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CHAPTER 1: BASIC SETUP
CHAPTER 1: BASIC SETUP
1.1 CHARGING THE DEVICE
1.2 TURN IT ON
1.3 BASIC SETTINGS
1.
Plug the USB cable from your device into
a USB port on your computer or USB charger
(sold seperately).
1.
Once the device has charged, turn it on. If you just bought your device, it is already
70 % charged.
2.
Follow the setup instructions on your device.
2.
Align the charger posts with the contacts
on the back of the device and press the
charger
1
until it clicks. Once connected
to your computer or USB charger, the device
will begin charging.
1
The first time the device is turned on you will be
asked to enter the following data:
1. Select your language
2. Choose the unit format (Miles or Kilometers)
3. Choose the time format (12 hour or 24 hour)
4. Select your gender (Male / Female)
5. Select your birth date
6. Select your weight
7. Select your height
Start / Stop / Select
Power on / off
Light on / off
Go back
Down
2.
Scroll down with
, select
User
Profile
with
to
change the following
data:
Weight / Birth Year
/ Height / Gender /
Max HR
3.
Scroll down with
, select
Setup
with
to change
the following data:
Time / Language
1.
Scroll down with
to
Settings
,
select Settings with
.
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1.4 CHANGING BASIC SETTINGS AFTER INITIAL SETUP
Overview Forerunner
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If your personal information has changed, or if you want to lend your device to a friend, you can easily
change your personal profile.
TIP:
The GPS receiver in your watch has high energy consumption, when active. Make sure to
check the battery indicator after each run and charge your device regularly.
