Garmin 01792 LOW POWER TRANSMITTER (2400-2483.5 MHz) User Manual 2

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Users Manual 2

FORERUNNER®owner's manual
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Forerunner 610 Owner’s Manual  1IntroductionSetting Up the Device ...................3Registering Your Device ...............3About the Battery ..........................3Going for a Run ............................6Saving Your Run ...........................7Run Options..................................7Interval Workouts ........................12Custom Workouts .......................13Bike Training Options .................16Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors ........17Heart Rate Monitor .....................18Foot Pod .....................................20GSC 10 .......................................21Using the Weight Scale ..............22Fitness Equipment ......................22Heart Rate Zone Calculations ....23ANT+ Sensor Troubleshooting ...24Viewing History ...........................25Deleting History ..........................26Using Free Software ...................26Sending History to Your  Computer  ................................27Locations ....................................28Navigating to a Saved  Location ...................................29Navigating Back to Start .............29Stopping the Navigation .............29GPS Settings ..............................29Time Settings ..............................31System and Display Settings ......31Setting Your User Prole ............32Customizing the Training  Pages .......................................33
2  Forerunner 610 Owner’s ManualIntroductionSpecications .............................38About the Battery ........................39Heart Rate Monitor Battery .........41Changing the Wrist Band ............42Caring for Your Device................43Troubleshooting ..........................45
Forerunner 610 Owner’s Manual  3Introduction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 610 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.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.The device is powered by a built-in, lithium-ion battery that you can charge using the AC charger or the USB cable included in the product box (page 40).
4  Forerunner 610 Owner’s ManualIntroductionEach key has multiple functions. ➊➋➌➍➊Hold to turn the device on and off. Select to turn on the backlight.Select to search for a compatible weight scale. ➋Select to start and stop the timer.➌Select to mark a new lap.Hold to save your run and reset the timer. ➍Select to open the menu.Hold to exit the menu.GPS is on and receiving signals.Heart rate monitor is active.Foot pod is active.Bike sensor is active.Watch is in power save mode (page 40).Fitness equipment is active.
Forerunner 610 Owner’s Manual  5Introduction•  Swipe up to exit power save mode.•  Tap the time page to view the battery status icon.•  Tap the touchscreen to conrm messages.•  Swipe right to return to the previous screen or menu level.•  Make each touchscreen selection or swipe a separate action.•  Do not use a hard or sharp object to  operate the touchscreen.•  Thick gloves can hinder touchscreen operation.On any training page, hold a data eld until it is highlighted.When you lift your nger, you are prompted to select a new data eld (page 34).It may take 30–60 seconds to locate satellite signals. 1.  From the time page, swipe up to view the locating satellites banner.2.  Go outdoors to an open area.3.  Wait while the Forerunner searches for satellites. Do not begin your activity until the locating satellites banner disappears. The time of day and date are set automatically.
6  Forerunner 610 Owner’s ManualYour TrainingThis section describes the following training features and settings:•  Run Basics (pages 6–7)•  Alerts (page 7)•  Auto Lap® (page 9)•  Auto Pause® (page 10)•  Auto Scroll (page 11)•  Virtual Partner® (page 11)•  Virtual Racer™ (page 11)•  Interval Workouts (page 12)•  Custom Workouts (page 13)•  Bike Training (page 16)Before you can record history, you must locate satellite signals (page 5) or pair your Forerunner with an optional foot pod. 1.  From the timer page, select START to start the timer ➊. History is recorded only while the timer is running. Your distance ➋ and lap pace ➌ appear on the timer page.➊➌➋The data elds shown are the defaults. You can customize data elds (page 34). 2.  Swipe left to view additional training pages (if enabled).3.  After completing your run, select STOP.
Forerunner 610 Owner’s Manual  7Your TrainingHold RESET to save your run and reset the timer.1.  Select   > Setup. 2.  Select Training Pages.3.  Select a training page to customize. 4.  Select a data eld to customize. 5.  Select Pace/Speed.6.  Select the type of pace or speed data you want to appear on the training page.For a complete list of the available data elds and descriptions, see page 34.NOTE: Alerts do not function during interval or custom workouts.You can use alerts to train toward specic time, distance, calorie, heart rate, and cadence goals.NOTE: To turn on alert tones and vibrations, see page 31.1.  Select   > Training > Run Options > Alerts.2.  Select Time, Distance, or Calorie.3.  Select On.4.  Select Alert At, and enter a time, distance, or calorie amount.Each time you reach the alert amount, the device beeps and displays a message.
