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...32 Deleting History 34 Navigation 35 Viewing the Map 35 Marking Locations 36 Back to Start 39 Creating and Using Routes......40 Viewing GPS Information.........42 Settings 43 General Settings 43 Data Recording 46 Changing Sport Settings..........48 Setting Pace/Speed Zones.......50 Setting Heart Rate ...Zones.........51 Appendix 53 Cleaning and Care 53 Data Fields 54 Heart Rate Information 57 Tire Size and Circumference....61 Garmin Training Center............62 Specifications 64 Important Product and Safety Information 66 Index 74 Forerunner® 205/305 Owner's Manual
...32 Deleting History 34 Navigation 35 Viewing the Map 35 Marking Locations 36 Back to Start 39 Creating and Using Routes......40 Viewing GPS Information.........42 Settings 43 General Settings 43 Data Recording 46 Changing Sport Settings..........48 Setting Pace/Speed Zones.......50 Setting Heart Rate ...Zones.........51 Appendix 53 Cleaning and Care 53 Data Fields 54 Heart Rate Information 57 Tire Size and Circumference....61 Garmin Training Center............62 Specifications 64 Important Product and Safety Information 66 Index 74 Forerunner® 205/305 Owner's Manual
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... number of the unit) in case your original sales receipt in ‑country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Serial Number: ii Forerunner® 205/305 Owner's Manual In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Introduction Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you by phone at 0808 2380000. Product Registration Help us better support you have...
... number of the unit) in case your original sales receipt in ‑country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Serial Number: ii Forerunner® 205/305 Owner's Manual In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Introduction Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you by phone at 0808 2380000. Product Registration Help us better support you have...
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... not charge outside the temperature range of the AC adapter into the mini-USB port on the cradle. Forerunner® 205/305 Owner's Manual Plug the other end into the charging cradle. 2. However, you must install Garmin Training Center before you connect to your personal computer with the enclosed USB cable. When the battery is...
... not charge outside the temperature range of the AC adapter into the mini-USB port on the cradle. Forerunner® 205/305 Owner's Manual Plug the other end into the charging cradle. 2. However, you must install Garmin Training Center before you connect to your personal computer with the enclosed USB cable. When the battery is...
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... satellites: Go outdoors to an open area, and do not begin your run or other activity. Stand still in an open area and press the Power button to turn off GPS and use the Forerunner indoors, see page 44. Forerunner® 205/305 Owner's Manual GPS antenna is facing up. After the Locating Satellites page disappears, you must...
... satellites: Go outdoors to an open area, and do not begin your run or other activity. Stand still in an open area and press the Power button to turn off GPS and use the Forerunner indoors, see page 44. Forerunner® 205/305 Owner's Manual GPS antenna is facing up. After the Locating Satellites page disappears, you must...
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Wear the heart rate monitor directly on the back of the heart rate monitor to stay in the heart rate monitor. Press the tab down. To position the heart rate monitor: 1. Push one tab on the strap through the slot in place during your breastplate. Forerunner® 205/305 Owner's Manual Wet both sensors on your skin, just below your run. Getting Started Using the Heart Rate Monitor Note: The heart rate monitor works with the Forerunner 305 only. It should be snug enough to create a strong connection between your pulse and the transmitter. sensors 2.
Wear the heart rate monitor directly on the back of the heart rate monitor to stay in the heart rate monitor. Press the tab down. To position the heart rate monitor: 1. Push one tab on the strap through the slot in place during your breastplate. Forerunner® 205/305 Owner's Manual Wet both sensors on your skin, just below your run. Getting Started Using the Heart Rate Monitor Note: The heart rate monitor works with the Forerunner 305 only. It should be snug enough to create a strong connection between your pulse and the transmitter. sensors 2.
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...erratic heart rate readings, position the transmitter on the Forerunner and bring it to constant when the Forerunner begins receiving data. Getting Started 3. Note: The Garmin logo should be right-side up. 4. Turn on your back instead of your chest, or try applying electrode gel. Forerunner is trying to move away from flashing to the...can go near other side of the heart rate monitor. For more information on the Timer page changes from other heart rate monitors while the Forerunner® 205/305 Owner's Manual Wrap the strap around your heart rate monitor for the first time.
...erratic heart rate readings, position the transmitter on the Forerunner and bring it to constant when the Forerunner begins receiving data. Getting Started 3. Note: The Garmin logo should be right-side up. 4. Turn on your back instead of your chest, or try applying electrode gel. Forerunner is trying to move away from flashing to the...can go near other side of the heart rate monitor. For more information on the Timer page changes from other heart rate monitors while the Forerunner® 205/305 Owner's Manual Wrap the strap around your heart rate monitor for the first time.
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Getting Started Pin removal tool To add the extension strap: 1. Then remove the strap. 2. Install the extension strap. Extending the Strap If the Forerunner strap is not long enough for your wrist, you can replace it with the buckle). Forerunner® 205/305 Owner's Manual Place one side of the case. Remove the short watch strap (with the included extension strap and pin removal tool. Compress the spring bar and snap it clears the edge of the spring bar into one spring bar back so that it into the other pinhole. Use the pin removal tool to pull one pinhole. 3.
