Garmin Forerunner 25 Owners Manual

Forerunner® 25

Owner’s Manual

July 2015 Printed in Taiwan 190-01902-00_0A

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Table of Contents

Introduction.....................................................................1

Keys............................................................................................ 1

Status Icons........................................................................... 1

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

Garmin Connect..........................................................................1

Using Garmin Connect...........................................................1

Using Garmin Connect Mobile............................................... 1

Bluetooth Connected Features.............................................. 1

Pairing Your Smartphone.......................................................2

Turning Off Bluetooth Technology......................................... 2

Viewing Notifications.............................................................. 2

Turning Off Notifications........................................................ 2

Charging the Device................................................................... 2

Training........................................................................... 2

Setting the Run Mode................................................................. 2

Using Run and Walk Intervals.................................................... 2

Virtual Pacer™............................................................................2

Running With Virtual Pacer.................................................... 2

Setting Your Heart Rate Alerts................................................... 2

Training Indoors.......................................................................... 2

Marking Laps.............................................................................. 3

Pausing Your Run Automatically................................................ 3

Changing Your Data Fields.........................................................3

Displaying Pace or Speed.......................................................... 3

Activity Tracking..........................................................................3

Turning on Activity Tracker.................................................... 3

Sleep Tracking............................................................................ 3

Using Sleep Tracking............................................................. 3

ANT+ Sensors................................................................. 4

Putting On the Optional Heart Rate Monitor............................... 4

Pairing the Heart Rate Monitor................................................... 4

Setting Your Maximum Heart Rate............................................. 4

About Heart Rate Zones........................................................ 4

Fitness Goals......................................................................... 4

Foot Pod..................................................................................... 4

Going for a Run Using a Foot Pod......................................... 4

Foot Pod Calibration.............................................................. 4

History............................................................................. 5

Viewing History........................................................................... 5

Deleting a Run from History........................................................5

Personal Records....................................................................... 5

Deleting Personal Records......................................................... 5

Data Management...................................................................... 5

Deleting Files......................................................................... 5

Disconnecting the USB Cable................................................5

Customizing Your Device.............................................. 5

Setting Notification Sounds........................................................ 5

System Settings.......................................................................... 5

Changing the Device Language............................................ 5

Setting the Time..................................................................... 5

Setting the Device Sounds.....................................................5

Changing the Units of Measurement..................................... 5

Setting the Alarm........................................................................ 5

Device Information......................................................... 6

Forerunner Specifications........................................................... 6

Heart Rate Monitor Specifications.............................................. 6

User Replaceable Batteries........................................................ 6

Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery............................. 6

Troubleshooting.......................................................................... 6

Getting More Information....................................................... 6

Updating the Software........................................................... 6

Improving GPS Satellite Reception........................................6

Maximizing Battery Life

Resetting the Device.............................................................. 6

Clearing User Data................................................................ 6

.......................................................... 6

Appendix......................................................................... 7

Device Care................................................................................ 7

Cleaning the Device............................................................... 7

Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor.......................................... 7

Heart Rate Zone Calculations.....................................................7

Software License Agreement......................................................7

Index................................................................................ 8

Table of Contents i

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.

Select an option:

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• Select Resume to restart the timer.

• Select Save to save the run and reset the timer. A
summary appears.

NOTE: You can now upload your run to Garmin Connect
(Using Garmin Connect, page 1).

• Select Discard to delete the run.

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Keys

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Status Icons

A flashing icon means the device is searching for a signal. A
solid icon means the signal was found or the sensor is
connected.

Hold to turn the device on and off.
Select to turn the backlight on and off.

Select to start and stop the timer.
Select to choose the highlighted menu item.

Select to scroll through the data screens, options, and settings.

Select to return to the previous screen.
Select to mark a new lap, when lap key function is enabled.
Select to scroll through display screen options.

GPS status

Bluetooth® status

Heart rate status

Foot pod status

LiveTrack status

Going for a Run

The device comes partially charged. You may need to charge
the device (Charging the Device, page 2) before going for a
run. If your Forerunner device was packaged with an ANT+
sensor, they are already paired.

Put on the optional heart rate monitor (Putting On the

1

Optional Heart Rate Monitor, page 4).

Hold to turn on the device.

2

Select .

3

Go outside, and wait while the device locates GPS signal.

4

It may take a few minutes to locate GPS signals. When GPS
is located, appears solid and a timer screen will appear.

When using a heart rate monitor, wait while the device

5

connects to the sensor.
When the device detects the heart rate monitor, a message

appears and appears solid.
Select to start the timer.

6

Go for a run.

7

After you complete your run, select to stop the timer.

8

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Garmin Connect

You can connect with your friends on Garmin Connect. Garmin
Connect gives you the tools to track, analyze, share, and
encourage each other. Record the events of your active lifestyle
including runs, walks, rides, swims, hikes, triathlons, and more.
To sign up for a free account, go to www.garminconnect.com

/start.

Store your activities: After you complete and save an activity

with your device, you can upload that activity to Garmin
Connect and keep it as long as you want.

Analyze your data: You can view more detailed information

about your activity, including time, distance, heart rate,
calories burned, cadence, an overhead map view, pace and
speed charts, and customizable reports.

NOTE: Some data requires an optional accessory such as a
heart rate monitor.

Track your progress: You can track your daily steps, join a

friendly competition with your connections, and meet your
goals.

Share your activities: You can connect with friends to follow

each other's activities or post links to your activities on your
favorite social networking sites.

Using Garmin Connect

Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.

1

Go to www.garminconnect.com/start.

2

Follow the on-screen instructions.

3

Using Garmin Connect Mobile

Before your data can synchronize automatically using your
compatible mobile device, you must pair your Forerunner device
directly through the Garmin Connect Mobile app.

NOTE: Your compatible Android™ or iOS® mobile device must
support Bluetooth 4.0 in order to pair with your Forerunner
device and synchronize data.

From your mobile device, go to the Garmin Connect Mobile

1

app.
Follow the on-screen instructions to pair the device and

2

update your preferences.

Bluetooth Connected Features

The Forerunner device has several Bluetooth connected
features for your compatible smartphone or mobile device using
the Garmin Connect Mobile app. For more information, go to

www.garmin.com/intosports/apps.

LiveTrack: Allows friends and family to follow your races and

training activities in real time. You can invite followers using

Introduction 1