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16 Forerunner 50 Owner’s Manual

train mode

You can set the low and high heart

rate limits on your Forerunner. If

you know your maximum heart rate,

you can use the following table to

determine the best heart rate zone for

your tness objectives:

If you do not know your maximum

heart rate, use one of the calculators

available on the Internet.

Zone % of Max.

Heart Rate

Perceived Exertion Benets

1 50–60% Relaxed, easy pace;

rhythmic breathing

Beginning-level aerobic

training; reduces stress

2 60–70% Comfortable pace;

slightly deeper breathing,

conversation possible

Basic cardiovascular

training; good recovery

pace

3 70–80% Moderate pace;

moredifculttohold

conversation

Improved aerobic

capacity; optimal

cardiovascular training

4 80–90% Fast pace and a bit

uncomfortable;

breathing forceful

Improved anaerobic

capacity and threshold;

improved speed

5 90–100% Sprinting pace,

unsustainable for long

period of time; labored

breathing

Anaerobic and

muscular endurance;

increased power

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Summary of content (12 pages)

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Train Mode You can set the low and high heart rate limits on your Forerunner. If you know your maximum heart rate, you can use the following table 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. Zone % of Max.
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Computer Pairing Computer pairing is the setting in which the Forerunner automatically detects and pairs additional computers with a USB ANT stick. To pair your Forerunner with a new computer: 1. Verify the computer is set up for data upload. See requirements on page 23. 2. On the Train page, press and hold start/stop. Train Mode Once you have paired with your primary computer, turn computer pairing off to avoid disruptive messages on the Forerunner and nearby computers. To turn off computer pairing: 1.
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Interval Timer Mode Interval Timer Mode You can set two timers in Interval Timer mode. Setting up a Forerunner timer is very similar to setting the time of day. Press mode until the Timer page appears. Setting the Timers 1. On the Timer page, press and hold start/stop until the hour setting blinks. TIP: Press and hold + or - to scroll quickly through the hours, minutes, and seconds. 3. Press view to advance to the next setting. 4. Repeat this process for minutes and seconds.
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Interval Timer Mode 7. Press + and - to turn on or off the TIMER 2 function. Stopping and Resetting the Timers 1. Press stop at any time to pause the timer. 2. Press and hold lap/reset to reset the timer. 8. Repeat steps 2–4 to set TIMER 2. When finished, press mode to resume Timer mode. Starting the Timers 1. Press view to choose TIMER 1 or TIMER 2. 2. Press start. The timer counts down and beeps when finished.
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History Mode History Mode Your Forerunner stores workout data based on the type of workout, the accessories used, and your training settings. Press mode until the History page appears. Viewing Workout History 1. On the History page, press + and - to scroll through your saved runs and workout data. 3.
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History Mode 4. Press view from any of these pages to view the next level of history data. Press + or - to view the available data pages: • Average lap time • Average lap speed • Average heart rate 5. Press view from any of these pages to view the next level of history data: details for each lap in your workout. Press + or - to view the available data pages. Managing Memory Your Forerunner holds up to 100 laps and up to seven hours of exercise files.
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History Mode Deleting Workout History Note: See page 23 for information on transferring workout data to your computer. 1. On the History page, press + or - to scroll through your saved runs to the run you want to delete. 2. Press and hold lap/reset to delete a single run. Continue to hold lap/reset to delete all runs. 22 190-00839-00_0D.
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Data Upload Mode Your Forerunner holds up to 100 laps and up to seven hours of exercise files. Periodically upload data to your computer using the ANT+Sport wireless technology. Caution: By default, the process of uploading data deletes that data from your Forerunner memory. To override this you must change the settings in Garmin Training Center or Garmin Connect. Data Upload Mode Requirements 1. Turn computer on. (Internet connection is required for software download and Garmin Connect.) 2.
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Data Upload Mode 6. Verify there are no Forerunner timers running or active training sessions. The Forerunner automatically transmits data to the USB ANT stick so you can use Garmin Training Center or Garmin Connect to store and analyze your workout data. Note: If you are having problems uploading data, you may need to enable computer pairing. See page 17. 24 190-00839-00_0D.
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Appendix Optional Accessories For more information about optional accessories, go to http://shop.garmin .com. You can also contact your Garmin dealer to purchase accessories. Bike Accessories For information about the GSC10 speed and cadence sensor and the Forerunner bike mount, go to http://shop.garmin.com. Pairing Sensors If you purchased a sensor (with ANT+Sport wireless technology) separately, you need to pair it with your Forerunner.
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Appendix 2. Press mode until the Train page appears. BATT warning blinks on the Forerunner screen in Time mode. 3. Press and hold start/stop. 4. Press view to advance to the PUSH PAIR page. 5. Press start/stop. While the Forerunner scans for new sensors, the , , and icons blink. The icons are solid when paired. Battery Information Note: Contact your local waste disposal department to properly dispose of batteries. Forerunner Battery The Forerunner contains a userreplaceable CR2032 battery.
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Heart Rate Monitor Battery The heart rate monitor contains a user-replaceable CR2032 battery. To replace the battery: 1. Locate the circular battery cover on the back of the heart rate monitor. Appendix 3. Remove the cover and replace the battery with the positive side facing up. Note: Be careful not to damage or lose the o-ring gasket on the cover. 4. Use a coin to twist the cover clockwise so the arrow on the cover points to CLOSE. Foot Pod Battery 2.