Garmin Forerunner 410 - Manual (Page 38)

32 Forerunner 410 Owner’s Manual
Using Accessories
TIP: The accessory needs to
send data to complete the pairing
process. You need to wear the
heart rate monitor, take a step
wearing the foot pod, or pedal
your bike with the GSC 10.
Status Icons
When in training mode, the icon for
the accessory blinks as the device
scans for the new accessory. The
icon is solid when the accessory is
paired.
Heart rate monitor active
Speed and cadence sensor
active
Foot pod active
Heart Rate Monitor
For information about putting on the
heart rate monitor, see page 6 .
Heart Rate Monitor Tips
If you are noticing inaccurate
or erratic heart rate data, use the
following tips.
• Make sure the heart rate monitor
is snug against your body.
• Reapply water, saliva, or
electrode gel to the electrodes.
• Clean the electrodes. Dirt and
sweat residue can interfere with
heart rate signals.
• Wear a cotton shirt or wet your
shirt if suitable for your activity.
Synthetic fabrics that rub or flap
against the heart rate monitor
can create static electricity that
interferes with heart rate signals.
• Move away from sources of
strong electromagnetic fields and
some 2.4 GHz wireless sensors,
which can interfere with your
heart rate monitor. Sources of
interference may include very