Garmin 101 Operating Instructions

Forerunner® 101

personal trainer

owner’s manual

©

Copyright 2004–2006
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February 2006 Part Number 190-00317-00 Rev. B Printed in Taiwan

PACE YOURSELF

Fun is now on the run! Strap this personal trainer to your wrist and let it do all the work,
except the running of course. Welcome to the world of the Forerunner 101; a compact,
lightweight, waterproof GPS sensor that provides you accurate pace/speed, distance, and time
data during your workout. Not only that, it provides a map of your travels and provides as­sistance in your training using the Virtual Partner’s pace to help achieve your goals. Take your
Forerunner 101 wherever you go in the great outdoors.

To get the most out of your new Forerunner 101, take the time to read through this Own­ers Manual and the Quick Start Guide to understand the operating features of the unit.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Help us better support you by completing your on-line registration today!

Connect to our Web site (www.garmin.com) and look for the Product Registration link on

the home page. Your unit’s serial number is on the back of the unit.

If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the Forerunner 101 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.

Serial Number

Use this area to record the serial number (8-digit number located on the back of your
unit) in case it is lost, stolen, or needs service. Be sure to keep your original sales receipt in a
safe place or attach a photocopy inside the manual.

Introduction

Product Registration

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Introduction

Table of Contents

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INTRODUCTION .............................................I

Product Registration ....................................i

Table of Contents ...................................... ii

Limited Warranty .....................................iii

FCC Compliance ......................................iv

Software License Agreement ...................... v

Warnings & 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 ..........................................

History: By Week .......................................7

History: History Totals & Delete ................8

Training Assistant: Auto Pause/Lap ............9

Training Assistant: Virtual Partner ...........10

Training Assistant: Interval Training ........13

Training Assistant: Pace/Speed Alert ........15

Training Assistant: Time/Dist Alert ..........16

Navigation: Add/Remove Map Mode .......17

Navigation: Mark Location ......................18

Navigation: Find Location .......................19

Navigation: Back To Start ........................23

Navigation: Orient Map North/Ahead ......23

Settings: Set Time ....................................22

Settings: Set Units ...................................26

Settings: Set Custom Page ........................27

Settings: Set Profile ...................................28

Settings: Set Display ................................29

Settings: Set System .................................30

Settings: Restore Settings .........................31

Settings: About Forerunner .....................31

SPECIFICATIONS ........................................32

INDEX ........................................................33

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LIMITED WARRANTY

This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one
year from the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will at its sole option, repair or replace any
components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer
shall be responsible for any transportation cost. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident or unauthorized alteration or repairs.

THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING
FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusion of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REM
EDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.

To obtain warranty service, call your local Garmin authorized dealer. Or call Garmin Product Support at one of the numbers listed below for shipping
instructions and an RMA tracking number. The unit should be securely packed with the tracking number clearly written on the
unit should be sent, freight charges prepaid, to any Garmin warranty service station. A copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase
for warranty repairs.

Online auction confirmations are not accepted for warranty verification. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of the sales receipt from the
original retailer is required. Garmin will not replace missing components from any package purchased through an online auction.

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outside of the package. The

Garmin International, Inc.
1200 E. 151st Street
Olathe, KS 66062, U.S.A.
Phone: [phone] or 913/397.8200
FAX: [phone]

www.garmin.com

Garmin (Europe) Ltd.
Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate
Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K.

Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

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FCC Compliance

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The Forerunner 101 complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B
digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide more
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more
stringent than “outdoor” requirements.

Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includ­ing interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour­aged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The Forerunner 101 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be
made by an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could
result in permanent damage to the equipment, and void your warranty and your authority to
operate this device under Part 15 regulations.

SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT

BY USING THE FORERUNNER 101, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS
AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE
READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.

Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the
“Software) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership
rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin.

You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the
United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties. You further
acknowledge that the structure, organization and code of the Software are valuable trade
secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of
Garmin. You agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse engineer
or reduce to human readable form the Software of any part thereof or create any derivative
works based on the Software. You agree not to export or re-export the Software to any coun­try in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America.

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Software License

Agreement

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government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is
subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment.

Warnings & Cautions

Although the Garmin GPS receiver is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any
NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.

bicycle in a safe manner, maintain full surveillance of all riding conditions at all times, and
not become distracted by the Forerunner 101 to the exclusion of safe practices. It is unsafe
to operate the controls of the Forerunner 101 while you are riding. Failure 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 motion could result in an accident or collision with property damage
and personal injury.

WARNING.- This product, its packaging, and its components
contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This Notice is
being provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 55.
If you have any questions or would like additional informa
tion, please refer to our web site at http:Ilwww.garmin.coml
prop65.

tion, carefully review and understand all aspects of this Owner’s Manual. When in actual use,
carefully compare indications from the Forerunner 101 to all available navigation sources, in­cluding the information from other NAVAIDS, visual sightings, charts, etc. For safety, always
resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation.

