Forerunner 735XT ® Owner’s Manual April 2016 190-02058-00_0A
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Table of Contents Introduction.....................................................................1 Keys ............................................................................................ 1 Locking and Unlocking the Device Keys ................................ 1 Opening the Menu ................................................................. 1 Icons ...................................................................................... 1 Training.................................................
Sizing the Heart Rate Monitor ......................................... 14 Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor .................................. 14 Tips for Using the HRM-Swim Accessory ....................... 14 Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor ................................... 14 HRM-Tri Accessory .............................................................. 14 Pool Swimming ............................................................... 14 Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor ............................
Introduction VIRB camera status ® Forerunner alarm status WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any exercise program. Á Â Ã Training Going for a Run Keys À Power status The first fitness activity you record on your device can be a run, ride, or any outdoor activity.
Heart Rate While Swimming Workouts NOTE: Wrist-based heart rate is not available while swimming. The HRM-Tri™ accessory and the HRM-Swim™ accessory record and store your heart rate data while swimming. Heart rate data is not visible on compatible Forerunner devices while the heart rate monitor is underwater. You must start a timed activity on your paired Forerunner device to view stored heart rate data later.
3 Select Duration, enter a distance or time interval value for 4 5 6 7 the workout, and select . Select Rest > Type. Select Distance, Time, or Open. If necessary, enter a distance or time value for the rest interval, and select . Select one or more options: • To set the number of repetitions, select Repeat. • To add an open-ended warm up to your workout, select Warm Up > On. • To add an open-ended cool down to your workout, select Cool Down > On.
Clearing a Personal Record 1 Select Menu > My Stats > Records. 2 Select a sport. 3 Select a record to delete. 4 Select Clear Record > Yes. NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities. Clearing All Personal Records 1 Select Menu > My Stats > Records. NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities. 2 Select a sport. 3 Select Clear All Records > Yes. The records are deleted only for that sport.
The Forerunner device starts broadcasting your heart rate appears. data, and NOTE: You can view only the heart rate page while broadcasting heart rate data. 4 Pair your Forerunner device with your Garmin ANT+ compatible device. NOTE: The pairing instructions differ for each Garmin compatible device. See your owner's manual. TIP: To stop broadcasting your heart rate data, select any key, and select Yes.
Color Zone Red Orange Green Orange Red Symmetry Poor Fair Good Fair Poor Percent of Other Runners 5% 25% 40% 25% 5% Ground Contact Time Balance >52.2% L 50.8–52.2% L 50.7% L–50.7% R 50.8–52.2% R >52.2% R While developing and testing running dynamics, the Garmin team found correlations between injuries and greater imbalances with certain runners. For many runners, ground contact time balance tends to deviate further from 50–50 when running up or down hills.
• Before your ride, check that your device, heart rate monitor, and power meter are functioning properly, paired, and have good battery life. • During your 20 minute ride, maintain your heart rate at greater than 70% of your maximum heart rate. • During your 20 minute ride, maintain a fairly constant power output. • Avoid rolling terrain. • Avoid riding in groups where there is a lot of drafting. Viewing Your Predicted Race Times This feature requires a heart rate monitor.
threshold, fatigue starts to increase at an accelerating rate. For experienced runners, the threshold occurs at approximately 90% of their maximum heart rate and between 10k and half-marathon race pace. For average runners, the lactate threshold often occurs well below 90% of maximum heart rate. Knowing your lactate threshold can help you determine how hard to train or when to push yourself during a race.
Auto Goal Your device creates a daily step goal automatically, based on your previous activity levels. As you move during the day, the device shows your progress toward your daily goal À. If you choose not to use the auto goal feature, you can set a personalized step goal on your Garmin Connect account. Intensity Minutes To improve your health, organizations such as the U.S.
Some widgets are not visible by default. You can add them to the widget loop manually. Notifications: Alerts you to incoming calls, texts, social network updates, and more, based on your smartphone notification settings. Calendar: Displays upcoming meetings from your smartphone calendar. Weather: Displays the current temperature and weather forecast. Displays a dynamic summary of your activity today. The metrics include your last recorded sport, intensity minutes, steps, calories burned, and more.
• Refer to the owner's manual for your mobile device to turn off Bluetooth wireless technology. Connect IQ™ Features You can add Connect IQ features to your watch from Garmin and other providers using the Garmin Connect Mobile app. You can customize your device with watch faces, data fields, widgets, and apps. Watch Faces: Allow you to customize the appearance of the clock. Data Fields: Allow you to download new data fields that present sensor, activity, and history data in new ways.
Analyze your data: You can view more detailed information about your activity, including time, distance, elevation, heart rate, calories burned, cadence, running dynamics, an overhead map view, pace and speed charts, and customizable reports. NOTE: Some data requires an optional accessory such as a heart rate monitor.
You can follow a saved course simply because it is a good route. For example, you can save and follow a bike friendly commute to work. You can also follow a saved course, trying to match or exceed previously set performance goals. For example, if the original course was completed in 30 minutes, you can race against a Virtual Partner trying to complete the course in under 30 minutes.
