My Intensity Minutes Are Flashing; Acquiring Satellite Signals; Improving Gps Satellite Reception; Restarting The Device - Garmin FORERUNNER 245 Owner's Manual

My intensity minutes are flashing

When you exercise at an intensity level that
qualifies toward your intensity minutes goal, the
intensity minutes flash.
Exercise for at least 10 consecutive minutes
at a moderate or vigorous intensity level.

Acquiring Satellite Signals

The device may need a clear view of the sky
to acquire satellite signals. The time and date
are set automatically based on the GPS
position.
TIP: For more information about GPS, go to
Garmin. com.sg/about-gps
1 Go outdoors to an open area.
The front of the device should be oriented
toward the sky.
2 Wait while the device locates satellites.
It may take 30–60 seconds to locate
satellite signals.

Improving GPS Satellite Reception

 Frequently sync the device to your Garmin
Connect account:
• Connect your device to a computer using
the USB cable and the Garmin Express
application.
• Sync your device to the Garmin
Connect app using your Bluetooth
enabled smartphone.
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• Connect your device to your Garmin
Connect account using a WiFi wireless
network.
While connected to your Garmin Connect
account, the device downloads several days of
satellite data, allowing it to quickly locate satellite
signals.
 Take your device outside to an open area
away from tall buildings and trees.
 Remain stationary for a few minutes.

Restarting the Device

If the device stops responding, you may need to
restart it.
NOTE: Restarting the device may erase your data or
settings.
1 Hold LIGHT for 15 seconds.
The device turns off.
2 Hold LIGHT for one second to turn on the device.

Resetting All Default Settings

NOTE: This deletes all user-entered information and
activity history.
You can reset all of the device settings to the factory
default values.
1 From the watch face, hold UP.
2 Select Settings > System > Reset.
3 Select an option:
• To reset all of the device settings to the factory
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