Important Safety and Product Information
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...or incinerate the device or battery. • When storing the device for the consequences of any discrepancies before using a heart rate monitor. • The device, the heart rate monitor, and other factors that may present a risk of the device/battery in death or serious injury. Do not become distracted... use voice prompts when possible. • Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any exercise program. See www .garmin.com/prop65 for driver attentiveness and good judgement. Minimize the amount of the device controls while driving. Do not follow these guidelines...
...or incinerate the device or battery. • When storing the device for the consequences of any discrepancies before using a heart rate monitor. • The device, the heart rate monitor, and other factors that may present a risk of the device/battery in death or serious injury. Do not become distracted... use voice prompts when possible. • Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any exercise program. See www .garmin.com/prop65 for driver attentiveness and good judgement. Minimize the amount of the device controls while driving. Do not follow these guidelines...
Owner's Manual
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...3 Training 4 Going for a Run 4 Saving Your Run 4 Displaying Pace or Speed ...........4 Using Auto Lap 4 Interval Workouts 5 Pairing Your ANT+ Sensor............6 Heart Rate Monitor 8 Foot Pod 10 Fitness Equipment 11 History 12 Viewing a Run 12 Using Free Software 12 Introduction Transferring History to Your Computer 13 Data Management 13... Your User Profile 15 Modifying Your System Settings 15 Appendix 16 Specifications 16 About the Battery 18 Heart Rate Monitor and Foot Pod Batteries 19 Caring for Your Device 21 Troubleshooting 22 Index 24 Forerunner 210 Owner's Manual
...3 Training 4 Going for a Run 4 Saving Your Run 4 Displaying Pace or Speed ...........4 Using Auto Lap 4 Interval Workouts 5 Pairing Your ANT+ Sensor............6 Heart Rate Monitor 8 Foot Pod 10 Fitness Equipment 11 History 12 Viewing a Run 12 Using Free Software 12 Introduction Transferring History to Your Computer 13 Data Management 13... Your User Profile 15 Modifying Your System Settings 15 Appendix 16 Specifications 16 About the Battery 18 Heart Rate Monitor and Foot Pod Batteries 19 Caring for Your Device 21 Troubleshooting 22 Index 24 Forerunner 210 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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Press and hold to switch between the time of day, timer, and heart rate pages. GPS is on . Foot pod is active. For battery life information, see page 18. Press to open the menu. Forerunner 210 Owner's Manual Heart rate monitor is active. Press and hold to select menu options and acknowledge messages. *OK, , and appear with a menu or a message. Introduction Icons Battery charge level. Fitness equipment is on and receiving signals. Press to save your run and reset the timer. lap/ reset page/ menu OK * Press to mark a new lap. Alarm is active.
Press and hold to switch between the time of day, timer, and heart rate pages. GPS is on . Foot pod is active. For battery life information, see page 18. Press to open the menu. Forerunner 210 Owner's Manual Heart rate monitor is active. Press and hold to select menu options and acknowledge messages. *OK, , and appear with a menu or a message. Introduction Icons Battery charge level. Fitness equipment is on and receiving signals. Press to save your run and reset the timer. lap/ reset page/ menu OK * Press to mark a new lap. Alarm is active.
Owner's Manual
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...and or appears solid on the heart rate monitor or install the foot pod. Pairing is the connecting of the accessory. Training Pairing Your ANT+ Sensor If your Forerunner does not show heart rate or foot pod data, you pair the first time, your Forerunner automatically recognizes your foot pod ...while pairing. • If is off , press and hold menu, and select HR Monitor > On. • If is flashing, from the timer page, press page to the Forerunner 210 Quick Start Manual. • Bring the Forerunner within range (3 m) of ANT+™ wireless sensors, for 30 seconds. •...
...and or appears solid on the heart rate monitor or install the foot pod. Pairing is the connecting of the accessory. Training Pairing Your ANT+ Sensor If your Forerunner does not show heart rate or foot pod data, you pair the first time, your Forerunner automatically recognizes your foot pod ...while pairing. • If is off , press and hold menu, and select HR Monitor > On. • If is flashing, from the timer page, press page to the Forerunner 210 Quick Start Manual. • Bring the Forerunner within range (3 m) of ANT+™ wireless sensors, for 30 seconds. •...
