Garmin 910XT manual

Forerunner ® 910XT owner ’ s manual October 201 1 190-01371-00_0A Printed in T aiwan[...]

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T able of Contents 1      Getting Started ........................................ 3 Charging the Forerunner ......................... 3 T urni[...]

2 T able of Contents    System Settings ..................................... 34 User Proles .......................................... 35 Data Fields ............................................ 36 ?[...]

Introduction 3     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 information.  When using your[...]

4 Introduction  Charge the Forerunner completely . A fully charged battery will last up to 20 hours, depending on usage.   The rst time you use the Forerunner , you are prompted to choose your system settings and enter user prole information.  Hold to turn [...]

Introduction 5  ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ ➏ ➊ Hold to turn the device on and off. Select to adjust the backlight. Select to view status icons ( page 5 ). Select to search for a compatible weight scale. ➋ ▲▼ Select to scroll through menus and settings. Hold to scroll quickly through the settings. Select to scroll through training pag[...]

6 Introduction Battery is charging. Heart rate monitor is active. Foot pod is active. Bike sensor is active. Power sensor is active. Fitness equipment is active. Run sport is active. Bike sport is active. Swim (open or pool) sport is active. Other sport is active.  Y ou can lock the keys on your Forer[...]

Training with Y our Forerunner 7 The Forerunner will automatically calibrate the barometric altimeter if you are within 50 meters of a saved location with elevation data. Otherwise, the Forerunner calibrates the barometric altimeter using GPS elevation data.     [...]

8 Training with Y our Forerunner The data elds shown are the defaults. Y ou can customize the data elds ( page 36 ).  After completing your run, select  .    Hold  to save your run and reset the timer .  T ransfer saved activities to your computer ( page[...]

Training with Y our Forerunner 9  If necessary , select    to record transition time separately from the sport segments.  Select  >   . ➊ ➋ Y our total event time ➊ and total event distance ➋ appear on the r[...]

10 Training with Y our Forerunner  : Advanced alerts are not available in swim mode.  Select  >   >   .  Select an option: • Select   to set the high and low heart rate values in beats per minute (bpm).  : For more i[...]

Training with Y our Forerunner 1 1    Run 1 mile or 1 kilometer Bike 5 miles or 5 kilometers Open water swim 0.25 mile or 0.5 kilometer Other 1 mile or 1 kilometer [...]

12 Training with Y our Forerunner    Y ou can use Auto Pause to pause the timer automatically when you stop moving or when your speed drops below a specied value. This feature is helpful if your run includes stop lights or other places where you need to slo[...]

Training with Y our Forerunner 13 the Virtual Partner during an activity , the Virtual Partner uses the new pace from your location.  Select  to view the training page.  Use ▲ or ▼ to view the Virtual Partner page.  Hold ▲ or ▼ to increase or decrease the Virtual Partner pace. ?[...]

14 Training with Y our Forerunner    Y ou must have a Garmin Connect ™ account, and you must pair the Forerunner with your computer using the USB ANT Stick ™ ( page 30 ).  Go to www .garminconnect.com , and nd an activit[...]

Training with Y our Forerunner 15 When you complete all of the intervals, a message appears.  • At any time, select  to end an interval or workout step. • At any time, select  to stop the timer . • If your interval workout has a cool down, you must select  to [...]

16 Training with Y our Forerunner  When you are nished with the step details, select  .  Complete an action: • T o add another step, select   and repeat steps 4-8. • T o mark any step as a rest step, select the step and select  ?[...]

Training with Y our Forerunner 17 minutes, you will race against a Virtual Partner trying to complete the course in under 30 minutes. Y ou can create a course from your own activity , or you can send a course from Garmin Connect to your device.  : Courses are not available in swim mode. ?[...]

18 Training with Y our Forerunner begin, head toward your course. When you are on any part of the course path, a message appears.  : As soon as you select   , your Virtual Partner starts the course and does not wait for you to warm up. • Select  to view the course map or use the compass to nd your way bac[...]

