Garmin 945 User Manual

FORERUNNER 945

Owner’s Manual

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Table of Contents

Introduction �� 1

Device Overview ..................................................... 1

GPS Status and Status Icons ............................ 1

Setting Up Your Watch ...........................................1

Activities and Apps �� 1

Going for a Run ...................................................... 1

Starting an Activity ................................................ 2

Tips for Recording Activities ............................. 2

Stopping an Activity ............................................... 2

Creating a Custom Activity .................................... 2

Indoor Activities ..................................................... 2

Calibrating the Treadmill Distance .................... 3

Outdoor Activities .................................................. 3

Multisport ........................................................... 3

Swimming ........................................................... 3

Viewing Your Ski Runs ....................................... 4

Golfing ................................................................. 4

Playing Audio Prompts During Your Activity ........ 5

Training �� 6

Workouts ................................................................ 6

Following a Workout From Garmin Connect ..... 6

Starting a Workout ............................................. 6

About the Training Calendar .............................. 6

Interval Workouts ............................................... 6

Using Virtual Partner .............................................. 7

Setting a Training Target ....................................... 7

Cancelling a Training Target .............................. 7

Racing a Previous Activity ..................................... 7

Personal Records ................................................... 7

Viewing Your Personal Records ........................ 7

Restoring a Personal Record ............................. 8

Clearing a Personal Record ............................... 8

Clearing All Personal Records ........................... 8

Segments ............................................................... 8

Strava™ Segments.............................................. 8

Racing a Segment .............................................. 8

Viewing Segment Details ................................... 8

Using the Metronome ............................................ 8

Extended Display Mode ......................................... 9

Setting Up Your User Profile ..................................9

Fitness Goals ...................................................... 9

About Heart Rate Zones .................................... 9

About Lifetime Athletes ................................... 10

Setting Your Power Zones ...............................10

Activity Tracking �� 10

Auto Goal .............................................................. 10

Using the Move Alert............................................10

Sleep Tracking ...................................................... 10

Using Automated Sleep Tracking ....................10

Using Do Not Disturb Mode ............................. 11

Intensity Minutes ................................................. 11

Earning Intensity Minutes ................................ 11

Garmin Move IQ Events .......................................11

Activity Tracking Settings....................................11

Turning Off Activity Tracking ........................... 11

Heart Rate Features �� 11

Wrist-based Heart Rate ........................................ 12

Wearing the Device ..........................................12

Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data ...................... 12

Viewing the Heart Rate Widget ....................... 12

Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin®

Devices .............................................................12

Setting an Abnormal Heart Rate Alert ............ 12

Turning Off the Wrist-based Heart Rate Monitor

...........................................................................12

HRM-Swim Accessory ......................................... 13

Heart Rate While Swimming ............................ 13

Sizing the Heart Rate Monitor ......................... 13

Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor ................. 13

Tips for Using the HRM-Swim Accessory ....... 13

Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor ................... 13

HRM-Tri Accessory ..........................................14

Pool Swimming ................................................14

Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor ................. 14

Data Storage ..................................................... 14

Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor ................... 14

Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data .......................... 14

Running Dynamics ............................................... 14

Training with Running Dynamics ....................15

Color Gauges and Running Dynamics Data .... 15

Tips for Missing Running Dynamics Data ...... 16

Performance Measurements ............................... 16

Turning Off Performance Notifications ..........17

Detecting Performance Measurements

Automatically .................................................. 17

Syncing Activities and Performance

Measurements .................................................17

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About VO2 Max. Estimates .............................. 17

Heat and Altitude Performance Acclimation . 18

Viewing Your Predicted Race Times ............... 18

About Training Effect .......................................18

Performance Condition .................................... 19

Lactate Threshold ............................................19

Getting Your FTP Estimate .............................. 19

Training Status ..................................................... 20

Training Status Levels .....................................20

Training Load .................................................... 21

Recovery Time .................................................. 21

Viewing Your Recovery Time ........................... 21

Pulse Oximeter ..................................................... 22

Viewing the Pulse Oximeter Widget ................ 22

Turning On Pulse Oximeter Sleep Tracking .... 22

Turning On All-Day Acclimation Mode ............22

Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data ............... 22

Viewing Your Heart Rate Variability Stress Score

...............................................................................23

Body Battery ......................................................... 23

Viewing the Body Battery Widget .................... 23

Tips for Improved Body Battery Data .............. 23

Smart Features �� 23

Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Device ........ 23

Tips for Existing Garmin Connect Users ......... 24

Enabling Bluetooth Notifications .................... 24

Playing Audio Prompts on Your Smartphone

During Your Activity .........................................24

Bluetooth Connected Features ...........................24

Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect 25

Locating a Lost Mobile Device ........................ 25

Widgets ................................................................. 25

Viewing the Widgets ........................................ 26

Viewing the Controls Menu.............................. 26

Customizing the Controls Menu ...................... 26

Viewing the Weather Widget ...........................26

Opening the Music Controls ............................ 26

Connect IQ Features ............................................26

Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your

Computer .......................................................... 26

WiFi Connected Features ....................................26

Connecting to a WiFi Network ......................... 27

Safety and Tracking Features �� 27

Adding Emergency Contacts ............................... 27

Requesting Assistance .................................... 27

Turning Incident Detection On and Off ...............27

Starting a GroupTrack Session ...........................27

Tips for GroupTrack Sessions .........................28

Music �� 28

Connecting to a Third-Party Provider ..................28

Spotify® ................................................................. 28

Downloading Audio Content from Spotify ...... 28

Downloading Personal Audio Content ................ 28

Listening to Music ............................................... 29

Music Playback Controls ................................. 29

Controlling Music Playback on a Connected

Smartphone ...................................................... 29

Connecting Headphones using Bluetooth

Technology ...........................................................29

Garmin Pay �� 29

Setting Up Your Garmin Pay Wallet..................... 29

Paying for a Purchase Using Your Watch ........... 29

Adding a Card to Your Garmin Pay Wallet .......... 30

Managing Your Garmin Pay Wallet.................. 30

Changing Your Garmin Pay Passcode ................ 30

History �� 30

Using History ........................................................ 30

Multisport History ............................................ 31

Viewing Your Time in Each Heart Rate Zone .. 31

Viewing Data Totals ............................................. 31

Using the Odometer ............................................. 31

Deleting History .................................................... 31

Garmin Connect ................................................... 31

Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer ......31

Data Management ............................................... 32

Deleting Files .................................................... 32

Navigation �� 32

Courses .................................................................32

Creating and Following a Course on Your

Device ...............................................................32

Creating a Round-Trip Course .........................32

Saving Your Location ........................................... 32

Editing Your Saved Locations ..........................32

Projecting a Waypoint .......................................... 33

Navigating to a Destination ................................. 33

Navigating to a Point of Interest ......................... 33

Points of Interest ..............................................33

Navigating with Sight ‘N Go ................................. 33

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Navigating to Your Starting Point During an

