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Data Recording

: Sets how the device records activity data. The 

Smart recording option (default) allows for longer activity 

recordings. The Every Second recording option provides 

more detailed activity recordings, but may require you to 

charge the battery more frequently.

USB Mode

: Sets the device to use mass storage mode or 

Garmin mode when connected to a computer.

Restore Defaults

: Allows you to restore all of the device 

settings to the factory default values (

Restoring All Default 

Settings

, page 19

).

NOTE: 

If you have set up a Garmin Pay wallet, restoring 

default settings also deletes the wallet from your device.

Software Update

: Allows you to check for software updates.

About

: Displays the unit ID, software version, regulatory 

information, and license agreement.

Time Settings

Hold the touchscreen, and select 

Settings

 > 

System

 > 

Time

.

Time Format

: Sets the device to show time in a 12-hour or a 

24-hour format.

Time Source

: Allows you to set the time manually or 

automatically based on your paired mobile device.

Time Zones

Each time you turn on the device and acquire satellites or sync 

with your smartphone, the device automatically detects your 

time zone and the current time of day.

Setting the Time Manually

By default, the time is set automatically when the vívoactive 3 

device is paired with a mobile device.

1

Hold the touchscreen.

2

Select 

Settings

 > 

System

 > 

Time

 > 

Time Source

 > 

Manual

.

3

Select 

Time

, and enter the time of day.

Setting the Alarm

1

Hold the touchscreen.

2

Select 

Clocks

 > 

Alarms

 > 

Add New

.

3

Select 

Time

, and enter a time.

4

Select 

Repeat

, and select an option.

Deleting an Alarm

1

Hold the touchscreen.

2

Select 

Clocks

 > 

Alarms

.

3

Select an alarm, and select 

Remove

.

Starting the Countdown Timer

1

Hold the touchscreen.

2

Select 

Clocks

 > 

Timer

.

3

Enter the time.

4

Select 

Start

.

5

If necessary, select the touchscreen for more options.

Using the Stopwatch

1

Hold the touchscreen.

2

Select 

Clocks

 > 

Stopwatch

.

3

Press the key.

Backlight Settings

Hold the touchscreen, and select 

Settings

 > 

System

 > 

Backlight

.

Mode

: Sets the backlight to turn on when you interact with the 

device, which includes receiving a notification or using the 

key, touchscreen, or Side Swipe control.

Gesture

: Sets the backlight to turn on when you rotate your 

wrist toward your body to view the device. You can use the 

Only During Activity option to use this feature only during 

timed activities.

Timeout

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

Brightness

: Sets the brightness level of the backlight. During an 

activity, 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.

2

Select 

Settings

 > 

System

 > 

Units

.

3

Select a measurement type.

4

Select a unit of measure.

Garmin Connect Settings

You can change your device settings from your Garmin Connect 

account, using either the Garmin Connect app or the Garmin 

Connect website. Some settings are available only using your 

Garmin Connect account and cannot be changed on your 

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, sync your data to apply the changes 

to your device (

Using the Garmin Connect App

, page 13

Using 

Garmin Connect on Your Computer

, page 13

).

Device Settings on Your Garmin Connect Account

From your Garmin Connect account, select your device to view 

the device settings.

NOTE: 

Some settings appear in a subcategory in the settings 

menu. App or website updates may change these settings 

menus.

Activity Tracking

: Turns activity tracking features on and off.

Appearance

: Allows you to change the watch face, widgets, 

and shortcuts that appear in the controls menu (

Customizing 

the Controls Menu

, page 14

).

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.

Automatic App Updates

: Allows your device to receive 

Connect IQ app updates automatically.

Data Recording

: Sets how the device records activity data. The 

Smart recording option (default) allows for longer activity 

recordings. The Every Second recording option provides 

more detailed activity recordings, but may require you to 

charge the battery more frequently.

Date Format

: Sets the month and day format.

Distance

: Sets the device to display the distance traveled in 

kilometers or miles.

Goals

: Allows you to set a custom goal for daily steps and floors 

climbed. You can use the Auto Goal setting to allow your 

device to determine your step goal automatically. You can 

also set the weekly intensity minutes goal.

Goal Animations

: Allows you to turn on and off goal 

animations, or turn them off only during activities. Goal 

animations appear for your daily steps goal, daily floors 

climbed goal, and weekly intensity minutes goal.

Heart Rate Zones

: Allows you to estimate your maximum heart 

rate and determine custom heart rate zones.

Language

: Sets the language of the device interface.

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Customizing Your Device

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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