Plug the USB cable into your USB port on your computer or in a compatible wall charger. A wall charger doesn't come with your Garmin Forerunner but you can easily purchase one separately.
Locate the charging pins on both the Forerunner and the Charging grip.
Align the charger with the device and clip it securely. When connected, a battery charging icon will be on the front of your Forerunner.
3. Set Up App (Mobile)
You will be prompted to Sign In with an existing Garmin Connect account, or you can also choose to Create Account if you do not currently have a Garmin Connect account.
You will be prompted to select your Garmin device from the on-screen list.
Select your device and follow the on-screen instructions for connecting it to the app.
Once you have been taken to the main screen of the Garmin Connect app, your device is now linked with the Garmin Connect software and is ready to use.
4. Basic Use
Buttons
Top Left Button
Select to turn the backlight on and off or hold to turn the device on and off.
Top Right Button
Select to start and stop the timer or access the activity profiles and apps.
Bottom Right Button
Select to mark a new lap.
Middle Button
Select to open the menu.
Bottom Left Button
Select to return to the previous screen or hold to lock the device keys and touchscreen.
Status Icons
Icons appear at the top of the home screen. A flashing icon means the device is searching for a signal. A solid icon means the signal was found or the sensor is connected.
GPS status
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
Heart Rate
Foot Pod
Speed and cadence sensor
tempe
VIRB camera
Go For Your First Run!
Using the touchscreen scroll to the option you want using the arrow keys. In this case the option is RUN.
Press the red runner button.
When the GPS is ready, it will have green bars at the top.
Press the red runner icon key to start the timer and get running!
5. Set Up (PC)
Launch the Garmin Express software.
Click the Get Started button.
Connect your device to your computer with the provided USB cable when prompted.
When Garmin Express has detected the device you've plugged in, it will identify it for you. Click Add Device.
From here, you will be prompted to Sign In or Create an Account for Garmin Connect. Sign in with an existing account if you have one, or complete the necessary steps to create an account.
Once logged in, your device may or may prompt you for a few extra initial setup steps to complete the setup of the Garmin Express software. Follow any on-screen steps.
Once initial setup is complete, you will be presented with the status screen for your device. Setup is now complete and you are ready to normally use your device.