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Bluetooth Connected Features
The Forerunner device has several Bluetooth connected
features for your compatible smartphone using the Garmin
Connect Mobile app. For more information, go to
www.garmin.com/intosports/apps.
LiveTrack: Allows friends and family to follow your races and
training activities in real time. You can invite followers using
email or social media, allowing them to view your live data on
a Garmin Connect tracking page.
Activity uploads: Automatically sends your activity to the
Garmin Connect Mobile app as soon as you finish recording
the activity.
Software updates: Your device wirelessly downloads the latest
software update. The next time you turn on the device, you
can follow the on-screen instructions to update the software.
Workout downloads: Allows you to browse for workouts in the
Garmin Connect Mobile app and wirelessly send them to
your device.
Social media interactions: Allows you to post an update to
your favorite social media website when you upload an
activity to the Garmin Connect Mobile app.
Notifications: Displays phone notifications and messages on
your Forerunner device.
Turning On the Smartphone Connection Alert
You can set the Forerunner device to alert you when your paired
smartphone connects and disconnects using Bluetooth wireless
technology.
Select
> Settings > Bluetooth > Connection Alert > On.
Locating a Lost Smartphone
You can use the find my phone feature to help locate a lost
smartphone that is paired using Bluetooth wireless technology
and currently within range.
1
From the time of day screen, swipe to view the controls
widget, and select
.
The Forerunner device begins searching for your paired
smartphone. Bars appear on the Forerunner device screen
corresponding to the Bluetooth signal strength, and an
audible alert sounds on your smartphone.
2
Select
to stop searching.
Turning Off Bluetooth Technology
From the time of day screen, swipe right to view the controls
widget, and select .
is gray when Bluetooth technology is turned off.
Connect IQ
™
Features
You can add Connect IQ features to your watch from Garmin
and other providers using the Garmin Connect Mobile app. You
can customize your device with watch faces, data fields,
widgets, and apps.
Watch Faces: Allow you to customize the appearance of the
clock.
Data Fields: Allow you to download new data fields that present
sensor, activity, and history data in new ways. You can add
Connect IQ data fields to built-in features and pages.
Widgets: Provide information at a glance, including sensor data
and notifications.
Apps: Add interactive features to your watch, such as new
outdoor and fitness activity types.
Downloading Connect IQ Features
Before you can download Connect IQ features from the Garmin
Connect Mobile app, you must pair your Forerunner device with
your smartphone.
History
1
From the settings in the Garmin Connect Mobile app, select
Connect IQ Store.
2
If necessary, select your device.
3
Select a Connect IQ feature.
4
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer
1
Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
2
Go to www.garminconnect.com.
3
From your devices widget, select Connect IQ Store.
4
Select a Connect IQ feature.
5
Select Send to Device, and follow the on-screen
instructions.
Wi‑Fi Connected Features
The Forerunner device has Wi‑Fi connected features. The
Garmin Connect Mobile application is not required for you to use
Wi‑Fi connectivity.
NOTE: Your device must be connected to a wireless network to
take advantage of these features.
Activity uploads to Garmin Connect: Automatically sends
your activity to Garmin Connect as soon as you finish
recording.
Workouts and training plans: Activities and training plans
previously selected from Garmin Connect are sent wirelessly
to your device.
Software updates: Your device wirelessly downloads the latest
software update. The next time you turn on the device, you
can follow the on-screen instructions to update the software.
Setting Up Wi‑Fi Connectivity on Your Forerunner
Device
Before you can upload an activity wirelessly, you must have an
activity saved to your device, and the timer must be stopped.
1
Go to www.garminconnect.com/start, and download the
Garmin Express
™
2
In the Garmin Express application, follow the on-screen
instructions to add your device.
3
In the Garmin Express application, select Tools.
4
Follow the on-screen instructions to set up a Wi‑Fi network.
TIP: You can register your device at this time.
Your device attempts to upload your saved activity to your
Garmin Connect account following each activity.
Turning Off Wi‑Fi Wireless Technology
• From the Forerunner device, select
Auto Upload > Off.
®
• Refer to the owner's manual for your mobile device to turn off
Wi‑Fi wireless technology.
History includes time, distance, calories, average pace or speed,
lap data, and optional ANT+
NOTE: When the device memory is full, your oldest data is
overwritten.
Viewing History
1
Select
> History > Activities.
2
Scroll up and down to view your saved activities.
3
Select an activity.
4
Select an option:
• Select Details to view additional information about the
activity.
application.
> Settings > Wi-Fi >
History
®
sensor information.
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