Garmin 201 GPS Receiver User Manual
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1. Serial Number En Use this area to record the serial number 8 digit number located on the back of your unit under the strap in case it is lost stolen or needs service Be sure to keep your original sales receipt in a safe place or attach a photocopy inside the manual Introduction Product Registration Introduction Table of Contents INTRODUCTION cocccccccucnconoccconinnnionionioncanananas Product Registration i Table of Contents coccion ii FCG Compliant E tries n iv Software License Agreement cnc v Warnings amp Cautions vi Maintenance erer vil Unit OVERVIEW sumisa viii AVES AD Eoin Nn A ix Charging the Battery o x GETTING STARTED cesses 1 MAS GPS sire taste len nee ne 1 Turning on your Forerunner cccinininiin 2 Main Modes ets means 3 TIMER MODE 3 Using Timer Mode cocino 3 Data Screens ns nie munis 4 MENU MODE cocccnnccccononicnonoinannncianarncinsrn rana 5 Using Menu Mode 5 History Last Run History By Day sus History By Week uo cscs 7 History History Totals amp Delete 8 Training Assistant Auto Pause Lap 9 Training Assistant Virtual Partner 10 Training Assistant Interval Training 13 Training Assistant Pace Alert 15 Training Assistant Time Dist Alert 16 Navigation Add Remove Map Mode 17 Navigation M2. 5 Press the MODE Button to return to the SETTINGS mode To adjust the display contrast 1 From the Menu Mode press the DOWN or UP button to highlight SETTINGS Press ENTER 2 Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight the SET DISPLAY field and press ENTER 3 Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight the CONTRAST field and press ENTER 4 Press the DOWN or UP button to adjust the contrast bar DOWN moves the bar left and UP moves the bar right After adjusting the contrast bar press ENTER 5 Press the MODE Button to return to the SETTINGS mode Menu Mode Settings Set Display BACKLIGHT 15 SECONDS CONTRAST 29 30 Menu Mode Settings Set System BEEPER KEY AND MESSAGE LANGUAGE English Set System This option allows you to change the beeper setting and select the language of your choice To change the beeper setting 1 From ENTE 2 Press 3 With 4 Press 5 Press he Menu Mode press the DOWN or UP button to highlight SETTINGS Press R he DOWN or UP button to highlight the SET SYSTEM field and press ENTER BEEPER highlighted press ENTER he DOWN or UP button to highlight your selection and press ENTER he MODE Button to return to the SETTINGS mode To change the language 1 From ENTE Press Press Press UT Ps W N Press he Menu Mode press the DOWN or UP button to high light
3. Forerunner 201 personal trainer owner manual O Copyright 2003 2004 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries All Rights Reserved Garmin International Inc Garmin Europe Ltd Garmin Corporation 1200 East 151 Street Unit 5 The Quadrangle No 68 Jangshu 2 Road Olathe Kansas 66062 U S A Abbey Park Industrial Estate Shijr Taipei County Taiwan Tel 913 397 8200 Romsey SO51 9DL UK Tel 886 2 2642 9199 Fax 913 397 8282 Tel 44 1794 519944 Fax 886 2 2642 9099 Fax 44 1794 519222 Except as expressly provided herein no part of this manual may be reproduced copied transmitted disseminated downloaded or stored in any storage medium for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual and of any revision to this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual or revision must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited Information in this document is subject to change without notice Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements
4. SETTINGS Press R he DOWN or UP button to highlight the SET SYSTEM field and press ENTER he DOWN or UP button to highlight the LANGUAGE field and press ENTER he DOWN or UP button to highlight your selection and press ENTER he MODE Button to return to the SETTINGS mode Restore Settings This option allows you to restore the factory settings to options in the SETTINGS menu ONLY Data and settings in other menus such as HISTORY and TRAINING ASSISTANT are not affected To restore factory settings 1 From the Menu Mode press the DOWN or UP button to highlight SETTINGS Press ENTER 2 Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight the RESTORE SETTINGS field and press ENTER 3 Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight your selection and press ENTER About Forerunner Displays the software version of your Forerunner To view the software version 1 From the Menu Mode press the DOWN or UP button to highlight SETTINGS Press ENTER 2 Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight the ABOUT FORERUNNER field and press ENTER You may also visit the Garmin web site to update you Forerunner 201 software http Awww garmin com products forerunner201 Menu Mode Settings Restore Settings About Forerunner WOULD YOU LIKE TO RESTOR ORY 2 10 2003 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries 31 32 Software Forerunner Logbook FORERUNNER LOGBOOK PC SOFTWARE Free Fo
5. 2 75 ounces 78g 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C operating 100 x 64 pixels 1 44 W x 0 92 H 36 49 x 23 35 mm 12 parallel channel Approx 15 seconds warm start Approx 45 seconds cold start Approx 5 minutes First Time 1 second continuous lt 15 meters 49 ft RMS 95 typical 0 1 knot RMS steady state Performs to specifications to 6 g s Built in patch Rechargeable built in lithium ion battery 15 hours typical use Specifications 33 34 A About Forerunner 31 Add remove map mode 17 Auto Lap 10 14 Auto Pause 4 9 14 B Backlight 29 Back to Start 23 Battery x Beeper 30 C Calories 6 7 27 28 Caution vi Charging the battery x Cleaning vi Contrast 29 Current Lap Screen 4 Custom Page 27 Custom Screen 4 D Data Screens 4 28 Daylight Savings 25 Delete History 8 Delete Location 22 Display Contrast 29 Distance Alert 16 Distance Goals 11 E Elevation 19 F Factory Settings 31 FCC Compliance iv Find Location 20 21 22 G GOTO 22 GPS 1 2 vi story 6 7 8 story By Day 6 story By Week 7 story Delete 8 story History Totals 8 story Last Run 6 14 oa 5 erval Training 13 14 L Language 30 Last Run 6 14 Latitude Longitude 20 Location 18 19 20 21 22 Logbook Software 6 32 vii M Main Modes 3 Map Mode 17 22 23 Mark Location 18 19 emory 6 x enu Mode 5 N avigation 17 earest Location 20 21 O Orient Map Ahead 23 2
6. ENTER button A confirmation message box appears asking if you really want to delete all locations If you do press the DOWN or UP button to highlight YES Press ENTER 2 If you change your mind and do not want to delete the location press the DOWN or UP button to highlight NO Press ENTER The confirmation message box disappears and all of the locations remain in memory Back to Start This option allows you to return to your start point along a traveled path without marking any locations The Forerunner 201 draws a track log or electronic breadcrumb trail as you Menu Mode travel during your workout When you are ready to return to where you started the Forerun Navigation ner 201 takes you back by following the electronic breadcrumb trail you left behind Back To Start To return Back to Start Orient Map North Ahead 1 In the NAVIGATION mode press the DOWN or UP button to highlight BACK TO START Press ENTER The Map Mode appears with an arrow pointing in the direction you should ravel 2 Press the DOWN or UP button to zoom in or zoom out on the map Press MODE to retu o the Menu Mode 3 To stop highlight NAVIGATION press the ENTER button Press the DOWN or UP button o highlight the STOP GOTO option and press ENTER n Orient Map North Ahead When Orient Map North is selected the map is always oriented to the north As you travel the map is
