Garmin 01691 LOW POWER TRANSMITTER (2400-2483.5 MHz) User Manual 2

Garmin International Inc LOW POWER TRANSMITTER (2400-2483.5 MHz) Users Manual 2

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Users Manual 2

model#GPS-ENABLED SPORTS WATCH
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Forerunner model # Owner’s Manual  1IntroductionSetting Up the Device ...................2Registering Your Device ...............2Keys..............................................2Icons .............................................3Going for a Run ............................4Saving Your Run ...........................4Displaying Pace or Speed   ..........4Using Auto Lap .............................4Interval Workouts ..........................5Pairing Your ANT+ Sensor ............6Heart Rate Monitor .......................8Foot Pod .....................................10Fitness Equipment ...................... 11Viewing a Run ............................12Using Free Software ...................12Transferring History to Your Computer  ................................13Data Management ......................13Setting the Alarm ........................15Setting Your User Prole ............15Modifying Your System  Settings ....................................15Specications .............................16About the Battery ........................18Heart Rate Monitor and  Foot Pod Batteries ...................19Caring for Your Device................21Troubleshooting ..........................22
2  Forerunner model # Owner’s ManualIntroduction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.When using your Forerunner® the rst time, follow the setup instructions in the Forerunner model # Quick Start Manual.Help us better support you by completing our online registration today.•  Go to http://my.garmin.com. •  Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place.Each key has multiple functions. [product image here] Press to turn on the backlight.Press to search for a compatible weight scale. Press and hold to turn the device on and off. Press to start and stop the timer.   * Press to scroll through menus and settings.
Forerunner model # Owner’s Manual  3IntroductionPress to mark a new lap.Press and hold to save your run and reset the timer. Press to switch between the time of day, timer, and heart rate pages.Press and hold to open the menu.  Press to select menu options and acknowledge messages.*,  , and   appear with a menu or a message.Battery charge level. For battery life information, see page 18.GPS is on and receiving signals.Fitness equipment is active.Heart rate monitor is active.Foot pod is active.Alarm is on.
4  Forerunner model # Owner’s ManualTrainingBefore you can record history, you must locate satellite signals or pair your Forerunner with a foot pod.1.  From the timer page, press  to start the timer ➊. History is recorded only while the timer is running. Your distance ➋ and pace or speed ➌ appear on the timer page.➋➌➊2.  After completing your run, press .Press and hold  to save your run and reset the timer. 1.  Press and hold .2.  Select  > .3.  Select  or .4.  Select , , or  for the type of pace or speed data you want to appear on the timer page.You can use Auto Lap® to automatically mark the lap at a specic distance.1.  Press and hold .2.  Select .3.  Enter the distance, and press O.
Forerunner model # Owner’s Manual  5TrainingYou can create interval workouts based on distance or time. Your custom interval workout is saved until you create another interval workout.1.  Press and hold .2.  Select  > .3.  Select  or .4.  Enter a distance or time interval value, and press O.: To create an open-ended interval, set the value to “Open.”5.  Select  or  for the rest interval.6.  Enter a distance or time value for the rest interval, and press O.7.  Select the number of repetitions.8.  If necessary, select  to add an open-ended warm up to your workout.9.  If necessary, select  to add an open-ended cool down to your workout.10. Select  > .1.  Press  to begin your interval workout.If your interval workout has a warm up, you must press  to begin the rst interval.2.  Follow the on-screen instructions.When you complete all of the intervals, a message appears.•  At any time, press  to end an interval early.•  At any time, press  to stop the timer.•  If your interval workout has a cool down, you must press  to end the interval workout.
6  Forerunner model # Owner’s ManualTrainingIf your Forerunner does not show heart rate or foot pod data, you may need to pair the accessory to your Forerunner. Pairing is the connecting of ANT+™ wireless sensors, for example, connecting your foot pod with a Forerunner. After you pair the rst time, your Forerunner automatically recognizes your foot pod each time it is activated. Before you can pair, you must put on the heart rate monitor or install the foot pod. For more information, refer to the instructions included with your accessory or refer to the Forerunner model # Quick Start Manual.•  Bring the Forerunner within range (3 m) of the accessory. Stay 10 m away from other ANT+ sensors while pairing.•  If   is off, press and hold , and select > .•  If   is ashing, from the timer page, press  to view the heart rate page. The Forerunner searches for your heart rate signal for 30 seconds.  •  If   is off, press and hold , and select > .•  If   is ashing, make sure your foot pod is installed correctly, and walk around to activate the foot pod.•  If you still cannot pair the accessory, replace the accessory battery pages 19–20. When the accessory is paired, a message appears, and   or   appears solid on the screen.
