User Manual

Table of Contents
Introduction.....................................................................1
Keys............................................................................................ 1
Locking and Unlocking the Device Keys................................ 1
Status Icons........................................................................... 1
Opening the Menu................................................................. 1
Training........................................................................... 1
Going for a Run.......................................................................... 1
Forerunner 235 Only...................................................................1
Wearing the Device and Heart Rate...................................... 1
Viewing the Heart Rate Widget.............................................. 1
Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin® Devices.............. 2
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data.............................................2
Activity Tracking..........................................................................2
Turning On Activity Tracking.................................................. 2
Using the Move Alert..............................................................2
Auto Goal............................................................................... 2
Using Do Not Disturb Mode................................................... 2
Sleep Tracking............................................................................ 2
Training Indoors.......................................................................... 2
Workouts.....................................................................................2
Following a Workout From the Web.......................................3
Starting a Workout................................................................. 3
About the Training Calendar.................................................. 3
Interval Workouts................................................................... 3
Personal Records.................................................................. 3
Heart Rate Features....................................................... 3
Setting Your Heart Rate Zones...................................................4
Letting the Device Set Your Heart Rate Zones.......................... 4
Physiological Measurements...................................................... 4
About VO2 Max. Estimates.................................................... 4
Viewing Your Predicted Race Times..................................... 4
Recovery Advisor................................................................... 4
Recovery Heart Rate............................................................. 5
Turning Off the Wrist Heart Rate Monitor................................... 5
Smart Features............................................................... 5
Pairing Your Smartphone........................................................... 5
Phone Notifications................................................................ 5
Opening the Music Controls...................................................5
Playing Audio Alerts During Your Run................................... 5
Widgets....................................................................................... 5
Bluetooth Controls Widget..................................................... 5
Viewing the Weather Widget..................................................6
VIRB Remote......................................................................... 6
Bluetooth Connected Features................................................... 6
Turning On the Smartphone Connection Alert....................... 6
Locating a Lost Smartphone.................................................. 6
Turning Off Bluetooth Technology......................................... 6
Connect IQ™ Features............................................................... 6
Downloading Connect IQ Features........................................ 6
History............................................................................. 6
Viewing History........................................................................... 6
Viewing Your Time in Each Heart Rate Zone........................ 7
Viewing Data Totals.................................................................... 7
Deleting History.......................................................................... 7
Data Management...................................................................... 7
Deleting Files......................................................................... 7
Disconnecting the USB Cable................................................7
Sending Data to Your Garmin Connect Account........................ 7
Garmin Connect..........................................................................7
Customizing Your Device.............................................. 7
ANT+ Sensors............................................................................ 7
Pairing ANT+ Sensors........................................................... 7
Foot Pod................................................................................ 8
Setting Up Your User Profile.......................................................8
Activity Profiles........................................................................... 8
Changing Your Activity Profile............................................... 8
Activity Settings.......................................................................... 8
Customizing the Data Screens.............................................. 8
Alerts...................................................................................... 8
Using Auto Pause®............................................................... 8
Marking Laps by Distance......................................................9
Using Auto Scroll................................................................... 9
Changing the GPS Setting..................................................... 9
Power Save Timeout Settings................................................9
Activity Tracking Settings............................................................9
System Settings.......................................................................... 9
Changing the Device Language............................................ 9
Time Settings......................................................................... 9
Backlight Settings.................................................................. 9
Setting the Device Sounds.....................................................9
Changing the Units of Measure............................................. 9
Format Settings......................................................................9
Data Recording Settings........................................................ 9
Device Information....................................................... 10
Charging the Device................................................................. 10
Specifications............................................................................10
Forerunner Specifications.................................................... 10
Heart Rate Monitor Specifications....................................... 10
Device Care.............................................................................. 10
Cleaning the Device............................................................. 10
Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor........................................ 10
User Replaceable Batteries................................................. 10
Troubleshooting........................................................... 11
Support and Updates................................................................ 11
Getting More Information.......................................................... 11
Acquiring Satellite Signals........................................................ 11
Improving GPS Satellite Reception.......................................... 11
Resetting the Device.................................................................11
Clearing User Data................................................................... 11
Restoring All Default Settings................................................... 11
Viewing Device Information...................................................... 11
Updating the Software.............................................................. 11
Maximizing Battery Life.............................................................11
My daily step count does not appear........................................ 11
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data............................................... 11
Appendix....................................................................... 12
Data Fields................................................................................12
Software License Agreement................................................... 12
BSD 3-Clause License..............................................................12
Heart Rate Zone Calculations...................................................13
VO2 Max. Standard Ratings..................................................... 13
Index.............................................................................. 14
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