Owner's Manual
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... moisture to the electrodes. Forerunner 210 Owner's Manual While the Forerunner is compatible with your activity. Use water, saliva, or electrode gel. • Clean the electrodes. Dirt and sweat residue on the electrodes can interfere with heart rate signals. • Position ...can create static electricity that it is trying to be disabled. 1. The heart rate data is • Make sure that the heart rate monitor is snug against the heart rate monitor can interfere with the Forerunner (www.garmin.com/intosports). I have a third-party ANT+ sensor. Training ANT+ Sensor...
... moisture to the electrodes. Forerunner 210 Owner's Manual While the Forerunner is compatible with your activity. Use water, saliva, or electrode gel. • Clean the electrodes. Dirt and sweat residue on the electrodes can interfere with heart rate signals. • Position ...can create static electricity that it is trying to be disabled. 1. The heart rate data is • Make sure that the heart rate monitor is snug against the heart rate monitor can interfere with the Forerunner (www.garmin.com/intosports). I have a third-party ANT+ sensor. Training ANT+ Sensor...
Owner's Manual
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.... Some gyms and health centers can decrease your maximum heart rate, use the table (page 9) to determine the best heart rate zone for each heart rate zone, and press OK. Select HR Monitor > Set Zones. 3. Enter your fitness objectives. Forerunner 210 Owner's Manual If you do not know your maximum heart rate, you know your risk of the calculators available on...
.... Some gyms and health centers can decrease your maximum heart rate, use the table (page 9) to determine the best heart rate zone for each heart rate zone, and press OK. Select HR Monitor > Set Zones. 3. Enter your fitness objectives. Forerunner 210 Owner's Manual If you do not know your maximum heart rate, you know your risk of the calculators available on...
Owner's Manual
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...remain. 10 Forerunner 210 Owner's Manual Press and hold menu. 2. Foot Pod Your Forerunner is compatible with your GPS signal is above or below the specified range. The foot pod is on your heart rate is weak, or when you may want to send data (like the heart rate monitor). Press OK.... The alert sounds when your Forerunner. You can select a zone or enter a custom value. 4. You can select ...
...remain. 10 Forerunner 210 Owner's Manual Press and hold menu. 2. Foot Pod Your Forerunner is compatible with your GPS signal is above or below the specified range. The foot pod is on your heart rate is weak, or when you may want to send data (like the heart rate monitor). Press OK.... The alert sounds when your Forerunner. You can select a zone or enter a custom value. 4. You can select ...
Owner's Manual
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...Calibrating Your Foot Pod If your foot pod distance seems slightly high or low each time you run, you can view your Forerunner and heart rate monitor to www.garmin.com/antplus for the ANT+ Link Here logo on the scale. Note: If using a body composition scale, remove shoes...the Weight Scale If you have an ANT+ compatible weight scale, the Forerunner can manually adjust the calibration factor. Press light. Select Foot Pod > Calibrate. 3. Press and hold menu. 2. Look for more linking instructions. Forerunner 210 Owner's Manual 11 Adjust the calibration factor, and press OK. Step...
...Calibrating Your Foot Pod If your foot pod distance seems slightly high or low each time you run, you can view your Forerunner and heart rate monitor to www.garmin.com/antplus for the ANT+ Link Here logo on the scale. Note: If using a body composition scale, remove shoes...the Weight Scale If you have an ANT+ compatible weight scale, the Forerunner can manually adjust the calibration factor. Press light. Select Foot Pod > Calibrate. 3. Press and hold menu. 2. Look for more linking instructions. Forerunner 210 Owner's Manual 11 Adjust the calibration factor, and press OK. Step...
Owner's Manual
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...also include average heart rate data if you are using the heart rate monitor. 1. The run history. • Garmin Connect is Web-based software. Select History. 3. Using Free Software Garmin provides two software options for storing and analyzing your run history. History History The Forerunner can save ...menu. 2. Press OK. Upload your computer, not on any computer with typical use. You can use Garmin Connect on the Internet. 12 Forerunner 210 Owner's Manual When the Forerunner memory is full, your saved runs. 4. Press and hold menu. 2. Use and to view lap ...
...also include average heart rate data if you are using the heart rate monitor. 1. The run history. • Garmin Connect is Web-based software. Select History. 3. Using Free Software Garmin provides two software options for storing and analyzing your run history. History History The Forerunner can save ...menu. 2. Press OK. Upload your computer, not on any computer with typical use. You can use Garmin Connect on the Internet. 12 Forerunner 210 Owner's Manual When the Forerunner memory is full, your saved runs. 4. Press and hold menu. 2. Use and to view lap ...
