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®
FR 70
owner’s manual
September 2011 190-01373-00 Rev. A Printed in Taiwan
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Introduction Contact Garmin Introduction Contact Garmin Product Support if Thank you for purchasing the you have any questions while using ® Garmin FR70 sports monitoring your FR70. In the USA, go to www watch. .garmin.com/support, or contact See the Important Safety and Garmin USA by phone at (913) Product Information guide in 397‑8200 or (800) 800‑1020. the product box for product In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) warnings and other important Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000. informa
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Introduction Set the Alarm ........................... 16 Introduction ......................... 1 Using the Alarm ....................... 16 Product Registration .................. 1 Set a Second Time Zone ......... 16 Contact Garmin ......................... 1 Free Garmin Software .............. 1 Training Mode ................... 17 Timed Workout ........................ 17 Getting Started .................... 4 Training Alerts .......................... 17 Buttons ..........................
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Introduction Data Fields .............................. 32 Data Field Options ................... 32 Appendix ........................... 34 Optional Accessories ............... 34 Battery Information .................. 34 Specifications .......................... 37 Troubleshooting ....................... 41 Software License Agreement... 43 Declaration of Conformity (DoC) . 43 Index .................................. 44 FR70 Owner’s Manual 3
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Getting Started settings. Getting Started • Press and hold to scroll quickly through the settings. Buttons • On the Virtual Partner page, press and hold to adjust the Virtual Partner pace. (The optional foot ➊ pod must be paired to view the ➋ Virtual Partner (page 21)). ➌ LaP/rESET • Press to create a new lap. ➎ ➌ • In training mode, press and hold to save your activity. ➍ • In history mode, press and hold ➊ LigHT/ to delete an activity. • Press to turn the backlight on. ➍ STar T/STOP/E
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Getting Started Heart rate sensor is ➎ MODE active. • Press to change modes. Data is uploading or • Press to exit a menu or page. device is connected to Your settings are saved. ANT+ fitness equipment. • Press and hold to change sport Timer is running. modes. Alarm is on. Icons Press ▲ to see more FR70 Backlight settings or history. Press LigHT/ to turn on the Press ▼ to see more backlight. The default backlight time settings or history. is 5 seconds. Bike sensor is active. Press MODE
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Getting Started Turn on Your FR70 Your watch ships with the power off to conserve the battery. For more battery information, see page 34. Press MODE to turn on your watch. When you initially turn on the watch Time Mode and are completing the setup wizard, set your activity class and indicate if you are a lifetime athlete. Use the chart on page 7 to determine your activity class. A lifetime athlete is an individual who has trained intensely for many years (with the exception of minor T
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Getting Started Activity Class Chart Training Training Training Time Per Week Description Frequency 0 No exercise - - 1 Occasional, Once every two weeks Less than 15 minutes light exercise 2 15 to 30 minutes 3 Once a week Approximately 30 minutes 4 Regular 2 to 3 times per week Approximately 45 minutes exercise and 5 45 minutes to 1 hour training 6 1 to 3 hours 7 3 to 5 times per week 3 to 7 hours 8 Daily training Almost daily 7 to 11 hours 9 Daily 11 to 15 hours 10 More than 15 hours Activit
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Getting Started Pairing Additional Pairing Sensors ™ Accessories The ANT+ Heart Rate Monitor 1. Move away (10 m) from other sensor included with your watch is sensors while the FR70 is trying already paired. Press MODE until to pair with your sensor for the training mode appears. first time. Bring your sensor within The icon appears on the FR70 range (3 m) of the FR70. screen when the sensor is paired. 2. Press MODE > SETTINGS > SPORT. If you purchased a sensor (with 3. Select RUN,
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Getting Started After a period of inactivity, Going for a Run accessories enter sleep mode to 1. Press MODE to view the training conserve battery life. If the accessory page. icons are not displayed before 2. Press START to start the timer. resuming your activity, you must 3. After reestablish the connection with the completing FR70. your run, press STOP. To Reestablish the 4. Press and hold Connection RESET to save Make sure the accessory is active. your activity Stop and res
