FORERUNNER 610 owner's manual ®
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Introduction Table of Contents Introduction.............................3 About the Battery...........................3 Setting Up the Device....................3 Registering Your Device................3 Getting More Information...............3 Keys..............................................4 Icons..............................................4 Touchscreen Tips..........................4 Locating Satellite Signals .............5 Menu Overview.............................6 Your Training................
Introduction Stopping the Navigation..............31 GPS Settings...............................31 Settings.................................32 System Settings..........................32 Time Settings...............................33 Setting Your User Profile.............33 Customizing the Training Pages.. 34 Appendix...............................39 Specifications..............................39 About the Battery.........................40 Heart Rate Monitor Battery..........
Introduction Introduction 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. About the Battery warning This product contains a lithium-ion battery. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.
Introduction Keys ➍ Each key has multiple functions. ➊ ➎ ◄ ➋ Select to show and hide the menu. Select to return to the previous page. Icons GPS is on and receiving signals. Heart rate monitor is active. ➎ Foot pod is active. ➌ ➍ ➊ POWER/ LIGHT ➋ START/ STOP ➌ LAP/ RESET 4 Hold to turn the device on and off. Select to turn on the backlight. Select to search for a compatible weight scale. Select to start and stop the timer. Select to mark a new lap. Hold to save your run and reset the timer.
Introduction in order to select items and change pages. You should practice using the touchscreen before you run. When you lift your finger, you are prompted to select a new data field (page 35). • Tap the touchscreen to scroll through the pages ➊. TIP: You can also swipe your finger across the touchscreen. • Swipe left to exit power save mode. • Tap the touchscreen to confirm messages. • Make each touchscreen selection or swipe a separate action.
Introduction Menu Overview Activities Totals Options: showing pace or speed, start of the week, deleting activities, resetting totals, uploading an activity Ready to Run Options: alerts, Auto Lap, Auto Pause, auto scroll Virtual Partner Virtual Racer Workouts: intervals, custom workouts Sport: running or cycling Training Pages: data fields Alarm Heart Rate Monitor: pairing, heart rate zones Foot Pod: pairing, speed source, calibration Bike Sensor: pairing, calibration, wheel size User Profile: gender, birt
Your Training Your Training This section describes training features and settings for your device. • • • • • • • • • • Run basics (pages 7–8) Alerts (page 8) Auto Lap® (page 10) Auto Pause® (page 11) Auto scroll (page 11) Virtual Partner® (page 12) Virtual Racer™ (page 12) Interval workouts (page 13) Custom workouts (page 15) Bike training (page 17) Going for a Run Before you can record history, you must locate satellite signals (page 5) or pair your Forerunner with an optional foot pod (page 21).
Your Training Saving Your Run Hold RESET to save your run and reset the timer. Run Options Displaying Pace or Speed 1. Select > Setup. 2. Select Training Pages. 3. Select a training page to customize. 4. Select a data field to customize. 5. Select Pace/Speed. 6. Select the type of pace or speed data to appear on the training page. For a complete list of the available data fields and descriptions, see page 35. 8 Alerts NOTE: Alerts do not function during interval or custom workouts.
Your Training Setting Advanced Alerts If you have an optional heart rate monitor, foot pod, or GSC™ 10, you can set up advanced alerts for heart rate and cadence. 1. Select > Training > Options > Alerts. 2. Select an option: • Select Heart Rate to set the high and low heart rate values in beats per minute (bpm). NOTE: For more information about heart rate zones, see page 19. • Select Cadence to set the high and low cadence amounts in steps per minute (spm) or revolutions of the crank arm per minute (rpm).
Your Training message. The run/walk alerts will repeat until you stop the timer. Auto Lap The default Auto Lap setting is By Distance, 1 mile or 1 kilometer. NOTE: Auto Lap does not function during interval or custom workouts. Marking Laps by Distance You can use Auto Lap to automatically mark the lap at a specific distance. This feature is helpful for comparing your performance over different parts of a run. 1. Select > Training > Options > Auto Lap. 2. Select Auto Lap > By Distance. 3.
