owner’s manual FR60 FITNESS WATCH WITH WIRELESS SYNC 190-01001-00_0A.
© 2009 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. Garmin (Europe) Ltd. 1200 East 151st Street, Liberty House, Olathe, Kansas 66062, Hounsdown Business Park, USA Southampton, Hampshire, Tel. (913) 397.8200 or SO40 9RB UK (800) 800.1020 Tel. +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) Fax (913) 397.8282 0808 2380000 (within the UK) Fax +44 (0) 870.8501251 All rights reserved.
Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Garmin® FR60 sports monitoring watch. Warning: Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any exercise program. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today. Go to http://my.garmin.com. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place.
Introduction Table of Contents Introduction........................... i Product Registration.....................i Contact Garmin............................i Free Garmin Software .................i What’s in the Box?......................iv Getting Started..................... 1 Buttons....................................... 1 Icons........................................... 2 FR60 Backlight........................... 2 Changing Modes........................ 2 Turn on Your FR60.....................
Introduction Settings.............................. 25 Run Settings............................. 26 Biking Settings.......................... 27 Data Fields............................... 28 Data Field Options.................... 28 Appendix............................ 30 Optional Accessories................ 30 Battery Information................... 30 Specifications........................... 33 Troubleshooting........................ 37 Software License Agreement... 39 Declaration of Conformity (DoC).
Introduction S ee the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. What’s in the Box? FR60 sports monitoring watch including three modes: time, training, and menu (see page 3). USB ANT™ stick to wirelessly transfer data from your FR60 to you computer, and to your FR60 from your computer (see page 34). USB ANT stick Foot pod (optional) sends speed, cadence, and distance data to the FR60 (see page 8).
Getting Started Getting Started Buttons ➊ ➋ ➎ ➊ LIGHT/ ➌ ➍ • Press to turn the backlight on. • Press and hold to pair with your ANT+™ weight scale (optional). ➋ UP/DOWN • Press to scroll through training pages during an activity. • Press to scroll through menus and settings. FR60 Owner’s Manual 190-01001-00_0A.indd 1 • Press and hold to scroll quickly through the settings. • On the Virtual Partner page, press and hold to adjust the Virtual Partner pace.
Getting Started ➎ MODE Heart rate sensor active • Press to change modes. • Press to exit a menu or page. Your settings are saved. • Press and hold to change sport modes. Data uploading or pairing with fitness equipment Icons Timer is running Alarm on FR60 Backlight More items in a list. More items in a list. Bike sensor active Foot pod sensor active Press LIGHT/ to turn on the backlight. The default backlight time is 5 seconds. Press any button to adjust the backlight time from 1 to 20 seconds.
Getting Started Turn on Your FR60 Time Mode Training Mode Your watch ships with the power off to conserve the battery. For more battery information, see page 30. Press MODE to turn on your watch. When you initially turn on the watch and are completing the setup wizard, set your activity class and indicate if you are a lifetime athlete. Use the chart on page 4 to determine your activity class.
Getting Started Activity Class Chart Training Description Training Frequency Training Time Per Week 0 No exercise - - 1 Occasional, light exercise Once every two weeks Less than 15 minutes 2 3 4 5 6 Regular exercise and training 7 8 Daily training 9 10 15 to 30 minutes Once a week Approximately 30 minutes 2 to 3 times per week Approximately 45 minutes 45 minutes to 1 hour 1 to 3 hours 3 to 5 times per week 3 to 7 hours Almost daily 7 to 11 hours Daily 11 to 15 hours More than 15 ho
Getting Started Pairing Sensors The ANT+ sensors included with your watch are already paired. Press MODE until training mode appears. The and icons appear on the FR60 screen when the sensors are paired. If you purchased a sensor (with ANT+ wireless technology) separately, you need to pair it with your FR60. After you pair the first time, your FR60 automatically recognizes your sensor each time it is activated.
Getting Started icons are not displayed before resuming your activity, you must reestablish the connection with the FR60. To reestablish the connection Make sure accessory is active. Stop and restart the training session OR Press MODE and cycle out of training mode and then back into training mode. For instructions on using the heart rate monitor, see page 7. For instructions on using the foot pod, see page 8. For information about purchasing additional accessories, go to http://buy.garmin.com.
Getting Started 1. Plug the USB ANT Stick into an available USB port on your computer. 2. Bring your FR60 within range (5 m) of your computer. Note: If Power Save Transfer is activated, your FR60 must be in regular time mode to transfer data to your computer. See page 24. Tab Heart Rate Monitor Strap Slot Heart Rate Monitor (Front) Electrodes 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Using the Heart Rate Monitor The heart rate monitor is on standby and ready to send data.
