FORERUNNER 610
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1. Hold POWER until the screen goes blank respond How do reset the device 2 Hold POWER until the screen turns on NOTE This does not erase any of your data or settings want to clear all the user data from my device NOTE This deletes all user entered information but it does not delete your history 1 Turn off the device 2 While holding LAP turn the device on 3 Select Yes How do reset the device to the original factory settings Select gt Setup gt System gt Restore Defaults gt Yes My device does not locate satellite signals 1 Take your device out of parking garages and away from tall buildings and trees 2 Remain stationary for several minutes Some of my data is missing from the history When the device memory is full your oldest data is overwritten Transfer data to your computer regularly to avoid losing data Where is the software version information Select gt Setup gt System gt About to display important software information and your unit ID How do quickly With no time on the timer select RESET change sports How dol getaNew Go to www newleaffitness com Some gyms and health centers can Leaf assessment provide an assessment 46 Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual Index A accessories 3 18 22 43 alarm 33 alerts 8 9 tones and vibrations 32 ANT fitness equipment 24 foot pod 21 heart rate monitor 19 pairing 182. Workout 1 Select gt Training gt Workouts gt Custom gt Create New 2 Select Run 000 to edit the name of the workout 3 Select Add New Step 4 Select Duration to specify how the step will be measured For example select Distance to end the step after a specific distance If you select Open you can select LAP to end the step during your workout 5 Ifnecessary select Duration Value and enter a value 6 Select Target to choose your goal during the step For example select Heart Rate to maintain a consistent heart rate during the step 7 Ifnecessary select a target zone or enter a custom range 15 Your Training For example you can select a heart rate zone Each time you exceed or drop below the specified heart rate the device beeps and displays a message 8 Ifnecessary select Rest Step gt Yes During a rest step the timer continues to run and data is recorded 9 Ifnecessary add another step to the workout Repeating a Custom Workout Step Before you can repeat a workout step you must create a workout with at least one step 1 Select Add New Step gt Duration 2 Select an option Select Repeat to repeat a step one or more times For example you can repeat a l mile step 4 times e Select Repeat Until to repeat a step for a specific duration For example you can repeat a 5 minute step for thirty minutes or until you reach heart rate zone 5 3 Select Back to Step
3. a run for example a long hill or training sprints 1 Select gt Training gt Options gt Auto Lap 2 Select Auto Lap gt By Position gt Lap At 3 Select an option e Select Lap Press Only to trigger the lap counter each time you select LAP and each time you pass any of those positions again Select Start and Lap to trigger the lap counter at the GPS location where you select START and at any location during the run where you select LAP Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual e Select Mark and Lap to trigger the lap counter at a specific GPS location marked before the run use Mark Position and at any location during the run where you select LAP Pausing Your Run Automatically NOTE Auto Pause does not function during interval or custom workouts You can use Auto Pause to pause the timer automatically when you stop moving or when your speed drops below a specified value This feature is helpful if your run includes stop lights or other places where you need to slow down or stop NOTE The paused time is not saved with your history data 1 Select gt Training gt Options gt Auto Pause gt Auto Pause Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual Your Training 2 Select an option To pause the timer automatically when you stop moving select When Stopped To pause the timer automatically when your speed drops below a specified value select Custom Speed Using Auto Scroll You can use the
4. messages position format and weight e Alert Vibration sets the device to use vibration for messages 1 Select lt gt Setup gt System gt Units e Data Recording controls how the 2 Select a setting device records activity data gt Smart records key points 3 Select a unit for the setting where you change direction speed or heart rate 32 Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual Time Settings Setting the Time Manually By default the watch time is set automatically when the Forerunner locates satellites 1 Select gt Setup gt System gt Time gt Set Time gt Manual 2 Enter the time 3 Ifnecessary select Time Format to choose between 12 hour or 24 hour Setting the Alarm 1 Select gt Setup gt Alarm 2 Select Alarm gt On 3 Select Time and enter a time Time Zones Each time you locate satellites the device automatically detects your time zone and the current time of day Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual Settings Setting Your User Profile The Forerunner uses information that you enter about yourself to calculate accurate run data You can modify the following user profile information gender age weight and height 1 Select gt Setup gt User Profile 2 Modify the settings About Calories Calorie expenditure and heart rate analysis technology is provided and supported by Firstbeat Technologies Ltd For more information go to www firstbeattechnologies
