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Heart Rate Features
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vibrates.
Turning Off the Wrist-based Heart Rate Monitor
The default value for the Wrist Heart Rate setting is Auto.
The device automatically uses the wrist-based heart rate
monitor unless you pair an ANT+ heart rate monitor to the
device.
NOTE:
Disabling the wrist-based heart rate monitor also
disables the wrist-based pulse oximeter sensor. You can
perform a manual reading from the pulse
facing right- side up.
oximeter widget.
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From the heart rate widget, hold
.
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Select
Options
>
Status
>
Off
.
Chest Heart Rate While Swimming
The HRM-Pro, HRM-Swim, and HRM-Tri heart rate
accessories record and store your heart rate data while
you are swimming.
To view your heart rate data, you can add heart rate data fields
(
Customizing the Data Screens, page 40
NOTE:
Chest heart rate data is not visible on
compatible Forerunner devices while the heart rate
monitor is underwater.
You must start a timed activity on your paired
Forerunner device to view stored heart rate data later.
During rest intervals when out of the water, the heart rate
accessory sends your heart rate data to your Forerunner
device. Your Forerunner device
automatically downloads stored heart rate data when you
save your timed swim activity. Your heart rate accessory
must be out of the water, active, and within range of the
device (3 m) while data downloads. Your heart rate data can
be reviewed in the device history and on your Garmin
Connect account.
If both wrist-based heart rate and chest heart rate data are
available, your device uses the chest heart rate data.
HRM-Pro Accessory
The device can record heart rate during your swim
(
Chest Heart Rate While Swimming, page 16
Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor
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.
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If necessary, attach the strap extender to the heart rate
monitor.
2
Wet the electrodes
on the back of the heart rate
The loop
and hook
connection should be on
your right side.
4
Wrap the heart rate monitor around your chest, and
connect the strap hook to the loop.
NOTE:
Make sure the care tag does not fold over.
After you put on the heart rate monitor, it is active and
sending data.
Heart Rate Storage for Timed Activities
You can start a timed activity on your paired Forerunner
device, and the heart rate monitor records your heart rate
data even if you move away from your device. For example,
you can record heart rate data during fitness activities or
team sports where watches cannot be worn.
Your heart rate monitor automatically sends your stored
heart rate data to your Forerunner device when you save
your activity. Your heart rate monitor must be active and
within range (3 m) of the device while data is uploaded.
Accessing Stored Heart Rate Data
If you save a timed activity before you upload the
stored heart rate data, you can download the data from
the Forerunner device.
NOTE:
Your Forerunner device stores up to 18 hours of
activity history. When the heart rate monitor memory is full,
your oldest data is overwritten.
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Put on the heart rate monitor.
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From your Garmin device, select the History menu.
3
Select the timed activity you saved while you were
wearing the Forerunner device.
4
Select
Download HR
.
Pool Swimming
NOTICE
Hand wash the heart rate monitor after exposure to chlorine
or other pool chemicals. Prolonged exposure to these
substances can damage the heart rate
monitor to create a strong connection between your
chest and the transmitter.
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Wear the heart rate monitor with the Garmin logo
monitor.
The HRM-Pro accessory is designed primarily for open water
swimming, but it can be used occasionally for pool
swimming. The heart rate monitor should be worn under a
swim suit or triathlon top during pool swimming. Otherwise,
it may slide down your chest when pushing off the pool
wall.