7. Mode History 6 8 i apps The POWER Button Last Run 6 8 Orient Map North Ahead 23 24 Press and release to turn the backlight E By Day 6 7 t Settings 24 31 on and off E By Week 7 5 Set Time 22 25 The MODE Button amp History Totals 8 Set Units 26 27 Press to go to the next Main Mode Gk Delete 8 EH Set Custom Page 27 28 Press to undo the most recent action Training Assistant 9 16 Set Profile 28 The ENTER Button sn sa Press to confirm data entry or menu tig Auto Pause Lap 9 3 Set Display 29 ion Virtual Partner 10 11 O Set System 30 The UP DOWN buttons TR Interval Training 12 13 By Restore Settings 31 Press to highlight the options on the Pace Speed Alert 15 H About Forerunner 31 menu E Time Dist ance Alert 16 5 a 6 History By Day LAST RUN E e DAY E BY WEEK 27 HISTORY TOTALS JUHES 6 53pm E JUHE3 3 47pm 100 JUN19 E D1am E 00 25 09 2 70mi 09 18 pBical NOTE If Pace Speed Mode pg 26 is set to SPEED BIKING calories are calculated for biking HISTORY The Forerunner 201 stores up to 5000 laps in memory A run may contain any number of laps The 10 most recent runs have a basic track log of up to 250 saved points Your most recent run one you have not reset contains the most detailed track log with up to 3000 points If you wish to keep all your basic track data be sure to upload the tracks
8. STOP The Forerunner has been designed to comfortably fit your wrist For best performance wear the Forerunner like a watch with the top face of the unit oriented towards the sky A strap extension provides additional length and easily attaches to the existing strap To fasten the Forerunner to your wrist 1 With the strap open place the Forerunner on your wrist 2 Slide the end o f the strap through the connector 3 Adjust to fit comfortably and secure the strap using the Velcro Do not adjust too tightly around your w To add the stra 1 Slide the end o rist as this may cut off blood circulation p extension f the existing strap through the connector on the extension with the Velcro oriented the same direction on each strap 2 Place on your wrist or arm 3 Slide the end o f the extension through the existing connector 4 Adjust to fit comfortably and secure the strap using the Velcro Do not adjust too tightly around your w rist arm as this may cut off blood circulation To remove the wrist strap from the Forerunner 1 Place your Fore 2 While holding or a very soft f enough for the runner on a cloth or soft surface to avoid scratching the case he Forerunner steady with one hand use a jewelers band pin removing tool at head screwdriver to catch the spring bar s loaded stem and pull it back band to clear the case s edge 3 To reinstall insert the spring bar into the wristband an
9. STOP button to stop timing and tracking distance data 3 Press the LAP button to record when a lap is completed 4 While in Timer Mode the data you are recording is called your Current Run When you reset the Timer the data is considered your Last Run When the timer is stopped press and hold RESET for 3 seconds to reset all workout data The unit automatically stores Last Run and History information Q NOTE A manual stop and restart of the Timer automatically starts a new lap You can also setup the Forerunner to automatically lap and or pause at a specific distance and or speed pg 9 10 Timer Mode Using the Timer Mode 0 Timer Indicator Press the MODE UP or DOWN buttons to remove messages or alerts from the display or wait until they automatically time out and disappear Data Screens During your workout there are 3 data screens you can access by pressing the DOWN or UP buttons These data screens are Data Screens Timer Screen Time Pace Speed Distance e Current Lap Screen Lap Pace Speed Lap Time Lap Dist ance TIME e Custom Screen Custom 1 Custom 2 Custom3 DD Q 3662 For information how to select the custom fields see Set Custom Page on page 25 When Auto Pause is enabled a fourth screen Rest Time Rest Dist ance Total Dist ance appears see page 9 You can also utilize the Timer stop watch in this mode By using a combina tion of the GPS and the Timer you can start running a
10. and press ENTER 3 Use the DOWN or UP button to highlight the DISTANCE ALERT field press ENTER to turn the alert OFF alert ONCE or REPEAT the alert whenever the ALERT AT distance is reached again 4 With DISTANCE ALERT on highlight the ALERT AT field and press ENTER 5 Select from 1 2 MARATHON 10 MILE 10K 5 MILE 5K 1 MILE or CUSTOM Press the DOWN or UP buttons to highlight your selection and press ENTER to select 16 6 Press the MODE button to return to the Training Assistant NAVIGATION IRA Menu Mode The Navigation Menu provides additional options for traveling with your Forerunner 201 Refer to this menu option to add or remove the map mode mark a location find a location return back to your starting point and orient the map mode by a north reference or ahead Navigation Add Remove Map Mode the direction you are moving Add Remove Map Mode The Map Mode does not appear on your Forerunner 201 until you activate it from this U 00T 03 soem menu Once you add the map you are immediately taken to the Map Mode where you can 5 HISTORY view your position workout or locations It is not possible to load detailed map data into the E TRAINING ASSISTANT Forerunner 201 A The Map Mode shows where you the animated figure are and provides a picture of E SETTINGS where you have traveled As you travel the animated fi
11. dry then air dry Do not machine wash STORAGE Do not store the Forerunner 201 where prolonged exposure to temperature extremes may occur such as in the trunk of a car as permanent damage may result User information such as locations tracks and workout history is retained indefinitely in the units memory without the need for external power It is always a good practice to back up important user data by manually recording it or downloading it to a PC Free software is available for Forerunner 201 owner Please refer to our web site on how to download the Forerunner Logbook software at http www garmin com products forerunner201 WATER IMMERSION The Forerunner 201 is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7 It can withstand immer sion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes Prolonged submersion can cause damage to the unit After submersion be certain to wipe and air dry the unit before reuse or charging To resolve problems that cannot be remedied using this guide contact Garmin Customer Support in the U S A at 800 800 1020 or Garmin Europe at 44 1794 519944 Introduction Maintenance vii viii Introduction Unit Overview Power Data Contacts Back View without strap Serial Number Speaker Built in GPS E LCD Display Antenna Front View with Backlight GARMIN Forerunner 201 mode reset enter y A lap start stop POWER MODE RESET ENTER DOWN UP BACKLIGHT LAP START
12. option and press ENTER 3 Press the DOWN button to highlight the NEAREST option and press ENTER 4 The nine closest locations appear in a list showing their name and distance from your location You can select a location from this list by pressing the DOWN or UP button and selecting the desired location Once selected press ENTER The Review Location appears allowing you to edit the location if you desire Menu Mode Navigation Find Location FINO LOCATION R ER NEAREST FX DELETE ALL 21 22 Menu Mode Navigation Find Location To view the selected location on the Map Mode 1 In the Review Location mode press the DOWN or UP button to highlight MAP Press the ENTER button The selected location is displayed on the map You can use the DOWN UP buttons to zoom in and out on the map 2 With OK highlighted press ENTER to switch back to the Review Location Mode To start a GOTO 1 In the Review Location mode press the DOWN or UP button to highlight GOTO Press ENTER The GOTO is activated with the selected location as the destination To stop a GOTO 1 Highlight NAVIGATION in the Menu Mode and press ENTER 2 Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight the STOP GOTO option and press ENTER To delete all locations 1 In the FIND LOCATION mode press the DOWN or UP button to highlight DELETE ALL Press the
