Starting An Activity; Tips For Recording Activities; Stopping An Activity; Creating A Custom Activity - Garmin FORERUNNER 945 Owner's Manual

• Select Discard > Yes to delete the run.

Starting an Activity

When you start an activity, GPS turns on automatically (if
required). If you have an optional wireless sensor, you can pair it
to the Forerunner device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors,
page 28).
1
Press START.
2
Select an activity.
NOTE: Activities set as favorites appear first in the list
(Customizing Your Activity List, page
3
Select an option:
• Select an activity from your favorites.
• Select , and select an activity from the extended activity
list.
4
If the activity requires GPS signals, go outside to an area with
a clear view of the sky.
5
Wait until GPS appears.
The device is ready after it establishes your heart rate,
acquires GPS signals (if required), and connects to your
wireless sensors (if required).
6
Press START to start the activity timer.
The device records activity data only while the activity timer is
running.
NOTE: You can hold DOWN while in an activity to open the
music controls.

Tips for Recording Activities

• Charge the device before starting an activity
Device, page 35).
• Select to record laps.
• Select UP or DOWN to view additional data pages.

Stopping an Activity

1 Select STOP.
2
Select an option:
• To resume your activity, select Resume.
• To save the activity and return to watch mode, select
Save > Done.
• To suspend your activity and resume it at a later time,
select Resume Later.
• To mark a lap, select Lap.
• To navigate back to the starting point of your activity along
the path you traveled, select Back to Start > TracBack.
NOTE: This feature is available only for activities that use
GPS.
• To navigate back to the starting point of your activity by
the most direct path, select Back to Start > Route.
NOTE: This feature is available only for activities that use
GPS.
• To discard the activity and return to watch mode, select
Discard > Yes.
NOTE: After stopping the activity, the device saves it
automatically after 30 minutes.

Creating a Custom Activity

1
From the watch face, select START > Add.
2
Select an option:
• Select Copy Activity to create your custom activity
starting from one of your saved activities.
• Select Other to create a new custom activity.
3
If necessary, select an activity type.
2
29).
(Charging the
4
Select a name or enter a custom name.
Duplicate activity names include a number, for example:
Bike(2).
5 Select an option:
• Select an option to customize specific activity settings. For
example, you can customize the data screens or auto
features.
• Select Done to save and use the custom activity.
6
Select Yes to add the activity to your list of favorites.

Indoor Activities

The Forerunner device can be used for training indoors, such as
running on an indoor track or using a stationary bike. GPS is
turned off for indoor activities.
When running or walking with GPS turned off, speed, distance,
and cadence are calculated using the accelerometer in the
device. The accelerometer is self-calibrating. The accuracy of
the speed, distance, and cadence data improves after a few
outdoor runs or walks using GPS.
TIP: Holding the handrails of the treadmill reduces accuracy.
You can use an optional foot pod to record pace, distance, and
cadence.
When cycling with GPS turned off, speed and distance are not
available unless you have an optional sensor that sends speed
and distance data to the device (such as a speed or cadence
sensor).

Calibrating the Treadmill Distance

To record more accurate distances for your treadmill runs, you
can calibrate the treadmill distance after you run at least 1.5 km
(1 mi.) on a treadmill. If you use different treadmills, you can
manually calibrate the treadmill distance on each treadmill or
after each run.
1
Start a treadmill activity
at least 1.5 km (1 mi.) on the treadmill.
2
After you complete your run, select STOP.
3
Select an option:
• To calibrate the treadmill distance the first time, select
Save.
The device prompts you to complete the treadmill
calibration.
• To manually calibrate the treadmill distance after the first-
time calibration, select Calibrate & Save > Yes.
4
Check the treadmill display for the distance traveled, and
enter the distance on your device.

Outdoor Activities

The Forerunner device comes preloaded with outdoor activities,
such as running and cycling. GPS is turned on for outdoor
activities. You can add new activities based on default activities,
such as walking or rowing. You can also add custom activities to
your device (Creating a Custom Activity, page

Multisport

Triathletes, duathletes, and other multisport competitors can
take advantage of the multisport activities, such as Triathlon or
Swimrun. During a multisport activity, you can transition
between activities and continue to view your total time and
distance. For example, you can switch from biking to running
and view your total time and distance for biking and running
throughout the multisport activity.
You can customize a multisport activity, or you can use the
default triathlon activity set up for a standard triathlon.
(Starting an Activity, page 2), and run
2).
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