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2

Select an activity.

NOTE: 

This feature is not available for all activities.

3

Select 

 > 

Auto Scroll

.

4

Select a display speed.

Background Settings

The background settings set the background color to black or 

white.
Select the action key, select an activity, and select 

 > 

Background

.

NOTE: 

This feature is not available for all activities.

Bluetooth Settings

Select the action key, and select 

System

 > 

Bluetooth

.

Status

: Displays the current Bluetooth connection status and 

allows you to turn Bluetooth wireless technology on or off 

(

Turning Off Bluetooth Technology

).

Smart Notifications

: The device turns smart notifications on 

and off automatically based on your selections (

Enabling 

Bluetooth Notifications

).

Pair Mobile Device

: Connects your device with a compatible 

mobile device equipped with Bluetooth Smart wireless 

technology.

Stop LiveTrack

: Allows you to stop a LiveTrack session while 

one is in progress.

System Settings

Select the action key, and select 

System

 > 

System

.

Language

: Sets the language of the device interface.

Clock

: Sets the time, format, color preferences, and watch face 

(

Time Settings

).

Backlight

: Sets the backlight mode and length of time before 

the backlight turns off (

Backlight Settings

).

Vibration

: Turns vibration on or off.

Units

: Sets the measurement units used to display data 

(

Changing the Units of Measure

).

USB Mode

: Sets the device to use mass storage mode or 

Garmin mode when connected to a computer.

Restore Defaults

: Allows you to restore all of the device 

settings to the factory default values (

Restoring All Default 

Settings

).

Software Update

: Allows you to check for software updates.

About

: Displays the unit ID, software version, GPS version, and 

software information.

Time Settings

Select the action key, and select 

System

 > 

System

 > 

Clock

.

Time Format

: Sets the device to show time in a 12-hour or a 

24-hour format.

Set Local Time

: Allows you to set the time manually or 

automatically based on your paired mobile device.

Background

: Sets the background color to black or white.

Accent Color

: Sets the clock accent color.

Setting the Time Manually

By default, the time is set automatically when the vívoactive 

device is paired with a mobile device.

1

Select the action key.

2

Select 

System

 > 

System

 > 

Clock

 > 

Set Local Time

 > 

Manual

.

3

Select 

Time

, and enter the time of day.

Setting the Alarm

1

Select the action key.

2

Select 

System

 > 

Alarm

.

3

Select the toggle switch to turn on the alarm.

4

Select  , and enter a time.

Backlight Settings

Select the action key, and select 

System

 > 

System

 > 

Backlight

.

Mode

: Sets the backlight to turn on manually, for keys and 

alerts, or for notifications.

Timeout

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

Changing the Units of Measure

You can customize units of measure for distance, pace and 

speed, elevation, weight, height, and temperature.

1

Select the action key.

2

Select 

System

 > 

System

 > 

Units

.

3

Select a measurement type.

4

Select a unit of measure.

Changing the Satellite Setting

By default, the device uses GPS to locate satellites. For 

increased performance in challenging environments and faster 

GPS position location, you can enable GPS and GLONASS. 

Using GPS and GLONASS can reduce battery life more than 

using only GPS.

1

Select the action key.

2

Select 

System

 > 

Sensors

 > 

GPS

.

3

Select the toggle switch to turn on GPS.

4

Select  .

5

Select the toggle switch to turn on GLONASS.

Device Information

vívoactive Specifications

Battery type

Rechargeable, built-in lithium polymer battery

Battery life

Up to 3 wk. in watch mode
Up to 10 hr. in GPS mode

Operating temperature 
range

From -20º to 60ºC (from -4º to 140ºF)

Charging temperature 
range

From 0º to 45ºC (from 32º to 113ºF)

Radio frequency/
protocol

2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications 
protocol
Bluetooth Smart wireless technology

Water rating

Swim, 5 ATM*

*For more information, go to 

www.garmin.com/waterrating

.

Heart Rate Monitor Specifications

Battery type

User-replaceable CR2032, 3 volts

Battery life

Up to 4.5 yr. at 1 hr./day

Water resistance

3 ATM*

NOTE: 

This product does not transmit heart 

rate data while swimming.

Operating temperature 
range

From -5° to 50°C (from 23° to 122°F)

Radio frequency/
protocol

2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications 
protocol

*The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 30 m. 

For more information, go to 

www.garmin.com/waterrating

.

Device Information

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Summary of Contents for vivoactive

Page 1: ...vívoactive Owner s Manual February 2015 Printed in Taiwan 190 01749 00_0A ...

Page 2: ...onnect IQ Garmin Connect Garmin Express tempe VIRB and vívoactive are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin Android is a trademark of Google Inc The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license iOS is a registered trademark of Cisco Systems Inc u...

Page 3: ...Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data 7 Foot Pod 7 Calibrating Your Foot Pod 7 Using an Optional Bike Speed or Cadence Sensor 7 Calibrating Your Speed Sensor 7 tempe 7 Customizing Your Device 7 Changing the Watch Face 7 Setting Up Your User Profile 7 Activity Settings 8 Customizing the Data Screens 8 Alerts 8 Auto Lap 8 Using Auto Pause 8 Using Auto Scroll 8 Background Settings 9 Bluetooth Settings 9 S...

