Garmin Forerunner 230 Owner's Manual - Device Information
Using Auto Scroll
You can use the auto scroll feature to cycle through all of the
training data screens automatically while the timer is running.
1
Select
Menu
>
Activity Settings
>
Auto Scroll
.
2
Select a display speed.
Changing the GPS Setting
By default, the device uses GPS to locate satellites. For
increased performance in challenging environments and faster
GPS position location, you can enable GPS and GLONASS.
Using GPS and GLONASS reduces battery life more than using
only GPS.
Select
Menu
>
Activity Settings
>
GPS
>
GPS +
GLONASS
.
Power Save Timeout Settings
The timeout settings affect how long your device stays in
training mode, for example, when you are waiting for a race to
start. Select
Menu
>
Activity Settings
>
Power Save Timeout
.
Normal
: Sets the device to enter low-power watch mode after 5
minutes of inactivity.
Extended
: Sets the device to enter low-power watch mode after
25 minutes of inactivity. The extended mode can result in
shorter battery life between charges.
Activity Tracking Settings
Select
Menu
>
Settings
>
Activity Tracking
.
Status
: Enables the activity tracking feature.
Move Alert
: Displays a message and move bar on the time of
day screen. The device also beeps or vibrates if audible
tones are turned on (
).
System Settings
Select
Menu
>
Settings
>
System
.
• Language Settings (
)
• Time Settings (
• Backlight Settings (
)
• Sound Settings (
• Unit Settings (
• Format Settings (
• Data Recording Settings (
)
Changing the Device Language
Select
Menu
>
Settings
>
System
>
Language
.
Time Settings
Select
Menu
>
Settings
>
System
>
Clock
.
Watch Face
: Allows you to select a watch face design.
Use Profile Color
: Sets the accent color for the time of day
screen to be the same as the activity profile color.
Background
: Sets the background color to black or white.
Time Format
: Sets the device to show time in a 12-hour or a
24-hour format.
Set Automatically
: Allows you to set the time manually or
automatically based on your GPS position.
Time Zones
Each time you turn on the device and acquire satellites, the
device automatically detects your time zone and the current time
of day.
Setting the Time Manually
By default, the time is set automatically when the device
acquires satellite signals.
1
Select
Menu
>
Settings
>
System
>
Clock
>
Set
Automatically
>
Off
.
2
Select
Set Time
, and enter the time of day.
Setting the Alarm
1
Select
Menu
>
Settings
>
Alarms
>
Add New
>
Status
>
On
.
2
Select
Time
, and enter a time.
3
Select
Sounds
, and select an option.
4
Select
Repeat
, and select an option.
Deleting an Alarm
1
Select
Menu
>
Settings
>
Alarms
.
2
Select an alarm.
3
Select
Remove
>
Yes
.
Backlight Settings
Select
Menu
>
Settings
>
System
>
Backlight
.
Keys and Alerts
: Sets the backlight to turn on for key presses
and alerts.
Wrist Turn
: Allows your device to turn on the backlight
automatically when you rotate your wrist toward your body.
Timeout
: Sets the length of time before the backlight turns off.
Setting the Device Sounds
The device sounds include key tones, alert tones, and
vibrations.
Select
Menu
>
Settings
>
System
>
Sounds
.
Changing the Units of Measure
You can customize the units of measure for distance, pace and
speed, weight, height, and temperature.
1
Select
Menu
>
Settings
>
System
>
Units
.
2
Select a measurement type.
3
Select a unit of measure.
Format Settings
Select
Menu
>
Settings
>
System
>
Format
.
Pace/Speed Preference
: Sets the device to display speed or
pace for running, cycling, or other activities. This preference
affects several training options, history, and alerts.
Start of Week
: Sets the first day of the week for your weekly
history totals.
Data Recording Settings
Select
Menu
>
Settings
>
System
>
Data Recording
.
Smart
: Records key points where you change direction, pace, or
heart rate. Your activity record is smaller, allowing you to
store more activities on the device memory.
Every Second
: Records points every second. It creates a very
detailed record of your activity and increases the size of the
activity record.
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.
Device Information
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