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Garmin Edge 305 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Forerunner 205/305 ® GPS-enabled trainer for runners...
  • Page 2 © 2006–2008 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, Tel. (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020 Fax (913) 397.8282 All rights reserved. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted,...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Changing Sport Settings Setting Pace/Speed Zones Setting Heart Rate Zones Appendix ... Cleaning and Care Data Fields Heart Rate Information ...28 Tire Size and Circumference Garmin Training Center Specifications Important Product and Safety Index ... ntroductIon ...35 ...36 ...39 ...40 ...42...

  • Page 4: Contact Garmin

    Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your Forerunner In the USA, go to www.garmin.com /support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    0°C–50°C (32°F–22°F). You can also charge the Forerunner by connecting it to your personal computer with the enclosed USB cable. However, you must install Garmin Training Center before you connect to your computer. See to install Garmin Training Center. Forerunner 205/305 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 6: Acquiring Satellite Signals

    ettInG tarted Acquiring Satellite Signals Before you begin using the Forerunner, you must acquire GPS satellite signals. To acquire satellite signals, go outdoors away from tall buildings and trees. Acquiring satellite signals may take 30–60 seconds. To acquire satellites: Go outdoors to an open area and press the Power button to turn on the Forerunner.

  • Page 7: Using The Heart Rate Monitor

    Using the Heart Rate Monitor Note: The heart rate montor works wth the Forerunner 305 only. Wear the heart rate monitor directly on your skin, just below your breastplate. It should be snug enough to stay in place during your run. To position the heart rate monitor: 1.
  • Page 8 ettInG tarted 3. Wrap the strap around your chest and attach it to the other side of the heart rate monitor. Note: The Garmn logo should be rght-sde up. 4. Turn on the Forerunner and bring it within range (3 meters) of the heart rate monitor.

  • Page 9: Extending The Strap

    Extending the Strap If the Forerunner strap is not long enough for your wrist, you can replace it with the included extension strap and pin removal tool. Pin removal tool To add the extension strap: 1. Remove the short watch strap (with the buckle).

  • Page 10: Buttons

    ettInG tarted Buttons ➊ power • Press and hold to turn unit on/off. • Press to turn backlight on/off. ➋ mode • Press to view Timer or Main Menu. • Press to exit a menu or page. • Press and hold to change sports. ➌...

  • Page 11: Pages

    Pages Press mode to switch between the Timer and the Main Menu. Timer While viewing the Timer, press the pages. To scroll through these pages automatically, see change the data fields on these pages, see Press and hold mode any time to change sports. Forerunner 205/305 Owner’s Manual ®...

  • Page 12: User Profile

    ettInG tarted User Profile The Forerunner uses information that you enter about yourself to calculate calorie consumption. Set your user profile before you begin using the Forerunner to ensure that it is recording accurate data. To set your user profile: 1.

  • Page 13: Training

    raininG Note: Always consult your physcan before you begn or modfy any exercse program. Use your Forerunner to set goals and alerts, train with a Virtual Partner , program simple or ™ advanced workouts, and plan courses based on existing runs. Alerts Use your Forerunner alerts to train toward certain time,...
  • Page 14 raInInG 4. Enter a time in the Alert At field. 5. In the Distance Alert field, select Once or Repeat. 6. Enter a distance in the Alert At field. tip: Press mode repeatedly to ext. Using Pace/Speed Alerts Pace alerts (called speed alerts in Biking or Other mode) notify you if you exceed or drop below a certain pace.
  • Page 15 Heart Rate Alerts Note: Heart rate alerts are a feature of the Forerunner 305 only. The heart rate alert notifies you if your heart rate exceeds or drops below a specific number of beats per minute (bpm). Heart rate alerts can also notify you if your heart rate exceeds or drops below a certain heart rate zone—a range of beats...