5. pair the accessory replace the accessory battery heart rate monitor page 43 When the accessory is paired a message appears and the accessory icon page 4 appears solid on the screen Heart Rate Monitor Setting Your Heart Rate Zones Before you can customize your heart rate zones you must enable the heart rate monitor Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual ANT Sensors The Forerunner uses your user profile information from the initial setup to determine your heart rate zones For the most accurate calorie data during your activity set your maximum heart rate resting heart rate and heart rate zones 1 Select gt Setup gt Heart Rate Monitor gt HR Zones gt Based On 2 Select an option Select BPM to view and edit the zones in beats per minute Select Max to view and edit the zones as a percentage of your maximum heart rate Select HRR to view and edit the zones as a percentage of your resting heart rate 3 Select Max HR and enter your maximum heart rate 4 Select Resting HR and enter your resting heart rate 19 ANT Sensors The zone values update automatically however you can still edit each value manually 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 n
6. to exit power save mode Maximizing Battery Life Extensive use of screen backlighting can significantly reduce battery life Setting the Backlight 1 Select gt Setup gt System gt Backlight gt Mode 2 Select an option e To activate the backlight only using the LIGHT key select Manual Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual Appendix e To activate the backlight for all key presses and messages select Keys Alerts Adjusting the Backlight Timeout 1 Select gt Setup gt System gt Backlight gt Timeout 2 Select a short backlight timeout Charging the Forerunner NOTICE To prevent corrosion thoroughly dry the contacts and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer 1 Plug the USB end of the cable into the AC adapter 2 Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet 41 Appendix 3 Align the contacts on the back of the Forerunner with the posts on the charging cradle The charging cradle is magnetic and holds the Forerunner in place When you connect the Forerunner to a power source the Forerunner turns on and the charging screen appears Charging 65 2 93 4 Charge the Forerunner completely Heart Rate Monitor Battery Do not use a sharp object to remove user replaceable batteries Contact your local waste disposal department to properly recycle the batteries Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dts
7. touchscreen or damage may result Do not use a sharp object to clean the area between the screen and bezel Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components Cleaning the Device 1 Use a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution 2 Wipe it dry Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual Cleaning the Screen l 2 Use a soft clean lint free cloth If necessary use water isopropyl alcohol or eyeglass lens cleaner Apply the liquid to the cloth and gently wipe the screen with the cloth Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor You must unsnap the module before cleaning the strap Rinse the strap after every use Hand wash the strap in cold water with a mild detergent after every five uses Do not put the strap in a washing machine or a dryer To prolong the life of your heart rate monitor unsnap the module when not in use Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual Appendix Updating the Software Using Garmin Connect Before you can update the device software you must pair the USB ANT Stick with your computer page 29 1 Connect the USB ANT Stick to your computer 2 Go to www garminconnect com If there is new software available Garmin Connect alerts you to update the software 3 Follow the on screen instructions 4 Keep your device in range 3 m of the computer during the update process 45 Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Solution The keys do not 1
8. 10 Owner s Manual Your Training Each time you exceed or drop below the specified heart rate or cadence amount the device beeps and displays a message Setting Walk Break Alerts Some running programs use timed walking breaks at regular intervals For example during a long training run the program may instruct you to run for four minutes then walk for minute and repeat Auto Lap functions correctly while you are using the run walk alerts 1 Select gt Training gt Options gt Alerts 2 Select Run Walk gt Run Walk Alert gt On 3 Select Run Alert and enter a time 4 Select Walk Alert and enter a time Each time you reach the alert amount the device beeps and displays a Your Training message The run walk alerts will repeat until you stop the timer Auto Lap The default Auto Lap setting is By Distance mile or 1 kilometer NOTE Auto Lap does not function during interval or custom workouts Marking Laps by Distance You can use Auto Lap to automatically mark the lap at a specific distance This feature is helpful for comparing your performance over different parts of a run 1 Select gt Training gt Options gt Auto Lap 2 Select Auto Lap gt By Distance 3 Select Lap At and enter a distance Marking Laps by Position You can use Auto Lap to automatically mark the lap at a specific position This feature is helpful for comparing your performance over different parts of
9. 2 4 GHz cordless phones and wireless LAN access points 26 Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual History Your Forerunner stores data based on the type of activity the accessories used and your training settings The Forerunner can save approximately 180 hours of history with typical use When the Forerunner memory is full your oldest data is overwritten Viewing History The history displays the date time of day distance activity time calories and average and maximum pace or speed The history can also display the average and maximum heart rate and cadence data if you are using the heart rate monitor foot pod or cadence sensor optional accessories 1 Select gt History gt Activities 2 Swipe up or down to view your saved activities 3 Select an activity Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual History 4 Scroll to the bottom of the page and select View Laps 5 Swipe up or down to scroll through laps Viewing Pace or Speed in ae Select gt History gt Options 2 Select Running or Cycling depending on what sport you are using 3 Select Show Pace or Show Speed Viewing Totals 1 Select gt History gt Totals Your total time and distance appear 2 Select Weekly or Monthly 27 History Resetting Your Totals You can reset the distance and time totals that appear on the device NOTE This does not delete any history Select gt History gt Options gt Reset Total