13. press START your workout begins and your Virtual Partner begins to run As you move R SET DISTANCE amp PACE your digital self also moves A message bar appears at the very bottom and shows how far amp WEH LAST RESULTS off you are from your Virtual Partner Press the DOWN or UP button to view other data in Virtual Partner Mode such as distance and time to go Press STOP to stop the timer after your goals are complete or select END PARTNER RUN from the Training Assistant menu and a summary screen displays 10 To set Distance amp Time Goals 1 Highlight TRAINING ASSISTANT in the Menu Mode and press ENTER 2 Highlight VIRTUAL PARTNER and press ENTER 3 Highlight SET DISTANCE amp TIME and press ENTER 4 With DISTANCE highlighted press ENTER 5 Press the DOWN or UP button to select the distance of your workout and press ENTER to select You can choose CUSTOM to set your own distance 6 Press the DOWN button to highlight the TIME field and press ENTER 7 Press the DOWN or UP button to select the total time of your workout and press ENTER to select You can choose CUSTOM to set your own time 8 Highlight DONE and press ENTER 9 When you are ready to begin your workout press the START button To set Time amp Pace Speed 1 Highlight TRAINING ASSISTANT in the Menu Mode and press ENTER 2 Highlight VIRTUAL PARTNER and press ENTER 3 Highlight SE
14. stationary and the animated figure moves along the map When Orient Map Ahead is selected the top of the map is oriented in the direction you are currently mov ing The animated figure is stationary while the map rotates as you change direction with the Forerunner 201 To select Orient Map North 1 In the NAVIGATION mode press the DOWN or UP button to highlight ORIENT MAP NORTH Press ENTER The Map Mode appears with the orientation pointing North 23 Menu Mode To select Orient Map Ahead 1 In the NAVIGATION mode press the DOWN or UP button to highlight ORIENT MAP AHEAD Press ENTER The Map Mode appears with the orientation pointing ahead Settings SETTINGS Set Time The SETTINGS menu allows you to customize your Forerunner 201 You can set the time set the units set the custom page set your profile set the display set the system restore settings to the manufacturers default and check the software version of the Forerunner 201 O SET TIME Time Format SET UNITS The SET TIME menu allows you to select a 12 hour or 24 hour time format enter the Ed SET CUSTOM PAGE proper time zone and choose Daylight Savings Time When you select 12 hour time format SET PROFILE ting the clock reads like a standard clock with 12 hour AM and 12 hour PM cycles The 24 hour option sets the Forerunner 201 to display a 24 hour cycle Military Time To change the ti
15. the units of measure 1 Highlight SETTINGS in the Menu Mode and press ENTER 2 Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight SET UNITS Press ENTER 3 Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight the UNITS field Press ENTER 4 Press the DOWN or UP button high light STATUTE or METRIC and press ENTER Press the MODE Button to return to the mode of your choice To change the pace speed mode 1 Highlight SETTINGS in the Menu Mode and press ENTER 2 Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight SET UNITS Press ENTER 3 Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight the PACE SPEED MODE field Press ENTER 4 Press the DOWN or UP button highlight PACE RUNNING or SPEED BIKING and press ENTER Press the MODE Button to return to the mode of your choice To adjust Pace Smoothing 1 Highlight SETTINGS in the Menu Mode and press ENTER 2 Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight SET UNITS Press ENTER continued 3 Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight the PACE SMOOTHING field Press ENTER 4 Press the DOWN or UP button highlight MOST MORE LESS or LEAST and press ENTER MOST produces the maximum amount of smoothing Press the MODE Button to return to the mode of your choice Menu Mode Settings Set Custom Page Custom Page This option allows you to customize data fields on the Custom Page which are accessed from the Timer Mode Speed and
16. you specified have completed a Finished page displays If you wish to review the Last Run History pg 6 you must first RESET your current run pg 3 By Day and By Week history totals only shows interval data not rest data AP SPEED 4 SPEED dh 3 OF 3 300 AP OL EMSHED 14 Pace Speed Alert Use the Pace Speed Alert when you want to know when you have reached either your fastest pace speed or your slowest pace speed When you reach this preset speed during your workout an alarm sounds To set Fast Pace Speed Alert 1 Highlight TRAINING ASSISTANT in the Menu Mode and press ENTER 2 Highlight PACE SPEED ALERT and press ENTER 3 With FAST PACE SPEED ALERT highlighted press ENTER and use the DOWN or UP button to select ON or OFF from the menu and press ENTER 4 Press the DOWN button to highlight the ALERT AT field and press ENTER 5 Select from a quick option menu SPRINT RUN JOG SPEED WALK WALK or CUSTOM and press ENTER 6 Press the MODE button to return to the Training Assistant To set Slow Pace Speed Alert 1 Highlight TRAINING ASSISTANT in the Menu Mode and press ENTER 2 Highlight PACE SPEED ALERT and press ENTER 3 Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight the SLOW PACE SPEED ALERT and press ENTER Press the DOWN or UP button to select ON or OFF from the men
17. your current position to the saved location It may be necessary to go around obstacles to arrive at the saved location Find Location has these available options LIST ALL NEAREST or DELETE ALL 20 To find and select a location 1 Highlight NAVIGATION in the Menu Mode and press ENTER 2 Press the DOWN button highlight the FIND LOCATION option and press ENTER 3 With LIST ALU highlighted press ENTER A locations list appears starting with numbers 0 9 and moves into an alphabetical list 4 Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight the alphabetical tab containing the desired location Press ENTER Press the DOWN or UP button to select the desired location Press ENTER The Review Location appears To delete a location 1 In the Review Location mode press the DOWN or UP button to highlight DELETE Press the ENTER button A confirmation message box appears asking if you really want to delete the location If you do press the DOWN or UP button highlight YES and press ENTER 2 If you change your mind and do not want to delete the location press the DOWN or UP button highlight NO and press ENTER The confirmation message box disappears and the location remains in memory You can also press the MODE button to exit To view the NEAREST locations 1 Highlight NAVIGATION in the Menu Mode and press ENTER 2 Press the DOWN button to highlight the FIND LOCATION
18. 2 Press the DOWN button to highlight the MARK LOCATION option and press ENTER The Review Location appears Flag with symbol name and location 3 Press the DOWN button to highlight the location symbol and press ENTER 4 Scroll through the available location symbols using the DOWN or UP buttons Press ENTER when you find the location symbol of choice 5 Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight the OK field and press ENTER Your location with the new location symbol is now stored in memory To change the location name 1 Highlight NAVIGATION in the Menu Mode and press ENTER 2 Press the DOWN button to highlight the MARK LOCATION option and press ENTER The Review Location Mode appears Flag with symbol name and location 3 Press the DOWN button to highlight the location name and press ENTER continued Scroll through the letters holders using the DOWN or UP buttons UP button moves the cursor right to left and the DOWN button moves the cursor left to right When you reach the position place you want to change stop and press ENTER Using the DOWN or UP button scroll through the letter number or symbol choices highlight the one you want and press ENTER The position place is now changed You can change the name of the location up to 6 characters Continue until all positions are changed Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight the OK field and press ENTER The Location Mode appears ag
