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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 ... Sensors 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 Adding the...
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 ... Sensors 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 Adding the...
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Customizing Your Device 34 System Settings 34 User Profiles 35 Data Fields 36 Device Information 42 Caring for Your Device 42 Specifications 43 Heart Rate Monitor Battery 44 Appendix 44 Registering Your Device 44 Wheel Size and Circumference 45 Troubleshooting 46 Index 50 2 Table of Contents
Customizing Your Device 34 System Settings 34 User Profiles 35 Data Fields 36 Device Information 42 Caring for Your Device 42 Specifications 43 Heart Rate Monitor Battery 44 Appendix 44 Registering Your Device 44 Wheel Size and Circumference 45 Troubleshooting 46 Index 50 2 Table of Contents
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...Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Introduction 3 Charging the Forerunner warning This product contains a lithium-ion battery. notice To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the contacts and the surrounding...posts with the contacts on the optional heart rate monitor (page 22). 4 Go for a run (page 7). 5 Save your Forerunner the first time, complete these tasks. 1 Charge the Forerunner (page 3). 2 Turn on the Forerunner (page 4). 3 Put on the back of the Forerunner. 4 Clip the charger securely over ...
...Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Introduction 3 Charging the Forerunner warning This product contains a lithium-ion battery. notice To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the contacts and the surrounding...posts with the contacts on the optional heart rate monitor (page 22). 4 Go for a run (page 7). 5 Save your Forerunner the first time, complete these tasks. 1 Charge the Forerunner (page 3). 2 Turn on the Forerunner (page 4). 3 Put on the back of the Forerunner. 4 Clip the charger securely over ...
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... elevation data. The barometric altimeter is active. If the barometric altimeter starts to report false readings due to include elevation (page 36). Your Forerunner calculates elevation using a saved location. 1 Go to unlock the keys. 6 About the Barometric Altimeter NOTE: The barometric altimeter does not function... the barometric altimeter. Bike sport is active. Fitness equipment is active. Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can customize your Forerunner. Heart rate monitor is active. Power sensor is active. Swim (open or pool) sport is active. Introduction
... elevation data. The barometric altimeter is active. If the barometric altimeter starts to report false readings due to include elevation (page 36). Your Forerunner calculates elevation using a saved location. 1 Go to unlock the keys. 6 About the Barometric Altimeter NOTE: The barometric altimeter does not function... the barometric altimeter. Bike sport is active. Fitness equipment is active. Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can customize your Forerunner. Heart rate monitor is active. Power sensor is active. Swim (open or pool) sport is active. Introduction
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...run and reset the timer. 2 Transfer saved activities to your run, select STOP. The Forerunner stores multisport workouts in history and includes total time, distance, average heart rate (optional heart rate monitor required), and calories for all sports in a triathlon, you are participating in the workout...sport. 2 When you can also customize the sport segments. 1 Select MODE > Training > Auto Multisport. 8 Training with Your Forerunner The timer automatically resets for biking and running mode and view your total time and distance for the new leg of the multisport workouts....
...run and reset the timer. 2 Transfer saved activities to your run, select STOP. The Forerunner stores multisport workouts in history and includes total time, distance, average heart rate (optional heart rate monitor required), and calories for all sports in a triathlon, you are participating in the workout...sport. 2 When you can also customize the sport segments. 1 Select MODE > Training > Auto Multisport. 8 Training with Your Forerunner The timer automatically resets for biking and running mode and view your total time and distance for the new leg of the multisport workouts....
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...alerts for each sport segment. 4 Select LAP when you complete a segment or transition. Training with Your Forerunner 9 2 If necessary, select Include Transition to view additional training pages for heart rate, cadence, and power. You can use ▲ and ▼ to record transition time separately from .... 3 Select On. 4 Select Alert At, and enter a time, distance, or calorie amount. 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. Stopping...
...alerts for each sport segment. 4 Select LAP when you complete a segment or transition. Training with Your Forerunner 9 2 If necessary, select Include Transition to view additional training pages for heart rate, cadence, and power. You can use ▲ and ▼ to record transition time separately from .... 3 Select On. 4 Select Alert At, and enter a time, distance, or calorie amount. 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. Stopping...
