Swim Tips

The Forerunner cannot record strokes or lengths during drill strokes or kick sets. Garmin recommends that you record drills as a separate swim interval using the LAP key.

Similarly, use the LAP key to record rest intervals separately. This improves the accuracy of your swim data. If you do not use the LAP key for rest intervals or stop the timer, the Forerunner may take 7-8 seconds to display data for the last completed length.

Using the Countdown Timer

You can use the countdown timer to automatically start the Forerunner timer after a specified countdown.

For example, you can use a 30-second countdown before you start a timed sprint. You can also set a 5-minute countdown before starting a boat race. During the countdown, history is not recorded.

NOTE: The countdown timer is only available in “Other” sport mode.

1Hold MODE > Other.
2Select MODE > Settings > Other Settings > Countdown Timer.
3Select Countdown Timer > On.

4 Enter the countdown time.

5Select START to begin the countdown timer.

You will hear 5 beeps before the timer starts automatically.

ANT+ Sensors

The Forerunner is compatible with these ANT+ accessories.

•Heart rate monitor (page 22)

•Foot pod (page 24)

•Bike sensors (page 26)

•Power meters (page 26)

•Weight scales (page 27)

•Fitness equipment (page 28)

For information about purchasing additional accessories, go to http://buy.garmin.com.

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