Forerunner model # Owner’s Manual  7Training I have a third-party ANT+ sensor. Make sure that it is compatible with the Forerunner  (www.garmin.com/intosports). I cannot pair the foot pod.GPS needs to be disabled. 1.  Go indoors.2.  While the Forerunner is trying to locate satellites, press .3.  Select . The heart rate data is inaccurate or erratic.•  Make sure that the heart rate monitor is snug against your body.•  Warm up for 5–10 minutes.•  Reapply moisture to the electrodes. Use water, saliva, or electrode gel. •  Clean the electrodes. Dirt and sweat residue on the electrodes can interfere with heart rate signals.•  Position the electrodes on your back instead of your chest.•  Wear a cotton shirt or wet your shirt if suitable for your activity. Synthetic fabrics that rub or ap against the heart rate monitor can create static electricity that interferes with heart rate signals.•  Move away from sources of strong electromagnetic elds and some 2.4 GHz wireless sensors, which can interfere with your heart rate monitor. Sources of interference may include high-voltage power lines, electric motors, microwave ovens, 2.4 GHz cordless phones, and wireless LAN access points.
8  Forerunner model # Owner’s ManualTrainingMany athletes are using heart rate zones to measure and increase their cardiovascular strength and improve their level of tness. A heart rate zone is a set range of heartbeats per minute.The ve commonly accepted heart rate zones are numbered from 1 to 5 according to increasing intensity. Generally, heart rate zones are calculated based on percentages of your maximum heart rate. Knowing your heart rate zones can help you measure and improve your tness by understanding and applying these principles: •  Your heart rate is a good measure of exercise intensity.•  Training in certain heart rate zones can help you improve cardiovascular capacity and strength.•  Knowing your heart rate zones can prevent you from overtraining and can decrease your risk of injury.If you know your maximum heart rate, you can use the table (page 9) 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. Some gyms and health centers can provide a test that measures maximum heart rate.1.  Press and hold .2.  Select  > .3.  Enter your maximum heart rate, and press O.4.  Enter the low heart rate limit for each heart rate zone, and press O.
Forerunner model # Owner’s Manual  9Training  1 50–60% Relaxed, easy pace; rhythmic breathingBeginning-level aerobic training; reduces stress2 60–70% Comfortable pace; slightly deeper breathing, conversation possibleBasic cardiovascular training; good recovery pace3 70–80% Moderate pace; more difcult to hold conversationImproved aerobic capacity; optimal cardiovascular training4 80–90% Fast pace and a bit uncomfortable; breathing forcefulImproved anaerobic capacity and threshold; improved speed5 90–100% Sprinting pace, unsustainable for long period of time; labored breathingAnaerobic and muscular endurance; increased power
10  Forerunner model # Owner’s ManualTrainingBefore you set a heart rate alert, you may want to customize your heart rate zones (page 8).1.  Press and hold .2.  Select .3.  Enter the high alert value.You can select a zone or enter a custom value.4.  Press O.5.  Enter the low alert value.You can select a zone or enter a custom value.6.  Press O.The alert sounds when your heart rate is above or below the specied range.Your Forerunner is compatible with the foot pod. You can use the foot pod to send data to your Forerunner when training indoors, when your GPS signal is weak, or when you lose satellite signals. The foot pod is on standby and ready to send data (like the heart rate monitor). You must pair the foot pod with your Forerunner (page 6). After 30 minutes of inactivity, the foot pod powers off to conserve the battery. When the battery is low, a message appears on your Forerunner. Approximately ve hours of battery life remain.
Forerunner model # Owner’s Manual  11TrainingIf your foot pod distance seems slightly high or low each time you run, you can manually adjust the calibration factor. The calibration formula is actual distance (use a regulation track) / recorded distance × current calibration factor = new calibration factor. For example, 1600 m / 1580 m × 95 = 96.2.1.  Press and hold .2.  Select  > .3.  Adjust the calibration factor, and press O.If you have an ANT+ compatible weight scale, the Forerunner can read the data from the weight scale.1.  Press . A message appears when the weight scale is found.2.  Stand on the scale.: If using a body composition scale, remove shoes and socks to ensure that all body composition parameters are read and recorded.3.  Step off the scale.: If an error occurs, step off the scale, and try again.ANT+ technology automatically links your Forerunner and heart rate monitor to tness equipment so you can view your data on the equipment console. Look for the ANT+ Link Here logo on compatible tness equipment. Go to www.garmin.com/antplus for more linking instructions.
