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1. Hark And Lap f Auto Lap by position e Lap Press only starts a new lap each time you press the lap button and each time you pass that location again Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual e Start And Lap starts a new lap each time you pass the starting point of your run each time you press the lap button and each time you pass those locations again e Mark And Lap starts a new lap at a specific location you mark before your run each time you press the lap button and each time you pass those locations again If you select Mark And Lap go to the place where you want to mark your first lap Then select Mark Position When you pass this place during your run the Forerunner laps automatically Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual TRAINING Virtual Partner The Virtual Partner is a unique tool designed to help you meet your training goals When turned on the Virtual Partner competes with you automatically during quick workouts and courses See the following pages to learn more about quick workouts and courses Virtual Partner bist Behind You ocd If you are ahead of the Virtual Partner the bottom field background is white If you are behind the background is black as shown 15 TRAINING To see Virtual Partner data 1 Set up a quick workout or course 2 Press start 3 Press the A V arrows to view all Timer pages To turn off Virtual Partner 1 Press mode to acces2. Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual 61 18 x 1 75 20 x 1 75 20 x 1 3 8 22 x 1 3 8 22 x 1 1 2 24 x 3 4 Tubular APPENDIX Tire Size 26 x 2 125 26 x 2 35 26 x 3 00 27x 1 27 x 1 1 8 27 x 1 1 4 27 x 1 3 8 650 x 35A 650 x 38A 650 x 38B 700 x 18C 700 x 19C 700 x 20C 700 x 23C 700 x 25C 700 x 28C 700 x 30C 700 x 32C 62 2070 2083 2170 2145 2155 2161 2169 2090 2125 2105 2070 2080 2086 2096 2105 2136 2170 2155 700C Tubular 2130 700 x 35C 2168 700 x 38C 2180 700 x 40C 2200 Garmin Training Center The Garmin Training Center software is included in the Forerunner product box Locate the Garmin Training Center and use it to install the software on your personal computer Garmin Training Center offers workout analysis tools and allows you to create and schedule custom courses and workouts and transfer them to the Forerunner Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual To install Garmin Training Center 1 Insert the Garmin Training Center disk into your computer s disk drive If the welcome screen does not appear click Start and then Run Type in the drive letter of your disk drive followed by setup example D setup Then press Enter 2 When the welcome screen appears follow the instructions on the screen to install Garmin Training Center Use the USB cable from the product box to connect your Forerunner to your computer Then open Garmin Training
3. 3 In the Show Map field select Yes Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual NAVIGATION Press mode to see the Timer Map and Main Menu pages When you start the timer and begin to move a tiny dotted line appears on the map showing you exactly where you have traveled This dotted line is called a track To zoom in or out on the map press the A V arrows To change map settings see page 47 Points to North 35 NAVIGATION Marking Locations A location is any point that you store in memory If you want to remember landmarks or return to a certain spot mark a location there The location appears on the map with a name and symbol You can find view and go to locations at any time To mark your location 1 Go to the place where you want to mark a location 2 Press mode to access the Main Menu Select Navigation gt Mark Location wo Position N 38 51 396 u 094 47 950 Elevation 12506 36 3 Enter a name in the top right field You can also change the symbol in the top left field and the elevation 4 Select OK To mark a location using lat lon coordinates 1 Press mode to access the Main Menu Select Navigation gt Mark Location 2 Select the Position field Enter the latitude and longitude of the location you want to mark 3 Make other changes as necessary and select OK Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual When you want to go to a location select Find from
4. APPENDIX Accuracy may be degraded by poor 2 Use a coin to twist the cover sensor contact electrical interference counter clockwise so the and receiver distance from transmitter arrow on the cover points io Battery Information OPEN WARNING Do not use a sharp 3 Remove the cover and object to remove user replaceable replace the battery with the batteries Contact your local waste positive side facing up disposal department to properly re recycle the batteries NOTE Be careful not to damage or lose the O ring gasket on the cover The heart rate monitor contains a user replaceable CR2032 battery 4 Use a coin to twist the cover clockwise so the arrow on the cover points to CLOSE To replace the battery 1 Locate the circular battery cover on the back of the heart rate monitor Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual 65 APPENDIX Important Product and Safety Information A guidelines as well to ensure safe Warnings navigating Failure to avoid the following potentially NOTE Refer to your product s owner s hazardous situations could result in manual to determine if your product death or serious injury contains or accepts street map Always consult your physician before Products beginning or modifying any exercise e When navigating carefully compare program If you have a pacemaker information displayed on the unit or other implanted electronic device to all available navigation sources consult your
5. Changing Sport Settings For each sport you can change speed units and enter extra gear or bike weight which affects how calories are calculated You can also enter speed zones and heart rate zones for each sport To set extra weight for a sport 1 From the Main Menu select Settings 2 Select a sport and then select Extra Weight 3 Enter the amount of extra weight you are carrying Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual To set your bike profile 1 From the Main Menu select Settings gt Biking 2 Select a bike profile You can set up to three profiles 3 Enter your bike information 4 305 only If you have a GSC 10 speed and cadence sensor select Sensor Mounted 5 In the Wheel Size field select Auto to have the GSC 10 automatically detect your tire size using GPS data or select Custom to enter your wheel size For a table of sizes and circumferences see page 61 Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual SETTINGS To change speed units for a sport 1 From the Main Menu select Settings 2 Select a sport to change units Then select Speed Units 3 Select Pace or Speed Units Pace min mi min km Smoothing 4 If you selected Pace select the amount of pace smoothing you want to use Pace smoothing averages your current pace over a certain amount of time to avoid errors in GPS position and speed due to varying satellite signal reception When you turn on or increase 49
6. IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE INNO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS 1 APPENDIX IN THE PRODUCT SOME STATES DO NOT ALOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APLY TO YOU Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY To obtain warranty service contact your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number Securely pack the unit and a copy of the original sales receipt which is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs Write the tracking number clearly on the outside of the package Send the unit freight charges prepaid to any Garmin warranty service station 2 Online Auction Purchases Products sold through online auctions are not eligible for rebates or other special offers from Garmin Online auction confirmations are not accepted for warranty veri
7. SETTINGS pace smoothing the pace shown on your Forerunner is steadier fewer large jumps To use pace smoothing you must set your speed units to pace NOTE Pace smoothing affects your displayed pace and the timing of pace alerts and Auto Pause however it does not affect the data stored in History Setting Pace Speed Zones For each sport your Forerunner contains ten pace speed zones ranging from very slow to maximum speed The values for these pace speed zones are entered by default and may not match your personal abilities After you enter appropriate values you can use these zones 50 to set your pace speed alerts or use them as targets in advanced workouts Slow Jog 1400 7 1100 7 Jog 1200 0200Y Fast Jog 10 0077 0000 Slow Run O2 00 7 Oroa To change your pace speed zones 1 From the Main Menu select Settings 2 Select a sport and then select Pace Speed Zones 3 Select the zone you want to change Enter a minimum and maximum pace speed for that zone Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual one 09 00 ni 4 Repeat step 3 for each zone you want to change Setting Heart Rate Zones NOTE Heart rate zones are a feature of the Forerunner 305 only A heart rate zone is simply a certain range of beats per minute Heart rate zones are generally based on a percentage of your maximum heart rate and are numbered from 1 to 5 based on intensity 1 lowest 5 highest
