Garmin Forerunner 50 Owner's Manual

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  • Garmin Forerunner 50 | Owner's Manual - Page 1
    owner's manual FORERUNNER® 50 with ANT+Sport™ wireless technology
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    of this and other Garmin products. Garmin®, Forerunner®, Garmin Training Center®, and Auto Lap® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. Garmin Connect™, GSC™ 10, Dynastream™, ANT™, and ANT+Sport™ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries
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    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Garmin® Forerunner® 50 sports monitoring watch. Warning: Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any exercise program. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important
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    2 Forerunner Backlight 2 Step 1: Turn on Your Forerun- ner 2 Step 2: Set the Time 3 Step 3: Set Up Sensors (Optional 3 Step 4: Go for a Run 4 Step 5: Download Free Software 4 Step 6: Send Workout Data to Your Computer 4 Using Accessories 5 Using the Heart Rate Monitor 5 Using the Foot Pod
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    Accessories 26 Bike Accessories 26 Pairing Sensors 26 Introduction Battery Information 27 Forerunner Battery 27 Heart Rate Monitor Battery 28 Foot Pod Battery 29 Specifications 30 Forerunner 50 30 USB ANT stick 31 Heart Rate Monitor 31 Foot Pod 32 Troubleshooting 33 Software License
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    , see page 24. Heart rate monitor (optional) sends heart rate data to the Forerunner (see page 5). Foot pod (optional) sends speed and distance data to the Forerunner (see page 7). For more information about compatible accessories, go to http://buy.garmin.com. iv Forerunner 50 Owner's Manual
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    Buttons ➊ ➍ ➋ ➌ ➊ view • Press and hold to turn the backlight on/off. • Press to scroll through the data pages in Train mode or History mode. • Press to confirm and advance to the next setting. Forerunner 50 Owner's Manual Getting Started ➋ mode • Press to change modes. • Press to exit a menu or
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    Icons Above high zone setting Below low zone setting Bike sensor active Foot pod sensor active Heart rate sensor active Data uploading Interval timer mode Alarm on Chime on Second time zone Forerunner Backlight Press and hold view to turn on the backlight for 5 seconds. Extend the backlight for
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    . The and icons appear on the Forerunner screen when the sensors are paired. If you purchased an accessory separately, see Pairing Sensors on page 26. For instructions on using the heart rate monitor, see page 5. For instruction on using the foot pod, see page 7. Forerunner 50 Owner's Manual 
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    YES or NO. Press view to confirm. Step 5: Download Free Software 1. Go to www.garmin.com/ forerunner. 2. Create a free myGarmin account. 3. Choose Garmin Connect or Garmin Training Center with Garmin ANT Agent. Click Download. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Step 6: Send Workout Data to Your
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    the sensors and the Forerunner are already paired. If you purchased an accessory separately, see page 26 for pairing instructions. For information about purchasing additional accessories, go to http://buy.garmin.com. Getting Started Using the Heart Rate Monitor The heart rate monitor is on standby
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    not appear or if you have erratic heart rate data, you may have to tighten the strap on your chest or warm up for 5-10 minutes. If the problem persists, you may have to pair the sensors. See page 26. note: For instructions on setting up heart rate zones, see page 15.  Forerunner 50 Owner's Manual
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    is on standby and ready to send data (like the heart rate monitor). When you install or move the foot pod, the LED blinks three times. 1. Press the tabs on the lace clip. Lift and separate the foot pod from the lace clip. 2. Loosen your shoe laces slightly. 3. Thread the lace clip through 2-3 secure
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    best results, calibrate the foot pod using the longest distance possible at your typical pace. A regulation track (one lap = 400 m) is more accurate than a treadmill. 1. On the Train page, press and hold start/stop. 2. Press view to advance to the PUSH CALIB setting.  Forerunner 50 Owner's Manual
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    Foot Pod After 30 minutes of inactivity, the foot pod automatically turns off to conserve the battery (the LED blinks twice). Using the GSC™ 10 Your Forerunner is compatible with the GSC 10 speed and cadence sensor for bikes. The GSC 10 is an optional accessory that is available at http://buy.garmin
