Garmin 210 W Manual

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owner’s manual
GPS-ENABLED SPORTS WATCH 
						

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							Forerunner 210 Owner’s Manual 1
Introduction
Table of Contents
Introduction ............................ 2
Setting Up the Device  ................... 2
Registering Your Device  ............... 2
Keys.............................................. 2
Icons  ............................................. 3
Training ................................... 4
Going for a Run ............................ 4
Saving Your Run  ........................... 4
Displaying Pace or Speed    .......... 4
Using Auto Lap  ............................. 4
Interval Workouts  ..........................5
Pairing Your ANT+ Sensor  ............6
Heart Rate Monitor  ....................... 8
Foot Pod  ..................................... 10
Using the Weight Scale  .............. 11
Fitness Equipment  ...................... 11
History .................................. 12
Viewing a Run ............................ 12
Using Garmin Connect  ............... 12Transferring History to Your 
Computer   ................................ 13
Data Management  ...................... 13
Watch Settings  .....................14
Setting the Alarm  ........................14
Setting Your User Profile  ............ 14
Modifying Your System   Settings  .................................... 15
Appendix .............................. 16
Specifications ............................. 16
About the Battery  ........................18
Heart Rate Monitor and Foot Pod  Batteries  ................................... 19
Caring for Your Device ................21
Troubleshooting  .......................... 22
Index ..................................... 24 
						

							2 Forerunner 210 Owner’s Manual
Introduction
Introduction
 WARNINg
Always consult your physician before 
you begin or modify any exercise 
program. See the Important Safety 
and Product Information  guide in the 
product box for product warnings and 
other important information.
Setting Up the Device
When using your Forerunner® 
the first time, follow the setup 
instructions in the  Forerunner 210 
Quick Start Manual .
Registering Your Device
Help us better 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.
Keys
Each  key has multiple functions. 
light Press to turn on the backlight.
Press to search for a 
compatible weight scale. 
Press and hold to turn the 
device on and off.
start/stop Press to start and stop the 
timer.
  *Press to scroll through menus 
and settings. 
						

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Introduction
lap/ 
resetPress to mark a new lap.
Press and hold to save your 
run and reset the timer. 
page/
menu Press to switch between the 
time of day, timer, and heart 
rate pages.
Press and hold to open the 
menu. 
OK * Press to select menu options 
and acknowledge messages.
*OK, , and  appear with a menu 
or a message.
Icons
Battery charge level. For 
battery life information, see 
page 18.
GPS is on and receiving 
signals.
Fitness equipment is active.
Heart rate monitor is active.
Foot pod is active.
Alarm is on. 
						

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Training
Training
going for a Run
Before you can record history, you 
must locate satellite signals or pair 
your Forerunner with a foot pod.
1. From the timer page, press  start to 
start the timer 
➊. 
History is recorded only while the 
timer is running. Your distance 
➋ 
and pace or speed ➌ appear on the 
timer page.
➋
➌
➊
2.  After completing your run, press 
stop.
Saving Your Run
Press and hold reset to save your 
run and reset the timer. 
Displaying Pace or Speed   
1. Press and hold menu.
2.  Select  Setup > Format.
3.  Select  Pace or Speed.
4.  Select  Current, Average, or Lap 
for the type of pace or speed data 
you want to appear on the timer 
page.
Using  Auto Lap
You can use Auto Lap® to 
automatically mark the lap at a specific 
distance.
1.  Press and hold menu.
2.  Select  Auto Lap.
3.  Enter the distance, and press  OK. 
						

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Training
Interval Workouts
You can create interval workouts based 
on distance or time. Your custom 
interval workout is saved until you 
create another interval workout.
Creating an Interval Workout
1.  Press and hold menu.
2.  Select  Intervals > Set.
3.  Select  Distance or Time.
4.  Enter a distance or time interval 
value, and press OK.
TIP: To create an open-ended 
interval, set the value to “Open.”
5.  Select  Distance or  Time for the rest 
interval.
6.  Enter a distance or time value for 
the rest interval, and press  OK.
7.  Select the number of repetitions.
8.  If necessary, select  Yes to add 
an open-ended warm up to your 
workout. 9. 
If necessary, select  Yes to add an 
open-ended cool down to your 
workout.
10.  Select  Intervals > On.
Starting an Interval Workout
1. Press start to begin your interval 
workout.
If your interval workout has a warm 
up, you must press lap to begin the 
first interval.
2.  Follow the on-screen instructions.
When you complete all of the intervals, 
a message appears.
Stopping an Interval Workout
•  At any time, press  lap to end an 
interval early.
•  At any time, press  stop to stop the 
timer.
•  If your interval workout has a cool 
down, you must press lap to end 
the interval workout. 
						

