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... FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY. The Garmin Connect™ Mobile app does not contact emergency services on the device to all -terrain vehicles, follow these guidelines to ensure safe navigating. • Always carefully compare information displayed on your behalf. • Always use your best judgment and exercise common sense when making use a power cable, data cable and/or power adapter that the Software is...
... FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY. The Garmin Connect™ Mobile app does not contact emergency services on the device to all -terrain vehicles, follow these guidelines to ensure safe navigating. • Always carefully compare information displayed on your behalf. • Always use your best judgment and exercise common sense when making use a power cable, data cable and/or power adapter that the Software is...
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... Training Status 34 Health and Wellness Settings 34 Auto Goal 35 Using the Move Alert 35 Turning on the Move Alert 35 Sleep Tracking 35 Using Automated Sleep Tracking 35 Customizing Sleep Mode 36 Using Do Not Disturb Mode.......... 36 Intensity Minutes 36 Earning Intensity Minutes 36 Garmin Move IQ 36 Workouts 36 Following a Workout From Garmin Connect 37 Creating a Custom Workout on Garmin Connect 37 Sending a Custom Workout to Your Watch 37 Starting a Workout...
... Training Status 34 Health and Wellness Settings 34 Auto Goal 35 Using the Move Alert 35 Turning on the Move Alert 35 Sleep Tracking 35 Using Automated Sleep Tracking 35 Customizing Sleep Mode 36 Using Do Not Disturb Mode.......... 36 Intensity Minutes 36 Earning Intensity Minutes 36 Garmin Move IQ 36 Workouts 36 Following a Workout From Garmin Connect 37 Creating a Custom Workout on Garmin Connect 37 Sending a Custom Workout to Your Watch 37 Starting a Workout...
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... Care 90 Cleaning the Watch 90 Changing the Bands 91 Specifications 91 Battery Life Information 92 Troubleshooting 92 Product Updates 92 Setting Up Garmin Express 92 Getting More Information 92 Activity Tracking 92 My daily step count does not appear 92 My step count does not seem accurate 93 The step counts on my watch and my Garmin Connect account don't match 93 The floors...
... Care 90 Cleaning the Watch 90 Changing the Bands 91 Specifications 91 Battery Life Information 92 Troubleshooting 92 Product Updates 92 Setting Up Garmin Express 92 Getting More Information 92 Activity Tracking 92 My daily step count does not appear 92 My step count does not seem accurate 93 The step counts on my watch and my Garmin Connect account don't match 93 The floors...
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..., outdoor, athletic, and fitness activities. A solid icon means the signal was found or the sensor is ready. For more . GPS GPS status Battery status Phone connection status Wi‑Fi technology status (Forerunner music watches only) Heart rate status Running Dynamics Pod status Speed and cadence sensor status Bike lights status Bike radar status Extended display mode status Power meter status tempe™ sensor status VIRB® camera...
..., outdoor, athletic, and fitness activities. A solid icon means the signal was found or the sensor is ready. For more . GPS GPS status Battery status Phone connection status Wi‑Fi technology status (Forerunner music watches only) Heart rate status Running Dynamics Pod status Speed and cadence sensor status Bike lights status Bike radar status Extended display mode status Power meter status tempe™ sensor status VIRB® camera...
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... 2). 6 When you complete your track distance. NOTE: The default Auto Lap® distance is 1600 m, or 4 laps around the track. NOTE: You can use the track run 3 laps, your track distance. 13 After you are running on the outdoor track. 2 From the watch face, press START. 3 Select Track Run. 4 Wait while the watch records the track dimensions and calibrates your watch locates satellites. 5 If you are...
... 2). 6 When you complete your track distance. NOTE: The default Auto Lap® distance is 1600 m, or 4 laps around the track. NOTE: You can use the track run 3 laps, your track distance. 13 After you are running on the outdoor track. 2 From the watch face, press START. 3 Select Track Run. 4 Wait while the watch records the track dimensions and calibrates your watch locates satellites. 5 If you are...
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... default open water swimming. • Before starting a pool swimming activity, follow the on-screen instructions to restart the activity timer. 9 After you must be correct to view additional data pages (optional). 7 After you start the activity timer. 5 Start swimming. 6 Press UP or DOWN to display accurate distance. Pause the activity timer when resting. • Press BACK to change the size. •...
... default open water swimming. • Before starting a pool swimming activity, follow the on-screen instructions to restart the activity timer. 9 After you must be correct to view additional data pages (optional). 7 After you start the activity timer. 5 Start swimming. 6 Press UP or DOWN to display accurate distance. Pause the activity timer when resting. • Press BACK to change the size. •...
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... want to change moves, you can select Free > START, and go to step 6. 4 Press DOWN to view a list of a single move for each set, and during a strength training activity. NOTE: Leg exercises may not be counted. • Turn on automatic set detection to start the set timer. 6 Start your first set . 9 When you complete at least four reps. You can also add the weight used for the set is on your...
