Training

ANT+ Sensor Troubleshooting

Problem

Solution

I have a third-party

Make sure that it is compatible with the Forerunner

ANT+ sensor.

(www.garmin.com/intosports).

I cannot pair the foot

GPS needs to be disabled.

pod.

1.

Go indoors.

 

2.

While the Forerunner is trying to locate satellites, press page.

 

3.

Select Yes.

The heart rate data is

•

Make sure that the heart rate monitor is snug against your body.

inaccurate or erratic.

•

Warm up for 5–10 minutes.

 

•

Reapply moisture to the electrodes. Use water, saliva, or

 

 

electrode gel.

 

•

Clean the electrodes. Dirt and sweat residue on the electrodes

 

 

can interfere with heart rate signals.

 

•

Position the electrodes on your back instead of your chest.

 

•

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 of strong electromagnetic fields and

 

 

some 2.4 GHz wireless sensors, which can interfere with your

 

 

heart rate monitor. Sources of interference may include high-

 

 

voltage power lines, electric motors, microwave ovens, 2.4 GHz

 

 

cordless phones, and wireless LAN access points.

Forerunner 210 Owner’s Manual