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Training
Pairing Your ANT+ Sensor
If your Forerunner does not show 
heart rate or foot pod data, you may 
need to pair the accessory to your 
Forerunner. Pairing is the connecting of 
ANT+
™ wireless sensors, for example, 
connecting your foot pod with a 
Forerunner. After you pair the first 
time, your Forerunner automatically 
recognizes your foot pod each time it 
is activated.
Before you can pair, you must put on 
the heart rate monitor or install the 
foot pod. For more information, refer 
to the instructions included with your 
accessory or refer to the  Forerunner 
210 Quick Start Manual .
•  Bring the Forerunner within range 
(3 m) of the accessory. 
Stay 10 m away from other ANT+ 
sensors while pairing. • 
If 
 is off, press and hold menu, 
and select  HR Monitor > On.
•  If 
 is flashing, from the timer 
page, press page to view the heart 
rate page. 
The Forerunner searches for your 
heart rate signal for 30 seconds.  
•  If 
 is off, press and hold menu, 
and select  Foot Pod > On.
•  If 
 is flashing, make sure your 
foot pod is installed correctly, and 
walk around to activate the foot 
pod.
•  If you still cannot pair the 
accessory, replace the accessory 
battery  pages 19–20. 
When the accessory is paired, a 
message appears, and 
 or  
appears solid on the screen.  
						

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Training
ANT+ Sensor Troubleshooting
ProblemSolution
I have a third-party 
ANT+ sensor.  Make sure that it is compatible with the Forerunner  
(www.garmin.com/intosports). 
I cannot pair the foot 
pod. GPS needs to be disabled. 
1. 
Go indoors.
2.  While the Forerunner is trying to locate satellites, press page.
3.  Select Yes. 
The heart rate data is 
inaccurate or erratic. • 
Make sure that the heart rate monitor is snug against your body.
•  Warm up for 5–10 minutes.
•  Reapply moisture to the electrodes and contact patch. Use 
water, saliva, or electrode gel. 
•  Wash the strap after every seven uses (page 21). 
•  Wear a cotton shirt or wet your shirt if suitable for your activity. 
Synthetic fabrics that rub or flap against the heart rate monitor 
can create static electricity that interferes with heart rate 
signals.
•  Move away from sources of strong electromagnetic fields and 
some 2.4 GHz wireless sensors, which can interfere with your 
heart rate monitor. Sources of interference may include high-
voltage power lines, electric motors, microwave ovens, 2.4 GHz 
cordless phones, and wireless LAN access points. 
						

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Training
Heart Rate Monitor
About Heart Rate Zones
Many athletes are using heart rate 
zones to measure and increase their 
cardiovascular strength and improve 
their level of fitness. A heart rate zone 
is a set range of heartbeats per minute.
The five commonly accepted heart 
rate zones are numbered from 1 to 
5 according to increasing intensity. 
Generally, heart rate zones are 
calculated based on percentages of 
your maximum heart rate. 
Fitness goals
Knowing your heart rate zones can 
help you measure and improve your 
fitness by understanding and applying 
these principles: 
• Your heart rate is a good measure of 
exercise intensity.
•  Training in certain heart rate 
zones can help you improve  cardiovascular capacity and 
strength.
•  Knowing your heart rate zones can 
prevent you from overtraining and 
can decrease your risk of injury.
If you know your maximum heart 
rate, you can use the table ( page 9) to 
determine the best heart rate zone for 
your fitness objectives.
If you do not know your maximum 
heart rate, use one of the calculators 
available on the Internet. Some gyms 
and health centers can provide a test 
that measures maximum heart rate.Setting Your Heart Rate Zones
1.  Press and hold menu.
2.  Select  HR Monitor > Set Zones.
3.  Enter your maximum heart rate, 
and press OK.
4.  Enter the low heart rate limit for 
each heart rate zone, and press  OK.