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... Custom Workouts 15 Bike Training Options 17 ANT+ Sensors 18 Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors........18 Heart Rate Monitor 19 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Introduction Foot Pod 21 GSC 10 23 Using the Weight Scale 23 Fitness Equipment 24 Heart Rate Zone Calculations.....25 ANT+ Sensor Troubleshooting....26 History 27 Viewing History 27 Deleting History 28 Using...
... Custom Workouts 15 Bike Training Options 17 ANT+ Sensors 18 Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors........18 Heart Rate Monitor 19 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Introduction Foot Pod 21 GSC 10 23 Using the Weight Scale 23 Fitness Equipment 24 Heart Rate Zone Calculations.....25 ANT+ Sensor Troubleshooting....26 History 27 Viewing History 27 Deleting History 28 Using...
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Introduction Settings 32 System Settings 32 Time Settings 33 Setting Your User Profile 33 Customizing the Training Pages 34 Appendix 39 Specifications 39 About the Battery 40 Heart Rate Monitor Battery.........42 Changing the Wrist Band............43 Caring for Your Device 44 Updating the Software Using Garmin Connect 45 Troubleshooting 46 Index 47 2 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual
Introduction Settings 32 System Settings 32 Time Settings 33 Setting Your User Profile 33 Customizing the Training Pages 34 Appendix 39 Specifications 39 About the Battery 40 Heart Rate Monitor Battery.........42 Changing the Wrist Band............43 Caring for Your Device 44 Updating the Software Using Garmin Connect 45 Troubleshooting 46 Index 47 2 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual
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Select to start and stop the timer. Select to turn the device on and off. Icons GPS is active. Heart rate monitor is on the backlight. Introduction Keys Each key has multiple functions. ➊ ➋ ➎ ➌ ➍ ➊ POWER/ LIGHT ➋ START/ STOP ...Select to turn on and receiving signals. Select to return to mark a new lap. Bike sensor is active. NOTE: You must press or swipe firmly Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual The touchscreen is designed so you run and reset the timer. 4 ➍ ➎◄ Select to show and hide the menu....
Select to start and stop the timer. Select to turn the device on and off. Icons GPS is active. Heart rate monitor is on the backlight. Introduction Keys Each key has multiple functions. ➊ ➋ ➎ ➌ ➍ ➊ POWER/ LIGHT ➋ START/ STOP ...Select to turn on and receiving signals. Select to return to mark a new lap. Bike sensor is active. NOTE: You must press or swipe firmly Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual The touchscreen is designed so you run and reset the timer. 4 ➍ ➎◄ Select to show and hide the menu....
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.... TIP: You can also swipe your finger, you run. • Tap the touchscreen to select a new data field (page 35). Wait while the Forerunner searches for satellites. When you lift your finger across the touchscreen. • Swipe left to locate satellite signals. 1. Changing Data Fields On any training page... locating satellites banner disappears. You should practice using the touchscreen before you are set automatically. ➊ »»»»» Timer Heart Rate Virtual Partner® Clock Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual 5 Go outdoors to an open area. 3.
.... TIP: You can also swipe your finger, you run. • Tap the touchscreen to select a new data field (page 35). Wait while the Forerunner searches for satellites. When you lift your finger across the touchscreen. • Swipe left to locate satellite signals. 1. Changing Data Fields On any training page... locating satellites banner disappears. You should practice using the touchscreen before you are set automatically. ➊ »»»»» Timer Heart Rate Virtual Partner® Clock Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual 5 Go outdoors to an open area. 3.
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..., resetting totals, uploading an activity Ready to Start Locations 6 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Back to Run Options: alerts, Auto Lap, Auto Pause, auto scroll Virtual Partner Virtual Racer Workouts: intervals, custom workouts Sport: running or cycling Training Pages: data fields Alarm Heart Rate Monitor: pairing, heart rate zones Foot Pod: pairing, speed source, calibration Bike Sensor...
..., resetting totals, uploading an activity Ready to Start Locations 6 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Back to Run Options: alerts, Auto Lap, Auto Pause, auto scroll Virtual Partner Virtual Racer Workouts: intervals, custom workouts Sport: running or cycling Training Pages: data fields Alarm Heart Rate Monitor: pairing, heart rate zones Foot Pod: pairing, speed source, calibration Bike Sensor...
