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... Garmin 1 Free Garmin Software 1 Getting Started 4 Buttons 4 Icons 5 FR70 Backlight 5 Changing Modes 5 Turn on Your FR70 6 Pairing Sensors 8 Going for a Run 9 Downloading Free Software....... 9 Sending Workout Data to Your Computer 10 Using the Heart Rate Monitor.. 10 Using the Foot Pod (Optional)..11 Using the GSC™ 10 14 Using the Weight Scale 14 Time Mode 15 Setting the Time 15 Power Save 15 2 Set the Alarm 16 Using the Alarm 16 Set a Second Time Zone......... 16 Training Mode 17 Timed Workout 17 Training Alerts 17 Heart Rate Zones 18 Virtual Partner 21 Interval...
... Garmin 1 Free Garmin Software 1 Getting Started 4 Buttons 4 Icons 5 FR70 Backlight 5 Changing Modes 5 Turn on Your FR70 6 Pairing Sensors 8 Going for a Run 9 Downloading Free Software....... 9 Sending Workout Data to Your Computer 10 Using the Heart Rate Monitor.. 10 Using the Foot Pod (Optional)..11 Using the GSC™ 10 14 Using the Weight Scale 14 Time Mode 15 Setting the Time 15 Power Save 15 2 Set the Alarm 16 Using the Alarm 16 Set a Second Time Zone......... 16 Training Mode 17 Timed Workout 17 Training Alerts 17 Heart Rate Zones 18 Virtual Partner 21 Interval...
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... paired to view the Virtual Partner (page 21)). ➌ LAP/RESET • Press to create a new lap. • In training mode, press and hold to save your activity. • In history mode, press and hold to delete an activity. ➍ START/STOP/ENTER • In training mode, press to start or stop the timer. • In menu mode, press to confirm and advance to the next setting. • In time mode, press and hold to set the time. 4 FR70 Owner's Manual
... paired to view the Virtual Partner (page 21)). ➌ LAP/RESET • Press to create a new lap. • In training mode, press and hold to save your activity. • In history mode, press and hold to delete an activity. ➍ START/STOP/ENTER • In training mode, press to start or stop the timer. • In menu mode, press to confirm and advance to the next setting. • In time mode, press and hold to set the time. 4 FR70 Owner's Manual
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.... Data is uploading or device is 5 seconds. The default backlight time is connected to see more settings or history. Getting Started Heart rate sensor is on. Alarm is active. Press MODE > SETTINGS > SYSTEM > BACKLIGHT to adjust the backlight time from 1 to exit a menu or page. ➎ MODE • Press to change modes. • Press to 20 seconds. FR70 Backlight Press LIGHT/ to change sport modes. Changing Modes Press MODE to turn on page 6.) FR70 Owner's Manual 5 Icons Press ▲ to change modes. (See image on the backlight. Bike sensor...
.... Data is uploading or device is 5 seconds. The default backlight time is connected to see more settings or history. Getting Started Heart rate sensor is on. Alarm is active. Press MODE > SETTINGS > SYSTEM > BACKLIGHT to adjust the backlight time from 1 to exit a menu or page. ➎ MODE • Press to change modes. • Press to 20 seconds. FR70 Backlight Press LIGHT/ to change sport modes. Changing Modes Press MODE to turn on page 6.) FR70 Owner's Manual 5 Icons Press ▲ to change modes. (See image on the backlight. Bike sensor...
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... activity class and indicate if you initially turn on your watch. When you are a lifetime athlete. A lifetime athlete is an individual who has trained intensely for many years (with the power off to conserve the battery. For more battery information, see page 34. Menu Mode 6 FR70 Owner's Manual Getting Started Time Mode Training Mode Turn on Your FR70 Your watch and are completing the setup wizard, set your activity class.