8. 45 SETTINGS Data Recording Data recording controls how the Forerunner records detailed data for your runs or other activities By default the Forerunner uses Smart Recording to record your movements and create detailed history Smart Recording picks up key points where you change direction speed or heart rate You can also record data every second Doing so creates the most accurate record possible of your activity However with this setting the Forerunner can only record up to 3 5 hours of detailed data NOTE When the history is full older history data is overwritten automatically Be sure to transfer history to Garmin Training Center often 46 To change data recording 1 From the Main Menu select Settings gt General gt Data Recording 2 Inthe Record Data Points field select Every Second or Smart Recording Adding Accessories The Forerunner 305 has two possible accessories a heart rate monitor and an optional Garmin cadence sensor You can enable these accessories from this menu or restart scanning if you are having trouble receiving data To scan for accessories 1 From the Main Menu select Settings gt General gt Accessories Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual Select an accessory then select Yes to turn on scanning for that accessory To restart scanning for an accessory select Restart Scan Select the accessories You own Heart Monitor Yes ea Restart Scan SET
9. Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual SETTINGS If you know your maximum heart rate you can enter it and allow the Forerunner to calculate your heart rate zones automatically You can also enter your heart rate zones manually You can set heart rate zones for each sport To base heart rate zones on your maximum heart rate 1 From the Main Menu select Settings 2 Select a sport to set heart rate zones Then select HR Zones 3 Select the Zones field Then select Based on Max Max E Zones Based on Mox 123bpm 14 4bpm 164bpm 185bpm 2OSbpm 185bpm 51 SETTINGS Select the Max field and enter your maximum heart rate The Forerunner calculates your heart rate zones automatically based on your maximum heart rate To change your heart rate zones manually E 52 From the Main Menu select Settings Select a sport to set heart rate zones Then select HR Zones Select the Zones field Then select Custom In any heart rate zone select a heart rate value you want to change and enter a new value Repeat for each heart rate value you want to change Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual APPENDIX Be sure to read the Warnings and Cautions on pages 66 70 to learn to use your Forerunner safely and responsibly Cleaning and Care Clean the Forerunner and the heart rate monitor using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution Wipe dry Avoid chemical cleaners and solven
10. Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual APPENDIX Center For help using Garmin Training Center click the Help menu and select Contents or press F1 on your keyboard 63 APPENDIX Specifications GPS High sensitivity SiRFstarlll architecture Acquisition Time Hot Start lt 1 second Warm Start lt 38 seconds Cold Start lt 45 seconds Update Rate 1 second continuous GPS Position Accuracy lt 10 meters 50 typical GPS Velocity Accuracy lt 0 05 m s Accuracy depends on view of the sky 99 clear view 95 typical Dynamics Performs to specifications to 6 g s Operating Temperature Range 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Weight 77 g 2 72 oz Display 33 x 20 3 mm 1 3 x 0 8 Physical size 53 3 x 17 8 x 68 6 mm 2 1 x 0 7 x 2 7 64 Lap memory 1 000 laps Battery Rechargeable internal lithium ion Battery Life 10 hours typical use Water resistance IEC 60529 IPX7 submersible to one meter for up to 30 minutes Note This product is not intended to be used while swimming Heart Rate Monitor Specifications Physical size 34 8 x 3 56 x 1 27 cm 13 7 x 1 4 x 0 5 Transmission range approximately 3 m 9 8 ft Battery CR2032 3 volts Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Battery Life 3 years 1 hour per day Weight 21 g 0 74 oz Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual
11. 61 troubleshooting 60 U units of measure changing 48 USB 1 63 user profile setting 8 V Virtual Partner 15 16 24 W water immersion 53 wheel size 49 61 wrist strap extending 5 19 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 2006 2008 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc 1200 East 151st Street Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park Southampton Hampshire S040 9RB UK Garmin Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2nd Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan Part Number 190 00581 00 Rev D
12. a manual multi sport workout by changing sport modes during your workout without resetting the timer When you change sport modes press Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual the A V arrows to see the Multi sport Timer page shown on the next page To create a multi sport workout manually 1 Start and complete a workout in any sport Press stop to finish your workout but do not reset the timer 2 Press and hold mode until the Change Sport menu appears 3 Select another sport A new Multi sport Timer page appears Multi sport timer page 4 Press start to begin your workout in the new sport Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual TRAINING Auto Multi sport Workouts If you are participating in a race or event you can set up an auto multi sport workout that includes each sport in the event You can also include transition time from one sport to the next Move seamlessly from sport to sport by pressing the lap button To set up an auto multi sport workout 1 Press mode to access the Main Menu Select Training gt Auto Multisport 2 To change a sport mode in the list select the sport 1 Other 2 Biki 3Run Edit E Add Insert Leg iei Remove Leg Start Hultisport 29 30 Select an option from the menu Edit Leg changes this sport mode to a different sport Insert Leg inserts another sport mode before this sport Remove Leg removes this sport mode from the list To add a sport
13. correct replacement battery Using another battery presents a risk of fire or explosion To purchase a replacement battery see your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site Additional Non User Replaceable Battery Warnings Do not remove or attempt to remove the non userreplaceable battery e When disposing of the unit take it to a professional service such as a waste electronics treatment facility 68 to have the battery removed and recycled Perchlorate Material Replaceable coin cell batteries may contain perchlorate material Special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Important Information MAP DATA INFORMATION One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost We use a combination of governmental and private data sources which we identify in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer Virtually all data sources contain some inaccurate or incomplete data In some countries complete and accurate map information is either not available or is prohibitively expensive Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual NOTICE REGARDING WINDSHIELD MOUNTING LEGAL RESTRICTIONS State law in Minnesota and California prohibits or restricts drivers from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles See California Vehicle Code 26708 a Minnesota Statut
14. known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or reproductive harm This notice is provided in accordance with California s Proposition 65 See www garmin com prop65 for more information Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual APPENDIX Battery Warnings If these guidelines are not followed the internal lithium ion battery may experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the GPS unit fire chemical burn electrolyte leak and or injury e Do not leave the unit exposed to a heat source or in a high temperature location such as in the sun in an unattended vehicle To prevent damage remove the unit from the vehicle or store it out of direct sunlight such as in the glove box e Do not puncture or incinerate e When storing the unit for an extended time store within the following temperature range 32 to TPE 0 to 25 C e Do not operate the unit outside of the following temperature range 4 to 131 F 20 to 55 C e Contact your local waste disposal department to properly recycle dispose of the unit battery 67 APPENDIX Additional User Replaceable Battery Warnings Do not use a sharp object to remove the battery e Keep the battery away from children Do not disassemble puncture or damage the battery e f using an external battery charger only use the Garmin accessory approved for your product e Only replace the battery with the