8  Forerunner 610 Owner’s ManualYour TrainingIf you have an optional heart rate monitor or GSC™ 10, you can set up advanced alerts for heart rate and cadence.1.  Select   > Training > Run Options > Alerts.2.  Select an option:•  Select Heart Rate to set the high and low heart rate values in beats per minute (bpm).NOTE: For more information about heart rate zones and settings, see page 18.•  Select Cadence to set the high and low cadence amounts in steps per minute (spm) or revolutions of the crank arm per minute (rpm).3.  Set the parameters for your heart rate or cadence alerts. Each time you exceed or drop below the specied heart rate or cadence amount, the device beeps and displays a message.Some running programs use timed walking breaks at regular intervals. For example, during a long training run, the program may instruct you to run for four minutes, then walk for 1 minute, and repeat. 1.  Select   > Training > Run Options > Alerts.2.  Select Run/Walk > Run/Walk Alert > On.3.  Select Run Alert, and enter a time.4.  Select Walk Alert, and enter a time.Each time you reach the alert amount, the device beeps and displays a message. The run/walk alerts will repeat until you stop the timer.
Forerunner 610 Owner’s Manual  9Your TrainingNOTE: Auto Lap does not function during interval or custom workouts.You can use Auto Lap to automatically mark the lap at a specic position. This feature is helpful for comparing your performance over different parts of a run (for example, a long hill or training sprints). 1.  Select   > Training > Run Options > Auto Lap. 2.  Select Auto Lap > By Position.3.  Select Lap At, and select an option:•  Select Lap Press Only to trigger the lap counter each time you select LAP and each time you pass any of those positions again.•  Select Start And Lap to trigger the lap counter at the GPS location where you select START and at any location during the run where you select LAP.•  Select Mark And Lap to trigger the lap counter at a specic GPS location marked before the run (use Mark Position) and at any location during the run where you select LAP. 4.  If necessary, customize the lap data elds (page 34).
10  Forerunner 610 Owner’s ManualYour TrainingYou can use Auto Lap to automatically mark the lap at a specic distance. This feature is helpful for comparing your performance over different parts of a run (for example, every mile or kilometer).1.  Select   > Training > Run Options > Auto Lap. 2.  Select Auto Lap > By Distance.3.  Select Lap At, and enter a distance.4.  If necessary, customize the lap data elds (page 34).NOTE: Auto Pause does not function during interval or custom workouts.You can use Auto Pause to pause the timer automatically when you stop moving or when your speed drops below a specied value. This feature is helpful if your run includes stop lights or other places where you need to slow down or stop.NOTE: The paused time is not saved with your history data.1.  Select   > Training > Run Options > Auto Pause. 2.  Select Auto Pause, and select an option:•  To pause the timer automatically when you stop moving, select When Stopped.•  To pause the timer automatically when your speed drops below a specied value, select Custom Speed.3.  If necessary, customize optional time data elds (page 34).To view the entire time (from pressing START to RESET), select the Time - Elapsed data eld.
