User Manual 2

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VÍVOACTIVE 3 MUSIC
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    Owner’s Manual
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                          Table of Contents                                                           Garmin Move IQ™ ...................................................................... 8
                                                                                                      Activity Tracking Settings ............................................................ 8
Introduction.....................................................................1                       Turning Off Activity Tracking .................................................. 8
Device Overview ......................................................................... 1           Widgets........................................................................... 8
   Touchscreen Tips .................................................................. 1              Viewing Widgets ......................................................................... 8
       Locking and Unlocking the Touchscreen .......................... 1                                Customizing the Widget Loop ................................................ 8
   Using the Controls Menu ....................................................... 1                     About My Day ........................................................................ 8
Icons ........................................................................................... 1      Viewing the Weather Widget .................................................. 8
Smart Features ............................................................... 1                      Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level ...................................... 8
Setting Up Your Smartwatch Features ....................................... 1                            Using the Stress Level Widget ............................................... 8
   Pairing Your Smartphone ....................................................... 2                  VIRB Remote .............................................................................. 9
   Connecting to Verizon Services ............................................. 2                        Controlling a VIRB Action Camera ......................................... 9
   Adding Contacts ..................................................................... 2            Apps and Activities........................................................ 9
   Sending a Message ............................................................... 2                Starting an Activity ...................................................................... 9
Connected Features ................................................................... 2                 Tips for Recording Activities .................................................. 9
   Phone Notifications ................................................................ 2             Stopping an Activity .................................................................... 9
      Enabling Bluetooth Notifications ....................................... 2                      Adding a Custom Activity ............................................................ 9
      Viewing Notifications ......................................................... 2               Adding or Removing a Favorite Activity ...................................... 9
      Replying to a Text Message .............................................. 2                     Indoor Activities .......................................................................... 9
      Receiving an Incoming Phone Call ................................... 3                             Recording a Strength Training Activity ................................... 9
      Managing Notifications ...................................................... 3                    Calibrating the Treadmill Distance ....................................... 10
      Turning Off Bluetooth Technology .................................... 3                         Outdoor Activities ...................................................................... 10
   Using Do Not Disturb Mode ................................................... 3                       Going for a Run .................................................................... 10
   Finding Your Phone ............................................................... 3                  Going for a Ride ................................................................... 10
Connect IQ Features .................................................................. 3                 Viewing Your Ski Runs ........................................................ 10
   Downloading Connect IQ Features ........................................ 3                         Going for a Pool Swim .............................................................. 10
   Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer .... 3                                            Setting the Pool Size ............................................................ 10
Wi‑Fi® Connected Features ....................................................... 3                      Swim Terminology ............................................................... 10
   Setting Up Wi‑Fi Connectivity ................................................ 3                   Golfing ...................................................................................... 11
   Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network .............................................. 3                        Downloading Golf Courses .................................................. 11
Garmin Pay..................................................................... 4                        Playing Golf .......................................................................... 11
Setting Up Your Garmin Pay Wallet ........................................... 4                          Hole Information ................................................................... 11
Paying for a Purchase Using Your Watch .................................. 4                                  Changing the Pin Location .............................................. 11
Adding a Card to Your Garmin Pay Wallet ................................. 4                                  Viewing the Direction to the Pin ...................................... 11
  Managing Your Garmin Pay Wallet ........................................ 4                             Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances ................................. 11
Changing Your Garmin Pay Passcode ....................................... 4                              Viewing Hazards .................................................................. 11
                                                                                                         Measuring a Shot with the Garmin AutoShot™ Feature ...... 11
Music............................................................................... 4                   Keeping Score ..................................................................... 12
Connecting to a Third-Party Provider ......................................... 4                             Setting the Scoring Method ............................................. 12
   Downloading Audio Content from a Third-Party Provider ...... 5                                            Tracking Golf Statistics ................................................... 12
   Disconnecting from a Third-Party Provider ............................ 5                                  Recording Golf Statistics ................................................. 12
Downloading Personal Audio Content ........................................ 5                            Viewing Your Shot History ................................................... 12
Connecting Headphones using Bluetooth Technology ............... 5                                       Viewing Your Round Summary ............................................ 12
Listening to Music ....................................................................... 5             Ending a Round ................................................................... 12
Music Playback Controls ............................................................ 5                   Golf Settings ........................................................................ 12
Emergency and Tracking Features ............................... 5                                            Scoring Settings .............................................................. 12
Adding Emergency Contacts ...................................................... 6                       Garmin Golf App .................................................................. 12
Heart Rate Features ....................................................... 6                         Training......................................................................... 12
Wrist-based Heart Rate .............................................................. 6               Setting Up Your User Profile ..................................................... 12
  Wearing the Device ................................................................ 6                 Fitness Goals ....................................................................... 13
  Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data ............................................. 6                    Workouts ................................................................................... 13
  Viewing the Heart Rate Widget .............................................. 6                        Following a Workout ............................................................ 13
  Broadcasting Heart Rate to Garmin Devices ......................... 6                                 Using Garmin Connect Training Plans ................................. 13
  Turning Off the Wrist-based Heart Rate Monitor ................... 6                                      Starting Today's Workout ................................................ 13
About Heart Rate Zones ............................................................. 6                      Viewing Scheduled Workouts ......................................... 13
  Setting Your Heart Rate Zones .............................................. 6                        Adaptive Training Plans ....................................................... 13
  Heart Rate Zone Calculations ................................................ 7                     Personal Records ..................................................................... 13
About VO2 Max. Estimates ......................................................... 7                    Viewing Your Personal Records .......................................... 13
  Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate ........................................... 7                          Restoring a Personal Record ............................................... 13
                                                                                                        Clearing a Personal Record ................................................. 14
Activity Tracking............................................................ 7
                                                                                                        Clearing All Personal Records ............................................. 14
Auto Goal .................................................................................... 7
Using the Move Alert .................................................................. 7             Navigation..................................................................... 14
Sleep Tracking ............................................................................ 7         Saving Your Location ............................................................... 14
Intensity Minutes ......................................................................... 7           Deleting a Location .............................................................. 14
   Earning Intensity Minutes ....................................................... 7                Navigating to a Saved Location ................................................ 14

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Navigating Back to Start ........................................................... 14             Maximizing Battery Life ............................................................. 21
Stopping Navigation ................................................................. 14            Restarting the Device ............................................................... 21
Compass ................................................................................... 14      Restoring All Default Settings ................................................... 21
   Calibrating the Compass Manually ...................................... 14                       Acquiring Satellite Signals ........................................................ 21
History ........................................................................... 14                 Improving GPS Satellite Reception ...................................... 21
Using History ............................................................................ 14       Activity Tracking ........................................................................ 21
   Viewing Your Time in Each Heart Rate Zone ...................... 15                                 My daily step count does not appear ................................... 22
Garmin Connect ........................................................................ 15             My step count does not seem accurate ............................... 22
   Using Garmin Connect Mobile ............................................. 15                        The floors climbed amount does not seem accurate ........... 22
   Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer .......................... 15                                 Improving the Accuracy of Intensity Minutes and Calories .. 22
                                                                                                    The temperature reading is not accurate .................................. 22
Customizing Your Device............................................ 15                              Getting More Information .......................................................... 22
Changing the Watch Face ........................................................ 15
   Creating a Custom Watch Face ........................................... 15
                                                                                                    Appendix....................................................................... 22
Customizing the Controls Menu ................................................ 15                   Data Fields ................................................................................ 22
Activities and App Settings ....................................................... 16              VO2 Max. Standard Ratings ..................................................... 23
   Customizing the Data Screens ............................................ 16                     Wheel Size and Circumference ................................................ 23
   Alerts .................................................................................... 16   Symbol Definitions .................................................................... 24
       Setting an Alert ................................................................ 16         Index.............................................................................. 25
   Auto Lap ...............................................................................16
       Marking Laps Using the Auto Lap Feature ..................... 16
   Turning On the Manual Lap Function .................................. 17
   Using Auto Pause® ............................................................. 17
   Using Auto Scroll ................................................................. 17
Phone and Bluetooth Settings .................................................. 17
System Settings ........................................................................ 17
   Time Settings ....................................................................... 17
       Time Zones ..................................................................... 17
       Setting the Time Manually ............................................... 17
       Setting the Alarm ............................................................. 17
       Deleting an Alarm ............................................................ 17
       Starting the Countdown Timer ........................................ 17
       Using the Stopwatch ....................................................... 18
   Backlight Settings ................................................................ 18
   Changing the Units of Measure ........................................... 18
Garmin Connect Settings .......................................................... 18
   Device Settings on Your Garmin Connect Account ............. 18
   User Settings on Your Garmin Connect Account ................ 18
Wireless Sensors ......................................................... 18
Pairing Your Wireless Sensors ................................................. 18
Foot Pod ................................................................................... 19
   Calibrating Your Foot Pod .................................................... 19
   Improving Foot Pod Calibration ........................................... 19
Using an Optional Bike Speed or Cadence Sensor .................. 19
   Calibrating Your Speed Sensor ........................................... 19
Situational Awareness .............................................................. 19
tempe ........................................................................................ 19
Device Information....................................................... 19
Charging the Device ................................................................. 19
Product Updates ....................................................................... 19
   Updating the Software Using Garmin Connect Mobile ........ 20
   Updating the Software Using Garmin Express .................... 20
Viewing Device Information ...................................................... 20
   Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information .... 20
Specifications ............................................................................ 20
Device Care .............................................................................. 20
   Cleaning the Device ............................................................. 20
Replacing the Bands ................................................................ 20
Troubleshooting........................................................... 20
Is my smartphone compatible with my device? ........................ 20
My phone will not connect to the device ................................... 20
My headphones will not connect to the device ......................... 21
My music cuts out or my headphones do not stay connected .. 21
My device is in the wrong language ......................................... 21
My device does not display the correct time ............................. 21


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                       Introduction                                    The touchscreen locks and does not respond to touches until
                                                                       you unlock it.
                            WARNING                                  3 Hold the key to unlock the touchscreen.
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important                 Using the Controls Menu
information.                                                         The controls menu contains customizable shortcuts, such as
                                                                     locking the touchscreen and turning the device off.
Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any
                                                                     TIP: You can check the Verizon connectivity signal strength or
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exercise program.
                                                                     Bluetooth connection status.
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Device Overview                                                      NOTE: You can add, reorder, and remove the shortcuts in the
                                                                     controls menu (Customizing the Controls Menu, page 15).
                                                                     1 From any screen, hold the key for 2 seconds.




                                                                     2 Select an option.

À Touchscreen: Swipe up or down to scroll through widgets,           Icons
  features, and menus.                                               A flashing icon means the device is searching for a signal. A
  Tap to select.                                                     solid icon means the signal was found or the sensor is
                                                                     connected.
  Swipe right to go back to the previous screen.
                                                                                    GPS status
  During an activity, swipe right to view the watch face and
  widgets.                                                                          Smartphone connection status
  During an activity, double-tap to mark a new lap, start a new
  set of reps, or advance to the next stage of a workout.                           Heart rate monitor status

  Hold to view a menu of device settings and options for the                        Foot pod status
  current screen.
                                                                                    LiveTrack status
Á Key: Press to turn on the device.
  Hold for 2 seconds to view the controls menu, including                           Speed and cadence sensor status
  device power.                                                                     Varia™ bike light status
  Hold for 5 seconds to request assistance (Emergency and
  Tracking Features, page 5).                                                       Varia bike radar status
  Press to return to the watch face from any screen, except                         tempe™ sensor status
  during an activity.
                                                                     VIRB           VIRB camera status
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  During an activity, press to pause the activity.
                                                                                    vívoactive alarm status
Touchscreen Tips
•   Hold your finger on the touchscreen to view an options menu.
•   Drag up or down to scroll through lists and menus.                                   Smart Features
•   Swipe up or down to scroll quickly.
•   Tap to select a button, a list item, or a menu item.             Setting Up Your Smartwatch Features
•   From the watch face, swipe up or down to scroll through the      To take full advantage of the vívoactive 3 Music smartwatch
    widgets on the device.                                           features, complete these tasks.
•   From a widget, tap to view additional widget screens, if         • Pair your smartphone with the Garmin Connect™ app (Pairing
    available.                                                          Your Smartphone, page 2).
•   During an activity, swipe up or down to view the next data       • Connect with Verizon activation setup (Connecting to Verizon
    screen.                                                             Services, page 2).
•   During an activity, swipe right to view the watch face and       • Add contacts (Adding Contacts, page 2).
    widgets, and swipe left to return to the activity data fields.   • Send a message (Sending a Message, page 2).
•   Perform each menu selection as a separate action.                • Set up safety features using the Garmin Connect app
Locking and Unlocking the Touchscreen                                   (Emergency and Tracking Features, page 5).
You can lock the touchscreen to prevent inadvertent screen           • Download a music app using the Connect IQ™ store (Connect
touches.                                                                IQ Features, page 3), and download songs onto the watch
                                                                        (Music, page 4).
1 Hold the key.
                                                                     • Connect your Bluetooth headphones (Connecting
2 Select .                                                              Headphones using Bluetooth Technology, page 5).