Activity .................................................................. 33

Navigating to the Starting Point of Your Last

Saved Activity .......................................................33

Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man

Overboard Location ..............................................34

Stopping Navigation ............................................ 34

Map ....................................................................... 34

Viewing the Map ............................................... 34

Saving or Navigating to a Location on the Map

...........................................................................34

Navigating with the Around Me Feature ......... 34

Panning and Zooming the Map ....................... 34

Map Settings .................................................... 35

Altimeter and Barometer .....................................35

Compass ............................................................... 35

Navigation Settings .............................................35

Customizing Map Features .............................35

Course Pointer .................................................. 35

Setting Up a Heading Bug................................ 35

Setting Navigation Alerts ................................. 35

Wireless Sensors �� 36

Pairing Your Wireless Sensors ............................36

Foot Pod ...............................................................36

Going for a Run Using a Foot Pod ................... 36

Foot Pod Calibration ........................................36

Calibrating Your Foot Pod Manually ...............36

Setting Foot Pod Speed and Distance ............ 36

Using an Optional Bike Speed or Cadence Sensor

...............................................................................37

Training with Power Meters .................................37

Using Electronic Shifters ..................................... 37

Situational Awareness ......................................... 37

tempe .................................................................... 37

Customizing Your Device �� 37

Customizing Your Activity List ............................ 37

Customizing the Widget Loop ............................. 37

Activities and App Settings ................................. 37

Customizing the Data Screens ........................ 38

Adding a Map to an Activity ............................ 38

Alerts ................................................................. 38

Activity Map Settings ....................................... 39

Routing Settings............................................... 39

Auto Lap ............................................................ 40

Customizing the Lap Alert Message ............... 40

Enabling Auto Pause ........................................ 40

Enabling Auto Climb ......................................... 40

3D Speed and Distance .................................... 40

Using Auto Scroll ..............................................40

Changing the GPS Setting ............................... 41

Power Save Timeout Settings ......................... 41

Removing an Activity or App ............................... 41

GroupTrack Settings ............................................ 41

Watch Face Settings ............................................ 41

Customizing the Watch Face ...........................41

Sensors Settings .................................................. 42

Compass Settings ............................................ 42

Altimeter Settings ............................................ 42

Barometer Settings .......................................... 42

Xero Location Settings ....................................42

System Settings ................................................... 43

Time Settings ................................................... 43

Changing the Backlight Settings ..................... 43

Customizing the Hot Keys ............................... 43

Changing the Units of Measure ....................... 43

Clocks ...................................................................43

Setting an Alarm ............................................... 43

Deleting an Alarm ............................................. 44

Starting the Countdown Timer ........................ 44

Using the Stopwatch ........................................ 44

Syncing the Time with GPS ............................. 44

Setting the Time Manually ............................... 44

VIRB Remote ........................................................ 44

Controlling a VIRB Action Camera .................. 44

Controlling a VIRB Action Camera During an

Activity ............................................................. 44

Device Information �� 45

Viewing Device Information.................................45

Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance

Information ....................................................... 45

Charging the Device ............................................. 45

Tips for Charging the Device ...........................45

Specifications ...................................................... 45

Forerunner Specifications ...............................45

HRM-Swim Specifications and HRM-Tri

Specifications ................................................... 46

Device Care ........................................................... 46

Cleaning the Device .......................................... 46

Replacing the HRM-Swim Battery and the HRM-

Tri Battery .........................................................46

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Changing the Bands ............................................. 46

Troubleshooting �� 47

Product Updates ..................................................47

Setting Up Garmin Express .............................. 47

Getting More Information .................................... 47

Activity Tracking ..................................................47

My daily step count does not appear .............. 47

My step count does not seem accurate ......... 47

The step counts on my device and my Garmin

Connect account don’t match ......................... 47

The floors climbed amount does not seem

accurate ........................................................... 47

My intensity minutes are flashing ................... 47

Acquiring Satellite Signals .................................. 48

Improving GPS Satellite Reception ................. 48

Restarting the Device ........................................... 48

Resetting All Default Settings ............................. 48

Updating the Software Using the Garmin Connect

App ........................................................................ 48

Updating the Software Using Garmin Express ... 48

My device is in the wrong language .................... 48

Is my smartphone compatible with my device? . 48

My phone will not connect to the device ............ 49

Maximizing Battery Life ....................................... 49

The temperature reading is not accurate ........... 49

How can I manually pair ANT+ sensors? ............ 49

Can I use my Bluetooth sensor with my watch? 49 My music cuts out or my headphones do not stay

connected ............................................................. 50

Appendix �� 50

Data Fields ............................................................50

VO2 Max. Standard Ratings ................................55

FTP Ratings .......................................................... 55

Wheel Size and Circumference ............................55

Symbol Definitions ............................................... 56

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Introduction

WARNING

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.

Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any exercise program.

Heart rate status

Foot pod status

Running Dynamics Pod status

Speed and cadence sensor status

Bike lights status

Bike radar status

Power meter status

Device Overview

Select to turn the device on.

LIGHT

START

STOP

BACK

DOWN

Select to turn the backlight on and off. Hold to view the controls menu.

Select to start and stop the activity timer. Select to choose an option or to acknowledge a message.

Select to return to the previous screen. Select to record a lap, rest, or transition during an activity

Select to scroll through the widgets, data screens, options, and settings. Hold to open the music controls (Music,

page28).

Select to scroll through the widgets,

data screens, options, and settings. Hold to view the menu.

tempe sensor status

VIRB camera status

Setting Up Your Watch

To take full advantage of the Forerunner features, complete these tasks.

y Pair your smartphone with the Garmin Connect™

app (Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Device,

page23).

y Set up safety features (Safety and Tracking Features,

page27).

y Set up music (Music, page28). y Set up WiFi networks (Connecting to a WiFi Network,

page27).

y Set up your Garmin Pay wallet (Setting Up Your

Garmin Pay Wallet, page29).

