GARMIN 010-02426-10 VENU SQ GPS Smartwatch User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Garmin
Table of Contents
010-02426-10 VENU SQ GPS Smartwatch
VENU SQ
Quick Start Manual
M/N: AA3958
Table of Contents
Important Safety and Product Information 1 Introduction 7
Keys7 Setting Up Your Watch8
Pairing Your Smartphone8 Apps and Activities 9 Setting Up Your Garmin Pay
Wallet10 Safety and Tracking Features11 Connect IQ Features12 Syncing the Time
with GPS 12 Device Information13 Viewing Device Information 13 Wearing the
Device13 Charging the Device 13 Specifications 14 Getting the Owner’s Manual
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Important Safety and Product Information
WARNING
Failure to heed the following warnings could result in an accident or medical
event resulting in death or serious injury
Battery Warnings
A lithium-ion battery can be used in this device
If these guidelines are not followed, batteries may experience a shortened
life span or may present a risk of damage to the device, fire, chemical burn,
electrolyte leak, and/or injury
y Do not disassemble, modify, remanufacture, puncture or damage the device or
batteries
y Do not remove or attempt to remove the non- userreplaceable battery
y Do not expose the device or batteries to fire, explosion, or other hazard
Health Warnings y If you have a pacemaker or other internal electronic device,
consult your physician before using a heart rate monitor y The Garmin optical
wrist heart rate monitor emits green, red, and infrared light and flashes
occasionally Consult your physician if you have epilepsy or are sensitive to
flashing lights y Always consult your physician before beginning or modifying
any exercise program y The Garmin device, accessories, heart rate monitor, and
related data are intended to be used only for recreational purposes and not
for medical purposes, and are not intended to diagnose, monitor, treat, cure,
or prevent any disease or condition y The heart rate readings are for
reference only, and no responsibility is accepted for the consequences of any
erroneous readings y While the Garmin optical wrist heart rate monitor
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technology typically provides an accurate estimate of a user’s heart rate,
there are inherent limitations with the technology that may cause some of the
heart rate readings to be inaccurate under certain circumstances, including
the user’s physical characteristics, fit of the device, and type and intensity
of activity y Garmin activity trackers rely on sensors that track your
movement and other metrics The data and information provided by these devices
is intended to be a close estimation of your activity and metrics tracked, but
may not be completely accurate, including step, sleep, distance, heart rate,
and calorie data
Device Warnings y Do not leave the device exposed to a heat source or in a
high-temperature location, such as in the sun in an unattended vehicle To
prevent the possibility of damage, remove the device from the vehicle or store
it out of direct sunlight, such as in the glove box y Do not operate the
device outside of the temperature ranges specified in the printed manual in
the product packaging y When storing the device for an extended time period,
store within the temperature ranges specified in the printed manual in the
product packaging y Do not use a power cable, data cable and/or power adapter
that is not approved or supplied by Garmin
Bicycle Warnings y The device allows you to send your location to an emergency
contact This is a supplemental feature and should not be relied upon as a
primary method to obtain emergency assistance The Garmin ConnectTM Mobile app
does not contact emergency services on your behalf y Always use your best
judgement, and operate the bicycle in a safe manner y Make sure your bicycle
and hardware are properly maintained and that all parts are correctly
installed
Off-Road Navigation Warnings
If your Garmin device is able to suggest off-road routes
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for various outdoor activities, such as biking, hiking, and all-terrain
vehicles, follow these guidelines to ensure safe off-road navigation
y Always use your best judgment and exercise common sense when making off-road
navigational decisions The Garmin device is designed to provide route
suggestions only It is not a replacement for attentiveness and proper
preparation for outdoor activities Do not follow the route suggestions if they
suggest an illegal course or would put you in an unsafe situation
y Always carefully compare information displayed on the device to all
available navigation sources, including trail signs, trail conditions, weather
conditions, and other factors that may affect safety while navigating For
safety, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation, and
defer to posted signs and conditions
y Always be mindful of the effects of the environment and the inherent risks
of the activity before embarking on off-road activities, especially the impact
that weather and weather-related trail conditions can have on the safety of
your activity Ensure that you have the proper gear and supplies for your
activity before navigating along unfamiliar paths and trails
CAUTION