... activity class and indicate if you initially turn on your watch. When you are a lifetime athlete. A lifetime athlete is an individual who has trained intensely for many years (with the power off to conserve the battery. For more battery information, see page 34. Menu Mode 6 FR70 Owner's Manual Getting Started Time Mode Training Mode Turn on Your FR70 Your watch and are completing the setup wizard, set your activity class.
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... connection with the FR70. Go to view the training page. 2. For instructions on -screen instructions. Follow the on using the heart rate monitor, see page 11. FR70 Owner's Manual 9 Stop and restart the training session. Downloading Free Software 1. To Reestablish the Connection Make sure the accessory is active. Press START to save your activity and reset the timer. Press and hold RESET to start the timer. 3. For information about purchasing additional accessories, go to conserve battery life. OR Press MODE...
... connection with the FR70. Go to view the training page. 2. For instructions on -screen instructions. Follow the on using the heart rate monitor, see page 11. FR70 Owner's Manual 9 Stop and restart the training session. Downloading Free Software 1. To Reestablish the Connection Make sure the accessory is active. Press START to save your activity and reset the timer. Press and hold RESET to start the timer. 3. For information about purchasing additional accessories, go to conserve battery life. OR Press MODE...
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... Power Save Transfer is on your skin. See page 28. 3. Do not use gels or lubricants that the necessary USB drivers are installed before connecting the USB ANT Stick to your computer. 1. The heart rate monitor is activated, your FR70 must download software (page 9) so that contain sunscreen. To alleviate this issue, apply an anti-friction lubricant or gel to the center of time. Plug the USB ANT Stick...
... Power Save Transfer is on your skin. See page 28. 3. Do not use gels or lubricants that the necessary USB drivers are installed before connecting the USB ANT Stick to your computer. 1. The heart rate monitor is activated, your FR70 must download software (page 9) so that contain sunscreen. To alleviate this issue, apply an anti-friction lubricant or gel to the center of time. Plug the USB ANT Stick...
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Auto Calibration with a Known Distance The minimum calibration distance is more accurate than a treadmill. 1. Press MODE > SETTINGS > SPORT > RUN > FOOT POD > CALIBRATE > MANUAL. 2. Press START to save the calibration factor. FR70 Owner's Manual Getting Started 5. Press ENTER to begin recording. 3. You can improve accuracy. A regulation track (one lap = 400 m) is 400 m. Run or walk the known distance. 4. Use ▲/▼ to the actual distance. 6. If or foot pod data does not appear, you can manually adjust the calibration factor...
Auto Calibration with a Known Distance The minimum calibration distance is more accurate than a treadmill. 1. Press MODE > SETTINGS > SPORT > RUN > FOOT POD > CALIBRATE > MANUAL. 2. Press START to save the calibration factor. FR70 Owner's Manual Getting Started 5. Press ENTER to begin recording. 3. You can improve accuracy. A regulation track (one lap = 400 m) is 400 m. Run or walk the known distance. 4. Use ▲/▼ to the actual distance. 6. If or foot pod data does not appear, you can manually adjust the calibration factor...
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... watch menu. While in time mode, press ▲ or ▼. Press ▲/▼ to the minutes setting. 6. When finished, press MODE to save and return to set the FR70 time for 9 minutes. Press MODE > SETTINGS > WATCH > TIME 2. 2. The alarm page appears. 2. Set a Second Time Zone You can set the time. 3. Time Mode Set the Alarm 1. Press and hold ENTER. 3. Press MODE to save and return to adjust the minutes. 7. Follow the instructions on the time page. 16 FR70 Owner's Manual Select...
... watch menu. While in time mode, press ▲ or ▼. Press ▲/▼ to the minutes setting. 6. When finished, press MODE to save and return to set the FR70 time for 9 minutes. Press MODE > SETTINGS > WATCH > TIME 2. 2. The alarm page appears. 2. Set a Second Time Zone You can set the time. 3. Time Mode Set the Alarm 1. Press and hold ENTER. 3. Press MODE to save and return to adjust the minutes. 7. Follow the instructions on the time page. 16 FR70 Owner's Manual Select...
