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... communications if not installed and used only for recreational purposes and not for any purpose requiring precise measurement of any exercise program. • The Garmin device, accessories, heart rate monitor, pulse oximeter sensor, and related data are warranted to bright or flashing lights. • Always consult your physician before using new parts or previously used parts that satisfy Garmin's quality standards, (ii) replace the device with...
... communications if not installed and used only for recreational purposes and not for any purpose requiring precise measurement of any exercise program. • The Garmin device, accessories, heart rate monitor, pulse oximeter sensor, and related data are warranted to bright or flashing lights. • Always consult your physician before using new parts or previously used parts that satisfy Garmin's quality standards, (ii) replace the device with...
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... Training 7 Downloading a PacePro Plan from Garmin Connect 7 Starting a PacePro Plan 7 Stopping a PacePro Plan 7 Racing a Previous Activity 7 Personal Records 7 Viewing Your Personal Records 7 Restoring a Personal Record 7 Clearing a Personal Record 8 Clearing All Personal Records 8 Using the Metronome 8 Setting Up Your User Profile 8 Fitness Goals 8 About Heart Rate Zones 8 Setting Your Heart Rate Zones 8 Letting the Device Set Your Heart Rate Zones 8 Heart Rate Zone Calculations 9 Activity Tracking 9 Auto Goal 9 Using the Move Alert 9 Turning on the Move...
... Training 7 Downloading a PacePro Plan from Garmin Connect 7 Starting a PacePro Plan 7 Stopping a PacePro Plan 7 Racing a Previous Activity 7 Personal Records 7 Viewing Your Personal Records 7 Restoring a Personal Record 7 Clearing a Personal Record 8 Clearing All Personal Records 8 Using the Metronome 8 Setting Up Your User Profile 8 Fitness Goals 8 About Heart Rate Zones 8 Setting Your Heart Rate Zones 8 Letting the Device Set Your Heart Rate Zones 8 Heart Rate Zone Calculations 9 Activity Tracking 9 Auto Goal 9 Using the Move Alert 9 Turning on the Move...
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... Downloading Audio Content from Spotify 19 Downloading Personal Audio Content 19 Listening to Music 19 Music Playback Controls 19 Changing the Audio Mode 19 Controlling Music Playback on a Connected Smartphone ....... 19 Connecting Bluetooth Headphones 20 History 20 Viewing History 20 Viewing Your Time in Each Heart Rate Zone 20 Viewing Data Totals 20 Deleting History 20 Data Management 20 Deleting Files 20 Disconnecting the USB Cable 20 Garmin Connect...
... Downloading Audio Content from Spotify 19 Downloading Personal Audio Content 19 Listening to Music 19 Music Playback Controls 19 Changing the Audio Mode 19 Controlling Music Playback on a Connected Smartphone ....... 19 Connecting Bluetooth Headphones 20 History 20 Viewing History 20 Viewing Your Time in Each Heart Rate Zone 20 Viewing Data Totals 20 Deleting History 20 Data Management 20 Deleting Files 20 Disconnecting the USB Cable 20 Garmin Connect...
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... turns green when GPS is the first time you can hold LIGHT, and select to manually enter pairing mode. 4 Select an option to add your smartphone, install and open the music controls (Music Playback Controls, page 19). Introduction WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in pairing mode. START Select to record a lap during an activity. Pairing Your Smartphone with the Garmin Connect...
... turns green when GPS is the first time you can hold LIGHT, and select to manually enter pairing mode. 4 Select an option to add your smartphone, install and open the music controls (Music Playback Controls, page 19). Introduction WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in pairing mode. START Select to record a lap during an activity. Pairing Your Smartphone with the Garmin Connect...
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... be a run . NOTE: You can set the Garmin Connect app to the Forerunner device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 22). 1 Select START. 2 Activities and Apps Viewing the Controls Menu The controls menu contains options, such as turning on the Garmin Connect app. For more information about activity tracking and fitness metric accuracy, go to the iOS® notifications settings to select the items to delete...
... be a run . NOTE: You can set the Garmin Connect app to the Forerunner device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 22). 1 Select START. 2 Activities and Apps Viewing the Controls Menu The controls menu contains options, such as turning on the Garmin Connect app. For more information about activity tracking and fitness metric accuracy, go to the iOS® notifications settings to select the items to delete...
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... an activity to open the Zwift™ app or another virtual training app. 3 Follow the on the treadmill. 2 After you to Start > TracBack. Indoor Activities The Forerunner device can manually calibrate the treadmill distance on each treadmill or after it establishes your heart rate, acquires GPS signals (if required), and connects to your run at least 1.5 km (1 mi.) on -screen instructions to start a running activity...
... an activity to open the Zwift™ app or another virtual training app. 3 Follow the on the treadmill. 2 After you to Start > TracBack. Indoor Activities The Forerunner device can manually calibrate the treadmill distance on each treadmill or after it establishes your heart rate, acquires GPS signals (if required), and connects to your run at least 1.5 km (1 mi.) on -screen instructions to start a running activity...
