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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

To get the most out of your activity tracker, you should pair it 

with your smartphone and complete the setup process with your 

free Garmin Connect

 account (

Smartphone Setup

, page 1

).

NOTE: 

Until you pair your device and complete the setup 

process, it has limited functionality.

Using the Device

• Press the key 

À

 to scroll through device features (

Widgets

page 1

).

• Hold the key for 1 second, and release it to view the menu 

(

Menu Options

, page 2

).

• Press the key to scroll through menu options.

• Hold the key for 1 second, and release it to select menu 

options.

• Hold the key for less than 1 second to turn on the backlight.

The backlight turns off automatically.

Everyday Use

Make your vívofit 4 device part of your active lifestyle by wearing 

it all day, and syncing your data often with your Garmin Connect 

account. Syncing allows you to analyze steps and sleep data, 

view totals, and get insights into your activity. You can use your 

Garmin Connect account to participate in challenges and 

compete with your friends. You can also customize your device 

settings, including watch faces, visible screens, auto-sync 

frequency, and more.

Smartphone Setup

Pairing with Your Smartphone

Your vívofit 4 device must be paired directly through the Garmin 

Connect Mobile app, instead of from the Bluetooth

®

 settings on 

your smartphone.

1

From the app store on your smartphone, install and open the 

Garmin Connect Mobile app  .

2

Press the device key 

À

 to turn on the device.

The first time you turn on the device, it is in pairing mode.

TIP: 

You can hold the device key to view the menu, and hold 

 to manually enter pairing mode.

3

Select an option to add your device to your Garmin Connect 

account:
• If this is the first device you have paired with the Garmin 

Connect Mobile app, follow the on-screen instructions.

• If you have already paired another device with the Garmin 

Connect Mobile app, from the settings menu, select 

Garmin Devices

 > 

Add Device

, and follow the on-screen 

instructions.

NOTE: 

The setup may include a software update which can 

take several minutes (

Software Update

, page 4

). Keep 

your device near your smartphone until setup is complete.

After setup is complete, the device continuously tracks your 

daily activity. You should sync your device often to review your 

progress in the app.

Syncing Your Data with the Garmin Connect 

Mobile App

You should manually sync your data to track your progress in 

the Garmin Connect Mobile app. Your device also periodically 

syncs data with the Garmin Connect Mobile app automatically.

1

Bring the device near your smartphone.

2

Open the Garmin Connect Mobile app.

TIP: 

The app can be open or running in the background.

3

Hold the device key to view the menu.

4

Hold 

.

5

Wait while your data syncs.

6

View your current data in the Garmin Connect Mobile app.

Device Overview

Widgets

When you pair your device with a smartphone, you can 

customize the widgets that appear on your device and adjust the 

order of the widgets. You can press the device key to scroll 

through the widgets.

The current date. The device updates the time and 
date when you sync with a smartphone.
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 sets a new goal for you at the 
beginning of each day.
The distance traveled 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.

Introduction

1

Summary of Contents for VIVOFIT 4

Page 1: ...V VOFIT 4 Owner sManual...

Page 2: ...cerning the use of this product Garmin the Garmin logo and v vofit are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries Garmin Connect Garmin Express Garmin Move...

Page 3: ...Information 4 Software Update 4 Device Care 4 Replacing the Band 4 User Replaceable Batteries 4 Troubleshooting 5 My step count does not seem accurate 5 The step counts on my device and my Garmin Conn...

Page 4: ......

Page 5: ...e device key to view the menu and hold to manually enter pairing mode 3 Select an option to add your device to your Garmin Connect account If this is the first device you have paired with the Garmin C...

Page 6: ...a Lost Smartphone You can use this feature to help locate a lost smartphone that is paired using Bluetooth wireless technology and currently within range 1 Hold the device key to view the menu 2 Hold...

Page 7: ...unning using time thresholds you set in the Garmin Connect Mobile app These activities are added to your activities list Customizing Your Device Garmin Connect Settings You can change your device sett...

Page 8: ...the product Avoid pressing the keys under water Do not use a sharp object to clean the device Avoid chemical cleaners solvents and insect repellents that can damage plastic components and finishes Th...

Page 9: ...d when daylight saving time begins or ends 1 Confirm that your mobile device displays the correct local time 2 Sync your device to the mobile device Syncing Your Data with the Garmin Connect Mobile Ap...

Page 10: ...the Device If the device stops responding you may need to reset it This does not erase any of your data NOTE Resetting the device also resets the move bar 1 Hold the device key for 10 seconds until th...

Page 11: ...ss 5 goals 3 H history 1 3 sending to computer 3 6 I icons 1 intensity minutes 2 K keys 1 2 M menu 1 Move IQ 3 P pairing smartphone 6 R replacement parts 4 replacing the battery 4 resetting the device...

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