15. lights or other places where you need to slow down or stop NOTE Auto Pause does not work during Interval or Advanced workouts When you turn on Auto Pause the Forerunner tracks any paused time as Rest Time and any paused distance as Rest Distance To add these data fields to a Timer page see page 43 Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual TRAINING To set Auto Pause 1 Press mode to access the Main Menu 2 Select Training gt Training Options gt Auto Pause 3 Inthe Auto Timer Pause field select When Stopped or select Custom Pace to enter a value Suto Timer Pause TIP Press mode repeatedly to exit E Auto Lap You can use Auto Lap to start a new lap automatically after you have traveled a certain distance or passed a certain point in your run This setting is helpful for comparing your performance over different parts of a run each mile kilometer or a major hill for example NOTE Auto Lap does not work during interval or advanced workouts To set Auto Lap 1 Press mode to access the Main Menu 2 Select Training gt Training Options gt Auto Lap 3 In the Auto Lap Trigger field select By Distance to specify a value 14 Auto Lap by distance If you select By Position the Forerunner marks a lap automatically each time you pass certain places during your run Choose from the following options Suto Lap Trigger Lop Press Onl By Tita Stort And Lop my
16. physician before using a including information from street heart rate monitor signs visual sightings and maps The unit heart rate monitor and For safety always resolve any other Garmin accessories are discrepancies or questions before consumer devices not medical continuing navigation and defer to devices and could suffer from posted road signs interference from external electrical e Do not become distracted by the sources The heart rate readings unit while driving or navigating are for reference only and no and always be fully aware of all responsibility is accepted for the navigation conditions Minimize consequences of any erroneous the amount of time spent viewing readings the unit s screen while driving If your unit contains or accepts or navigating and use audible street map products follow these prompts when possible Do not input destinations change settings 66 Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual or access any functions requiring prolonged use of the unit s controls while driving or navigating Stop in a safe and legal manner before attempting such operations e The unit is designed to provide route suggestions It is not designed to replace the need for navigator attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions traffic congestion weather conditions or other factors that may affect safety while driving or navigating WARNING This product its packaging and its components contain chemicals
17. the Navigation menu You can view a list of your saved locations organized by name or by distance from your current location To find and go to a location 1 Press mode to access the Main Menu Select Navigation gt Find 2 Select List All shows all locations or Nearest shows locations near your current location Then use the AV arrows to find a location in the list and press enter to select Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual NAVIGATION List All TRACK Position N 38 51 386 WO94 47 871 Elevation 1250 From Current Loci 3 Select Go To Follow the line on the map to the location 37 When you are going to a location the Map and Compass pages are added automatically Press mode to view these pages On the Compass page the arrow points toward the location Go in the direction of the arrow to reach the location The Compass page also shows the distance and time left until you reach the next point Compass To stop going to a location Press mode to access the Main Menu Then select Navigation gt Stop Go To Qo Mork Location G Find AOE EF Routes TSA ok To edit or delete a location 1 Press mode to access the Main Menu Then select Navigation gt Find gt List All or Nearest 2 Select the location you want to edit 3 Change the name and symbol as necessary To delete the location select Delete To delete all locations Press mode S
18. the menu Rest steps workout the Forerunner displays are noted in your workout each step of the workout history including the name of the step the goal if any and current workout data Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual 21 To start an advanced workout 1 Press mode to access the Main Menu 2 Select Training gt Workouts gt Advanced 1S a If you have scheduled workouts in Garmin Training Center this menu appears 3 Select the workout you want to start 4 Select Do Workout NOTE Auto Pause Auto Lap and Alerts do not function when you are doing an advanced workout 22 During the workout press the AY arrows to view more data pages An audible alarm sounds when you are about to finish a workout step A message appears counting down the time or distance until a new step begins To end any workout step early and go to the next step press lap To end the entire workout early press mode and select Training gt Stop Workout Advanced workouts are sport specific which means you create workouts for a specific sport and you must do them in that sport For example if you want to create an advanced workout in the Forerunner for biking you must switch to Biking mode Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual The Forerunner automatically switches to the correct sport when you select an advanced workout For example if you try to start a Running workout while you are in Biking m
19. two fields 6 Select Done 7 Press start to begin your workout Interval Workouts For interval workouts you enter the time or distance you want to run and the number of repetitions you want to complete e Run a certain distance and rest for a certain amount of time 17 e Run for a certain distance and rest for a certain distance e Run fora certain amount of time and rest for a certain amount of time e Run fora certain amount of time and rest for a certain distance To create an interval workout 1 Press mode to access the Main Menu Then select Training 2 Select Workouts gt Interval 3 Select an option from the Interval Workout page according to how you want to set up intervals Foror Forerunner ct Dist Rest Dist ci Time Rest Time ct Time Rest Dist 1495 Enter distance or time values into the appropriate fields In the Reps field enter number of times you want to repeat each interval 0 25 00 02 00 e Distance Rest Time Reps 6 i Warmup amp Cooldown If you want to add an extra lap for warm up and for cool down select Warmup amp Cooldown Select Done Press start to begin your workout 205 305 Owner s Manual If you selected Warmup amp Cooldown press lap at the end of your warmup lap to start your first interval At the end of your last repetition the Forerunner automatically starts a cooldown lap When you are fini
20. user profile for the first time a Max HR message appears Select Yes to adjust your maximum heart rate based on your user profile Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual TRAINING NOTE Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any exercise program Use your Forerunner to set goals and alerts train with a Virtual Partner program simple or advanced workouts and plan courses based on existing runs Alerts Use your Forerunner alerts to train toward certain time distance speed and heart rate goals You can set separate alerts in each sport mode NOTE Alerts do not function during quick interval or advanced workouts Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual TRAINING Time and Distance Alerts Time and distance alerts are useful for long runs when you want to train for a certain amount of time or distance When you reach your goal the Forerunner beeps and displays a message To set a time or distance alert 1 Press mode to access the Main Menu Select Training 2 Select Training Options gt Alerts gt Time Dist Alert 3 Inthe Time Alert field select Once or Repeat Time Alert TRAINING 4 Enter atime in the Alert At field 5 In the Distance Alert field select Once or Repeat 6 Enter a distance in the Alert At field TIP Press mode repeatedly to exit Using Pace Speed Alerts Pace alerts called speed alerts in Biking or Other mode notify you if you e
21. A GARMIN Owner s Manual Forerunner 205 305 GPS enabled trainer for runners 2006 2008 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc Garmin Europe Ltd Garmin Corporation 1200 East 151st Street Liberty House No 68 Jangshu 2nd Olathe Kansas 66062 Hounsdown Business Park Road USA Southampton Hampshire SO40 Shijr Taipei County Tel 913 397 8200 or 9RB UK Taiwan 800 800 1020 Fax 913 397 8282 Tel 44 0 870 8501241 outside the Tel 886 2 2642 9199 UK 0808 2380000 within the UK Fax 886 2 2642 9099 Fax 44 0 870 8501251 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 o
22. Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual APPENDIX secret of Garmin You agree not to decompile disassemble modify reverse assemble reverse engineer or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software You agree not to export or re export the Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America Declaration of Conformity Hereby Garmin declares that this Forerunner product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC To view the full Declaration of Conformity see the Garmin Web site for your Garmin product www garmin com products forerunner305 or www garmin com products forerunner205 3 accessories adding 46 acquiring satellite signals 2 advanced workouts creating 19 editing 23 ssending 19 starting 21 alerts 9 cadence 12 heart rate 11 pace 10 speed 10 time and distance 9 arrow buttons 6 Auto Lap 14 auto multi sport 29 Auto Pause 13 auto scroll timer pages 45 B backlight 6 45 4 battery charging 1 heart rate monitor 54 65 warnings 67 battery icon 7 bike mode 28 43 profile 49 buttons 6 C cadence alerts 12 sensor 49 training 12 cleaning and care 53 69 compass 38 contact Garmin ii contacting Garmin ii cont
23. TINGS To change map settings E From the Main Menu select Settings gt General gt Map To change the orientation of the map press enter and select an option North Up orients the map with North at the top of the screen Cadence Sensor Ho z Track Up orients the map with your direction of travel at the top of the screen See pages 59 60 for more information on pairing and troubleshooting accessories 3 To show hide waypoints on the map select Show or Hide in the User Locations field Changing Map Settings Orientation Track Up er Locations 4 To view the Map page as part of the page loop select Yes in the Show Map field TIP The map is automatically visible when you go to a location or navigate a route or course Show Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual 4 SETTINGS Changing Units To change units of measure 1 From the Main Menu select Settings gt General gt Units 2 Select units of measure for distance elevation and heart rate Changing Time Settings Time Format Time one US Central B Daylight Saving Time Auto To change time settings 1 From the Main Menu select Settings gt General gt Time 2 Select a time format and time zone and enable or disable daylight saving time 48 About Forerunner From the Main Menu select Settings gt General gt About Forerunner to view your software version GPS version and unit ID
24. ally high freeze or disappear Common sources of interference include high voltage power lines electric motors computers televisions and mobile phones After you move away from the source of interference your heart rate reading should return to normal 59 APPENDIX Heart Rate Monitor Troubleshooting If you have trouble pairing with the heart rate monitor or if your heart rate readings are erratic try the following suggestions 60 Position the Forerunner within 3 meters of the sensor while pairing Stay far away from any other sensors while pairing Move away from sources of interference see the previous page Restart scan if your Forerunner appears to be paired with another sensor see page 46 Make sure scanning for the heart rate monitor is enabled see page 46 Replace the battery Clean the sensors Dirt and sweat build up on the sensors can weaken signals Reapply moisture Use electrode gel water or saliva Make sure the heart rate monitor is snug against your body If you have trouble with erratic readings position the transmitter on your back Wear a cotton shirt or wet your shirt Synthetic fabrics that rub or flap against the heart rate monitor can create Static electricity that interferes with heart rate signals Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual Tire Size and Circumference The tire size is marked on both sides of the tire To modify your bike profile see page 49
25. ange based on the accessories you own and the speed units you have selected for a sport Starred data fields are available with the Forerunner 305 only Cadence revolutions of the crank arm per minute Cadence Avg average cadence for the duration of your current ride Cadence Lap average cadence for current lap Calories amount of calories burned Date current day month and year Distance distance traveled on current run Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual Dist Lap distance traveled in current lap Dist Last Lap distance of last completed lap Dist Paused distance covered while timer is in Auto Pause Elevation distance above below sea level GPS Accuracy margin of error for your exact location for example 19 ft Grade calculation of rise over run For example if for every 10 feet you climb elevation you travel 200 feet distance your grade is 5 Heading current direction you are traveling Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual APPENDIX Heart Rate heartbeats per minute bpm Heart Rate Avg average heart rate for the duration of your current run Heart Rate Lap average heart rate in current lap Heart Rate Zone current heart rate zone 1 5 The default zones are based on your maximum heart rate and user profile Laps number of laps completed Pace current pace Pace Average average pace over the d
26. ble parts Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in permanent damage to the equipment and void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual Industry Canada Compliance Category radiocommunication devices comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS 210 Category Il radiocommunication devices comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS 310 Limited Warranty This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase Within this period Garmin will at its sole option repair or replace any components that fail in normal use Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse misuse accident or unauthorized alteration or repairs This product is intended to be used only as a travel aid and must not be Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual APPENDIX used for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction distance location or topography Garmin makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of map data in this product THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS
27. bligation to notify any person or organization July 2008 Part Number 190 00581 00 Rev D 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 Forerunner Garmin Training Center Auto Pause Auto Lap and Virtual Partner are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries GSC 10 and Multisport are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners FE CE Printed in Taiwan INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started 0 1 Navigation 35 Charging the Battery 1 Viewing the Map cceee 35 Acquiring Satellite Signals 2 Marking Locations 00 36 Using the Heart Rate Monitor 3 Back to Start sicczcecccnoserssiediecsia 39 Extending the Strap cee 5 Creating and Using Routes 40 BUMOMS scese 6 Viewing GPS Information 42 PAQOS sssssssvsssesssssersseseessersse 1 Settings oooi 43 User Profile sssssssssressstrreresrereres 8 a Settings 00 43 Training sssessessensssnnrnnnn 9 Data Recording rsssieeserisiissis 46 Alerts 9 Changing Sport Settings 48 Auto Pause u nan 13 Setting Pa
28. ce Speed Zones 50 AUtO Lap ssori 14 Setting Heart Rate Zones 51 Virtual Partner oo 15 Workouts Quick Interval and ake se aaa gt a NC pecans li Data FieldS ccsccsessssseeentere 54 Courses a 24 Heart Rate Information 57 Multi sport Workouts 1 50 10 28 Tire Size and Circumference 61 PIS LONY vixsevisswstvedesnaensvacusnaes 31 Garmin Training Center 62 About History Detail 31 Specifications ccceeeeee 64 Viewing History ccceceeee 32 Important Product and Safety Deleting History cceeee 34 Information no 66 Index scsrestcinetevsensdernivetcacnress 14 Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual i INTRODUCTION Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your Forerunner In the USA go to www garmin com support or contact Garmin USA by phone at 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 In the UK contact Garmin Europe Ltd by phone at 0808 2380000 In Europe go to www garmin com support and click Contact Support for in country support information or contact Garmin Europe Ltd by phone at 44 0 870 8501241 Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today Have the serial number of your Forerunner handy and connect to our Web site www garmin com Look for the Product Registration link on our home page Use this area to record the serial numbe
29. d then select Use Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual NAVIGATION To use a Saved route 1 Press mode to access the Main Menu Then select Navigation gt Routes 2 Select the route you want to follow Then select Navigate Saved Routes GE To stop navigating a route 1 Press mode to access the Main Menu 2 Select Navigation gt Stop Route To edit or delete a route 1 Press mode to access the Main Menu Then select Navigation gt Routes Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual Si Select the route you want to edit Then select Edit To delete the route select Delete Select a point to edit Review view it on the map Insert insert a point before this point Remove remove it from the route Change replace it with another point Move move it to another place in the route When you are finished making changes select Navigate or press mode to exit 41 NAVIGATION Viewing GPS Each GPS satellite in space has Information a specific number The numbers The Satellite page displays of several GPS satellites appear nomaini abourthe CPE on the circular graphic The number corresponds to the signals the Forerunner is y current position of that satellite in currently receiving From the Each hichlichted 5 Main Menu select Navigation pe eee gt Satellite to view the Satellite on the graphic corresponds page to a satellite from which the Forerunner is currently receiving
