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Garmin Forerunner 405 Owner's Manual

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F O R E R U N N E R
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GPS-ENABLED SPORTS WATCH WITH WIRELESS SYNC

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  • Page 1 F O R E R U N N E R 4 0 5 ® GPS-ENABLED SPORTS WATCH WITH WIRELESS SYNC...
  • Page 2 Garmin products. Garmin ® Dynastream Auto Pause trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. Garmin Connect ANT+ , GSC ™ trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.

  • Page 3: Contact Garmin

    Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your Forerunner. In the USA, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual Ltd.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Speed Units Virtual Partner Workouts Courses GPS Mode ... About GPS ...6 ...8 History ... Deleting History Viewing Activities Viewing Totals Viewing Goals Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual ...10 ...12 ...12 ...13 ...13 ...14 ...14 ® ...15 ...19 ...22 ...23 ...24 ...24...
  • Page 5 Clearing User Data ...39 Updating the Forerunner Software Using Garmin Connect ...39 Battery Information ...40 Specifications ...40 Software License Agreement Declaration of Conformity Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual Troubleshooting Heart Rate Zone Table Index ..33 ...39 ...42 ...43 ...44 ...45...

  • Page 6: Caring For The Forerunner

    Back up important user data by transferring it to Garmin Connect or Garmin Training Center. See Water Immersion The Forerunner is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual Getting Started Double press: two areas on the bezel to turn on the backlight.

  • Page 8: Touch Bezel Areas And Buttons

    Press to create a new lap in training mode. • Press and hold to reset the timer in training mode. • Press to exit a menu or page. • Press to exit power save mode. Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual touch and hold to enter...

  • Page 9: Bezel Tips

    To unlock the bezel, press quit simultaneously again. Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual Power Save Mode After a period of inactivity, the Forerunner switches to power save mode. The Forerunner is inactive if the timer is not running, you are...

  • Page 10: Step 2: Charge The Battery

    3. Align the charging clip posts with the contacts on the back of the Forerunner. page 4. Clip the charger securely over the face of the Forerunner. Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual F o r e r unne r IC: 1792A-01253 FCC ID:IPH-01253 Contacts Ì Ï 02...

  • Page 11: Configure

    (connect) with your Forerunner. See Step 5 information. Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual Step 4: Acquire Satellite Signals To set the correct time of day and begin using the Forerunner, you must acquire GPS satellite signals.

  • Page 12: Step 5: Pair The Heart Rate Monitor (Optional)

    1. Push one tab on the strap through the slot in the heart rate monitor. Press the tab down. 2. Wet both electrodes on the back of the heart rate monitor to create a strong connection between your chest and the transmitter. Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 13 5. Bring the Forerunner within range (3 m) of the heart rate monitor. heart rate icon appears on the training mode pages. Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual Heart Rate Monitor Strap Heart Rate Monitor (Front) Electrodes Heart Rate Monitor (Back) 6.

  • Page 14: Step 6: Go For A Run

    Step 7: Download Free Software ANT Agent allows you to use your ™ Forerunner with Garmin Connect, a Web-based training tool, and Garmin Training Center, a computer-based training tool. 1. Go to /forerunner405. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install ANT Agent.

  • Page 15: Step 9: Transfer Data To Your Computer

    4. Your Forerunner should display the same number ANT Agent displayed. If so, select your Forerunner to complete pairing process. Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual Step 9: Transfer Data to Your Computer Bring your Forerunner within range (3 m) of your computer. ANT Agent...

  • Page 16: Time/Date Mode

    Battery gauge • Alarm set (if any) • Goal/progress indicator (if any) • Today’s scheduled workouts transferred from Garmin Connect or Garmin Training Center (if any) Time Options Touch and hold to enter Settings Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual menu > select >...

  • Page 17: Training Mode

    Touch and hold training mode. Tap the bezel to scroll through the available pages. To customize the data fields on the training pages, see page Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual Sport Mode running Touch and hold training Mode Training settings such as AutoLap...

