Garmin Forerunner 305 (by 2 users)

posted by Rambo85 on Jun 27, 2008

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I shut mine off after exercising on Friday, 20 June and now it will not power up. I charged it until it states charging complete, and have tried the "soft reset" recommended on this web site, but it still does not power up.

Comment by Rambo85, posted on Jun 30, 2008

Avemike,

Thanks for the response. I tried your process multiple times but still no life for my Forerunner 305. I may have to start saving for a new one......maybe the 405.

Rambo85

I have the same problem.

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Comment by GPS_Runner, posted on Jun 30, 2008

Thanks for the solution. It worked for me. I've had a problem with mine twice in the last few weeks. The first time I just played around with it, taking it on and off the charger until it finally powered up. It died again today and the reset worked great.

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posted on Jun 28, 2008

avemike

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it wasn't working for me either , but the directions I received wasn't as accurate as some I've seen lately. Ensure:

Press mode and reset(lap) at the same time for at least 3 sec. (make sure you press it till you hear that click)
after more than 3 sec. let both go
now press the power button and let go
wait 3-5 sec, then it will power up-
repeat if it doesn't work the first time, the key for me was hitting the power button after the reset and waiting for up to 5 sec after releasing the power button
the issue is getting it to work the way it should!
good luck!

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