30. e difficult to hold capacity optimal conversation cardiovascular training Pace fast and a bit Improved anaerobic 4 80 90 uncomfortable capacity and threshold breathing forceful improved speed 58 90 Pace a sprinting effort Anaerobic and 4 009 unsustainable for long period muscular endurance of time labored breathing increased power Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual heart rate zones based on the percentages shown below For more information on setting your heart rate zones see page 51 About Pairing Pairing is the process of matching sensors like your heart rate monitor with your Forerunner 305 This process occurs automatically when you turn on the Forerunner and only takes a few seconds when the sensors are on and functioning correctly Once paired your Forerunner will only receive data from your sensor Upon power up the Forerunner will automatically scan for the sensors you have enabled see Adding Accessories page 46 Each sensor has a unique ID The Forerunner learns and saves this Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual APPENDIX unique ID while pairing the first time The next time you turn on the Forerunner it will only pair with the unique sensor ID If the Forerunner does not find the sensor you should restart the scan to find your sensor ID Interference Strong electromagnetic fields can interfere with your heart rate monitor and cause your heart rate to appear unusu
31. ed workout using the Forerunner 1 Press mode to access the Main Menu Then select Training 2 Select Workouts gt Advanced gt lt Create New gt 3 Enter a workout name in the top field 20 4 Select 1 Open No Target Then select Edit Step Edit Step Delete Step Hark as Rest Step 5 In the Duration field select how long you want the step to last If you select Open you can end the step during your workout by pressing lap 6 Below Duration enter the value where you want the step to end 7 Inthe Target field select your goal during the step speed heart rate cadence or none NOTE Heart rate and cadence targets are for the Forerunner 305 only Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual TRAINING 8 Below Target enter a To repeat steps goal value for this step if 1 Select lt Add New Step gt necessary For example 2 Inthe Duration field select if your target is heart rate Repeat select a heart rate zone or 3 In the Back to Step field enter a custom range _ select the step you want to 9 When you are finished with return to this step press mode 4 Inthe Number of Reps 10 To enter another step select field enter the number of lt Add New Step gt Then repetitions repeat steps 5 9 11 To mark any step as a rest 5 Press mode to continue step select the step Then Starting Advanced Workouts select Mark as Rest Step Once you begin an advanced from
32. elect Navigation gt Find gt Delete All gt Yes Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual NAVIGATION Back to Start To go back to your starting If you want to return to the point starting point of your run the Press mode to access the Forerunner can take you back Main Menu Then select along the exact path you traveled Navigation gt Back to Start using Back to Start A line appears on the map from x 7 your current location to your starting point Follow the line to your starting point Follow the line back to your starting point Back to Start directs you back along the path of your most recent run Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual 39 NAVIGATION Creating and Using TRCK TRC Routes gpa A route is a straight line path between two or more points on the map After you create Select the dotted line locations you can use them to to add another point build routes involving a few points 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to add or many points Then you can more locations to your route save the routes and use them o gt When you are finished adding any time locations select Navigate To create a route Your route appears on the 1 Press mode to access the map as a dark line connecting Main Menu Then select each location Navigation gt Routes 2 Select New 3 Select the dotted line and f press enter to add a location A A WINWOOD 40 to your route Select a location from the list an
33. ellites Go outdoors to an open area and press the Power button to turn on the Forerunner Locating Satellites E E Wait while the Forerunner searches for satellites For best reception make sure the GPS antenna is facing up Stand still in an open area and do not begin walking or running until the Locating Satellites page disappears GPS antenna is located here After the Locating Satellites page disappears you can begin your run or other activity To turn off GPS and use the Forerunner indoors see page 44 Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual GETTING STARTED Using the Heart Rate Monitor NOTE The heart rate monitor works with the Forerunner 305 only 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 To position the heart rate monitor 1 Push one tab on the strap through the slot in the heart rate monitor Press the tab down sensors Ca e ae 2 Wet both sensors on the back of the heart rate monitor to create a strong connection between your pulse and the transmitter Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual a GETTING STARTED 3 Wrap the strap around your chest and attach it to the other side of the heart rate monitor NOTE The Garmin logo should be right side up 4 Turn on the Forerunner and bring it within range 3 meters of the heart rate monitor The heart rate icon on the Timer
34. es Section 169 71 Other Garmin dashboard or friction mount options should be used when driving in those states Many other states have enacted restrictions against placing non transparent material upon the windshield or placing objects upon the windshield that obstruct the driver s vision for example New Jersey law currently prohibits windshield objects that unduly interfere with the driver s vision to the front or sides Check your state and local laws and ordinances where you drive before using the suction cup mount on your windshield IT IS THE USER S RESPONSIBILITY TO USE THE GARMIN UNIT AND MOUNTING OPTIONS IN SUCH A MANNER THAT Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual APPENDIX THE USER IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS AND ORDINANCES Remember to always mount your Garmin unit in a location that does not obstruct the driver s view of the road Garmin does not assume any responsibility for any fines penalties or damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice or as a result of any state or local law or ordinance relating to the use of your Garmin unit The California Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 requires the recycling of certain electronics For more information on the applicability to this product see www erecycle org Caring for the Screen Clean the screen with water isopropyl alcohol or eyeglass cleaner do not use cleaners containing ammonia which can ha
35. et a heart rate alert 1 Press mode to access the Main Menu Then select Training Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual 11 TRAINING Using Cadence Alerts NOTE Cadence alerts are a feature of the Forerunner 305 only and can only be set in Biking mode If you own an optional Garmin cadence sensor GSC 10 you can use cadence alerts The cadence alert notifies you if your cadence exceeds or drops below a specific number of revolutions of the crank arm per minute rom Setting a cadence alert is similar to setting a heart rate alert The maximum cadence value allowed is 255 Be sure to change to Biking mode when setting a cadence alert For more information about Garmin cadence sensors visit www garmin com 12 Training with Cadence 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 Cadence data from the GSC 10 is always recorded The speed data from the GSC 10 is only recorded and used for distance calculation when the GPS signal is weak or the GPS is turned off For information about speed zones see page 50 Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual Auto Pause You can set the Forerunner to pause the timer automatically during your run when you stop moving or when your pace drops below a certain value This setting is helpful if your path includes stop
