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  • #152
    menoscemo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,915 ✭✭✭✭menoscemo


    RacoonQueen wrote: »
    On the 405, if I pressed the lap button at say 4.35 miles it wouldn't beep itself again till 5.35 miles.

    ^^^^^^^^^^^^
    Same for me (405 also)
    Before i realised this I always waited until exactly the mile before starting a tempo :rolleyes: (I have 1 mile auto lap set up), now I can start that tempo any time I want :D


  • #153
    shels4ever
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,598 ✭✭✭shels4ever


    RacoonQueen wrote: »
    On the 405, if I pressed the lap button at say 4.35 miles it wouldn't beep itself again till 5.35 miles.

    Thats what I was thinking, was hoping that it would jsut put in an extra point might jsut trun off the auto lap then and hit the lap button myself....


  • #154
    opus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,027 ✭✭✭opus


    I noticed my HRM strap is getting, how shall I say, quite pungent! Does anyone know if it can be washed in some way as given the cost of the yoke I'm worried about damaging it.


  • #155
    menoscemo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,915 ✭✭✭✭menoscemo


    opus wrote: »
    I noticed my HRM strap is getting, how shall I say, quite pungent! Does anyone know if it can be washed in some way as given the cost of the yoke I'm worried about damaging it.

    I have washed mine down with a soapy sponge manys a time (also no bother running it under a tap).


  • #156
    robinph
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,118 Mod ✭✭✭✭robinph


    Give the strap a rinse under the tap after each run and it should last a bit longer before you need to call in Rent'o'kill to lay a trap for it.


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  • #157
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,534 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    Go running in the rain sometimes. Problem solved!
    2.5 hours in the rain last night and my Garmin smelled minty fresh (bezel wouldn't work for cr@p though).


  • #158
    seanynova
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,137 ✭✭✭seanynova


    not sure if this was covered, sorry if it has been but not long ago i encountered a problem with my 305.

    durning my midweek sessions i didnt have access to a computer and such, couldnt upload my run from "day 1".
    when setting out on a run on "day 2", i started as normal but noticed that my distance was a total of "day 1s" run and "day 2s" run.

    how do i clear the memory from one run before starting another. i can see this being a problem when warming up for a race, wanting to clear data(but keep it in memory) and start the race from scratch.

    cheers


  • #159
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,534 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    seanynova wrote: »
    not sure if this was covered, sorry if it has been but not long ago i encountered a problem with my 305.

    durning my midweek sessions i didnt have access to a computer and such, couldnt upload my run from "day 1".
    when setting out on a run on "day 2", i started as normal but noticed that my distance was a total of "day 1s" run and "day 2s" run.

    how do i clear the memory from one run before starting another. i can see this being a problem when warming up for a race, wanting to clear data(but keep it in memory) and start the race from scratch.

    cheers
    On a 405 you hold the lap button at the end of your workout (or start of the next), and it resets the activity, so the next time it will kick off a new workout. I presume it's something similar on the 305. Yep, just checked the 305 manual. That seems like the right way to do it.


  • #160
    RacoonQueen
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 20,366 Mod ✭✭✭✭RacoonQueen


    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    (bezel wouldn't work for cr@p though).

    I remember those frustrating days! You need to get yourself a 310 :pac:


  • #161
    HardyEustace
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,462 ✭✭✭HardyEustace


    Just wanted to rock in here and say a big thank you and great thread.

    Started using the garmin training centre tonight and it's just a revelation! What a great tool (now I know how to use it!).

    Thanks for all the help.


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  • #162
    HuntingDrog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 318 ✭✭HuntingDrog


    HardyEustace wrote: »
    Just wanted to rock in here and say a big thank you and great thread

    +1 great place to sound issues out and everyones v helpful too. Tks to all the experts!


  • #163
    Wilbury
    Registered Users Posts: 49 ✭Wilbury


    Does anybody know if there is a possible way to use the backlight on a 405cx when the bezel is locked? Now that the evenings are getting shorter is is very difficult to see the lap times in the dark!