Activities and Apps

Your device can be used for indoor, outdoor, athletic, and fitness activities. When you start an activity, the device displays and records sensor data. You can save activities and share them with the Garmin Connect community.

You can also add Connect IQ activities and apps to your device using the Connect IQ Mobile app (Connect

IQ Features, page26).

For more information about activity tracking and fitness metric accuracy, go to Garmin.com.sg/legal/

atdisclaimer.

GPS Status and Status Icons

The GPS status ring and icons temporarily overlay each data screen. For outdoor activities, the status ring turns green when GPS is ready. A flashing icon means the device is searching for a signal. A solid icon means the signal was found or the sensor is connected.

GPS status

Battery status

Smartphone connection status

Wi-Fi® technology status

Introduction 1

Going for a Run

The first fitness activity you record on your device can be a run, ride, or any outdoor activity. You may need to charge the device before starting the activity (Charging

the Device, page45).

1 Select START, and select an activity. 2 Go outside, and wait while the device locates

satellites.

3 Select START to start the timer. 4 Go for a run.

5 After you complete your run, select STOP to stop

the timer.

6 Select an option:

• Select Resume to restart the timer.

• Select Save to save the run and reset the timer. You can select the run to view a summary.

• Select Resume Later to suspend the run and continue recording later.

• Select Lap to mark a lap.

• Select Discard > Yes to delete the run.

Tips for Recording Activities

y Charge the device before starting an activity

(Charging the Device, page45). y Select to record laps. y Select UP or DOWN to view additional data pages.

Stopping an Activity

1 Select STOP. 2 Select an option:

• To resume your activity, select Resume.

• To save the activity and return to watch mode, select Save > Done.

• To suspend your activity and resume it at a later time, select Resume Later.

• To mark a lap, select Lap.

• To navigate back to the starting point of your activity along the path you traveled, select Back

to Start > TracBack. NOTE: This feature is available only for activities

that use GPS.

• To navigate back to the starting point of your activity by the most direct path, select Back to

Start > Route. NOTE: This feature is available only for activities

that use GPS.

• To discard the activity and return to watch mode, select Discard > Yes.

NOTE: After stopping the activity, the device saves it automatically after 30 minutes.

Starting an Activity

When you start an activity, GPS turns on automatically (if required). If you have an optional wireless sensor, you can pair it to the Forerunner device (Pairing Your

Wireless Sensors, page36).

1 Press START. 2 Select an activity.

NOTE: Activities set as favorites appear first in the

list (Customizing Your Activity List, page37).

3 Select an option:

• Select an activity from your favorites.

• Select , and select an activity from the extended activity list.

4 If the activity requires GPS signals, go outside to

an area with a clear view of the sky.

5 Wait until GPS appears.

The device is ready after it establishes your heart rate, acquires GPS signals (if required), and connects to your wireless sensors (if required).

6 Press START to start the activity timer.

The device records activity data only while the activity timer is running.

NOTE: You can hold DOWN while in an activity to open the music controls.

Creating a Custom Activity

1 From the watch face, select START > Add. 2 Select an option:

• Select Copy Activity to create your custom activity starting from one of your saved activities.

• Select Other to create a new custom activity.

3 If necessary, select an activity type. 4 Select a name or enter a custom name.

Duplicate activity names include a number, for example: Bike(2).

5 Select an option:

• Select an option to customize specific activity settings. For example, you can customize the data screens or auto features.

• Select Done to save and use the custom activity.

6 Select Yes to add the activity to your list of

favorites.

Indoor Activities

The Forerunner device can be used for training indoors, such as running on an indoor track or using a stationary bike. GPS is turned off for indoor activities.

When running or walking with GPS turned off, speed, distance, and cadence are calculated using the

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accelerometer in the device. The accelerometer is self-calibrating. The accuracy of the speed, distance, and cadence data improves after a few outdoor runs or walks using GPS.

TIP: Holding the handrails of the treadmill reduces accuracy. You can use an optional foot pod to record pace, distance, and cadence.

When cycling with GPS turned off, speed and distance are not available unless you have an optional sensor that sends speed and distance data to the device (such as a speed or cadence sensor).

Calibrating the Treadmill Distance

To record more accurate distances for your treadmill runs, you can calibrate the treadmill distance after you run at least 1.5 km (1 mi.) on a treadmill. If you use different treadmills, you can manually calibrate the treadmill distance on each treadmill or after each run.

1 Start a treadmill activity (Starting an Activity,

page2), and run at least 1.5 km (1 mi.) on the

treadmill.

2 After you complete your run, select STOP. 3 Select an option:

• To calibrate the treadmill distance the first time, select Save. The device prompts you to complete the treadmill calibration.

• To manually calibrate the treadmill distance after the first- time calibration, select Calibrate &

Save > Yes.

4 Check the treadmill display for the distance

traveled, and enter the distance on your device.

Outdoor Activities

The Forerunner device comes preloaded with outdoor activities, such as running and cycling. GPS is turned on for outdoor activities. You can add new activities based on default activities, such as walking or rowing. You can also add custom activities to your device (Creating a Custom Activity, page2).

Multisport

Triathletes, duathletes, and other multisport competitors can take advantage of the multisport activities, such as Triathlon or Swimrun. During a multisport activity, you can transition between activities and continue to view your total time and distance. For example, you can switch from biking to running and view your total time and distance for biking and running throughout the multisport activity.

You can customize a multisport activity, or you can use the default triathlon activity set up for a standard triathlon.

Triathlon Training

When you participate in a triathlon, you can use the triathlon activity to quickly transition to each sport segment, to time each segment, and to save the

activity.

1 Select START > Triathlon. 2 Select START to start the timer. 3 Select at the beginning and end of each

transition. The transition feature can be turned on or off for

the triathlon activity settings.

4 After you complete your activity, select STOP >

Save.

Creating a Multisport Activity

1 From the watch face, select START > Add >

Multisport.

2 Select a multisport activity type, or enter a custom

name. Duplicate activity names include a number. For

example, Triathlon(2).

3 Select two or more activities. 4 Select an option:

• Select an option to customize specific activity settings. For example, you can select whether to include transitions.

• Select Done to save and use the multisport activity.

5 Select Yes to add the activity to your list of

favorites.