10. 610 Owner s Manual 4 Select the race 5 Select Do Race Virtual Racer Options Select gt Training gt Virtual Racer and select a race View Stats Displays the time and distance of the previous activity e Race Options Allows you to edit the race name delete the race and set alert tones Racing Against an Activity From the Web You must have a Garmin Connect account page 28 Before you can wirelessly send an activity to your device you must pair the Forerunner with your computer using the USB ANT Stick page 29 1 Pair the device to your computer 2 Go to www garminconnect com and find an activity Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual Your Training 3 Click Send to Device 4 On the device select gt Training gt Virtual Racer 5 Select the race 6 Select Do Race Interval Workouts You can create interval workouts based on distance or time Your custom interval workout is saved until you create another interval workout Open intervals can be used for track workouts when you are running a known distance but want to keep track of how many intervals you have completed 13 Your Training Creating an Interval Workout 1 Select gt Training gt Workouts gt Intervals 2 Select Edit Workout 3 Select Type and select Time Distance or Open TIP To create an open ended interval set the type to Open 4 Enter a distance or time interval value 5 Select Rest T
11. FORERUNNER 610 OWNER S MANUAL ee GARMIN Monday 7057 18 April A GARMIN 2011 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries All rights reserved Except as expressly provided herein no part of this manual may be reproduced copied transmitted disseminated downloaded or stored in any storage medium for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited Information in this document is subject to change without notice Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements Visit the Garmin Web site www garmin com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products Garmin the Garmin logo Forerunner Garmin Training Center Virtual Partner Auto Pause and Auto Lap are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other cou
12. Pages data fields Alarm Setup Heart Rate Monitor pairing heart rate zones Foot Pod pairing speed source calibration Pa Bike Sensor pairing calibration wheel size User Profile gender birth year weight height System language tones display data recording GPS backlight time units data transfer restore default settings Where To Where Am I Back to Start amp Locations Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual Your Training This section describes training features and settings for your device Run basics pages 7 8 Alerts page 8 Auto Lap page 10 Auto Pause page 11 Auto scroll page 11 Virtual Partner page 12 Virtual Racer page 12 Interval workouts page 13 Custom workouts page 15 Bike training page 17 Going for a Run Before you can record history you must locate satellite signals page 5 or pair your Forerunner with an optional foot pod page 21 Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual Your Training 1 From the timer page select START to start the timer History is recorded only while the timer is running Your distance and lap pace appear on the timer page KEJ Distance The data fields shown are the defaults You can customize data fields page 35 After completing your run select STOP Your Training Saving Your Run Hold RESET to save your run and reset the timer Run Options Displaying Pace or Speed 1 Select gt Setup Selec
13. T compatible weight scale the Forerunner can read the data from the weight scale 1 Select LIGHT A message appears when the weight scale is found 2 Stand on the scale 23 ANT Sensors 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 TIP If an error occurs step off the scale and try again About Lifetime Athletes The lifetime athlete setting affects certain weight scale calculations A lifetime athlete is an individual who has trained intensely for many years with the exception of minor injuries and has a resting heart rate of 60 beats per minute bpm or less Fitness Equipment ANT technology automatically links your Forerunner and heart rate monitor to fitness equipment so you can view your data on the equipment console Look for the ANT Link Here logo on compatible fitness equipment LINK HERE RD Go to www garmin com antplus for more linking instructions Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual Heart Rate Zone Calculations ANT Sensors Zone of Perceived Exertion Benefits Maximum Heart Rate 1 50 60 Relaxed easy pace rhythmic Beginning level aerobic training breathing reduces stress 2 60 70 Comfortable pace slightly Basic cardiovascular training deeper breathing conversation good recovery pace possible 3 70 80 Moderate pace more difficult to I
14. a level Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual 35 Settings rate 36 Data Field Description Data Field Description GPS The margin of error for HR Max Percentage of maximum Accuracy your exact location For heart rate example your GPS location is accurate to ie Average ae Mn ALE ey current activity Grade Calculation of rise over HR Avg Average percentage run For example if for ERNA een ieetyeucinb HRR an ee elevation you trave 200 feet distance your a orl heart rate grade is 5 Che gly Tani HR Avg Average percentage of Heading Thed enon yous ouMax r aiai heart ae for moving the activity Heart Rate Heart rate in beats per gt HR Lap Average heart rate in the minute bpm i As lap Heart Rate to During a workout the HR Lap Average percentage Go amount you are above Do or below the heart rate AHRR eee target minus resting heart rate HR HRR Percentage of heart rate for the lap ee HR Lap Average percentage of Max maximum heart rate for the lap Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual Settings Data Field Description Data Field Description HR Zone Current range of heart Pace Zone Current range of pace rate 1 to 5 The default Zones can be set in zones are based on your Garmin Training Center user profile maximum or Garmin Co
