User manual
Table of Contents
Introduction.....................................................................1
Pairing Your Smartphone........................................................... 1
Charging the Device................................................................... 1
Device Overview......................................................................... 1
Icons...................................................................................... 1
Touchscreen Tips.................................................................. 1
Unlocking the Device............................................................. 1
Starting an Activity...................................................................... 2
Viewing the Data Screens......................................................2
Stopping an Activity.................................................................... 2
Connect IQ Features...................................................... 2
Downloading Connect IQ Features............................................ 2
Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer.... 2
Widgets........................................................................... 2
Viewing Widgets......................................................................... 2
Activity Tracking..........................................................................2
Auto Goal............................................................................... 2
Using the Move Alert..............................................................2
Sleep Tracking....................................................................... 2
VIRB™ Remote.......................................................................... 2
Controlling a VIRB Action Camera.........................................3
Apps................................................................................ 3
Activities......................................................................................3
Running..................................................................................3
Biking..................................................................................... 3
Walking.................................................................................. 3
Navigating Back to Start........................................................ 3
Swimming.............................................................................. 3
Golfing....................................................................................4
Indoor Activities......................................................................5
Locating a Lost Mobile Device.................................................... 5
Bluetooth Connected Features..................................... 5
Enabling Bluetooth Notifications................................................. 5
Viewing Notifications.............................................................. 5
Managing Notifications...........................................................5
Turning Off Bluetooth Technology......................................... 5
History............................................................................. 5
Using History.............................................................................. 5
Garmin Connect..........................................................................5
Using Garmin Connect Mobile............................................... 6
Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer............................ 6
ANT+ Sensors................................................................. 6
Pairing ANT+ Sensors................................................................ 6
Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor............................................. 6
Setting Your Heart Rate Zones.............................................. 6
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data.............................................7
Foot Pod..................................................................................... 7
Calibrating Your Foot Pod......................................................7
Using an Optional Bike Speed or Cadence Sensor.................... 7
Calibrating Your Speed Sensor............................................. 7
tempe™...................................................................................... 7
Customizing Your Device.............................................. 7
Changing the Watch Face.......................................................... 7
Setting Up Your User Profile.......................................................7
Activity Settings.......................................................................... 8
Customizing the Data Screens.............................................. 8
Alerts...................................................................................... 8
Auto Lap.................................................................................8
Using Auto Pause®............................................................... 8
Using Auto Scroll................................................................... 8
Background Settings.............................................................. 9
Bluetooth Settings
.......................................................................9
System Settings.......................................................................... 9
Time Settings......................................................................... 9
Backlight Settings.................................................................. 9
Changing the Units of Measure............................................. 9
Changing the Satellite Setting.................................................... 9
Device Information......................................................... 9
vívoactive Specifications.............................................................9
Heart Rate Monitor Specifications.............................................. 9
User Replaceable Batteries...................................................... 10
Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery........................... 10
Data Management.................................................................... 10
Disconnecting the USB Cable............................................. 10
Deleting Files....................................................................... 10
Troubleshooting........................................................... 10
Resetting the Device.................................................................10
Restoring All Default Settings................................................... 10
Acquiring Satellite Signals........................................................ 10
Maximizing Battery Life.............................................................10
Support and Updates................................................................ 10
Setting Up Garmin Express................................................. 10
Software Update.................................................................. 10
Appendix....................................................................... 10
Device Care.............................................................................. 10
Cleaning the Device............................................................. 11
Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor........................................ 11
Data Fields................................................................................11
Heart Rate Zone Calculations.................................................. 12
Wheel Size and Circumference................................................ 12
Software License Agreement................................................... 12
Symbol Definitions.................................................................... 13
Index.............................................................................. 14
Table of Contents i