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Garmin Forerunner 620 Owner's Manual

Introduction

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any
exercise program.

Getting Started

When using your device for the first time, you should complete
these tasks to set up the device and learn about the basic
features.
1
Charge the device
(page
2
Put on the optional heart rate monitor
3
Go for a run
(page
1).
4
Upload your run to Garmin Connect™
5
Register the device
(page
6
Get more information
(page

Keys

Select to turn the backlight on and off.
Hold to turn the device on and off.
Select to start and stop the timer.
Select to open the main menu.
Select to mark a new lap.
CONNECT
Select to send your run to Garmin Connect.
Select to view the time of day.
Select to return to the previous screen.

Status Icons

Icons appear at the top of the home screen. A flashing icon
means the device is searching for a signal. A solid icon means
the signal was found or the sensor is connected.
GPS status
Bluetooth ® technology status
Wi-Fi ® technology status
Heart rate status
Foot pod status

Touchscreen Tips

Before you go for a run, you should practice using the
touchscreen.
Introduction
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4).
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1).
9).
9).
• Select any key (except ), and tap the touchscreen to unlock
the device.
• Tap the touchscreen to view the next data screen.
• Select the touchscreen to confirm messages and alerts.
• Select the top and bottom of the touchscreen to scroll
through menus, options, and settings.
You can also swipe to scroll though the items. You can hold
the top and bottom of the touchscreen to scroll faster.
• From a data screen, hold a data field to change it.
• Select
to close a message or confirm a choice.
You can also select
• Make each touchscreen selection a separate action.

Going for a Run

The device comes partially charged. You may need to charge
the device
(page
2) before going for a run.
1
Hold
to turn on the device.
2
From the time of day screen, select any key (except ), and
tap the touchscreen to unlock the device.
3
Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.
It may take a few minutes to locate satellite signals. The
satellite bars turn green, and the timer screen appears.
4
Select
to start the timer.
5
Go for a run.
6
After you complete your run, select
7
Select an option:
• Select Save to save the run and reset the timer. A
summary appears.
NOTE: You can now upload your run to Garmin Connect.
• Select Discard to delete the run.

Viewing the Time of Day While Running

1
Select
.
2
Select
to return to the previous screen.

Using Garmin Connect

You can upload all of your activity data to Garmin Connect for
comprehensive analysis. With Garmin Connect, you can view a
map of your activity, and share your activities with friends.
1
Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.
2
Go to www.garminconnect.com/start.
to close a message.
to stop the timer.
1