Garmin Forerunner 15 Quick Start Manual
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1. A GARMIN Forerunner 15 Quick Start Manual See the mportant Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any exercise program Getting Started When using your device for the first time you should complete these tasks to set up the device and learn about the basic features 1 Charge the device Charging the Device 2 Turn on activity tracking Turning On Activity Tracking 3 Put on the optional heart rate monitor Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor 4 Go for a run Going For a Run 5 Upload your run to the Garmin Connect site Using Garmin Connect 6 Get more information Getting More Information Keys D y Select to turn the backlight on and off Hold to turn the device on and off F Select to start and stop the timer Select to choose the highlighted menu item 3 Select to scroll through the data screens options and settings tyS Select to scroll through activity tracking data Select to mark a new lap Select to return to the previous screen Status Icons A flashing icon means the device is searching for a signal A solid icon means the signal was found or the sensor is connected Le GPS status y Heart rate status y Foot pod status Going For a Run The device comes partially charged You may need to c2. Your step count does not appear until the device acquires satellite signals and sets the time automatically The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals April 2014 190 01727 01_0D Printed in Taiwan Your total number of steps taken during the day appears beneath the time of day The step count is updated periodically TIP You can select ty to scroll through your activity tracking data Garmin Connect You can connect with your friends on Garmin Connect Garmin Connect gives you the tools to track analyze share and encourage each other Record the events of your active lifestyle including runs walks rides swims hikes triathlons and more To sign up for a free account go to www garminconnect com start Store your activities After you complete and save an activity with your device you can upload that activity to Garmin Connect and keep it as long as you want Analyze your data You can view more detailed information about your activity including time distance heart rate calories burned cadence an overhead map view pace and speed charts and customizable reports NOTE Some data requires an optional accessory such as a heart rate monitor o 3 Loop 7 3 28 mi 30 32 100 of 7 564 7 1 193 5 54 mi Track your progress You can track your daily steps join a friendly competition with your connections and meet your goals Share your activities You can connect w
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4. e 4 Wrap the strap around your chest and attach it to the other side of the heart rate monitor module The Garmin logo should be right side up 5 Bring the device within 3 m 10 ft of the heart rate monitor After you put on the heart rate monitor it is active and sending data Pairing ANT Sensors The first time you connect an ANT sensor to your device you must pair the device and sensor After the initial pairing the device automatically connects to the sensor when you go for a run and the sensor is active and within range NOTE If your device was packaged with a heart rate monitor the device and sensor are already paired 1 Put on the heart rate monitor Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor 2 Select 3 Bring the device within 1 cm of the center of the heart rate monitor and wait while the device connects to the sensor When the device detects the heart rate monitor a message appears and displays solid History You can view your last seven running sessions on your Forerunner device and you can upload and view unlimited running sessions on Garmin Connect When the device memory is full your oldest data is overwritten NOTE Run history is not recorded while the timer is stopped or paused Viewing History 1 Select V gt History 2 Select an option e Select Daily Steps to view your step count goal distance traveled and calories burned for each recorded day e Select Runs to view th
5. e date time distance pace calories burned and lap data for your saved running sessions NOTE You can also view your average heart rate and heart rate zone for saved running sessions using an optional heart rate monitor e Select Records to view your personal record time distance and pace over various distances Device Information Resetting the Device If the device stops responding you may need to reset it This does not erase any of your data or settings 1 Hold for 15 seconds The device turns off 2 Hold for one second to turn on the device Getting More Information e 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 Getting the Owner s Manual You can get the latest owner s manual from the web 1 Go to www garmin com support 2 Select Manuals 3 Follow the on screen instructions to select your product Temperature Specifications Forerunner operating temperature range From 15 to 60 C from 5 to 140 F Forerunner charging temperature range From 0 to 45 C from 32 to 113 F Heart rate monitor operating temperature range From 10 to 50 C from 14 to 122 F Garmin the Garmin logo and Forerunner are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries ANT and Garmin Connect are tra
6. harge the device Charging the Device before going for a run Put on the optional heart rate monitor Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor 2 Hold to turn on the device Select Go outside and wait while the device locates satellites It may take a few minutes to locate satellite signals When satellites are located displays solid 5 When using a heart rate monitor wait while the device connects to the sensor When the device detects the heart rate monitor a message appears and displays solid 6 Select Start to start the timer 7 Go fora run Time distance pace calories burned beats per minute and heart rate zone are recorded while the timer is running A Q 8 After you complete your run select to stop the timer 9 Select an option e Select Resume to restart the timer NOTE After a few seconds a summary appears e Select Save to save the run and reset the timer A summary appears NOTE You can now upload your run to Garmin Connect Using Garmin Connect e Select Discard to delete the run Turning On Activity Tracking The activity tracking feature records your daily step count step goal distance traveled and calories burned for each recorded day Your calories burned includes your base metabolism plus activity calories Activity tracking can be enabled during the initial device setup or at any time Select V gt Settings gt Activity Tracking gt Turn On
7. ith friends to follow each other s activities or post links to your activities on your favorite social networking sites Using Garmin Connect 1 Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable 2 Go to www garminconnect com start 3 Follow the on screen instructions Charging the Device To prevent corrosion thoroughly dry the contacts and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer 1 Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer 2 Align the charger posts with the contacts on the back of the device and press the charger until it clicks 3 Charge the device completely Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor NOTE If you do not have a heart rate monitor you can skip this task NOTE The device 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 module where it contacts your skin NOTICE Do not apply anti friction gel or lubricant on the electrodes Do not use gels or lubricants that contain sunscreen You should wear the heart rate monitor directly on your skin just below your breastplate It should be snug enough to stay in place during your activity 1 Push one tab on the strap through the slot in the heart rate monitor module Cji ON 2 Press the tab down 3 Wet the electrodes on the back of the module to create a strong connection between your chest and the heart rate monitor modul
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