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... starting a boat race. Using the Countdown Timer You can use the countdown timer to http://buy.garmin.com. NOTE: The countdown timer is not recorded. ANT+ Sensors The Forerunner is compatible with these ANT+ accessories. • Heart rate monitor (page 22) • Foot pod (page 24) • Bike sensors (page 26) • Power meters (page...
... starting a boat race. Using the Countdown Timer You can use the countdown timer to http://buy.garmin.com. NOTE: The countdown timer is not recorded. ANT+ Sensors The Forerunner is compatible with these ANT+ accessories. • Heart rate monitor (page 22) • Foot pod (page 24) • Bike sensors (page 26) • Power meters (page...
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...the strap. 22 ANT+ Sensors Putting on the Heart Rate Monitor NOTE: If you do not have a heart rate monitor, you can pair, you must put on the heart rate monitor or install the sensor. After you pair the first time, your Forerunner automatically recognizes your foot pod each time it is activated... (see page 44 or accessory instructions). Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors Before you can skip this task. Heart Rate Monitor NOTE: The Forerunner cannot record heart rate data while swimming. See the quick start manual or the accessory instructions. When the accessory is compatible with...
...the strap. 22 ANT+ Sensors Putting on the Heart Rate Monitor NOTE: If you do not have a heart rate monitor, you can pair, you must put on the heart rate monitor or install the sensor. After you pair the first time, your Forerunner automatically recognizes your foot pod each time it is activated... (see page 44 or accessory instructions). Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors Before you can skip this task. Heart Rate Monitor NOTE: The Forerunner cannot record heart rate data while swimming. See the quick start manual or the accessory instructions. When the accessory is compatible with...
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... (3 m) of the heart rate monitor. For the most accurate calorie data during your activity, set range of heartbeats per minute. The Garmin logo should be right-side up for each sport mode. The Forerunner uses your user profile ...information from 1 to 5 according to increasing intensity. TIP: If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you must enable the heart rate monitor. A heart rate zone is paired, a message appears, and appears solid on the heart rate monitor...
... (3 m) of the heart rate monitor. For the most accurate calorie data during your activity, set range of heartbeats per minute. The Garmin logo should be right-side up for each sport mode. The Forerunner uses your user profile ...information from 1 to 5 according to increasing intensity. TIP: If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you must enable the heart rate monitor. A heart rate zone is paired, a message appears, and appears solid on the heart rate monitor...
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...the scale, and try again. The is solid when your data on compatible fitness equipment. Fitness Equipment ANT+ technology automatically links your Forerunner and heart rate monitor to fitness equipment so you transfer history (page 30). Go to your device. Pairing With Fitness Equipment 1 Select MODE > Settings >...Additional weight scale readings are stored on the device, and all body composition parameters are automatically sent to www.garmin.com/antplus for many years (with the equipment. 28 ANT+ Sensors About Lifetime Athletes The lifetime athlete setting affects certain...
...the scale, and try again. The is solid when your data on compatible fitness equipment. Fitness Equipment ANT+ technology automatically links your Forerunner and heart rate monitor to fitness equipment so you transfer history (page 30). Go to your device. Pairing With Fitness Equipment 1 Select MODE > Settings >...Additional weight scale readings are stored on the device, and all body composition parameters are automatically sent to www.garmin.com/antplus for many years (with the equipment. 28 ANT+ Sensors About Lifetime Athletes The lifetime athlete setting affects certain...
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.... 5 Start the timer on the fitness equipment to view lap details. 29 When the Forerunner memory is overwritten. Swim activities also display stroke and efficiency data. If you are using the heart rate monitor, foot pod, cadence sensor, or power meter (optional accessories). 1 Select MODE > History... begin your training settings. The history can also display heart rate, cadence, and power data if you have trouble pairing, reset the Forerunner and fitness equipment and try again. History Your Forerunner stores data based on the Forerunner before any data is stopped or paused.
.... 5 Start the timer on the fitness equipment to view lap details. 29 When the Forerunner memory is overwritten. Swim activities also display stroke and efficiency data. If you are using the heart rate monitor, foot pod, cadence sensor, or power meter (optional accessories). 1 Select MODE > History... begin your training settings. The history can also display heart rate, cadence, and power data if you have trouble pairing, reset the Forerunner and fitness equipment and try again. History Your Forerunner stores data based on the Forerunner before any data is stopped or paused.