  • Page 16: Using Cadence Alerts

    Using Cadence Alerts Note: Cadence alerts are a feature of the Forerunner 305 only and can only be set n Bkng mode. If you own an optional Garmin cadence sensor (GSC can use cadence alerts. The cadence alert notifies you if your...

  • Page 17: Auto Pause

    Auto Pause ® You can set the Forerunner to pause the timer automatically during your run when you stop moving or when your pace drops below a certain value. This setting is helpful if your path includes stop lights or other places where you need to slow down or stop.

  • Page 18: Auto Lap

    raInInG Auto Lap ® You can use Auto Lap to start a new lap automatically after you have traveled a certain distance or passed a certain point in your run. This setting is helpful for comparing your performance over different parts of a run (each mile/kilometer or a major hill, for example).

  • Page 19: Virtual Partner

    • Start And Lap–starts a new lap each time you pass the starting point of your run, each time you press the lap button, and each time you pass those locations again. • Mark And Lap–starts a new lap at a specific location you mark before your run, each time you press the lap button, and each time you pass those...

  • Page 20: Workouts: Quick, Interval, And Advanced

    Forerunner. If you set up an advanced workout, you can save, edit, and transfer it from your computer to your Forerunner using Garmin Training Center. Quick and interval workouts cannot be saved; they are replaced each time you use them.

  • Page 21: Interval Workouts

    Time & Pace—enter how long you want to work out and how fast you want to go. Distance & Pace—enter how far you want to go and how fast you want to go. Note: Alerts do not functon durng quck workouts. To set up a quick workout: 1.
  • Page 22 raInInG • Run for a certain distance and rest for a certain distance. • Run for a certain amount of time and rest for a certain amount of time. • Run for a certain amount of time and rest for a certain distance.

  • Page 23: Advanced Workouts

    Forerunner. For more information about installing Garmin Training Center, see page Creating Advanced Workouts Garmin recommends that you use Garmin Training Center to create workouts and transfer them to your Forerunner. However, you raInInG...
  • Page 24 Forerunner if you wish. Note that you cannot use the Forerunner to schedule workouts; you must use Garmin Training Center. Note: If you create a workout on the Forerunner, be sure to transfer t to Garmn Tranng Center.
  • Page 25 8. Below Target, enter a goal value for this step (if necessary). For example, if your target is heart rate, select a heart rate zone or enter a custom range. 9. When you are finished with this step, press mode. 10.
  • Page 26 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu. 2. Select Training > Workouts > Advanced. If you have scheduled workouts in Garmin Training Center, this menu appears. 3. Select the workout you want to start. 4. Select Do Workout. Note: Auto Pause, Auto Lap, and Alerts do not functon when you are dong an advanced workout.
  • Page 27 Forerunner changes to Running mode automatically. editing Advanced Workouts You can edit workouts within Garmin Training Center or directly in the Forerunner. Note that Garmin Training Center serves as the “master list” of workouts. If you edit a workout directly in...

  • Page 28: Courses

    Forerunner. However, you can create and save a course directly on your Forerunner if you wish. If you want to add course points to a course, you must use Garmin Training Center. See the next page for more information. Forerunner 205/305 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 29 You can mark course points, or places on your course that you want to remember, such as water stops, turns, or distance goals. You must use Garmin Training Center to add course points to any course. For more information, refer to the Garmin Training Center Help files.
  • Page 30 raInInG After you start a course, press arrows to see all course data. If you have added course points to a course, the Forerunner shows you the distance to the next course point. Distance to next course point Course data fields Press the arrows to the Elevation Profile page or the...
  • Page 31 Compass Page You can include a warmup before you actually begin running your course. Press start to begin the course, and then warm up as normal. Be sure to stay away from your course path as you warm up. When you are ready to begin the course, head toward your course starting point.