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Getting Started Sending Workout Data to Using the Heart Rate Your Computer Monitor nOTE: You must download CAUTION software (page 9) so that the The heart rate monitor may cause necessary USB drivers are chafing when used for long periods installed before connecting the of time. To alleviate this issue, apply USB ANT Stick to your computer. an anti‑friction lubricant or gel to 1. Plug the USB ANT Stick into the center of the hard strap where it an available USB port on your contac
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Getting Started 1. Connect one side of the strap to TiP: If the heart rate data is erratic the heart rate monitor module. or does not appear, you may have 2. Wet both electrodes on the back to tighten the strap on your chest of the heart rate monitor strap or warm up for 5‑10 minutes. to create a strong connection between your chest and the Using the Foot Pod transmitter. (Optional) Electrodes The foot pod is on standby and ready to send data as soon as you install it or start movin
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Getting Started 3. Thread the lace clip through Installing the Foot Pod Under two secure sections of your the Insole shoelaces, allowing enough room nOTE: Your compatible shoe will at the top to tie the shoelaces. have a pocket under the insole. Lace clip You may need to remove a foam insert before installing the foot pod. 1. Press the tab on the lace clip. Lift and separate the foot pod from the lace clip. 2. Lift the insole of the shoe. 4. Tie your shoelaces securely to 3. Place t
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Getting Started 5. Use ▲/▼ to adjust the calibration 3. If or foot pod data does not distance to the actual distance. appear, you may have to pair the 6. Press ENTER to save the foot pod and the FR70. calibrated distance. See page 8. Manual Calibration Calibrating the Foot Pod If your foot pod distance seems Calibrating your foot pod is optional slightly high or low each time you and can improve accuracy. You can run, you can manually adjust the automatically or manually adjust the
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Getting Started ™ Using the GSC 10 Your 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 and hold LIGHT/ until the FR70 starts scanning. 2. Stand on the scale when indicated. nOTE: If using a body composition scale, remove shoes and socks to ensure that
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Time Mode Time Mode The time mode is the default view of the FR70. It shows the day, time, and date. 4. Press ENTER to advance to the minutes setting. 5. Press ▲/▼ to adjust the minutes. 6. Continue this process to set seconds, day, month, and year. 7. When finished, press MODE to Setting the Time return to time mode. 1. While in time mode, press and hold ENTER. Power Save 2. Choose 12-hour or 24-hour mode. After a period of inactivity, the FR70 3. Press ▲/▼ to adjust the hour. automat
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Time Mode Set the Alarm Using the Alarm 1. While in time mode, press ▲ or When the alarm sounds, press ▼. The alarm page appears. MODE to turn off the alarm, or press 2. Press and hold ENTER. EnTEr to snooze for 9 minutes. 3. Select ONCE, DAILY, or OFF. Set a Second Time Zone 4. Press ▲/▼ to adjust the hour. You can set the FR70 time for two time zones. 1. Press MODE > SETTINGS > WATCH > TIME 2. 2. Follow the instructions on page 15 to set the time. 3. Press MODE to save and return to
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Training Mode 3. To save the activity and reset the Training Mode timer, press and hold RESET for 3 seconds. Training mode displays your current workout settings and data. Press Training Alerts MODE until training mode appears. To set audible training alerts for your activities, press MODE > Training > aLEr TS. nOTE: Training alerts are inactive during interval workouts. TiME—set an alert for a specific duration of time. DiSTanCE (foot pod required)— Timed Workout set an alert for a
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Training Mode your heart rate is above or below the “spinning,” measured by the number specified value range, or when you of revolutions of the crank arm per have reentered your target range. The minute (rpm), or by the number heart rate is measured in beats per of strides per minute (spm) when minute (bpm). running. SPEED (foot pod or GSC 10 Heart Rate Zones required)—set a low value and a 1. Press MODE > SETTINGS > high value. The alert sounds when SPORT your speed is above or below t
