4
Select START.
5
Select an option:
• To record video, select Start Recording.
The video counter appears on the Forerunner screen.
• To take a photo while recording video, select DOWN.
• To stop recording video, select STOP.
• To take a photo, select Take Photo.
• To change video and photo settings, select Settings.
Controlling a VIRB Action Camera During an Activity
Before you can use the VIRB remote function, you must enable
the remote setting on your VIRB camera. See the VIRB Series
Owner's Manual for more information. You must also set the
VIRB widget to be shown in the widget loop (Customizing the
Widget Loop, page 23).
1
Turn on your VIRB camera.
2
On your Forerunner device, select UP or DOWN from the
watch face to view the VIRB widget.
3
Wait while the device connects to your VIRB camera.
When the camera is connected, a VIRB data screen is
automatically added to the activity apps.
4
During an activity, select UP or DOWN to view the VIRB data
screen.
5
Hold .
6
Select VIRB Remote.
7
Select an option:
• To control the camera using the activity timer, select
Settings > Timer Start/Stop.
NOTE: Video recording automatically starts and stops
when you start and stop an activity.
• To control the camera using the menu options, select
Settings > Manual.
• To manually record video, select Start Recording.
The video counter appears on the Forerunner screen.
• To take a photo while recording video, select DOWN.
• To manually stop recording video, select STOP.
• To take a photo, select Take Photo.
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
Plug the small end of the USB cable into the charging port on
your device.
2
Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB charging
port.
3
Charge the device completely.
Specifications
Forerunner Specifications
Battery type Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion battery
Watch mode battery life Up to 2 wk. with activity tracking, smartphone
notifications, and wrist-based heart rate
Activity mode battery
life
Up to 24 hr. in GPS mode and wrist-based
heart rate
UltraTrac mode battery
life
Up to 60 hr.
Up to 50 hr. with wrist-based heart rate
Operating temperature
range
From -20º to 60ºC (from -4º to 140ºF)
Charging temperature
range
From 0º to 45ºC (from 32º to 113ºF)
Wireless frequencies/
protocols
2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications
protocol
Bluetooth wireless technology
Wi‑Fi wireless technology
Water rating Swim, 5 ATM
1
HRM-Swim Specifications and HRM-Tri Specifications
Battery type User-replaceable CR2032 (3 V)
HRM-Swim battery life Up to 18 mo. (approximately 3 hr./wk.)
HRM-Tri battery life Up to 10 mo. for triathlon training
(approximately 1 hr./day)
Operating temperature
range
From -10° to 50°C (from 14° to 122°F)
Wireless frequency/
protocol
2.4 GHz @ +1 dBm nominal
Water rating Swim, 5 ATM
2
Device Care
NOTICE
Avoid extreme shock and harsh treatment, because it can
degrade the life of the product.
Avoid pressing the keys under water.
Do not use a sharp object to clean the device.
Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, and insect repellents that can
damage plastic components and finishes.
Thoroughly rinse the device with fresh water after exposure to
chlorine, salt water, sunscreen, cosmetics, alcohol, or other
harsh chemicals. Prolonged exposure to these substances can
damage the case.
1
*The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 50 m. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.
2
*The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 50 m. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.
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