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Forerunner ® Owner’s Manual November 2015 190-01954-00_0B...
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Troubleshooting............14 Deleting Files ................. 6 Disconnecting the USB Cable ..........6 Support and Updates ..............14 Sending Data to Your Garmin Connect Account ......6 Getting More Information ............14 Garmin Connect ................6 Acquiring Satellite Signals ............14 Improving GPS Satellite Reception ..........
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Updating the Software .............. 15 Maximizing Battery Life ............. 15 Locking the Touchscreen and Keys ......... 15 My daily step count does not appear ........15 Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data ..........15 Appendix ............... 15 Data Fields ................15 Software License Agreement ...........
Introduction • Swipe right to exit a menu. • Perform each touchscreen selection as a separate action. WARNING Going for a Run See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important The first fitness activity you record on your device can be a run, information.
Garmin Connect. device with a smartphone (Pairing Your Smartphone, After you have added a few workouts to the Garmin Connect page calendar, you can send them to your device. All scheduled You can use do not disturb mode to turn off the backlight, alert workouts sent to the device appear in the training calendar list tones, and vibrations.
You can set the Virtual Partner pace or speed • Select Downloaded to select an activity you downloaded to help you reach your training target. from your Garmin Connect account. Select > Settings > Activity Settings > Data Screens >...
Select an option to add your device to your Garmin Connect smartphone. account: Weather: Displays the current temperature and weather • If this is the first device you have paired with the Garmin forecast. Connect Mobile app, follow the on-screen instructions. Activity Tracking: Tracks your daily step count, step goal, •...
Workout downloads: Allows you to browse for workouts in the The Forerunner device has Wi‑Fi connected features. The Garmin Connect Mobile app and wirelessly send them to Garmin Connect Mobile application is not required for you to use your device. Wi‑Fi connectivity.
Account Select > Locations > Saved Locations. You can upload all of your activity data to your Garmin Connect account for comprehensive analysis. You can view a map of Select a location. your activity and share your activities with friends.
Pairing ANT+ Sensors Pairing is the connecting of ANT+ wireless sensors, for example, connecting a heart rate monitor with your Garmin device. The first time you connect an ANT+ sensor to your device, you must pair the device and sensor. After the initial pairing, the device automatically connects to the sensor when you start your activity and the sensor is active and within range.
Most running coaches agree that a symmetrical running form is good. Elite runners tend to have quick and balanced strides. You can watch the color gauge or data field during your run or view the summary on your Garmin Connect account after your run.
Recovery Advisor added as a data field so you can view your performance You can use your Garmin device with a heart rate monitor to condition during the rest of your run. It compares your real- display how much time remains before you are fully recovered time condition to your average fitness level.
TIP: The device requires a few runs with a heart rate monitor to TIP: Garmin recommends that you measure your stress score at get an accurate maximum heart rate value and VO2 max. approximately the same time and under the same conditions estimate.
and data screens are different when you are using the device for Setting Range Alerts running than for riding your bike. A range alert notifies you when the device is above or below a specified range of values. For example, if you have an optional When you are using a profile and you change settings such as heart rate monitor, you can set the device to alert you when your data fields or alerts, the changes are saved automatically as part...
Select to return to the timer screen. mode. The accuracy of the data improves after a few outdoor runs using GPS. Select to start the timer. Select > Activity Settings > GPS > UltraTrac. Go for a run. TIP: For extended activities, you should consider other The metronome starts automatically.
Start of Week: Sets the first day of the week for your weekly *The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 50 m. history totals. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating. Data Recording Settings HRM-Run Specifications Select >...
◦ Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable and the Garmin Express application. Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery ◦ Sync your device to the Garmin Connect Mobile app using Remove the sleeve from the heart rate monitor module.
(maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the current update process. activity. NOTE: If you have already used Garmin Express to set up Average Cadence: Cycling. The average cadence for the your device with Wi‑Fi connectivity, Garmin Connect can current activity.
Lap GCT Bal.: The average ground contact time balance for the the product. Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property current lap. rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin and/or its third- Lap Ground Contact Time: The average amount of ground party providers.
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