Your Training • Select Mark and Lap to trigger the lap counter at a specific GPS location marked before the run (use Mark Position) and at any location during the run where you select LAP. Pausing Your Run Automatically NOTE: Auto Pause does not function during interval or custom workouts. You can use Auto Pause to pause the timer automatically when you stop moving or when your speed drops below a specified value.
Your Training Running With a Virtual Partner Your Virtual Partner is a training tool designed to help you meet your goals. 1. Select > Training > Virtual Partner. 2. Select Virtual Partner > On. 3. Select Format, and select Speed or Pace. 4. Enter a value for the Virtual Partner’s speed or pace. 5. Select Alert > On (optional). 6. Go for a run. 7. Scroll to the Virtual Partner page to see who is leading. Virtual Racer Your Virtual Racer is a training tool designed to help you improve your performance.
Your Training 4. Select the race. 5. Select Do Race. Virtual Racer Options Select > Training > Virtual Racer, and select a race. • View Stats—Displays the time and distance of the previous activity. • Race Options—Allows you to edit the race name, delete the race, and set alert tones. Racing Against an Activity From the Web You must have a Garmin Connect account (page 28).
Your Training Creating an Interval Workout 1. Select > Training > Workouts > Intervals. 2. Select Edit Workout. 3. Select Type, and select Time, Distance, or Open. TIP: To create an open-ended interval, set the type to Open. 4. Enter a distance or time interval value. 5. Select Rest Type, and select Distance, Time, or Open. 6. If necessary, enter a distance or time value for the rest interval. 7. Select the number of repetitions. 8.
Your Training Custom Workouts Custom workouts can include goals for each workout step and varied distances, times, and calories. You can create custom workouts using Garmin Connect, and transfer them to the Forerunner. However, you can also create and save a custom workout directly on your Forerunner. You can also schedule custom workouts using Garmin Connect. You can plan workouts in advance and store them on your Forerunner. Creating a Custom Workout 1.
Your Training During a rest step, the timer continues to run and data is recorded. 9. If necessary, add another step to the workout. Repeating a Custom Workout Step Before you can repeat a workout step, you must create a workout with at least one step. 1. Select Add New Step > Duration. 2. Select an option: • Select Repeat to repeat a step one or more times. For example, you can repeat a 1-mile step 4 times. • Select Repeat Until to repeat a step for a specific duration.
Your Training Stopping a Custom Workout • At any time, select LAP to end a step. • At any time, select STOP to stop the timer. Bike Training Options Deleting a Custom Workout 1. Select > Training > Workouts > Custom. 2. Select the workout. 3. Select Delete Workout > Yes. Changing Your Sport to Cycling Your Forerunner can display data and history for your bike training.
ANT+ Sensors ANT+ Sensors The Forerunner is compatible with these ANT+ accessories. • Heart rate monitor (page 19) • Foot pod (page 21) • GSC 10 (page 23) • Weight Scale (page 23) • Fitness Equipment (page 24) For information about purchasing additional accessories, go to http://buy.garmin.com. Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors Before you can pair, you must put on the heart rate monitor or install the sensor. See the Forerunner 610 Quick Start Manual or the accessory instructions.
ANT+ Sensors • If is off, select > Setup > Bike Sensor > Bike Sensor > On > Search for New. • If you still cannot pair the accessory, replace the accessory battery (heart rate monitor, page 42). When the accessory is paired, a message appears, and the accessory icon (page 4) appears solid on the screen. Heart Rate Monitor Setting Your Heart Rate Zones Before you can customize your heart rate zones, you must enable the heart rate monitor.
ANT+ Sensors The zone values update automatically; however, you can still edit each value manually. About Heart Rate Zones Many athletes are using heart rate zones to measure and increase their cardiovascular strength and improve their level of fitness. A heart rate zone is a set range of heartbeats per minute. 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.
