Garmin 01253 Users Manual
owner’s manual
F O R E R U N N E R® 4 0 5
GPS-ENABLED SPORTS WATCH WITH WIRELESS SYNC
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Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the
Garmin® Forerunner® 405 GPSenabled sports watch.
WARNING: Always consult your
physician before you begin or
modify any exercise program. See
the Important Safety and Product
Information guide in the product
box for product warnings and
other important information.
Contact Garmin
In the USA, contact Garmin Product
Support by phone: (913) 397.8200 or
(800) 800.1020, Monday–Friday; or
go to www.garmin.com/support.
In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe)
Ltd. at +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside
the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within
the UK).
Free Garmin Software
Product Registration
Help us better support you by
completing our online registration
today. Go to http://my.garmin.com.
Keep the original sales receipt, or a
photocopy, in a safe place.
Go to www.garmin.com
/forerunner405 to download the
Garmin Connect™ Web-based
software or the Garmin Training
Center® computer software. Use this
software to store and analyze your
workout data.
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Table of Contents
Introduction .......................... i
Product Registration ...................i
Contact Garmin ..........................i
Free Garmin Software ............... i
Caring for the Forerunner ......... iv
Getting Started .................... 1
Using the Touch Bezel ...............1
Touch Bezel Areas and
Buttons ......................................2
Bezel Tips ..................................3
Locking the Bezel ......................3
Power Save Mode .....................3
Step 1: Charge the Battery ........ 4
Step 2: Congure Your
Forerunner .................................5
Step 3: Pair the Heart Rate
Monitor (Optional) ......................5
Step 4: Acquire Satellite
Signals .......................................7
Step 5: Go for a Run!.................8
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Step 6: Download Free
Software ....................................8
Step 7: Pair Your Computer and
Forerunner .................................9
Step 8: Transfer Data to Your
Computer ...................................9
Time/Date Mode ................ 10
Training Mode ................... 11
About the Training Page .......... 11
Auto Pause® ........................... 11
Auto Lap® ................................ 12
Auto Scroll ...............................12
Sport Mode .............................. 13
Speed Units ............................. 13
Virtual Partner .......................... 13
Workouts .................................14
Courses ...................................18
GPS Mode .......................... 20
About GPS...............................21
History ............................... 22
Viewing Activities ..................... 22
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Transferring History to Your
Computer .................................22
Deleting History .......................23
Settings .............................24
Data Fields ..............................24
User Prole ..............................27
Alarms .....................................27
Time ......................................... 27
System.....................................28
ANT+Sport ............................... 29
Using Accessories ...........31
Pairing Accessories ................. 31
Heart Rate Monitor ..................32
Foot Pod .................................. 35
GSC 10 ....................................36
Appendix ........................... 37
Resetting the Forerunner.........37
Clearing User Data .................. 37
Updating the Software ............. 37
Battery Information ..................38
Specications ..........................38
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Introduction
Software License Agreement...40
Declaration of Conformity ........ 41
Troubleshooting .......................42
Heart Rate Zone Table ............43
Index .................................. 44
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Introduction
Caring for the Forerunner
Clean the Forerunner and the heart
rate monitor using a cloth dampened
with a mild detergent solution. Wipe
dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and
solvents that may damage plastic
components.
Do not store the Forerunner where
prolonged exposure to temperature
extremes may occur (such as in the
trunk of a car), as permanent damage
may result.
User information, such as history,
locations, and tracks, is retained
indenitely in the memory of the unit
without the need for external power.
Back up important user data by
transferring it to Garmin Connect or
Garmin Training Center. See page 9.
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Water Immersion
The Forerunner is waterproof to
IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. It can
withstand immersion in 1 meter of
water for 30 minutes. Prolonged
submersion can cause damage to the
unit. After submersion, be certain to
wipe dry and air dry the unit before
using or charging.
CAUTION: The Forerunner
is not intended to be used
while swimming. Swimming
or prolonged water submersion
can cause a short in the
unit, which can in rare cases
result in a minor skin burn or
irritation in the area of the unit.
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Getting Started
WARNING: This product contains a non-replaceable lithium-ion battery.
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box
for important battery safety information.
WARNING: Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any
exercise program. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide
in the product box for product warnings and other important information.
Using the Touch
two areas on the bezel to turn on the
backlight.
Bezel
The silver bezel around the watch
face acts as a multifunction button.
Tap: quickly press your nger on the
bezel to make a selection, toggle a
menu option, or change pages.
Touch and hold: hold your nger on
one of the four labeled areas on the
bezel to switch modes.
Double press: press two ngers on
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Touch and drag (scroll): press your
nger on the bezel and drag it around
the bezel to scroll through the menu
options or to increase or decrease
values.
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training: touch and hold to enter
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training mode.
start/stop/enter:
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Press to start/stop the timer in
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training mode.
Press to make a selection.
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Press to exit power save mode.
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lap/reset/quit:
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time/date: touch and hold to
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enter time/date mode.
GPS: touch and hold to enter
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GPS mode.
menu: touch and hold to open
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the menu page.
Press to create a new lap in
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training mode.
Press and hold to reset the timer
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in training mode.
Press to exit a menu or page.
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Press to exit power save mode.
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Bezel Tips
Touch the bezel rmly.
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Touch the bezel on the outer ring,
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where the words appear, not the
inner ring near the watch face.
Make each bezel selection a
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separate action.
Do not rest your nger or thumb
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on the bezel while using it.
Do not wear thick gloves while
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using the bezel.
If bezel is wet, wipe the bezel dry
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before using it.