Getting Started Pin removal tool To add the extension strap: 1. Then remove the strap. 2. Install the extension strap. Extending the Strap If the Forerunner strap is not long enough for your wrist, you can replace it with the buckle). Forerunner® 205/305 Owner's Manual Place one side of the case. Remove the short watch strap (with the included extension strap and pin removal tool. Compress the spring bar and snap it clears the edge of the spring bar into one spring bar back so that it into the other pinhole. Use the pin removal tool to pull one pinhole. 3.
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... the timer. ➎ enter Press to select options and to acknowledge messages. ➏ arrows • Press to highlight options. • Press to reset the unit. Forerunner® 205/305 Owner's Manual Note: If the unit stops responding to button presses, press mode and lap/reset simultaneously to scroll through menus and data fields.
... the timer. ➎ enter Press to select options and to acknowledge messages. ➏ arrows • Press to highlight options. • Press to reset the unit. Forerunner® 205/305 Owner's Manual Note: If the unit stops responding to button presses, press mode and lap/reset simultaneously to scroll through menus and data fields.
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Getting Started Pages Press mode to change the data fields on these pages automatically, see page 43. Timer pages Press and hold mode any time to switch between the Timer and the Main Menu. Timer Main Menu mode Heart rate icon (305 only) Battery icon Shows what sport you're in While viewing the Timer, press the arrows to view other Timer pages. To change sports. Forerunner® 205/305 Owner's Manual To scroll through these pages, see page 45.
Getting Started Pages Press mode to change the data fields on these pages automatically, see page 43. Timer pages Press and hold mode any time to switch between the Timer and the Main Menu. Timer Main Menu mode Heart rate icon (305 only) Battery icon Shows what sport you're in While viewing the Timer, press the arrows to view other Timer pages. To change sports. Forerunner® 205/305 Owner's Manual To scroll through these pages, see page 45.
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... Settings > General > User Profile. 3. Tip: Press mode to move left or right within a field. Select the arrows to exit a menu or a page. Forerunner 305 only: When you set your user profile for the first time, a Max HR message appears. To set your user profile: 1. Select Yes to adjust...Use the arrows and enter to calculate calorie consumption. Set your user profile before you enter about yourself to enter your user profile. Forerunner® 205/305 Owner's Manual Press mode to the Timer or Main Menu. Press mode repeatedly to return to access the Main Menu. 2.
... Settings > General > User Profile. 3. Tip: Press mode to move left or right within a field. Select the arrows to exit a menu or a page. Forerunner 305 only: When you set your user profile for the first time, a Max HR message appears. To set your user profile: 1. Select Yes to adjust...Use the arrows and enter to calculate calorie consumption. Set your user profile before you enter about yourself to enter your user profile. Forerunner® 205/305 Owner's Manual Press mode to the Timer or Main Menu. Press mode repeatedly to return to access the Main Menu. 2.
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... time or distance. Use your Forerunner to train for long runs when you reach your goal, the Forerunner beeps and displays a message. To set a time or distance alert: 1. Press mode to train toward certain time, distance, speed, and heart rate goals. Forerunner® 205/305 Owner's Manual Training Note: Always consult your Forerunner alerts to access the Main...
... time or distance. Use your Forerunner to train for long runs when you reach your goal, the Forerunner beeps and displays a message. To set a time or distance alert: 1. Press mode to train toward certain time, distance, speed, and heart rate goals. Forerunner® 205/305 Owner's Manual Training Note: Always consult your Forerunner alerts to access the Main...
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... Pace/Speed Alerts Pace alerts (called speed alerts in Biking or Other mode) notify you if you can store in the Forerunner. Repeat for the Slow Pace Alert. 10 Forerunner® 205/305 Owner's Manual For more information, or to enter your pace/speed zones, see page 50. In the Distance Alert field, select Once...
... Pace/Speed Alerts Pace alerts (called speed alerts in Biking or Other mode) notify you if you can store in the Forerunner. Repeat for the Slow Pace Alert. 10 Forerunner® 205/305 Owner's Manual For more information, or to enter your pace/speed zones, see page 50. In the Distance Alert field, select Once...
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... to set your minimum and maximum alerts at least five bpm apart. Select Training Options > Alerts > HR Alert. 3. Repeat for the Max HR Alert. Forerunner® 205/305 Owner's Manual 11 Press mode to specify your workout. Note: When entering custom heart rate values, you if your heart rate exceeds or drops below a specific... Main Menu. The maximum value allowed is 235 bpm. The five commonly accepted heart rate zones can also notify you determine the intensity of the Forerunner 305 only.
... to set your minimum and maximum alerts at least five bpm apart. Select Training Options > Alerts > HR Alert. 3. Repeat for the Max HR Alert. Forerunner® 205/305 Owner's Manual 11 Press mode to specify your workout. Note: When entering custom heart rate values, you if your heart rate exceeds or drops below a specific... Main Menu. The maximum value allowed is 235 bpm. The five commonly accepted heart rate zones can also notify you determine the intensity of the Forerunner 305 only.