Introduction                                                                                                                          1


• Set up your Garmin Pay™ wallet (Setting Up Your                      Connected Features
   Garmin Pay Wallet, page 4).                                         Connected features are available for your vívoactive device
TIP: You should check the battery life and charge the device           when you connect the device to a compatible smartphone using
before leaving on your first phone-free adventure (Charging the        Bluetooth wireless technology. Some features require you to
Device, page 19).                                                      install the Garmin Connect Mobile app on the connected
                                                                       smartphone. Go to www.garmin.com/apps for more information.
Pairing Your Smartphone                                                Some features are also available when you connect your device
To set up the vívoactive device, it must be paired directly            to a wireless network.
through the Garmin Connect app, instead of from the Bluetooth
settings on your smartphone.                                           Phone notifications: Displays phone notifications and
                                                                          messages on your vívoactive device.
1 From the app store on your smartphone, install and open the
      Garmin Connect app.                                              LiveTrack: Allows friends and family to follow your races and
                                                                          training activities in real time. You can invite followers using
2 Select an option to enable pairing mode on your device:                 email or social media, allowing them to view your live data on
   • If this is the first time you are setting up your device, press      a Garmin Connect tracking page.
      the key to turn on the device.                                   Activity uploads to Garmin Connect: Automatically sends
   • If you previously skipped the pairing process or paired              your activity to your Garmin Connect account as soon as you
      your device with a different smartphone, hold the                   finish recording the activity.
      touchscreen, and select Settings > Phone > Pair Phone            Connect IQ: Allows you to extend your device features with new
      to manually enter pairing mode.                                     watch faces, widgets, apps, and data fields.
3  Select  an option to add your device to your Garmin Connect         Software Updates: Allows you to update your device software.
   account:
                                                                       Weather: Allows you to view current weather conditions and
   • If this is the first device you have paired with the Garmin          weather forecasts.
      Connect Mobile app, follow the on-screen instructions.
                                                                       Bluetooth sensors: Allows you to connect Bluetooth
   • If you have already paired another device with the Garmin            compatible sensors, such as a heart rate monitor.
      Connect Mobile app, from the settings menu, select
      Garmin Devices > Add Device, and follow the on-screen            Find my phone: Locates your lost smartphone that is paired
      instructions.                                                       with your vívoactive device and currently within range.
                                                                       Find my device: Locates your lost vívoactive device that is
Connecting to Verizon Services                                            paired with your smarphone and currently within range.
1 From the Garmin Connect app, select or .
                                                                       Phone Notifications
2 Select Garmin Devices, and select your device.
                                                                       Phone notifications require a compatible smartphone to be in
3 Select LTE Connectivity.                                             range and paired with the device. When your phone receives
4 Follow the on-screen instructions.                                   messages, it sends notifications to your device.
Adding Contacts                                                        Enabling Bluetooth Notifications
You can add up to 20 contacts from the Garmin Connect app              Before you can enable notifications, you must pair the vívoactive
and sync the contacts to your device. Three of these contacts          device with a compatible smartphone (Pairing Your Smartphone,
can be used as emergency contacts (Adding Emergency                    page 2).
Contacts, page 6). Contact emails can be used with the                 1 Hold the touchscreen.
LiveTrack feature.                                                     2 Select Settings > Phone > Notifications.
1 From the Garmin Connect app, select or .                             3 Select During Activity to set preferences for notifications
2 Select Contacts.                                                       that appear when recording an activity.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.                                   4 Select a notification preference.
After you add contacts, you must sync your data to apply the           5 Select Not During Activity to set preferences for
changes to your device (Using Garmin Connect Mobile,                     notifications that appear when in watch mode.
page 15).                                                              6 Select a notification preference.
Sending a Message                                                      7 Select Timeout.
Messages are limited to 320 characters.                                8 Select a timeout duration.
1 From the watch face, swipe right.                                    Viewing Notifications
2 Select     to set up text messaging.                                 1  From the watch face, swipe to view the notifications widget.
3 Select   .                                                           2  Select a notification.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions.                                   3  Scroll to read the full notification.
5 Select an option:                                                    4  Select an option:
  • Enter a number, and select .                                          • To act on the notification, select an action, such as
  • Select one or more contacts, and select Done.                            Dismiss or Reply.
6 Select an option:                                                          The available actions depend on the type of notification
  • Select and send a quick reply message.                                   and your phone operating system.
                                                                          • To return to the notification list, swipe right.
  • Select to send your location.
  • Select to select and send an emoji.                                Replying to a Text Message
  • Select       to enter a message, and select Send.                  NOTE: This feature is available only for smartphones with
                                                                       Android™.
                                                                       When you receive a text message notification on your vívoactive
                                                                       device, you can send a quick reply by selecting from a list of

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messages. You can customize messages in the Garmin                   customize your device with watch faces, data fields, widgets,
Connect Mobile app.                                                  and apps.
NOTE: This feature sends text messages using your phone.             Watch Faces: Allow you to customize the appearance of the
Regular text message limits and charges may apply. Contact              clock.
your mobile carrier for more information.                            Data Fields: Allow you to download new data fields that present
1 Swipe to view the notifications widget.                               sensor, activity, and history data in new ways. You can add
2 Select a text message notification.                                   Connect IQ data fields to built-in features and pages.
3 Select Reply.                                                      Widgets: Provide information at a glance, including sensor data
                                                                        and notifications.
4 Select a message from the list.
                                                                     Apps: Add interactive features to your watch, such as new
  Your phone sends the selected message as a text message.              outdoor and fitness activity types.
Receiving an Incoming Phone Call
                                                                     Downloading Connect IQ Features
When you receive a phone call on your connected smartphone,
                                                                     Before you can download Connect IQ features from the Garmin
the vívoactive device displays the name or phone number of the
                                                                     Connect Mobile app, you must pair your vívoactive device with
caller. You can accept or decline the call. If your device is
                                                                     your smartphone.
connected to a smartphone with Android, you can also decline
with a text message by selecting from a list of messages on your     1 From the settings in the Garmin Connect Mobile app, select
vívoactive device.                                                     Connect IQ Store.
• To accept the call, select .                                       2 If necessary, select your device.
• To decline the call, select .                                      3 Select a Connect IQ feature.
• To decline the call and immediately send a text message            4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
   reply, select , and select a message from the list.
                                                                     Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your
Managing Notifications                                               Computer
You can use your compatible smartphone to manage                     1 Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
notifications that appear on your vívoactive device.
                                                                     2 Go to apps.garmin.com, and sign in.
   Select an option:
                                                                     3 Select a Connect IQ feature, and download it.
   • If you are using an Apple smartphone, use the
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       notifications settings on your smartphone to select the       4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
       items to show on the device.
   • If you are using a smartphone with Android, from the
                                                                     Wi‑Fi Connected Features
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       Garmin Connect Mobile app, select Settings > Smart            The vívoactive device has Wi‑Fi connected features.
       Notifications.                                                Activity uploads to your Garmin Connect account:
                                                                       Automatically sends your activity to your Garmin Connect
Turning Off Bluetooth Technology
                                                                       account as soon as you finish recording the activity.
1 Hold the touchscreen.
                                                                     Workouts and training plans: Allows you to browse for and
2 Select Settings > Phone > Status > Off to turn off Bluetooth         select workouts and training plans on the Garmin Connect
  wireless technology on your vívoactive device.                       site. The next time your device has a Wi‑Fi connection, the
  Refer to the owner's manual for your mobile device to turn off       files are wirelessly sent to your device.
  Bluetooth wireless technology on your mobile device.               Software updates: Your device downloads and installs the
Using Do Not Disturb Mode                                              latest software update automatically when a Wi‑Fi connection
You can use do not disturb mode to turn off vibrations and the         is available.
backlight for alerts and notifications. For example, you can use     Setting Up Wi‑Fi Connectivity
this mode while sleeping or watching a movie.                        1 Select an option:
• To manually turn on or off do not disturb mode, hold the key,        • Download the Garmin Connect Mobile app, and pair your
    and select .                                                          smartphone (Pairing Your Smartphone, page 2).
• To automatically turn on do not disturb mode during your             • Go to www.garmin.com/express, and download the
    sleep hours, go to the device settings in the Garmin Connect          Garmin Express™ application.
    Mobile app, and select Sounds & Alerts > Do Not Disturb
    During Sleep.                                                    2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up Wi‑Fi connectivity.
Finding Your Phone                                                   Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network
You can use this feature to help locate a lost smartphone that is    You must connect your device to the Garmin Connect Mobile
paired using Bluetooth wireless technology and currently within      app on your smartphone or to the Garmin Express application
range.                                                               on your computer before you can connect to a Wi‑Fi network
                                                                     (Setting Up Wi‑Fi Connectivity, page 3).
1 Hold the key.
                                                                     You can connect the device to a Wi‑Fi network to help increase
2 Select .                                                           the transfer speed of larger files.
   Signal strength bars appear on the vívoactive screen, and an      1 Move within range of a Wi‑Fi network.
   audible alert sounds on your smartphone. The bars increase
   as you move closer to your smartphone.                            2 From the Garmin Connect Mobile app, select or .
3 Press the key to stop searching.                                   3 Select Garmin Devices, and select your device.
                                                                     4 Select General > Wi-Fi Networks > Add a Network.
Connect IQ Features                                                  5 Select an available Wi‑Fi network, and enter the login details.
You can add Connect IQ features to your watch from Garmin
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and other providers using the Connect IQ website. You can


Smart Features                                                                                                                       3


                       Garmin Pay                                    NOTE: In some countries, participating financial institutions may
                                                                     restrict the wallet features.
The Garmin Pay feature allows you to use your watch to pay for       1 From the vívoactive device page in the Garmin Connect
purchases in participating stores using credit or debit cards from      Mobile app, select Garmin Pay > Manage Your Wallet.
a participating financial institution.
                                                                     2  Select   an option:
Setting Up Your Garmin Pay Wallet                                       • To suspend a specific card, select the card, and select
You can add one or more participating credit or debit cards to              Suspend.
your Garmin Pay wallet. Go to garmin.com/garminpay/banks to                 The card must be active to make purchases using your
find participating financial institutions.                                  vívoactive device.
1 From the Garmin Connect Mobile app, select or .                       • To temporarily suspend all cards in your wallet, select
                                                                            Suspend Wallet.
2 Select Garmin Devices, and select your device.
                                                                            You cannot pay using your vívoactive device until you
3 Select Garmin Pay > Create Your Wallet.
                                                                            unsuspend at least one card using the app.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions.                                    • To unsuspend your suspended wallet, select Unsuspend
                                                                            Wallet.
Paying for a Purchase Using Your Watch                                  • To delete a specific card, select the card, and select
Before you can use your watch to pay for purchases, you must                Delete.
set up at least one payment card.
                                                                            The card is completely deleted from your wallet. If you
You can use your watch to pay for purchases in a participating              want to add this card to your wallet in the future, you must
store.                                                                      enter the card information again.
1 Hold the key.                                                         • To delete all cards in your wallet, select Delete Wallet.
2 Select .                                                                  Your Garmin Pay wallet and all the card information
3 Enter your four-digit passcode.                                           associated with it are deleted. You cannot pay using your
   NOTE: If you enter your passcode incorrectly three times,                vívoactive device until you create a new wallet and add a
   your wallet locks, and you must reset your passcode in the               card.
   Garmin Connect Mobile app.
   Your most recently used payment card appears.                     Changing Your Garmin Pay Passcode
                                                                     You must know your current passcode to change it. Your
                                                                     passcode cannot be recovered. If you forget your passcode, you
                                                                     must delete your wallet, create a new one, and reenter your card
                                                                     information.
                                                                     You can change the passcode required to access your
                                                                     Garmin Pay wallet on your vívoactive device.
                                                                     1 From the vívoactive device page in the Garmin Connect
                                                                        Mobile app, select Garmin Pay > Reset Passcode.
                                                                     2 Follow the on-screen instructions.
4 If you have added multiple cards to your Garmin Pay wallet,        The next time you pay using your vívoactive device, you must
   swipe to change to another card (optional).                       enter the new passcode.
5 Within 60 seconds, hold your watch near the payment reader,
   with the watch facing the reader.                                                             Music
   The watch vibrates and displays a check mark when it is
   finished communicating with the reader.                           NOTE: This section is about three different music playback
                                                                     options.
6 If necessary, follow the instructions on the card reader to
   complete the transaction.                                         • Third-party provider music
TIP: After you successfully enter your passcode, you can make        • Personal audio content
payments without a passcode for 24 hours while you continue to       • Music stored on your phone
wear your watch. If you remove the watch from your wrist or          On a vívoactive 3 Music device, you can download audio
disable heart rate monitoring, you must enter the passcode           content to your device from your computer or from a third-party
again before making a payment.                                       provider, so you can listen when your smartphone is not nearby.
                                                                     To listen to audio content stored on your device, you must
Adding a Card to Your Garmin Pay Wallet                              connect headphones with Bluetooth technology.
You can add up to ten credit or debit cards to your Garmin Pay       You can also control music playback on your paired smartphone
wallet.                                                              using your device.
1 From the vívoactive device page in the Garmin Connect
   Mobile app, select Garmin Pay > .                                 Connecting to a Third-Party Provider
2 Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the card                Before you can download music or other audio files to your
   information and add the card to your wallet.                      compatible watch from a supported third-party provider, you
After the card is added, you can select the card on your watch       must connect to the provider using the Garmin Connect app.
when you make a payment.                                             1 From the Garmin Connect app, select or .
Managing Your Garmin Pay Wallet                                      2 Select Garmin Devices, and select your device.
You can view detailed information about each of your payment         3 Select Music.
cards, and you can suspend, activate, or delete a card. You can      4 Select Get Music Apps, locate a provider, and follow the on-
also suspend or delete your whole Garmin Pay wallet.                   screen instructions.

4                                                                                                                            Garmin Pay


   NOTE: If you have already installed a provider, you can           2 Connect your headphones with Bluetooth technology
   select it and follow the on-screen instructions.                    (Connecting Headphones using Bluetooth Technology,
                                                                       page 5).
Downloading Audio Content from a Third-Party
Provider                                                             3 Select    > .
Before you can download audio content from a third-party               NOTE: The icon at the top indicates the music source. You
provider, you must connect to a Wi‑Fi network (Connecting to a         can tap to change the source.
Wi‑Fi Network, page 3).                                              4 Select an option:
1 Open the music controls widget.                                      • To listen to music from a third-party provider, select the
2 Select     > Manage > Music Providers.                                  name of the provider.
3 Select a connected provider.                                         • To listen to music downloaded to the watch from your
                                                                          computer, select My Music (Downloading Personal Audio
4 Select a playlist or other item to download to the device.              Content, page 5).
5 Swipe right, and select .                                            • To listen to music from your smartphone, select Control
6 When you are prompted to sync with the service, select .                Music on Phone.
7 Connect the device to an external power source.                    5 Select to open the music playback controls.
   Downloading audio content can drain the battery.
   The selected playlists and other items are downloaded to the      Music Playback Controls
   device.
Disconnecting from a Third-Party Provider
1 From the Garmin Connect Mobile app, select or .
2 Select Garmin Devices, and select your device.
3 Select Music.
4 Select an installed third-party provider, and follow the on-
   screen instructions to disconnect the third-party provider from
   your device.
                                                                     Manage Select to manage content from third-party providers.
Downloading Personal Audio Content                                            Select to switch the music Source.
Before you can send your personal music to your device, you
must install the Garmin Express application on your computer
(www.garmin.com/express).                                                     Select to browse the audio files and playlists for the selected
You can load your personal audio files, such as .mp3 and .aac                 source.
files, to a vívoactive 3 Music device from your computer.                     Select to adjust the volume.
1 Connect the device to your computer using the included USB                  Select to play and pause the current audio file.
    cable.
2   On   your computer, open the Garmin Express application,                  Select to skip to the next audio file in the playlist.
    select your device, and select Music.                                     Hold to fast forward through the current audio file.
    TIP: For Windows computers, you can select
                     ®
                                                       and browse             Select to restart the current audio file.
    to the folder with your audio files. For Apple computers, the             Select twice to skip to the previous audio file in the playlist.
    Garmin Express application uses your iTunes library.
                                                  ®                           Hold to rewind through the current audio file.
                                                                              Select to change the repeat mode.
3 In the My Music or iTunes Library list, select an audio file
    category, such as songs or playlists.                                     Select to change the shuffle mode.
4 Select the checkboxes for the audio files, and select Send to
    Device.
5 If necessary, in the vívoactive 3 Music list, select a category,      Emergency and Tracking Features
    select the checkboxes, and select Remove From Device to
    remove audio files.                                                                           CAUTION
                                                                     Incident detection and assistance are supplemental features and
Connecting Headphones using Bluetooth                                should not be relied on as a primary method to obtain
Technology                                                           emergency assistance. The device and app do not contact
To listen to music loaded onto your vívoactive 3 Music device,       emergency services on your behalf.
you must connect headphones using Bluetooth technology.              The vívoactive device has emergency and tracking features that
1 Bring the headphones within 2 m (6.6 ft.) of your device.          must be set up with the Garmin Connect app. To use these
2 Enable pairing mode on the headphones.                             features, you must have Verizon connectivity or be connected to
                                                                     the Garmin Connect app.
3 Hold the touchscreen.
                                                                     LiveTrack: Allows friends and family to follow your races and
4 Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Add New >                   training activities in real time. You can invite followers using
   Headphones.                                                          email or social media, allowing them to view your live data on
5 Select your headphones to complete the pairing process.               a Garmin Connect tracking page.
                                                                     Incident detection: Sends a message to your emergency
Listening to Music                                                      contacts when the vívoactive device detects an incident
1 Open the music controls widget.                                       during a walk, run, or bike activity.