  • #164
    Seres
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,900 ✭✭✭Seres


    any way you can change HR monitor from the top right hand corner in small to big on the centre of a screen ( for 305 forerunner ) ?
    also i find the HR strap really annoying , always have to keep tightening it before but has started to slip off now even when tightened , can you use alternatives ?


  • #165
    opus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,027 ✭✭✭opus


    menoscemo wrote: »
    I have washed mine down with a soapy sponge manys a time (also no bother running it under a tap).
    robinph wrote: »
    Give the strap a rinse under the tap after each run and it should last a bit longer before you need to call in Rent'o'kill to lay a trap for it.
    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    Go running in the rain sometimes. Problem solved!
    2.5 hours in the rain last night and my Garmin smelled minty fresh (bezel wouldn't work for cr@p though).

    Cheers, I'll give it a wash later on today after my run. Going for a run in the rain just to get the strap washed seems a bit too hardcore for me mind you ;)


  • #166
    bazman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 581 ✭✭✭bazman


    Not sure if this was covered before, but when I sync my Garmin 405 with my PC it is not loading any GPS data. Is this a capacity issue? Can anyone point me in the right direction?


  • #167
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,534 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    Wilbury wrote: »
    Does anybody know if there is a possible way to use the backlight on a 405cx when the bezel is locked? Now that the evenings are getting shorter is is very difficult to see the lap times in the dark!
    I don't believe you can manually. But if I remember correctly, there is a way to get the backlight to come on automatically, after each lap. I haven't tried this, but apparently what you need to do is associate the backlight with keys and alerts, and then manually turn the light on before pressing start for your workout. So to do this:
    Menu > Settings > System > Backlight> Keys and Alerts
    Then when you're getting ready to start your workout, turn on the light (by pressing the bezel with two fingers) and click on start. It should automatically turn on the bezel any time a key is pressed, or an alert message (e.g. a lap) is recorded. If you try it, let us know if it works. Could be a handy feature for interval training for those dark wintery nights.


  • #168
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,534 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    Seres wrote: »
    any way you can change HR monitor from the top right hand corner in small to big on the centre of a screen ( for 305 forerunner ) ?
    also i find the HR strap really annoying , always have to keep tightening it before but has started to slip off now even when tightened , can you use alternatives ?
    The data screens should be entirely customizable. I don't have a 305, but if you read page 43 of the user guide, it describes exactly how to do this. You may need to change the number of fields displayed on the screen to get it to size exactly the way you want it.

    You can use alternative Garmin Heart Rate monitors, but that's about the sum of your choices.


  • #169
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,534 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    bazman wrote: »
    Not sure if this was covered before, but when I sync my Garmin 405 with my PC it is not loading any GPS data. Is this a capacity issue? Can anyone point me in the right direction?

    Is it just Training Centre or is it both Garmin connect and GTC?
    Have you tried clearing the existing activities from the watch? Failing that, try to do a watch rest (Hold the start/stop and lap buttons for approximately 10 seconds). Failing that (worst case), try a master rest. This will erase all data, including personal data.


  • #170
    Wilbury
    Registered Users Posts: 49 ✭Wilbury


    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    I don't believe you can manually. But if I remember correctly, there is a way to get the backlight to come on automatically, after each lap. I haven't tried this, but apparently what you need to do is associate the backlight with keys and alerts, and then manually turn the light on before pressing start for your workout. So to do this:
    Menu > Settings > System > Backlight> Keys and Alerts
    Then when you're getting ready to start your workout, turn on the light (by pressing the bezel with two fingers) and click on start. It should automatically turn on the bezel any time a key is pressed, or an alert message (e.g. a lap) is recorded. If you try it, let us know if it works. Could be a handy feature for interval training for those dark wintery nights.

    Thanks a million for that advice Krusty, much appreciated. I will let you know how it works. (hope I can set it up now!:)).


  • #171
    HuntingDrog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 318 ✭✭HuntingDrog


    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    I don't believe you can manually. But if I remember correctly, there is a way to get the backlight to come on automatically, after each lap. I haven't tried this, but apparently what you need to do is associate the backlight with keys and alerts, and then manually turn the light on before pressing start for your workout. So to do this:
    Menu > Settings > System > Backlight> Keys and Alerts
    Then when you're getting ready to start your workout, turn on the light (by pressing the bezel with two fingers) and click on start. It should automatically turn on the bezel any time a key is pressed, or an alert message (e.g. a lap) is recorded. If you try it, let us know if it works. Could be a handy feature for interval training for those dark wintery nights.

