quick start manual
F O R E R U N N E R ® 4 0 5 C X
GPS-ENABLED SPORTS WATCH WITH WIRELESS SYNC
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Touch Bezel Areas and
Buttons
➎
start/stop/enter:
•
Press to start/stop the timer in
training mode.
➊
•
Press to make a selection.
Press to exit power save mode.
lap/reset/quit:
➎
➍
➏
•
➏
➋
•
Press to create a new lap in
training mode.
•
Press and hold to reset the timer
in training mode.
➌
➊
time/date: touch and hold to
enter time/date mode.
•
•
Press to exit a menu or page.
Press to exit power save mode.
➋
GPS mode.
gPS: touch and hold to enter
➌
menu: touch and hold to open
the menu page.
➍
training: touch and hold to enter
training mode.
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Bezel Tips
Power Save Mode
•
Touch the bezel firmly.
After a period of inactivity, the
Forerunner switches to power save
mode. The Forerunner is inactive
if the timer is not running, you are
not navigating to a destination and
viewing the navigation page, and
you have not pressed any buttons or
tapped the bezel.
•
Touch the bezel on the outer ring,
where the words appear, not the
inner ring near the watch face.
•
•
•
•
Make each bezel selection a
separate action.
Do not rest your finger or thumb
on the bezel while using it.
Do not wear thick gloves while
using the bezel.
If bezel is wet, wipe the bezel dry
before using it.
Locking the Bezel
While in power save mode, you
can view the time of day, turn on
the backlight, and use the ANT+™
computer connection. To exit power
save mode, press the enter or quit
button.
To prevent accidental bezel taps (due
to moisture or inadvertent bumping),
press enter and quit simultaneously.
To unlock the bezel, press enter and
quit simultaneously again.
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Step 2: Charge the
Battery
Your Forerunner ships with the
power off to conserve the battery.
Charge the Forerunner for at least
three hours before using it.
Contacts
noTe: To prevent corrosion,
thoroughly dry the charging
contacts and surrounding area
before charging.
4. Clip the charger securely over the
face of the Forerunner.
TiP: The Forerunner will
not charge when outside the
temperature range of 32°F–122°F
(0°C–50°C).
Charging
clip
To charge the Forerunner:
1. Plug the USB connector on the
charging clip cable into the AC
adapter.
The length of time a fully charged
battery will last depends upon usage.
A fully charged battery can run the
Forerunner with GPS on for up to 8
hours. See the owner’s manual for
more information.
2. Plug the AC adapter into a
standard wall outlet.
3. Align the charging clip posts with
the contacts on the back of the
Forerunner.
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Step 3: Configure Your Forerunner
The first time you use your Forerunner, follow the on-screen instructions to
learn how to use the bezel, set your user profile, and configure the Forerunner.
Activity Class Chart
Training
Description
Training
Frequency
Training Time Per Week
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
No exercise
-
-
Occasional, light
exercise
Once every two weeks
Less than 15 minutes
15 to 30 minutes
Approximately 30 minutes
Approximately 45 minutes
45 minutes to 1 hour
1 to 3 hours
Once a week
Regular exercise
and training
2 to 3 times per week
3 to 5 times per week
Almost daily
Daily
3 to 7 hours
Daily training
7 to 11 hours
11 to 15 hours
More than 15 hours
Activity Class Chart provided by Firstbeat Technologies Ltd., portions of which are based on Jackson et
al. Prediction of functional aerobic capacity without exercise testing. Medicine and Science in Sports &
Exercise 22:863:870, 1990.
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The Forerunner uses your user
profile to calculate calorie
consumption. Using the table on
page 6, select 0-10 to set your
activity class.
noTe: You cannot acquire
satellites in power save mode. To
exit power save mode, press enter
or quit.
1. Go outdoors to an open area. For
the best reception, make sure
the antenna of the Forerunner is
oriented toward the sky.
If you are using an ANT+ heart
rate monitor, select Yes during the
configuration to allow the heart rate
monitor to pair (connect) with your
information.
Step 4: Acquire Satellite
Signals
To set the correct time of day and
begin using the Forerunner, you must
acquire GPS satellite signals. It may
take a few minutes to acquire signals.
