Garmin Forerunner 210 User manual

FORERUNNER®2 1 0
owner’s manual
GPS-ENABLED SPORTS WATCH

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Forerunner 210 Owner’s Manual 1
Introduction
Table of Contents
Introduction............................2
Setting Up the Device...................2
Registering Your Device ...............2
Keys..............................................2
Icons.............................................3
Training...................................4
Going for a Run ............................4
Saving Your Run...........................4
Displaying Pace or Speed ..........4
Using Auto Lap .............................4
Interval Workouts..........................5
Pairing Your ANT+ Sensor............6
Heart Rate Monitor .......................8
Foot Pod.....................................10
Fitness Equipment...................... 11
History ..................................12
Viewing a Run ............................12
Using Free Software...................12
Transferring History to Your
Computer ................................13
Data Management......................13
Watch Settings.....................15
Setting the Alarm ........................15
Setting Your User Prole ............15
Modifying Your System
Settings ....................................15
Appendix ..............................16
Specications .............................16
About the Battery........................18
Heart Rate Monitor and
Foot Pod Batteries ...................19
Caring for Your Device................21
Troubleshooting..........................22
Index .....................................24

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Introduction
Introduction
 WARNING
Always consult your physician before
you begin or modify any exercise
program. See the Important Safety
and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and
other important information.
Setting Up the Device
When using your Forerunner®
the rst time, follow the setup
instructions in the Forerunner 210
Quick Start Manual.
Registering Your Device
Help us better support you by
completing our online registration
today.
Go to http://my.garmin.com.
Keep the original sales receipt, or a
photocopy, in a safe place.
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Keys
Each key has multiple functions.
light Press to turn on the backlight.
Press to search for a
compatible weight scale.
Press and hold to turn the
device on and off.
start/stop Press to start and stop the
timer.
* Press to scroll through menus
and settings.

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Introduction
lap/
reset
Press to mark a new lap.
Press and hold to save your
run and reset the timer.
page/
menu
Press to switch between the
time of day, timer, and heart
rate pages.
Press and hold to open the
menu.
OK * Press to select menu options
and acknowledge messages.
*OK, , and appear with a menu
or a message.
Icons
Battery charge level. For
battery life information, see
page 18.
GPS is on and receiving
signals.
Fitness equipment is active.
Heart rate monitor is active.
Foot pod is active.
Alarm is on.

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Training
Training
Going for a Run
Before you can record history, you
must locate satellite signals or pair
your Forerunner with a foot pod.
1. From the timer page, press start to
start the timer ➊ .
History is recorded only while the
timer is running. Your distance ➋
and pace or speed ➌ appear on the
timer page.
➋
➌
➊
2. After completing your run, press
stop.
Saving Your Run
Press and hold reset to save your
run and reset the timer.
Displaying Pace or Speed
1. Press and hold menu.
2. Select Setup > Format.
3. Select Pace or Speed.
4. Select Current, Average, or Lap
for the type of pace or speed data
you want to appear on the timer
page.
Using Auto Lap
You can use Auto Lap®to
automatically mark the lap at a specic
distance.
1. Press and hold menu.
2. Select Auto Lap.
3. Enter the distance, and press OK.

