Garmin manual 310xt

For example, the training level chart they show is the set up guide is on GC. So I assume that the heart strap also water proof. The HR strap is waterproof itself though. If you really want to display the time in a larger size, you can set one of the run screens, for example, to display only the time of day. But, there is no option to display the date. I note that this watch is now 5 years old, significantly older than most of its competitors.

Is it worth looking at something newer? Or waiting a bit? Or is all the tech and functionality still on par with the newer units? Plus, it looks a bit cleaner. Just my two cents. That confused me too. It is in the personal information setup screen. As far as I know, the Activity Class was removed from the Menu in the latest firmware updates, the xt calculate the activity class based on the history of real workouts.

Great review. I have a question about the function of this XT. I am looking at purchasing this for a training tool as I race motocross. I am looking for a device that can track all of the info this watch can, but I would also like to see real-time lap times.

For example once I would set a lap point on a track, every lap I would pass that point I would like to be able to glance down and see what my lap time was, like a split timer. Thanks for the reply. I am in the same situation, race motocross and looking for a tool to monitor heart rate and lap times. So it would be possible, for instance to set the watch to single display, show the lap counter and auto-scroll 5 seconds with the last lap?

That would be really a perfect option. Happened twice now and kind of annoying. Any ideas on a fix please folks? To answer my own question and help anyone else: 1. Hard reset 2. Discharge until dead. Discharge until dead again. Charge again. Battery is still most definitely good! I love coming here when I have a problem with one of my devises. Ray literally leaves no stone unturned.

My man Ride or Die. This is obviously making me mad. Has anyone got the same problem? If so, has somebody found a solution? I find the implementation of Garmin Express utterly bizarre.

At work I use linux and have to use a non-garmin solution : link to github. I have been unable to get data to show up on Garmin Connect since April 7.

I have uninstalled and reinstalled everything and did a reset on the watch. The watch seems to be transferring the data but nothing shows up on the computer. Very frustrating. I got a new laptop the other day so I thought I would try installing Garmin Express on it and seeing if a new computer made a difference. Lo and behold it worked! So I uninstalled GE on the computer in question, restarted it and voila!

I have no idea why this worked, but it did. Well, it seems like it will only work once! I have read in forums similar problems by other folks. The xt says it is transferring data, but nothing shows up on garmin connect now. HI, Great reviews btw. Have had my for a couple of years, training and competitions.

Bought it from Wiggle. Just waiting to see what Wiggle say. No, get it swapped out asap. Basically there was likely a hairline crack in there somewhere. Thanks so much for your quick reply…. Is this the case? Europe is indeed 2-years, per law. Cheers Matt. Hi Matthew, so, what news do you have from Garmin? I found out that in Europe everyone has 3 years reclamation rights on faulty goods. The online site I bought it from Wiggle refused to accept that but I got lucky and went straight to Garmin in Sweden and they just swapped the watch out for me.

Hope that helps Matt. Hi, terrific review! Got a clue? I had the same issue with Snow Leopard and believe your conclusion is correct. Hi Nick, thanks for your answer. Where should i find the data file?

I have no problem to use other programs to display the workouts, but I have no clue how! Hope this helps. Can anyone help me with my Forerunner XT.

I have two identical Forerunners, and after several years of use, both have stopped giving me altitude information — but ONLY on my Garmin Training Centre downloaded information! I must have altered a setting on my Garmin Training Centre site.. Anyone out there who can help?? Many thanks. I started using bluetooth headphones to listen to music while biking and running with my XT I keep the volume low while biking so I can still hear things around me.

I thought it might be my phone location which was in my saddle bags but I noticed it even when it was attached to my waist. So then I tried turning off my XT and use the Garmin Fit app on my phone instead and the interference stopped. So obviously there is an issue between the XT and my bluetooth headphones. For example today it showed me burning twice as any many calories and the cadence readings were really off. For two times, i was managing the activities on garmin connect, and i delete one activity by mistake.

How can i do to import this activity from gps to computer again?? Sadly my Garmin was stolen on the afternoon on the 10th of june out of the trunk of the car at the Parking lot at the Beach of Valdevaqueros at Punta Paloma..

Not only do I lose a whole lot of data but mostly my best training partner Does anyone of you know maybe if there is a possibility of tracking the Device in any way by Garmin itself or something.. Since one of my best friends lives there nowadays it could be a posibitity of tracking down the thief a lot of other things where stolen too money two cellphones wallet with ID cards etC….

I can assure you that my grattitude would be enormous and substantial if it should lead to the discovery of the thief … The orange color and need for open use and the resttricted places to use the device overthere for sport use could be a possibility.. This unit is awesome and pairs well with all my bikes. Really pleased with the unit and I like the orange color,…it matches my POC gear nicely. Thank you DCRainmaker for the review.

