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Garmin Forerunner 225 manual

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    Forerunner ® 225 Owner’s Manual May 2015 Printed in Taiwan 190-01887-00_0A[...]

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    All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Go to www.gar[...]

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    Table of Contents Introduction ..................................................................... 1 Keys ............................................................................................ 1 Status Icons ........................................................................... 1 Wearing the Device and Heart Rate Detection ............[...]

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    Introduction WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any exercise program. Keys À Select to turn the backlight on and off. Hold to turn the device on and off. Á Select to unlock the device. Selec[...]

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    Analyze your data : You can view more detailed information about your activity, including time, distance, elevation, heart rate, calories burned, cadence, VO2 max., running dynamics, an overhead map view, pace and speed charts, and customizable reports. NOTE: Some data requires an optional accessory such as a heart rate monitor. Plan your training [...]

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    by date. When you select a day in the training calendar, you can view or do the workout. The scheduled workout stays on your device whether you complete it or skip it. When you send scheduled workouts from Garmin Connect, they overwrite the existing training calendar. Using Garmin Connect Training Plans Before you can download a training plan from [...]

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    If you choose not to use the auto goal feature, you can set a personalized step goal on your Garmin Connect account. 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 Before you can pair, you must put o[...]

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    1 Select Menu > Settings > User Profile > Heart Rate Zones > Based On . 2 Select an option: • Select BPM to view and edit the zones in beats per minute. • Select %Max. HR to view and edit the zones as a percentage of your maximum heart rate. • Select %HRR to view and edit the zones as a percentage of your heart rate reserve (maxim[...]

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    Extended : Sets the device to enter low-power watch mode after 25 minutes of inactivity. The extended mode can result in shorter battery life between charges. System Settings Select Menu > Settings > System . • Language ( Changing the Device Language ) • Time Settings ( Time Settings ) • Backlight Settings ( Backlight Settings ) • Sou[...]

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    Replacing the Light Seal The device has a user-replaceable light seal. You should check the light seal for wear or damage. A damaged light seal can result in poor heart rate data or discomfort. 1 Use your finger to remove the existing light seal from the back of the device. NOTE: Do not use a sharp object to remove the light seal. 2 Align the new l[...]

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    2 Select twice to unlock the device. Turning Off the Heart Rate Monitor Select Menu > Settings > Heart Rate Monitor > Off . Turning Off the Device For long-term storage and to maximize battery life, you can turn off the device. Hold , and select Yes to turn off the device. Appendix Heart Rate Zone Calculations Zone % of Maximum Heart Rate [...]

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    Index A accessories  4, 7 activity tracking  3 alarms  6 alerts  5 ANT+ sensors  4 pairing  4 applications  2 smartphone  2 Auto Lap  5 Auto Pause  5 Auto Scroll  5 B backlight  1, 6 battery charging  2 maximizing  2, 5, 7, 8 Bluetooth technology  1, 2 C calendar  2, 3 charging  2 cleaning the device  6 clock  [...]

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