15. aining With a Bike Sensor For information about the GSC 10 see page 23 17 ANT Sensors ANT Sensors The Forerunner is compatible with these ANT accessories e Heart rate monitor page 19 e Foot pod page 21 e GSC 10 page 23 e Weight Scale page 23 e Fitness Equipment page 24 For information about purchasing additional accessories go to http buy garmin com Pairing Your ANT Sensors Before you can pair you must put on the heart rate monitor or install the sensor See the Forerunner 610 Quick Start Manual or the accessory instructions If your Forerunner does not show data from the accessory 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 Make sure that the ANT sensor is compatible with your Garmin device Bring the Forerunner within range 3 m of the ANT sensor Stay 10 m away from other ANT sensors while pairing If is off select gt Setup gt Heart Rate Monitor gt HR Monitor gt On gt Search for New If is off select gt Setup gt Foot Pod gt Foot Pod gt On gt Search for New Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual If is off select gt Setup gt Bike Sensor gt Bike Sensor gt On gt Search for New e Ifyou still cannot
16. and select a step to repeat Starting a Custom Workout 1 Select gt Training gt Workouts gt Custom 2 Select a workout and select Do Workout 3 Select START 4 Follow the on screen instructions When you complete all of the steps a message appears Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual stopping a Custom Workout At any time select LAP to end a step e At any time select STOP to stop the timer Deleting a Custom Workout 1 Select gt Training gt Workouts gt Custom 2 Select the workout 3 Select Delete Workout gt Yes Sending Workouts to Your Device Before you can wirelessly send workouts to your device you must pair the Forerunner with your computer using the USB ANT Stick page 29 1 Connect the USB ANT Stick to your computer 2 Open Garmin Training Center or Garmin Connect page 28 3 Follow the on screen instructions Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual Your Training Bike Training Options Many of the training features of the Forerunner can be applied to cycling For the best results you should customize the cycling settings Changing Your Sport to Cycling Your Forerunner can display data and history for your bike training 1 Select gt Training gt Sport gt Cycling Options gt Show 2 Select Current Sport gt Cycling After changing your sport you can set up alerts Auto Lap Auto Pause and Auto Scroll settings for your bike training pages 8 11 Tr
17. auto scroll feature to automatically cycle through all of the training data pages while the timer is running 1 Select gt Training gt Options gt Auto Scroll gt Auto Scroll 2 Select Slow Medium or Fast Your Training Running With a Virtual Partner Your Virtual Partner is a training tool designed to help you meet your goals 1 Select gt Training gt Virtual Partner 2 Select Virtual Partner gt On 3 Select Format and select Speed or Pace 4 Enter a value for the Virtual Partner s speed or pace 5 Select Alert gt On optional 6 Go for a run 7 Scroll to the Virtual Partner page to see who is leading KLI Distance Ahead VP Pace 07 08 Time Ahead 2008 Virtual Racer Your Virtual Racer is a training tool designed to help you improve your performance You can race against your own activity or one transferred from your computer page 13 For example you can practice running the actual race route and save it to your Forerunner On race day you can race against that practice run The Virtual Racer pushes you to beat your previous pace including hills where you might slow down and the final sprint to the finish line Running With a Virtual Racer Before you can create a race you must have at least one saved activity 1 Select gt Training gt Virtual Racer 2 Select Create New Race and select an activity from the list 3 Enter a name Forerunner
18. bration factor The calibration formula is actual distance use a regulation track recorded distance x current calibration factor new calibration factor For example 1600 m 1580 m x 95 96 2 1 Select gt Setup gt Foot Pod gt Calibration Factor 2 Adjust the calibration factor Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual GSC 10 Cadence data from the GSC 10 is always recorded If there is no GSC 10 paired GPS data is used to calculate the speed and distance Cadence is your rate of pedaling or spinning measured by the number of revolutions of the crank arm per minute rpm There are two sensors on the GSC 10 one for cadence and one for speed Calibrating the Bike Sensor Before you customize the bike sensor options you must change your sport to cycling page 17 Before you can calibrate the bike sensor it must be properly installed and actively recording data Calibrating your bike sensor is optional and can improve accuracy For calibration instructions specific to your bike sensor refer to the manufacturer s instructions Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual ANT Sensors 1 Select gt Setup gt Bike Sensor gt Calibration 2 Select an option To use GPS to determine your wheel size select Auto To enter your wheel size select Manual More Bike Options e Cadence alerts page 9 e Bike training page 17 e Cadence data fields page 35 Using the Weight Scale If you have an AN
19. c ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery l Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws on the back of the module Remove the cover and battery 3 Wait 30 seconds Insert the new battery with the positive side facing up NOTE Do not damage or lose the O ring gasket Replace the back cover and the four screws After you replace the heart rate monitor battery you must pair it with the device again Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual Appendix Changing the Wrist Band You can purchase a fabric wrist band accessory for the Forerunner http buy garmin com 1 Use the pin tool to remove the pins NOTE Do not discard the pins 2 Align the top of the Forerunner with the connector Appendix 44 Insert the tapered end of the pin to secure the connector to the Forerunner TIP You must firmly press the pin into the connector Use a sturdy blunt object if necessary Align the connector with the loop of the fabric wrist strap Insert the tapered end of the pin to secure the connector to the loop Repeat steps 2 5 for the bottom connector Caring for Your Device NOTICE Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur because it can cause permanent damage Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the
