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     F3ARGD01

 Quick Start Manual

 WARNING

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in

the GPS device 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 (page 7).

2

Put on the optional heart rate monitor (page 7).

3

Go for a run (page 3).

4

Upload your run to Garmin Connect™ (page 4).

5

Register the device (page 10).

6

Get more information (page 10).

DRAFT

Summary of Contents for F3ARGD01

Page 1: ... 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 page 7 2 Put on the optional heart rate monitor page 7 3 Go for a run page 3 4 Upload your run to Garmin Connect page 4 5 Register the device page 10 6 Get more information page 10 D R ...

Page 2: ... Select to unlock the device Select to start and stop the timer Select to choose an option or to acknowledge 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 2 D R A F T ...

Page 3: ...ected GPS Bluetooth Heart rate Going for a Run The device comes partially charged You may need to charge the device page 7 before going for a run 1 Hold to turn on the device 2 From the time of day screen select a key and select to unlock the device 3 Go outside and wait while the device locates satellites The satellite bars turn green and the timer screen appears 3 D R A F T ...

Page 4: ...set 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 4 D R A F T ...

Page 5: ...up for a free account go to www garminconnect com start 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 an overhead map view pace and speed charts and c...

Page 6: ...vity upload to Garmin Connect Automatically sends your activity to Garmin Connect as soon as you finish recording the activity Social media interactions Allows you to post an update to your favorite social media website when you upload an activity to Garmin Connect Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Forerunner 1 Go to www garmin com intosports apps and download the Garmin Connect Mobile application...

Page 7: ...t corrosion thoroughly dry the contacts and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer 1 Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer 2 Align the charger posts with the contacts on the back of the device and press the charger until it clicks 3 Charge the device completely Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor NOTE If you do not have a heart rate monitor you can skip this t...

Page 8: ...te monitor module onto the strap The Garmin logos on the module and the strap should be right side up 2 Wet the electrodes on the back of the strap to create a strong connection between your chest and the transmitter 3 If the heart rate monitor has a contact patch wet the contact patch 4 Wrap the strap around your chest and connect the strap hook to the loop 8 D R A F T ...

Page 9: ...ory History includes time distance calories average pace or speed lap data and optional ANT sensor information NOTE When the device memory is full your oldest data is overwritten Viewing History 1 From the home screen select Menu History Activities 2 Use and to view your saved activities 3 Select an activity 4 Select Details and Laps to view additional information 9 D R A F T ...

Page 10: ...mation about optional accessories and replacement parts Getting the Owner s Manual You can get the latest owner s manual from the web 1 Go to www garmin com support 2 Select Manuals 3 Follow the on screen instructions to select your product 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 ...

Page 11: ...ching 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 Turning Off the Device For long term storage and to maximize battery life you can turn off the device Hold and select Yes to turn off the device 11 D R A F T ...

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