vívosmart HR/HR+ ® Owner’s Manual September 2016 190-01972-00_0D
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Table of Contents Introduction.....................................................................1 Getting Started ............................................................................ 1 Device Overview ......................................................................... 1 Wearing the Device and Heart Rate ........................................... 1 Fitness Goals .............................................................................. 9 About Heart Rate Zones .........................
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. • Adjust the backlight brightness (Device Settings, page 7). • Customize the auto backlight setting (Device Settings on Your Garmin Connect Account, page 6). Wearing the Device and Heart Rate • Wear the vívosmart HR/HR+ device above your wrist bone.
Setting Up the Device On Your Computer If you have not paired your vívosmart HR/HR+ device with your smartphone, you can use your computer to complete the setup process with your Garmin Connect account. NOTE: Some device features require a paired smartphone. 1 Connect the charging clip securely to the device (Charging the Device, page 7). 2 Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer. 3 Go to www.garminconnect.com/vivosmartHR or www.garminconnect.com/vivosmartHRPlus.
calculates moderate intensity minutes by analyzing your steps per minute. • Start a timed activity for the most accurate calculation of intensity minutes. • Exercise for at least 10 consecutive minutes at a moderate or vigorous intensity level. Viewing the Heart Rate Graph The heart rate graph displays your heart rate for the last 4 hours, your lowest heart rate in beats per minute (bpm), and your highest heart rate during that 4 hour period. 1 Swipe to view the heart rate screen.
1 2 3 4 5 Press the device key to view the menu. Select . Select an activity. Select > HR Alert. Select an option: • To use the range of an existing heart rate zone, select a heart rate zone. • To use custom minimum or maximum values, select Custom. TIP: You can use your Garmin Connect account to define custom zones (Run Options on Your Garmin Connect Account, page 6). Each time you exceed or drop below the specified range or custom value, a message appears and the device vibrates.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Acquiring Satellite Signals The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals. 1 Go outdoors to an open area. The device key should be oriented toward the sky. 2 Wait while the device locates satellites. It may take 30 to 60 seconds to locate satellite signals. Improving GPS Satellite Reception • Frequently sync the device to your Garmin Connect account: ◦ Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable and the Garmin Express application.
NOTE: This setting appears only when the device is set to display data in portrait format. Turning Off Bluetooth Wireless Technology 1 Press the device key to view the menu. 2 Select > Bluetooth > Off to turn off Bluetooth wireless technology on your vívosmart HR/HR+ device. TIP: Refer to the owner's manual for your smartphone to turn off Bluetooth wireless technology. History Your device stores up to 14 days of activity tracking and heart rate monitoring data, and up to seven timed activities.
Data Fields: Allows you to customize the data screens that appear during a timed activity. User Settings on Your Garmin Connect Account From your Garmin Connect account, select User Settings. Custom Step Length: Allows your device to more accurately calculate the distance traveled using your custom step length. You can enter a known distance and the number of steps it takes to cover the distance, and Garmin Connect can calculate your step length. Daily Steps: Allows you to enter your daily step goal.
• Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes and get a heart rate reading before starting your activity. NOTE: In cold environments, warm up indoors. • Rinse the device with fresh water after each workout. My intensity minutes are flashing When you exercise at an intensity level that qualifies toward your intensity minutes goal, the intensity minutes flash. Exercise for at least 10 consecutive minutes at a moderate or vigorous intensity level. 3 Charge the device completely.
Updating the Software Using Garmin Connect Mobile Before you can update your device software using the Garmin Connect Mobile app, you must have a Garmin Connect account, and you must pair the device with a compatible smartphone (Pairing Your Smartphone, page 1). 1 Synchronize your device with the Garmin Connect Mobile app (Synchronizing Your Data with the Garmin Connect Mobile App, page 1). When new software is available, your device alerts you to update the software. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Index A accessories 9 activities 3 activity tracking 2 alarms 7 alerts 3, 4 vibration 7 applications 5 smartphone 1 Auto Lap 4, 6, 7 Auto Pause 4 B backlight 1, 7 battery 7 charging 7, 8 maximizing 6–8 Bluetooth technology 5, 6, 8 brightness 7 C calibrating 4 calorie 4 charging 7, 8 cleaning the device 8 clock 7 customizing the device 1 D data 2 storing 6 transferring 6 data screens 6 deleting, personal records 5 G Garmin Connect 1, 6, 7, 9 Garmin Express 2 registering the device 9 updating software 9 g
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