Forerunner 50 resets automatically

Take your watch to your nearest watch shop and ask them to do it for you.

You can get into difficulty replacing batteries and it is not worth the risk for the small cost saving.

I'm not sure why it's happening, so, the only way to give you some advice is to follow this link:
http://www8.garmin.com/support/userManual.jsp It may help you to sort out your problem. Try all possible supports, manuals and FAQ's.

Took out the battery for 3 min and put that back

Yes. When in Train mode, press and hold start/stop to enter the settings mode and press the View button until "Auto" appears to turn on AutoLap, then set the distance to 1.00. your watch will beep at every mile and automatically record each mile split for you. ... its one of my favorite features!

Here is the link for all Garmin Forerunner 50 manuals:

http://www8.garmin.com/support/userManual.jsp?market=67&subcategory=68&product=010-00679-05

You may need completely reset your device, but as the very first step I'd advise to check compatibility with Windows Vista.
If you can't get it all sorted, use this link for technical support:

http://www.bodytronics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=HELPTECH

Rate, please.

There is a fault with Forerunner 50's - I replaced my battery three weeks ago, after three months of average use. It posted the "LoBatt" sign again the following day. Garmin offered to replace it with an overhauled product but I've gone for a refund instead.

Tap foot to activate foot pod?
To pair Forerunner 305 with the Foot Pod:<code>Power on the device Press mode to access Main Menu Select Settings Select General Select Accessories Select Foot Pod Select Yes under Foot Pod Select Restart Scan Walk while device searches for the Foot Pod Wait for the alert Foot Pod On or Foot pod detected. Use indoors? If prompted for Use indoors? If you want GPS off, Select Yes If you want GPS on, Select No https://www.reddit.com/r/running/comments/1ehr5d/cant_get_garmin_foot_pod_to_work_am_i_missing_how

You may find explanations here:

http://www8.garmin.com/support/userManual.jsp?market=67&subcategory=All&product=All

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Hi,

I've been having the same problem. I couldn't pair my footpod, but my heart rate monitor was working. I've only had the 50 for about eight weeks.

I reset the watch, holding view mode and Start/Stop at the same time.
This didn't do any good.

I swapped the battery in the HRM with that in the foot pod. The foot pod synched the HRM didn't.

Solution duff battery. I'd change yours it will probably do the trick.

Hope it helps

John-Paul ( AKA OldGreyWizard)

It sounds to me as you are having the problem with faulty contacts. They should be cleaned and checked for stiffness- if too weak must be replaced.
The next possible cause can be integrated circuit (IC) failure. In this case only skilled watchmaker can help you and that gonna be costly.