VÍVOSMART 4 ® Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents Introduction.....................................................................1 General Settings .................................................................... 9 Device Information......................................................... 9 Turning On and Setting Up the Device ....................................... 1 Wearing the Device .................................................................... 1 Using the Device ........................................................
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. NOTE: The device should be snug but comfortable. For more accurate heart rate readings on the vívosmart device, it should not move while running or exercising. For more accurate pulse oximeter readings on the vívosmart device, you should remain motionless.
Widgets Your device comes preloaded with widgets that provide at-aglance information. You can swipe the touchscreen to scroll through the widgets. Some widgets require a paired smartphone. NOTE: You can use the Garmin Connect Mobile app to select the watch face and add or remove widgets, such as music controls for your smartphone (Customizing Activity Options, page 8). Time and date The current time and date. The device updates the time and date when you sync your device with a smartphone or computer.
NOTE: appears when calories need to be calibrated. This calibration process only needs to be completed once. If you have already recorded a timed walk or run, may not appear. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. 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.
Managing Notifications You can use your compatible smartphone to manage notifications that appear on your vívosmart 4 device. Select an option: • If you are using an Apple smartphone, use the notifications settings on your smartphone to select the items to show on the device. • If you are using a smartphone with Android™, from the Garmin Connect Mobile app, select Settings > Smart Notifications.
8 Start your first set. Tips for Recording Swim Activities The device counts your reps and displays your current heart rate and rep count (Customizing Data Fields, page 8). to finish a set. 9 Press A rest timer appears. 10 During a rest, select an option: • To view additional data screens, tap the top of the touchscreen. • To edit your rep count, tap . • To view the time and date or music controls widgets, swipe up or down. • To pause the activity, double-tap the touchscreen. to begin the next set.
to view the menu. 2 Press 3 Select > . 4 Hold the arm wearing the device at heart level while the device reads your blood oxygen saturation. 5 Keep still. The device displays your oxygen saturation as a percentage. indication of athletic performance and should increase as your level of fitness improves. On the device, your VO2 max. estimate appears as a number and description. On your Garmin Connect account, you can view additional details about your VO2 max. estimate, including your fitness age.
Manage your settings: You can customize your device and user settings on your Garmin Connect account. Garmin Move IQ™ When your movements match familiar exercise patterns, the Move IQ feature automatically detects the event and displays it in your timeline. The Move IQ events show activity type and duration, but they do not appear in your activities list or newsfeed.
Unit ID & Licenses: Displays the unit ID and license agreement information. Bluetooth Settings Press to view the menu, and select . : Allows you to locate a lost smartphone that is paired using Bluetooth wireless technology and currently within range. : Allows you to pair or sync your device with a compatible Bluetooth enabled smartphone. : Turns Bluetooth wireless technology on and off.
Set as Preferred Activity Tracker: Sets this device to be your primary activity tracking device when more than one device is connected to the app. Weekly Intensity Minutes: Allows you to enter a weekly goal for the number of minutes to participate in moderate to vigorous intensity activities. The device also allows you to set a heart rate zone for moderate intensity minutes and a higher heart rate zone for vigorous intensity minutes. You can also use the default algorithm.
1 Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. 2 Wipe it dry. After cleaning, allow the device to dry completely. TIP: For more information, go to www.garmin.com/fitandcare. Troubleshooting Is my smartphone compatible with my device? The vívosmart 4 device is compatible with smartphones using Bluetooth wireless technology. Go to www.garmin.com/ble for compatibility information. My phone will not connect to the device • Bring the device within range of your smartphone.
• Food intake, as well as stimulants like caffeine, has no impact on your Body Battery. My device does not display the correct time The device updates the time and date when you sync your device to a computer or mobile device. You should sync your device to receive the correct time when you change time zones, and to update for daylight saving time. 1 Confirm that your computer or mobile device displays the correct local time.
If you do not know your maximum heart rate, use one of the calculators available on the Internet. Some gyms and health centers can provide a test that measures maximum heart rate. The default maximum heart rate is 220 minus your age. About Heart Rate Zones Many athletes use heart rate zones to measure and increase their cardiovascular strength and improve their level of fitness. A heart rate zone is a set range of heartbeats per minute.
Index A accessories 11 activities 4, 5, 8 custom 8 saving 8 activity tracking 2, 8, 9 alarms 4 clock 8 alerts 7 heart rate 6–8 vibration 7, 8 applications 3 smartphone 1 Auto Lap 8 B backlight 8 battery 9 charging 9 level 1 maximizing 7, 8, 11 Bluetooth technology 3, 4, 8, 10 Body Battery 3, 10 brightness 7 C calibrating 2 calorie 2 data fields 8 challenges 5 charging 9 cleaning the device 9 clock 4 Connect IQ 1 countdown timer 4 customizing the device 7 D data storing 6 transferring 6 uploading 7, 9 dat
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