Tips for Triathlon Training or Using Multisport Activities

y Select START to start your first activity. y Select to transition to the next activity.

If transitions are turned on, the transition time is

recorded separately from the activity times. y If necessary, select to start the next activity. y Select UP or DOWN to view additional data pages.

Swimming

NOTICE

The device is intended for surface swimming. Scuba diving with the device may damage the product and will void the warranty.

NOTE: The device is compatible with the HRM-Tri accessory and the HRM-Swim accessory (Heart Rate

While Swimming, page13).

Swim Terminology

Length: One trip down the pool. Interval: One or more consecutive lengths. A new

interval starts after a rest.

Stroke: A stroke is counted every time your arm

wearing the device completes a full cycle.

Swolf: Your swolf score is the sum of the time for

one pool length and the number of strokes for

that length. For example, 30 seconds plus 15

strokes equals a swolf score of 45. For open water

swimming, swolf is calculated over 25 meters.

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Swolf is a measurement of swimming efficiency and, like golf, a lower score is better.

Stroke Types

Stroke type identification is available only for pool swimming. Your stroke type is identified at the end of a length. Stroke types appear when you are viewing interval history. You can also select stroke type as a custom data field (Customizing the Data Screens,

page38).

Free Freestyle Back Backstroke Breast Breaststroke Fly Butterfly Mixed More than one stroke type in an interval

Drill

Tips for Swimming Activities

y Before starting a pool swimming activity, follow the

on-screen instructions to select your pool size or enter a custom size.

The next time you start a pool swimming activity, the device uses this pool size. You can hold , select the activity settings, and select Pool Size to change the size.

y Select to record a rest during pool swimming.

The device automatically records swim intervals and lengths for pool swimming.

y Select to record an interval during open water

swimming.

Resting During Pool Swimming

The default rest screen displays two rest timers. It also displays time and distance for the last completed interval.

NOTE: Swim data is not recorded during a rest.

1 During your swim activity, select to start a rest.

The display reverses to white text on a black background, and the rest screen appears.

2 During a rest, select UP or DOWN to view other

data screens (optional).

3 Select , and continue swimming. 4 Repeat for additional rest intervals.

Training with the Drill Log

The drill log feature is available only for pool swimming. You can use the drill log feature to manually record kick sets, one-arm swimming, or any type of swimming that is not one of the four major strokes.

1 During your pool swim activity, select UP or DOWN

to view the drill log screen.

2 Select o start the drill timer. 3 After you complete a drill interval, select .

The drill timer stops, but the activity timer

Used with drill logging (Training with the

Drill Log, page4)

continues to record the entire swim session.

4 Select a distance for the completed drill.

Distance increments are based on the pool size

selected for the activity profile.

5 Select an option:

• To start another drill interval, select .

• To start a swim interval, select UP or DOWN to return to the swim training screens.

Viewing Your Ski Runs

Your device records the details of each downhill skiing or snowboarding run using the auto run feature. This feature is turned on by default for downhill skiing and snowboarding. It automatically records new ski runs based on your movement. The timer pauses when you stop moving downhill and when you are on a chairlift. The timer remains paused during the chairlift ride. You can start moving downhill to restart the timer. You can view run details from the paused screen or while the timer is running.

1 Start a skiing or snowboarding activity. 2 Hold . 3 Select View Runs. 4 Select UP and DOWN to view details of your last

run, your current run, and your total runs. The run screens include time, distance traveled,

maximum speed, average speed, and total descent.

Golfing

Playing Golf

Before you play golf, you should charge the device (Charging the Device, page45).

NOTE: If you found a golf course with data that’s inaccurate or outdated, please send us a report at Golf

Course Issue Repor.

1 From the watch face, select START > Golf. 2 Go outside, and wait while the device locates

satellites.

3 Select a course from the list of available courses. 4 If necessary, set your driver distance. 5 Select Yes to keep score. 6 Select UP or DOWN to scroll through the holes.

The device automatically transitions when you move to the next hole.

7 After you complete your activity, select START >

End Round > Yes.

Hole Information

The device calculates the distance to the front and back of the green, and to the selected pin location (Moving the Flag, page5).

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Current hole number

Distance to the back of the green

Distance to the selected pin location

Distance to the front of the green

Par for the hole

Map of the green

Moving the Flag

You can take a closer look at the green and move the pin location.

1 From the hole information screen, select START >

Move Flag. 2 Select UP or DOWN to move the pin position. 3 Select START.

The distances on the hole information screen are

updated to show the new pin location. The pin

location is saved for only the current round.

Viewing Measured Shots

Before the device can automatically detect and measure shots, you must enable scoring.

Your device features automatic shot detection and recording. Each time you take a shot along the fairway, the device records your shot distance so you can view it later.

TIP: Automatic shot detection works best when you wear the device on your leading wrist and make good contact with the ball. Putts are not detected.

1 While playing golf, select START > Measure Shot.

Your last shot distance appears.

NOTE: The distance automatically resets when you

hit the ball again, putt on the green, or move to the

next hole. 2 Select DOWN to view all recorded shot distances.

Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances

You can view a list of layup and dogleg distances for par 4 and 5 holes.

Select START > Layups.

Each layup and the distance until you reach each

layup appear on the screen.

NOTE: Distances are removed from the list as you

pass them.

Keeping Score

1 From the hole information screen, select START >

Scorecard.

The scorecard appears when you are on the green.

2 Select UP or DOWN to scroll through the holes. 3 Select START to select a hole. 4 Select UP or DOWN to set the score.

Your total score is updated.

Updating a Score

1 From the hole information screen, select START >

Scorecard. 2 Select UP or DOWN to scroll through the holes. 3 Select START to select a hole. 4 Select UP or DOWN to change the score for that

hole.

Your total score is updated.

TruSwing

The TruSwing feature allows you to view swing metrics recorded from your TruSwing device. Go to Garmin.

com.sg/minisite/approach to purchase a TruSwing

device.

Using the Golf Odometer

You can use the odometer to record the time, distance, and steps traveled. The odometer automatically starts and stops when you start or end a round.

1 Select START > Odometer. 2 If necessary, select Reset to reset the odometer to

zero.

Tracking Statistics

The Stat Tracking feature enables detailed statistics tracking while playing golf.

1 From the hole information screen, hold . 2 Select the activity settings. 3 Select Stat Tracking to enable tracking statistics.