19. 4 Orient Map North 23 P Pace Speed Alert 15 Pace Mode 26 Pace Smoothing 26 Product Registration i R Registration i Restore Settings 31 Serial Number i Set Display 29 Set Profile 28 Set System 30 Set Time 24 25 Set Units 26 Software 32 Software License v Software Version 31 Specifications 33 Speed Pace Alert 15 Speed Mode 26 orage vil S T Table of Contents ii Time 25 Timer Mode 3 4 Timer Screen 4 Time Alert 16 Time Format 24 Time Goals 11 Time Zone 24 25 Track Log 6 23 Training Assistant 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 U Units 26 V Virtual Partner 10 11 12 W Warnings vi Warranty iii Water Immersion vii Wrist Strap vii ix 35 Run Notes Run Notes Run Notes For the latest free software updates excluding map data throughout the life of your Garmin products visit the Garmin web site at www garmin com O Copyright 2003 2004 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc 1200 East 151 Street Olathe Kansas 66062 U S A Garmin Europe Ltd Unit 5 The Quadrangle Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey SO51 9DL U K Garmin Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2 Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan www garmin com Part Number 190 00318 00 Rev C
20. NG FROM THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion SUCH REM EDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY To obtain warranty service call your local Garmin authorized dealer Or call Garmin Customer Service at one of the numbers listed below for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number The unit should be securely packed with the tracking number clearly written on the outside of the package The unit should be sent freight charges prepaid to any Garmin warranty service station A copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs Online auction confirmations are not accepted for warranty verification To obtain warranty service an original or copy of the sales receipt from the Introduction original retailer is required Garmin will not replace missing components from any package purchased through an online auction Garmin International Inc Garmin Europe Ltd 1200 E 151st Street Unit 5 The Quadrangle Abbey Park Industrial Estate Olathe KS 66062 U S A Romsey SO51 9DL UK Ph
21. Pace choices depend whether you have the UNITS page 24 set to SPEED or PACE The following data types are available CUSTOM AVERAGE PACE SPEED overall average speed of workout AVG LAP TIME average time of all the laps BEST PACE fastest speed of workout CALORIES total calories burned since timer started see also Pace Speed Mode pg 26 e DISTANCE training distance ELEVATION current altitude GRADE slope of terrain LAP DISTANCE distance in lap LAP PACE SPEED average pace of lap LAP TIME time in lap IME OF DAY CUSTOM LAPS number of la s in workout 03 05 38 PACE current speed a y M REST DISTANCE distance traveled while Auto Paused LEVATION e REST TIME time Auto Paused 1095 SPEED current speed e TIME current training time TIME OF DAY current time of day e TOTAL DISTANCE both training distance and rest distance together 27 TOTAL TIME both training time and rest time together 28 Menu Mode Settings Set Profile EDIT PACE 08 00 USE ENTER TO EDIT UP DOWN TO SELECT To customize the data screens 1 Highlight SETTINGS in the Menu Mode and press ENTER 2 Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight SET CUSTOM PAGE Press ENTER 3 Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight the data field to change Press ENTER 4 Press the DOWN or UP button highlight the desire
22. T TIME amp PACE SPEED and press ENTER 4 With TIME highlighted press ENTER 5 Press the DOWN or UP button to select the total time of your workout and press ENTER to select You can choose CUSTOM to set your own time 6 Press the DOWN button to highlight the PACE SPEEDY field and press ENTER continued on next page Menu Mode Training Assistant Virtual Partner SET GOALS DISTANCE 3 TIME 00 30 00 PACE 09 39 VOU ARE AHEAD m 11 7 Press the DOWN or UP button to select the pace speed of your workout and press ENTER to select You can choose CUSTOM to set your own pace speed 8 Highlight DONE and press ENTER Training Assistant 9 When you are ready to begin your workout press the START button Virtual Partner To set Distance amp Pace Speed 1 Highlight TRAINING ASSISTANT in the Menu Mode and press ENTER 2 Highlight VIRTUAL PARTNER and press ENTER 3 Highlight SET DISTANCE amp PACE SPEED and press ENTER 4 5 Menu Mode With DISTANCE highlighted press ENTER Press the DOWN or UP button to select the distance of your workout and press ENTER to select You can choose CUSTOM to set your own distance Press the DOWN button to highlight the PACE SPEEDY field and press ENTER 7 Press the DOWN or UP button to select the pace speed of your workout and press ENTER to select You can choose CUSTOM to se
23. TER 2 Press the DOWN button to highlight the MARK LOCATION option and press ENTER The Navigation Review Location appears Flag with symbol and name Find Location 3 Press the DOWN button to highlight the location field latitude longitude and press ENTER 4 Scroll through the latitude and longitude position places using the DOWN or UP buttons EDIT LOCATION UP button moves the cursor right to left and the DOWN button moves the cursor left to right When you reach the position you want to change stop and press ENTER Using 4004 471 966 the DOWN or UP button scroll through the choices to highlight the one you want Press UP DOLIN TO SELECT ENTER The position place is now changed 5 Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight the OK field and press ENTER The Location Mode appears again with the corrected location 6 Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight the OK field and press ENTER Your location with the new latitude longitude is now stored in memory NAVIGATION Find Location EX REMOVE MAP MODE The FIND LOCATION mode organizes all of your locations in alphabetical order for ER MARK LOCATION easy selection After searching for your location through the saved alphabetical list you can R view the location on the map or perform a GOTO A GOTO leads you from your current FR BACK TO START position to the saved location The Forerunner 201 creates a straight line as the crow flies from
24. WALKING STOPPED or CUSTOM Press ENTER to select the option you want AUTO TIMER PAUSE ON PAUSE WHEN To set the Auto Lap Menu Mode E E 1 Highlight TRAINING ASSISTANT in the Menu Mode and press ENTER 2 Highlight AUTO PAUSE LAP and press ENTER Training Assistant 3 Highlight the ON OFF option next to AUTO LAP TRIGGER Press ENTER to turn the Virtual Partner AUTO LAP TRIGGER on or off 4 Highlight the DISTANCE option next to LAP DISTANCE Press ENTER to display the available option menu TRAINING ASSISTANT 5 Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight 1 2 MARATHON 10 MILE 10K 5 MILE LE AUTO PAUSE LAP 5K 1 MILE or CUSTOM Press ENTER to select the option you want 8 CUA AR INTERVAL TRAINING Virtual Partner E PACE ALERT This is a unique feature of the Forerunner 201 You have the option to set up a Virtual Partner to help you obtain your workout goals The Virtual Partner always completes the goal you set Your job is to keep up with your Virtual Partner Your Virtual Partner can help you with Distance Time Time amp Pace Speed or Distance amp Pace Speed The Virtual VIRTUAL PARTNER Partner mode displays after you enter your settings In the Virtual Partner mode the top character is your Virtual Partner while you are represented on the bottom As soon as you B SET TIME amp PACE
