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Last sport: Displays a brief summary of your last recorded sport
and your total distance for the week.
Controls: Allows you to turn on and off the Bluetooth
connectivity and features including do not disturb, find my
phone, and manual syncing.
VIRB
Remote
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The VIRB remote function allows you to control your VIRB
action camera using your device. Go to
to purchase a VIRB action camera.
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.
Audio Prompts: Allows the Garmin Connect Mobile app to play
status announcements on your smartphone during a run or
other activity.
Connect IQ
Features
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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.
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
4
www.garmin.com/VIRB
and sign in.
3
From your devices widget, select Connect IQ Store.
4
Select a Connect IQ feature, and download it.
5
Follow the on-screen instructions.
History includes time, distance, calories, average pace or speed,
lap data, and optional ANT+ sensor information.
NOTE: When the device memory is full, your oldest data is
overwritten.
Data Management
NOTE: The device is not compatible with Windows
Windows NT
, and Mac
OS 10.3 and earlier.
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Deleting Files
If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it. Your
device memory contains important system files that should not
be deleted.
1
Open the Garmin drive or volume.
2
If necessary, open a folder or volume.
3
Select a file.
4
Press the Delete key on your keyboard.
NOTE: If you are using an Apple
the Trash folder to completely remove the files.
Disconnecting the USB Cable
If your device is connected to your computer as a removable
drive or volume, you must safely disconnect your device from
your computer to avoid data loss. If your device is connected to
your Windows computer as a portable device, it is not necessary
to safely disconnect.
1
Complete an action:
• For Windows computers, select the Safely Remove
Hardware icon in the system tray, and select your device.
• For Apple computers, select the device, and select File >
Eject.
2
Disconnect the cable from your computer.
Sending Data to Your Computer
You can upload your activity data manually to your Garmin
Connect account using the USB cable.
1
Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.
2
Go to www.garminconnect.com/start.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Garmin Connect
You can connect with your friends on Garmin Connect. Garmin
Connect gives you the tools to track, analyze, share, and
encourage each other. Record the events of your active lifestyle
including runs, walks, rides, swims, hikes, triathlons, and more.
To sign up for a free account, go to
/start.
Store your activities: After you complete and save an activity
with your device, you can upload that activity to your Garmin
Connect account and keep it as long as you want.
Analyze your data: You can view more detailed information
about your activity, including time, distance, elevation, heart
rate, calories burned, cadence, running dynamics, an
overhead map view, pace and speed charts, and
customizable reports.
NOTE: Some data requires an optional accessory such as a
heart rate monitor.
History
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computer, you must empty
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www.garminconnect.com
History
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