Garmin FORETREX 601 User Manual

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Tips for Pairing ANT+ Accessories with Your Garmin Device• Verify that the ANT+ accessory is compatible with your Garmin device.• Before you pair the ANT+ accessory with your Garmin device, move 10 m (33 ft.) away from other ANT+accessories.• Bring the Garmin device within range 3 m (10 ft.) of the ANT+ accessory.• After you pair the first time, your Garmin device automatically recognizes the ANT+ accessory each time itis activated. This process occurs automatically when you turn on the Garmin device and only takes a fewseconds when the accessories are activated and functioning correctly.• When paired, your Garmin device receives data from only your accessory, and you can go near otheraccessories.tempeThe tempe is an ANT+ wireless temperature sensor. You can attach the sensor to a secure strap or loop whereit is exposed to ambient air, and therefore, provides a consistent source of accurate temperature data. You mustpair the tempe with your device to display temperature data from the tempe.Displaying tempe DataWhen displaying tempe data for the first time, you should complete these tasks to customize the device anddata fields.1 Pair your tempe sensor (Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors, page 16).2 Customize data fields to display the temperature data (Customizing the Data Fields, page 10).Device InformationSpecificationsBattery type Two 1.5 V AAA batteries (alkaline, NiMH, or lithium)Battery life 48 hr.Water rating IEC 60529 IPX71Operating temperature range From -20° to 60°C (from -4° to 140°F)Wireless frequency 2.4 GHz @ 0.5 dBm maximumViewing Device InformationYou can view the unit ID, software information, and regulatory information.1 From the menu page, select SETUP > ABOUT FORETREX.2 Select .Viewing SatellitesThe satellite page shows your current location, satellite locations, and signal strength. For more informationabout GPS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.1 From the menu page, select GPS.The bars represent the strength of each satellite signal received (the number of satellites appears beloweach bar). White bars indicate the device is collecting data. Solid bars indicate the device has acquiredsatellite signals.2 Select ENTER to switch to sky view.The location of the satellites from which you are receiving signals appears.1 The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for up to 30 min. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.Device Information 17