owner’s manual FR60 FITNESS WATCH WITH WIRELESS SYNC
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Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Garmin® FR60 sports monitoring watch. S ee the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important 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.
Introduction Introduction........................... i Product Registration.....................i Contact Garmin............................i Free Garmin Software .................i Getting Started..................... 1 Buttons....................................... 1 Icons........................................... 2 FR60 Backlight........................... 2 Changing Modes........................ 2 Turn on Your FR60..................... 3 Pairing Sensors.......................... 5 Going for a Run...
Introduction Data Fields............................... 28 Data Field Options.................... 28 Appendix............................ 30 Optional Accessories................ 30 Battery Information................... 30 Specifications........................... 33 Troubleshooting........................ 37 Software License Agreement... 39 Declaration of Conformity (DoC)..................................... 39 Index...................................
Getting Started Getting Started Buttons ➊ ➋ ➎ ➊ LIGHT/ ➌ ➍ • Press to turn the backlight on. • Press and hold to pair with your ANT+™ weight scale (optional). ➋ UP/DOWN • Press to scroll through training pages during an activity. • Press to scroll through menus and settings. FR60 Owner’s Manual • Press and hold to scroll quickly through the settings. • On the Virtual Partner page, press and hold to adjust the Virtual Partner pace. (The foot pod must be paired to view the Virtual Partner page.
Getting Started ➎ MODE Heart rate sensor active • Press to change modes. • Press to exit a menu or page. Your settings are saved. • Press and hold to change sport modes. Data uploading or pairing with fitness equipment Icons Timer is running Alarm on FR60 Backlight More items in a list. More items in a list. Bike sensor active Foot pod sensor active Press LIGHT/ to turn on the backlight. The default backlight time is 5 seconds.
Getting Started Turn on Your FR60 Time Mode Training Mode Your watch ships with the power off to conserve the battery. For more battery information, see page 30. Press MODE to turn on your watch. When you initially turn on the watch and are completing the setup wizard, set your activity class and indicate if you are a lifetime athlete. Use the chart on page 4 to determine your activity class.
Getting Started Activity Class Chart Training Description Training Frequency Training Time Per Week 0 No exercise - - 1 Occasional, light exercise Once every two weeks Less than 15 minutes 2 3 4 5 6 Regular exercise and training 7 8 9 10 Daily training 15 to 30 minutes Once a week Approximately 30 minutes 2 to 3 times per week Approximately 45 minutes 45 minutes to 1 hour 1 to 3 hours 3 to 5 times per week 3 to 7 hours Almost daily 7 to 11 hours Daily 11 to 15 hours More than 15 hou
Getting Started Pairing Sensors The ANT+™ sensors included with your watch are already paired. Press MODE until training mode appears. and icons appear on The the FR60 screen when the sensors are paired. If you purchased a sensor (with ANT+ wireless technology) separately, you need to pair it with your FR60. After you pair the first time, your FR60 automatically recognizes your sensor each time it is activated.
Getting Started After a period of inactivity, accessories enter sleep mode to conserve battery life. If the accessory icons are not displayed before resuming your activity, you must reestablish the connection with the FR60. To Reestablish the Connection Make sure accessory is active. Stop and restart the training session OR Press MODE and cycle out of training mode and then back into training mode. For instructions on using the heart rate monitor, see page 7.
Getting Started Sending Workout Data to Your Computer Note: You must download software as instructed so that the necessary USB drivers are installed before connecting the USB ANT Stick to your computer. 1. Plug the USB ANT Stick into an available USB port on your computer. 2. Bring your FR60 within range (5 m) of your computer. Note: If Power Save Transfer is activated, your FR60 must be in regular time mode to transfer data to your computer. See page 24. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Getting Started Note: The Garmin logo should be right-side up. 4. Bring the FR60 within range (3 m) of the heart rate monitor. 5. Press MODE to access training heart rate icon mode. The appears on the training page. or heart rate data does 6. If not appear or if you have erratic heart rate data, you may have to tighten the strap on your chest or warm up for 5–10 minutes. If the problem persists, you may have to pair the sensors. See page 5. Installing the Foot Pod on Your Shoe Laces 1.
Getting Started Removing the Foot Pod Press the tab on the front of the lace clip to remove the foot pod. Installing the Foot Pod Under the Insole Note: Your compatible shoe will have a pocket under the insole. You may need to remove a foam insert before installing the foot pod. 1. Press the tab on the lace clip. Lift and separate the foot pod from the lace clip. 2. Lift the insole of the shoe. 3.