Playing Audio Prompts During Your Activity

You can enable your Forerunner device to play motivational status announcements during a run or other activity. Audio prompts play on your connected headphones using Bluetooth® technology, if available. Otherwise, audio prompts play on your smartphone paired through the Garmin Connect app. During an audio prompt, the device or smartphone mutes the primary audio to play the announcement.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.

1 From the watch face, hold . 2 Select Settings > Audio Prompts. 3 Select an option:

• To hear a prompt for each lap, select Lap Alert. NOTE: The Lap Alert audio prompt is enabled by

default.

• To customize prompts with your pace and speed

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data, select Pace/Speed Alert.

• To customize prompts with your heart rate data, select Heart Rate Alert.

• To customize prompts with power data, select Power Alert.

• To hear prompts when you start and stop the timer, including the Auto Pause® feature, select Timer Events.

• To hear activity alerts play as an audio prompt, select Activity Alerts.

• To change the language or the dialect of the voice prompts, select Dialect.

Training

Workouts

You can create custom workouts that include goals for each workout step and for varied distances, times, and calories. You can create workouts using Garmin Connect or select a training plan that has built-in workouts from Garmin Connect, and transfer them to your device.

You can schedule workouts using Garmin Connect. You can plan workouts in advance and store them on your device.

Following a Workout From Garmin Connect

Before you can download a workout from Garmin Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect, page31).

1 Select an option:

• Open the Garmin Connect app.

• Go to connect.Garmin.com.

2 Create and save a new workout. 3 Select or Send to Device 4 Follow the on-screen instructions.

Starting a Workout

Before you can start a workout, you must download a workout from your Garmin Connect account.

1 From the watch face, select START. 2 Select an activity. 3 Hold . 4 Select Training > My Workouts. 5 Select a workout.

NOTE: Only workouts that are compatible with the

selected activity appear in the list.

6 Select Do Workout. 7 Select START to start the timer.

After you begin a workout, the device displays each step of the workout, step notes (optional), the target (optional), and the current workout data.

About the Training Calendar

The training calendar on your device is an extension of

the training calendar or schedule you set up in Garmin Connect. After you have added a few workouts to the Garmin Connect calendar, you can send them to your device. All scheduled workouts sent to the device appear in the training calendar list by date. When you select a day in the training calendar, you can view or do the workout. The scheduled workout stays on your device whether you complete it or skip it. When you send scheduled workouts from Garmin Connect, they overwrite the existing training calendar.

Using Garmin Connect Training Plans

Before you can download and use a training plan, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect,

page31).

You can browse your Garmin Connect account to find a training plan, schedule workouts, and send them to your device.

1 Connect the device to your computer. 2 From your Garmin Connect account, select and

schedule a training plan.

3 Review the training plan in your calendar. 4 Select > Send Workouts to Device, and follow

the on- screen instructions.

Interval Workouts

You can create interval workouts based on distance or time. The device saves your custom interval workout until you create another interval workout. You can use open intervals for track workouts and when you are running a known distance.

Creating an Interval Workout

1 From the watch face, select START. 2 Select an activity. 3 Hold . 4 Select Training > Intervals > Edit > Interval > Type. 5 Select Distance, Time, or Open.

TIP: You can create an open-ended interval by

selecting the Open option.

6 If necessary, select Duration, enter a distance or

time interval value for the workout, and select .

7 Select BACK. 8 Select Rest > Type. 9 Select Distance, Time, or Open.

10 If necessary, enter a distance or time value for the

rest interval, and select . 11 Select BACK. 12 Select one or more options:

• To set the number of repetitions, select Repeat.

• To add an open-ended warm up to your workout, select Warm Up > On.

• To add an open-ended cool down to your workout, select Cool Down > On.

Starting an Interval Workout

1 From the watch face, select START.

6 Training

2 Select an activity. 3 Hold . 4 Select Training > Intervals > Do Workout. 5 Select START to start the timer. 6 When your interval workout has a warm up, select

to begin the first interval.

7 Follow the on-screen instructions.

After you complete all of the intervals, a message appears.

Stopping an Interval Workout

y At any time, select to stop the current interval

or rest period and transition to the next interval or rest period.

y After all intervals and rest periods are complete,

select to end the interval workout and transition to a timer that can be used for cool down.

y At any time, select STOP to stop the timer. You can

resume the timer or end the interval workout.

3 Hold . 4 Select Training > Set a Target. 5 Select an option:

• Select Distance Only to select a preset distance or enter a custom distance.

• Select Distance and Time to select a distance and time target.

• Select Distance and Pace or Distance and Speed to select a distance and pace or speed target.

The training target screen appears and displays your estimated finish time. The estimated finish time is based on your current performance and the time remaining.

6 Select START to start the timer.

Cancelling a Training Target

1 During an activity, hold . 2 Select Cancel Target > Yes.

Racing a Previous Activity

Using Virtual Partner

The Virtual Partner feature is a training tool designed to help you meet your goals. You can set a pace for the Virtual Partner and race against it.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.

1 From the watch face, select START. 2 Select an activity. 3 Hold . 4 Select the activity settings. 5 Select Data Screens > Add New > Virtual Partner. 6 Enter a pace or speed value. 7 Start your activity (Starting an Activity, page2). 8 Select UP or DOWN to scroll to the Virtual Partner

screen and see who is leading.

You can race a previously recorded or downloaded activity. This feature works with the Virtual Partner feature so you can see how far ahead or behind you are during the activity.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.

1 From the watch face, select START. 2 Select an activity. 3 Hold . 4 Select Training > Race an Activity. 5 Select an option:

• Select From History to select a previously recorded activity from your device.

• Select Downloaded to select an activity you downloaded from your Garmin Connect account.

6 Select the activity.

The Virtual Partner screen appears indicating your estimated finish time.

7 Select START to start the timer. 8 After you complete your activity, select START >

Save.

Personal Records

When you complete an activity, the device displays any new personal records you achieved during that activity. Personal records include your fastest time over several

Setting a Training Target

The training target feature works with the Virtual Partner feature so you can train toward a set distance, distance and time, distance and pace, or distance and speed goal. During your training activity, the device gives you real-time feedback about how close you are to achieving your training target.

1 From the watch face, select START. 2 Select an activity.

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typical race distances and longest run, ride, or swim. NOTE: For cycling, personal records also include most

ascent and best power (power meter required).

