Garmin FENIX A03095, Manual

• See 

Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data

, page 5

 for more

information about wrist-based heart rate.

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.
• While exercising, use a silicone band.

Viewing the Heart Rate Widget

The widget displays your current heart rate in beats per minute 

(bpm), your resting heart rate for today, and a graph of your 

heart rate.

1

From the watch face, select 

DOWN

.

2

Select   to view your average resting heart rate values for 

the last 7 days.

Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin Devices

You 

can broadcast your heart rate data from your fēnix device and 
view it on paired Garmin devices. For example, you can 
broadcast your heart rate data to an Edge

®

 device while 

cycling, or to a VIRB

®

 action camera during an activity.

NOTE: 

Broadcasting heart rate data decreases battery life.

1

From the heart rate widget, hold 

MENU

.

2

Select 

Options

.

3

Select an option:
• Select 

Broadcast Heart Rate

 to start broadcasting heart

rate data now.

• Select 

Broadcast During Activity

 to broadcast heart rate

during timed activities (

Starting an Activity

, page 2

).

The fēnix device starts broadcasting your heart rate 

data, and 

 appears.

NOTE: 

You can view only the heart rate widget while 

broadcasting heart rate data.

4

Pair your fēnix 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, select any 

key, and select Yes.

Turning Off the Wrist 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.

1

From the heart rate widget, hold 

MENU

.

2

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.

1

If necessary, attach the strap extender to the heart rate 

monitor.

2

Wet the electrodes 

À

 on the back of the heart rate monitor to 

create a strong connection between your chest and the 

transmitter.

3

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

side up.

The loop 

Á

 and hook 

Â

 connection should be on your right 

side.

4

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.

Pool Swimming

NOTICE

Hand wash the heart rate monitor after exposure to chlorine or 

other pool chemicals. Prolonged exposure to these substances 

can damage the heart rate monitor.
The HRM-Tri accessory is designed primarily for open water 

swimming, but it can be used occasionally for pool swimming. 

The heart rate monitor should be worn under a swim suit or 

triathlon top during pool swimming. Otherwise, it may slide down 

your chest when pushing off the pool wall.

Heart Rate While Swimming

NOTE: 

Wrist-based heart rate is not available while swimming.

The HRM-Tri accessory and the HRM-Swim accessory record 

and store your heart rate data while swimming. Heart rate data 

is not visible on compatible fēnix devices while the heart rate 

monitor is underwater.
You must start a timed activity on your paired fēnix device to 

view stored heart rate data later. During rest intervals when out 

of the water, the heart rate monitor sends your heart rate data to 

your fēnix device.
Your fēnix device automatically downloads stored heart rate 

data when you save your timed swim activity. Your heart rate 

monitor must be out of the water, active, and within range of the 

device (3 m) while data is downloaded. You can review your 

heart rate data in the device history and on your Garmin 

Connect account.

Heart Rate Features

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