12  Forerunner model # Owner’s ManualHistoryThe Forerunner can save approximately 180 hours of run history with typical use. When the Forerunner memory is full, your oldest data is overwritten. Upload your run history (page 13) to Garmin Connect™ or Garmin Training Center® periodically to keep track of all of your run history. The run history displays the date, time of day, distance, run time, calories, and average pace or speed. The run history can also include average heart rate data if you are using the heart rate monitor. 1.  Press and hold .2.  Select .3.  Use   and   to scroll through your saved runs.4.  Press  to view lap information.1.  Press and hold .2.  Select .3.  Select a run.4.  Press and hold   and   simultaneously.5.  Press O. Garmin provides two software options for storing and analyzing your run history. •  Garmin Connect is Web-based software. You can use Garmin Connect on any computer with Internet access.•  Garmin Training Center is computer software that does not require the Internet after installation. It operates directly on your computer, not on the Internet.
Forerunner model # Owner’s Manual  13History1.  Go to www.garmin.com/intosports.2.  Select your product.3.  Click .4.  Follow the on-screen instructions.1.  Connect the USB cable to a USB port on your computer. 2.  Align all four contacts on the back of the Forerunner with the four posts on the charging clip  (page 19).3.  Open Garmin Connect  (www.garminconnect.com), or open Garmin Training Center. 4.  Follow the instructions included with the software.The Forerunner is a USB mass storage device. If you do not want to manage your Forerunner les this way, you can skip this section.: The Forerunner is not compatible with Windows® 95, 98, Me, or NT. It is also not compatible with Mac® OS 10.3 and earlier. NOTICEYour Forerunner memory contains important system les and folders that should not be deleted. 1.  Connect the Forerunner to your computer using the USB cable (page 13).
14  Forerunner model # Owner’s ManualHistoryYour Forerunner appears as a removable drive in My Computer on Windows computers and as a mounted volume on Mac computers. 2.  Open the “Garmin” folder or volume.3.  Open the “Activities” folder or volume.4.  Select the les.5.  Press the  key on your keyboard. 1.  Complete an action:•  For Windows computers, click the eject icon   in your system tray.•  For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to the Trash  . 2.  Disconnect the Forerunner from your computer.
Forerunner model # Owner’s Manual  15Watch Settings1.  Press and hold .2.  Select  > .3.  Enter the alarm time.4.  Select  > .The Forerunner uses information that you enter about yourself to calculate accurate run data. You can modify the following user prole information: gender, age, height, and weight. 1.  Press and hold . 2.  Select .3.  Modify the settings. Calorie expenditure and heart rate analysis technology is provided and supported by Firstbeat Technologies Ltd. For more information, go to  www.rstbeattechnologies.com.You can modify the time of day, time format, tones, language, units, and pace or speed format (page 4).1.  Press and hold . 2.  Select . 3.  Modify the settings. By default, the watch time is set automatically when the Forerunner locates satellites. 1.  Press and hold . 2.  Select  >  > . 3.  Enter the time, and press O.
16  Forerunner model # Owner’s ManualAppendixNOTICEThe Forerunner is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. It can withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Prolonged submersion can cause damage to the unit. After submersion, be certain to wipe dry and air dry the unit before using or charging.: The Forerunner is not intended to be used while swimming.Battery 200 mAh rechargeable, lithium-ion, coin-cell batteryBattery life See page 18.Operating temperature rangeFrom -4°F to 140°F  (from -20°C to 60°C)Battery Charging temperature rangeFrom 41°F to 104°F  (from 5°C to 40°C)Radio frequency/protocol2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications protocolCompatible accessoriesANT+ wireless technology on this Forerunner works only with the heart rate monitor and the foot pod.
Forerunner model # Owner’s Manual  17AppendixWater resistance98.4 ft. (30 m)This product does not transmit heart rate data to your GPS device while swimming.Battery User-replaceable CR2032, 3 volts,  (page 19).Battery life Approximately 4.5 years  (1 hour per day)Operating temperatureFrom 23°F to 122°F (from -5°C to 50°C): In cold conditions, wear appropriate clothing to keep the heart rate monitor near your body temperature.Radio frequency/protocol2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications protocolWater resistance32.9 ft. (10 m)Battery User-replaceable CR2032, 3 volts,  (page 19).Battery life Approximately 400 hours run timeOperating temperatureFrom 14°F to 140°F  (from -10°C to 60°C)Radio frequency/protocol2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications protocol
18  Forerunner model # Owner’s ManualAppendixThis product contains a lithium-ion battery. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.1 week You are training for 45 minutes per day with GPS. The Forerunner is in power save mode for the remaining time.Up to 3 weeksYou are using the Forerunner in power save mode the entire time.Up to 8 hours You are training with GPS the entire time.*The actual battery life of a fully charged battery depends on how much time you use GPS, the backlight, and power save mode. Exposure to extremely cold temperatures also reduces battery life.After a period of inactivity, the Forerunner goes into power save mode. The Forerunner displays the time and date, but does not connect with your ANT+ accessories or use GPS. You can press  to exit power save mode.NOTICE To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the contacts and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer.The Forerunner will not charge when the battery is outside the temperature range of 41°F–104°F (5°C–40°C).  1.  Plug the USB end of the cable into the AC adapter.
