Garmin FORERUNNER 945 LTE, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...FORERUNNER 945LTE Owner sManual...

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Page 3: ...try Skiing Power Data 11 Recording a Backcountry Skiing Activity 12 Golfing 12 Playing Golf 12 Hole Information 13 Moving the Flag 13 Viewing Measured Shots 13 Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances 14 Ke...

Page 4: ...t Rate Data During an Activity 31 Setting an Abnormal Heart Rate Alert 32 Turning Off the Wrist based Heart Rate Monitor 32 Chest Heart Rate While Swimming 32 HRM Pro Accessory 32 Putting On the Heart...

Page 5: ...rning On and Off Smartphone Connection Alerts 53 Bluetooth Connected Features 54 Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect 54 Locating a Lost Smartphone 54 LTE Connected Features 54 Widgets 55 Viewing...

Page 6: ...an Overboard Location 73 Stopping Navigation 73 Map 74 Viewing the Map 74 Saving or Navigating to a Location on the Map 74 Navigating with the Around Me Feature 75 Panning and Zooming the Map 75 Map S...

Page 7: ...formation 94 Charging the Device 94 Tips for Charging the Device 94 Specifications 95 Forerunner Specifications 95 HRM Pro Specifications 95 HRM Swim Specifications and HRM Tri Specifications 96 Devic...

Page 8: ...ts out or my headphones do not stay connected 104 Appendix 105 Data Fields 105 VO2 Max Standard Ratings 112 FTP Ratings 112 Wheel Size and Circumference 113 Symbol Definitions 114 Index 115 vi Table o...

Page 9: ...o view the controls menu START STOP Select to start and stop the activity timer Select to choose an option or to acknowledge a message BACK Select to return to the previous screen Select to record a l...

Page 10: ...dar status Extended display mode status Power meter status tempe sensor status VIRB camera status Setting Up Your Watch To take full advantage of the Forerunner features complete these tasks Pair the...

Page 11: ...y you record on your device can be a run ride or any outdoor activity You may need to charge the device before starting the activity Charging the Device page 94 1 Select START and select an activity 2...

Page 12: ...the music controls Tips for Recording Activities Charge the device before starting an activity Charging the Device page 94 Select to record laps start a new pose rest during a pool swim transition to...

Page 13: ...en cycling with GPS turned off speed and distance data are not available unless you have an optional sensor that sends speed and distance data to the device such as a speed or cadence sensor Going for...

Page 14: ...reps TIP You can also add the weight used for the set 6 When you are done resting select to start your next set 7 Repeat for each strength training set until your activity is complete 8 After your la...

Page 15: ...with outdoor activities such as running and cycling GPS is turned on for outdoor activities You can add new activities based on default activities such as walking or rowing You can also add custom act...

Page 16: ...standard shape 400 m track You can use the track run activity to record your outdoor track data including distance in meters and lap splits 1 Stand on the outdoor track 2 Select START Track Run 3 Wait...

Page 17: ...5 Select UP or DOWN to view additional data pages optional 6 When resting select to pause the activity timer 7 Select to restart the activity timer 8 After you finish the activity select STOP Save He...

Page 18: ...izing the Data Screens page 81 Free Freestyle Back Backstroke Breast Breaststroke Fly Butterfly Mixed More than one stroke type in an interval Drill Used with drill logging Training with the Drill Log...

Page 19: ...ach activity Customizing the Data Screens page 81 Viewing Your Ski Runs Your device records the details of each downhill skiing or snowboarding run using the auto run feature This feature is turned on...

Page 20: ...witch between climbing and descending tracking modes 6 After your activity is finished press START to stop the timer 7 Select Save Golfing Playing Golf Before you play golf you should charge the devic...

Page 21: ...o show the new pin location The pin location is saved for only the current round Viewing Measured Shots Before the device can automatically detect and measure shots you must enable scoring Your device...

Page 22: ...information garmin com manuals ApproachCT10 Using the Golf Odometer You can use the odometer to record the time distance and steps traveled The odometer automatically starts and stops when you start...

Page 23: ...as an audio prompt select Activity Alerts To hear a sound play right before an audio alert or prompt select Audio Tones To change the language or the dialect of the voice prompts select Dialect Traini...

Page 24: ...tion To do the workout select Do Workout To discard the workout select Dismiss To preview the workout steps select Steps To update the workout target setting select Target Type To turn off future work...

Page 25: ...workouts to the Garmin Connect calendar you can send them to your device All scheduled workouts sent to the device appear in the calendar widget When you select a day in the calendar you can view or...