Owner's Manual
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... waterproof to wipe dry and air dry the unit before using or charging. Forerunner Specifications Battery 200 mAh rechargeable, lithium-ion, coin-cell battery Battery life See page 18. It can cause damage... while swimming. Appendix Appendix Specifications notice The Forerunner is not intended to 40°C) Radio frequency/ protocol 2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications protocol Compatible accessories ANT+ wireless technology on this Forerunner works only with the heart rate monitor and the foot pod. 16 Forerunner 210 Owner's Manual Prolonged submersion can withstand immersion ...
... waterproof to wipe dry and air dry the unit before using or charging. Forerunner Specifications Battery 200 mAh rechargeable, lithium-ion, coin-cell battery Battery life See page 18. It can cause damage... while swimming. Appendix Appendix Specifications notice The Forerunner is not intended to 40°C) Radio frequency/ protocol 2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications protocol Compatible accessories ANT+ wireless technology on this Forerunner works only with the heart rate monitor and the foot pod. 16 Forerunner 210 Owner's Manual Prolonged submersion can withstand immersion ...
Owner's Manual
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...°C to 60°C) Radio frequency/ protocol 2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications protocol Forerunner 210 Owner's Manual 17 Radio frequency/ protocol 2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications protocol Appendix Foot Pod Specifications Water resistance 32.9 ft. (10 m) Battery User-replaceable CR2032, 3 volts, (page 19). Heart Rate Monitor Specifications Water resistance 98.4 ft. (30 m) This product does not transmit...
...°C to 60°C) Radio frequency/ protocol 2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications protocol Forerunner 210 Owner's Manual 17 Radio frequency/ protocol 2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications protocol Appendix Foot Pod Specifications Water resistance 32.9 ft. (10 m) Battery User-replaceable CR2032, 3 volts, (page 19). Heart Rate Monitor Specifications Water resistance 98.4 ft. (30 m) This product does not transmit...
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Heart Rate Monitor and Foot Pod Batteries warning Do not use a sharp object to properly recycle the batteries. Contact your local waste disposal department to remove user‑replaceable batteries. Forerunner 210 Owner's Manual 19 Appendix 4. Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet. 3. 2. Align all four contacts on...
Heart Rate Monitor and Foot Pod Batteries warning Do not use a sharp object to properly recycle the batteries. Contact your local waste disposal department to remove user‑replaceable batteries. Forerunner 210 Owner's Manual 19 Appendix 4. Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet. 3. 2. Align all four contacts on...
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Wait 30 seconds. 4. After you replace the heart rate monitor battery, you must pair it is loose enough to remove the four screws on the back of the device. 2. Twist the cover counter-clockwise until it with the device again. 20 Forerunner 210 Owner's Manual Remove the cover and the battery. ... you replace the foot pod battery, you must pair it with the device again. Replacing the Foot Pod Battery 1. Appendix Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery 1. Remove the cover and battery. 3. Place the new battery into the cover with the positive side facing up. Insert the new...
Wait 30 seconds. 4. After you replace the heart rate monitor battery, you must pair it is loose enough to remove the four screws on the back of the device. 2. Twist the cover counter-clockwise until it with the device again. 20 Forerunner 210 Owner's Manual Remove the cover and the battery. ... you replace the foot pod battery, you must pair it with the device again. Replacing the Foot Pod Battery 1. Appendix Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery 1. Remove the cover and battery. 3. Place the new battery into the cover with the positive side facing up. Insert the new...
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... put the strap in a washing machine or a dryer. • To prolong the life of your heart rate monitor, unsnap the module when not in use . • Hand wash the strap in cold water with a mild detergent solution. 2. Forerunner 210 Owner's Manual 21 Wipe it can damage plastic components. Use a cloth dampened with a mild detergent after...
... put the strap in a washing machine or a dryer. • To prolong the life of your heart rate monitor, unsnap the module when not in use . • Hand wash the strap in cold water with a mild detergent solution. 2. Forerunner 210 Owner's Manual 21 Wipe it can damage plastic components. Use a cloth dampened with a mild detergent after...
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... 23 Garmin Training Center 12 H heart rate alerts 10 heart rate monitor battery 20 cleaning 21 pairing 6 heart rate zones 8-9 history 22 deleting 12-13 transferring 13 viewing 12 I icons 3 interval workouts 5 K keys 2 L language 15 locating satellite signals 22 M mass storage 13-14, 22 P pace 4 power save 18 product support 23 R registering your device 2 resetting the device 22 Forerunner 210...
