Forerunner ® 205/305 Owner’s Manual 53appendIxappendixBe sure to read the Warnings andCautions on pages 66-70 to learnto use your Forerunner safely andresponsibly.Cleaning and CareClean the Forerunner andthe heart rate monitor usinga cloth dampened with a milddetergent solution. Wipe dry.Avoid chemical cleaners andsolvents that may damage plasticcomponents.Do not store the Forerunnerwhere prolonged exposure totemperature extremes may occur(such as in the trunk of a car), aspermanent damage may result.User information, such as history,locations, and tracks, is retainedindefinitely in the unit’s memorywithout the need for externalpower. Back up important userdata by downloading it to GarminTraining Center on your personalcomputer. See page 62 to loadGarmin Training Center.Water ImmersionThe Forerunner is waterproof toIEC Standard 60529 IPX7. It canwithstand immersion in 1 meter ofwater for 30 minutes. Prolongedsubmersion can cause damageto the unit. After submersion, becertain to wipe dry and air dry theunit before using or charging.Note: Ths product s not ntendedto be used whle swmmng.