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Garmin Forerunner 255 Quick Start Manual
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Garmin Forerunner 255 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 Quick Start Manual....2...
  • Page 2 Quick Start Manual Introduction WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any exercise program. Overview LIGHT • Press to turn the watch on. •...
  • Page 3 • Hold to manually change sports during an activity. DOWN • Press to scroll through the glances, data screens, options, and settings. • Hold to open the music controls (page 11). BACK • Press to return to the previous screen. • Press to record a lap, rest, or transition during an activity.
  • Page 4 Viewing the Controls Menu The controls menu contains options, such as the stopwatch, locating your connected phone, and turning the watch off. You can also open the Garmin Pay wallet. ™ From any screen, hold LIGHT. Press UP or DOWN to scroll through the options.
  • Page 5 • Set up your Garmin Pay wallet (page 9). Pairing Your Phone To use the connected features on your watch, you must pair it directly through the Garmin Connect app, instead of from the Bluetooth ® settings on your phone. From the app store on your phone, install and open the Garmin Connect app.
  • Page 6 Follow the instructions in the app to complete the pairing and setup process. Tips for Existing Garmin Connect Users From the Garmin Connect app, select Select Garmin Devices > Add Device. Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network This feature is available only for music watches.
  • Page 7 You can search for an event in your area or create your own event. Sync your watch with your Garmin Connect account. On your watch, scroll to the primary event glance to see a countdown to your next race event.

  • Page 8: Smart Features

    • VO2 max. NOTE: The estimates may seem inaccurate at first. The watch requires you to complete a few activities to learn about your performance. For more information, go to www.garmin.com /performance-data/running/. Running Power Garmin running power is calculated using ®...
  • Page 9 • Workout, course, and PacePro downloads Setting Up Your Garmin Pay Wallet The Garmin Pay feature allows you to use your watch to pay for purchases in participating stores. You can add one or more participating credit or debit cards to your Garmin Pay wallet.

  • Page 10: Safety And Tracking Features

    The Garmin Connect app does not contact emergency services on your behalf. The watch has safety and tracking features that must be set up with the Garmin Connect app. NOTICE To use these features, the watch must be connected to the Garmin Connect app using Bluetooth technology.
  • Page 11 ™ Adding Emergency Contacts Emergency contact phone numbers are used for the safety and tracking features. From the Garmin Connect app, select Select Safety & Tracking > Safety Features > Emergency Contacts > Add Emergency Contacts. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 12 Some third-party music provider options are already installed on your watch. For more options, you can download the Connect IQ app on your phone (garmin.com/connectiqapp. Hold DOWN from any screen to open the music controls. Select the music provider.

  • Page 13: Device Information

    For more information, go to garmin.com/fitandcare. • Wear the watch above your wrist bone. NOTE: The watch should be snug but comfortable.
  • Page 14 NOTE: The optical sensor is located on the back of the watch. • See the owner's manual for more information. Charging the Watch WARNING This device contains a lithium-ion battery. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.

  • Page 15: Specifications

    • Go to support.garmin.com for additional manuals, articles, and software updates. • Go to buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts. • Go to www.garmin.com/ataccuracy. This is not a medical device. The pulse oximeter feature is not available in all countries.
  • Page 16 EU SAR, Music (Large): 0.48 W/kg, torso, 0.47 W/kg limb EU SAR, Music (Small): 1.57 W/kg, torso, 1.03 W/kg limb...
  • Page 17 © 2022 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin , the Garmin logo, are trademarks of Garmin ® Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. Connect IQ , Firstbeat Analytics ™ ™ Garmin Connect , Garmin Express , and Garmin ™...