25. Web Site address www garmin com Garmin and Personal Navigator are registered trademarks Forerunner and Virtual Partner are a trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsid iaries and may not be used without the express permission of Garmin July 2004 Part Number 190 00318 00 Rev C Printed in Taiwan PACE YOURSELF Fun is now on the run Strap this personal trainer to your wrist and let it do all the work except the running of course Welcome to the world of the Forerunner 201 a compact lightweight waterproof GPS sensor that provides you accurate pace speed distance and time data during your workout Not only that it provides a map of your travels and provides as sistance in your training using the Virtual Partners pace to help achieve your goals Take your Forerunner 201 wherever you go in the great outdoors To get the most out of your new Forerunner 201 take the time to read through this Own ers Manual and the Quick Start Guide to understand the operating features of the unit PRODUCT REGISTRATION Help us better support you by completing your on line registration today Connect to our Web Site www garmin com and look for the Product Registration link on the home page Your units serial number is on the back of the unit If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the Forerunner 201 you can visit our Web Site or contact our Customer Service Department M F 8 00 5 00 CST except holidays at 1 800 800 1020
26. ain with the corrected name Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight the OK field and press ENTER Your location with the new location name is now stored in memory To change the elevation 1 2 Highlight NAVIGATION in the Menu Mode and press ENTER Press the DOWN button to highlight the MARK LOCATION option and press ENTER The Review Location Mode appears Flag with symbol name and location Press the DOWN button to highlight the ELEV ATION field and press ENTER Scroll through the elevation position places using the DOWN or UP buttons UP button moves the cursor right to left and the DOWN button moves the cursor left to right When you reach the position you want to change stop and press ENTER Using the DOWN or UP button scroll through the choices to highlight the one you want Press ENTER The position place is now changed Continue until all positions are changed Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight the OK field and press ENTER The Location Mode appears again with the corrected elevation Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight the OK field and press ENTER Your location with the new elevation is now stored in memory Menu Mode Navigation Mark Location EDIT LOCATION NAME USE ENTER TO EDIT UP DOWN TO SELECT 19 To change the location latitude longitude Menu Mode ee ee 1 Highlight NAVIGATION in the Menu Mode and press EN
27. ark Location cocino 18 Navigation Find Location nin 19 Navigation Back To Start 23 Navigation Orient Map North Ahead 23 Settings Set HMC corra 22 Settings Set Units oo 26 Settings Set Custom Page wc cee 27 Settings Set Profile incas cdo 28 Settings Set Display 1 si 29 Settings Set System n 30 Settings Restore Settings iiie 31 Settings About Forerunner cinc 31 SOFTWARE nes 32 SPECIFICATIONS sesssssssssssssssesssessstesssss 33 INDEX esanean ein en 34 LIMITED WARRANTY This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase Within this period Garmin will at its sole option repair or replace any components that fail in normal use Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse misuse accident or unauthorized alteration or repairs THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULTI
28. d data type and press ENTER Press the MODE Button to return to the mode of your choice Set Profile This feature lets you personalize the Forerunner with weight in order to calculate the calories burned See also Pace Speed Mode pg 26 and performance data customized to you This data is also used for the Training Assistant pace and settings To change the profile setting 1 From the Menu Mode press the DOWN or UP button to highlight SETTINGS Press ENTER 2 Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight the SET PROFILE field and press ENTER 3 Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight the setting you wish to change and press ENTER 4 Scroll through the place holders using the DOWN or UP buttons UP button moves the cursor right to left and the DOWN button moves the cursor left to right When you reach the position place you want to change stop and press ENTER Using the DOWN or UP button highlight the number you want and press ENTER 5 Highlight OK and press ENTER when done Set Display This option allows you to change the backlight setting and the contrast of the screen To change the backlight setting 1 From the Menu Mode press the DOWN or UP button to highlight SETTINGS Press ENTER 2 Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight the SET DISPLAY field and press ENTER 3 With BACKLIGHT highlighted press ENTER 4 Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight your selection and press ENTER
29. d place one side of the spring bar into one pinho e 4 Compress the spring bar and snap it into the other pinhole Be sure that the spring bars are secure in the p inholes before using your Forerunner Introduction Wrist Strap CHARGING THE BATTERY The Forerunner 201 operates on a rechargeable lithium ion battery This battery lasts as long as 15 hours when fully charged To recharge the battery be sure to wipe the contacts dry if needed then snap the AC recharging cradle to the unit with the 4 contact end in first shown below Connect to a power source Full recharge time should take between 1 3 BATTERY E CHARGING hours The battery must be charged at least 2 hours before initial use IN PROGRESS Introduction Charging the Battery When the Forerunner 201 is connected to the battery charger and powered off you see this screen to indicate that batteries are charging Battery usage con shows an estimate of battery life left Four squares with the B battery outline indicates a full battery E LA NOTE If the unit has been stored for a long period of time battery fully Bi discharged it may require up to 30 minutes of charging before it powers on LOD Aa poweri ml and or indicates charging The Forerunner s memory stores your data indefinitely ed e Pe Battery life may be decreased in extreme temperatures or as the battery ages WHAT IS GPS The Global Positioning Syst
30. e by the rider of a bicycle equipped with a Forerunner 201 to pay full attention to operation of the bicycle and road conditions while in motion could result in an accident or collision with property damage and personal injury CAUTION Use the Forerunner 201 at your own risk To reduce the risk of unsafe opera tion carefully review and understand all aspects of this Owners Manual When in actual use carefully compare indications from the Forerunner 201 to all available navigation sources in cluding the information from other NAVAIDS visual sightings charts etc For safety always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation CAUTION IT IS THE USER S RESPONSIBILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT PRUDENTLY THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED TO BE USED ONLY AS A NAVIGATIONAL REFERENCE AID AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE REQUIRING PRECISE MEASURE MENT OF DIRECTION DISTANCE LOCATION OR TOPOGRAPHY THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE USED AS AN AID TO DETERMINE GROUND PROXIMITY FOR AIR CRAFT NAVIGATION CONSULT A PHYSICIAN BEFORE STARTING A WORKOUT PLAN FORERUNNER AND WRIST STRAP CLEANING The Forerunner 201 is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning Clean the unit using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic components The wrist strap should be hand washed with mild detergent in warm or hot water Blot
