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calories burned, cadence, an overhead map view, pace and
speed charts, and customizable reports.
NOTE: Some data requires an optional accessory such as a
heart rate monitor.
Track your progress: You can track your daily steps, join a
friendly competition with your connections, and meet your
goals.
Share your activities: You can connect with friends to follow
each other's activities or post links to your activities on your
favorite social networking sites.
Using Garmin Connect
1
Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.
2
Go to www.garminconnect.com/start.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Charging the Device
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the contacts and the
surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer.
1
Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer.
2
Align the charger posts with the contacts on the back of the
device, and press the charger until it clicks.
3
Charge the device completely.
ANT+ ® Sensors
Your device can be used with wireless ANT+ sensors. For more
information about compatibility and purchasing optional
sensors, go to http://buy.garmin.com.
Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor
NOTE: If you do not have a heart rate monitor, you can skip this
task.
NOTE: The device may cause chafing when used for long
periods of time. To alleviate this issue, apply an anti-friction
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NOTICE
lubricant or gel to the center of the module where it contacts
your skin.
Do not apply anti-friction gel or lubricant on the electrodes.
Do not use gels or lubricants that contain sunscreen.
You should wear the heart rate monitor directly on your skin,
just below your sternum. It should be snug enough to stay in
place during your activity.
1
Push one tab
of the strap through the slot
rate monitor module.
2
Press the tab down.
3
Wet the electrodes
on the back of the module to create a
strong connection between your chest and the heart rate
monitor module.
4
Wrap the strap around your chest and attach it to the other
side of the heart rate monitor module.
The Garmin
logo should be right-side up.
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5
Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the heart rate monitor.
After you put on the heart rate monitor, it is active and sending
data.
Pairing ANT+ Sensors
The first time you connect an ANT+ sensor to your device, you
must pair the device and sensor. After the initial pairing, the
device automatically connects to the sensor when you go for a
run and the sensor is active and within range.
NOTE: If your device was packaged with a heart rate monitor,
the device and sensor are already paired.
1
Put on the heart rate monitor
Monitor).
2
Select .
3
Bring the device within 1 cm of the center of the heart rate
monitor, and wait while the device connects to the sensor.
When the device detects the heart rate monitor, a message
appears and
displays solid.
Setting Your Maximum Heart Rate
The device uses your user profile information from the initial
setup to estimate your maximum heart rate and determine your
default heart rate zones. For the most accurate calorie data
during your activity, you should set your maximum heart rate (if
known).
1
Select
> Settings > User Profile > Max. HR.
NOTICE
in the heart
(Putting On the Heart Rate
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