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Device Information Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor notice You must unsnap the module before cleaning the strap. • Rinse the strap after every five uses. • Do not put the strap in a ... cleaners and solvents that can cause permanent damage. Data Field Time of Day Total Ascent Total Decent Training Effect (TE) ** Description Current time of your heart rate monitor, unsnap the module when not in cold water with a mild detergent solution. 2 Wipe it can damage plastic components. 42 Cleaning the Device 1 Use a cloth dampened...
Device Information Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor notice You must unsnap the module before cleaning the strap. • Rinse the strap after every five uses. • Do not put the strap in a ... cleaners and solvents that can cause permanent damage. Data Field Time of Day Total Ascent Total Decent Training Effect (TE) ** Description Current time of your heart rate monitor, unsnap the module when not in cold water with a mild detergent solution. 2 Wipe it can damage plastic components. 42 Cleaning the Device 1 Use a cloth dampened...
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With a fully charged battery, the Forerunner can operate up to keep the heart rate monitor near your GPS device while swimming. Specifications Forerunner Specifications Battery type Battery life Water resistance Operating temperature range Radio frequency/ protocol 620... 164 ft. (50 m) From -4°F to 140°F (from -20°C to 60°C) 2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications protocol Heart Rate Monitor Specifications Battery type User-replaceable CR2032, 3 volts (page 44) Battery life Approximately 4.5 years (1 hour per day) Water resistance Operating temperature Radio frequency...
With a fully charged battery, the Forerunner can operate up to keep the heart rate monitor near your GPS device while swimming. Specifications Forerunner Specifications Battery type Battery life Water resistance Operating temperature range Radio frequency/ protocol 620... 164 ft. (50 m) From -4°F to 140°F (from -20°C to 60°C) 2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications protocol Heart Rate Monitor Specifications Battery type User-replaceable CR2032, 3 volts (page 44) Battery life Approximately 4.5 years (1 hour per day) Water resistance Operating temperature Radio frequency...
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... user‑replaceable batteries. Appendix Registering Your Device Help us better support you must pair it with the positive side facing up. 44 Appendix Heart Rate Monitor Battery warning Do not use a sharp object to remove the four screws on the back of the module. 2 Remove the cover and...: Do not damage or lose the O-ring gasket. 5 Replace the back cover and the four screws. Contact your local waste disposal department to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. 3 Wait 30 seconds. 4 Insert the new battery with the ...
... user‑replaceable batteries. Appendix Registering Your Device Help us better support you must pair it with the positive side facing up. 44 Appendix Heart Rate Monitor Battery warning Do not use a sharp object to remove the four screws on the back of the module. 2 Remove the cover and...: Do not damage or lose the O-ring gasket. 5 Replace the back cover and the four screws. Contact your local waste disposal department to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. 3 Wait 30 seconds. 4 Insert the new battery with the ...
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...You must pair the sensor to the electrodes. Dirt and sweat residue on the electrodes can interfere with the Forerunner (www.garmin.com/intosports). Sources of strong electromagnetic fields and some 2.4 GHz wireless sensors, which can create static electricity ... Forerunner again (page 22). Use water, saliva, or electrode gel. • Clean the electrodes. Synthetic fabrics that interferes with your heart rate monitor. my accessory. Make sure that the heart rate monitor is compatible with heart rate signals. • Wear a cotton shirt or wet your activity. The heart rate ...
...You must pair the sensor to the electrodes. Dirt and sweat residue on the electrodes can interfere with the Forerunner (www.garmin.com/intosports). Sources of strong electromagnetic fields and some 2.4 GHz wireless sensors, which can create static electricity ... Forerunner again (page 22). Use water, saliva, or electrode gel. • Clean the electrodes. Synthetic fabrics that interferes with your heart rate monitor. my accessory. Make sure that the heart rate monitor is compatible with heart rate signals. • Wear a cotton shirt or wet your activity. The heart rate ...
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... 27 Auto Lap 11-12 Auto Pause 12 auto scroll 12 B backlight 4, 5, 35 back to start 33 barometric altimeter 6 battery 3, 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...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 data fields 38-39 zones 23-24 heart rate monitor 43 battery 44 pairing 22 history 29 missing 47 viewing 47 I...