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.... Forerunner® 205/305 Owner's Manual Cadence data from the GSC 10 is turned off. For more information about speed zones, see page 50. The speed data from the GSC 10 is your cadence exceeds or drops below a specific number of revolutions of the crank arm per minute (rpm). If you own an optional Garmin... alert. Training Using Cadence Alerts Note: Cadence alerts are two sensors on the GSC 10: one for cadence and one for distance calculation when the GPS signal is weak or the GPS is only recorded and used for speed.
.... Forerunner® 205/305 Owner's Manual Cadence data from the GSC 10 is turned off. For more information about speed zones, see page 50. The speed data from the GSC 10 is your cadence exceeds or drops below a specific number of revolutions of the crank arm per minute (rpm). If you own an optional Garmin... alert. Training Using Cadence Alerts Note: Cadence alerts are two sensors on the GSC 10: one for cadence and one for distance calculation when the GPS signal is weak or the GPS is only recorded and used for speed.
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Note: Auto Pause does not work during your run when you stop moving or when your path includes stop lights or other places where you turn on Auto Pause, the Forerunner tracks any paused time as Rest Time and any...Distance. Press mode to exit. Tip: Press mode repeatedly to access the Main Menu. 2. Training To set the Forerunner to slow down or stop. This setting is helpful if your pace drops below a certain value. To add these ... automatically during Interval or Advanced workouts. Auto Pause® You can set Auto Pause: 1. Forerunner® 205/305 Owner's Manual 13
Note: Auto Pause does not work during your run when you stop moving or when your path includes stop lights or other places where you turn on Auto Pause, the Forerunner tracks any paused time as Rest Time and any...Distance. Press mode to exit. Tip: Press mode repeatedly to access the Main Menu. 2. Training To set the Forerunner to slow down or stop. This setting is helpful if your pace drops below a certain value. To add these ... automatically during Interval or Advanced workouts. Auto Pause® You can set Auto Pause: 1. Forerunner® 205/305 Owner's Manual 13
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.... Choose from the following options: Auto Lap by distance If you select By Position, the Forerunner marks a lap automatically each time you have traveled a certain distance or passed a certain point in your performance over different parts of a run . This setting is helpful for example). Select Training > Training Options > Auto Lap. 3. In the... mode to specify a value. Training Auto Lap® You can use Auto Lap to start a new lap automatically after you pass that location again. 14 Forerunner® 205/305 Owner's Manual
.... Choose from the following options: Auto Lap by distance If you select By Position, the Forerunner marks a lap automatically each time you have traveled a certain distance or passed a certain point in your performance over different parts of a run . This setting is helpful for example). Select Training > Training Options > Auto Lap. 3. In the... mode to specify a value. Training Auto Lap® You can use Auto Lap to start a new lap automatically after you pass that location again. 14 Forerunner® 205/305 Owner's Manual
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...You If you are behind, the background is black, as shown. When turned on, the Virtual Partner competes with you automatically during your run , each time you press the lap button, and each time you pass those locations again. If you select Mark And Lap, go ...time you pass those locations again. • Mark And Lap-starts a new lap at a specific location you mark before your run , the Forerunner laps automatically. Forerunner® 205/305 Owner's Manual 15 Then select Mark Position. When you pass this place during quick workouts and courses. • Start And Lap-starts a ...
...You If you are behind, the background is black, as shown. When turned on, the Virtual Partner competes with you automatically during your run , each time you press the lap button, and each time you pass those locations again. If you select Mark And Lap, go ...time you pass those locations again. • Mark And Lap-starts a new lap at a specific location you mark before your run , the Forerunner laps automatically. Forerunner® 205/305 Owner's Manual 15 Then select Mark Position. When you pass this place during quick workouts and courses. • Start And Lap-starts a ...
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... them . Press the arrows to access the Main Menu. 2. To turn off Virtual Partner: 1. Quick Workouts For quick workouts, you enter your Forerunner using Garmin Training Center. Forerunner® 205/305 Owner's Manual they are replaced each time you achieve them . In the Virtual Partner field, select Off. 16 Workouts: Quick, Interval, and Advanced You can...
... them . Press the arrows to access the Main Menu. 2. To turn off Virtual Partner: 1. Quick Workouts For quick workouts, you enter your Forerunner using Garmin Training Center. Forerunner® 205/305 Owner's Manual they are replaced each time you achieve them . In the Virtual Partner field, select Off. 16 Workouts: Quick, Interval, and Advanced You can...
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... > Quick Workouts. 3. Select Done?. 7. Select the type of quick workout you want to complete: • Run a certain distance and rest for a certain amount of repetitions you want to do not function during quick workouts. Forerunner® 205/305 Owner's Manual 17 Time & Pace-enter how long you want to work out and how fast you...
... > Quick Workouts. 3. Select Done?. 7. Select the type of quick workout you want to complete: • Run a certain distance and rest for a certain amount of repetitions you want to do not function during quick workouts. Forerunner® 205/305 Owner's Manual 17 Time & Pace-enter how long you want to work out and how fast you...