    Krusty - is there a backlight on the 305?


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  • #172
    meathcountysec
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,450 ✭✭✭meathcountysec


    HuntingDrog wrote: »
    Krusty - is there a backlight on the 305?

    Yep. Just press the on/off button momentarily and it will come on. It also comes on when an alert is being displayed. Don't hold it in too long though...


  • #173
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,534 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    HuntingDrog wrote: »
    Krusty - is there a backlight on the 305?
    I just checked the *cough* manual *cough* and on page six it says that if you press the power button it turns the backlight on/off. :)


  • #174
    RayCun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭RayCun


    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    *cough* manual *cough*

    I threw that out as soon as this thread started


  • #175
    Patrick_K
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 339 ✭✭Patrick_K


    Hi Everyone,

    My name is Patrick_K and I'm a garmaholic.

    I gave someone a loan of my 405 at lunchtime and something appears to have changed since ...
    I want to turn off GPS which I normally do by pressing and holding on 'GPS' on the bezel which brings me into the menu and I toggle GPS to on/off.

    However now when I press and hold GPS it goes into 'Locating Satelites' instead of the normal menu - anyone know how I can get out of this situation ?
    I'm indoors now so it cant complete 'Locating Satelites' so maybe the menu will appear when it does, I'll try that when I'm outside.
    I tried a reset (press and hold the 2 buttons) but when it came back up it is still the same ...

    Thanks
    PK


  • #176
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,534 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    Patrick_K wrote: »
    Hi Everyone,

    My name is Patrick_K and I'm a garmaholic.

    I gave someone a loan of my 405 at lunchtime and something appears to have changed since ...
    I want to turn off GPS which I normally do by pressing and holding on 'GPS' on the bezel which brings me into the menu and I toggle GPS to on/off.

    However now when I press and hold GPS it goes into 'Locating Satelites' instead of the normal menu - anyone know how I can get out of this situation ?
    I'm indoors now so it cant complete 'Locating Satelites' so maybe the menu will appear when it does, I'll try that when I'm outside.
    I tried a reset (press and hold the 2 buttons) but when it came back up it is still the same ...

    Thanks
    PK
    You're not holding it upside down are you? :D
    What happens when you hold the right hand side of the bezel?

    Maybe you need to do a master rest. :(


  • #177
    Patrick_K
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 339 ✭✭Patrick_K


    Hahaha - no not holding it upside own.
    Same thing happens when I hold down 'training' as I'd expect.
    I presume if I do a master reset I lose all data and have to reconfigure everything ?
    Not the worst but Ill leave it as the last resort.
    How do I do that as a matter of interest ?

    PK


  • #178
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,534 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    Yes, master reset = lose everything (all data, settings, everything). Have you tried giving it a quick rinse under a tap and drying with a cloth? The bezel can be quite finicky.


  • #179
    HuntingDrog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 318 ✭✭HuntingDrog


    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    I just checked the *cough* manual *cough* and on page six it says that if you press the power button it turns the backlight on/off. :)

    Whats that??;)

    Hint taken.:o tks Krusty


  • #180
    Patrick_K
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 339 ✭✭Patrick_K


    I went outside there, hit GPS and let it find satelites to see what was happening. When it found 'em it displayed a compass type thing so I assume it's set now to use the Location functionality where it gudes you home etc. I've never used this so I don't know how it works.
    Couldnt get back to the GPS menu or turn it off.
    Will go looking in the manual to see if it tells me whats what.

    PK


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  • #181
    Patrick_K
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 339 ✭✭Patrick_K


    Sorted - a simple case of RTFM once I figured out what the hell it was trying to do. Thanks for the help Krusty.

    PK


  • #182
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,534 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    Patrick_K wrote: »
    Sorted - a simple case of RTFM once I figured out what the hell it was trying to do. Thanks for the help Krusty.