Viewing Your Personal Records

1 From the watch face, hold . 2 Select History > Records. 3 Select a sport. 4 Select a record.

5 Select View Record.

Restoring a Personal Record

You can set each personal record back to the one previously recorded.

1 From the watch face, hold . 2 Select History > Records. 3 Select a sport. 4 Select a record to restore. 5 Select Previous > Yes.

NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.

Clearing a Personal Record

1 From the watch face. hold . 2 Select History > Records. 3 Select a sport. 4 Select a record to delete. 5 Select Clear Record > Yes.

NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.

Clearing All Personal Records

1 From the watch face, hold . 2 Select History > Records. 3 Select a sport. 4 Select Clear All Records > Yes.

The records are deleted for that sport only. NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.

running or cycling communities. You can upload your activity data to your Garmin Connect account to view your segment position.

NOTE: If your Garmin Connect account and Strava account are linked, your activity is automatically sent to your Strava account so you can review the segment position.

1 Select START. 2 Select an activity. 3 Go for a run or ride.

When you approach a segment, a message appears, and you can race the segment.

4 Start racing the segment.

A message appears when the segment is complete.

Viewing Segment Details

1 Select START. 2 Select an activity. 3 Hold . 4 Select Training > Segments. 5 Select a segment. 6 Select an option:

• Select Race Time to view the time and average speed or pace for the segment leader.

• Select Map to view the segment on the map.

• Select Elevation Plot to view an elevation plot of the segment.

Segments

You can send running or cycling segments from your Garmin Connect account to your device. After a segment is saved to your device, you can race a segment, trying to match or exceed your personal record or other participants who have raced the segment.

NOTE: When you download a course from your Garmin Connect account, you can download all of the available segments in the course.

Strava™ Segments

You can download Strava segments to your Forerunner device. Follow Strava segments to compare your performance with your past rides, friends, and pros who have ridden the same segment.

To sign up for a Strava membership, go to the segments widget in your Garmin Connect account. For more information, go to www.strava.com.

The information in this manual applies to both Garmin Connect segments and Strava segments.

Racing a Segment

Segments are virtual race courses. You can race a segment, and compare your performance to past activities, others’ performance, connections in your Garmin Connect account, or other members of the

Using the Metronome

The metronome feature plays tones at a steady rhythm to help you improve your performance by training at a faster, slower, or more consistent cadence.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.

1 From the watch face, select START. 2 Select an activity. 3 Hold . 4 Select the activity settings. 5 Select Metronome > Status > On. 6 Select an option:

• Select Beats Per Minute to enter a value based on the cadence you want to maintain.

• Select Alert Frequency to customize the frequency of the beats.

• Select Sounds to customize the metronome tone and vibration.

7 If necessary, select Preview to listen to the

metronome feature before you run.

8 Go for a run (Going for a Run, page1).

The metronome starts automatically.

9 During your run, select UP or DOWN to view the

metronome screen.

10 If necessary, hold to change the metronome

8 Training

settings.

Extended Display Mode

You can use Extended Display mode to display data screens from your Forerunner device on a compatible Edge device during a ride or triathlon. See your Edge owner’s manual for more information.

Setting Up Your User Profile

You can update your gender, birth year, height, weight, heart rate zone, and power zone settings. The device uses this information to calculate accurate training data.

1 Hold . 2 Select User Profile. 3 Select an option.

Fitness Goals

Knowing your heart rate zones can help you measure and improve your fitness by understanding and applying these principles.

y Your heart rate is a good measure of exercise

intensity.

y Training in certain heart rate zones can help you

improve cardiovascular capacity and strength.

If you know your maximum heart rate, you can use the table (Heart Rate Zone Calculations, page9) to determine the best heart rate zone for your fitness objectives.

If you do not know your maximum heart rate, use one of the calculators available on the Internet. Some gyms and health centers can provide a test that measures maximum heart rate. The default maximum heart rate is 220 minus your age.

About Heart Rate Zones

Many athletes use heart rate zones to measure and increase their cardiovascular strength and improve their level of fitness. A heart rate zone is a set range of heartbeats per minute. The five commonly accepted heart rate zones are numbered from 1 to 5 according to increasing intensity. Generally, heart rate zones are calculated based on percentages of your maximum heart rate.

Setting Your Heart Rate Zones

The device uses your user profile information from the initial setup to determine your default heart rate zones. You can set separate heart rate zones for sport profiles, such as running, cycling, and swimming. For the most accurate calorie data during your activity, set your maximum heart rate. You can also set each heart rate zone and enter your resting heart rate manually. You can manually adjust your zones on the device or using your Garmin Connect account.

1 Hold . 2 Select User Profile > Heart Rate.

3 Select Max� HR, and enter your maximum heart

rate. You can use the Auto Detect feature to

automatically record your maximum heart rate during an activity (Detecting Performance

Measurements Automatically, page17).

4 Select LTHR > Enter Manually, and enter your

lactate threshold heart rate. You can perform a guided test to estimate your

lactate threshold (Lactate Threshold, page19). You can use the Auto Detect feature to automatically record your lactate threshold during an activity (Detecting Performance Measurements

Automatically, page17).

5 Select Resting HR, and enter your resting heart

rate. You can use the average resting heart rate

measured by your device, or you can set a custom resting heart rate.

6 Select Zones > Based On. 7 Select an option:

• Select BPM to view and edit the zones in beats per minute.

• Select %Max� HR to view and edit the zones as a percentage of your maximum heart rate.

• Select %HRR to view and edit the zones as a percentage of your heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate).

• Select %LTHR to view and edit the zones as a percentage of your lactate threshold heart rate.

8 Select a zone, and enter a value for each zone. 9 Select Add Sport Heart Rate, and select a sport

profile to add separate heart rate zones (optional).

10 Repeat the steps to add sport heart rate zones

(optional).

Letting the Device Set Your Heart Rate Zones

The default settings allow the device to detect your maximum heart rate and set your heart rate zones as a percentage of your maximum heart rate.

y Verify that your user profile settings are accurate

(Setting Up Your User Profile, page9).

y Run often with the wrist or chest heart rate

monitor.

y Try a few heart rate training plans, available from

your Garmin Connect account.

y View your heart rate trends and time in zones

using your Garmin Connect account.

