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Updating the Software Using Garmin Express
Before you can update your watch software, you must download and install the Garmin Express application and
add your watch
(Syncing Your Data with Your Computer,
1 Connect the watch to your computer using the USB cable.
When new software is available, the Garmin Express application sends it to your watch.
2 After the Garmin Express application finishes sending the update, disconnect the watch from your computer.
Your watch installs the update.
Product Updates
On your computer, install Garmin Express (www.garmin.com/express). On your phone, install the Garmin
Connect app.
This provides easy access to these services for Garmin devices:
• Software updates
• Data uploads to Garmin Connect
• Product registration
Getting More Information
• Go to
support.garmin.com
• 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.
Device Repairs
If your device needs to be repaired, go to
request with Garmin Product Support.
Fitness Goals
Knowing your heart rate zones can help you measure and improve your fitness by understanding and applying
these principles.
• Your heart rate is a good measure of exercise intensity.
• Training in certain heart rate zones can help you improve cardiovascular capacity and strength.
If you know your maximum heart rate, you can use the table
determine the best heart rate zone for your fitness objectives.
If you do not know your maximum heart rate, use one of the calculators available on the Internet. Some gyms
and health centers can provide a test that measures maximum heart rate. The default maximum heart rate is
220 minus your age.
About Heart Rate Zones
Many athletes use heart rate zones to measure and increase their cardiovascular strength and improve their
level of fitness. A heart rate zone is a set range of heartbeats per minute. The five commonly accepted
heart rate zones are numbered from 1 to 5 according to increasing intensity. Generally, heart rate zones are
calculated based on percentages of your maximum heart rate.
Appendix
for additional manuals, articles, and software updates.
support.garmin.com
Appendix
page 23).
for information about submitting a service
(Heart Rate Zone Calculations,
page 34) to
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