Getting Started 4. Bring the FR60 within range (3 m) of the heart rate monitor. 5. Press MODE to access training mode. The heart rate icon appears on the training page. 6. If or heart rate data does not appear or if you have erratic heart rate data, you may have to tighten the strap on your chest or warm up for 5–10 minutes. If the problem persists, you may have to pair the sensors. See page 5 . 2. Loosen your shoe laces. 3.
Getting Started Installing the Foot Pod Under the Insole Note: Your compatible shoe will have a pocket under the insole. You may need to remove a foam insert before installing the foot pod. 1. Press the tab on the lace clip. Lift and separate the foot pod from the lace clip. 2. Lift the insole of the shoe. 3. Place the foot pod in the pocket with the ANT+™ logo facing up and the notch pointing toward the toe of your shoe. Training with the Foot Pod 1. Bring the FR60 within range (3 m) of the foot pod. 2.
Getting Started 5. Use UP and down to adjust the calibration distance to the actual distance. 6. Press ENTER to save the calibrated distance. Manual Calibration If your foot pod distance seems slightly high or low each time you run, you can manually adjust the calibration factor. 1. Press MODE > SETTINGS > SPORT > RUN > FOOT POD > CALIBRATE > MANUAL. 2. Use UP and down to adjust the calibration factor. 3. Press ENTER to save the calibration factor.
Time Mode Time Mode The time mode is the default view of the FR60. It shows the day, time, and date. Setting the Time 1. While in time mode, press and hold ENTER. 2. Choose 12-hour or 24-hour mode. 3. Press UP and DOWN to adjust the hour. 4. Press ENTER to advance to the minutes setting. 5. Press UP and DOWN to adjust the minutes. 6. Continue this process to set seconds, day, month, and year. 7. When finished, press MODE to return to time mode.
Time Mode Set the Alarm 1. While in time mode, press UP or DOWN. The alarm page appears. 2. Press and hold ENTER. 3. Select ONCE, DAILY, or OFF. 4. Press UP and DOWN to adjust the hour. Using the Alarm When the alarm sounds, press MODE to turn off the alarm, OR Press ENTER to snooze for 9 minutes. Set a Second Time Zone You can set the FR60 time for two time zones. 5. Press ENTER to advance to the minutes setting. 6. Press UP and DOWN to adjust the minutes. 7.
Training Mode Training Mode Training mode displays your current workout settings and data. Press MODE until training mode appears. 3. To save the activity, press and hold LAP for 3 seconds. Training Alerts To set audible training alerts for your activities, press MODE > TRAINING > ALERTS. Note: Training alerts are inactive during interval workouts. Timed Workout 1. Press START to begin a session. • Press LAP to mark a distance during your activity. • Press UP and DOWN to scroll through data pages. 2.
Training Mode have reentered your target range. The Heart rate is measured in beats per minute (bpm). SPEED (foot pod or GSC 10 required)—set a low value and a high value. The alert sounds when your speed is above or below the specified value range, or when you have reentered your target range. PACE (foot pod or GSC 10 required)—set a low value and a high value. The alert sounds when your pace is above or below the specified value range, or when you have reentered your target range.
Training Mode The five commonly accepted heart rate zones are numbered from 1 to 5 according to increasing intensity. Generally, heart rate zones are calculated based on percentages of your maximum heart rate. 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: • Your heart rate is a good measure of exercise intensity.
Training Mode Zone % of Maximum Heart Rate Perceived Exertion Benefits 1 50–60% Relaxed, easy pace; rhythmic breathing Beginning-level aerobic training; reduces stress 2 60–70% Comfortable pace; Basic cardiovascular slightly deeper breathing, training; good recovery conversation possible pace 3 70–80% Moderate pace; more difficult to hold conversation Improved aerobic capacity; optimal cardiovascular training 4 80–90% Fast pace and a bit uncomfortable; breathing forceful Improved anaerobi
Training Mode Virtual Partner ® Your Virtual Partner is a unique tool designed to help you meet your pace (or speed) training goals. If you make changes to the Virtual Partner pace before you start the timer, those changes are saved. Changes made to the Virtual Partner pace after the timer has started are applied only to the current session, and are not saved when the timer is reset. If you make changes to the Virtual Partner during an activity, the Virtual Partner uses the new pace from your location.
Training Mode Interval Workouts You can create interval workouts with your FR60. The intervals can be based on time or distance for the activity and rest portions of the activity. Creating an Interval Workout Note: The display field is highlighted in black when your pace is behind the Virtual Partner’s pace. 4. Press UP or DOWN to view the Virtual Partner data page. Turning off Virtual Partner Press MODE > SETTINGS > SPORT > RUN, GENERAL, OR BIKE > VIRTUAL PARTNER > OFF. 18 190-01001-00_0A.indd 18 1.
