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General| Shape | Round |
|---|---|
| Band size | - |
| Buckle color | Silver |
| Closure type | Single prong strap buckle |
| Band material | Silicone |
| Watch case size | 42 mm |
| Suggested gender | Male |
| Watch case color | Black |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM |
| Wrist size range | 129 - 197 mm |
| Market positioning | Smartwatch |
| Protection features | Splash proof, Waterproof |
| Watch case material | Glass |
| Display type | Digital |
| Display diagonal | 1.04 \ |
| Display resolution | 208 x 208 pixels |
| Display size (HxV) | 26.3 x 26.3 mm |
| Display technology | MIP |
| Mobile operating systems supported | Android, iOS |
| Calories burned | Yes |
| Personal info management (PIM) | Alarm clock, Calendar, Countdown timer, Stopwatch |
| Battery life | 7 day(s) |
| Battery capacity | - mAh |
| Battery life (max) | - h |
| Battery life (GPS mode) | 13 h |
Weight and Dimensions| Weight | 36 g |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 11.4 mm |
Details the physical buttons and their functions on the Forerunner device, aiding in basic navigation.
Explains the meaning of various icons displayed on the device screen, including GPS, battery, and connection status.
Guides users through connecting the Forerunner device to a smartphone via the Garmin Connect app.
Describes how to access and use the device's quick-access controls menu for common functions.
Provides step-by-step instructions on how to start, conduct, and save a running activity.
Explains how to select and begin various types of activities on the device, including GPS acquisition.
Details the process of ending an activity, including options to resume, save, or discard.
Introduces custom workouts and training plans that can be created and used with the device.
Guides users on how to execute pre-loaded or downloaded workouts step-by-step.
Explains how to create personalized workouts using the Garmin Connect platform.
Instructions on how to begin a downloaded workout on the Forerunner device.
Explains how the device integrates with the Garmin Connect training calendar for scheduled activities.
Introduces personalized training plans offered through Garmin Coach for specific fitness goals.
Outlines how to select and schedule training plans from Garmin Connect onto the device.
Guides users on how to start a scheduled workout from the Garmin Coach widget.
Explains how to create and perform interval training sessions based on distance or time.
Step-by-step process for designing custom interval workouts.
Instructions for beginning a pre-defined interval workout session.
How to manage interval workouts, including pausing, resuming, or ending them.
Details how to set up alternating run and walk periods for training.
How to disable GPS for indoor activities and rely on the accelerometer for data.
Instructions for improving the accuracy of treadmill distance measurements.
How the device tracks and displays personal best achievements during activities.
Process for deleting individual or all personal records for a specific sport.
Explains the device's automatic daily step goal feature and progress tracking.
How to enable and use alerts that encourage movement after periods of inactivity.
Describes automatic detection and logging of activities like walking and running.
Explains how the device tracks moderate and vigorous activity time for health goals.
Information on the device's automatic sleep detection and monitoring capabilities.
How to activate do not disturb mode to silence alerts and notifications.
Lists various features enabled by connecting the device to a smartphone via Bluetooth.
Instructions for manually transferring data between the device and the Garmin Connect app.
Overview of preloaded widgets providing glanceable information, and how to customize them.
Guides on how to navigate and view available widgets on the device.
Explains the My Day widget, which summarizes daily activity metrics.
Details the Health Stats widget for viewing heart rate, stress, and Body Battery.
Instructions for using the device to find a misplaced paired smartphone.
How to manage music playback on a connected smartphone directly from the device.
Steps to configure and receive smartphone notifications on the Forerunner device.
Guidance on controlling which notifications appear on the device via smartphone settings.
How to disable the Bluetooth connection between the device and a smartphone.
Setting up alerts for smartphone connection status changes.
How activities from other Garmin devices can be synced and viewed on the Forerunner.
Setting up audio announcements for activities via the Garmin Connect app.
How to set up contacts for safety features like incident detection.
Activating or deactivating the automatic incident detection during activities.
Manual process to trigger the assistance feature to alert emergency contacts.
Information about the device's built-in heart rate monitor.
Proper placement and fit of the device for accurate heart rate readings.
Troubleshooting advice for inaccurate or missing heart rate readings.
How to access and interpret the heart rate data shown in the widget.
Enabling the device to share heart rate data with other compatible Garmin devices.
