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Garmin Forerunner 225 User Manual

Garmin Forerunner 225
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Forerunner
®
225
Owner’s Manual
May 2015 Printed in Taiwan 190-01887-00_0A
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Garmin Forerunner 225 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Advanced workoutsYes
Recommended activityFitness, Running
Product colorBlack, Red
Market positioningSport watch
Protection featuresShock resistant
Battery life10 h
Battery typeBuilt-in battery
Display resolution180 x 180 pixels
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Weight54 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)287 x 48 x 16 mm

Summary

Introduction

Keys

Details the function of each button on the Forerunner 225 device.

Status Icons

Explains the meaning of various icons displayed on the device screen.

Wearing the Device and Heart Rate Detection

Guidance on properly wearing the device for accurate heart rate detection during activities.

Going for a Run

Step-by-step instructions on how to start and complete a running activity.

Viewing Your Heart Rate in Watch Mode

How to view your current heart rate directly from the watch face.

Garmin Connect

Introduction to Garmin Connect for tracking, analyzing, and sharing activities.

Charging the Device

Training

Workouts

Guidance on creating and using custom workouts for varied goals and distances.

Following a Workout From the Web

Instructions for downloading and using workouts from Garmin Connect.

Starting a Workout

Steps to begin a downloaded workout and follow its instructions.

About the Training Calendar

Explanation of how the device's training calendar syncs with Garmin Connect.

Interval Workouts

Creating an Interval Workout

Step-by-step guide to setting up custom interval workouts based on distance or time.

Starting an Interval Workout

How to initiate and follow a created interval workout on the device.

Stopping an Interval Workout

Methods to end an interval or the entire interval workout session.

Personal Records

Viewing Your Personal Records

How to view and check your best performance achievements on the device.

Clearing a Personal Record

Instructions for deleting individual personal best records.

Restoring a Personal Record

How to revert a personal record to its previously saved state.

Clearing All Personal Records

Steps to delete all stored personal records from the device.

Activity Tracking

Turning On Activity Tracking

Guide to enabling the feature that tracks daily steps, distance, and calories.

Using the Move Alert

How to use the alert feature that reminds you to stay active.

Auto Goal

Information on the device's automatic daily step goal setting.

ANT+® Sensors

Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors

Steps to connect wireless ANT+ sensors like heart rate monitors to the device.

Foot Pod

Details about using a foot pod for pace and distance tracking, especially indoors.

Going for a Run Using a Foot Pod

Instructions for using a foot pod for outdoor runs to record cadence and pace.

Foot Pod Calibration

Explanation of the foot pod's self-calibration process for accuracy.

History

Viewing History

How to access and view saved activities, including details and lap data.

Viewing Data Totals

How to check accumulated distance and time totals saved on the device.

Deleting History

Steps to remove all activities or reset distance and time totals.

Data Management

Deleting Files

Instructions on how to safely delete files from the device's storage.

Disconnecting the USB Cable

Procedure for safely removing the device from a computer to prevent data loss.

Customizing Your Device

Setting Up Your User Profile

How to input personal details like gender, height, and weight for accurate data.

Setting Your Heart Rate Zones

Guide to configuring heart rate zones for optimized training and calorie tracking.

Troubleshooting

Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data

Common solutions for inaccurate or missing heart rate readings.

Support and Updates

Information on accessing Garmin Express for product support and software updates.

Getting More Information

Links and resources for obtaining additional product information and learning.

Resetting the Device

Instructions for resetting the device if it becomes unresponsive.

Clearing User Data

How to reset device settings to factory defaults, preserving history.

Restoring All Default Settings

Procedure to reset all settings and activity history to factory defaults.

Updating the Software

Steps to update the device's software using Garmin Express.

Maximizing Battery Life

Tips and settings adjustments to extend the device's battery duration.

Switching to Watch Mode

How to put the device into a low-power mode to conserve battery.

Appendix

Heart Rate Zone Calculations

Explanation of heart rate zones, their perceived exertion levels, and benefits.

Data Fields

Definitions of various data fields displayed during activities like pace, distance, and HR.

Software License Agreement

Terms and conditions governing the use of the device's embedded software.

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