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owner's manual
September 2011
190-01373-00 Rev. A
Printed in Taiwan

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  • Page 1 ® owner’s manual September 2011 190-01373-00 Rev. A Printed in Taiwan...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your FR70. In the USA, go to .garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at (913) 397‑8200 or (800) 800‑1020. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ... Product Registration ... Contact Garmin ... Free Garmin Software ... Getting Started ... Buttons ... Icons ... FR70 Backlight ... Changing Modes ... Turn on Your FR70 ... Pairing Sensors ... Going for a Run ... Downloading Free Software ...
  • Page 5 Data Fields ... Data Field Options ... Appendix ... Optional Accessories ... Battery Information ... Specifications ... Troubleshooting ... Software License Agreement... Declaration of Conformity (DoC) . Index ... FR70 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Buttons ➊ ➎ ➍ ➊ LigHT/ • Press to turn the backlight on. • Press and hold to pair with your ANT+ weight scale (optional). ™ ➋ ▲/▼ • Press to scroll through training pages during an activity. •...

  • Page 7: Icons

    ➎ MODE • Press to change modes. • Press to exit a menu or page. Your settings are saved. • Press and hold to change sport modes. Icons Press ▲ to see more settings or history. Press ▼ to see more settings or history.

  • Page 8: Turn On Your Fr70

    Getting Started Turn on Your FR70 Your watch ships with the power off to conserve the battery. For more battery information, see page MODE Press to turn on your watch. When you initially turn on the watch Time Mode and are completing the setup wizard, set your activity class and indicate if you are a lifetime athlete.
  • Page 9 Training Description No exercise Occasional, light exercise Regular exercise and training Daily training Activity Class Chart provided by Firstbeat Technologies Ltd., portions of which are based on Jackson et al. Prediction of functional aerobic capacity without exercise testing. Medicine and Science in Sports & Exercise 22:863:870, 1990.

  • Page 10: Pairing Sensors

    Pairing Sensors The ANT+ Heart Rate Monitor ™ sensor included with your watch is already paired. Press MODE training mode appears. icon appears on the FR70 screen when the sensor is paired. If you purchased a sensor (with ANT+ wireless technology) separately, you need to pair it with your FR70.

  • Page 11: Going For A Run

    For instructions on using the heart rate monitor, see page 10. For instructions on using the foot pod, page For information about purchasing additional accessories, go to http://buy.garmin.com. FR70 Owner’s Manual Going for a Run 1. Press MODE to view the training page. 2. Press START to start the timer.

  • Page 12: Sending Workout Data To Your Computer

    Sending Workout Data to Your Computer nOTE: You must download software (page 9) 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.

  • Page 13: Using The Foot Pod (Optional)

    Electrodes Electrodes 3. Wrap the strap around your chest, and connect the other side. nOTE: The Garmin logo should be right‑side up. 4. Bring the FR70 within range (3 m) of the accessory. Press until the training page appears.
  • Page 14 3. Thread the lace clip through two secure sections of your shoelaces, allowing enough room at the top to tie the shoelaces. 4. Tie your shoelaces securely to keep the foot pod from shifting during your activity. 5. Snap the foot pod into the lace clip.

  • Page 15: Manual Calibration

    3. If or foot pod data does not appear, you may have to pair the foot pod and the FR70. page Calibrating the Foot Pod Calibrating your foot pod is optional and can improve accuracy. You can automatically or manually adjust the calibration.

  • Page 16: Using The Gsc ™ 10

    Your watch is compatible with the GSC 10 speed and cadence sensor for bikes. The GSC 10 is an optional accessory that is available at http://buy.garmin.com. Using the Weight Scale If you have an ANT+ compatible weight scale, the FR70 can read the data from the weight scale.

  • Page 17: Time Mode

    Time Mode The time mode is the default view of the FR70. 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 to adjust the hour.

  • Page 18: Set The Alarm

    Set the Alarm 1. While in time mode, press ▼. The alarm page appears. 2. Press and hold ENTER. 3. Select ONCE, DAILY, or OFF. ▲/▼ 4. Press to adjust the hour. 5. Press ENTER to advance to the minutes setting. 6.

  • Page 19: Training Mode

    Training Mode Training mode displays your current workout settings and data. Press MODE until training mode appears. Timed Workout 1. Press START to begin a session. • Press to mark a distance during your activity. • Press ▲/▼ to scroll through data pages.

  • Page 20: Heart Rate Zones

    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.
  • Page 21 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...
  • Page 22 Zone % of Perceived Exertion Maximum Heart Rate 50–60% Relaxed, easy pace; rhythmic breathing 60–70% Comfortable pace; slightly deeper breathing, conversation possible 70–80% Moderate pace; more difficult to hold conversation 80–90% Fast pace and a bit uncomfortable; breathing forceful 90–100% Sprinting pace, unsustainable for long period of time;...

  • Page 23: Virtual Partner

    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...

  • Page 24: Interval Workouts

    nOTE: The display field is highlighted in black when your pace is behind the Virtual Partner’s pace. 5. Press ▲ ▼ to view the Virtual Partner data page. Turning Off Virtual Partner 1. Press MODE > SETTINGS SPORT. 2. Select RUN, GENERAL, or >...

