Pairing Your Wireless Sensors
The first time you connect a wireless sensor to your device using ANT+ or Bluetooth technology, you must pair
the device and sensor. After they are paired, the device connects to the sensor automatically when you start an
activity and the sensor is active and within range.
NOTE: If a heart rate monitor was bundled with your device, the included heart rate monitor is already paired
with your device.
1 If you are pairing a heart rate monitor, put on the heart rate monitor (
Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor,
,
Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor, page 33
).
The heart rate monitor does not send or receive data until you put it on.
2 Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the sensor.
NOTE: Stay 10 m (33 ft.) away from other wireless sensors while pairing.
3 Hold
.
4 Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Add New.
5 Select an option:
• Select Search All.
• Select your sensor type.
After the sensor is paired with your device, the sensor status changes from Searching to Connected. Sensor
data appears in the data screen loop or a custom data field.
Foot Pod
Your device is compatible with the foot pod. You can use the foot pod to record pace and distance instead of
using GPS when you are training indoors or when your GPS signal is weak. The foot pod is on standby and
ready to send data (like the heart rate monitor).
After 30 minutes of inactivity, the foot pod powers off to conserve the battery. When the battery is low, a
message appears on your device. Approximately five hours of battery life remain.
Going for a Run Using a Foot Pod
Before you go for a run, you must pair the foot pod with your Forerunner device (
Pairing Your Wireless Sensors,
).
You can run indoors using a foot pod to record pace, distance, and cadence. You can also run outdoors using a
foot pod to record cadence data with your GPS pace and distance.
1 Install your foot pod according to the accessory instructions.
2 Select a running activity.
3 Go for a run.
Foot Pod Calibration
The foot pod is self-calibrating. The accuracy of the speed and distance data improves after a few outdoor runs
using GPS.
Improving Foot Pod Calibration
Before you can calibrate your device, you must acquire GPS signals and pair your device with the foot pod
(
Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 77
).
The foot pod is self-calibrating, but you can improve the accuracy of the speed and distance data with a few
outdoor runs using GPS.
1 Stand outside for 5 minutes with a clear view of the sky.
2 Start a running activity.
3 Run on a track without stopping for 10 minutes.
4 Stop your activity, and save it.
Based on the recorded data, the foot pod calibration value changes, if necessary. You should not need to
calibrate the foot pod again unless your running style changes.
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