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Introduction ..................................................................... 1
Keys ............................................................................................ 1
Locking and Unlocking the Device Keys ................................ 1
Status Icons ........................................................................... 1
Opening the Menu ................................................................. 1
Training ........................................................................... 1
Going for a Run .......................................................................... 1
Forerunner 235 Only ................................................................... 1
Wearing the Device and Heart Rate ...................................... 1
Viewing the Heart Rate Widget .............................................. 1
Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin® Devices .............. 2
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data ............................................. 2
Activity Tracking .......................................................................... 2
Turning On Activity Tracking .................................................. 2
Using the Move Alert .............................................................. 2
Auto Goal ............................................................................... 2
Using Do Not Disturb Mode ................................................... 2
Sleep Tracking ............................................................................ 2
Training Indoors .......................................................................... 2
Workouts ..................................................................................... 2
Following a Workout From the Web ....................................... 3
Starting a Workout ................................................................. 3
About the Training Calendar .................................................. 3
Interval Workouts ................................................................... 3
Personal Records .................................................................. 3
Heart Rate Features ....................................................... 3
Setting Your Heart Rate Zones ................................................... 4
Letting the Device Set Your Heart Rate Zones .......................... 4
Physiological Measurements ...................................................... 4
About VO2 Max. Estimates .................................................... 4
Viewing Your Predicted Race Times ..................................... 4
Recovery Advisor ................................................................... 4
Recovery Heart Rate ............................................................. 5
Turning Off the Wrist Heart Rate Monitor ................................... 5
Smart Features ............................................................... 5
Pairing Your Smartphone ........................................................... 5
Phone Notifications ................................................................ 5
Opening the Music Controls ................................................... 5
Playing Audio Alerts During Your Run ................................... 5
Widgets ....................................................................................... 5
Bluetooth Controls Widget ..................................................... 5
Viewing the Weather Widget .................................................. 6
VIRB Remote ......................................................................... 6
Bluetooth Connected Features ................................................... 6
Turning On the Smartphone Connection Alert ....................... 6
Locating a Lost Smartphone .................................................. 6
Turning Off Bluetooth Technology ......................................... 6
Connect IQ™ Features ............................................................... 6
Downloading Connect IQ Features ........................................ 6
History ............................................................................. 6
Viewing History ........................................................................... 6
Viewing Your Time in Each Heart Rate Zone ........................ 7
Viewing Data Totals .................................................................... 7
Deleting History .......................................................................... 7
Data Management ...................................................................... 7
Deleting Files ......................................................................... 7
Disconnecting the USB Cable ................................................ 7
Sending Data to Your Garmin Connect Account ........................ 7
Garmin Connect .......................................................................... 7
Customizing Your Device .............................................. 7
ANT+ Sensors ............................................................................ 7
Pairing ANT+ Sensors ........................................................... 7
Foot Pod ................................................................................ 8
Setting Up Your User Profile ....................................................... 8
Activity Profiles ........................................................................... 8
Changing Your Activity Profile ............................................... 8
Activity Settings .......................................................................... 8
Customizing the Data Screens .............................................. 8
Alerts ...................................................................................... 8
Using Auto Pause® ............................................................... 8
Marking Laps by Distance ...................................................... 9
Using Auto Scroll ................................................................... 9
Changing the GPS Setting ..................................................... 9
Power Save Timeout Settings ................................................ 9
Activity Tracking Settings ............................................................ 9
System Settings .......................................................................... 9
Changing the Device Language ............................................ 9
Time Settings ......................................................................... 9
Backlight Settings .................................................................. 9
Setting the Device Sounds ..................................................... 9
Changing the Units of Measure ............................................. 9
Format Settings ...................................................................... 9
Data Recording Settings ........................................................ 9
Device Information ....................................................... 10
Charging the Device ................................................................. 10
Specifications ............................................................................ 10
Forerunner Specifications .................................................... 10
Heart Rate Monitor Specifications ....................................... 10
Device Care .............................................................................. 10
Cleaning the Device ............................................................. 10
Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor ........................................ 10
User Replaceable Batteries ................................................. 10
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 11
Support and Updates ................................................................ 11
Getting More Information .......................................................... 11
Acquiring Satellite Signals ........................................................ 11
Improving GPS Satellite Reception .......................................... 11
Resetting the Device ................................................................. 11
Clearing User Data ................................................................... 11
Restoring All Default Settings ................................................... 11
Viewing Device Information ...................................................... 11
Updating the Software .............................................................. 11
Maximizing Battery Life ............................................................. 11
My daily step count does not appear ........................................ 11
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data ............................................... 11
Appendix ....................................................................... 12
Data Fields ................................................................................ 12
Software License Agreement ................................................... 12
BSD 3-Clause License .............................................................. 12
Heart Rate Zone Calculations ................................................... 13
VO2 Max. Standard Ratings ..................................................... 13
Index .............................................................................. 14
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