Garmin FR60 - Women's Lilac Fitness Watch User manual

F R 6 0
owner’s manual
FITNESS WATCH WITH WIRELESS SYNC

April 2009 Part Number 190-01001-00 Rev. A Printed in Taiwan
© 2009 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries
Garmin International, Inc.
1200 East 151st Street,
Olathe, Kansas 66062,
USA
Tel. [phone] or
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Garmin (Europe) Ltd.
Liberty House,
Hounsdown Business Park,
Southampton, Hampshire,
SO40 9LR UK
Tel. [phone] (outside the UK)
0808 2380000 (within the UK)
Fax [phone]
Garmin Corporation
No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road,
Shijr, Taipei County,
Taiwan
Tel. [phone]
Fax [phone]
All rights reserved. Except as expressly provided
herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced,
copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded
or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose
without the express prior written consent of
Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to
download a single copy of this manual onto a
hard drive or other electronic storage medium to
be viewed and to print one copy of this manual
or of any revision hereto, provided that such
electronic or printed copy of this manual must
contain the complete text of this copyright notice
and provided further that any unauthorized
commercial distribution of this manual or any
revision hereto is strictly prohibited.
Information in this document is subject to change
without notice. Garmin reserves the right to
change or improve its products and to make
changes in the content without obligation to
notify any person or organization of such changes
or improvements.
Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com)
for current updates and supplemental information
concerning the use and operation of this and other
Garmin products.
Garmin
®
, the Garmin logo, Auto Lap
®
, and
Auto Pause
®
are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or
its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other
countries. Garmin Connect
™
, GSC
™
10, ANT
™
,
and ANT+
™
are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its
subsidiaries. These trademarks may not be used
without the express permission of Garmin.
Firstbeat and Analyzed by Firstbeat are
registered or unregistered trademarks of Firstbeat
Technologies Ltd.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of
their respective owners.

FR60 Owner’s Manual i
Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the
Garmin®FR60 sports monitoring
watch.
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.
Product Registration
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.
Contact Garmin
Contact Garmin Product Support if
you have any questions while using
your FR60. In the USA, go to www
.garmin.com/support, or contact
Garmin USA by phone at (913)
397-8200 or [phone].
In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe)
Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000.
In Europe, go to www.garmin.com
/support and click Contact Support
for in-country support information,
or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by
phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241.
Free Garmin Software
Go to www.garmin.com/FR60
/owners for information about
Garmin Connect™ Web-based
software. Use this software to store
and analyze your workout data.

ii FR60 Owner’s Manual
Introduction
Introduction.......................... i
Product Registration....................i
Contact Garmin ...........................i
Free Garmin Software ................i
What’s in the Box?.....................iv
Getting Started.................... 1
Buttons ...................................... 1
Icons.......................................... 2
FR60 Backlight .......................... 2
Changing Modes ....................... 2
Turn on Your FR60 .................... 3
Pairing Sensors ......................... 5
Going for a Run ......................... 6
Downloading Free Software ...... 6
Sending Workout Data to Your
Computer ................................ 6
Using the Heart Rate Monitor.... 7
Using the Foot Pod.................... 8
Using the GSC™ 10 ................. 10
Using the Weight Scale ........... 10
Time Mode..........................11
Setting the Time........................11
Power Save ..............................11
Set the Alarm ........................... 12
Using the Alarm ....................... 12
Set a Second Time Zone......... 12
Training Mode ................... 13
Timed Workout ........................ 13
Training Alerts.......................... 13
Heart Rate Zones .................... 14
Virtual Partner®..............................................17
Interval Workouts..................... 18
Linking to Fitness
Equipment............................. 19
History ............................... 21
Saving History ......................... 22
Viewing History........................ 22
Managing Memory................... 22
Deleting Workout History ........ 22

