Garmin Forerunner 630, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Forerunner 630 Owner s Manual November 2015 190 01954 00_0B ...

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Page 3: ... 7 Navigating Back to Start 7 Stopping Navigation 7 ANT Sensors 7 Pairing ANT Sensors 7 Running Dynamics 7 Training with Running Dynamics 7 Color Gauges and Running Dynamics Data 7 Tips for Missing Running Dynamics Data 8 Setting Your Heart Rate Zones 8 Letting the Device Set Your Heart Rate Zones 8 Physiological Measurements 8 About VO2 Max Estimates 9 Viewing Your Predicted Race Times 9 Recovery...

Page 4: ...cking the Touchscreen and Keys 15 My daily step count does not appear 15 Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data 15 Appendix 15 Data Fields 15 Software License Agreement 16 Heart Rate Zone Calculations 16 VO2 Max Standard Ratings 16 Index 18 ii Table of Contents ...

Page 5: ...irm a choice Select to cancel a setting or choice without saving Swipe right to exit a menu Perform each touchscreen selection as a separate action Going for a Run The first fitness activity you record on your device can be a run ride or any outdoor activity You may need to charge the device Charging the Device page 13 before starting the activity 1 Select and select an activity profile 2 Go outsi...

Page 6: ...wing a Workout From the Web Before you can download a workout from Garmin Connect you must have a Garmin Connect account Garmin Connect page 6 1 Connect the device to your computer 2 Go to www garminconnect com 3 Create and save a new workout 4 Select Send to Device and follow the on screen instructions 5 Disconnect the device Starting a Workout Before you can start a workout you must download a w...

Page 7: ...our estimated finish time The estimated finish time is based on your current performance and the time remaining 3 Select to start the timer 4 If necessary swipe to view the Virtual Partner screen 5 After you complete your activity select Save A summary screen appears indicating that you finished ahead of or behind the target Cancelling a Training Target 1 During the activity swipe to view the targ...

Page 8: ...eed and heart rate data During an audio alert the Garmin Connect mobile app mutes the primary audio of the smartphone to play the announcement Volume levels can be customized on the Garmin Connect Mobile app 1 From the settings in the Garmin Connect Mobile app select Garmin Devices 2 Select your device 3 If necessary select Device Settings 4 Select Audio Alerts Widgets Your device comes preloaded ...

Page 9: ... a glance including sensor data and notifications Apps Add interactive features to your watch such as new outdoor and fitness activity types Downloading Connect IQ Features Before you can download Connect IQ features from the Garmin Connect Mobile app you must pair your Forerunner device with your smartphone 1 From the settings in the Garmin Connect Mobile app select Connect IQ Store 2 If necessar...

Page 10: ...t for comprehensive analysis You can view a map of your activity and share your activities with friends 1 Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable 2 Go to www garminconnect com start 3 Follow the on screen instructions Garmin Connect You can connect with your friends on Garmin Connect Garmin Connect gives you the tools to track analyze share and encourage each other Record the event...

Page 11: ...ors and Accessories to manage ANT sensors Running Dynamics You can use your compatible Forerunner device paired with the HRM Run accessory to provide real time feedback about your running form If your Forerunner device was packaged with the HRM Run accessory the devices are already paired The HRM Run accessory has an accelerometer in the module that measures torso movement in order to calculate si...

Page 12: ...antitative measurement to help you learn about your running form Tips for Missing Running Dynamics Data If running dynamics data does not appear you can try these tips Make sure you have the HRM Run accessory Accessories with running dynamics have on the front of the module Pair the HRM Run accessory with your Forerunner 630 device again according to the instructions If the running dynamics data d...

Page 13: ...r maximum heart rate Setting Your Heart Rate Zones page 8 Your device uses the VO2 max estimate About VO2 Max Estimates page 9 and published data sources to provide a target race time based on your current state of fitness This projection also presumes you have completed the proper training for the race NOTE The projections may seem inaccurate at first The device requires a few runs to learn about...

Page 14: ...you can view your stress score you must put on a heart rate monitor and pair it with your device Pairing ANT Sensors page 7 Stress score is the result of a three minute test performed while standing still where the Forerunner device analyzes heart rate variability to determine your overall stress Training sleep nutrition and general life stress all impact how a runner performs The stress score ran...

Page 15: ...ified range of values For example if you have an optional heart rate monitor you can set the device to alert you when your heart rate is below zone 2 and over zone 5 Setting Your Heart Rate Zones page 8 1 Select Activity Settings Alerts Add New 2 Select the type of alert Depending on your accessories and the activity profile the alerts may include heart rate pace speed and cadence 3 If necessary t...

Page 16: ...turns off GPS to save battery power When GPS is off the device uses the accelerometer to calculate speed and distance Speed distance and track data accuracy are reduced in UltraTrac mode The accuracy of the data improves after a few outdoor runs using GPS Select Activity Settings GPS UltraTrac TIP For extended activities you should consider other battery saving options Maximizing Battery Life page...

Page 17: ...the appendix 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 connect the charging clip À securely to the device 3 Charge the device completely 4 Press Á to remove the charger Specifications Forerunner Specifications Battery type Rechargeable built in lithium ion battery Battery life Up to 8 wk in watch only mode Up to ...

Page 18: ...ed screw  should fit in the matching raised screw hole on the front cover NOTE Do not overtighten 7 Replace the sleeve After you replace the heart rate monitor battery you may need to pair it with the device again Troubleshooting Support and Updates Garmin Express www garmin com express provides easy access to these services for Garmin devices Product registration Product manuals Software updates...

Page 19: ...te Monitor page 14 Wear a cotton shirt or thoroughly wet both sides of the strap Synthetic fabrics that rub or flap against the heart rate monitor can create static electricity that interferes with heart rate signals Move away from sources that can interfere with your heart rate monitor Sources of interference may include strong electromagnetic fields some 2 4 GHz wireless sensors high voltage pow...

Page 20: ...d in each heart rate or power zone Time of Day The time of day based on your current location and time settings format time zone daylight saving time Timer The stopwatch time for the current activity Training Effect The current impact 1 0 to 5 0 on your aerobic fitness Vertical Oscillation The amount of bounce while you are running The vertical motion of your torso measured in centimeters for each...

Page 21: ... 4 Poor 0 40 41 7 40 5 38 5 35 6 32 3 29 4 Females Percentile 20 29 30 39 40 49 50 59 60 69 70 79 Superior 95 49 6 47 4 45 3 41 1 37 8 36 7 Excellent 80 43 9 42 4 39 7 36 7 33 30 9 Good 60 39 5 37 8 36 3 33 30 28 1 Fair 40 36 1 34 4 33 30 1 27 5 25 9 Poor 0 40 36 1 34 4 33 30 1 27 5 25 9 Data reprinted with permission from The Cooper Institute For more information go to www CooperInstitute org App...

Page 22: ...maps 7 updating 14 menu 1 metronome 11 N navigation 7 stopping 7 notifications 4 P pace 11 13 pairing smartphone 4 pairing ANT sensors 7 performance condition 10 personal records 3 deleting 3 product registration 14 profiles 10 11 activity 1 user 10 projected finish time 9 R racing 3 recovery 9 registering the device 14 replacing the battery 14 resetting the device 14 running dynamics 7 8 S satell...

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