Emergency and Tracking Features                                                                                                                  5


Assistance: Allows you to send an automated text message
  with your name and GPS location to your emergency
  contacts.

Adding Emergency Contacts
Emergency contact phone numbers are used for the incident
detection and assistance features.
1 From the Garmin Connect app, select or .
2 Select Safety & Tracking > Incident Detection &
   Assistance > Add Emergency Contact.                              2 Tap the touchscreen to view your average resting heart rate
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.                                   (RHR) values for the last 7 days.
                                                                    Broadcasting Heart Rate to Garmin Devices
                                                                    You can broadcast your heart rate data from your vívoactive
                Heart Rate Features                                 device and view it on paired Garmin devices. For example, you
The vívoactive device has a wrist-based heart rate monitor and      can broadcast your heart rate data to an Edge device while
                                                                                                                   ®



is also compatible with chest heart rate monitors (sold             cycling, or to a VIRB action camera during an activity.
separately). You can view heart rate data on the heart rate         NOTE: Broadcasting heart rate data decreases battery life.
widget. If both wrist-based heart rate and chest heart rate data
are available, your device uses the chest heart rate data.          1 Hold the touchscreen.
                                                                    2 Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Heart Rate.
Wrist-based Heart Rate                                              3 Select an option:
                                                                       • Select Broadcast In Activity to broadcast heart rate data
Wearing the Device
                                                                          during timed activities (Starting an Activity, page 9).
• Wear the device above your wrist bone.
                                                                       • Select Broadcast to start broadcasting heart rate data
  NOTE: The device should be snug but comfortable. For more               now.
  accurate heart rate readings on the vívoactive device, it
  should not move while running or exercising.                      4 Pair your vívoactive device with your Garmin ANT+     ®



                                                                       compatible device.
                                                                       NOTE: The pairing instructions differ for each Garmin
                                                                       compatible device. See your owner's manual.
                                                                    Turning Off the Wrist-based Heart Rate Monitor
                                                                    For the vívoactive device, the default value for the Heart Rate
                                                                    setting is Auto. The device automatically uses the wrist-based
                                                                    heart rate monitor unless you pair a chest heart rate monitor to
                                                                    the device.
  NOTE: The optical sensor is located on the back of the
  device.                                                           NOTE: Disabling the wrist-based heart rate monitor also
                                                                    disables the on-wrist detection feature for Garmin Pay
• See Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data, page 6 for more             payments, and you must enter a passcode before making each
  information about wrist-based heart rate.                         payment (Garmin Pay, page 4).
• For more information about accuracy, go to garmin.com             1 Hold the touchscreen.
  /ataccuracy.
                                                                    2 Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Heart Rate >
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data                                       Off.
If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you can try
these tips.                                                         About Heart Rate Zones
• Clean and dry your arm before putting on the device.              Many athletes use heart rate zones to measure and increase
• Avoid wearing sunscreen, lotion, and insect repellent under       their cardiovascular strength and improve their level of fitness. A
    the device.                                                     heart rate zone is a set range of heartbeats per minute. The five
                                                                    commonly accepted heart rate zones are numbered from 1 to 5
• Avoid scratching the heart rate sensor on the back of the         according to increasing intensity. Generally, heart rate zones are
    device.                                                         calculated based on percentages of your maximum heart rate.
• Wear the device above your wrist bone. The device should
    be snug but comfortable.                                        Setting Your Heart Rate Zones
                                                                    The device uses your user profile information from the initial
• Wait until the     icon is solid before starting your activity.
                                                                    setup to determine your default heart rate zones. The device
• Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes and get a heart rate reading          has separate heart rate zones for running and cycling. For the
    before starting your activity.                                  most accurate calorie data during your activity, you should set
    NOTE: In cold environments, warm up indoors.                    your maximum heart rate. You can also set each heart rate
• Rinse the device with fresh water after each workout.             zone. You can manually adjust your zones on the device or
                                                                    using your Garmin Connect account.
Viewing the Heart Rate Widget                                       1 Hold the touchscreen.
The heart rate widget displays your current heart rate in beats
                                                                    2 Select Settings > User Profile > Heart Rate Zones.
per minute (bpm) and a graph of your heart rate. The graph
shows your recent heart rate activity, high and low heart rate,     3 Select Default to view the default values (optional).
and color-coded bars to indicate the time spent in each heart          The default values can be applied to running and cycling.
rate zone (About Heart Rate Zones, page 6).                         4 Select Running or Cycling.
1 From the watch face, swipe to view the heart rate widget.         5 Select Preference > Set Custom.


6                                                                                                                   Heart Rate Features


6 Select Max. HR, and enter your maximum heart rate.                     For more information about activity tracking and fitness metric
7 Select a zone, and enter a value for each zone.                        accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy.

Heart Rate Zone Calculations                                             Auto Goal
Zone % of            Perceived Exertion        Benefits                  Your device creates a daily step goal automatically, based on
     Maximum                                                             your previous activity levels. As you move during the day, the
     Heart Rate                                                          device shows your progress toward your daily goal À.
1      50–60%        Relaxed, easy pace,       Beginning-level
                     rhythmic breathing        aerobic training,
                                               reduces stress
2      60–70%        Comfortable pace,         Basic cardiovascular
                     slightly deeper           training, good
                     breathing, conversation   recovery pace
                     possible
3      70–80%        Moderate pace, more       Improved aerobic
                     difficult to hold         capacity, optimal
                     conversation              cardiovascular training
4      80–90%        Fast pace and a bit      Improved anaerobic         If you choose not to use the auto goal feature, you can set a
                     uncomfortable, breathing capacity and               personalized step goal on your Garmin Connect account.
                     forceful                 threshold, improved
                                              speed                      Using the Move Alert
5      90–100%       Sprinting pace,           Anaerobic and             Sitting for prolonged periods of time can trigger undesirable
                     unsustainable for long    muscular endurance,
                                                                         metabolic state changes. The move alert reminds you to keep
                     period of time, labored   increased power
                     breathing                                           moving. After one hour of inactivity, Move! and the red bar
                                                                         appear. Additional segments appear after every 15 minutes of
                                                                         inactivity. The device also vibrates if vibration is turned on
About VO2 Max. Estimates                                                 (System Settings, page 17).
VO2 max. is the maximum volume of oxygen (in milliliters) you                Go for a short walk (at least a couple of minutes) to reset the
can consume per minute per kilogram of body weight at your                   move alert.
maximum performance. In simple terms, VO2 max. is an
indication of athletic performance and should increase as your
level of fitness improves.                                               Sleep Tracking
                                                                         While you are sleeping, the device automatically detects your
On the device, your VO2 max. estimate appears as a number                sleep and monitors your movement during your normal sleep
and description. On your Garmin Connect account, you can view            hours. You can set your normal sleep hours in the user settings
additional details about your VO2 max. estimate, including your          on your Garmin Connect account. Sleep statistics include total
fitness age. Your fitness age gives you an idea of how your              hours of sleep, sleep levels, and sleep movement. You can view
fitness compares with a person of the same gender and different          your sleep statistics on your Garmin Connect account.
age. As you exercise, your fitness age can decrease over time.
                                                                         NOTE: Naps are not added to your sleep statistics. You can use
VO2 max. data is provided by FirstBeat. VO2 max. analysis is             do not disturb mode to turn off notifications and alerts, with the
provided with permission from The Cooper Institute . For more
                                                       ®

                                                                         exception of alarms (Using Do Not Disturb Mode, page 3).
information, see the appendix (VO2 Max. Standard Ratings,
page 23), and go to www.CooperInstitute.org.
                                                                         Intensity Minutes
Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate                                           To improve your health, organizations such as the U.S. Centers
The device requires heart rate data and a timed, (up to 15               for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Heart
minutes) brisk walk or run to display your VO2 max. estimate.            Association , and the World Health Organization, recommend at
                                                                                     ®



1 Hold the touchscreen.                                                  least 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity activity, such
                                                                         as brisk walking, or 75 minutes per week of vigorous intensity
2 Select My Stats > VO2 Max.                                             activity, such as running.
  If you have already recorded a brisk walk or run outdoors,             The device monitors your activity intensity and tracks your time
  your VO2 max. estimate may appear. The device displays                 spent participating in moderate to vigorous intensity activities
  the date your VO2 max. estimate was last updated. The                  (heart rate data is required to quantify vigorous intensity). You
  device updates your VO2 max. estimate each time you                    can work toward achieving your weekly intensity minutes goal by
  complete an outdoor walk or run of 15 minutes or longer. You           participating in at least 10 consecutive minutes of moderate to
  can manually start a VO2 max. test to get an updated                   vigorous intensity activities. The device adds the amount of
  estimate.                                                              moderate activity minutes with the amount of vigorous activity
3 To start a VO2 max. test, swipe up, and select Test Now.               minutes. Your total vigorous intensity minutes are doubled when
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to get your VO2 max.                 added.
   estimate.
                                                                         Earning Intensity Minutes
   A message appears when the test is complete.                          Your vívoactive device calculates intensity minutes by
                                                                         comparing your heart rate data to your average resting heart
                                                                         rate. If heart rate is turned off, the device calculates moderate
                    Activity Tracking                                    intensity minutes by analyzing your steps per minute.
The activity tracking feature records your daily step count,             • Start a timed activity for the most accurate calculation of
distance traveled, intensity minutes, floors climbed, calories              intensity minutes.
burned, and sleep statistics for each recorded day. Your calories        • Exercise for at least 10 consecutive minutes at a moderate or
burned includes your base metabolism plus activity calories.                vigorous intensity level.
The number of steps taken during the day appears on the steps            • Wear your device all day and night for the most accurate
widget. The step count is updated periodically.                             resting heart rate.

Activity Tracking                                                                                                                              7


Garmin Move IQ™                                                      Stress: Displays your current stress level and a graph of your
When your movements match familiar exercise patterns, the               stress level. You can do a breathing activity to help you relax.
Move IQ feature automatically detects the event and displays it      VIRB controls: Provides camera controls when you have a
in your timeline. The Move IQ events show activity type and             VIRB device paired with your vívoactive device.
duration, but they do not appear in your activities list or          Weather: Displays the current temperature and weather
newsfeed.                                                               forecast.
The Move IQ feature can automatically start a timed activity for
walking and running using time thresholds you set in the Garmin      Viewing Widgets
Connect Mobile app. These activities are added to your activities       From the watch face, swipe up or down.
list.

Activity Tracking Settings
Hold the touchscreen, and select Settings > Activity
Tracking.
Status: Turns off the activity tracking features.
Move Alert: Displays a message and the move bar on the
   digital watch face and steps screen. The device also vibrates
   to alert you.
Goal Alerts: Allows you to turn on and off goal alerts, or turn
   them off only during activities. Goal alerts appear for your
   daily steps goal, daily floors climbed goal, and weekly           Customizing the Widget Loop
   intensity minutes goal.                                           1 Hold the touchscreen.
Intensity Minutes: Allows you to set a heart rate zone for           2 Select Settings > Widgets.
   moderate intensity minutes and a higher heart rate zone for
   vigorous intensity minutes. You can also use the default          3 Select an option:
   algorithm.                                                           • Select an item to show or hide it from the app list or
Move IQ: Allows you to turn on and off Move IQ events.                    rearrange the app list.
                                                                        • Select Add to add an item to the widget loop.
Turning Off Activity Tracking
When you turn off activity tracking, your steps, floors climbed,     About My Day
intensity minutes, sleep tracking, and Move IQ events are not        The My Day widget is a daily snapshot of your activity. This is a
recorded.                                                            dynamic summary that updates throughout the day. As soon as
1 Hold the touchscreen.                                              you climb a flight of stairs or record an activity, it appears in the
                                                                     widget. The metrics include recorded activities, intensity minutes
2 Select Settings > Activity Tracking > Status > Off.                for the week, floors climbed, steps, calories burned, and more.
                                                                     You can tap the touchscreen for an option to improve accuracy
                                                                     or to view additional metrics.
                          Widgets
                                                                     Viewing the Weather Widget
Your device comes preloaded with widgets that provide at-a-
glance information. Some widgets require a Bluetooth                 1 From the watch face, swipe to view the weather widget.
connection to a compatible smartphone.                               2 Tap the touchscreen to view hourly and daily weather data.
Some widgets are not visible by default. You can add them to         3 Scroll down to view daily weather data.
the widget loop manually.
Calendar: Displays upcoming meetings from your smartphone            Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level
   calendar.                                                         Your device analyzes your heart rate variability while you are
Calories: Displays your calorie information for the current day.     inactive to determine your overall stress. Training, physical
                                                                     activity, sleep, nutrition, and general life stress all impact your
Floors climbed: Tracks your floors climbed and progress              stress level. The stress level range is from 0 to 100, where 0 to
   toward your goal.                                                 25 is a resting state, 26 to 50 is low stress, 51 to 75 is medium
Golf: Displays golf information for your last round.                 stress, and 76 to 100 is a high stress state. Knowing your stress
Heart rate: Displays your current heart rate in beats per minute     level can help you identify stressful moments throughout your
   (bpm) and a graph of your heart rate.                             day. For best results, you should wear the device while sleeping.
Intensity minutes: Tracks your time spent participating in           You can sync your device with your Garmin Connect account to
   moderate to vigorous activities, your weekly intensity minutes    view your all-day stress level, long-term trends, and additional
   goal, and progress toward your goal.                              details.
Last sport: Displays a brief summary of your last recorded           Using the Stress Level Widget
   sport.                                                            The stress level widget displays your current stress level and a
Music controls: Provides music player controls for your              graph of your stress level for the last several hours. It can also
   smartphone or on-device music.                                    guide you through a breathing activity to help you relax.
My day: Displays a dynamic summary of your activity today. The       1 While you are sitting or inactive, swipe to view the stress
   metrics include timed activities, intensity minutes, floors          level widget.
   climbed, steps, calories burned, and more.                           TIP: If you are too active for the watch to determine your
Notifications: Alerts you to incoming calls, texts, social network      stress level, a message appears instead of a stress level
   updates, and more, based on your smartphone notification             number. You can check your stress level again after several
   settings.                                                            minutes of inactivity.
Steps: Tracks your daily step count, step goal, and data for         2  Tap  the touchscreen to view a graph of your stress level for
   previous days.                                                       the last four hours.

