu from the watch face or controls menu.

2. Select Clocks > Alarms.

3. Select an alarm.

4. Select an option:

• To turn the alarm on or off, select Status.

• To change the alarm time, select Time.

• To set the alarm to repeat regularly, select Repeat, and select when the alarm should repeat.

• To select the type of alarm notification, select Sound & Vibe.

• To select a description for the alarm, select Label.

• To delete the alarm, select Delete.

1. Access the Clocks menu from the watch face or controls menu.

2. Select Clocks > Stopwatch.

3. Press the upper-right button to start the timer.

4. Press the lower-right button to restart the lap timer.

5. Press the upper-right button to stop both timers.

6. Select an option:

• To reset both timers, press the lower-right button.

• To save the stopwatch time as an activity, press the upper-right button, and select Save Activity.

• To reset the timers and exit the stopwatch, press the upper-right button, and select Done.

• To review the lap timers, press the upper-right button, and select Review.

• To return to the watch face without resetting the timers, press the upper-right button, and select Go to Watchface.

• To enable or disable lap recording, press the upper-right button, and select Lap Key.

To use the connected features on your Garmin QUATIX 8, you must pair it directly through the Garmin Connect app, instead of from the Bluetooth settings on your phone.

1. Select an option:

• During the initial setup on your watch, select the checkmark when you are prompted to pair with your phone.

• If you previously skipped the pairing process, from the watch face, hold the middle-left button, and select Watch Settings > Connectivity > Pair Phone.

• If you want to pair a new phone, from the watch face, hold the middle-left button, and select Watch Settings > Connectivity > Phone > Pair Phone.

2. Scan the QR code with your phone, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing and setup process.

NOTE: This feature is available only if your watch is connected to a compatible phone using Bluetooth technology.

1. From the watch face, press the upper-right button.

2. Select Phone.

3. Select an option:

• To dial a phone number using the dial pad, select the keypad icon, dial the phone number, and select the phone icon.

• To call a phone number from your contacts, select the contacts icon, select a contact name, and select a phone number.

• To view recent calls made or received on the watch, swipe up.

You must connect your watch to the Garmin Connect app on your phone or to the Garmin Express™ application on your computer before you can connect to a Wi-Fi network.

1. From the watch face, hold the middle-left button.

2. Select Watch Settings > Connectivity > Wi-Fi > My Networks > Search for Networks.

The watch displays a list of nearby Wi-Fi networks.

3. Select a network.

4. If necessary, enter the password for the network.

The watch connects to the network, and the network is added to the list of saved networks. The watch reconnects to this network automatically when it is within range.

To prevent corrosion, thoroughly clean and dry the contacts and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer.

1. Plug the proprietary cable end into the charging port on your watch.

2. Plug the other end of the cable into a USB-C® computer port or AC adapter (5 W minimum power rating).

The watch displays the current battery charge level.

3. Disconnect the watch after the battery charge level reaches 100%.

The actual battery life depends on the features enabled on your watch. Here are the estimates:

• Do not use a sharp object to clean the device.

• Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touchscreen, or damage may result.

• Do not expose the microphone and speaker openings to sunscreen or other chemicals.

• Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, and insect repellents that can damage plastic components and finishes.

• Thoroughly rinse the device with fresh water after exposure to chlorine, salt water, sunscreen, cosmetics, alcohol, or other harsh chemicals.

• Do not wash the device under high pressure, because jets of water or air may cause damage to the depth sensor or barometer.

• Avoid extreme shock and harsh treatment.

• Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur.

• Discontinue use if the device is damaged or if it is stored at a temperature outside the specified storage temperature range.

Even small amounts of sweat or moisture can cause corrosion of the electrical contacts when connected to a charger. Corrosion can prevent charging and data transfer.

1. Rinse with water, or use a damp lint-free cloth.

2. Allow the watch to dry completely.

1. Slide the latch on the QuickFit band, and remove the band from the watch.

2. Align the new band with the watch.

3. Press the band into place.

NOTE: Make sure the band is secure. The latch should close over the watch pin.

4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to change the other band.

You can change the watch language selection if you have accidentally selected the wrong language.

1. From the watch face, hold the middle-left button.

2. Select the gear icon.

3. Scroll to the bottom of the list, and press the upper-right button to select the sixth option from the end.

4. Select your language.

To extend the life of the battery, you can try these tips:

• Change the power mode during an activity.

• Turn on the battery saver feature from the controls menu.

• Reduce the screen timeout.

• Decrease the flashlight brightness and edit the strobe settings.

• Stop using the Always On Display screen timeout option, and select a shorter timeout.

• Reduce the screen brightness.

• Use UltraTrac satellite mode for your activity.

• Turn off Bluetooth technology when you are not using connected features.

• When pausing your activity for a longer period of time, use the Resume Later option.

• Use a watch face that is not updated every second (e.g., without a second hand).

• Limit the phone notifications the watch displays.

• Stop broadcasting heart rate data to paired devices.

• Turn off wrist-based heart rate monitoring.

• Turn on manual pulse oximeter readings.

If your watch stops responding, you can try these steps to restart it:

• Hold the upper-left button until the watch turns off, and hold it again to turn the watch on.

• Plug the watch into a USB-C charging port for at least 30 seconds, unplug the cable, and plug the cable in again.

If your phone will not connect to the watch, you can try these tips:

• Turn off your phone and your watch, and turn them back on again.

• Enable Bluetooth technology on your phone.

• Update the Garmin Connect app to the latest version.

• Remove your watch from the Garmin Connect app and the Bluetooth settings on your phone to retry the pairing process.

• If you bought a new phone, remove your watch from the Garmin Connect app on the phone you intend to stop using.

• Bring your phone within 10 m (33 ft.) of the watch.

• On your phone, open the Garmin Connect app, and select More > Garmin Devices > Add Device to enter pairing mode.

• From the watch face, hold the middle-left button, and select Watch Settings > Connectivity > Phone > Pair Phone.

When using a quatix watch connected to Bluetooth headphones, the signal is strongest when there is a direct line of sight between the watch and the antenna on the headphones.

• If the signal passes through your body, you may experience signal loss or your headphones may become disconnected.

• If you wear your quatix watch on your left wrist, you should make sure the headphone’s Bluetooth antenna is on your left ear.

• Since headphones vary by model, you can try wearing the watch on your other wrist.

• If you are using metal or leather watch bands, you can switch to silicone watch bands to improve signal strength.

During an activity, you might accidentally press the lap button. In most cases, an undo icon appears on the screen next to a button, and you will have a few seconds to press the button and discard the most recent lap or sport change. The lap undo feature is available for activities that support manual laps, manual sport changes, and automatic sport changes. It is not available for activities that trigger automatic laps, runs, rests, or pauses, such as gym activities, pool swimming, and workouts.

• Frequently sync the device to your Garmin account:

◦ Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable and the Garmin Express application.

◦ Sync your device to the Garmin Connect app using your Bluetooth enabled phone.

◦ Connect your device to your Garmin account using a Wi-Fi wireless network.

While connected to your Garmin account, the device downloads several days of satellite data, allowing it to quickly locate satellite signals.

• Take your device outside to an open area away from tall buildings and trees.

• Remain stationary for a few minutes.

If your step count does not seem accurate, you can try these tips:

• Wear the watch on your non-dominant wrist.

• Carry the watch in your pocket when pushing a stroller or lawn mower.

• Carry the watch in your pocket when actively using your hands or arms only.

NOTE: The watch may interpret some repetitive motions, such as washing dishes, folding laundry, or clapping your hands, as steps.