20. com About Training Effect Training effect measures the impact of an activity on your aerobic fitness Training effect accumulates during the activity As the activity progresses successfully the training effect value increases telling you how the activity has improved your fitness Training 33 Settings effect is determined by your user profile information heart rate duration and intensity of your activity It is important to know that your training effect numbers 1 0 5 0 may seem abnormally high during your first few runs It takes several activities for the device to learn your aerobic fitness Training Effect Description 1 0 1 9 Helps recovery short activities Improves endurance with longer activities more than 40 minutes 2 0 2 9 Maintains your aerobic fitness 3 0 3 9 Improves your aerobic fitness if repeated as part of your weekly training program 4 0 4 9 Highly improves your aerobic fitness if repeated 1 2 times per week with adequate recovery time 34 5 0 Causes temporary overload with high improvement Train up to this number with extreme care Requires additional recovery days Training effect technology is provided and supported by Firstbeat Technologies Ltd For more information go to www firstbeattechnologies com Customizing the Training Pages You can customize the data fields on four training pages 1 Sel
21. data to or from any computer even a paired computer Select gt Setup gt System gt Data Transfer gt Data Transfer gt Off Navigation Navigation Locations Viewing and Saving Your Current Location Before you can view and save your location you must locate satellite signals page 5 You can save your current location such as your home or parking spot 1 Select gt Where To gt Where Am I Your current coordinates appear 2 Select Save 3 If necessary select Edit to edit the properties Editing Locations 1 Select gt Where To gt Locations 2 Select a location 30 3 Select View Location gt Edit 4 Select an attribute For example select Edit Elevation to enter a known altitude for the location 5 Enter the new information Deleting Locations 1 Select gt Where To gt Locations 2 Select a location 3 Select Delete Location gt Yes Navigating to a Saved Location Before you can navigate to a saved location you must locate satellite signals 1 Select gt Where To gt Locations 2 Select a location Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual 3 Select Go to Location The compass page appears To record the activity you must start the timer Navigating Back to Start You can only navigate to your starting location if you are training with GPS At any point during your run you can return to your starting point You must start the timer in order
22. ect gt Setup gt Training Pages 2 Select a training page 3 Select 4 Change the number of data fields you want to see on the page 5 Select Enabled Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual 6 Select lt 4 7 Select a data field to change it 8 Select a category and a data field For example select Heart Rate gt HR Lap Data Fields Data fields with the symbol display statute or metric units Data fields with the symbol require an ANT sensor Settings Data Field Description Calories Amount of total calories burned Calories Fat Amount of fat calories burned Requires a New Leaf assessment Calories to Go During a workout the remaining calories when the step duration is a calorie amount Data Field Description Cadence For running cadence is measured in steps per minute spm For cycling cadence is measured in revolutions of the crank arm per minute rpm Cadence Average cadence for the Average duration of your current activity Cadence Average cadence for the Lap current lap Distance Distance traveled for the current activity Distance Distance traveled in the Lap current lap Distance Distance of the last Last Lap completed lap Distance to During a workout the Go remaining distance when the step duration is a distance amount Elevation Distance above or below se
23. es 29 Navigation sssr 30 Locations s i 30 Navigating to a Saved Location sses 30 Navigating Back to Start 31 Stopping the Navigation 31 GPS SeUNGS erein 31 1 Introduction Settings oseni 32 System Settings eee 32 Time Settings 33 Setting Your User Profile 33 Customizing the Training PAGES wesiiestcrvdtieedeimbeis 34 Appendix sssrin 39 Specifications oiiae 39 About the Battery eee 40 Heart Rate Monitor Battery 42 Changing the Wrist Band 43 Caring for Your Device 44 Updating the Software Using Garmin Connect sessir 45 Troubleshooting 46 WNGOX nina 47 Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual Introduction 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 About the Battery 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 The device is powered by a built in lithium ion battery that you can charge using the charger included in the product box page 41 Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual Introduction Setting Up the Device When using your Forerunner the first time follow the setup instructions in the Forerunner 610 Quick Start Manual Regi
