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Select an option:

• Sync your step count with the Garmin Connect application

(Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer, page

• Sync your step count with the Garmin Connect app

(

Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect, page

Wait while the device syncs your data.

Syncing can take several minutes.

NOTE: Refreshing the Garmin Connect app or the Garmin

Connect application does not sync your data or update your

step count.

My intensity minutes are flashing

When you exercise at an intensity level that qualifies toward

your intensity minutes goal, the intensity minutes flash.

Exercise for at least 10 consecutive minutes at a moderate or

vigorous intensity level.

Acquiring Satellite Signals

The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite

signals. The time and date are set automatically based on the

GPS position.

TIP: For more information about GPS, go to

/aboutGPS.

Go outdoors to an open area.

The front of the device should be oriented toward the sky.

Wait while the device locates satellites.

It may take 30–60 seconds to locate satellite signals.

Improving GPS Satellite Reception

• Frequently sync the device to your Garmin Connect account:

◦ Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable

and the Garmin Express application.

◦ Sync your device to the Garmin Connect Mobile app using

your Bluetooth enabled smartphone.

◦ Connect your device to your Garmin Connect account

using a Wi‑Fi wireless network.

While connected to your Garmin Connect account, the device

downloads several days of satellite data, allowing it to quickly

locate satellite signals.

• Take your device outside to an open area away from tall

buildings and trees.

• Remain stationary for a few minutes.

Restarting the Device

If the device stops responding, you may need to restart it.

NOTE: Restarting the device may erase your data or settings.

Hold LIGHT for 15 seconds.

The device turns off.

Hold LIGHT for one second to turn on the device.

Resetting All Default Settings

NOTE: This deletes all user-entered information and activity

history.

You can reset all of the device settings to the factory default

values.

From the watch face, hold UP.

Select Settings > System > Reset.

Select an option:

• To reset all of the device settings to the factory default

values and save all activity information and stored music,

select Reset Default Settings.

• To delete all activities from your history, select Delete All

Activities.

• To reset all distance and time totals, select Reset Totals.

• To reset the all of the device settings to the factory default

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9).

Updating the Software Using the Garmin

Connect App

Before you can update your device software using the Garmin

Connect app, you must have a Garmin Connect account, and

you must pair the device with a compatible smartphone

Your Smartphone with Your Device, page

Sync your device with the Garmin Connect app

Syncing Data with Garmin Connect, page

When new software is available, the Garmin Connect app

automatically sends the update to your device.

Updating the Software Using Garmin

Express

Before you can update your device software, you must have a

Garmin Connect account, and you must download the Garmin

Express application.

www.garmin.com

Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.

When new software is available, Garmin Express sends it to

your device.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Do not disconnect your device from the computer during the

update process.

NOTE: If you have already set up your device with Wi‑Fi

connectivity, Garmin Connect can automatically download

available software updates to your device when it connects

using Wi‑Fi.

My device is in the wrong language

You can change the device language selection if you have

accidently selected the wrong language on the device.

Hold UP.

Scroll down to the last item in the list, and select START.

Select START.

Select your language.

Is my smartphone compatible with my

device?

The Forerunner device is compatible with smartphones using

Bluetooth wireless technology.

Go to

My phone will not connect to the device

If your phone will not connect to the device, you can try these

tips.

• Turn off your smartphone and your device, and turn them

back on again.

• Enable Bluetooth technology on your smartphone.

• Update the Garmin Connect Mobile app to the latest version.

• Remove your device from the Garmin Connect Mobile app to

retry the pairing process.

If you are using an Apple device, you should also remove

your device from the Bluetooth settings on your smartphone.

• Bring your smartphone within 10 m (33 ft.) of the device.

• On your smartphone, open the Garmin Connect Mobile app,

select

enter pairing mode.

values and delete all activity information and stored music,

select Delete Data and Reset Settings.

www.garmin.com/ble

for compatibility information.

, and select Garmin Devices > Add Device to

(Pairing

1).

(Manually

9).

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