Garmin 50 12

Getting Started

2.Wet both sensors on the back of the heart rate monitor to create a strong connection between your chest and the transmitter.

3.Wrap the strap around your chest and attach it to the other side of the heart rate monitor.

note: The Garmin logo should be right-side up.

4.Bring the Forerunner within range (3 m) of the heart rate monitor.

5.Press mode to access Train

mode. The heart rate icon appears on the Train page.

6.Press view to advance to the HEART data page.

7.If or heart rate data does not appear or if you have erratic heart rate data, you may have to tighten the strap on your chest or warm up for 5–10 minutes. If the problem persists, you may have to pair the sensors. See page 26.

note: For instructions on setting up heart rate zones, see page 15.

Forerunner 50 Owner’s Manual

Contents

Page Page Introduction Product Registration Contact Garmin Free Garmin Software Table of Contents Page What’s in the Box Getting Started Buttons Icons Forerunner Backlight Step 1: Turn on Your Forerunner Step 2: Set the Time Step 4: Go for a Run Step 5: Download Free Software Step 6: Send Workout Data to Your Computer Using Accessories Using the Heart Rate Monitor Page Using the Foot Pod Calibrating the Foot Pod Removing the Foot Pod Turning Off the Foot Pod Using the GSC™ Time Mode Chimes Set the Time Set the Alarm Set a Second Time Zone More Time Options Train Mode Timed Workout Training Settings Training Zones Running Zones Heart Rate Zones How Do Heart Rate Zones Affect Your Fitness Goals Page Computer Pairing Interval Timer Mode Setting the Timers Starting the Timers Stopping and Resetting the Timers Using Timer Repeat History Mode Viewing Workout History Managing Memory Deleting Workout Requirements Page Appendix Optional Accessories Bike Accessories Pairing Sensors Battery Information Forerunner Battery Heart Rate Monitor Battery Foot Pod Battery Specifications Forerunner USB ANT stick Heart Rate Monitor Foot Pod Troubleshooting Page Declaration of Conformity Index