vívomove®‎ Sport Owner’s Manual

VÍVOMOVE

SPORT

Owner’s Manual

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Table of Contents

Introduction......................................1

Turning On and Setting Up the

Device...................................................... 1

Device Modes.......................................... 2

Using the Device...................................... 2

Menu Options.......................................... 3

Wearing the Device................................. 3

Widgets............................................ 4

Auto Goal................................................. 5

Move Bar.................................................. 5

Turning off the Move Alert.................. 5

Intensity Minutes..................................... 6

Earning Intensity Minutes................... 6

Body Battery............................................ 6

Viewing the Body Battery Widget....... 6

Improving Calorie Accuracy................... 6

Heart Rate Variability and Stress

Level......................................................... 6

Viewing the Stress Level Widget........ 7

Starting a Relaxation Timer................ 7

Viewing the Heart Rate Widget.............. 7

Using the Hydration Tracking Widget.... 7

Menstrual Cycle Tracking....................... 7

Logging Your Menstrual Cycle

Information.......................................... 8

Pregnancy Tracking................................ 8

Logging Your Pregnancy

Information.......................................... 8

Controlling Music Playback.................... 8

Viewing Notifications.............................. 9

Replying to a Text Message................9

Training..........................................10

Recording a Timed Activity...................10

Recording an Activity with Connected

GPS........................................................ 11

Recording a Strength Training

Activity................................................... 11

Tips for Recording Strength Training

Activities............................................ 12

Recording a Swim Activity.................... 12

Starting a Toe-to-Toe Challenge.......... 12

Heart Rate Features........................13

Pulse Oximeter...................................... 13

Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings.... 13

Turning On Pulse Oximeter Sleep

Tracking............................................. 13

About VO2 Max. Estimates.................. 14

Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate......14

Viewing Your Fitness Age..................... 14

Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin

Devices.................................................. 14

Setting an Abnormal Heart Rate

Alert........................................................ 15

Clocks............................................ 15

Starting the Countdown Timer............. 15

Using the Stopwatch............................. 15

Using the Alarm Clock.......................... 15

Safety and Tracking Features......... 16

Adding Emergency Contacts................ 16

Adding Contacts....................................16

Incident Detection................................. 16

Turning Incident Detection On and

Off.......................................................16

Requesting Assistance......................... 17

Bluetooth Connected Features........17

Managing Notifications........................ 17

Locating a Lost Smartphone................ 17

Receiving an Incoming Phone Call.......18

Using Do Not Disturb Mode.................. 18

Garmin Connect..............................18

Garmin Move IQ™.................................. 19

Connected GPS..................................... 19

Sleep Tracking....................................... 19

Syncing Your Data with the Garmin

Connect App.......................................... 19

Syncing Your Data with Your

Computer............................................... 19

Setting Up Garmin Express............... 19

Customizing Your Device................20

Bluetooth Settings.................................20

Device Settings......................................20

Display Settings................................. 20

Heart Rate and Stress Settings........ 21

Activity Settings.................................21

Table of Contents i

Time Settings.................................... 21

Garmin Connect Settings......................21

Appearance Settings......................... 21

Alert Settings..................................... 22

Customizing Activity Options........... 22

Activity Tracking Settings................. 23

User Settings..................................... 23

General Settings................................ 23

Device Information......................... 24

Charging the Device.............................. 24

Tips for Charging Your Device.......... 24

Device Care............................................24

Cleaning the Watch........................... 25

Cleaning the Leather Bands..............25

Changing the Bands.............................. 25

Viewing Device Information................. 25

Specifications........................................26

Troubleshooting............................. 26

Is my smartphone compatible with my

device?................................................... 26

My phone will not connect to the

device..................................................... 26

My device does not display the correct

time........................................................ 26

Aligning the Watch Hands................ 27

My device display is difficult to see

outside................................................... 27

Activity Tracking....................................27

My step count does not seem

accurate............................................. 27

The step counts on my device and my

Garmin Connect account don't

match................................................. 27

My stress level does not appear...... 27

My intensity minutes are flashing.... 28

Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data........... 28

Tips for Improved Body Battery Data...28

Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data... 28

Maximizing Battery Life........................ 28

Restoring All Default Settings.............. 29

Updating the Software Using the Garmin

Connect App.......................................... 29

Updating the Software Using Garmin

Express.................................................. 29

Product Updates................................... 29

Getting More Information..................... 29

Device Repairs....................................... 30

Appendix........................................ 30

Fitness Goals......................................... 30

About Heart Rate Zones....................... 30

Heart Rate Zone Calculations.............. 30

VO2 Max. Standard Ratings................. 31

ii Table of Contents

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.

Turning On and Setting Up the Device

Before you can use your device, you must plug it into a power source to turn it on.

To use the connected features of the vívomoveSport device, it must be paired directly through the Garmin

Connect

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app, instead of from the Bluetooth

settings on your smartphone.

1 From the app store on your smartphone, install the Garmin Connect app.

2 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the charging port on your device.

3 Plug the USB cable into a power source to turn on the device (Charging the Device, page24).

Hello! appears when the device turns on.

4 Select an option to add your device to your Garmin Connect account:

• If this is the first device you have paired with the Garmin Connect app, follow the on-screen instructions.

• If you have already paired another device with the Garmin Connect app, from the or menu, select

Garmin Devices > Add Device, and follow the on-screen instructions.

After you pair successfully, a message appears, and your device syncs automatically with your smartphone.

Introduction 1

Device Modes

Glance The watch hands show the current time, and the device is locked.

Interactive The watch hands move away from the touchscreen, and the device unlocks.

Watch only

When the battery is low, the watch hands show the current time, and the touchscreen is off until

you charge the device.

Using the Device

Double-tap: Double-tap the touchscreen to wake the device.

NOTE: The screen turns off when not in use. When the screen is off, the device is still active and recording

data.

Wrist gesture: Rotate and lift your wrist toward your body to turn the screen on. Rotate your wrist away from

your body to turn the screen off.

Swipe: When the screen is on, swipe the touchscreen to unlock the device.

Swipe the touchscreen to scroll through widgets and menu options.

Hold: When the device is unlocked, hold the touchscreen to open the menu.

Tap: Tap the touchscreen to make a selection.

Tap to return to the previous screen.

2 Introduction

Menu Options

You can hold the touchscreen to view the menu.

TIP: Swipe to scroll through the menu options.

Displays the timed activity options.

Displays the heart rate features.

Displays the countdown timer, stopwatch, and alarm options.

Displays the options for your Bluetooth paired smartphone.

Displays the device settings.

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. For pulse oximeter readings, you should remain motionless.

NOTE: The optical sensor is located on the back of the device.

• See Troubleshooting, page26 for more information about wrist-based heart rate.

• See Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data, page28 for more information about the pulse oximeter sensor.