  • Page 25: Linking To Fitness Equipment

    Look for the ANT+ “Link Here” logo to find compatible fitness equipment. For more information go to www.garmin.com/antplus.
  • Page 26 Linking to Compatible Equipment 1. Press MODE > TRAINING. 2. Turn on the compatible equipment console. 3. Touch your FR70 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.

  • Page 27: History

    History History GENERAL BIKE Press ▼ ▲ TOTALS to view ACTIVITIES HISTORY activities. DELETE TRANSFER ALL ALL ACTIVITIES OLD ACTIVITIES ALL TOTALS Select History Menu FR70 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 28: Saving History

    Saving History Your FR70 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 individual workouts or view the cumulative workout data...

  • Page 29: Uploading Data

    The FR70 automatically transmits data to the USB ANT Stick so you can use Garmin Connect to store and analyze your workout data. nOTE: If you are having problems uploading data, you may...

  • Page 30: Computer Pairing

    Computer Pairing Pairing Your FR70 With a New Computer 1. Verify that the computer is set up for data upload. See the requirements on page 2. Press MODE > SETTINGS > SYSTEM > COMPUTER PAIRING. 3. Select ON. Your computer detects the FR70 and requests to pair.

  • Page 31: Settings

    WATCH SETTINGS SPORT HISTORY USER TRAINING SYSTEM FR70 Owner’s Manual Settings TIME 1 TIME 2 ALARM GENERAL BIKE VIEW NAME GENDER WEIGHT HEIGHT ATHLETE ACTIVITY CLASS LANGUAGE COMPUTER FITNESS EQUIPMENT SCALE KEY TONES MESSAGE TONES UNITS BACKLIGHT ABOUT Run Settings AUTO LAP AUTO PAUSE AUTO SCROLL...

  • Page 32: Run Settings

    Press MODE > SETTingS SPOrT to access setup menus for the following: • rUn • gEnEraL • BiKE Run Settings MODE SETTingS Press > SPOrT > rUn. aUTO LaP —turn Auto Lap on or ® off. When Auto Lap is on, laps are triggered by distance;...

  • Page 33: Biking Settings

    nOTE: Use ▲/▼ 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...

  • Page 34: Data Fields

    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.
  • Page 35 Data Field Description HEART Heart rate in bpm. RATE ** A HR ** Average heart rate for the activity. L HR ** Average heart rate for the lap. HR ZONE ** Current range of heart rate (1–5). The default zones are based on your user profile.

  • Page 36: 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 FR70, the heart rate monitor, the foot pod, and the GSC 10 contain user‑...
  • Page 37 Before replacing the battery, save all of your data to your computer or to history (see page 26). nOTE: Garmin recommends that you replace the battery in a low‑ humidity environment to prevent condensation from forming inside the watch.

  • Page 38: Heart Rate Monitor Battery

    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 (Hard Strap) 1. Locate the circular battery cover on the back of the heart rate monitor.

  • Page 39: Specifications

    nOTE: Do not damage or lose the O‑ring gasket. 5. Replace the back cover and the four screws. After you replace the heart rate monitor battery, you must pair it with the device again. Foot Pod Battery When the battery is low, the FOOT POD BaTTErY LOW warning appears in training mode when a workout starts or stops.
  • Page 40 nOTE: To maintain the water resistance, do not operate FR70 buttons under water. Data storage: Up to 100 laps and up to 20 hours of exercise files Computer interface: Wireless, automatic USB ANT Stick Battery: user‑replaceable CR2032 (3 volts) Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply.

  • Page 41: Heart Rate Monitor

    /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+ USB ANT Stick Physical size (W×H×D): 2.3 × 0.7 × 0.3 in. (59 ×...

  • Page 42: Foot Pod

    nOTE: In cold conditions, wear appropriate clothing to keep the temperature of the heart rate monitor near your body temperature. radio frequency/protocol: 2.4 GHz/ ANT+ wireless communications protocol System Compatibility: ANT+ Foot Pod Physical size (excluding clip): (L×W×H): 1.4 × 1.0 × 0.3 in. (35 ×...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Solution/Answer Press and hold The buttons do not restart the FR70 software. You must reset the time and respond. How do I your custom settings. If you are still having problems, restart the FR70? remove and then replace the battery (see This procedure deletes all information that you have How do I clear all entered.
  • Page 44 Solution/Answer The heart rate A smaller elastic strap is sold separately. monitor strap is Go to http://buy.garmin.com. too big. • Make sure the heart rate monitor is snug against • Warm up for 5–10 minutes. If the problem persists, • Reapply moisture to the sensors. Use water, saliva, •...

  • Page 45: Software License Agreement

    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.

  • Page 46: Index

    15, 34 data, sending to computer data uploading 10, 27 drivers, USB 10, 27 fitness equipment, link foot pod calibrating Garmin Connect GSC 10 heart rate monitor 10, 36 heart rate zones History mode deleting memory saving viewing icons...
  • Page 47 pairing sensors power save power save transfer product registration race mode 31, 32 running, foot pod run settings sensors, pairing setting the time setup wizard software free download software license agreement speed and cadence sensor technical specifications FR70 Owner’s Manual time, setting time data fields Time mode...
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