Important Safety And Product Information - Garmin 03898 Manuel

Important Safety and Product Information

Failure to heed the following warnings could result in an accident or medical event resulting in death or
serious injury.
Dive Warnings
• The diving features of this device are for use by certified divers only. This device should not be used
as a sole dive computer. Failure to input the appropriate dive-related information into the device can
lead to serious personal injury or death.
• Make sure that you fully understand the use, displays, and limitations of your device. If you have
questions about this manual or the device, always resolve any discrepancies or confusion before
diving with the device. Always remember that you are responsible for your own safety.
• There is always a risk of decompression sickness (DCS) for any dive profile even if you follow the
dive plan provided by the dive tables or a diving device. No procedure, diving device, or dive table
will eliminate the possibility of DCS or oxygen toxicity. An individual's physiological make up can vary
from day to day. This device cannot account for these variations. You are strongly advised to remain
well within the limits provided by this device to minimize the risk of DCS. You should consult a
physician regarding your fitness before diving.
• This device can calculate decompression stop requirements. These calculations are at best an
estimate of the real physiological decompression requirements. Dives requiring staged
decompression are substantially more risky than dives that stay well within no-stop limits. Diving with
rebreathers, diving with mixed gases, performing staged decompression dives, and diving in
overhead environments greatly increases your risk while scuba diving.
• If you have a pacemaker or other implantable medical device, consult your physician before you dive.
Scuba diving creates physical stresses on the body, which may not be suitable for individuals with
pacemakers and other implantable medical devices.
• Always use backup instruments, including a depth gauge, submersible pressure gauge, and timer or
watch. You should have access to decompression tables when diving with this device.
• Perform pre-dive safety checks, such as checking proper device function and settings, display
function, battery level, tank pressure, and bubble checks to check hoses for leaks.
• Check your device regularly during a dive. If there is any apparent malfunction, terminate the dive
immediately and safely return to the surface.
• This device should not be shared between multiple users for diving purposes. Diver profiles are user
specific, and using another diver's profile can result in misleading information that could lead to injury
or death.
• For safety reasons, you should never dive alone. Dive with a designated buddy. You should also stay
with others for an extended time after a dive, because the potential onset of decompression sickness
(DCS) may be delayed or triggered by surface activities.
• This device is not intended for commercial or professional dive activities. It is for recreational
purposes only. Commercial or professional dive activities can expose the user to extreme depths or
conditions that increase the risk of DCS.
• Do not dive with a gas if you have not personally verified its contents and input the analyzed value to
the device. Failure to verify tank contents and input the appropriate gas values to the device will
result in incorrect dive planning information and could result in serious injury or death.
• Diving with more than one gas mixture presents a much greater risk than diving with a single gas
mixture. Mistakes related to the use of multiple gas mixtures may lead to serious injury or death.
• After analyzing your gas, always round down the result when inputting it to the device. For example,
if the analyzed gas is 31.7% oxygen, input the gas as 31%. This buffer will result in more
conservative and safer calculations.
• Diving with a partial pressure of oxygen (PO2) greater than 1.6, a central nervous system (CNS)
oxygen toxicity exposure of 80% or greater, or daily oxygen tolerance units (OTU) of 300 or greater
can be hazardous, and could result in serious injury or death. Terminate the dive if you reach oxygen
toxicity levels.
• Always ensure a safe ascent. A rapid ascent increases the risk of DCS.
• Disabling the deco lockout feature on the device can result in an increased risk of DCS, which can
result in personal injury or death. Disable this feature at your own risk.
• Violating a required decompression stop may result in serious injury or death. Never ascend above
the displayed decompression stop depth.
• Always perform a safety stop between 3 and 5 meters (9.8 and 16.4 feet) for 3 minutes, even if no
decompression stop is required.
• The maximum operating depth (MOD) should not be exceeded. Disregarding the alarm may result in
serious injury or death.
• Traveling to a higher elevation, including air travel, can temporarily cause a change in the equilibrium
of dissolved nitrogen in the body. Always acclimatize to new altitudes before and after diving,
because failure to do so may result in personal injury or death.
Tide Information
This feature is for information purposes only. It is the user's responsibility to heed all posted tide or
water related guidance, to remain aware of your surroundings, and to use safe judgment around the
water at all times. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury or death.
Battery Warnings
A lithium-ion battery is 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.
• Do not disassemble, modify, remanufacture, puncture or damage the device or batteries.
• Do not remove or attempt to remove the non-user-replaceable battery.
• Do not expose the device or batteries to fire, explosion, or other hazard.
Device Warnings
• 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.
• Do not operate the device outside of the temperature ranges specified in the printed manual in the
product packaging.
• When storing the device for an extended time period, store within the temperature ranges specified in
the printed manual in the product packaging.
• Do not use a power cable, data cable and/or power adapter that is not approved or supplied by
Garmin .
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Health Warnings
• If you have a pacemaker or other internal electronic device, consult your physician before using a
heart rate monitor.
• The Garmin optical wrist heart rate monitor and pulse oximeter sensor emit green, red, and infrared
light and flash occasionally. Consult your physician if you have epilepsy or are sensitive to bright or
flashing lights.
• Always consult your physician before beginning or modifying any exercise program.
• The Garmin device, accessories, heart rate monitor, pulse oximeter sensor, 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.
• The heart rate and blood oxygen saturation readings are for reference only, and no responsibility is
accepted for the consequences of any erroneous readings.
• While the Garmin optical wrist heart rate monitor 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.
• While the Garmin pulse oximeter sensor technology typically provides an accurate estimate of a
user's blood oxygen saturation, there are inherent limitations with the technology that may cause
some of the oxygen saturation readings to be inaccurate under certain circumstances, including the
user's physical characteristics, fit of the device, position of the device, and movement.
• 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,
oxygen saturation, and calorie data.
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Safety and Tracking Warning
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
Connect app does not contact emergency services on your behalf.
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Bicycle Warnings
• Always use your best judgement, and operate the bicycle in a safe manner.
• Make sure your bicycle and hardware are properly maintained and that all parts are correctly
installed.
Navigation Warnings
If your Garmin device uses or accepts map data, follow these guidelines to ensure safe navigating.
• Always carefully compare information displayed on the device to all available navigation sources,
including information from visual sightings, local waterway rules and restrictions, and maps. For
safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation, and defer to
posted signs and conditions.
• Use this device only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use the device for any purpose requiring
precise measurement of direction, distance, location, or topography.
Off-Road Navigation Warnings
If your Garmin device is able to suggest off-road routes for various outdoor activities, such as biking,
hiking, and all-terrain vehicles, follow these guidelines to ensure safe off-road navigation.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
Failure to heed the following cautions could result in minor or moderate injury, or property damage.
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/fitandcare.
Failure to heed the following notice could result in personal or property damage, or negatively impact
the device functionality.
Battery Notices
• 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 www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/environment.
Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Garmin declares that this product is in compliance with the Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text
of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
/compliance.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Compliance
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada's licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure
This device is a portable transmitter and receiver that uses an internal antenna to send and receive low
levels of radio frequency (RF) energy for data communications. The device emits RF energy below the
published limits for portable use when operating in its maximum output power mode and when used
with Garmin authorized accessories. To comply with RF exposure compliance requirements, the device
should be used as described in the manual. The device should not be used in other configurations.
FCC Compliance
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and may cause harmful interference to radio communications if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This product does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an
authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in permanent
damage to the equipment, and void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part
15 regulations.
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
third-party 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 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.
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