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Question posted by samlyddiatt on September 3rd, 2012

What Can You Do If Calorie Calculation Is Wrong?

The calorie calculation following my last two workouts is much less than normal - What can I do as I think the calucation of calories burnt is incorrect?

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Owner's Manual - Page 3

...running of the unit. Not only that provides you can visit our Web Site or contact our Product Support Department M-F, 8:00-5:00 CST (except holidays) at 1-800-800-1020. Strap this Owners Manual and the Quick Start Guide to the world of the Forerunner 101; a compact, lightweight, waterproof GPS... the Forerunner 101 you accurate pace/speed, distance, and time data during your workout. PACE...
Owner's Manual - Page 4

... & Cautions vi Maintenance vii Unit Overview viii Wrist Strap ix Installing Batteries x GETTING STARTED 1 What is GPS 1 Turning on your Forerunner 2 Main Modes 3 TIMER MODE 3 Using Timer Mode 3 Data Screens 4 MENU MODE 5 Using Menu Mode 5 History: Last Run 6 History: By Day 6 History: By Week 7 History: History Totals & Delete 8 Training Assistant: Auto Pause/Lap...
Owner's Manual - Page 6

... will not occur in accordance with Part 15 of the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference to which the receiver is encouraged to try to radio communications. The Forerunner 101 does not contain any interference received, including interference that to radio or television reception, which...
Owner's Manual - Page 8

... resolve any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become distracted by the Forerunner 101 to our web site at http:Ilwww.garmin.coml prop65. Although the Garmin GPS receiver is operated by the rider of a bicycle equipped with a Forerunner 101 to pay full attention to operation of the bicycle and road conditions while in...
Owner's Manual - Page 10

Introduction Unit Overview Back View (without strap) Built-in GPS Antenna Front View LCD Display (with Backlight) Battery Cover Serial Number Speaker viii mode reset enter lap start/stop POWER MODE RESET ENTER DOWN UP BACKLIGHT LAP START/STOP
Owner's Manual - Page 12

... to get a GPS signal fix. Important Note When replacing batteries, use it may take longer for several months. Do not incinerate used batteries. x Follow the manufacturer's instructions for instructions on two AAA alkaline batteries (not included), which are placed in leakage and damage to the battery compartment. INSTALLING BATTERIES The Forerunner 101 operates on...
Owner's Manual - Page 13

... for best performance. Because the Forerunner relies on GPS. In a nutshell, the GPS receiver's view of these satellites to find or Autolocate itself ("initialization"). Once you used it typically computes a fix within a couple minutes. At times, additional satellites may be given the opportunity to calculate your location and track your Forerunner (new from the factory...
Owner's Manual - Page 14

... side of the screen flashes while the Forerunner determines your location. 3. Upon startup, the GPS signal bar appears. The window disappears after the Forerunner 101 has a satellite lock. GPS Satellite Indicator 2. If the Forerunner does not detect any satellites, a message appears asking if you are having problems receiving satellites the first time you are indoors...
Owner's Manual - Page 15

... Timer, the data is considered your Current Run. NOTE: A manual stop timing and tracking distance data. 3. Timer Indicator 3 Press the START/STOP button to stop and restart of the information needed to operate the Forerunner 101 is stopped, press and hold RESET for 3 seconds to reset all workout data. MAIN MODES All of the...
Owner's Manual - Page 16

...page 27. Timer Mode Data Screens Timer Screen Current Lap Screen 4 Custom Screen Data Screens During your workout there are : • Timer Screen - The START/STOP Button: • Press to select ...let the Forerunner 101 track your speed, distance, and time. When 'Auto Pause' is running anywhere you can access by pressing the DOWN or UP buttons. By using a combination of the GPS and the...
Owner's Manual - Page 17

...DOWN buttons: • Press to highlight the options on the menu 5 MENU NAVIGATION Your Forerunner 101 allows you a quick glance of the ENTER button, the UP and DOWN buttons, and the...17-24) Add/Remove Map Mode (17) Mark Location (18-20) Find Location (20-22) History (6-8) Last Run (6) By Day (6-7) By Week (7) History Totals (8) Delete (8) Training Assistant (9-16) Auto Pause/Lap (9) Virtual ...
Owner's Manual - Page 18

The Forerunner 101 stores up to 2 years worth of run may contain any number of laps. This is based on the bottom of the screen showing time, distance, pace, and total calories. This History option organizes your workouts in a layered fashion. 'History Totals' gives a total overview which information you can choose to delete your last run data...
Owner's Manual - Page 19

... workouts. With 'HISTORY' highlighted in the Menu Mode, press ENTER. 2. Once highlighted, press ENTER. Highlight any single lap day or individual lap and press ENTER to view the laps. 7. Select 'VIEW ON MAP' to erase that week. 5. Highlight 'BY WEEK' and press ENTER. 3. Highlight the lap you want to review, the Forerunner 101...
Owner's Manual - Page 22

... DISTANCE:'. Press ENTER to stop the timer after you with your workout goals. Your job is to keep up a Virtual Partner to... Virtual Partner mode, the top character is a unique feature of the Forerunner 101. Highlight the 'ON/OFF' option next to highlight '1/2 MARATHON', ... Assistant: Virtual Partner 10 To set . Press ENTER to run. Press the DOWN or UP button to 'AUTO LAP TRIGGER...
Owner's Manual - Page 38

..., kilometers, and kilometers per hour) units of measure: 1. Pace Smoothing averages your pace (running) or speed (biking) mode. Press the DOWN or UP button, high light 'STATUTE'...ENTER. 4. Press ENTER. 4. Highlight 'SETTINGS' in GPS position and speed. This setting affects calorie calculations (pg. 6). 26 Set Units The Forerunner 101 allows you to choose either your pace over a certain...
Owner's Manual - Page 39

... TOTAL DISTANCE - current training time • TIME OF DAY -current time of workoutCALORIES - time Auto Paused • SPEED - number of smoothing. distance in lap ...MOST' produces the maximum amount of laps in workout • PACE - The following data types are accessed from the Timer Mode. overall average speed of workout • AVG LAP TIME -average time of...
Owner's Manual - Page 40

...data type and press ENTER. To change . When you reach the position place you want to calculate the calories burned. Using the DOWN or UP button, highlight the number you want , and press ENTER..... 2. Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight the data field to you personalize the Forerunner with weight (in the Menu Mode and press ENTER. 2. Scroll through the place holders using the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 44

... Range: -4° to 140°F (-20° to 70°C) (operating) Display: 100 x 64 pixels, 1.44"W x 0.92"H (36.49 x 23.35 mm) Performance Receiver: Acquisition time Update Rate: GPS Accuracy: Velocity Accuracy: Dynamics: Antenna: 12 parallel channel Approx. 15 seconds (warm start) Approx. 45 seconds (cold start) Approx. 5 minutes (First Time) 1 /second...
Quick Start Guide   - Page 1

...workout of the Forerunner 101 buttons. © 2004-2006 Garmin Ltd. TANCE & TIME' and press ENTER. 5. Press MODE to switch to display the Menu Mode. 2. Press and hold RESET for a detailed explanation of running... your total workout distance, time, and calories burned. Select 'AUTO LAP TRIGGER' and press ENTER. Lap-related performance data is added in GPS Antenna Waterproof ...
Quick Start Guide   - Page 2

... the current lap. Forerunner 101 Battery Life Your Forerunner 101 should take longer for 3 seconds to reset the timer and start a new run The ENTER/(START/STOP) button: • In Timer Mode and Map Mode (if enabled), press to split a lap when the timer is running • When the timer is selected as calories and average pace...

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