Hi… Is there a way to restore the deleted activity from XT? I deleted the activity by mistake before transferring it. Any help will be appreciated! Thanks a lot for the review. Is it possible to get the time i spend in each heart zone during workout? You may have to cycle through the screens depending on how you set up the other run screens. Also, if you are using the bicycle mode, you will need to set up a screen in mode as well.

Your reviews are phenomenal. I was happy to see that it was your first GPS watch, too. Hi there, I have followed your very informative comments and website for sometime which has been very helpful. Do you or anyone have any idea how I can stop it.. Thank you. I have a peculiar problem with my 1 year old xt. Does it have anything specific do with the battery that I may be needing a battery replacement soon or a normal problem that could be rectified by a firmware update.

Please do let me know. Fortunately the solution is plain simple and worked for me first time. Then You dischare the unit until dead just leave it on on Your balcony for couple hours and charge it back full. Im contemplating buying either the XT or the Garmin Vivoactive. Those two watches are in my price range. Im a beginner triathlete, I would need an all around watch. Which one is the better choice? The older XT or the Vivoactive? Thanks for the review, super useful.

My trusty has just died and i am seeking to replace it. But love the training programmes where you can set intervals either with time or distance. Does this new watch retain that ability?

I have been using and loving my XT just over 3 years now. For the last few months, every few times I use it, data becomes corrupt and cannot be uploaded to Connect. I have done hard reset, soft reset, deleted all entries, none have made any difference. Does this mean that it is fubar? Maybe some hardware problem is causing the corruptions? Is the XT still a good buy, or has it been surpassed? I tried multiple remedies without success.

Before I bother with a new battery: will the classic strap work with the ? Thank you for the prompt reply. I visited the link you supplied several times and unfortunately, I fall into that five percent. The strap is clunkier, but I never suffered any chafing. Time for a new battery. Thanks again! Thanks for the in-depth review. Just love your articles! Will most definitely upgrade to the XT should this one croak….

But, I suggest taking a look at the XT. I bought one last October and have loved it. The smaller size and faster satellite pickup are what sold me and the additional features of the were just icing on the cake. Have fun. Hello from South Africa. I know this comment is very late, but I only found this website now, and perhaps you still have a watch lying around. I swim, bike and run. Then, I come here and write about my adventures.

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So here is the most up to date list of products I like and fit the bill for me and my training needs best! DC Rainmaker swim, bike, run, and general gear list. But wait, are you a female and feel like these things might not apply to you? Login Become a Member. Search for:. Skip to content. The big three features that most folks were excited about were: 1 Ability to go 20 hours on battery compared to 10 previously 2 New waterproofing to swim with 3 Integration with cycling power devices to gather wattage Of course, that was just the tip of the iceberg.

Time to power it up! Initial Setup: When you first power on the Garmin XT it starts by asking you a series of questions. Cycling: Cycling is probably the most common sport outside of running that the XT will be used for. This would help you maintain above a given MPH or KPH speed for the ride, and show you how far ahead or behind you are in comparison to your goal pace: Now, the XT records all sorts of interesting data about your ride: Speed, elevation, heart rate and distance to name a few.

In the above photo taken while climbing, I have the data fields set to show power watts in the lower left corner, with grade in the upper right Since there is a ton of interesting little details about the XT and power meters, I ended up creating a full mini-section in this review under the accessories section.

Now, as a human you can easily see the numbers while seated, but my camera…not so much…at least without making the rest of the picture pitch-black — hence the two separate pictures An final area I want to briefly point out is a change made between the and the XT around recording of data. Now, the second I placed my arm into the water, the XT beeped and warned me it had lost satellite reception below photo shows my arm just below the surface of the water : Despite that, I pressed lap and went to town — swimming yet another loop of the circuit — with the in the swim cap as a baseline, and the XT on my wrist: Garmin Track in swim cap — Lap 2: Garmin XT Track on wrist — Lap 2: Yikes!

What this allows you to do is to setup the different legs of the race and then by simply pressing the lap button it will automatically shift to the next stage of the race and change the display to that corresponding sport: As you can see above, you can choose to add in transition time.

Each portion of the race shows up in Garmin Connect as a separate activity, such as the below from one of my recent races: As you press lap on each stage of the race the watch will helpfully remind you what event you are supposed to be doing, in the event you get confused after the swim and try to go running instead of cycling. Other random activities: As with virtually all the Garmin devices — and pretty much all GPS devices in general, you can do quite a few fun and interesting things with them.

Heart Rate Strap included or separate : Depending on which version of the XT you purchase, the heart rate HR strap may or may not be included. You can see the two straps below in the picture: The new model uses little buttons like on a coat to snap into place. Foot pod for running indoors : While the major draw of a device like a Garmin fitness watch is its GPS capabilities, the watch is still quite functional indoors.