Getting Started 5. Use UP and down to adjust the calibration distance to the actual distance. 6. Press ENTER to save the calibrated distance. Manual Calibration If your foot pod distance seems slightly high or low each time you run, you can manually adjust the calibration factor. 1. Press MODE > SETTINGS > SPORT > RUN > FOOT POD > CALIBRATE > MANUAL. 2. Use UP and down to adjust the calibration factor. 3. Press ENTER to save the calibration factor.
Time Mode Time Mode The time mode is the default view of the FR60. It shows the day, time, and date. Setting the Time 1. While in time mode, press and hold ENTER. 2. Choose 12-hour or 24-hour mode. 3. Press UP and DOWN to adjust the hour. FR60 Owner’s Manual 4. Press ENTER to advance to the minutes setting. 5. Press UP and DOWN to adjust the minutes. 6. Continue this process to set seconds, day, month, and year. 7. When finished, press MODE to return to time mode.
Time Mode Set the Alarm 1. While in time mode, press UP or DOWN. The alarm page appears. 2. Press and hold ENTER. 3. Select ONCE, DAILY, or OFF. 4. Press UP and DOWN to adjust the hour. 5. Press ENTER to advance to the minutes setting. 6. Press UP and DOWN to adjust the minutes. 7. When finished, press MODE to save and return to the alarm page. icon appears. The 12 Using the Alarm When the alarm sounds, press MODE to turn off the alarm, or press ENTER to snooze for 9 minutes.
Training Mode Training Mode Training mode displays your current workout settings and data. Press MODE until training mode appears. 3. To save the activity and reset the timer, press and hold LAP for 3 seconds. Training Alerts To set audible training alerts for your activities, press MODE > TRAINING > ALERTS. Note: Training alerts are inactive during interval workouts. Timed Workout 1. Press START to begin a session. • Press LAP to mark a distance during your activity.
Training Mode your heart rate is above or below the specified value range, or when you have reentered your target range. The Heart rate is measured in beats per minute (bpm). SPEED (foot pod or GSC 10 required)—set a low value and a high value. The alert sounds when your speed is above or below the specified value range, or when you have returned your target range. PACE (foot pod or GSC 10 required)—set a low value and a high value.
Training Mode 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. How Do Heart Rate Zones Affect Your Fitness Goals? Knowing your heart rate zones can help you measure and improve your fitness by understanding and applying these principles: • Your heart rate is a good measure of exercise intensity.
Training Mode Zone % of Maximum Heart Rate Perceived Exertion Benefits 1 50–60% Relaxed, easy pace; rhythmic breathing Beginning-level aerobic training; reduces stress 2 60–70% Comfortable pace; Basic cardiovascular slightly deeper breathing, training; good recovery conversation possible pace 3 70–80% Moderate pace; more difficult to hold conversation Improved aerobic capacity; optimal cardiovascular training 4 80–90% Fast pace and a bit uncomfortable; breathing forceful Improved anaerobi
Training Mode Virtual Partner ® Your Virtual Partner is a unique tool designed to help you meet your pace (or speed) training goals. If you make changes to the Virtual Partner pace before you start the timer, those changes are saved. Changes made to the Virtual Partner pace after the timer has started are applied only to the current session, and are not saved when the timer is reset. If you make changes to the Virtual Partner during an activity, the Virtual Partner uses the new pace from your location.
Training Mode Interval Workouts You can create interval workouts with your FR60. The intervals can be based on time or distance for the activity and rest portions of the activity. Creating an Interval Workout Note: The display field is highlighted in black when your pace is behind the Virtual Partner’s pace. 5. Press UP or DOWN to view the Virtual Partner data page. Turning Off Virtual Partner 1. Press MODE > SETTINGS > SPORT. 2. Select RUN, GENERAL, or BIKE > VIRTUAL PARTNER > OFF. 18 1.
Training Mode 9. Select WARM UP YES and COOL DOWN YES (optional). 10. Select DO WORKOUT. 11. Press start. If you are doing a warm up or cool down, press LAP at the end of your warm up lap to start your first interval. At the end of your last interval, the FR60 automatically starts a cool down lap. When you are finished cooling down, press LAP to end your cool down period. Press STOP to end your workout. As you approach the end of each interval, an alarm counts down the time until a new interval begins.
Training Mode Linking to Compatible Equipment 1. Press MODE > TRAINING. 2. Turn on the compatible equipment console. 3. Touch your FR60 to the ANT+ “Link Here” logo on the fitness equipment for 2 seconds. The watch will beep and display a message indicating that it is linked to the fitness equipment. 4. Press START on the fitness equipment to begin. Note: The fitness equipment and your FR60 will stay linked until you end the session, or until you leave the area. 5.
