[header] How to program the garmin forerunner 301 [title] Make sure your device is fully charged. [step] On the right end there is a weather cap that lifts up to reveal the usb port. Plug in the usb and then plug in the wall outlet. 
When the device is fully charged the screen will go from " battery charging in progress " to " battery charging complete " [title] Turn on the unit with the far left button on the front. [step] Push and hold the button for 2 seconds and it should now be powered on.