• For more information about accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy.

• For more information about device wear and care, go to www.garmin.com/fitandcare.

Introduction 3

Widgets

Your device comes preloaded with widgets that provide at-a-glance information. You can swipe the touchscreen

to scroll through the widgets. Some widgets require a paired smartphone.

NOTE: You can use the Garmin Connect app to add or remove widgets.

The total number of steps taken and your goal for the day. The device learns and proposes a

new step goal for you each day.

Your intensity minutes total and goal for the week.

Your current Body Battery

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energy level. The device calculates your current energy reserves

based on sleep, stress, and activity data. A higher number indicates a higher energy reserve.

Your current stress level. The device measures your heart rate variability while you are

inactive to estimate your stress level. A lower number indicates a lower stress level.

The total amount of water consumed and your goal for the day.

The distance traveled in kilometers or miles for the day.

The amount of total calories burned for the day, including both active and resting calories.

Your current heart rate in beats per minute (bpm) and seven-day average resting heart rate.

Your current respiration rate in breaths per minute and seven-day average. The device

measures your breathing rate while you are inactive to detect any unusual breathing activity,

as well as how it changes in relation to stress.

Allows you to take a manual pulse oximeter reading.

Controls for the music player on your smartphone.

The current temperature and weather forecast from a paired smartphone.

Status of your current monthly menstrual cycle. You can view and log your daily symptoms.

You can also track your pregnancy with weekly updates and health information.

Upcoming appointments from your smartphone calendar.

Notifications from your smartphone, including calls, texts, social network updates, and more,

based on your smartphone notification settings.

Status and

time

The current time, date, and device status. The time and date are set automatically when the

device syncs with your Garmin Connect account.

4 Widgets

Auto Goal

Your device creates a daily step goal automatically, based on your previous activity levels. As you move during

the day, the device shows your progress toward your daily goal .

If you choose not to use the auto goal feature, you can set a personalized step goal on your Garmin Connect

account.

Move Bar

Sitting for prolonged periods of time can trigger undesirable metabolic state changes. The move bar reminds

you to keep moving. After one hour of inactivity, the move bar appears. Additional segments appear after

every 15 minutes of inactivity.

You can reset the move bar by walking a short distance.

Turning off the Move Alert

1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.

2 Select > > > Move Alert.

The alert icon appears with a slash through it.

Widgets 5

Intensity Minutes

To improve your health, organizations such as the World Health Organization recommend at least 150 minutes

per week of moderate intensity activity, such as brisk walking, or 75 minutes per week of vigorous intensity

activity, such as running.

The device monitors your activity intensity and tracks your time spent participating in moderate to vigorous

intensity activities (heart rate data is required to quantify vigorous intensity). The device adds the amount of

moderate activity minutes with the amount of vigorous activity minutes. Your total vigorous intensity minutes

are doubled when added.

Earning Intensity Minutes

Your vívomoveSport device calculates intensity minutes by comparing your heart rate data to your average

resting heart rate. If heart rate is turned off, the device calculates moderate intensity minutes by analyzing your

steps per minute.

• Start a timed activity for the most accurate calculation of intensity minutes.

• Wear your device all day and night for the most accurate resting heart rate.

Body Battery

Your device analyzes your heart rate variability, stress level, sleep quality, and activity data to determine your

overall Body Battery level. Like a gas gauge on a car, it indicates your amount of available reserve energy. The

Body Battery level range is from 0 to 100, where 0 to 25 is low reserve energy, 26 to 50 is medium reserve

energy, 51 to 75 is high reserve energy, and 76 to 100 is very high reserve energy.

You can sync your device with your Garmin Connect account to view your most up-to-date Body Battery level,

long-term trends, and additional details (Tips for Improved Body Battery Data, page28).

Viewing the Body Battery Widget

The Body Battery widget displays your current Body Battery level.

1 Swipe to view the Body Battery widget.

2 Tap the touchscreen to view the Body Battery graph.

The graph displays your recent Body Battery activity, and high and low levels for the last hour.

Improving Calorie Accuracy

The device displays an estimate of your total calories burned for the current day. You can improve the accuracy

of this estimate by walking briskly for up to 15 minutes.

1 Swipe to view the calories screen.

2 Select .

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. 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. For

best results, you should wear the device while sleeping.

You can sync your device with your Garmin Connect account to view your all-day stress level, long-term trends,

and additional details.

6 Widgets

Viewing the Stress Level Widget

The stress level widget displays your current stress level.

1 Swipe to view the stress level widget.

2 Tap the touchscreen to view the stress level graph.

The stress level graph displays your stress readings, and high and low levels for the last hour.

Starting a Relaxation Timer

You can start the relaxation timer to begin a guided breathing exercise.

1 Swipe to view the stress level widget.

2 Tap the touchscreen.

The stress level graph appears.

3 Swipe to select Relax Timer.

4 Tap the touchscreen to move to the next screen.

5 Double-tap the touchscreen to start the relaxation timer.

6 Follow the on-screen instructions.

7 Double-tap the touchscreen to stop the relaxation timer.

8 Select .

Your updated stress level appears.

Viewing the Heart Rate Widget

The heart rate widget displays your current heart rate in beats per minute (bpm). For more information on heart

rate accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy.

1 Swipe to view the heart rate widget.

The widget displays your current heart rate and your average resting heart rate (RHR) value for the last 7

days.

2 Tap the touchscreen to view the heart rate graph.

The graph displays your recent heart rate activity, and high and low heart rate for the last hour.

Using the Hydration Tracking Widget

The hydration tracking widget displays your fluid intake and your daily hydration goal.

1 Swipe to view the hydration widget.

2 Select for each serving of fluid you consume (1 cup, 8 oz., or 250 mL).

TIP: You can customize your hydration settings, such as units used and daily goal, on your Garmin Connect

account.

Menstrual Cycle Tracking

Your menstrual cycle is an important part of your health. You can use your device to log physical symptoms, sex

drive, sexual activity, ovulation days, and more (Logging Your Menstrual Cycle Information, page8). You can

learn more and set up this feature in the Health Stats settings of the Garmin Connect app.

• Menstrual cycle tracking and details

• Physical and emotional symptoms

• Period and fertility predictions

• Health and nutrition information

NOTE: You can use the Garmin Connect app to add and remove widgets.

Widgets 7

Logging Your Menstrual Cycle Information

Before you can log your menstrual cycle information from your vívomoveSport device, you must set up

menstrual cycle tracking in the Garmin Connect app.

1 Swipe to view the women's health tracking widget.

2 Tap the touchscreen.

3 Select .

4 Select an option:

• To log your flow, select .

• To log your physical symptoms, such as acne, backache, and fatigue, select .

• To log your mood, select .

• To log your discharge, select .

