FORERUNNER 935 ® Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents Keys ............................................................................................ 1 GPS Status and Status Icons ................................................ 1 Going for a Run .......................................................................... 1 About Heart Rate Zones ........................................................ 7 Setting Your Heart Rate Zones ......................................... 7 Letting the Device Set Your Heart Rate Zones .................
Conducting an FTP Test ................................................. 16 Smart Features ............................................................. 16 Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Device ............................. 16 Tips for Existing Garmin Connect Users .............................. 16 Enabling Bluetooth Notifications .......................................... 16 Viewing Notifications ....................................................... 16 Managing Notifications .........................
Activity Tracking ........................................................................ 30 My daily step count does not appear ................................... 30 My step count does not seem accurate ............................... 30 The step counts on my device and my Garmin Connect account don't match ............................................................. 30 The floors climbed amount does not seem accurate ........... 30 My intensity minutes are flashing .....................................
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 exercise program. Keys 5 After you complete your run, select STOP to stop the timer. 6 Select an option: • Select Resume to restart the timer. • Select Save to save the run and reset the timer. You can select the run to view a summary. Hold to turn the device on.
Stopping an Activity 1 Select STOP. 2 Select an option: • To resume your activity, select Resume. • To save the activity and return to watch mode, select Save > Done. • To suspend your activity and resume it at a later time, select Resume Later. • To mark a lap, select Lap. • To navigate back to the starting point of your activity along the path you traveled, select Back to Start > TracBack. NOTE: This feature is available only for activities that use GPS.
Swimming NOTICE The device is intended for surface swimming. Scuba diving with the device may damage the product and will void the warranty. NOTE: The device cannot record wrist heart rate data while swimming. NOTE: The device is compatible with the HRM-Tri™ accessory and the HRM-Swim™ accessory (Heart Rate While Swimming, page 10). Swim Terminology Length: One trip down the pool. Interval: One or more consecutive lengths. A new interval starts after a rest.
2 Select UP or DOWN to scroll through the holes. 3 Select START to select a hole. 4 Select UP or DOWN to change the score for that hole. Your total score is updated. TruSwing™ The TruSwing feature allows you to view swing metrics recorded from your TruSwing device. Go to www.garmin.com/golf to purchase a TruSwing device.
calendar, you can send them to your device. All scheduled workouts sent to the device appear in the calendar widget. When you select a day in the calendar, you can view or do the workout. The scheduled workout stays on your device whether you complete it or skip it. When you send scheduled workouts from Garmin Connect, they overwrite the existing training calendar.
Strava™ Segments You can download Strava segments to your Forerunner device. Follow Strava segments to compare your performance with your past rides, friends, and pros who have ridden the same segment. To sign up for a Strava membership, go to the segments widget in your Garmin Connect account. For more information, go to www.strava.com. The information in this manual applies to both Garmin Connect segments and Strava segments. Racing a Segment Segments are virtual race courses.
The metronome starts automatically. 9 During your run, select UP or DOWN to view the metronome screen. 10 If necessary, hold to change the metronome settings. Extended Display Mode You can use Extended Display mode to display data screens from your Forerunner device on a compatible Edge device during a ride or triathlon. See your Edge owner's manual for more information. ® Setting Up Your User Profile You can update your gender, birth year, height, weight, heart rate zone, and power zone settings.
• Select %FTP to view and edit the zones as a percentage of your functional threshold power. 4 Select FTP, and enter your FTP value. 5 Select a zone, and enter a value for each zone. 6 If necessary, select Minimum, and enter a minimum power value. Activity Tracking The activity tracking feature records your daily step count, distance traveled, intensity minutes, floors climbed, calories burned, and sleep statistics for each recorded day.
Menstrual Cycle Tracking Your menstrual cycle is an important part of your health. You can learn more and set up this feature in the Health Stats settings of the Garmin Connect app. • Menstrual cycle tracking and details • Physical and emotional symptoms • Period and fertility predictions • Health and nutrition information NOTE: If your Forerunner device doesn't have the menstrual cycle tracking widget, you can download it from the Connect IQ app.
HRM-Swim Accessory Heart Rate While Swimming 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.
2 Wet the electrodes on the back of the heart rate monitor to create a strong connection between your chest and the transmitter. 3 Wear the heart rate monitor with the Garmin logo facing rightside up. • Wear a cotton shirt or thoroughly wet both sides of the strap. Synthetic fabrics that rub or flap against the heart rate monitor can create static electricity that interferes with heart rate signals. • Move away from sources that can interfere with your heart rate monitor.
5 If necessary, hold UP to edit how the running dynamics data appears. Color Gauges and Running Dynamics Data The running dynamics screens display a color gauge for the primary metric. You can display cadence, vertical oscillation, ground contact time, ground contact time balance, or vertical ratio as the primary metric. The color gauge shows you how your running dynamics data compare to those of other runners. The color zones are based on percentiles.
