Garmin Forerunner 15, Owner'S Manual

calories burned, cadence, an overhead map view, pace and 

speed charts, and customizable reports.

NOTE: 

Some data requires an optional accessory such as a 

heart rate monitor.

Track your progress

: You can track your daily steps, join a 

friendly competition with your connections, and meet your 

goals.

Share your activities

: You can connect with friends to follow 

each other's activities or post links to your activities on your 

favorite social networking sites.

Using Garmin Connect

1

Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.

2

Go to 

www.garminconnect.com/start

.

3

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Charging the Device

NOTICE

To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the contacts and the 

surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer.

1

Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer.

2

Align the charger posts with the contacts on the back of the 

device, and press the charger until it clicks.

3

Charge the device completely.

ANT+® Sensors

Your device can be used with wireless ANT+ sensors. For more 

information about compatibility and purchasing optional 

sensors, go to 

http://buy.garmin.com

.

Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor

NOTE: 

If you do not have a heart rate monitor, you can skip this 

task.

NOTE: 

The device may cause chafing when used for long 

periods of time. To alleviate this issue, apply an anti-friction 

lubricant or gel to the center of the module where it contacts 

your skin.

NOTICE

Do not apply anti-friction gel or lubricant on the electrodes.
Do not use gels or lubricants that contain sunscreen.

You should wear the heart rate monitor directly on your skin, 

just below your sternum. It should be snug enough to stay in 

place during your activity.

1

Push one tab 

À

 of the strap through the slot 

Á

 in the heart 

rate monitor module.

2

Press the tab down.

3

Wet the electrodes 

Â

 on the back of the module to create a 

strong connection between your chest and the heart rate 

monitor module.

4

Wrap the strap around your chest and attach it to the other 

side of the heart rate monitor module.

The Garmin

®

 logo should be right-side up.

5

Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the heart rate monitor.

After you put on the heart rate monitor, it is active and sending 

data.

Pairing ANT+ Sensors

The first time you connect an ANT+ sensor to your device, you 

must pair the device and sensor. After the initial pairing, the 

device automatically connects to the sensor when you go for a 

run and the sensor is active and within range.

NOTE: 

If your device was packaged with a heart rate monitor, 

the device and sensor are already paired.

1

Put on the heart rate monitor (

Putting On the Heart Rate 

Monitor

).

2

Select  .

3

Bring the device within 1 cm of the center of the heart rate 

monitor, and wait while the device connects to the sensor.
When the device detects the heart rate monitor, a message 

appears and   displays solid.

Setting Your Maximum Heart Rate

The device uses your user profile information from the initial 

setup to estimate your maximum heart rate and determine your 

default heart rate zones. For the most accurate calorie data 

during your activity, you should set your maximum heart rate (if 

known).

1

Select   > 

Settings

 > 

User Profile

 > 

Max. HR

.

2