• To rate your sex drive from low to high, select .

• To log your sexual activity, select .

• To designate the current date as an ovulation day, select .

5 Follow the on-screen instructions.

Pregnancy Tracking

The pregnancy tracking feature displays weekly updates on your pregnancy and provides health and nutrition

information. You can use your device to log physical and emotional symptoms, blood glucose readings, and

baby movement (Logging Your Pregnancy Information, page8). You can learn more and set up this feature in

the Health Stats settings of the Garmin Connect app.

Logging Your Pregnancy Information

Before you can log your information, you must set up pregnancy tracking in the Garmin Connect app.

1 Swipe to view the women's health tracking widget.

2 Tap the touchscreen.

3 Select an option:

• Select to log your physical symptoms, mood, and more.

• Select to log your glucose levels before and after meals and before bed.

• Select to use a stopwatch or timer to log the baby's movements.

4 Follow the on-screen instructions.

Controlling Music Playback

The music control widget allows you to control music on your smartphone using your vívomoveSport device.

The widget controls the currently active or most recently active media player app on your smartphone. If no

media player is active, the widget does not display track information, and you must start playback from your

phone.

1 On your smartphone, start playing a song or playlist.

2 On your vívomoveSport device, swipe to view the music control widget.

8 Widgets

Viewing Notifications

When your device is paired with the Garmin Connect app, you can view notifications from your smartphone on

your device, such as text messages and emails.

1 Swipe to view the notifications widget.

2 Tap the touchscreen.

The most recent notification appears in the center of the touchscreen.

3 Tap the touchscreen to select the notification.

TIP: Swipe to view older notifications.

The entire message scrolls on the device.

4 Tap the touchscreen, and select to dismiss the notification.

Replying to a Text Message

NOTE: This feature is available only for Android

™

smartphones.

When you receive a text message notification on your vívomoveSport device, you can send a quick reply by

selecting from a list of messages.

NOTE: This feature sends text messages using your phone. Regular text message limits and charges may apply.

Contact your mobile carrier for more information.

1 Swipe to view the notifications widget.

2 Tap the touchscreen.

The most recent notification appears in the center of the touchscreen.

TIP: Swipe to view older notifications.

3 Tap the touchscreen to select a text message notification.

4 Tap the touchscreen to view the notification options.

5 Select .

6 Select a message from the list.

Your phone sends the selected message as a text message.

Widgets 9

Training

Recording a Timed Activity

You can record a timed activity, which can be saved and sent to your Garmin Connect account.

1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.

2 Select .

3 Swipe to scroll through the activity list, and select an option:

• Select for walking.

• Select for running.

• Select for a cardio activity.

• Select for cycling.

• Select for strength training.

• Select for a breathwork activity.

• Select for a yoga activity.

• Select for pool swimming.

• Select for a treadmill activity.

• Select for other activity types.

• Select for an elliptical trainer activity.

• Select for a stair stepper activity.

• Select for a Pilates activity.

• Select for a Toe-to-Toe

™

step challenge.

NOTE: You can use the Garmin Connect app to add or remove activities.

4 Double-tap the touchscreen to start the activity timer.

5 Start your activity.

6 Swipe to view additional data screens.

7 After you complete your activity, double-tap the touchscreen to stop the activity timer.

8 Select an option:

• Select to save the activity.

• Select to resume the activity.

• Select to delete the activity.

10 Training

Recording an Activity with Connected GPS

You can connect the device to your smartphone to record GPS data for your walk, run, or bike activity.

1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.

2 Select .

3 Select , , or .

4 Select to connect the device to your Garmin Connect account.

appears on the device when you are connected.

NOTE: If you cannot connect the device to your smartphone, tap the touchscreen and select to continue

the activity. GPS data will not be recorded.

5 Double-tap the touchscreen to start the activity timer.

6 Start your activity.

Your phone must be in range during the activity.

7 After you complete your activity, double-tap the touchscreen to stop the activity timer.

8 Select an option:

• Select to save the activity.

• Select to delete the activity.

• Select to resume the activity.

Recording a Strength Training Activity

You can record sets during a strength training activity. A set is multiple repetitions (reps) of a single move.

1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.

2 Select > .

3 If necessary, select to turn on Rep Counting or Auto Set.

4 Double-tap the touchscreen to start the activity timer.

5 Start your first set.

The device counts your reps.

6 Swipe to view additional data screens.

7 Select to finish a set.

A rest timer appears.

8 During a rest, select an option:

• To view additional data screens, swipe the touchscreen.

• To edit your rep count, swipe left, select , swipe to select the number, and tap the center of the

touchscreen.

9 Select to start your next set.

10 Repeat steps 6 through 8 until your activity is complete.

11 Double-tap the touchscreen to stop the activity timer.

12 Select an option:

• Select to save the activity.

• Select to delete the activity.

• Select to resume the activity.

Training 11

Tips for Recording Strength Training Activities

• Do not look at the device while performing reps.

You should interact with the device at the beginning and end of each set, and during rests.

• Focus on your form while performing reps.

• Perform bodyweight or free weight exercises.

• Perform reps with a consistent, wide range of motion.

Each rep is counted when the arm wearing the device returns to the starting position.

NOTE: Leg exercises may not be counted.

• Turn on automatic set detection to start and stop your sets.

• Save and send your strength training activity to your Garmin Connect account.

You can use the tools in your Garmin Connect account to view and edit activity details.

Recording a Swim Activity

1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.

2 Select > .

3 Select a Skill Level.

4 If necessary, select to edit the pool size.

5 Double-tap the touchscreen to start the activity timer.

6 Start your activity.

The device automatically records swim intervals, or pool lengths, which you can view by swiping the

touchscreen.

7 After you complete your activity, double-tap the touchscreen to stop the activity timer.

8 Select an option:

• Select to save the activity.

• Select to delete the activity.

• Select to resume the activity.

• Select to edit the pool lengths.

Starting a Toe-to-Toe Challenge

You can start a 2-minute, Toe-to-Toe challenge with a friend who has a compatible device.

1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.

2 Select > to challenge another player in range (3 m).

NOTE: Both players must start a challenge on their device.

If the device cannot find any players within 30 seconds, the challenge times out.

3 Select the player's name.

The device counts down for 3 seconds before the timer starts.

4 Get steps for 2 minutes.

The screen displays the timer and the number of steps.

5 Bring the devices in range (3 m).

The screen displays the steps for each player.

Players can select to start another challenge or select to exit the menu.

12 Training

Heart Rate Features

The vívomoveSport device has a heart rate menu, enabling you to view wrist-based heart rate data.

Monitors the saturation of oxygen in your blood. Knowing your oxygen saturation can help you determine

how your body is adapting to exercise and stress (Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings, page13).

NOTE: The pulse oximeter sensor is located on the back of the device.

