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NOTE: 

Do not use the PinPointer feature while in a golf cart. 

Interference from the golf cart can affect the accuracy of the 

compass.

1

Press the key.

2

Select  .
The arrow points to the pin location.

Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances

You can view a list of layup and dogleg distances for par 4 and 5 

holes.

1

Press the key.

2

Select  .

NOTE: 

Distances and locations are removed from the list as 

you pass them.

Viewing Hazards

You can view distances to hazards along the fairway for par 4 

and 5 holes. Hazards that affect shot selection are displayed 

individually or in groups to help you determine the distance to 

layup or carry.

1

From the hole information screen, press the key, and select 

.

• The distances to the front   and back   of the nearest 

hazard appear on the screen.

• The hazard type   is listed at the top of the screen.
• The green is represented as a half circle   at the top of 

the screen. The line below the green represents the center 

of the fairway.

• Hazards   are shown below the green in approximate 

locations relative to the fairway.

2

Swipe to view other hazards for the current hole.

Measuring a Shot with Garmin AutoShot

Each time you take a shot along the fairway, the device records 

your shot distance so you can view it later (

Viewing Your Shot 

History

, page 10

). Putts are not detected.

1

While playing golf, wear the device on your leading wrist for 

better shot detection.
When the device detects a shot, your distance from the shot 

location appears in the banner   at the top of the screen.

TIP: 

You can tap the banner to hide it for 10 seconds.

2

Hit your next shot.
The device records the distance of your last shot.

Keeping Score

1

While playing golf, press the key.

2

Select  .

3

If necessary, hold the touchscreen to set up scoring or 

change par for the hole.

4

Swipe up or down to change holes.

5

Tap the center of the screen.

6

Select   or   to set the score.

Setting the Scoring Method

You can change the method the device uses to keep score.

1

From the scorecard, hold the touchscreen.

2

Select 

Golf Settings

 > 

Scoring

 > 

Scoring Method

.

3

Select a scoring method.

About Stableford Scoring

When you select the Stableford scoring method (

Setting the 

Scoring Method

, page 10

), points are awarded based on the 

number of strokes taken relative to par. At the end of a round, 

the highest score wins. The device awards points as specified 

by the United States Golf Association.
The scorecard for a Stableford scored game shows points 

instead of strokes.

Points

Strokes Taken Relative to Par

0

2 or more over

1

1 over

2

Par

3

1 under

4

2 under

5

3 under

Tracking Golf Statistics

When you enable statistics tracking on the device, you can view 

your statistics for the current round (

Viewing Your Round 

Summary

, page 10

). You can compare rounds and track 

improvements using the Garmin Golf

 app.

1

From the scorecard, hold the touchscreen.

2

Select 

Golf Settings

 > 

Scoring

 > 

Stat Tracking

.

Recording Golf Statistics

Before you can record statistics, you must enable statistics 

tracking (

Tracking Golf Statistics

, page 10

).

1

From the scorecard, tap the center of the screen.

2

Set the number of strokes taken, and select 

Next

.

3

Set the number of putts taken, and select 

Done

.

4

Select an option:
• If your ball hit the fairway, select  .
• If your ball missed the fairway, select   or  .

Viewing Your Shot History

1

After playing a hole, press the key.

2

Select   to view information for your last shot.

3

Select   to view information about each shot for a hole.

Viewing Your Round Summary

During a round, you can view your score, statistics, and step 

information.

1

Press the key.

2

Select  .

Ending a Round

1

Press the key.

2

Select 

End

.

3

Select an option:
• To view your statistics and round information, tap your 

score.

• To save the round and return to watch mode, select 

Save

.

10

Apps and Activities

Summary of Contents for VOACTIVE 3

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

Page 2: ...nect Garmin Express Garmin Golf Garmin Move IQ Garmin Pay Side Swipe tempe and Varia are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of...

Page 3: ...Remote 7 Controlling a VIRB Action Camera 7 Music Controls 7 Controlling Music Playback 7 Apps and Activities 7 Starting an Activity 7 Tips for Recording Activities 7 Stopping an Activity 8 Adding a...