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THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED TO BE USED ONLY AS A NAVIGATIONAL AID AND MUST
NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE REQUIRING PRECISE MEASUREMENT OF DIREC­TION, DISTANCE, LOCATION OR TOPOGRAPHY. THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE
USED AS AN AID TO DETERMINE GROUND PROXIMITY FOR AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION.

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WARNING: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States

WARNING: When on a bicycle, it the sole responsibility of the rider to operate the

CAUTION: Use the Forerunner 101 at your own risk. To reduce the risk of unsafe opera-

CAUTION: IT IS THE USER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT PRUDENTLY.

FORERUNNER AND WRIST STRAP CLEANING

The Forerunner 101 is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user
maintenance other than cleaning. Clean the unit using a cloth dampened with a mild
detergent solution and then wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage
plastic components. The wrist strap should be hand washed with mild detergent in warm or
hot water. Blot dry then air dry. Do not machine wash.

STORAGE

Do not store the Forerunner 101 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 locations, tracks, and workout history is retained indefinitely in the units memory without
battery.

WATER IMMERSION

The Forerunner 101 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 and air dry the unit (including the battery compartment)
before reuse.

To resolve problems that cannot be remedied using this guide, contact Garmin Customer
Support in the U.S.A. at 800/800.1020 or Garmin Europe at 44/0870.8501241.

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mode

reset

enter

lap start/stop

Unit Overview

Back View (without strap)

Battery Cover ENTER

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Serial Number Speaker

Built-in GPS

Antenna

POWER

BACKLIGHT

Front View

MODE RESET

LAP

LCD Display

(with Backlight)

DOWN UP

START/STOP

The Forerunner has been designed to comfortably fit your wrist. For best performance,
wear the Forerunner like a watch, with the top face of the unit oriented towards the sky. A
strap extension provides additional length and easily attaches to the existing strap.

To fasten the Forerunner to your wrist:

1. With the strap open, place the Forerunner on your wrist.

2. Slide the end of the strap through the connector.

3. Adjust to fit comfortably and secure the strap. Do not adjust too tightly around your wrist as
this may restrict blood circulation.

To add the strap extension:

1. Slide the end of the existing strap through the connector on the extension.

2. Place on your wrist or arm.

3. Slide the end of the extension through the existing connector.

4. Adjust to fit comfortably and secure the strap. Do not adjust too tightly around your wrist/
arm as this may restrict blood circulation.

To remove the wrist strap from the Forerunner:

1. Place your Forerunner on a cloth or soft surface to avoid scratching the case.

2. While holding the Forerunner steady with one hand, use a jewelers band pin removing tool
or a very soft flat head screwdriver to catch the spring bar’s loaded stem and pull it back
enough for the band to clear the case’s edge.

3. To reinstall, insert the spring bar into the wristband and place one side of the spring bar
into one pinhole.

4. Compress the spring bar, and snap it into the other pinhole. Be sure that the spring bars are
secure in the pinholes before using your Forerunner.

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INSTALLING BATTERIES

placed in the back of the unit. Rechargeable alkaline, NiMH, NiCad, or lithium batteries may

Battery Usage

Battery usage icon shows an estimate
of battery life left. Four squares with the
battery outline indicates a full battery.

be used. See page 30 for instructions on selecting battery type.

completely discharged and are not changed within a couple of days, it may take longer for the
unit to get a GPS signal fix.

Important Note

When replacing batteries, use only new or fully charged bat­teries. Do not mix Alkaline and NiMH batteries. Rechargeable
batteries may typically display less capacity than disposable
batteries.

Remove the batteries from the unit if you don’t plan to use it
for several months. Storing batteries in the unit for prolonged
periods may result in leakage and damage to the battery
compartment.

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for proper care and
disposal of used batteries. Do not incinerate used batteries, as
internal materials may ignite with explosive violence.
Extensive use of backlighting and key beep tones will signifi
cantly reduce battery life.

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The Forerunner 101 operates on two AAA alkaline batteries (not included), which are

Stored data will not be lost while batteries are being changed. However, if batteries are

To install the batteries:

1. Remove the battery cover by inserting a coin in the bottom slot. Twist the coin to lift the
cover up and pull away.

2. Compare the battery polarity with the diagram in the battery compartment and install the
batteries accordingly.

3. To re-install the battery cover, slide the top portion into the appropriate slot, then snap the
bottom section securely to the base of the unit.

WHAT IS GPS?

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a system of 24 satellites that circle the earth
twice a day in a very precise orbit and transmit information to earth. The Forerunner must
continuously “see” at least three of these satellites to calculate your location and track your
movement. At times, additional satellites may be needed to determine a location. If some of
the satellites in view get blocked or “shaded,” the receiver can simply use an alternate satellite
to maintain the location fix.

