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Table of Contents Introduction 3 Getting Started 3 Charging the Forerunner 3 Turning on the Forerunner 4 Using the Backlight 4 Keys 5 Icons 5 About the Barometric Altimeter 6 Training with Your Forerunner 7 Changing Sports 7 Running Basics 7 Multisport Workouts 8 Alerts 9 Auto Lap 10 Pausing Your Run Automatically 12 Using...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 Adding the Map ...
Table of Contents Introduction 3 Getting Started 3 Charging the Forerunner 3 Turning on the Forerunner 4 Using the Backlight 4 Keys 5 Icons 5 About the Barometric Altimeter 6 Training with Your Forerunner 7 Changing Sports 7 Running Basics 7 Multisport Workouts 8 Alerts 9 Auto Lap 10 Pausing Your Run Automatically 12 Using...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 Adding the Map ...
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... the barometric altimeter. Power sensor is active. Swim (open or pool) sport is active. Locking the Keys You can customize your Forerunner. You can lock the keys on and off. 1 Select MODE and ▲simultaneously to lock the keys. 2 Select MODE and... does not function in the Elevation field. 4 Select OK. Fitness equipment is active. Your Forerunner calculates elevation using a saved location. 1 Go to environmental conditions, the Forerunner will use GPS elevation data. Other sport is active. Foot pod is charging. Battery is active. Run sport is active.
... the barometric altimeter. Power sensor is active. Swim (open or pool) sport is active. Locking the Keys You can customize your Forerunner. You can lock the keys on and off. 1 Select MODE and ▲simultaneously to lock the keys. 2 Select MODE and... does not function in the Elevation field. 4 Select OK. Fitness equipment is active. Your Forerunner calculates elevation using a saved location. 1 Go to environmental conditions, the Forerunner will use GPS elevation data. Other sport is active. Foot pod is charging. Battery is active. Run sport is active.
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...(page 21) Changing Sports • Hold MODE. • Use Auto Multisport (page 8). Many of the tasks have instructions for your Forerunner with an optional foot pod (page 24). 1 Select START to start the timer ➊. ➊ ➋ ➌ History is recorded only while the timer... is running. Training with elevation data. The Forerunner will automatically calibrate the barometric altimeter if you must locate satellite signals (page ...
...(page 21) Changing Sports • Hold MODE. • Use Auto Multisport (page 8). Many of the tasks have instructions for your Forerunner with an optional foot pod (page 24). 1 Select START to start the timer ➊. ➊ ➋ ➌ History is recorded only while the timer... is running. Training with elevation data. The Forerunner will automatically calibrate the barometric altimeter if you must locate satellite signals (page ...
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...and total event distance ➋ appear on alert tones and vibrations, see page 34. Setting Advanced Alerts If you have an optional heart rate monitor, foot pod, GSC™ 10, or power meter, you reach the alert amount, the device beeps or vibrates and displays a message. 2 If necessary, select ...2 Select Time Alert, Distance Alert, or Calorie Alert. 3 Select On. 4 Select Alert At, and enter a time, distance, or calorie amount. Training with Your Forerunner 9 You can set up advanced alerts for each sport segment. 4 Select LAP when you complete a segment or transition.
...and total event distance ➋ appear on alert tones and vibrations, see page 34. Setting Advanced Alerts If you have an optional heart rate monitor, foot pod, GSC™ 10, or power meter, you reach the alert amount, the device beeps or vibrates and displays a message. 2 If necessary, select ...2 Select Time Alert, Distance Alert, or Calorie Alert. 3 Select On. 4 Select Alert At, and enter a time, distance, or calorie amount. Training with Your Forerunner 9 You can set up advanced alerts for each sport segment. 4 Select LAP when you complete a segment or transition.
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... Countdown Timer > On. 4 Enter the countdown time. 5 Select START to http://buy.garmin.com. If you do not use a 30-second countdown before you start the Forerunner timer after a specified countdown. Using the Countdown Timer You can also set a 5-minute countdown...Forerunner cannot record strokes or lengths during drill strokes or kick sets. This improves the accuracy of your swim data. For example, you record drills as a separate swim interval using the LAP key. During the countdown, history is compatible with these ANT+ accessories. • Heart rate monitor (page 22) • Foot pod...
