VÍVOACTIVE 3 ® Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents Introduction.....................................................................1 Device Overview ......................................................................... 1 Touchscreen Tips .................................................................. 1 Locking and Unlocking the Touchscreen .......................... 1 Using the Controls Menu ....................................................... 1 Side Swipe Control Tips .........................................................
Customizing the Controls Menu ................................................ 14 Activities and App Settings ....................................................... 14 Customizing the Data Screens ............................................ 14 Alerts .................................................................................... 14 Setting an Alert ................................................................ 15 Auto Lap .............................................................................
Introduction WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any exercise program. 3 Hold the key to unlock the touchscreen. Using the Controls Menu The controls menu contains customizable shortcuts, such as locking the touchscreen and turning the device off.
2 Select an option to enable pairing mode on your device: • If this is the first time you are setting up your device, press the key to turn on the device. • If you previously skipped the pairing process or paired your device with a different smartphone, hold the touchscreen, and select Settings > Phone > Pair Phone to manually enter pairing mode.
Connect IQ Features You can add Connect IQ features to your watch from Garmin and other providers using the Connect IQ website. You can customize your device with watch faces, data fields, widgets, and apps. Watch Faces: Allow you to customize the appearance of the clock. Data Fields: Allow you to download new data fields that present sensor, activity, and history data in new ways. You can add Connect IQ data fields to built-in features and pages.
are available when you start an activity, your device uses the chest heart rate data. 1 Hold the touchscreen. 2 Select Settings > Heart Rate > Abnormal HR Alert > Alert Wrist-based Heart Rate 3 Select a heart rate threshold value. Wearing the Device • Wear the device above your wrist bone. NOTE: The device should be snug but comfortable. For more accurate heart rate readings, the device should not move while running or exercising. Threshold.
Auto Goal Heart Rate Zone Calculations Zone % of Maximum Heart Rate Perceived Exertion Benefits 1 50–60% Relaxed, easy pace, rhythmic breathing Beginning-level aerobic training, reduces stress 2 60–70% Comfortable pace, slightly deeper breathing, conversation possible Basic cardiovascular training, good recovery pace 3 70–80% Moderate pace, more difficult to hold conversation Improved aerobic capacity, optimal cardiovascular training 4 80–90% Fast pace and a bit Improved anaerobic uncomfor
in your timeline. The Move IQ events show activity type and duration, but they do not appear in your activities list or newsfeed. The Move IQ feature can automatically start a timed activity for walking and running using time thresholds you set in the Garmin Connect app. These activities are added to your activities list. Activity Tracking Settings Hold the touchscreen, and select Settings > Activity Tracking. Status: Turns off the activity tracking features.
Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level Your device analyzes your heart rate variability while you are inactive to determine your overall stress. Training, physical activity, sleep, nutrition, and general life stress all impact your stress level. The stress level range is from 0 to 100, where 0 to 25 is a resting state, 26 to 50 is low stress, 51 to 75 is medium stress, and 76 to 100 is a high stress state. Knowing your stress level can help you identify stressful moments throughout your day.
Stopping an Activity 1 Press the key. 2 Select Done. 3 Select an option: • To save the activity, select . • To discard the activity, select . Adding a Custom Activity You can create a custom activity and add it to the activity list. Press the key. Select > > Create. Select an activity type. If necessary, edit the activity app settings (Activities and App Settings, page 14). 5 When you are finished editing, select Done. 6 Select an option: • To add the activity to your favorites list, select .
1 Pair your wireless sensors, such as a heart rate monitor, 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 speed sensor, or cadence sensor (optional). Press the key. Select Bike. When using optional wireless sensors, wait while the device connects to the sensors. Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites. Press the key to start the activity timer. The device records activity data only while the activity timer is running. Start your activity. Swipe up or down to scroll through data screens.
Viewing the Direction to the Pin The PinPointer feature is a compass that provides directional assistance when you are unable to see the green. This feature can help you line up a shot even if you are in the woods or in a deep sand trap. NOTE: Do not use the PinPointer feature while in a golf cart. Interference from the golf cart can affect the accuracy of the compass. 1 Press the key. 2 Select . The arrow points to the pin location.
2 Select End. 3 Select an option: • To view your statistics and round information, tap your score. • To save the round and return to watch mode, select Save. • To edit your scorecard, select Edit Score. • To discard the round and return to watch mode, select Discard. • To pause the round and resume it at a later time, select Pause. Golf Settings From the watch face, hold the touchscreen, and select Settings > Activities & Apps > Golf > Golf Settings.
