Garmin Forerunner 201 manual

owner’ s manual For erunner ® 201 personal trainer[...]

© Copyright 2003-2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. T el. 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020 Fax 913/397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey , SO51 9DL, U.K. T el. 44/0870.8501241 Fax 44/0870.8501251 Garmin Corporation No.[...]

iii P ACE Y OURSELF Fun is now on the run! Strap this personal trainer to your wrist and let it do all the work, except the running of course. W elcome to the world of the Forerunner 201; a compact, lightweight, waterproof GPS sensor that pr ovides you accurate pace/speed, distance, and time data during your workout. Not only that, it provides a ma[...]

iv Introduction T able of Contents INTRODUCTION ............................................. I Product Registration ....................................i T able of Contents ...................................... ii FCC Compliance ...................................... iv Software License Agreement ...................... v W arnings & Cautions [...]

v Introduction Garmin International, Inc. 1200 E. 151st Street Olathe, KS 66062, U.S.A. T el. 913/397.8200 Fax. 913/397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey , SO51 9DL, U.K. T el. 44/0870.8501241 Fax. 44/0870.8501251 www .garmin.com LIMITED WARRANTY This Garmin product is warranted to be fr ee from d[...]

vi Introduction FCC Compliance The Forerunner 201 complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to pr ovide more reasonable pr otection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and ar e more stringent than “outdoor” requirements. Operation of[...]

vii Introduction SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT BY USING THE FORERUNNER 201, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTW ARE LICENSE AGREEMENT . PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULL Y . Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software) in binary executable form in the normal op[...]

viii Introduction W ARNING: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the Garmin GPS receiver is a precision electr onic NA Vigation AID [...]

ix Introduction FORERUNNER AND WRIST STRAP CLEANING The Forerunner 201 is constructed of high quality materials and does not requir e user maintenance other than cleaning. Clean the unit using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry . A void chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic components. The wrist strap[...]

x Introduction mode reset enter lap start/stop Back View (without strap) Built-in GPS Antenna P ower/Data Contacts ENTER ST ART/ST OP POWER BA CKLIGHT MODE RESET LAP Serial Number Speak er LCD Display (with Backlight) F ront View DOWN UP Unit Overview[...]

xi Introduction Wrist Strap The Forerunner has been designed to comfortably fit your wrist. For best performance, wear the Forerunner like a watch, with the top face of the unit oriented towar ds the sky . A strap extension provides additional length and easily attaches to the existing strap. T o fasten the Forerunner to your wrist: 1. With the st[...]

xii Charging the Battery Introduction Battery usage icon shows an estimate of battery life left. F our squares with the battery outline indicates a full battery . When external power is applied, the battery outline disappears .. CHARGING THE BA TTERY The Forerunner 201 operates on a rechar geable lithium-ion batter y . This battery lasts as long as[...]

1 Getting Started Down to the Basics WHA T IS GPS? The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a system of 24 satellites that circle the earth twice a day in a very precise orbit and transmit information to earth. The Forerunner must continuously “see” at least three of these satellites to calculate your location and track your movement. At times, a[...]

2 ST ARTING UP THE FORERUNNER 201 After the Forerunner is completely char ged, it is ready for use. Allow the Forerunner time to track satellites and determine your position the first time you use it. Upon startup, the GPS signal bar appears. As the Forerunner 201 locates more satellites and the signal str ength increases, the bar moves to the rig[...]

3 Timer Mode Using the Timer Mode MAIN MODES All of the information needed to operate the Forerunner 201 is found on two main modes (or display screens). These modes are the T imer Mode and Menu Mode. Press the MODE Button to cycle through the 2 modes. Using the Timer Mode: 1. In the Timer Mode , press the ST ART/ST OP button to start timing and tr[...]

4 Timer Mode Data Screens Data Screens During your workout there are 3 data scr eens you can access by pressing the DOWN or UP buttons. These data screens are: • T imer Screen - T ime/Pace(Speed)/Distance • Current Lap Screen - Lap Pace(Speed)/Lap T ime/Lap Dist(ance) • Custom Screen - Custom 1/Custom 2/Custom3 For information how to select t[...]

5 Menu Modes Using Menu Mode MENU NA VIGA TION Y our Forerunner 201 allows you to navigate thr ough menus quickly and efficiently using a combination of the ENTER button, the UP and DOWN buttons, and the MODE button. The diagram gives you a quick glance of all available options. T o read more about a particular menu option, turn to the page number[...]

6 Menu Mode History: By Day HISTOR Y The Forerunner 201 stores up to 5000 laps in memory . A run may contain any number of laps. The 10 most recent runs have a basic track log of up to 250 saved points. Y our most re- cent run (one you have not reset) contains the most detailed track log with up to 3000 points. If you wish to keep all your basic tr[...]

7 Menu Mode History: By W eek 3. Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight the day you want to review . If there are 2 or more laps for that day , press ENTER to view the individual laps . As each day/lap is high- lighted, a summary for that day/lap appears on the bottom of the screen showing time , distance , pace , and total calories . 4. Highligh[...]