  • Page 18: Auto Pause

    (every 2 miles or major hill, for example). To set Auto Lap: 1. Touch and hold Training 2. Select value or an option: • Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual menu > select > Options > Auto By Distance to enter a...

  • Page 19: Auto Scroll

    Auto Scroll Use the auto scroll feature to automatically cycle through all of the training data pages while the timer is running. Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual To use auto scroll: 1. Touch and hold menu Training >...

  • Page 20: Speed Units

    Partner uses the new pace from your 25). location. ® To change the Virtual Partner (VP) pace: 1. Touch and hold Virtual Training Mode. 2. Tap the bezel to view the Virtual Partner page. training Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual to enter...

  • Page 21: Workouts

    VP pace. Touch and drag counter-clockwise to decrease the VP pace. 4. To save the changes, tap the bezel or wait for the page to timeout. Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual Workouts Vrtual Touch and hold Partner training type of workout right for you.

  • Page 22: Simple Workouts

    For more information about heart rate zones, see page Select minimum and maximum heart rate values. menu > select Workouts Heart > > Zone you want to use. page 35 Custom to set your own Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Interval Workouts

    To create an interval workout: 1. Touch and hold menu Training > Workouts Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual 2. Select the workout. 3. Enter the 4. Select the 5. Enter the 6. Enter the 7. Select Cooldown Yes 8.

  • Page 24: Advanced Workouts

    Advanced Workouts Advanced workouts can include goals for each workout step and varied distances, times, and calories. Use Garmin Connect or Garmin Training Center to create and edit workouts and transfer them to your Forerunner. You can also schedule workouts using Garmin Connect or Garmin Training Center.

  • Page 25: Courses

    You can also race against the Virtual Partner when training with courses. Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual Creating Courses Use Garmin Connect or Garmin Training Center to create courses and course points and transfer them to your Forerunner.
  • Page 26 To delete a course: 1. Touch and hold Training 2. Select a course from the list. 3. Select Delete 4. Select 5. Press quit Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual menu > select > Courses. Course. to delete the course. to exit.

  • Page 27: Gps Mode

    GPS accuracy appears at the bottom of the page. gPS—turn GPS on or off (for indoor use). Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual note: When GPS is off, speed and distance data are not available, unless you are using the foot pod.

  • Page 28: About Gps

    24 hours a day. There are no subscription fees or setup charges to use GPS. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual note: You must start the timer to use Back To Start.

  • Page 29: History

    When the Forerunner memory is full, your oldest tracklog data is overwritten. Upload your history to Garmin Connect or Garmin Training Center periodically to keep track of all of your data (see page Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 30: Viewing Activities

    1. Touch and hold History > select 2. Press Viewing Goals Using Garmin Connect, you can set up different types of goals and send them to your Forerunner. Your Forerunner keeps track of your progress toward the goals. > select 1.

  • Page 31: Data Field Options

    Training 3 • Heart Rate (only appears when the Forerunner is receiving heart rate data) Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual To set data fields: 1. Touch and hold Settings 2. Select one of the training pages. 3. Select the number of data fields.
  • Page 32 HR ** Heart rate in bpm. HR– Percentage of %Max ** maximum heart rate. HR– Percentage of %HRR ** heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate). HR–Avg Average heart rate for the run. Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 33 HR–Lap %HRR ** Average percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the lap. Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual Data Description Field HR Graph Line graph showing your current heart rate zone (1-5).
  • Page 34 Time–Lap Amount of time in the current lap. Data Description Field Time–Last Amount of time to complete the last full lap. Time of Current time of day based on your time settings (see page 29). Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 35: User Profile

    Set time—use the bezel to set the alarm time. type—set the alarm occurrence to Daily or once. Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual When the alarm sounds: • Tap the bezel to silence the alarm. • Press enter to snooze for 9 minutes.

  • Page 36: System

    High to make the bezel respond to a time2 lighter tap than Low. Contrast—select the amount of screen contrast. about—view your software version, GPS version, and unit ID. units—select the units of measure. Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual Statute Metric...

