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vívosmart

®

 Owner's Manual

Introduction

 WARNING

See the 

Important Safety and Product Information

 guide in the 

product box for product warnings and other important 

information.
Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any 

exercise program.

Getting Started

Before you can use the vívosmart device, you must set up the 

device on your compatible mobile device or computer.

Select an option:
• Set up the device on your mobile device (

Mobile Setup

page 1

).

• Set up the device on your computer (

Computer Setup

page 1

).

Mobile Setup

Before you can pair your vívosmart device with your mobile 

device, your mobile device must support Bluetooth

®

 Smart 

wireless technology. Go to 

www.Garmin.com/BLE

 for 

compatibility information.
You can use the Garmin Connect

 Mobile app to pair your 

vívosmart device and complete the setup process. This allows 

you to share and analyze data and download software updates 

from your mobile device.

NOTE: 

Unlike other Bluetooth devices that are paired from the 

Bluetooth settings on your mobile device, your vívosmart device 

must be paired directly through the Garmin Connect Mobile app.

1

Connect the charging clip securely to the device (

Charging 

the Device

, page 1

).

2

Plug the USB cable into a power source.
The device turns on and 

 appears.

3

Go to 

www.GarminConnect.com/vivosmart

 on your mobile 

browser.

4

Install and open the Garmin Connect Mobile app.

5

Follow the instructions on your mobile device to pair your 

vívosmart device and complete the setup process.

NOTE: 

You can pair your vívosmart device with a different 

mobile device after completing the initial setup (

Pairing Your 

Mobile Device with Your vívosmart Device

, page 2

).

Computer Setup

1

Connect the charging clip securely to the device (

Charging 

the Device

, page 1

).

2

Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer.
The device turns on and 

 appears.

3

Hold 

 on the touchscreen until you see 

.

4

Go to 

www.GarminConnect.com/vivosmart

.

5

Download and install the Garmin Express

 setup software:

• If you are using a Windows

®

 operating system, select 

Download for Windows

.

• If you are using a Mac

®

 operating system, select 

Download for Mac

.

6

Follow the instructions on your computer to pair your 

vívosmart device and complete the setup process.

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 information.

NOTICE

To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the contacts and the 

surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer.

1

Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer.

2

Align the charger posts with the contacts on the back of the 

device, and connect the charging clip   securely to the 

device.

3

Charge the device completely.

4

Press   to remove the charger.

Using the Touchscreen

• Double tap the touchscreen to wake the device.

NOTE: 

The screen turns off when not in use. When the 

screen is off, the device is still active and recording data.

• Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.
• Swipe left or right to scroll through the device features and 

menu options.

• Tap the touchscreen to make a selection.
• Select   to dismiss a notification or return to the previous 

screen.

• Make each touchscreen selection a separate action.

Wearing the Device

The device can be worn on your left or right wrist. By default, the 

screen is oriented for your left wrist with the clasp toward the 

inside of your wrist. You can customize the screen and band 

orientation on your Garmin Connect account (

Device Settings

page 4

).

1

Make sure the pegs on the clasp are fully inserted into the 

band.
When both pegs are fully inserted, the device fits securely 

against your wrist.

2

Slide the keeper over the clasp (optional).
The keeper is a small loop designed to fit over both ends of 

the band and the clasp. It provides additional security and 

helps keep the band attached during rugged use.

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August 2020

Summary of Contents for vivosmart

Page 1: ...until you see 4 Go to www GarminConnect com vivosmart 5 Download and install the Garmin Express setup software If you are using a Windows operating system select Download for Windows If you are using a Mac operating system select Download for Mac 6 Follow the instructions on your computer to pair your vívosmart device and complete the setup process Charging the Device WARNING This device contains ...

Page 2: ...until the move bar is reset You can reset the move bar by walking a short distance Starting a Fitness Activity You can start a timed activity such as a walk or run which can be saved and sent to your Garmin Connect account 1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu 2 Select 3 If necessary wait while your device pairs with a compatible heart rate monitor or bike speed sensor Pairing Your ANT Sensors p...

Page 3: ... to make room for new data Sending Data to Your Mobile Device Before you can send data to your mobile device you must pair the vívosmart device with a compatible mobile device Mobile Setup page 1 Your device synchronizes with the Garmin Connect Mobile app periodically You can also send data to your mobile device at any time 1 Bring the device within 3 m 10 ft of your mobile device 2 Hold the touch...

Page 4: ...ood measure of exercise intensity Training in certain heart rate zones can help you improve cardiovascular capacity and strength Knowing your heart rate zones can prevent you from overtraining and can decrease your risk of injury If you know your maximum heart rate you can use the table Heart Rate Zone Calculations page 6 to determine the best heart rate zone for your fitness objectives If you do ...

Page 5: ...ars 1 hour per day Operating temperature range From 10 to 50 C from 14 to 122 F 1 The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 50 m For more information go to www garmin com waterrating Radio frequency protocol 2 4 GHz ANT wireless communications protocol Water rating 1 ATM2 NOTE This product does not transmit heart rate data while swimming User Replaceable Batteries WARNING Do not use ...

Page 6: ... off Bluetooth wireless technology when you are not using connected features Turning Off Bluetooth Wireless Technology page 3 Disable vibration alerts Alert Settings page 5 Software Update Your device automatically downloads available software updates as part of normal use When you synchronize your device with Garmin Express the update is applied immediately Sending Data to Your Computer page 3 Wh...

Page 7: ... warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of map data Repairs have a 90 day warranty If the unit sent in is still under its original warranty then the new warranty is 90 days or to the end of the original 1 year warranty depending upon which is longer THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING ANY LIABILI...

Page 8: ...wned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license iOS is a registered trademark of Cisco Systems Inc used under license by Apple Inc Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respecti...

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