Page 26: ...on Select Open Repeats to mark your intervals and rest periods manually by pressing Select Structured Repeats START Do Workout to use an interval workout based on distance or time 6 Press START to sta...

Page 27: ...d a set distance distance and time distance and pace or distance and speed goal During your training activity the device gives you real time feedback about how close you are to achieving your training...

Page 28: ...goal The PacePro feature allows you to create a custom pace band based on distance and pace or distance and time You can also create a pace band for a known course to optimize your pace effort based o...

Page 29: ...letion progress for the split Distance remaining in the split Overall time ahead of or behind your target time Stopping a PacePro Plan 1 Hold 2 Select Stop PacePro Yes The device stops the PacePro pla...

Page 30: ...ecords Yes The records are deleted for that sport only NOTE This does not delete any saved activities Segments You can send running or cycling segments from your Garmin Connect account to your device...

Page 31: ...gment on the map Select Elevation Plot to view an elevation plot of the segment Using the Metronome The metronome feature plays tones at a steady rhythm to help you improve your performance by trainin...

Page 32: ...ou can use the table Heart Rate Zone Calculations page 26 to determine the best heart rate zone for your fitness objectives If you do not know your maximum heart rate use one of the calculators availa...

Page 33: ...t Resting HR and enter your resting heart rate You can use the average resting heart rate measured by your device or you can set a custom resting heart rate 6 Select Zones Based On 7 Select an option...

Page 34: ...Select an option Select Watts to view and edit the zones in watts Select FTP to view and edit the zones as a percentage of your functional threshold power 4 Select FTP and enter your FTP value 5 Sele...

Page 35: ...he red bar appear Additional segments appear after every 15 minutes of inactivity The device also beeps or vibrates if audible tones are turned on System Settings page 90 Go for a short walk at least...

Page 36: ...yzing your steps per minute Start a timed activity for the most accurate calculation of intensity minutes Wear your device all day and night for the most accurate resting heart rate Garmin Move IQ Eve...

Page 37: ...and fertility predictions Health and nutrition information NOTE You can use the Garmin Connect app to add and remove widgets Heart Rate Features The Forerunner device has a wrist based heart rate moni...

Page 38: ...ut accuracy go to garmin com ataccuracy For more information about device wear and care go to www garmin com fitandcare Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data If the heart rate data is erratic or does not a...

Page 39: ...Garmin compatible device See your owner s manual TIP To stop broadcasting your heart rate data press STOP from the broadcast heart rate screen Broadcasting Heart Rate Data During an Activity You can...

Page 40: ...a manual reading from the pulse oximeter widget 1 From the heart rate widget hold 2 Select Heart Rate Options Status Off Chest Heart Rate While Swimming The HRM Pro HRM Swim and HRM Tri heart rate ac...

Page 41: ...y 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 o...

Page 42: ...icable Tighten the strap on your chest Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes Follow the care instructions Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor page 34 Wear a cotton shirt or thoroughly wet both sides of the strap...

Page 43: ...ing off the pool wall Stand up between intervals so that the heart rate monitor is out of the water to see your heart rate data Data Storage The heart rate monitor can store up to 20 hours of data in...

Page 44: ...ays the vertical motion of your torso measured in centimeters Ground contact time Ground contact time is the amount of time in each step that you spend on the ground while running It is measured in mi...

Page 45: ...reless Sensors page 77 If your Forerunner was packaged with the heart rate monitor the devices are already paired and the Forerunner is set to display running dynamics 1 Select START and select a runn...

Page 46: ...Percentile in Zone Cadence Range Ground Contact Time Range Purple 95 183 spm 218 ms Blue 70 95 174 183 spm 218 248 ms Green 30 69 164 173 spm 249 277 ms Orange 5 29 153 163 spm 278 308 ms Red 5 153 sp...

Page 47: ...9 8 11 5 cm 11 0 13 0 cm 8 7 10 1 10 1 11 9 Red 5 11 5 cm 13 0 cm 10 1 11 9 Tips for Missing Running Dynamics Data If running dynamics data does not appear you can try these tips Make sure you have a...

Page 48: ...ctate threshold Lactate threshold requires a chest heart rate monitor Lactate threshold is the point where your muscles start to rapidly fatigue Your device measures your lactate threshold level using...

Page 49: ...exercise your fitness age can decrease over time Purple Superior Blue Excellent Green Good Orange Fair Red Poor VO2 max data is provided by FirstBeat VO2 max analysis is provided with permission from...