Screens, page 16). The Forerunner device displays current adjustment values when the sensor is in adjustment mode. Situational Awareness Your Forerunner device can be used with the Varia Vision device, Varia smart bike lights, and rearview radar to improve situational awareness. See the owner's manual for your Varia device for more information. NOTE: You may need to update the Forerunner software before pairing Varia devices (Updating the Software, page 19).
NOTE: Make sure the care tag does not fold over. After you put on the heart rate monitor, it is active and sending data. Data Storage The heart rate monitor can store up to 20 hours of data in a single activity. When the heart rate monitor memory is full, your oldest data is overwritten. You can start a timed activity on your paired Forerunner device, and the heart rate monitor records your heart rate data even if you move away from your device.
TIP: The default activity profiles use a specific accent color for each sport. 1 Select Menu > Settings > Activity Profiles. 2 Select a profile. Activity Settings These settings allow you to customize your device based on your training needs. For example, you can customize data screens and enable alerts and training features. Customizing the Data Screens You can customize data screens based on your training goals or optional accessories.
3 Select Preview (optional). Using Auto Scroll You can use the auto scroll feature to cycle through all of the training data screens automatically while the timer is running. 1 Select Menu > Activity Settings > Auto Scroll. 2 Select a display speed. Changing the GPS Setting By default, the device uses GPS to locate satellites. For increased performance in challenging environments and faster GPS position location, you can enable GPS and GLONASS.
Device Information Radio frequency/protocol 2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications protocol Charging the Device Water rating Swim, 5 ATM* WARNING This device contains a lithium-ion battery. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. *The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 50 m. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.
3 Remove the cover and battery. • Take your device outside to an open area away from tall buildings and trees. • Remain stationary for a few minutes. Resetting the Device If the device stops responding, you may need to reset it. NOTE: Resetting the device may erase your data or settings. 1 Hold for 15 seconds. The device turns off. 2 Hold for one second to turn on the device. 4 Wait 30 seconds. 5 Insert the new battery under the two plastic tabs Á with the positive side facing up.
My device does not beep in cold weather For optimal performance in cold weather, the device automatically turns off key tones and alert tones. Appendix Data Fields Some data fields require ANT+ accessories to display data. %FTP: The current power output as a percentage of functional threshold power. %HRR: The percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate). 10s Avg. Balance: The 10-second moving average of the left/ right power balance. 10s Avg.
Intensity Factor: The Intensity Factor™ for the current activity. Interval Distance: The distance traveled for the current interval. Interval Lengths: The number of pool lengths completed during the current interval. Interval Pace: The average pace for the current interval. Interval Stroke Rate: The average number of strokes per minute (spm) during the current interval. Interval Stroke Type: The current stroke type for the interval. Interval SWOLF: The average swolf score for the current interval.
Speed: The current rate of travel. Stride Length: The length of your stride from one footfall to the next, measured in meters. Stroke Rate: The number of strokes per minute (spm). Strokes: The total number of strokes for the current activity. Sunrise: The time of sunrise based on your GPS position. Sunset: The time of sunset based on your GPS position. Temperature: The temperature of the air. Your body temperature affects the temperature sensor.
Heart Rate Zone Calculations 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, slightly deeper breathing, conversation possible Basic cardiovascular training, good recovery pace 3 70–80% Moderate pace, more difficult to hold conversation Improved aerobic capacity, optimal cardiovascular training Zone % of Maximum Heart Rate Perceived Exertion Benefits 4 80–90%
Index intervals 2 workouts 2, 3 A K accessories 13, 19 activity tracking 8, 9, 17 alarms 17 alerts 16 ANT+ sensors 13, 14 pairing 13 applications 10, 11 smartphone 9 Auto Lap 16 Auto Pause 16 Auto Scroll 17 keys 1, 9, 18 B L lactate threshold 7, 8 language 17 laps 1 lengths 2 locations 12 deleting 12 editing 12 locking, keys 1 M backlight 1, 17 battery charging 18 maximizing 10, 17, 19 replacing 18 Bluetooth technology 9, 10 maps 12 updating 19 menu 1 metronome 16 multisport 1 C navigation 12 st
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Introduction &WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any exerc1se program. Keys la\l(l\ , .' "-!.) G -'6'I 1 I CV I~ 0~ @ - AV ® I Hold to turn the device on and off. Select to turn the backlight on and off. Select to start and stop the timer. Sel ect to choose an option or to acknowledge a message. ________, Sel ect to mark a new lap.
Status Icons Icons appear at the top of the home screen. A flashing icon means the device is searching for a signal. A solid icon means the signal was found or the sensor is connected. - ••Ill GPS status * Bluetooth technology status • Heart rate status Locking and Unlocking the Device Keys You can lock the device keys to avoid accidental key presses during an activity or in watch mode. 1 Hold A. 2 Select Lock Device. 3 Hold A to unlock the device keys.
