Garmin Forerunner 45/45S Owners Manual - Page 15

your Windows computer as a portable device, it is not necessary to safely disconnect the device. 1 Complete an action: • For Windows computers, select the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray, and select your device. • For Apple computers, select the device, and select File > Eject. 2 Disconnect the cable from your computer. Garmin Connect You can connect with your friends on Garmin Connect. Garmin Connect gives you the tools to track, analyze, share, and encourage each other. Record the events of your active lifestyle, including runs, walks, rides, hikes, and more. To sign up for a free account, go to www.garminconnect.com. Store your activities: After you complete and save an activity with your device, you can upload that activity to your Garmin Connect account and keep it as long as you want. Analyze your data: You can view more detailed information about your activity, including time, distance, elevation, heart rate, calories burned, an overhead map view, pace and speed charts, and customizable reports. 3 Download and install the Garmin Express application. 4 Open the Garmin Express application, and select Add Device. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions. ANT+ Sensors Your device can be used with wireless ANT+ sensors. For more information about compatibility and purchasing optional sensors, go to http://buy.garmin.com. Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors The first time you connect a wireless sensor to your device using ANT+ technology, you must pair the device and sensor. After they are paired, the device connects to the sensor automatically when you start an activity and the sensor is active and within range. 1 Install the sensor or put on the heart rate monitor. The heart rate monitor does not send or receive data until you put it on. 2 Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the sensor. NOTE: Stay 10 m (33 ft.) away from other ANT+ sensors while pairing. 3 From the watch face, hold UP. 4 Select > Sensors & Accessories > Add New. 5 Select an option: • Select Search All. • Select your sensor type. After the sensor is paired with your device, the sensor status changes from Searching to Connected. Sensor data appears in the data screen loop or a custom data field. Plan your training: You can choose a fitness goal and load one of the day-by-day training plans. Track your progress: You can track your daily steps, join a friendly competition with your connections, and meet your goals. Share your activities: You can connect with friends to follow each other's activities or post links to your activities on your favorite social networking sites. Manage your settings: You can customize your device and user settings on your Garmin Connect account. Syncing Your Data with the Garmin Connect App Your device periodically syncs data with the Garmin Connect app automatically. You can also manually sync your data at any time. 1 Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of your smartphone. 2 From any screen, hold LIGHT to view the controls menu. 3 Select . 4 View your current data in the Garmin Connect app. Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer The Garmin Express™ application connects your device to your Garmin Connect account using a computer. You can use the Garmin Express application to upload your activity data to your Garmin Connect account and to send data, such as workouts or training plans, from the Garmin Connect website to your device. 1 Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable. 2 Go to www.garmin.com/express. 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. Going for a Run Using a Foot Pod Before you go for a run, you must pair the foot pod with your Forerunner device (Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors, page 11). You can run indoors using a foot pod to record pace, distance, and cadence. You can also run outdoors using a foot pod to record cadence data with your GPS pace and distance. 1 Install your foot pod according to the accessory instructions. 2 Select a running activity. 3 Go for a run. Foot Pod Calibration The foot pod is self-calibrating. The accuracy of the speed and distance data improves after a few outdoor runs using GPS. Improving Foot Pod Calibration Before you can calibrate your device, you must acquire GPS signals and pair your device with the foot pod (Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors, page 11). The foot pod is self-calibrating, but you can improve the accuracy of the speed and distance data with a few outdoor runs using GPS. 1 Stand outside for 5 minutes with a clear view of the sky. ANT+ Sensors 11