36. fication To obtain warranty service an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is required Garmin will not replace missing components from any package purchased through an online auction International Purchases A separate warranty is provided by international distributors for units purchased outside the United States This warranty is provided by the local in country distributor and this distributor provides local service for your unit Distributor warranties are only valid in the area of intended distribution Units purchased in the United States or Canada must be returned to the Garmin service center in the United Kingdom the United States Canada or Taiwan for service Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual Software License Agreement BY USING THE Forerunner YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device the Software in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product Title ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties You further acknowledge that the structure organization and code of the
37. is stopped About History Detail The Forerunner displays history details differently depending on the type of training you completed Details of simple activities appear on one summary page Details of quick workouts interval workouts advanced workouts and courses appear with tabs which organize information into sections To view information on different tabs press the A V arrows View Laps Interval workout history 31 Uiaranuy MISTORY You can view history by day week or totals To view history by day 1 Press mode to access the Main Menu 2 Select History gt Sport gt By Day 3 Press W to scroll through the list As you scroll summary details appear below the list 4 05 Sol rahe OO S45 10 Tees 4 Select an entry to view details Select View Laps for additional lap detail GO Ro Accrued Viewing History EESTI 00 20 01 1 00 145cal Laps of an interval workout The arrow indicates a rest lap To view laps on the map While viewing details for a history entry select View Laps Select a lap in the list Then select View on Map HISTORY Press the A and arrows to zoom in and out on the map Select Next to view the next lap To delete laps or entire records from history 1 While viewing details for an activity select View Laps Select the lap you want to delete Select Delete Lap or Delete Entire Run Select Yes to c
38. manually 1 Press mode to access the Main Menu 2 Select Training gt Stop Course To edit a course name 1 Press mode to access the Main Menu Then select Training gt Courses 2 Select the course you want to rename Then select Edit Course 3 Edit the course name 2 TRAINING To delete a course 1 Press mode to access the Main Menu Then select Training gt Courses 2 Select the course you want to delete Then select Delete Course Select Yes to confirm Multi sport Workouts Triathletes duathletes and other multi sport competitors can take advantage of the Forerunner s multi sport workouts When you set up a multi sport workout you can switch between sport modes and still view your total time and distance for all sports For example you can switch from Biking mode to Running mode and view your total time and distance for biking and running throughout your workout 26 The Forerunner stores multi sport workouts in history and includes total time distance average heart rate and calories for all sports in the workout It also includes specific details for each sport To see the sport specific details you must switch sport modes For example to see details for the Biking portion of a multi sport workout switch to Biking mode You can use multi sport workouts manually or you can preset multi sport workouts for races and other events Using Multi sport Manually You can create
39. mode to the end of the list select lt Add Sport gt To include transition time between each sport mode select Include Transition 1 Other Ra include Transition Start Multisport To start your workout select Start Multisport To change from one sport mode to the next press lap If you have included transition time press lap when you are finished with one sport to start the transition time Press lap again to end the transition time and begin the next sport To stop Auto Multisport Press mode to access the Main Menu Select Training gt Stop Multisport You can also clear a multi sport workout by pressing stop and then pressing and holding reset to reset the timer Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual HISTORY Your Forerunner automatically saves all training data when the timer is started and can hold up to two years 1000 laps of data in memory You can view the data on your Forerunner or transfer the history to the Garmin Training Center software where you can analyze your data When the memory is full the Forerunner begins overwriting old data Load your history into Garmin Training Center periodically to keep track of all of your activities History data includes time distance average pace best pace calories and detailed lap information Forerunner 305 history data also includes heart Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual HISTORY rate No data is recorded while the timer
40. n What are heart rate zones A heart rate zone is simply a range of heartbeats per minute bpm The five commonly accepted heart rate zones are numbered from 1 5 according to increasing intensity Generally heart rate zones are calculated based on percentages of your maximum heart rate See the next page to learn some of the Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual APPENDIX effects of exercise as your heart rate reaches each of these zones How do heart rate zones affect your 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 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 decrease your risk of injury 5 APPENDIX See the next page to learn about How can determine my the benefits of training in each heart rate zones heart rate zone If you know your maximum heart rate you can enter it and allow the Forerunner to calculate your on Max Perceived Exertion Benefits Heart Rate 1 50 60 Relaxed easy pace FOG ey aerobic rhythmic breathing training reduces stress Pace comfortable Basic cardiovascular 2 60 70 slightly deeper breathing training good recovery conversation possible pace Pace moderate Improved aerobic 3 70 80 mor
41. ode the Forerunner changes to Running mode automatically Editing Advanced Workouts You can edit workouts within Garmin Training Center or directly in the Forerunner Note that Garmin Training Center serves as the master list of workouts If you edit a workout directly in the Forerunner the changes are overwritten the next time you transfer workouts from Garmin Training Center To make a permanent change to a workout edit the workout in Garmin Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual TRAINING Training Center and then transfer it to your Forerunner To edit an advanced workout 1 Press mode to access the Main Menu 2 Select Training gt Workouts gt Advanced 3 Select the workout you want to change Then select Edit Workout 4 Select the step you want to edit Then select Edit Step 5 Make any necessary changes and press mode 6 Edit other steps as necessary 23 TRAINING To delete an advanced workout 1 Press mode to access the Main Menu 2 Select Training gt Workouts gt Advanced 3 Select the workout you want to delete 4 Select Delete Workout Select Yes to confirm Courses Another way you can use the Forerunner for custom training is to create a course based on a previously recorded activity Then you can race against the course trying to match or exceed previously set goals You can also use the Virtual Partner when training with courses To turn on Vir
42. onfirm Accrued View On Mop O 6g Delete Lap m AA A fea EN 7 Ler obpra Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual To view history by weeks k Press mode to access the Main Menu Then select History gt Sport gt By Week 2 Press to scroll through the list of weeks As you scroll totals for each week appear below the list 3 Select a week to view details in that week by day To view history totals 1 Press mode to access the Main Menu Select History gt Sport gt Totals Totals appear for distance time and calories for all of your saved activities 2 Select View Weeks to see a list of weeks 33 HISTORY Deleting History After you have transferred old Forerunner data to Garmin Training Center you may want to delete the history from your unit To delete history 1 Press mode to access the Main Menu Then select History gt Sport gt Delete 2 Select Keep 1 Month Keep 3 Months or Delete All Select Yes to confirm 34 Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual NAVIGATION Use the GPS navigation features of your Forerunner to view your path on a map save locations you want to remember create routes and find your way home Viewing the Map Before you use the navigation features you may want to configure the Forerunner to display the Map page To add the Map page 1 Press mode to access the Main Menu 2 Select Settings gt General gt Map
