Troubleshooting; Product Updates; Setting Up Garmin Express; Getting More Information - Garmin FORERUNNER 745 Owner's Manual

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Battery life,
Up to 16 hr. in GPS mode with
activity mode
wrist-based heart rate
Battery life, activity
Up to 6 hr. in GPS mode with wrist-
mode with music
based heart rate and music playback
Battery life,
Up to 23 hr.
UltraTrac mode, no
Up to 21 hr. with wrist-based
music playback
heart rate
Media storage
Up to 500 songs
Water rating
Swim, 5 ATM¹
Operating
From -20°to 60°C (from -4° to 140°F)
temperature range
Charging
From 0°to 45°C (from 32° to
temperature range
113°F)
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The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 50 m. For more
information, go to Garmin.com.sg/legal/waterrating.

Troubleshooting

Product Updates

On your computer, install Garmin Express
sg/express). On your smartphone, install the Garmin Connect
app.
This provides easy access to these services for
Garmin devices:
 Software updates
 Course updates
 Data uploads to Garmin Connect
 Product registration

Setting Up Garmin Express

1 Connect the device to your computer using a USB
cable.
2 Go to Garmin.com.sg/express.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.

Getting More Information

 Go to
support.garmin.com
articles, and software updates.
 Go to buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer
for information about optional accessories and
replacement parts.
 Go to Garmin.com.sg/legal/atdisclaimer.
This is not a medical device. The pulse oximeter
feature is not available in all countries.

Activity Tracking

For more information about activity tracking accuracy, go to
Garmin.com.sg/legal/atdisclaimer.

My daily step count does not appear

The daily step count is reset every night at midnight. If
dashes appear instead of your step count, allow
48
(Garmin.com.
for additional manuals,
the device to acquire satellite signals and set the time
automatically.

My step count does not seem accurate

If your step count does not seem accurate, you can try these
tips.
 Wear the device on your non-dominant wrist.
 Carry the device in your pocket when pushing a
stroller or lawn mower.
 Carry the device in your pocket when actively using your
hands or arms only.
NOTE: The device may interpret some repetitive
motions, such as washing dishes, folding laundry, or
clapping your hands, as steps.
The step counts on my device and my Garmin
Connect account don't match
The step count on your Garmin Connect account
updates when you sync your device.
1 Select an option:
• Sync your step count with the Garmin Connect
application
(Using Garmin Connect on Your
Computer, page
35).
• Sync your step count with the Garmin Connect app
(Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect, page
28).
2 Wait while the device syncs your data.
Syncing can take several minutes.
NOTE: Refreshing the Garmin Connect app or the
Garmin Connect application does not sync your data
or update your step count.
The floors climbed amount does not seem
accurate
Your device uses an internal barometer to measure elevation
changes as you climb floors. A floor climbed is equal to 3 m
(10 ft.).
 Locate the small barometer holes on the back of the
device, near the charging contacts, and clean the area
around the charging contacts.
The barometer performance may be affected if the
barometer holes are obstructed. You can rinse the device
with water to clean the area.
After cleaning, allow the device to dry completely.
 Avoid holding handrails or skipping steps while
climbing stairs.
 In windy environments, cover the device with your
sleeve or jacket as strong gusts can cause erratic
readings.

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.
Troubleshooting

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