24. his product does not transmit heart rate data to your GPS device while swimming Battery User replaceable CR2032 3 volts page 42 Battery life Approximately 4 5 years 1 hour per day Operating From 23 F to 122 F temperature from 5 C to 50 C NOTE In cold conditions wear appropriate clothing to keep the heart rate monitor near your body temperature Radio 2 4 GHz ANT wireless frequency communications protocol protocol 40 About the Battery 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 Forerunner Use Life 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 4 You are using the weeks Forerunner in power save mode the entire time Up to 8 hours You are training with GPS the entire time The actual battery life of a fully charged battery depends on how much time you use GPS the backlight Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual and power save mode Exposure to extremely cold temperatures will also reduce battery life Power Save After a period of inactivity the Forerunner goes into power save mode and amp appears The Forerunner displays the time and date but does not connect with your ANT accessories or use GPS Swipe left
25. ing your device 3 resetting history totals 28 original factory settings 46 the device 46 S satellite signals 5 31 46 saving locations 30 your activity 8 scale 23 sensors 18 26 smart recording 32 software 3 28 46 specifications 39 40 speed 8 27 37 speed source 21 storing the device 44 swimming 39 Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual T time alerts 8 data fields 38 format 33 setting the watch 33 zones 33 tones alerts 32 keys 32 touchscreen cleaning 45 tips 4 Training Effect 38 transferring history 29 troubleshooting ANT accessories 26 Forerunner 46 U units 32 updating the software 3 user profile 33 Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual Index V vibration alerts 32 Virtual Partner 12 Virtual Racer 12 13 Ww walking breaks 9 water resistance 39 40 weight scale 23 workouts custom 15 interval 13 wrist band 43 49 www garmin com support 800 800 1020 44 0 870 8501241 For the latest free software updates excluding map data throughout the life of your Garmin products visit the Garmin Web site at www garmin com A GARMIN Garmin International Inc 1200 East 151 Street Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park Southampton Hampshire S040 9LR UK Garmin Corporation No 68 Zhangshu 2 Road Xizhi Dist New Taipei City 221 Taiwan R O C March 2011 190 01296 00 Rev B Printed in Taiwan
26. mproved aerobic capacity hold conversation optimal cardiovascular training 4 80 90 Fast pace and a bit Improved anaerobic capacity uncomfortable breathing forceful and threshold improved speed 5 90 100 Sprinting pace unsustainable Anaerobic and muscular for long period of time labored breathing endurance increased power Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual 25 ANT Sensors ANT Sensor Troubleshooting Problem Solution have a third party ANT sensor Make sure that it is compatible with the Forerunner www garmin com intosports changed the battery in my accessory You must pair the sensor to your Forerunner again page 18 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 Use water saliva or electrode gel Clean the electrodes Dirt and sweat residue on the electrodes can interfere with heart rate signals 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
27. n in order to select items and change When you lift your finger you are pages You should practice using the prompted to select a new data field touchscreen before you run page 35 e Tap the touchscreen to scroll F H i PE E S Locating Satellite Signals It may take 30 60 seconds to locate TIP You can also swipe your satellite signals finger across the touchscreen 1 From the clock page swipe left to e Swipe left to exit power save mode P 4 view the locating satellites banner e Tap the touchscreen to confirm 2 Go outdoors t messages Go outdoors to an open area 3 Wait while the Forerunner searches e Make each touchscreen selection or for satellites swipe a separate action Do not begin your activity until the locating satellites banner disappears The time of day and date are set automatically Changing Data Fields On any training page hold a data field until it is highlighted 8 April 2000 o00e Timer Heart Rate Virtual Partner Clock Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual 5 ntroduction Menu Overview Activities Totals History Options showing pace or speed start of the week deleting activities resetting totals uploading an activity Ready to Run Options alerts Auto Lap Auto Pause auto scroll Z Virtual Partner Training Virtual Racer Workouts intervals custom workouts Sport running or cycling Training
28. n for 20 minutes 2 lect a training pa your elapsed time is 35 Selec amp page minutes 3 Select a data field to change it Time Lap Amount of time in the 4 Select Favorites gt Edit Favorites curently 5 Select one or more data fields Time Last Amount of time during Lap the last completed lap Time of Day Current time of day based on your time settings format time Zone and daylight saving time Time to Go During a workout the Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual Appendix Specifications NOTICE The Forerunner is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7 It can withstand immersion in 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 610 Owner s Manual Appendix Forerunner Specifications Battery 200 mAh rechargeable lithium ion coin cell battery Battery life Page 40 Operating From 4 F to 140 F temperature from 20 C to 60 C range Radio 2 4 GHz ANT wireless frequency communications protocol protocol Compatible ANT wireless technology accessories works with compatible heart rate monitor foot pod GSC 10 weight scale and fitness equipment 39 Appendix Heart Rate Monitor Specifications Water 98 4 ft 30 m resistance T
29. nnect heart rate and resting f heart rate Reps to Go During a workout the remaining repetitions Lap Pace Range of pace ten A Zone zones available for the Speed Current speed current lap Speed Average speed for the Lap Speed Range of speed ten Average activity Zone zones available for the Speed Lap Average speed in the current lap current lap Laps Number of laps Speed Last Average speed during completed Lap the last completed lap Pace Current pace Speed Zone Current range of speed Pace Average pace for the Zones can be set in Average duration of your current Garmin Training Center activity or Garmin Connect Sunrise The time of sunrise Pace Lap Average pace in the current lap based on your GPS position Pace Last Average pace during the Sunset The time of sunset La last completed lap p p P based on your GPS position Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual 37 Settings remaining time in the interval or step 38 Data Field Description Data Field Description Time Stopwatch time Training Effect Current impact 1 0 5 0 Time Avg Average time to TE a tees Lap complete the laps so far pag i Time Total time recorded For Customizing the Favorites Elapsed example if you run 10 Categor minutes then stop the Select gt Setup gt T timer for 5 minutes then 5 Dee etup gt Training start the timer again Pages and ru