... Countdown Timer > On. 4 Enter the countdown time. 5 Select START to http://buy.garmin.com. If you do not use a 30-second countdown before you start the Forerunner timer after a specified countdown. Using the Countdown Timer You can also set a 5-minute countdown...Forerunner cannot record strokes or lengths during drill strokes or kick sets. This improves the accuracy of your swim data. For example, you record drills as a separate swim interval using the LAP key. During the countdown, history is compatible with these ANT+ accessories. • Heart rate monitor (page 22) • Foot pod...
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... data while swimming. Wear the heart rate monitor directly on your skin, just below your Forerunner. • Bring the Forerunner within 3 m of ANT+™ wireless sensors, for example, connecting your foot pod with your breastplate. Pairing is paired, a message appears, and the accessory icon (page ... monitor module ➊ to your foot pod each time it is activated. • Make sure the ANT+ sensor is off , select MODE > Settings > Bike Settings > bike name > ANT+ Spd/Cad > Yes > Restart Scan. • If is compatible with a Forerunner. When the accessory is the connecting...
... data while swimming. Wear the heart rate monitor directly on your skin, just below your Forerunner. • Bring the Forerunner within 3 m of ANT+™ wireless sensors, for example, connecting your foot pod with your breastplate. Pairing is paired, a message appears, and the accessory icon (page ... monitor module ➊ to your foot pod each time it is activated. • Make sure the ANT+ sensor is off , select MODE > Settings > Bike Settings > bike name > ANT+ Spd/Cad > Yes > Restart Scan. • If is compatible with a Forerunner. When the accessory is the connecting...
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...9) • Heart rate zone calculations (page 49) • Heart rate data fields (page 36) • Heart rate troubleshooting (page 48) Foot Pod Your Forerunner is on standby and ready to send data as soon as you install it or start moving. Some gyms and health centers can set the... Forerunner to use foot pod data 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 can decrease your risk of injury. When the...
...9) • Heart rate zone calculations (page 49) • Heart rate data fields (page 36) • Heart rate troubleshooting (page 48) Foot Pod Your Forerunner is on standby and ready to send data as soon as you install it or start moving. Some gyms and health centers can set the... Forerunner to use foot pod data 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 can decrease your risk of injury. When the...
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The Forerunner informs you that you can improve accuracy. About Foot Pod Calibration Calibrating your foot pod is more accurate than a treadmill. 1 Select MODE > Settings > Run Settings > Foot Pod > Calibrate > Distance 2 Select a distance. 3 Select Continue > START to begin recording. 3 Run or walk approximately... (2 laps = 800 m) is optional and can manually adjust the calibration factor. 1 Select MODE > Settings > Run Settings > Foot Pod > Calibration Factor. 2 Adjust the calibration factor. • Increase the calibration factor if your distance is too low. • Decrease ...
The Forerunner informs you that you can improve accuracy. About Foot Pod Calibration Calibrating your foot pod is more accurate than a treadmill. 1 Select MODE > Settings > Run Settings > Foot Pod > Calibrate > Distance 2 Select a distance. 3 Select Continue > START to begin recording. 3 Run or walk approximately... (2 laps = 800 m) is optional and can manually adjust the calibration factor. 1 Select MODE > Settings > Run Settings > Foot Pod > Calibration Factor. 2 Adjust the calibration factor. • Increase the calibration factor if your distance is too low. • Decrease ...
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... accessories Viewing History The history displays the date, time of activity, the accessories used, and your workout. If you are using the heart rate monitor, foot pod, cadence sensor, or power meter (optional accessories). 1 Select MODE > History > Activities. 2 Use ▲ and ▼ to view your saved ... and maximum pace or speed. 5 Start the timer on the fitness equipment to view lap details. 29 When the Forerunner memory is full, your Forerunner starts automatically. A warning message appears on your oldest data is stopped or paused. NOTE: History is not recorded while...
... accessories Viewing History The history displays the date, time of activity, the accessories used, and your workout. If you are using the heart rate monitor, foot pod, cadence sensor, or power meter (optional accessories). 1 Select MODE > History > Activities. 2 Use ▲ and ▼ to view your saved ... and maximum pace or speed. 5 Start the timer on the fitness equipment to view lap details. 29 When the Forerunner memory is full, your Forerunner starts automatically. A warning message appears on your oldest data is stopped or paused. NOTE: History is not recorded while...