History History GENERAL RUN BIKE HISTORY TOTALS ACTIVITIES DELETE TRANSFER ALL Press UP or DOWN to view activities.
History Saving History Your FR60 stores data based on the type of activity, the accessories used, and your training settings. Your session is automatically saved to history when you reset the timer. Viewing History 1. Press MODE > HISTORY. 2. Select ACTIVITIES to view individual workouts or TOTALS to view the cumulative workout data saved to your FR60. 3. Press ENTER to view the date and time information. Press UP and DOWN to scroll through individual workouts.
Uploading Data Uploading Data Your FR60 stores up to 100 laps and up to 20 hours of exercise files. Periodically upload data to your computer using the ANT+ wireless technology. Requirements 1. Turn on the computer. (An Internet connection is required for software download and Garmin Connect.) 2. Download software (see page 6) so that the necessary USB drivers are installed before connecting the USB ANT Stick to your computer. 3. Connect the USB ANT Stick to an available USB port on your computer. 4.
Uploading Data Computer Pairing Pairing Your FR60 With a New Computer 1. Verify that the computer is set up for data upload. See the requirements on page 23. 2. Press MODE > SETTINGS > SYSTEM > COMPUTER > PAIRING. 3. Select ON. Your computer detects the FR60 and requests to pair. 4. Press YES. Using the Power Save Transfer Mode The power save transfer mode turns off the computer beacon unless the watch is in regular time mode, menu mode, or training mode. 1.
Settings Settings SETTINGS HISTORY TRAINING WATCH SPORT USER SYSTEM TIME 1 TIME 2 ALARM RUN GENERAL BIKE VIEW NAME GENDER AGE WEIGHT HEIGHT ATHLETE ACTIVITY CLASS AUTO LAP AUTO PAUSE AUTO SCROLL VIRTUAL PARTNER TRAINING PAGES HEART RATE FOOT POD PACE-SPEED RACE MODE LANGUAGE COMPUTER FITNESS EQUIPMENT SCALE KEY TONES MESSAGE TONES UNITS BACKLIGHT ABOUT Run Settings FR60 Owner’s Manual 25
Settings Press MODE > SETTINGS > SPORT to access setup menus for the following: • RUN • GENERAL • BIKE Run Settings Press MODE > SETTINGS > SPORT > RUN. AUTO LAP®—turn Auto Lap on or off. When Auto Lap is on, laps are triggered by distance; you can use the lap button to manually mark laps. The auto lap counter resets when a manual lap is set. AUTO PAUSE®—turn Auto Pause on or off. When Auto Pause is on, the timer automatically pauses when the your pace falls below a preset pace.
Settings Note: Use UP and DOWN to toggle or change numeric settings. Press MODE at any time to return to the previous page or menu. RACE MODE—will not default back to time mode. Race mode must be turned on. Race mode turns off when you start the timer. Biking Settings Press MODE > SETTINGS > SPORT > BIKE. AUTO LAP®—turn Auto Lap on or off. When Auto Lap is on, laps are triggered by distance; you can use the lap button to manually mark laps. The auto lap counter resets when a manual lap is set.
Settings RACE MODE—will not default back to time mode. Race mode must be turned on. Race mode turns off when you start the timer. Data Fields You can show up to five data pages for each mode: Run, General, or Bike. On each data page, you can customize up to three data fields. 1. Press MODE > SETTINGS > SPORT. 2. Select RUN, GENERAL, or BIKE > TRAINING PAGES. 3. Select PAGE 1. 4. Press UP and DOWN to set the number of fields. 5. Press and hold ENTER to change FIELD 1.
Settings Data Field Description Data Field Description HEART RATE ** Heart rate in bpm. A SPEED ** Average speed for the activity. A HR ** Average heart rate for the activity. L SPEED ** Average speed in the current lap. L HR ** Average heart rate for the lap. L STEPS ** Steps for the current lap. HR ZONE ** Current range of heart rate (1–5). The default zones are based on your user profile. TIME ELAPSED Total time elapsed for the activity. TIME Stopwatch time.
Appendix Appendix Optional Accessories For more information about optional accessories, go to http://buy.garmin .com. You can also contact your Garmin dealer to purchase accessories. Battery Information Warning: The FR60, the heart rate monitor, the foot pod, and the GSC 10 contain userreplaceable CR2032 batteries. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for important battery safety information. 30 FR60 Battery The FR60 battery will last for 1 year (typical use).