Your scheduled workouts appear, sorted by date. 4 Select a workout. 5 Select an option: • To view the steps for the workout, select View. • To start the workout, select Do Workout. Adaptive Training Plans Your Garmin Connect account has an adaptive training plan and Garmin coach to fit your training goals. For example, you can answer a few questions and find a plan to help you complete a 5 km race. The plan adjusts to your current level of fitness, coaching and schedule preferences, and race date.
Calibrating the Compass Manually NOTICE Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. To improve heading accuracy, do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as vehicles, buildings, and overhead power lines. Your device was already calibrated at the factory, and the device uses automatic calibration by default. If you experience irregular compass behavior, for example, after moving long distances or after extreme temperature changes, you can manually calibrate the compass.
preloaded watch face or create a new one (Creating a Custom Watch Face, page 14). 1 From the watch face, hold the touchscreen. 2 Select Watch Face. 3 Swipe up or down to scroll through the available watch faces. 4 Tap the screen to select the watch face. 5 Select Apply to activate the displayed watch face. 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.
Alert Name Alert Type Description Custom You can select an existing message or create a custom message and select an alert type. Distance Recurring Recurring You can set a distance interval. Heart Rate Range You can set minimum and maximum heart rate values or select zone changes. Pace Range You can set minimum and maximum pace values. Run/Walk Recurring You can set timed walking breaks at regular intervals. Speed Range You can set minimum and maximum speed values.
Backlight: Sets the backlight mode, timeout, and brightness (Backlight Settings, page 16). Vibration: Turns vibration on or off and sets the vibration intensity. Do Not Disturb: Turns on or off do not disturb mode. Units: Sets the measurement units used to display data (Changing the Units of Measure, page 16). Data Recording: Sets how the device records activity data. The Smart recording option (default) allows for longer activity recordings.
Goal Animations: Allows you to turn on and off goal animations, or turn them off only during activities. Goal animations appear for your daily steps goal, daily floors climbed goal, and weekly intensity minutes goal. Heart Rate Zones: Allows you to estimate your maximum heart rate and determine custom heart rate zones. Language: Sets the language of the device interface. Move Alert: Displays a message and the move bar on the digital watch face and steps screen.
3 Select an option: • Select Auto to automatically calculate your wheel size and calibrate your speed sensor. • Select Manual, and enter your wheel size to manually calibrate your speed sensor (Wheel Size and Circumference, page 22). Situational Awareness Your vívoactive 3 device can be used with Varia smart bike lights and rearview radar to improve situational awareness. See the owner's manual for your Varia device for more information.
Thoroughly rinse the device with fresh water after exposure to chlorine, salt water, sunscreen, cosmetics, alcohol, or other harsh chemicals. Prolonged exposure to these substances can damage the case. Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent damage. Cleaning the Device NOTICE Even small amounts of sweat or moisture can cause corrosion of the electrical contacts when connected to a charger.
Acquiring Satellite Signals Getting More Information The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals. 1 Go outdoors to an open area. The front of the device should be oriented toward the sky. 2 Wait while the device locates satellites. It may take 30–60 seconds to locate satellite signals. • Go to support.garmin.com for additional manuals, articles, and software updates. • Go to buy.garmin.
Heart Rate: Your heart rate in beats per minute (bpm). Your device must be connected to a compatible heart rate monitor. HR %Max.: The percentage of maximum heart rate. HR Zone: The current range of your heart rate (1 to 5). The default zones are based on your user profile and maximum heart rate (220 minus your age). Interval Distance: The distance traveled for the current interval. Interval Distance Per Stroke: The average distance traveled per stroke during the current interval.
Wheel Size and Circumference Tire Size Wheel Circumference (mm) Your speed sensor automatically detects your wheel size. If necessary, you can manually enter your wheel circumference in the speed sensor settings. The tire size is marked on both sides of the tire. This is not a comprehensive list. You can also measure the circumference of your wheel or use one of the calculators available on the internet.
Index A accessories 17, 20 activities 7, 8, 14 adding 8 custom 8 favorites 8 saving 8 starting 7 activity tracking 5, 6 alarms 14, 16 alerts 14, 15 heart rate 4 ANT+ sensors 17, 18 applications 2, 3, 11 smartphone 1, 7 Auto Lap 15 Auto Pause 15 auto scroll 15 B backlight 1, 16 bands 19 battery charging 18 maximizing 2, 16, 19 bike sensors 17 Bluetooth sensors 17 Bluetooth technology 2, 15, 19 Bluetooth Technology 2 C cadence alerts 15 sensors 17 calendar 11, 12 calibrating, compass 13 calorie, alerts 15 c
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