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.... Select RUN, BIKE or GENERAL > HEART RATE > HR ZONES. 3. Many athletes are using heart rate zones to measure and increase their cardiovascular strength and improve their level of heartbeats per minute (bpm). Press ▲/▼ to change . SPEED (foot pod or GSC 10 required)-set a low value and a high value. CADENCE (foot pod or GSC 10 required)-set a low value and a high value. Press MODE > SETTINGS...
.... Select RUN, BIKE or GENERAL > HEART RATE > HR ZONES. 3. Many athletes are using heart rate zones to measure and increase their cardiovascular strength and improve their level of heartbeats per minute (bpm). Press ▲/▼ to change . SPEED (foot pod or GSC 10 required)-set a low value and a high value. CADENCE (foot pod or GSC 10 required)-set a low value and a high value. Press MODE > SETTINGS...
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... portions of REPS. FR70 Owner's Manual The intervals can create interval workouts with your pace is behind the Virtual Partner's pace. 5. Use ▲/▼ to enter a time interval. Turning Off Virtual Partner 1. Press MODE > TRAINING > INTERVALS > SETUP. 2. Press ENTER to advance to select TIME or DISTANCE. 3. Press ENTER to the next field. 4. Press ENTER to advance to set highlighted value. 8. Training Mode Note: The display field is highlighted in black when your FR70. Press ENTER to set a rest type. 6. Use ▲/▼...
... portions of REPS. FR70 Owner's Manual The intervals can create interval workouts with your pace is behind the Virtual Partner's pace. 5. Use ▲/▼ to enter a time interval. Turning Off Virtual Partner 1. Press MODE > TRAINING > INTERVALS > SETUP. 2. Press ENTER to advance to select TIME or DISTANCE. 3. Press ENTER to the next field. 4. Press ENTER to advance to set highlighted value. 8. Training Mode Note: The display field is highlighted in black when your FR70. Press ENTER to set a rest type. 6. Use ▲/▼...
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... your training settings. Select YES. 26 FR70 Owner's Manual Managing Memory Your FR70 holds up to 100 laps and up to view the date and time information. When there is automatically saved to history when you reset the timer. Your session is approximately one hour of memory remaining, the LOW MEMORY warning appears on the type of exercise files. Press ENTER to 20 hours of activity, the accessories used, and your FR70 stops recording data. History Saving History Your FR70 stores data...
... your training settings. Select YES. 26 FR70 Owner's Manual Managing Memory Your FR70 holds up to 100 laps and up to view the date and time information. When there is automatically saved to history when you reset the timer. Your session is approximately one hour of memory remaining, the LOW MEMORY warning appears on the type of exercise files. Press ENTER to 20 hours of activity, the accessories used, and your FR70 stops recording data. History Saving History Your FR70 stores data...
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... software download and Garmin Connect.) 2. FR70 Owner's Manual 27 The FR70 automatically transmits data to the USB ANT Stick so you are installed before connecting the USB ANT Stick to your computer. 3. Requirements 1. Bring the FR70 within range (5 m) of exercise files. Uploading Data 5. Note: If you can use Garmin Connect to your computer using the ANT+ wireless technology. Verify that there are no FR70 timers running or active training sessions, and that the necessary USB drivers are having problems...
... software download and Garmin Connect.) 2. FR70 Owner's Manual 27 The FR70 automatically transmits data to the USB ANT Stick so you are installed before connecting the USB ANT Stick to your computer. 3. Requirements 1. Bring the FR70 within range (5 m) of exercise files. Uploading Data 5. Note: If you can use Garmin Connect to your computer using the ANT+ wireless technology. Verify that there are no FR70 timers running or active training sessions, and that the necessary USB drivers are having problems...
