Garmin Canada SMW2A Sports Monitoring Watch User Manual Manual 8

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16 Forerunner 50 Owner’s Manualtrain modeYou can set the low and high heart rate limits on your Forerunner. If you know your maximum heart rate, you can use the following table to determine the best heart rate zone for your tness objectives:If you do not know your maximum heart rate, use one of the calculators available on the Internet.Zone % of Max. Heart RatePerceived Exertion Benets1 50–60% Relaxed, easy pace;rhythmic breathingBeginning-level aerobictraining; reduces stress2 60–70% Comfortable pace;slightly deeper breathing,conversation possibleBasic cardiovasculartraining; good recoverypace3 70–80% Moderate pace;moredifculttoholdconversationImproved aerobiccapacity; optimalcardiovascular training4 80–90% Fast pace and a bituncomfortable;breathing forcefulImproved anaerobiccapacity and threshold;improved speed5 90–100% Sprinting pace,unsustainable for long period of time; labored breathingAnaerobic andmuscular endurance;increased power190-00839-00_0D.indd 16 7/31/2007 1:48:37 PM
Forerunner 50 Owner’s Manual 17train modeComputer PairingComputer pairing is the setting in which the Forerunner automatically detects and pairs additional computers with a USB ANT stick. To pair your Forerunner with a new computer:1. Verify the computer is set up for data upload. See requirements on page 23.2. On the Train page, press and hold start/stop. 3. Press view to advance to the TxPAIR setting. 4. Press + to turn on computer pairing. Your computer detects the Forerunner and requests to pair.5. Press view. 6. Press +. The FOUND Comp conrmationmessageappears.Once you have paired with your primary computer, turn computer pairing off to avoid disruptive messages on the Forerunner and nearby computers. To turn off computer pairing:1. On the Train page, press and hold start/stop. 2. Press view to advance to the TxPAIR setting. 3. Press - to turn off computer pairing.190-00839-00_0D.indd 17 7/31/2007 1:48:37 PM
18 Forerunner 50 Owner’s Manualinterval timer modeinterval timer modeYou can set two timers in Interval Timer mode. Setting up a Forerunner timer is very similar to setting the time of day. Press mode until the Timer page appears.Setting the Timers1. On the Timer 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 seconds.3. Press view to advance to the next setting.4. Repeat this process for minutes and seconds. Whennished,pressview to advance to the REPEAT setting (see page 19).5. Press + and - to turn on or off the repeat function.6. Press view to advance to TIMER 2 settings.190-00839-00_0D.indd 18 7/31/2007 1:48:38 PM
Forerunner 50 Owner’s Manual 19interval timer mode7. Press + and - to turn on or off the TIMER 2 function.8. Repeat steps 2–4 to set TIMER 2.Whennished,press mode to resume Timer mode. Starting the Timers1. Press view to choose TIMER 1 or TIMER 2. 2. Press start. The timer counts down and beeps when nished.Stopping and Resetting the Timers1. Press stop at any time to pause the timer.2. Press and hold lap/reset to reset the timer.Using Timer RepeatSet the timer to REPEAT to automatically restart the timer after it beeps. If both TIMER 1 and TIMER 2 are active, the repeat function runs TIMER 1 > TIMER 2 > TIMER 1 > TIMER 2 , and so forth until you press stop. 190-00839-00_0D.indd 19 7/31/2007 1:48:39 PM
20 Forerunner 50 Owner’s ManualHiStory modeHistory modeYour Forerunner stores workout data based on the type of workout, the accessories used, and your training settings. Press mode until the History page appears. Viewing Workout History1. On the History page, press + and - to scroll through your saved runs and workout data. 2. Press view to display the start time for that run.3. Press + and - to view the rest of the run data depending on which accessories, settings, and training zones were used:Total run timeTotal distanceTotal stepsTotal caloriesTime in each zone (ZONES must be set to ON).•••••190-00839-00_0D.indd 20 7/31/2007 1:48:41 PM
Forerunner 50 Owner’s Manual 21HiStory mode4. Press view from any of these pages to view the next level of history data. Press + or - to view the available data pages:Average lap timeAverage lap speedAverage heart rate5. Press view from any of these pages to view the next level of history data: details for each lap in your workout. Press + or - to view the available data pages.•••Managing MemoryYour Forerunner holds up to 100 laps and up to seven hours of exercise les. When there is approximately one hour of memory remaining, the Lo MEM warning appears on the Forerunner screen in Train mode. When the memory is full, the Full MEM warning appears, and your Forerunner stops recording data. For information about uploading data to your computer, see page 23.190-00839-00_0D.indd 21 7/31/2007 1:48:42 PM
