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Garmin F3ARGD00 Quick Start Manual

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F3ARGD00 Quick Start Manual
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in
the GPS device product box for product warnings and other
important information.
Always consult your physician before you begin or modify
any exercise program.

Getting Started

When using your device for the first time, you should
complete these tasks to set up the device and learn about
the basic features.
1
Charge the device (page 8).
2
Put on the optional heart rate monitor (page 9).
3
Go for a run (page 4).
4
Upload your run to Garmin Connect™ (page 5).
5
Register the device (page 13).
6
Get more information (page 13).
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  • Page 1: Getting Started

    Charge the device (page 8). Put on the optional heart rate monitor (page 9). Go for a run (page 4). Upload your run to Garmin Connect™ (page 5). Register the device (page 13). Get more information (page 13).
  • Page 2 Select to start and stop the timer. Select to open the main menu. Select to mark a new lap. CONNECT Select to send your run to Garmin Connect. Select to view the time of day. Select to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 3: Status Icons

    Status Icons Icons appear at the top of the home screen. A flashing icon means the device is searching for a signal. A solid icon means the signal was found or the sensor is connected. Bluetooth ® Wi-Fi ® Heart rate Touchscreen Tips Before you go for a run, you should practice using the touchscreen.

  • Page 4: Going For A Run

    Going for a Run The device comes partially charged. You may need to charge the device (page 8) before going for a run. Hold to turn on the device. From the time of day screen, select a key, and tap the touchscreen to unlock the device.

  • Page 5: Using Garmin Connect

    Select Discard to delete the run. • Using Garmin Connect You can upload all of your activity data to Garmin Connect for comprehensive analysis. With Garmin Connect, you can view a map of your activity, and share your activities with friends.

  • Page 6: Connected Features

    Store your activities: After you complete and save an activity with your device, you can upload that activity to Garmin Connect and keep it as long as you want. Analyze your data: You can view more detailed information about your activity, including time,...

  • Page 7: Uploading Your Run Wirelessly

    Before you can upload an activity wirelessly, you must have a run saved to your device, and the timer must be stopped. You can use the Garmin Express Fit application to set up your Forerunner to automatically upload activities to Garmin Connect using Wi-Fi.

  • Page 8: Charging The Device

    Garmin Express Fit. TIP: You can register your device at this time. Your Forerunner will now attempt to upload your saved activity to Garmin Connect following each run. You can also select CONNECT on your Forerunner to start uploading your saved activities.

  • Page 9: Putting On The Heart Rate Monitor

    Align the charger posts with the contacts on the back of the device, and press the charger until it clicks. Charge the device completely. Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor NOTE: If you do not have a heart rate monitor, you can skip this task.
  • Page 10 The Garmin ® logos (on the module and the strap) should be right-side up. Wet the electrodes on the back of the strap to create a strong connection between your chest and the transmitter. If the heart rate monitor has a contact patch , wet the contact patch.

  • Page 11: Running Dynamics

    The Garmin logos should be right-side up. Bring the device within 10 ft. (3 m) of the heart rate monitor. After you put on the heart rate monitor, it is active and sending data. Running Dynamics You can use your compatible Forerunner paired with the HRM-Run accessory to provide real-time feedback about your running form.

  • Page 12: Recovery Advisor

    It is measured in milliseconds. About VO2 Max. Estimates You can use your Garmin device paired with the heart rate monitor to display your VO2 max. estimate. VO2 max. is the maximum volume of oxygen (in mililiters) you can consume per minute per kilogram of body weight at your maximum performance.

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    • Go to www.garmin.com/intosports. • Go to www.garmin.com/learningcenter. • Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts. Getting the Owner's Manual You can get the latest owner's manual from the web. Go to www.garmin.com/support.

  • Page 14: Clearing User Data

    Resetting the Device If the device stops responding, you may need to reset it. This does not erase any of your data or settings. Hold for 15 seconds. The device turns off. Hold for one second to turn on the device. Clearing User Data You can restore all of the device settings to the factory default values.
  • Page 16 Garmin. The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license. Wi-Fi ® is a registered mark of Wi-Fi Alliance Corporation. Firstbeat ® and Analyzed by Firstbeat are registered trademarks of Firstbeat Technologies Ltd.

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