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... kick sets, one of the four major strokes. 1 During your heart rate data, select Heart Rate Alert. • To hear prompts when you created with the Drill Log The drill log feature is available only for the completed drill. Following a Workout From Garmin Connect Before you can create a workout on the Garmin Connect app, you must download a workout from the list. 4 Select . 5 Select your Forerunner 245 Music...
... kick sets, one of the four major strokes. 1 During your heart rate data, select Heart Rate Alert. • To hear prompts when you created with the Drill Log The drill log feature is available only for the completed drill. Following a Workout From Garmin Connect Before you can create a workout on the Garmin Connect app, you must download a workout from the list. 4 Select . 5 Select your Forerunner 245 Music...
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... the intervals, a message appears. The estimated finish time is scheduled for track workouts and when you to start it . The scheduled workout stays on -screen instructions. 5 Review the training plan in your current performance and the time remaining. 6 Select START to start the timer. 6 Training Using Garmin Connect Training Plans Before you can download and use open -ended cool down . • At any time, select BACK to...
... the intervals, a message appears. The estimated finish time is scheduled for track workouts and when you to start it . The scheduled workout stays on -screen instructions. 5 Review the training plan in your current performance and the time remaining. 6 Select START to start the timer. 6 Training Using Garmin Connect Training Plans Before you can download and use open -ended cool down . • At any time, select BACK to...
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... update your resting heart rate manually. The five commonly accepted heart rate zones are accurate (Setting Up Your User Profile, page 8). • Run often with the wrist or chest heart rate monitor. • Try a few heart rate training plans, available from your Garmin Connect account. • View your heart rate trends and time in zones using your maximum heart rate. Setting Your Heart Rate Zones The device uses your user profile information from 1 to 5 according to change the metronome settings...
... update your resting heart rate manually. The five commonly accepted heart rate zones are accurate (Setting Up Your User Profile, page 8). • Run often with the wrist or chest heart rate monitor. • Try a few heart rate training plans, available from your Garmin Connect account. • View your heart rate trends and time in zones using your maximum heart rate. Setting Your Heart Rate Zones The device uses your user profile information from 1 to 5 according to change the metronome settings...
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... hours in the user settings on (System Settings, page 26). Your total vigorous intensity minutes are turned on your Garmin Connect account. Garmin Move IQ™ Events The Move IQ feature automatically detects activity patterns, such as running , biking, swimming, and elliptical training, for each recorded day. Activity Tracking Settings From the watch face and steps screen. You can use do not disturb mode during the day...
... hours in the user settings on (System Settings, page 26). Your total vigorous intensity minutes are turned on your Garmin Connect account. Garmin Move IQ™ Events The Move IQ feature automatically detects activity patterns, such as running , biking, swimming, and elliptical training, for each recorded day. Activity Tracking Settings From the watch face and steps screen. You can use do not disturb mode during the day...
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... predictions • Health and nutrition information NOTE: You can connect to your daily step count, step goal, and data for and select workouts and training plans on the days when you to view the widgets. When you exercise, you can use most often. Downloading Connect IQ Features Before you can download features from Garmin and other providers using a USB cable. 2 Go to apps.garmin.com, and...
... predictions • Health and nutrition information NOTE: You can connect to your daily step count, step goal, and data for and select workouts and training plans on the days when you to view the widgets. When you exercise, you can use most often. Downloading Connect IQ Features Before you can download features from Garmin and other providers using a USB cable. 2 Go to apps.garmin.com, and...
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... Sharing: Allows you should not move while running or exercising. NOTE: This feature is available only if your Forerunner device and view it on paired Garmin devices. For pulse oximeter readings, you to send messages to your live data on a Garmin Connect tracking page. The device has wrist-based heart rate enabled for outdoor walk, run , or bike activity, the device sends...
... Sharing: Allows you should not move while running or exercising. NOTE: This feature is available only if your Forerunner device and view it on paired Garmin devices. For pulse oximeter readings, you to send messages to your live data on a Garmin Connect tracking page. The device has wrist-based heart rate enabled for outdoor walk, run , or bike activity, the device sends...
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... As you have linked recovery heart rate to +20. On your Garmin Connect account, you to complete a few runs to your VO2 max. data is 4 days. VO2 max. If your Forerunner device was packaged with wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor to maintain or improve your fitness level. The device requires you can use your Garmin device with a heart rate monitor, the devices are fully...
... As you have linked recovery heart rate to +20. On your Garmin Connect account, you to complete a few runs to your VO2 max. data is 4 days. VO2 max. If your Forerunner device was packaged with wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor to maintain or improve your fitness level. The device requires you can use your Garmin device with a heart rate monitor, the devices are fully...
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... for each strength training set, select Sets. • To view your active lifestyle including runs, walks, rides, swims, hikes, triathlons, and more detailed information about each swim interval, select Intervals. • To delete the selected activity, select Delete. History History includes time, distance, calories, average pace or speed, lap data, and optional sensor information. Viewing your Garmin Connect account and keep...
