Garmin Forerunner 15 - User Manual

Forerunner
®
15 Owner's Manual
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.
Getting Started
When using your device for the first time, you should complete
these tasks to set up the device and learn about the basic
features.
1
Charge the device (Charging the Device).
2
Turn on activity tracking (Turning On Activity Tracking).
3
Put on the optional heart rate monitor (Putting On the Heart
Rate Monitor).
4
Go for a run (Going For a Run).
5
Upload your run to the Garmin Connect™ site (Using Garmin
Connect).
6
Get more information (Getting More Information).
Keys
À
Select to turn the backlight on and off.
Hold to turn the device on and off.
Á
Select to start and stop the timer.
Select to choose the highlighted menu item.
Â
Select to scroll through the data screens, options, and
settings.
Ã
Select to scroll through activity tracking data.
Select to mark a new lap.
Select to return to the previous screen.
Status Icons
A flashing icon means the device is searching for a signal. A
solid icon means the signal was found or the sensor is
connected.
GPS status
Heart rate status
Foot pod status
Going For a Run
The device comes partially charged. You may need to charge
the device (Charging the Device) before going for a run.
1
Put on the optional heart rate monitor (Putting On the Heart
Rate Monitor).
2
Hold to turn on the device.
3
Select .
4
Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.
It may take a few minutes to locate satellite signals. When
satellites are located, displays solid.
5
When using a heart rate monitor, wait while the device
connects to the sensor.
When the device detects the heart rate monitor, a message
appears and displays solid.
6
Select Start to start the timer.
7
Go for a run.
Time
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, distance
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, pace
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, calories burned
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, beats per
minute
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, and heart rate zone
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are recorded while the
timer is running.
8
After you complete your run, select to stop the timer.
9
Select an option:
• Select Resume to restart the timer.
NOTE: After a few seconds, a summary appears.
• Select Save to save the run and reset the timer. A
summary appears.
NOTE: You can now upload your run to Garmin Connect
(Using Garmin Connect).
• Select Discard to delete the run.
Garmin Connect
You can connect with your friends on Garmin Connect. Garmin
Connect gives you the tools to track, analyze, share, and
encourage each other. Record the events of your active lifestyle
including runs, walks, rides, swims, hikes, triathlons, and more.
To sign up for a free account, go to www.garminconnect.com
/start.
Store your activities: After you complete and save an activity
with your device, you can upload that activity to Garmin
Connect and keep it as long as you want.
Analyze your data: You can view more detailed information
about your activity, including time, distance, heart rate,
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Summary

Getting Started with Forerunner 15

Initial Device Setup

Essential steps for setting up the device and learning basic features.

Going For a Run

Run Preparation and Start

Steps for preparing, starting, and locating satellites for a run.

During and After a Run

How to monitor data during a run and stop/save it.

Garmin Connect Data Management

Data Upload and Analysis

Process for syncing and analyzing activity data via Garmin Connect.

Charging the Forerunner 15

Device Charging Procedure

Detailed steps for connecting the device to a power source.

Heart Rate Monitor Usage

Wearing and Pairing HRM

How to properly wear the heart rate monitor and pair it.

Setting Maximum Heart Rate

Configuring Max Heart Rate

Steps to set maximum heart rate for personalized zones and accuracy.

Heart Rate Zones Explained

Understanding Heart Rate Zones

Fitness Goals and Heart Rate Alerts

Configuring Heart Rate Alerts

Steps to set custom alerts for heart rate thresholds.

Training Features and Options

Run and Walk Intervals

Virtual Pacer Training

Activity Management Features

Activity Tracking Setup

Customizing Device Settings

Device Information and Care

General Device Care

Heart Rate Monitor Battery Replacement

HRM Battery Replacement Procedure

Troubleshooting and Software Updates

Device Reset and Software Update

Procedures for resetting the device and updating its software.

Garmin Forerunner 15 Specifications

General

Battery voltage	3 V
Display size (HxV) (imperial)	0.98 x 0.94 \
Number of batteries supported	1
Waterproof	Yes
Product color	Black, Red
Waterproof up to	50 m
Market positioning	Sport watch
Protection features	Water resistant
Time/distance alert	No
Recommended activity	Running
Battery life	8 h
Battery type	CR2032
Storage temperature (T-T)	0 - 45 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	-15 - 60 °C

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	43 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)	45.5 x 57.2 x 15.7 mm