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Introduction Introduction 1 Product Registration 1 Contact 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...
Introduction Introduction 1 Product Registration 1 Contact 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...
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...foot pod, make sure RUN is already paired. After you can go near other sensors while the FR70 is trying to pair it is paired. When paired, your FR70 only receives data from other sensors. Move away (10 m) from your sensor, and you pair ...send data to wear the heart rate monitor, take a few seconds when the sensors are solid when paired. Getting Started Pairing Sensors The ANT+™ Heart Rate Monitor sensor included with the GSC 10. 8 FR70 Owner's Manual Bring your FR70. Press MODE > SETTINGS > SPORT. 3. Select RUN, GENERAL, or BIKE > HEART RATE, FOOT POD, or BIKE...
...foot pod, make sure RUN is already paired. After you can go near other sensors while the FR70 is trying to pair it is paired. When paired, your FR70 only receives data from other sensors. Move away (10 m) from your sensor, and you pair ...send data to wear the heart rate monitor, take a few seconds when the sensors are solid when paired. Getting Started Pairing Sensors The ANT+™ Heart Rate Monitor sensor included with the GSC 10. 8 FR70 Owner's Manual Bring your FR70. Press MODE > SETTINGS > SPORT. 3. Select RUN, GENERAL, or BIKE > HEART RATE, FOOT POD, or BIKE...
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...Go to http://buy.garmin.com. For information about purchasing additional accessories, go to www.garminconnect.com. 2. Follow the on using the foot pod, see page 10. For instructions on -screen instructions. For instructions on using the heart rate monitor, see page 11.... To Reestablish the Connection Make sure the accessory is active. Press START to conserve battery life. Downloading Free Software 1. FR70 Owner's Manual 9
...Go to http://buy.garmin.com. For information about purchasing additional accessories, go to www.garminconnect.com. 2. Follow the on using the foot pod, see page 10. For instructions on -screen instructions. For instructions on using the heart rate monitor, see page 11.... To Reestablish the Connection Make sure the accessory is active. Press START to conserve battery life. Downloading Free Software 1. FR70 Owner's Manual 9
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...issue, apply an anti-friction lubricant or gel to the center of the hard strap where it contacts your run. 10 FR70 Owner's Manual It should be in place during your skin. Note: If Power Save Transfer is on standby and ready to send ...-friction gel or lubricant on -screen instructions. The heart rate monitor is activated, your FR70 must download software (page 9) so that contain sunscreen. Using the Heart Rate Monitor caution The heart rate monitor may include either a hard strap monitor or a soft strap monitor. Follow the on the electrodes. Getting Started Sending ...
...issue, apply an anti-friction lubricant or gel to the center of the hard strap where it contacts your run. 10 FR70 Owner's Manual It should be in place during your skin. Note: If Power Save Transfer is on standby and ready to send ...-friction gel or lubricant on -screen instructions. The heart rate monitor is activated, your FR70 must download software (page 9) so that contain sunscreen. Using the Heart Rate Monitor caution The heart rate monitor may include either a hard strap monitor or a soft strap monitor. Follow the on the electrodes. Getting Started Sending ...
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...appears. Wet both electrodes on your chest and the transmitter. Press the tab on Your Shoe Laces 1. Getting Started TIP: If the heart rate data is on standby and ready to send data as soon as you may have to tighten the strap on the back of the...pod so it or start moving. FR70 Owner's Manual 11 Electrodes Electrodes 3. note: The Garmin logo should be right-side up for 5-10 minutes. Lift and separate the foot pod from the lace clip. 2. Connect one side of the heart rate monitor strap to the heart rate monitor module. 2. Bring the FR70 within range (3 m) of the accessory...
...appears. Wet both electrodes on your chest and the transmitter. Press the tab on Your Shoe Laces 1. Getting Started TIP: If the heart rate data is on standby and ready to send data as soon as you may have to tighten the strap on the back of the...pod so it or start moving. FR70 Owner's Manual 11 Electrodes Electrodes 3. note: The Garmin logo should be right-side up for 5-10 minutes. Lift and separate the foot pod from the lace clip. 2. Connect one side of the heart rate monitor strap to the heart rate monitor module. 2. Bring the FR70 within range (3 m) of the accessory...
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... current workout settings and data. Training Alerts To set audible training alerts for a specific distance. HEART RATE (heart rate monitor required)-set an alert for 3 seconds. When finished, press STOP. FR70 Owner's Manual Training Mode 3. Note: Training alerts are ready to continue the session. Timed Workout 1. TIME-... specific duration of calories. Press START to begin a session. • Press LAP to a foot pod or GSC 10, or heart rate when no speed sensor is present. Press MODE until training mode appears. Note: To pause the active session, press STOP. To save...