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... or Calories. 3. Select the type of the available data fields and descriptions, see page 32. Select a data field to train toward specific time, distance, calorie, heart rate, and cadence goals. NOTE: To turn on the training page. Your Training Saving Your Run Hold RESET to customize. 4. For a complete list of pace or... training page to save your run and reset the timer. Select On. 4. Each time you reach the alert amount, the device beeps and displays a message. 8 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Run Options Displaying Pace or Speed 1. Select > Training > Options > Alerts. 2.
... or Calories. 3. Select the type of the available data fields and descriptions, see page 32. Select a data field to train toward specific time, distance, calorie, heart rate, and cadence goals. NOTE: To turn on the training page. Your Training Saving Your Run Hold RESET to customize. 4. For a complete list of pace or... training page to save your run and reset the timer. Select On. 4. Each time you reach the alert amount, the device beeps and displays a message. 8 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Run Options Displaying Pace or Speed 1. Select > Training > Options > Alerts. 2.
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.... Select > Training > Options > Alerts. 2. Each time you exceed or drop below the specified heart rate or cadence amount, the device beeps and displays a message. NOTE: For more information about heart rate zones, see page 19. • Select Cadence to set the high and low cadence amounts in ... (spm) or revolutions of the crank arm per minute (bpm). Set the parameters for heart rate and cadence. 1. Each time you reach the alert amount, the device beeps and displays a Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual 9 Setting Walk Break Alerts Some running programs use timed walking breaks at regular...
.... Select > Training > Options > Alerts. 2. Each time you exceed or drop below the specified heart rate or cadence amount, the device beeps and displays a message. NOTE: For more information about heart rate zones, see page 19. • Select Cadence to set the high and low cadence amounts in ... (spm) or revolutions of the crank arm per minute (bpm). Set the parameters for heart rate and cadence. 1. Each time you reach the alert amount, the device beeps and displays a Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual 9 Setting Walk Break Alerts Some running programs use timed walking breaks at regular...
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... will be measured. If you select Open, you can create custom workouts using Garmin Connect or Garmin Training Center. Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Your Training Creating a Custom Workout 1. Select Duration to end the step after a specific distance. Select Target to maintain a consistent heart rate during the step. If necessary, select a target zone or enter a custom range...
... will be measured. If you select Open, you can create custom workouts using Garmin Connect or Garmin Training Center. Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Your Training Creating a Custom Workout 1. Select Duration to end the step after a specific distance. Select Target to maintain a consistent heart rate during the step. If necessary, select a target zone or enter a custom range...
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... Training > Workouts > Custom. 2. Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Your Training For example, you can repeat a 1-mile step 4 times. 16 • Select Repeat Until to repeat a step for thirty minutes or until you exceed or drop below the specified heart rate, the device beeps and displays a... and select Do Workout. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Each time you reach heart rate zone 5. 3. If necessary, add another step to repeat a step one step. 1. For example, you can select a heart rate zone. Select an option: • Select Repeat to the workout. Select START. ...
... Training > Workouts > Custom. 2. Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Your Training For example, you can repeat a 1-mile step 4 times. 16 • Select Repeat Until to repeat a step for thirty minutes or until you exceed or drop below the specified heart rate, the device beeps and displays a... and select Do Workout. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Each time you reach heart rate zone 5. 3. If necessary, add another step to repeat a step one step. 1. For example, you can select a heart rate zone. Select an option: • Select Repeat to the workout. Select START. ...
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...New. Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors Before you can pair, you may need to pair the accessory to http://buy.garmin.com. Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Pairing is compatible with these ANT+ accessories. • Heart rate monitor (page 19) • Foot pod (page 21) • GSC 10 (page 23) • Weight.... • Make sure that the ANT+ sensor is off , select > Setup > Heart Rate Monitor > HR Monitor > On > Search for New. • If is compatible with a Forerunner. ANT+ Sensors ANT+ Sensors The Forerunner is the connecting of the ANT+ sensor. After you pair the first time, your...
...New. Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors Before you can pair, you may need to pair the accessory to http://buy.garmin.com. Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Pairing is compatible with these ANT+ accessories. • Heart rate monitor (page 19) • Foot pod (page 21) • GSC 10 (page 23) • Weight.... • Make sure that the ANT+ sensor is off , select > Setup > Heart Rate Monitor > HR Monitor > On > Search for New. • If is compatible with a Forerunner. ANT+ Sensors ANT+ Sensors The Forerunner is the connecting of the ANT+ sensor. After you pair the first time, your...