8                                                                                                                                  Widgets


  Blue bars indicate periods of rest. Yellow bars indicate                The device records activity data only while the activity timer is
  periods of stress. Gray bars indicate times that you were too           running.
  active to determine your stress level.
                                                                       Tips for Recording Activities
3 To start a breathing activity, swipe up, select Yes, and enter       • Charge the device before starting an activity (Charging the
  a duration for the breathing activity in minutes.
                                                                         Device, page 19).
VIRB Remote                                                            • Swipe up or down to view additional data pages.
The VIRB remote function allows you to control your VIRB
action camera using your device. Go to www.garmin.com/VIRB             Stopping an Activity
to purchase a VIRB action camera.                                      1 Press the key.
                                                                       2 Select Done.
Controlling a VIRB Action Camera
Before you can use the VIRB remote function, you must enable           3 Select an option:
the remote setting on your VIRB camera. See the VIRB Series               • To save the activity, select .
Owner's Manual for more information. You must also set the                • To discard the activity, select .
VIRB widget to be shown in the widget loop (Customizing the
Widget Loop, page 8).
                                                                       Adding a Custom Activity
1 Turn on your VIRB camera.                                            You can create a custom activity and add it to the activity list.
2 On your vívoactive device, swipe to view the VIRB widget.            1 Press the key.
3 Wait while the device connects to your VIRB camera.                  2 Select > > Create.
4 Select an option:                                                    3 Select an activity type.
   • To record video, tap the touchscreen.                             4 If necessary, edit the activity app settings (Activities and App
      The video counter appears on the vívoactive screen.                Settings, page 16).
   • To stop recording video, tap the touchscreen.                     5 When you are finished editing, select Done.
   • To take a photo, swipe right, and tap the touchscreen.            6 Select an option:
                                                                         • To add the activity to your favorites list, select .
                 Apps and Activities                                     • To add the activity to the extended list, select .

Your device includes a variety of preloaded apps and activities.       Adding or Removing a Favorite Activity
Apps: Apps provide interactive features for your device, such as       The list of your favorite activities appears when you press the
  navigating to saved locations.                                       key from the watch face, and it provides quick access to the
Activities: Your device comes preloaded with indoor and                activities you use most. The first time you press the key to start
  outdoor activity apps, including running, cycling, strength          an activity, the device prompts you to select your favorite
  training, golfing, and more. When you start an activity, the         activities. You can add or remove favorite activities at any time.
  device displays and records sensor data, which you can save          1 Hold the touchscreen.
  and share with the Garmin Connect community.
                                                                       2 Select Settings > Activities & Apps.
  For more information about activity tracking and fitness metric
  accuracy, go togarmin.com/ataccuracy.                                   Your favorite activities appear at the top of the list with a
                                                                          white background. Other activities appear in the extended list
Connect IQ Apps: You can add features to your watch by                    with a black background.
  installing apps from the Connect IQ mobile app (Connect IQ
  Features, page 3).                                                   3 Select an option:
                                                                          • To add a favorite activity, select the activity, and select
Starting an Activity                                                          Add Favorite.
When you start an activity, GPS turns on automatically (if                • To remove a favorite activity, select the activity, and select
required).                                                                    Remove Favorite.
1 Press the key.
                                                                       Indoor Activities
2 If this is the first time you have started an activity, select the
   checkbox next to each activity to add to your favorites, and        The vívoactive device can be used for training indoors, such as
   select Done.                                                        running on an indoor track or using a stationary bike. GPS is
                                                                       turned off for indoor activities.
3 Select an option:
                                                                       When running or walking with GPS turned off, speed, distance,
   • Select an activity from your favorites.                           and cadence are calculated using the accelerometer in the
   • Select , and select an activity from the extended activity        device. The accelerometer is self-calibrating. The accuracy of
      list.                                                            the speed, distance, and cadence data improves after a few
4 If the activity requires GPS signals, go outside to an area with     outdoor runs or walks using GPS.
   a clear view of the sky.                                            TIP: Holding the handrails of the treadmill reduces accuracy.
   TIP: If      appears on a gray background, the activity does        You can use an optional foot pod to record pace, distance, and
   not require GPS signals.                                            cadence.
5 Wait until Ready appears on the screen.                              When cycling with GPS turned off, speed and distance are not
                                                                       available unless you have an optional sensor that sends speed
   The device is ready after it establishes your heart rate,           and distance data to the device (such as a speed or cadence
   acquires GPS signals (if required), and connects to your            sensor).
   wireless sensors (if required).
6 Press the key to start the activity timer.                           Recording a Strength Training Activity
                                                                       You can record sets during a strength training activity. A set is
                                                                       multiple repetitions (reps) of a single move.

Apps and Activities                                                                                                                         9


1  Press the key.                                                      Going for a Ride
2  Select Strength.                                                    Before you can use a wireless sensor for your ride, you must
                                                                       pair the sensor with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors,
3  Press the key to start the activity timer.
                                                                       page 18).
4  Start your first set.
                                                                       1 Pair your wireless sensors, such as a heart rate monitor,
   The device counts your reps. Your rep count appears when               speed sensor, or cadence sensor (optional).
   you complete at least 6 reps.
                                                                       2 Press the key.
   TIP: The device can only count reps of a single move for
   each set. When you want to change moves, you should finish          3 Select Bike.
   the set and start a new one.                                        4 When using optional wireless sensors, wait while the device
                                                                          connects to the sensors.
5 Double tap the touchscreen to finish the set.
   The watch displays the total reps for the set. After several        5 Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.
   seconds, the rest timer appears.                                    6 Press the key to start the activity timer.
6 If necessary, hold the touchscreen, select Edit Last Set, and           The device records activity data only while the activity timer is
   edit the number of reps.                                               running.
7 When you are done resting, double tap the touchscreen to             7 Start your activity.
   start your next set.                                                8 Swipe up or down to scroll through data screens.
8 Repeat for each strength training set until your activity is         9 After you complete your activity, press the key, and select
   complete.                                                              to save the activity.
9 After your last set, press the key to stop the timer.
                                                                       Viewing Your Ski Runs
10 Select Done > to finish and save the activity.                      Your device records the details of each downhill skiing or
Calibrating the Treadmill Distance                                     snowboarding run using the auto run feature. This feature is
To record more accurate distances for your treadmill runs, you         turned on by default for downhill skiing and snowboarding. It
can calibrate the treadmill distance after you run at least 1.5 km     automatically records new ski runs based on your movement.
(1 mi.) on a treadmill. If you use different treadmills, you can       The timer pauses when you stop moving downhill and when you
manually calibrate the treadmill distance on each treadmill or         are on a chairlift. The timer remains paused during the chairlift
after each run.                                                        ride. You can start moving downhill to restart the timer. You can
                                                                       view run details from the paused screen or while the timer is
1 Start a treadmill activity (Starting an Activity, page 9), and run   running.
   at least 1.5 km (1 mi.) on the treadmill.
                                                                       1 Start a skiing or snowboarding activity.
2 After you complete your run, press the key, and select Done.
                                                                       2 Hold the touchscreen.
3 Select an option:
                                                                       3 Select View Runs.
   • To calibrate the treadmill distance the first time, select .
                                                                       4 Select and to view details of your last run, your current run,
       The device prompts you to complete the treadmill                   and your total runs.
       calibration.
                                                                          The run screens include time, distance traveled, maximum
   • To manually calibrate the treadmill distance after the first-        speed, average speed, and total descent.
       time calibration, select    > Calibrate.
4 Check the treadmill display for the distance traveled, and           Going for a Pool Swim
   enter the distance on your device.
                                                                       NOTE: Heart rate is not available while swimming.
Outdoor Activities                                                     1 Press the key.
The vívoactive device comes preloaded with apps for outdoor            2 Select Pool Swim.
activities, such as running and biking. GPS is turned on for           3 Select your pool size, or enter a custom size.
outdoor activities. You can add apps using default activities,
such as cardio or rowing.                                              4 Press the key to start the activity timer.
                                                                         The device records activity data only while the activity timer is
Going for a Run                                                          running.
Before you can use a wireless sensor for your run, you must pair       5 Start your activity.
the sensor with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors,
page 18).                                                                The device automatically records swim intervals and lengths.
1 Put on your wireless sensors, such as a foot pod or heart rate       6 Press the key when you rest.
   monitor (optional).                                                   The display inverts color, and the rest screen appears.
2 Press the key.                                                       7 Press the key to restart the interval timer.
3 Select Run.                                                          8 After you complete your activity, hold the key to stop the
4 When using optional wireless sensors, wait while the device            activity timer, and hold the key again to save the activity.
   connects to the sensors.                                            Setting the Pool Size
5 Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.            1 Press the key.
6 Press the key to start the activity timer.                           2 Select Pool Swim > Pool Size.
   The device records activity data only while the activity timer is   3 Select your pool size, or enter a custom size.
   running.
                                                                       Swim Terminology
7 Start your activity.
                                                                       Length: One trip down the pool.
8 Swipe up or down to scroll through data screens.
                                                                       Interval: One or more consecutive lengths. A new interval starts
9 After you complete your activity, press the key, and select             after a rest.
   to save the activity.

10                                                                                                                       Apps and Activities


Stroke: A stroke is counted every time your arm wearing the              The distances on the hole information screen are updated to
   device completes a full cycle.                                        reflect the new pin location. The pin location is saved for only
Swolf: Your swolf score is the sum of the time for one pool              the current round.
   length and the number of strokes for that length. For              Viewing the Direction to the Pin
   example, 30 seconds plus 15 strokes equals a swolf score of        The PinPointer feature is a compass that provides directional
   45. Swolf is a measurement of swimming efficiency and, like        assistance when you are unable to see the green. This feature
   golf, a lower score is better.                                     can help you line up a shot even if you are in the woods or in a
                                                                      deep sand trap.
Golfing                                                               NOTE: Do not use the PinPointer feature while in a golf cart.
Downloading Golf Courses                                              Interference from the golf cart can affect the accuracy of the
                                                                      compass.
Before you play a course for the first time, you must download it
using the Garmin Connect Mobile app.                                  1 Press the key.
1 From the Garmin Connect Mobile app, select Download Golf            2 Select .
   Courses > .                                                           The arrow points to the pin location.
2 Select a golf course.                                               Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances
3 Select Download.                                                    You can view a list of layup and dogleg distances for par 4 and 5
   After the course finishes downloading, it appears in the list of   holes.
   courses on your vívoactive device.                                 1 Press the key.
Playing Golf                                                          2 Select .
Before you play a course for the first time, you must download it        NOTE: Distances and locations are removed from the list as
using your smartphone (Downloading Golf Courses, page 11).               you pass them.
Downloaded courses are updated automatically. Before you play
golf, you should charge the device (Charging the Device,              Viewing Hazards
page 19).                                                             You can view distances to hazards along the fairway for par 4
1 Press the key.                                                      and 5 holes. Hazards that affect shot selection are displayed
                                                                      individually or in groups to help you determine the distance to
2 Select Golf.                                                        layup or carry.
3 Wait while the device locates satellites.                           1 From the hole information screen, press the key, and select
4 Select a course from the list of available courses.                       .
5 Swipe up or down to scroll through the holes.
   The device automatically transitions when you move to the
   next hole.
Hole Information
The device calculates the distance to the front and back of the
green, and to the selected pin location (Changing the Pin
Location, page 11).


                                                                        • The distances to the front À and back Á of the nearest
                                                                          hazard appear on the screen.
                                                                        • The hazard type  is listed at the top of the screen.
                                                                        • The green is represented as a half circle à at the top of
                                                                          the screen. The line below the green represents the center
                                                                          of the fairway.
                                                                        • Hazards Ä are shown below the green in approximate
                                                                          locations relative to the fairway.
      Current hole number
À                                                                     2 Swipe to view other hazards for the current hole.
      Distance to the back of the green
                                                                      Measuring a Shot with the Garmin AutoShot™ Feature
Á
      Distance to the selected pin location
                                                                      Your vívoactive device features automatic shot detection and
Â
      Distance to the front of the green
                                                                      recording. Each time you take a shot along the fairway, the
Ã
      Par for the hole
Ä                                                                     device records your shot distance so you can view it later
Å     Map of the green                                                (Viewing Your Shot History, page 12).
                                                                      TIP: Automatic shot detection works best when you wear the
Changing the Pin Location                                             device on your leading wrist and make good contact with the
While playing a game, you can take a closer look at the green         ball. Putts are not detected.
and move the pin location.
                                                                      1 Begin playing a round.
1 Select the map.                                                        When the device detects a shot, your distance from the shot
  A larger view of the green appears.                                    location appears in the banner À at the top of the screen.
2 Swipe up or down to scroll through the pin locations.
     indicates the selected pin location.
3 Press   the key to accept the pin location.