Forerunner 610 Owner’s Manual  11Your TrainingYou can use the auto scroll feature to automatically cycle through all of the training data pages while the timer is running.1.  Select   > Training > Run Options > Auto Scroll. 2.  Select Auto Scroll, and select a display speed: Slow, Medium, or Fast.Your Virtual Partner is a training tool designed to help you meet your goals. 1.  Select   > Training > Run Options > Virtual Partner. 2.  Select Virtual Partner > On.3.  Select Format, and select Speed or Pace.4.  Enter a value for the Virtual Partner’s speed or pace.5.  Select Alert > On to hear audible alerts during your run (optional).6.  Go for a run.7.  Scroll to the Virtual Partner page to see who is leading.Your Virtual Racer is a training tool designed to help you improve your performance. For example, you can practice running the actual race route and save it to your Forerunner. On race day, you can race against that practice run. The Virtual Racer pushes you to beat your previous pace including hills where you might slow down and the
12  Forerunner 610 Owner’s ManualYour Trainingnal sprint to the nish line. Before you can run with a Virtual Racer, you must have at least one saved activity.1.  Select   > Training > Run Options > Virtual Racer.2.  Select Create New Race, and select an activity from the list.3.  Enter a name.4.  Select the race, and select Do Race.Select   > Training > Run Options > Virtual Racer.•  View Stats—Displays the time and distance of the previous activity.•  Race Options—Allows you to edit the race name or delete the race.You can create interval workouts based on distance or time. Your custom interval workout is saved until you create another interval workout.1.  Select   > Training > Workouts > Intervals. 2.  Select Edit Workout.3.  Select Type, and select Distance or Time.TIP: To create an open-ended interval, set the type to “Open.”4.  Enter a distance or time interval value.5.  Select Rest Type, and select Distance, Time, or Open.6.  If necessary, enter a distance or time value for the rest interval.7.  Select the number of repetitions.
Forerunner 610 Owner’s Manual  13Your Training8.  If necessary, select Warmup > Yes to add an open-ended warm up to your workout.9.  If necessary, select Cooldown > Yes to add an open-ended cooldown to your workout.1.  Select   > Training > Workouts > Intervals > Do Workout.2.  Select START.If your interval workout has a warm up, you must select LAP to begin the rst interval.3.  Follow the on-screen instructions.When you complete all of the intervals, a message appears.•  At any time, select LAP to end an interval early.•  At any time, select STOP to stop the timer.•  If your interval workout has a cool down, you must select LAP to end the interval workout.Custom workouts can include goals for each workout step and varied distances, times, and calories. You can create custom workouts using Garmin Training Center® or Garmin Connect® (page 26) and transfer them to the Forerunner. However, you can also create and save a custom workout directly on your Forerunner.
14  Forerunner 610 Owner’s ManualYour Training1.  Select   > Training > Workouts > Custom > Create New.2.  Select Run 000 to edit the name of the workout. 3.  Select Add New Step.4.  Select Duration to specify how the step will be measured.For example, select Distance to end the step after a specic distance. If you select Open, you can select LAP to end the step during your workout.5.  If necessary, select Duration Value, and enter a value.6.  Select Target to choose your goal during the step.For example, select Heart Rate to maintain a consistent heart rate during the step.7.  If necessary, select a target zone or enter a custom range.For example, you can select a heart rate zone. Each time you exceed or drop below the specied heart rate, the device beeps and displays a message.8.  If necessary, select Rest Lap > Yes.During a rest lap, the timer continues to run and data is recorded.9.  If necessary, add another step to the workout.Before you can repeat a workout step, you must create a workout with at least one step.1.  Select Add New Step.2.  Select Duration, and select an option:•  Select Repeat to repeat a step one or more times.For example, you can repeat a 5-mile step ten times.
Forerunner 610 Owner’s Manual  15Your Training•  Select Repeat Until to repeat a step for a specic duration.For example, you can repeat a 5-mile step for 60 minutes or until your heart rate reaches 160 bpm.3.  Select Back To Step, and select a step to repeat.4. Select to save the step.1.  Select   > Training > Workouts > Custom.2.  Select a workout, and select Do Workout. 3.  Select START.4.  Follow the on-screen instructions.When you complete all of the steps, a message appears.•  At any time, select LAP to end an step early.•  At any time, select STOP to stop the timer.1.  Select   > Training > Workouts > Custom Workout. 2.  Select the workout.3.  Select Delete Workout > Yes.Before you can wirelessly send workouts to your device, you must pair the USB ANT Stick™ with your computer (page 27).1.  Connect the USB ANT Stick to your computer.2.  Open Garmin Training Center or Garmin Connect (page 26). 3.  Follow the on-screen instructions.
