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Starting an Activity

When you start an activity, GPS turns on automatically (if required). If you have an optional wireless sensor, you can pair it to the Forerunner® watch (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors).

  1. From the watch face, press START.
  2. Select an activity.
    NOTE: Activities set as favorites appear first in the list (Customizing Your Activity List).
  3. Select an option:

    • Select an activity from your favorites.

    • Select More activities symbol, and select an activity from the extended activity list.

  4. If the activity requires GPS signals, go outside to an area with a clear view of the sky, and wait until the watch is ready.

    The watch is ready after it establishes your heart rate, acquires GPS signals (if required), and connects to your wireless sensors (if required).

  5. If you are using LTE technology and not bringing your phone, go outside and wait until LTE status symbol appears (Tips for Using LTE Connected Features).
  6. Press START to start the activity timer.

    The device records activity data only while the activity timer is running.

    NOTE: You can hold DOWN while in an activity to open the music controls.
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