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    toggle Chime mode. 10 2. Press and hold start/stop until the hour setting blinks. 3. Use + and - to adjust the hour. TIP: Press and hold + or - to scroll quickly through the hours, minutes, and other Time mode settings. 4. Press view to advance to the minutes setting. Forerunner 50 Owner's Manual
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    time for two time zones. 1. On the Time page, press and hold lap/reset to change to the second time zone. The icon appears on the Time page. 2. Follow the instructions on page 3 to set the time. 3. Press and hold lap/reset to change back to the first time zone. Forerunner 50 Owner's Manual 11
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    contains rest time only. 3. To save the workout, press and hold lap/reset. Use + and - to toggle YES or NO. Press view to confirm. 12 Forerunner 50 Owner's Manual
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    modified: • UNITS-change units to miles foot pod by running a known distance, see page 8. • TxPAIR-see page 18. • CALIB-enter a calibration factor to adjust foot pod calibration to a known value. See page 8. • WHEEL-enter the wheel circumference in mm (GSC 10 required). Forerunner 50 Owner's Manual
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    - to toggle or change numeric settings. 4. foot pod required) • Heart rate zone (heart rate monitor required) • Bike speed and cadence zones (GSC 10 required) Note: During a workout with training zones, the and icons flash if you are above or below the specified range. Forerunner 50 Owner's Manual
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    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. Forerunner 50 Owner's Manual 15
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    rate limits on your Forerunner. If you know your maximum heart rate, you can use the following table 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. 16 Forerunner 50 Owner's Manual
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    Zone 1 2 3 4 5 % of Maximum Heart Rate 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% 80-90% 90-100% Perceived Exertion Relaxed, easy pace; rhythmic breathing cardiovascular training Improved anaerobic capacity and threshold; improved speed Anaerobic and muscular endurance; increased power Forerunner 50 Owner's Manual 17
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    , turn computer pairing off to avoid disruptive messages on the Forerunner and nearby computers. To turn off computer pairing: 1. On the Train page, press and hold start/stop. 2. Press view to advance to the TxPAIR setting. 3. Press - to turn off computer pairing. 18 Forerunner 50 Owner's Manual
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    You can set two timers in Interval Timer mode. Setting up a Forerunner timer is very similar to setting the time of day. Press mode the REPEAT setting (see page 20). 5. Press + and - to turn on or off the repeat function. 6. Press view to advance to TIMER 2 settings. Forerunner 50 Owner's Manual 19
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    Interval Timer Mode 7. Press + and - to turn on or off the TIMER 2 function. 8. Repeat steps 2-4 to set TIMER 2. When finished, press mode to resume 2 are active, the repeat function runs TIMER 1 > TIMER 2 > TIMER 1 > TIMER 2 , and so forth until you press stop. 20 Forerunner 50 Owner's Manual
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    rest of the run data depending on which accessories, settings, and training zones were used: • Total run time • Total distance • Total steps • Total calories • Time in each zone (ZONES must be set to ON). 2. Press view to display the start time and lap information. Forerunner 50 Owner's Manual 21
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    pages: • Average lap time • Average lap speed • Average heart rate 5. Press view from any of these pages to view the next level of history data: details for each lap in your workout. Press + or - to view the available data pages. Managing Memory Your Forerunner holds up to 100 laps and up to seven
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    run you want to delete. 2. Press and hold lap/reset to delete a single run. Continue to hold lap/reset to delete all runs. History Mode Forerunner 50 Owner's Manual 23
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    deletes that data from your Forerunner history. To override this, you must change the settings in Garmin Training Center or Garmin Connect. Requirements 1. Turn the computer on. (An Internet connection is required for software download and Garmin Connect.) 2. Download software (see page 4) so that
