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Step 2: Set the Time
1. On the Time page, press and
hold start/stop until the hour
setting blinks.
2. Use
+ and - to adjust the hour.
TIP: Press and hold + or
- to scroll quickly through
the hours, minutes, and
other Time mode settings.
3. Press view to advance to the
minutes setting.
4. Use
+ and - to adjust the
minutes.
5. Continue this process to set
seconds, month, day, year,
and 12/24 hour mode.
6. Whennished,press
mode to
resume Time mode.
Step 3: Set Up
Sensors (Optional)
If your Forerunner included a heart
rate monitor and foot pod, the
ANT+Sport™ sensors are already
paired. Press mode until the Train
page appears. The and
icons appear on the Forerunner
screen when the sensors are paired.
If you purchased an accessory
separately, see Pairing Sensors on
page 25.
For instructions on using the
heart rate monitor, see page 5. For
instruction on using the foot pod, see
page 7.
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Step 4: Go for a Run!
In Train mode, press start to start
the timer. After completing your run,
press stop. Press and hold lap/reset
to save your workout. Use + and - to
toggle YES or NO. Press view to
conrm.
Step 5: Download Free
Software
1. Go to http://my.garmin.com/
forerunner.
2. Click
Updates & Downloads.
3. Click
Garmin Connect
downloads or Garmin
Training Center downloads.
4. Follow the on-screen
instructions.
Step 6: Send Workout
Data to Your Computer
CAUTION: You must
download software as
instructed in Step 5 so that
the necessary USB drivers
are installed before
connecting the USB ANT
stick to your computer.
1. Plug the USB ANT stick into
an available USB port on your
computer.
2. Bring your Forerunner within
range (5 m) of your computer.
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