    PK
    No bother. I presume it was navigating back to home, or something like that?


  • #183
    Patrick_K
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 339 ✭✭Patrick_K


    Yep looked like it was doing something like that alright.


  • #184
    WUFF
    Registered Users Posts: 85 ✭✭WUFF


    Hi
    Advice needed... would like to run a Marathon next year and plan to start training now using the Hal Higdon novice programme.

    Having trouble measuring distance as am currently running off road on Canal and cross country track...was thinking of getting a Gps to track distance ect, any advice on type,model ect appreciated.
    Price would also be an issue...dont really want top end something realiable that will measure distance accruately will be enough.
    Thanks.


  • #185
    BeepBeep67
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,084 ✭✭✭BeepBeep67


    Patrick_K wrote: »
    I went outside there, hit GPS and let it find satelites to see what was happening. When it found 'em it displayed a compass type thing so I assume it's set now to use the Location functionality where it gudes you home etc. I've never used this so I don't know how it works.
    Couldnt get back to the GPS menu or turn it off.
    Will go looking in the manual to see if it tells me whats what.

    PK

    That can be a handy feature, sometimes when abroad if I park somewhere unfamilar, youy can save a location in the GPS settings and then the compass with navigate you back, useful obviously when running in the woods, etc. Press the quit (4 o'clock) button to exit that mode.


  • #186
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,534 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    WUFF wrote: »
    Hi
    Advice needed... would like to run a Marathon next year and plan to start training now using the Hal Higdon novice programme.

    Having trouble measuring distance as am currently running off road on Canal and cross country track...was thinking of getting a Gps to track distance ect, any advice on type,model ect appreciated.
    Price would also be an issue...dont really want top end something realiable that will measure distance accruately will be enough.
    If you're only starting out, then a GPS watch is a significant expenditure, particularly if you're on a tight budget. These devices aren't cheap, so you're better off seeing if you can survive without one first. You could look at cheaper alternatives, such as:
    a) A cheap pedometer that will give you an approximation of distance travelled
    b) A combination of a stopwatch with lap-counter, and Mapmyrun to measure your distance.

    If the above doesn't work for you and you are convinced a GPS watch is the way to go, try and pick up a Garmin Forerunner 305, either second hand, or via eBay (US). The 305 represents the best value/feature set.


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  • #187
    WUFF
    Registered Users Posts: 85 ✭✭WUFF


    Ok Thanks for that...Had a look at mapmyrun and its given me a good idea of the distance on a number of routes...will keep the money in the wallet for a while more.
    Cheers.


  • #188
    zAbbo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,987 ✭✭✭✭zAbbo


    Got my FR110 yesterday, great piece of kit for a novice like myself


  • #189
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,534 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    zAbbo wrote: »
    Got my FR110 yesterday, great piece of kit for a novice like myself
    Cool. Wouldn't mind giving one a go at some stage, just to see how it compares (how long it takes to get a satellite lock, GPS accuracy). How much did you pay for it? (if you don't mind me asking?).


  • #190
    zAbbo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,987 ✭✭✭✭zAbbo


    Got it on Amazon for £154.35 and I've the premium soft strap as well.

    Sats picked up in around 20secs, I only had it out on a test run last night - http://connect.garmin.com/activity/45113372

    I found it cheaper on Hantec, but there customer service didn't respond to anything I sent them so I stuck with Amazon


  • #191
    Wilbury
    Registered Users Posts: 49 ✭Wilbury


    Wilbury wrote: »
    Does anybody know if there is a possible way to use the backlight on a 405cx when the bezel is locked? Now that the evenings are getting shorter is is very difficult to see the lap times in the dark!
    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    I don't believe you can manually. But if I remember correctly, there is a way to get the backlight to come on automatically, after each lap. I haven't tried this, but apparently what you need to do is associate the backlight with keys and alerts, and then manually turn the light on before pressing start for your workout. So to do this:
    Menu > Settings > System > Backlight> Keys and Alerts
    Then when you're getting ready to start your workout, turn on the light (by pressing the bezel with two fingers) and click on start. It should automatically turn on the bezel any time a key is pressed, or an alert message (e.g. a lap) is recorded. If you try it, let us know if it works. Could be a handy feature for interval training for those dark wintery nights.