Page 50: ...s Your Forerunner device provides acclimation notifications and corrections to your VO2 max estimate and training status when the temperature is above 22 C 72 F and when the altitude is above 800 m 26...

Page 51: ...can add Aerobic Training Effect and Anaerobic Training Effect as data fields to one of your training screens to monitor your numbers throughout the activity Training Effect Aerobic Benefit Anaerobic...

Page 52: ...ature requires a Garmin chest heart rate monitor Before you can perform the guided test you must put on a heart rate monitor and pair it with your device Pairing Your Wireless Sensors page 77 The devi...

Page 53: ...ve the new FTP or Decline to keep your current FTP Conducting an FTP Test Before you can conduct a test to determine your functional threshold power FTP you must pair a chest heart rate monitor and a...

Page 54: ...VO2 max VO2 max is the maximum volume of oxygen in milliliters you can consume per minute per kilogram of body weight at your maximum performance Your device displays heat and altitude corrected VO2 m...

Page 55: ...productive Your body needs a rest You should give yourself time to recover by adding lighter training to your schedule No Status The device needs one or two weeks of training history including activit...

Page 56: ...nd frequency of your workouts Recovery Time You can use your Garmin device with wrist based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor to display how much time remains before you are fully re...

Page 57: ...adings for the last 24 hours Your most recent oxygen saturation reading The oxygen saturation percentage scale A graph of your elevation readings for the last 24 hours Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings...

Page 58: ...you must put on a Garmin chest heart rate monitor and pair it with your device Pairing Your Wireless Sensors page 77 Your HRV stress score is the result of a three minute test performed while standin...

Page 59: ...lays your current Body Battery level and a graph of your Body Battery level for the last several hours 1 Press UP or DOWN to view the Body Battery widget NOTE You may need to add the widget to your wi...

Page 60: ...vice and follow the on screen instructions Tips for Existing Garmin Connect Users 1 From the Garmin Connect app select or 2 Select Garmin Devices Add Device Enabling Bluetooth Notifications Before you...

Page 61: ...ct app select or 2 Select Garmin Devices 3 Select your device 4 Select Activity Options Audio Prompts Managing Notifications You can use your compatible smartphone to manage notifications that appear...

Page 62: ...eless technology and currently within range 1 Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu 2 Select Find My Phone The Forerunner device begins searching for your paired smartphone An audible alert sounds on y...

Page 63: ...inutes Tracks your time spent participating in moderate to vigorous activities your weekly intensity minutes goal and progress toward your goal inReach controls Allows you to send messages on your pai...

Page 64: ...et The metrics include recorded activities intensity minutes for the week floors climbed steps calories burned and more You can select START to view additional metrics Viewing the Controls Menu The co...

Page 65: ...t the device to your computer using a USB cable 2 Go to apps garmin com and sign in 3 Select a Connect IQ feature and download it 4 Follow the on screen instructions Wi Fi Connected Features Activity...

Page 66: ...name LiveTrack link and GPS location to your emergency contacts Assistance does not contact the Garmin IERCC team or emergency services on your behalf Incident Detection When the Forerunner device det...

Page 67: ...tdoor walk run and bike activities When an incident is detected by your Forerunner device and your phone is connected the Garmin Connect app can send an automated text message and email with your name...

Page 68: ...ur smartphone with the Forerunner device Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Device page 52 3 On the Forerunner device hold and select Settings Safety Tracking GroupTrack Show on Map to enable viewing c...

Page 69: ...he name of the provider and follow the on screen instructions Spotify Spotify is a digital music service that gives you access to millions of songs TIP Spotify integration requires the Spotify applica...

Page 70: ...the My Music or iTunes Library list select an audio file category such as songs or playlists 4 Select the checkboxes for the audio files and select Send to Device 5 If necessary in the Forerunner list...

Page 71: ...audio file Select twice to skip to the previous audio file in the playlist Hold to rewind through the current audio file Select to change the repeat mode Select to change the shuffle mode Controlling...

Page 72: ...te the pairing process Garmin Pay The Garmin Pay feature allows you to use your watch to pay for purchases in participating stores using credit or debit cards from a participating financial institutio...

Page 73: ...tion TIP After you successfully enter your passcode you can make payments without a passcode for 24 hours while you continue to wear your watch If you remove the watch from your wrist or disable heart...

Page 74: ...aerobic fitness select Training Effect About Training Effect page 43 To view your time in each heart rate zone select Heart Rate Viewing Your Time in Each Heart Rate Zone page 66 To select a lap and v...

