FR70 quick start manual January 2013 190-01373-01_0B Printed in Taiwan
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. More Information ➊ LIGHT/ Buttons • Press to turn the backlight on and off. • Press and hold to pair with your ANT+™ weight scale (optional). You can download the latest version of the owner’s manual from www.garmin.com/intosports.
• On the Virtual Partner® page, press and hold to adjust the Virtual Partner pace. (Optional foot pod must be paired to view Virtual Partner page.) ➌ LAP/RESET • Press to create a new lap. • In training mode, press and hold to save your activity. • In history mode, press and hold to delete an activity. ➎ MODE • Press to change modes. • Press to exit a menu or page. Your settings are saved. • Press and hold to switch sport modes.
Icons ▲ Press ▲ to see more settings or history. ▼ Press ▼ to see more settings or history. Bike sensor is active. Time Mode Foot pod sensor is active. Heart rate sensor is active. Data is uploading or device is connected to ANT+ fitness equipment. Timer is running. Alarm is on. Training Mode Changing Modes Press MODE to change modes. (See image.
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 Daily training 9 10 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 hours Activity Cla
Step 1: Turn on Your FR70 Your FR70 ships with the power off to conserve the battery. 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 5 to determine your activity class. 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.
note: Your device may include either a hard strap monitor or a soft strap monitor. 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. Connect one side of the strap to the heart rate monitor module. 2. Wet both electrodes on the back of the heart rate monitor strap to create a strong connection between your chest and the transmitter.
3. Thread the lace clip through two secure sections of your shoelaces, allowing enough room at the top to tie the shoelaces. Lace clip 4. Tie your shoelaces securely to keep the foot pod from shifting during your activity. 5. Snap the foot pod into the lace clip. The arrow on the foot pod must be pointed toward the toe of your shoe. 6. Bring the FR70 within range (3 m) of the accessory. Press MODE until the training page appears. Step 3: Go for a Run! 1. Press MODE to view the training page. 2.
Step 4: Download Free Software ANT Agent™ allows you to use your FR70 with Garmin Connect™, a Webbased training tool. 1. Go to www.garminconnect.com /start. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Step 5: Send Data to Your Computer For information on customizing your activities and customizing the data fields that display on your FR70, see the FR70 Owner’s Manual. FR70 Backlight Press LIGHT to turn on the backlight for 5 seconds. Press any button to extend the backlight for 5 more seconds. 1.
Settings Pages To change the running mode settings, press MODE > select SETTINGS > SPORT > RUN.
Resetting the FR70 If your FR70 is locked up, press and hold ENTER and MODE simultaneously until the screen goes blank (about 7 seconds). This does not erase any of your data or settings. Clearing User Data Note: This deletes all history and user‑entered information. To clear all user data, press and hold MODE, LIGHT, and ▲ simultaneously until the message appears. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your FR70. In the USA, go to www.garmin.
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