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Broadcasting Heart Rate Data During an Activity

You can set up your D2 Charlie device to broadcast your heart

rate data automatically when you begin an activity. For example,

you can broadcast your heart rate data to an Edge

cycling, or to a VIRB

action camera during an activity.

NOTE: Broadcasting heart rate data decreases battery life.

From the heart rate widget, hold UP.

Select Options > Broadcast During Activity.

Begin an activity

(Starting an Activity, page

The D2 Charlie device starts broadcasting your heart rate

data in the background.

NOTE: There is no indication that the device is broadcasting

your heart rate data during an activity.

If necessary, pair your D2 Charlie device with your Garmin

ANT+ compatible device.

NOTE: The pairing instructions differ for each Garmin

compatible device. See your owner's manual.

TIP: To stop broadcasting your heart rate data, stop the

activity

(Stopping an Activity, page

Setting an Abnormal Heart Rate Alert

You can set the device to alert you when your heart rate

exceeds a certain number of beats per minute (bpm) after a

period of inactivity.

From the heart rate widget, hold UP.

Select Options > Abnormal HR Alert > Status > On.

Select Alert Threshold.

Select a heart rate threshold value.

Each time you exceed the threshold value, a message appears

and the device vibrates.

Turning Off the Wrist-based Heart Rate Monitor

The default value for the Wrist Heart Rate setting is Auto. The

device automatically uses the wrist-based heart rate monitor

unless you pair an ANT+ heart rate monitor to the device.

From the heart rate widget, hold UP.

Select Options > Status > Off.

Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor

You should wear the heart rate monitor directly on your skin, just

below your sternum. It should be snug enough to stay in place

during your activity.

If necessary, attach the strap extender to the heart rate

monitor.

Wet the electrodes

on the back of the heart rate monitor to

create a strong connection between your chest and the

transmitter.

Wear the heart rate monitor with the Garmin logo facing right-

side up.

Heart Rate Features

device while

4).

The loop

and hook

side.

Wrap the heart rate monitor around your chest, and connect

the strap hook to the loop.

NOTE: Make sure the care tag does not fold over.

After you put on the heart rate monitor, it is active and sending

data.

Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data

If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you can try

these tips.

• Reapply water to the electrodes and contact patches (if

applicable).

• Tighten the strap on your chest.

• Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes.

• Follow the care instructions

Monitor, page

11).

• Wear a cotton shirt or thoroughly wet both sides of the strap.

Synthetic fabrics that rub or flap against the heart rate

monitor can create static electricity that interferes with heart

rate signals.

• Move away from sources that can interfere with your heart

rate monitor.

Sources of interference may include strong electromagnetic

fields, some 2.4 GHz wireless sensors, high-voltage power

lines, electric motors, ovens, microwave ovens, 2.4 GHz

cordless phones, and wireless LAN access points.

Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor

A buildup of sweat and salt on the strap can decrease the ability

of the heart rate monitor to report accurate data.

• Rinse the heart rate monitor after every use.

• Hand wash the heart rate monitor after every seven uses or

one pool swim, using a tiny amount of mild detergent, such

as dishwashing liquid.

NOTE: Using too much detergent may damage the heart rate

monitor.

• Do not put the heart rate monitor in a washing machine or

dryer.

• When drying the heart rate monitor, hang it up or lay it flat.

Running Dynamics

You can use your compatible D2 device paired with the

HRM-Run

™

accessory or other running dynamics accessory to

provide real-time feedback about your running form. If your D2

device was packaged with the HRM-Run accessory, the devices

are already paired.

The running dynamics accessory has an accelerometer that

measures torso movement in order to calculate six running

metrics.

Cadence: Cadence is the number of steps per minute. It

displays the total steps (right and left combined).

Vertical oscillation: Vertical oscillation is your bounce while

running. It displays the vertical motion of your torso,

measured in centimeters.

Ground contact time: Ground contact time is the amount of

time in each step that you spend on the ground while

running. It is measured in milliseconds.

NOTE: Ground contact time and balance are not available

while walking.

Ground contact time balance: Ground contact time balance

displays the left/right balance of your ground contact time

connection should be on your right

(Caring for the Heart Rate

NOTICE