... 27 Auto Lap 11-12 Auto Pause 12 auto scroll 12 B backlight 4, 5, 35 back to start 33 barometric altimeter 6 battery 3, 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...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 data fields 38-39 zones 23-24 heart rate monitor 43 battery 44 pairing 22 history 29 missing 47 viewing 47 I...
Quick Start Guide
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... Started When using your run (page 5). 5 Save your Forerunner the first time, complete these tasks. 1 Charge the Forerunner (page 2). 2 Turn on the Forerunner (page 3). 3 Put on the back of the Forerunner. 4 Clip the charger securely over the face of the Forerunner. 2 Forerunner 910XT Quick Start Manual See the Important Safety and Product Information guide... the AC adapter. 2 Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet. 3 Align the charging clip posts with the contacts on the optional heart rate monitor (page 5). 4 Go for a run (page 6). 6 Read the owner's manual (page 10).
... Started When using your run (page 5). 5 Save your Forerunner the first time, complete these tasks. 1 Charge the Forerunner (page 2). 2 Turn on the Forerunner (page 3). 3 Put on the back of the Forerunner. 4 Clip the charger securely over the face of the Forerunner. 2 Forerunner 910XT Quick Start Manual See the Important Safety and Product Information guide... the AC adapter. 2 Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet. 3 Align the charging clip posts with the contacts on the optional heart rate monitor (page 5). 4 Go for a run (page 6). 6 Read the owner's manual (page 10).
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.... Icons A solid icon means the feature is searching. A flashing icon means the device is active. Timer is charging. Battery is running. Heart rate monitor is off. Select to switch sport modes. Hold to start and stop the timer. GPS is active. Foot pod is active. Bike sensor ... to turn on the backlight. Select to save your activity and reset the timer. Hold to mark a new lap. Multiple sport activity is active. 4 Forerunner 910XT Quick Start Manual Battery charge level. Power sensor is in "Run" and "Other" sport modes. 2 Use ▲ and ▼ to exit a menu...
.... Icons A solid icon means the feature is searching. A flashing icon means the device is active. Timer is charging. Battery is running. Heart rate monitor is off. Select to switch sport modes. Hold to start and stop the timer. GPS is active. Foot pod is active. Bike sensor ... to turn on the backlight. Select to save your activity and reset the timer. Hold to mark a new lap. Multiple sport activity is active. 4 Forerunner 910XT Quick Start Manual Battery charge level. Power sensor is in "Run" and "Other" sport modes. 2 Use ▲ and ▼ to exit a menu...
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... may have a heart rate monitor, you put on the heart rate monitor, it . Swim (open or pool) sport is active. NOTE: The Forerunner cannot record heart rate data while swimming. The Garmin logo should be right-side up for a Run Before you can skip this task. After you can record history, you do not have to create a strong Forerunner 910XT Quick Start...
... may have a heart rate monitor, you put on the heart rate monitor, it . Swim (open or pool) sport is active. NOTE: The Forerunner cannot record heart rate data while swimming. The Garmin logo should be right-side up for a Run Before you can skip this task. After you can record history, you do not have to create a strong Forerunner 910XT Quick Start...
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...Select ▲ or ▼ to select an activity. 3 Select Delete Activity. Training Indoors If the Forerunner cannot locate satellites, a message appears asking if you are using the heart rate monitor, foot pod, cadence sensor, or power meter (optional accessories). 1 Select MODE > History > Activities.... Forerunner 910XT Quick Start Manual Deleting History 1 Select MODE > History > Delete > Individual Activities. 2 Use ▲ and ▼ to scroll through laps. While the Forerunner is trying to locate satellites, select ENTER > Yes. You can also display heart rate, cadence...
...Select ▲ or ▼ to select an activity. 3 Select Delete Activity. Training Indoors If the Forerunner cannot locate satellites, a message appears asking if you are using the heart rate monitor, foot pod, cadence sensor, or power meter (optional accessories). 1 Select MODE > History > Activities.... Forerunner 910XT Quick Start Manual Deleting History 1 Select MODE > History > Delete > Individual Activities. 2 Use ▲ and ▼ to scroll through laps. While the Forerunner is trying to locate satellites, select ENTER > Yes. You can also display heart rate, cadence...