Garmin Forerunner 201 Quick Start Guide   - Page 1

Forerunner 201 Features Forerunner 201 Features Forerunner 201 Features Forerunner 201 Features Forerunner® 201 Begin your Workout After completing all of the steps on the other side of this Quick Start Guide, you are now ready to start working out with your new Forerunner 201. The remainder of this guide explains the basic features and functions of the Forerunner. To Begin your Workout: 1. Press MODE to switch to the Timer Mode, which displays three large numeric data fields. 2. Press and hold RESET for three seconds to reset the data fields, then press START/STOP to start the timer and begin your workout of running, walking, jogging, biking, etc. 3. The Timer Screen displays your current workout 'TIME', 'PACE/ SPEED', and 'DISTANCE'. 4. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to view the Lap Screen that displays your current 'LAP TIME', 'LAP PACE', and 'LAP DISTANCE'. Press the RESET/LAP button to complete and log a lap. You can also set up your Forerunner to automatically log laps at specified intervals. Refer to the Auto Lap section for more information. 5. Press STOP/START at any time during your workout to pause the timer. Press STOP/START again to resume the timer. You can also set up your Forerunner to automatically pause and resume at specified speeds. Refer to the Auto Pause section for more information. 6. When you have completed your workout, press START/STOP to stop the timer. Review your Performance History To Review your Performance History: 1. Press MODE to display the Menu Mode. 2. Select 'HISTORY' and press ENTER. 3. Select 'HISTORY TOTALS' and press ENTER. The Forerunner displays your total workout distance, time, and calories burned. As you perform more workouts with the Forerunner, you will be able to view more detailed performance data that is automatically organized into day and week views. For complete information, refer to your Owner's Manual. Auto Pause® The Forerunner tracks your pace and speed while you are working out. The steps below assume that you want the timer to pause when you stop walking then resume when you continue walking. To Set the Timer for Auto Pause: 1. Press MODE to display the Menu Mode. 2. Select 'TRAINING ASSISTANT' and press ENTER. 3. Select 'AUTO PAUSE/LAP' and press ENTER. 4. Select 'AUTO TIMER PAUSE' and press ENTER. Then select 'ON' and press ENTER. 5. Select 'PAUSE WHEN' and press ENTER. Then select 'STOPPED' and press ENTER. The next time you begin your workout the Forerunner will automatically start and stop the timer. An extra data screen is added in the Timer Mode to display your 'REST TIME', 'REST DISTANCE' if configured to pause while you walk at a low speed, and 'TOTAL DISTANCE'. Auto Lap® The Forerunner tracks the distance you have traveled during your workout. You can program the Forerunner to automatically keep track of your laps. The example below assumes you want the Forerunner to automatically lap every mile. To Set Auto Lap: 1. Press MODE to display the Menu Mode. 2. Select 'TRAINING ASSISTANT' and press ENTER. 3. Select 'AUTO PAUSE/LAP' and press ENTER. 4. Select 'AUTO LAP TRIGGER' and press ENTER. Then select 'ON' and press ENTER. 5. Select 'LAP DISTANCE' and press ENTER. Then select '1 MILE' and press ENTER. The next time you begin your workout the Forerunner automatically logs your laps so you do not need to press the LAP button. Every time you complete one mile, the Forerunner notifies you with a beep and displays the lap completion time. Lap-related performance data is stored in the Forerunner for later review. Virtual Partner™ The Virtual Partner (Goal Oriented Training Feature) allows you to have fun while keeping you motivated and focused on your performance goals. The steps below assume your goal is to run five miles in one hour. To Setup your Virtual Partner: 1. Press MODE to display the Menu Mode. 2. Select 'TRAINING ASSISTANT' and press ENTER. 3. Select 'VIRTUAL PARTNER' and press ENTER. 4. Because you have distance and time goals, select 'SET DIS- TANCE & TIME' and press ENTER. 5. Select 'DISTANCE' and press ENTER. Then select '5 MILE' and press ENTER. 6. Select 'TIME' and press ENTER. Then select '1 HOUR' and press ENTER. 7. The PACE/SPEED to achieve your goal is computed and dis- played for you. If the goals do not seem realistic to you, revise your distance and time settings. 8. Select 'DONE' and press ENTER. After you have set up your Virtual Partner, a Virtual Partner Mode (showing two people resting at the starting line, the bottom person being you) is added to the Forerunner. When you are ready to begin your workout with your Virtual Partner, press START/ STOP. On the Virtual Partner Screen, the Forerunner uses visual and numeric data to tell you whether you are ahead of your partner or behind. By simply pacing yourself and keeping up with the Virtual Partner, you will stay motivated to complete your training goals. During the workout, you can press UP/DOWN to access other information such as 'DISTANCE TO GO' and 'TIME TO GO'. At the end of the workout, the Forerunner displays your report card! To stop the Virtual Partner training, select 'END PARTNER RUN' from the 'TRAINING ASSISTANT' menu and press ENTER. Other Features By this time you should be familiar enough with the basic operational concepts of the Forerunner to explore other features. Below is a summary of features found in the Menu Mode: History Menu shows you detailed lap performance in day or week view or history totals. Training Assistant Menu contains training features mentioned earlier in this sheet, as well as interval training, fast/slow pace/speed alarm, time alarm, and distance alarm. Navigation Menu allows you to mark and save you current location, find a stored location, and guide you back to a stored location or your starting point. It also allows you to add a map mode that plots your breadcrumb trail on the screen. Settings Menu allows you to personalize your Forerunner by entering your body weight, pre-setting your workout pace, customizing the data screen, and more. QUICK START GUIDE Built-in GPS Antenna Waterproof Case LCD Display (with Backlight) Optional Software Use the Garmin Training Center software on your personal computer to plan your workouts before you run and analyze them afterwards. With Garmin Training Center, you can plan, analyze, and store data from your workouts. You can also view your workout history, complete with maps and graphs of your performance. Install Garmin Training Center from the CD that came in the product box. For help using Garmin Training Center, click the Help menu in the software or press F1 on your keyboard. A Note About Forerunner 201 History The Forerunner is a completely self-contained, performance tracking device. All lap data is automatically saved in the unit history for future viewing. The device saves up to two years of workout history. mode reset enter lap start/stop Power Button (Backlight) Up/Down Buttons Step-by-Step Instructions to Get You Started (Turn this page and begin with Step 1) *Flip this Quick Start Guide over for a detailed explanation of the Forerunner 201 buttons. Part Number 190-00318-01 Rev C