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
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