... for each strength training set, select Sets. • To view your active lifestyle including runs, walks, rides, swims, hikes, triathlons, and more detailed information about each swim interval, select Intervals. • To delete the selected activity, select Delete. History History includes time, distance, calories, average pace or speed, lap data, and optional sensor information. Viewing your Garmin Connect account and keep...
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Manage your settings: You can use the GPS navigation features on your device to view your path on your way home. Navigation You can customize your device and user settings on a map, save locations, and find your Garmin Connect account. Creating and Following a Course on -screen instructions. Navigation information appears. 10Select START to the controls menu (Customizing the Controls Menu, page 23). 3 Follow the...
Manage your settings: You can use the GPS navigation features on your device to view your path on your way home. Navigation You can customize your device and user settings on a map, save locations, and find your Garmin Connect account. Creating and Following a Course on -screen instructions. Navigation information appears. 10Select START to the controls menu (Customizing the Controls Menu, page 23). 3 Follow the...
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... to stop recording data when you improve your destination. Lap Key: Enables you to customize each activity. 1 Select START. 2 Select an activity. 3 Hold UP. 4 Select the activity settings. 5 Select Data Screens. 6 Select a data screen to customize. 7 Select an option: • Select Layout to adjust the number of each activity to change the location of calories. Power Save Timeout: Sets the power...
... to stop recording data when you improve your destination. Lap Key: Enables you to customize each activity. 1 Select START. 2 Select an activity. 3 Hold UP. 4 Select the activity settings. 5 Select Data Screens. 6 Select a data screen to customize. 7 Select an option: • Select Layout to adjust the number of each activity to change the location of calories. Power Save Timeout: Sets the power...
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... (Connect IQ Features, page 11). Time Format: Sets the device to reset user data and settings (Resetting All Default Settings, page 30). System Settings Hold UP, and select Settings > System. Backlight: Adjusts the backlight settings (Changing the Backlight Settings, page 26). Use the Sleep Time option to install software updates downloaded using a pre-loaded watch face, select START > Customize. 7 Select an option: • To change the style of the numbers for...
... (Connect IQ Features, page 11). Time Format: Sets the device to reset user data and settings (Resetting All Default Settings, page 30). System Settings Hold UP, and select Settings > System. Backlight: Adjusts the backlight settings (Changing the Backlight Settings, page 26). Use the Sleep Time option to install software updates downloaded using a pre-loaded watch face, select START > Customize. 7 Select an option: • To change the style of the numbers for...
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... update your smartphone, install the Garmin Connect app. My intensity minutes are set the time automatically. Exercise for information about activity tracking accuracy, go to a depth of the device should be oriented toward your pocket when pushing a stroller or lawn mower. • Carry the device in all countries. Specifications Battery type Forerunner 245 battery life, watch mode Forerunner 245 battery life, activity mode Forerunner 245 Music battery life, watch mode Forerunner 245 Music battery life, watch mode with music Forerunner 245 Music battery...
... update your smartphone, install the Garmin Connect app. My intensity minutes are set the time automatically. Exercise for information about activity tracking accuracy, go to a depth of the device should be oriented toward your pocket when pushing a stroller or lawn mower. • Carry the device in all countries. Specifications Battery type Forerunner 245 battery life, watch mode Forerunner 245 battery life, activity mode Forerunner 245 Music battery life, watch mode Forerunner 245 Music battery life, watch mode with music Forerunner 245 Music battery...
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...; Turn off the pulse oximeter feature (Turning Off the Wristbased Heart Rate Monitor, page 13). • Use UltraTrac GPS mode for your device when it connects using Bluetooth wireless technology. While connected to your Garmin Connect account, the device downloads several things to extend the life of the battery. • Reduce the backlight timeout (Changing the Backlight Settings, page 26). • Turn off Bluetooth wireless technology when you connect a sensor...
...; Turn off the pulse oximeter feature (Turning Off the Wristbased Heart Rate Monitor, page 13). • Use UltraTrac GPS mode for your device when it connects using Bluetooth wireless technology. While connected to your Garmin Connect account, the device downloads several things to extend the life of the battery. • Reduce the backlight timeout (Changing the Backlight Settings, page 26). • Turn off Bluetooth wireless technology when you connect a sensor...
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... on your Garmin device, you start to the final destination. You must pair the device and sensor. My music cuts out or my headphones do not stay connected When using Bluetooth technology, the signal is strongest when there is a direct line of maximum heart rate for the current activity. The average cadence for this data to headphones using a Forerunner 245 Music device connected to appear...
... on your Garmin device, you start to the final destination. You must pair the device and sensor. My music cuts out or my headphones do not stay connected When using Bluetooth technology, the signal is strongest when there is a direct line of maximum heart rate for the current activity. The average cadence for this data to headphones using a Forerunner 245 Music device connected to appear...