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4

Tap the touchscreen to confirm the value.

Each time your heart rate exceeds the custom value, a message 

appears and the device vibrates.

Device Settings

You can customize some settings on your vívosport device. 

Additional settings can be customized on your Garmin Connect 

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

: Allows you to pair your smartphone and adjust Bluetooth 

settings (

Bluetooth Settings

, page 7

).

: Adjusts the display settings (

Display Settings

, page 7

).

: 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 7

).

: Turns activity tracking and the move alert on and off.

: Adjusts the system settings (

System Settings

, page 7

).

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 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 backlight. You can 

select   or   to adjust the brightness level.

NOTE: 

A higher brightness level decreases battery life.

Timeout

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

NOTE: 

A longer backlight timeout decreases battery life.

Gesture

: Sets the backlight 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 vívosport 

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.

NOTE: 

You should select the two-letter language code that 

matches your 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 8

).

Restore Defaults

: Allows you to reset user data and settings 

(

Restoring All Default Settings

, page 10

).

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 vívosport device.
• From the Garmin Connect app, select 

 or  , select 

Garmin Devices

, and select your device.

• From the devices widget in the Garmin Connect application, 

select your device.

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

changes to your device (

Syncing Your Data with the Garmin 

Connect App

, page 6

(

Syncing Your Data with Your Computer

page 6

).

User Settings on Your Garmin Connect Account

From your Garmin Connect account, select 

User Settings

.

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 stride 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 setting to allow your device to determine 

your step goal automatically.

Heart Rate Zones

: Allows you to estimate your maximum heart 

rate and determine custom heart rate zones.

Personal Information

: Allows you to enter your personal 

details, such as birth date, gender, height, and weight.

Sleep

: Allows you to enter your normal sleep hours.

Weekly Intensity Minutes

: Allows you to enter a weekly goal 

for the number of minutes to participate in moderate to 

vigorous intensity activities.

Device Settings on Your Garmin Connect Account

From your Garmin Connect account, select 

Device Settings

.

Activity Tracking

: Turns activity tracking features on and off, 

such as the move alert.

Alarms

: Sets alarm clock times and frequencies for your device. 

You can set up to eight separate alarms.

Auto Activity Start

: Turns on and off Move IQ events. You can 

specify how long to wait before the device automatically 

starts the timer for specific activities.

NOTE: 

This setting decreases battery life.

Gesture

: Sets the backlight to turn on for wrist gestures. 

Gestures include rotating your wrist toward your body to view 

the device.

Watch Face

: Allows you to select the watch face.

Default Widget

: Sets the widget that appears after a period of 

inactivity.

Language

: Sets the device language.

Customizing Your Device

7

Summary of Contents for Vivosport

Page 1: ...V VOSPORT Owner sManual...

Page 2: ...istered in the USA and other countries Garmin Connect Garmin Express Garmin Move IQ and Virtual Pacer are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the expr...

Page 3: ...tory 5 Viewing History 5 Personal Records 5 Garmin Connect 6 Syncing Your Data with the Garmin Connect App 6 Syncing Your Data with Your Computer 6 Customizing Your Device 6 Locking and Unlocking the...

Page 4: ......

Page 5: ...more accurate heart rate readings the device should not move while running or exercising NOTE The optical sensor is located on the back of the device See Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data page 9 for mo...

Page 6: ...ward achieving your weekly intensity minutes goal by participating in at least 10 consecutive minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity activities The device adds the amount of moderate activity minut...

Page 7: ...n option Select to save the activity Select to delete the activity Recording a Strength Training Activity You can record sets during a strength training activity A set is multiple repetitions reps of...

Page 8: ...activity 3 Select Auto Pause to turn on the feature 4 Start your activity Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin Devices You can broadcast your heart rate data from your v vosport device and view it...

Page 9: ...entire notification Select a notification and select to dismiss the notification Managing Notifications You can use your compatible smartphone to manage notifications that appear on your v vosport de...

Page 10: ...any time 1 Bring the device near your smartphone 2 Open the Garmin Connect app TIP The app can be open or running in the background 3 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu 4 Select 5 Wait while your d...

Page 11: ...s used for strength training and gestures Language Sets the device language NOTE You should select the two letter language code that matches your language Units Sets the device to display the distance...

Page 12: ...mation 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 important informa...

Page 13: ...tensity 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 am...

Page 14: ...the device When the update is complete your device restarts Updating the Software Using Garmin Express Before you can update your device software you must download and install the Garmin Express appli...

Page 15: ...above copyright notice this list of conditions and the following disclaimer Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice this list of conditions and the following disclaime...

Page 16: ...9 10 H heart rate 1 2 alerts 4 6 monitor 6 9 pairing sensors 4 zones 10 history 5 6 sending to computer 6 viewing 5 I intensity minutes 2 9 L laps 4 locking screen 6 M mass storage mode 6 menu 1 N not...

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