Heart Rate Zone Calculations

% of

Zone

Maximum

Heart Rate

1 50–60%

Perceived

Exertion

Relaxed, easy pace, rhythmic breathing

Benefits

Beginning-level aerobic training, reduces stress

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Comfortable

2 60–70%

3 70–80%

4 80–90%

5 90–100%

pace, slightly deeper breathing, conversation possible

Moderate pace, more difficult to hold conversation

Fast pace and a bit uncomfortable, breathing forceful

Sprinting pace, unsustainable for long period of time, labored breathing

Basic cardiovascular training, good recovery pace

Improved aerobic capacity, optimal cardiovascular training

Improved anaerobic capacity and threshold, improved speed

Anaerobic and muscular endurance, increased power

About Lifetime Athletes

A lifetime athlete is an individual who has trained intensely for many years (with the exception of minor injuries) and has a resting heart rate of 60 beats per minute (bpm) or less.

Setting Your Power Zones

The values for the zones are default values based on gender, weight, and average ability, and may not match your personal abilities. If you know your functional threshold power (FTP) value, you can enter it and allow the software to calculate your power zones automatically. You can manually adjust your zones on the device or using your Garmin Connect account.

1 Hold . 2 Select User Profile > Power Zones > Based On. 3 Select an option:

• Select Watts to view and edit the zones in watts.

• Select %FTP to view and edit the zones as a percentage of your functional threshold power.

4 Select FTP, and enter your FTP value. 5 Select a zone, and enter a value for each zone. 6 If necessary, select Minimum, and enter a

minimum power value.

Activity Tracking

The activity tracking feature records your daily step count, distance traveled, intensity minutes, floors climbed, calories burned, and sleep statistics for each recorded day. Your calories burned includes your base metabolism plus activity calories.

The number of steps taken during the day appears

on the steps widget. The step count is updated periodically.

For more information about activity tracking and fitness metric accuracy, go to Garmin.com.sg/legal/

atdisclaimer.

Auto Goal

Your device creates a daily step goal automatically, based on your previous activity levels. As you move during the day, the device shows your progress toward your daily goal 1.

If you choose not to use the auto goal feature, you can set a personalized step goal on your Garmin Connect account.

Using the Move Alert

Sitting for prolonged periods of time can trigger undesirable metabolic state changes. The move alert reminds you to keep moving. After one hour of inactivity, Move! and the red bar appear. Additional segments appear after every 15 minutes of inactivity. The device also beeps or vibrates if audible tones are turned on (System Settings, page43).

Go for a short walk (at least a couple of minutes) to reset the move alert.

Sleep Tracking

While you are sleeping, the device automatically detects your sleep and monitors your movement during your normal sleep hours. You can set your normal sleep hours in the user settings on your Garmin Connect account. Sleep statistics include total hours of sleep, sleep levels, and sleep movement. You can view your sleep statistics on your Garmin Connect account.

NOTE: Naps are not added to your sleep statistics. You can use do not disturb mode to turn off notifications and alerts, with the exception of alarms (Using Do Not

Disturb Mode, page11).

Using Automated Sleep Tracking

1 Wear your device while sleeping. 2 Upload your sleep tracking data to the Garmin

Connect site (Manually Syncing Data with Garmin

Connect, page25).

You can view your sleep statistics on your Garmin Connect account.

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Using Do Not Disturb Mode

You can use do not disturb mode to turn off the backlight, tone alerts, and vibration alerts. For example, you can use this mode while sleeping or watching a movie.

NOTE: You can set your normal sleep hours in the user settings on your Garmin Connect account. You can enable the Sleep Time option in the system settings to automatically enter do not disturb mode during your normal sleep hours (System Settings, page43).

1 Hold LIGHT. 2 Select Do Not Disturb.

Intensity Minutes

To improve your health, organizations such as the World Health Organization recommend at least 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity activity, such as brisk walking, or 75 minutes per week of vigorous intensity activity, such as running.

The device monitors your activity intensity and tracks your time spent participating in moderate to vigorous intensity activities (heart rate data is required to quantify vigorous intensity). You can work toward achieving your weekly intensity minutes goal by participating in at least 10 consecutive minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity activities. The device adds the amount of moderate activity minutes with the amount of vigorous activity minutes. Your total vigorous intensity minutes are doubled when added.

Earning Intensity Minutes

Your Forerunner device calculates intensity minutes by comparing your heart rate data to your average resting heart rate. If heart rate is turned off, the device calculates moderate intensity minutes by analyzing your steps per minute.

y Start a timed activity for the most accurate

calculation of intensity minutes.

y Exercise for at least 10 consecutive minutes at a

moderate or vigorous intensity level.

y Wear your device all day and night for the most

accurate resting heart rate.

Garmin Move IQ Events

The Move IQ feature automatically detects activity patterns, such as walking, running, biking, swimming, and elliptical training, for at least 10 minutes. You can view the event type and duration on your Garmin Connect timeline, but they do not appear in your activities list, snapshots, or newsfeed. For more detail and accuracy, you can record a timed activity on your device.

Activity Tracking Settings

Status: Turns off the activity tracking features. Move Alert: Displays a message and the move bar on

the digital watch face and steps screen. The device also beeps or vibrates if audible tones are turned on (System Settings, page43).

Goal Alerts: Allows you to turn on and off goal alerts,

or turn them off only during activities. Goal alerts appear for your daily steps goal, daily floors climbed goal, and weekly intensity minutes goal.

Move IQ: Allows your device to automatically start

and save a timed walking or running activity when the Move IQ feature detects familiar movement patterns.

Sleep Pulse Ox: Allows your device to record up to four

hours of pulse oximeter readings while you sleep.

Turning Off Activity Tracking

When you turn off activity tracking, your steps, floors climbed, intensity minutes, sleep tracking, and Move IQ events are not recorded.

1 From the watch face, hold UP. 2 Select Settings > Activity Tracking > Status > Off.

Heart Rate Features

The Forerunner device has a wrist-based heart rate monitor and is also compatible with chest heart rate monitors. You can view heart rate data on the heart rate widget. If both wrist-based heart rate and chest heart rate data are available, your device uses the chest heart rate data.

There are several heart rate-related features available in the default widget loop.

Your current heart rate in beats per minute (bpm). The widget also displays a graph of your heart rate for the last four hours, highlighting your highest and lowest heart rate.

Your current stress level. The device measures your heart rate variability while you are inactive to estimate your stress level. A lower number indicates a lower stress level.