Forerunner model # Owner’s Manual  19Appendix2.  Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet. 3.  Align all four contacts on the back of the Forerunner with the four posts on the charging clip ➊.[insert image here]When you connect the Forerunner to a power source, the Forerunner turns on, and the charging screen appears.4.  Charge the Forerunner completely. When the Forerunner is fully charged, the animated battery on the screen is solid ( ). Do not use a sharp object to remove user-replaceable batteries. Contact your local waste disposal department to properly recycle the batteries. Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
20  Forerunner model # Owner’s ManualAppendix1.  Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws on the back of the module.2.  Remove the cover and battery. 3.  Wait 30 seconds. 4.  Insert the new battery with the positive side facing up.: Do not damage or lose the O-ring gasket.5.  Replace the back cover and the four screws.After you replace the heart rate monitor battery, you must pair it with the device again.1.  Locate the circular battery cover on the back of the device.2.  Twist the cover counter-clockwise  until it is loose enough to remove.3.  Remove the cover and the battery.4.  Wait 30 seconds.5.  Place the new battery into the cover with the positive side facing the inside of the cover.6.  Replace the cover by aligning the dots and rotating the cover clockwise.After you replace the foot pod battery, you must pair it with the device again.
Forerunner model # Owner’s Manual  21AppendixNOTICEDo not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent damage. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components. 1.  Use a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.2.  Wipe it dry. You must unsnap the module before cleaning the strap.•  Rinse the strap after every use. •  Hand wash the strap in cold water with a mild detergent after every ve uses.•  Do not put the strap in a washing machine or a dryer.•  To prolong the life of your heart rate monitor, unsnap the module when not in use.
22  Forerunner model # Owner’s ManualAppendix The keys do not respond. How do I reset the device?1.  Press and hold  until the screen goes blank. 2.  Press and hold  until the screen turns on.My device does not locate satellite signals.1.  Take your device out of parking garages and away from tall buildings and trees. 2.  Remain stationary for several minutes.How do I know my device is in USB mass storage mode?You should see a new removable disk drive in My Computer on Windows computers and a mounted volume on Mac computers. I cannot see any new removable drives in my list of drives.If you have several network drives mapped on your computer, Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters to your Garmin drives. See the Help le for your operating system to learn how to assign drive letters.Some of my data is missing from the history.When the device memory is full, your oldest data is overwritten.  Transfer data to your computer regularly to avoid losing data.
Forerunner model # Owner’s Manual  23Appendix1.  Select an option:•  Use WebUpdater. Go to  www.garmin.com/products /webupdater.•  Use Garmin Connect. Go to www.garminconnect.com.2.  Follow the on-screen instructions. You can nd more information about this product on the Garmin Web site.•  Go to www.garmin.com/intosports.•  Go to www.garmin.com/learningcenter.You can contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions about this product. •  In the USA, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020.•  In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000.•  In Europe, go to www.garmin.com/support and click for in-country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241.
Index24  Forerunner model # Owner’s Manualalarm  15ANT+tness equipment  11foot pod  10heart rate monitor  8pairing  6troubleshooting  7weight scale  11Auto Lap  4batterycharging  18foot pod  20Forerunner  18heart rate monitor  20power save  18calories  15care information  21charging  18cleaning the device  21deleting history  12–13tness equipment  11foot podbattery  20calibrating  11pairing  6Garmin Connect  12Garmin Product Support  23Garmin Training Center  12heart rate alerts  10heart rate monitorbattery  20cleaning  21pairing  6heart rate zones  8–9history  22deleting  12–13transferring  13viewing  12icons  3interval workouts  5keys  2language  15locating satellite signals  22mass storage  13–14, 22pace  4power save  18product support  23registering your device  2resetting the device  22
IndexForerunner model # Owner’s Manual  25satellite signals  22saving your run  4software  23specications  16–17speed  4storing the device  21system settings  15time settings  15tones  15transferring history  13troubleshootingANT+ accessories  7Forerunner  22units  15updating the software  23USB mass storage  13–14, 22user prole  15viewing history  12water resistance  16–17weight scale  11
© 2010 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiariesGarmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USAGarmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UKGarmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Sijhih, Taipei County, TaiwanSeptember 2010  Part Number 190-01273-00 Rev. A  Printed in Taiwan

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