Page 4: ...ness 18 tempe 18 Device Information 18 Charging the Device 18 Product Updates 18 Updating the Software Using the Garmin Connect App 18 Updating the Software Using Garmin Express 18 Viewing Device Info...

Page 5: ...screen locks and does not respond to touches until you unlock it 3 Hold the key to unlock the touchscreen Using the Controls Menu The controls menu contains customizable shortcuts such as locking the...

Page 6: ...ct Not During Activity to set preferences for notifications that appear when in watch mode 6 Select a notification preference 7 Select Timeout 8 Select a timeout duration Viewing Notifications 1 From...

Page 7: ...and you must reset your passcode in the Garmin Connect app Your most recently used payment card appears 4 If you have added multiple cards to your Garmin Pay wallet swipe to change to another card op...

Page 8: ...roadcast your heart rate data to an Edge device while cycling or to a VIRB action camera during an activity NOTE Broadcasting heart rate data decreases battery life 1 Hold the touchscreen 2 Select Set...

Page 9: ...re information about activity tracking and fitness metric accuracy go to garmin com ataccuracy Auto Goal Your device creates a daily step goal automatically based on your previous activity levels As y...

Page 10: ...imbed Tracks your floors climbed and progress toward your goal Golf Displays golf information for your last round Heart rate Displays your current heart rate in beats per minute bpm and a graph of you...

Page 11: ...you to control music on your smartphone using your v voactive 3 device The widget controls the currently active or most recently active media player app on your smartphone If no media player is activ...

Page 12: ...an only count reps of a single move for each set When you want to change moves you should finish the set and start a new one 5 Double tap the touchscreen to finish the set The watch displays the total...

Page 13: ...gths A new interval starts after a rest Stroke A stroke is counted every time your arm wearing the device completes a full cycle Swolf Your swolf score is the sum of the time for one pool length and t...

Page 14: ...up or down to change holes 5 Tap the center of the screen 6 Select or to set the score Setting the Scoring Method You can change the method the device uses to keep score 1 From the scorecard hold the...

Page 15: ...ne for your fitness objectives If you do not know your maximum heart rate use one of the calculators available on the Internet Some gyms and health centers can provide a test that measures maximum hea...

Page 16: ...rk a location you can select from the controls menu Using the Controls Menu page 1 After the device acquires GPS signals the location information appears 4 Select Save 5 Select an icon Deleting a Loca...

Page 17: ...d outdoor activities including time distance heart rate calories burned cadence an overhead map view and pace and speed charts You can view more detailed information about your golf games including sc...

Page 18: ...lly while the timer is running Using Auto Scroll page 15 Background Sets the background color of each activity to black or white Data Screens Enables you to customize data screens and add new data scr...

Page 19: ...activity includes stop lights or other places where you need to slow down or stop NOTE The device does not record activity data while the timer is stopped or paused 1 Press the key 2 Select an activi...

Page 20: ...ty the backlight uses the brightest setting Changing the Units of Measure You can customize units of measure for distance pace and speed elevation weight height and temperature 1 Hold the touchscreen...

Page 21: ...the touchscreen 4 Select Settings Sensors Accessories Add New 5 Bring the device within 3 m 10 ft of the sensor and wait while the device pairs with the sensor After the device connects to the sensor...

Page 22: ...ss Before you can update your device software you must download and install the Garmin Express application and add your device Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer page 13 1 Connect the device to you...

Page 23: ...correct time The device updates the time and date when it syncs with your smartphone or when the device acquires GPS signals You should sync your device to receive the correct time when you change ti...

Page 24: ...ature readings while wearing the watch Getting More Information Go to support garmin com for additional manuals articles and software updates Go to buy garmin com or contact your Garmin dealer for inf...

Page 25: ...p Last Lap Distance The distance traveled for the last completed lap Last Lap Pace The average pace for the last completed lap Last Lap Speed The average speed for the last completed lap Last Lap Time...

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Page 27: ...tervals 9 K keys 1 18 L laps 13 15 layup 10 lengths 9 license 18 locations 12 deleting 12 locking screen 1 15 M main menu customizing 6 maps 12 measuring a shot 10 menstrual cycle 6 menu 1 music contr...

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