Garmin FR70 User manual

FR® 70
owner’s manual
September 2011 190-01373-00 Rev. A Printed in Taiwan

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FR70 Owner’s Manual 1
Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the
Garmin® FR70 sports monitoring
watch.
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. 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 FR70. In the USA, go to www
.garmin.com/support, or contact
Garmin USA by phone at (913)
397‑8200 or (800) 800‑1020.
In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe)
Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000.
In Europe, go to www.garmin.com
/support and click 
for in‑country support information,
or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by
phone at +44 (0) 870.8501242.
Free Garmin Software
Go to www.garminconnect.com for
information about Garmin Connect™
Web‑based software. Use this
software to store and analyze your
workout data.

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Introduction
Introduction ......................... 1
Product Registration .................. 1
Contact Garmin ......................... 1
Free Garmin Software .............. 1
Getting Started .................... 4
Buttons ...................................... 4
Icons .......................................... 5
FR70 Backlight .......................... 5
Changing Modes ....................... 5
Turn on Your FR70 .................... 6
Pairing Sensors ......................... 8
Going for a Run ......................... 9
Downloading Free Software ...... 9
Sending Workout Data to Your
Computer .............................. 10
Using the Heart Rate Monitor .. 10
Using the Foot Pod (Optional) ..11
Using the GSC™ 10 ................. 14
Using the Weight Scale ........... 14
Time Mode ......................... 15
Setting the Time....................... 15
Power Save ............................. 15
Set the Alarm ........................... 16
Using the Alarm ....................... 16
Set a Second Time Zone ......... 16
Training Mode ................... 17
Timed Workout ........................ 17
Training Alerts .......................... 17
Heart Rate Zones .................... 18
Virtual Partner®...........................................21
Interval Workouts ..................... 22
Linking to Fitness Equipment .. 23
History ............................... 25
Saving History ......................... 26
Viewing History ........................ 26
Managing Memory ................... 26
Deleting Workout History ........ 26
Uploading Data ................. 27
Requirements .......................... 27
Computer Pairing..................... 28
Settings ............................. 29
Run Settings ............................ 30
Biking Settings ......................... 31

FR70 Owner’s Manual 3
Introduction
Data Fields .............................. 32
Data Field Options ................... 32
Appendix ........................... 34
Optional Accessories ............... 34
Battery Information .................. 34
Specications .......................... 37
Troubleshooting ....................... 41
Software License Agreement... 43
Declaration of Conformity (DoC) .
43
Index .................................. 44

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Getting Started
Getting Started
Buttons
➊
➋
➎
➍
➌
➊ 
• Press to turn the backlight on.
• Press and hold to pair with your
ANT+™ weight scale (optional).
➋ 
• 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 optional foot
pod must be paired to view the
Virtual Partner (page 21)).
➌ 
• 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 
• 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.

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Getting Started
➎ 
• Press to change modes.
• Press to exit a menu or page.
Your settings are saved.
• Press and hold to change sport
modes.
Icons
Press ▲ to see more
settings or history.
Press  to see more
settings or history.
Bike sensor is active.
Foot pod sensor is active.
Heart rate sensor is
active.
Data is uploading or
device is connected to
ANT+ tness equipment.
Timer is running.
Alarm is on.
FR70 Backlight
Press  to turn on the
backlight. The default backlight time
is 5 seconds.
Press  >  >
 >  to
adjust the backlight time from 1 to
20 seconds.
Changing Modes
Press  to change modes. (See
image on page 6.)

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Getting Started
Menu Mode
Time Mode
Training Mode
Turn on Your FR70
Your watch ships with the power off
to conserve the battery. For more
battery information, see page 34.
Press  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 7 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.

FR70 Owner’s Manual 7
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.

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Getting Started
Pairing Sensors
The ANT+™ Heart Rate Monitor
sensor included with your watch is
already paired. Press  until
training mode appears.
The icon appears on the FR70
screen when the sensor is paired.
If you purchased a sensor (with
ANT+ wireless technology)
separately, you need to pair it with
your FR70.
After you pair the rst time, your
FR70 automatically recognizes your
sensor each time it is activated. This
process occurs automatically when
you turn on the FR70 and only takes
a few seconds when the sensors are
activated and functioning correctly.
When paired, your FR70 only
receives data from your sensor, and
you can go near other sensors.
Pairing Additional
Accessories
1. Move away (10 m) from other
sensors while the FR70 is trying
to pair with your sensor for the
rst time. Bring your sensor within
range (3 m) of the FR70.
2. Press MODE > SETTINGS >
SPORT.
3. Select RUN, GENERAL, or
BIKE > HEART RATE, FOOT
POD, or BIKE SENSOR > ON.
When pairing the foot
pod, make sure  is selected.
4. While the FR70 scans for new
sensors, the , , and
icons blink. The icons are solid
when paired.
The accessory needs to
send data to complete the pairing
process. You need to wear the
heart rate monitor, take a few steps
wearing the foot pod, or pedal your
bike with the GSC 10.