  • Page 32: Multi-Sport Workouts

    raInInG To delete a course: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu. Then select Training > Courses. 2. Select the course you want to delete. Then select Delete Course. Select Yes to confirm. Multi-sport Workouts Triathletes, duathletes, and other multi-sport competitors can take advantage of the Forerunner’s multi-sport workouts.
  • Page 33 arrows to see the Multi- sport Timer page (shown on the next page). To create a multi-sport workout manually: 1. Start and complete a workout in any sport. Press stop to finish your workout, but do not reset the timer. 2.
  • Page 34 raInInG 3. Select an option from the menu. Edit Leg changes this sport mode to a different sport. Insert Leg inserts another sport mode before this sport. Remove Leg removes this sport mode from the list. 4. To add a sport mode to the end of the list, select <Add Sport>.

  • Page 35: History

    (1000 laps) of data in memory. You can view the data on your Forerunner or transfer the history to the Garmin Training Center software, where you can analyze your data. When the memory is full, the Forerunner begins overwriting old data.

  • Page 36: Viewing History

    IStory Viewing History You can view history by day, week, or totals. To view history by day: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu. 2. Select History > [Sport] > By Day. 3. Press to scroll through the list. As you scroll, summary details appear below the list.
  • Page 37 3. Press the zoom in and out on the map. Select Next to view the next lap. To delete laps or entire records from history: 1. While viewing details for an activity, select View Laps. 2. Select the lap you want to delete.

  • Page 38: Deleting History

    IStory Deleting History After you have transferred old Forerunner data to Garmin Training Center, you may want to delete the history from your unit. To delete history: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu. Then select History > [Sport] > Delete...

  • Page 39: Navigation

    aviGaTion Use the GPS navigation features of your Forerunner to view your path on a map, save locations you want to remember, create routes, and find your way home. Viewing the Map Before you use the navigation features, you may want to configure the Forerunner to display the Map page.

  • Page 40: Marking Locations

    avIGatIon Marking Locations A location is any point that you store in memory. If you want to remember landmarks or return to a certain spot, mark a location there. The location appears on the map with a name and symbol. You can find, view, and go to locations at any time.
  • Page 41 When you want to go to a location, select Find from the Navigation menu. You can view a list of your saved locations organized by name or by distance from your current location. To find and go to a location: 1.
  • Page 42 avIGatIon When you are going to a location, the Map and Compass pages are added automatically. Press mode to view these pages. On the Compass page, the arrow points toward the location. Go in the direction of the arrow to reach the location.

  • Page 43: Back To Start

    Back to Start If you want to return to the starting point of your run, the Forerunner can take you back along the exact path you traveled using Back to Start. Follow the line back to your starting point. Back to Start directs you back along the path of your most recent run.

  • Page 44: Creating And Using Routes

    avIGatIon Creating and Using Routes A route is a straight line path between two or more points on the map. After you create locations, you can use them to build routes involving a few points or many points. Then you can save the routes and use them any time.
  • Page 45 To use a saved route: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu. Then select Navigation > Routes. 2. Select the route you want to follow. Then select Navigate. To stop navigating a route: 1. Press mode to access the Main Menu.

  • Page 46: Viewing Gps Information

    avIGatIon Viewing GPS Information The Satellite page displays information about the GPS signals the Forerunner is currently receiving. From the Main Menu, select Navigation > Satellite to view the Satellite page. Each GPS satellite in space has a specific number. The numbers of several GPS satellites appear on the circular graphic.

  • Page 47: Settings

    eTTinGs You can customize general Forerunner settings and individual sport settings, such as heart rate zones and pace/speed zones. General Settings To change general settings, select Settings > General from the Main Menu. Changing Data Fields You can change the data fields on any of the Timer pages: Main 1, Main 2, and Running/Biking/ Other.

