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Forerunner 610 Quick Start Manual

Putting on the Heart rate 

Monitor

note

: If you do not have a heart rate 

monitor, you can skip this task. 
Wear the heart rate monitor directly on 

your skin, just below your breastplate. 

It should be snug enough to stay in 

place during your run.
1.  Connect the heart rate monitor 

module 

➊ 

to the strap.

2.  Wet both electrodes 

 on the 

back of the strap to create a strong 

connection between your chest and 

the transmitter.

3.  Wrap the strap around your chest, 

and connect it.

The Garmin logo should be right-

side up.

4.  Bring the device within range (3 m) 

of the heart rate monitor. 

tIP

: If the heart rate data is erratic 

or does not appear, you may have 

to tighten the strap on your chest or 

warm up for 5–10 minutes. 

After you put on the heart rate monitor, 

it is on standby and ready to send data.
When the heart rate monitor is paired, a 

message appears, and   appears solid 

on the screen. 

going for a run

Before you can record history, you 

must locate satellite signals (

page 5

) or 

pair your Forerunner with an optional 

foot pod. 
1.  From the timer page, select 

StARt

 

to start the timer 

Summary of Contents for Forerunner 610

Page 1: ...F O R E R U N N E R 6 1 0 q u i c k s t a r t g u i d e...

Page 2: ...bmersion be certain to wipe dry and air dry the unit before using or charging note The Forerunner is not intended to be used while swimming Getting Started When using your Forerunner the first time co...

Page 3: ...nner to a power source the Forerunner turns on and the charging screen appears 4 Charge the Forerunner completely Configuring the Forerunner The first time you use the Forerunner you are prompted to c...

Page 4: ...Select to show and hide the menu Select to return to the previous page Icons A solid icon means the feature is active A flashing icon means the device is searching GPS is on and receiving signals Hear...

Page 5: ...to exit power save mode Tap the touchscreen to confirm messages Make each touchscreen selection or swipe a separate action Locating Satellite Signals It may take 30 60 seconds to locate satellite sig...

Page 6: ...3 Wrap the strap around your chest and connect it The Garmin logo should be right side up 4 Bring the device within range 3 m of the heart rate monitor TIP If the heart rate data is erratic or does no...

Page 7: ...the accessories used and your training settings The Forerunner can save approximately 180 hours of history with typical use When the Forerunner memory is full your oldest data is overwritten Viewing H...

Page 8: ...ning Center is computer software that does not require the Internet after installation 1 Go to www garmin com intosports 2 Select Train with Garmin 3 Select Online Software or Desktop Software 4 Follo...

Page 9: ...tegory and a data field For example select Heart Rate HR Lap About the Battery warning This product contains a lithium ion battery See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product...

Page 10: ...th your ANT accessories or use GPS Swipe left to exit power save mode Troubleshooting Resetting the Device If the keys or screen stop responding you may need to reset the device 1 Hold POWER until the...

Page 11: ...rningcenter Go to http buy garmin com or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts Contacting Garmin Product Support You can contact Garmin Product Su...

Page 12: ...demarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin For the latest free software updates excluding map data throughout the life of your Garmin products visit the Garmin Web site at www ga...

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