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Time Settings
Select Menu > Settings > System > Clock.
Watch Face: Allows you to select a watch face design.
Use Profile Color: Sets the accent color for the time of day
screen to be the same as the activity profile color.
Background: Sets the background color to black or white.
Time Format: Sets the device to show time in a 12-hour or a
24-hour format.
Set Automatically: Allows you to set the time manually or
automatically based on your GPS position.
Time Zones
Each time you turn on the device and acquire satellites or sync
with your smartphone, the device automatically detects your
time zone and the current time of day.
Setting the Time Manually
By default, the time is set automatically when the device
acquires satellite signals.
1
Select Menu > Settings > System > Clock > Set
Automatically > Off.
2
Select Set Time, and enter the time of day.
Setting the Alarm
1
Select Menu > Settings > Alarms > Add New > Status >
On.
2
Select Time, and enter a time.
3
Select Sounds, and select an option.
4
Select Repeat, and select an option.
Deleting an Alarm
1
Select Menu > Settings > Alarms.
2
Select an alarm.
3
Select Remove > Yes.
Backlight Settings
Select Menu > Settings > System > Backlight.
Keys and Alerts: Sets the backlight to turn on for key presses
and alerts.
Wrist Turn: Allows your device to turn on the backlight
automatically when you rotate your wrist toward your body.
Timeout: Sets the length of time before the backlight turns off.
Setting the Device Sounds
The device sounds include key tones, alert tones, and
vibrations.
Select Menu > Settings > System > Sounds.
Changing the Units of Measure
You can customize the units of measure for distance, pace and
speed, weight, height, and temperature.
1
Select Menu > Settings > System > Units.
2
Select a measurement type.
3
Select a unit of measure.
Format Settings
Select Menu > Settings > System > Format.
Pace/Speed Preference: Sets the device to display speed or
pace for running, cycling, or other activities. This preference
affects several training options, history, and alerts.
Start of Week: Sets the first day of the week for your weekly
history totals.
Data Recording Settings
Select Menu > Settings > System > Data Recording.
Smart: Records key points where you change direction, pace, or
heart rate. Your activity record is smaller, allowing you to
store more activities on the device memory.
Every Second: Records points every second. It creates a very
detailed record of your activity and increases the size of the
activity record.
Device Information
Charging the Device
WARNING
This device contains a lithium-ion battery. See the Important
Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for
product warnings and other important information.
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly clean and dry the contacts and
the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a
computer. Refer to the cleaning instructions in the appendix.
1
Align the charger posts with the contacts on the back of the
device, and connect the charging clip
À
securely to the
device.
2
Plug the USB cable into a USB charging port.
3
Charge the device completely.
4
Press
Á
to remove the charger.
Specifications
Forerunner Specifications
Battery type Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion battery
Forerunner 230 battery
life, watch mode
Up to 12 wk.
Up to 11 wk. with activity tracking
Up to 5 wk. with activity tracking and
smartphone notifications
Forerunner 230 battery
life, activity mode
Up to 16 hr. in GPS mode
Up to 12 hr. in GPS + GLONASS mode
Forerunner 235 battery
life, watch mode
Up to 9 wk.
Up to 8 wk. with activity tracking
Up to 4 wk. with activity tracking and
smartphone notifications
Up to 9 days with activity tracking,
smartphone notifications, and wrist-based
heart rate
Forerunner 235 battery
life, activity mode with
wrist-based heart rate
Up to 11 hr. in GPS mode
Up to 9 hr. in GPS + GLONASS mode
Water rating 5 ATM*
Operating temperature
range
From -20º to 60ºC (from -4º to 140ºF)
Charging temperature
range
From 0º to 45ºC (from 32º to 113ºF)
Radio frequency/
protocol
2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications
protocol
Bluetooth Smart wireless technology
10 Device Information
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