Failure to heed the following cautions could result in minor or moderate
injury
Skin Irritation Some users may experience skin irritation after prolonged use
of the device, especially if the user has sensitive skin or allergies If you
notice any skin irritation, remove the device and give your skin time to heal
To help prevent skin irritation, ensure the device is clean and dry, and do
not overtighten the device on your wrist For more information, go to
Garmin.com.sg/legal/fit-and-care
NOTICE
Failure to heed the following notice could result in personal or property
damage, or negatively impact the device functionality
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Battery Notice
Contact your local waste disposal department to dispose of the
device/batteries in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations
GPS Notice
The navigation device may experience degraded performance if you use it in
proximity to any device that uses a terrestrial broadband network operating
close to the frequencies used by any Global Navigation Satellite System
(GNSS), such as the Global Positioning Service (GPS) Use of such devices may
impair reception of GNSS signals
Product Environmental Programs
Information about the Garmin product recycling program and WEEE, RoHS, REACH,
and other compliance programs can be found at
Garmin.com/aboutGarmin/environment
Software License Agreement
BY USING THE DEVICE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE
FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY
Garmin Ltd and its subsidiaries (“Garmin”) grant you a limited license to use
the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary executable
form in the normal operation of the product Title, ownership rights, and
intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin and/or
its thirdparty providers
You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and/or its third-
party providers and is protected under the United States of America copyright
laws and international copyright treaties You further acknowledge that the
structure, organization, and code of the Software, for which source code is
not provided, are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and/or its third-party
providers and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade
secret of Garmin and/or its third-party providers You agree not to decompile,
disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse engineer, or reduce to human
readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works
based on the Software You agree not to export or re-export the Software to any
country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of
America or the export control
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laws of any other applicable country
Map Data Information Garmin uses a combination of governmental and private
data sources Virtually all data sources contain some inaccurate or incomplete
data In some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not
available or is prohibitively expensive
Limited Warranty The Garmin standard limited warranty For more information, go
to Garmin.com.sg/support/warranty
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Introduction
WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the previous
pages for product warnings and other important information
Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any exercise program
Keys
Action button: Press to turn on the device
Press to start and stop the activity timer
Hold for 2 seconds to view the controls menu, including device power
Hold for 5 seconds to request assistance (page 11)
Back button: Press to return to the previous screen, except during an activity
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During an activity, press to mark a new lap, start a new set or pose, or
advance to the next stage of a workout
Hold to view a menu of device settings and options for the current screen
Touchscreen: Swipe up or down to scroll through widgets, features, and menus
Tap to select
Swipe right to return to the previous screen
During an activity, swipe right to view the watch face and widgets
From the watch face, swipe right to view the shortcut feature
Setting Up Your Watch
To take full advantage of the Venu features, complete these tasks
y Pair your smartphone with the Garmin Connect app (page 8)
y Set up your Garmin Pay wallet (page 10)
y Set up safety features (page 11)
Pairing Your Smartphone To set up the Venu device, it must be paired directly
through the Garmin Connect app, instead of from the Bluetooth® settings on
your smartphone
1 From the app store on your smartphone, install and open the Garmin Connect
app
2 Press to turn on the device
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3 Follow the instructions in the app to complete the pairing and setup process
Using the Controls Menu The controls menu contains customizable shortcuts,
such as locking the touchscreen and turning the device off
1 From any screen, hold for 2 seconds
2 Select an option
Apps and Activities
Your device includes a variety of preloaded apps and activities
Apps: Apps provide interactive features for your device, such as navigating to
saved locations
Activities: Your device comes preloaded with indoor and outdoor activity apps,