  • Page 48: Changing System Settings

    ettInGS 4. Use the arrows and enter to change the data fields. Press mode to exit. 5. Repeat for each page you want to customize. Changing System Settings System settings To turn GPS off for indoor use: 1. From the Main Menu, select Settings >...
  • Page 49 Changing Your User Profile page 8 to change your user profile. Changing Display Settings To change backlight and contrast: 1. From the Main Menu, select Settings > General > Display. 2. Select the amount of time the backlight stays on and the amount of screen contrast.

  • Page 50: Data Recording

    Every Second or Smart Recording. Adding Accessories The Forerunner 305 has two possible accessories: a heart rate monitor and an optional Garmin cadence sensor. You can enable these accessories from this menu or restart scanning if you are having trouble receiving data.

  • Page 51: Changing Map Settings

    2. Select an accessory; then select Yes to turn on scanning for that accessory. To restart scanning for an accessory, select Restart Scan. pages 59-60 for more information on pairing and troubleshooting accessories. Changing Map Settings Forerunner 205/305 Owner’s Manual ®...

  • Page 52: Changing Sport Settings

    ettInGS Changing Units To change units of measure: 1. From the Main Menu, select Settings > General > Units. 2. Select units of measure for distance, elevation, and heart rate. Changing Time Settings To change time settings: 1. From the Main Menu, select Settings >...
  • Page 53 To set your bike profile: 1. From the Main Menu, select Settings > Biking. 2. Select a bike profile. You can set up to three profiles. 3. Enter your bike information. 4. (305 only) If you have a GSC 10 speed and cadence sensor, select Sensor Mounted.

  • Page 54: Setting Pace/Speed Zones

    ettInGS pace smoothing, the pace shown on your Forerunner is steadier (fewer large jumps). To use pace smoothing, you must set your speed units to pace. Note: Pace smoothng affects your dsplayed pace and the tmng of pace alerts and Auto Pause; however, t does not affect the data stored n Hstory.

  • Page 55: Setting Heart Rate Zones

    4. Repeat step 3 for each zone you want to change. Setting Heart Rate Zones Note: Heart rate zones are a feature of the Forerunner 305 only. A heart rate zone is simply a certain range of beats per minute. Heart rate zones are generally based on a percentage of your maximum heart rate and are...
  • Page 56 ettInGS 4. Select the Max field and enter your maximum heart rate. The Forerunner calculates your heart rate zones automatically based on your maximum heart rate. To change your heart rate zones manually: 1. From the Main Menu, select Settings. 2.

  • Page 57: Appendix

    Forerunner 205/305 Owner’s Manual ® without the need for external power. Back up important user data by downloading it to Garmin to learn Training Center on your personal computer. See Garmin Training Center. Water Immersion The Forerunner is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7.

  • Page 58: Data Fields

    ppendIx Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery The heart rate monitor contains a user replaceable CR2032 battery. Be sure to dispose of old batteries properly. To replace the battery, locate the circular battery cover on the back of the heart rate monitor.
  • Page 59 Dist – Lap—distance traveled in current lap. Dist – Last Lap—distance of last completed lap. Dist – Paused—distance covered while timer is in Auto Pause. Elevation—distance above/ below sea level. GPS Accuracy—margin of error for your exact location (for example, +/- 19 ft). Grade—calculation of rise over run.
  • Page 60 ppendIx Pace – Lap—average pace during current lap. Pace – Last Lap—average pace during last completed lap. Pace Zone—current range of pace based on your pace zone settings. See page 50. Speed—current speed. Speed – Avg—average speed for the duration of your current activity.

  • Page 61: Heart Rate Information

    Heart Rate Information Many runners and other athletes are using heart rate zones to measure and increase their cardiovascular strength and improve their level of fitness. CAutioN: Consult your physcan to specfy heart rate zones/targets that are appropriate for your fitness level and health condton.