Displays your current VO2 max., which is an indication of athletic performance and should increase as

your level of fitness improves (Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate, page14).

Displays your current fitness age, which is based on your VO2 max., resting heart rate, and body mass

index (BMI). (Viewing Your Fitness Age, page14)

For the most accurate fitness age, complete the user profile setup in your Garmin Connect account.

Broadcasts your current heart rate to a paired Garmin

device (Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin

Devices, page14).

Pulse Oximeter

The device has a wrist-based pulse oximeter to gauge the saturation of oxygen in your blood. Knowing your

oxygen saturation can be valuable in understanding your overall health and help you determine how your body is

adapting to altitude. Your device gauges your blood oxygen level by shining light into the skin and checking how

much light is absorbed. This is referred to as SpO

On the device, your pulse oximeter readings appear as an SpO

percentage. On your Garmin Connect account,

you can view additional details about your pulse oximeter readings, including trends over multiple days (Turning

On Pulse Oximeter Sleep Tracking, page13). For more information on pulse oximeter accuracy, go to garmin

.com/ataccuracy.

Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings

You can manually begin a pulse oximeter reading on your device at any time. The accuracy of these readings

can vary based on your blood flow, the device placement on your wrist, and your stillness.

1 Wear the device above your wrist bone.

The device should be snug but comfortable.

2 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.

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.

NOTE: You can turn on and view pulse oximeter sleep data in your Garmin Connect account (Turning On Pulse

Oximeter Sleep Tracking, page13).

Turning On Pulse Oximeter Sleep Tracking

You can set your device to continuously measure your blood oxygen saturation, or SpO

, while you sleep (Tips

for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data, page28).

NOTE: Unusual sleep positions can cause abnormally low sleep-time SpO

readings.

1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.

2 Select > > .

Heart Rate Features 13

About VO2 Max. Estimates

VO2 max. is the maximum volume of oxygen (in milliliters) you can consume per minute per kilogram of body

weight at your maximum performance. In simple terms, VO2 max. is an indication of cardiovascular strength

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.

VO2 max. data is provided by Firstbeat Analytics

™

. VO2 max. analysis is provided with permission from The

Cooper Institute

. For more information, see the appendix (VO2 Max. Standard Ratings, page31), and go to

www.CooperInstitute.org.

Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate

The device requires wrist-based heart rate data and a timed 15 minute brisk walk or run to display your VO2

max. estimate.

1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.

2 Select > .

If you have already recorded a 15 minute brisk walk or run, your VO2 max. estimate may appear. The device

updates your VO2 max. estimate each time you complete a timed walk or run.

3 Select to start the timer.

A message appears when the test is complete.

4 To manually start a VO2 max. test to get an updated estimate, tap your current reading and follow the

on-screen instructions.

The device updates your VO2 max. estimate.

Viewing Your Fitness Age

Before the device can calculate an accurate fitness age, you must complete the user profile setup in the Garmin

Connect app.

Your fitness age gives you an idea of how your fitness compares with a person of the same gender. Your device

uses information, such as your age, body mass index (BMI), resting heart rate data, and vigorous activity history

to provide a fitness age. If you have a Garmin Index

™

scale, your device uses the body fat percentage metric

instead of BMI to determine your fitness age. Exercise and lifestyle changes can impact your fitness age.

1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.

2 Select > .

Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin Devices

You can broadcast your heart rate data from your vívomoveSport device and view it on paired Garmin devices.

For example, you can broadcast your heart rate data to an Edge

device while cycling, or to a VIRB

action

camera during an activity.

NOTE: Broadcasting heart rate data decreases battery life.

1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.

2 Select > .

The vívomoveSport device starts broadcasting your heart rate data.

NOTE: You can view only the heart rate monitoring screen while broadcasting heart rate data.

3 Pair your vívomoveSport device with your Garmin ANT+

compatible device.

NOTE: The pairing instructions differ for each Garmin compatible device. See your owner's manual.

4 Tap the heart rate monitoring screen, and select to stop broadcasting your heart rate data.

14 Heart Rate Features

Setting an Abnormal Heart Rate Alert

CAUTION

This feature only alerts you when your heart rate exceeds or drops below a certain number of beats per minute,

as selected by the user, after a period of inactivity. This feature does not notify you of any potential heart

condition and is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition or disease. Always defer to your health

care provider for any heart-related issues.

You can set the heart rate threshold value.

1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.

2 Select > > .

3 Select or .

4 Tap the screen to turn on the toggle.

5 Select .

6 Follow the on-screen instructions to set the heart rate threshold value.

7 Tap the touchscreen to confirm the value.

Each time your heart rate exceeds or drops below the custom value, a message appears and the device

vibrates.

Clocks

Starting the Countdown Timer

1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.

2 Select > .

3 Set the minutes.

4 Tap the center of the touchscreen to select the minutes and move to the next screen.

5 Set the seconds.

6 Tap the center of the touchscreen to select the seconds and move to the next screen.

A screen appears showing the countdown time.

7 If necessary, select to edit the time.

8 Double-tap the touchscreen to start the timer.

9 If necessary, double-tap the touchscreen to pause and resume the timer.

10 Double-tap the touchscreen to stop the timer.

11 If necessary, select to reset the timer.

Using the Stopwatch

1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.

2 Select > .

3 Double tap the touchscreen to start the timer.

4 Double tap the touchscreen to stop the timer.

5 If necessary, select to reset the timer.

Using the Alarm Clock

1 Set alarm clock times and frequencies on your Garmin Connect account (Alert Settings, page22).

2 On the vívomoveSport device, hold the touchscreen to view the menu.

3 Select > .

4 Swipe to scroll through the alarms.

5 Select an alarm to turn it on or off.

Clocks 15

Safety and Tracking Features

CAUTION

The safety and tracking features are supplemental features and should not be relied on as a primary method to

obtain emergency assistance. The Garmin Connect app does not contact emergency services on your behalf.

NOTICE

To use the safety and tracking features, the vívomoveSport watch must be connected to the Garmin Connect

app using Bluetooth technology. Your paired phone must be equipped with a data plan and be in an area of

network coverage where data is available. You can enter emergency contacts in your Garmin Connect account.

For more information about safety and tracking features, go to www.garmin.com/safety.

Assistance: Allows you to send a message with your name, LiveTrack link, and GPS location (if available) to

your emergency contacts.

Incident Detection: When the vívomoveSport watch detects an incident during certain outdoor activities,

the watch sends an automated message, LiveTrack link, and GPS location (if available) to your emergency

contacts.

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 web page.

Adding Emergency Contacts

Emergency contact phone numbers are used for the safety and tracking features.