FR60 Owner’s Manual iii
Introduction
Uploading Data ................. 23
Requirements .......................... 23
Computer Pairing..................... 24
Settings ............................. 25
Run Settings............................ 26
Biking Settings......................... 27
Data Fields .............................. 28
Data Field Options................... 28
Appendix ........................... 30
Optional Accessories ............... 30
Battery Information .................. 30
Specications .......................... 33
Troubleshooting....................... 37
Software License
Agreement ............................ 39
Declaration of Conformity
(DoC) .................................... 39
Index .................................. 40

iv FR60 Owner’s Manual
Introduction
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for
product warnings and other important information.
What’s in the Box?
FR60 sports monitoring watch
including three modes: time, training,
and menu (see page 3).
USB ANT™stick to wirelessly
transfer data from your FR60 to you
computer, and to your FR60 from
your computer (see page 35).
USB ANT stick
Heart rate monitor sends heart rate
data to the FR60 (see page 7).
Heart Rate Monitor
Foot pod (optional) sends speed,
cadence, and distance data to the
FR60 (see page 8).
Foot Pod
For more information about
compatible accessories, go to
http://buy.garmin.com.

FR60 Owner’s Manual 1
Getting Started
Getting Started
Buttons
➊
➋
➎
➍
➌
➊ LIGHT/
Press to turn the backlight on.
Press and hold to pair with your
ANT+™weight scale (optional).
➋ UP/DOWN
Press to scroll through training
pages during an activity.
Press to scroll through menus and
settings.
•
•
•
•
Press and hold to scroll quickly
through the settings.
On the Virtual Partner page, press
and hold to adjust the Virtual
Partner pace. (The foot pod must
be paired to view the Virtual
Partner page.)
➌ LAP
Press to create a new lap.
In training mode, press and hold
to save your activity.
In history mode, press and hold
to delete an activity.
➍ START/STOP/ENTER
In training mode, press to start or
stop the timer.
In menu mode, press to conrm
and advance to the next setting.
In time mode, press and hold to
set the time.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

2 FR60 Owner’s Manual
Getting Started
➎ MODE
Press to change modes.
Press to exit a menu or page.
Your settings are saved.
Press and hold to change sport
modes.
Icons
More items in a list.
More items in a list.
Bike sensor active
Foot pod sensor active
•
•
•
Heart rate sensor active
Data uploading or pairing
with tness equipment
Timer is running
Alarm on
FR60 Backlight
Press LIGHT/ to turn on the
backlight. The default backlight time
is 5 seconds.
Press MODE > SETTINGS >
SYSTEM > BACKLIGHT to
adjust the backlight time from 1 to
20 seconds.
Changing Modes
Press MODE to change modes. (See
image on page 3.)

FR60 Owner’s Manual 3
Getting Started
Menu Mode
Time Mode
Training Mode
Turn on Your FR60
Your watch ships with the power off
to conserve the battery. For more
battery information, see page 30.
Press MODE to turn on your watch.
When you initially turn on the watch
and are completing the setup wizard,
set your activity class and indicate if
you are a lifetime athlete.
Use the chart on page 4 to determine
your activity class.
A lifetime athlete is an individual
who has trained intensely for many
years (with the exception of minor
injuries) and has a resting heart rate
of 60 beats per minute (bpm) or less.

4 FR60 Owner’s Manual
Getting Started
Training
Description
Training
Frequency
Training Time Per Week
0 No exercise - -
1 Occasional,
light exercise
Once every two weeks Less than 15 minutes
2 15 to 30 minutes
3 Once a week Approximately 30 minutes
4 Regular
exercise and
training
2 to 3 times per week Approximately 45 minutes
5 45 minutes to 1 hour
6 1 to 3 hours
7 3 to 5 times per week 3 to 7 hours
8 Daily training Almost daily 7 to 11 hours
9 Daily 11 to 15 hours
10 More than 15 hours
Activity Class Chart
Activity Class Chart provided by Firstbeat Technologies Ltd., portions of which are based on Jackson et
al. Prediction of functional aerobic capacity without exercise testing. Medicine and Science in Sports &
Exercise 22:863:870, 1990.