31. em GPS is a system of 24 satellites that circle the earth twice a day in a very precise orbit and transmit information to earth The Forerunner must continuously see at least three of these satellites to calculate your location and track your movement At times additional satellites may be needed to determine a location If some of the satellites in view get blocked or shaded the receiver can simply use an alternate satellite to maintain the Because the the receiver nee location fix Forerunner relies on satellite signals to provide you with navigation guidance ds to have an unobstructed clear view of the sky for best performance In a nutshell the GPS receivers view of the sky generally determines how fast you get a location fix or if you get a fix at all GPS signals are relatively weak and do not travel through rocks buildings peop performance e or metal so remember to keep a clear view of the sky at all times for best Your Forerunner needs to be given the opportunity to find or Autolocate itself initializa tion Once yo minutes initialize the unit to a location it typically computes a fix within a couple Longer initialization Autolocate is only necessary The first t ime you use your Forerunner new from the factory After the receiver has been moved over 500 miles with the power off from the last time you used it Given GPS common sense imitations a
32. gure walks and leaves a trail loca tion points Location names and symbols are also shown on the map Once the map has been added pressing the MODE button scrolls through the Timer Mode Map Mode and the Menu Mode To make sure you can see your entire trail you can change the map scale from 20 feet minimum to 120 miles maximum by pressing the UP button to view a larger area and the DOWN button for viewing a smaller area Hold down buttons for a faster zoom HAVIGATION EX CEE ER MARK LOCATION To add remove the map mode EQ FIND LOCATION 1 Highlight NAVIGATION in the Menu Mode and press ENTER FR BACK TO START L 2 With ADD MAP MODE or REMOVE MAP MODE highlighted press ENTER to add remove the Map Mode 17 Menu Mode Navigation Mark Location ELEU 1085f t N 38 51 365 wo94 47 967 18 Mark Location The Forerunner 201 can remember a location latitude longitude to which you want to return later by using the Mark Location option The Forerunner 201 saves your location using a default three digit number beginning with 001 and increases by one thereafter You may mark and save up to 100 locations You can change the location symbol name known elevation and location position latitude and longitude any time after the location has been saved To change the location symbol Highlight NAVIGATION in the Menu Mode and press ENTER
33. hich the Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The Forerunner 201 does not contain any user serviceable parts Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in permanent damage to the equip ment and void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulati ons SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT BY USING THE FORERUNNER 201 YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS Introduction AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY Software License Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device the Agreement Software in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product Title ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is United States of America copyright laws and international copyright trea protected under the ies You further acknowledge that the structure organization and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin You agree not to decompile disassemble modify reverse assem ble reverse engineer or reduce to human readable form the Software of any part the
34. iew the lap highlight DELETE LAP to remove the lap from that day or highlight DELETE ENTIRE RUN to remove the run from your history Once 7 highlighted press ENTER CONDON A WN gt Menu Mode History History Totals and Delete DISTANCE 2 99 IME 00 24 25 ALORIES _295ca1 VIEW WEEKS DELETE X OLDER THAN 1 MONTH 15 OLDER THAN 3 MOS GX OLDER THAN 1 YEAR GX DELETE ALL History Totals Selecting this option allows you to see an overview of your total workouts combined To view the History Totals mode 1 With HISTORY highlighted in the Menu Mode press ENTER 2 Highlight HISTORY TOTALS and press ENTER Delete This option allows you to delete some or all of your workouts You can delete Older than 1 month Older than 3 months Older than 1 year or Delete All Once you choose one of the available options a window appears asking if you are sure you want to delete the lap or workout To delete a workout record 1 With HISTORY highlighted in the Menu Mode press the ENTER button 2 Highlight DELETE and press ENTER 3 Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight your period of workouts you want to delete 4 Once highlighted press ENTER A message appears DO YOU REALLY WANT TO DELETE THESE LAPS If you do highlight YES and press ENTER If you do not highlight NO and press ENTER TRAINING ASSISTANT Menu M
35. ime you may enter is 30 seconds The minimum Distance you may enter is 0 12 CIMTERVAL TRAINING miles 0 20 km Highlight OK and press ENTER when done DISTANCE META 5 When you have entered all your settings highlight DONE and press ENTER REST TIME 00 30 6 Press START STOP to begin your Interval Training Press START STOP during your work REPS 3 out to pause Interval Training DONE 13 Once Interval Training has started the Forerunner automatically changes to the Timer Menu Mode Mode showing your Lap Speed Lap Time and Lap Distance An audible alarm sounds when you have reached your rest time or distance period A Rest Banner displays showing the time Training Assistant or distance of your rest period During the rest period another audible alarm sounds when Interval Training you are within 5 seconds or 20 meters of resuming your workout Press the MODE UP or DOWN buttons to remove the Rest Banner To show the Rest Banner again press the MODE button until it is displayed Press LAP any time during a workout to immediately start a rest period You may also press LAP any time during a rest period to immediately resume your workout If you wish to stop Interval Training choose END TRAINING from the Training As sistant menu While Interval Training is activated Auto Pause and Auto Lap settings are ignored Dis tance and Pace Alerts still function except during rest periods When the number of Reps
36. llow for some error in calculations Train accordingly and with GPS is to be used as a reference tool Visit the Garmin web site at www garmin com for more information on GPS Getting Started Down to the Basics tem STARTING UP THE FORERUNNER 201 After the Forerunner is completely charged it is ready for use Allow the Forerunner time to track satellites and determine your position the first time you use it Upon startup the Turning on your GPS signal bar appears As the Forerunner 201 locates more satellites and the signal strength Forerunner increases the bar moves to the right The window disappears after the Forerunner 201 has a satellite lock It is recommended not to start your workout until the Forerunner has a satellite FORERUNNER lock and knows your location Remaining battery life displays underneath the GPS Getting Started signal bar Turn to page x for information about recharging the Forerunner 201 To turn on the Forerunner 201 1 Press and hold the POWER button until the Welcome Page is displayed then GPS Satellite Welcome Screen release Indicator IME z 2 After the Welcome Page disappears the Timer Mode is displayed with the GPS Signal Bar nm e mn me pm The satellite dish icon on the left side of the screen flashes while the Forerunner determines PS SIGNAL your location 3 Leave the Forerunner with a clear view of the sky for 15 30 minutes initially If the Forerun ner d