43. page changes from flashing to constant when the Forerunner begins receiving data Be sure to move away from other heart rate monitors while the 4 Forerunner is trying to pair with your heart rate monitor for the first time After the Forerunner pairs with your heart rate monitor you can go near other heart rate monitors For more information on pairing and troubleshooting see pages 59 60 NOTE If you have trouble with erratic heart rate readings position the transmitter on your back instead of your chest or try applying electrode gel Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual GETTING STARTED Extending the Strap lf the Forerunner strap is not long enough for your wrist you can replace it with the included extension strap and pin removal tool 2 Install the extension strap Pin removal tool Place one side of the spring bar into one pinhole To add the extension strap 1 Remove the short watch strap 3 Compress the spring bar and with the buckle Use the pin snap it into the other pinhole removal tool to pull one spring bar back so that it clears the edge of the case Then remove the strap Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual 3 GETTING STARTED Buttons power e Press and hold to turn unit on off O e Press to turn backlight on off 2 mode 2 e Press to view Timer or Main Menu e Press to exit a menu or page e Press and hold to change sports lap reset e Press to crea
44. r 8 digit number located on the back of the unit in case your Forerunner is lost stolen or needs service Be sure to keep your original sales receipt in a safe place or attach a photocopy inside the manual Serial Number Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Charging the Battery Charge the Forerunner for three hours before using it When the battery is fully charged the battery life is approximately 10 hours To avoid corrosion be sure the Forerunner is completely dry before charging or connecting to a personal computer To charge the Forerunner 1 Snap the Forerunner into the charging cradle 2 Plug the small end of the AC adapter into the mini USB port on the cradle Plug the other end into a standard wall outlet mini USB port cradle NOTE The Forerunner will not charge outside the temperature range of 0 C 50 C 32 F 122 F You can also charge the Forerunner by connecting it to your personal computer with the enclosed USB cable However you must install Garmin Training Center before you connect to your computer See page 62 to install Garmin Training Center Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual 1 GETTING STARTED Acquiring Satellite Signals Before you begin using the Forerunner you must acquire GPS satellite signals To acquire satellite signals go outdoors away from tall buildings and trees Acquiring satellite signals may take 30 60 seconds To acquire sat
45. rast adjusting 45 courses 24 25 customizing timer pages 43 D data fields 54 changing 43 data recording 46 daylight saving time 48 distance alert 9 E enter button 6 extending the wrist strap 5 extra weight adding 48 G Garmin Product Support ii Garmin Training Center and advanced workouts 19 and courses 24 installing 62 go to location 37 GPS about 42 acquiring signals 2 antenna 2 turning on and off 44 GSC 10 12 H heart rate alert 11 heart rate icon 4 7 heart rate monitor battery 65 interference 59 Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual pairing 4 59 restart scan 46 troubleshooting 60 wearing 3 heart rate zones about 57 and alerts 11 setting 51 history 31 deleting 34 totals 33 viewing 32 indoor use 44 interval workouts 17 L language changing 44 lap button 6 license agreement 73 limited warranty 71 locations deleting 38 editing 38 finding 37 marking 36 map 35 mode button 6 multi sport workouts 28 30 P pace alert 10 pace smoothing 49 power button 6 product registration ii product support ii R reset button 6 rest time rest distance 13 routes 40 41 S Satellite page 42 serial number ii settings general 43 sport specific 48 software license agreement 73 sounds turning on off 44 specifications 64 speed alert 10 sports changing 7 Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual start stop button 6 T time alert 9 time zone changing 48 tire size 49
46. rm the coating on the screen 69 APPENDIX FCC Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and may cause harmful interference to radio communications if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television 70 reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the GPS unit e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This product does not contain any user servicea
47. rn GPS off for indoor use 1 From the Main Menu select Settings gt General gt System 4d 2 Press enter and select GPS Off from the GPS menu NOTE When GPS is off pace and distance data are not available The next time you turn on the Forerunner it will search for satellite signals again To change the text language 1 From the Main Menu select Settings gt General gt System 2 Select a language in the Text Language field To turn sounds on or off 1 From the Main Menu select Settings gt General gt System 2 Select an option in the Tones field to turn the Forerunner sounds on or off Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual Changing Your User Profile See page 8 to change your user profile Changing Display Settings Backlight Timeout 15 Seconds Contrast 304 Auto Scroll Timer Pages On To change backlight and contrast 1 From the Main Menu select Settings gt General gt Display 2 Select the amount of time the backlight stays on and the amount of screen contrast Press power once to turn on the backlight After the backlight shuts off automatically press any Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual SETTINGS key to turn the backlight on again To turn the backlight off manually press power TIP Use a short backlight timeout setting to conserve battery power To scroll through Timer pages automatically Select On in the Auto Scroll Timer Pages field
48. s the Main Menu 2 Select Training gt Training Options gt Virtual Partner 3 In the Virtual Partner field select Off 16 Workouts Quick Interval and Advanced You can set up quick interval or advanced workouts on the Forerunner If you set up an advanced workout you can save edit and transfer it from your computer to your Forerunner using Garmin Training Center Quick and interval workouts cannot be saved they are replaced each time you use them Quick Workouts For quick workouts you enter your time distance or pace goals and the Forerunner displays the Virtual Partner to help you achieve them Distance amp Time enter how far you want to go and how long it should take Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual Time amp Pace enter how long you want to work out and how fast you want to go Distance amp Pace enter how far you want to go and how fast you want to go NOTE Alerts do not function during quick workouts To set up a quick workout 1 Press mode to access the Main Menu 2 Select Training gt Workouts gt Quick Workouts 3 Select the type of quick workout you want to do 4 Enter values in the top two fields on the page You can select values from the list or select Custom to enter your own value Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual TRAINING 5 Check the third field to ensure that the calculation seems reasonable If not make changes to the top
49. shed cooling down press lap to end your workout As you approach the end of each interval lap an alarm sounds and a message appears counting down the time until a new lap begins To end any interval lap early and go to the next interval press lap NOTE Auto Pause Auto Lap and Alerts do not function when you are doing an interval workout Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual TRAINING Advanced Workouts Your Forerunner allows you to create and save advanced workouts that include goals for each workout step and varied distances times and rest laps After you create and save a workout you can use the Garmin Training Center software to schedule the workout for a particular day Scheduling allows you to save setup time by planning workouts in advance and storing them on your Forerunner For more information about installing Garmin Training Center see page 62 Creating Advanced Workouts Garmin recommends that you use Garmin Training Center to create workouts and transfer them to your Forerunner However you 19 can create an advanced workout directly on your Forerunner if you wish Note that you cannot use the Forerunner to schedule workouts you must use Garmin Training Center NOTE If you create a workout on the Forerunner be sure to transfer it to Garmin Training Center The workout will be overwritten from the Forerunner if you load workouts from Garmin Training Center To create an advanc
