Garmin Swim 2 Owners Manual - Page 10

Enabling Bluetooth Notifications Before you can enable notifications, you must pair the Garmin Swim 2 device with a compatible mobile device (Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Device, page 1). 1 From the watch face, hold UP. 2 Select > Phone > Notifications > Status > On. 3 Select During Activity. 4 Select a notification preference. 5 Select a sound preference. 6 Select Not During Activity. 7 Select a notification preference. 8 Select a sound preference. Viewing Notifications 1 From the watch face, select UP or DOWN to view the notifications widget. 2 Select START. 3 Select a notification. 4 Select DOWN for more options. 5 Select BACK to return to the previous screen. Managing Notifications You can use your compatible smartphone to manage notifications that appear on your Garmin Swim 2 device. Select an option: • If you are using an iPhone® device, go to the notifications settings to select the items to show on the device. • If you are using an Android™ smartphone, from the Garmin Connect app, select Settings > Smart Notifications. Turning Off the Bluetooth Smartphone Connection 1 Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu. 2 Select to turn off the Bluetooth smartphone connection on your Garmin Swim 2 device. Refer to the owner's manual for your mobile device to turn off Bluetooth wireless technology on your mobile device. Turning On and Off Smartphone Connection Alerts You can set the Garmin Swim 2 device to alert you when your paired smartphone connects and disconnects using Bluetooth technology. NOTE: Smartphone connection alerts are turned off by default. 1 From the watch face, hold UP. 2 Select > Phone > Connected Alerts > On. Syncing Activities You can sync activities from other Garmin® devices to your Garmin Swim 2 device using your Garmin Connect account. This allows your device to more accurately reflect your training status and fitness. For example, you can record a ride with an Edge® device, and view your activity details on your Garmin Swim 2 device. 1 From the watch face, hold UP. 2 Select > User Profile > Physio TrueUp. When you sync your device with your smartphone, recent activities from your other Garmin devices appear on your Garmin Swim 2 device. Heart Rate Features The Garmin Swim 2 device has wrist-based heart rate monitoring, and there are several heart rate-related features available in the default widget loop. Your current heart rate in beats per minute (bpm). The widget also displays a graph of your heart rate for the last four hours, highlighting your highest and lowest heart rate. Your current stress level. The device measures your heart rate variability while you are inactive to estimate your stress level. A lower number indicates a lower stress level. Your current Body Battery energy level. The device calculates your current energy reserves based on sleep, stress, and activity data. A higher number indicates a higher energy reserve. Wrist-based Heart Rate Heart Rate While Swimming NOTICE The device is intended for surface swimming. Scuba diving with the device may damage the product and will void the warranty. The device has wrist-based heart rate enabled for swim activities. The device is also compatible with the HRM-Tri™ accessory and the HRM-Swim™ accessory. If both wrist-based heart rate and chest heart rate data are available, your device uses the chest heart rate data. Wearing the Device • Wear the device above your wrist bone. NOTE: The device should be snug but comfortable. For more accurate heart rate readings, the device should not move while swimming or exercising. NOTE: The optical sensor is located on the back of the device. • See Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data, page 6 for more information about wrist-based heart rate. • For more information about accuracy, go to garmin.com /ataccuracy. Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you can try these tips. • Clean and dry your arm before putting on the device. • Avoid wearing sunscreen, lotion, and insect repellent under the device. • Avoid scratching the heart rate sensor on the back of the device. • Wear the device above your wrist bone. The device should be snug but comfortable. • Wait until the icon is solid before starting your activity. • Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes and get a heart rate reading before starting your activity. NOTE: In cold environments, warm up indoors. • Rinse the device with fresh water after each workout. Viewing the Heart Rate Widget The widget displays your current heart rate in beats per minute (bpm) and a graph of your heart rate for the last 4 hours. 1 From the watch face, select UP or DOWN to view the heart rate widget. NOTE: You may need to add the widget to your widget loop (Customizing the Widget Loop, page 11). 6 Heart Rate Features