1 From the Garmin Connect app, select or .

2 Select Safety & Tracking > Safety Features > Emergency Contacts > Add Emergency Contacts.

3 Follow the on-screen instructions.

Adding Contacts

1 From the Garmin Connect app, select or .

2 Select Contacts.

3 Follow the on-screen instructions.

After you add contacts, you must sync your data to apply the changes to your vívomoveSport watch (Syncing

Your Data with the Garmin Connect App, page19).

Incident Detection

CAUTION

Incident detection is a supplemental feature available only for certain outdoor activities. Incident detection

should not be relied on as a primary method to obtain emergency assistance.

Turning Incident Detection On and Off

NOTE: Your paired phone must be equipped with a data plan and be in an area of network coverage where data

is available.

Before you can enable incident detection on your device, you must set up emergency contacts in the Garmin

Connect app (Adding Emergency Contacts, page16). Your emergency contacts must be able to receive emails

or text messages (standard text messaging rates may apply).

1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.

2 Select > > .

3 Select an activity.

NOTE: Incident detection is available only for certain outdoor activities.

When an incident is detected by your vívomoveSport device with GPS enabled, the Garmin Connect app can

send an automated text message and email with your name and GPS location (if available) to your emergency

contacts. You have 15 seconds to cancel the message.

16 Safety and Tracking Features

Requesting Assistance

NOTE: Your paired phone must be equipped with a data plan and be in an area of network coverage where data

is available.

Before you can request assistance, you must set up emergency contacts (Adding Emergency Contacts,

page16). Your emergency contacts must be able to receive emails or text messages (standard text messaging

rates may apply).

1 Tap the touchscreen rapidly and firmly until the device vibrates.

The countdown screen appears.

2 If necessary, select to cancel the request before the countdown is complete.

Bluetooth Connected Features

The vívomoveSport device has several Bluetooth connected features for your compatible smartphone using the

Garmin Connect app.

Notifications: Alerts you to notifications from your smartphone, including calls, texts, social network updates,

calendar appointments, and more, based on your smartphone notification settings.

Safety and tracking features: For more information, see Safety and Tracking Features, page16.

Weather updates: Displays the current temperature and weather forecast from your smartphone.

Music controls: Allows you to control the music player on your smartphone.

Find my phone: Locates your lost smartphone that is paired with your vívomoveSport device and currently

within range.

Find my device: Locates your lost vívomoveSport device that is paired with your smartphone and currently

within range.

Activity uploads: Automatically sends your activity to the Garmin Connect app as soon as you open the app.

Software updates: Your device wirelessly downloads and installs the latest software update.

Managing Notifications

You can use your compatible smartphone to manage notifications that appear on your vívomoveSport device.

Select an option:

• If you are using an iPhone

device, go to the iOS

notifications settings to select the items to show on the

device.

• If you are using an Android smartphone, from the Garmin Connect app, select Settings > Notifications.

Locating a Lost Smartphone

You can use this feature to help locate a lost smartphone that is paired using Bluetooth technology and

currently within range.

1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.

2 Select > .

The vívomoveSport device begins searching for your paired smartphone. An audible alert sounds on your

smartphone, and the Bluetooth signal strength appears on the vívomoveSport device screen. The Bluetooth

signal strength increases as you move closer to your smartphone.

Bluetooth Connected Features 17

Receiving an Incoming Phone Call

When you receive a phone call on your connected smartphone, the vívomove Sport device displays the name or

phone number of the caller.

• To accept the call, select .

NOTE: To talk to the caller, you must use your connected smartphone.

• To decline the call, select .

• To decline the call and immediately send a text message reply, select , and select a message from the list.

NOTE: This feature is available only if your device is connected to an Android smartphone.

Using Do Not Disturb Mode

You can use do not disturb mode to turn off notifications, gestures, and alerts. For example, you can use this

mode while sleeping or watching a movie.

NOTE: In your Garmin Connect account, you can set the device to automatically enter do not disturb mode

during your normal sleep hours. You can set your normal sleep hours in the user settings on your Garmin

Connect account.

1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.

2 Select > .

Garmin Connect

You can connect with your friends on your Garmin Connect account. Your Garmin Connect account gives you

the tools to track, analyze, share, and encourage each other. Record the events of your active lifestyle including

runs, walks, rides, swims, hikes, and more.

You can create your free Garmin Connect account when you pair your device with your phone using the Garmin

Connect app, or you can go to www.garminconnect.com.

Track your progress: You can track your daily steps, join a friendly competition with your connections, and meet

your goals.

Store your activities: After you complete and save a timed activity with your device, you can upload that activity

to your Garmin Connect account and keep it as long as you want.

Analyze your data: You can view more detailed information about your activity, including time, distance, heart

rate, calories burned, and customizable reports.

Share your activities: You can connect with friends to follow each other's activities or post links to your

activities on your favorite social networking sites.

Manage your settings: You can customize your device and user settings on your Garmin Connect account.

18 Garmin Connect

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.

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.

Connected GPS

With the connected GPS feature, your device uses the GPS antenna in your smartphone to record GPS data

for walk, run, or bike activities (Recording an Activity with Connected GPS, page11). The GPS data, including

location, distance, and speed, appears in the activity details in your Garmin Connect account.

Connected GPS is also used for the assistance and LiveTrack features.

NOTE: To use the connected GPS feature, enable smartphone app permissions to always share location to the

Garmin Connect app.

Sleep Tracking

While you are sleeping, the device automatically detects your sleep and monitors your movement during your

normal sleep hours. You can set your normal sleep hours in the user settings on your Garmin Connect account.

Sleep statistics include total hours of sleep, sleep stages, and sleep movement. You can view your sleep

statistics on your Garmin Connect account.

NOTE: Naps are not added to your sleep statistics. You can use do not disturb mode to turn off notifications

and alerts, with the exception of alarms (Using Do Not Disturb Mode, page18).

Syncing Your Data with the Garmin Connect App

Your device automatically syncs data with the Garmin Connect app each time you open the app. Your device

periodically syncs data with the Garmin Connect app automatically. You can also manually sync your data at

any time.

1 Bring the device near your smartphone.

2 Open the Garmin Connect app.

TIP: The app can be open or running in the background.

3 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.

4 Select > .

5 Wait while your data syncs.

6 View your current data in the Garmin Connect app.

Syncing Your Data with Your Computer

Before you can sync your data with the Garmin Connect application on your computer, you must install the

Garmin Express

™

application (Setting Up Garmin Express, page19).

1 Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.

2 Open the Garmin Express application.

The device enters mass storage mode.

3 Follow the on-screen instructions.

4 View your data on your Garmin Connect account.

Setting Up Garmin Express

1 Connect the device to your computer using a USBcable.

2 Go to www.garmin.com/express.

3 Follow the on-screen instructions.

Garmin Connect 19

Customizing Your Device

Bluetooth Settings

Hold the touchscreen to view the menu, and select .

