Garmin Vivoactive Owners Manual

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							TableofContents
Introduction.....................................................................1
Pairing Your Smartphone...........................................................1
Charging the Device...................................................................1
Device Overview.........................................................................1
Icons......................................................................................1
Touchscreen Tips..................................................................1
Unlocking the Device.............................................................2
Starting an Activity......................................................................2
Viewing the Data Screens......................................................2
Stopping an Activity....................................................................2
ConnectIQFeatures......................................................2
Downloading Connect IQ Features............................................2
Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your 
Computer
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Widgets...........................................................................2
Viewing Widgets.........................................................................2
Activity Tracking..........................................................................2
Auto Goal...............................................................................2
Using the Move Alert..............................................................2
Sleep Tracking.......................................................................2
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							Introduction
WARNING
See the ImportantSafetyandProductInformation guide in the 
product box for product warnings and other important 
information.
Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any 
exercise program.
PairingYourSmartphone
To get the most out of the vtvoactive device, you should pair it 
with your smartphone and complete the setup using the Garmin 
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							UnlockingtheDevice
After a period of inactivity, the device goes into watch mode and the screen is locked.
Select an option:

						

							1From the watch face, swipe left or right to view the activity 
tracking widget.
2Select  ! StartSleep.
3When you wake, hold the action key to exit sleep mode.
NOTE:If you forget to put the device into sleep mode, you 
can enter your sleep and wake times manually into your 
Garmin Connect account to view your sleep statistics.
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							StoppingNavigation
Select  ! StopNavigation.
Swimming
NOTICE
The device is intended for surface swimming. Scuba diving with 
the device may damage the product and will void the warranty.
NOTE:The device cannot record heart rate data while 
swimming.
GoingforaPoolSwim
Before you go for a swim, you should charge the device (ChargingtheDevice, page 1).
1Select the action key.
2Select Swim.
3Select your pool size, or enter a custom size.
4Select the action key to start the timer.
History is recorded only while the timer is running.
5Start your activity.
The device automatically records swim intervals and lengths.
6When resting, select the action key to pause the timer.
The display inverts color, and the rest screen appears.
7Select the action key to restart the timer.
8After you complete your activity, hold the action key, and 
select Save.
SettingthePoolSize
1Select the action key.
2Select Swim.
3Select  ! PoolSize.
4Select your pool size, or enter a custom size.
SwimTerminology
Length: One trip down the pool.
Interval: One or more lengths. A new interval starts after you 
rest.
Stroke: A stroke is counted every time your arm wearing the 
device completes a full cycle.
Swolf: Your swolf score is the sum of the time for one length 
and the number of strokes for that length. For example, 30  seconds plus 15 strokes equals a swolf score of 45. Swolf is 
a measurement of swimming efficiency and, like golf, a lower 
score is better.
Golfing
PlayingGolf
Before you go play a course for the first time, you must  download it from the Garmin Connect Mobile app (Garmin
Connect, page 6). Courses downloaded from the Garmin 
Connect Mobile app are updated automatically. Before you play 
golf, you should charge the device (ChargingtheDevice, page 1).
1Select the action key.
2Select Golf.
3Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.
4Select a course from the list of available courses.
5Swipe left or right to scroll through the data screens for each  hole.
The device automatically transitions when you move to the next hole.
6After you complete your activity, select  ! EndRound ! Save.
HoleInformation
Because pin locations change, the device calculates the distance to the front, middle, and back of the green, but not the 
actual pin location.ÀCurrent hole numberÁDistance to the back of the greenÂDistance to the middle of the greenÃDistance to the front of the greenÄPar for the holeNext holePrevious hole
ViewingLayupandDoglegDistances
You can view a list of layup and dogleg distances for par 4 and 5 
holes.
Swipe left or right until the layup and dogleg information 
appears.
Each layup À and the distance until you reach each layup Á appear on the screen.
NOTE:Distances are removed from the list as you pass 
them.
UsingtheOdometer
You can use the odometer to record the time, distance, and 
steps traveled. The odometer automatically starts and stops 
when you start or end a round.
1Swipe left or right until the odometer appears.
2If necessary, select  ! ResetOdometer to reset the 
odometer to zero.
KeepingScore
1From the hole information screen, select  ! StartScoring.
The scorecard appears when you are on the green.
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							2Select  or  to set the score.
Your total score À is updated.
ReviewingScores
1Select  ! Scorecard, and select a hole.
2Select  or  to change the score for that hole.
MeasuringaShot
1Take a shot, and watch where your ball lands.
2Select the action key.
3Walk or drive to your ball.
The distance automatically resets when you move to the next hole.
4If necessary, select the action key, and select  ! New
Shot to reset the distance at any time.
IndoorActivities
The vtvoactive device can be used for training indoors, such as 
running on an indoor track or using a stationary bike. GPS is  turned off for indoor activities.
When running or walking with GPS turned off, speed, distance, 
and cadence are calculated using the accelerometer in the 
device. The accelerometer is self-calibrating. The accuracy of 
the speed, distance, and cadence data improves after a few 
outdoor runs or walks using GPS.
TIP:Holding the handrails of the treadmill reduces accuracy. 
You can use an optional foot pod to record pace, distance, and 
cadence.
When cycling with GPS turned off, speed and distance are not  available unless you have an optional sensor that sends speed and distance data to the device (such as a speed or cadence 
sensor).
LocatingaLostMobileDevice
You can use this feature to help locate a lost mobile device that 
is paired using Bluetooth wireless technology and currently 
within range.
1Select the action key.
2Select FindMy.
The vtvoactive device begins searching for your paired 
mobile device. An audible alert sounds on your mobile 
device, and the 
Bluetooth signal strength displays on the vtvoactive device screen. The Bluetooth signal strength 
increases as you move closer to your mobile device.
3Select  to stop searching.
BluetoothConnectedFeatures
The vtvoactive device has several Bluetooth connected features 
for your compatible smartphone. Some features require you to 
install the 
Garmin Connect Mobile app on your smartphone. Go 
to www.garmin.com/apps for more information.
Phonenotifications: Displays phone notifications and 
messages on your vtvoactive device.
LiveTrack: Allows friends and family to follow your races and 
training activities in real time. You can invite followers using 
email or social media, allowing them to view your live data on  a 
Garmin Connect tracking page.
ActivityuploadstoGarminConnect: Automatically sends 
your activity to your Garmin Connect account as soon as you 
finish recording the activity.
EnablingBluetoothNotifications
Before you can enable notifications, you must pair the vtvoactive device with a compatible mobile device (PairingYour
Smartphone, page 1).
1Select the action key.
2Select Settings ! Bluetooth ! SmartNotifications.
3Select DuringActivity to set preferences for notifications 
that appear when recording an activity.
4Select a notification preference.
5Select NotDuringActivity to set preferences for 
notifications that appear when in watch mode.
6Select a notification preference.
7Select NotificationTimeout.
8Select a timeout duration.
ViewingNotifications
1From the watch face, swipe left or right to view the 
notifications widget.
2Tap the touchscreen, and swipe left or right to scroll through 
the notifications.
3Select a notification.
4If necessary, select  to scroll through the contents of the 
notification.
5Select  to return to the previous screen.
The notification remains on your vtvoactive device until you 
view it on your mobile device.
ManagingNotifications
You can use your compatible smartphone to manage 
notifications that appear on your vtvoactive device.
Select an option:

						

							When the data storage is full, the device deletes the oldest files 
to make room for new data.
UsingHistory
1Select the action key.
2Select History.
3Select an activity.
4Select an option: