![]() ![]() ![]() One thing to note about the Forerunner 405 is that it does not have an off/on button (the 305 does). Finally, I uninstalled the software and it worked flawlessly. The computer would detect the Forerunner as soon as I reset it but then it would time out. I rebooted my computer several times and even reset the Forerunner to factory defaults and the same thing kept happening. Unfortunately, after that initial agreement, they stopped communicating with each other. I selected "Yes" and then my Forerunner displayed the same number and I clicked "Yes" to complete the process. The ANT Agent immediately detected my Forerunner and displayed a unique number and asked me if I wanted to pair. I downloaded and installed the Garmin Training Center and inserted the USB ANT stick into my computer. I'm looking forward to taking it out for a night or early morning run. When lit, the display is crisp and easy to read. I kept putting it down on the bed to read the manual and it was scrolling through menus and making changes all by itself. I also learned really quickly that it's a good idea to lock the bezel by clicking the 2 buttons on the right simultaneously so you don't accidentally tap it. The menus are really intuitive and it's easy to get the hang out of once you scroll through them a few times. I changed the "sensitivity" level to low because at the default medium setting, I kept accidentally doing things I didn't want to do. It's simply the notches clockwise or counterclockwise that drive the menu. At first, I thought you had to touch and rotate from the 3 o'clock position back to 12 to move up one item and from 12 to 9 o'clock to move down but then I realized you could touch and rotate anywhere on the bezel. It took me a couple of hours to really master the bezel. I had expected the Forerunner to ship with a detailed manual but instead it comes with a fairly thin, CD-ROM sleeve-sized booklet. It also acquired the satellite signals almost immediately. I strapped it just below my sports bra line and worked just fine. The instruction manual says you need to wet the HRM's contact points before it will work but I did not find that to be the case. The Forerunner detected the presence of the HRM right away and the ♥ appeared on the display. You also set preferences like time zone and whether or not there is a HRM present. The nice thing about the startup "wizard" is that you get a quick tutorial on how to use the device. When you turn it on for the first time, it immediately goes through an initial setup. Devices that communicate with me make me happy. The display lets you know if it's charging or not and when it's complete so there's no guesswork involved. ![]() You charge the Forerunner using with this clip with 2 metal pins that make contact with 2 metal prongs in the back of the watch. I had to plug my Forerunner in and let it charge for 3 hours before I could start playing with it. I'll update this review when it actually gets wet because I'm hesitant to dunk it in my sink just for testing purposes. ![]() Since I went for a really short run today and it wasn't raining, my Forerunner remained dry and functional. Like I mentioned in my watch review, I can only wear fabric bands. I had already purchased Drylyte Wristbands to wear underneath my future Forerunner because my skin not only sweats like crazy but is also extremely sensitive. The Marathon Mama actually contacted Garmin about this issue and posted an amusing blog entry about the ordeal. There were quite a few negative reviews on Amazon mentioning this problem. The most common complaint about the 405 was the fact that the bezel is rendered useless when it gets wet. I also want to mention if cost was a factor, I would have gone with the 305 without hesitation. Yes, I will openly admit that the fair superior color options of the 405 did make it more attractive in the cosmetic sense, but the Green Girl is also a fairly practical girl and I wanted a device that would be easy to use while running, accurate and reliable. I knew I wanted either the 305 or 405 because I wanted the heart rate monitor (HRM). Before I get into my review of the Garmin Forerunner 405, I must admit I had a hard time deciding between the older Forerunner 305 model and the newer 405. ![]()
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