Garmin Forerunner 201 Quick Start Manual

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QUICK START GUIDE

Forerunner 201 Features

Begin your Workout

After completing all of the steps on the other side of this Quick 

Start Guide, you are now ready to start working out with your new 
Forerunner 201.  The remainder of this guide explains the basic 
features and functions of the Forerunner.  

To Begin your Workout:
1.  Press MODE to switch to the Timer Mode, which displays three 

large numeric data fields.  

2.  Press and hold RESET for three seconds to reset the data fields, 

then press START/STOP to start the timer and begin your work-
out of running, walking, jogging, biking, etc.  

3.  The Timer Screen displays your current workout ‘TIME’, ‘PACE/

SPEED’, and ‘DISTANCE’. 

4.  Press the UP/DOWN buttons to view the Lap Screen that dis-

plays your current ‘LAP TIME’, ‘LAP PACE’, and ‘LAP DISTANCE’. 
Press the RESET/LAP button to complete and log a lap.  You can 
also set up your Forerunner to automatically log laps at speci-
fied intervals.  Refer to the Auto Lap section for more informa-
tion.  

5.  Press STOP/START at any time during your workout to pause 

the timer.  Press STOP/START again to resume the timer.  You 
can also set up your Forerunner to automatically pause and 
resume at specified speeds.  Refer to the Auto Pause section for 
more information.  

6.  When you have completed your workout, press START/STOP to 

stop the timer.  

Review your Performance History

To Review your Performance History:
1.  Press MODE to display the Menu Mode.
2.  Select ‘HISTORY’ and press ENTER.
3.  Select ‘HISTORY TOTALS’ and press ENTER.
The Forerunner displays your total workout distance, time, and 

calories burned.  As you perform more workouts with the Forerun-
ner, you will be able to view more detailed performance data that 
is automatically organized into day and week views.  For complete 
information, refer to your Owner’s Manual. 

Forerunner 201 Features

Auto Pause®

The Forerunner tracks your pace and speed while you are work-

ing out.  The steps below assume that you want the timer to pause 
when you stop walking then resume when you continue walking.  

To Set the Timer for Auto Pause:
1.  Press MODE to display the Menu Mode.
2.  Select ‘TRAINING ASSISTANT’ and press ENTER.
3.  Select ‘AUTO PAUSE/LAP’ and press ENTER.
4.  Select ‘AUTO TIMER PAUSE’ and press ENTER.  Then select ‘ON’ 

and press ENTER.  

5.  Select ‘PAUSE WHEN’ and press ENTER.  Then select ‘STOPPED’ 

and press ENTER.  

The next time you begin your workout the Forerunner will 

automatically start and stop the timer.  An extra data screen is added 
in the Timer Mode to display your ‘REST TIME’, ‘REST DISTANCE’ 
if configured to pause while you walk at a low speed, and ‘TOTAL 
DISTANCE’.  

Auto Lap®

The Forerunner tracks the distance you have traveled during 

your workout.  You can program the Forerunner to automatically 
keep track of your laps.  The example below assumes you want the 
Forerunner to automatically lap every mile.  

To Set Auto Lap:
1.  Press MODE to display the Menu Mode.
2.  Select ‘TRAINING ASSISTANT’ and press ENTER.
3.  Select ‘AUTO PAUSE/LAP’ and press ENTER.
4.  Select ‘AUTO LAP TRIGGER’ and press ENTER.  Then select ‘ON’ 

and press ENTER.  

5.  Select ‘LAP DISTANCE’ and press ENTER.  Then select ‘1 MILE’ 

and press ENTER.  

The next time you begin your workout the Forerunner automati-

cally logs your laps so you do not need to press the LAP button.  
Every time you complete one mile, the Forerunner notifies you with 
a beep and displays the lap completion time.  Lap-related perfor-
mance data is stored in the Forerunner for later review.  

Forerunner 201 Features

Virtual Partner™

The Virtual Partner (Goal Oriented Training Feature) allows 

you to have fun while keeping you motivated and focused on your 
performance goals.   The steps below assume your goal is to run five 
miles in one hour.

To Setup your Virtual Partner:
1.  Press MODE to display the Menu Mode.
2.  Select ‘TRAINING ASSISTANT’ and press ENTER.
3.  Select ‘VIRTUAL PARTNER’ and press ENTER.
4.  Because you have distance and time goals, select ‘SET DIS-

TANCE & TIME’ and press ENTER.  

5.  Select ‘DISTANCE’ and press ENTER.  Then select ‘5 MILE’ and 

press ENTER.  

6.  Select ‘TIME’ and press ENTER.  Then select ‘1 HOUR’ and press 

ENTER

.  

7.  The PACE/SPEED to achieve your goal is computed and dis-

played for you.  If the goals do not seem realistic to you, revise 
your distance and time settings.

8.  Select ‘DONE’ and press ENTER.  
After you have set up your Virtual Partner, a Virtual Partner 

Mode (showing two people resting at the starting line, the bottom 
person being you) is added to the Forerunner.  When you are ready 
to begin your workout with your Virtual Partner, press START/
STOP.  

On the Virtual Partner Screen, the Forerunner uses visual and 

numeric data to tell you whether you are ahead of your partner or 
behind.  By simply pacing yourself and keeping up with the Virtual 
Partner, you will stay motivated to complete your training goals.  

During the workout, you can press UP/DOWN to access other 

information such as ‘DISTANCE TO GO’ and ‘TIME TO GO’.  At the 
end of the workout, the Forerunner displays your report card!  

To stop the Virtual Partner training, select ‘END PARTNER RUN’ 

from the ‘TRAINING ASSISTANT’ menu and press ENTER.

Forerunner® 201

Forerunner 201 Features

Other Features

By this time you should be familiar enough with the basic opera-

tional concepts of the Forerunner to explore other features.  Below is 
a summary of features found in the Menu Mode:

History Menu shows you detailed lap performance in day or 

week view or history totals. 

Training Assistant Menu contains training features mentioned 

earlier in this sheet, as well as interval training, fast/slow pace/speed 
alarm, time alarm, and distance alarm.  

Navigation Menu allows you to mark and save you current 

location, find a stored location, and guide you back to a stored loca-
tion or your starting point.  It also allows you to add a map mode 
that plots your breadcrumb trail on the screen.  

Settings Menu allows you to personalize your Forerunner by 

entering your body weight, pre-setting your workout pace, custom-
izing the data screen, and more.  

Optional Software

Use the Garmin Training Center software on your personal 

computer to plan your workouts before you run and analyze them 
afterwards. With Garmin Training Center, you can plan, analyze, 
and store data from your workouts. You can also view your workout 
history, complete with maps and graphs of your performance. Install 
Garmin Training Center from the CD that came in the product box. 
For help using Garmin Training Center, click the Help menu in the 
software or press F1 on your keyboard.  

A Note About Forerunner 201 History

The Forerunner is a completely self-contained, performance 

tracking device.  All lap data is automatically saved in the unit 
history for future viewing.  The device saves up to two years of 
workout history.  

Step-by-Step Instructions 

to Get You Started

(Turn this page and begin with Step 1)

*Flip this Quick Start 
Guide over for a 
detailed explanation 
of the Forerunner 201 
buttons.

Waterproof

Case

LCD Display

(with Backlight)

Built-in GPS 

Antenna

Power Button 

(Backlight)

Up/Down

Buttons

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