Garmin Fr70 W Owners Manual

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Getting Started
After a period of inactivity, 
accessories enter sleep mode to 
conserve battery life. If the accessory 
icons are not displayed before 
resuming your activity, you must 
reestablish the connection with the 
FR70. 
To Reestablish the 
Connection
Make sure the accessory is active. 
Stop and restart the training session.   
OR  
Press MODE and cycle out of 
training mode and then back into 
training mode.
For instructions on using the heart 
rate monitor, see page 10. For 
instructions on using the foot pod, 
see page 11. 
For information about purchasing 
additional accessories, go to   
http://buy.garmin.com .
Going for a Run
1. Press MODE to view the training 
page. 
2.  Press START to start the timer. 
3.  After 
completing 
your run, press 
STOP. 
4.  Press and hold 
RESET to save 
your activity 
and reset the 
timer. 
Downloading Free 
Software
1. Go to Go to www.garminconnect
.com/start.
2.  Follow the on-screen instructions. 
						

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Sending Workout Data to 
Your Computer
1. Plug the USB ANT Stick™ into 
an available USB port on your 
computer.
  The USB ANT Stick drivers 
automatically install the Garmin 
ANT Agent. You can download 
the USB ANT Agent if the drivers 
do not automatically install. Go to 
www.garminconnect.com/start.
2.  Bring your FR70 within range  
(5 m) of your computer. 
 nOTE: If Power Save Transfer is 
activated, your FR70 must be in 
regular time mode to transfer data 
to your computer. See page 28.
3.  Follow the on-screen instructions.
Using the Heart Rate 
Monitor
 CAUTION
The heart rate monitor may cause 
chafing when used for long periods 
of time. To alleviate this issue, apply 
an anti‑friction lubricant or gel to 
the center of the hard strap where it 
contacts your skin. 
Do not use gels or lubricants that 
contain sunscreen. Do not apply 
anti‑friction gel or lubricant on the 
electrodes.
 nOTE: Your device may include 
either a hard strap monitor or a soft 
strap monitor. 
The heart rate monitor is on standby 
and ready to send data. Wear the 
heart rate monitor directly on your 
skin, just below your breastplate. 
It should be snug enough to stay in 
place during your run. 
						

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1. Connect one side of the strap to 
the heart rate monitor module.
2.  Wet both electrodes on the back 
of the heart rate monitor strap 
to create a strong connection 
between your chest and the 
transmitter.
Electrodes
Electrodes
3. Wrap the strap around your chest, 
and connect the other side.
 nOTE: The Garmin logo should 
be right‑side up.
4.  Bring the FR70 within range (3 m) 
of the accessory. Press MODE 
until the training page appears.
 TiP: If the heart rate data is erratic 
or does not appear, you may have 
to tighten the strap on your chest 
or warm up for 5‑10 minutes. 
Using the Foot Pod 
(Optional)
The foot pod is on standby and ready 
to send data as soon as you install it 
or start moving.
 TiP: Before pairing, walk 4‑5 
steps with the foot pod so it will 
begin transmitting speed data to 
your watch.
Installing the Foot Pod on 
Your Shoe Laces
1.  Press the tab on the lace clip. Lift 
and separate the foot pod from 
the lace clip. 
2.  Loosen your shoe laces. 
						

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3. Thread the lace clip through 
two secure sections of your 
shoelaces, allowing enough room 
at the top to tie the shoelaces. 
Lace clip
4. Tie your shoelaces securely to 
keep the foot pod from shifting 
during your activity.
5.  Snap the foot pod into the lace 
clip. The arrow on the foot pod 
must be pointed toward the toe of 
your shoe.
Removing the Foot Pod
Press the tab on the front of the lace 
clip to remove the foot pod.
Installing the Foot Pod Under 
the Insole
 nOTE: Your compatible shoe will 
have a pocket under the insole. 
You may need to remove a foam 
insert before installing the foot 
pod.
1.  Press the tab on the lace clip. Lift 
and separate the foot pod from 
the lace clip.
2.  Lift the insole of the shoe.
3.  Place the foot pod in the pocket 
with the ANT+™ logo facing up 
and the notch pointing toward the 
toe of your shoe.
Training with the Foot Pod1. Bring the FR70 within range (3 m) 
of the foot pod.
2.  Press MODE to access training 
mode. The 
 foot pod icon 
appears on the training page.  
						

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3. If  or foot pod data does not 
appear, you may have to pair the 
foot pod and the FR70.  
See page 8. 
Calibrating  the Foot Pod
Calibrating your  foot pod is optional 
and can improve accuracy. You can 
automatically or manually adjust the 
calibration.
Auto Calibration with a 
Known Distance
The minimum calibration distance is 
400 m. For best results, calibrate the 
foot pod using the longest distance 
possible at your typical pace. A 
regulation track (one lap = 400 m) is 
more accurate than a treadmill.
1.  Press MODE > SETTINGS > 
SPORT > RUN > FOOT POD > 
CALIBRATE > AUTO.
2.  Press START to begin recording.
3.  Run or walk the known distance. 
4.  Press STOP. 5. 
Use ▲/▼ to adjust the calibration 
distance to the actual distance.
6.  Press ENTER to save the 
calibrated distance.
Manual Calibration
If your foot pod distance seems 
slightly high or low each time you 
run, you can manually adjust the 
calibration factor.
1. Press MODE > SETTINGS > 
SPORT > RUN > FOOT POD > 
CALIBRATE > MANUAL.
2.  Use ▲/▼ to adjust the calibration 
factor.
3.  Press ENTER to save the 
calibration factor.
Turning Off the Foot Pod
After 30 minutes of inactivity, the 
foot pod automatically turns off to 
conserve the battery.  
						

