Garmin F3ARGD01 Instruction manual

F3ARGD01 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 7).
2Put on the optional heart rate monitor (page 7).
3Go for a run (page 3).
4Upload your run to Garmin Connect™ (page 4).
5Register the device (page 10).
6Get more information (page 10).
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Keys
 Select to turn the backlight on and off.
Hold to turn the device on and off.
Select to unlock the device.
Select to start and stop the timer.
Select to choose an option or to
acknowledge a message.
 Select to mark a new lap.
Select to return to the previous screen.
Select to scroll through the data screens,
options, and settings.
Hold to scroll quickly.
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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®
Heart rate
Going for a Run
The device comes partially charged. You may need to
charge the device (page 7) before going for a run.
1Hold to turn on the device.
2From the time of day screen, select a key, and select
to unlock the device.
3Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.
The satellite bars turn green, and the timer screen
appears.
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4Select to start the timer.
5Go for a run.
6After you complete your run, select to stop the timer.
7Select an option:
• Select Resume to restart the timer.
• Select Save to save the run and reset the timer. A
summary appears.
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.
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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,
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.
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