Garmin Vivofit User Manual

vívofit™ Owner's Manual

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.

Getting Started

When using your device for the first time, you must complete these tasks to set up the device and learn about the basic features.

NOTE: You can set up the device using your home computer or compatible mobile device.

Select an option:

• If you are using a computer to set up your device, plug the wireless USB ANT Stick™ into an empty USB port, and install the setup software.

• If you are using a mobile phone to set up your device, download and install the Garmin Connect™ Mobile application.

Go to www.GarminConnect.com/vivofit.

Turn on the device.

When you turn on the device for the first time, it is in pairing mode. If your device is not in pairing mode when you turn it on, you must hold the device key until PAIR appears.

Follow the on-screen instructions to pair your device and

complete the setup process.

Downloading the Software

From your computer, go to www.GarminConnect.com/vivofit.

If you are using a Windows® operating system, select

Download for Windows, and follow the on-screen

instructions. If you are using a Mac® operating system, select Download

for Mac, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Downloading the Mobile Application

Unlike other Bluetooth® devices, your device must be paired directly through the Garmin Connect Mobile application.

NOTE: Your mobile device must support Bluetooth 4.0 in order to pair with your device and synchronize data.

From your mobile device, go to www.GarminConnect.com

/vivofit.

Select Get the App, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Turning on the Device

Select the device key À.

Sending Data to Your Computer

Before you send data to your computer, you must plug the USB ANT Stick into a computer USB port.

Bring the device within 3 m (10 feet) of your computer.

Hold the device key until SYNC appears.

View your data at Garmin Connect.

Sending Data to Your Mobile Device

Before you send data to your mobile device, you must pair the device with your mobile device (Downloading the Mobile

Application).

Bring the device within 3 m (10 feet) of your mobile device.

Hold the device key until SYNC appears.

View your data in the Garmin Connect Mobile application.

Wearing the Device

Select a band that fits best on your wrist.

Make sure the pegs on the clasp are fully inserted into the

band. When both pegs are fully inserted, the device fits securely

against your wrist. Wear the device all day (Using Sleep Tracking).

Icons

Icons appear at the bottom of the display. Each icon represents a different feature. You can select the device key to cycle through the different device features.

The total number of steps taken for the day.

GOAL The number of remaining steps needed to reach your step

KM or MI The distance traveled in kilometers or miles for the current

goal for the day. The vívofit device learns and proposes a new goal for you at the beginning of each day.

day.

The amount of total calories burned for the current day.

The current time of day and date based on your current location. The device updates the time each time you synchronize your device to a computer or mobile device. If you change time zones, you must synchronize your device to receive the correct time.

Your current heart rate and heart rate zone. Your device must be connected to a compatible heart rate monitor.

Move Bar

Sitting for prolonged periods of time can trigger harmful metabolic state changes. The move bar reminds you to keep moving. After one hour of inactivity, the move bar À appears. Additional segments Á appear after every 15 additional minutes of inactivity.

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

About Auto Goal

Your device automatically creates a daily step goal based on your previous activity levels. As you begin your walk or run, the device counts down the number of remaining steps in your daily goal. When you reach your step goal, the device displays GOAL+, and begins counting the number of steps taken that exceed your daily goal.

When you set up your device for the first time you must designate an activity class. This class determines your initial step goal.

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You can change your activity class or set a personalized step goal at Garmin Connect.

Device Settings

You can customize your device settings on Garmin Connect. Time format: You can set your device to display time in a 12-

hour or 24-hour format.

Measurement units: You can set your device to display

distance traveled in kilometers or miles.

Visible screens: You can customize the screens your device

displays.

Auto goal: You can allow your device to determine your step

goal automatically. NOTE: When you disable this feature, you must enter your

step goal manually.

History

Your device keeps track of your daily steps, calories burned, sleep statistics, and optional ANT+™ sensor information. This history can be sent to your computer or mobile device.

Your device stores your fitness activity data for up to 30 days. When the data storage is full, the device will delete the oldest files to make room for new data.

About Sleep Tracking

During sleep mode, the vívofit device monitors your rest. Sleep statistics include total hours of sleep, periods of movement, and periods of restful sleep.

NOTE: You can enter your sleep statistics manually on Garmin Connect.

Using Sleep Tracking

You must be wearing the device to accurately track periods of movement and periods of restful sleep.

Hold the device key until SLEEP appears.

Hold the device key to exit sleep mode.

ANT+ Heart Rate Monitor

Your device can be used with wireless ANT+ sensors. For more information about compatibility and purchasing optional sensors, go to http://buy.garmin.com.

Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor

NOTICE

Do not use gels or lubricants that contain sunscreen. Do not apply anti-friction gel or lubricant on the electrodes.

NOTE: If you do not have a heart rate monitor, you can skip this task.

NOTE: The device may cause chafing when used for long periods of time. To alleviate this issue, apply an anti-friction lubricant or gel to the center of the module where it contacts your skin.

You should wear the heart rate monitor directly on your skin, just below your breastplate. It should be snug enough to stay in place during your activity.

Push one tab À on the strap through the slot Á in the heart

rate monitor module.

Press the tab down.

Wet the electrodes Â on the back of the module to create a

strong connection between your chest and the transmitter.

Wrap the strap around your chest and attach it to the other

side of the heart rate monitor module.

The Garmin® logo should be right-side up. Bring the device within 10 ft. (3 m) of the heart rate monitor.

After you put on the heart rate monitor, it is active and sending data.

Pairing Your ANT+ Heart Rate Monitor

Before you can pair, you must put on the heart rate monitor. NOTE: If your device was not packaged with a heart rate

monitor, you must enable the heart rate page on Garmin Connect.

Bring the device within range (3 m) of the sensor.

NOTE: Stay 10 m away from other ANT+ sensors while

pairing. Select the device key until HEART appears.

When the sensor is paired with your device, your heart rate and heart rate zone appear.

NOTE: Your device continues to monitor your heart rate activity after you have left the heart rate page of your device. A flashing indicates data is being sent to your device.

Stopping Heart Rate Activity

Go to the heart rate page on the device.

Wait while the heart rate data loads.

Hold the device key to stop heart rate activity.

The device displays HEART OFF.

Device Information

vívofit Specifications

Battery type Two user-replaceable CR1632 batteries

Battery life Up to one year

Water rating 5 ATM*

Operating temperature range From -10º to 60ºC (from 14º to 140ºF)

*The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 50 meters.

Heart Rate Monitor Specifications

Battery type User-replaceable CR2032, 3 volts

Battery life Approximately 3 years (1 hour per day)

Water rating 1 ATM*

NOTE: This product does not transmit heart rate data while swimming.

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