Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Garmin VENU 2 PLUS
Summary of Contents for Garmin VENU 2 PLUS
- Page 1 VENU 2 PLUS ® Owner’s Manual...
- Page 2 © 2022 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Go to www.garmin.com...
-
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Touchscreen Tips........1 Paying for a Purchase Using Your Locking and Unlocking the Watch............. 13 Touchscreen........2 Adding a Card to Your Garmin Pay Icons............2 Wallet............. 13 Setting Up Your Watch......2 Managing Your Garmin Pay Cards... 13 Changing Your Garmin Pay Smart Features......... - Page 4 Glances.......... 23 Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances........... 35 Viewing Glances........24 Viewing Hazards....... 35 Customizing the Glances....24 Measuring a Shot with Garmin Heart Rate Variability and Stress AutoShot™.......... 36 Level............25 Keeping Score........36 Using the Stress Level Glance..25 Setting the Scoring Method..
- Page 5 Charging the Watch......54 Zone........... 42 Product Updates........54 Garmin Connect........43 Updating the Software Using the Using the Garmin Connect App..43 Garmin Connect App......54 Using Garmin Connect on Your Updating the Software Using Garmin Computer........... 44 Express..........55 Viewing Device Information....
-
Page 7: Introduction
Introduction WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any exercise program. Overview Action button: Hold for 2 seconds to turn on the watch. Press to start and stop the activity timer. -
Page 8: Locking And Unlocking The Touchscreen
™ Setting Up Your Watch To take full advantage of the Venu 2 Plus features, complete these tasks. • Pair the watch with your phone using the Garmin Connect (Pairing Your Phone, page ™ • Set up Wi‑Fi ®... -
Page 9: Smart Features
Smart Features Pairing Your Phone To set up the Venu 2 Plus watch, it must be paired directly through the Garmin Connect app and the Bluetooth ® settings on your phone. 1 From the app store on your phone, install and open the Garmin Connect app. -
Page 10: Enabling Bluetooth Notifications
™ technology. When you receive a text message notification on your Venu 2 Plus watch, you can send a quick reply by selecting from a list of messages. You can customize messages in the Garmin Connect app. NOTE: This feature sends text messages using your phone. Regular text message limits and charges may apply. -
Page 11: Calling From The Watch
Receiving an Incoming Phone Call When you receive a phone call on your connected phone, the Venu 2 Plus watch displays the name or phone number of the caller. • To accept the call, select •... -
Page 12: Using Do Not Disturb Mode
You can use this feature to help locate a lost phone that is paired using Bluetooth technology and currently within range. 1 Hold 2 Select Signal strength bars appear on the Venu 2 Plus screen, and an audible alert sounds on your phone. The bars increase as you move closer to your phone. 3 Press to stop searching. -
Page 13: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network
Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network You must connect your watch to the Garmin Connect app on your phone or to the Garmin Express application ™ on your computer before you can connect to a Wi‑Fi network (Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer, page 44). -
Page 14: Controls
Select to play an audible alert on your paired phone, if it is within Bluetooth range. Find My Phone The Bluetooth signal strength appears on the Venu 2 Plus watch screen, and it increases as you move closer to your phone. -
Page 15: Customizing The Controls Menu
Select to connect to voice assistance (Using the Voice Assistant, page Volume Select to open the watch volume controls. Select to open your Garmin Pay wallet and pay for purchases with your watch Wallet (Garmin Pay, page 12). Customizing the Controls Menu... -
Page 16: Music
• Music stored on your phone On a Venu 2 Plus watch, you can download audio content to your watch from your computer or from a third- party provider, so you can listen when your phone is not nearby. To listen to audio content stored on your watch, you can connect headphones with Bluetooth technology. -
Page 17: Disconnecting From A Third-Party Provider
Disconnecting from a Third-Party Provider 1 From the Garmin Connect app, select 2 Select Garmin Devices, and select your watch. 3 Select Music. 4 Select an installed third-party provider, and follow the on-screen instructions to disconnect the third-party provider from your watch. -
Page 18: Music Playback Controls
Select to change the shuffle mode. Garmin Pay The Garmin Pay feature allows you to use your watch to pay for purchases in participating locations using credit or debit cards from a participating financial institution. Setting Up Your Garmin Pay Wallet You can add one or more participating credit or debit cards to your Garmin Pay wallet. -
Page 19: Paying For A Purchase Using Your Watch
Your most recently used payment card appears. 4 If you have added multiple cards to your Garmin Pay wallet, swipe to change to another card (optional). 5 Within 60 seconds, hold your watch near the payment reader, with the watch facing the reader. -
Page 20: Changing Your Garmin Pay Passcode
The safety and tracking features 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 2 Plus watch has safety and tracking features that must be set up with the Garmin Connect app. NOTICE To use these features, your device must be connected to the Garmin Connect app using Bluetooth technology. -
