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Unit ID & Licenses

: Displays the unit ID and license agreement 

information.

Bluetooth Settings

Press 

 to view the menu, and select  .

: Allows you to locate a lost smartphone that is paired using 

Bluetooth wireless technology and currently within range.

: Allows you to pair or sync your device with a compatible 

Bluetooth enabled smartphone.

: Turns Bluetooth wireless technology on and off. This setting 

allows you to use Bluetooth connected features using the 

Garmin Connect Mobile app, including notifications and 

activity uploads to Garmin Connect.

Garmin Connect Settings

You can customize your device settings, activity options, and 

user settings on your Garmin Connect account. Some settings 

can also be customized on your vívosmart 4 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 your device, and select 

Device Settings

.

After customizing settings, you must sync your data to apply the 

changes to your device (

Syncing Your Data with the Garmin 

Connect Mobile App

, page 7

) (

Syncing Your Data with Your 

Computer

, page 7

).

Appearance Settings

From your Garmin Connect device menu, select Appearance.

Widgets

: Allows you to customize the widgets that appear on 

your device and reorder the widgets in the loop.

Home Widget

: Allows you to set the widget that appears after a 

period of inactivity.

Custom Widget

: Allows you to enter a custom message that 

appears in the widget loop.

Watch Face

: Allows you to select the watch face.

Display Options

: Allows you to customize your display.

Timeout

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

NOTE: 

A longer timeout decreases battery life.

Gesture

: Sets the backlight to turn on when you rotate your 

wrist toward your body to view the device.

Sound and Alert Settings

From your Garmin Connect device menu, select Sounds & 

Alerts.

Alarms

: Allows you to set alarm clock times and frequencies for 

your device.

Phone Notifications

: Allows you to enable and configure phone 

notifications from your compatible smartphone. You can filter 

notifications by During an Activity or Not During an Activity.

Abnormal Heart Rate Alert

: Allows you to set the device to 

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

period of inactivity. You can set the Alert Threshold.

Relax Reminders

: Allows you to set the device to alert you 

when your stress level is unusually high. The alert 

encourages you to take a moment to relax, and the device 

prompts you to begin a guided breathing exercise.

Bluetooth Connection Alert

: Allows you to enable an alert 

informing you when your 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 display on your device.

NOTE: 

The walking and running activities cannot be 

removed.

4

If necessary, select an activity to customize its settings, such 

as alerts and data fields.

Marking Laps

You can set your device to use the Auto Lap

®

 feature, which 

marks a lap automatically at every kilometer or mile. This feature 

is helpful for comparing your performance over different parts of 

an activity.

NOTE: 

The Auto Lap feature is not available for all activities.

1

From the settings menu in the Garmin Connect Mobile app, 

select 

Garmin Devices

.

2

Select your device.

3

Select 

Activity Options

.

4

Select an activity.

5

Select 

Auto Lap

.

Customizing Data Fields

You can change the data field combinations for the pages that 

appear while the activity timer is running.

NOTE: 

You cannot customize Pool Swim.

1

From the settings menu in the Garmin Connect Mobile app, 

select 

Garmin Devices

.

2

Select your device.

3

Select 

Activity Options

.

4

Select an activity.

5

Select 

Data Fields

.

6

Select a data field to change it.

Activity Tracking Settings

From your Garmin Connect device menu, select Activity 

Tracking.

Activity Tracking

: Turns activity tracking features on and off.

Auto Activity Start

: Allows your device to create and save 

timed activities automatically when the Move IQ feature 

detects you have been walking or running for a minimum time 

threshold. You can set the minimum time threshold for 

running and walking.

Custom Stride Length

: Allows your device to more accurately 

calculate the distance traveled using your custom stride 

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 Floors Climbed

: Allows you to enter a daily goal for the 

number of floors to climb.

Daily Steps

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

use the Auto Goal option to allow your device to determine 

your step goal automatically.

Move Alert

: Allows your device to display a message and move 

bar on the time of day screen when you have been inactive 

for too long. The device also beeps or vibrates if audible 

tones are turned on.

NOTE: 

This setting decreases battery life.

Move IQ

: Allows you to turn on and off Move IQ events. The 

Move IQ feature automatically detects activity patterns, such 

as walking and running.

Pulse Ox Sleep Tracking

: Allows your device to record up to 

four hours of pulse oximeter readings while you sleep.

8

Customizing Your Device

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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