50. signals Press the A W arrows on the Satellite page to view satellite strength information The black bars represent the strength of each satellite signal received the number of the satellite appears G below each bar I III M ITIIIIIti 42 Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual SETTINGS You can customize general Forerunner settings and individual sport settings such as heart rate zones and pace speed zones General Settings To change general settings select Settings gt General from the Main Menu bere a Changing Data Fields You can change the data fields on any of the Timer pages Main 1 Main 2 and Running Biking Other Changes you make to the sport specific pages appear only Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual SETTINGS in that sport mode For example if you change the Biking page those data fields appear only in Biking mode See page 54 for a list of available data fields To change data fields 1 From the Main Menu select Settings gt General gt Data Fields 2 Select the page you want to change 3 Select the number of data fields you want to see on this page 43 SETTINGS 4 Use the AV arrows and enter to change the data fields Press mode to exit H Poce Average p Pace Best Lop Pace Lost Lap Pace Zone E 5 Repeat for each page you want to customize Changing System Settings Message Onl System settings To tu
51. stance to the next course point Distance to next course point Course data fields Press the A W arrows to the Elevation Profile page or the Virtual Partner page You can also view your Virtual Partner on the map represented by a gray triangle see the next page To turn on Virtual Partner see page 15 26 Press mode to follow your course on the map Your current Your previous ie position performance A course on the map fit The gray triangle shows your Original performance A The black triangle shows your current position Press mode again to view the Compass page If you are off course follow the arrow to get back to the course Then the arrow points in the direction you should continue in order to stay on the course Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual Compass Page You can include a warmup before you actually begin running your course Press start to begin the course and then warm up as normal Be sure to stay away from your course path as you warm up When you are ready to begin the course head toward your course starting point When you are reach the course the Forerunner displays an On Course message and synchronizes the gray fin and black A triangles Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual TRAINING If you stray away from the course the Forerunner displays an Off Course message The gray triangle continues on the course without you To end a course
52. te a new lap Press and hold to reset the timer start stop Press to start or stop the timer enter Press to select options and to acknowledge messages A V arrows e Press to highlight options e Press to scroll through menus and data fields NOTE If the unit stops responding to button presses press mode and lap reset simultaneously to reset the unit 6 Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual Pages Press mode to switch between the Timer and the Main Menu Timer Main Menu Heart rate icon 305 only Battery Shows what icon sport youre in While viewing the Timer press the A W arrows to view other Timer pages To scroll through these pages automatically see page 45 To change the data fields on these pages see page 43 Timer pages Change Sport cM Biking Other GETTING STARTED User Profile The Forerunner uses information that you enter about yourself to calculate calorie consumption Set your user profile before you begin using the Forerunner to ensure that it is recording accurate data To set your user profile 1 Press mode to access the Main Menu 2 Select Settings gt General gt User Profile 3 Use the A V arrows and enter to enter your gender birth date and weight TIP Press mode to exit a menu or a page Press mode repeatedly to return to the Timer or Main Menu arrows to move left or right within a field Forerunner 305 only When you set your
53. ts that may damage plastic components Do not store the Forerunner where prolonged exposure to temperature extremes may occur such as in the trunk of a car as permanent damage may result User information such as history locations and tracks is retained indefinitely in the unit s memory Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual APPENDIX without the need for external power Back up important user data by downloading it to Garmin Training Center on your personal computer See page 62 to load Garmin Training Center Water Immersion 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 This product is not intended to be used while swimming 53 APPENDIX Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery The heart rate monitor contains a user replaceable CR2032 battery Be sure to dispose of old batteries properly To replace the battery locate the circular battery cover on the back of the heart rate monitor Use a coin to twist the cover counter clockwise until it is loose enough to remove Remove the cover and replace the battery Be careful not to damage or lose the o ring gasket on the cover Then use a coin to twist the cover back into place 54 Data Fields The data fields available on any Timer page ch
54. tual Partner see page 15 24 Creating Courses We recommend that you use Garmin Training Center to create courses and transfer them to your Forerunner However you can create and save a course directly on your Forerunner if you wish If you want to add course points to a course you must use Garmin Training Center See the next page for more information Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual To create a course using the Forerunner 1 Press mode to access the Main Menu Select Training gt Courses gt lt Create New gt 2 From the History page select an entry on which to base your course 10128 10 19 4 05 DEC18 00d 48 1017 476 14cal 3 Enter a name for the course in the top field 4 Press mode to exit Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual TRAINING Adding Course Points You can mark course points or places on your course that you want to remember such as water stops turns or distance goals You must use Garmin Training Center to add course points to any course For more information refer to the Garmin Training Center Help files Starting a Course To start a course 1 Press mode to access the Main Menu Then select Training gt Courses 2 Select the course you want to start 3 Select Do Course 25 TRAINING After you start a course press the A V arrows to see all course data If you have added course points to a course the Forerunner shows you the di
55. uration of your current run Pace Best best pace achieved during current run 55 APPENDIX Pace Lap average pace during current lap Pace Last Lap average pace during last completed lap Pace Zone current range of pace based on your pace zone settings See page 50 Speed current speed Speed Avg average speed for the duration of your current activity Speed Lap average speed during current lap Speed Last Lap average speed of last completed lap Speed Max top speed achieved during current activity Speed Zone current range of speed based on your speed zone settings See page 50 56 Sunrise approximate time of sunrise based on your GPS position Sunset time of sunset based on your GPS position Time stopwatch time Time Avg Lap average time to complete each lap so far Time Lap amount of time in current lap Time Last Lap length of time to complete the last full lap Time Paused time elapsed while timer in Auto Pause Time of Day current time of day based on your time settings Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual Heart Rate Information Many runners and other athletes are using heart rate zones to measure and increase their cardiovascular strength and improve their level of fitness CAUTION Consult your physician to specify heart rate zones targets that are appropriate for your fitness level and health conditio
56. xceed or drop below a certain pace The pace alert takes advantage of pace zones which are ranges of pace that you can store in the Forerunner For more information or to set your pace speed zones see page 50 10 To set a pace speed alert 1 Press mode to access the Main Menu Then select Training 2 Select Training Options gt Alerts gt Pace Speed Alert 3 Inthe Fast Pace Alert field select a pace zone from the menu or select Custom to enter your own alert value 4 Repeat for the Slow Pace Alert Forerunner 205 305 Owner s Manual TRAINING Heart Rate Alerts 2 Select Training Options gt NOTE Heart rate alerts are a feature Alerts gt HR Alert of the Forerunner 305 only 3 In the Min HR Alert field select a zone from the menu or select Custom to specify your own alert value The heart rate alert notifies you if your heart rate exceeds or drops below a specific number of beats per minute bpm Heart rate alerts can also notify you if your heart rate exceeds or drops below a certain heart rate zone a tange of beats 4 Repeat for the Max HR Alert per minute The five commonly The maximum value allowed accepted heart rate zones can is 235 bpm help you determine the intensity of your workout For more information or to set your heart rate zones see page 51 NOTE When entering custom heart rate values you must set your minimum and maximum alerts at least five bom apart To s
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