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... calorie data during your activity, set your heart rate zones. Select > Setup > Heart Rate Monitor > HR Zones > Based On. 2. Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual 19 Heart Rate Monitor Setting Your Heart Rate Zones Before you can customize your maximum heart rate. 4. The Forerunner uses your user profile information from the initial setup to determine your maximum heart rate, resting heart rate, and heart rate zones. 1. Select an option: • Select...
... calorie data during your activity, set your heart rate zones. Select > Setup > Heart Rate Monitor > HR Zones > Based On. 2. Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual 19 Heart Rate Monitor Setting Your Heart Rate Zones Before you can customize your maximum heart rate. 4. The Forerunner uses your user profile information from the initial setup to determine your maximum heart rate, resting heart rate, and heart rate zones. 1. Select an option: • Select...
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... by understanding and applying these principles. • Your heart rate is a set range of your fitness objectives. If you do not know your maximum heart rate, you can prevent you measure and improve your risk of fitness. however, you can provide a test that measures maximum heart rate. 20 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual ANT+ Sensors The zone values update...
... by understanding and applying these principles. • Your heart rate is a set range of your fitness objectives. If you do not know your maximum heart rate, you can prevent you measure and improve your risk of fitness. however, you can provide a test that measures maximum heart rate. 20 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual ANT+ Sensors The zone values update...
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... the foot pod should be calibrated using GPS. Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual 21 You can set the Forerunner to use the foot pod to send data to your Forerunner when training indoors, when your Forerunner (page 18). Choosing Your Speed Source If you ...foot pod. About Foot Pod Calibration Calibrating your Forerunner. ANT+ Sensors More Heart Rate Options • Heart rate alerts (page 9) • Heart rate zone calculations (page 25) • Heart rate data fields (page 35) • Heart rate troubleshooting (page 26) Foot Pod Your Forerunner is more accurate than using the inside lane...
... the foot pod should be calibrated using GPS. Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual 21 You can set the Forerunner to use the foot pod to send data to your Forerunner when training indoors, when your Forerunner (page 18). Choosing Your Speed Source If you ...foot pod. About Foot Pod Calibration Calibrating your Forerunner. ANT+ Sensors More Heart Rate Options • Heart rate alerts (page 9) • Heart rate zone calculations (page 25) • Heart rate data fields (page 35) • Heart rate troubleshooting (page 26) Foot Pod Your Forerunner is more accurate than using the inside lane...
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... calculations. A lifetime athlete is an individual who has trained intensely for more linking instructions. 24 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Go to www.garmin.com/antplus for many years (with the exception of minor injuries) and has a resting heart rate of 60 beats per minute (bpm) or less. Look for the ANT+ Link Here logo... so you can view your data on compatible fitness equipment. Step off the scale, and try again. Fitness Equipment ANT+ technology automatically links your Forerunner and heart rate monitor to ensure that all body composition parameters are read and recorded. 3.
... calculations. A lifetime athlete is an individual who has trained intensely for more linking instructions. 24 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Go to www.garmin.com/antplus for many years (with the exception of minor injuries) and has a resting heart rate of 60 beats per minute (bpm) or less. Look for the ANT+ Link Here logo... so you can view your data on compatible fitness equipment. Step off the scale, and try again. Fitness Equipment ANT+ technology automatically links your Forerunner and heart rate monitor to ensure that all body composition parameters are read and recorded. 3.
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ANT+ Sensors Heart Rate Zone Calculations Zone 1 % of Maximum Heart Rate 50-60% Perceived Exertion Relaxed, easy pace, rhythmic breathing Benefits Beginning-level aerobic training, reduces stress 2 60-70% Comfortable pace, slightly Basic cardiovascular training, deeper ... uncomfortable, breathing forceful and threshold, improved speed 5 90-100% Sprinting pace, unsustainable Anaerobic and muscular for long period of time, labored endurance, increased power breathing Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual 25
ANT+ Sensors Heart Rate Zone Calculations Zone 1 % of Maximum Heart Rate 50-60% Perceived Exertion Relaxed, easy pace, rhythmic breathing Benefits Beginning-level aerobic training, reduces stress 2 60-70% Comfortable pace, slightly Basic cardiovascular training, deeper ... uncomfortable, breathing forceful and threshold, improved speed 5 90-100% Sprinting pace, unsustainable Anaerobic and muscular for long period of time, labored endurance, increased power breathing Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual 25
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...is snug against the heart rate monitor can create static electricity that the heart rate monitor is compatible with the Forerunner (www.garmin.com/intosports). ANT...heart rate data is inaccurate or erratic. I have a third-party ANT+ sensor. Dirt and sweat residue on the electrodes can interfere with heart rate signals. • Wear a cotton shirt or wet your shirt if suitable for 5-10 minutes. • Reapply moisture to your Forerunner... again (page 18). • Make sure that interferes with heart rate signals. • Move away from ...
