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    FR ® 70 owner ’ s manual September 201 1 190-01373-00 Rev . A Printed in T aiwan[...]

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    © 201 1 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries 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 su[...]

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    FR70 Owner ’ s Manual 1 Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Garmin ® FR70 sports monitoring watch. See the Important Safety and Pr oduct Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.   : Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any exercise progr[...]

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    2 FR70 Owner’s Manual Introduction Introduction ......................... 1 Product Registration .................. 1 Contact Garmin ......................... 1 Free Garmin Software .............. 1 Getting Started .................... 4 Buttons ...................................... 4 Icons .......................................... 5 FR70 Backl[...]

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    FR70 Owner ’ s Manual 3 Introduction Data Fields .............................. 32 Data Field Options ................... 32 Appendix ........................... 34 Optional Accessories ............... 34 Battery Information .................. 34 Specications .......................... 37 T roubleshooting ....................... 41 Software Li[...]

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    4 FR70 Owner’s Manual Getting Started Getting Started Buttons ➊ ➋ ➎ ➍ ➌ ➊  • Press to turn the backlight on. • Press and hold to pair with your ANT+ ™ weight scale (optional). ➋  • Press to scroll through training pages during an activity . • Press to scroll through menus and settings. • Press [...]

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    FR70 Owner ’ s Manual 5 Getting Started ➎  • Press to change modes. • Press to exit a menu or page. Y our settings are saved. • Press and hold to change sport modes. Icons Press ▲ to see more settings or history . Press  to see more settings or history . Bike sensor is active. Foot pod sensor is active. Heart rate sensor [...]

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    6 FR70 Owner’s Manual Getting Started Menu Mode Time Mode T raining Mode T urn on Y our FR70 Y our watch ships with the power off to conserve the battery . For more battery information, see page 34 . Press  to turn on your watch. When you initially turn on the watch and are completing the setup wizard, set your activity class and indi[...]

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    FR70 Owner ’ s Manual 7 Getting Started T raining Description T raining Frequency T raining Time Per Week 0 No exercise - - 1 Occasional, light exercise Once every two weeks Less than 15 minutes 2 15 to 30 minutes 3 Once a week Approximately 30 minutes 4 Regular exercise and training 2 to 3 times per week Approximately 45 minutes 5 45 minutes to [...]

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    8 FR70 Owner’s Manual Getting Started Pairing Sensors The ANT+ ™ Heart Rate Monitor sensor included with your watch is already paired. Press  until training mode appears. The icon appears on the FR70 screen when the sensor is paired. If you purchased a sensor (with ANT+ wireless technology) separately , you need to pair it with your[...]

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    FR70 Owner ’ s Manual 9 Getting Started After a period of inactivity , accessories enter sleep mode to conserve battery life. If the accessory icons are not displayed before resuming your activity , you must reestablish the connection with the FR70. T o Reestablish the Connection Make sure the accessory is active. Stop and restart the training se[...]

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    10 FR70 Owner ’ s Manual Getting Started Sending Workout Data to Y our Computer  Y ou must download software ( page 9 ) so that the necessary USB drivers are installed  connecting the USB ANT Stick to your computer . 1. Plug the USB ANT Stick into an available USB port on your computer . 2. Bring your FR70 with[...]

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    FR70 Owner ’ s Manual 1 1 Getting Started 1. Connect one side of the strap to the heart rate monitor module. 2. Wet both electrodes on the back of the heart rate monitor strap to create a strong connection between your chest and the transmitter . Electrodes Electrodes 3. Wrap the strap around your chest, and connect the other side. ?[...]

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    12 FR70 Owner ’ s Manual Getting Started 3. Thread the lace clip through two secure sections of your shoelaces, allowing enough room at the top to tie the shoelaces. Lace clip 4. T ie your shoelaces securely to keep the foot pod from shifting during your activity . 5. Snap the foot pod into the lace clip. The arrow on the foot pod must be pointed[...]

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    FR70 Owner ’ s Manual 13 Getting Started 3. If or foot pod data does not appear , you may have to pair the foot pod and the FR70. See page 8 . Calibrating the Foot Pod Calibrating your foot pod is optional and can improve accuracy . Y ou can automatically or manually adjust the calibration. Auto Calibration with a Known Distance The minimum calib[...]

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    14 FR70 Owner ’ s Manual Getting Started Using the GSC ™ 10 Y our watch is compatible with the GSC 10 speed and cadence sensor for bikes. The GSC 10 is an optional accessory that is available at http://buy .garmin.com . Using the Weight Scale If you have an ANT+ compatible weight scale, the FR70 can read the data from the weight scale. 1. Press[...]

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    FR70 Owner ’ s Manual 15 T ime Mode T ime Mode The time mode is the default view of the FR70. It shows the day , time, and date. Setting the Time 1. While in time mode, press and hold ENTER . 2. Choose 12-hour or 24-hour mode. 3. Press  /▼ to adjust the hour . 4. Press ENTER to advance to the minutes setting. 5. Press  /▼ to adjust the [...]