ANT+ Sensors More Heart Rate Options • Heart rate alerts (page 9) • Heart rate zone calculations (page 25) • Heart rate data fields (page 35) • Heart rate troubleshooting (page 26) Foot Pod Your Forerunner is compatible with the foot pod. You can use the foot pod to send data to your Forerunner when training indoors, when your GPS signal is weak, or when you lose satellite signals. The foot pod is on standby and ready to send data. You must pair the foot pod with your Forerunner (page 18).
ANT+ Sensors 1. Select > Setup > Foot Pod > Calibrate > Distance. 2. Select a distance. 3. Select START to begin recording. 4. Run or walk the distance. 5. Select STOP. Calibrating Your Foot Pod by GPS You must have GPS signals to calibrate the foot pod using GPS. 1. Select > Setup > Foot Pod > Calibrate > GPS. 2. Select START to begin recording. 3. Run or walk approximately 1000 m. The Forerunner informs you that you have traveled far enough.
ANT+ Sensors GSC 10 Cadence data from the GSC 10 is always recorded. If there is no GSC 10 paired, GPS data is used to calculate the speed and distance. Cadence is your rate of pedaling or “spinning” measured by the number of revolutions of the crank arm per minute (rpm). There are two sensors on the GSC 10: one for cadence and one for speed. Calibrating the Bike Sensor Before you customize the bike sensor options, you must change your sport to cycling (page 17).
ANT+ Sensors Note: If using a body composition scale, remove shoes and socks to ensure that all body composition parameters are read and recorded. 3. Step off the scale. TIP: If an error occurs, step off the scale, and try again. About Lifetime Athletes The lifetime athlete setting affects certain weight scale calculations. A lifetime athlete is an individual who has trained intensely for many years (with the exception of minor injuries) and has a resting heart rate of 60 beats per minute (bpm) or less.
ANT+ Sensors Heart Rate Zone Calculations Zone 1 % of Maximum Heart Rate 50–60% 2 60–70% 3 70–80% 4 80–90% 5 90–100% Perceived Exertion Benefits Relaxed, easy pace, rhythmic breathing Comfortable pace, slightly deeper breathing, conversation possible Moderate pace, more difficult to hold conversation Fast pace and a bit uncomfortable, breathing forceful Sprinting pace, unsustainable for long period of time, labored breathing Beginning-level aerobic training, reduces stress Basic cardiovascular
ANT+ Sensors ANT+ Sensor Troubleshooting Problem I have a third-party ANT+ sensor. I changed the battery in my accessory. The heart rate data is inaccurate or erratic. Solution Make sure that it is compatible with the Forerunner (www.garmin.com/intosports). You must pair the sensor to your Forerunner again (page 18). • • • • • • 26 Make sure that the heart rate monitor is snug against your body. Warm up for 5–10 minutes. Reapply moisture to the electrodes. Use water, saliva, or electrode gel.
History History Your Forerunner stores data based on the type of activity, the accessories used, and your training settings. The Forerunner can save approximately 180 hours of history with typical use. When the Forerunner memory is full, your oldest data is overwritten. Viewing History The history displays the date, time of day, distance, activity time, calories, and average and maximum pace or speed.
History Resetting Your Totals You can reset the distance and time totals that appear on the device. Using Garmin Connect NOTE: This does not delete any history. 1 Go to www.garminconnect.com /start. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. Select > History > Options > Reset Totals > Yes. Deleting History Deleting a Run 1. Select > History > Activities. 2. Select a run. 3. Scroll to the bottom of the page, and select Delete > Yes.
History Preventing Data Transfer You can prevent transferring data to or from any computer, even a paired computer. Select > Setup > System > Data Transfer > Data Transfer > Off.
Navigation Navigation Locations Viewing and Saving Your Current Location Before you can view and save your location, you must locate satellite signals (page 5). You can save your current location, such as your home or parking spot. 1. Select > Where To? > Where Am I?. Your current coordinates appear. 2. Select Save. 3. If necessary, select Edit to edit the properties. Editing Locations 1. Select > Where To? > Locations. 2. Select a location. 30 3. Select View Location > Edit. 4. Select an attribute.