16  Forerunner 610 Owner’s ManualYour TrainingYou must have a Garmin Connect account (page 26).1.  Connect the device to your computer.2.  Go to www.garminconnect.com, and nd an activity.3.  Click Send to Device.4.  Disconnect the device, and turn it on.5.  Select   > Training > Workouts > Custom Workout.6.  Select a workout, and select Do Workout.Many of the training features of the Forerunner can be applied to cycling. For the most accurate and consistent data, you should customize the cycling settings.Before you customize any of your training options for cycling, you must change your sport. Your Forerunner can display data and history for your bike training. 1.  Select   > Training > Sport > Cycling Options > Show. 2.  Select Current Sport > Cycling.After changing your sport, you can set up alerts, Auto Lap, Auto Pause, and Auto Scroll settings for your bike training (pages 7–11).For information about the GSC™ 10, see page 21.
Forerunner 610 Owner’s Manual  17ANT+ SensorsThe Forerunner is compatible with the following ANT+ accessories:•  Heart rate monitor (page 18)•  Foot pod (page 20)•  GSC 10 (page 21)•  Weight Scale (page 22)•  Fitness Equipment (page 22)For information about purchasing additional accessories, go to  http://buy.garmin.com.Before you can pair, you must put on the heart rate monitor or install the sensor. See the Forerunner 610 Quick Start Manual or the accessory instructions.If your Forerunner does not show data from the accessory, 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. •  Make sure that the ANT+ sensor is compatible with your Garmin device.•  Bring the Forerunner within range (3 m) of the ANT+ sensor. Stay 10 m away from other ANT+ sensors while pairing.•  If   is off, select   > Setup > Heart Rate Monitor > HR Monitor > On > Search for New.•  If   is off, select   > Setup > Foot Pod > Foot Pod > On > Search for New.
18  Forerunner 610 Owner’s ManualANT+ Sensors•  If   is off, select   > Setup > Bike Sensor > Bike Sensor > On > Search for New.•  If you still cannot pair the accessory, replace the accessory battery (heart rate monitor,  page 42). When the accessory is paired, a message appears, and the accessory icon (page 4) appears solid on the screen. Before you can customize your heart rate zones, you must enable the heart rate monitor.The Forerunner uses your user prole information from the initial setup to determine your heart rate zones. For the most accurate calorie data during your activity, set your maximum heart rate, resting heart rate, and heart rate zones.1.  Select   > Setup > Heart Rate Monitor > HR Zones.2.  Select Based On > and select an option:•  Select BPM to view and edit the zones in beats per minute.•  Select % Max. to view and edit the zones as a percentage of your maximum heart rate.•  Select % HRR to view and edit the zones as a percentage of your resting heart rate.3.  Select Max. HR, and enter your maximum heart rate.
Forerunner 610 Owner’s Manual  19ANT+ Sensors4.  Select Resting HR, and enter you resting heart rate.  The zone values update automatically; however, you can still edit each value manually.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 23) 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.
20  Forerunner 610 Owner’s ManualANT+ Sensors•  Heart rate alerts (page 8)•  Heart rate zone calculations  (page 23)•  Heart rate data elds (page 34)•  Heart rate troubleshooting  (page 24)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. You must pair the foot pod with your Forerunner  (page 17). 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.If you plan to train with the foot pod, for example, on an indoor track, you can set the Forerunner to use foot pod data instead of searching for GPS satellites.Select   > Setup > Foot Pod > Speed Source > Foot Pod.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.  Select   > Setup > Foot Pod > Calibration Factor.2.  Adjust the calibration factor.
Forerunner 610 Owner’s Manual  21ANT+ SensorsCadence data from the GSC 10 is always recorded. If there is no GSC 10 paired, GPS data is used to calculate the speed and distance. Cadence is your rate of pedaling or “spinning” measured by the number of revolutions of the crank arm per minute (rpm). There are two sensors on the GSC 10: one for cadence and one for speed.Before you customize the bike sensor options, you must change your sport to cycling (page 16). Before you can calibrate your bike sensor, it must be properly installed and actively recording data. Calibrating your bike sensor is optional and can improve accuracy. For calibration instructions specic to your power meter, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.1.  Select   > Setup > Bike Sensor > Calibration.2.  Select an option:•  To use GPS to determine your wheel size, select Auto.•  To enter your wheel size, select Manual.•  Cadence alerts (page 8)•  Bike training (page 16)•  Cadence data elds (page 34)
22  Forerunner 610 Owner’s ManualANT+ SensorsIf you have an ANT+ compatible weight scale, the Forerunner can read the data from the weight scale.1.  Select LIGHT. A message appears when the weight scale is found.2.  Stand on the scale.NOTE: 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.TIP: 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.