Cycling performance measurements require a heart rate monitor and a power meter. These estimates are provided and supported by Firstbeat. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/physio. Detecting Performance Measurements Automatically The Auto Detect feature is turned on by default. The device can automatically detect your maximum heart rate, and lactate threshold during an activity.
• Record all of your fitness activities on this device, or enable the Physio TrueUp™ feature, allowing your device to learn about your performance. About VO2 Max. Estimates VO2 max. is the maximum volume of oxygen (in milliliters) you can consume per minute per kilogram of body weight at your maximum performance. In simple terms, VO2 max. is an indication of athletic performance and should increase as your level of fitness improves.
activities. It takes several activities for the device to learn your aerobic and anaerobic fitness. You can add Training Effect as a data field to one of your training screens to monitor your numbers throughout the activity. Color Zone Training Effect Aerobic Benefit Anaerobic Benefit From 0.0 to 0.9 No benefit. No benefit. From 1.0 to 1.9 Minor benefit. Minor benefit. From 2.0 to 2.9 Maintains your aerobic fitness. Maintains your anaerobic fitness. From 3.0 to 3.
Your FTP estimate appears as a value measured in watts per kilogram, your power output in watts, and a position on the color gauge. Purple Superior Blue Excellent Green Good Orange Fair Red Untrained For more information, see the appendix (FTP Ratings, page 35). NOTE: When a performance notification alerts you to a new FTP, you can select Accept to save the new FTP, or Decline to keep your current FTP (Turning Off Performance Notifications, page 13).
Turning On and Off Smartphone Connection Alerts You can set the Forerunner device to alert you when your paired smartphone connects and disconnects using Bluetooth wireless technology. NOTE: Smartphone connection alerts are turned off by default. 1 From the watch face, hold . 2 Select Settings > Phone > Alerts. Locating a Lost Mobile Device You can use this feature to help locate a lost mobile device that is paired using Bluetooth wireless technology and currently within range.
2 Select START to view hourly weather data. 3 Select DOWN to view daily weather data. Opening the Music Controls Music controls require a Bluetooth connection to a compatible smartphone. 1 From the watch face, hold LIGHT. 2 Select . 3 Select UP or DOWN to use the music controls. Bluetooth Connected Features The Forerunner device has several Bluetooth connected features for your compatible smartphone using the Garmin Connect app.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions. Wi‑Fi Connected Features Activity uploads to your Garmin Connect account: Automatically sends your activity to your Garmin Connect account as soon as you finish recording the activity. Software updates: Your device downloads and installs the latest software update automatically when a Wi‑Fi connection is available. Workouts and training plans: You can browse for and select workouts and training plans on the Garmin Connect site.
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. Virtual Partner trying to complete the course in under 30 minutes. Creating and Following a Course on Your Device 1 From the watch face, select START > Navigate > Courses > Create New.
Navigating to the Starting Point of Your Last Saved Activity You can navigate back to the starting point of your last saved activity in a straight line or along the path you traveled. This feature is available only for activities that use GPS. 1 Select START > Navigate > Activities. 2 Select your last saved activity. 3 Select Back to Start. 4 Select an option: • To navigate back to the starting point of your activity along the path you traveled, select TracBack.
3 Select an option: • Select Map to turn on or off the map. • Select Guide to turn on or off the guide screen that displays the compass bearing or course to follow while navigating. • Select Elevation Plot to turn on or off the elevation plot. • Select a screen to add, remove, or customize. Heading Settings You can set the behavior of the pointer that appears when navigating. Hold , and select Settings > Navigation > Type. Bearing: Points in the direction of your destination.
4 Stop your activity, and save it. Based on the recorded data, the foot pod calibration value changes, if necessary. You should not need to calibrate the foot pod again unless your running style changes. Calibrating Your Foot Pod Manually Before you can calibrate your device, you must pair your device with the foot pod sensor (Pairing ANT+ Sensors, page 22). Manual calibration is recommended if you know your calibration factor.
Auto Lap: Sets the options for the Auto Lap feature (Marking Laps by Distance, page 25). Auto Pause: Sets the device to stop recording data when you stop moving or when you drop below a specified speed (Enabling Auto Pause , page 25). Auto Run: Enables the device to detect ski runs automatically using the built-in accelerometer. Auto Scroll: Enables you to move through all of the activity data screens automatically while the timer is running (Using Auto Scroll, page 25).
6 Select an option: • Select Add New to add a new alert for the activity. • Select the alert name to edit an existing alert. 7 If necessary, select the type of alert. 8 Select a zone, enter the minimum and maximum values, or enter a custom value for the alert. 9 If necessary, turn on the alert. For event and recurring alerts, a message appears each time you reach the alert value. For range alerts, a message appears each time you exceed or drop below the specified range (minimum and maximum values).
