SPECIFICATIONS
Dimesions
2.1" wide x 2.7" high x 0.7" deep or
5.33cm x 6.86cm x 1.78cm

Weight
2.72 oz. or 77 grams

Battery type
rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery life
10 hours, typical

Water resistant
yes (IPX7)

GPS enabled
yes

High sensitivity receiver
yes

RoHS version available
yes

Lap history
1000 laps

Waypoints/favorites/locations
100

Routes
50

Auto Lap
automatically starts a new lap

Auto Pause
pauses and resumes timer based on speed

Auto Scroll
cycles through data pages during workout

Pace alert
triggers alarm if you vary from preset pace

Multi-sport
changes sport mode with a press of a button

Advanced workouts
create custom, goal-oriented workouts

Simple workouts
input time, distance and calorie goals

Interval training
set up exercise and rest intervals-alarms only

Time/distance alert
triggers alarm when you reach goal

Customizable screen

Garmin Connect
Currently compatible with Windows® 2000 or later. Mac® compatibility coming 3rd Quarter, 2008. (online community where you analyze, categorize and share details)

Garmin Training Center software
Compatible

Virtual Partner
Train against a digital person

Courses
Compete against previous workouts


Display examples:

FEATURES:

Lock On to Satellite Signals
The Forerunner 205 sports a unique design that wraps the GPS antenna around part of the wrist for a better view of the sky, and its high sensitivity GPS receiver provides improved tracking under trees and near tall buildings.

Take It to the Next Level
Forerunner 205's courses feature lets you compete against previous workouts: you can compare your pace over your entire workout to your past performance over the same run. You can also use Forerunner 205 to train for your next duathlon or triathlon with multi-sport workouts, a feature that lets you seamlessly transition between sports without resetting the unit, so you can use it for running, biking and more.

Get the Data You Need
You can customize any of Forerunner 205's three main data screens — up to twelve different data fields give you instant feedback on your workout. And, as with every Forerunner, each workout is stored in memory so you can review and analyze the data and see how you've improved over time.

Track Your Progress
As an added benefit, you can plan, analyze and store data from your workouts using free Garmin Training Center® software, which lets you analyze data with interactive graphs that chart your pace, time and distance. Overlay your run on a map so you can pinpoint specific areas and see how elevation and other factors affect your performance. Or, upload your workout data to MotionBased.com, Garmin's web-based application that provides in-depth analysis of your workouts, online mapping and route sharing that will take your training to the next level. Endurance athletes can also use the Forerunner with TrainingPeaks.com, an easy-to-use web-based training system designed to help athletes train for any eve

OPTIONAL
Listen to Your Heart by adding a Heart Rate Monitor
(see accessories on this page)
Forerunner 50 with wireless heart rate effectively tracks and records your heart rate while you work out, providing instant feedback about how hard your heart is working. The optional digital heart rate monitor continuously tracks heart beats per minute which is wirelessly transmitted to the Forerunner 50. Even train in a certain heart rate zone to improve your fitness level. And well after your workout is done, Forerunner 50 is still working, wirelessly transmitting your training data to your PC.

OPTIONAL
Track Your Ride by adding the GSC10 Speed and Cadence Sensor
(see accessories on this page)
When paired with an optional speed/cadence sensor, Forerunner 50 tracks the speed and distance of your cycling workouts. The wireless speed/cadence sensor attaches securely to your bike and measures your pedaling cadence and wheel speed as you ride. You can even use it to train indoors because the sensor attaches to your rear wheel.

GARMIN TRAINING CENTER
Currently compatible with Windows® 2000 or later. Mac® compatibility coming 3rd Quarter, 2008. This is an online community where you analyze, categorize and share details.

Whether you want to set a PR in your next 10K or you're gearing up for your first century ride, you've got to train consistently. Now there's a tool to help you every step of the way: Garmin Training Center software, available for PC or Mac computers (see compatibility below).

What is Garmin Training Center (GTC)?
Garmin Training Center (GTC) is a training tool for your computer that works with your compatible Garmin fitness device. With GTC, you can analyze and store workout data from your Garmin device on your computer, as well as plan and save future workouts. GTC is included when you purchase a compatible Garmin fitness device. You can also
download the latest version of Garmin Training Center for free.

Compatible Garmin devices:
Forerunner 50 (PC Only),
Forerunner 201 (PC Only),
Forerunner 301,
Forerunner 205,
Forerunner 305,
Forerunner 405 (PC Only),
Edge 205, 305, 605, 705

Compatible computers:
IBM-compatible PCs running Windows 2000 or
XP operating systems
Intel-based Macs or PowerPCs (G3 or newer) running OS X 10.4 or later

How can GTC improve my training?
You'll benefit from GTC in two primary ways: it helps you analyze workouts you've already completed, and it helps you plan workouts for the future. Your Garmin fitness product records an incredible amount of data from your workout or activity. Garmin Training Center saves this data and helps you review and analyze it. You can also create, save and schedule workouts and transfer them to your fitness device.

Review your workout data, including pace/speed, distance, time, calories burned; and if available, heart rate, cadence and detailed elevation.

View a detailed graph of your workout data in GTC, plotted over time or distance.

View a map of your workout that shows the exact path you traveled. (Maps are not available with Forerunner 50 activities.)

Categorize your workout history according to type of activity.

Review previous workouts, which are saved by day and week.

Create customized workouts with specific goals and rest intervals. Then send them to your fitness device (Forerunner 201 cannot load workouts from GTC).

Schedule workouts for a specific day with GTC's calendar. GTC even comes with several workout templates designed by the experts at TrainingPeaks.com. TrainingPeaks provides custom training plans for
beginning, intermediate and advanced athletes training for all types of events.

Press and hold the mode button whilst powering up the unit.
You will see a message "do you really want to erase all user data" select yes.
Once you have done this, please go to the following link http://www.garmin.com/support/download.jsp and download the latest software for your unit, even if you have this already.
Once you have done this leave the unit with a clear view of the sky to update a fresh almanac.

Q - Change map datum or position format on Forerunner/Edge?
A - No, you cannot change the map datum or the position format on our fitness units.

Q - Will my Forerunner/Edge work if I leave the country?
A - Yes, the GPS will track you anywhere in the world, as long as you can acquire satellites.

Q - Why does my Forerunner/Edge not display calorie reading when training indoors?
A - The calorie readings in the Forerunner and Edge units are calculated using a combination of speed, weight and time. This means that for indoor sports or those where there is no GPS signal available, or for activities that involve no movement (e.g. use of gym equipment) the unit will not display a calories reading.

Q - How do I get detailed street maps for the Training Center software?
A - Garmin Training Center software comes with a basemap that shows major highways, interstates and some major roads. For detailed street maps in Training Center, a program like MapSource MetroGuide software will need to be purchased. Here is a link for more information.

Q - How do I transfer Training Center data from my PC to my Macintosh?
A -

On the PC please follow these easy steps:
Update PC Training Center to the latest version. Click here to download file.
Export history to a .tcx file.
Export workouts to a .tcx file.
Export courses to a .tcx file.
All of the data above can be saved to a standard USB jump drive for crossover purposes.

On the Mac please follow these easy steps:
Install and run Garmin Training Center for Macintosh
Connect the Garmin device to the computer. This will automatically create the profile.
Access the exported PC files on the jump drive.
Import the history .tcx file.
Import the workout .tcx file.
Import the course .tcx file.