37. me format 1 Highlight SETTINGS in the Menu Mode and press ENTER TIME FORMAT 2 Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight SET TIME Press ENTER 3 Press the DOWN or UP button and select the TIME FORMAT field and press ENTER I US Central 4 Press the DOWN or UP button select 12 or 24 hours and press ENTER Press MODE to DAYLIGHT saung get back to the mode of your choice AUTO SET TIME Time Zone The time zone can be set to any one of the pre programmed zones or by selecting OTHER and then entering the UTC Time Offset value in the UTC offset field 24 To change the Time Zone 1 Highlight SETTINGS in the Menu Mode and press ENTER 2 Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight SET TIME Press ENTER 3 Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight the TIME ZONE field and press ENTER 4 Press the DOWN or UP button to scroll through the selections and press the ENTER Button when you have found the correct Time Zone 5 Press the MODE Button to return to the mode of your choice NOTE If you select Other for the Time Zone choice you must enter the UTC offset for your location and the Daylight Savings time option is not available SET TIME Daylight Savings Daylight savings time can be set to Automatic which automatically changes the clock settings for daylight savings You can choose Yes to manually add daylight savings or No to remain on sta
38. ndard time To change the Daylight Savings Field 1 Highlight SETTINGS in the Menu Mode and press ENTER 2 Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight SET TIME Press ENTER 3 Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight the DAYLIGHT SAVING field and press ENTER 4 Press the DOWN or UP button highlight AUTO YES or NO and press ENTER Press the MODE Button to return to the mode of your choice Menu Mode Settings Set Time TIME FORMAT TIME FORMAT 12 HOUR TIME ZONE US Central DAYLIGHT SAVING AUTO 25 Menu Mode Settings Set Units UNITS STATUTE ft mi mph PACE SPEED MODE PACE RUNNING PACE SMOOTHING MORE You may also hold down the MODE button to quickly switch between PACE RUNNING and SPEED BIKING from any screen This setting affects calorie calculations pg 6 UNITS STATUTE ft mi mph PACE SPEED MODE SPEED BIKING 26 Set Units The Forerunner 201 allows you to select statute feet miles and miles per hour or metric meters kilometers and kilometers per hour units of measure for all speed and distance readouts It also allows you to choose either your pace running or speed biking mode Pace Smoothing averages your pace over a certain amount of time to avoid errors in GPS position and speed You must have the unit in PACE mode to use Pace Smoothing To change
39. nywhere you want and let the Forerun ner 201 track your speed distance and time Timer Mode 8 204 2 38m Timer Screen 030 LAP TIME LAP DIST Timer Mode Buttons The MODE Button Press to go to the next main mode 03 09 0 3n e Press and hold to change Pace to Speed Repeat to return to Pace setting The RESET LAP Button Current Lap Screen e Press while timer is running to lap CUSTOM 1 TUSTOME With timer stopped press and hold for 3 seconds to reset the data fields The START STOP Button CA Press to start or stop the Timer A til The Up DOWN buttons Press to cycle through the data screens Time Pace Speed Distance Lap Pace Speed Lap 4 Custom seeen Time Lap Dist ance Custom 1 Custom 2 Custom 3 Rest Time Rest Dist Total Dist if Auto Pause enabled MENU NAVIGATION Your Forerunner 201 allows you to navigate through menus quickly and efficiently using a combination of the ENTER button the UP and DOWN buttons and the MODE button Menu Modes The diagram gives you a quick glance of all available options To read more about a particular Using Menu Mode menu option turn to the page number indicated to the right in parentheses DRE EN EC ALTT Navigation 17 24 TEE z TRAINING ASSISTANT zg Add Remove Map Mode 17 A NAVIGATION ER Mark Location 18 20 ft sermnGs Find Location 20 22 a k e S gt Using Menu
40. ode The Forerunners 201 Training Assistant has training tools to maximize your workout ses sions This option allows you to set or use an auto pause and auto lap use a virtual partner ae use interval training use a pace speed alert and use a time distance alert Training Assistant Auto Pause Lap Auto Pause Lap The Forerunner 201 can automatically pause the timer during your workout The Auto Pause works well if your workout includes stop lights or stop signs Auto Pause does not pause at exactly the pace you set but when your pace drops below that setting The stop ii CEE ER watch indicator flashes when the timer is paused The Auto Lap is useful if you want the VIRTUAL PARTNER Forerunner 201 to keep track of your laps without having to press the LAP button each time AR INTERVAL TRAINING you travel a given distance SRE PACE ALERT To set the Auto Pause 1 Highlight TRAINING ASSISTANT in the Menu Mode and press ENTER 2 With AUTO PAUSE LAP highlighted press ENTER 3 Highlight the ON OFF option next to AUTO TIMER PAUSE Press ENTER to turn the AUTO PRUSE TAP AUTO TIMER PAUSE on or off 4 Highlight the field to the right of PAUSE WHEN Press ENTER to display the available option menu Selections other than CUSTOM are based off your SET PROFILE settings AUTO LAP TRIGGER OM pg 28 LAP DISTANCE O 25mi 5 Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight JOGGING
41. oes not detect any satellites a message appears asking if you are indoors Selecting Yes shuts off the GPS to conserve battery life for indoor practice Selecting No prompts another question asking if the unit has been moved hundreds of miles Choose Yes to have the unit Autolocate the satellite signals Also use this option if you are having problems en Se receiving satellites the first time you use the Forerunner The word Locating appears in GPS SIGHAL i Loramie the signal bar area when in Autolocate mode After the first use it should only take less than a couple minutes to acquire satellites 4 When the Forerunner acquires enough satellite signals to determine your location the satel lite dish icon on the left side of the screen stops flashing and the GPS Signal Bar disappears 13HRS BATTERY LEFT aah UO GPS Signal Bar 11HRS BATTERY LEFT ae ee U UUt 2 Autolocate Mode MAIN MODES All of the information needed to operate the Forerunner 201 is found on two main modes or display screens These modes are the Timer Mode and Menu Mode Press the MODE Button to cycle through the 2 modes Timer Mode Menu Mode IME 9 SEP 03 01 354 19pm 00 00 00 d ASSISTANT SPEED DISTANCE A NAVIGATION GP SETTINGS ao 0 00 Using the Timer Mode 1 In the Timer Mode press the START STOP button to start timing and tracking distance 2 Press the START
42. one 800 800 1020 Phone 44 1794 519944 FAX 913 397 0836 FAX 44 1704 519222 www garmin com iii Introduction FCC Compliance The Forerunner 201 complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful int stringent than outdoor requirements erference in a residential installation and are more Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received includ ing interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment generates uses and c an radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by t ming the equipment off and on the user is encour aged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving an Increase the separation between the e Connect the equipment into an out receiver is connected tenna equipment and the receiver et on a circuit different from that to w