... want to change moves, you can select Free > START, and go to step 6. 4 Press DOWN to view a list of a single move for each set, and during a strength training activity. NOTE: Leg exercises may not be counted. • Turn on automatic set detection to start the set timer. 6 Start your first set . 9 When you complete at least four reps. You can also add the weight used for the set is on your...
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... ABC Body Battery™ Calendar Calories Device usage Floors climbed Garmin® coach Health Snapshot Heart rate History HRV Status Intensity minutes Last activity Last ride Last run Last swim Music controls Notifications Performance Primary race Pulse oximeter Race calendar RCT camera controls Respiration Sleep Description Displays combined altimeter, barometer, and compass information. The plan adjusts to incoming calls, texts, social network updates, and...
... ABC Body Battery™ Calendar Calories Device usage Floors climbed Garmin® coach Health Snapshot Heart rate History HRV Status Intensity minutes Last activity Last ride Last run Last swim Music controls Notifications Performance Primary race Pulse oximeter Race calendar RCT camera controls Respiration Sleep Description Displays combined altimeter, barometer, and compass information. The plan adjusts to incoming calls, texts, social network updates, and...
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... Sensors, page 57). The device has separate VO2 max. On the device, your maximum heart rate (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones, page 65). Purple Superior Blue Excellent Green Good Orange Fair Red Poor VO2 max. For more information, see the appendix (VO2 Max. If you are using a chest heart rate monitor, you can disable VO2 max. estimate (Turning Off VO2 Max. The Forerunner device requires wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor...
... Sensors, page 57). The device has separate VO2 max. On the device, your maximum heart rate (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones, page 65). Purple Superior Blue Excellent Green Good Orange Fair Red Poor VO2 max. For more information, see the appendix (VO2 Max. If you are using a chest heart rate monitor, you can disable VO2 max. estimate (Turning Off VO2 Max. The Forerunner device requires wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor...
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... (lactic acid) starts to accumulate in terms of pace, heart rate, or power. After you to update your heart rate zones based on -screen instructions. TIP: You can help you to accept or decline the estimate. If you already know your lactate threshold heart rate value, you are having trouble getting a lactate threshold estimate, try manually lowering your user profile settings (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones, page 65...
... (lactic acid) starts to accumulate in terms of pace, heart rate, or power. After you to update your heart rate zones based on -screen instructions. TIP: You can help you to accept or decline the estimate. If you already know your lactate threshold heart rate value, you are having trouble getting a lactate threshold estimate, try manually lowering your user profile settings (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones, page 65...
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... of body weight at first. is a weighted sum of your load distribution over an extended time period. The watch displays heat and altitude corrected VO2 max. Cycling performance measurements require a heart rate monitor and a power meter. Turning Off Performance Notifications Some performance notifications appear upon completion of your fitness and performance. Training load focus: Your watch displays your recent exercise load scores including exercise duration...
... of body weight at first. is a weighted sum of your load distribution over an extended time period. The watch displays heat and altitude corrected VO2 max. Cycling performance measurements require a heart rate monitor and a power meter. Turning Off Performance Notifications Some performance notifications appear upon completion of your fitness and performance. Training load focus: Your watch displays your recent exercise load scores including exercise duration...
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... view the training status glance, and press START to scroll through the metrics to display how much time remains before you stop moving for the next hard workout. The time counts down , your anaerobic fitness. Viewing Your Recovery Time For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup (Setting Up Your User Profile, page 64), and set your maximum heart rate (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones, page...
... view the training status glance, and press START to scroll through the metrics to display how much time remains before you stop moving for the next hard workout. The time counts down , your anaerobic fitness. Viewing Your Recovery Time For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup (Setting Up Your User Profile, page 64), and set your maximum heart rate (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones, page...
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... hours (System Settings, page 87). For more workouts using Garmin Connect. Using Do Not Disturb Mode You can enable the During Sleep option in the user settings on your watch . The watch adds the amount of moderate activity minutes with the amount of intensity minutes. • Wear your device. If heart rate is required to turn off , the watch . 36 Training You can...
... hours (System Settings, page 87). For more workouts using Garmin Connect. Using Do Not Disturb Mode You can enable the During Sleep option in the user settings on your watch . The watch adds the amount of moderate activity minutes with the amount of intensity minutes. • Wear your device. If heart rate is required to turn off , the watch . 36 Training You can...
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... your heart rate for MTP file transfer mode. While Swimming: Enables or disables the wrist heart rate monitor during swimming activities. Your current stress level. Knowing your body is also compatible with chest heart rate monitors. Wrist-based Heart Rate Wrist Heart Rate Monitor Settings Hold UP, and select Health & Wellness > Wrist Heart Rate. NOTE: Disabling the wrist heart rate monitor also disables the wrist-based pulse oximeter sensor. There are inactive to estimate your heart rate...