Forerunner 610 Owner’s Manual  23ANT+ Sensors  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
24  Forerunner 610 Owner’s ManualANT+ Sensors I have a third-party ANT+ sensor. Make sure that it is compatible with the Forerunner  (www.garmin.com/intosports). I want to use the foot pod data only if GPS data is not available.The Forerunner can only record data from one source at a time. You can have both data souces ready to go before you start training.1.  Install and pair the Forerunner with the foot pod.2.  Select   >  >  > >.3.  Allow the Forerunner to locate satellites, and start the timer. 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.
Forerunner 610 Owner’s Manual  25HistoryYour Forerunner stores data based on the type of activity, the accessories used, and your training settings. The Forerunner can save approximately 180 hours of history with typical use. When the Forerunner memory is full, your oldest data is overwritten. The history displays the date, time of day, distance, activity time, calories, and average and maximum pace or speed. The history can also display the average and maximum heart rate and cadence data if you are using the heart rate monitor, foot pod, or cadence sensor (optional accessories). 1.  Select   > History > Activities.2.  Swipe up or down to view your saved activities or select Activity in Progress. 3.  Select an activity, and swipe left to view lap information.4.  Swipe up or down to scroll through laps. 1.  Select   > History > Options.2.  Depending on what sport you are using, select Running or Cycling.3.  Select Show Pace or Show Speed.1.  Select   > History > Totals.Your total time and distance appear. 2.  Select Weekly or Monthly.
26  Forerunner 610 Owner’s ManualHistoryYou can reset the distance and time totals that appear on the device. NOTE: This does not delete any history.Select   > History > Options > Reset Totals > Yes.1.  Select   > History > Activities.2.  Select a run.3.  Swipe up.4.  Select Delete > Yes.Select   > History > Options > Delete All Activities > Yes.Garmin provides two software options for storing and analyzing your run history. •  Garmin Connect is Web-based software (www.garminconnect.com). 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.1.  Go to www.garmin.com/intosports.2.  Select your product.3.  Click Software.4.  Follow the on-screen instructions.
Forerunner 610 Owner’s Manual  27HistoryBefore connecting the USB ANT Stick to your computer, you must download the free software (page 26)so that the necessary USB drivers are installed.1.  Plug the USB ANT Stick ➊ into a USB port on your computer.➊2.  Bring your device within range  (3 m) of your computer.3.  When the ANT Agent nds your device, the ANT Agent displays the unit ID and asks you if you want to pair. 4.  Select Yes. 5.  Follow the instructions included with the software.You can prevent transferring data to or from any computer, even a paired computer.Select   > Setup > System > Data Transfer > Data Transfer > Off.
28  Forerunner 610 Owner’s ManualNavigationThis section describes the management of saved locations and navigating with the Forerunner.Before you can view and save your location, you must locate satellite signals.You can save your current location, such as your home or parking spot.1.  Select   > Where To? > Where Am I?.Your current coordinates appear.2.  Select Save Location.3.  If necessary, select Edit Location to edit the properties.1.  Select   > Where To? > Locations.2.  Select a location.3.  Select Edit Location.4.  Select an attribute. For example, select Elevation to enter a known altitude for the location. 5.  Enter the new information.1.  Select   > Where To? > Locations.2.  Select a location.3.  Select Delete Location > Yes.
Forerunner 610 Owner’s Manual  29NavigationBefore you can navigate to a saved location, you must locate satellite signals.1.  Select   > Where To? > Locations.2.  Select a location.3.  Select Go to Location.The compass page appears. To record the activity, you must start the timer.You can only navigate to your starting location, if you are training with GPS.At any point during your run, you can return to your starting point. You must start the timer in order to use this feature.1.  During your run, select STOP, but do not reset the timer.2.  Select   > Where To? > Back to Start > Go. The Forerunner navigates you back to the starting point your run.Select   > Where To? > Stop Navigation.Select   > Where To? > GPS > GPS > Off.When GPS is off, speed and distance data are not available unless you have an optional sensor that sends speed and distance data to the device (such as the foot pod or GSC 10). The next time you turn on the device, it will search for satellite signals again.
