Garmin SMW2A User Manual

Forerunner 50 Owner’s Manual 3

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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.

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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. Whennished,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

conrm.

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

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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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Forerunner 50 Owner’s Manual 5

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Using Accessories

If your Forerunner came with a
sensor (with ANT+Sport wireless
technology) in the box, the sensors
and the Forerunner are already
paired. If you purchased an
accessory separately, see page 25 for
pairing instructions.

For information about purchasing
additional accessories, go to
http://shop.garmin.com.

Using the Heart Rate
Monitor

The heart rate monitor is on standby
and ready to send data. Wear the
heart rate monitor directly on your
skin, just below your breastplate.
It should be snug enough to stay in
place during your run.

1. Push one tab on the strap
through the slot in the heart
rate monitor. Press the tab

down.

Heart Rate Monitor (Front)

Slot

Heart Rate Monitor (Back)

Sensors

Tab

Heart Rate Monitor Strap

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2. Wet both sensors on the back
of the heart rate monitor to
create a strong connection
between your chest and the
transmitter.

3. Wrap the strap around your
chest and attach it to the other
side of the heart rate monitor.

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NOTE: The Garmin logo
should be right-side up.

4. Bring the Forerunner within
range (3 m) of the heart rate
monitor. The heart rate
icon appears on the Train
page.

5. Press

mode to access Train

mode.

6. Press

view to advance to the

HEART data page.

7. If or heart rate data does
not appear or if you have
erratic heart rate data, you
may have to tighten the strap
on your chest or warm up for
5–10 minutes. If the problem
persists, you may have to pair
the sensors. See page 25.

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NOTE: For instructions
on setting up heart rate
zones, see page 15.

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