Garmin Forerunner 30 operation manual

FORERUNNER® 30

Owner’s Manual

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

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

Using the Backlight................................................................ 1

Charging the Device................................................................... 1

Tips for Charging the Device................................................. 1

Training........................................................................... 1

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

Other Fitness Activities.......................................................... 1

Turning Off GPS.................................................................... 1

Using the Auto Pause® Feature................................................. 2

Marking Laps by Distance.......................................................... 2

Turning on the Lap Key..........................................................2

Activity Tracking and Other Widgets...........................................2

Icons...................................................................................... 2

Auto Goal............................................................................... 2

Move Bar................................................................................2

Intensity Minutes.................................................................... 2

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

Heart Rate Features....................................................... 3

Wearing the Device and Heart Rate........................................... 3

Viewing Your Heart Rate Data....................................................3

Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Running............................ 3

About VO2 Max. Estimates.................................................... 3

About Heart Rate Zones............................................................. 3

Fitness Goals......................................................................... 3

Customizing Your Heart Rate Zones and Maximum Heart

Rate....................................................................................... 3

Smart Features............................................................... 3

Bluetooth Connected Features................................................... 3

Pairing Your Smartphone........................................................... 4

Updating the Software Using Garmin Connect Mobile.......... 4

Phone Notifications................................................................ 4

Using Do Not Disturb Mode................................................... 4

Locating a Lost Smartphone.................................................. 4

Playing Audio Prompts During Your Activity............................... 4

Turning Off Bluetooth Wireless Technology............................... 4

Garmin Connect..........................................................................4

Using Garmin Connect...........................................................4

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

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

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

Viewing Your Personal Records............................................ 5

Clearing a Personal Record................................................... 5

Restoring a Personal Record................................................. 5

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

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

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

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

Setting Your User Profile............................................................ 5

Displaying Pace or Speed.......................................................... 5

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

Time Settings......................................................................... 5

Time Zones............................................................................ 5

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

Setting an Alarm......................................................................... 5

Garmin Connect Settings............................................................5

Device Settings on the Garmin Connect Mobile App............. 6

Customizing the Data Fields....................................................... 6

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

Specifications..............................................................................6

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

Product Updates.................................................................... 6

Getting More Information

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

Restoring All Default Settings................................................ 6

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

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

Maximizing Battery Life.......................................................... 6

Acquiring Satellite Signals..................................................... 6

Improving GPS Satellite Reception........................................7

My device does not display the correct time.......................... 7

When does my step count reset?.......................................... 7

My step count does not seem accurate................................. 7

My intensity minutes are flashing........................................... 7

Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data.............................................7

Turning Off Activity Tracking.................................................. 7

Sending Data to Your Computer............................................ 7

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

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

Data Fields..................................................................................7

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

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

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

VO2 Max. Standard Ratings....................................................... 8

Symbol Definitions...................................................................... 8

Index................................................................................ 9

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.

Keys

Hold to turn the device on and off. Select to scroll through the screens, pages, options, and

settings.

Press Á to remove the charger.

Tips for Charging the Device

Connect the charger securely to the device to charge it using

the USB cable (Charging the Device, page 1).

You can charge the device by plugging the USB cable into a

Garmin® approved AC adapter with a standard wall outlet or a

USB port on your computer. Charging a fully depleted battery

takes up to two hours.

Remove the charger from the device after the battery charge

level icon is full and stops flashing.

Training

Going for a Run

The first fitness activity you record on your device should be an outdoor run. You may need to charge the device (Charging the

Device, page 1) before starting the activity.

Select .

Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.

Select to start the timer.

Go for a run.

The timer appears.

Select to start and stop the timer. Select to choose a menu item. Select to view more information.

Select to return to the previous screen. Select to mark a new lap, when the lap key function is

enabled. From the time of day screen, select to view the menu.

Using the Backlight

• Select any key to turn on the backlight.

NOTE: Alerts and messages activate the backlight automatically.

• Double-tap the watch face to turn on the backlight.

• Double-tap the watch face to turn off the backlight.

• Turn on Backlight Gesture in the Garmin Connect™ settings.

Charging the Device

WARNING

This device contains a lithium-ion battery. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for

product warnings and other important information.

NOTICE

To prevent corrosion, thoroughly clean and dry the contacts and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer. Refer to the cleaning instructions in the appendix.

Align the charger posts with the contacts on the back of the

device, and connect the charging clip À securely to the device.

Plug the USB cable into a USB charging port.

Charge the device completely.

Select or to view additional data screens (optional).

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

Select an option:

• Select Resume to restart the timer.

• Select Save to save the run and reset the timer. You can

view a summary of the run. NOTE: If your activity was walking, biking, or something

else, the device uses Move IQ technology to determine the activity.

• Select Discard > Yes to delete the run.

Other Fitness Activities

In addition to running, your device can record walking, cycling, and cardio activities. The cardio category includes all of your other activities that are not running, walking, or cycling. When you start the timer, the device uses Move IQ technology to automatically detect the activity type. If you are training indoors, you can start the activity timer without waiting for GPS. The device detects if you are training inside or outside.

You can view the activity details on your device. You can view activity details and edit the activity type on your Garmin Connect account.

Turning Off GPS

You can turn off GPS when you are training indoors or to save battery life. When GPS is off, speed and distance are calculated using the accelerometer in the device. The accelerometer is self-calibrating. The accuracy of the speed and distance data improves after a few outdoor runs using GPS.

Select .

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