Garmin IPH-A3095, Owner'S Manual

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Select an option:
• Select 

Delete All Activities

 to delete all activities from the 

history.

• Select 

Reset Totals

 to reset all distance and time totals.

NOTE: 

This does not delete any saved activities.

4

Confirm your selection.

Connected Features

Connected features are available for your Descent device when 

you connect the device to a compatible smartphone using 

Bluetooth wireless technology. Some features require you to 

install the Garmin Connect Mobile app on the connected 

smartphone. Go to 

www.garmin.com/apps

 for more information. 

Some features are also available when you connect your device 

to a wireless network.

Phone notifications

: Displays phone notifications and 

messages on your Descent device.

LiveTrack

: Allows friends and family to follow your races and 

training activities in real time. You can invite followers using 

email or social media, allowing them to view your live data on 

a Garmin Connect tracking page.

GroupTrack

: Allows you to keep track of your connections 

using LiveTrack directly on screen and in real time.

Activity uploads to Garmin Connect

: Automatically sends 

your activity to your Garmin Connect account as soon as you 

finish recording the activity.

Connect IQ

: Allows you to extend your device features with new 

watch faces, widgets, apps, and data fields.

Bluetooth sensors

: Allows you to connect Bluetooth 

compatible sensors, such as a heart rate monitor.

Find my phone

: Locates your lost smartphone that is paired 

with your Descent device and currently within range.

Find my watch

: Locates your lost Descent device that is paired 

with your smarphone and currently within range.

Enabling Bluetooth Notifications

Before you can enable notifications, you must pair the Descent 

device with a compatible mobile device (

Pairing Your 

Smartphone with Your Device

, page 1

).

1

Hold 

UP

.

2

Select 

Settings

 > 

Phone

 > 

Smart 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.

9

Select 

Timeout

.

10

Select the amount of time the alert for a new notification 

appears on the screen.

Viewing Notifications

1

From the watch face, select 

UP

 to view the notifications 

widget.

2

Select  , and select a notification.

3

Select 

DOWN

 for more options.

4

Select 

BACK

 to return to the previous screen.

Managing Notifications

You can use your compatible smartphone to manage 

notifications that appear on your Descent Mk1 device.

Select an option:
• If you are using an Apple

®

 smartphone, use the notification 

center settings on your smartphone to select the items to 

show on the device.

• If you are using a smartphone with Android

™

, from the 

Garmin Connect Mobile 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 Descent 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 Descent Mk1 device to alert you when your 

paired smartphone connects and disconnects using Bluetooth 

wireless technology.

NOTE: 

Smartphone connection alerts are turned off by default.

1

Hold 

UP

.

2

Select 

Settings

 > 

Phone

 > 

Alerts

.

Locating a Lost Mobile Device

You can use this feature to help locate a lost mobile device that 

is paired using Bluetooth wireless technology and currently 

within range.

1

Hold 

LIGHT

 to view the controls menu.

2

Select  .
The Descent device begins searching for your paired mobile 

device. An audible alert sounds on your mobile device, and 

the Bluetooth signal strength displays on the Descent device 

screen. The Bluetooth signal strength increases as you move 

closer to your mobile device.

3

Select 

BACK

 to stop searching.

Garmin Connect

Your Garmin Connect account allows you to track your 

performance and connect with your friends. It gives you the tools 

to track, analyze, share, and encourage each other. You can 

record the events of your active lifestyle, including runs, walks, 

rides, swims, hikes, golf games, and more. It is also your online 

statistics tracker, where you can analyze and share all your 

rounds of golf.
You can create your free Garmin Connect account when you 

pair your device with your phone using the Garmin Connect 

Mobile app, or you can go to 

garminconnect.com

.

Store your activities

: After you complete and save a timed 

activity with your device, you can upload that activity to your 

Garmin Connect account and keep it as long as you want.

Analyze your data

: You can view more detailed information 

about your fitness and outdoor activities, including time, 

distance, heart rate, calories burned, cadence, an overhead 

map view, and pace and speed charts. You can view more 

detailed information about your golf games, including 

scorecards, statistics, and course information. You can also 

view customizable reports.

NOTE: 

To view some data, you mus pair an optional wireless 

sensor with your device (

Pairing ANT+ Sensors

, page 29

).

Connected Features

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