...is snug against the heart rate monitor can create static electricity that the heart rate monitor is compatible with the Forerunner (www.garmin.com/intosports). ANT...heart rate data is inaccurate or erratic. I have a third-party ANT+ sensor. Dirt and sweat residue on the electrodes can interfere with heart rate signals. • Wear a cotton shirt or wet your shirt if suitable for 5-10 minutes. • Reapply moisture to your Forerunner... again (page 18). • Make sure that interferes with heart rate signals. • Move away from ...
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... bottom of day, distance, activity time, calories, and average and maximum pace or speed. Select > History > Totals. Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual 27 History History Your Forerunner stores data based on what sport you are using the heart rate monitor, foot pod, or cadence sensor (optional accessories). 1. Swipe up or down to scroll through laps. Swipe...
... bottom of day, distance, activity time, calories, and average and maximum pace or speed. Select > History > Totals. Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual 27 History History Your Forerunner stores data based on what sport you are using the heart rate monitor, foot pod, or cadence sensor (optional accessories). 1. Swipe up or down to scroll through laps. Swipe...
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...Select a setting. 3. however, it greatly increases the size of your activity; Customizing the Unit Settings You can customize units of measure for the setting. 32 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Settings Settings System Settings Select > Setup > System. • Language-sets the device language. • Key Tones-sets the device to use...• Data Recording-controls how the device records activity data. ◦◦ Smart-records key points where you change direction, speed, or heart rate. ◦◦ Every Second-records points every second. Select > Setup > System > Units. 2.
...Select a setting. 3. however, it greatly increases the size of your activity; Customizing the Unit Settings You can customize units of measure for the setting. 32 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Settings Settings System Settings Select > Setup > System. • Language-sets the device language. • Key Tones-sets the device to use...• Data Recording-controls how the device records activity data. ◦◦ Smart-records key points where you change direction, speed, or heart rate. ◦◦ Every Second-records points every second. Select > Setup > System > Units. 2.
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...Ltd. If necessary, select Time Format to www.firstbeattechnologies.com. About Calories Calorie expenditure and heart rate analysis technology is set automatically when the Forerunner locates satellites. 1. As the activity progresses successfully, the training effect value increases, telling you ... aerobic fitness. Select > Setup > System > Time > Set Time > Manual. 2. Select Alarm > On. 3. Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Setting Your User Profile The Forerunner uses information that you enter about yourself to calculate accurate run data. Select > Setup > User Profile. 2. Modify the...
...Ltd. If necessary, select Time Format to www.firstbeattechnologies.com. About Calories Calorie expenditure and heart rate analysis technology is set automatically when the Forerunner locates satellites. 1. As the activity progresses successfully, the training effect value increases, telling you ... aerobic fitness. Select > Setup > System > Time > Set Time > Manual. 2. Select Alarm > On. 3. Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Setting Your User Profile The Forerunner uses information that you enter about yourself to calculate accurate run data. Select > Setup > User Profile. 2. Modify the...
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Select Enabled. 34 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Improves endurance with longer activities (more information, go to www.firstbeattechnologies.com. Training effect technology is determined by Firstbeat Technologies Ltd. Settings effect is provided and supported by your user profile information, heart rate, duration, and intensity of your activity. Select > Setup > Training Pages. 2. Change the number of...
Select Enabled. 34 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Improves endurance with longer activities (more information, go to www.firstbeattechnologies.com. Training effect technology is determined by Firstbeat Technologies Ltd. Settings effect is provided and supported by your user profile information, heart rate, duration, and intensity of your activity. Select > Setup > Training Pages. 2. Change the number of...