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Table of Contents
Introduction ..................................................................... 1
Turning On and Setting Up the Device ....................................... 1
Device Modes ............................................................................ 1
Using the Device ........................................................................ 1
Wearing the Device and Heart Rate ........................................... 1
Widgets ............................................................................ 1
Auto Goal ................................................................................... 2
Move Bar .................................................................................... 2
Viewing the Heart Rate Graph ................................................... 2
Intensity Minutes ........................................................................ 2
Improving Calorie Accuracy ....................................................... 2
Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level ...................................... 2
Sleep Tracking ........................................................................... 3
VIRB Remote ............................................................................. 3
Training ............................................................................ 3
Recording a Timed Activity ......................................................... 3
Recording a Strength Training Activity ....................................... 3
Alerts .......................................................................................... 3
Marking Laps .............................................................................. 4
Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin® Devices .................. 4
About VO2 Max. Estimates ........................................................ 4
Clock ................................................................................ 4
Using the Stopwatch .................................................................. 4
Starting the Countdown Timer .................................................... 4
Using the Alarm Clock ................................................................ 4
Bluetooth Connected Features ..................................... 4
Viewing Notifications .................................................................. 5
Managing Notifications ............................................................... 5
Locating a Lost Smartphone ...................................................... 5
Using Do Not Disturb Mode ........................................................ 5
History .............................................................................. 5
Viewing History .......................................................................... 5
Garmin Connect ......................................................................... 5
Syncing Your Data with the Garmin Connect Mobile App .......... 5
Syncing Your Data with Your Computer ..................................... 6
Customizing Your Device .............................................. 6
Wrist Heart Rate Monitor Settings .............................................. 6
Device Settings .......................................................................... 6
Garmin Connect Settings ........................................................... 6
Device Information .......................................................... 7
Specifications ............................................................................. 7
Charging the Device ................................................................... 7
Device Care ............................................................................... 7
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 8
Is my smartphone compatible with my device? .......................... 8
My phone will not connect to the device ..................................... 8
Activity Tracking ......................................................................... 8
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data ................................................. 8
My device does not display the correct time............................... 8
Maximizing Battery Life .............................................................. 9
Restoring All Default Settings ..................................................... 9
Product Updates ........................................................................ 9
Updating the Software Using Garmin Express ........................... 9
Updating the Software Using Garmin Connect Mobile ............... 9
Getting More Information............................................................ 9
Device Repairs ........................................................................... 9
Appendix .......................................................................... 9
Fitness Goals ............................................................................. 9
About Heart Rate Zones............................................................. 9
Heart Rate Zone Calculations .................................................. 10
VO2 Max. Standard Ratings ..................................................... 10
BSD 3-Clause License ............................................................. 10
Index ............................................................................... 11
Table of Contents i
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 HR device, it
must be paired directly through the Garmin Connect
app, instead of from the Bluetooth
From the app store on your smartphone, install the Garmin
1
®
settings on your smartphone.
Connect Mobile app.
2
Pinch the sides of the charging clip À to open the arms on
the clip.
Align the clip with the contacts Á,
3
and release the arms of the
clip.
Plug the USB cable into a power source to turn on the
4
device
(Charging the Device, page 7).
Hello! appears when the device turns on.
™
Mobile
Device Modes
Glance
Interactive
Watch only
Using the Device
The watch hands show the current time, and the device is
locked.
The watch hands move away from the touchscreen, and
the device unlocks.
The watch hands show the current time, and the
touchscreen is off until you charge the device.
Double tap
: Double tap the touchscreen À 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.
During a timed activity, double tap the touchscreen to start
and stop the timer.
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 and close the menu.
Tap: Tap the touchscreen to make a selection.
Tap to return to the previous screen.
Wearing the Device and Heart Rate
• Wear the vívomove HR device above your wrist bone.
NOTE: The device should be snug but comfortable, and it
should not move while running or exercising.
Select an option to add your device to your Garmin
5
Connect
• If this is the first device you have paired with the Garmin
• If you have already paired another device with the Garmin
After you pair successfully, a message appears, and your device
syncs automatically with your smartphone.
account:
Connect Mobile app, follow the on-screen instructions.
Connect Mobile app, from the settings menu, select
Garmin Devices > Add Device, and follow the on-screen
instructions.
NOTE: The heart rate sensor is located on the back of the
device.
• See Troubleshooting, page 8 for more information
about wrist-based heart rate.
• For more information about the accuracy of wrist-based heart
rate, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy.
Widgets
Your device comes preloaded with widgets that provide at-aglance information. You can swipe the touchscreen to scroll
through the widgets. You can tap widgets to view additional
Introduction 1