Page 75: ...omatically records the total distance traveled elevation gained and time in activities 1 From the watch face hold 2 Select History Totals Odometer 3 Select UP or DOWN to view odometer totals Deleting...

Page 76: ...track your daily steps join a friendly competition with your connections and meet your goals Share your activities You can connect with friends to follow each other s activities or post links to your...

Page 77: ...se the Garmin Express application to remove music files from your device Navigation You can use the GPS navigation features on your device to view your path on a map save locations and find your way h...

Page 78: ...eating a Course on Garmin Connect page 70 1 From the Garmin Connect app select or 2 Select Training Courses 3 Select a course 4 Select Send to Device 5 Select your compatible device 6 Follow the on sc...

Page 79: ...an save your current location to navigate back to it later NOTE You can add options to the controls menu 1 Hold LIGHT 2 Select Save Location 3 Follow the on screen instructions Editing Your Saved Loca...

Page 80: ...t location select Search Near and select a location To search for a point of interest by name select Spell Search enter a name select Search Near and select a location 6 Select a point of interest fro...

Page 81: ...Last Saved Activity You can navigate back to the starting point of your last saved activity in a straight line or along the path you traveled This feature is available only for activities that use GP...

Page 82: ...zooming You can hold START to select the point indicated by the crosshairs To see nearby points of interest and waypoints select Around Me Saving or Navigating to a Location on the Map You can select...

Page 83: ...th Up option shows north at the top of the screen The Track Up option shows your current direction of travel at the top of the screen User Locations Shows or hides saved locations on the map Auto Zoom...

Page 84: ...p a heading indicator to display on your data pages while navigating The indicator points to your target heading 1 Hold 2 Select Settings Navigation Heading Bug Setting Navigation Alerts You can set a...

Page 85: ...y 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 Approximate...

Page 86: ...turned off usually indoors Select Always to use your foot pod data regardless of the GPS setting Using an Optional Bike Speed or Cadence Sensor You can use a compatible bike speed or cadence sensor to...

Page 87: ...mizing Your Activity List 1 From the watch face hold 2 Select Settings Activities Apps 3 Select an option Select an activity to customize the settings set the activity as a favorite change the order o...

Page 88: ...hile navigating Countdown Start Enables a countdown timer for pool swimming intervals Data Screens Enables you to customize data screens and add new data screens for the activity Customizing the Data...

Page 89: ...loaded from Garmin Connect Customizing the Data Screens You can show hide and change the layout and content of data screens for each activity 1 Hold 2 Select Settings Activities Apps 3 Select the acti...

Page 90: ...Alert Type Description Cadence Range You can set minimum and maximum cadence values Calories Event recurring You can set the number of calories Custom Event recurring You can select an existing messa...

Page 91: ...isabled you must zoom in or out manually Lock on Road Locks the position icon which represents your position on the map onto the nearest road Track Log Shows or hides the track log or the path you hav...

Page 92: ...81 Customizing the Lap Alert Message You can customize one or two data fields that appear in the lap alert message 1 Hold 2 Select Activities Apps 3 Select an activity NOTE This feature is not availa...

Page 93: ...te of ascent over time Select Mode Switch to set how quickly the device changes modes NOTE The Current Screen option allows you to automatically switch to the last screen you were viewing before the a...

Page 94: ...the UltraTrac feature increases battery life but decreases the quality of recorded activities You should use the UltraTrac feature for activities that demand longer battery life and for which frequen...

Page 95: ...elect Data To add or change an accent color for the watch face select Accent Color To change the background color select Bkgd Color To save the changes select Done Sensors Settings Compass Settings Ho...

Page 96: ...y select Calibrate Yes To enter the current elevation from the digital elevation model select Calibrate Use DEM To enter the current elevation from your GPS starting point select Calibrate Use GPS Bar...

Page 97: ...ttery life in watch mode You can turn on the battery saver feature from the controls menu Viewing the Controls Menu page 56 1 Hold 2 Select Settings Power Manager Battery Saver 3 Select Status to turn...

Page 98: ...a The Smart recording option default allows for longer activity recordings The Every Second recording option provides more detailed activity recordings but may not record entire activities that last f...

Page 99: ...key or combination of keys to customize 4 Select a function Changing the Units of Measure You can customize units of measure for distance pace and speed elevation weight height and temperature 1 From...

Page 100: ...the lap timer The total stopwatch time continues running 5 Select START to stop both timers 6 Select OPTIONS 7 Save the recorded time as an activity in your history optional Syncing the Time with GPS...