Page 21: Incident Detection
NOTE: Incident detection is available only for certain outdoor activities. When an incident is detected by your Venu 2 Plus watch with GPS enabled, the Garmin Connect app can send an automated text message and email with your name and GPS location to your emergency contacts. You have 15 seconds to cancel. -
Page 22: Wrist-Based Heart Rate
• For more information about accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy. • For more information about watch wear and care, go to garmin.com/fitandcare. Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you can try these tips. -
Page 23: Viewing Heart Rate Information
Each time you exceed or drop below the custom value, a message appears and the watch vibrates. Broadcasting Heart Rate You can broadcast your heart rate data from your Venu 2 Plus watch and view it on paired devices. For example, you can broadcast your heart rate data to an Edge ®... -
Page 24: Turning Off The Wrist-Based Heart Rate Monitor
NOTE: Disabling the wrist-based heart rate monitor also disables the on-wrist detection feature for Garmin Pay payments, and you must enter a passcode before making each payment (Garmin Pay, page 12). -
Page 25: Heart Rate Zone Calculations
In simple terms, VO2 max. is an indication of cardiovascular strength and should increase as your level of fitness improves. On the watch, your VO2 max. estimate appears as a number and description. On your Garmin Connect account, you can view additional details about your VO2 max. estimate. -
Page 26: Pulse Oximeter
Pulse Oximeter The Venu 2 Plus watch has a wrist-based pulse oximeter to gauge the saturation of oxygen in your blood. Knowing your oxygen saturation can be valuable in understanding your overall health and help you determine how your body is adapting to altitude. Your watch gauges your blood oxygen level by shining light into the skin and checking how much light is absorbed. -
Page 27: Auto Goal
Your watch creates a daily step goal automatically, based on your previous activity levels. As you move during the day, the watch shows your progress toward your daily goal If you choose not to use the auto goal feature, you can set a personalized step goal on your Garmin Connect account. -
Page 28: Garmin Move Iq
The Move IQ feature can automatically start a timed activity for walking and running using time thresholds you set in the Garmin Connect app or the watch activity settings. These activities are added to your activities list. Activity Tracking Settings... -
Page 29: Glances
Last strength Last swim Lights Provides bike light controls when you have a Varia light paired with your Venu 2 Plus watch. Music controls Provides music player controls for your phone or watch music. Alerts you to incoming calls, texts, social network updates, and more, based on your phone... -
Page 30: Viewing Glances
Name Description Your current respiration rate in breaths per minute and seven-day average. You can do a Respiration breathing activity to help you relax. Sleep Displays total sleep time, a sleep score, and sleep stage information for the previous night. Steps Tracks your daily step count, step goal, and data for previous days. -
Page 31: Heart Rate Variability And Stress Level
Knowing your stress level can help you identify stressful moments throughout your day. For best results, you should wear the watch while sleeping. You can sync your watch with your Garmin Connect account to view your all-day stress level, long-term trends, and additional details. -
Page 32: Tips For Improved Body Battery Data
NOTE: You can use the Garmin Connect app to add and remove glances. Logging Your Menstrual Cycle Information Before you can log your menstrual cycle information from your Venu 2 Plus watch, you must set up menstrual cycle tracking in the Garmin Connect app. -
Page 33: Logging Your Pregnancy Information
Logging Your Pregnancy Information Before you can log your information, you must set up pregnancy tracking in the Garmin Connect app. 1 Swipe to view the women's health tracking glance. 2 Tap the touchscreen. 3 Select an option: • Select Symptoms to log your physical symptoms, mood, and more. -
Page 34: Using The Hydration Tracking Glance
Garmin Connect community. For more information about activity tracking and fitness metric accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy. Connect IQ Apps: You can add features to your watch by installing apps from the Connect IQ app... -
Page 35: Starting An Activity
Starting an Activity When you start an activity, GPS turns on automatically (if required). 1 Press 2 If this is the first time you are starting an activity, select the checkbox next to each activity to add to your favorites, and select 3 Select an option: •... -
Page 36: Health Snapshot
Indoor Activities The Venu 2 Plus watch can be used for training indoors, such as running on an indoor track or using a stationary bike or indoor trainer. GPS is turned off for indoor activities (Activities and App Settings, page 46). -
Page 37: Recording A Hiit Activity
Outdoor Activities The Venu 2 Plus watch comes preloaded with apps for outdoor activities, such as running and biking. GPS is turned on for outdoor activities. You can add apps using default activities, such as cardio or rowing. -
Page 38: Going For A Run
