How difficult is it to setup the watch and connect to Garmin for the uploads and data analyzing? My mother is looking at getting this watch and is not very computer saavy. I am stationed in Europe and not able to be there to help get it going. Are the included instructions enough? How difficult is it to setup the watch and connect to Garmin for the uploads and data analyzing? My mother is looking at getting this watch and is not very computer saavy. I am stationed in Europe... » Read More How difficult is it to setup the watch and connect to Garmin for the uploads and data analyzing? My mother is looking at getting this watch and is not very computer saavy. I am stationed in Europe and not able to be there to help get it going. Are the included instructions enough? « Show Less
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The Forerunner 10 has a quick start manual with photo diagrams and simple graphics. I was able to install and use without any assistance and I am not computer saavy at all. The owners manual and learning center are on-line which I find to be a real bonus--no manuals to file, lose, pile up.
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When you turn on the watch, it goes through a basic interview and the watch is ready (assuming it's fully charged). When you're ready to start an activity, step outdoors and press the upper-right button. It may take a minute or two to locate the satellites and it'll beep when it's ready. Simply press the same upper-right button to start the workout. When done, press the upper-right button again and the activity is recorded. As far as connecting to Garmin Connect and analyzing data, it really depends on the end user and their understanding of pace, average pace, etc. If you simply want to see a map, distance and time of your workout, it's all right there and easy to access. When you turn on the watch, it goes through a basic interview and the watch is ready (assuming it's fully charged). When you're ready to start an activity, step outdoors and press the upper-right button. It may take a minute or two to locate the satellites and it'll beep when it's ready. Simply press the same upper-right button to start the workout. When done, press the upper-right button again and the activity is recorded. As far as connecting to Garmin Connect and analyzing data, it really depends on the end user and their understanding of pace, average pace, etc. If you simply want to... » Read More When you turn on the watch, it goes through a basic interview and the watch is ready (assuming it's fully charged). When you're ready to start an activity, step outdoors and press the upper-right button. It may take a minute or two to locate the satellites and it'll beep when it's ready. Simply press the same upper-right button to start the workout. When done, press the upper-right button again and the activity is recorded. As far as connecting to Garmin Connect and analyzing data, it really depends on the end user and their understanding of pace, average pace, etc. If you simply want to see a map, distance and time of your workout, it's all right there and easy to access. « Show Less
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We updated it at GARMINs website. It is relatively easy to do. I think we needed the serial number of the unit. It does take awhile - we left it update over night.
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Interesting! I am looking at buying the 405 without the strap, as I still have the one from my now stolen 305.The Garmin support website says that some versions of the 405 are compatible with the HR monitor. How can you tell if the one you are buying is compatible? Or is it just a trick to make you buy the more expensive version?
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You have to get the external strap (straps next to your heart). I've found watches that pair with this rather than having an internal heart monitor are more accurate in terms of heart rate, though. (Been using my Garmin 610 for about a year. Still have no complaints at all.)
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U need software on web that no longer exists. They need to send software with watch. I spent 8 hr. Messing with it before I sent it back. Good watch but needs software to complete all actions. Would not recommend w/o software.to answer question yes
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Never used the watch because I don't have a clue how it works.....I bought a Garmin
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there is a small rubber plug on the right side of the watch from the front view. The difficulty that I experienced was setting the language. Got it done but don't really know what I did. Hope you don't have the same problem
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Dear Brooke: super easy! You just connect the watch via cable and USB port to your computer. The program 'MySports' loads your information immediately online. You can also connect to another program called MyFitness. I hope this response is useful. Wiebke
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I've had some difficulty getting data from the chest strap to the watch. Not sure if I'm putting the strap in a slightly different position so it can't get a good reading. The watch works PERFECTLY though and I've just been using that. Wish the chest strap worked as well.
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You have to put it on as per instructions before you can link it. Go to options from the menu on your watch and click link sensors. Once it's linked you will not have to link it again. Next go to the menu and click run. The sensors the watch supports will show up (I.e. GPS, Shoe or Heart Rate). Toggle to the sensor and change the setting to on for whichever one you want then toggle to continue. If the sensor is off on the watch then you will not receive a reading.
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Hi Poly, I am still getting it up and running but pretty certain that it in itself only measures HR. But why it does that is handy for us who love using our smart phones for strava etc is it will translate all the ANT+ from my garmin tools (Cadence/speed sensor, Power Metre, foot pod) into a bluetooth 4.0 signal for your smart phone to read. Some of these are more or less effective on different Apps, Viii own app will receive and show all this information but for instance Strava won't show reading from the power meter. As i said its still new to me but overall Im happy with it. I looked at DCRainmakers review of the product before buying it and he goes very in depth if you want more info. Cheers
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depending on the watch face you use, it is eiother easy or somewhat difficult. The real problem is getting it to work.
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I read the Customer Comments first before purchasing and I gambled on it. After getting the watch I also read very carefully of the instruction and I tried not to set ALL immediately and I only set the Time Zone first. Since it is radio controlled so I let the radio to set the time for me. I think it was about an hour or two later the watch set the hands automatically. On the day to Fall Back I did not turn the hands either, instead, I waited until almost 3 a.m. Sunday the radio automatically set the proper time and I did not have to do anything. I really don't remember everything I did, but the "rule" I followed was not to touch on ALL these buttons. Most of us are rather impatient and we want to know it all immediately. When I realized that the Alarm was set at 3 a.m. by the factory I did not rush to change it until I had time to read the instruction and I did just that little. I'm just guessing: If you, Anita, live on the West Coast, why not set your Time Zone to, say, East Coast Time Zone for one day and watch the hands readjust to the East Coast TZ, then a day later change to the Pacific Time Zone and let the radio to adjust the time but don't expect to see the change promptly. Good luck, we have to help each other in this Internet Era Economy. baoedong@yahoo.com
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I had to read the directions about 3 times (and use readers due to the extremely small print), but I finally set it to monitor a basic workout. Unfortunately, I am not technically proficient enough to give guidance without referring to the written directions. I am enjoying the use of it so don't give up...find a "Geek" to set it up for you.:)
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I believe you just go to the Garmin Website And download it. I'm sure there are also Garmin Support sites that could assist as well.
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Hello Beth,For the model I have (Model: 8RS00) there is an additional heart rate strap which needs to be purchased/worn to monitor heart rate. I think there is another model which has it built into the watch, but I'm not sure which one. I've really enjoyed this watch and for my purposes, running, swimming and biking, it's awesome. Good upload onto my iPhone App and good reports for distances, speed, etc. Hope that helps!
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It's actually pretty easy. You just need the latest software from Tom Tom (my sports) and in there you'll be able to setup your account in several online services like training peaks and runkeeper. Every time you sychrinize your watch it will upload the new data to the services you set up at the beginning. Additionally you can download the my sorts app so you can synchronize your watch without the need of a computer. I hope this helps.