Manual Garmin Forerunner 245 (page 7 of 40) (English)

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The device is ready after it establishes your heart rate,

acquires GPS signals (if required), and connects to your

wireless sensors (if required).

Press START to start the activity timer.

The device records activity data only while the activity timer is

running.

NOTE: On a Forerunner 245 Music device, you can hold

DOWN while in an activity to open the music controls (Music

Playback Controls, page 18).

Tips for Recording Activities

• Charge the device before starting an activity (Charging the

Device, page 26).

• Select BACK to record laps.

• Select UP or DOWN to view additional data pages.

Stopping an Activity

Select STOP.

Select an option:

• To resume your activity, select Resume.

• To save the activity and return to watch mode, select

Save > Done.

• To suspend your activity and resume it at a later time,

select Resume Later.

• To mark a lap, select Lap.

• To navigate back to the starting point of your activity along

the path you traveled, select Back to Start > TracBack.

NOTE: This feature is available only for activities that use

GPS.

• To navigate back to the starting point of your activity by

the most direct path, select Back to Start > Straight Line.

NOTE: This feature is available only for activities that use

GPS.

• To discard the activity and return to watch mode, select

Discard > Yes.

NOTE: After stopping the activity, the device saves it

automatically after 30 minutes.

Adding an Activity

Your device comes preloaded with a number of common indoor

and outdoor activities. You can add these activities to your

activity list.

Select START.

Select Add.

Select an activity from the list.

Select Yes to add the activity to your list of favorites.

Select a location in the activity list.

Press START.

Creating a Custom Activity

From the watch face, select START > Add.

Select an option:

• Select Copy Activity to create your custom activity

starting from one of your saved activities.

• Select Other to create a new custom activity.

If necessary, select an activity type.

Select a name or enter a custom name.

Duplicate activity names include a number, for example:

Bike(2).

Select an option:

• Select an option to customize specific activity settings. For

example, you can customize the data screens or auto

features.

• Select Done to save and use the custom activity.

Select Yes to add the activity to your list of favorites.

Indoor Activities

The Forerunner device can be used for training indoors, such as

running on an indoor track or using a stationary bike. GPS is

turned off for indoor activities.

When running or walking with GPS turned off, speed, distance,

and cadence are calculated using the accelerometer in the

device. The accelerometer is self-calibrating. The accuracy of

the speed, distance, and cadence data improves after a few

outdoor runs or walks using GPS.

TIP: Holding the handrails of the treadmill reduces accuracy.

You can use an optional foot pod to record pace, distance, and

cadence.

When cycling with GPS turned off, speed and distance are not

available unless you have an optional sensor that sends speed

and distance data to the device (such as a speed or cadence

sensor).

Recording a Strength Training Activity

You can record sets during a strength training activity. A set is

multiple repetitions (reps) of a single move.

From the watch face, select START > Strength.

The first time you record a strength training activity, you must

select which wrist your watch is on.

Select START to start the set timer.

Start your first set.

The device counts your reps. Your rep count appears when

you complete at least four reps.

TIP: The device can only count reps of a single move for

each set. When you want to change moves, you should finish

the set and start a new one.

Select BACK to finish the set.

The watch displays the total reps for the set. After several

seconds, the rest timer appears.

If necessary, select DOWN and edit the number of reps.

TIP: You can also add the weight used for the set.

When you are done resting, select BACK to start your next

set.

Repeat for each strength training set until your activity is

complete.

After your last set, select START to stop the set timer.

Select Save.

Tips for Recording Strength Training Activities

• Do not look at the device while performing reps.

You should interact with the device at the beginning and end

of each set, and during rests.

• Focus on your form while performing reps.

• Perform bodyweight or free weight exercises.

• Perform reps with a consistent, wide range of motion.

Each rep is counted when the arm wearing the device returns

to the starting position.

NOTE: Leg exercises may not be counted.

• Turn on automatic set detection to start and stop your sets.

• Save and send your strength training activity to your Garmin

Connect account.

You can use the tools in your Garmin Connect account to

view and edit activity details.

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