Garmin 305: Battery for heart rate monitor?
513972
It takes a standard CR 2032 watch battery. You should be able to pick some up at any drugstore or big box retailer (or Amazon).
936503
The heart rate sensor plugged into my chest strap don`t drain my battery, i`m very very happy with my Timex computer with GPS, it works exelente.
360923
That is the mistake I made.... older model 205/305 will work on Garminconnect in May. The 405 is not slated for support until Q3 of 2008. You only find this out after purchasing and downloading the software. For now I am using Fusion (same as Parallels). Also, keep an eye on runnerplus. They are very close to supporting Garmin and have a very robust site.
840562
The strap is a sensor--it has everything to detect your heart rate--but you of course have to buy the display unit. It'll work with a Garmin or other ANT device.
928974
I don't think so. I tried one of the other Polar HR monitors that didn't have the Nike+ symbol on it and the GPS watch would never pick up the signal. I only found the monitor online. The GPS watch is sold at many sporting good stores and BestBuy but apparently the heart rate monitor is difficult to find other than online. It works GREAT by the way- highly recommend it. It's nice to see your workout with pace/elevation/and heart rate all mapped in google maps.
518590
The strap. You pay more for the soft strap. The monitor/sensor is the same. Good luck after you replace the HRM battery.
1530558
I rarely ever use my GPS devices on battery. About the only time is when I've got them sitting on the table in front of me as I do trip planning. These events typically last for no more than about one or two hours at most, and I've not run down the batteries as of yet. It does appear, however, that the 7" screen RVND 7720/25 battery doesn't last as long as my Garmin Nuvi 5" screen device...it has a bigger screen, and uses different technology for the screen. I'd say the RVND 7720/25 battery is good for at least 1 hour when new.
1794774
Before taking any other action, I would suggest you contact Garmin and ask them. If it is possible, they would probably have the appropriate replacement battery.
290631
I don't think that it's a consumer replaceable battery. You must place it on the charger when it runs low. I'm thinking that when the battery no loner works then you must send it to Garmin.
672493
The watch comes with a proprietary USB cable intended for charging and uploading your workouts. In theory you could probably charge the watch by connecting the proprietary USB cable to a USB To AC Adapter. It might void the warranty, though. I would consult the Garmin website first.
1645537
I wish I had the answer, but I had my son set it up and change the time for me when necessary. I never had to change the battery before I lost and still not sure how and when as it hardly ever fell off and suddenly one day I saw it gone and it was nowhere to be found in my house so assume it happened when I was outside for a short while. I have not replaced it as I use an app, and did buy a heart rate monitor which I have never used as it came with a chest strap and I did not want one, and it is too much trouble to put on and complicated to use. I am still on the lookout for something simple and this one did just what I needed.
1704646
No. I haven't looked at the battery yet. I was hoping that a place that sells more than one or two types of watch batteries might have them. If you know what they look like maybe you could Google it? Wish I were of more help. Let us know what you find out please?
1531749
Garmin does not promote user replacement of battery. I assume you could send it in for replacement. The battery performance is the weakest point in the product. It requires daily recharging.
423314
Needs a strap, but I'm using older garmin heart rate strap- it's compatible.
627098
According the manual p43:"The non-user-replaceable battery of the heart rate monitor has to be changed by a specialist or by Beurer customer service. Improper replacement will damage the unit and void the user warranty."You can however, change the battery in the chest strap on your own. The chest strap battery is accessible with a coin.
1416799
Hi, it depends on what kind of sports will you practice. Good to have the GPS for running (or foot pod), and speed or cadence sensor for bike if you are a thriatlete.But just for heart rate monitoring nothing else is needed. Sensor and strap are included in the package, even in basic version of the watch.
576399
Yes. I have used it with older garmin heart rate monitors and it works fine. When you add an accessory there is a menu choice to scan for the new accessory and it will be added at that time.