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: Allows you to pair your smartphone and adjust Bluetooth 

settings (

Bluetooth Settings

, page 6

).

: Adjusts the display settings (

Display Settings

, page 6

).

: Sets the device to display time in a 12-hour or 24-hour 

format, and allows you to set the time manually (

Setting the 

Time Manually

, page 6

).

: Turns activity tracking and the move alert on and off.
: Adjusts the system settings (

System Settings

, page 6

).

Bluetooth Settings

Hold the touchscreen to view the menu, and select   >  . Your 

Bluetooth connection status appears.

: Turns Bluetooth wireless technology on and off.

NOTE: 

Other Bluetooth settings appear only when Bluetooth 

wireless technology is enabled.

: Allows you to enable phone notifications from your 

compatible smartphone. You can use the Calls Only option to 

display notifications for only incoming phone calls.

Pair Now

: Allows you to pair your device with a compatible 

Bluetooth enabled smartphone. This setting allows you to use 

Bluetooth connected features using the Garmin Connect 

Mobile app, including notifications and activity uploads to 

Garmin Connect.

Display Settings

Hold the touchscreen to view the menu, and select   >  .

Brightness

: Sets the brightness level of the screen. You can 

use the Auto option to automatically adjust the brightness 

based on the ambient light. You can select   or   to 

manually adjust the brightness level.

NOTE: 

A higher brightness level decreases battery life.

Timeout

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

NOTE: 

A longer screen timeout decreases battery life.

Gesture

: Sets the screen to turn on for wrist gestures. Gestures 

include rotating your wrist toward your body to view the 

device. You can use the Activity Only option to use gestures 

only during timed activities.

Orientation

: Sets the device to display data in landscape or 

portrait format.

Setting the Time Manually

By default, the time is set automatically when the vívosmart 3 

device is paired with a smartphone.

1

Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.

2

Select   >   > 

Set Time

 > 

Manual

.

3

Tap the center of the touchscreen to set the hours, minutes, 

month, day, and year.

4

Select   or   to adjust each setting.

5

Tap the center of the touchscreen to move to the next 

screen.

6

Select 

 to confirm each setting.

System Settings

Hold the touchscreen to view the menu, and select   >  .

Vibration

: Sets the vibration level.

NOTE: 

A higher vibration level decreases battery life.

Wrist

: Allows you to customize which wrist the device is worn 

on.

NOTE: 

This setting is used for strength training and gestures.

Language

: Sets the device language.

Units

: Sets the device to display the distance traveled in 

kilometers or miles.

About

: Displays the unit ID, software version, regulatory 

information, license agreement, and remaining battery 

percentage (

Viewing Device Information

, page 7

).

Restore Defaults

: Allows you to reset user data and settings 

(

Restoring All Default Settings

, page 8

).

Turning Off the Wrist Heart Rate Monitor

1

Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.

2

Select   >   > 

Off

.

Garmin Connect Settings

You can customize your device settings, activity profile settings, 

and user settings on your Garmin Connect account. Some 

settings can also be customized on your vívosmart 3 device.
• From the settings menu in the Garmin Connect Mobile app, 

select 

Garmin Devices

, and select your device.

• From the devices widget in the Garmin Connect application, 

select 

Device Settings

.

After customizing settings, sync your data to apply the changes 

to your device (

Syncing Your Data with the Garmin Connect 

Mobile App

, page 5

) (

Syncing Your Data with Your Computer

page 5

).

User Settings on Your Garmin Connect Account

From your Garmin Connect account, select 

User Settings

.

Custom Step Length

: Allows your device to more accurately 

calculate the distance traveled using your custom step 

length. You can enter a known distance and the number of 

steps it takes to cover the distance, and Garmin Connect can 

calculate your step length.

Daily Steps

: Allows you to enter your daily step goal. You can 

use the Auto Goal setting to allow your device to determine 

your step goal automatically.

Daily Floors Climbed

: Allows you to enter a daily goal for the 

amount of floors to climb.

Weekly Intensity Minutes

: Allows you to enter a weekly goal 

for the number of minutes to participate in moderate to 

vigorous intensity activities.

Heart Rate Zones

: Allows you to estimate your maximum heart 

rate and determine custom heart rate zones.

Device Settings on Your Garmin Connect Account

From your Garmin Connect account, select 

Device Settings

.

Alarms

: Sets alarm clock times and frequencies for your device. 

You can set up to eight separate alarms.

Activity Tracking

: Turns activity tracking features on and off, 

such as the move alert.

Auto Activity Detection

: Turns on and off Move IQ events. You 

can specify how long to wait before the device automatically 

starts the timer for walking and running activities.

Visible Screens

: Allows you to customize the screens that 

appear on your device.

Home Screen

: Sets the home screen that appears after a 

period of inactivity and when you wake the device.

Gesture

: Sets the screen to turn on for wrist gestures. Gestures 

include rotating your wrist toward your body to view the 

device.

Timeout

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

NOTE: 

A longer screen timeout decreases battery life.

Which wrist?

: Allows you to customize which wrist the device is 

worn on.

NOTE: 

This setting is used for strength training and gestures.

Screen Orientation

: Sets the device to display data in 

landscape or portrait format.

Watch Face

: Allows you to select the watch face.

6

Customizing Your Device

Summary of Contents for VIVOSMART 3

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Page 2: ...armin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin American Heart Association is a registered trademark of American Heart Association Inc Android i...

Page 3: ...urb Mode 5 History 5 Viewing History 5 Garmin Connect 5 Syncing Your Data with the Garmin Connect Mobile App 5 Syncing Your Data with Your Computer 5 Customizing Your Device 5 Device Settings 5 Turnin...

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Page 5: ...e information about wrist based heart rate For more information about the accuracy of wrist based heart rate go to garmin com ataccuracy Using the Device Double tap Double tap the touchscreen to wake...

Page 6: ...analyzing your steps per minute Start a timed activity for the most accurate calculation of intensity minutes Exercise for at least 10 consecutive minutes at a moderate or vigorous intensity level We...

Page 7: ...to view and edit activity details Alerts You can use alerts to train toward specific time distance calories and heart rate goals Setting a Recurring Alert A recurring alert notifies you each time the...

Page 8: ...e time and move to the next screen 5 Select to start the timer 6 Select to stop the timer Using the Alarm Clock 1 Set alarm clock times and frequencies on your Garmin Connect account Device Settings o...

Page 9: ...connections and meet your goals Analyze your data You can view more detailed information about your activity including time distance calories burned and customizable reports Share your activities You...

Page 10: ...d remaining battery percentage Viewing Device Information page 7 Restore Defaults Allows you to reset user data and settings Restoring All Default Settings page 8 Turning Off the Wrist Heart Rate Moni...

Page 11: ...ontacts and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer Refer to the cleaning instructions in the appendix 1 Pinch the sides of the charging clip to open the arms on the clip 2 Al...

Page 12: ...the charging contacts and clean the area around the charging contacts The barometer performance may be affected if the barometer holes are obstructed You can use canned air to clear obstructions You c...

Page 13: ...ur heart rate is a good measure of exercise intensity Training in certain heart rate zones can help you improve cardiovascular capacity and strength Knowing your heart rate zones can prevent you from...

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Page 15: ...ess 5 updating software 9 goals 1 6 H heart rate 1 2 alerts 3 monitor 6 8 pairing sensors 3 zones 9 history 5 sending to computer 5 viewing 5 I intensity minutes 2 8 L laps 3 M mass storage mode 5 men...

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