FORERUNNER ® 610 quick start manual
Important Information Getting Started 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 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.
notice The charging cradle contains a magnet. Under certain circumstances, magnets may cause damage to some electronic devices, including hard drives in laptop computers. Use caution when the charging cradle is near electronic devices. To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the contacts and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer. 1. Plug the USB end of the cable into the AC adapter. 2. Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet. 3.
Configuring the Forerunner ➊ The first time you use the Forerunner, you are prompted to choose your system settings and enter user profile information. • Follow the on-screen instructions. • Swipe up or down on the touchscreen to view choices and change the default selection. For more touchscreen tips, see page 5. ➋ ➎ ➌ ➍ ➊ POWER/ LIGHT ➋ START/ STOP ➌ LAP/ RESET Keys Each key has multiple functions. ➍ 4 Hold to turn the device on and off. Select to turn on the backlight.
➎ ◄ Touchscreen Tips The Forerunner touchscreen is different than most mobile devices. The touchscreen is designed so you can operate it with your fingernail. The touchscreen is optimized to prevent accidental touches while you run. Select to return to the previous page. Icons A solid icon means the feature is active. A flashing icon means the device is searching. NOTE: You must press or swipe firmly in order to select items and change pages. You should practice using the touchscreen before you run.
• Swipe left to exit power save mode. • Tap the touchscreen to confirm messages. • Make each touchscreen selection or swipe a separate action. Locating Satellite Signals It may take 30–60 seconds to locate satellite signals. 1. From the clock page, swipe left to view the locating satellites banner. 2. Go outdoors to an open area. 3. Wait while the Forerunner searches for satellites. Do not begin your activity until the locating satellites banner disappears.
➍ ➌ ➋ ➋ 3. Wrap the strap ➍ around your chest, and connect the strap hook to the loop. NOTE: The Garmin logo should be right-side up. 4. Bring the device within range (3 m) of the heart rate monitor. TIP: If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you may have to tighten the strap on your chest or warm up for 5–10 minutes. After you put on the heart rate monitor, it is on standby and ready to send data. When the heart rate monitor is paired, a message appears, and appears solid on the screen.
Saving Your Run Hold RESET to save your run and reset the timer. 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.
Sending History to Your Computer 1. Plug the USB ANT Stick into a USB port on your computer. The USB ANT Stick drivers automatically install the Garmin ANT Agent. You can download the USB ANT Agent if the drivers do not automatically install. Go to www.garminconnect.com/start. 2. Bring your device within range (3 m) of your computer. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2. Select a training page. 3. Select . 4. Change the number of data fields you want to see on the page. 5. Select Enabled. 6.
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* Forerunner Use 1 week You are training for 45 minutes per day with GPS. The Forerunner is in power save mode for the remaining time. Up to 4 You are using the weeks Forerunner in power save mode the entire time. Up to 8 hours You are training with GPS the entire time.
Getting the Owner’s Manual 1. Go to www.garmin.com/intosports. 2. Select your product. 3. Click Manuals. Registering Your Device 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. Getting More Information You can find more information about this product on the Garmin Web site. • Go to www.garmin.com/intosports. • Go to www.garmin.com /learningcenter. • Go to http://buy.garmin.
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