Owner's Manual

Forerunner 610 Owner’s Manual 45
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.
Updating the Software
Using Garmin Connect
Before you can update the device
software, you must pair the USB ANT
Stick with your computer (page 28).
1. Connect the USB ANT Stick to
your computer.
2. Go to www.garminconnect.com.
If there is new software available,
Garmin Connect alerts you to
update the software.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
4. Keep your device in range (3 m)
of the computer during the update
process.