8 Menu Mode History: History T otals and Delete History T otals Selecting this option allows you to see an overview of your total workouts combined. T o view the History T otals mode: 1. With ‘HIST OR Y’ highlighted in the Menu Mode, press ENTER . 2. Highlight ‘HIST OR Y T O T ALS’ and press ENTER . Delete This option allows you to delete s[...]

9 Menu Mode T raining Assistant: Auto P ause/Lap TRAINING ASSIST ANT The Forerunner’ s 201 T raining Assistant has training tools to maximize your workout ses- sions. This option allows you to set (or use) an auto pause and auto lap, use a virtual partner , use interval training, use a pace /speed alert, and use a time/distance alert. Auto P ause[...]

10 Menu Mode T raining Assistant: Virtual P artner T o set the Auto Lap: 1. Highlight ‘TRAINING ASSISTANT’ in the Menu Mode and press ENTER . 2. Highlight ‘ AUT O P AUSE/LAP’ and press ENTER . 3. Highlight the ‘ON/OFF’ option next to ‘ AUT O LAP TRIGGER:’. Press ENTER to turn the ‘ AUT O LAP TRIGGER:’ on or off . 4. Highlight th[...]

11 Menu Mode T raining Assistant: Virtual P artner T o set Distance & Time Goals: 1. Highlight ‘TRAINING ASSISTANT’ in the Menu Mode and press ENTER . 2. Highlight ‘VIR TU AL P AR TNER’ and press ENTER . 3. Highlight ‘SET DIST ANCE &TIME’ and press ENTER . 4. With ‘DIST ANCE’ highlighted, press ENTER . 5. Press the DOWN or U[...]

12 Menu Mode T raining Assistant: Virtual P artner 7. Press the DOWN or UP button to select the pace (speed) of your work out and press ENTER to select. Y ou can choose ‘CUST OM’ to set your own pace/speed. 8. Highlight ‘DONE’ and press ENTER . 9. When you are ready to begin your workout press the ST ART button. T o set Distance & P ace[...]

13 Menu Mode Interval T raining Interval T raining enables you to improve your workout by alternating time intervals or distances of exercise with r est periods of stopping or slower speeds. Y ou may choose to set an exercise distance & a r est time, set an exercise distance & a r est distance, set an exercise time & a rest time, or set[...]

14 Menu Mode T raining Assistant: Interval T raining Once Interval T raining has started, the Forerunner automatically changes to the T imer Mode, showing your Lap Speed, Lap T ime, and Lap Distance. An audible alarm sounds when you have reached your rest time or distance period. A Rest Banner displays showing the time or distance of your rest peri[...]

15 Menu Mode T raining Assistant: P ace/Speed Alert P ace/Speed Alert Use the Pace/Speed Alert when you want to know when you have reached either your fastest pace/speed or your slowest pace/speed. When you reach this preset speed during your workout, an alarm sounds. T o set F ast P ace/Speed Alert: 1. Highlight ‘TRAINING ASSISTANT’ in the Men[...]

16 Menu Mode T raining Assistant: Time/Distance Alert Time/Distance Alert Like the Pace/Speed Alert, you can set an alarm to sound when you reach a certain time or a certain distance. T o set Time Alert: 1. Highlight ‘TRAINING ASSISTANT’ in the Menu Mode and press ENTER . 2. Highlight ‘TIME/DIST(ANCE) ALERT’ and press ENTER . 3. With ‘TIM[...]

17 Menu Mode Navigation: Add/Remove Map Mode NA VIGA TION The Navigation Menu provides additional options for traveling with your For erunner 201. Refer to this menu option to add or remove the map mode, mark a location, find a location, return back to your starting point, and orient the map mode by a north reference or ahead (the direction you ar[...]

18 Menu Mode Navigation: Mark Location Mark Location The Forerunner 201 can remember a location (latitude/longitude) to which you want to return later by using the ‘Mark Location’ option. The Forerunner 201 saves your location using a default three-digit number beginning with 001 and increases by one ther eafter . Y ou may mark and save up to 1[...]

19 Menu Mode Navigation: Mark Location 4. Scroll through the letters holders using the DOWN or UP buttons . (UP button moves the cursor right to left, and the DOWN button moves the cursor left to right). When you reach the position place you want to change , stop , and press ENTER . Using the DOWN or UP button, scroll through the letter , number or[...]

20 Menu Mode Navigation: Find Location T o change the location (latitude/longitude): 1. Highlight ‘NA VIGA TION’ in the Menu Mode and press ENTER . 2. Press the DOWN button to highlight the ‘MARK LOCATION’ option and press ENTER . T he Review Location appears . (Flag with symbol and name) 3. Press the DOWN button to highlight the location ?[...]

21 Menu Mode Navigation: Find Location T o find and select a location: 1. Highlight ‘NA VIGA TION’ in the Menu Mode and press ENTER . 2. Press the DOWN button, highlight the ‘FIND LOCA TION’ option, and press ENTER . 3. With ‘LIST ALL ’ highlighted, press ENTER . A locations list appears starting with numbers (0-9) and moves into an al[...]

