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Manage your settings

: You can customize your device and 

user settings on your Garmin Connect account.

Garmin Move IQ

When your movements match familiar exercise patterns, the 

Move IQ feature automatically detects the event and displays it 

in your timeline. The Move IQ events show activity type and 

duration, but they do not appear in your activities list or 

newsfeed.
The Move IQ feature can automatically start a timed activity for 

walking and running using time thresholds you set in the Garmin 

Connect Mobile app. These activities are added to your activities 

list.

Syncing Your Data with the Garmin Connect 

Mobile App

Your device automatically syncs data with the Garmin Connect 

Mobile app each time you open the app. Your device 

periodically syncs data with the Garmin Connect Mobile app 

automatically. You can also manually sync your data at any 

time.

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

Press 

 to view the menu.

4

Select   >  .

5

Wait while your data syncs.

6

View your current data in the Garmin Connect Mobile app.

Syncing Your Data with Your Computer

Before you can sync your data with the Garmin Connect 

application on your computer, you must install the Garmin 

Express

 application (

Setting Up Garmin Express

, page 7

).

1

Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.

2

Open the Garmin Express application.
The device enters mass storage mode.

3

Follow the on-screen instructions.

4

View your data on your Garmin Connect account.

Pairing Multiple Mobile Devices

You can pair your vívosmart 4 device with multiple mobile 

devices. For example, you can pair your vívosmart 4 device with 

a smartphone and a tablet.

1

Install and open the Garmin Connect app on your mobile 

device (

Garmin Connect

, page 6

).

2

On your vívosmart 4 device, press 

 to view the menu, and 

swipe to select   >   to enter pairing mode.

3

Follow the instructions on your mobile device to pair your 

vívosmart 4 device and complete the setup process.

4

If necessary, repeat steps 1-3 for each additional mobile 

device.

Setting Up Garmin Express

1

Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.

2

Go to 

www.garmin.com/express

.

3

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Customizing Your Device

Device Settings

You can customize some settings on your vívosmart 4 device. 

Additional settings can be customized on your Garmin Connect 

account.
Press 

 to view the menu, and select  .

: Turns do not disturb mode on and off (

Using Do Not Disturb 

Mode

, page 7

).

: Sets the brightness level (

Adjusting the Screen Brightness

page 7

).

NOTE: 

A higher brightness level decreases battery life.

: Sets the vibration level (

Setting the Vibration Level

page 7

).

NOTE: 

A higher vibration level decreases battery life.

: Sets the heart rate mode and turns abnormal heart rate 

alerts on and off (

Wrist Heart Rate Monitor Settings

page 7

) .

: Displays device information and allows you to reset the 

device (

System Settings

, page 7

).

Using Do Not Disturb Mode

You can use do not disturb mode to turn off vibrations and the 

backlight for alerts and notifications. For example, you can use 

this mode while sleeping or watching a movie.
• To manually turn on or off do not disturb mode, press 

select   >  .

• To automatically turn on do not disturb mode during your 

sleep hours, go to the device settings in the Garmin Connect 

Mobile app, and select 

Sounds & Alerts

 > 

Do Not Disturb 

During Sleep

.

Adjusting the Screen Brightness

1

Press 

 to view the menu.

2

Select   >  .

3

Select an option:
• To manually adjust the brightness, select a number 

between 1 and 7.

• To allow the device's ambient light sensor to automatically 

adjust the brightness based on your environment, select 

Auto

.

NOTE: 

The screen brightness affects battery life.

Setting the Vibration Level

1

Press 

 to view the menu.

2

Select   >  .

3

Tap the screen to select the vibration level.

NOTE: 

A higher vibration level decreases battery life.

Wrist Heart Rate Monitor Settings

Press 

 to view the menu, and select   >  .

Heart Rate Mode

: Allows you to turn the wrist heart rate monitor 

on or off. You can use the Activity Only option to use the wrist 

heart rate monitor only during timed activities.

Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts

: Allows you to set the device to 

alert you when your heart rate exceeds a set threshold after a 

period of inactivity (

Sound and Alert Settings

, page 8

).

System Settings

Press 

 to view the menu, and select   >  .

Software

: Displays the software version.

Regulatory

: Displays the regulatory information.

Reset

: Allows you to delete user data and reset settings 

(

Restoring All Default Settings

, page 11

).

Customizing Your Device

7

Summary of Contents for VIVOSMART 4

Page 1: ...VÍVOSMART 4 Owner sManual ...

Page 2: ...ttery Garmin Connect Garmin Express Garmin Move IQ and Toe to Toe are trademarks of Garmin 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 is a trademark of Google Inc Apple is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries The Bluetoo...