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Training
Interval Workouts
You can create interval workouts based
on distance or time. Your custom
interval workout is saved until you
create another interval workout.
Creating an Interval Workout
1. Press and hold menu.
2. Select Intervals > Set.
3. Select Distance or Time.
4. Enter a distance or time interval
value, and press OK.
TIP: To create an open-ended
interval, set the value to “Open.”
5. Select Distance or Time for the rest
interval.
6. Enter a distance or time value for
the rest interval, and press OK.
7. Select the number of repetitions.
8. If necessary, select Yes to add
an open-ended warm up to your
workout.
9. If necessary, select Yes to add an
open-ended cool down to your
workout.
10. Select Intervals > On.
Starting an Interval Workout
1. Press start to begin your interval
workout.
If your interval workout has a warm
up, you must press lap to begin the
rst interval.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
When you complete all of the intervals,
a message appears.
Stopping an Interval Workout
At any time, press lap to end an
interval early.
At any time, press stop to stop the
timer.
If your interval workout has a cool
down, you must press lap to end
the interval workout.
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Training
Pairing Your ANT+ Sensor
If your Forerunner does not show
heart rate or foot pod data, you may
need to pair the accessory to your
Forerunner. Pairing is the connecting of
ANT+™wireless sensors, for example,
connecting your foot pod with a
Forerunner. After you pair the rst
time, your Forerunner automatically
recognizes your foot pod each time it
is activated.
Before you can pair, you must put on
the heart rate monitor or install the
foot pod. For more information, refer
to the instructions included with your
accessory or refer to the Forerunner
210 Quick Start Manual.
Bring the Forerunner within range
(3 m) of the accessory.
Stay 10 m away from other ANT+
sensors while pairing.
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If is off, press and hold menu,
and select HR Monitor > On.
If is ashing, from the timer
page, press page to view the heart
rate page.
The Forerunner searches for your
heart rate signal for 30 seconds.
If is off, press and hold menu,
and select Foot Pod > On.
If is ashing, make sure your
foot pod is installed correctly, and
walk around to activate the foot
pod.
If you still cannot pair the
accessory, replace the accessory
battery pages 19–20.
When the accessory is paired, a
message appears, and or
appears solid on the screen.
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Training
ANT+ Sensor Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
I have a third-party
ANT+ sensor.
Make sure that it is compatible with the Forerunner
(www.garmin.com/intosports).
I cannot pair the foot
pod.
GPS needs to be disabled.
1. Go indoors.
2. While the Forerunner is trying to locate satellites, press page.
3. Select Yes.
The heart rate data is
inaccurate or erratic.
Make sure that the heart rate monitor is snug against your body.
Warm up for 5–10 minutes.
Reapply moisture to the electrodes. Use water, saliva, or
electrode gel.
Clean the electrodes. Dirt and sweat residue on the electrodes
can interfere with heart rate signals.
Position the electrodes on your back instead of your chest.
Wear a cotton shirt or wet your shirt if suitable for your activity.
Synthetic fabrics that rub or ap against the heart rate monitor
can create static electricity that interferes with heart rate
signals.
Move away from sources of strong electromagnetic elds and
some 2.4 GHz wireless sensors, which can interfere with your
heart rate monitor. Sources of interference may include high-
voltage power lines, electric motors, microwave ovens, 2.4 GHz
cordless phones, and wireless LAN access points.
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Training
Heart Rate Monitor
About Heart Rate Zones
Many athletes are using heart rate
zones to measure and increase their
cardiovascular strength and improve
their level of tness. A heart rate zone
is a set range of heartbeats per minute.
The ve commonly accepted heart
rate zones are numbered from 1 to
5 according to increasing intensity.
Generally, heart rate zones are
calculated based on percentages of
your maximum heart rate.
Fitness Goals
Knowing your heart rate zones can
help you measure and improve your
tness by understanding and applying
these principles:
Your heart rate is a good measure of
exercise intensity.
Training in certain heart rate
zones can help you improve
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cardiovascular capacity and
strength.
Knowing your heart rate zones can
prevent you from overtraining and
can decrease your risk of injury.
If you know your maximum heart
rate, you can use the table (page 9) to
determine the best heart rate zone for
your tness objectives.
If you do not know your maximum
heart rate, use one of the calculators
available on the Internet. Some gyms
and health centers can provide a test
that measures maximum heart rate.
Setting Your Heart Rate Zones
1. Press and hold menu.
2. Select HR Monitor > Set Zones.
3. Enter your maximum heart rate,
and press OK.
4. Enter the low heart rate limit for
each heart rate zone, and press OK.
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