Appendix Replacing the FR60 Battery All of your settings are preserved, except the time of day. Note: Before replacing the battery, save all of your data to your computer or to history (see page 22). Note: Garmin recommends that you replace the battery in a lowhumidity environment to prevent condensation from forming inside the watch. 1. Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws, from the FR60 back cover. 2. Carefully lift the back cover, and remove the battery.
Appendix Heart Rate Monitor Battery The heart rate monitor contains a user-replaceable CR2032 battery. The heart rate monitor battery should last for three years. Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery 1. Locate the circular battery cover on the back of the heart rate monitor. 2. Use a coin to twist the cover counter-clockwise so the arrow on the cover points to OPEN. 3. Remove the cover and battery. Wait 30 seconds. Insert the new battery with the positive side facing up.
Appendix Replacing the Foot Pod Battery 1. Locate the circular battery cover on the back of the foot pod. Unlock Lock 2. Twist the cover counter-clockwise until it is loose enough to remove. 3. Remove the cover and battery. Wait 30 seconds. Insert the new battery with the positive side facing up. 4. To replace the cover, align the dots and rotate the cover clockwise. Note: After replacing the battery, you may need to pair the foot pod with your FR60 again.
Appendix special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov /hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Battery life: 1 year, depending on usage. Operating temperature range: from 14°F to 122°F (from -10°C to 50°C) Radio frequency/protocol: 2.4 GHz/ANT+ wireless communications protocol System Compatibility: ANT+ FR60W Watch size (W×H×D): 1.5 × 2.0 × 0.55 in. (38 × 52 × 14 mm) Wrist band size (L×W×D): 6.6 × 0.63 × 0.15 in. (168 × 16 × 3.75 mm) Weight: 1.4 oz. (41 g) LCD Display: 28.
Appendix USB ANT Stick Physical size (W×H×D): 2.3 × 0.7 × 0.3 in. (59 × 18 × 7 mm) Weight: 0.2 oz. (6 g) Transmission range: Approximately 5m Operating temperature: from 14°F to 122°F (from -10°C to 50°C) Radio frequency/protocol: 2.4 GHz/ANT+ wireless communications protocol Power source: USB Battery: user-replaceable CR2032 (3 volts) Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov /hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Appendix Weight (including battery): 0.4 oz. (10 g) Water Resistance: 32.9 ft. (10 m) Transmission range: approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) Speed and distance accuracy: uncalibrated 95%, calibrated 98% Battery: user-replaceable CR2032 (3 volts) Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov /hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem The buttons do not respond. How do I restart the FR60? How do I clear all user data? How do I set the time to AM or PM? The FR60 will not send data to my computer. Solution/Answer Press and hold MODE and ENTER simultaneously to restart the FR60 software. You must reset the time and your custom settings. If you are still having problems, remove and then replace the battery (see page 31). This procedure deletes all information that you have entered.
Appendix Problem The heart rate monitor strap is too big. Solution/Answer A smaller elastic strap is sold separately. Go to http://buy.garmin.com. • • • • The heart rate data is inaccurate or erratic. • • 38 Make sure the heart rate monitor is snug against your body. Warm up for 5–10 minutes. If the problem persists, continue with the following suggestions. Reapply moisture to the sensors. Use water, saliva, or electrode gel. Clean the sensors.
Appendix Software License Agreement BY USING THE FR60, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin.
Index Index A accessories 5, 30 reestablish connection 6 sleep mode 6 activity class 3, 4 alarm 12 alerts training 13 athlete, lifetime 3 Auto Lap 26, 27 auto pause 26, 27 auto scroll 26, 27 B backlight 2 batteries 30 power save 11 replacing footpod 33 replacing FR60 31 replacing heart rate monitor 32 bike profile 27 40 bike settings 27 buttons, watch 1 light 1 mode 2 start/stop/enter 1 up/down 1 C cadence sensor 10 calibrating foot pod 9 calories 28 computer pairing 24 conserving battery 6, 11, 30 D data
Index P pairing sensors 5 power save 11 power save transfer 24 product registration i R race mode 27, 28 running, foot pod 8 run settings 26 S sensors, pairing 5 setting the time 11 setup wizard 3 software free download 6 software license agreement 39 speed and cadence sensor 10 time, setting 11 time data fields 29 Time mode 11 time zones 12 Training mode 13 transferring data 7, 23 troubleshooting 37 U uploading data 7, 23 USB ANT stick 7 USB drivers 7, 23 V virtual partner pace 17 workout 17 W weight sca
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