Navigation 3. Select Go to Location. The compass page appears. To record the activity, you must start the timer. Stopping the Navigation Navigating Back to Start Turning Off GPS Select > Setup > System > GPS > GPS > Off. When GPS is off, speed and distance data are not available unless you have an optional sensor that sends speed and distance data to the device (such as the foot pod or GSC 10). The next time you turn on the device, it will search for satellite signals again.
Settings Settings System Settings Select > Setup > System. • Language—sets the device language. • Key Tones—sets the device to use audible tones for key presses. • Alert Tones—sets the device to use audible tones for messages. • Alert Vibration—sets the device to use vibration for messages. • Data Recording—controls how the device records activity data. ◦◦ Smart—records key points where you change direction, speed, or heart rate. 32 ◦◦ Every Second—records points every second.
Settings Time Settings Setting the Time Manually By default, the watch time is set automatically when the Forerunner locates satellites. > Setup > System > 1. Select Time > Set Time > Manual. 2. Enter the time. 3. If necessary, select Time Format to choose between 12 hour or 24 hour. Setting the Alarm 1. Select > Setup > Alarm. 2. Select Alarm > On. 3. Select Time, and enter a time. Time Zones Each time you locate satellites, the device automatically detects your time zone and the current time of day.
Settings effect is determined by your user profile information, heart rate, duration, and intensity of your activity. It is important to know that your training effect numbers (1.0–5.0) may seem abnormally high during your first few runs. It takes several activities for the device to learn your aerobic fitness. Training Effect Description 1.0–1.9 Helps recovery (short activities). Improves endurance with longer activities (more than 40 minutes). 2.0–2.9 Maintains your aerobic fitness. 3.0–3.
Settings 6. Select ◄. 7. Select a data field to change it. 8. Select a category and a data field. For example, select Heart Rate > HR - Lap. Data Fields Data fields with the * symbol display statute or metric units. Data fields with the ** symbol require an ANT+ sensor. Data Field Description Cadence ** For running, cadence is measured in steps per minute (spm). For cycling, cadence is measured in revolutions of the crank arm per minute (rpm).
Settings Data Field Description Data Field Description GPS Accuracy * The margin of error for your exact location. For example, your GPS location is accurate to within +/- 12 feet. HR – %Max. ** Percentage of maximum heart rate. HR – Average ** Average heart rate for the duration of your current activity. HR – Avg. %HRR ** Average percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the activity. HR – Avg. %Max.
Settings Data Field Description Data Field Description HR Zone ** Current range of heart rate (1 to 5). The default zones are based on your user profile, maximum heart rate, and resting heart rate. Pace Zone Current range of pace. Zones can be set in Garmin Connect. Reps to Go During a workout, the remaining repetitions. Speed * Current speed. Speed – Average * Average speed for the activity. Speed – Lap * Average speed in the current lap.
Settings Data Field Description Data Field Description Time – Avg. Lap Average time to complete the laps so far. Training Effect (TE) ** Time Elapsed Total time recorded. For example, if you run 10 minutes, then stop the timer for 5 minutes, then start the timer again and run for 20 minutes, your elapsed time is 35 minutes. Current impact (1.0-5.0) on your aerobic fitness (page 33). Time – Lap Amount of time in the current lap. Time – Last Lap Amount of time during the last completed lap.
Appendix Appendix Specifications notice The Forerunner is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. It can withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Prolonged submersion can cause damage to the unit. After submersion, be certain to wipe dry and air dry the unit before using or charging. note: The Forerunner is not intended to be used while swimming.
Appendix Heart Rate Monitor Specifications Radio 2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless frequency/ communications protocol protocol About the Battery warning This product contains a lithium-ion battery. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Forerunner Battery Life Battery Life* 1 week Forerunner Use You are training for 45 minutes per day with GPS. The Forerunner is in power save mode for the remaining time.
