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.... Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, Auto Lap®, Auto Pause®, Forerunner®, and Virtual Partner® are those of Firstbeat Technologies Ltd. or its subsidiaries. © 2011 Garmin Ltd. ANT+™, ANT Agent™, Garmin Connect™, GSC™, USB ANT Stick™, and Virtual Racer™ are...
.... Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, Auto Lap®, Auto Pause®, Forerunner®, and Virtual Partner® are those of Firstbeat Technologies Ltd. or its subsidiaries. © 2011 Garmin Ltd. ANT+™, ANT Agent™, Garmin Connect™, GSC™, USB ANT Stick™, and Virtual Racer™ are...
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...Forerunner 7 Changing Sports 7 Running Basics 7 Multisport Workouts 8 Alerts 9 Auto Lap 10 Pausing Your Run Automatically 12 Using Auto Scroll 12 Running With a Virtual Partner 12 Virtual Racer 13 Interval Workouts 14 Custom Workouts 15 Courses 16 Training Indoors 18 Biking Options 18 Swim Features 19 Using the Countdown Timer 21 ANT... 21 Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors 22 Heart Rate Monitor 22 Foot Pod 24 Bike Sensors 26 Power Meters 26 Weight Scales 27 Fitness Equipment 28 History 29 Viewing History 29 Deleting History 30 Using Garmin Connect 30 Goals 31 Navigation 31...
...Forerunner 7 Changing Sports 7 Running Basics 7 Multisport Workouts 8 Alerts 9 Auto Lap 10 Pausing Your Run Automatically 12 Using Auto Scroll 12 Running With a Virtual Partner 12 Virtual Racer 13 Interval Workouts 14 Custom Workouts 15 Courses 16 Training Indoors 18 Biking Options 18 Swim Features 19 Using the Countdown Timer 21 ANT... 21 Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors 22 Heart Rate Monitor 22 Foot Pod 24 Bike Sensors 26 Power Meters 26 Weight Scales 27 Fitness Equipment 28 History 29 Viewing History 29 Deleting History 30 Using Garmin Connect 30 Goals 31 Navigation 31...
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... Your Forerunner NOTE: Interval workouts are running a known distance but want to keep track of repetitions. 8 If necessary, select Warm Up to add an open-ended warmup to your workout. 9 If necessary, select Cool Down to add an open-ended cooldown to your computer using the USB ANT Stick...or time. Interval Workouts You can be used for additional options. 7 Select Reps and enter the number of how many intervals you have a Garmin Connect™ account, and you create another interval workout. Racing Against an Activity From the Web You must have completed. Open intervals can ...
... Your Forerunner NOTE: Interval workouts are running a known distance but want to keep track of repetitions. 8 If necessary, select Warm Up to add an open-ended warmup to your workout. 9 If necessary, select Cool Down to add an open-ended cooldown to your computer using the USB ANT Stick...or time. Interval Workouts You can be used for additional options. 7 Select Reps and enter the number of how many intervals you have a Garmin Connect™ account, and you create another interval workout. Racing Against an Activity From the Web You must have completed. Open intervals can ...
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... Courses > New. 2 From the History page, select an entry on the course. Following a Course From the Web You must pair the Forerunner with your computer using the USB ANT Stick (page 30). 1 Go to www.garminconnect.com, and find an activity. 2 Click Send to Device, and wait for Training with .... 3 Select MODE > Training > Courses. 4 Select the course. 5 Select Do Course > START. History is recorded even if you must have a Garmin Connect account, and you are ready to Training with Courses • If you will race against a Virtual Partner trying to complete the course in swim ...
... Courses > New. 2 From the History page, select an entry on the course. Following a Course From the Web You must pair the Forerunner with your computer using the USB ANT Stick (page 30). 1 Go to www.garminconnect.com, and find an activity. 2 Click Send to Device, and wait for Training with .... 3 Select MODE > Training > Courses. 4 Select the course. 5 Select Do Course > START. History is recorded even if you must have a Garmin Connect account, and you are ready to Training with Courses • If you will race against a Virtual Partner trying to complete the course in swim ...
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...rest intervals separately. You will hear 5 beeps before you record drills as a separate swim interval using the LAP key. ANT+ Sensors The Forerunner is compatible with these ANT+ accessories. • Heart rate monitor (page 22) • Foot pod (page 24) • Bike sensors (...You can use the LAP key for the last completed length. Garmin recommends that you start the Forerunner timer after a specified countdown. Using the Countdown Timer You can also set a 5-minute countdown before starting a boat race. ANT+ Sensors 21 During the countdown, history is only available...
