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Caring for the Forerunner The Forerunner 301 is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. Clean the unit and the heart rate monitor using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic components. The wrist strap should be hand-washed with mild detergent in warm or hot water. Blot dry, then air dry. Do not machine wash. To remove the wrist strap: 1. Place the Forerunner on a cloth or soft surface to avoid scratching the case. 2. Hold the Forerunner steady with one hand. With the other hand, use a flat-head screwdriver or a jeweler's band pin removing tool to pull one spring bar's loaded stem back so that it clears the edge of the case. Repeat with the other spring bar. 3. To reinstall, insert the spring bar into the wrist band and place one side of the bar into one pinhole. 4. Compress the spring bar and snap it into the other pinhole. Repeat with the other spring bar. Forerunner® 301 Owner's Manual APPENDIX > CARING FOR THE FORERUNNER Storage Do not store the Forerunner 301 where prolonged exposure to temperature extremes may occur (such as in the trunk of a car), as permanent damage may result. User information, such as workout history, locations, and tracks, is retained indefinitely in the unit's memory without the need for external power. It is always a good practice to back up important user data by manually recording it or downloading it to a personal computer. PC software for the Forerunner 301 is included in the product box. Water Immersion The Forerunner 301 is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. It can withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Prolonged submersion can cause damage to the unit. After submersion, be certain to wipe dry and air dry the unit before using or charging. To resolve problems that cannot be remedied using this guide, contact Garmin Customer Support at 800/800.1020 in the U.S.A. or 44/0870.8501241 in Europe. 51

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Forerunner
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301 Owner’s Manual
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PPENDIX
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C
ARING
FOR
THE
F
ORERUNNER
Caring for the Forerunner
The Forerunner 301 is constructed of high quality materials
and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning.
Clean the unit and the heart rate monitor using a cloth
dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe
dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage
plastic components. The wrist strap should be hand-washed
with mild detergent in warm or hot water. Blot dry, then air
dry. Do not machine wash.
To remove the wrist strap:
1.
Place the Forerunner on a cloth or soft surface to
avoid scratching the case.
2.
Hold the Forerunner steady with one hand. With
the other hand, use a flat-head screwdriver or a
jeweler’s band pin removing tool to pull one spring
bar’s loaded stem back so that it clears the edge of
the case. Repeat with the other spring bar.
3.
To reinstall, insert the spring bar into the wrist band
and place one side of the bar into one pinhole.
4.
Compress the spring bar and snap it into the other
pinhole. Repeat with the other spring bar.
Storage
Do not store the Forerunner 301 where prolonged
exposure to temperature extremes may occur (such as in
the trunk of a car), as permanent damage may result. User
information, such as workout history, locations, and tracks,
is retained indefinitely in the unit’s memory without the
need for external power. It is always a good practice to
back up important user data by manually recording it or
downloading it to a personal computer. PC software for the
Forerunner 301 is included in the product box.
Water Immersion
The Forerunner 301 is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529
IPX7. It can withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for
30 minutes. Prolonged submersion can cause damage to
the unit. After submersion, be certain to wipe dry and air
dry the unit before using or charging. To resolve problems
that cannot be remedied using this guide, contact Garmin
Customer Support at 800/800.1020 in the U.S.A. or
44/0870.8501241 in Europe.