... current workout settings and data. Training Alerts To set audible training alerts for a specific distance. HEART RATE (heart rate monitor required)-set an alert for 3 seconds. When finished, press STOP. FR70 Owner's Manual Training Mode 3. Note: Training alerts are ready to continue the session. Timed Workout 1. TIME-... specific duration of calories. Press START to begin a session. • Press LAP to a foot pod or GSC 10, or heart rate when no speed sensor is present. Press MODE until training mode appears. Note: To pause the active session, press STOP. To save...
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The auto lap counter resets when a manual lap is running heart rate zones (see page 18). For more information about calibrating your pace falls below a preset pace. AUTO LAP®-turn Virtual Partner on or off . VIRTUAL PARTNER-turn Auto Lap on or off. FR70 Owner's Manual Select a display speed: SLOW, MEDIUM, or FAST. You ... setup menus for the following: • RUN • GENERAL • BIKE Run Settings Press MODE > SETTINGS > SPORT > RUN. When Auto Pause is on the heart rate monitor feature and set up the training pages and data fields you can also set .
The auto lap counter resets when a manual lap is running heart rate zones (see page 18). For more information about calibrating your pace falls below a preset pace. AUTO LAP®-turn Virtual Partner on or off . VIRTUAL PARTNER-turn Auto Lap on or off. FR70 Owner's Manual Select a display speed: SLOW, MEDIUM, or FAST. You ... setup menus for the following: • RUN • GENERAL • BIKE Run Settings Press MODE > SETTINGS > SPORT > RUN. When Auto Pause is on the heart rate monitor feature and set up the training pages and data fields you can also set .
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...below a preset pace. PACE-SPEED-select SPEED or PACE. FR70 Owner's Manual 31 Press MODE at any time to return to toggle or change numeric settings. AUTO LAP®-turn Auto Pause on or off . you can also set . VIRTUAL PARTNER- HEART RATE-turn Virtual Partner on , the timer automatically pauses (stops)... default back to automatically cycle through all of the training data pages while the timer is on or off when you want to manually mark laps. Race mode must be turned on the heart rate monitor feature and set up bike sensors. turn on . TRAINING PAGES-set up biking...
...below a preset pace. PACE-SPEED-select SPEED or PACE. FR70 Owner's Manual 31 Press MODE at any time to return to toggle or change numeric settings. AUTO LAP®-turn Auto Pause on or off . you can also set . VIRTUAL PARTNER- HEART RATE-turn Virtual Partner on , the timer automatically pauses (stops)... default back to automatically cycle through all of the training data pages while the timer is on or off when you want to manually mark laps. Race mode must be turned on the heart rate monitor feature and set up bike sensors. turn on . TRAINING PAGES-set up biking...
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...The FR70, the heart rate monitor, the foot pod, and the GSC 10 contain userreplaceable CR2032 batteries. Conserving Battery Life Excessive use ). Note: If the battery is low the backlight automatically is low, the BATTERY LOW warning appears on the FR70 screen in Time mode. FR70 Battery The FR70 battery... to purchase accessories. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in regular time mode. You can also contact your Garmin dealer to http://buy.garmin .com. Set the backlight timeout to 5 seconds to ensure longer battery life. When the battery is disabled. See ...
...The FR70, the heart rate monitor, the foot pod, and the GSC 10 contain userreplaceable CR2032 batteries. Conserving Battery Life Excessive use ). Note: If the battery is low the backlight automatically is low, the BATTERY LOW warning appears on the FR70 screen in Time mode. FR70 Battery The FR70 battery... to purchase accessories. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in regular time mode. You can also contact your Garmin dealer to http://buy.garmin .com. Set the backlight timeout to 5 seconds to ensure longer battery life. When the battery is disabled. See ...
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Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery (Hard Strap) 1. Note: Do not damage or lose the O-ring gasket. 36 3. FR70 Owner's Manual Use a coin to twist the cover clockwise so the arrow on the cover points to CLOSE. Use a coin to twist the cover ...Wait 30 seconds. Insert the new battery with your FR70 again. Note: After replacing the battery, you may need to remove the four screws on the back of the module. 2. Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery (Soft Strap) 1. Use a small Phillips screwdriver to pair the heart rate monitor with the positive side facing up . Insert the...
Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery (Hard Strap) 1. Note: Do not damage or lose the O-ring gasket. 36 3. FR70 Owner's Manual Use a coin to twist the cover clockwise so the arrow on the cover points to CLOSE. Use a coin to twist the cover ...Wait 30 seconds. Insert the new battery with your FR70 again. Note: After replacing the battery, you may need to remove the four screws on the back of the module. 2. Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery (Soft Strap) 1. Use a small Phillips screwdriver to pair the heart rate monitor with the positive side facing up . Insert the...
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Replace the back cover and the four screws. After you replace the heart rate monitor battery, you must pair it is low, the FOOT POD BATTERY LOW warning appears in . (177 × 23 × 3 mm) Weight: 1.6 oz. (44 g) LCD Display: ... up. 4. Approximately five hours of the foot pod. Replacing the Foot Pod Battery 1. Wait 30 seconds. Insert the new battery with backlight Water Resistance: 50 m FR70 Owner's Manual 37 Note: Do not damage or lose the O-ring gasket. 5. Twist the cover counter-clockwise until it with the device again. Specifications...