43. reof or create any derivative works based on the Software You agree not to export or re export the Software to any coun try in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America Introduction Warnings amp Cautions WARNING This product its packaging and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or reproductive harm This Notice is being provided in accordance with California s Proposition 55 If you have any questions or would like additional informa tion please refer to our web site at http Iwww garmin com prop65 This unit contains a Lithium lon rechargeable battery Please dispose of properly vi WARNING The Global Positioning System GPS is operated by the United States government which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment Although the Garmin GPS receiver is a precision electronic NAVigation AID NAVAID any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and therefore become unsafe WARNING When on a bicycle it the sole responsibility of the rider to operate the bicycle in a safe manner maintain full surveillance of all riding conditions at all times and not become distracted by the Forerunner 201 to the exclusion of safe practices It is unsafe to operate the controls of the Forerunner 201 while you are riding Failur
44. rerunner PC software is available for Forerunner 201 owners With Forerunner Logbook you can download archive view your run history Once downloaded you can see the shape of your run and its vertical profile add notes to a run clean up your run history delete data and export your run history into an XML data format Please refer to our web site on how to download the Forerunner Logbook software at http www garmin com products forerunner201 Minimum System Requirements IBM compatible PC with Pentium processor or equivalent 16 32 Megabytes RAM mouse or other pointing device 256 color display adapter 24 bit color recommended and monitor with 800 x 600 resolution or higher Forerunner Logbook requires a 32 bit operating system such as Windows 98 2000 Windows ME XP or Windows NT 4 0 An available serial port is required for interfacing with your Forerunner Physical Case Size Weigh Temperature Range Displa t y Performance Receiver Acquisition time Upda e Rate GPS Accuracy Velocity Accuracy Dynamics Anten Power Input na Battery Life Specifications subject to change without notice Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the U S DOD imposed Selective Availability program Fully sealed high impact plastic alloy waterproof to IEC 60529 IPX7 standards waterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutes 3 26 W x 1 71 H x 69 D 82 80 x 43 44 x 17 53 mm Approx
45. t your own pace speed 8 Highlight DONE and press ENTER 9 When you are ready to begin your workout press the START button aD 12 Interval Training Interval Training enables you to improve your workout by alternating time intervals or distances of exercise with rest periods of stopping or slower speeds You may choose to set an exercise distance amp a rest time set an exercise distance amp a rest distance set an exercise time Training Assistant amp a rest time or set an exercise time amp rest distance Interval Training Menu Mode To start Interval Training 1 From the Training Assistant menu press the DOWN or UP button to highlight INTERVAL TRAINING Press ENTER 2 Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight the desired training method field and press ANISET DIST amp REST TIME ENTER AR SET DIST amp REST DIST 3 Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight the setting you wish to change and press AR SET TIME amp REST TIME ENTER AR SET TIME amp REST DIST 4 Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight the desired time or distance and press ENTER For CUSTOM choices scroll through the place holders using the DOWN or UP buttons UP button moves the cursor right to left and the DOWN button moves the cursor left to right When you reach the position place you want to change stop and press ENTER Using the DOWN or UP button highlight the number you want and press ENTER The minimum T
46. to the PC using Logbook see page 33 after every 10 runs For the most detailed track log data upload the tracks using Logbook to your PC after every run prior to performing a RESET pg 3 before your next run The Forerunner 201 stores up to 2 years worth of run information This is based on running 48 laps of one mile each every week for two years This History option organizes your workouts in a layered fashion History Totals gives a total overview which is then broken down into weeks with By Week and into the seven days of that week with By Day From the History menu you can choose which information you want to start reviewing first You can review Last Run By Day By Week History Totals or you can choose to delete your workout history Last Run Displays a summary of your last run data after the current run Timer is RESET By Day By selecting this option you see a list of workout laps organized by day The upper half of the display is the list of days times of your workout and total laps run With a day high lighted the lower half of the display is an overview of the information of your workout that day such as total time total distance average pace and total calories burned See side note To select a day you want to review 1 With HISTORY highlighted in the Menu Mode press ENTER 2 Highlight BY DAY and press ENTER 3 Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight the day yo
47. u and press ENTER 4 Press the DOWN button to highlight the ALERT AT field and press ENTER 5 Select from a quick option menu SPRINT RUN JOG SPEED WALK WALK or CUSTOM and press ENTER 6 Press the MODE button to return to the Training Assistant Menu Mode Training Assistant Pace Speed Alert PACE ALERT FAST PACE ALERT ON ALERT AT 09 00 SLOH PACE ALERT ON ALERT AT 15 Time Distance Alert Like the Pace Speed Alert you can set an alarm to sound when you reach a certain time or a certain distance Training Assistant To set Time Alert Time Distance Alert 1 Highlight TRAINING ASSISTANT in the Menu Mode and press ENTER 2 Highlight TIME DIST ANCE ALERT and press ENTER 3 With TIME ALERT highlighted press ENTER to turn the alert OFF alert ONCE or REPEAT the alert whenever the ALERT AT time is reached again 4 With TIME ALERT on highlight the ALERT AT field and press ENTER 5 Select from 2 HOURS 1 5 HOURS 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES or CUSTOM Press the TIME DIST ALERT DOWN or UP button to highlight your selection and press ENTER to select 6 Press the MODE button to return to the Training Assistant mode To set Distance Alert Menu Mode a al 1 Highlight TRAINING ASSISTANT in the Menu Mode and press ENTER 2 Highlight TIME DIST ANCE ALERT
48. u want to review If there are 2 or more laps for that day press ENTER to view the individual laps As each day lap is high Menu Mode lighted a summary for that day lap appears on the bottom of the screen showing time distance pace and total calories History By Week 4 Highlight any single lap day or individual lap and press ENTER to view the Options menu y By 5 Select VIEW ON MAP to review your workout or select DELETE LAP ENTIRE RUN to erase that workout By Week CREERS S Like By Day selecting this option allows you to see a list of your workouts organized MARJO APROS by week The upper half of the display lists weeks that you had workouts With a week highlighted the lower half displays total time total distance average speed and total calories burned for that week Once you select the week you want to review the Forerunner 201 breaks the week down into individual days To select a week you want to review With HISTORY highlighted in the Menu Mode press ENTER Highlight BY WEEK and press ENTER Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight the week you want to review Once highlighted press ENTER to display the days of that week Press the DOWN or UP button to highlight the day you want to review Once highlighted press ENTER to view the laps Highlight the lap you want to review and press ENTER to review the Options menu Highlight VIEW ON MAP to rev
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