Your current Body Battery energy level. The device calculates your current energy reserves based on sleep, stress, and activity data. A higher number indicates a higher energy reserve.

The current saturation of oxygen in your blood. Knowing your oxygen saturation can help you determine how your body is adapting to exercise and stress.

NOTE: The pulse oximeter sensor is located on the back of the device.

From the watch face, hold , and select Settings > Activity Tracking.

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Wrist-based Heart Rate

Wearing the Device

y Wear the device above your wrist bone.

NOTE: The device should be snug but comfortable. For more accurate heart rate readings, the device should not move while running or exercising. For pulse oximeter readings, you should remain motionless.

NOTE: The optical sensor is located on the back of the device.

y See Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data, page12 for

more information about wrist-based heart rate.

y See Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data, page22

for more information about the pulse oximeter sensor.

y For more information about accuracy, go to Garmin.

com.sg/legal/atdisclaimer.

Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data

If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you can try these tips.

y Clean and dry your arm before putting on the

device.

y Avoid wearing sunscreen, lotion, and insect

repellent under the device.

y Avoid scratching the heart rate sensor on the back

of the device.

y Wear the device above your wrist bone. The device

should be snug but comfortable.

y Wait until the icon is solid before starting your

activity.

y Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes and get a heart rate

reading before starting your activity. NOTE: In cold environments, warm up indoors.

y Rinse the device with fresh water after each

workout.

Viewing the Heart Rate Widget

The widget displays your current heart rate in beats per minute (bpm) and a graph of your heart rate for the last 4 hours.

1 From the watch face, select UP or DOWN to view

the heart rate widget. NOTE: You may need to add the widget to

your widget loop (Customizing the Widget Loop,

page37).

2 Select START to view your average resting heart

rate values for the last 7 days.

Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin® Devices

You can broadcast your heart rate data from your Forerunner device and view it on paired Garmin devices.

NOTE: Broadcasting heart rate data decreases battery life.

1 From the heart rate widget, hold . 2 Select Options > Broadcast Heart Rate.

The Forerunner device starts broadcasting your heart rate data, and appears.

NOTE: You can view only the heart rate widget while broadcasting heart rate data from the heart rate widget.

3 Pair your Forerunner device with your Garmin

ANT+ compatible device. NOTE: The pairing instructions differ for each

Garmin compatible device. See your owner’s manual.

TIP: To stop broadcasting your heart rate data, select any key, and select Yes.

Setting an Abnormal Heart Rate Alert

You can set the device to alert you when your heart rate exceeds a certain number of beats per minute (bpm) after a period of inactivity.

1 From the heart rate widget, hold . 2 Select Options > Abnormal HR Alert > Status > On. 3 Select Alert Threshold. 4 Select a heart rate threshold value.

Each time you exceed the threshold value, a message appears and the device vibrates.

Turning Off the Wrist-based Heart Rate Monitor

The default value for the Wrist Heart Rate setting is Auto. The device automatically uses the wrist-based heart rate monitor unless you pair an ANT+ heart rate monitor to the device.

NOTE: Disabling the wrist-based heart rate monitor also disables the wrist-based pulse oximeter sensor. You can perform a manual reading from the pulse oximeter widget.

1 From the heart rate widget, hold . 2 Select Options > Status > Off.

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HRM-Swim Accessory

Heart Rate While Swimming

The HRM-Tri accessory and the HRM-Swim accessory record and store your heart rate data while swimming. Heart rate data is not visible on compatible Forerunner devices while the heart rate accessory is underwater.

You must start a timed activity on your paired Forerunner device to view stored heart rate data later. During rest intervals when out of the water, the heart rate accessory sends your heart rate data to your Forerunner device.

Your Forerunner device automatically downloads stored heart rate data when you save your timed swim activity. Your heart rate accessory must be out of the water, active, and within range of the device (3 m) while data is downloaded.

Going for a Pool Swim

1 Select START > Pool Swim. 2 Select your pool size, or enter a custom size. 3 Select START.

The device records swim data only while the activity timer is running.

4 Start your activity.

The device automatically records swim intervals and lengths.

5 Select UP or DOWN to view additional data pages

(optional).

6 When resting, select to pause the activity timer. 7 Select to restart the activity timer. 8 After you finish the activity, select STOP > Save.

Swimming in Open Water

You can use the device for open water swimming. You can record swim data including distance, pace, and stroke rate. You can add data screens to the default open water swimming activity (Customizing the Data

Screens, page38).

1 Select START > Open Water. 2 Go outside and wait while the device locates

satellites.

3 Select START to start the timer.

History is recorded only while the timer is running.

4 After you finish the activity, select STOP > Save.

Sizing the Heart Rate Monitor

Before your first swim, take some time sizing the heart rate monitor. It should be tight enough to stay in place when pushing off the pool wall.

y Select a strap extender, and attach it to the elastic

end of the heart rate monitor. The heart rate monitor comes with three extender

straps to fit different chest sizes. TIP: The medium strap extender works for most

shirt sizes (from medium to extra-large).

y Put on the heart rate monitor backward to easily

adjust the slider on the strap extender.

y Put on the heart rate monitor forward to easily

adjust the slider on the heart rate monitor.

Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor

You should wear the heart rate monitor directly on your skin, just below your sternum.

1 Select a strap extender for the best fit. 2 Wear the heart rate monitor with the Garmin logo

facing right-side up. The hook 1 and loop 2 connection should be on

your right side.

3 Wrap the heart rate monitor around your chest, and

connect the strap hook to the loop.

NOTE: Make sure the care tag does not fold over.

4 Tighten the heart rate monitor so it is snug around

your chest, but not restrictive. After you put on the heart rate monitor, it is active,

storing, and sending data.

Tips for Using the HRM-Swim Accessory

y Adjust the tightness of the heart rate monitor

and strap extender if the heart rate monitor slides down your chest when pushing off the pool wall.

y Stand up between intervals so that the heart rate

monitor is out of the water to see your heart rate data.

Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor

NOTICE

A buildup of sweat and salt on the strap can decrease the ability of the heart rate monitor to report accurate data.

y Rinse the heart rate monitor after every use. y Hand wash the heart rate monitor after every

seven uses, using a tiny amount of mild detergent, such as dishwashing liquid.

NOTE: Using too much detergent may damage the heart rate monitor.

y Do not put the heart rate monitor in a washing

machine or dryer.

y When drying the heart rate monitor, hang it up or

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