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4
Wrap the strap around your chest, and connect the strap
hook
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to the loop.
The Garmin logo should be right-side up.
5
Bring the device within range (3 m) of the heart rate monitor.
After you put on the heart rate monitor, it is on standby and
ready to send data.
TIP: If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, see Tips
for Erratic Heart Rate Data.
About Heart Rate Zones
Many athletes use heart rate zones to measure and increase
their cardiovascular strength and improve their level of fitness. A
heart rate zone is a set range of heartbeats per minute. The five
commonly accepted heart rate zones are numbered from 1 to 5
according to increasing intensity. Generally, heart rate zones
are calculated based on percentages of your maximum heart
rate.
Fitness Goals
Knowing your heart rate zones can help you measure and
improve your fitness by understanding and applying these
principles.
• Your heart rate is a good measure of exercise intensity.
• Training in certain heart rate zones can help you improve
cardiovascular capacity and strength.
• Knowing your heart rate zones can prevent you from
overtraining and can decrease your risk of injury.
If you know your maximum heart rate, you can use the table
(Heart Rate Zone Calculations) to determine the best heart rate
zone for your fitness objectives.
If you do not know your maximum heart rate, use one of the
calculators available on the Internet. Some gyms and health
centers can provide a test that measures maximum heart rate.
Setting Your Heart Rate Zones
Before the device can determine your heart rate zones, you
must set up your fitness user profile (Setting Your Fitness User
Profile).
You can manually adjust the heart rate zones according to your
fitness goals (Fitness Goals).
1
Select the action key.
2
Select Setup > Fitness > HR Zones.
3
Enter the maximum and minimum heart rate for zone 5.
4
Enter your minimum heart rate for zones 4-1.
The maximum heart rate for each zone is based on the
minimum heart rate of the previous zone. For example, if you
enter 167 as a minimum heart rate for zone 5, the device
uses 166 as the maximum rate for zone 4.
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data
If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you can try
these tips.
• Reapply moisture to the electrodes and contact patch.
You can use water, saliva, or electrode gel.
• Tighten the strap on your chest.
• Warm up for 5–10 minutes.
• Wash the strap after every seven uses (Caring for the Heart
Rate Monitor).
• Wear a cotton shirt or wet your shirt if suitable for your
activity.
Synthetic fabrics that rub or flap against the heart rate
monitor can create static electricity that interferes with heart
rate signals.
• Move away from sources that can interfere with your heart
rate monitor.
Sources of interference may include strong electromagnetic
fields, some 2.4 Ghz wireless sensors, high-voltage power
lines, electric motors, ovens, microwave ovens, 2.4 Ghz
cordless phones, and wireless LAN access points.
• Replace the battery (Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor
Battery).
Heart Rate Monitor Battery
WARNING
Do not use a sharp object to remove user-replaceable batteries.
Contact your local waste disposal department to properly
recycle the batteries. Perchlorate Material – special handling
may apply. Go to www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste
/perchlorate.
Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery
1
Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws
on the back of the module.
2
Remove the cover and battery.
3
Wait 30 seconds.
4
Insert the new battery with the positive side facing up.
NOTE: Do not damage or lose the O-ring gasket.
5
Replace the back cover and the four screws.
NOTE: Do not overtighten.
After you replace the heart rate monitor battery, you may need
to pair it with the device again.
Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor
NOTICE
You must unsnap and remove the module before cleaning the
strap.
A build up of sweat and salt on the strap can decrease the
ability of the heart rate monitor to report accurate data.
• Go to www.garmin.com/HRMcare for detailed washing
instructions.
• Rinse the strap after every use.
• Machine wash the strap after every seven uses.
• Do not put the strap in a dryer.
• When drying the strap, hang it up or lay it flat.
• To prolong the life of your heart rate monitor, unsnap the
module when not in use.
Foot Pod
Your device is compatible with the foot pod. You can use the
foot pod to record pace and distance instead of using GPS
when you are training indoors or when your GPS signal is weak.
The foot pod is on standby and ready to send data (like the
heart rate monitor).
After 30 minutes of inactivity, the foot pod powers off to
conserve the battery. When the battery is low, a message
appears on your device. Approximately five hours of battery life
remain.
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