FR60 Owner’s Manual 5
Getting Started
Pairing Sensors
The ANT+™sensors included with
your watch are already paired. Press
MODE until training mode appears.
The and icons appear on
the FR60 screen when the sensors are
paired.
If you purchased a sensor (with
ANT+ wireless technology)
separately, you need to pair it with
your FR60.
After you pair the rst time, your
FR60 automatically recognizes your
sensor each time it is activated. This
process occurs automatically when
you turn on the FR60 and only takes
a few seconds when the sensors are
activated and functioning correctly.
When paired, your FR60 only
receives data from your sensor, and
you can go near other sensors.
Paring Additional Accessories
1. Move away (10 m) from other
sensors while the FR60 is trying
to pair with your sensor for the
rst time. Bring your sensor within
range (3 m) of the FR60.
2. Press MODE > SETTINGS >
SPORT.
3. Select RUN, GENERAL, or
BIKE > HEART RATE, FOOT
POD, or BIKE SENSOR > ON.
3. While the FR60 scans for new
sensors, the , , and
icons blink. The icons are solid
when paired.
TIP: The accessory needs to
send data to complete the pairing
process. You need to wear the
heart rate monitor, take a step
wearing the foot pod, or pedal your
bike with the GSC 10.
After a period of inactivity,
accessories enter sleep mode to
conserve battery life. If the accessory
icons are not displayed before

6 FR60 Owner’s Manual
Getting Started
resuming your activity, you must
reestablish the connection with the
FR60.
To reestablish the connection
Make sure accessory is active. Stop
and restart the training session
OR
Press MODE and cycle out of
training mode and then back into
training mode.
For instructions on using the
heart rate monitor, see page 7. For
instructions on using the foot pod,
see page 8.
For information about purchasing
additional accessories, go to
http://buy.garmin.com.
Going for a Run
1. Press MODE to view the training
page.
2. Press START to start the timer.
3. After
completing
your run, press
STOP.
4. Press and hold
LAP to save
your activity
and reset the
timer.
Downloading Free
Software
1. Go to www.garmin.com/FR60
/owners.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Sending Workout Data
to Your Computer
NOTE: You must download
software as instructed so that
the necessary USB drivers are
installed before connecting the
USB ANT Stick to your computer.

FR60 Owner’s Manual 7
Getting Started
1. Plug the USB ANT Stick into
an available USB port on your
computer.
2. Bring your FR60 within range
(5 m) of your computer.
NOTE: If Power Save Transfer is
activated, your FR60 must be in
regular time mode to transfer data
to your computer. See page 24.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Using the Heart Rate
Monitor
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 activity.
Tab
Heart Rate Monitor Strap
Heart Rate Monitor (Back)
Electrodes
Heart Rate Monitor (Front)
Slot
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.
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.

8 FR60 Owner’s Manual
Getting Started
4. Bring the FR60 within range (3 m)
of the heart rate monitor.
5. Press MODE to access training
mode. The heart rate icon
appears on the training page.
6. If or heart rate data does
not appear or if you have erratic
heart rate data, you may have to
tighten the strap on your chest or
warm up for 5–10 minutes. If the
problem persists, you may have to
pair the sensors. See page 5.
NOTE: For instructions on setting
up heart rate zones, see page 14.
Using the Foot Pod
The foot pod is on standby and ready
to send data as soon as you install it
or move it.
Installing the Foot Pod on
Your Shoe Laces
1. Press the tab on the lace clip. Lift
and separate the foot pod from
the lace clip.
2. Loosen your shoe laces.
3. Thread the lace clip through
two secure sections of your
shoelaces, allowing enough room
at the top to tie the shoelaces.
Lace clip
4. Tie your shoelaces securely to
keep the foot pod from shifting
during your activity.
5. Snap the foot pod into the lace
clip. The arrow on the foot pod
must be pointed toward the toe of
your shoe.
Removing the Foot Pod
Press the tab on the front of the lace
clip to remove the foot pod.

FR60 Owner’s Manual 9
Getting Started
Installing the Foot Pod Under
the Insole
NOTE: Your compatible shoe will
have a pocket under the insole.
You may need to remove a foam
insert before installing the foot
pod.
1. Press the tab on the lace clip. Lift
and separate the foot pod from
the lace clip.
2. Lift the insole of the shoe.
3. Place the foot pod in the pocket
with the ANT+™ logo facing up
and the notch pointing toward the
toe of your shoe.
Training with the Foot Pod
1. Bring the FR60 within range (3 m)
of the foot pod.
2. Press MODE to access training
mode. The foot pod icon
appears on the training page.
3. If or foot pod data does not
appear, you may have to pair the
foot pod and the FR60.
See page 5.
Calibrating the Foot Pod
Calibrating your foot pod is optional
and can improve accuracy. You can
automatically or manually adjust the
calibration.
Auto Calibration with a
Known Distance
The minimum calibration distance is
400 m. For best results, calibrate the
foot pod using the longest distance
possible at your typical pace. A
regulation track (one lap = 400 m) is
more accurate than a treadmill.
1. Press MODE > SETTINGS >
SPORT > RUN > FOOT POD >
CALIBRATE >AUTO.
2. Press START to begin recording.
3. Run or walk the known distance.
4. Press STOP.

