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quick reference guide

GPS-ENABLED SPORTS WATCH WITH WIRELESS SYNC

Summary of Contents for Forerunner 40

Page 1: ...F O R E R U N N E R 4 0 5 quick reference guide GPS ENABLED SPORTS WATCH WITH WIRELESS SYNC ...

Page 2: ...bezel to turn on the backlight Touch and drag scroll press your finger on the bezel and drag it around the bezel to scroll through the menu options or to increase or decrease values Warning This product contains a non replaceable lithium ion battery See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for important battery safety information Warning Always consult your physici...

Page 3: ...mode menu touch and hold to open the menu page training touch and hold to enter training mode start stop enter Press to start stop the timer in training mode Press to make a selection Press to exit power save mode lap reset quit Press to create a new lap in training mode Press and hold to reset the timer in training mode Press to exit a menu or page Press to exit power save mode ...

Page 4: ...ntal bezel taps press enter and quit simultaneously To unlock the bezel press enter and quit simultaneously again Step 1 Charge the Battery Your Forerunner ships with the power off to conserve the battery Charge the Forerunner for at least three hours before using it note To prevent corrosion thoroughly dry the charging contacts and surrounding area before charging TIP The Forerunner will not char...

Page 5: ... time a fully charged battery will last depends upon usage A fully charged battery can run the Forerunner with GPS on for up to 8 hours See the owner s manual for more information Step 2 Configure Your Forerunner The first time you use your Forerunner follow the on screen instructions to learn how to use the bezel and configure the Forerunner If you are using an ANT Sport heart rate monitor select...

Page 6: ...or directly on your skin just below your breastplate It should be snug enough to stay in place during your run 1 Push one tab on the strap through the slot in the heart rate monitor Press the tab down 2 Wet both sensors on the back of the heart rate monitor to create a strong connection between your chest and the transmitter 3 Wrap the strap around your chest and attach it to the other side of the...

Page 7: ... to acquire signals Note To turn off the GPS receiver and use the Forerunner indoors touch and hold GPS Select Off for GPS Note You cannot acquire satellites in power save mode To exit power save mode press enter or quit 1 Go outdoors to an open area For the best reception make sure the antenna of the Forerunner is oriented toward the sky t e s a r l e p ti e m d a t e Antenna location 2 Touch and...

Page 8: ...tep 6 Download Free Software ANT Agent allows you to use your Forerunner with Garmin Connect a Web based training tool and Garmin Training Center a computer based training tool 1 Go to www garmin com forerunner405 2 Follow the on screen instructions to download and install ANT Agent Step 7 Pair Your Computer and Forerunner Note Before connecting the USB ANT stick to your computer you must download...

Page 9: ...te pairing process Step 8 Transfer Data to Your Computer Bring your Forerunner within range 3 m of your computer ANT Agent automatically transfers data between your Forerunner and Garmin Connect This may take a few minutes Use Garmin Connect to view and analyze your data Power Save Mode After a period of inactivity the Forerunner switches to power save mode While in power save mode you can view th...

Page 10: ...ime battery gauge and alarm time GPS Mode GPS mode allows you to view and use the GPS menu You can view the satellites page turn on and off GPS save and go to locations and route back to your starting point Menu Mode Menu mode allows you to access your Forerunner s history the training menu and the unit settings Training Mode Training mode is the mode you will use most often Use training mode to r...

Page 11: ...tter 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 More Information For more information about the functions and settings of the Forerunner refer to the owner s manual Caution The Forerunner is not intended to be used while swimming Swimming or prolonged water submersion can cause a short in the unit ...

Page 12: ...press permission of Garmin Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners For the latest product information and accessories visit the Garmin Web site at www garmin com 2008 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc 1200 East 151st Street Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park Southampton Hampshire SO40 9RB UK Garmin Cor...

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