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 (
).
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 (
Garmin Connect on Your Computer
).
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 (
).
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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