Training Mode 8. Use UP and DOWN to select the number of REPS. 9. Select WARM UP YES and COOL DOWN YES (optional). 10. Select DO WORKOUT. 11. Press start. If you are doing a warm up or cool down, press LAP at the end of your warm up lap to start your first interval. At the end of your last interval, the FR60 automatically starts a cool down lap. When you are finished cooling down, press LAP to end your cool down period. Press STOP to end your workout.
Training Mode 4. Press START on the fitness equipment to begin. Note: The fitness equipment and your FR60 will stay linked until you end the session, or until you leave the area. 5. Press STOP on the fitness equipment to stop the watch and exercise session. 20 190-01001-00_0A.
History History Your FR60 stores workout data based on the type of workout, the accessories used, and your training settings. GENERAL RUN BIKE HISTORY TOTALS ACTIVITIES DELETE TRANSFER ALL Press UP or DOWN to view activities. ALL ACTIVITIES OLD ACTIVITIES ALL TOTALS Select YES or NO FR60 Owner’s Manual 21 190-01001-00_0A.
History Viewing Workout History 1. Press MODE > HISTORY. 2. Select ACTIVITIES to view individual workouts or TOTALS to view the cumulative workout data saved to your FR60. 3. Press ENTER to view the date and time information. Press UP and DOWN to scroll through individual workouts. 4. Press ENTER from any of these pages to view other history data. Press UP or DOWN to view other laps. Managing Memory Your FR60 holds up to 100 laps and up to 20 hours of exercise files.
Uploading Data Uploading Data Your FR60 stores up to 100 laps and up to 20 hours of exercise files. Periodically upload data to your computer using the ANT+ wireless technology. Requirements 1. Turn on the computer. (An Internet connection is required for software download and Garmin Connect.) 2. Download software (see page 6) so that the necessary USB drivers are installed before connecting the USB ANT Stick to your computer. 3. Connect the USB ANT Stick to an available USB port on your computer. 4.
Uploading Data 3. Select ON. Your computer detects the FR60 and requests to pair. 4. Press YES. Turning Off Computer Paring 1. Press MODE > SETTINGS > SYSTEM > COMPUTER > PAIRING. 2. Select OFF. 24 190-01001-00_0A.indd 24 Using the Power Save Transfer Mode The power save transfer mode turns off the computer beacon unless the watch is in regular time mode see page 24. 1. Press MODE > SETTINGS > SYSTEM > POWER SAVE TRANSFER. 2. Select ON or OFF.
Settings Settings SETTINGS HISTORY TRAINING WATCH SPORT USER SYSTEM TIME 1 TIME 2 ALARM RUN GENERAL BIKE VIEW NAME GENDER AGE WEIGHT HEIGHT ATHLETE ACTIVITY CLASS AUTO LAP AUTO PAUSE AUTO SCROLL VIRTUAL PARTNER TRAINING PAGES HEART RATE FOOT POD PACE-SPEED RACE MODE LANGUAGE COMPUTER FITNESS EQUIPMENT SCALE KEY TONES MESSAGE TONES UNITS BACKLIGHT ABOUT Run settings FR60 Owner’s Manual 25 190-01001-00_0A.
Settings Press MODE > SETTINGS > SPORT to access setup menus for the following: • RUN • GENERAL • BIKE Run Settings Press MODE > SETTINGS > SPORT > RUN. AUTO LAP®—turn Auto Lap on or off. When Auto Lap is on, laps are triggered by distance; you can use the lap button to manually mark laps. The auto lap counter resets when a manual lap is set. Select SET to enter the distance. AUTO PAUSE®—turn Auto Pause on or off.
Settings PACE-SPEED—select SPEED or PACE. Note: Use UP and DOWN to toggle or change numeric settings. Press MODE at any time to return to the previous page or menu. RACE MODE—will not default back to time mode. Race mode must be turned on and off. Biking Settings Press MODE > SETTINGS > SPORT > BIKE. AUTO LAP®—turn Auto Lap on or off. When Auto Lap is on, laps are triggered by distance; you can use the lap button to manually mark laps. The auto lap counter resets when a manual lap is set.
Settings PACE-SPEED—select SPEED or PACE. Data Fields You can show/hide up to five data pages for each mode: Run, General, or Bike. On each data page, you can customize up to three data fields. 1. Press MODE > SETTINGS > SPORT > RUN, GENERAL, OR BIKE > TRAINING PAGES. 2. Select PAGE 1. 3. Press UP and DOWN to set the number of fields. 4. Press and hold ENTER to change FIELD 1. Press UP and DOWN to change the data field. 5. Repeat for the other data fields and data pages. 28 190-01001-00_0A.
Settings Data Field Description Data Field Description L HR ** Average heart rate for the lap. L STEPS ** Steps for the current lap. HR ZONE ** Current range of heart rate (1–5). The default zones are based on your user profile. TIME ELAPSED Total time elapsed for the run. TIME Stopwatch time. A LAP TIME Average time to complete the laps so far. LAP TIME Amount of time in the current lap. TIME OF DAY Current time. LAPS Number of laps completed. PACE ** Current pace.