Page 101: ...ing an Activity Before you can use the VIRB remote function you must enable the remote setting on your VIRB camera See the VIRB Series Owner s Manual for more information You must also set the VIRB wi...

Page 102: ...mation guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information NOTICE To prevent corrosion thoroughly clean and dry the contacts and the surrounding area before charging or conne...

Page 103: ...music playback Battery life activity mode and LTE LiveTrack power save Up to 18 hr in GPS mode with wrist based heart rate Battery life activity mode with music and LTE LiveTrack Up to 7 hr in GPS mo...

Page 104: ...ical cleaners solvents and insect repellents that can damage plastic components and finishes Thoroughly rinse the device with fresh water after exposure to chlorine salt water sunscreen cosmetics alco...

Page 105: ...with the positive side facing up NOTE Do not damage or lose the O ring gasket The O ring gasket should remain around the outside of the raised plastic ring 6 Replace the front cover and the four screw...

Page 106: ...QuickFit 22 bands 1 Use the pin tool to push in the watch pin 2 Remove the band from the watch 3 Select an option To install Forerunner bands align one side of the new band with the holes on the devi...

Page 107: ...e To install QuickFit 22 bands remove the watch pin from the Forerunner band replace the watch pin on the device and press the new band into place NOTE Make sure the band is secure The latch should cl...

Page 108: ...rack if you are connected to your phone If your phone is not connected the Forerunner device enables LTE Hold LIGHT and select to view the LTE status Standby means that the LTE signal is ready for use...

Page 109: ...ing stairs In windy environments cover the device with your sleeve or jacket as strong gusts can cause erratic readings My intensity minutes are flashing When you exercise at an intensity level that q...

Page 110: ...c select Delete Data and Reset Settings Updating the Software Using the Garmin Connect App Before you can update your device software using the Garmin Connect app you must have a Garmin Connect accoun...

Page 111: ...anager Customizing the Battery Saver Feature page 89 Turn off Bluetooth wireless technology when you are not using connected features Bluetooth Connected Features page 54 Stop broadcasting heart rate...

Page 112: ...e is compatible with some Bluetooth sensors The first time you connect a sensor to your Garmin device you must pair the device and sensor After they are paired the device connects to the sensor automa...

Page 113: ...ascent since the last reset Average Balance The average left right power balance for the current activity Average Cadence Cycling The average cadence for the current activity Average Cadence Running T...

Page 114: ...pass Course The direction from your starting location to a destination Course can be viewed as a planned or set route You must be navigating for this data to appear Destination Location The position o...

Page 115: ...while running measured in milliseconds Heading The direction you are moving Heart Rate Your heart rate in beats per minute bpm Your device must have wrist based heart rate or be connected to a compat...

Page 116: ...fset for the current lap Lap Power The average power output for the current lap Lap Right Peak Power Phase The average power phase peak angle for the right leg for the current lap Lap Right Power Phas...

Page 117: ...g Left Peak Power Phase The current power phase peak angle for the left leg Power phase peak is the angle range over which the rider produces the peak portion of the driving force Left Power Phase The...

Page 118: ...eak Power Phase The current power phase peak angle for the right leg Power phase peak is the angle range over which the rider produces the peak portion of the driving force Right Power Phase The curre...

Page 119: ...he estimated total hemoglobin concentration in the muscle Training Effect Gauge The impact of the current activity on your aerobic and anaerobic fitness levels Training Stress Score The Training Stres...

Page 120: ...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 FTP Ratings These table...

Page 121: ...your wheel or use one of the calculators available on the internet Tire Size Wheel Circumference mm 20 1 75 1515 20 1 3 8 1615 22 1 3 8 1770 22 1 1 2 1785 24 1 1753 24 3 4 Tubular 1785 24 1 1 8 1795...

Page 122: ...700 30C 2146 700 32C 2155 700 35C 2168 700 38C 2180 700 40C 2200 700 44C 2235 700 45C 2242 700 47C 2268 Symbol Definitions These symbols may appear on the device or accessory labels WEEE disposal and...

Page 123: ...LONASS 86 90 goals 19 20 GPS 2 86 90 settings 86 signal 4 101 green view pin location 13 ground contact time 37 38 GroupTrack 60 86 H heading setting 76 headphones Bluetooth technology 64 104 connecti...

Page 124: ...79 103 temperature 42 79 103 time 92 alerts 83 settings 90 zones and formats 90 time zones 92 timer 1 3 6 9 66 countdown 92 tones 23 92 TracBack 4 73 tracking 29 50 58 tracks 72 training 3 6 8 16 18...

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