Garmin Forerunner 405 Instruction manual

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quick start manual
GPS-ENABLED SPORTS WATCH WITH WIRELESS SYNC

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Step 1: Use the
Touch Bezel
The silver bezel around the watch
face acts as a multifunction button.
Tap: quickly press your nger on the
bezel to make a selection, toggle a
menu option, or change pages.
Touch and hold: hold your nger on
one of the four labeled areas on the
bezel to switch modes.
Double press: press two ngers on
two areas on the bezel to turn on the
backlight.
Touch and drag (scroll): press your
nger on the bezel and drag it around
the bezel to scroll through the menu
options or to increase or decrease
values.
WARNING: This product contains a non-replaceable lithium-ion battery.
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box
for important battery safety information.
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.

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Touch Bezel Areas and
Buttons
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time/date: touch and hold to
enter time/date mode.
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GPS: touch and hold to enter
GPS mode.
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menu: touch and hold to open
the menu page.
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training: touch and hold to enter
training mode.
➎
start/stop/enter:
Press to start/stop the timer in
training mode.
Press to make a selection.
Press to exit power save mode.
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lap/reset/quit:
Press to create a new lap in
training mode.
Press and hold to reset the timer
in training mode.
Press to exit a menu or page.
Press to exit power save mode.
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Bezel Tips
Touch the bezel rmly.
Touch the bezel on the outer ring,
where the words appear, not the
inner ring near the watch face.
Make each bezel selection a
separate action.
Do not rest your nger or thumb
on the bezel while using it.
Do not wear thick gloves while
using the bezel.
If bezel is wet, wipe the bezel dry
before using it.
Locking the Bezel
To prevent accidental bezel taps (due
to moisture or inadvertent bumping),
press enter and quit simultaneously.
To unlock the bezel, press enter and
quit simultaneously again.
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Power Save Mode
After a period of inactivity, the
Forerunner switches to power save
mode. The Forerunner is inactive
if the timer is not running, you are
not navigating to a destination and
viewing the navigation page, and
you have not pressed any buttons or
tapped the bezel.
While in power save mode, you
can view the time of day, turn on
the backlight, and use the ANT+™
computer connection. To exit power
save mode, press the enter or quit
button.

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Step 2: Charge the
Battery
Your Forerunner ships with the
power off to conserve the battery.
Charge the Forerunner for at least
three hours before using it.
NOTE: To prevent corrosion,
thoroughly dry the charging
contacts and surrounding area
before charging.
TIP: The Forerunner will
not charge when outside
the temperature range of
32°F–122°F (0°C–50°C).
To charge the Forerunner:
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.
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Contacts
4. Clip the charger securely over the
face of the Forerunner.
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The length of time a fully charged
battery will last depends upon usage.
A fully charged battery can run the

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Forerunner with GPS on for up to 8
hours. See the owner’s manual for
more information.
Step 3: Congure
Your Forerunner
The rst time you use your
Forerunner, follow the on-screen
instructions to learn how to use the
bezel and congure the Forerunner.
If you are using an ANT+ heart
rate monitor, select Yes during the
conguration to allow the heart rate
monitor to pair (connect) with your
Forerunner. See Step 5 for more
information.
Step 4: Acquire
Satellite Signals
To set the correct time of day and
begin using the Forerunner, you must
acquire GPS satellite signals. It may
take a few minutes to acquire signals.
NOTE: To turn off the
GPS receiver and use the
Forerunner indoors, touch and
hold GPS. Select Off for GPS.
NOTE: You cannot acquire
satellites in power save mode.
To exit power save mode,
press enter or quit.
1. Go outdoors to an open area. For
the best reception, make sure
the antenna of the Forerunner is
oriented toward the sky.

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location
2. Touch and hold training to enter
training mode.
3. Stand still and do not begin
moving until the locating satellites
page disappears.
When you are receiving satellite
signals, the GPS icon appears in
the training mode pages.
Step 5: 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.
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. Push one tab on the strap through
the slot in the heart rate monitor.
Press the tab down.
2. Wet both electrodes on the back
of the heart rate monitor to create
a strong connection between your
chest and the transmitter.

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3. Wrap the strap around your chest
and attach it to the other side of
the heart rate monitor.
NOTE: The Garmin logo
should be right-side up.
4. Press quit or enter to exit power
save mode.
5. Bring the Forerunner within range
(3 m) of the heart rate monitor.
The heart rate icon appears
on the training mode pages.
Step 6: Go for a Run!
TIP: Set your user prole so
the Forerunner can calculate
calories correctly. Touch and
hold menu > select Settings >
User Prole.
1. Touch and hold training.
2. Press start to start the timer.
3. After completing your run, press
stop.
Heart Rate Monitor (Back)
Electrodes
Tab
Heart Rate Monitor Strap
Heart Rate Monitor (Front)
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4. Press and hold reset to save your
run data and reset the timer.
Step 7: Download
Free Software
ANT Agent™allows you to use your
Forerunner with Garmin Connect™, a
Web-based training tool, and Garmin
Training Center®, a computer-based
training tool.
1. Go to www.garmin.com
/forerunner405.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions
to download and install ANT
Agent.
Step 8: Pair Your
Computer and
Forerunner
NOTE: Before connecting
the USB ANT Stick™to your
computer, you must download
software as instructed in Step 7
so that the necessary USB
drivers are installed.
1. Plug the USB ANT Stick into
an available USB port on your
computer.
2. Bring your Forerunner within
range (3 m) of your computer.
3. WhentheANTAgentndsyour
Forerunner, ANT Agent displays
the unit ID and asks you if you
want to pair. Select yes.

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4. Your Forerunner should display
the same number ANT Agent
displayed. If so, select yes on
your Forerunner to complete
pairing process.
Step 9: Transfer Data
to Your Computer
Bring your Forerunner within range
(3 m) of your computer. ANT Agent
automatically transfers data between
your Forerunner and Garmin
Connect or Garmin Training Center.
NOTE: If you have a lot
of data, this may take a few
minutes. Forerunner functions
are not available during data
transfer.
Use Garmin Connect or Garmin
Training Center to view and analyze
your data.
Using the Four
Modes
Touch and hold your nger on one of
the four labeled areas on the bezel to
switch modes.
Time/date Mode
Time/date mode displays the current
time and date. Tap the bezel to scroll
through the available pages, such as
time, battery gauge, and alarm time.
GPS Mode
GPS mode allows you to view and
use the GPS menu. You can view the
satellites page, turn on and off GPS,
save and go to locations, and route
back to your starting point.

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Menu Mode
Menu mode allows you to access
your Forerunner’s history, the
training menu, and the unit settings.
Training Mode
Training mode is the mode you will
use most often. Use training mode to
record your activities, view training
data, and compete with your Virtual
Partner®.
Resetting the
Forerunner
If your Forerunner is locked up,
reset your Forerunner. Press and
hold enter and quit simultaneously
until the screen goes blank (about 7
seconds). This does not erase any of
your data or settings.
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Keep the original sales receipt, or a
photocopy, in a safe place.
More Information
For more information about the
functions and settings of the
Forerunner, refer to the owner’s
manual.
CAUTION: The Forerunner
is not intended to be used
while swimming. Swimming
or prolonged water submersion
can cause a short in the
unit, which can in rare cases
result in a minor skin burn or
irritation in the area of the unit.

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