Going for a Run The first fitness activity you record on your device can be a run, ride, or any outdoor activity. You may need to charge the device (page 13) before starting the activity. 1 Select I~, and select an activity profile. 2 Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites. 3 4 Select I~ to start the timer. Go for a run. Distance 3.65 Timer 30:28 Pace 8:25 5 After you complete your run, select I~ to stop the timer. 6 Select an option: • Select Resume to restart the timer.
Today 10:25a Distance: 3.65 mi Time: Pace: Calories: • 30:28.0 8:21 / mi 420 C Select Discard > Yes to delete the run. Triathlon Training When you participate in a triathlon, you can use the triathlon activity profile to quickly transition to each sport segment, to time each segment, and to save the activity. 1 Select I~ > A > Triathlon. 2 Select I~ to start the timer. 3 Select 0 4 After you complete your activity, select I~ > Save. at the beginning and end of each transition.
Your Forerunner device automatically downloads stored heart rate data when you save your timed swim activity. Your heart rate monitor must be out of the water, active, and within range of the device (3 m) while data is downloaded. You can review your heart rate data in the device history and on your Garmin Connect account. Going for a Pool Swim 1 Select I~ > A > Pool Swim. 1M 2 Select yow pool size, or enter a custom size. 3 Select I~ to start the timer.
2 3 From the Forerunner device, select Menu > Settings > Bluetooth > Pair Mobile Device. Open the Garmin Connect Mobile app, and follow the on-screen instructions to connect a device. The instructions are provided during the initial setup, or can be found in the Garmin Connect Mobile app help. Viewing the Widgets Your device comes preloaded with widgets that provide ata-glance information. Some widgets require a Bluetooth connection to a compatible smartphone. From the time of day screen, select A or V.
Downloading Connect IQ Features 1 From the settings in the Garmin Connect Mobile app, select Connect IQ Store. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. Bluetooth Connected Features The Forerunner device has several Bluetooth connected features for your compatible smartphone using the Garmin Connect Mobile app. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/intosports/apps. Live Track: Allows friends and family to follow your races and training activities in real time.
Running Dynamics You can use your compatible Forerunner device paired with the HRM-Run accessory or HRM-Tri accessory to provide real-time feedback about your running form. If your Forerunner device was packaged with the heart rate monitor, the devices are already paired. The heart rate monitor has an accelerometer in the module that measures torso movement in order to calculate running metrics. For more information about running dynamics, see your owner's manual.
Vertical ratio: Vertical ratio is the ratio of vertical oscillation to stride length. It displays a percentage. A lower number typically indicates better running form. Physiological Measurements These physiological measurements require wrist-based heart rate or a compatible heart rate monitor. The measurements are estimates that can help you track and understand your training activities and race performances. These estimates are provided and supported by Firstbeat.
performance condition during the rest of your activity. It compares your real-time condition to your average fitness level. Lactate threshold: Lactate threshold requires a chest heart rate monitor. Lactate threshold is the point where your muscles start to rapidly fatigue. Your device measures your lactate threshold level using heart rate and pace. History History includes time, distance, calories, average pace or speed, lap data, and optional ANT+ sensor information.
1 Connect the device to your computer using the USB 2 cable. Go to www.garminconnect.com/start. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Garmin Connect You can connect with your friends on Garmin Connect. Garmin Connect gives you the tools to track, analyze, share, and encourage each other. Record the events of your active lifestyle including runs, walks, rides, swims, hikes, triathlons, and more. To sign up for a free account, go to www.garminconnect.com/start.
. c8nnect . + C.C .~ :t 6 ~r.::1ror.31< ,.,r 6.0.Sm• 52:5) 691 181 It 13 ..... ~ e &:.4S ,.. ,.. ·~ ...0 {;; . Q c , • 0 f • • 0 0 Plan your training: You can choose a fitness goal and load one of the day-by-day training plans. Track your progress: You can track your daily steps, join a friendly competition with your connections, and meet your goals.
NOTICE To prevent corrosion, thoroughly clean and dry the contacts and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer. Refer to the cleaning instructions in the owner's manual. 1 Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer. 2 Align the charger posts with the contacts on the back of the device, and connect the charging clip G) securely to the device. 3 4 Charge the device completely. Press (2) to remove the charger. Support and Updates Garmin Express (www.garmin.
• Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts. Getting the Owner's Manual The owner's manual includes instructions for using device features and accessing regulatory information. Go to www.garmin.com/manuals/forerunner735xt. Resetting the Device If the device stops responding, you may need to reset it. NOTE: Resetting the device may erase your data or settings. 1 Hold 6 for 15 seconds. The device turns off.
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Important Safety and Product Information Failure to heed the following warnings could result in an accident or medical event resulting in death ors~ri()U~ i~jury . . Health Warnings • If you have a pacemaker or other internal electronic device, consult your physician before using a heart rate monitor. • Always consult your physician before beginning or modifying any exercise program.
Battery Warnings A lithium-ion battery can be used in this device. Coin cell batteries can be used in the accessory. If these guidelines are not followed, batteries may experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the device, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Do not leave the device exposed to a heat source or in a high-temperature location, such as in the sun in an unattended vehicle.
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