Configuring alerts for when heart rate goes outside a set range.
How to disable the optical heart rate sensor.
Explanation of heart rate zones for training intensity and fitness improvement.
How understanding heart rate zones aids in achieving fitness objectives.
Guide to manually inputting maximum heart rate for accurate zone calculations.
How to manually adjust heart rate zones and maximum heart rate via Garmin Connect.
How to obtain a VO2 Max. estimate, indicating aerobic fitness level.
Explains what VO2 Max. is and how the device provides estimates and fitness age.
Information on the device's recovery time recommendation for optimal training.
How to view the calculated recovery time after an activity.
How to see projected race times based on VO2 Max. and training history.
Explains how heart rate variability is used to determine stress levels.
How to view stress levels and use the guided breathing activity.
Explains how the device analyzes data to determine overall energy reserve.
Advice on how to get more accurate Body Battery readings and factors affecting it.
How to access and interpret the Body Battery level and its graph.
How to access past activities and their details saved on the device.
Steps to remove past activities and reset accumulated totals.
How to view accumulated distance and time data for activities.
Notes on device compatibility and data storage.
Instructions for safely removing files from the device's storage.
Proper procedure for safely removing the device when connected via USB.
How to synchronize data between the device and the Garmin Connect app.
Guide to using Garmin Express for device management and data uploads.
Information on compatibility and purchasing wireless ANT+ sensors.
Instructions for connecting wireless ANT+ sensors to the device.
Information about using a foot pod for pace and distance tracking, especially indoors.
Explains the self-calibration of the foot pod and how to improve accuracy.
Steps for manually adjusting the foot pod's calibration factor.
Configuring the device to use foot pod data for speed and distance instead of GPS.
How to connect and use bike speed or cadence sensors with the device.
How to input personal data like height, weight, and heart rate for training calculations.
How activity-specific settings can optimize device usage for different sports.
Personalizing data fields, alerts, and other settings for specific activities.
How to add or remove activity profiles shown on the device.
How to modify the information displayed on activity data screens.
Managing the order, addition, or removal of widgets in the device's loop.
Setting up various alerts for training goals, pace, and intervals.
How to set alerts for exceeding or falling below specific heart rate thresholds.
Using Auto Lap or manual lap marking to track performance segments.
Configuring the BACK button to function as a lap key.
Automatically pausing the activity timer when movement stops.
Setting up the feature to evaluate perceived effort after activities.
How to select GPS, GLONASS, or GALILEO for position tracking.
Explains the different satellite systems and their impact on battery life.
Configuring status, move alerts, goal alerts, and Move IQ.
How to disable all activity tracking features.
Detailed steps for changing the watch face appearance and accent color.
How to download apps, widgets, and watch faces from the Connect IQ store.
Overview of system settings like language, time, backlight, and sounds.
Configuring time format and manual or automatic time setting.
Adjusting backlight behavior, including gesture activation and timeout.
Configuring key tones, alert tones, and vibration feedback.
Setting preferred units for distance, such as miles or kilometers.
Manually setting the device's time and date.
How to create and configure alarms, including repeat, sound, and backlight options.
How to set up and start a countdown timer.
Instructions for using the device's stopwatch feature, including lap timing.
How to access details like unit ID, software version, and license agreements.
Instructions for safely and efficiently charging the device's battery.
Advice for safely and efficiently charging the device's battery.
Instructions for cleaning the device to prevent corrosion and maintain functionality.
Steps for replacing the device's bands with new ones.
Overview of how to update device software via Garmin Express and Connect app.
Process for updating device software wirelessly using the smartphone app.
Instructions for installing and setting up the Garmin Express software on a computer.
How to update device software using the Garmin Express application.
Troubleshooting for step count, intensity minutes, and data matching issues.
Steps and tips for the device to acquire GPS satellite signals.
Methods to enhance the device's ability to acquire GPS signals.
How to restart the device if it becomes unresponsive.
Instructions for resetting device settings to factory defaults.
How to change the device's language setting.
Troubleshooting steps for resolving Bluetooth connection issues with a smartphone.
Guidance on using cardio activities with GPS enabled for outdoor use.
Various tips and settings to extend the device's battery duration.
Explains various data fields available for display during activities.
Tables showing VO2 Max. classifications based on age and gender.
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