Power Save Mode
After a period of inactivity, the
Forerunner switches to power save
mode. The Forerunner is inactive
if the timer is not running, you are
not navigating to a destination and
viewing the navigation page, and
you have not pressed any buttons or
tapped the bezel.
Locking the Bezel
To prevent accidental bezel taps,
press enter and quit simultaneously.
To unlock the bezel, press enter and
quit simultaneously again.
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While in power save mode, you can
view the time of day, turn on the
backlight, and use the ANT+Sport
computer connection. To exit power
save mode, press enter or quit.
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Step 1: Charge the Battery
Your Forerunner ships with the
power off to conserve the battery.
Charge the Forerunner for at least
3 hours before using it. The length
of time a fully charged battery will
last depends upon usage. For more
battery information, see page 38.
1. Plug the USB connector on the
charging clip cable into the AC
adapter.
2. Plug the AC adapter into a
standard wall outlet.
3. Align the charging clip posts with
the contacts on the back of the
Forerunner.
NOTE: To prevent corrosion,
thoroughly dry the charging
contacts and surrounding area
before charging.
TIP: The Forerunner will
not charge when outside
the temperature range of
32°F–122°F (0°C–50°C).
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4. Clip the charger securely over the
face of the Forerunner.
Contacts
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Step 3: Pair the Heart Rate Monitor (Optional)
While you are trying to pair with
Charging
clip
Step 2: Congure
Your Forerunner
The rst time you use your
Forerunner, follow the on-screen
instructions to learn how to use the
bezel and congure the Forerunner.
If you are using an ANT+Sport™
heart rate monitor, select Yes during
the conguration to allow the heart
rate monitor to pair (connect) with
your Forerunner. See Step 3 for more
information.
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your heart rate monitor with your
Forerunner for the rst time, move
away (10 m) from other ANT+Sport
accessories.
The heart rate monitor is on standby
and ready to send data. Wear the
heart rate monitor directly on your
skin, just below your breastplate.
It should be snug enough to stay in
place during your run.
1. Push one tab on the strap through
the slot in the heart rate monitor.
Press the tab down.
2. Wet both sensors on the back of
the heart rate monitor to create a
strong connection between your
chest and the transmitter.
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3. Wrap the strap around your chest
and attach it to the other side of
the heart rate monitor.
NOTE: The Garmin logo
should be right-side up.
4. Press quit or enter to exit power
save mode.
5. Bring the Forerunner within range
(3 m) of the heart rate monitor.
The heart rate icon appears
on the training mode pages.
Tab
Heart Rate Monitor Strap
Slot
Heart Rate Monitor (Front)
6. If heart rate data does not appear
or if you have erratic heart rate
data, follow the tips on page 32.
If the problem persists, you may
have to re-pair the sensors. See
page 31.
TIP: Set your maximum
heart rate in Settings > User
Prole. Use Garmin Connect
to customize your heart rate
zones.
For instructions on using accessories,
see pages 31–36.
Sensors
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Heart Rate Monitor (Back)
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Step 4: Acquire Satellite Signals
To set the correct time of day and
begin using the Forerunner, you must
acquire GPS satellite signals. It may
take a few minutes to acquire signals.
NOTE: To turn off the
GPS receiver and use the
Forerunner indoors, see
page 20.
2. Touch and hold
training mode.
3. Stand still and do not begin
moving until the locating satellites
page disappears.
When you are receiving satellite
NOTE: You cannot acquire
satellites in power save mode.
signals, the GPS icon appears in
the training mode pages.
To exit power save mode,
press enter or quit.
1. Go outdoors to an open area. For
the best reception, make sure
the antenna of the Forerunner is
oriented toward the sky.
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Antenna
location
training to enter
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Step 5: Go for a Run!
TIP: Set your user prole so
the Forerunner can calculate
calories correctly. Touch and
hold menu > select Settings >
User Prole.
1. Touch and hold training.
2. Press
3. After completing your run, press
4. Press and hold
start to start the timer.
stop.
reset to save your
run data and reset the timer.
Step 6: Download Free Software
ANT Agent™ allows you to use your
Forerunner with Garmin Connect, a
Web-based training tool, and Garmin
Training Center, a computer-based
training tool.
1. Go to www.garmin.com
/forerunner405.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions
to download and install ANT
Agent.
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Step 7: Pair Your Computer and Forerunner
NOTE: Before connecting
the USB ANT™ stick to your
computer, you must download
software as instructed in Step
5 so that the necessary USB
drivers are installed.
1. Plug the USB ANT stick into
an available USB port on your
computer.
2. Bring your Forerunner within
range (3 m) of your computer.
3. When the ANT Agent nds your
Forerunner, ANT Agent displays
a unique number and asks you if
you want to pair. Select yes.
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4. Your Forerunner should display
the same number ANT Agent
displayed. If so, select yes on
your Forerunner to complete
pairing process.
Step 8: Transfer Data to Your Computer
Bring your Forerunner within
range (3 m) of your computer. ANT
Agent transfers data between your
Forerunner and Garmin Connect.
This may take a few minutes. Use
Garmin Connect to view and analyze
your data.
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Time/Date Mode
Time/Date Mode
Touch and hold time/date to enter
time/date mode.
Tap the bezel to scroll through the
available pages:
Time
•
Time2. Time for the second time
•
zone, if turned on.
Battery gauge
•
Alarm set (if any)
•
Goal/progress indicator (if any)
•
Today’s scheduled workouts
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transferred from Garmin Connect
or Garmin Training Center (if
any)
TIP: While on the time2,
alarm, or workout pages,
press the enter button to setup
time2, set the alarm, or do the
scheduled workout.
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