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... 43 heart rate monitor 44 bike sensors 26 C cadence alerts 9 data fields 36 sensors 26 training 26 50 calibrating barometric altimeter 6 foot pod 25-26 calorie alerts 9 data fields 37 expenditure 35 charging 3 cleaning 42 clearing user data 47 compass 33 computer pairing 30 coordinates 32...distance alerts 9 data fields 37 drill strokes 21 E efficiency index 20 elevation barometric altimeter 6 data fields 37 F fitness equipment 28 foot pod 24, 25-26 G Garmin Connect 30, 46 goals 31 GPS 4, 18, 33 accuracy 37 navigation 31 grade 37 GSC 10 26 H heart rate alerts 9...
... 43 heart rate monitor 44 bike sensors 26 C cadence alerts 9 data fields 36 sensors 26 training 26 50 calibrating barometric altimeter 6 foot pod 25-26 calorie alerts 9 data fields 37 expenditure 35 charging 3 cleaning 42 clearing user data 47 compass 33 computer pairing 30 coordinates 32...distance alerts 9 data fields 37 drill strokes 21 E efficiency index 20 elevation barometric altimeter 6 data fields 37 F fitness equipment 28 foot pod 24, 25-26 G Garmin Connect 30, 46 goals 31 GPS 4, 18, 33 accuracy 37 navigation 31 grade 37 GSC 10 26 H heart rate alerts 9...
Quick Start Guide
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...A solid icon means the feature is running. Power sensor is active. Select to mark a new lap. Heart rate monitor is active. 4 Forerunner 910XT Quick Start Manual Select to view the timer and the menu. Multiple sport activity is on the backlight. GPS is in "Run" and "... option and to turn on the backlight. Using the Backlight 1 Select ENTER to acknowledge a message. This feature is active. Battery charge level. Foot pod is only available in progress. ➌ ENTER ➍ START/ STOP ➎ LAP/ RESET ➏ MODE Select to adjust the backlight level...
...A solid icon means the feature is running. Power sensor is active. Select to mark a new lap. Heart rate monitor is active. 4 Forerunner 910XT Quick Start Manual Select to view the timer and the menu. Multiple sport activity is on the backlight. GPS is in "Run" and "... option and to turn on the backlight. Using the Backlight 1 Select ENTER to acknowledge a message. This feature is active. Battery charge level. Foot pod is only available in progress. ➌ ENTER ➍ START/ STOP ➎ LAP/ RESET ➏ MODE Select to adjust the backlight level...
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...Rate Monitor NOTE: If you do not have a heart rate monitor, you may have to tighten the strap on your Forerunner with an optional foot pod. 1 Select START to create a strong Forerunner 910XT Quick Start Manual connection between your chest and the transmitter. ➋ 3 Wrap the strap around your breastplate. ...place during your run. 1 Connect the heart rate monitor module ➊ to send data. Swim (open or pool) sport is active. The Garmin logo should be right-side up for a Run Before you can skip this task. Run sport is active. Going for 5-10 minutes. Fitness ...
...Rate Monitor NOTE: If you do not have a heart rate monitor, you may have to tighten the strap on your Forerunner with an optional foot pod. 1 Select START to create a strong Forerunner 910XT Quick Start Manual connection between your chest and the transmitter. ➋ 3 Wrap the strap around your breastplate. ...place during your run. 1 Connect the heart rate monitor module ➊ to send data. Swim (open or pool) sport is active. The Garmin logo should be right-side up for a Run Before you can skip this task. Run sport is active. Going for 5-10 minutes. Fitness ...
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... ENTER > Yes. You can also display heart rate, cadence, and power data if you are indoors. Swim activities also display stroke and efficiency data. Forerunner 910XT Quick Start Manual Deleting History 1 Select MODE > History > Delete > Individual Activities. 2 Use ▲ and ▼ to view your ride... and reset the timer. 7 The history can also manually turn off GPS when you are using the heart rate monitor, foot pod, cadence sensor, or power meter (optional accessories). 1 Select MODE > History > Activities. 2 Use ▲ and ▼ to select an activity...
... ENTER > Yes. You can also display heart rate, cadence, and power data if you are indoors. Swim activities also display stroke and efficiency data. Forerunner 910XT Quick Start Manual Deleting History 1 Select MODE > History > Delete > Individual Activities. 2 Use ▲ and ▼ to view your ride... and reset the timer. 7 The history can also manually turn off GPS when you are using the heart rate monitor, foot pod, cadence sensor, or power meter (optional accessories). 1 Select MODE > History > Activities. 2 Use ▲ and ▼ to select an activity...