how do you start the heart rate monitor?
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I do not use the women's model, I have the man's. I have not read the instructions for the women's, but with the man's. I apply some saliva to the contact points, place it around my chest and within a very short time the heart image appears on the main watch view, telling me it is working. If you are getting no response, check the batteries or try a commercial contact substance to stimulate the little electrodes in the band.
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First make sure the sensor is wet in the back before attaching it to your chest wall. Then once it's on hit the heart rate button. It make take a few seconds to sync but shoul start reading pretty quickly. More detailed set up is in the instruction book.
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If you use a heart rate monitor such as a strap used around the chest or if you have exercise equipment that has built in pada on the handlebars. This product will create and send a fast electrical link with your equipment to let you see your heart rate progress during workout. A little goes a long way and works whether on your hand, if you equipment comes so equipped or on a chest strap
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Yes, you have to go where the mode button is. After pushing the mode button, just keep pushing until you get to the amount of minutes you have worked out. Basically, the seconds are included with your heart rate. I hope this helps out!
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You need to make sure it is sync'd to your Garmin device. Look at the instruction manual (also available online) for how to sync the heart rate monitor to your device. If that doesn't work, replace the battery and try again.
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Very simple,just move the sensor to the back wheel.the heart monitor will work to.make sure the wheel size is the same.I have used sigma for a long time they are very good.do not like the strap on the heart monitor.they had to cut Connors some where this was it.
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This comes with a 'bundle' option. You may buy the watch alone, or buy the watch with the heart rate monitor. If you buy only the watch, you may add the heart rate monitor later.
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Hi Debi, I figured it out by using Google because it didn't come with instructions. You need to first go in to your phone or computer Connect app and enable the heart rate monitor. You can find that option in Garmin Connect on the left side, top menu, `Devices'. Select the Vivofit and you get all the options. You'll see a list of what to display on the Vivofit screen. Select `Heartrate'. Now it will say your settings are saved and you need to sync your Vivofit. Do this using Garmin Express and your new settings are send to the device. Now tap the button on the Vivofit till you see `heartrate'. Make sure your strap is on so it detects a heartbeat and the Vivofit should detect it automatically. You will know if you set it up in Connect correctly because after it is set up, because as you cycle through your info on the vivofit, between the date and the step count, it will show "Heart." When the band is nearby and detects a heartrate, it will automatically connect with your band and show your heartrate.
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It doesn't show minimum. It shows your time active, average, and peak. You press and hold the middle grey button till it says HOLD FOR INFO. Release the button when you see "activity". (how long you had the heart rate monitor running) Press again for avg bpm, and again for peak bpm.
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I have only used mine for running. It shows your calories burned on the display, however the heart monitor is sold separately.
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Sorry, silly question. It's not a heart rate monitor.Just an activity tracker.http://forum.polar.fi/showthread.php?s=5080dad3b7bc0e2387ee6e1e9bc60fd6&t;=1634
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The heart rate monitor is optional. You can purchase the wrist unit without the heart rate monitor, or both. If you purchase the wrist unit without, you can buy the chest strap heart rate monitor later.
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You need to use the heat rate strap it comes with then go to the heart rate settings in the band.
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Garmin will tell you need the Garmin Premium Heart Rate Monitor (Soft Strap, ANT+ compatible). I am using the Garmin Heart-Rate Monitor (Regular Strap) I had from my deceased Forerunner 205 and it works fine. Some people complain the old monitor can hurt the side of the chest over the ribcage, so you might choose the new one. It seems to be a lot lighter too. The old one tends to slip when it is not tightly adjusted. Hope this helps.
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Use the button to scroll down. I can show pace or heart rate if you have a HRM.
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Michael, press the menu button on your cc-rd420w, then press the mode button until you see the ID/Sync display, it should be flashing or blinking. Next, press the mode button for 2 to 4 seconds, it should now flash SP1, press the mode again, it should flash SP2, press the mode button again, it should flash HR (for Heart Rate). Next press the mode button for 2 to 4 seconds, it should now be in sync mode, looking for the heart rate sensor, on the back of the heart rate sensor there is a reset button, use a pin or paper clip to push the reset button in, this should sync the heart rate to the cc-rd420dw. Michael, press the menu button on your cc-rd420w, then press the mode button until you see the ID/Sync display, it should be flashing or blinking. Next, press the mode button for 2 to 4 seconds, it should now flash SP1, press the mode again, it should flash SP2, press the mode button again, it should flash HR (for Heart Rate). Next press the mode button for 2 to 4 seconds, it should now be in sync mode, looking for the heart rate sensor, on the back of the heart rate sensor there is a reset button, use a pin or paper clip to push the reset button in, this should sync the heart rate to the... » Read More Michael, press the menu button on your cc-rd420w, then press the mode button until you see the ID/Sync display, it should be flashing or blinking. Next, press the mode button for 2 to 4 seconds, it should now flash SP1, press the mode again, it should flash SP2, press the mode button again, it should flash HR (for Heart Rate). Next press the mode button for 2 to 4 seconds, it should now be in sync mode, looking for the heart rate sensor, on the back of the heart rate sensor there is a reset button, use a pin or paper clip to push the reset button in, this should sync the heart rate to the cc-rd420dw. « Show Less
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Michael, press the menu button on your cc-rd420w, then press the mode button until you see the ID/Sync display, it should be flashing or blinking. Next, press the mode button for 2 to 4 seconds, it should now flash SP1, press the mode again, it should flash SP2, press the mode button again, it should flash HR (for Heart Rate). Next press the mode button for 2 to 4 seconds, it should now be in sync mode, looking for the heart rate sensor, on the back of the heart rate sensor there is a reset button, use a pin or paper clip to push the reset button in, this should sync the heart rate to the cc-rd420dw.
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When you turn on the watch, it goes through a basic interview and the watch is ready (assuming it's fully charged). When you're ready to start an activity, step outdoors and press the upper-right button. It may take a minute or two to locate the satellites and it'll beep when it's ready. Simply press the same upper-right button to start the workout. When done, press the upper-right button again and the activity is recorded. As far as connecting to Garmin Connect and analyzing data, it really depends on the end user and their understanding of pace, average pace, etc. If you simply want to see a map, distance and time of your workout, it's all right there and easy to access. When you turn on the watch, it goes through a basic interview and the watch is ready (assuming it's fully charged). When you're ready to start an activity, step outdoors and press the upper-right button. It may take a minute or two to locate the satellites and it'll beep when it's ready. Simply press the same upper-right button to start the workout. When done, press the upper-right button again and the activity is recorded. As far as connecting to Garmin Connect and analyzing data, it really depends on the end user and their understanding of pace, average pace, etc. If you simply want to... » Read More When you turn on the watch, it goes through a basic interview and the watch is ready (assuming it's fully charged). When you're ready to start an activity, step outdoors and press the upper-right button. It may take a minute or two to locate the satellites and it'll beep when it's ready. Simply press the same upper-right button to start the workout. When done, press the upper-right button again and the activity is recorded. As far as connecting to Garmin Connect and analyzing data, it really depends on the end user and their understanding of pace, average pace, etc. If you simply want to see a map, distance and time of your workout, it's all right there and easy to access. « Show Less