    Thanks Krusty, I followed your instructions and sure enough, every mile the watch lit up. It is far better than turning it on manually every mile and, more often than not, losing the screen you are monitoring. Your help is much appreciated!


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  • #192
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,534 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    Wilbury wrote: »
    Thanks Krusty, I followed your instructions and sure enough, every mile the watch lit up. It is far better than turning it on manually every mile and, more often than not, losing the screen you are monitoring. Your help is much appreciated!

    No bother. I tried it myself and it worked grand. Handy enough as we head back into dark winter evenings.


  • #193
    ntlbell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,288 ✭✭✭✭ntlbell


    Does anyone know if you have do antyhing special to setup auto synch?

    When I bring the watch to the dongle I have to open the CTC and manually get the details from the watch or manually send to the watch


  • #194
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,534 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    ntlbell wrote: »
    Does anyone know if you have do antyhing special to setup auto synch?

    When I bring the watch to the dongle I have to open the CTC and manually get the details from the watch or manually send to the watch
    CTC? Training Centre? What type of watch do you have?


  • #195
    ntlbell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,288 ✭✭✭✭ntlbell


    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    CTC? Training Centre? What type of watch do you have?

    Sorry about that krusty, very lazy.

    I have a 405 it says in the manual to bring the watch to near the usb stick and it should automatically transfer data.

    I open up the traning centre and go file > recieve from device

    or file > send to device.

    It doesn't seem to just happen if I put the watch near automatically.

    Hoppe I'm making a bit more sense :pac:


  • #196
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,534 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    Yep. that sounds unusual. Obviously the data transfer is working fine, if you can do it manually, so it must be a software issue.

    I don't have the Ant Agent software installed on this machine. Can you right click the Ant agent and go into settings, and see if the two settings for auto-transfer are enabled? Should look something like this but with options for both Garmin Connect and training centre:

    getting-started-ant-windows-05.jpg


  • #197
    jfh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,304 ✭✭✭jfh


    hi fellow garmin users,
    this is a useful thread, i've got a query about intervals that i hope someone might be able to answer. Got a replacement 405 after the first packed it in after just 6 months.this isssue seems only to be a problem with the new watch. so might be set-up
    when i set up intervals, say 5 reps, the alarm does not signal the end of the session. for instance last night, doing 12 * 400m, was completely wrecked for the last one, running away and waiting for the last beep to signal end of session and it never comes. it's very frustrating, eventually stopped and checked watch and i was closer to 500m and still no alarm.
    anyone else experience this.
    thanks


  • #198
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,534 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    jfh wrote: »
    when i set up intervals, say 5 reps, the alarm does not signal the end of the session. for instance last night, doing 12 * 400m, was completely wrecked for the last one, running away and waiting for the last beep to signal end of session and it never comes. it's very frustrating, eventually stopped and checked watch and i was closer to 500m and still no alarm.
    anyone else experience this.
    thanks
    Hi jfh, do you have it set up for a warm-down? Maybe if you did it might give you signal beeps to transition into your warm-down (you don't actually have to do the warm-down (though you probably should!). I always set-up my intervals as an advanced workout on Garmin Training Centre, and then transfer it over to the watch, so haven't run into the problem you describe.


  • #199
    ntlbell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,288 ✭✭✭✭ntlbell


    Krusty_Clown wrote: »
    Yep. that sounds unusual. Obviously the data transfer is working fine, if you can do it manually, so it must be a software issue.

    I don't have the Ant Agent software installed on this machine. Can you right click the Ant agent and go into settings, and see if the two settings for auto-transfer are enabled? Should look something like this but with options for both Garmin Connect and training centre:

    Excellent, I'll look at this when I get home, thanks for the pointer


  • #200
    ntlbell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,288 ✭✭✭✭ntlbell


    That was it krusty, cheers!


  • #201
    Krusty_Clown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,534 ✭✭✭✭Krusty_Clown


    ntlbell wrote: »
    That was it krusty, cheers!
    You get home by three o'clock on a Friday? :eek:
    <jealous>


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