Given I often wear my running shoes in airports and places like that, I was looking for something smaller than the below old school style : Around the same time the XT released, Garmin also released a new — and dramatically smaller — foot pod. That said, check it out — pretty darn small: Unlike the previous one which requires you to interweave it into your running laces, the new one just snaps in place — taking all of 2 seconds to install.

The kit comes with basically three major pieces: 1 A new wrist strap kinda flimsy 2 A mounting piece for your bike not flimsy 3 A new clip for the back of the Garmin unit You simply use the little tool included to detach the existing orange wrist straps, and reattach a new thinner black wrist strap.

The Fabric Strap well…sorta : In the past the Forerunner different quick release kit actually included a fabric strap for the From there on your next synchronization it will go ahead and automatically sync that data to your computer and in turn to Garmin Connect: The Tanita BC is also compatible in much the same manner with the Garmin FR60 as well. Garmin Connect: Garmin Connect is essentially a web-based application that allows you to view your workouts, share them with others, and store them for late retrieval.

Training Peaks: One of the most common applications used by endurance athletes and coaches is Training Peaks. Within each activity you can drill down and review detailed information about any section you choose: From the above you can see the summary of the highlighted section at the bottom of the screen.

Training Peaks also has a pretty useful dashboard that you can customize to display pods of data: Training Peaks has updated their device agent software to now support the XT directly, so you can easily upload right from your desktop to Training Peaks. SportTracks: Last but not least… SportTracks. View Full Album. Share Tweet 1. Share 5. Tags: Garmin GPS. Many, many, many miles of Cornfields ». You can click here to Subscribe without commenting Your name: E-mail:.

Add a picture. July 14, at pm Eek, bummer to hear that! Thanks for the quick response DC Rainmaker! July 16, at pm July 17, at pm Gracias amigo Reply. July 19, at am Hi DC Great website, very informative. July 23, at am Any idea about that comming? July 23, at pm July 24, at am Mike VB. July 27, at pm Is there another link? July 28, at am August 3, at pm August 4, at pm Hello, Intense reviews, great site. If anyone has heard of such behavior and has a fix i would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks, Gord Reply. August 5, at am August 8, at pm Thanks for the advice, great site. Mike R. Thanks for the thorough review s. I forgot to add…. August 6, at am Thanks, Manas Reply.

August 13, at am See this thread for some empirical evidence gathering even you would be proud of: link to coolrunning. August 14, at pm Ray Maker. Dennis J. August 15, at pm After you have made your selection, press the enter button. The next question will appear. Continue this process through all of the questions:. When you have finished your paddle, press the stop button. Then press and hold the lap button for 3 seconds to reset the screen and save your workout.

When you get home, turn on your computer and your watch, within seconds the ANT stick will detect your watch, download your workout and a pop up window will tell you that you can view your workout on Garmin Connect. You will even see a map of your paddle! This will break down your paddle into smaller increments so that you can see where you were faster, or slower, working harder or not hard enough. After this initial set up, each time you turn on your watch if you have the HR monitor on, it will beep, letting you know it has detected your monitor.

Having a ton of data can be fun and informative and can definitely help you to become a healthier, fitter athlete. Try not to get too wrapped up in the numbers though. It is just as important to forget the watch at home sometimes and go paddle for the fun of it. Related Articles. DistressedMullet March 12, John Beausang November 7, Forerunner Backlight About the Training Page Sport Mode Page 4 Clearing User Data Caring for the Forerunner Battery Information Software License Agreement Declaration of Conformity Heart Rate Zone Table In the USA, go to www.

Page 6: Keys Press and hold to scroll quickly through the settings. Page 7: Getting Started 2. Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet. Align the charging clip posts with the contacts on the back of the Forerunner.

Clip the charger securely over the face of the Forerunner. Page 8: Acquiring Satellite Signals at the top. Snap one side of the strap to the heart rate monitor module. After completing your activity, press stop. Press and hold mode your activity and reset the training page. Page Downloading Free Software 2. Bring your Forerunner within 5 m of your computer. Follow the on-screen instructions. Ensure pairing is enabled. Use Garmin Connect to view and analyze your data.

Page Status Icons The battery is charging. The device is uploading data or pairing with fitness equipment. Status Icons Press and release to view the status icons.

Page 13 The activity class information is provided by Firstbeat Technologies Ltd. Page Training Auto Lap does not function during interval or custom workouts. Page Auto Pause By Position page 18 , use laps at all of the lap positions marked in the course. Page Auto Scroll 1—5 according to increasing intensity. Page Virtual Partner You can customize your heart rate zones in your Garmin Connect user profile and then transfer data to your Forerunner.

Knowing your heart rate zones can help you measure and improve Page Stopping A Workout Reps Custom workouts can include goals for each workout step and varied distances, times, and calories.

Use Garmin Connect to create and edit workouts and transfer them to your Forerunner. You can also schedule workouts using Garmin Connect. You can plan workouts in advance and store them on your Forerunner. Page 21