Garmin 210 W Manual

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owner’s manual
GPS-ENABLED SPORTS WATCH 

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Forerunner 210 Owner’s Manual 1
Introduction
Table of Contents
Introduction ............................ 2
Setting Up the Device  ................... 2
Registering Your Device  ............... 2
Keys.............................................. 2
Icons  ............................................. 3
Training ................................... 4
Going for a Run ............................ 4
Saving Your Run  ........................... 4
Displaying Pace or Speed    .......... 4
Using Auto Lap...

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Introduction
Introduction
 WARNINg
Always consult your physician before 
you begin or modify any exercise 
program. See the Important Safety 
and Product Information  guide in the 
product box for product warnings and 
other important information.
Setting Up the Device
When using your Forerunner® 
the first time, follow the setup 
instructions in the  Forerunner 210 
Quick Start Manual .
Registering Your Device
Help us better support you by 
completing our online...

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Introduction
lap/ 
resetPress to mark a new lap.
Press and hold to save your 
run and reset the timer. 
page/
menu Press to switch between the 
time of day, timer, and heart 
rate pages.
Press and hold to open the 
menu. 
OK * Press to select menu options 
and acknowledge messages.
*OK, , and  appear with a menu 
or a message.
Icons
Battery charge level. For 
battery life information, see 
page 18.
GPS is on and receiving 
signals.
Fitness equipment is active.
Heart rate...

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Training
Training
going for a Run
Before you can record history, you 
must locate satellite signals or pair 
your Forerunner with a foot pod.
1. From the timer page, press  start to 
start the timer 
➊. 
History is recorded only while the 
timer is running. Your distance 
➋ 
and pace or speed ➌ appear on the 
timer page.
➋
➌
➊
2.  After completing your run, press 
stop.
Saving Your Run
Press and hold reset to save your 
run and reset the timer. 
Displaying Pace or Speed...

Forerunner 210 Owner’s Manual 5
Training
Interval Workouts
You can create interval workouts based 
on distance or time. Your custom 
interval workout is saved until you 
create another interval workout.
Creating an Interval Workout
1.  Press and hold menu.
2.  Select  Intervals > Set.
3.  Select  Distance or Time.
4.  Enter a distance or time interval 
value, and press OK.
TIP: To create an open-ended 
interval, set the value to “Open.”
5.  Select  Distance or  Time for the rest 
interval.
6.  Enter a...

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Pairing Your ANT+ Sensor
If your Forerunner does not show 
heart rate or foot pod data, you may 
need to pair the accessory to your 
Forerunner. Pairing is the connecting of 
ANT+
™ wireless sensors, for example, 
connecting your foot pod with a 
Forerunner. After you pair the first 
time, your Forerunner automatically 
recognizes your foot pod each time it 
is activated.
Before you can pair, you must put on 
the heart rate monitor or install the 
foot pod. For...

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Training
ANT+ Sensor Troubleshooting
ProblemSolution
I have a third-party 
ANT+ sensor.  Make sure that it is compatible with the Forerunner  
(www.garmin.com/intosports). 
I cannot pair the foot 
pod. GPS needs to be disabled. 
1. 
Go indoors.
2.  While the Forerunner is trying to locate satellites, press page.
3.  Select Yes. 
The heart rate data is 
inaccurate or erratic. • 
Make sure that the heart rate monitor is snug against your body.
•  Warm up for 5–10 minutes.
•...

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Training
Heart Rate Monitor
About Heart Rate Zones
Many athletes are using heart rate 
zones to measure and increase their 
cardiovascular strength and improve 
their level of fitness. A heart rate zone 
is a set range of heartbeats per minute.
The five commonly accepted heart 
rate zones are numbered from 1 to 
5 according to increasing intensity. 
Generally, heart rate zones are 
calculated based on percentages of 
your maximum heart rate. 
Fitness goals
Knowing your...