Situational Awareness; Compatible Heart Rate Monitors; Hrm-Swim Accessory - Garmin Forerunner 735XT Owner's Manual

Screens, page 16). The Forerunner device displays current
adjustment values when the sensor is in adjustment mode.

Situational Awareness

Your Forerunner device can be used with the Varia Vision
device, Varia smart bike lights, and rearview radar to improve
situational awareness. See the owner's manual for your Varia
device for more information.
NOTE: You may need to update the Forerunner software before
pairing Varia devices (Updating the Software, page

Compatible Heart Rate Monitors

This device is compatible with all Garmin heart rate monitors.
This device can be packaged with these premium heart rate
monitors.

• HRM-Swim accessory

(HRM-Swim Accessory, page
• HRM-Tri accessory (HRM-Tri Accessory, page
• HRM-Run accessory (HRM-Run Accessory, page
HRM-Swim Accessory
Sizing the Heart Rate Monitor
Before your first swim, take some time sizing the heart rate
monitor. It should be tight enough to stay in place when pushing
off the pool wall.
• Select a strap extender, and attach it to the elastic end of the
heart rate monitor.
The heart rate monitor comes with three extender straps to fit
different chest sizes.
TIP: The medium strap extender works for most shirt sizes
(from medium to extra-large).
• Put on the heart rate monitor backward to easily adjust the
slider on the strap extender.
• Put on the heart rate monitor forward to easily adjust the
slider on the heart rate monitor.
Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor
You should wear the heart rate monitor directly on your skin, just
below your sternum.
1
Select a strap extender for the best fit.
2
Wear the heart rate monitor with the Garmin logo facing right-
side up.
The hook and loop
side.
3
Wrap the heart rate monitor around your chest, and connect
the strap hook to the loop.
NOTE: Make sure the care tag does not fold over.
4 Tighten the heart rate monitor so it is snug around your
chest, but not restrictive.
After you put on the heart rate monitor, it is active, storing, and
sending data.
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connection should be on your right
Tips for Using the HRM-Swim Accessory
• Adjust the tightness of the heart rate monitor and strap
extender if the heart rate monitor slides down your chest
when pushing off the pool wall.
• Stand up between intervals so that the heart rate monitor is
out of the water to see your heart rate data.
Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor
A buildup of sweat and salt on the strap can decrease the ability
of the heart rate monitor to report accurate data.
• Rinse the heart rate monitor after every use.
• Hand wash the heart rate monitor after every seven uses,
using a tiny amount of mild detergent, such as dishwashing
liquid.
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NOTE: Using too much detergent may damage the heart rate
monitor.
• Do not put the heart rate monitor in a washing machine or
dryer.
• When drying the heart rate monitor, hang it up or lay it flat.
HRM-Tri Accessory
The HRM-Swim section of this manual explains recording heart
rate during your swim
Pool Swimming
Hand wash the heart rate monitor after exposure to chlorine or
other pool chemicals. Prolonged exposure to these substances
can damage the heart rate monitor.
The HRM-Tri accessory is designed primarily for open water
swimming, but it can be used occasionally for pool swimming.
The heart rate monitor should be worn under a swim suit or
triathlon top during pool swimming. Otherwise, it may slide down
your chest when pushing off the pool wall.
Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor
You should wear the heart rate monitor directly on your skin, just
below your sternum. It should be snug enough to stay in place
during your activity.
1
If necessary, attach the strap extender to the heart rate
monitor.
2
Wet the electrodes
create a strong connection between your chest and the
transmitter.
3
Wear the heart rate monitor with the Garmin logo facing right-
side up.
The loop
side.
4
Wrap the heart rate monitor around your chest, and connect
the strap hook to the loop.
NOTICE
(Swimming in Open Water, page
NOTICE
on the back of the heart rate monitor to
and hook connection should be on your right
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