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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.

Turning On and Setting Up the Device

Before you can use your device, you must plug it into a power 

source to turn it on.
To use the connected features of the vívosmart 3 device, it 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 the Garmin 

Connect Mobile app.

2

Pinch the sides of the charging clip 

À

 to open the arms on 

the clip.

3

Align the clip with the contacts 

Á

, and release the arms of the 

clip.

4

Plug the USB cable into a power source to turn on the device 

(

Charging the Device

, page 7

).

Hello! appears when the device turns on.

5

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.

After you pair successfully, the device restarts. Your device 

syncs automatically when you open the Garmin Connect Mobile 

app.

Wearing the Device and Heart Rate

• Wear the vívosmart 3 device above your wrist bone.

NOTE: 

The device should be snug but comfortable, and it 

should not move while running or exercising.

NOTE: 

The heart rate sensor is located on the back of the 

device.

• See 

Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data

, page 8

 for more 

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 

À

 to wake the device.

NOTE: 

The screen turns off when not in use. When the 

screen is off, the device is still active and recording data.
During a timed activity, double tap the touchscreen to start 
and stop the timer.

Wrist 
gesture

Rotate and lift your wrist toward your body to turn the 
screen on. Rotate your wrist away from your body to turn 
the screen off.

Hold

Hold the touchscreen to open and close the menu.

Swipe

Swipe the touchscreen to scroll through widgets and menu 
options.

Tap

Tap the touchscreen to make a selection.
Tap   to return to the previous screen.

Widgets

Your device comes preloaded with widgets that provide at-a-

glance information. You can swipe the touchscreen to scroll 

through the widgets. You can tap widgets to view additional 

information, such as a graph of your heart rate and your step 

total for the previous day. Some widgets require a paired 

smartphone.

NOTE: 

You can use the Garmin Connect Mobile app to select 

the watch face and add or remove widgets, such as music 

controls for your smartphone.

Time and 
date

The current time and date. The device updates the time 
and date when you sync your device with a smartphone 
or computer.
The total number of steps taken and your step goal for 
the day. The device learns and proposes a new step goal 
for you each day.
Your current heart rate in beats per minute (bpm) and 
seven-day average resting heart rate.
The total number of floors climbed and your floors 
climbed goal for the day.
The distance traveled in kilometers or miles for the day.

Your intensity minutes total and goal for the week.

The amount of total calories burned for the day, including 
both active and resting calories.

Introduction

1

Summary of Contents for VIVOSMART 3

Page 1: ...V VOSMART 3 Owner sManual...

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...

Page 4: ......

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...

Page 14: ...ollowing disclaimer in the documentation and or other materials provided with the distribution Neither the author nor the names of any contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived f...

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...

Page 16: ...support garmin com March 2017 190 02169 00_0A...

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