Garmin FORERUNNER 55 Instruction manual

FORERUNNER®55
Quick Start Manual 2
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Forerunner® 55
Quick Start Manual
Introduction
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product
Information guide in the product box for product
warnings and other important information.
Always consult your physician before you begin
or modify any exercise program.
Device Overview
LIGHT
Select to turn the device on.
Select to turn the backlight on and
off.
Hold to view the controls menu.
START
STOP
Select to start and stop the activity
timer.
Select to choose an option or to
acknowledge a message.
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BACK
Select to return to the previous
screen.
Select to record a lap, rest, or
advance to the next step of a
workout during an activity.
DOWN
Select to scroll through the widgets,
data screens, options, and settings.
Hold to open the music controls.
UP
Select to scroll through the widgets,
data screens, options, and settings.
Hold to view the menu.
Status Icons
The status icons appear when you start an
activity. For outdoor activities, the status bar
turns green when GPS is ready. A flashing icon
means the device is searching for a signal. A
solid icon means the signal was found or the
sensor is connected.
Battery status
Smartphone connection status
Heart rate status
Foot pod status
Speed and cadence sensor status
Setting Up Your Watch
To take full advantage of the Forerunner®
features, complete these tasks.
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• Pair the Forerunner device with your
smartphone using the Garmin Connect™
app (page 4).
• Set up safety features (page 10).
Pairing Your Smartphone with Your
Device
To use the connected features of the
Forerunner device, it must be paired directly
through the Garmin Connect app, instead of
from the Bluetooth® settings on your
smartphone.
1From the app store on your smartphone,
install and open the Garmin Connect app.
2Bring your smartphone within 10 m (33 ft.)
of your device.
3Select LIGHT to turn on the device.
The first time you turn on the device, it is in
pairing mode.
4Follow the instructions in the app to
complete the pairing and setup process.
Tips for Existing Garmin Connect Users
1From the Garmin Connect app, select
or .
2Select Garmin Devices > Add Device.
Going for a Run
The first fitness activity you record on your
device can be a run, ride, or any outdoor
activity. You may need to charge the device
before starting the activity (page 13).
1From the watch face, select START.
2Select an activity.
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3Go outside, and wait while the device
locates satellites.
4Select START to start the activity timer.
5Go for a run.
6After you complete your run, select STOP
to stop the timer.
7Select an option:
• Select Resume to restart the timer.
• Select Save to save the run and reset
the timer. You can view a summary, or
select DOWN to view more data.
• Select Discard > Yes to delete the run.
Going for a Track Run
Before you go for a track run, make sure you
are running on a standard-shape, 400 m track.
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You can use the track run activity to record
your outdoor track data, including distance in
meters and lap splits.
1Stand on the outdoor track.
2Select START > Track Run.
3Wait while the device locates satellites.
4Select START.
5Run around the track.
After you run 3 laps, your device records
the track dimensions and calibrates your
track distance.
6After you complete your run, select STOP >
Save.
Customizing Your Activity List
1From the watch face, hold UP.
2Select Settings > Activities & Apps.
3Select an option:
• Select an activity to customize the
settings, set the activity as a favorite,
change the order of appearance, and
more.
• Select Add to add more activities or
create custom activities.
Smart Features
Viewing the Widgets
Your device comes preloaded with several
widgets, and more are available when you pair
your device with a smartphone.
• From the watch face, select UP or DOWN.
The device scrolls through the widget loop
and displays summary data for each
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widget. The performance widget requires
several activities with heart rate and
outdoor runs with GPS. For more
information, see the owner's manual.
• Select START to view widget details.
TIP: You can select DOWN to view
additional screens for a widget.
Viewing the Controls Menu
The controls menu contains options, such as
turning on do not disturb mode, locking the
keys, and turning the device off.
1From any screen, hold LIGHT.
2Select UP or DOWN to scroll through the
options.
Bluetooth Connected Features
The Forerunner device has several Bluetooth
connected features for your compatible
smartphone using the Garmin Connect app.
For more information, go to www.garmin.com
/manuals/forerunner55.
Activity uploads: Automatically sends your
activity to the Garmin Connect app as soon
as you finish recording the activity.
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Audio prompts: Allows the Garmin Connect
app to play status announcements, such as
mile splits and other data, on your
smartphone during a run or other activity.
Bluetooth sensors: Allows you to connect
Bluetooth compatible sensors, such as a
heart rate monitor.
Connect IQ™: Allows you to extend your device
features with new watch faces, widgets,
apps, and data fields.
Find my phone: Locates your lost smartphone
that is paired with your Forerunner device
and currently within range.
Find my watch: Locates your lost Forerunner
device that is paired with your smartphone
and currently within range.
Music controls: Allows you to control the
music player on your smartphone.
PacePro downloads: Allows you to create and
download PacePro strategies in the Garmin
Connect app and wirelessly send them to
your device.
Phone notifications: Displays phone
notifications and messages on your
Forerunner device.
Safety and tracking features: Allows you to
send messages and alerts to friends and
family, as well as request assistance from
emergency contacts set up in the Garmin
Connect app. For more information, go to
page 10.
