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Introduction
WARNING
See the
Important Safety and Product Information
guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any
exercise program.
Getting Started
When using your device for the first time, you should complete
these tasks to set up the device and learn about the basic
features.
1
Charge the device (
).
2
Put on the optional heart rate monitor (
).
3
4
Upload your run to Garmin Connect
™
).
5
).
Keys
À
Select to turn the backlight on and off.
Hold to turn the device on and off.
Á
Select to unlock the device.
Select to start and stop the timer.
Select to choose an option or to acknowledge a message.
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Select to mark a new lap.
Select to return to the previous screen.
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Select to scroll through the data screens, options, and
settings.
Hold to scroll quickly.
Status Icons
Icons appear at the top of the home screen. A flashing icon
means the device is searching for a signal. A solid icon means
the signal was found or the sensor is connected.
GPS status
Bluetooth
®
technology status
Heart rate status
Foot pod status
Going for a Run
The device comes partially charged. You may need to charge
the device (
) before going for a run.
1
Hold to turn on the device.
2
From the time of day screen, select any key (except ), and
select to unlock the device.
3
Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.
It may take a few minutes to locate satellite signals. The
satellite bars turn green, and the timer screen appears.
4
Select to start the timer.
5
Go for a run.
6
After you complete your run, select to stop the timer.
7
Select an option:
• Select
Resume
to restart the timer.
• Select
Save
to save the run and reset the timer. A
summary appears.
NOTE:
You can now upload your run to Garmin Connect.
• Select
Discard
to delete the run.
Using Garmin Connect
You can upload all of your activity data to Garmin Connect for
comprehensive analysis. With Garmin Connect, you can view a
map of your activity, and share your activities with friends.
1
Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.
2
.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Garmin Connect
You can connect with your friends on Garmin Connect. Garmin
Connect gives you the tools to track, analyze, share, and
encourage each other. Record the events of your active lifestyle
including runs, walks, rides, swims, hikes, triathlons, and more.
To sign up for a free account, go to
Store your activities
: After you complete and save an activity
with your device, you can upload that activity to Garmin
Connect and keep it as long as you want.
Analyze your data
: You can view more detailed information
about your activity, including time, distance, elevation, heart
rate, calories burned, cadence, VO2 max., running dynamics,
an overhead map view, pace and speed charts, and
customizable reports.
NOTE:
Some data requires an optional accessory such as a
heart rate monitor.
Introduction
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