Apps and Activities                                                                                                                     11


                                                                  2 Select     to view information for your last shot.
                                                                  3 Select      to view information about each shot for a hole.
                                                                  Viewing Your Round Summary
                                                                  During a round, you can view your score, statistics, and step
                                                                  information.
                                                                  1 Press the key.
                                                                  2 Select .
                                                                  Ending a Round
  TIP: You can tap the banner to hide it for 10 seconds.
                                                                  1 Press the key.
2 Walk or drive to your ball.
                                                                  2 Select End.
3 Make your next shot.
                                                                  3 Select an option:
  The device records the distance of your last shot.
                                                                     • To view your statistics and round information, tap your
Keeping Score                                                          score.
1 While playing golf, press the key.                                 • To save the round and return to watch mode, select Save.
2 Select .                                                           • To edit your scorecard, select Edit Score.
3 If necessary, hold the touchscreen to set up scoring or            • To discard the round and return to watch mode, select
     change par for the hole.                                          Discard.
4 Swipe up or down to change holes.                                  • To pause the round and resume it at a later time, select
5 Tap the center of the screen.                                        Pause.
6 Select or to set the score.                                     Golf Settings
Setting the Scoring Method                                        From the watch face, hold the touchscreen, and select Settings
You can change the method the device uses to keep score.          > Activities & Apps > Golf > Golf Settings.
                                                                  Scoring: Allows you to set the scoring options (Scoring
1 From the scorecard, hold the touchscreen.
                                                                     Settings, page 12).
2 Select Golf Settings > Scoring > Scoring Method.
                                                                  Driver Distance: Sets the average distance the ball travels on
3 Select a scoring method.                                           your drive.
About Stableford Scoring                                          Big Numbers: Changes the size of the numbers on the hole
When you select the Stableford scoring method (Setting the           view screen.
Scoring Method, page 12), points are awarded based on the
number of strokes taken relative to par. At the end of a round,   Scoring Settings
the highest score wins. The device awards points as specified     From the watch face, hold the touchscreen, and select Settings
by the United States Golf Association.                            > Activities & Apps > Golf > Golf Settings > Scoring.
The scorecard for a Stableford scored game shows points           Status: Sets score keeping to on or off automatically when you
instead of strokes.                                                  start a round. The Always Ask option prompts you when you
Points         Strokes Taken Relative to Par                         begin a round.
0              2 or more over                                     Stat Tracking: Enables statistics tracking for the number of
                                                                     putts, greens in regulation, and fairways hit while playing golf.
1              1 over
2              Par
                                                                  2 Players: Sets the scorecard to keep score for two players.
3              1 under                                               NOTE: This setting is only available during a round. You
                                                                     must enable this setting each time you begin a round.
4              2 under
                                                                  Scoring Method: Changes the method the device uses to keep
5              3 under
                                                                     score.
Tracking Golf Statistics                                          Handicap Scoring: Sets your player handicap.
When you enable statistics tracking on the device, you can view   Garmin Golf App
your statistics for the current round (Viewing Your Round         The Garmin Golf app allows golfers to compete with each other
Summary, page 12). You can compare rounds and track               at different courses. More than 41,000 courses have a weekly
improvements using the Garmin Golf™ app.                          leaderboard that anyone can join. You can set up a tournament
1 From the scorecard, hold the touchscreen.                       event and invite players to compete. You can upload scorecards
2 Select Golf Settings > Scoring > Stat Tracking.                 from your compatible Garmin device to view detailed statistics
                                                                  and shot analyses.
Recording Golf Statistics
                                                                  The Garmin Golf app syncs your data with your Garmin Connect
Before you can record statistics, you must enable statistics      account. You can download the Garmin Golf app from the app
tracking (Tracking Golf Statistics, page 12).                     store on your smartphone.
1 From the scorecard, tap the center of the screen.
2 Set the number of strokes taken, and select Next.
3 Set the number of putts taken, and select Done.
                                                                                            Training
4 Select an option:                                               Setting Up Your User Profile
   • If your ball hit the fairway, select .                       You can update your gender, birth year, height, weight, wrist,
   • If your ball missed the fairway, select or .                 and heart rate zone (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones, page 6)
                                                                  settings. The device uses this information to calculate accurate
Viewing Your Shot History                                         training data.
1 After playing a hole, press the key.
12                                                                                                                            Training


1 Hold the touchscreen.                                               1 From the Garmin Connect Mobile app, select Training >
2 Select Settings > User Profile.                                       Training Plans > Find a Plan.
3 Select an option.                                                   2 Select and schedule a training plan.
                                                                      3 Select , and follow the on-screen instructions.
Fitness Goals
Knowing your heart rate zones can help you measure and
                                                                      4 Review the training plan in your calendar.
improve your fitness by understanding and applying these              Starting Today's Workout
principles.                                                           After you send a training plan to your device, the Garmin Coach
• Your heart rate is a good measure of exercise intensity.            widget appears in your widget loop.
• Training in certain heart rate zones can help you improve           1 From the watch face, swipe to view the Garmin Coach
    cardiovascular capacity and strength.                                widget.
If you know your maximum heart rate, you can use the table               If a workout for this activity is scheduled for today, the device
(Heart Rate Zone Calculations, page 7) to determine the best             shows the workout name and prompts you to start it.
heart rate zone for your fitness objectives.                          2 Select a workout.
If you do not know your maximum heart rate, use one of the            3 Select View to view the workout steps, and swipe right when
calculators available on the Internet. Some gyms and health              you are finished viewing the steps (optional).
centers can provide a test that measures maximum heart rate.
                                                                      4 Select Do Workout.
The default maximum heart rate is 220 minus your age.
                                                                      5 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Workouts                                                              Viewing Scheduled Workouts
Your device can guide you through multiple-step workouts that         You can view workouts scheduled in your training calendar and
include goals for each workout step, such as distance, time,          start a workout.
reps, or other metrics. Your device includes several preloaded        1 Press the key.
workouts for multiple activities, including strength, cardio,
running, and biking. You can create and find more workouts and        2 Select an activity.
training plans using Garmin Connect and transfer them to your         3 Select Workouts > Training Calendar.
device.                                                                  Your scheduled workouts appear, sorted by date.
You can create a scheduled training plan using the calendar in        4 Select a workout.
Garmin Connect and send the scheduled workouts to your
device.                                                               5 Select an option:
                                                                         • To view the steps for the workout, select View.
Following a Workout                                                      • To start the workout, select Do Workout.
Your device can guide you through multiple steps in a workout.
1 Press the key.                                                      Adaptive Training Plans
                                                                      Your Garmin Connect account has an adaptive training plan and
2 Select an activity.                                                 Garmin coach to fit your training goals. For example, you can
3 Select Workouts.                                                    answer a few questions and find a plan to help you complete a 5
   NOTE: This option appears only when you have workouts              km race. The plan adjusts to your current level of fitness,
   loaded on your device for the selected activity.                   coaching and schedule preferences, and race date. When you
4 Select a workout.                                                   start a plan, the Garmin Coach widget is added to the widget
                                                                      loop on your vívoactive device.
5 Select Do Workout.
6 Press the key to start the activity timer.                          Personal Records
   The device briefly displays the goals for the first step of your   When you complete an activity, the device displays any new
   workout.                                                           personal records you achieved during that activity. Personal
7 After you complete the workout step, double-tap the                 records include your fastest time over several typical race
   touchscreen to start the next step.                                distances and longest run or ride.
   A summary of the workout step appears. After several               Viewing Your Personal Records
   seconds, the rest timer and the goals for the next step            1 Hold the touchscreen.
   appear.
                                                                      2 Select My Stats > Records.
8 While resting, swipe down to view notes and additional
   details about the next workout step (optional).                    3 Select a sport.
9 Double-tap the touchscreen to start the next step.                  4 Select a record.
10 Repeat steps 6 through 9 until you complete all of the steps       5 Select View Record.
   in the workout.                                                    Restoring a Personal Record
   TIP: If you want to stop the workout early, you can press the      You can set each personal record back to the one previously
   key to stop the activity timer.                                    recorded.
11 If necessary, select      to end the cool down step.               1 Hold the touchscreen.
12 After you complete your activity, press the key, and select        2 Select My Stats > Records.
   to save the activity.
                                                                      3 Select a sport.
Using Garmin Connect Training Plans                                   4 Select a record to restore.
Before you can download and use a training plan from Garmin           5 Select Previous > Yes.
Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin
Connect, page 15), and you must pair the vívoactive device               NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.
with a compatible smartphone.


Training                                                                                                                                13


Clearing a Personal Record                                           navigate back to your starting location. This feature is not
1 Hold the touchscreen.                                              available for all activities.
2 Select My Stats > Records.                                         1 Hold the touchscreen.
3 Select a sport.                                                    2 Select Stop Navigation.
4 Select a record to delete.                                         3 Hold the touchscreen.
5 Select Clear Record > Yes.                                         4 Select Navigation > Back to Start.
     NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.                  The compass appears.
                                                                     5 Move forward.
Clearing All Personal Records
                                                                       The compass arrow points toward your starting point.
1 Hold the touchscreen.
                                                                       TIP: For more accurate navigation, orient your device toward
2 Select My Stats > Records.
                                                                       the direction in which you are navigating.
     NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.
3 Select a sport.                                                    Stopping Navigation
4 Select Clear All Records > Yes.                                    • To stop navigation and continue your activity, hold the
     The records are deleted for that sport only.                      touchscreen, and select Stop Navigation.
                                                                     • To stop navigation and end your activity, press the key, and
                                                                       select Done.
                         Navigation
You can use the GPS navigation features on your device to            Compass
save locations, navigate to locations, and find your way home.       The device has a 3-axis compass with automatic calibration.
                                                                     The compass features and appearance change depending on
Saving Your Location                                                 your activity, whether GPS is enabled, and whether you are
                                                                     navigating to a destination.
Before you can navigate to a saved location, your device must
locate satellites.                                                   Calibrating the Compass Manually
A location is a point that you record and store in the device. If
you want to remember landmarks or return to a certain spot, you                                    NOTICE
can mark a location.                                                 Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. To improve heading
                                                                     accuracy, do not stand near objects that influence magnetic
1 Go to the place where you want to mark a location.                 fields, such as vehicles, buildings, and overhead power lines.
2 Press the key.
                                                                     Your device was already calibrated at the factory, and the
3 Select Navigate > Save Location.
                                                                     device uses automatic calibration by default. If you experience
   After the device acquires GPS signals, the location               irregular compass behavior, for example, after moving long
   information appears.                                              distances or after extreme temperature changes, you can
4 Select Save.                                                       manually calibrate the compass.
5 Select an icon.                                                    1 Hold the touchscreen.
Deleting a Location                                                  2 Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Compass >
                                                                         Calibrate > Start.
1 Press the key.
                                                                     3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
2 Select Navigate > Saved Locations.
                                                                         TIP: Move your wrist in a small figure eight motion until a
3 Select a location.                                                     message appears.
4 Select Delete > Yes.

Navigating to a Saved Location                                                                  History
Before you can navigate to a saved location, your device must        Your device stores up to 14 days of activity tracking and heart
locate satellites.                                                   rate monitoring data, and up to seven timed activities. You can
1 Press the key.                                                     view your last seven timed activities on your device. You can
                                                                     synchronize your data to view unlimited activities, activity
2 Select Navigate > Saved Locations.                                 tracking data, and heart rate monitoring data on your Garmin
3 Select a location, and select Go To.                               Connect account (Using Garmin Connect Mobile, page 15)
4 Select an activity.                                                (Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer, page 15).
   The compass appears.                                              When the device memory is full, your oldest data is overwritten.
5 Move forward.
   The compass arrow points toward the saved location.
                                                                     Using History
                                                                     1   Hold the touchscreen.
   TIP: For more accurate navigation, orient the top of the
   screen toward the direction in which you are moving.              2   Select History.
6 Press the key to start the activity timer.                         3   Select an activity.
                                                                     4   Select an option:
Navigating Back to Start                                                 • Select Details to view additional information about the
Before you can navigate back to start, you must locate satellites,         activity.
start the timer, and start your activity.                                • Select Laps to select a lap and view additional information
At any time during your activity, you can return to your starting          about each lap.
location. For example, if you are running in a new city, and you         • Select Delete to delete the selected activity.
are unsure how to get back to the trail head or hotel, you can

14                                                                                                                          Navigation


Viewing Your Time in Each Heart Rate Zone                                Your device automatically syncs your data with the Garmin
Before you can view heart rate zone data, you must complete an           Connect Mobile app and your Garmin Connect account.
activity with heart rate and save the activity.
                                                                      Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer
Viewing your time in each heart rate zone can help you adjust         The Garmin Express application connects your device to your
your training intensity.                                              Garmin Connect account using a computer. You can use the
1 Hold the touchscreen.                                               Garmin Express application to upload your activity data to your
2 Select History.                                                     Garmin Connect account and to send data, such as workouts or
                                                                      training plans, from Garmin Connect website to your device. You
3 Select an activity.                                                 can also install device software updates and manage your
4 Select HR Zones.                                                    Connect IQ apps.
                                                                      1 Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.
Garmin Connect                                                        2 Go to www.garmin.com/express.
Your Garmin Connect account allows you to track your
performance and connect with your friends. It gives you the tools     3 Download and install the Garmin Express application.
to track, analyze, share, and encourage each other. You can           4 Open the Garmin Express application, and select Add
record the events of your active lifestyle, including runs, walks,        Device.
rides, swims, hikes, golf games, and more.                            5 Follow the on-screen instructions.
You can create your free Garmin Connect account when you
pair your device with your phone using the Garmin Connect
Mobile app. You can also create an account when you set up                       Customizing Your Device
the Garmin Express application (www.garmin.com/express).
Store your activities: After you complete and save a timed            Changing the Watch Face
    activity with your device, you can upload that activity to your   You can choose from several preloaded watch faces or use a
    Garmin Connect account and keep it as long as you want.           Connect IQ watch face that is downloaded to your device
Analyze your data: You can view more detailed information             (Connect IQ Features, page 3). You can also customize a
    about your fitness and outdoor activities, including time,        preloaded watch face or create a new one (Creating a Custom
    distance, heart rate, calories burned, cadence, an overhead       Watch Face, page 15).
    map view, and pace and speed charts. You can view more            1 From the watch face, hold the touchscreen.
    detailed information about your golf games, including             2 Select Watch Face.
    scorecards, statistics, and course information. You can also
    view customizable reports.                                        3 Swipe up or down to scroll through the available watch faces.
    NOTE: To view some data, you must pair an optional                4 Tap the screen to select the watch face.
    wireless sensor with your device (Pairing Your Wireless           5 Select Apply to activate the displayed watch face.
    Sensors, page 18).
                                                                      Creating a Custom Watch Face
                                                                      You can customize the style and data fields for the watch face.
                                                                      1 From the watch face, hold the touchscreen.
                                                                      2 Select Watch Face.
                                                                      3 Select an option:
                                                                         • To customize an existing watch face, select the watch
                                                                            face, and select Customize.
                                                                         • To create a new watch face, swipe to the bottom of the
                                                                            watch face list, and select Create New.
                                                                      4 Swipe up or down to scroll through the analog and digital
                                                                         dials, and tap the screen to select the displayed dial.
                                                                      5 Select each data field you want to customize, and select the
                                                                         data to display in it.
                                                                         A green border indicates the customizable data fields for this
Track your progress: You can track your daily steps, join a              dial.
   friendly competition with your connections, and meet your          6 Swipe left to customize the watch face hands.
   goals.
                                                                         NOTE: This option is available only for analog dials.
Share your activities: You can connect with friends to follow
   each other's activities or post links to your activities on your   7 Swipe up or down to scroll through the hand styles, and tap
   favorite social networking sites.                                     the screen to select the displayed hands.
Manage your settings: You can customize your device and               8 Swipe left, and select an accent color.
   user settings on your Garmin Connect account.                      9 Select .
Using Garmin Connect Mobile                                           10 Select Done.
After you pair your device with your smartphone (Pairing Your            The device sets the new watch face as your active watch
Smartphone, page 2), you can use the Garmin Connect Mobile               face.
app to upload all of your activity data to your Garmin Connect
account.                                                              Customizing the Controls Menu
1 Verify the Garmin Connect Mobile app is running on your             You can add, remove, and change the order of the shortcut
   smartphone.                                                        menu options in the controls menu (Using the Controls Menu,
                                                                      page 1).
2 Bring your device within 10 m (30 ft.) of your smartphone.
                                                                      1 Hold the key.