Replace the back cover and the four screws. After you replace the heart rate monitor battery, you must pair it is low, the FOOT POD BATTERY LOW warning appears in . (177 × 23 × 3 mm) Weight: 1.6 oz. (44 g) LCD Display: ... up. 4. Approximately five hours of the foot pod. Replacing the Foot Pod Battery 1. Wait 30 seconds. Insert the new battery with backlight Water Resistance: 50 m FR70 Owner's Manual 37 Note: Do not damage or lose the O-ring gasket. 5. Twist the cover counter-clockwise until it with the device again. Specifications...
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...: Approximately 5 m Operating temperature: from 14°F to 122°F (from -10°C to 50°C) Radio frequency/protocol: 2.4 GHz/ANT+ wireless communications protocol FR70 Owner's Manual Power source: USB Appendix Heart Rate Monitor Physical size (not including the strap) (W×H×D): 13.7 × 1.3 × 0.4 in. (34.7 × 3.4 × 1.1 cm) Weight: 1.6 oz. (44 g) Water Resistance: 32...
...: Approximately 5 m Operating temperature: from 14°F to 122°F (from -10°C to 50°C) Radio frequency/protocol: 2.4 GHz/ANT+ wireless communications protocol FR70 Owner's Manual Power source: USB Appendix Heart Rate Monitor Physical size (not including the strap) (W×H×D): 13.7 × 1.3 × 0.4 in. (34.7 × 3.4 × 1.1 cm) Weight: 1.6 oz. (44 g) Water Resistance: 32...
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...: 2.4 GHz/ ANT+ wireless communications protocol System Compatibility: ANT+ FR70 Owner's Manual Battery life: 400 hours run time Operating temperature: from 14°F to 122°F (from -10°C to 60°C) Sensor Accuracy Range: from 32°F to 104°F (from 0°C to keep the temperature of the heart rate monitor near your body temperature.
...: 2.4 GHz/ ANT+ wireless communications protocol System Compatibility: ANT+ FR70 Owner's Manual Battery life: 400 hours run time Operating temperature: from 14°F to 122°F (from -10°C to 60°C) Sensor Accuracy Range: from 32°F to 104°F (from 0°C to keep the temperature of the heart rate monitor near your body temperature.
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...restart the FR70? FR70 Owner's Manual 41 Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Solution/Answer The buttons do I clear all information that the time mode is deleted. How do not respond. See page 15 to set the time to restart the FR70 software. For more information, see page 35). Bring the FR70 within range (3 m) of the heart rate monitor while ...Workout data is set to my computer. Verify that you are still having problems, remove and then replace the battery (see page 15. The heart rate • monitor or foot pod will not send data to 12 (12 hour).
...restart the FR70? FR70 Owner's Manual 41 Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Solution/Answer The buttons do I clear all information that the time mode is deleted. How do not respond. See page 15 to set the time to restart the FR70 software. For more information, see page 35). Bring the FR70 within range (3 m) of the heart rate monitor while ...Workout data is set to my computer. Verify that you are still having problems, remove and then replace the battery (see page 15. The heart rate • monitor or foot pod will not send data to 12 (12 hour).
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Go to http://buy.garmin.com. • Make sure the heart rate monitor is inaccurate or erratic. If the problem persists, continue with your body. • Warm up for 5-10 minutes. Use water, saliva, or electrode gel...suggestions. • Reapply moisture to normal. 42 FR70 Owner's Manual Sources of interference, your heart rate data should return to the sensors. Solution/Answer A smaller elastic strap is too big. Wear a cotton shirt or wet your shirt if suitable for your activity. • Position the heart rate monitor on the sensor can create static electricity that...
Go to http://buy.garmin.com. • Make sure the heart rate monitor is inaccurate or erratic. If the problem persists, continue with your body. • Warm up for 5-10 minutes. Use water, saliva, or electrode gel...suggestions. • Reapply moisture to normal. 42 FR70 Owner's Manual Sources of interference, your heart rate data should return to the sensors. Solution/Answer A smaller elastic strap is too big. Wear a cotton shirt or wet your shirt if suitable for your activity. • Position the heart rate monitor on the sensor can create static electricity that...
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... Lap 30, 31 auto pause 30, 31 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 ... 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 zones 18 History mode 25 deleting 23 memory 23 saving 23 viewing 23 I icons 5 interval workouts 22 L lap 4, 30, 31 license agreement 43 M modes 5 FR70 Owner's Manual
... Lap 30, 31 auto pause 30, 31 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 ... 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 zones 18 History mode 25 deleting 23 memory 23 saving 23 viewing 23 I icons 5 interval workouts 22 L lap 4, 30, 31 license agreement 43 M modes 5 FR70 Owner's Manual