: Turns Bluetooth technology on and off.

NOTE: Other Bluetooth settings appear only when Bluetooth technology is enabled.

: Allows you to pair your device with a compatible Bluetooth enabled smartphone. This setting allows you to

use Bluetooth connected features using the Garmin Connect app, including notifications and activity uploads

to Garmin Connect.

: Allows you to locate a lost smartphone that is paired using Bluetooth technology and currently within range.

: Allows you to sync your device with a compatible Bluetooth enabled smartphone.

Device Settings

You can customize some settings on your vívomoveSport device. Additional settings can be customized on

your Garmin Connect account.

Hold the touchscreen to view the menu, and select .

: Turns do not disturb mode on and off (Using Do Not Disturb Mode, page18).

: Allows you to manually align the watch hands (Aligning the Watch Hands, page27).

: Sets the brightness level. You can use the Auto option to automatically adjust the brightness based on the

ambient light, or manually adjust the brightness level.

NOTE: A higher brightness level decreases battery life.

: Sets the vibration level.

NOTE: A higher vibration level decreases battery life.

: Allows you to turn the heart rate monitor on and off, set an abnormal heart rate alert, and set a relax

reminder (Heart Rate and Stress Settings, page21).

: Allows you to enable safety and tracking features (Safety and Tracking Features, page16).

: Sets the device to display time in a 12-hour or 24-hour format, and allows you to set the time manually

(Setting the Time Manually, page21).

: Turns activity tracking, move alert, and goal alerts on and off (Activity Settings, page21).

: Allows you to select which wrist the device is worn on.

NOTE: This setting is used for strength training and gestures.

: Sets the device to display the distance traveled and temperature in statute or metric units.

: Sets the device language.

: Allows you to reset user data and settings (Restoring All Default Settings, page29).

: Displays the unit ID, software version, regulatory information, license agreement, and more (Viewing Device

Information, page25).

Display Settings

Hold the touchscreen to view the menu, and select > .

: Sets the brightness level. You can use the Auto option to automatically adjust the brightness based on the

ambient light, or manually adjust the brightness level.

NOTE: A higher brightness level decreases battery life.

: Sets the length of time before the screen turns off.

NOTE: A longer screen timeout decreases battery life.

: Sets the screen to turn on for wrist gestures. Gestures include rotating your wrist toward your body to view

the device. You can use the Only During Activity option to use gestures only during timed activities.

: Adjusts the gesture sensitivity to turn on the display more or less often.

NOTE: A higher gesture sensitivity level decreases battery life.

20 Customizing Your Device

Heart Rate and Stress Settings

Hold the touchscreen to view the menu, and select > .

: Turns the wrist heart rate monitor on or off. You can use the Activity Only option to use the wrist heart rate

monitor only during timed activities.

: Set the device to alert you when your heart rate exceeds or drops below a target value (Setting an Abnormal

Heart Rate Alert, page15).

: Set the device to alert you when your stress level is unusually high. The alert encourages you to take a

moment to relax, and the device prompts you to begin a guided breathing exercise (Starting a Relaxation

Timer, page7).

: Set your device to continuously measure your blood oxygen saturation while you sleep.

Activity Settings

Hold the touchscreen to view the menu, and select > .

: Allows you to turn activity tracking on and off.

NOTE: Other activity tracking settings appear only when activity tracking is enabled.

: Allows you to turn the Move Alert on and off.

: Allows you to turn on and off goal alerts, or disable goal alerts during a timed activity. Goal alerts appear for

your daily steps goal and weekly intensity minutes goal.

Time Settings

Hold the touchscreen to view the menu, and select > .

: Sets the device to display time in a 12-hour or 24-hour format.

: Allows you to set the time manually or automatically based on your paired mobile device (Setting the Time

Manually, page21).

Setting the Time Manually

By default, the time is set automatically when the vívomoveSport device is paired with a smartphone.

1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.

2 Select > > > Manual.

3 Select .

4 Follow the on-screen instructions to set the time.

Garmin Connect Settings

You can customize your device settings, activity options, and user settings on your Garmin Connect account.

Some settings can also be customized on your vívomoveSport device.

• From the Garmin Connect app, select or , select Garmin Devices, and select your device.

• From the devices widget in the Garmin Connect application, select your device.

After customizing settings, you must sync your data to apply the changes to your device (Syncing Your Data with

the Garmin Connect App, page19) (Syncing Your Data with Your Computer, page19).

Appearance Settings

From your Garmin Connect device menu, select Appearance.

Watch Face: Allows you to select the watch face.

Widgets: Allows you to customize the widgets that appear on your device and reorder the widgets in the loop.

Display Options: Allows you to customize your display.

Customizing Your Device 21

Alert Settings

From your Garmin Connect device menu, select Alerts.

Alarms: Allows you to set alarm clock times and frequencies for your device.

Smart Notifications: Allows you to enable and configure phone notifications from your compatible smartphone.

You can filter notifications by General Use or During an Activity.

Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts: Allows you to set the device to alert you when your heart rate exceeds or drops

below a set threshold after a period of inactivity. You can set a High Alert or Low Alert.

Move Alert: Allows your device to display a message and move bar on the time of day screen when you have

been inactive for too long. The device also vibrates if alert vibrations are turned on.

NOTE: This setting decreases battery life.

Relax Reminders: Allows you to set the device to alert you when your stress level is unusually high. The alert

encourages you to take a moment to relax, and the device prompts you to begin a guided breathing exercise.

Bluetooth Connection Alert: Allows you to enable an alert informing you when your paired smartphone is no

longer connected using Bluetooth technology.

Do Not Disturb During Sleep: Sets the device to turn on do not disturb mode automatically during your sleep

hours (User Settings, page23).

Customizing Activity Options

You can select activities to display on your device.

1 From your Garmin Connect device menu, select Activity Options.

2 Select Edit.

3 Select the activities to display on your device.

NOTE: The walking and running activities cannot be removed.

4 If necessary, select an activity to customize its settings, such as alerts and data fields.

Marking Laps

You can set your device to use the Auto Lap

feature, which marks a lap automatically at every kilometer or mile.

This feature is helpful for comparing your performance over different parts of an activity.

NOTE: The Auto Lap feature is not available for all activities.

1 From the settings menu in the Garmin Connect app, select Garmin Devices.

2 Select your device.

3 Select Activity Options.

4 Select an activity.

5 Select Auto Lap.

Customizing Data Fields

You can change the data field combinations for the screens that appear while the activity timer is running.

NOTE: You cannot customize Pool Swim.

1 From the settings menu in the Garmin Connect app, select Garmin Devices.

2 Select your device.

3 Select Activity Options.

4 Select an activity.

5 Select Data Fields.

6 Select a data field to change it.

22 Customizing Your Device

Activity Tracking Settings

From your Garmin Connect device menu, select Activity Tracking.

