4Wrap the strap around your chest, and connect the strap
hook to the loop.
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5Bring the device within range (3 m) of the heart rate monitor.
After you put on the heart rate monitor, it is on standby and ready to send data.
TIP: If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, see Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data.
About Heart Rate Zones
Many athletes use heart rate zones to measure and increase their cardiovascular strength and improve their level of fitness. A heart rate zone is a set range of heartbeats per minute. The five 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.
Fitness Goals
Knowing your heart rate zones can help you measure and improve your fitness by understanding and applying these principles.
•Your heart rate is a good measure of exercise intensity.
•Training in certain heart rate zones can help you improve cardiovascular capacity and strength.
•Knowing your heart rate zones can prevent you from overtraining and can decrease your risk of injury.
If you know your maximum heart rate, you can use the table
(Heart Rate Zone Calculations) to determine the best heart rate zone for your fitness objectives.
If you do not know your maximum heart rate, use one of the calculators available on the Internet. Some gyms and health centers can provide a test that measures maximum heart rate.
Setting Your Heart Rate Zones
Before the device can determine your heart rate zones, you must set up your fitness user profile (Setting Your Fitness User Profile).
You can manually adjust the heart rate zones according to your fitness goals (Fitness Goals).
1Select the action key.
2Select Setup > Fitness > HR Zones.
3Enter the maximum and minimum heart rate for zone 5.
4 Enter your minimum heart rate for zones
The maximum heart rate for each zone is based on the minimum heart rate of the previous zone. For example, if you enter 167 as a minimum heart rate for zone 5, the device uses 166 as the maximum rate for zone 4.
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data
If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you can try these tips.
•Reapply moisture to the electrodes and contact patch. You can use water, saliva, or electrode gel.
•Tighten the strap on your chest.
•Warm up for
•Wash the strap after every seven uses (Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor).
•Wear a cotton shirt or wet your shirt if suitable for your activity.
Synthetic fabrics that rub or flap against the heart rate monitor can create static electricity that interferes with heart rate signals.
•Move away from sources that can interfere with your heart rate monitor.
Sources of interference may include strong electromagnetic fields, some 2.4 Ghz wireless sensors,
•Replace the battery (Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery).
Heart Rate Monitor Battery
WARNING
Do not use a sharp object to remove
Contact your local waste disposal department to properly recycle the batteries. Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. Go to www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste /perchlorate.
Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery
1Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws on the back of the module.
2Remove the cover and battery.
3Wait 30 seconds.
4Insert the new battery with the positive side facing up. NOTE: Do not damage or lose the
5Replace the back cover and the four screws. NOTE: Do not overtighten.
After you replace the heart rate monitor battery, you may need to pair it with the device again.
Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor
NOTICE
You must unsnap and remove the module before cleaning the strap.
A build up of sweat and salt on the strap can decrease the ability of the heart rate monitor to report accurate data.
•Go to www.garmin.com/HRMcare for detailed washing instructions.
•Rinse the strap after every use.
•Machine wash the strap after every seven uses.
•Do not put the strap in a dryer.
•When drying the strap, hang it up or lay it flat.
•To prolong the life of your heart rate monitor, unsnap the module when not in use.
Foot Pod
Your device is compatible with the foot pod. You can use the foot pod to record pace and distance instead of using GPS when you are training indoors or when your GPS signal is weak. The foot pod is on standby and ready to send data (like the heart rate monitor).
After 30 minutes of inactivity, the foot pod powers off to conserve the battery. When the battery is low, a message appears on your device. Approximately five hours of battery life remain.
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