  • Page 62: Heart Rate Zones

    ppendIx See the next page to learn about the benefits of training in each heart rate zone. % of Max. Zone Heart Rate Relaxed, easy pace; 50%–60% rhythmic breathing Pace comfortable; 60%–70% slightly deeper breathing, conversation possible Pace moderate; 70%–80% more difficult to hold conversation Pace fast and a bit...
  • Page 63 heart rate zones based on the percentages shown below. For more information on setting your heart rate zones, see About Pairing Pairing is the process of matching sensors, like your heart rate monitor, with your Forerunner 305. This process occurs automatically when you turn on the Forerunner and only takes a few seconds when the sensors...

  • Page 64: Heart Rate Monitor

    ppendIx Heart Rate Monitor Troubleshooting If you have trouble pairing with the heart rate monitor, or if your heart rate readings are erratic, try the following suggestions. • Position the Forerunner within 3 meters of the sensor while pairing. • Stay far away from any other sensors while pairing.

  • Page 65: Tire Size And Circumference

    Tire Size and Circumference The tire size is marked on both sides of the tire. To modify your bike profile, see page Tire Size 12 × 1.75 14 × 1.5 14 × 1.75 16 × 1.5 16 × 1.75 18 × 1.5 18 ×...

  • Page 66: Garmin Training Center

    Center 2090 The Garmin Training Center software is included in the 2125 Forerunner product box. Locate 2105 the Garmin Training Center and 2070 use it to install the software on 2080 your personal computer. 2086 Garmin Training Center offers 2096...
  • Page 67 To install Garmin Training Center: 1. Insert the Garmin Training Center disk into your computer’s disk drive. If the welcome screen does not appear, click Start and then Run…. Type in the drive letter of your disk drive followed by “setup”...

  • Page 68: Specifications

    ppendIx Specifications GPS: High sensitivity SiRFstarIII architecture Acquisition Time: Hot Start: < 1 second Warm Start: < 38 seconds Cold Start: < 45 seconds Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Position Accuracy*: < 10 meters 50%, typical GPS Velocity Accuracy*: < 0.05 m/s Accuracy depends on view of the sky.

  • Page 69: Battery Information

    Accuracy may be degraded by poor sensor contact, electrical interference, and receiver distance from transmitter. Battery information WArNiNg: Do not use a sharp object to remove user-replaceable batteres. Contact your local waste dsposal department to properly recycle the batteres. The heart rate monitor contains a user-replaceable CR2032 battery.

  • Page 70: Important Product And Safety Information

    • The unit, heart rate monitor, and other Garmin accessories are consumer devices, not medical devices, and could suffer from interference from external electrical sources. The heart rate readings...

  • Page 71: Battery Warnings

    State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This notice is provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. See www.garmin .com/prop65 for more information. Forerunner 205/305 Owner’s Manual ®...

  • Page 72: Important Information

    See .ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Important Information MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination...

  • Page 73: Caring For The Screen

    THE USER IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS AND ORDINANCES. Remember to always mount your Garmin unit in a location that does not obstruct the driver’s view of the road. Garmin does not assume any responsibility for any fines,...

  • Page 74: Fcc Compliance

    • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This product does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in permanent damage to the equipment, and void...

  • Page 75: Industry Canada

    Industry Canada Standard RSS- 310. Limited Warranty This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use.
  • Page 76 Distributor warranties are only valid in the area of intended distribution. Units purchased in the United States or Canada must be returned to the Garmin service center in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, or Taiwan for service. Forerunner 205/305 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 77: Software License

    Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin. You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties. You...

  • Page 78: Index

    Forerunner daylight saving time distance alert enter button extending the wrist strap extra weight, adding Garmin Product Support Garmin Training Center and advanced workouts and courses installing go to location about acquiring signals antenna turning on and off...
  • Page 79 pairing 4, restart scan troubleshooting wearing heart rate zones about and alerts setting history deleting totals viewing indoor use interval workouts language, changing lap button license agreement limited warranty locations deleting editing finding marking Forerunner 205/305 Owner’s Manual ® mode button multi-sport workouts 28–...
  • Page 80 For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2006–2008 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd.

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