Garmin Forerunner 310XT - Running GPS Receiver Instruction manual

FORERUNNER® 310XT
quick start manual
MULTISPORT GPS TRAINING DEVICE

Buttons
➊➏
➋
➍
➎
➌
➊

• Press and hold to turn the
Forerunner on and off.
• Press to turn on and to
adjust the backlight. A
status page appears.
• Press to pair with an
ANT+™ weight scale (optional
accessory).
➋

• Press to view the timer page and
menu page. The map page and
the compass page also appear if
they are active.
• Press to exit a menu or a page.
Your settings are saved.
• Press and hold to switch sport
modes.
➌

• Press to create a new lap.
• Press and hold to reset the timer.
➍

Press to start or to stop the timer.
➎

Press to select options and to
acknowledge messages.

➏

• Press to scroll through menus and
settings.
: Press and hold the 
 to scroll quickly through the
settings.
• Press to scroll through training
pages during a workout.
• On the Virtual Partner® page,
press and hold to adjust the
Virtual Partner pace.
Forerunner Backlight
Press to turn on the backlight.
Use to adjust the backlight
level. This window also shows
several status icons.
Icons
GPS is on, and the
Forerunner is receiving
satellite signals.
GPS is off for use indoors
or for training with the
optional foot pod sensor.
The timer is running.
The heart rate sensor is
active.
The foot pod sensor is
active.
The cadence sensor is
active.
The power sensor is
active.
Battery charge level.
The battery is charging.
The device is uploading
data or pairing with
tness equipment.

Step 1: Charge the
Battery
To prevent corrosion,
thoroughly dry the charging
contacts and the surrounding area
before charging.
: The Forerunner will not charge
when outside the temperature range
of 32°F–122°F (0°C–50°C).
1. Plug the USB connector on the
charging clip cable into the AC
adapter.
2. Plug the AC adapter into a
standard wall outlet.
3. Align the charging clip posts with
the contacts on the back of the
Forerunner.
Contacts
4. Clip the charger securely over the
face of the Forerunner.
A fully charged battery will last up to
20 hours, depending on usage.
Charging
clip

When you initially turn on the
Forerunner and are completing the
setup wizard, use the table below to
set your activity class. Indicate if you
are a lifetime athlete.
A lifetime athlete is an individual
who has trained intensely for many
years (with the exception of minor
injuries) and has a resting heart rate
of 60 beats per minute (bpm) or less.
Activity Class Chart
Training
Description
Training
Frequency
Training Time Per Week
0 No exercise - -
1 Occasional,
light exercise
Once every two weeks Less than 15 minutes
2 15 to 30 minutes
3 Once a week Approximately 30 minutes
4 Regular
exercise and
training
2 to 3 times per week Approximately 45 minutes
5 45 minutes to 1 hour
6 1 to 3 hours
7 3 to 5 times per week 3 to 7 hours
8 Daily training Almost daily 7 to 11 hours
9 Daily 11 to 15 hours
10 More than 15 hours
The activity class information is provided by Firstbeat Technologies Ltd., portions of which are based
on Jackson et al. “Prediction of Functional Aerobic Capacity Without Exercise Testing,” Medicine and
Science in Sports and Exercise 22 (1990): 863–870.

Step 2: Turn on Your
Forerunner
Press and hold to turn on your
Forerunner. Follow the on-screen
instructions to congure the
Forerunner and set your user prole.
The Forerunner uses your user prole
to calculate accurate calorie data.
If you are using an ANT+ heart
rate monitor, select  during the
conguration to allow the heart rate
monitor to pair (connect) with your
Forerunner. See Step 4 for more
information.
Step 3: Acquire Satellite
Signals
It may take 30–60 seconds to acquire
satellite signals. Go outdoors to an
open area. For the best reception,
ensure that the face of the Forerunner
is oriented toward the sky.
When the Forerunner has acquired
satellite signals, the training page
appears with the satellite icon ( ) at
the top.
Step 4: Pair the Heart
Rate Monitor (Optional)
While you are trying to pair your
heart rate monitor with your
Forerunner for the rst time, move
10 m away from other heart rate
monitors.
Using the Heart Rate Monitor
The heart rate monitor is on standby
and ready to send data. 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.

1. Snap the heart rate monitor
➊
onto the strap.
➊
2. Wet the electrodes
➋
on the back
of the strap to create a strong
connection between your chest
and the transmitter.
: Some heart rate monitors
have a contact patch ➌ . Wet the
contact patch.
➋➌ ➋
➍
3. Wrap the strap around your chest,
and connect the strap hook
➍
to
the loop.
: The Garmin logo should be
right-side up.
4. Bring the device within range
(3 m) of the heart rate monitor.
: If the heart rate data is
erratic or does not appear, you may
have to tighten the strap on your
chest or warm up for 5–10 minutes.
5. Press menu > select Settings
> Run Settings > Heart Rate >
ANT+ HR > Yes.
: This step is unnecessary if you
have congured this in the wizard.
Heart Rate Settings
For the most accurate calorie
data, set your maximum heart rate
and resting heart rate. You can
set ve heart rate zones to help
you to measure and increase your
cardiovascular strength.
1. Press mode > select Settings >
Run Settings > Heart Rate > HR
Zones.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Step 5: Customize Your
Sport Settings (Optional)
Press  > select  > select
the sport setting option (depends on
your current sport mode).
Select  to customize up
to four data pages. Each data eld
is dened in the Forerunner 310XT
Owner’s Manual. The manual also
contains information about Auto
Lap®, Auto Pause®, Auto Scroll,
additional ANT+ accessories, Virtual
Partner, and bike mode settings.
Step 6: Go Workout!
1. Press mode to view the training
page.
2. Press start to start the timer.
3. After completing your run, press
stop.
4. Press and hold reset to save
your activity and reset the training
page.
Step 7: Download
Garmin Connect™
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Step 8: Send Workout
Data to Your Computer
1. Plug the USB ANT Stick into a
USB port on your computer.

do not automatically install.
The USB ANT Stick drivers
automatically install the Garmin
ANT Agent. You can download
the USB ANT Agent if the drivers
2. Bring your device within range
(3 m) of your computer.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Viewing and Deleting
History
You can view the following data
on your Forerunner: time, distance,
average pace/speed, calories, average
heart rate data, and average cadence.
To view activity history:
1. Press mode > select History >
Activities.
2. Use arrows to scroll
through the activities. Select
View More to view Averages/
Maximums. Select View More
> View Laps to view lap
summaries.
To delete activity history:
1. Press mode > select History >
Delete.
2. Select an option:
• Individual Activities—delete
individual activities.
• All Activities—delete all
activities from the history.
• Old Activities—delete
activities recorded more than
one month ago.
• Totals—reset all your totals.
Resetting the
Forerunner
If your Forerunner is not operating
properly, press  and 
simultaneously until the screen goes

blank.
This does not erase any of your data
or settings.
Clearing User Data
This deletes all
user-entered information including
history.
1. Turn off the Forerunner.
2. Press and hold mode and
until the message appears.
3. Select Yes to clear all user data.
Caring for the Heart
Rate Monitor
You must unsnap
the module before cleaning the
strap.
A buildup of sweat
and salt on the strap can
decrease the ability of the heart
rate monitor to report accurate
data.
Getting the Owner’s
Manual
You can get the latest owner’s
manual from the web.
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