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Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor
NOTICE
You must unsnap and remove the module before washing the
strap.
A build up of sweat and salt on the strap can decrease the ability
of the heart rate monitor to report accurate data.
• Go to
for detailed washing
instructions.
• Rinse the strap after every use.
• Machine wash the strap after every seven uses.
• Do not put the strap in a dryer.
• When drying the strap, hang it up or lay it flat.
• To prolong the life of your heart rate monitor, unsnap the
module when not in use.
Heart Rate Monitor Battery
WARNING
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. Go to
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
.
Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery
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.
NOTE:
Do not overtighten.
After you replace the heart rate monitor battery, you may need
to pair it with the device again.
Troubleshooting
Support and Updates
Garmin Express
™
provides easy access to these services for
Garmin devices. Some services may not be available for your
device.
• Product registration
• Product manuals
• Software updates
• Map, chart, or course updates
• Vehicles, voices, and other extras
Getting More Information
• Go to
• Go to
• Go to
, or contact your Garmin dealer
for information about optional accessories and replacement
parts.
Resetting the Device
If the device stops responding, you may need to reset it. This
does not erase any of your data or settings.
1
Hold for 15 seconds.
The device turns off.
2
Hold for one second to turn on the device.
Clearing User Data
You can restore all of the device settings to the factory default
values.
NOTE:
This deletes all user-entered information, but it does not
delete your history.
1
Hold , and select
Yes
to turn off the device.
2
While holding
, hold to turn on the device.
3
Select
Yes
.
Restoring All Default Settings
NOTE:
This deletes all user-entered information and activity
history.
You can reset all settings back to the factory default values.
Select
Menu
>
Settings
>
System
>
Restore Defaults
>
Yes
.
Viewing Device Information
You can view the unit ID, software version, GPS version, and
software information.
Select
Menu
>
Settings
>
System
>
About
.
Updating the Software
Before you can update your device software, you must have a
Garmin Connect account, and you must download the Garmin
Express application.
1
Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.
When new software is available, the Garmin Express
application sends it to your device.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions.
3
Do not disconnect your device from the computer while the
Garmin Express application downloads the software.
TIP:
If you are having trouble updating the software with the
Garmin Express application, you may need to upload your
activity history to the Garmin Connect application and delete
your activity history from the device. This should provide
sufficient memory space for the update.
Maximizing Battery Life
• Shorten the backlight timeout (
).
• Shorten the timeout to watch mode (
).
• Turn off the Bluetooth wireless feature (
).
Switching to Watch Mode
You can put the device into a low-power watch mode that locks
the device and maximizes battery life.
1
Select until appears.
The device is in watch-only mode.
2
Select any key (except ), and select to unlock the device.
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