Garmin FORERUNNER 55 Instruction manual
FORERUNNER®55
Quick Start Manual 2
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Forerunner® 55
Quick Start Manual
Introduction
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product
Information guide in the product box for product
warnings and other important information.
Always consult your physician before you begin
or modify any exercise program.
Device Overview
LIGHT
Select to turn the device on.
Select to turn the backlight on and
off.
Hold to view the controls menu.
START
STOP
Select to start and stop the activity
timer.
Select to choose an option or to
acknowledge a message.
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BACK
Select to return to the previous
screen.
Select to record a lap, rest, or
advance to the next step of a
workout during an activity.
DOWN
Select to scroll through the widgets,
data screens, options, and settings.
Hold to open the music controls.
UP
Select to scroll through the widgets,
data screens, options, and settings.
Hold to view the menu.
Status Icons
The status icons appear when you start an
activity. For outdoor activities, the status bar
turns green when GPS is ready. A flashing icon
means the device is searching for a signal. A
solid icon means the signal was found or the
sensor is connected.
Battery status
Smartphone connection status
Heart rate status
Foot pod status
Speed and cadence sensor status
Setting Up Your Watch
To take full advantage of the Forerunner®
features, complete these tasks.
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• Pair the Forerunner device with your
smartphone using the Garmin Connect™
app (page 4).
• Set up safety features (page 10).
Pairing Your Smartphone with Your
Device
To use the connected features of the
Forerunner device, it must be paired directly
through the Garmin Connect app, instead of
from the Bluetooth® settings on your
smartphone.
1From the app store on your smartphone,
install and open the Garmin Connect app.
2Bring your smartphone within 10 m (33 ft.)
of your device.
3Select LIGHT to turn on the device.
The first time you turn on the device, it is in
pairing mode.
4Follow the instructions in the app to
complete the pairing and setup process.
Tips for Existing Garmin Connect Users
1From the Garmin Connect app, select
or .
2Select Garmin Devices > Add Device.
Going for a Run
The first fitness activity you record on your
device can be a run, ride, or any outdoor
activity. You may need to charge the device
before starting the activity (page 13).
1From the watch face, select START.
2Select an activity.
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3Go outside, and wait while the device
locates satellites.
4Select START to start the activity timer.
5Go for a run.
6After you complete your run, select STOP
to stop the timer.
7Select an option:
• Select Resume to restart the timer.
• Select Save to save the run and reset
the timer. You can view a summary, or
select DOWN to view more data.
• Select Discard > Yes to delete the run.
Going for a Track Run
Before you go for a track run, make sure you
are running on a standard-shape, 400 m track.
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You can use the track run activity to record
your outdoor track data, including distance in
meters and lap splits.
1Stand on the outdoor track.
2Select START > Track Run.
3Wait while the device locates satellites.
4Select START.
5Run around the track.
After you run 3 laps, your device records
the track dimensions and calibrates your
track distance.
6After you complete your run, select STOP >
Save.
Customizing Your Activity List
1From the watch face, hold UP.
2Select Settings > Activities & Apps.
3Select an option:
• Select an activity to customize the
settings, set the activity as a favorite,
change the order of appearance, and
more.
• Select Add to add more activities or
create custom activities.
Smart Features
Viewing the Widgets
Your device comes preloaded with several
widgets, and more are available when you pair
your device with a smartphone.
• From the watch face, select UP or DOWN.
The device scrolls through the widget loop
and displays summary data for each
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widget. The performance widget requires
several activities with heart rate and
outdoor runs with GPS. For more
information, see the owner's manual.
• Select START to view widget details.
TIP: You can select DOWN to view
additional screens for a widget.
Viewing the Controls Menu
The controls menu contains options, such as
turning on do not disturb mode, locking the
keys, and turning the device off.
1From any screen, hold LIGHT.
2Select UP or DOWN to scroll through the
options.
Bluetooth Connected Features
The Forerunner device has several Bluetooth
connected features for your compatible
smartphone using the Garmin Connect app.
For more information, go to www.garmin.com
/manuals/forerunner55.
Activity uploads: Automatically sends your
activity to the Garmin Connect app as soon
as you finish recording the activity.
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Audio prompts: Allows the Garmin Connect
app to play status announcements, such as
mile splits and other data, on your
smartphone during a run or other activity.
Bluetooth sensors: Allows you to connect
Bluetooth compatible sensors, such as a
heart rate monitor.
Connect IQ™: Allows you to extend your device
features with new watch faces, widgets,
apps, and data fields.
Find my phone: Locates your lost smartphone
that is paired with your Forerunner device
and currently within range.
Find my watch: Locates your lost Forerunner
device that is paired with your smartphone
and currently within range.
Music controls: Allows you to control the
music player on your smartphone.
PacePro downloads: Allows you to create and
download PacePro strategies in the Garmin
Connect app and wirelessly send them to
your device.
Phone notifications: Displays phone
notifications and messages on your
Forerunner device.
Safety and tracking features: Allows you to
send messages and alerts to friends and
family, as well as request assistance from
emergency contacts set up in the Garmin
Connect app. For more information, go to
page 10.
Social media interactions: Allows you to post
an update to your favorite social media
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website when you upload an activity to the
Garmin Connect app.
Software updates: Allows you to update your
device software.
Weather updates: Sends real-time weather
conditions and notifications to your device.
Workout downloads: Allows you to browse for
workouts in the Garmin Connect app and
wirelessly send them to your device.
Downloadable Features
You can download features such as apps,
widgets, and watch faces from Garmin® and
other providers using the Connect IQ app.
Downloading Connect IQ Features
1From the app store on your smartphone,
install and open the Connect IQ app.
2Follow the on-screen instructions.
Heart Rate Features
The Forerunner device has wrist-based heart
rate monitoring, and there are several heart
rate-related features available in the default
widget loop.
Your current heart rate in beats per
minute (bpm). The widget also displays
a graph of your heart rate for the last
four hours, highlighting your highest and
lowest heart rate.
Your current stress level. The device
measures your heart rate variability
while you are inactive to estimate your
stress level. A lower number indicates a
lower stress level.
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Your current Body Battery™ energy level.
The device calculates your current
energy reserves based on sleep, stress,
and activity data. A higher number
indicates a higher energy reserve.
Safety and Tracking Features
CAUTION
The safety and tracking features are
supplemental features and should not be relied
on as a primary method to obtain emergency
assistance. The Garmin Connect app does not
contact emergency services on your behalf.
The Forerunner 55 device has safety and
tracking features that must be set up with the
Garmin Connect app.
NOTICE
To use these features, you must be connected
to the Garmin Connect app using Bluetooth
technology. You can enter emergency contacts
in your Garmin Connect account.
Assistance: Allows you to send an automated
message with your name, LiveTrack link,
and GPS location to your emergency
contacts.
Incident detection: When the Forerunner 55
device detects an incident during an
outdoor walk, run, or bike activity, the
device sends an automated message,
LiveTrack link, and GPS location to your
emergency contacts.
LiveTrack: Allows friends and family to follow
your races and training activities in real
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