30. ntries GSC Garmin Connect Virtual Racer USB ANT Stick ANT and ANT are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin Firstbeat and Analyzed by Firstbeat are registered or unregistered trademarks of Firstbeat Technologies Ltd New Leaf is a registered trademark of the Angeion Corporation Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners mno2 Table of Contents Introduction 3 About the Battery 3 Setting Up the Device 3 Registering Your Device 3 Getting More Information 3 Key Siiaidvasaedwad neraade als 4 ICONS wsscisddausiuadanmuinans 4 Tips and Shortcuts 0 c0 5 Locating Satellite Signals 5 Menu Overvi W sssini 6 Your Training 7 Going for a RUN sssrini 7 Saving Your RUN cceeeeeeeeeee 8 Run OpiONS s irienna 8 Interval Workouts 13 Custom Workouts 15 Bike Training Options 17 ANT Sensors 18 Pairing Your ANT Sensors 18 Heart Rate Monitor eee 19 Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual Introduction FOOL POl iiuna 21 C10 E 23 Using the Weight Scale 23 Fitness Equipment 005 24 Heart Rate Zone Calculations 25 ANT Sensor Troubleshooting 26 HISTOTY iiia 27 Viewing History 27 Deleting History 28 Using Free Software 28 Sending History to Your COMPUTE acisschcenshie
31. pod powers off to conserve the battery When the battery is low a message appears on your Forerunner Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual ANT Sensors Approximately five hours of battery life remain Choosing Your Speed Source If you plan to train outdoors you can set the Forerunner to use foot pod data to calculate pace rather than using GPS Select gt Setup gt Foot Pod gt Speed Source gt Foot Pod About Foot Pod Calibration Calibrating your foot pod is optional and can improve accuracy There are three ways to adjust the calibration distance GPS and manual Calibrating Your Foot Pod by Distance For best results the foot pod should be calibrated using the inside lane of a regulation track A regulation track 2 laps 800 m is more accurate than a treadmill 21 ANT Sensors 1 Select gt Setup gt Foot Pod gt Calibrate gt Distance Select a distance Select START to begin recording Run or walk the distance 5 Select STOP Calibrating Your Foot Pod by GPS You must have GPS signals to calibrate the foot pod using GPS A Ww N 1 Select gt Setup gt Foot Pod gt Calibrate gt GPS 2 Select START to begin recording 3 Run or walk approximately 1000 m The Forerunner informs you that you have traveled far enough 22 Calibrating Your Foot Pod Manually If your foot pod distance seems slightly high or low each time you run you can manually adjust the cali
32. s gt Yes Deleting History Deleting a Run 1 Select gt History gt Activities 2 Select a run 3 Scroll to the bottom of the page and select Delete gt Yes Deleting All Activities Select gt History gt Options gt Delete All Activities gt Yes 28 Using Free Software Garmin provides two software options for storing and analyzing your run history e Garmin Connect is Web based software www garminconnect com You can use Garmin Connect on any computer with Internet access e Garmin Training Center is computer software that does not require the Internet after installation It operates directly on your computer not on the Internet 1 Go to www garmin com intosports 2 Select Train with Garmin 3 Select Online Software or Desktop Software 4 Follow the on screen instructions Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual Sending History to Your Computer Before you can wirelessly send an activity to your device you must pair the Forerunner with your computer using the USB ANT Stick page 28 1 Plug the USB ANT Stick into a USB port on your computer aq E gt 2 Bring your device within range 3 m of your computer When the ANT Agent finds your device the ANT Agent displays the unit ID and asks you if you want to pair 3 Select Yes 4 Follow the on screen instructions Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual History Preventing Data Transfer You can prevent transferring
33. stering Your Device Help us better support you by completing our online registration today e Go to http my garmin com e Keep the original sales receipt or a photocopy in a safe place Getting More Information Go to www garmin com intosports e Go to www garmin com learningcenter e Go to http buy garmin com or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts Introduction Keys Each key has multiple functions Select to show and hide the menu lt Select to return to the previous page Icons HH GPS is on and receiving signals C Heart rate monitor is active Esa Foot pod is active i Bike sensor is active fo Watch is in power save mode page 41 q POWER Hold to turn the device on LIGHT and off Select to turn on the backlight Select to search for a compatible weight scale ISTART Select to start and stop STOP the timer LAP Select to mark a new lap RESET Hold to save your run and reset the timer Fitness equipment is active Touchscreen Tips The Forerunner touchscreen is different than most mobile devices The touchscreen is designed so you can operate it with your fingernail The touchscreen is optimized to prevent accidental touches while you run NOTE You must press or swipe firmly Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual Introductio