Page 3: ...g Up Garmin Express 7 Customizing Your Device 7 Device Settings 7 Using Do Not Disturb Mode 7 Adjusting the Screen Brightness 7 Setting the Vibration Level 7 Wrist Heart Rate Monitor Settings 7 System Settings 7 Bluetooth Settings 8 Garmin Connect Settings 8 Appearance Settings 8 Sound and Alert Settings 8 Customizing Activity Options 8 Activity Tracking Settings 8 User Settings 9 General Settings...

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Page 5: ...snug but comfortable For more accurate heart rate readings on the vívosmart device it should not move while running or exercising For more accurate pulse oximeter readings on the vívosmart device you should remain motionless NOTE The optical sensor is located on the back of the device See Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data page 10 for more information about wrist based heart rate See Tips for Errati...

Page 6: ...acking Settings page 8 Viewing the Move Bar Sitting for prolonged periods of time can trigger undesirable metabolic state changes The move bar reminds you to keep moving Swipe to view the steps widget After one hour of inactivity the move bar appears NOTE After a brief timeout the move bar is replaced by your step goal for the day Additional segments appear after every 15 minutes of inactivity NOT...

Page 7: ...ours of sleep sleep levels and sleep movement You can view your sleep statistics on your Garmin Connect account NOTE Naps are not added to your sleep statistics You can use do not disturb mode to turn off notifications and alerts with the exception of alarms Using Do Not Disturb Mode page 7 VIRB Remote The VIRB remote function allows you to control your VIRB action camera using your device Go to w...

Page 8: ...arting the Countdown Timer 1 Press to view the menu 2 Select 3 Swipe to set the timer 4 Tap the center of the touchscreen to select the time and move to the next screen 5 Double tap the touchscreen to start the timer 6 If necessary double tap the touchscreen to pause and resume the timer 7 If necessary select to reset the timer Using the Alarm Clock 1 Set alarm clock times and frequencies on your ...

Page 9: ...number of lengths so the device can more accurately count your lengths in the future If you don t need to edit the number of pool lengths wait until the auto save timer begins automatically at the end of a timed swim Starting a Toe to Toe Challenge You can start a 2 minute Toe to Toe challenge with a friend who has a compatible device 1 Press to view the menu 2 Select to challenge another player i...

Page 10: ...ormance In simple terms VO2 max is an indication of athletic performance and should increase as your level of fitness improves On the device your VO2 max estimate appears as a number and description On your Garmin Connect account you can view additional details about your VO2 max estimate including your fitness age Your fitness age gives you an idea of how your fitness compares with a person of th...

Page 11: ...min com express 3 Follow the on screen instructions Customizing Your Device Device Settings You can customize some settings on your vívosmart 4 device Additional settings can be customized on your Garmin Connect account Press to view the menu and select Turns do not disturb mode on and off Using Do Not Disturb Mode page 7 Sets the brightness level Adjusting the Screen Brightness page 7 NOTE A high...

Page 12: ... paired smartphone is no longer connected using Bluetooth wireless technology Do Not Disturb During Sleep Sets the device to turn on do not disturb mode automatically during your sleep hours User Settings page 9 Customizing Activity Options You can select activities to display on your device 1 From your Garmin Connect device menu select Activity Options 2 Select Edit 3 Select the activities to dis...

Page 13: ...of 50 m For more information go to www garmin com waterrating Viewing Device Information You can view the unit ID software version and regulatory information 1 Press to view the menu 2 Select 3 Swipe to view the information Charging the Device WARNING This device contains a lithium ion battery See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other ...

Page 14: ...imed activities If dashes appear instead of your stress level be still and wait while the device measures your heart rate variability My intensity minutes are flashing When you exercise at an intensity level that qualifies toward your intensity minutes goal the intensity minutes flash Exercise for at least 10 consecutive minutes at a moderate or vigorous intensity level The floors climbed amount d...

Page 15: ...default values and delete all user entered information and activity history select Delete Data and Reset Settings An informational message scrolls in the device 4 Press 5 Select Product Updates On your computer install Garmin Express www garmin com express On your smartphone install the Garmin Connect Mobile app This provides easy access to these services for Garmin devices Software updates Data u...

Page 16: ...ximum Heart Rate Perceived Exertion Benefits 3 70 80 Moderate pace more difficult to hold conversation Improved aerobic capacity optimal cardiovascular training 4 80 90 Fast pace and a bit uncomfortable breathing forceful Improved anaerobic capacity and threshold improved speed 5 90 100 Sprinting pace unsustainable for long period of time labored breathing Anaerobic and muscular endurance increase...

Page 17: ...g 8 I ID number 7 9 intensity minutes 2 8 10 intervals swimming 5 K keys 1 L language 9 11 laps 8 M mass storage mode 7 menu 1 messages 3 Move IQ 8 music controls 4 N notifications 2 4 8 O oxygen saturation 5 6 P pairing ANT sensors 6 smartphone 1 7 8 10 pool size setting 5 pulse oximeter 1 5 6 8 10 R resetting the device 7 11 S saving activities 4 5 8 screen brightness 7 settings 5 8 11 device 7 ...

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