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Page 5: ...product warnings and other important information The charging cradle contains a magnet Under certain circumstances magnets may cause interference with some medical devices including pacemakers and insulin pumps Keep the charging cradle away from such medical devices NOTICE The charging cradle contains a magnet Under certain circumstances magnets may cause damage to some electronic devices includin...

Page 6: ...o to www garminconnect com 3 From your devices widget select Connect IQ Store 4 Select a Connect IQ feature 5 Select Send to Device and follow the on screen instructions Widgets Your device comes preloaded with widgets that provide at a glance information Some widgets require a Bluetooth connection to a compatible smartphone Notifications Alerts you to incoming calls and texts according to your sm...

Page 7: ...vice Before you can use an ANT sensor for your ride you must pair the sensor with your device Pairing ANT Sensors 1 Pair your ANT sensors such as a heart rate monitor speed sensor or cadence sensor optional 2 Select the action key 3 Select Bike 4 When using optional ANT sensors wait while the device connects to the sensors 5 Go outside and wait while the device locates satellites 6 Select the acti...

Page 8: ...device Charging the Device 1 Select the action key 2 Select Golf 3 Go outside and wait while the device locates satellites 4 Select a course from the list of available courses 5 Swipe left or right to scroll through the data screens for each hole The device automatically transitions when you move to the next hole 6 After you complete your activity select End Round Save Hole Information Because pin...

Page 9: ...ing Activity to set preferences for notifications that appear when in watch mode 6 Select a notification preference 7 Select Notification Timeout 8 Select a timeout duration Viewing Notifications 1 From the watch face swipe left or right to view the notifications widget 2 Tap the touchscreen and swipe left or right to scroll through the notifications 3 Select a notification 4 If necessary select t...

Page 10: ...onal sensors go to http buy garmin com Pairing ANT Sensors The first time you connect a sensor to your device using ANT wireless technology you must pair the device and sensor After they are paired the device connects to the sensor automatically when you start an activity and the sensor is active and within range NOTE If a heart rate monitor was bundled with your device the included heart rate mon...

Page 11: ...g electromagnetic fields some 2 4 GHz wireless sensors high voltage power lines electric motors ovens microwave ovens 2 4 GHz cordless phones and wireless LAN access points Foot Pod Your device is compatible with the foot pod You can use the foot pod to record pace and distance instead of using GPS when you are training indoors or when your GPS signal is weak The foot pod is on standby and ready t...

Page 12: ...med walking breaks at regular intervals For example during a long training run you can set the device to alert you to run for 4 minutes and then walk for 1 minute and repeat Auto Lap functions as usual while you are using the run or walk alerts 1 Select the action key 2 Select an activity NOTE This feature is not available for all activities 3 Select Alerts Add New 4 Select Run Walk 5 Enter a time...

Page 13: ...ng the Time Manually By default the time is set automatically when the vívoactive device is paired with a mobile device 1 Select the action key 2 Select System System Clock Set Local Time Manual 3 Select Time and enter the time of day Setting the Alarm 1 Select the action key 2 Select System Alarm 3 Select the toggle switch to turn on the alarm 4 Select and enter a time Backlight Settings Select t...

Page 14: ...le 4 Press the Delete key on your keyboard Troubleshooting Resetting the Device If the device stops responding you may need to reset it NOTE Resetting the device may erase your data or settings 1 Hold for 15 seconds The device turns off 2 Hold for one second to turn on the device Restoring All Default Settings NOTE This deletes all user entered information and activity history You can reset all se...

Page 15: ...urrent activity Average Strokes Length The average number of strokes per length during the current activity Average SWOLF The average swolf score for the current activity Your swolf score is the sum of the time for one length plus the number of strokes for that length Swim Terminology Cadence Cycling The number of revolutions of the crank arm Your device must be connected to a cadence accessory fo...

Page 16: ...red breathing Anaerobic and muscular endurance increased power Wheel Size and Circumference The wheel size is marked on both sides of the tire This is not a comprehensive list You can also use one of the calculators available on the Internet Wheel Size L mm 12 1 75 935 14 1 5 1020 14 1 75 1055 16 1 5 1185 16 1 75 1195 18 1 5 1340 18 1 75 1350 20 1 75 1515 20 1 3 8 1615 22 1 3 8 1770 22 1 1 2 1785 ...

Page 17: ... not to export or re export the Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America or the export control laws of any other applicable country Symbol Definitions These symbols may appear on the device or accessory labels WEEE disposal and recycling symbol The WEEE symbol is attached to the product in compliance with the EU directive 2002 96 EC on Waste E...

Page 18: ... 6 I icons 1 intervals 4 K keys 1 10 L layup 4 lengths 4 M maps updating 10 measuring a shot 5 menu 1 N navigation 3 stopping 3 notifications 5 O odometer 4 P pairing ANT sensors 6 smartphone 1 pool size custom 4 setting 4 product registration 10 profiles 3 user 7 R registering the device 10 replacing the battery 10 resetting the device 10 S satellite signals 1 10 saving activities 3 scorecard 4 s...

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