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    16 FR70 Owner ’ s Manual T ime Mode Set the Alarm 1. While in time mode, press ▲ or  . The alarm page appears. 2. Press and hold ENTER . 3. Select ONCE , DAIL Y , or OFF . 4. Press  /▼ to adjust the hour . 5. Press ENTER to advance to the minutes setting. 6. Press  /▼ to adjust the minutes. 7. When nished, press MODE to save and[...]

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    FR70 Owner ’ s Manual 17 T raining Mode T raining Mode T raining mode displays your current workout settings and data. Press  until training mode appears. Timed W orkout 1. Press ST ART to begin a session. • Press LAP to mark a distance during your activity . • Press  /▼ to scroll through data pages. 2. When nished, press [...]

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    18 FR70 Owner ’ s Manual T raining Mode your heart rate is above or below the specied value range, or when you have reentered your target range. The heart rate is measured in beats per minute (bpm).  (foot pod or GSC 10 required)—set a low value and a high value. The alert sounds when your speed is above or below the specie[...]

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    FR70 Owner ’ s Manual 19 T raining Mode The ve commonly accepted heart rate zones are numbered from 1 to 5 according to increasing intensity . Generally , heart rate zones are calculated based on percentages of your maximum heart rate. How Do Heart Rate Zones Affect Y our Fitness Goals? Knowing your heart rate zones can help you measure and im[...]

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    20 FR70 Owner ’ s Manual T raining Mode Zone % of Maximum Heart Rate Perceived Exertion Benets 1 50–60% Relaxed, easy pace; rhythmic breathing Beginning-level aerobic training; reduces stress 2 60–70% Comfortable pace; slightly deeper breathing, conversation possible Basic cardiovascular training; good recovery pace 3 70–80% Moderate pac[...]

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    FR70 Owner ’ s Manual 21 T raining Mode Virtual Partner ® Y our V irtual Partner is a unique tool designed to help you meet your pace (or speed) training goals. If you make changes to the V irtual Partner pace before you start the timer , those changes are saved. Changes made to the V irtual Partner pace after the timer has started are applied o[...]

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    22 FR70 Owner ’ s Manual T raining Mode  The display eld is highlighted in black when your pace is behind the V irtual Partner’ s pace. 5. Press ▲ or  to view the Virtual Partner data page. T urning Off V irtual Partner 1. Press MODE > SETTINGS > SPORT . 2. Select RUN , GENERAL , or BIKE > VIRTUAL P ARTNER >[...]

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    FR70 Owner ’ s Manual 23 T raining Mode 9. Select W ARM UP > YES and COOL DOWN > YES (optional). 10. Select DO WORKOUT . 1 1. Press ST ART . If you are doing a warm up or cool down, press  at the end of your warm up lap to start your rst interval. At the end of your last interval, the FR70 automatically starts a cool down lap. W[...]

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    24 FR70 Owner ’ s Manual T raining Mode Linking to Compatible Equipment 1. Press MODE > TRAINING . 2. T urn on the compatible equipment console. 3. T ouch your FR70 to the ANT+ “Link Here” logo on the tness equipment for 2 seconds. The watch will beep and display a message indicating that it is linked to the tness equipment. 4. Press[...]

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    FR70 Owner ’ s Manual 25 History History GENERAL RUN BIKE Select YES or NO HISTOR Y Press ▲ or  to view activities. TOT ALS ACTIVITIES DELETE TRANSFER ALL ALL ACTIVITIES OLD ACTIVITIES ALL T OT ALS History Menu[...]

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    26 FR70 Owner ’ s Manual History Saving History Y our FR70 stores data based on the type of activity , the accessories used, and your training settings. Y our session is automatically saved to history when you reset the timer . Viewing History 1. Press MODE > HISTOR Y . 2. Select ACTIVITIES to view individual workouts or TOT ALS to view the cu[...]

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    FR70 Owner ’ s Manual 27 Uploading Data Uploading Data Y our FR70 stores up to 100 laps and up to 20 hours of exercise les. Periodically upload data to your computer using the ANT+ wireless technology . Requirements 1. T urn on the computer . (An Internet connection is required for software download and Garmin Connect.) 2. Download software (s[...]

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    28 FR70 Owner ’ s Manual Uploading Data Computer Pairing Pairing Y our FR70 With a New Computer 1. V erify that the computer is set up for data upload. See the requirements on page 27 . 2. Press MODE > SETTINGS > SYSTEM > COMPUTER > P AIRING . 3. Select ON . Y our computer detects the FR70 and requests to pair . 4. Press YES . T urnin[...]

