mode
reset
enter
lap
start/stop
Forerunner 201 Setup
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Starting Up the Forerunner 201
After the Forerunner is completely charged, it is ready for use.
Welcome Page
To turn on the Forerunner 201:
1. Press and hold the
POWER
button until the Welcome Page is
displayed.
2. Allow the Forerunner time to track satellites the first time you
use it. Leave the Forerunner outside with a clear view of the sky
for 15-30 minutes. After the first use, it should take less than
one (1) minute to acquire satellites.
3. When the Forerunner acquires enough satellite signals to
determine your location, the satellite dish icon in the upper left
corner of the screen stops flashing.
Forerunner 201 Icons
Three icons in the upper left-hand corner provide at-a-glance-
status of the Forerunner: battery icon, timer icon, and satellite dish
icon.
Battery icon:
The battery icon indicates how much
battery power is left before the unit must be charged. A full
battery icon indicates a fully-charged battery.
Timer icon:
When the stop watch feature of the Fore-
runner is being used, the timer icon displays just below the
battery icon.
Satellite Dish icon:
When the Forerunner has acquired
enough satellites to establish your GPS location fix, this
icon displays just below the timer icon.
Forerunner 201 Setup
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Changing the Mode
Press the
MODE
button to cycle through the various modes of
the Forerunner. The two default modes, the Timer Mode and the
Menu Mode, are shown below.
Menu Mode
Timer Mode
Timer Mode:
The Timer Mode allows you to start or stop the
timer, split a lap, and reset the timer. It also provides access to three
data pages or screens:
The
Timer Screen
displays the length of time, pace/speed,
and distance of your workout.
The
Lap Screen
displays information on the current lap.
You can change the
Custom Screen
to display the fields you
want to view, such as calories and average pace/speed.
Menu Mode:
The Menu Mode provides access to features and
settings.
Map Mode:
The Map Mode, when enabled through the
Navigation menu, displays where you are going and where you have
been on a graphic map.
Refer to the Forerunner Owner’s Manual for complete informa-
tion on all of the Forerunner’s modes and screens.
Forerunner 201 Setup
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Charging the Forerunner 201
The Forerunner operates on a built-in battery. Before using the
Forerunner, you must charge the internal battery.
To charge the Forerunner 201:
1. Snap the Forerunner into the charging bracket as shown in the
image above.
2. Plug the charging cord into a 120 Volt outlet. The message
“Battery Charging in Progress” appears on the Forerunner’s
screen when it is charging.
3. Leave the Forerunner until it is completely charged. When the
message “Battery Charging Completed” appears on the screen,
the unit is fully charged and ready for use.
Forerunner 201 Battery Life
When the Forerunner is fully charged, you should get about 15
hours out of the battery before it needs to be charged again.
The Forerunner charges in about one to three hours.
Forerunner 201 Setup
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Setting the Time Zone
When the Forerunner is ready for use, you may need to check
the Time Zone selection.
To change the Time Zone:
1. Press the
MODE
button to display the Menu Mode.
2. The current date and time is
displayed on the top of the
screen. When the Forerunner
has established a GPS fix, U.S.
Central Time is selected as the
default Time Zone.
3. To change the Time Zone, Use
the
UP/DOWN
buttons to select
‘
SETTINGS’
and press
ENTER
.
4. Use the
UP/DOWN
buttons to select ‘SET TIME’ and press
ENTER
.
5. Use the
UP/DOWN
buttons to select the ‘TIME ZONE’ field and
press
ENTER
.
6. Use the
UP/DOWN
buttons to select the correct time zone and
press
ENTER
.
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Adjusting the Strap
The Forerunner has been designed to comfortably fit your wrist.
A strap extension provides additional length and easily attaches to
the existing strap.
To add the strap extension:
1. Slide the end of the existing strap through the connector on the
extension.
2. Place on your wrist or arm.
3. Slide the end of the extension through the existing connector.
4. Adjust to fit comfortably and secure the strap.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for complete instructions.
Forerunner 201 Buttons
Using the Forerunner 201 Buttons
ENTER
START/STOP
UP
DOWN
RESET
LAP
MODE
POWER
The Red
POWER
button:
• Press and hold to turn the unit on or off
• Press and release, with the unit on, to turn the backlight on
or off
• Press and hold
RESET
, then simultaneously press
POWER
to
reset the unit if it is hung up or frozen
The
MODE
button:
• Press to switch between the Timer and Menu Modes
• Press to back out or escape out of the present page or screen
• Press and hold to change between
PACE
and
SPEED
(This setting impacts calorie calculation. See owner’s manaual.)
The
RESET/LAP
button:
• Press to split a lap when the timer is running
• When the timer is stopped, press and hold for 3 seconds to
reset the timer and start a new run
• Press and hold, then simultaneously press
POWER
to reset the
unit if it is hung up or frozen
The
ENTER/(START/STOP)
button:
• In Timer Mode and Map Mode (if enabled), press to start or
stop the Timer
• Press to confirm data entry or menu selection
The
UP/DOWN
buttons:
• Press to cycle through the different screens of the Timer Mode
• Press to highlight options on pages and menus
• Press to adjust display contrast on the initial welcome screen
• Press to Zoom out and Zoom in on the Map Mode (if enabled)
• Press to cycle through the different screens in the Virtual
Partner™ Mode (if enabled)
Settings Menu