22 Forerunner 50 Owner’s ManualHiStory modeDeleting Workout History NOTE: See page 23 for information on transferring workout data to your computer. 1. On the History page, press + or - to scroll through your saved runs to the run you want to delete.2. Press and hold lap/reset to delete a single run. Continue to hold lap/reset to delete all runs. 190-00839-00_0D.indd 22 7/31/2007 1:48:42 PM
Forerunner 50 Owner’s Manual 23data UPload modedata UPload modeYour Forerunner holds up to 100 laps and up to seven hours of exercise les. Periodically upload data to your computer using the ANT+Sport wireless technology. CAUTION: By default, the process of uploading data deletes that data from your Forerunner memory. To override this you must change the settings in Garmin Training Center or Garmin Connect.Requirements1. Turn computer on. (Internet connection is required for software download and Garmin Connect.)2. Download software (see page 4) so that the necessary USB drivers are installed before connecting the USB ANT stick to your computer.3. Connect USB ANT stick to an available USB port on your computer. For optimal performance, keep the area free of clutter.4. Bring the Forerunner within range (5 m) of your computer.5. Verify Forerunner is in Time mode. 190-00839-00_0D.indd 23 7/31/2007 1:48:43 PM
24 Forerunner 50 Owner’s Manualdata UPload mode6. Verify there are no Forerunner timers running or active training sessions. The Forerunner automatically transmits data to the USB ANT stick so you can use Garmin Training Center or Garmin Connect to store and analyze your workout data. NOTE: If you are having problems uploading data, you may need to enable computer pairing. See page 17. 190-00839-00_0D.indd 24 7/31/2007 1:48:43 PM
Forerunner 50 Owner’s Manual 25aPPendixaPPendixOptional AccessoriesFor more information about optional accessories, go to http://shop.garmin .com. You can also contact your Garmin dealer to purchase accessories. Bike Accessories For information about the GSC10 speed and cadence sensor and the Forerunner bike mount, go to http://shop.garmin.com.Pairing SensorsIf you purchased a sensor (with ANT+Sport wireless technology) separately, you need to pair it with your Forerunner.What Is Pairing?Pairing is the connecting of sensors, like your heart rate monitor with your Forerunner. After you pair the rst time, your Forerunner automatically recognizes your sensor each time it is activated. This process occurs automatically when you turn on the Forerunner and only takes a few seconds when the sensors are activated and functioning correctly. Once paired, your Forerunner only receives data from your sensor, and you can go near other sensors. To pair sensors with your Forerunner:1. Move away (10 m) from other sensors while the Forerunner is trying to pair with your sensorforthersttime.Bringyour sensor within range (3 m) of the Forerunner.190-00839-00_0D.indd 25 7/31/2007 1:48:43 PM
26 Forerunner 50 Owner’s ManualaPPendix2. Press mode until the Train page appears.3. Press and hold start/stop.4. Press view to advance to the PUSH PAIR page.5. Press start/stop. While the Forerunner scans for new sensors, the , , and icons blink. The icons are solid when paired.Battery Information NOTE: Contact your local waste disposal department to properly dispose of batteries. Forerunner BatteryThe Forerunner contains a user-replaceable CR2032 battery. The battery will last for 12 months (typical use). When the battery is low, the Lo BATT warning blinks on the Forerunner screen in Time mode.CAUTION: Replacing the battery resets the Forerunner software and restores the factory settings. Workout data is deleted. You must reset the time and custom settings. NOTE: Garmin recommends that you take the Forerunner to a professional watch repair person to have the battery replaced. 190-00839-00_0D.indd 26 7/31/2007 1:48:43 PM
Forerunner 50 Owner’s Manual 27aPPendixHeart Rate Monitor BatteryThe heart rate monitor contains a user-replaceable CR2032 battery. To replace the battery: 1. Locate the circular battery cover on the back of the heart rate monitor.2. Use a coin to twist the cover counter-clockwise so the arrow on the cover points to OPEN. 3. Remove the cover and replace the battery with the positive side facing up. NOTE: Be careful not to damage or lose the o-ring gasket on the cover. 4. Use a coin to twist the cover clockwise so the arrow on the cover points to CLOSE.Foot Pod BatteryThe foot pod contains a user-replaceable CR2032 battery. When the battery is low, the LED blinks six times upon activation (instead of three). Approximately ve hours of battery life remain. Also, the Lo BATT warning appears in Sport mode when a workout starts or stops. 190-00839-00_0D.indd 27 7/31/2007 1:48:44 PM

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