Forerunner 230/235

Owners Manual

October 2015 190-01955-00_0A

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Table of ContentsIntroduction.....................................................................1Keys............................................................................................ 1

Locking and Unlocking the Device Keys................................ 1Status Icons........................................................................... 1Opening the Menu................................................................. 1

Training........................................................................... 1Going for a Run.......................................................................... 1Forerunner 235 Only ...................................................................1

Wearing the Device and Heart Rate...................................... 1Viewing the Heart Rate Widget .............................................. 1Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data.............................................2

Activity Tracking..........................................................................2Turning On Activity Tracking.................................................. 2Using the Move Alert ..............................................................2Auto Goal ............................................................................... 2Using Do Not Disturb Mode................................................... 2

Sleep Tracking............................................................................ 2Training Indoors.......................................................................... 2Workouts .....................................................................................2

Following a Workout From the Web.......................................2Starting a Workout ................................................................. 3About the Training Calendar .................................................. 3Interval Workouts ................................................................... 3Personal Records.................................................................. 3

Heart Rate Features....................................................... 3Setting Your Heart Rate Zones...................................................3Letting the Device Set Your Heart Rate Zones.......................... 4Physiological Measurements ...................................................... 4

About VO2 Max. Estimates.................................................... 4Viewing Your Predicted Race Times..................................... 4Recovery Advisor ................................................................... 4Recovery Heart Rate............................................................. 4

Turning Off the Wrist Heart Rate Monitor ................................... 5Smart Features............................................................... 5Pairing Your Smartphone........................................................... 5

Phone Notifications................................................................ 5Opening the Music Controls ...................................................5Playing Audio Alerts During Your Run................................... 5

Widgets ....................................................................................... 5Bluetooth Controls Widget ..................................................... 5Viewing the Weather Widget ..................................................5VIRB Remote......................................................................... 5

Bluetooth Connected Features................................................... 6Turning On the Smartphone Connection Alert ....................... 6Locating a Lost Smartphone.................................................. 6Turning Off Bluetooth Technology......................................... 6

Connect IQ Features............................................................... 6Downloading Connect IQ Features........................................ 6

History............................................................................. 6Viewing History ........................................................................... 6

Viewing Your Time in Each Heart Rate Zone........................ 6Viewing Data Totals .................................................................... 6Deleting History .......................................................................... 7Data Management ...................................................................... 7

Deleting Files ......................................................................... 7Disconnecting the USB Cable ................................................7

Sending Data to Your Garmin Connect Account ........................ 7Garmin Connect ..........................................................................7Customizing Your Device.............................................. 7ANT+ Sensors............................................................................ 7

Pairing ANT+ Sensors........................................................... 7Foot Pod................................................................................ 7

Setting Up Your User Profile .......................................................8Activity Profiles ........................................................................... 8

Changing Your Activity Profile ............................................... 8Activity Settings.......................................................................... 8

Customizing the Data Screens.............................................. 8Alerts ...................................................................................... 8Using Auto Pause............................................................... 8Marking Laps by Distance......................................................8Using Auto Scroll ................................................................... 9Changing the GPS Setting..................................................... 9Power Save Timeout Settings................................................9

Activity Tracking Settings............................................................9System Settings.......................................................................... 9

Changing the Device Language............................................ 9Time Settings......................................................................... 9Backlight Settings.................................................................. 9Setting the Device Sounds.....................................................9Changing the Units of Measure............................................. 9Format Settings......................................................................9Data Recording Settings........................................................ 9

Device Information......................................................... 9Charging the Device................................................................... 9Specifications............................................................................10

Forerunner Specifications.................................................... 10Heart Rate Monitor Specifications....................................... 10

Device Care.............................................................................. 10Cleaning the Device............................................................. 10Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor ........................................ 10User Replaceable Batteries ................................................. 10

Support and Updates................................................................ 10Viewing Device Information...................................................... 10Getting More Information.......................................................... 11Resetting the Device.................................................................11Troubleshooting........................................................... 11Support and Updates................................................................ 11Getting More I