30  Forerunner 610 Owner’s ManualNavigationThe satellite page shows your current GPS satellite information.Select   > Where To? > Satellites.On the satellite page, GPS accuracy appears at the bottom of the page. The bars represent the strength of each satellite signal received (the number of the satellite appears below each bar).For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.
Forerunner 610 Owner’s Manual  31SettingsBy default, the watch time is set automatically when the Forerunner locates satellites. 1.  Select   > Setup > Time > Set Time > Manual. 2.  Enter the time.3.  If necessary, select Time Format to choose between 12 hour or 24 hour.1.  Select   > Setup > Alarm.2.  Select Alarm > On.3.  Select Time, and enter a time.Each time you locate satellites, the device automatically detects your time zone and the current time of day.Select   > Setup > System.•  Language—sets the device language.•  Key Tones—sets the device to use audible tones for key presses.•  Alert Tones—sets the device to use audible tones for messages.•  Alert Vibration—sets the device to use vibration for messages.•  Display—Reverses black on white (normal) screen items to white on black (inverted).•  Backlight—page 40.
32  Forerunner 610 Owner’s ManualSettingsYou can customize units of measure for distance, pace and speed, elevation, position format, and weight.1.  Select   > Setup > System > Units.2.  Select a setting.3.  Select a unit for the setting.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, weight, height, and lifetime athlete. 1.  Select   > Setup > User Prole.2.  Modify the settings. A lifetime athlete is an individual who has trained intensely for many years (with exception of minor injuries) and has a resting heart rate of 60 beats per minute (bpm) or less. The lifetime athlete setting affects certain weight scale calculations.Calorie expenditure and heart rate analysis technology is provided and supported by Firstbeat Technologies Ltd. For more information, go to  www.rstbeattechnologies.com.Training effect measures the impact of activities on your aerobic tness level. Your training effect is calculated using your user prole information, your heart rate, and the difculty of the activity. It appears as a number 1.0 to 5.0. It is important to know that your training effect numbers may seem
Forerunner 610 Owner’s Manual  33Settingsabnormally high during your rst few runs. It takes several activities for the device to learn your activity level. Training effect technology is provided and supported by Firstbeat Technologies Ltd. For more information, go to  www.rstbeattechnologies.com.You can customize the data elds on four training pages. 1.  Select   > Setup > Training Pages. 2.  Swipe left to select a training page.3.  If necessary, swipe up to enable the training page. 4.  Select the number of data elds you want to see on the page.5.  Select Enabled.6.  Swipe down to view the current data elds.7.  Select a data eld to change it.8.  Select a category and a data eld. For example, select Heart Rate > Heart Rate - Lap.
34  Forerunner 610 Owner’s ManualSettingsData elds with the * symbol display statute or metric units. Data elds with the ** symbol require an ANT+ sensor. Cadence ** For running, cadence is measured in steps per minute (spm). For cycling, cadence is measured in revolutions of the crank arm per minute (rpm).Cadence – Average. **Average cadence for the duration of your current activity.Cadence – Lap **Average cadence for the current lap.Calories Amount of total calories burned.Calories - Fat Amount of fat calories burned. Calories to Go During a custom workout, the remaining calories when the step duration is a calorie amount.Distance * Distance traveled for the current activity.Distance – Lap *Distance traveled in the current lap.Distance – Last Lap *Distance of the last completed lap.Distance to Go *During a workout, the remaining distance when the step duration is a distance amount.Elevation * Distance above or below sea level. GPS Accuracy *The margin of error for your exact location. For example, your GPS location is accurate to within +/- 12 feet.
