quick start manual FORERUNNER® 405CX GPS-ENABLED SPORTS WATCH WITH WIRELESS SYNC
Warning: This product contains a non-replaceable lithium-ion battery. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for important battery safety information. 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. Step 1: Use the Touch Bezel The silver bezel around the watch face acts as a multifunction button.
Touch Bezel Areas and Buttons ➎ start/stop/enter: ➊ ➎ ➋ ➍ ➏ ➌ ➊ time/date: touch and hold to enter time/date mode. ➋ GPS: touch and hold to enter • Press to start/stop the timer in training mode. • Press to make a selection. • Press to exit power save mode. ➏ lap/reset/quit: • Press to create a new lap in training mode. • Press and hold to reset the timer in training mode. • Press to exit a menu or page. • Press to exit power save mode. GPS mode. ➌ menu: touch and hold to open the menu page.
Bezel Tips • Touch the bezel firmly. • Touch the bezel on the outer ring, where the words appear, not the inner ring near the watch face. • Make each bezel selection a separate action. • Do not rest your finger or thumb on the bezel while using it. • Do not wear thick gloves while using the bezel. • If bezel is wet, wipe the bezel dry before using it. Locking the Bezel To prevent accidental bezel taps (due to moisture or inadvertent bumping), press enter and quit simultaneously.
Step 2: Charge the Battery Your Forerunner ships with the power off to conserve the battery. Charge the Forerunner for at least three hours before using it. note: To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the charging contacts and surrounding area before charging. TIP: The Forerunner will not charge when outside the temperature range of 32°F–122°F (0°C–50°C). To charge the Forerunner: 1. Plug the USB connector on the charging clip cable into the AC adapter. 2. Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet. 3.
Step 3: Configure Your Forerunner The first time you use your Forerunner, follow the on-screen instructions to learn how to use the bezel, set your user profile, and configure the Forerunner.
The Forerunner uses your user profile to calculate calorie consumption. Using the table on page 6, select 0-10 to set your activity class. If you are using an ANT+ heart rate monitor, select Yes during the configuration to allow the heart rate monitor to pair (connect) with your Forerunner. See Step 5 for more information. Step 4: Acquire Satellite Signals To set the correct time of day and begin using the Forerunner, you must acquire GPS satellite signals. It may take a few minutes to acquire signals.
Step 5: Pair the Heart Rate Monitor (Optional) Tab Slot Heart Rate Monitor Strap Heart Rate Monitor (Front) Electrodes Heart Rate Monitor (Back) While you are trying to pair your heart rate monitor with your Forerunner for the first time, move 10 m away from other heart rate monitors. The heart rate monitor is on standby and ready to send data. 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. 1.
Step 6: Go for a Run! 1. Touch and hold training. 2. Press start to start the timer. 3. After completing your run, press stop. 4. Press and hold reset to save your run data and reset the timer. Step 7: Download Free Software ANT Agent™ allows you to use your Forerunner with Garmin Connect™, a Web-based training tool, and Garmin Training Center®, a computer-based training tool. 1. Go to www.garmin.com /forerunner405/owners. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install ANT Agent.
3. When the ANT Agent finds your Forerunner, ANT Agent displays the unit ID and asks you if you want to pair. Select yes. 4. Your Forerunner should display the same number ANT Agent displayed. If so, select yes on your Forerunner to complete the pairing process. Step 9: Transfer Data to Your Computer Bring your Forerunner within range (3 m) of your computer. ANT Agent automatically transfers data between your Forerunner and Garmin Connect or Garmin Training Center.
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. More Information For more information about the functions and settings of the Forerunner, refer to the owner’s manual. Caution: The Forerunner is not intended to be used while swimming.
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