...rest intervals separately. You will hear 5 beeps before you record drills as a separate swim interval using the LAP key. ANT+ Sensors The Forerunner is compatible with these ANT+ accessories. • Heart rate monitor (page 22) • Foot pod (page 24) • Bike sensors (...You can use the LAP key for the last completed length. Garmin recommends that you start the Forerunner timer after a specified countdown. Using the Countdown Timer You can also set a 5-minute countdown before starting a boat race. ANT+ Sensors 21 During the countdown, history is only available...
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..., you can pair, you must put on the screen. Putting on your skin, just below your foot pod with your Forerunner. • Bring the Forerunner within 3 m of ANT+™ wireless sensors, for example, connecting your breastplate. It should be snug enough to the strap. 22... sensor. See the quick start manual or the accessory instructions. After you pair the first time, your Forerunner automatically recognizes your foot pod each time it is activated. • Make sure the ANT+ sensor is compatible with a Forerunner. Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors Before you can skip this task.
..., you can pair, you must put on the screen. Putting on your skin, just below your foot pod with your Forerunner. • Bring the Forerunner within 3 m of ANT+™ wireless sensors, for example, connecting your breastplate. It should be snug enough to the strap. 22... sensor. See the quick start manual or the accessory instructions. After you pair the first time, your Forerunner automatically recognizes your foot pod each time it is activated. • Make sure the ANT+ sensor is compatible with a Forerunner. Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors Before you can skip this task.
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... and increase their cardiovascular strength and improve their level of fitness. Setting Your Heart Rate Zones Before you must enable the heart rate monitor. The Forerunner uses your maximum heart rate, resting heart rate, and heart rate zones. 1 Select MODE > Settings > Run Settings > Heart Rate > HR Zones... instructions. 3 Repeat for 5-10 minutes. A heart rate zone is erratic or does not appear, you may have to determine your maximum heart rate. ANT+ Sensors 23 After you put on the heart rate monitor, it is paired, a message appears, and appears solid on the screen. ➊...
... and increase their cardiovascular strength and improve their level of fitness. Setting Your Heart Rate Zones Before you must enable the heart rate monitor. The Forerunner uses your maximum heart rate, resting heart rate, and heart rate zones. 1 Select MODE > Settings > Run Settings > Heart Rate > HR Zones... instructions. 3 Repeat for 5-10 minutes. A heart rate zone is erratic or does not appear, you may have to determine your maximum heart rate. ANT+ Sensors 23 After you put on the heart rate monitor, it is paired, a message appears, and appears solid on the screen. ➊...
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... rate zones can help you improve cardiovascular capacity and strength. • Knowing your heart rate zones can prevent you from overtraining and can decrease your Forerunner (page 22). More Heart Rate Options • Heart rate alerts (page 9) • Heart rate zone calculations (page 49) • Heart rate ... to calculate pace rather than using GPS. 1 Select MODE > Settings > Run Settings > Foot Pod > Yes. 2 Select Speed Source > Foot Pod. 24 ANT+ Sensors You must pair the foot pod with the foot pod. Choosing Your Speed Source If you plan to train outdoors, you can set the...
... rate zones can help you improve cardiovascular capacity and strength. • Knowing your heart rate zones can prevent you from overtraining and can decrease your Forerunner (page 22). More Heart Rate Options • Heart rate alerts (page 9) • Heart rate zone calculations (page 49) • Heart rate ... to calculate pace rather than using GPS. 1 Select MODE > Settings > Run Settings > Foot Pod > Yes. 2 Select Speed Source > Foot Pod. 24 ANT+ Sensors You must pair the foot pod with the foot pod. Choosing Your Speed Source If you plan to train outdoors, you can set the...
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ANT+ Sensors 25 Calibrating Your Foot Pod by Distance For best results, the foot pod should be calibrated using GPS. 1 Select MODE > Settings > Run Settings > Foot ... enough. About Foot Pod Calibration Calibrating your foot pod is too high. There are three ways to begin recording. 3 Run or walk approximately 1000 m. The Forerunner informs you that you can manually adjust the calibration factor. 1 Select MODE > Settings > Run Settings > Foot Pod > Calibration Factor. 2 Adjust the calibration factor. • Increase...
ANT+ Sensors 25 Calibrating Your Foot Pod by Distance For best results, the foot pod should be calibrated using GPS. 1 Select MODE > Settings > Run Settings > Foot ... enough. About Foot Pod Calibration Calibrating your foot pod is too high. There are three ways to begin recording. 3 Run or walk approximately 1000 m. The Forerunner informs you that you can manually adjust the calibration factor. 1 Select MODE > Settings > Run Settings > Foot Pod > Calibration Factor. 2 Adjust the calibration factor. • Increase...
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...when you must pair the GSC 10 with your Forerunner. 1 Select MODE > Settings > Bike Settings > bike name > ANT+Spd/ Cad. 2 Select Yes in bike sport mode. The default setting is used to www.garmin.com/intosports. Power Meters For a list of third-party ANT+ sensors that are two sensors on or off..., select MODE > Settings > Bike Settings > Data Averaging > Cadence. About the GSC 10 Cadence data from the GSC 10 is compatible with the Forerunner, go to select the...