Customizing Your Device                                                                                                              15


     The controls menu appears.                                        heart rate monitor or cadence sensor. There are three types of
2 Hold the touchscreen.                                                alerts: event alerts, range alerts, and recurring alerts.
  The controls menu switches to edit mode.                             Event alert: An event alert notifies you once. The event is a
                                                                          specific value. For example, you can set the device to alert
3 Select the shortcut you want to customize.                              you when you burn a specified number of calories.
4 Select an option:                                                    Range alert: A range alert notifies you each time the device is
  • To change the location of the shortcut in the controls                above or below a specified range of values. For example, you
      menu, select the location where you want it to appear, or           can set the device to alert you when your heart rate is below
      drag the shortcut to a new location.                                60 beats per minute (bpm) and over 210 bpm.
  • To remove the shortcut from the controls menu, select .            Recurring alert: A recurring alert notifies you each time the
5 If necessary, select to add a shortcut to the controls menu.            device records a specified value or interval. For example, you
                                                                          can set the device to alert you every 30 minutes.
  NOTE: This option is available only after you remove at least
  one shortcut from the menu.                                          Alert Name Alert Type       Description
                                                                       Cadence      Range          You can set minimum and maximum
Activities and App Settings                                                                        cadence values.
These settings allow you to customize each preloaded activity          Calories     Event,         You can set the number of calories.
app based on your needs. For example, you can customize data                        recurring
pages and enable alerts and training features. Not all settings        Custom       Recurring      You can select an existing message or
are available for all activity types.                                                              create a custom message and select an
                                                                                                   alert type.
Press the key, select an activity, and select Settings.
                                                                       Distance     Recurring      You can set a distance interval.
Data Screens: Enables you to customize data screens and add
   new data screens for the activity (Customizing the Data             Heart Rate Range            You can set minimum and maximum
   Screens, page 16).                                                                              heart rate values or select zone changes.
                                                                       Pace         Range          You can set minimum and maximum
Alerts: Sets the training alerts for the activity (Alerts, page 16).
                                                                                                   pace values.
Laps: Sets the options for the Auto Lap feature (Marking Laps
                                         ®

                                                                       Run/Walk     Recurring      You can set timed walking breaks at
   Using the Auto Lap Feature, page 16), and turns on the                                          regular intervals.
   manual lap function (Turning On the Manual Lap Function,
                                                                       Speed        Range          You can set minimum and maximum
   page 17).                                                                                       speed values.
Auto Pause: Sets the device to stop recording data when you            Stroke Rate Range           You can set high or low strokes per
   stop moving or when you drop below a specified speed                                            minute.
   (Using Auto Pause , page 17).
                       ®

                                                                       Time         Event,         You can set a time interval.
Auto Scroll: Enables you to move through all of the activity data                   recurring
   screens automatically while the timer is running (Using Auto
   Scroll, page 17).                                                   Setting an Alert
GPS: Sets the mode for the GPS antenna. Using GLONASS                  1 Press the key.
   provides increased performance in challenging environments             NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
   and faster position acquisition. Using the GLONASS option
   can reduce battery life more than using the GPS option only.        2 Select an activity.
Pool Size: Sets the pool length for pool swimming.                     3 Select Settings > Alerts.
Background: Sets the background color of each activity to              4 Select an option:
   black or white.                                                        • To add a new alert for the activity, select Add New.
Accent Color: Sets the accent color of each activity to help              • To edit an existing alert, select the alert name.
   identify which activity is active.                                  5 If necessary, select the type of alert.
Customizing the Data Screens                                           6 Select a zone, enter the minimum and maximum values, or
You can customize data screens based on your training goals or            enter a custom value for the alert.
optional accessories. For example, you can customize one of            7 If necessary, turn on the alert.
the data screens to display your lap pace or heart rate zone.          For event and recurring alerts, a message appears each time
1 Press the key.                                                       you reach the alert value (Alerts, page 16). For range alerts, a
2 Select an activity.                                                  message appears each time you exceed or drop below the
                                                                       specified range (minimum and maximum values).
3 Select Settings > Data Screens.
4 Select one or more options:                                          Auto Lap
   • To adjust the style and number of data fields on each data        Marking Laps Using the Auto Lap Feature
      screen, select Layout.                                           You can set your device to use the Auto Lap feature to mark a
   • To customize the fields on a data screen, select the              lap at a specific distance automatically. This feature is helpful for
      screen, and select Edit Data Fields.                             comparing your performance over different parts of an activity
   • To show or hide a data screen, select the toggle switch           (for example, every 1 mile or 5 kilometers).
      next to the screen.                                              1 Press the key.
   • To show or hide the heart rate zone gauge screen, select          2 Select an activity.
      HR Zone Gauge.                                                       NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
Alerts                                                                 3 Select Settings > Laps.
You can set alerts for each activity, which can help you to train      4 Select an option:
toward specific goals. Some alerts are available only for specific         • To turn the Auto Lap feature on or off, select the toggle
activities. Some alerts require optional accessories, such as a               switch.

16                                                                                                                  Customizing Your Device


   • To adjust the distance between laps, select Auto Lap.              System Settings
Each time you complete a lap, a message appears that displays           Hold the touchscreen, and select Settings > System.
the time for that lap. The device also vibrates if vibration is         Auto Lock: Automatically locks the touchscreen to prevent
turned on (System Settings, page 17).                                      inadvertent screen touches. You can press the key to unlock
Turning On the Manual Lap Function                                         the touchscreen.
You can mark laps at any time or distance by double tapping the         Language: Sets the language of the device interface.
touchscreen during timed activities such as running and biking.         Time: Sets the time format and source for local time (Time
1 Press the key.                                                           Settings, page 17).
2 Select an activity.                                                   Date: Alllows you to manually set the date and date format.
    NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.             Backlight: Sets the backlight mode, timeout, and brightness
                                                                           (Backlight Settings, page 18).
3 Select Settings > Laps > Manual Lap.
                                                                        Vibration: Turns vibration on or off and sets the vibration
Each time you mark a lap, a message appears that displays the
                                                                           intensity.
time for that lap. The device also vibrates if vibration is turned on
(System Settings, page 17).                                             Do Not Disturb: Turns on or off do not disturb mode.
The lap function stays on for the selected activity until you turn      Units: Sets the measurement units used to display data
off the lap function.                                                      (Changing the Units of Measure, page 18).
                                                                        Data Recording: Sets how the device records activity data. The
Using Auto Pause      ®

                                                                           Smart recording option (default) allows for longer activity
You can use the Auto Pause feature to pause the timer                      recordings. The Every Second recording option provides
automatically when you stop moving or when your pace or                    more detailed activity recordings, but may require you to
speed drops below a specified value. This feature is helpful if            charge the battery more frequently.
your activity includes stop lights or other places where you need
to slow down or stop.                                                   USB Mode: Sets the device to use media transfer mode or
                                                                           Garmin mode when connected to a computer.
NOTE: The device does not record activity data while the timer
is stopped or paused.                                                   Reset: Allows you to reset the default settings or delete
                                                                           personal data and reset the settings (Restoring All Default
1 Press the key.                                                           Settings, page 21).
2 Select an activity.                                                      NOTE: If you have set up a Garmin Pay wallet, restoring
3 Select Settings > Auto Pause.                                            default settings also deletes the wallet from your device.
    NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.             Software Update: Allows you to check for software updates.
4 Select an option:                                                     About: Displays the unit ID, software version, regulatory
    NOTE: Not all options are available for all activities.                information, and license agreement.
    • To pause the timer automatically when you stop moving,            Time Settings
       select When Stopped.                                             Hold the touchscreen, and select Settings > System > Time.
    • To pause the timer automatically when your pace drops             Time Format: Sets the device to show time in a 12-hour or a
       below a specified value, select Pace.                              24-hour format.
    • To pause the timer automatically when your speed drops            Time Source: Allows you to set the time manually or
       below a specified value, select Speed.                             automatically based on your paired mobile device.
Using Auto Scroll                                                       Time Zones
You can use the auto scroll feature to cycle through all of the         Each time you turn on the device and acquire satellites or sync
data screens automatically while the timer is running.                  with your smartphone, the device automatically detects your
1 Press the key.                                                        time zone and the current time of day.
2 Select an activity.                                                   Setting the Time Manually
3 Select Settings > Auto Scroll.                                        By default, the time is set automatically when the vívoactive
                                                                        device is paired with a mobile device.
   NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
                                                                        1 Hold the touchscreen.
4 Select a display speed.
                                                                        2 Select Settings > System > Time > Time Source > Manual.
Phone and Bluetooth Settings                                            3 Select Time, and enter the time of day.
Hold the touchscreen, and select Settings > Phone.                      Setting the Alarm
Status: Displays the current Bluetooth connection status and            1 Hold the touchscreen.
   allows you to turn Bluetooth wireless technology on or off.          2 Select Clocks > Alarms > Add New.
Notifications: The device turns smart notifications on and off          3 Select Time, and enter a time.
   automatically based on your selections (Enabling Bluetooth
   Notifications, page 2).                                              4 Select Repeat, and select an option.
Pair Phone: Connects your device with a compatible                      Deleting an Alarm
   smartphone equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology.              1 Hold the touchscreen.
Connected Alerts: Alerts you when your paired smartphone                2 Select Clocks > Alarms.
   connects and disconnects.                                            3 Select an alarm, and select Remove.
Stop LiveTrack: Allows you to stop a LiveTrack session while
                                                                        Starting the Countdown Timer
   one is in progress.
                                                                        1 Hold the touchscreen.
Sync: Allows you to transfer the data between your device and
   the Garmin Connect Mobile app.                                       2 Select Clocks > Timer.


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3 Enter the time.                                                      more detailed activity recordings, but may require you to
4 Select Start.                                                        charge the battery more frequently.
5 If necessary, select the touchscreen for more options.            Date Format: Sets the month and day format.
                                                                    Distance: Sets the device to display the distance traveled in
Using the Stopwatch                                                    kilometers or miles.
1 Hold the touchscreen.
                                                                    Goals: Allows you to set a custom goal for daily steps and floors
2 Select Clocks > Stopwatch.                                           climbed. You can use the Auto Goal setting to allow your
3 Press the key.                                                       device to determine your step goal automatically. You can
                                                                       also set the weekly intensity minutes goal.
Backlight Settings
                                                                    Goal Animations: Allows you to turn on and off goal
Hold the touchscreen, and select Settings > System >                   animations, or turn them off only during activities. Goal
Backlight.                                                             animations appear for your daily steps goal, daily floors
Mode: Sets the backlight to turn on when you interact with the         climbed goal, and weekly intensity minutes goal.
   device, which includes receiving a notification or using the     Heart Rate Zones: Allows you to estimate your maximum heart
   key or touchscreen.                                                 rate and determine custom heart rate zones.
Gesture: Sets the backlight to turn on when you rotate your         Language: Sets the language of the device interface.
   wrist toward your body to view the device. You can use the
   Only During Activity option to use this feature only during      Move Alert: Displays a message and the move bar on the
   timed activities.                                                   digital watch face and steps screen. The device also vibrates
                                                                       if vibrations are turned on.
Timeout: Sets the length of time before the backlight turns off.
                                                                    Move IQ: Allows you to turn on and off Move IQ events. The
Brightness: Sets the brightness level of the backlight. During an
                                                                       Move IQ feature automatically detects activity patterns, such
   activity, the backlight uses the brightest setting.
                                                                       as walking, running, cycling, swimming, and elliptical training.
Changing the Units of Measure                                       Preferred Activity Tracker: Sets this device to be your primary
You can customize units of measure for distance, pace and              activity tracking device when more than one device is
speed, elevation, weight, height, and temperature.                     connected to the app.
1 Hold the touchscreen.                                             Sounds & Alerts: Allows you to customize alarms and phone
2 Select Settings > System > Units.                                    notifications. You can also turn on and off the Do Not Disturb
                                                                       During Sleep feature.
3 Select a measurement type.
                                                                    Text Responses: Allows you to customize the list of automatic
4 Select a unit of measure.                                            text message responses. This feature is available only for
                                                                       smartphones with Android.
Garmin Connect Settings                                             Time Format: Sets the device to display time in a 12-hour or 24-
You can change your device settings from your Garmin Connect           hour format.
account, using either the Garmin Connect Mobile app or the          Wrist Worn On: Allows you to customize which wrist the device
Garmin Connect website. Some settings are available only using         is worn on.
your Garmin Connect account and cannot be changed on your
device.                                                                NOTE: This setting is used for strength training and gestures.
• In the Garmin Connect Mobile app, select the image of your        User Settings on Your Garmin Connect Account
   device, and select Device Settings.                              From your Garmin Connect account, select Settings > User
• On the Garmin Connect website, from the devices widget,           Settings.
   select Device Settings.                                          TIP: Some user settings are available in the vívoactive Device
After customizing settings, sync your data to apply the changes     Settings menu.
to your device (Using Garmin Connect Mobile, page 15, Using         Personal Information: Allows you to enter your personal
Garmin Connect on Your Computer, page 15).                             details, such as birth date, gender, height, and weight.
Device Settings on Your Garmin Connect Account                      Sleep: Allows you to enter your normal sleep hours.
From your Garmin Connect account, select your device to view        Stride Length: Allows your device to more accurately calculate
the device settings.                                                   the distance traveled using your custom step length for
NOTE: Some settings appear in a subcategory in the settings            walking and running. You can enter a known distance and
menu. App or website updates may change these settings                 the number of steps it takes to cover the distance, and
menus.                                                                 Garmin Connect can calculate your step length.
Activity Tracking: Turns activity tracking features on and off.     Units: Allows you to set statute or metric units of measure.
Appearance: Allows you to change the watch face, widgets,
   and shortcuts that appear in the controls menu (Customizing
   the Controls Menu, page 15).
                                                                                      Wireless Sensors
Auto Activity Start: Allows your device to create and save          Your device can be used with wireless ANT+ or Bluetooth
   timed activities automatically when the Move IQ feature          sensors. For more information about compatibility and
   detects you have been walking or running for a minimum time      purchasing optional sensors, go to buy.garmin.com.
   threshold. You can set the minimum time threshold for
   running and walking.                                             Pairing Your Wireless Sensors
Automatic App Updates: Allows your device to receive                The first time you connect a wireless ANT+ or Bluetooth sensor
   Connect IQ app updates automatically.                            to your Garmin device, you must pair the device and sensor.
                                                                    After they are paired, the device connects to the sensor
Data Recording: Sets how the device records activity data. The
                                                                    automatically when you start an activity and the sensor is active
   Smart recording option (default) allows for longer activity
                                                                    and within range.
   recordings. The Every Second recording option provides