Because the Forerunner relies on satellite signals to provide you with navigation guidance,
the receiver needs to have an unobstructed, clear view of the sky for best performance. In a
nutshell, the GPS receiver’s view of the sky generally determines how fast you get a location
fix, or if you get a fix at all. GPS signals are relatively weak and do not travel through rocks,
buildings, people or metal, so remember to keep a clear view of the sky at all times for best
performance.

Your Forerunner needs to be given the opportunity to find or Autolocate itself (“initializa­tion”). Once you initialize the unit to a location, it typically computes a fix within a couple
minutes.

Longer initialization (Autolocate) is only necessary:

• The first time you use your Forerunner (new from the factory).

• After the receiver has been moved over 500 miles (with the power off from the last time

you used it.

Visit the Garmin web site at wwwgarmin.com for more information on GPS.

Getting Started

Down to the

Basics

1

Getting Started

Turning on your

Forerunner

Welcome Screen

GPS Signal Bar

STARTING UP THE FORERUNNER 101

Allow the Forerunner time to track satellites and determine your position the first time you
use it. Upon startup, the GPS signal bar appears. As the Forerunner 101 locates more satellites
and the signal strength increases, the bar moves to the right. The window disappears after the
Forerunner 101 has a satellite lock. It is recommended not to start your workout
until the Forerunner has a satellite lock and knows your location.

To turn on the Forerunner 101:

1. Press and hold the POWER button until the Welcome Page is displayed, then
release.

2. After the Welcome Page disappears, the Timer Mode is displayed with the GPS Signal Bar.
The satellite dish icon on the left side of the screen flashes while the Forerunner determines
your location.

3. Leave the Forerunner with a clear view of the sky for 15-30 minutes initially. If the Forerun
ner does not detect any satellites, a message appears asking if you are indoors. Selecting
‘Yes’ shuts off the GPS to conserve battery life for indoor practice. Selecting ‘No’ prompts
another question asking if the unit has been moved hundreds of miles. Choose ‘Yes’ to have
the unit Autolocate the satellite signals (Also use this option if you are having problems
receiving satellites the first time you use the Forerunner.) The word “Locating..” appears in
the signal bar area when in Autolocate mode. After the first use, it should only take less than
a couple minutes to acquire satellites.

4. When the Forerunner acquires enough satellite signals to determine your location, the satel
lite dish icon on the left side of the screen stops flashing and the GPS Signal Bar disappears.

GPS Satellite
Indicator

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Autolocate Mode

MAIN MODES

All of the information needed to operate the Forerunner 101 is found on two main modes
(or display screens). These modes are the Timer Mode and Menu Mode. Press the MODE
Button to cycle through the 2 modes.

Timer Mode

Using the Timer Mode

Timer Mode

Menu Mode

Using the Timer Mode:

1. In the Timer Mode, press the START/STOP button to start timing and tracking distance.

2. Press the START/STOP button to stop timing and tracking distance data.

3. Press the

4. While in Timer Mode, the data you are recording is called your Current Run. When you reset
the Timer, the data is considered your Last Run. When the timer is stopped, press and hold
RESET for 3 seconds to reset all workout data. The unit automatically stores Last Run and
History information.

LAP button to record when a lap is completed.

NOTE: A manual stop and restart of the Timer automatically starts a new lap.
You can also setup the Forerunner to automatically lap and/or pause at a
specific distance and/or speed (pg. 9-10).

Timer Indicator

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Timer Mode

Data Screens

During your workout there are 3 data screens you can access by pressing the DOWN or

UP buttons. These data screens are:

Data Screens

• Timer Screen - Time/Pace(Speed)/Distance

• Current Lap Screen - Lap Pace(Speed)/Lap Time/Lap Dist(ance)

• Custom Screen - Custom 1/Custom 2/Custom3

For information how to select the custom fields, see ’Set Custom Page’ on page 27. When
’Auto Pause’ is enabled a fourth screen, Rest Time/Rest Dist(ance)/Total Dist(ance), appears
(see page 9). You can also utilize the Timer (stop watch) in this mode. By using a combina-

Timer Screen

tion of the GPS and the Timer, you can start running anywhere you want and let the Forerun­ner 101 track your speed, distance, and time.

Timer Mode Buttons

The MODE Button:

• Press to go to the next main mode

• Press and hold to change Pace to Speed. Repeat to return to Pace setting.

Current Lap Screen

The RESET/LAP Button:

• Press while timer is running to lap.

• With timer stopped, press and hold for 3 seconds to reset the data fields.
The START/STOP Button:

• Press to start or stop the Timer.
The UP/DOWN buttons:

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Custom Screen

• Press to cycle through the data screens: Time/Pace(Speed)/Distance, Lap Pace(Speed)/Lap
Time/Lap Dist(ance), Custom 1/Custom 2/Custom 3, Rest Time/Rest Dist/Total Dist (if Auto
Pause enabled).