Appendix Appendix Optional Accessories For more information about optional accessories, go to http://buy.garmin .com. You can also contact your Garmin dealer to purchase accessories. Battery Information Warning: The FR60, the heart rate monitor, the foot pod, and the GSC 10 contain userreplaceable CR2032 batteries. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for important battery safety information. FR60 Battery The FR60 battery will last for 1 year (typical use).
Appendix Note: Garmin recommends that you replace the battery in a lowhumidity environment to prevent condensation from forming inside the watch. 1. Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws from the FR60 back cover. Note: Be careful not to move the red O-ring gasket in the battery compartment. Note: Be careful not to contaminate the O-ring gasket. Any contamination will compromise the performance of the watch. 3. Replace the battery with the positive side facing up.
Appendix Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery 1. Locate the circular battery cover on the back of the heart rate monitor. 2. Use a coin to twist the cover counter-clockwise so the arrow on the cover points to OPEN. 3. Remove the cover and battery. Wait 30 seconds. Insert the new battery with the positive side facing up. Note: After replacing the battery, you may need to pair the heart rate monitor with your FR60 again.
Appendix 3. Remove the cover and battery. Wait 30 seconds. Insert the new battery with the positive side facing up. 4. To replace the cover, align the dots and rotate the cover clockwise. Note: After replacing the battery, you may need to pair the foot pod with your FR60 again. Specifications FR60M Watch size: W×H×D: 1.5 × 2.2 × 0.51 in. (38 × 56 × 13 mm) Wrist band size: L×W×D: 7.0 × 0.9 × 0.12 in. (177 × 23 × 3 mm) Weight: 1.6 oz. (44 g) LCD Display: 28.
Appendix FR60W Watch size: W×H×D: 1.5 × 2.0 × 0.55 in. (38 × 52 × 14 mm) Wrist band size: L×W×D: 6.6 × 0.63 × 0.15 in. (168 × 16 × 3.75 mm) Weight: 1.4 oz. (41 g) LCD Display: 28.5 mm × 20 mm, with backlight Water Resistance: 50 m Note: To maintain the water resistance, do not push FR60 buttons under water.
Appendix Power source: USB Heart Rate Monitor Physical size (not including the strap): W×H×D: 13.7 × 1.3 × 0.4 in. (34.7 × 3.4 × 1.1 cm) Weight: 1.6 oz. (44 g) Water Resistance: 32.9 ft. (10 m) Transmission range: approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) Battery: user-replaceable CR2032 (3 volts) Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov /hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Appendix (3 volts) Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov /hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Battery life: 400 hours run time Operating temperature: from 14°F to 122°F (from -10°C to 60°C) Sensor Accuracy Range: from 32°F to 104°F (from 0°C to 40°C) Radio frequency/protocol: 2.4 GHz/ANT+ wireless communications protocol System Compatibility: ANT+ 36 190-01001-00_0A.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem The buttons don’t respond. How do I restart the FR60? How do I clear all user data? How do I set the time to AM or PM? The FR60 will not send data to my computer. Solution/Answer Press and hold MODE and ENTER simultaneously to restart the FR60 software. You must reset the time and your custom settings. If you are still having problems, remove and then replace the battery (see page 30). This procedure deletes all information that you have entered.
Appendix Problem The heart rate monitor strap is too big. Solution/Answer A smaller elastic strap is sold separately. Go to http://buy.garmin.com. • Make sure the heart rate monitor is snug against your body. • Warm up for 5–10 minutes. If the problem persists, continue with the following suggestions. • Reapply moisture to the sensors. Use water, saliva, or electrode gel. Clean the sensors. Dirt and sweat residue on the sensor can interfere with heart rate signals.
Appendix Software License Agreement BY USING THE FR60, 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.
Index Index A accessories 5, 30 reestablish connection 6 activity class 3, 4 alarm 12 athlete, lifetime 3 Auto Lap 26, 27 B backlight 2 batteries 30 power save 11 buttons, watch 1 light 1 mode 2 start/stop/enter 1 up/down 1 C cadence sensor 10 calibrating, foot pod foot pod 9 40 190-01001-00_0A.
Index T technical specifications 33 time, setting 11 time data fields 29 Time mode 11 time zones 12 Train mode 13 transferring data 6, 23 troubleshooting 37 U uploading data 6, 23 USB ANT stick iv, 7 USB drivers 6, 23 W weight scale 10 workout data 21 FR60 Owner’s Manual 41 190-01001-00_0A.
For the latest product information and accessories, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2009 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, SO40 9RB UK Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Part Number 190-01001-00 Rev. A 190-01001-00_0A.