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...). FOOT POD-select ON, OFF, or CALIBRATE. VIRTUAL PARTNER-turn Auto Lap on , the timer automatically pauses when your foot pod (see page 18). AUTO SCROLL-use the lap button to display during your run. AUTO LAP®-turn Virtual Partner on the heart rate monitor feature and set . FR70 Owner's Manual AUTO PAUSE®-turn on or off . HEART RATE-turn Auto Pause on , laps are triggered by distance; PACE-SPEED-select SPEED or PACE. The auto lap counter resets when a manual lap is running heart rate zones (see...
...). FOOT POD-select ON, OFF, or CALIBRATE. VIRTUAL PARTNER-turn Auto Lap on , the timer automatically pauses when your foot pod (see page 18). AUTO SCROLL-use the lap button to display during your run. AUTO LAP®-turn Virtual Partner on the heart rate monitor feature and set . FR70 Owner's Manual AUTO PAUSE®-turn on or off . HEART RATE-turn Auto Pause on , laps are triggered by distance; PACE-SPEED-select SPEED or PACE. The auto lap counter resets when a manual lap is running heart rate zones (see...
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... training data pages while the timer is on the heart rate monitor feature and set up bike sensors. PACE-SPEED-select SPEED or PACE. TRAINING PAGES-set up biking heart rate zones (page 18). HEART RATE-turn Virtual Partner on . BIKE PROFILE-select a wheel size and set up the training pages and data fields you want to toggle or change numeric settings. Race mode turns off . Select a display speed: SLOW, MEDIUM, or FAST. Biking Settings Press MODE > SETTINGS > SPORT > BIKE. turn on , laps are triggered by distance; Press MODE at any time to return to time mode...
... training data pages while the timer is on the heart rate monitor feature and set up bike sensors. PACE-SPEED-select SPEED or PACE. TRAINING PAGES-set up biking heart rate zones (page 18). HEART RATE-turn Virtual Partner on . BIKE PROFILE-select a wheel size and set up the training pages and data fields you want to toggle or change numeric settings. Race mode turns off . Select a display speed: SLOW, MEDIUM, or FAST. Biking Settings Press MODE > SETTINGS > SPORT > BIKE. turn on , laps are triggered by distance; Press MODE at any time to return to time mode...
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... an optional accessory. L DIST ** Distance traveled in the current lap. 32 FR70 Owner's Manual Race mode must be turned on the current activity. Repeat for the current lap. L CADENCE Average cadence ** for the other data fields and data pages. Data Fields You can customize up to set the number of your current activity. Select PAGE 1. 4. A CADENCE ** Average cadence for each mode: Run, General, or Bike. CALORIES Amount of fat - Select RUN, GENERAL, or BIKE > TRAINING PAGES. 3. Press and hold ENTER to time mode.
... an optional accessory. L DIST ** Distance traveled in the current lap. 32 FR70 Owner's Manual Race mode must be turned on the current activity. Repeat for the current lap. L CADENCE Average cadence ** for the other data fields and data pages. Data Fields You can customize up to set the number of your current activity. Select PAGE 1. 4. A CADENCE ** Average cadence for each mode: Run, General, or Bike. CALORIES Amount of fat - Select RUN, GENERAL, or BIKE > TRAINING PAGES. 3. Press and hold ENTER to time mode.
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Battery Information Warning: The FR70, the heart rate monitor, the foot pod, and the GSC 10 contain userreplaceable CR2032 batteries. You can also contact your Garmin dealer to ensure longer battery life. FR70 Battery The FR70 battery will last for important battery safety information. Conserving Battery Life Excessive use ). Using the power save transfer mode turns off the computer beacon unless the watch is in Time mode. Set the backlight timeout to 5 seconds to purchase accessories. Appendix Appendix...
Battery Information Warning: The FR70, the heart rate monitor, the foot pod, and the GSC 10 contain userreplaceable CR2032 batteries. You can also contact your Garmin dealer to ensure longer battery life. FR70 Battery The FR70 battery will last for important battery safety information. Conserving Battery Life Excessive use ). Using the power save transfer mode turns off the computer beacon unless the watch is in Time mode. Set the backlight timeout to 5 seconds to purchase accessories. Appendix Appendix...
