Garmin F3ARGD00 Instruction manual

F3ARGD00 Quick Start Manual
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in
the GPS device product box for product warnings and other
important information.
Always consult your physician before you begin or modify
any exercise program.
Getting Started
When using your device for the first time, you should
complete these tasks to set up the device and learn about
the basic features.
1Charge the device (page 8).
2Put on the optional heart rate monitor (page 9).
3Go for a run (page 4).
4Upload your run to Garmin Connect™ (page 5).
5Register the device (page 13).
6Get more information (page 13).
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Keys
ÀSelect to turn the backlight on and off.
Hold to turn the device on and off.
ÁSelect to start and stop the timer.
ÂSelect to open the main menu.
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CONNECT
Select to mark a new lap.
Select to send your run to Garmin
Connect.
ÄSelect to view the time of day.
ÅSelect to return to the previous screen.
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Status Icons
Icons appear at the top of the home screen. A flashing icon
means the device is searching for a signal. A solid icon
means the signal was found or the sensor is connected.
GPS
Bluetooth®
Wi-Fi®
Heart rate
Touchscreen Tips
Before you go for a run, you should practice using the
touchscreen.
• Select a key, and tap the touchscreen to unlock the
device.
• Tap the touchscreen to view the next data screen.
• Select the touchscreen to confirm messages and
alerts.
• Select the top and bottom of the touchscreen to scroll
through menus, options, and settings.
You can also swipe to scroll though the items. You can
hold the top and bottom of the touchscreen to scroll
faster.
• From a data screen, hold a data field to change it.
• Select to close a message or confirm a choice.
You can also select to close a message.
• Make each touchscreen selection a separate action.
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Going for a Run
The device comes partially charged. You may need to
charge the device (page 8) before going for a run.
1Hold to turn on the device.
2From the time of day screen, select a key, and tap the
touchscreen to unlock the device.
3Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.
It may take 30-60 seconds to locate satellite signals.
The satellite bars turn green, and the timer screen
appears.
4Select to start the timer.
5Go for a run.
6After you complete your run, select to stop the timer.
7Select an option:
• Select Save to save the run and reset the timer. A
summary appears.
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NOTE: You can now upload your run to Garmin
Connect.
• Select Discard to delete the run.
Using Garmin Connect
You can upload all of your activity data to Garmin Connect
for comprehensive analysis. With Garmin Connect, you can
view a map of your activity, and share your activities with
friends.
1Connect the device to your computer using the USB
cable.
2Go to www.garminconnect.com/start.
3Follow the on-screen instructions.
Garmin Connect
Connect with your friends on Garmin Connect. Garmin
Connect gives you the tools to track, analyze, share, and
encourage each other. Record the events of your active
lifestyle including runs, walks, rides, swims, hikes,
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triathlons, and more. To sign up for a free account, go to
www.garminconnect.com/start.
Store your activities: After you complete and save an
activity with your device, you can upload that activity to
Garmin Connect and keep it as long as you want.
Analyze your data: You can view more detailed
information about your activity, including time,
distance, elevation, heart rate, calories burned, an
overhead map view, pace and speed charts, and
customizable reports.
Plan your training: You can choose a fitness goal and
load one of the day-by-day training plans.
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.
Connected Features
The Forerunner has several connected features for your
compatible smartphone or wireless device. For more
information, go to www.garmin.com/intosports/apps.
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LiveTrack: Allows friends and family to follow your races
and training activities in real time. You can invite
followers using email or social media, allowing them to
view your live data on a Garmin Connect tracking
page.
Activity upload to Garmin Connect: Automatically sends
your activity to Garmin Connect as soon as you finish
recording the activity.
Social media interactions: Allows you to post an update
to your favorite social media website when you upload
an activity to Garmin Connect.
Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Forerunner
1Go to www.garmin.com/intosports/apps, and download
the Garmin Connect Mobile application to your
smartphone.
2Bring your smartphone within 33 ft. (10 m) of your
Forerunner.
3From the Forerunner home screen, select >
Settings > Wireless > Bluetooth > Pair Mobile
Device.
4Open the Garmin Connect Mobile application, and
follow the on-screen instructions to connect a device.
The instructions are provided during the initial setup or
by selecting > My Device.
Uploading Your Run Wirelessly
Before you can upload an activity wirelessly, you must
have a run saved to your device, and the timer must be
stopped.
You can use the Garmin Express Fit application to set up
your Forerunner to automatically upload activities to
Garmin Connect using Wi-Fi.
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1Go to www.garminconnect.com/start, and download
the Garmin Express Fit application.
2Follow the on-screen instructions to set up Wi-Fi with
Garmin Express Fit.
TIP: You can register your device at this time.
Your Forerunner will now attempt to upload your saved
activity to Garmin Connect following each run. You can
also select CONNECT on your Forerunner to start
uploading your saved activities.
Charging the Device
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.
The charging cradle contains a magnet. Under certain
circumstances, magnets may cause interference with some
medical devices, including pacemakers and insulin pumps.
Keep the charging cradle away from such medical devices.
NOTICE
The charging cradle contains a magnet. Under certain
circumstances, magnets may cause damage to some
electronic devices, including hard drives in laptop
computers. Use caution when the charging cradle is near
electronic devices.
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the contacts and the
surrounding area before charging or connecting to a
computer.
1Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer.
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2Align the charger posts with the contacts on the back
of the device, and press the charger À until it clicks.
3Charge the device completely.
Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor
NOTE: If you do not have a heart rate monitor, you can
skip this task.
You should wear the heart rate monitor directly on your
skin, just below your breastplate. It should be snug enough
to stay in place during your activity.
1Snap the heart rate monitor module À onto the strap.
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The Garmin® logos (on the module and the strap)
should be right-side up.
2Wet the electrodes Á on the back of the strap to
create a strong connection between your chest and the
transmitter.
3If the heart rate monitor has a contact patch Â, wet
the contact patch.
4Wrap the strap around your chest, and connect the
strap hook à to the loop Ä.
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