34. t Training Pages Select a data field to customize Select Pace Speed Nn FW N Select the type of pace or speed data to appear on the training page For a complete list of the available data fields and descriptions see page 35 Select a training page to customize Alerts NOTE Alerts do not function during interval or custom workouts You can use alerts to train toward specific time distance calorie heart rate and cadence goals NOTE To turn on alert tones and vibrations see page 32 Setting Time Distance and Calorie Alerts 1 Select gt Training gt Options gt Alerts 2 Select Time Distance or Calories 3 Select On 4 Select Alert At and enter a time distance or calorie amount Each time you reach the alert amount the device beeps and displays a message Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual Setting Advanced Alerts If you have an optional heart rate monitor foot pod or GSC 10 you can set up advanced alerts for heart rate and cadence 1 Select gt Training gt Options gt Alerts 2 Select an option Select Heart Rate to set the high and low heart rate values in beats per minute bpm NOTE For more information about heart rate zones see page 19 e Select Cadence to set the high and low cadence amounts in steps per minute spm or revolutions of the crank arm per minute rpm 3 Set the parameters for your heart rate or cadence alerts Forerunner 6
35. to use this feature 1 During your run select STOP but do not reset the timer 2 Select gt Where To gt Back to Start The compass page appears The Forerunner navigates you back to the starting point of your run Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual Navigation Stopping the Navigation Select gt Where To gt Stop Navigation GPS Settings Turning Off GPS Select gt Setup gt System gt GPS gt GPS gt Off When GPS is off speed and distance data are not available unless you have an optional sensor that sends speed and distance data to the device such as the foot pod or GSC 10 The next time you turn on the device it will search for satellite signals again Satellite Page The satellite page shows your current GPS satellite information For more information go to www garmin com aboutGPS Select gt Setup gt System gt GPS gt Satellites 31 Settings Settings Every Second records points every second It creates a very detailed record of your activity System Settings however it greatly increases the Select gt Setup gt System size of the activity Language sets the device e GPS page 31 language Backlight page 41 Key Tones sets the device to use aidiblestones for key presses Customizing the Unit Settings You can customize units of measure Alert Tones sets the device to use for distance pace and speed elevation audible tones for
36. troubleshooting 26 weight scale 23 Auto Lap 10 11 Auto Pause 11 auto scroll 11 B backlight 41 back to start 31 battery charging 3 41 Forerunner 40 heart rate monitor 43 bike sensors 23 Cc cadence alerts 9 data fields 35 GSC 10 23 calibrating bike sensors 23 foot pod 21 22 calorie alerts 8 data fields 35 expenditure 33 caring for your devices 44 charging 41 clearing user data 46 coordinates 30 custom workouts 15 D data fields 5 35 38 data recording 32 deleting custom workout 17 history 28 Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual Index locations 30 distance alerts 8 data fields 35 E elevation data fields 35 location 30 F fitness equipment 24 foot pod 21 21 22 G Garmin Connect 17 28 Garmin Training Center 17 28 GPS accuracy 36 satellite signals 5 31 settings 33 grade 36 GSC 10 23 47 Index H heart rate alerts 9 data fields 36 37 zones 19 20 heart rate monitor battery 43 cleaning 45 pairing 18 specifications 40 history deleting 28 missing 46 transferring 29 viewing 27 46 l icons 4 interval workouts 13 K keys 4 tones 32 48 L language 32 lifetime athlete 24 lithium ion battery 3 39 40 locating satellite signals 5 46 locations 30 M marking your location 30 N navigating back to start 31 to locations 30 New Leaf 35 46 P pace 8 27 37 pairing ANT sensors 18 pausing an activity 11 power save 41 profile 33 R register
37. umbered from 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 e Your heart rate is a good measure of exercise intensity 20 e Training in certain heart rate zones can help you improve cardiovascular capacity and strength e 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 25 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 Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual More Heart Rate Options e Heart rate alerts page 9 Heart rate zone calculations page 25 e Heart rate data fields page 35 e Heart rate troubleshooting page 26 Foot Pod Your Forerunner is compatible with the foot pod You can use the foot pod to send data to your Forerunner when training indoors when your GPS signal is weak or when you lose satellite signals The foot pod is on standby and ready to send data You must pair the foot pod with your Forerunner page 18 After 30 minutes of inactivity the foot
38. ype and select Distance Time or Open 6 Ifnecessary enter a distance or time value for the rest interval 7 Select the number of repetitions 8 Ifnecessary select Warmup gt Yes to add an open ended warmup to your workout 9 If necessary select Cooldown gt Yes to add an open ended cooldown to your workout Starting an Interval Workout 1 Select gt Training gt Workouts gt Intervals gt Do Workout 2 Select START If your interval workout has a warm up you must select LAP to begin the first interval 3 Follow the on screen instructions When you complete all of the intervals a message appears stopping an Interval Workout At any time select LAP to end an interval e Atany time select STOP to stop the timer e Ifyour interval workout has a cool down you must select LAP to end the interval workout Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual Custom Workouts Custom workouts can include goals for each workout step and varied distances times and calories You can create custom workouts using Garmin Training Center or Garmin Connect page 28 and transfer them to the Forerunner However you can also create and save a custom workout directly on your Forerunner You can also schedule custom workouts using Garmin Connect or Garmin Training Center You can plan workouts in advance and store them on your Forerunner Forerunner 610 Owner s Manual Your Training Creating a Custom
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