18                                                                                                                    Wireless Sensors


TIP: Some ANT+ sensors pair with your device automatically           Calibrating Your Speed Sensor
when you start an activity with the sensor turned on and near        Before you can calibrate your speed sensor, you must pair your
the device.                                                          device with a compatible speed sensor (Pairing Your Wireless
1 Move at least 10 m (33 ft.) away from other wireless sensors.      Sensors, page 18).
2 If you are pairing a heart rate monitor, put on the heart rate     Manual calibration is optional and can improve accuracy.
   monitor.                                                          1 Hold the touchscreen.
   The heart rate monitor does not send or receive data until        2 Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Speed/
   you put it on.                                                      Cadence > Wheel Size.
3 Hold the touchscreen.                                              3 Select  an option:
4 Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Add New.                   • Select Auto to automatically calculate your wheel size and
5 Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the sensor, and wait             calibrate your speed sensor.
   while the device pairs with the sensor.                             • Select Manual, and enter your wheel size to manually
   After the device connects to the sensor, an icon appears at             calibrate your speed sensor (Wheel Size and
   the top of the screen.                                                  Circumference, page 23).

Foot Pod                                                             Situational Awareness
Your device is compatible with the foot pod. You can use the         Your vívoactive device can be used with Varia smart bike lights
foot pod to record pace and distance instead of using GPS when       and rearview radar to improve situational awareness. See the
you are training indoors or when your GPS signal is weak. The        owner's manual for your Varia device for more information.
foot pod is on standby and ready to send data (like the heart        NOTE: You may need to update the vívoactive software before
rate monitor).                                                       pairing Varia devices (Updating the Software Using Garmin
After 30 minutes of inactivity, the foot pod powers off to           Connect Mobile, page 20).
conserve the battery. When the battery is low, a message
appears on your device. Approximately five hours of battery life     tempe
remain.                                                              The tempe is an ANT+ wireless temperature sensor. You can
Calibrating Your Foot Pod                                            attach the sensor to a secure strap or loop where it is exposed
                                                                     to ambient air, and therefore, provides a consistent source of
Before you can calibrate your foot pod, you must pair your
                                                                     accurate temperature data. You must pair the tempe with your
device with the foot pod (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors,
                                                                     device to display temperature data from the tempe.
page 18).
Manual calibration is recommended if you know your calibration
factor. If you have calibrated a foot pod with another Garmin                          Device Information
product, you may know your calibration factor.
1 Hold the touchscreen.                                              Charging the Device
2 Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Foot Pod >
   Calib. Factor.                                                                                 WARNING
                                                                     This device contains a lithium-ion battery. See the Important
3 Adjust the calibration factor:                                     Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for
   • Increase the calibration factor if your distance is too low.    product warnings and other important information.
   • Decrease the calibration factor if your distance is too high.
                                                                                                 NOTICE
Improving Foot Pod Calibration                                       To prevent corrosion, thoroughly clean and dry the contacts and
Before you can calibrate your device, you must acquire GPS           the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a
signals and pair your device with the foot pod (Pairing Your         computer. Refer to the cleaning instructions in the appendix.
Wireless Sensors, page 18).
The foot pod is self-calibrating, but you can improve the            1 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the charging port on
accuracy of the speed and distance data with a few outdoor runs         your device.
using GPS.
1 Stand outside for 5 minutes with a clear view of the sky.
2 Start a running activity.
3 Run on a track without stopping for 10 minutes.
4 Stop your activity, and save it.
   Based on the recorded data, the foot pod calibration value
   changes, if necessary. You should not need to calibrate the
   foot pod again unless your running style changes.

Using an Optional Bike Speed or Cadence
Sensor
You can use a compatible bike speed or cadence sensor to             2 Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB port on your
send data to your device.                                               computer.
• Pair the sensor with your device (Pairing Your Wireless            3 Charge the device completely.
  Sensors, page 18).
• Set your wheel size (Calibrating Your Speed Sensor,
                                                                     Product Updates
   page 19).                                                         On your computer, install Garmin Express (www.garmin.com
                                                                     /express). On your smartphone, install the Garmin Connect
• Go for a ride (Going for a Ride, page 10).                         Mobile app.

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This provides easy access to these services for Garmin devices:      Device Care
• Software updates
                                                                                                  NOTICE
• Course updates
                                                                     Avoid extreme shock and harsh treatment, because it can
• Data uploads to Garmin Connect                                     degrade the life of the product.
• Product registration                                               Avoid pressing the keys under water.
Updating the Software Using Garmin Connect Mobile                    Do not use a sharp object to clean the device.
Before you can update your device software using the Garmin          Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touchscreen, or
Connect Mobile app, you must have a Garmin Connect account,          damage may result.
and you must pair the device with a compatible smartphone            Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, and insect repellents that can
(Pairing Your Smartphone, page 2).                                   damage plastic components and finishes.
   Sync your device with the Garmin Connect Mobile app (Using        Thoroughly rinse the device with fresh water after exposure to
   Garmin Connect Mobile, page 15).                                  chlorine, salt water, sunscreen, cosmetics, alcohol, or other
   When new software is available, the Garmin Connect Mobile         harsh chemicals. Prolonged exposure to these substances can
   app automatically sends the update to your device. The            damage the case.
   update is applied when you are not actively using the device.     Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme
   When the update is complete, your device restarts.                temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent
Updating the Software Using Garmin Express                           damage.
Before you can update your device software, you must                 Cleaning the Device
download and install the Garmin Express application and add
your device (Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer,                                               NOTICE
page 15).                                                            Even small amounts of sweat or moisture can cause corrosion
1 Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.           of the electrical contacts when connected to a charger.
   When new software is available, the Garmin Express                Corrosion can prevent charging and data transfer.
   application sends it to your device.                              1 Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild
2 After the Garmin Express application finishes sending the             detergent solution.
   update, disconnect the device from your computer.                 2 Wipe it dry.
   Your device installs the update.                                  After cleaning, allow the device to dry completely.
                                                                     TIP: For more information, go to www.garmin.com/fitandcare.

                                                                     Replacing the Bands
                                                                     The device is compatible with 20 mm wide, standard, quick-
Viewing E- label & Device Information                                release bands. Go to buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin
                                                                     dealer for information about optional accessories.
You can view the E-label, additional regulatory information,
unit ID, software version, and license agreement as follows:         1 Slide the quick-release pin À on the spring bar to remove the
                                                                        band.
1 Hold the touchscreen.
2 Select Settings > System > About.




Specifications                                                       2 Insert one side of the spring bar for the new band into the
Battery type        Rechargeable, built-in lithium-polymer battery     device.
Operating           From -20º to 60ºC (from -4º to 140ºF)            3 Slide the quick-release pin, and align the spring bar with the
temperature range                                                      opposite side of the device.
Charging            From 0º to 45ºC (from 32º to 113ºF)              4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 to replace the other band.
temperature range
Wireless            2.4 GHz @ 8 dBm nominal
frequencies/        • ANT+ wireless communications protocol                            Troubleshooting
protocols           • Bluetooth 4.2 technology
                    13.56 MHz @ -40 dBm nominal, NFC wireless        Is my smartphone compatible with my
                    technology
                    782 MHz @ 23 dBm nominal and 1732 MHz @ 23       device?
                    dBm nominal, LTE wireless technology             The vívoactive device is compatible with smartphones using
Water rating        Swim, 5 ATM*                                     Bluetooth wireless technology.
                                                                        Go to www.garmin.com/ble for compatibility information.
*The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 50 m.
For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.              My phone will not connect to the device
                                                                     • Enable Bluetooth wireless technology on your smartphone.
                                                                     • Bring your phone within 10 m (33 ft.) of the device.



20                                                                                                                      Troubleshooting


• On your smartphone, open the Garmin Connect Mobile app,          • Turn off Bluetooth wireless technology when you are not
  select    or , and select Garmin Devices > Add Device to           using connected features (Turning Off Bluetooth Technology,
  enter pairing mode.                                                page 3).
• On your device, hold the key, and select to turn on              • Turn off activity tracking (Activity Tracking, page 7).
  Bluetooth technology and enter pairing mode.                     • Limit the smartphone notifications the device displays
                                                                     (Managing Notifications, page 3).
My headphones will not connect to the                              • Stop broadcasting heart rate data to paired Garmin devices
device                                                               (Broadcasting Heart Rate to Garmin Devices, page 6).
If your headphones were previously connected to your               • Turn off wrist-based heart rate monitoring (Turning Off the
smartphone using Bluetooth technology, they may connect to           Wrist-based Heart Rate Monitor, page 6).
your smartphone before connecting to your device. You can try
these tips.                                                        Restarting the Device
• Turn off Bluetooth technology on your smartphone.                If the device stops responding, you may need to restart it.
    Refer to the owner's manual for your smartphone for more       NOTE: Restarting the device may erase your data or settings.
    information.
                                                                   1 Hold the key for 15 seconds.
• Stay 10 m (33 ft.) away from your smartphone while
    connecting headphones to your device.                              The device turns off.
• Pair your headphones with your device (Connecting                2 Hold the key for one second to turn on the device.
    Headphones using Bluetooth Technology, page 5).
                                                                   Restoring All Default Settings
My music cuts out or my headphones do not                          You can reset all of the device settings to the factory default
                                                                   values.
stay connected
When using a vívoactive 3 Music device connected to                1 Hold the touchscreen.
headphones using Bluetooth technology, the signal is strongest     2 Select Settings > System > Reset.
when there is a direct line of sight between the device and the    3 Select an option:
antenna on the headphones.
                                                                      • To reset all of the device settings to the factory default
• If the signal passes through your body, you may experience             values and delete all user-entered information and activity
   signal loss or your headphones may become disconnected.               history, select Delete Data and Reset Settings.
• It is recommended to wear your headphones with the                     NOTE: If you have set up a Garmin Pay wallet, this option
   antenna on the same side of your body as your vívoactive 3            deletes the wallet from your device. If you have music
   Music device.                                                         stored on your device, this option deletes your stored
                                                                         music.
My device is in the wrong language                                    • To reset all of the device settings to the factory default
You can change the device language selection if you have                 values and save all user-entered information and activity
accidently selected the wrong language on the device.                    history, select Reset Default Settings.
1 Hold the touchscreen.
2 Scroll down to the last item in the list, and select it.         Acquiring Satellite Signals
3 Scroll down to the last item in the list, and select it.         The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite
                                                                   signals.
4 Scroll down to the second item in the list, and select it.
                                                                   1 Go outdoors to an open area.
5 Select your language.
                                                                      The front of the device should be oriented toward the sky.
My device does not display the correct time                        2 Wait while the device locates satellites.
The device updates the time and date when it syncs with your          It may take 30–60 seconds to locate satellite signals.
smartphone or when the device acquires GPS signals. You            Improving GPS Satellite Reception
should sync your device to receive the correct time when you
                                                                   • Frequently sync the device to your Garmin Connect account:
change time zones, and to update for daylight saving time.
                                                                     ◦ Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable
1 Hold the touchscreen, and select Settings > System > Time.
                                                                        and the Garmin Express application.
2 Verify the Auto option is enabled.                                 ◦ Sync your device to the Garmin Connect Mobile app using
3 Select an option:                                                     your Bluetooth enabled smartphone.
  • Confirm that your smartphone displays the correct local          ◦ Connect your device to your Garmin Connect account
     time, and sync your device to the smartphone (Using                using a Wi‑Fi wireless network.
     Garmin Connect Mobile, page 15).
                                                                     While connected to your Garmin Connect account, the device
  • Start an outdoor activity, go outdoors to an open area with      downloads several days of satellite data, allowing it to quickly
     a clear view of the sky, and wait while the device acquires     locate satellite signals.
     satellite signals.
                                                                   • Take your device outside to an open area away from tall
  The time and date are updated automatically.                       buildings and trees.
                                                                   • Remain stationary for a few minutes.
Maximizing Battery Life
You can do several things to extend the life of the battery.       Activity Tracking
• Reduce the backlight timeout (Backlight Settings, page 18).      For more information about activity tracking accuracy, go to
• Reduce the backlight brightness (Backlight Settings,             garmin.com/ataccuracy.
  page 18).