  • Page 37: Ant

    Use a short backlight setting to conserve battery power. Brightness—adjust the brightness. Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual ANT+ Accessories page 33 accessories. to press Computer Move away (10 m) from other ANT+...
  • Page 38 > Settings > no. Receive. The sending Forerunner connects to the other Forerunner and sends the data. Settings > Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual > Computer > Force Send menu > select > ANT+ > Unit to Unit menu >...

  • Page 39: Using Accessories

    Using Accessories The following ANT+ accessories are compatible with the Forerunner 405: • Heart rate monitor • Foot pod • 10 speed and cadence bike ™ sensor • USB ANT Stick (see page To purchase accessories, go to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer.

  • Page 40: Status Icons

    Reapply water, saliva, or electrode gel to the electrodes. • Clean the electrodes. Dirt and sweat residue can interfere with heart rate signals. • Wear a cotton shirt or wet your shirt if suitable for your activity. Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Heart Rate Zones

    Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual Many athletes are using heart rate zones to measure and increase their cardiovascular strength and improve their level of fitness. A heart rate zone is a set range of heartbeats per minute.

  • Page 42: Heart Rate Monitor Battery

    OPEN. 3. Remove the cover and replace the battery with the positive side facing up. note: Be careful not to damage or lose the O-ring gasket on the cover. Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Foot Pod

    Calibrating your foot pod is optional and can improve accuracy. There are three ways to adjust the calibration: distance, GPS, and manual. Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual Distance Calibration For best results, the foot pod should be calibrated using the inside lane of a regulation track.

  • Page 44: Gsc 10

    1. Touch and hold menu Settings > ANT+ > Bike Sensor > Calibration. > 2. Select Manual to enter the wheel size. Select Auto to allow GPS to determine your wheel size. Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual page > select Accessories...

  • Page 45: Appendix

    (about 7 seconds) to reset the Forerunner. quit Continue holding the enter release the button. Follow the on-screen directions. Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual Updating the Forerunner Software Using Garmin Connect Go to www.garmin.com /forerunner405 about Forerunner software updates and Garmin Connect Web-based software.

  • Page 46: Battery Information

    Forerunner can last for up to 8 hours with GPS on. Specifications Forerunner Watch size: W × L × D: 1.88 × 2.78 × 0.646 in. (47.75 × 70.5 × 16.4 mm) Weight: 2.1 oz. (60 g) Display: 1.06 in. (27 mm) diameter, 124 ×...

  • Page 47: Usb Ant Stick

    Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual USB ANT Stick Physical size: L × W × D: 2.32 × 0.71 × 0.28 in. (59 × 18 × 7 mm) Weight: 0.01 lbs. (6 g) transmission range: Approximately 16.4 ft.

  • Page 48: Software License Agreement

    Software remain in Garmin. You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 49: Declaration Of Conformity

    You further acknowledge that the structure, organization, and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin. You agree not to...

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    The bezel is not Press firmly on the bezel for the best results. Tap the responding to my outer ring on the bezel, not the inner ring near the watch taps. face. Adjust the sensitivity setting (see Touch and hold...

  • Page 51: Heart Rate Zone Table

    Heart Rate or Resting Heart Rate 1 50–60% 2 60–70% 3 70–80% 4 80–90% 5 90–100% Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual Perceived Exertion Relaxed, easy pace; rhythmic breathing Comfortable pace; slightly deeper breathing, conversation possible Moderate pace; more difficult to hold conversation Fast pace and a bit uncomfortable;...

  • Page 52: Index

    USB elevation data fields erase all data foot pod calibrating 37, 38 force send Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual Garmin Connect i, 39 Garmin Product Support Garmin Training Center goals 21, 22, 26 grade heart rate...
  • Page 53 8 software license agreement software update software version specifications Forerunner 405 Owner’s Manual speed data fields speed units sport mode status icons technical specifications Time 2 time data fields time of day...
  • Page 56 For the latest product information and accessories, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9RB UK Garmin Corporation No.

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