Appendix Setting the Backlight 1. Select > Setup > System > Backlight > Mode. 2. Select an option: • To activate the backlight only using the LIGHT key, select Manual. • To activate the backlight for all key presses and messages, select Keys/Alerts. Adjusting the Backlight Timeout 1. Select > Setup > System > Backlight > Timeout. 2. Select a short backlight timeout. Charging the Forerunner warning The charging cradle contains a magnet.
Appendix Heart Rate Monitor Battery ➊ When you connect the Forerunner to a power source, the Forerunner turns on, and the charging screen appears. warning Do not use a sharp object to remove user‑replaceable batteries. Contact your local waste disposal department to properly recycle the batteries. Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov /hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery 1.
Appendix 3. Wait 30 seconds. 4. Insert the new battery with the positive side facing up. Note: Do not damage or lose the O-ring gasket. 5. Replace the back cover and the four screws. After you replace the heart rate monitor battery, you must pair it with the device again. Changing the Wrist Band You can purchase a fabric wrist band accessory for the Forerunner (http://buy.garmin.com). 1. Use the pin tool ➊ to remove the pins ➋. Forerunner 610 Owner’s Manual ➋ ➊ NOTE: Do not discard the pins. 2.
Appendix 3. Insert the tapered end ➎ of the pin to secure the connector to the Forerunner. TIP: You must firmly press the pin into the connector. Use a sturdy, blunt object, if necessary. 4. Align the connector with the loop ➏ of the fabric wrist strap. 5. Insert the tapered end of the pin ➐ to secure the connector to the loop. 6. Repeat steps 2–5 for the bottom connector.
Appendix A buildup of sweat and salt on the strap can decrease the ability of the heart rate monitor to report accurate data. • Go to www.garmin.com/HRMcare for detailed washing instructions. • Rinse the strap after every use. • Wash the strap after every seven uses. The method of cleaning is determined by the symbols printed on the strap. Machine wash Hand wash • Do not put the strap in a dryer. • To prolong the life of your heart rate monitor, unsnap the module when not in use.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem The keys do not respond. How do I reset the device? I want to clear all the user data from my device. Solution 1. Hold POWER until the screen goes blank. 2. Hold POWER until the screen turns on. NOTE: This does not erase any of your data or settings. NOTE: This deletes all user‑entered information, but it does not delete your history. 1. Turn off the device. 2. While holding LAP, turn the device on. 3. Select Yes.
Index Index A accessories 3, 18–22, 43 alarm 33 alerts 8–9 tones and vibrations 32 ANT+ fitness equipment 24 foot pod 21 heart rate monitor 19 pairing 18 troubleshooting 26 weight scale 23 Auto Lap 10–11 Auto Pause 11 auto scroll 11 B backlight 41 back to start 31 battery charging 3, 41 Forerunner 40 heart rate monitor 42 bike sensors 23 C cadence alerts 9 data fields 35 GSC 10 23 calibrating bike sensors 23 foot pod 21–22 calorie alerts 8 data fields 35 expenditure 33 caring for your devices 44 charging
Index zones 19–20 heart rate monitor battery 42 cleaning 44 pairing 18 specifications 39 history deleting 28 missing 46 transferring 28 viewing 27, 46 I icons 4 interval workouts 13 K keys 4 tones 32 L language 32 lifetime athlete 24 lithium-ion battery 3, 39, 40 48 locating satellite signals 5, 46 locations 30 M marking your location 30 N navigating back to start 31 to locations 30 New Leaf 35, 46 P pace 8, 27, 37 pairing ANT+ sensors 18 pausing an activity 11 power save 40 profile 33 R registering your
Index T time alerts 8 data fields 37 format 33 setting the watch 33 zones 33 tones alerts 32 keys 32 touchscreen cleaning 44 tips 4 Training Effect 38 transferring history 28 troubleshooting ANT+ accessories 26 Forerunner 46 V vibration alerts 32 Virtual Partner 12 Virtual Racer 12, 13 W walking breaks 9 water resistance 39–40 weight scale 23 workouts custom 15 interval 13 wrist band 43 U units 32 updating the software 3 user profile 33 Forerunner 610 Owner’s Manual 49
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