NOTE: Some settings appear in a subcategory in the settings menu. App or website updates may change these

settings menus.

Activity Tracking: Turns activity tracking features on and off.

Auto Activity Start: Allows your device to create and save timed activities automatically when the Move IQ

feature detects you have been walking or running for a minimum time threshold. You can set the minimum

time threshold for running and walking.

Custom Stride Length: Allows your device to more accurately calculate the distance traveled using your custom

stride 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. You can use the Auto Goal option to allow your device to

determine your step goal automatically.

Goal Alerts: Allows you to turn on and off goal alerts, or turn them off only during activities. Goal alerts appear

for your daily steps goal and weekly intensity minutes goal.

Move IQ: Allows you to turn on and off Move IQ events. The Move IQ feature automatically detects activity

patterns, such as walking and running.

Pulse Ox: Allows your device to record up to four hours of pulse oximeter readings while you sleep.

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.

User Settings

From your Garmin Connect device menu, select User Settings.

Personal Information: Allows you to enter your personal details, such as birth date, gender, height, and weight.

Sleep: Allows you to enter your normal sleep hours.

Heart Rate Zones: Allows you to estimate your maximum heart rate and determine custom heart rate zones.

General Settings

From your Garmin Connect device menu, select General.

Device Name: Allows you to set a name for the device.

Wrist Worn On: Allows you to select which wrist the device is worn on.

NOTE: This setting is used for strength training and gestures.

Time Format: Sets the device to display time in a 12-hour or 24-hour format.

Date Format: Sets the device to display the date in a month/day or day/month format.

Language: Sets the device language.

Measurement Units: Sets the device to display the distance traveled and temperature in statute or metric units.

Physio TrueUp: Allows your device to sync activities, history, and data from other Garmin devices.

Customizing Your Device 23

Device Information

Charging the Device

WARNING

This device contains a lithium-ion battery. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product

box for product warnings and other important information.

NOTICE

To prevent corrosion, thoroughly clean and dry the contacts and the surrounding area before charging or

connecting to a computer. Refer to the cleaning instructionswww.garmin.com/fitandcare.

1 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the charging port on your device.

2 Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB charging port.

3 Charge the device completely.

Tips for Charging Your Device

• Connect the charger securely to the device to charge it using the USB cable (Charging the Device, page24).

You can charge the device by plugging the USB cable into a Garmin approved AC adapter with a standard wall

outlet or a USB port on your computer.

• View the remaining battery graphic on the device information screen (Viewing Device Information, page25).

Device Care

NOTICE

Avoid extreme shock and harsh treatment, because it can degrade the life of the product.

Do not use a sharp object to clean the device.

Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touchscreen, or damage may result.

Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, and insect repellents that can damage plastic components and finishes.

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.

Keep the leather band clean and dry. Avoid swimming or showering with the leather band. Exposure to water or

sweat can damage or discolor the leather band. Use silicone bands as an alternative.

Do not place in high temperature environments, such as a clothes dryer.

Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, because it can cause

permanent damage.

24 Device Information

Cleaning the Watch

CAUTION

Some users may experience skin irritation after prolonged use of the watch, especially if the user has sensitive

skin or allergies. If you notice any skin irritation, remove the watch and give your skin time to heal. To help

prevent skin irritation, ensure the watch is clean and dry, and do not overtighten the watch on your wrist.

NOTICE

Even small amounts of sweat or moisture can cause corrosion of the electrical contacts when connected to a

charger. Corrosion can prevent charging and data transfer.

1 Wipe the watch using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.

2 Wipe it dry.

After cleaning, allow the watch to dry completely.

TIP: For more information, go to www.garmin.com/fitandcare.

Cleaning the Leather Bands

1 Wipe the leather bands with a dry cloth.

2 Use a leather conditioner to clean the leather bands.

Changing the Bands

The device is compatible with 20mm wide, standard, quick-release bands.

1 Slide the quick-release pin on the spring bar to remove the band.

2 Insert one side of the spring bar for the new band into the device.

3 Slide the quick-release pin, and align the spring bar with the opposite side of the device.

4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 to change the other band.

Viewing Device Information

You can view the unit ID, software version, and regulatory information.

1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.

2 Select > .

3 Swipe to view the information.

Device Information 25

Specifications

Battery type Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion battery

Battery life

Up to 5days in smart mode

Up to 1 additional day in watch mode

Operating temperature range From -10º to 55ºC (from 14º to 131ºF)

Charging temperature range From 0º to 45ºC (from 32º to 113ºF)

Wireless frequency 2.4 GHz @ 0 dBm maximum

Water rating 5 ATM

Troubleshooting

Is my smartphone compatible with my device?

The vívomoveSport device is compatible with smartphones using Bluetooth 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.

• If your devices are already paired, turn Bluetooth off on both devices, and turn it back on.

• If your devices are not paired, enable Bluetooth technology on your smartphone.

• On your smartphone, open the Garmin Connect app, select or , and select Garmin Devices > Add

Device to enter pairing mode.

• On your device, hold the touchscreen to view the menu, and select > to enter pairing mode.

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.

If the watch hands do not match the digital time, you should align them manually (Aligning the Watch Hands,

page27).

1 Confirm that the time is set to automatic (Time Settings, page21).

2 Confirm that your computer or mobile device displays the correct local time.

3 Select an option:

• Sync your device to a computer (Syncing Your Data with Your Computer, page19).

• Sync your device to a mobile device (Syncing Your Data with the Garmin Connect App, page19).

The time and date are updated automatically.

The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 50m. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.

26 Troubleshooting

Aligning the Watch Hands

Your vívomoveSport device contains precision watch hands. Intense activities can alter the position of the

watch hands. If the watch hands do not match the digital time, you should align them manually.

TIP: Alignment of the watch hands may be necessary after a few months of normal use.

1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.

2 Select > > Align Hands to 12:00.

3 Tap or until the minute hand points to the 12 o'clock position.

4 Select Move Minute > .

5 Tap or until the hour hand points to the 12 o'clock position.

6 Select Move Hour.

The message Alignment Complete appears.

NOTE: You can also use the Garmin Connect app to align the watch hands.

My device display is difficult to see outside

The device detects ambient light and automatically adjusts the backlight brightness to maximize battery life.

In direct sunlight, the screen gets brighter, but it may still be difficult to read. The automatic activity detection

feature can be helpful when starting outdoor activities (Activity Tracking Settings, page23).

Activity Tracking

For more information about activity tracking accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy.

My step count does not seem accurate

If your step count does not seem accurate, you can try these tips.

• Wear the device on your non-dominant wrist.

• Carry the device in your pocket when pushing a stroller or lawn mower.

• Carry the device in your pocket when actively using your hands or arms only.