Antenna
location
2. Touch and hold training to enter
training mode.
3. Stand still and do not begin
moving until the locating satellites
page disappears.
noTe: To turn off the GPS
receiver and use the Forerunner
indoors, touch and hold gPS.
Select off for gPS.
When you are receiving satellite
signals, the
GPS icon appears in
the training mode pages.
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It should be snug enough to stay in
place during your run.
Step 5: Pair the Heart
Rate Monitor (Optional)
Tab
1. Push one tab on the strap through
the slot in the heart rate monitor.
Press the tab down.
Heart Rate Monitor Strap
2. Wet both electrodes on the back
of the heart rate monitor to create
a strong connection between your
chest and the transmitter.
Slot
Heart Rate Monitor (Front)
3. Wrap the strap around your chest
and attach it to the other side of
the heart rate monitor.
Electrodes
noTe: The Garmin logo should
be right-side up.
Heart Rate Monitor (Back)
While you are trying to pair your
heart rate monitor with your
Forerunner for the first time, move
10 m away from other heart rate
monitors.
4. Press quit or enter to exit power
save mode.
5. Bring the Forerunner within range
(3 m) of the heart rate monitor.
The
heart rate icon appears
The heart rate monitor is on standby
and ready to send data. Wear the
heart rate monitor directly on your
skin, just below your breastplate.
on the training mode pages.
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Step 6: Go for a Run!
Step 8: Pair Your
Computer and
Forerunner
1. Touch and hold training.
2. Press start to start the timer.
noTe: Before connecting
the USB ANT Stick™ to your
computer, you must download
software as instructed in Step 7 so
that the necessary USB drivers are
installed.
3. After completing your run, press
stop.
4. Press and hold reset to save your
run data and reset the timer.
Step 7: Download Free
Software
1. Plug the USB ANT Stick into
an available USB port on your
computer.
ANT Agent™ allows you to use your
Forerunner with Garmin Connect™, a
Web-based training tool, and Garmin
Training Center®, a computer-based
training tool.
2. Bring your Forerunner within
range (3 m) of your computer.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions
to download and install ANT
Agent.
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3. When the ANT Agent finds your
Forerunner, ANT Agent displays
the unit ID and asks you if you
want to pair. Select yes.
Use Garmin Connect or Garmin
Training Center to view and analyze
your data.
4. Your Forerunner should display
the same number ANT Agent
displayed. If so, select yes on
your Forerunner to complete the
pairing process.
Resetting the
Forerunner
If your Forerunner is locked up,
reset your Forerunner. Press and
hold enter and quit simultaneously
until the screen goes blank (about 7
seconds). This does not erase any of
your data or settings.
Step 9: Transfer Data to
Your Computer
Bring your Forerunner within range
(3 m) of your computer. ANT Agent
automatically transfers data between
your Forerunner and Garmin
Connect or Garmin Training Center.
noTe: If you have a lot of data,
this may take a few minutes.
Forerunner functions are not
available during data transfer.
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More Information
For more information about the
functions and settings of the
Forerunner, refer to the owner’s
manual.
CauTion: The Forerunner is
not intended to be used while
swimming. Swimming or
prolonged water submersion can
cause a short in the unit, which
can in rare cases result in a minor
skin burn or irritation in the area
of the unit.
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Garmin®, the Garmin logo, Forerunner®, Dynastream®, Garmin Training Center®, and Virtual Partner®
are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. Garmin
Connect™, ANT™, ANT Agent™, ANT+™ , and USB ANT Stick™ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its
subsidiaries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. Firstbeat and
Analyzed by Firstbeat are registered or unregistered trademarks of Firstbeat Technologies Ltd. Other
trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. This product was produced under the
following United States patents and their foreign equivalents. EP1507474 (A1), US7460901, EP1545310
(A1), US7192401 (B2) and U20080279. WO03099114 (A1) (Pat. Pend.), EP1507474 (A1), US7460901
(B2), WO2004016173 (A1) (Pat. Pend.), EP1545310 (A1) (Pat. Pend.), U20080279 (Pat. Pend.)
© 2009 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries
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Part Number 190-01066-01 Rev. B
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