Going for a Run Before you can use a wireless sensor for your run, you must pair the sensor with your watch (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 53). 1 Put on your wireless sensors, such as a heart rate monitor (optional). 2 Press 3 Select Run. -
Page 39: Going For A Pool Swim
1 From the Garmin Connect app, select 2 Select Download Golf Courses > 3 Select a golf course. 4 Select Download. After the course finishes downloading, it appears in the list of courses on your Venu 2 Plus watch. Apps and Activities... -
Page 40: Playing Golf
Playing Golf Before you play a course for the first time, you must download it using your phone (Downloading Golf Courses, page 33). Downloaded courses are updated automatically. Before you play golf, you should charge the watch (Charging the Watch, page 54). -
Page 41: Changing The Pin Location
Changing the Pin Location While playing a game, you can take a closer look at the green and move the pin location. 1 Select the map. A larger view of the green appears. 2 Touch and drag the pin to the correct location. indicates the selected pin location. -
Page 42: Measuring A Shot With Garmin Autoshot
Measuring a Shot with Garmin AutoShot ™ Each time you take a shot along the fairway, the watch records your shot distance so you can view it later (Viewing Your Shot History, page 37). Putts are not detected. 1 While playing golf, wear the watch on your leading wrist for better shot detection. -
Page 43: Tracking Golf Statistics
Tracking Golf Statistics When you enable statistics tracking on the watch, you can view your statistics for the current round (Viewing Your Round Summary, page 37). You can compare rounds and track improvements using the Garmin Golf app. ™ 1 Hold 2 Select >... -
Page 44: Ending A Round
More than 42,000 courses have leaderboards that anyone can join. You can set up a tournament event and invite players to compete. The Garmin Golf app syncs your data with your Garmin Connect account. You can download the Garmin Golf app from the app store on your phone. -
Page 45: Using Garmin Connect Training Plans
Adaptive Training Plans Your Garmin Connect account has an adaptive training plan and Garmin coach to fit your training goals. For example, you can answer a few questions and find a plan to help you complete a 5 km race. The plan adjusts to your current level of fitness, coaching and schedule preferences, and race date. -
Page 46: Restoring A Personal Record
Restoring a Personal Record You can set each personal record back to the one previously recorded. 1 From the watch face, hold 2 Select History > Records. 3 Select a sport. 4 Select a record to restore. 5 Select Previous > NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities. -
Page 47: Navigating To A Saved Location
TIP: Move your wrist in a small figure eight motion until a message appears. History Your watch stores up to 200 hours of activity data. You can synchronize your data to view unlimited activities, activity tracking data, and heart rate monitoring data on your Garmin Connect account (Using the Garmin Connect App, page (Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer, page 44). -
Page 48: Using History
Using History 1 Hold 2 Select History. 3 Select an option: • To view an activity from this week, select This Week. • To view an older activity, select Previous Weeks. 4 Select an activity. 5 Swipe up, and select an option: •... -
Page 49: Garmin Connect
You can create your free Garmin Connect account when you pair your watch with your phone using the Garmin Connect app. You can also create an account when you set up the Garmin Express application (garmin.com... -
Page 50: Using Garmin Connect On Your Computer
Garmin Express application to upload your activity data to your Garmin Connect account and to send data, such as workouts or training plans, from the Garmin Connect website to your watch. You can also add music to your watch (Downloading Personal Audio Content, page 10). -
Page 51: Editing A Watch Face
8 Tap the touchscreen to select the watch face. Setting Up a Shortcut Control You can set up a shortcut to your favorite control, such as your Garmin Pay wallet or the music controls. 1 Press 2 Select an option: •... -
Page 52: Activities And App Settings
Edit Weight: Allows you to add the weight used for an exercise set during a strength training or cardio activity. Enable Videos: Enables instructive workout animations for a strength, cardio, yoga, or Pilates activity. Animations are available for pre-installed workouts and workouts downloaded from Garmin Connect. GPS: Sets the mode for the GPS antenna (Changing the GPS Setting, page 49). -
Page 53: Customizing The Data Screens
Customizing the Data Screens You can customize data screens based on your training goals or optional accessories. For example, you can customize one of the data screens to display your lap pace or heart rate zone. 1 Hold 2 Select >... -
Page 54: Setting An Alert
Setting an Alert 1 Hold 2 Select > Activities & Apps. 3 Select an activity. NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities. 4 Select the activity settings. 5 Select Alerts. 6 Select an option: • Select Add New to add a new alert for the activity. •... -
Page 55: Using Auto Pause
4 Select the activity settings. 5 Select Auto Scroll. 6 Select a display speed. Changing the GPS Setting For more information about GPS, go to garmin.com/aboutGPS. 1 Hold 2 Select > Activities & Apps. 3 Select the activity to customize. -