Social media interactions: Allows you to post
an update to your favorite social media
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website when you upload an activity to the
Garmin Connect app.
Software updates: Allows you to update your
device software.
Weather updates: Sends real-time weather
conditions and notifications to your device.
Workout downloads: Allows you to browse for
workouts in the Garmin Connect app and
wirelessly send them to your device.
Downloadable Features
You can download features such as apps,
widgets, and watch faces from Garmin® and
other providers using the Connect IQ app.
Downloading Connect IQ Features
1From the app store on your smartphone,
install and open the Connect IQ app.
2Follow the on-screen instructions.
Heart Rate Features
The Forerunner device has wrist-based heart
rate monitoring, and there are several heart
rate-related features available in the default
widget loop.
Your current heart rate in beats per
minute (bpm). The widget also displays
a graph of your heart rate for the last
four hours, highlighting your highest and
lowest heart rate.
Your current stress level. The device
measures your heart rate variability
while you are inactive to estimate your
stress level. A lower number indicates a
lower stress level.
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Your current Body Battery™ energy level.
The device calculates your current
energy reserves based on sleep, stress,
and activity data. A higher number
indicates a higher energy reserve.
Safety and Tracking Features
CAUTION
The safety and tracking features are
supplemental features and should not be relied
on as a primary method to obtain emergency
assistance. The Garmin Connect app does not
contact emergency services on your behalf.
The Forerunner 55 device has safety and
tracking features that must be set up with the
Garmin Connect app.
NOTICE
To use these features, you must be connected
to the Garmin Connect app using Bluetooth
technology. You can enter emergency contacts
in your Garmin Connect account.
Assistance: Allows you to send an automated
message with your name, LiveTrack link,
and GPS location to your emergency
contacts.
Incident detection: When the Forerunner 55
device detects an incident during an
outdoor walk, run, or bike activity, the
device sends an automated message,
LiveTrack link, and GPS location to your
emergency contacts.
LiveTrack: Allows friends and family to follow
your races and training activities in real
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time. You can invite followers using email
or social media, allowing them to view your
live data on a web page.
Live Event Sharing: Allows you to send
messages to friends and family during an
event, providing real-time updates.
NOTE: This feature is available only if your
device is connected to an Android™
smartphone.
Workouts
You can create custom workouts that include
goals for each workout step and for varied
distances, times, and calories. During your
activity, you can view workout-specific data
screens that contain workout step information,
such as the workout step distance or average
step pace.
Your device includes daily suggested run
workouts based on your training history and
fitness level. You can create and find more
workouts using Garmin Connect, or select a
training plan that has built-in workouts and
transfer them to your device.
You can schedule workouts using Garmin
Connect. You can plan workouts in advance
and store them on your device.
Following a Daily Suggested Workout
Before the device can suggest a daily workout,
you must have a VO2 max. estimate.
1From the watch face, select START.
2Select Run.
The daily suggested workout appears.
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3Select START, and select an option:
• To do the workout, select Do Workout.
• To discard the workout, select
Dismiss.
• To update the workout target setting,
select Target Type.
• To turn off future workout notifications,
select Disable Prompt.
The suggested workout updates automatically
to changes in training habits, recovery time,
and VO2 max.
About the Training Calendar
The training calendar on your device is an
extension of the training calendar or schedule
you set up in Garmin Connect. After you have
added a few workouts to the Garmin Connect
calendar, you can send them to your device. All
scheduled workouts sent to the device appear
in the calendar widget. When you select a day
in the calendar, you can view or do the
workout. The scheduled workout stays on your
device whether you complete it or skip it. When
you send scheduled workouts from Garmin
Connect, they overwrite the existing training
calendar.
Garmin Connect
Your Garmin Connect account gives you the
tools to track and store your runs, analyze your
run data, and download software updates. You
can also customize your device settings,
including watch faces, visible widgets,
workouts, and much more.
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Device Information
Wearing the Device
• Wear the device above your wrist bone.
NOTE: The device should be snug but
comfortable. For more accurate heart rate
readings, the device should not move while
running or exercising.
NOTE: The optical sensor is located on the
back of the device.
• See the owner's manual for more
information.
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.
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly clean and dry
the contacts and the surrounding area before
charging or connecting to a computer. Refer to
the cleaning instructions in the owner's manual.
1Plug the small end of the USB cable into
the charging port on your device.
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2Plug the large end of the USB cable into a
USB charging port.
3Charge the device completely.
Getting the Owner's Manual
The owner's manual includes instructions for
using device features and accessing regulatory
information.
Go to www.garmin.com/manuals
/forerunner55.
Getting More Information
• Go to support.garmin.com for additional
manuals, articles, and software updates.
• Go to buy.garmin.com, or contact your
Garmin dealer for information about
optional accessories and replacement
parts.
Specifications
Operating temperature range: From -20º to
60ºC (from -4º to 140ºF)
Charging temperature range: From 0º to 45ºC
(from 32º to 113ºF)
Wireless frequency: 2.4 GHz @ +6 dBm
maximum
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Forerunner® 55
Manuel de démarrage rapide
Introduction
AVERTISSEMENT
Consultez le guide Informations importantes
sur le produit et la sécurité inclus dans
l'emballage du produit pour prendre
connaissance des avertissements et autres
informations importantes sur le produit.