Troubleshooting                                                                                                                   21


My daily step count does not appear                               Average Cadence: Cycling. The average cadence for the
The daily step count is reset every night at midnight.               current activity.
  If dashes appear instead of your step count, allow the device   Average Cadence: Running. The average cadence for the
  to acquire satellite signals and set the time automatically.       current activity.
                                                                  Average Distance Per Stroke: The average distance traveled
My step count does not seem accurate                                 per stroke during the current activity.
If your step count does not seem accurate, you can try these
tips.                                                             Average HR: The average heart rate for the current activity.
• Wear the device on your non-dominant wrist.                     Average HR %Max.: The average percentage of maximum
                                                                     heart rate for the current activity.
• Carry the device in your pocket when pushing a stroller or
    lawn mower.                                                   Average Lap Time: The average lap time for the current
                                                                     activity.
• Carry the device in your pocket when actively using your
    hands or arms only.                                           Average Pace: The average pace for the current activity.
    NOTE: The device may interpret some repetitive motions,       Average Speed: The average speed for the current activity.
    such as washing dishes, folding laundry, or clapping your     Average Stroke Rate: The average number of strokes per
    hands, as steps.                                                 minute (spm) during the current activity.
                                                                  Average Strokes/Length: The average number of strokes per
The floors climbed amount does not seem accurate
                                                                     length during the current activity.
Your device uses an internal barometer to measure elevation
changes as you climb floors. A floor climbed is equal to 3 m      Average SWOLF: The average swolf score for the current
(10 ft.).                                                            activity. Your swolf score is the sum of the time for one length
                                                                     plus the number of strokes for that length (Swim
• Avoid holding handrails or skipping steps while climbing           Terminology, page 10).
   stairs.
                                                                  Avg. 500m Pace: The average rowing pace per 500 meters for
• In windy environments, cover the device with your sleeve or        the current activity.
   jacket as strong gusts can cause erratic readings.
                                                                  Cadence: Cycling. The number of revolutions of the crank arm.
Improving the Accuracy of Intensity Minutes and                      Your device must be connected to a cadence accessory for
Calories                                                             this data to appear.
You can improve the accuracy of these estimates by walking or     Cadence: Running. The steps per minute (right and left).
running outside for 15 minutes.                                   Calories: The amount of total calories burned.
1 From the watch face, swipe to view the My Day widget.           Distance: The distance traveled for the current track or activity.
2 Select .                                                        Distance Per Stroke: The distance traveled per stroke.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.                              Elapsed Time: The total time recorded. For example, if you start
                                                                     the timer and run for 10 minutes, then stop the timer for 5
The temperature reading is not accurate                              minutes, then start the timer and run for 20 minutes, your
Your body temperature affects the temperature reading for the        elapsed time is 35 minutes.
internal temperature sensor. To get the most accurate             Elevation: The altitude of your current location above or below
temperature reading, you should remove the watch from your           sea level.
wrist and wait 20 to 30 minutes.
                                                                  Floors Climbed: The total number of floors climbed up for the
You can also use an optional tempe external temperature              day.
sensor to view accurate ambient temperature readings while
                                                                  Floors Descended: The total number of floors climbed down for
wearing the watch.
                                                                     the day.
Getting More Information                                          Floors per Minute: The number of floors climbed up per minute.
• Go to support.garmin.com for additional manuals, articles,      Heading: The direction you are moving.
  and software updates.                                           Heart Rate: Your heart rate in beats per minute (bpm). Your
• Go to www.garmin.com/intosports.                                   device must be connected to a compatible heart rate monitor.
• Go to www.garmin.com/learningcenter.                            HR %Max.: The percentage of maximum heart rate.
• Go to buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for         HR Zone: The current range of your heart rate (1 to 5). The
  information about optional accessories and replacement             default zones are based on your user profile and maximum
  parts.                                                             heart rate (220 minus your age).
                                                                  Interval Distance: The distance traveled for the current interval.
                                                                  Interval Distance Per Stroke: The average distance traveled
                        Appendix                                     per stroke during the current interval.
                                                                  Interval Lengths: The number of pool lengths completed during
Data Fields                                                          the current interval.
Some data fields require ANT+ accessories to display data.
                                                                  Interval Pace: The average pace for the current interval.
24-Hour Max.: The maximum temperature recorded in the last
                                                                  Interval Stroke Rate: The average number of strokes per
   24 hours.
                                                                     minute (spm) during the current interval.
24-Hour Min.: The minimum temperature recorded in the last
                                                                  Interval Strokes: The total number of strokes for the current
   24 hours.
                                                                     interval.
30s Avg. Vertical Speed: The 30-second moving average of
                                                                  Interval Strokes/Length: The average number of strokes per
   vertical speed.
                                                                     length during the current interval.
500m Pace: The current rowing pace per 500 meters.
                                                                  Interval SWOLF: The average swolf score for the current
                                                                     interval.

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Interval Time: The stopwatch time for the current interval.         Last Lap Time: The stopwatch time for the last completed lap.
Lap 500m Pace: The average rowing pace per 500 meters for           Last Length Pace: The average pace for your last completed
   the current lap.                                                    pool length.
Lap Cadence: Cycling. The average cadence for the current           Last Length Stroke Rate: The average number of strokes per
   lap.                                                                minute (spm) during the last completed pool length.
Lap Cadence: Running. The average cadence for the current           Last Length Strokes: The total number of strokes for the last
   lap.                                                                completed pool length.
Lap Distance: The distance traveled for the current lap.            Last Length SWOLF: The swolf score for the last completed
Lap HR: The average heart rate for the current lap.                    pool length.
Lap HR %Max.: The average percentage of maximum heart               Lengths: The number of pool lengths completed during the
   rate for the current lap.                                           current activity.
Lap Pace: The average pace for the current lap.                     Maximum Speed: The top speed for the current activity.
Laps: The number of laps completed for the current activity.        Pace: The current pace.
Lap Speed: The average speed for the current lap.                   Speed: The current rate of travel.
Lap Steps: The number of steps during the current lap.              Steps: The number of steps during the current activity.
Lap Time: The stopwatch time for the current lap.                   Stroke Rate: The number of strokes per minute (spm).
Last Interval Distance Per Stroke: The average distance             Strokes: The total number of strokes for the current activity.
   traveled per stroke during the last completed interval.          Sunrise: The time of sunrise based on your GPS position.
Last Interval Stroke Rate: The average number of strokes per        Sunset: The time of sunset based on your GPS position.
   minute (spm) during the last completed interval.                 Temperature: The temperature of the air. Your body
Last Interval Strokes: The total number of strokes for the last        temperature affects the temperature sensor.
   completed interval.                                              Time in Zone: The time elapsed in each heart rate or power
Last Lap 500m Pace: The average rowing pace per 500 meters             zone.
   for the last lap.                                                Time of Day: The time of day based on your current location
Last Lap Cadence: Cycling. The average cadence for the last            and time settings (format, time zone, daylight saving time).
   completed lap.                                                   Timer: The stopwatch time for the current activity.
Last Lap Cadence: Running. The average cadence for the last         Total Ascent: The total elevation distance ascended during the
   completed lap.                                                      activity or since the last reset.
Last Lap Distance: The distance traveled for the last completed     Total Descent: The total elevation distance descended during
   lap.                                                                the activity or since the last reset.
Last Lap Pace: The average pace for the last completed lap.         Vertical Speed: The rate of ascent or descent over time.
Last Lap Speed: The average speed for the last completed lap.

VO2 Max. Standard Ratings
These tables include standardized classifications for VO2 max. estimates by age and gender.
Males            Percentile      20–29            30–39            40–49               50–59          60–69          70–79
Superior         95              55.4             54               52.5                48.9           45.7           42.1
Excellent        80              51.1             48.3             46.4                43.4           39.5           36.7
Good             60              45.4             44               42.4                39.2           35.5           32.3
Fair             40              41.7             40.5             38.5                35.6           32.3           29.4
Poor             0–40            <41.7            <40.5            <38.5               <35.6          <32.3          <29.4

Females          Percentile      20–29            30–39            40–49               50–59          60–69          70–79
Superior         95              49.6             47.4             45.3                41.1           37.8           36.7
Excellent        80              43.9             42.4             39.7                36.7           33             30.9
Good             60              39.5             37.8             36.3                33             30             28.1
Fair             40              36.1             34.4             33                  30.1           27.5           25.9
Poor             0–40            <36.1            <34.4            <33                 <30.1          <27.5          <25.9

Data reprinted with permission from The Cooper Institute. For more information, go to www.CooperInstitute.org.
Wheel Size and Circumference                                        Tire Size                  Wheel Circumference (mm)
Your speed sensor automatically detects your wheel size. If         20 × 1.75                  1515
necessary, you can manually enter your wheel circumference in       20 × 1-3/8                 1615
the speed sensor settings.                                          22 × 1-3/8                 1770
The tire size is marked on both sides of the tire. This is not a    22 × 1-1/2                 1785
comprehensive list. You can also measure the circumference of
                                                                    24 × 1                     1753
your wheel or use one of the calculators available on the
internet.                                                           24 × 3/4 Tubular           1785
                                                                    24 × 1-1/8                 1795
                                                                    24 × 1.75                  1890
                                                                    24 × 1-1/4                 1905

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Tire Size                  Wheel Circumference (mm)
24 × 2.00                  1925
24 × 2.125                 1965
26 × 7/8                   1920
26 × 1-1.0                 1913
26 × 1                     1952
26 × 1.25                  1953
26 × 1-1/8                 1970
26 × 1.40                  2005
26 × 1.50                  2010
26 × 1.75                  2023
26 × 1.95                  2050
26 × 2.00                  2055
26 × 1-3/8                 2068
26 × 2.10                  2068
26 × 2.125                 2070
26 × 2.35                  2083
26 × 1-1/2                 2100
26 × 3.00                  2170
27 × 1                     2145
27 × 1-1/8                 2155
27 × 1-1/4                 2161
27 × 1-3/8                 2169
29 x 2.1                   2288
29 x 2.2                   2298
29 x 2.3                   2326
650 x 20C                  1938
650 x 23C                  1944
650 × 35A                  2090
650 × 38B                  2105
650 × 38A                  2125
700 × 18C                  2070
700 × 19C                  2080
700 × 20C                  2086
700 × 23C                  2096
700 × 25C                  2105
700C Tubular               2130
700 × 28C                  2136
700 × 30C                  2146
700 × 32C                  2155
700 × 35C                  2168
700 × 38C                  2180
700 × 40C                  2200
700 × 44C                  2235
700 × 45C                  2242
700 × 47C                  2268


Symbol Definitions
These symbols may appear on the device or accessory labels.
     WEEE disposal and recycling symbol. The WEEE symbol is
     attached to the product in compliance with the EU directive
     2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
     (WEEE). It is intended to deter the improper disposal of this
     product and to promote reuse and recycling.




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                   Index                 Garmin Express 3
                                             updating software 19
                                                                          S
                                                                          satellite signals 1, 21
                                         Garmin Pay 4                     saving activities 9, 10
A                                        goals 18                         scorecard 12
accessories 18, 22                       golf round, ending 12            scoring 12
activities 9, 10, 16                     GPS 1                            screen 18
    adding 9                                 signal 21                    settings 8, 12, 16–18, 21
    custom 9                             green view, pin location 11          device 18
    favorites 9                                                           shortcuts 1, 15
    saving 9                             H                                skiing
    starting 9                           hazards 11                           alpine 10
activity tracking 7, 8                   headphones 21                        snowboarding 10
alarms 16, 17                                Bluetooth technology 5, 21   sleep mode 3, 7
alerts 16                                    connecting 5                 smartphone 1, 3, 5, 8, 12, 20
ANT+ sensors 18, 19                      heart rate 1, 6                      applications 2, 3, 9
applications 2, 3, 5, 12                     alerts 16                        pairing 2, 20
    smartphone 2, 9                          monitor 6                    snowboarding 10
assistance 5                                 pairing sensors 6            software
Auto Lap 16                                  zones 6, 7, 13, 15               updating 19, 20
Auto Pause 17                            history 10, 14                       version 20
auto scroll 17                               sending to computer 12, 15   specifications 20
                                             viewing 12                   speed and cadence sensors 1, 19
B
                                         I                                statistics 12
backlight 1, 18
                                                                          stopwatch 18
bands 20                                 icons 1
                                                                          storing data 12, 15
battery                                  incident detection 5
                                                                          stress level 8
   charging 19                           indoor training 9, 10
   maximizing 3, 18, 21                  intensity minutes 7, 22          strokes 10
                                                                          swimming 10
bike sensors 19                          intervals 10
                                                                          swolf score 10
Bluetooth sensors 18
                                         K                                system settings 17
Bluetooth technology 2, 3, 5, 17, 20
   headphones 5, 21                      keys 1, 20
                                                                          T
Bluetooth Technology 3                                                    tempe 19, 22
                                         L
C                                        laps 14, 17                      temperature 19, 22
                                         layup 11                         text messages 2
cadence
                                         lengths 10                       time 17
    alerts 16
                                         license 20                           alerts 16
    sensors 19
                                         LiveTrack 5                          settings 17
calendar 13
                                         locations 14                     time of day 17, 21
calibrating, compass 14
                                             deleting 14                  time zones 17
calorie, alerts 16
                                         locking, screen 1, 17            timer 9, 10
calories 22
                                                                              countdown 17
charging 19
cleaning the device 20
                                         M                                touchscreen 1
                                         main menu, customizing 8         tracking 5
clock 17
                                         maps 14                          training 2
compass 11, 14
                                         measuring a shot 11                  calendar 13
    calibrating 14
                                         menu 1                               pages 10
computer 5
                                         messages 2                           plans 13
Connect IQ 2, 3
                                         music 1, 4                       treadmill 10
contacts 2
                                           loading 5                      troubleshooting 6, 20–22
    adding 2, 6
                                           playing 5
controls menu 15                                                          U
                                           services 2, 4, 5
countdown timer 17                                                        unit ID 20
                                         music controls 5
courses                                                                   units of measure 18
    downloading 11                       N                                updates, software 20
    playing 11                           navigation 14                    uploading data 15
    selecting 11                            stopping 14                   USB 20
customizing the device 12, 15, 16        NFC 4                            user profile 12
cycling 10                               notifications 2, 3
                                            phone calls 3                 V
D                                                                         VIRB remote 9
                                            text messages 2
data                                                                      VO2 max. 7, 23
    storing 12, 15                       P
    transferring 12, 15                  pairing                          W
    uploading 15                             ANT+ sensors 6               wallet 1, 4
data fields 1, 3, 10, 16, 22                 sensors 18                   watch face 1
deleting                                     smartphone 2, 20             watch faces 3, 15
    history 14                           payments 4                       weather 8
    personal records 14                  personal records 13              wheel sizes 19, 23
distance, alerts 16                          deleting 14                  Wi-Fi, connecting 3
dogleg 11                                phone calls 3                    Wi‑Fi, connecting 3
                                         pin location, green view 11      widgets 1, 3, 6, 8
E                                                                         workouts 13
                                         pool size
emergency contacts 2, 5, 6
                                             custom 10
                                             setting 10
                                                                          Z
F                                                                         zones
foot pod 1, 19                           power (force), alerts 16
                                                                             heart rate 6
                                         profiles, user 12
G                                                                            time 17
Garmin Connect 2, 3, 5, 13, 15, 18, 20   R
  storing data 15                        replacement parts 20
                                         resetting the device 21

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