Forerunner 610 Owner’s Manual  35Settings Grade Calculation of rise over run. For example, if for every 10 feet you climb (elevation) you travel 200 feet (distance), your grade is 5%.Heading The direction you are moving.Heart Rate ** Heart rate in beats per minute (bpm).Heart Rate to GoDuring a custom workout, the amount you are above or below the heart rate target. HR – %HRR **Percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate).HR – %Max. ** Percentage of maximum heart rate. HR – Average **Average heart rate for the duration of your current activity. HR – Avg. %HRR **Average percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the activity.HR – Avg. %Max. **Average percentage of maximum heart rate for the activity.HR – Lap ** Average heart rate in the current lap. HR – Lap %HRR **Average percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the lap.HR – Lap %Max. **Average percentage of maximum heart rate for the lap.HR Graph ** Line graph showing your current heart rate zone (1 to 5).
36  Forerunner 610 Owner’s ManualSettings HR Zone ** Current range of heart rate (1 to 5). The default zones are based on your user prole, maximum heart rate, and resting heart rate.Lap Pace ZoneRange of pace (ten zones available) for the current lap.Lap Speed Zone *Range of speed (ten zones available) for the current lap.Laps Number of laps completed.Pace Current pace.Pace – AverageAverage pace for the duration of your current activity.Pace – Lap Average pace in the current lap.Pace – Last LapAverage pace during the last completed lap. Pace Zone Current range of pace (ten zones available).Reps to Go During an interval workout, the remaining repetitions.Speed * Current speed.Speed – Average *Average speed for the activity.Speed – Lap * Average speed in the current lap.Speed – LastLap *Average speed during the last completed lap.Speed Zone * Current range of speed (ten zones available).Sunrise The time of sunrise based on your GPS position.Sunset The time of sunset based on your GPS position.Time Stopwatch time.
Forerunner 610 Owner’s Manual  37Settings Time – Avg. LapAverage time to complete the laps so far.Time - ElapsedTotal time recorded from pressing  to .Time – Lap Amount of time in the current lap.Time – Last LapAmount of time during the last completed lap.Time of Day Current time of day based on your time settings (format, time zone, and daylight saving time).Time to Go During a workout, the remaining time in the interval or step.Training Effect **Current impact on your personal tness level (1 to 5) determined by your user prole information, heart rate, and difculty of the activity (page 32). 1.  Select   > Setup > Training Pages. 2.  Select a training page.3.  Select a data eld to change it.4.  Select Favorites > Edit Favorites.5.  Select one or more data elds.
38  Forerunner 610 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.NOTE: The Forerunner is not intended to be used while swimming.Battery 200 mAh rechargeable, lithium-ion, coin-cell batteryBattery life Page 39Operating temperature rangeFrom -4°F to 140°F  (from -20°C to 60°C)Radio frequency/protocol2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications protocolCompatible accessoriesANT+ wireless technology on this Forerunner works with the heart rate monitor, foot pod, and GSC 10.
Forerunner 610 Owner’s Manual  39Appendix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 39Battery 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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 4 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,
40  Forerunner 610 Owner’s ManualAppendixand power save mode. Exposure to extremely cold temperatures will also reduce battery life.After a period of inactivity, the Forerunner goes into power save mode and   appears. The Forerunner displays the time and date, but does not connect with your ANT+ accessories or use GPS. Swipe up to exit power save mode.Extensive use of screen backlighting can signicantly reduce battery life.1.  Select   > Setup > System > Backlight > Mode.2.  Select an option:•  To activate the backlight only using the LIGHT key, select Manual.•  To activate the backlight for all key presses and messages, select Keys/Alerts.  3.  Select Brightness to adjust the brightness level.1.  Select   > Setup > System > Backlight > Timeout.2.  Select a short backlight timeout.notice To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the contacts and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer.1.  Plug the USB end of the cable into the AC adapter.2.  Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet.
Forerunner 610 Owner’s Manual  41Appendix3.  Align the contacts on the back of the Forerunner with the posts on the charging cradle ➊.The charging cradle is magnetic and holds the Forerunner in place.➊When you connect the Forerunner to a power source, the Forerunner turns on, and the charging screen appears.4.  Charge the Forerunner completely. 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.
42  Forerunner 610 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.NOTE: 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.You can purchase a fabric wrist band accessory for the Forerunner (http://buy.garmin.com). 1.  Use the pin tool ➊ to remove the pins ➋.➊➋NOTE: Do not discard the pins.2.  Align the top of the Forerunner ➌ with the connector ➍.