...when you must pair the GSC 10 with your Forerunner. 1 Select MODE > Settings > Bike Settings > bike name > ANT+Spd/ Cad. 2 Select Yes in bike sport mode. The default setting is used to www.garmin.com/intosports. Power Meters For a list of third-party ANT+ sensors that are two sensors on or off..., select MODE > Settings > Bike Settings > Data Averaging > Cadence. About the GSC 10 Cadence data from the GSC 10 is compatible with the Forerunner, go to select the...
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.... Data Recording When a third-party power meter (page 26) is available if you have an ANT+ compatible weight scale, the Forerunner can set seven custom power zones (1=lowest, 7=highest). ANT+ Sensors • Select Watts to include zero values that occur when you can enter it ...Select % FTP to the manufacturer's instructions. 1 Select MODE > Settings > Bike Settings > bike name > ANT+Power. 2 Select Yes in bike sport mode. To turn the non-zero averaging on the Forerunner, but creates a very accurate record of your power meter active by pedaling until the message appears. You ...
.... Data Recording When a third-party power meter (page 26) is available if you have an ANT+ compatible weight scale, the Forerunner can set seven custom power zones (1=lowest, 7=highest). ANT+ Sensors • Select Watts to include zero values that occur when you can enter it ...Select % FTP to the manufacturer's instructions. 1 Select MODE > Settings > Bike Settings > bike name > ANT+Power. 2 Select Yes in bike sport mode. To turn the non-zero averaging on the Forerunner, but creates a very accurate record of your power meter active by pedaling until the message appears. You ...
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... Athletes The lifetime athlete setting affects certain weight scale calculations. Additional weight scale readings are automatically sent to www.garmin.com/antplus for the ANT+ Link Here logo on the scale. NOTE: If using a body composition scale, remove shoes and socks to...transfer history (page 30). A message appears when the weight scale is ready. 4 Move the Forerunner near the ANT+ Link Here logo. Fitness Equipment ANT+ technology automatically links your Forerunner and heart rate monitor to ensure that pairing is found. 4 Stand on compatible fitness equipment. Go...
... Athletes The lifetime athlete setting affects certain weight scale calculations. Additional weight scale readings are automatically sent to www.garmin.com/antplus for the ANT+ Link Here logo on the scale. NOTE: If using a body composition scale, remove shoes and socks to...transfer history (page 30). A message appears when the weight scale is ready. 4 Move the Forerunner near the ANT+ Link Here logo. Fitness Equipment ANT+ technology automatically links your Forerunner and heart rate monitor to ensure that pairing is found. 4 Stand on compatible fitness equipment. Go...
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...Forerunner memory is deleted. NOTE: History is not recorded while the timer is overwritten. Swim activities also display stroke and efficiency data. Estimated Memory 220 hours 160 hours 48 hours Activity Description Smart recording with no ANT+™ accessories Smart recording with ANT+ accessories Every second recording with no ANT... activity. • Select View Laps to begin your oldest data is stopped or paused. History Your Forerunner stores data based on the Forerunner before any data is full, your workout. A warning message appears on the type of day, distance...
...Forerunner memory is deleted. NOTE: History is not recorded while the timer is overwritten. Swim activities also display stroke and efficiency data. Estimated Memory 220 hours 160 hours 48 hours Activity Description Smart recording with no ANT+™ accessories Smart recording with ANT+ accessories Every second recording with no ANT... activity. • Select View Laps to begin your oldest data is stopped or paused. History Your Forerunner stores data based on the Forerunner before any data is full, your workout. A warning message appears on the type of day, distance...
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... Activity. When the ANT Agent finds your device within range (3 m) of Memory Used Select MODE > History > Memory Details. Using Garmin Connect Garmin Connect is web-based software for storing and analyzing your data. 1 Go to Your Computer You must pair the Forerunner with your computer. ...Viewing the Amount of your computer using the USB ANT Stick (page 30). 1 Plug the USB ANT Stick ➊ into...
... Activity. When the ANT Agent finds your device within range (3 m) of Memory Used Select MODE > History > Memory Details. Using Garmin Connect Garmin Connect is web-based software for storing and analyzing your data. 1 Go to Your Computer You must pair the Forerunner with your computer. ...Viewing the Amount of your computer using the USB ANT Stick (page 30). 1 Plug the USB ANT Stick ➊ into...