Consultez toujours votre médecin avant de
commencer ou de modifier tout programme
d'exercice physique.
Présentation de l'appareil
LIGHT
Appuyez sur ce bouton pour allumer
l'appareil.
Appuyez sur ce bouton pour activer
et désactiver le rétroéclairage.
Maintenez ce bouton enfoncé pour
afficher le menu des commandes.
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START
STOP
Appuyez sur ce bouton pour
démarrer et arrêter le chronomètre
d'activité.
Permet de choisir une option ou de
confirmer la lecture d'un message.
BACK
Appuyez sur ce bouton pour revenir
à l'écran précédent.
Appuyez sur ce bouton pour enregis-
trer un circuit, une période de repos
ou passer à la prochaine étape d'un
entraînement pendant une activité.
DOWN
Sélectionnez ce bouton pour faire
défiler les widgets, les écrans de
données, les options et les paramè-
tres.
Maintenez cette icône enfoncée pour
ouvrir les commandes de la musique.
UP
Sélectionnez ce bouton pour faire
défiler les widgets, les écrans de
données, les options et les paramè-
tres.
Maintenez ce bouton enfoncé pour
afficher le menu.
Icônes d'état
Les icônes d'état s'affichent lorsque vous
démarrez une activité. Dans le cadre d'activités
de plein air, la barre d'état devient verte lorsque
le GPS est prêt. Une icône clignotante signifie
que l'appareil recherche un signal. Une icône
fixe signifie que le signal a été trouvé ou que le
capteur est connecté.
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Etat de la batterie
État de la connexion du Smartphone
État de la fréquence cardiaque
Etat de l'accéléromètre
Etat du capteur de vitesse et de
cadence
Configuration de votre montre
Pour tirer pleinement parti des fonctions de la
Forerunner, suivez les étapes ci-dessous :
• Couplez votre smartphone avec l'appareil
Forerunner à l'aide de l'application Garmin
Connect (page 17).
• Configurez les fonctions de sécurité
(page 25).
Couplage de votre smartphone avec
votre appareil
Pour que vous puissiez utiliser les fonctions
connectées de l'appareil Forerunner, celui-ci
doit être couplé directement via l'application
Garmin Connect et non pas via les paramètres
Bluetooth de votre smartphone.
1Depuis la boutique d'applications sur votre
smartphone, installez et ouvrez l'application
Garmin Connect.
2Rapprochez votre smartphone à moins de
10 m (33 pi) de votre appareil.
3Maintenez le bouton LIGHT enfoncé pour
mettre l'appareil sous tension.
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Lorsque vous allumez l'appareil pour la
première fois, celui-ci est réglé sur le mode
couplage.
4Suivez les instructions dans l'application
pour terminer la procédure de couplage et
de réglage.
Astuces pour les utilisateurs Garmin
Connect existants
1Dans l'application Garmin Connect,
sélectionnez ou .
2Sélectionnez Appareils Garmin > Ajouter
un appareil.
Prêt... Partez
La première activité sportive que vous
enregistrez sur votre appareil peut être une
course, un parcours ou toute autre activité en
extérieur. Vous devrez peut-être recharger
l'appareil avant de commencer l'activité
(page 29).
1A partir du cadran de montre, sélectionnez
START.
2Sélectionnez une activité.
3Sortez et patientez pendant que l'appareil
recherche des satellites.
4Appuyez sur START pour lancer le chrono.
5Allez vous entraîner.
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6Une fois votre course terminée,
sélectionnez STOP pour arrêter le chrono.
7Sélectionner une option :
• Sélectionnez Reprendre pour
redémarrer le chrono.
• Sélectionnez Enregistrer pour
enregistrer la course et remettre le
chrono à zéro. Vous pouvez afficher un
résumé ou sélectionner DOWN pour
voir davantage de données.
• Sélectionnez Ignorer > Oui pour
supprimer la course.
Course sur piste
Avant de commencer une course sur une piste,
assurez-vous qu'il s'agit d'une piste standard
de 400 m.
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Vous pouvez utiliser l'activité de course sur
piste pour enregistrer des données de course
sur une piste en extérieur, notamment la
distance en mètres et les intervalles.
1Placez-vous sur la piste en extérieur.
2Sélectionnez START > Course sur piste.
3Patientez pendant que l'appareil recherche
des satellites.
4Sélectionnez START.
5Courez autour de la piste.
Après 3 tours, votre appareil enregistre les
dimensions de la piste et étalonne la
distance.
6Lorsque vous avez terminé de courir,
sélectionnez STOP > Enregistrer.
Personnalisation de la liste de vos
activités
1À partir du cadran de montre, maintenez le
bouton UP enfoncé.
2Sélectionnez Paramètres > Activités et
applications.
3Sélectionner une option :
• Sélectionnez une activité afin de
personnaliser les paramètres,
définissez-la comme activité favorite,
modifiez l'ordre d'apparence, etc.
• Sélectionnez Ajouter pour ajouter des
activités ou créer des activités
personnalisées.
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