Garmin F3ARGD01 Low Power Transmitter (2400-2483.5 MHz) User Manual

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F3ARGD01 User Manual

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F3ARGD01 Quick Start Manual WARNINGSee the Important Safety and Product Information guide inthe GPS device product box for product warnings and otherimportant information.Always consult your physician before you begin or modifyany exercise program.Getting StartedWhen using your device for the first time, you shouldcomplete these tasks to set up the device and learn aboutthe basic features.1Charge the device (page 7).2Put on the optional heart rate monitor (page 7).3Go for a run (page 3).4Upload your run to Garmin Connect™ (page 4).5Register the device (page 10).6Get more information (page 10).DRAFT

Keys Select to turn the backlight on and off.Hold to turn the device on and off.Select to unlock the device.Select to start and stop the timer.Select to choose an option or toacknowledge a message. Select to mark a new lap.Select to return to the previous screen.Select to scroll through the data screens,options, and settings.Hold to scroll quickly.2DRAFT

Status IconsIcons appear at the top of the home screen. A flashing iconmeans the device is searching for a signal. A solid iconmeans the signal was found or the sensor is connected.GPSBluetooth®Heart rateGoing for a RunThe device comes partially charged. You may need tocharge the device (page 7) before going for a run.1Hold to turn on the device.2From the time of day screen, select a key, and select to unlock the device.3Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.The satellite bars turn green, and the timer screenappears.3DRAFT

4Select to start the timer.5Go for a run.6After you complete your run, select to stop the timer.7Select an option:• Select Resume to restart the timer.• Select Save to save the run and reset the timer. Asummary appears.NOTE: You can now upload your run to GarminConnect.• Select Discard to delete the run.Using Garmin ConnectYou can upload all of your activity data to Garmin Connectfor comprehensive analysis. With Garmin Connect, you canview a map of your activity, and share your activities withfriends.1Connect the device to your computer using the USBcable.4DRAFT

2Go to www.garminconnect.com/start.3Follow the on-screen instructions.Garmin ConnectConnect with your friends on Garmin Connect. GarminConnect gives you the tools to track, analyze, share, andencourage each other. Record the events of your activelifestyle including runs, walks, rides, swims, hikes,triathlons, and more. To sign up for a free account, go to www.garminconnect.com/start.Store your activities: After you complete and save anactivity with your device, you can upload that activity toGarmin Connect and keep it as long as you want.Analyze your data: You can view more detailedinformation about your activity, including time,distance, elevation, heart rate, calories burned, anoverhead map view, pace and speed charts, andcustomizable reports.Plan your training: You can choose a fitness goal andload one of the day-by-day training plans.5DRAFT

Share your activities: You can connect with friends tofollow each other's activities or post links to youractivities on your favorite social networking sites.Connected FeaturesThe Forerunner has several connected features for yourcompatible smartphone or wireless device. For moreinformation, go to www.garmin.com/intosports/apps.LiveTrack: Allows friends and family to follow your racesand training activities in real time. You can invitefollowers using email or social media, allowing them toview your live data on a Garmin Connect trackingpage.Activity upload to Garmin Connect: Automatically sendsyour activity to Garmin Connect as soon as you finishrecording the activity.Social media interactions: Allows you to post an updateto your favorite social media website when you uploadan activity to Garmin Connect.Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Forerunner1Go to www.garmin.com/intosports/apps, and downloadthe Garmin Connect Mobile application to yoursmartphone.2Bring your smartphone within 33 ft. (10 m) of yourForerunner.3From the Forerunner home screen, select Settings >Bluetooth > Pair Mobile Device.4Open the Garmin Connect Mobile application, andfollow the on-screen instructions to connect a device.The instructions are provided during the initial setup orby selecting > My Device.6DRAFT

Charging the Device WARNINGThis device contains a lithium-ion battery. See theImportant Safety and Product Information guide in theproduct box for product warnings and other importantinformation.NOTICETo prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the contacts and thesurrounding area before charging or connecting to acomputer.1Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer.2Align the charger posts with the contacts on the backof the device, and press the charger  until it clicks.3Charge the device completely.Putting On the Heart Rate MonitorNOTE: If you do not have a heart rate monitor, you canskip this task.7DRAFT

You should wear the heart rate monitor directly on yourskin, just below your breastplate. It should be snug enoughto stay in place during your activity.1Snap the heart rate monitor module  onto the strap.The Garmin® logos (on the module and the strap)should be right-side up.2Wet the electrodes  on the back of the strap tocreate a strong connection between your chest and thetransmitter.3If the heart rate monitor has a contact patch , wetthe contact patch.4Wrap the strap around your chest, and connect thestrap hook  to the loop .8DRAFT

The Garmin logos should be right-side up.5Bring the device within 10 ft. (3 m) of the heart ratemonitor.After you put on the heart rate monitor, it is active andsending data.HistoryHistory includes time, distance, calories, average pace orspeed, lap data, and optional ANT+™ sensor information.NOTE: When the device memory is full, your oldest data isoverwritten.Viewing History1From the home screen, select Menu > History >Activities.2Use and to view your saved activities.3Select an activity.4Select Details and Laps to view additional information.9DRAFT

TroubleshootingRegistering Your DeviceHelp us better support you by completing our onlineregistration today.•Go to http://my.garmin.com.• Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in asafe place.Getting More Information• Go to www.garmin.com/intosports.• Go to www.garmin.com/learningcenter.• Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmindealer for information about optional accessories andreplacement parts.Getting the Owner's ManualYou can get the latest owner's manual from the web.1Go to www.garmin.com/support.2Select Manuals.3Follow the on-screen instructions to select yourproduct.Resetting the DeviceIf the device stops responding, you may need to reset it.This does not erase any of your data or settings.1Hold for 15 seconds.The device turns off.2Hold for one second to turn on the device.Clearing User DataYou can restore all of the device settings to the factorydefault values.10DRAFT

NOTE: This deletes all user-entered information, but itdoes not delete your history.1Hold , and select Yes to turn off the device.2While holding , hold to turn on the device.3Select Yes.Switching to Watch ModeYou can put the device into a low-power watch mode thatlocks the device and maximizes battery life.1Select until appears.The device is in watch-only mode.2Select any key (except ), and select to unlock thedevice.Turning Off the DeviceFor long-term storage and to maximize battery life, you canturn off the device.Hold , and select Yes to turn off the device.11DRAFT

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