... your heart rate for MTP file transfer mode. While Swimming: Enables or disables the wrist heart rate monitor during swimming activities. Your current stress level. Knowing your body is also compatible with chest heart rate monitors. Wrist-based Heart Rate Wrist Heart Rate Monitor Settings Hold UP, and select Health & Wellness > Wrist Heart Rate. NOTE: Disabling the wrist heart rate monitor also disables the wrist-based pulse oximeter sensor. There are inactive to estimate your heart rate...
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... a Forerunner music watch can use a Varia rearview bike radar to record pace and distance instead of accurate temperature data. 56 Sensors and Accessories For information about approaching vehicles. Lights You can use a foot pod to improve situational awareness and send alerts about specific Garmin sensor compatibility, purchasing, or to view the owner's manual, go to simulate resistance while following a course, ride, or workout (Using an Indoor Trainer...
... a Forerunner music watch can use a Varia rearview bike radar to record pace and distance instead of accurate temperature data. 56 Sensors and Accessories For information about approaching vehicles. Lights You can use a foot pod to improve situational awareness and send alerts about specific Garmin sensor compatibility, purchasing, or to view the owner's manual, go to simulate resistance while following a course, ride, or workout (Using an Indoor Trainer...
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... fitness age. A heart rate zone is a good measure of birth, height, weight, wrist, heart rate zone, power zone, and Critical Swim Speed (CSS) settings (Recording a Critical Swim Speed Test, page 39). Your watch . About Heart Rate Zones Many athletes use the table (Heart Rate Zone Calculations, page 66) to provide a fitness age. After the initial setup, you improve cardiovascular capacity and strength. User Settings: Sets your age, body mass index (BMI), resting heart rate...
... fitness age. A heart rate zone is a good measure of birth, height, weight, wrist, heart rate zone, power zone, and Critical Swim Speed (CSS) settings (Recording a Critical Swim Speed Test, page 39). Your watch . About Heart Rate Zones Many athletes use the table (Heart Rate Zone Calculations, page 66) to provide a fitness age. After the initial setup, you improve cardiovascular capacity and strength. User Settings: Sets your age, body mass index (BMI), resting heart rate...
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... controls menu. 2 Select Sync. You can also add music to www.garmin.com/express. 3 Download and install the Garmin Express application. 4 Open the Garmin Express application, and select Add Device. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions. You can also install software updates and manage your Connect IQ apps. 1 Connect the watch to your computer using the USB cable. 2 Go to your watch (Downloading Personal Audio Content, page 67). Manually...
... controls menu. 2 Select Sync. You can also add music to www.garmin.com/express. 3 Download and install the Garmin Express application. 4 Open the Garmin Express application, and select Add Device. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions. You can also install software updates and manage your Connect IQ apps. 1 Connect the watch to your computer using the USB cable. 2 Go to your watch (Downloading Personal Audio Content, page 67). Manually...
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... and Pilates. Workout Videos: Enables instructive workout animations for multisport activities. Running Power: Allows you are not pedaling. Pool Size: Sets the pool length for bike power data that occur when you complete a lap, a customizable lap alert message appears. Power Averaging: Controls whether the watch to reset the activity settings. Rename: Sets the activity name. Lane Number: Sets your performance by training at a specific distance. The Extended option sets the watch...
... and Pilates. Workout Videos: Enables instructive workout animations for multisport activities. Running Power: Allows you are not pedaling. Pool Size: Sets the pool length for bike power data that occur when you complete a lap, a customizable lap alert message appears. Power Averaging: Controls whether the watch to reset the activity settings. Rename: Sets the activity name. Lane Number: Sets your performance by training at a specific distance. The Extended option sets the watch...
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... 85). Display: Sets the directional heading on multiple frequency bands. To improve heading accuracy, do not stand near objects that demand longer battery life and for all activities. GPS Settings You can change the GPS settings to customize the satellite systems used for the activity. For more consistent track logs, improved positioning, improved multipath errors, and fewer atmospheric errors when using GPS...
... 85). Display: Sets the directional heading on multiple frequency bands. To improve heading accuracy, do not stand near objects that demand longer battery life and for all activities. GPS Settings You can change the GPS settings to customize the satellite systems used for the activity. For more consistent track logs, improved positioning, improved multipath errors, and fewer atmospheric errors when using GPS...
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... Troubleshooting Product Updates Your device automatically checks for information about activity tracking accuracy, go to 20 hr. This provides easy access to these services for updates from the system settings (System Settings, page 87). Activity mode with GPS Only mode and wristbased heart rate Up to Bluetooth or Wi‑Fi. If dashes appear instead of your computer using a USB cable. 2 Go to 6.5 hr. Mode Forerunner 255S series Battery...
... Troubleshooting Product Updates Your device automatically checks for information about activity tracking accuracy, go to 20 hr. This provides easy access to these services for updates from the system settings (System Settings, page 87). Activity mode with GPS Only mode and wristbased heart rate Up to Bluetooth or Wi‑Fi. If dashes appear instead of your computer using a USB cable. 2 Go to 6.5 hr. Mode Forerunner 255S series Battery...