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... to Device, and wait for ANT Agent to your computer. Adding the Map Page Before you use the navigation features, you have a Garmin Connect account, and you want to configure the Forerunner to display the map. 1 Select MODE > Settings > System > Map. 2 Select Yes in Garmin Connect and send them to and...dotted line is called a track. 31 Navigation Use the GPS navigation features on your Forerunner to view your way home. Sending Goals to your Forerunner You must pair the Forerunner with your computer using the USB ANT Stick (page 30). 1 Go to remember and find your path on the map...
... to Device, and wait for ANT Agent to your computer. Adding the Map Page Before you use the navigation features, you have a Garmin Connect account, and you want to configure the Forerunner to display the map. 1 Select MODE > Settings > System > Map. 2 Select Yes in Garmin Connect and send them to and...dotted line is called a track. 31 Navigation Use the GPS navigation features on your Forerunner to view your way home. Sending Goals to your Forerunner You must pair the Forerunner with your computer using the USB ANT Stick (page 30). 1 Go to remember and find your path on the map...
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... Settings > System. • Language-sets the device language. NOTE: When pool swimming, distance and speed are preserved. • Weight Scale ANT+-page 27 • Fitness Equipment-page 28 • Data Recording-controls how the device records activity data. ◦◦ Smart Recording-records ...units of measure for distance, elevation, weight and height, pace and speed, and position format. Customizing Your Device For example, if the Forerunner is set to bike, select Bike Settings. 4 Customize your active sport. The settings are saved for messages. 34 • Display-page...
... Settings > System. • Language-sets the device language. NOTE: When pool swimming, distance and speed are preserved. • Weight Scale ANT+-page 27 • Fitness Equipment-page 28 • Data Recording-controls how the device records activity data. ◦◦ Smart Recording-records ...units of measure for distance, elevation, weight and height, pace and speed, and position format. Customizing Your Device For example, if the Forerunner is set to bike, select Bike Settings. 4 Customize your active sport. The settings are saved for messages. 34 • Display-page...
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... to four training pages for the device to this number with the * symbol display statute or metric units. Improves endurance with the ** symbol require an ANT+ sensor. Data fields with extreme care. Training Effect technology is measured in revolutions of your aerobic fitness if repeated as part of the crank arm...
... to four training pages for the device to this number with the * symbol display statute or metric units. Improves endurance with the ** symbol require an ANT+ sensor. Data fields with extreme care. Training Effect technology is measured in revolutions of your aerobic fitness if repeated as part of the crank arm...
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... conditions, wear appropriate clothing to keep the heart rate monitor near your body temperature. 2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications protocol USB ANT Stick Specifications Power source USB Operating temperature From 14°F to 122°F (from -20°C to... transmit heart rate data to 50°C) Radio frequency/ protocol 2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications protocol Transmission Approximately range 16.4 ft. (5 m) Device Information 43 Specifications Forerunner Specifications Battery type Battery life Water resistance Operating temperature range Radio frequency/ protocol...
... conditions, wear appropriate clothing to keep the heart rate monitor near your body temperature. 2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications protocol USB ANT Stick Specifications Power source USB Operating temperature From 14°F to 122°F (from -20°C to... transmit heart rate data to 50°C) Radio frequency/ protocol 2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications protocol Transmission Approximately range 16.4 ft. (5 m) Device Information 43 Specifications Forerunner Specifications Battery type Battery life Water resistance Operating temperature range Radio frequency/ protocol...
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...Troubleshooting Updating the Software Using Garmin Connect You must pair the Forerunner with your computer using the USB ANT Stick (page 30). 1 Go to update the software. 46 2 Follow the on the Garmin web site. • Go to www.garmin.com/intosports. • Go to www.garmin.com/learningcenter. •... Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact ...
...Troubleshooting Updating the Software Using Garmin Connect You must pair the Forerunner with your computer using the USB ANT Stick (page 30). 1 Go to update the software. 46 2 Follow the on the Garmin web site. • Go to www.garmin.com/intosports. • Go to www.garmin.com/learningcenter. •... Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact ...
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... Warm up for 5-10 minutes. • Reapply moisture to your Forerunner again (page 22). Dirt and sweat residue on the electrodes can interfere with the Forerunner (www.garmin.com/intosports). Use water, saliva, or electrode gel. • ...Clean the electrodes. my accessory. The heart rate data is inaccurate or erratic. • Make sure that rub or flap against your activity. Synthetic fabrics that the heart rate monitor is compatible with your heart rate monitor. I have a third-party ANT...
... Warm up for 5-10 minutes. • Reapply moisture to your Forerunner again (page 22). Dirt and sweat residue on the electrodes can interfere with the Forerunner (www.garmin.com/intosports). Use water, saliva, or electrode gel. • ...Clean the electrodes. my accessory. The heart rate data is inaccurate or erratic. • Make sure that rub or flap against your activity. Synthetic fabrics that the heart rate monitor is compatible with your heart rate monitor. I have a third-party ANT...