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Garmin Forerunner 450CX manual

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    FORERUNNER ® 405CX quick start manual GPS-ENABLED SPORTS W A TCH WITH WIRELESS SYNC[...]

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    2 Forerunner 405CX Quick Start Manual Step 1: Use the T ouch Bezel The silver bezel around the watch face acts as a multifunction button. T ap: quickly press your nger on the bezel to make a selection, toggle a menu option, or change pages. T ouch and hold: hold your nger on one of the four labeled areas on the bezel to switch modes. Double p[...]

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    Forerunner 405CX Quick Start Manual 3 T ouch Bezel Areas and Buttons ➊ ➋ ➏ ➍ ➌ ➎ ➊ time/date: touch and hold to enter time/date mode. ➋ GPS: touch and hold to enter GPS mode. ➌ menu: touch and hold to open the menu page. ➍ training: touch and hold to enter training mode. ➎ start/stop/enter: Press to start/stop the timer in tra[...]

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    4 Forerunner 405CX Quick Start Manual Bezel Tips T ouch the bezel rmly . T ouch the bezel on the outer ring, where the words appear , not the inner ring near the watch face. Make each bezel selection a separate action. Do not rest your nger or thumb on the bezel while using it. Do not wear thick gloves while using the bezel. If bezel is wet, [...]

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    Forerunner 405CX Quick Start Manual 5 Step 2: Charge the Battery Y our Forerunner ships with the power off to conserve the battery . Charge the Forerunner for at least three hours before using it. NOTE: T o prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the charging contacts and surrounding area before charging. TIP: The Forerunner will not charge when outside [...]

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    6 Forerunner 405CX Quick Start Manual Step 3: Congure Y our Forerunner The rst time you use your Forerunner , follow the on-screen instructions to learn how to use the bezel, set your user prole, and congure the Forerunner . T raining Description T raining Frequency T raining Time Per W eek 0 No exercise - - 1 Occasional, light exercise[...]

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    Forerunner 405CX Quick Start Manual 7 The Forerunner uses your user prole to calculate calorie consumption. Using the table on page 6 , select 0-10 to set your activity class. If you are using an ANT+ heart rate monitor , select Y es during the conguration to allow the heart rate monitor to pair (connect) with your Forerunner . See Step 5 for[...]

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    8 Forerunner 405CX Quick Start Manual Step 5: Pair the Heart Rate Monitor (Optional) Heart Rate Monitor (Back) Electrodes Heart Rate Monitor Strap Heart Rate Monitor (Front) Slot T ab While you are trying to pair your heart rate monitor with your Forerunner for the rst time, move 10 m away from other heart rate monitors. The heart rate monitor i[...]

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    Forerunner 405CX Quick Start Manual 9 Step 6: Go for a Run! 1. T ouch and hold training . 2. Press start to start the timer . 3. After completing your run, press stop . 4. Press and hold reset to save your run data and reset the timer . Step 7: Download Free Software ANT Agent ™ allows you to use your Forerunner with Garmin Connect ™ , a W eb-b[...]

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    10 Forerunner 405CX Quick Start Manual 3. Whenthe ANT Agentndsyour Forerunner , ANT Agent displays the unit ID and asks you if you want to pair . Select yes . 4. Y our Forerunner should display the same number ANT Agent displayed. If so, select yes on your Forerunner to complete the pairing process. Step 9: T ransfer Data to[...]

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    Forerunner 405CX Quick Start Manual 1 1 Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today . Go to http://my .garmin.co m . Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy , in a safe place. More Information For more information about the functions and settings of the Forerunner , refer to the owner ’ s ma[...]

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    Garmin ® , the Garmin logo, Forerunner ® , Dynastream ® , Garmin T raining Center ® , and V irtual Partner ® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. Garmin Connect ™ , ANT ™ , ANT Agent ™ , ANT+ ™ , and USB ANT Stick ™ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. These trade[...]