Training with Y our Forerunner 19  Select up to ve bikes, and select  .  Select  >  .  Enter a name for the bike prole, the bike weight, and the odometer value.  If you are using a speed and cadence sensor or power sensor , select  ?[...]

20 Training with Y our Forerunner  Select your pool length or enter a custom length.  If necessary , select  >  >  >  to customize the swim training pages. For a complete list of the available data elds,[...]

ANT+ Sensors 21  The Forerunner cannot record strokes or lengths during drill strokes or kick sets. Garmin recommends that you record drills as a separate swim interval using the  key . Similarly , use the  key to record rest intervals separately . This improves the accuracy of your swim data. If you do [...]

22 ANT+ Sensors    Before you can pair , you must put on the heart rate monitor or install the sensor . See the quick start manual or the accessory instructions. If your Forerunner does not show data from the accessory , you may need to pair the accessory to your Forerunner [...]

ANT+ Sensors 23 ➊  Wet both electrodes ➋ on the back of the strap to create a strong connection between your chest and the transmitter . ➋  Wrap the strap around your chest, and connect it. The Garmin logo should be right-side up.  Bring the device within range (3 m) of the heart rate monitor .  : If the heart rate [...]

24 ANT+ Sensors  Knowing your heart rate zones can help you measure and improve your tness by understanding and applying these principles. • Y our heart rate is a good measure of exercise intensity . • T raining in certain heart rate zones can help you improve cardiovascular capacity and strength. • K[...]

ANT+ Sensors 25  Calibrating your foot pod is optional and can improve accuracy . There are three ways to adjust the calibration: distance, GPS, and manual.    F[...]

26 ANT+ Sensors  Y our Forerunner is compatible with the GSC 10 speed and cadence bike sensor . For a list of third-party ANT+ sensors that are compatible with the Forerunner , go to www .garmin.com/intosports .   Before you start tr[...]

ANT+ Sensors 27 For calibration instructions specic to your power meter , refer to the manufacturer ’ s instructions.  Select  > Settings >   > bike name >  .  Select   in the  [...]

28 ANT+ Sensors  Select   in the  eld.  Select . A message appears when the weight scale is found.  Stand on the scale.  : If using a body composition scale, remove shoes and socks to ensure that all body composition parameters are read and recorded.  Step off the scale. [...]

History 29  Start the timer on the tness equipment to begin your workout. The timer on your Forerunner starts automatically . If you have trouble pairing, reset the Forerunner and tness equipment and try again.  Y our Forerunner stores data based on the type of activity , the accessories used, and your training sett[...]

30 History • Select  to view interval details.  Select ▲ or ▼ to scroll through laps.    Select  >  >   .  Select a sport. ?[...]

Navigation 31    By default, your Forerunner sends only new activities to your computer . Y ou can send all of your saved activities to your computer . Select  >  >    . [...]

32 Navigation  Select ▲ or ▼ to zoom in or out on the map.  ➊ ➋ ➌ ➊ Points to North ➋ Y our current location ➌ Zoom level   A location is any point that you store in memory . If you want to remember landmarks or return to a certa[...]

Navigation 33  On the compass, the arrow ➊ points toward the location. The compass also displays the distance ➋ and time ➌ to the location. ➊ ➋ ➌    Select  >  > ?[...]

34 Customizing Y our Device   Y ou can customize your settings for each sport.  If necessary , hold  to change your sport.  Select  >  .  Select a setting based on your active sport. For example, if the Forerunne[...]

Customizing Y our Device 35   — page 30  —allows you to run the conguration wizard the next time you turn on the device.   Select  >  > [...]

36 Customizing Y our Device T raining Effect value increases, telling you how the activity has improved your tness. T raining Effect is determined by your user prole information, heart rate, duration, and intensity of your activity . It is important to know that your training effect numbers (1.0–5.0) may seem abnormally high during your [...]