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Using the GSC™ 10 
Your watch is compatible with the 
GSC 10 speed and cadence sensor 
for bikes. The GSC 10 is an optional 
accessory that is available at  
http://buy.garmin.com . 
Using the Weight Scale
If you have an ANT+ compatible 
weight scale, the FR70 can read the 
data from the weight scale.  
1. Press and hold LIGHT/ until 
the FR70 starts scanning.
2.  Stand on the scale when 
indicated.
 nOTE: If using a body 
composition scale, remove shoes 
and socks to ensure that all body 
composition parameters are read 
and recorded.
3.  Step off the scale when indicated.
 nOTE: If an error occurs, step off 
the scale. Step on when indicated. 
						

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Time Mode
Time Mode
The time mode is the default view 
of the FR70. It shows the day, time, 
and date.
Setting the Time
1. While in time mode, press and 
hold ENTER. 
2.  Choose 12-hour or 24-hour mode.
3.  Press ▲/▼ to adjust the hour.
4. Press ENTER to advance to the 
minutes setting.
5.  Press ▲/▼ to adjust the minutes.
6.  Continue this process to set 
seconds, day, month, and year. 
7.  When finished, press MODE to  
return to time mode.
Power Save
After a period of inactivity, the FR70 
automatically enters a power save 
mode to conserve battery life. The 
power save mode displays the time 
and date only. Press any button to 
exit the power save mode.  
						

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Time Mode
Set the Alarm
1. While in time mode, press ▲ or 
▼. The alarm page appears.
2.  Press and hold ENTER. 
3.  Select ONCE, DAILY, or OFF. 
4.  Press ▲/▼ to adjust the hour.
5. Press ENTER to advance to the 
minutes setting.
6.  Press ▲/▼ to adjust the minutes.
7.  When finished, press MODE to  
save and return to the alarm page.
The 
 icon appears.
Using the Alarm
When the alarm sounds, press 
MODE to turn off the alarm, or press 
EnTEr to snooze for 9 minutes.
Set a Second Time Zone
You can set the FR70 time for two 
time zones. 
1. Press MODE > SETTINGS > 
WATCH > TIME 2. 
2.  Follow the instructions on page 15 
to set the time. 
3.  Press MODE to save and return 
to the watch menu. The 
 icon 
appears on the time page.  
						

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Training Mode
Training Mode
Training mode displays your current 
workout settings and data. Press 
MODE until training mode appears. 
Timed Workout
1. Press START to begin a session. 
• Press LAP to mark a distance 
during your activity.
•  Press ▲/▼ to scroll through 
data pages.  
2.  When finished, press STOP. 
 nOTE: To pause the active 
session, press STOP. Press 
ST ar T when you are ready to 
continue the session.  
3.  To save the activity and reset the 
timer, press and hold RESET for 
3 seconds. 
Training Alerts
To set audible training alerts for 
your activities, press  MODE > 
Training  > aLErTS.
 nOTE: Training alerts are 
inactive during interval workouts.
TiME—set an alert for a specific 
duration of time. 
DiST anCE (foot pod required)—
set an alert for a specific distance.   
CaLOriE—set an alert for a 
specific amount of calories. The 
measurement of calories is based on 
speed when connected to a foot pod 
or GSC 10, or heart rate when no 
speed sensor is present. 
HEar T raTE (heart rate monitor 
required)—set a low value and a 
high value. The alert sounds when  
						

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your heart rate is above or below the 
specified value range, or when you 
have reentered your target range. The 
heart rate is measured in beats per 
minute (bpm).
SPEED (foot pod or GSC 10 
required)—set a low value and a 
high value. The alert sounds when 
your speed is above or below the 
specified value range, or when you 
have returned to your target range. 
PaCE (foot pod or GSC 10 
required)—set a low value and a 
high value. The alert sounds when 
your pace is above or below the 
specified value range, or when you 
have returned to your target range.
CaDEnCE  (foot pod or GSC 10 
required)—set a low value and a 
high value. The alert sounds when 
your cadence is above or below the 
specified value range, or when you 
have returned to your target range.
Cadence is your rate of pedaling or  “spinning,” measured by the number 
of revolutions of the crank arm per 
minute (rpm), or by the number 
of strides per minute (spm) when 
running.
Heart Rate Zones
1. 
Press MODE > SETTINGS > 
SPORT 
2.  Select RUN, BIKE or GENERAL 
> HEART RATE > HR ZONES.
3.  To change a heart rate zone, 
press ▲/▼ to select the zone you 
want to change. Press ENTER to 
edit the zone limits.
4.  Press ▲/▼ to change the limit. 
Press ENTER to toggle between 
fields.
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.