10 FR60 Owner’s Manual
Getting Started
5. Use UP and down to adjust the
calibration distance to the actual
distance.
6. Press ENTER to save the
calibrated distance.
Manual Calibration
If your foot pod distance seems
slightly high or low each time you
run, you can manually adjust the
calibration factor.
1. Press MODE > SETTINGS >
SPORT > RUN > FOOT POD >
CALIBRATE > MANUAL.
2. Use UP and down to adjust the
calibration factor.
3. Press ENTER to save the
calibration factor.
Turning Off the Foot Pod
After 30 minutes of inactivity, the
foot pod automatically turns off to
conserve the battery.
Using the GSC™ 10
Your watch is compatible with the
GSC 10 speed and cadence sensor
for bikes. The GSC 10 is an optional
accessory that is available at
http://buy.garmin.com.
Using the Weight Scale
If you have an ANT+ compatible
weight scale, the FR60 can read the
data from the weight scale.
1. Press and hold LIGHT/ until
the FR60 starts scanning.
2. Stand on the scale when
indicated.
NOTE: If using a body
composition scale, remove shoes
and socks to ensure that all body
composition parameters are read
and recorded.
3. Step off the scale when indicated.
NOTE: If an error occurs, step off
the scale. Step on when indicated.

FR60 Owner’s Manual 11
Time Mode
Time Mode
The time mode is the default view
of the FR60. It shows the day, time,
and date.
Setting the Time
1. While in time mode, press and
hold ENTER.
2. Choose 12-hour or 24-hour mode.
3. Press UP and DOWN to adjust
the hour.
4. Press ENTER to advance to the
minutes setting.
5. Press UP and DOWN to adjust
the minutes.
6. Continue this process to set
seconds, day, month, and year.
7. When nished, press MODE to
return to time mode.
Power Save
After a period of inactivity, the FR60
automatically enters a power save
mode to conserve battery life. The
power save mode displays the time
and date only. Press any button to
exit the power save mode.

12 FR60 Owner’s Manual
Time Mode
Set the Alarm
1. While in time mode, press UP or
DOWN. The alarm page appears.
2. Press and hold ENTER.
3. Select ONCE, DAILY, or OFF.
4. Press UP and DOWN to adjust
the hour.
5. Press ENTER to advance to the
minutes setting.
6. Press UP and DOWN to adjust
the minutes.
7. When nished, press MODE to
save and return to the alarm page.
The icon appears.
Using the Alarm
When the alarm sounds, press
MODE to turn off the alarm, or press
ENTER to snooze for 9 minutes.
Set a Second Time Zone
You can set the FR60 time for two
time zones.
1. Press MODE > SETTINGS >
WATCH > TIME 2.
2. Follow the instructions on page 11
to set the time.
3. Press MODE to save and return
to the watch menu. The icon
appears on the time page.

FR60 Owner’s Manual 13
Training Mode
Training Mode
Training mode displays your current
workout settings and data. Press
MODE until training mode appears.
Timed Workout
1. Press START to begin a session.
Press LAP to mark a distance
during your activity.
Press UP and DOWN to scroll
through data pages.
2. When nished, press STOP.
NOTE: To pause the active
session, press STOP. Press
START when you are ready to
continue the session.
•
•
3. To save the activity, press and
hold LAP for 3 seconds.
Training Alerts
To set audible training alerts for
your activities, press MODE >
TRAINING > ALERTS.
NOTE: Training alerts are
inactive during interval workouts.
TIME—set an alert for a specic
duration of time.
DISTANCE (foot pod required)—
set an alert for a specic distance.
CALORIES (foot pod required)—
set an alert for a specic amount
of calories. The measurement of
calories is based on speed with the
foot pod.
HEART RATE (heart rate monitor
required)—set a low value and a
high value. The alert sounds when
your heart rate is above or below the
specied value range, or when you