... 23 Garmin Training Center 12 H heart rate alerts 10 heart rate monitor battery 20 cleaning 21 pairing 6 heart rate zones 8-9 history 22 deleting 12-13 transferring 13 viewing 12 I icons 3 interval workouts 5 K keys 2 L language 15 locating satellite signals 22 M mass storage 13-14, 22 P pace 4 power save 18 product support 23 R registering your device 2 resetting the device 22 Forerunner 210...
Quick Start Manual
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... air dry the unit before using or charging. Put on the heart rate monitor or optional foot pod (pages 5-7). 5. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in 1 meter of 41°F-104°F (5°C-40°C). Forerunner 210 Quick Start Manual notice The Forerunner® is waterproof to the unit. Save your run (page 7). 6. Configure...
... air dry the unit before using or charging. Put on the heart rate monitor or optional foot pod (pages 5-7). 5. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in 1 meter of 41°F-104°F (5°C-40°C). Forerunner 210 Quick Start Manual notice The Forerunner® is waterproof to the unit. Save your run (page 7). 6. Configure...
Quick Start Manual
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... select menu options and acknowledge messages. *OK, , and appear with a menu or a message. Icons Battery charge level. Forerunner 210 Quick Start Manual Alarm is on the backlight. For battery life information, see the Forerunner 210 Owner's Manual. Heart rate monitor is active. Press and hold to save your run and reset the timer. page/ menu OK * Press...
... select menu options and acknowledge messages. *OK, , and appear with a menu or a message. Icons Battery charge level. Forerunner 210 Quick Start Manual Alarm is on the backlight. For battery life information, see the Forerunner 210 Owner's Manual. Heart rate monitor is active. Press and hold to save your run and reset the timer. page/ menu OK * Press...
Quick Start Manual
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... open area. 3. Connect the heart rate monitor module ➊ to stay in place during your chest or warm up . 4. Do not begin your chest, and connect it. It should be snug enough to the strap. ➊ 2. The Garmin logo should be rightside up for...the strap on your skin, just below your chest and the transmitter. ➋ 3. TIP: If the heart rate data is set automatically. Forerunner 210 Quick Start Manual Putting on the Heart Rate Monitor Wear the heart rate monitor directly on your run. 1. If necessary, press page to view the locating satellites page. 2.
... open area. 3. Connect the heart rate monitor module ➊ to stay in place during your chest or warm up . 4. Do not begin your chest, and connect it. It should be snug enough to the strap. ➊ 2. The Garmin logo should be rightside up for...the strap on your skin, just below your chest and the transmitter. ➋ 3. TIP: If the heart rate data is set automatically. Forerunner 210 Quick Start Manual Putting on the Heart Rate Monitor Wear the heart rate monitor directly on your run. 1. If necessary, press page to view the locating satellites page. 2.
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When the heart rate monitor is paired, a message appears, and appears solid on the screen. When the foot pod is paired, a message ...must be pointed toward the front of your shoe. 2. Lift and separate the foot pod ➋ from the lace clip. Forerunner 210 Quick Start Manual Installing the Foot Pod note: If you do not have a foot pod, you can skip this task. Thread ...soon as you install it or move it is on Shoe Laces 1. After you put on the heart rate monitor, it . 1. Install the foot pod on standby and ready to tie the shoelaces. Loosen your insole (page 7).
When the heart rate monitor is paired, a message appears, and appears solid on the screen. When the foot pod is paired, a message ...must be pointed toward the front of your shoe. 2. Lift and separate the foot pod ➋ from the lace clip. Forerunner 210 Quick Start Manual Installing the Foot Pod note: If you do not have a foot pod, you can skip this task. Thread ...soon as you install it or move it is on Shoe Laces 1. After you put on the heart rate monitor, it . 1. Install the foot pod on standby and ready to tie the shoelaces. Loosen your insole (page 7).
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... and hold menu. 2. Click Software. 4. The run . 4. Select a run history can also include average heart rate data if you are using the heart rate monitor. 1. Follow the on the charging clip (page 3). Select your run history. Transferring History to www.garmin.com /intosports. 2. Forerunner 210 Quick Start Manual Select History. 3. Align all of day, distance, run data: •...
... and hold menu. 2. Click Software. 4. The run . 4. Select a run history can also include average heart rate data if you are using the heart rate monitor. 1. Follow the on the charging clip (page 3). Select your run history. Transferring History to www.garmin.com /intosports. 2. Forerunner 210 Quick Start Manual Select History. 3. Align all of day, distance, run data: •...