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    FR70 Owner ’ s Manual 29 Settings Settings Run Settings RUN GENERAL BIKE AUTO LAP AUTO P AUSE AUTO SCROLL VIRTUAL P ARTNER TRAINING P AGES HEART RA TE FOOT POD P ACE-SPEED RACE MODE VIEW NAME GENDER AGE WEIGHT HEIGHT A THLETE ACTIVITY CLASS WA TCH SPORT USER SYSTEM TIME 1 TIME 2 ALARM LANGUAGE COMPUTER FITNESS EQUIPMENT SCALE KEY T ONES MESSAGE T[...]

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    30 FR70 Owner ’ s Manual Settings Press  >  >   to access setup menus for the following: •  •  •  Run Settings Press  >  >   >  .  ® —turn Auto [...]

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    FR70 Owner ’ s Manual 31 Settings  Use  to toggle or change numeric settings. Press  at any time to return to the previous page or menu.  —will not default back to time mode. Race mode must be turned on. Race mode turns off when you start the timer . Biking Settings Press ?[...]

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    32 FR70 Owner ’ s Manual Settings  —will not default back to time mode. Race mode must be turned on. Race mode turns off when you start the timer . Data Fields Y ou can show up to ve data pages for each mode: Run, General, or Bike. On each data page, you can customize up to three data elds. 1. Press MODE > SE[...]

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    FR70 Owner ’ s Manual 33 Settings Data Field Description HEART RA TE ** Heart rate in bpm. A HR ** Average heart rate for the activity . L HR ** Average heart rate for the lap. HR ZONE ** Current range of heart rate (1–5). The default zones are based on your user prole. LAPS Number of laps completed. P ACE ** Current pace. A P ACE ** Average[...]

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    34 FR70 Owner ’ s Manual Appendix Appendix Optional Accessories For more information about optional accessories, go to http://buy .garmin .com . Y ou can also contact your Garmin dealer to purchase accessories. Battery Information   : The FR70, the heart rate monitor , the foot pod, and the GSC 10 contain user‑ replaceable [...]

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    FR70 Owner ’ s Manual 35 Appendix Replacing the FR70 Battery All of your settings are preserved, except the time of day .  Before replacing the battery , save all of your data to your computer or to history (see page 26 ).  Garmin recommends that you replace the battery in a low‑ humidity environment to preve[...]

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    36 FR70 Owner ’ s Manual Appendix Heart Rate Monitor Battery The heart rate monitor contains a user‑replaceable CR2032 battery . The heart rate monitor battery should last for three years. Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery (Hard Strap) 1. Locate the circular battery cover on the back of the heart rate monitor . 2. Use a coin to twist the[...]

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    FR70 Owner ’ s Manual 37 Appendix  Do not damage or lose the O‑ring gasket. 5. Replace the back cover and the four screws. After you replace the heart rate monitor battery , you must pair it with the device again. Foot Pod Battery When the battery is low , the     [...]

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    38 FR70 Owner ’ s Manual Appendix  T o maintain the water resistance, do not operate FR70 buttons under water .  Up to 100 laps and up to 20 hours of exercise les  Wireless, automatic USB ANT Stick  user?[...]

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    FR70 Owner ’ s Manual 39 Appendix /hazardouswaste/perchlorate .  1 year , depending on usage.  from 14°F to 122°F (from ‑10°C to 50°C)   2.4 GHz[...]

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    40 FR70 Owner ’ s Manual Appendix  In cold conditions, wear appropriate clothing to keep the temperature of the heart rate monitor near your body temperature.   2.4 GHz/ ANT+ wireless communications protocol ?[...]

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    FR70 Owner ’ s Manual 41 Appendix T roubleshooting Problem Solution/Answer The buttons do not respond. How do I restart the FR70? Press and hold MODE and ENTER simultaneously to restart the FR70 software. Y ou must reset the time and your custom settings. If you are still having problems, remove and then replace the battery (see page 35 ). How do[...]

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    42 FR70 Owner ’ s Manual Appendix Problem Solution/Answer The heart rate monitor strap is too big. A smaller elastic strap is sold separately . Go to http://buy .garmin.com . The heart rate data is inaccurate or erratic. • Make sure the heart rate monitor is snug against your body . • W arm up for 5–10 minutes. If the problem persists, cont[...]

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    FR70 Owner ’ s Manual 43 Appendix Software License Agreement BY USING THE FR70, 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 t[...]

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    Index 44 FR70 Owner ’ s Manual Index A accessories 8, 34 reestablish connection 9 sleep mode 9 activity class 6, 7 alarm 16 alerts training 17 athlete, lifetime 6 Auto Lap 30, 31 auto pause 30, 31 auto scroll 30, 31 B backlight 5 batteries 34 power save 15 replacing footpod 37 replacing FR70 35 replacing heart rate monitor 36 bike prole 31 bik[...]

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    FR70 Owner ’ s Manual 45 Index P pairing sensors 8 power save 15 power save transfer 28 product registration 1 R race mode 31, 32 running, foot pod 1 1 run settings 30 S sensors, pairing 8 setting the time 15 setup wizard 6 software free download 9 software license agreement 43 speed and cadence sensor 14 T technical specications 37 time, sett[...]

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