quick start manual

F

ORERUNNER

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50

with ANT +Sport

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wireless technology

Warning: This product contains a replaceable coin cell battery. See the

Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for important battery safety information.

Warning: Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any exercise program. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.

Buttons

➊

➋

➍

➌

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➊ view

Press and hold to turn the backlight on/off.

Press to scroll through the data pages in Train mode or History mode.

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Press to confirm and advance to the next setting.

➋ mode

Press to change modes.

Press to exit a menu or page.

Press and hold to return to the

Time page.

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➌ lap/reset/-

Press to create a new lap.

Press and hold to save your workout in Train mode.

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Press to decrease the value for settings.

➍ start/stop/+

Press to start or stop the timer.

Press and hold to customize settings.

Press to increase the value for settings.

Forerunner Backlight

Press and hold view to turn on the backlight for 5 seconds. Extend the backlight for 5 more seconds by pressing any button.

Icons

Above high zone setting

Below low zone setting

Bike sensor active

Foot pod sensor active

Heart rate sensor active

Data uploading

Interval timer mode

Alarm on

Chime on

Second time zone

Step 1: Turn on Your

Forerunner

Press and hold start/stop to turn on your Forerunner. Your Forerunner ships with the power off to conserve the battery.

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. When finished, 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.

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.

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.

Tab

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

4. Bring the Forerunner within range (3 m) of the heart rate monitor.

5. Press mode to access Train mode. The heart rate icon appears on the Train page.

6. Press view to advance to the

HEART data page.

Heart Rate Monitor Strap

Slot

Heart Rate Monitor (Front)

Sensors

Heart Rate Monitor (Back)

Using the Foot Pod

The foot pod is on standby and ready to send data. When you install or move the foot pod, the LED blinks three times.

1. Press the tabs on the lace clip.

Lift and separate the foot pod from the lace clip.

2. Loosen your shoe laces slightly.

3. Thread the lace clip through

2–3 secure sections of your shoelaces, allowing enough room at the top to tie the shoelaces.

Lace clip

4. Tie your shoelaces securely to keep the foot pod in place during your workout.

5. Snap the foot pod into the lace clip. The foot pod must be pointed toward the front of your shoe.

6. Bring the Forerunner within range (3 m) of the foot pod.

7. Press mode to access Train mode. The foot pod icon appears on the Train page.

8. Press view to access the DIST ,

LAP , or SPEED/PACE data pages.

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 confirm.

Step 5: Download Free

Software

1. Go to www.garmin.com/ forerunner .

2. Create a free myGarmin account.

3. Choose Garmin Connect ™ or Garmin Training Center ® with Garmin ANT Agent. Click

Download .

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Step 6: Send Workout

Data to Your Computer

noTe: 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.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

More Information

For more information about the Forerunner functions and accessories, see the owner’s manual at. www.garmin.com/forerunner .

© 2007 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries

Garmin ® , Garmin Training Center ® , and Forerunner ® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. Garmin Connect ™ , Dynastream ™ , ANT and ANT+Sport ™ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

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Garmin International, Inc., 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062,

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Garmin (Europe) Ltd., Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire,

SO40 9RB UK Tel. +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) 0808 2380000 (within the UK)

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Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099

For the latest product information and accessories, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com

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November 2007 Part Number 190-00839-01 Rev. A Printed in Taiwan