Customizing Y our Device 37   Cadence – Avg. ** Average cadence for the duration of your current activity . Cadence – Lap ** Average cadence during the current lap. Cadence – Last Lap ** Average cadence during the last completed lap. Calories Amount of total calories burned. Calor[...]

38 Customizing Y our Device   Heart Rate ** Heart rate in beats per minute (bpm). Heart Rate – %HRR ** Percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate). Heart Rate – %Max. ** Percentage of maximum heart rate. Heart Rate – Avg. ** Average heart rate fo[...]

Customizing Y our Device 39   Pace – Average Average pace for the duration of your current activity . Pace – Interval Average pace during the current swim interval. Pace – Lap Average pace during the current lap. Pace – Last Lap Average pace during the last completed lap. Pace ?[...]

40 Customizing Y our Device   Speed – Max. * T op speed achieved during the current activity . Speed – Nautical Current speed in knots. Speed – V ertical * Rate of ascent or descent in feet/meters per hour . Speed – VS 30s * The 30-second moving average of vertical speed. Sport [...]

Customizing Y our Device 41   Strokes – Interval Amount of strokes during the current interval. Strokes – Last Interval Amount of strokes during the last completed interval. Strokes – Last Length Amount of strokes during the last completed pool length. Strokes/Length – Last Inte[...]

42 Device Information   Time of Day Current time of day based on your time settings (format, time zone, and daylight saving time). T otal Ascent T otal elevation gain for the current activity . T otal Decent T otal elevation lost for the current activity . Training Ef fect (TE) ** Curre[...]

Device Information 43   Battery type 620 mAh prismatic, lithium- ion battery Battery life Actual battery life depends on use of GPS, backlight, and ANT+ devices. With a fully charged battery , the Forerunner can operate up to 20 hours with[...]

44 Appendix     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 . See www .dtsc .ca.gov/hazardous[...]

Appendix 45   The wheel size is marked on both sides of the tire. T o modify your bike prole, see page 18 .   12 × 1.75 935 14 × 1.5 1020 14 × 1.75 1055 16 × 1.5 1 185 16 × 1.75 1 195 18 × 1.5 1340 18 × 1.75 [...]

46 Appendix   700 × 18C 2070 700 × 19C 2080 700 × 20C 2086 700 × 23C 2096 700 × 25C 2105 700 × 28C 2136 700 × 30C 2170 700 × 32C 2155 700C T ubular 2130 700 × 35C 2168 700 × 38C 2180 700 × 40C 2200   ?[...]

Appendix 47     The keys do not respond. How do I reset the device?  Hold until the screen goes blank.  Hold until the screen turns on.  : This does not erase any of your data or settings. I want to clea[...]

48 Appendix     I have a third-party ANT+ sensor . Make sure that it is compatible with the Forerunner ( www .garmin.com/intosports ). I changed the battery in my accessory . Y ou must pair the sensor to your Forerunner agai[...]

Appendix 49        1 50–60% Relaxed, easy pace, rhythmic breathing Beginning-level aerobic training, reduces[...]

50 Index   alerts 9–10 ANT+ bike sensors 26 tness equipment 28 foot pod 24 heart rate monitor 22 pairing 22 power meters 26 USB ANT Stick 30 weight scale 27 Auto Lap 1 1–12 Auto Pause 12 auto scroll 12  backlight 4 , 5 , 35 back to start 33 barometric altimeter 6 battery 3 , 43 heart rate monitor 44 bike sensors 26  c[...]

Index 51  keys 5 locking 6 tones 34 kick sets 21  language 34 lifetime athlete 28 locating satellite signals 47 locations 32 , 35  map 31 , 35 memory in hours 29 multisport 8  navigating back to start 33 New Leaf 37 , 47 non-zero data-averaging 26 , 27  pace 38 pairing ANT+ sensors 22 power data averaging 27 data elds 39 meters 26[...]

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