Garmin Forerunner 30 Owner's Manual

Also see for Forerunner 30: Pilot's guide Owner's manual Release note

Contents

Table of ContentsIntroduction.....................................................................1Keys ............................................................................................ 1Using the Backlight ................................................................ 1Charging the Device ................................................................... 1Tips for Charging the Device ................................................. 1Training........................................................................... 1Going for a Run .......................................................................... 1Other Fitness Activities .......................................................... 1Turning Off GPS .................................................................... 1Using the Auto Pause® Feature ................................................. 2Marking Laps by Distance .......................................................... 2Turning on the Lap Key ..........................................................2Activity Tracking and Other Widgets ........................................... 2Icons ...................................................................................... 2Auto Goal ............................................................................... 2Move Bar ................................................................................ 2Intensity Minutes .................................................................... 2Sleep Tracking ....................................................................... 3Heart Rate Features....................................................... 3Wearing the Device and Heart Rate ........................................... 3Viewing Your Heart Rate Data .................................................... 3Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Running ............................ 3About VO2 Max. Estimates .................................................... 3About Heart Rate Zones ............................................................. 3Fitness Goals ......................................................................... 3Customizing Your Heart Rate Zones and Maximum HeartRate ....................................................................................... 3Smart Features............................................................... 3Bluetooth Connected Features ................................................... 3Pairing Your Smartphone ........................................................... 4Updating the Software Using Garmin Connect Mobile .......... 4Phone Notifications ................................................................ 4Using Do Not Disturb Mode ................................................... 4Locating a Lost Smartphone .................................................. 4Playing Audio Prompts During Your Activity ............................... 4Turning Off Bluetooth Wireless Technology ............................... 4Garmin Connect ..........................................................................4Using Garmin Connect ........................................................... 4History............................................................................. 5Viewing History ........................................................................... 5Personal Records ....................................................................... 5Viewing Your Personal Records ............................................ 5Clearing a Personal Record ................................................... 5Restoring a Personal Record ................................................. 5Data Management ...................................................................... 5Deleting Files ......................................................................... 5Disconnecting the USB Cable ................................................ 5Customizing Your Device.............................................. 5Setting Your User Profile ............................................................ 5Displaying Pace or Speed .......................................................... 5System Settings .......................................................................... 5Time Settings ......................................................................... 5Time Zones ............................................................................ 5Setting the Device Sounds ..................................................... 5Setting an Alarm ......................................................................... 5Garmin Connect Settings ............................................................ 5Device Settings on the Garmin Connect Mobile App ............. 6Customizing the Data Fields ....................................................... 6Device Information......................................................... 6Specifications ..............................................................................6Troubleshooting .......................................................................... 6Product Updates .................................................................... 6Getting More Information ....................................................... 6Resetting the Device .............................................................. 6Restoring All Default Settings ................................................ 6Viewing Device Information ................................................... 6Updating the Software ........................................................... 6Maximizing Battery Life .......................................................... 6Acquiring Satellite Signals ..................................................... 6Improving GPS Satellite Reception ........................................ 7My device does not display the correct time .......................... 7When does my step count reset? .......................................... 7My step count does not seem accurate ................................. 7My intensity minutes are flashing ........................................... 7Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data ............................................. 7Turning Off Activity Tracking .................................................. 7Sending Data to Your Computer ............................................ 7Appendix......................................................................... 7Data Fields ..................................................................................7Device Care ................................................................................ 7Cleaning the Device ............................................................... 7Heart Rate Zone Calculations ..................................................... 7VO2 Max. Standard Ratings ....................................................... 8Symbol Definitions ...................................................................... 8Index................................................................................ 9Table of Contents i