Forerunner 610 Owner’s Manual  43Appendix➌➐➍➎➏3.  Insert the tapered end ➎ of the pin to secure the connector to the Forerunner. TIP: You must rmly press the pin into the connector. Use a sturdy, blunt object, if necessary.4.  Align the connector with the loop ➏ of the fabric wrist strap.5.  Insert the tapered end of the pin ➐ to secure the connector to the loop.6.  Repeat steps 2–5 for the bottom connector. noticeDo not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent damage. Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touchscreen, or damage may result. Do not use a sharp object to clean the area between the screen and bezel.Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components. 1.  Use a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.2.  Wipe it dry.
44  Forerunner 610 Owner’s ManualAppendix1.  Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.2.  If necessary, use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner.3.  Apply the liquid to the cloth, and gently wipe the screen with the cloth.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.
Forerunner 610 Owner’s Manual  45Appendix The keys do not respond. How do I reset the device?1.  Hold  until the screen goes blank. 2.  Hold  until the screen turns on.: This does not erase any of your data or settings.I want to clear all the user data from my device.: This deletes all user-entered information, but it does not delete your history.1.  Turn off the device.2.  While holding , turn the device on.3.  Select .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.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.Where is the software version information? Select   > >  >  to display important software information and your unit ID.
46  Forerunner 610 Owner’s ManualAppendixBefore you can update the device software, you must pair the USB ANT Stick with your computer (page 27).1.  Connect the USB ANT Stick to your computer.2.  Go to www.garminconnect.com.If there is new software available, Garmin Connect alerts you to update the software.3.  Follow the on-screen instructions. 4.  Keep your device in range (3 m) of the computer during the update process.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.•  Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts.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 Contact Support for in-country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241.
IndexForerunner 610 Owner’s Manual  47accessories  17–21, 42, 46alarm  31alerts  7–8tones and vibrations  31ANT+tness equipment  22foot pod  20heart rate monitor  18pairing  17troubleshooting  24weight scale  22Auto Lap  9–10Auto Pause  10auto scroll  11backlight  40back to start  29batterycharging  3, 40Forerunner  39heart rate monitor  42bike sensors  21brightness  40cadencealerts  8data elds  34GSC 10  21calibratingbike sensors  21foot pod  20caloriealerts  7data elds  34expenditure  32caring for your devices  43charging  40clearing user data  45coordinates  28custom workouts  13data elds  5, 34–37deletingcustom workout  15history  26locations  28distancealerts  7data elds  34elevationdata elds  34location  28tness equipment  22foot pod  20calibrating  20Garmin Connect  15, 26Garmin Product Support  46Garmin Training Center  15, 26GPSaccuracy  34satellite signals  5, 30settings  29grade  35
Index48  Forerunner 610 Owner’s ManualGSC 10  21heart ratealerts  8data elds  35–36zones  18–19heart rate monitorbattery  42cleaning  44pairing  17specications  39historydeleting  26missing  45transferring  27viewing  25, 45icons  4interval workouts  12keys  4tones  31language  31lifetime athlete  32lithium-ion battery  3, 38, 39locating satellite signals  5, 45locations  28marking your location  28navigatingback to start  29to locations  29pace  7, 25, 36pairing ANT+ sensors  17power save  40product support  46registering your device  3resettinghistory totals  26the device  45satellite signals  5, 30, 45savinglocations  28your activity  7software  26, 45, 46specications  38–39speed  7, 25, 36speed source  20, 24storing the device  43swimming  38timealerts  7data elds  36format  31setting the watch  31zones  31
IndexForerunner 610 Owner’s Manual  49tonesalerts  31keys  31touchscreencleaning  44tips  5Training Effect  37transferringhistory  27workouts  15troubleshootingANT+ accessories  24Forerunner  45units  32updating the software  46user prole  32vibrationalerts  31Virtual Partner  11Virtual Racer  11walking breaks  8water resistance  38–39weight scale  22workoutscustom  13interval  12wrist band  42
© 2011 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, TaiwanMarch 2011  Part Number 190-01296-00 Rev. A  Printed in Taiwan

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