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Locate the circular battery cover on the back of the module. 2. Remove the cover and battery. FR70 Owner's Manual Use a coin to twist the cover clockwise so the arrow on the cover points to remove the four screws on the cover points to pair the heart rate monitor with your FR70 again. Use a small Phillips screwdriver to CLOSE. Wait 30 seconds. Insert the new battery with the positive side facing up...
Locate the circular battery cover on the back of the module. 2. Remove the cover and battery. FR70 Owner's Manual Use a coin to twist the cover clockwise so the arrow on the cover points to remove the four screws on the cover points to pair the heart rate monitor with your FR70 again. Use a small Phillips screwdriver to CLOSE. Wait 30 seconds. Insert the new battery with the positive side facing up...
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Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Solution/Answer The buttons do I set the time to select the correct hour. You must reset the time and your custom settings. This procedure deletes all user data? Press and hold MODE and ENTER simultaneously to enable computer pairing. How do I restart the FR70? Press ▲/▼ to AM or PM? If the problem persists, replace the battery. How do I change the time? How do I clear all information that the time mode is deleted. This...
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Solution/Answer The buttons do I set the time to select the correct hour. You must reset the time and your custom settings. This procedure deletes all user data? Press and hold MODE and ENTER simultaneously to enable computer pairing. How do I restart the FR70? Press ▲/▼ to AM or PM? If the problem persists, replace the battery. How do I change the time? How do I clear all information that the time mode is deleted. This...
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... auto scroll 30, 31 B backlight 5 batteries 34 power save 15 replacing footpod 37 replacing FR70 35 replacing heart rate monitor 36 bike profile 31 44 bike settings 31 buttons, watch 4 light 4 mode 5 start/stop/enter 4 up/down 4 C cadence sensor 14 calibrating foot pod 13 calories 32 computer pairing 28 conserving battery 9, 15, 34 D data, sending to computer 10 data uploading 10, 27 drivers, USB 10, 27 F fitness equipment, link to 23 foot pod 11 calibrating 13 G Garmin Connect 27 GSC 10 14 H heart rate monitor 10, 36 heart rate...
... auto scroll 30, 31 B backlight 5 batteries 34 power save 15 replacing footpod 37 replacing FR70 35 replacing heart rate monitor 36 bike profile 31 44 bike settings 31 buttons, watch 4 light 4 mode 5 start/stop/enter 4 up/down 4 C cadence sensor 14 calibrating foot pod 13 calories 32 computer pairing 28 conserving battery 9, 15, 34 D data, sending to computer 10 data uploading 10, 27 drivers, USB 10, 27 F fitness equipment, link to 23 foot pod 11 calibrating 13 G Garmin Connect 27 GSC 10 14 H heart rate monitor 10, 36 heart rate...
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... mode 31, 32 running, foot pod 11 run settings 30 S sensors, pairing 8 setting the time 15 setup wizard 6 software free download 9 software license agreement 43 speed and cadence sensor 14 time, setting 15 time data fields 33 Time mode 15 time zones 16 Training mode 17 transferring data 10, 27 troubleshooting 41 U uploading data 10, 27 USB ANT stick 10 USB drivers 10, 27 V virtual partner pace 21 workout 21 W weight scale 14 workout 17, 21, 22, 24 T technical specifications 37 FR70 Owner's Manual...
... mode 31, 32 running, foot pod 11 run settings 30 S sensors, pairing 8 setting the time 15 setup wizard 6 software free download 9 software license agreement 43 speed and cadence sensor 14 time, setting 15 time data fields 33 Time mode 15 time zones 16 Training mode 17 transferring data 10, 27 troubleshooting 41 U uploading data 10, 27 USB ANT stick 10 USB drivers 10, 27 V virtual partner pace 21 workout 21 W weight scale 14 workout 17, 21, 22, 24 T technical specifications 37 FR70 Owner's Manual...