including running, cycling, strength training, golfing, and more When you
start an activity, the device displays and records sensor data, which you can
save and share with the Garmin Connect community
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Starting an Activity
When you start an activity, GPS turns on automatically (if required)
1 Press 2 Select an activity 3 If the activity requires GPS signals, go
outside to an area with a clear view of the sky, and wait until the device is
ready 4 Press to start the activity timer The device records activity data
only while the activity timer is running
Stopping an Activity
1 Press 2 Select an option:
· To save the activity, swipe up · To discard the activity, swipe down
Setting Up Your Garmin Pay Wallet The Garmin Pay feature allows you to use
your watch to pay for purchases in participating stores You can add one or
more participating credit or debit cards to your Garmin Pay wallet Go to
Garmin.com. sg/garmin-pay to find participating financial institutions
1 From the Garmin Connect app, select or
2 Select Garmin Pay > Get Started 3 Follow the on-screen instructions You can
open your Garmin Pay wallet from the controls menu on your device See the
owner’s manual for more information on
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using Garmin Pay
Safety and Tracking Features
CAUTION
Incident detection and assistance are supplemental features and should not be
relied on as a primary method to obtain emergency assistance The Garmin
Connect app does not contact emergency services on your behalf
The Venu Sq device has safety and tracking features that must be set up with
the Garmin Connect app
NOTICE
To use these features, you must be connected to the Garmin Connect app using
Bluetooth technology You can enter emergency contacts in your Garmin Connect
account
Assistance: Allows you to send an automated message with your name, LiveTrack
link, and GPS location to your emergency contacts
Incident detection: When the Venu Sq device detects an incident during an
outdoor walk, run, or bike activity, the device sends an automated message,
LiveTrack link, and GPS location to your emergency contacts
LiveTrack: Allows friends and family to follow
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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
Connect IQ Features
You can add Connect IQ features to your watch from Garmin and other providers
using the Connect IQ app You can customize your device with watch faces, data
fields, widgets, and apps
Syncing the Time with GPS
Each time you turn on the device and acquire satellites, the device
automatically detects your time zones and the current time of day You can also
manually sync the time with GPS when you change time zones, and to update for
daylight saving time
1 From the watch face, hold
2 Select > System > Time > Time Source > Auto
3 From the watch face, hold and select > Controls Menu
4 Select a shortcut to remove it, and add Set Time With GPS to the controls
menu
5 From the watch face, hold to enter the controls menu
6 Select and wait while the device locates satellites
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Device Information
Viewing Device Information You can view device information, such as the
E-label, unit ID, software version, regulatory information, and license
agreement
1 Hold 2 Select > System > About
Wearing the Device y 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 running or exercising For pulse oximeter
readings, you should remain motionless
NOTE: The optical sensor is located on the back of the device y See the
owner’s manual for more information
Charging the Device
WARNING
This device contains a lithium- ion battery See the Important Safety and
Product Information guide in the previous pages for product warnings and other
important information
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NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly clean and dry the contacts and the
surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer Refer to the
cleaning instructions in the owner’s manual
1 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the charging port on your device
2 Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB charging port
3 Charge the device completely
Specifications Operating temperature range: From -20º to
60ºC (from -4º to 140ºF) Charging temperature range: From 0º to
45ºC (from 32º to 113ºF)
Getting the Owner’s Manual The owner’s manual includes instructions for using
device features and accessing regulatory information
Go to Garmin.com.sg/products/ wearables/venu-sq-purple or scan the QR code to
download the manual
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trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other
countries Body Battery and Garmin Connect are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its
subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission
of Garmin The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG,
Inc and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license Advanced heartbeat
analytics by Firstbeat Other trademarks and trade names are those of their
respective owners M/N: AA3958
Printed in Taiwan May 2020
190-02752-21 Rev A
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