22 Menu Mode Navigation: Find Location T o view the selected location on the Map Mode: 1. In the Review Location mode , press the DOWN or UP button to highlight ‘MAP’. Press the ENTER button. The selected location is displayed on the map . Y ou can use the DOWN/UP buttons to zoom in and out on the map . 2. With ‘OK’ highlighted, press ENTER[...]

23 Menu Mode Navigation: Back T o Start/ Orient Map North/Ahead Back to Start This option allows you to return to your start point along a traveled path without marking any locations. The Forerunner 201 draws a ‘track log’ or ‘electr onic breadcrumb trail’ as you travel during your workout. When you are ready to r eturn to where you started[...]

24 Menu Mode Settings: Set Time T o select Orient Map Ahead: 1. In the ‘NA VIGA TION’ mode, press the DOWN or UP button to highlight ‘ORIENT MAP AHEAD’, Press ENTER . The Map Mode appears with the orientation pointing ahead. SETTINGS The ‘SETTINGS’ menu allows you to customize your Forerunner 201. Y ou can set the time, set the units, s[...]

25 Menu Mode Settings: Set Time T o change the Time Zone: 1. Highlight ‘SETTINGS’ in the Menu Mode and press ENTER . 2. Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight ‘SET TIME’. Press ENTER . 3. Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight the ‘TIME ZONE’ field and press ENTER . 4. Press the DOWN or UP button to scroll through the selections an[...]

26 Menu Mode Settings: Set Units Set Units The Forerunner 201 allows you to select statute (feet, miles, and miles per hour) or metric (meters, kilometers, and kilometers per hour) units of measure for all speed and distance readouts. It also allows you to choose either your pace (running) or speed (biking) mode. Pace Smoothing averages your pace o[...]

27 Menu Mode Settings: Custom P age 3. Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight the ‘P ACE SMOO THING’ field. Press ENTER. 4. Press the DOWN or UP button, highlight ‘MOST’, ‘MORE’, ’LESS’, or ‘LEAST’ and press ENTER . ’MOST’ produces the maximum amount of smoothing. Press the MODE Button to return to the mode of your choice[...]

28 Menu Mode Settings: Set Profile T o customize the data screens: 1. Highlight ‘SETTINGS’ in the Menu Mode and press ENTER . 2. Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight ‘SET CUSTOM P AGE’. Press ENTER . 3. Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight the data field to change . Press ENTER . 4. Press the DOWN or UP button, highlight the desir[...]

29 Menu Mode Settings: Set Display Set Display This option allows you to change the backlight setting and the contrast of the screen. T o change the backlight setting: 1. F rom the Menu Mode press the DOWN or UP button to highlight ‘SETTINGS’. Press ENTER . 2. Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight the ‘SET DISPLA Y’ field and press ENTE[...]

30 Menu Mode Settings: Set System Set System This option allows you to change the beeper setting and select the language of your choice. T o change the beeper setting: 1. F rom the Menu Mode press the DOWN or UP button to highlight ‘SETTINGS’. Press ENTER . 2. Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight the ‘SET SY STEM ‘field and press ENTER[...]

31 Menu Mode Settings: Restore Settings/ About F orerunner Restore Settings This option allows you to restore the factory settings to options in the SETTINGS menu ONL Y . Data and settings in other menus, such as HISTOR Y and TRAINING ASSIST ANT , are not affected. T o restore factory settings: 1. F rom the Menu Mode press the DOWN or UP button to [...]

32 Software Garmin T raining Center ™ FORERUNNER SOFTWARE Free computer software is available for For erunner 201 owners. W ith Garmin T raining Center , you can download and view your run history , add notes to a run, and export your run history into an XML data format. T o download Garmin T raining Center software, go to the Garmin W eb site: h[...]

33 Specifications SPECIFICA TIONS Physical Case: Fully-sealed, high-impact plastic alloy , w aterproof to IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (waterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutes) Size: 3.26”W x 1.71 “H x.69”D (82.80 x 43.44 x 17.53 mm) Weight: Approx. 2.75 ounces (78g) T emperature Range: -4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C) (operating) Display: 100 x 64 [...]

34 Index A About Forerunner 31 Add/remove map mode 17 Auto Lap 10, 14 Auto Pause 4, 9, 14 B Backlight 29 Back to Start 23 Battery xii Beeper 30 C Calories 6, 7, 27, 28 Caution viii Charging the battery xii Cleaning ix Contrast 29 Current Lap Screen 4 Custom Page 27 Custom Screen 4 D Data Screens 4, 28 Daylight Savings 25 Delete, History 8 Delete Lo[...]

35 Index L Language 30 Last Run 6, 14 Latitude/Longitude 20 Location 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 M Main Modes 3 Map Mode 17, 22, 23 Mark Location 18, 19 Memory xii, 6 Menu Mode 5 N Navigation 17 Nearest Location 20, 21 O Orient Map Ahead 23, 24 Orient Map North 23 P Pace/Speed Alert 15 Pace Mode 26 Pace Smoothing 26 Product Registration iii R Registration i[...]

For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin W eb site at www .garmin.com. © Copyright 2003-2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industri[...]