NOTE: The device may interpret some repetitive motions, such as washing dishes, folding laundry, or

clapping your hands, as steps.

The step counts on my device and my Garmin Connect account don't match

The step count on your Garmin Connect account updates when you sync your device.

1 Select an option:

• Sync your step count with the Garmin Express application (Syncing Your Data with Your Computer,

page19).

• Sync your step count with the Garmin Connect app (Syncing Your Data with the Garmin Connect App,

page19).

2 Wait while the device syncs your data.

Syncing can take several minutes.

NOTE: Refreshing the Garmin Connect app or the Garmin Express application does not sync your data or

update your step count.

My stress level does not appear

Before the device can detect your stress level, wrist-based heart rate monitoring must be turned on.

The device samples your heart rate variability throughout the day during periods of inactivity to determine your

stress level. The device does not determine your stress level during timed activities.

If dashes appear instead of your stress level, be still, and wait while the device measures your heart rate

variability.

Troubleshooting 27

My intensity minutes are flashing

When you exercise at an intensity level that qualifies toward your intensity minutes goal, the intensity minutes

flash.

Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data

If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you can try these tips.

• Clean and dry your arm before putting on the device.

• Avoid wearing sunscreen, lotion, and insect repellent under the device.

• Avoid scratching the heart rate sensor on the back of the device.

• Wear the device above your wrist bone. The device should be snug but comfortable.

• 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.

• While exercising, use a silicone band.

Tips for Improved Body Battery Data

• For more accurate results, wear the device while sleeping.

• Good sleep charges your Body Battery.

• Strenuous activity and high stress can cause your Body Battery to drain more quickly.

• Food intake, as well as stimulants like caffeine, has no impact on your Body Battery.

Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data

If the pulse oximeter data is erratic or does not appear, you can try these tips.

• Remain motionless while the device reads your blood oxygen saturation.

• Wear the device above your wrist bone. The device should be snug but comfortable.

• Hold the arm wearing the device at heart level while the device reads your blood oxygen saturation.

• Use a silicone band.

• Clean and dry your arm before putting on the device.

• Avoid wearing sunscreen, lotion, and insect repellent under the device.

• Avoid scratching the optical sensor on the back of the device.

• Rinse the device with fresh water after each workout.

Maximizing Battery Life

• Decrease the screen brightness and timeout (Appearance Settings, page21).

• Reduce wrist gesture sensitivity (Display Settings, page20).

• Turn off wrist gestures (Appearance Settings, page21).

• In your smartphone notification center settings, limit the notifications that appear on your vívomoveSport

device (Managing Notifications, page17).

• Turn off smart notifications (Bluetooth Settings, page20).

• Turn off Bluetooth technology when you are not using connected features (Bluetooth Settings, page20).

• Stop broadcasting heart rate data to paired Garmin devices (Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin Devices,

page14).

• Turn off wrist-based heart rate monitoring (Heart Rate and Stress Settings, page21).

NOTE: Wrist-based heart rate monitoring is used to calculate vigorous intensity minutes, VO2 max., stress

level, and calories burned (Intensity Minutes, page6).

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Restoring All Default Settings

You can restore all of the device settings back to the factory default values.

1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.

2 Select > .

3 Select an option:

• To reset all of the device settings to the factory default values and save all user-entered information and

activity history, select Reset Default Settings.

• To reset all of the device settings to the factory default values and delete all user-entered information and

activity history, select Delete Data and Reset Settings.

An informational message appears.

4 Tap the touchscreen.

5 Follow the on-screen instructions.

Updating the Software Using the Garmin Connect App

Before you can update your device software using the Garmin Connect app, you must have a Garmin Connect

account, and you must pair the device with a compatible smartphone (Turning On and Setting Up the Device,

page1).

Sync your device with the Garmin Connect app (Syncing Your Data with the Garmin Connect App, page19).

When new software is available, the Garmin Connect app automatically sends the update to your device.

The update is applied when you are not actively using the device. When the update is complete, your device

restarts.

Updating the Software Using Garmin Express

Before you can update your device software, you must download and install the Garmin Express application and

add your device (Syncing Your Data with Your Computer, page19).

1 Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.

When new software is available, the Garmin Express application sends it to your device.

2 After the Garmin Express application finishes sending the update, disconnect the device from your

computer.

Your device installs the update.

Product Updates

On your computer, install Garmin Express (www.garmin.com/express). On your smartphone, install the Garmin

Connect app.

This provides easy access to these services for Garmin devices:

• Software updates

• Data uploads to Garmin Connect

• Product registration

Getting More Information

• Go to support.garmin.com for additional manuals, articles, and software updates.

• Go to buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and

replacement parts.

• Go to www.garmin.com/ataccuracy.

This is not a medical device. The pulse oximeter feature is not available in all countries.

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Device Repairs

If your device needs to be repaired, go to support.garmin.com for information about submitting a service

request with Garmin Product Support.

Appendix

Fitness Goals

Knowing your heart rate zones can help you measure and improve your fitness by understanding and applying

these principles.

• Your heart rate is a good measure of exercise intensity.

• Training in certain heart rate zones can help you improve cardiovascular capacity and strength.

If you know your maximum heart rate, you can use the table (Heart Rate Zone Calculations, page30) to

determine the best heart rate zone for your fitness objectives.

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. The five commonly accepted

heart rate zones are numbered from 1 to 5 according to increasing intensity. Generally, heart rate zones are

calculated based on percentages of your maximum heart rate.

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 uncomfortable,

breathing forceful

Improved anaerobic capacity and

threshold, improved speed

5 90–100%

Sprinting pace, unsustainable for long

period of time, labored breathing

Anaerobic and muscular endurance,

increased power

30 Appendix

VO2 Max. Standard Ratings

These tables include standardized classifications for VO2 max. estimates by age and gender.

Males Percentile 20–29 30–39 40–49 50–59 60–69 70–79

Superior 95 55.4 54 52.5 48.9 45.7 42.1

Excellent 80 51.1 48.3 46.4 43.4 39.5 36.7

Good 60 45.4 44 42.4 39.2 35.5 32.3

Fair 40 41.7 40.5 38.5 35.6 32.3 29.4

Poor 0–40 <41.7 <40.5 <38.5 <35.6 <32.3 <29.4

Females Percentile 20–29 30–39 40–49 50–59 60–69 70–79

Superior 95 49.6 47.4 45.3 41.1 37.8 36.7

Excellent 80 43.9 42.4 39.7 36.7 33 30.9

Good 60 39.5 37.8 36.3 33 30 28.1

Fair 40 36.1 34.4 33 30.1 27.5 25.9

Poor 0–40 <36.1 <34.4 <33 <30.1 <27.5 <25.9

Data reprinted with permission from The Cooper Institute. For more information, go to www.CooperInstitute.org.

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