GPS and Other Satellite Systems The default satellite system setting is GPS. The GPS + GLONASS or GPS + GALILEO options offer increased performance in challenging environments and faster position acquisition. Using GPS and another satellite together can reduce battery life more quickly than using GPS only. UltraTrac The UltraTrac feature is a GPS setting that records track points and sensor data less frequently.
Changing the Backlight Settings 1 From the watch face, hold . 2 Select Settings > System > Backlight. 3 Select an option: • Select During Activity. • Select Not During Activity. 4 Select an option: • Select Keys to turn on the backlight for key presses. • Select Alerts to turn on the backlight for alerts. • Select Gesture to turn on the backlight by raising and turning your arm to look at your wrist. • Select Timeout to set the length of time before the backlight turns off.
4 Select START. 5 Select an option: • To record video, select Start Recording. The video counter appears on the Forerunner screen. • To take a photo while recording video, select DOWN. • To stop recording video, select STOP. • To take a photo, select Take Photo. • To change video and photo settings, select Settings. Controlling a VIRB Action Camera During an Activity Before you can use the VIRB remote function, you must enable the remote setting on your VIRB camera.
Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent damage. Cleaning the Device NOTICE Even small amounts of sweat or moisture can cause corrosion of the electrical contacts when connected to a charger. Corrosion can prevent charging and data transfer. 1 Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. 2 Wipe it dry. After cleaning, allow the device to dry completely. TIP: For more information, go to www.garmin.
Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information The label for this device is provided electronically. The e-label may provide regulatory information, such as identification numbers provided by the FCC or regional compliance markings, as well as applicable product and licensing information. 1 Hold . 2 From the settings menu, select About. Product Updates On your computer, install Garmin Express (www.garmin.com /express). On your smartphone, install the Garmin Connect app.
1 Hold . 2 Select Settings > System > Restore Defaults > Yes. Updating the Software Using Garmin Express Before you can update your device software, you must have a Garmin Connect account, and you must download the Garmin Express application. 1 Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable. When new software is available, Garmin Express sends it to your device. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. 3 Do not disconnect your device from the computer during the update process.
Appendix Data Fields %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. Power: The 10-second moving average of power output. 10s Avg Balance: The 10-second moving average of the left/ right power balance. 24-Hour Max.: The maximum temperature recorded in the last 24 hours from a compatible temperature sensor. 24-Hour Min.
ETA: The estimated time of day when you will reach the final destination (adjusted to the local time of the destination). You must be navigating for this data to appear. ETA at Next: The estimated time of day when you will reach the next waypoint on the route (adjusted to the local time of the waypoint). You must be navigating for this data to appear. ETE: The estimated time remaining until you reach the final destination. You must be navigating for this data to appear.
Lap Strk Rate: Paddle sports. The average number of strokes per minute (spm) during the current lap. Lap Strokes: Swimming. The total number of strokes for the current lap. Lap Strokes: Paddle sports. The total number of strokes for the current lap. Lap Swolf: The swolf score for the current lap. Lap Time: The stopwatch time for the current lap. Lap Vert. Osc.: The average amount of vertical oscillation for the current lap. Lap Vert.
Time Stand.: The time spent standing while pedaling for the current activity. Time Stand. Lap: The time spent standing while pedaling for the current lap. Time to Next: The estimated time remaining before you reach the next waypoint in the route. You must be navigating for this data to appear. Torque Eff.: The measurement of how efficiently a rider is pedaling. Total Ascent: The total elevation distance ascended since the last reset.
Tire Size Wheel Circumference (mm) 26 × 2.125 2070 26 × 2.35 2083 26 × 1-1/2 2100 26 × 3.00 2170 27 × 1 2145 27 × 1-1/8 2155 27 × 1-1/4 2161 27 × 1-3/8 2169 29 x 2.1 2288 29 x 2.2 2298 29 x 2.
Index A accessories 22, 23, 30, 31 activities 1, 2, 23, 26 custom 2, 20, 23 saving 2 starting 1, 21 activity tracking 8 alarms 24, 27 alerts 22, 24, 25, 27 heart rate 9 ANT+ sensors 22, 23 pairing 22 applications 18, 19 smartphone 16 auto climb 25 Auto Lap 25 Auto Pause 25 auto scroll 25 B back to start, navigation 21 backlight 1, 27 bands 29 battery charging 28 maximizing 16, 26, 31 replacing 29 bike sensors 23 Bluetooth technology 1, 16–18, 31 C cadence 6, 11, 12 alerts 24 sensors 23 calendar 4, 5 calor
training load 12, 14 training status 12, 13 treadmill 2 triathlon training 2 troubleshooting 9–12, 16, 30, 31 U UltraTrac 25, 26 unit ID 29 units of measure 27 updates, software 18, 31 uploading data 18 USB 31 disconnecting 19 user data, deleting 19 user profile 7 V vertical oscillation 11, 12 vertical ratio 11, 12 VIRB remote 27, 28 Virtual Partner 5, 6 VO2 max.
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