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Device Overview

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. 

Additional segments 

Á

 appear after every 15 minutes of 

inactivity.

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

Icons

Icons appear at the bottom of the screen. Each icon represents 

a different feature. You can press the device key to scroll 

through the different features.

The current date. The device updates the time and date when you 
sync your data with a smartphone or computer.
The total number of steps taken for the day.

The number of remaining steps needed to reach your step goal 
for the day. When you use the auto goal feature, the device 
learns and proposes a new goal for you at the beginning of each 
day.
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.
Your weekly intensity minutes total.

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

Auto Goal

Your device creates a daily step goal automatically, based on 

your previous activity levels. As you move during the day, the 

device counts down the number of remaining steps in your daily 

goal. When you reach your step goal, the device displays  , 

and begins counting the number of steps taken that exceed 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.

Intensity Minutes

To improve your health, organizations such as the U.S. Centers 

for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Heart 

Association

®

, and the World Health Organization, recommend at 

least 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity activity, such 

as brisk walking.
The device monitors your activity intensity and tracks your 

intensity minutes. You can work toward achieving your weekly 

intensity minutes goal by walking briskly for at least 10 

consecutive minutes.

Menu Options

You can hold the device key to scroll through the menu options.

START Starts a timed activity.

STOP

Stops a timed activity.

SYNC

Syncs data with your Garmin Connect account.

PAIR

Pairs your device using Bluetooth wireless technology.

ABOUT Displays device and regulatory information.

Recording a Fitness Activity

You can record a timed fitness activity, such as a walk or run, 

which can be sent to your Garmin Connect account.

1

Hold the device key until   appears.
The timer begins.

2

Start your activity.

TIP: 

You can press the device key to scroll through your 

activity data while the timer is running.

3

After you complete your activity, hold the device key until 

appears.
A summary appears. The device displays the total time and 

distance traveled during the activity.

4

Press the device key to end the summary and return to the 

home screen.
You can sync your device to view activity details on your 

Garmin Connect account.

Sleep Tracking

While you are sleeping, the device monitors your movement. 

Sleep statistics include total hours of sleep, sleep levels, and 

sleep movement. You can set your normal sleep hours in the 

user settings on your Garmin Connect account. You can view 

your sleep statistics on your Garmin Connect account.

Using the Backlight

At any time, hold the device key to turn on the backlight.
The backlight turns off automatically.

Locking the Clasp

To keep the device secure, you should lock the clasp while 

wearing the device.

Turn the clasp to the locked position.
The red line appears when the clasp is unlocked.

History

Your device keeps track of your daily steps and sleep statistics, 

as well as your timed fitness activities and optional ANT+

®

 heart 

rate information. This history can be sent to your Garmin 

Connect account.
Your device stores your activity data for up to 4 weeks.

NOTE: 

When using a heart rate monitor, your data storage is 

reduced.
When the data storage is full, the device deletes the oldest files 

to make room for new data.

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Device Overview

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Page 3: ...ecifications 4 Viewing Device Information 4 Software Update 4 Device Care 4 User Replaceable Batteries 4 Replacing the Band 5 Installing the Device in the Belt Clip 5 Troubleshooting 5 My step count d...

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Page 5: ...tivity tracking accuracy 3 Press the device key to turn on the device When you turn on the device for the first time it is in pairing mode 4 If necessary press the device key until appears 5 Follow th...

Page 6: ...ur intensity minutes You can work toward achieving your weekly intensity minutes goal by walking briskly for at least 10 consecutive minutes Menu Options You can hold the device key to scroll through...

Page 7: ...visible screens Watch Face Allows you to customize the watch face NOTE Watch faces are available only in full screen mode Time Format Sets the device to display time in a 12 hour or 24 hour format Un...

Page 8: ...the update is complete your device restarts 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 Avoi...

Page 9: ...the flexible silicone clip by stretching the clip material around the device The arrow on the device must be aligned with the arrow on the clip To remove the device from the belt clip grasp both side...

Page 10: ...ns on you may need to replace the batteries Go to Replacing the Battery page 4 Resetting the Device If the device stops responding you may need to reset it This does not erase any of your data NOTE Re...

Page 11: ...emble modify reverse assemble reverse engineer or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software You agree not to export or re expo...

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