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    automatically transmits data to the USB ANT stick so you can use Garmin Training Center or Garmin Connect to store and analyze your workout data. Note: If you are having problems uploading data, you may need to enable computer pairing. See page 18. Data Upload Mode Forerunner 50 Owner's Manual 25
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    sensor and the Forerunner bike mount, go to http://buy.garmin.com. Pairing Sensors If you purchased a sensor (with ANT+Sport wireless technology) separately, you need to pair it with your Forerunner. What Is Pairing? Pairing is the connecting of sensors, such as your heart rate monitor, with your
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    Information Warning: The Forerunner, the heart rate monitor, and the foot pod contain user-replaceable CR2032 batteries. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for important battery safety information. Forerunner Battery The Forerunner battery will last for 12
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    or to your computer. Note: Garmin recommends that you take the Forerunner to a professional watch repair person to have the battery replaced. Heart Rate Monitor Battery The heart rate monitor contains a user-replaceable CR2032 battery. The heart rate monitor battery will last for three years
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    . Appendix To replace the battery: 1. Locate the circular battery cover on the back of the foot pod. 2. Use a coin to twist the cover counter-clockwise until it is loose enough to remove. 3. Remove the cover and replace the battery with the positive side facing up. Forerunner 50 Owner's Manual 29
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    , automatic USB ANT stick • Battery type: User-replaceable CR2032 (3 volts) • Battery life: 12 months, depending on usage • Operating temperature range: 5°F-158°F (-15°C-70°C) • Radio frequency/protocol: 2.4 GHz/Dynastream ANT+Sport wireless communications protocol Forerunner 50 Owner's Manual
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    range: approximately 3 m Appendix • Battery: User-replaceable CR2032 (3 volts) • Battery Life: approximately 3 years (1 hour per day) • Operating temperature: 14°F-122°F (-10°C-50°C) Note: In cold conditions, wear appropriate clothing to keep the temperature of the heart rate monitor near your body
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    accuracy: Uncalibrated 95%, calibrated 98% • Battery: User-replaceable CR2032 (3 volts) • Battery life: 200 hours run time Note: After 30 minutes of inactivity, the foot pod automatically turns off to conserve the battery. • Operating temperature: 14°F-140°F (-10°C-60°C) • Sensor Accuracy Range: 32
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    troubleshooting. The heart rate monitor or foot pod will not pair with the Forerunner. • Stay 10 m away from other ANT sensors while pairing. • Bring the Forerunner within range (3 m) of the heart rate monitor while pairing. • If the problem persists, replace the battery. The heart rate monitor
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    monitor. Sources of interference may include very high voltage power lines, electric motors, microwave ovens, 2.4 GHz cordless phones, and wireless LAN access points. After you move away from the source of interference, your heart rate data should return to normal. 34 Forerunner 50 Owner's Manual
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    , Garmin declares that this Forerunner product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. To view the full Declaration of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for your Garmin product: www.garmin .com/forerunner. Forerunner 50 Owner's Manual
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    changing modes 1 chimes 10 computer pairing 18 D data uploading 4, 24 downloading software i, 4 drivers, USB 4, 24 36 F foot pod 7, 15, 29 calibrating 8 G Garmin Connect i, 4, 25 Garmin Product Support i Garmin Training Center i, 4, 25 GSC 10 9, 26 H heart rate monitor 5, 28 heart rate
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    , setting 3 Time mode 10 timers, setting 19 time zones 11 training zones 14 Train mode 12 transferring data 4, 24 troubleshooting 33 turning on Forerunner 2 U units 13 uploading data 4, 24 USB ANT stick iv, 4 USB drivers 4, 24 W workout data 21 Index Forerunner 50 Owner's Manual 37
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    For the latest product information and accessories, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2007 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire,
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owner’s manual
F
ORERUNNER
®
50
with ANT
+Sport
™
wireless technology