Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois (Page 17)

Maybe try a soft reset to see if that fixes the issue.  If it doesn't, you can try a hard reset, but note that will wipe all your data and you'll have to set it up again.  

Another option that won't fix the amount of time that it takes to acquire satellites, but will stop you from running in circles is to turn on your watch and put it outside or on a window sill and let it acquire the satellites as you get ready to run. Good luck!

I had that problem with the 310XT.  I have been amazed at how fast the 920XT finds satellites.  I have heard that the newer Edge units are the same way so they must have changed something.

I have a 210 for a running watch. Sometimes when it's really bad I'll do the resets. Usually set it in the window while getting ready though.

For bike computers, the 800 was ok at finding a signal. The 810 and 1000 are pretty good at it. They'll still get a signal fairly quick lower inside my house where the 210 would lose it completely.

I have the 910 and vivoactive and never have any trouble acquiring a signal.  The only exception is if I'm 100s of miles away from home, sometimes the 910 takes a little longer to grab the signal and/or it asks if I have moved 100s of miles away since the last use, once I enter "yes", it acquires the signal pretty quickly.  The vivoactive is fast regardless of location.

For me, i have had various garmins and on my forerunners i found that every once in a while it would act buggy if the memory was full. If i cleared the history the satellites would suddenly pick up better. 

I have the non-HR one so i can't help. I do enjoy the the regular Vivoactive so if it has the same features, it's great for daily use! 

People often comment on it thinking it's an apple watch - i say 'it's even better' (at least to me it is - you know having built in GPS and being waterproof)

I have the non-heart rate one too, so I can't help on the HR function.  However, here is a in-depth review of the product by DC Rainmaker.  His reviews are great.  

I have the same experience with the 910. Like Hands, I just turn in on and set in on a window sill while (whilst in case Darren is looking) I get myself and the dog ready then I'm good to go.

I had a Timex a few years back and really liked the display and features while training. The file dance was a hassle, as was acquiring a satellite. My 310XT is much better at both of those. In so far as satellites go, I find that if I set it down on the roof of my van and stretch my calves and back a bit before heading out, I will have given it time to figure out where I am. However, if I don't let it find a signal, starting to run is a bad idea. It will not work rightt. Also, I have had to soft and hard reset it on a couple of occasions. I think I had a firmware glitch going on, but I'm really not sure. If there is one thing that folks haven't mentioned, it is to update the firmware. I think you can do it right through Garmin Connect (or whatever the software is called now).

Good Luck!

Mary, just to check, are you looking at pedals too?

Originally posted by marysia83

Originally posted by brigby1

Originally posted by marysia83 Biking shoes question: my local bike store has deals every week. This time they have 40% off on bike shoes. I want to take advantage of it, but I have no idea if there's anything I should pay attention to. Does it matter for biking just like it matters a lot for running? Or is it only a matter of comfort?

Mary, just to check, are you looking at pedals too?

Yes, my plan is to have shoes and pedals. I don't want to try pedals before the Sunday race (obviously), so I wanted to do it post racing. I just got that e-mail about the deals on shoes and decided it's great time to use it. I was thinking of waiting until they have deals on pedals too (they have different deals every week). Do you think I should buy everything together? I know nothing about shoes/pedals, and anything else that comes along...

Yes, shoes and pedals go together - you'll install the cleats of the pedals you chose on to the bike shoes. If you don't have pedals and cleats with the shoes they won't be terribly useful.  That said, you it's not a package deal, you can often install any sort of pedal cleat with your shoes ... 

At the very least go in and check out the selection. So you can see what you want. In my experience the supply of what is available for women is limited and if you are flexible about what you want you can get better deals. 

I have a pair of road shoes i got on sale. Road bike shoes are different from Tri bike shoes mostly in the upper. More expert people can chime in. Tri shoes generally have a big velcro strap that make them easier to change. As well as more ventilated, easy dry material. The road shoes are more stiff and often have  different straps or closures (mine have two velcro straps and then a plastic one that snaps and tightens). the soles on both are very stiff and not really meant to be walked in. 

Anyway, that's my low-tech help ... those with more technical knowledge can pipe up ...