Page 56: Phone And Bluetooth Settings
(Restoring All Default Settings, page 58). NOTE: If you have set up a Garmin Pay wallet, restoring default settings also deletes the wallet from your watch. Software Update: Allows you to check for software updates. About: Displays the unit ID, software version, regulatory information, and license agreement. -
Page 57: Time Zones
Time Zones Each time you turn on the watch and acquire satellites or sync with your phone, the watch automatically detects your time zone and the current time of day. Setting an Alarm You can set multiple alarms. You can set each alarm to occur once or to repeat regularly. 1 Hold 2 Select Clocks >... -
Page 58: Customizing The Display Settings
4 Select a unit of measure. Garmin Connect Settings You can change your watch settings from your Garmin Connect account, using either the Garmin Connect app or the Garmin Connect website. Some settings are available only using your Garmin Connect account and cannot be changed on your watch. -
Page 59: Pairing Your Wireless Sensors
(garmin.com/manuals/ApproachCT10). Situational Awareness Your Venu 2 Plus watch can be used with the Varia smart bike lights and rearview radar to improve situational awareness. See the owner's manual for your Varia device for more information. -
Page 60: Device Information
• Product registration Updating the Software Using the Garmin Connect App Before you can update your watch software using the Garmin Connect app, you must have a Garmin Connect account, and you must pair the watch with a compatible phone... -
Page 61: Updating The Software Using Garmin Express
Updating the Software Using Garmin Express Before you can update your watch software, you must download and install the Garmin Express application and add your watch (Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer, page 44). 1 Connect the watch to your computer using the USB cable. -
Page 62: Device Care
1 Wipe the watch using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. 2 Wipe it dry. After cleaning, allow the watch to dry completely. TIP: For more information, go to garmin.com/fitandcare. Changing the Bands The watch is compatible with 20 mm wide, standard, quick-release bands. -
Page 63: Troubleshooting
• Remove your watch from the Garmin Connect app and the Bluetooth settings on your phone to retry the pairing process. • If you bought a new phone, remove your watch from the Garmin Connect app on the phone you intend to stop using. -
Page 64: My Watch Does Not Display The Correct Time
Delete Data and Reset Settings. NOTE: If you have set up a Garmin Pay wallet, this option deletes the wallet from your watch. If you have music stored on your watch, this option deletes your stored music. -
Page 65: Acquiring Satellite Signals
◦ Sync your watch to the Garmin Connect app using your Bluetooth enabled phone. ◦ Connect your watch to your Garmin account using a Wi‑Fi wireless network. While connected to your Garmin account, the watch downloads several days of satellite data, allowing it to quickly locate satellite signals. -
Page 66: Appendix
Appendix Data Fields Some data fields require ANT+ accessories to display data. 24-Hour Max.: The maximum temperature recorded in the last 24 hours from a compatible temperature sensor. 24-Hour Min.: The minimum temperature recorded in the last 24 hours from a compatible temperature sensor. Average Cadence: Cycling. - Page 67 L. Int. Stk. Type: The stroke type used during the last completed interval. L. Len. Stk. Rate: The average number of strokes per minute (spm) during the last completed pool length. L. Len. Stk. Type: The stroke type used during the last completed pool length. L.
-
Page 68: Vo2 Max. Standard Ratings
Total Ascent: The total elevation distance ascended during the activity or since the last reset. Total Descent: The total elevation distance descended during the activity or since the last reset. Total Minutes: The total number of intensity minutes. Vertical Speed: The rate of ascent or descent over time. Vigorous Minutes: The number of vigorous intensity minutes. -
Page 69: Wheel Size And Circumference
Wheel Size and Circumference Your speed sensor automatically detects your wheel size. If necessary, you can manually enter your wheel circumference in the speed sensor settings. The tire size is marked on both sides of the tire. This is not a comprehensive list. You can also measure the circumference of your wheel or use one of the calculators available on the internet. -
Page 70: Symbol Definitions
Tire Size Wheel Circumference (mm) 27 × 1-1/4 2161 27 × 1-3/8 2169 29 x 2.1 2288 29 x 2.2 2298 29 x 2.3 2326 650 x 20C 1938 650 x 23C 1944 650 × 35A 2090 650 × 38B 2105 650 ×... -
Page 71: Index
Index payments 12–14 personal records 39, 40 Garmin Connect 3, 6, 14, 38, 39, 43, 52, 54 deleting 40 storing data 44 phone 2, 5, 6, 14, 23, 38, 57 Garmin Express 6 accessories 52, 53, 59 applications 3, 6, 28 updating software 54 activities 29–31, 46 pairing 3, 57 Garmin Pay 12–14 adding 29... - Page 72 wallet 2, 13 watch face 1 watch faces 6, 44, 45 wheel sizes 53, 63 Wi-Fi, connecting 7 Wi‑Fi, connecting 6 workouts 38, 39 zones heart rate 18 time 51 Index...
- Page 74 January 2022 GUID-A17FE8AC-DA32-4494-ABD1-AD1A388CC0C0 v1...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the VENU 2 PLUS and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers