Garmin vivofit 2 Operating Instructions
vívofit® 2 Owner's Manual
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
Before you can use the vívofit 2 device, you must set up the
device on your computer or compatible mobile device.
Go to www.garminconnect.com/vivofit2.
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Select an option:
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• If you are using a computer to set up your device, plug the
wireless USB ANT Stick™ into an empty USB port, and
download and install the Garmin Express™ setup software
(Downloading the Software).
• If you are using a mobile device to set up your device,
install and open the
(Downloading the Mobile App).
Select the device key À to turn on the device.
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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.
NOTE: Until you pair your device and complete the setup
process, the device has limited functionality.
Follow the instructions on your computer or mobile device to
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pair your vívofit 2 device and complete the setup process.
Downloading the Software
From your computer, go to www.garminconnect.com/vivofit2.
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Select an option:
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• 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 App
You can use the Garmin Connect Mobile app to pair your
vívofit 2 device and complete the setup process. This allows you
to share and analyze data and download software updates from
your mobile device. Unlike other Bluetooth® devices that are
paired from the Bluetooth settings on your mobile device, your
vívofit 2 device must be paired directly through the Garmin
Connect Mobile app.
NOTE: Your mobile device must support Bluetooth Smart in
order to pair with your vívofit 2 device and synchronize data. Go
to www.garmin.com/ble for compatibility information.
From your mobile device, go to www.garminconnect.com
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/vivofit2.
Select Get the App, and follow the on-screen instructions.
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Garmin Connect™ Mobile app
Sending Data to Your Computer
Before you send data to your computer, you must plug the USB
ANT Stick into a computer USB port, and you must download
the Garmin Express setup software (Downloading the Software).
Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of your computer.
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Hold the device key until SYNC appears.
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View your data at Garmin Connect.
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Pairing Your Device with Multiple Computers
You can pair your vívofit 2 device with multiple computers. For
example, you can pair your vívofit 2 device with your home and
work computers.
Plug the USB ANT Stick into a computer USB port.
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Download the Garmin Express setup software for Windows
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or Mac (Downloading the Software).
Hold the device key until PAIR appears.
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Follow the instructions on your computer to pair your vívofit 2
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device and complete the setup process.
If necessary, repeat steps 1-4 for each additional computer.
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Sending Data to Your Mobile Device
Before you can send data to your mobile device, you must pair
the vívofit 2 device with a compatible mobile device
(Downloading the Mobile App).
Your device synchronizes with the Garmin Connect Mobile app
periodically. You can also send data to your mobile device at
any time.
Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of your mobile device.
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Hold the device key until SYNC appears.
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View your data in the Garmin Connect Mobile app.
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Pairing Multiple Mobile Devices
You can pair your vívofit 2 device with multiple mobile devices.
For example, you can pair your vívofit 2 device with a
smartphone and a tablet.
Install and open the Garmin Connect Mobile app on your
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mobile device (Downloading the Mobile App).
Hold the device key until PAIR appears.
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Follow the instructions on your mobile device to pair your
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vívofit 2 device and complete the setup process.
If necessary, repeat steps 1-3 for each additional mobile
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device.
Wearing the Device
Select a band that fits best on your wrist (Replacing the
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Band).
Make sure the pegs on the clasp are fully inserted into the
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band.
When the pegs are fully inserted, the device fits securely
against your wrist.
Turn the clasp to the locked position.
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Red marks on the clasp indicate the unlocked position.
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NOTE: To prevent loss, the clasp must be turned to the
locked position while wearing the device.
Wear the device all day and night (Using Sleep Tracking).
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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
goal for the day. The device learns and proposes a new goal
for you at the beginning of each day.
KM or MI The distance traveled in kilometers or miles for the current
day.
The amount of total calories burned for the current day,
including both active and resting calories.
The current time of day and date based on your location. The
device updates the time and date when you synchronize
your device to a computer or mobile device.
Your current heart rate and heart rate zone from a paired
heart rate monitor.
Auto Goal
Your device creates a daily step goal automatically 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 level. This level determines your initial step
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 À appears.
The device also beeps if alert tones are turned on (Device
Settings). Additional segments Á appear after every 15 minutes
of inactivity.
You can reset the move bar by walking a short distance.
Key Functions
You can hold the device key to cycle through the secondary key
functions.
Backlight Turns on the backlight. The backlight turns off automatically.
START Starts a timed activity.
STOP Stops a timed activity.
SYNC Sends data to your computer or mobile device.
SLEEP Starts sleep mode.
PAIR Pairs your vívofit 2 device with your computer or mobile
device.
NOTE: The device does not record your fitness activity or
optional ANT+ sensor data until you start the timer.
Start your activity.
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TIP: You can select the device key to cycle through your
activity data while the timer is running.
After you complete your activity, hold the device key until
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STOP appears.
A summary appears. The device displays the total time,
distance traveled, steps taken, and calories burned during
the activity.
Select the device key to end the summary and return to the
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default screen.
Your device attempts to send your activity data to your
Garmin Connect account.
Sleep Tracking
During sleep mode, the device monitors your rest. Sleep
statistics include total hours of sleep, periods of movement, and
periods of restful sleep.
Using Sleep Tracking
Before you can use sleep tracking, you must be wearing the
device.
Hold the device key until SLEEP appears.
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When you wake, hold the device key to exit sleep mode.
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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 recover your sleep statistics.
History
Your device keeps track of your daily steps and sleep statistics,
as well as your timed fitness activities and optional ANT+ sensor
information. This history can be sent to your Garmin Connect
account.
Your device stores your activity data for up to 3 weeks.
NOTE: When using a heart rate monitor, your data storage is
significantly reduced (approximately 12 days).
When the data storage is full, the device deletes the oldest files
to make room for new data.
Garmin Connect
You can connect with your friends on your Garmin Connect
account. Garmin Connect 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,
triathlons, and more. To sign up for a free account, go to
www.garminconnect.com/start.
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 an 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.
NOTE: Some data requires an optional accessory such as a
heart rate monitor.
Starting a Fitness Activity
Before you can use an optional ANT+® heart rate monitor for
your activity, you must put on the sensor and pair it with your
device (Pairing Your ANT+ Heart Rate Monitor).
You can record a timed fitness activity, such as a walk or run,
which can be sent to your Garmin Connect account.
Hold the device key until START appears.
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The timer begins.
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