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Training
Heart Rate Zone Calculations
Zone% of 
Maximum 
Heart Rate Perceived Exertion
Benefits
1 50–60% Relaxed, easy pace; rhythmic 
breathing Beginning-level aerobic training; 
reduces stress
2 60–70% Comfortable pace; slightly 
deeper breathing, conversation 
possible Basic cardiovascular training; 
good recovery pace
3 70–80% Moderate pace; more difficult to 
hold conversation Improved aerobic capacity; 
optimal cardiovascular training
4 80–90% Fast pace and a bit...

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Training
Heart Rate Alerts
Before you set a heart rate alert, you 
may want to customize your heart rate 
zones (page 8).
1.  Press and hold menu.
2.  Select  HR Alerts.
3.  Enter the high alert value.
You can select a zone or enter a 
custom value.
4.  Press OK.
5.  Enter the low alert value.
You can select a zone or enter a 
custom value.
6.  Press OK.
The alert sounds when your heart rate 
is above or below the specified range.Foot Pod
Your Forerunner is compatible...

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Training
Calibrating Your Foot Pod
If your foot pod distance seems slightly 
high or low each time you run, you 
can manually adjust the calibration 
factor. The calibration formula is actual 
distance (use a regulation track) / 
recorded distance × current calibration 
factor = new calibration factor. For 
example, 1600 m / 1580 m × 95 = 96.2.
1. Press and hold menu.
2.  Select  Foot Pod > Calibrate.
3.  Adjust the calibration factor, and 
press OK.
Using the Weight...

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History
History
The Forerunner can save approximately 
180 hours of run history with typical 
use. When the Forerunner memory is 
full, your oldest data is overwritten. 
Viewing a Run
The run history displays the date, time 
of day, distance, run time, calories, and 
average pace or speed. The run history 
can also include average heart rate data 
if you are using the heart rate monitor. 
1. Press and hold menu.
2.  Select  History.
3.  Use 
 and  to scroll through 
your...

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History
Transferring History to 
Your Computer 
1. Connect the USB cable to a USB 
port on your computer. 
2.  Align all four contacts on the back 
of the Forerunner with the four 
posts on the charging clip   
(page 19).
3.  Go to www.garminconnect.com
/start .
4.  Follow the instructions included 
with the software.
Data Management
The Forerunner is a  USB mass storage 
device. If you do not want to manage 
your Forerunner files this way, you can 
skip this section....

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History
Your Forerunner appears as a 
removable drive in My Computer 
on Windows computers and 
as a mounted volume on Mac 
computers. 
2.  Open the “Garmin” folder or 
volume.
3.  Open the “Activities” folder or 
volume.
4.  Select the files.
5.  Press the Delete key on your 
keyboard. 
Disconnecting the USB Cable
1. Complete an action:
• For Windows computers, click 
the eject icon 
 in your 
system tray.
•  For Mac computers, drag the 
volume icon to the Trash 
. 
2....

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Watch Settings
About Lifetime Athletes
A lifetime athlete is an individual who 
has trained intensely for many years 
(with exception of minor injuries) and 
has a resting heart rate of 60 beats per 
minute (bpm) or less. The lifetime 
athlete setting affects certain weight 
scale calculations.
About Calories
Calorie expenditure and heart rate 
analysis technology is provided and 
supported by Firstbeat Technologies 
Ltd. For more information, go to...

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Appendix
Appendix
Specifications
NOTICE
The Forerunner is waterproof to IEC 
Standard 60529 IPX7. It can withstand 
immersion in 1 meter of water for 
30 minutes. Prolonged submersion 
can cause damage to the unit. After 
submersion, be certain to wipe dry 
and air dry the unit before using or 
charging.
NOTe: The Forerunner is not intended 
to be used while swimming.
Forerunner Specifications
Battery200 mAh rechargeable, 
lithium-ion, coin-cell 
battery
Battery life See...

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Appendix
Heart Rate Monitor Specifications
Water 
resistance98.4 ft. (30 m)
This product does not 
transmit heart rate data 
to your GPS device while 
swimming.
Battery User-replaceable 
CR2032, 3 volts,  
(page 19).
Battery life Approximately 4.5 years  
(1 hour per day)
Operating 
temperature From 23°F to 122°F 
(from -5°C to 50°C)
NOTE: In cold conditions, 
wear appropriate clothing 
to keep the heart rate 
monitor near your body 
temperature.
Radio 
frequency/...

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Appendix
About the Battery
 WARNINg
This product contains a lithium-ion 
battery. See the Important Safety and 
Product Information guide in the 
product box for product warnings and 
other important information.
Forerunner Battery Life
Battery 
Life* Forerunner Use
1 week
You are training for 45 
minutes per day with 
GPS. The Forerunner is in 
power save mode for the 
remaining time.
Up to 3 
weeks You are using the 
Forerunner in power save 
mode the entire time.
Up...