VÍVOMOVE
®
3/3S
Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction..................................... 1
Turning On and Setting Up the
Device...................................................... 2
Device Modes..........................................3
Using the Device..................................... 3
Menu Options.......................................... 4
Wearing the Device................................. 4
Widgets............................................5
Auto Goal................................................. 6
Move Bar................................................. 6
Turning off the Move Alert................. 6
Intensity Minutes.................................... 7
Earning Intensity Minutes................... 7
Body Battery............................................ 7
Viewing the Body Battery Widget....... 7
Improving Calorie Accuracy................... 7
Heart Rate Variability and Stress
Level........................................................ 7
Viewing the Stress Level Widget........8
Starting a Relaxation Timer................ 8
Viewing the Heart Rate Widget.............. 8
Using the Hydration Tracking
Widget..................................................... 8
Menstrual Cycle Tracking.......................8
Controlling Music Playback................... 9
Viewing Notifications............................. 9
Replying to a Text Message............... 9
Training......................................... 10
Recording a Timed Activity.................. 10
Recording an Activity with Connected
GPS........................................................ 10
Recording a Strength Training
Activity................................................... 11
Tips for Recording Strength Training
Activities............................................ 11
Recording a Swim Activity................... 12
Starting a Toe-to-Toe Challenge.......... 12
Heart Rate Features....................... 12
Pulse Oximeter......................................13
Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings.... 13
Activating Pulse Oximeter Sleep
Tracking............................................. 13
About VO2 Max. Estimates.................. 13
Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate..... 14
Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin
Devices.................................................. 14
Setting an Abnormal Heart Rate
Alert....................................................... 14
Clock............................................. 15
Starting the Countdown Timer.............15
Using the Stopwatch............................ 15
Using the Alarm Clock.......................... 15
Bluetooth Connected Features....... 15
Managing Notifications........................ 16
Locating a Lost Smartphone................16
Receiving an Incoming Phone Call...... 16
Using Do Not Disturb Mode................. 16
Garmin Connect............................. 17
Garmin Move IQ™..................................17
Connected GPS..................................... 17
Sleep Tracking...................................... 18
Syncing Your Data with the Garmin
Connect App......................................... 18
Syncing Your Data with Your
Computer.............................................. 18
Setting Up Garmin Express.............. 18
Customizing Your Device............... 18
Bluetooth Settings................................ 18
Device Settings..................................... 19
Heart Rate and Stress Settings........ 19
Time Settings.................................... 19
Activity Settings................................ 20
Garmin Connect Settings..................... 20
Appearance Settings........................ 20
Alert Settings.....................................20
Customizing Activity Options........... 20
Activity Tracking Settings.................21
User Settings..................................... 22
General Settings................................22
Device Information......................... 22
Charging the Device............................. 22
Tips for Charging Your Device......... 23
Device Care........................................... 23
Cleaning the Device.......................... 23
Table of Contents i
Cleaning the Leather Bands............. 23
Changing the Bands............................. 24
Viewing Device Information................. 24
Specifications....................................... 24
Troubleshooting.............................25
Is my smartphone compatible with my
device?.................................................. 25
My phone will not connect to the
device.................................................... 25
Activity Tracking................................... 25
My step count does not seem
accurate.............................................25
The step counts on my device and my
Garmin Connect account don't
match................................................. 25
My stress level does not appear...... 25
My intensity minutes are flashing....25
The floors climbed amount does not
seem accurate.................................. 26
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data...........26
Tips for Improved Body Battery Data.. 26
Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data... 26
My device does not display the correct
time........................................................ 26
Aligning the Watch Hands................ 27
Maximizing Battery Life........................27
My device display is difficult to see
outside...................................................27
Restoring All Default Settings.............. 27
Updating the Software Using the Garmin
Connect App......................................... 28
Updating the Software Using Garmin
Express.................................................. 28
Product Updates................................... 28
Getting More Information.....................28
Device Repairs...................................... 28
Appendix........................................28
Fitness Goals........................................ 28
About Heart Rate Zones....................... 29
Heart Rate Zone Calculations.............. 29
VO2 Max. Standard Ratings................. 29
Index..............................................30
ii Table of Contents
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.
Introduction 1
Turning On and Setting Up the Device
Before you can use your device, you must plug it into a power source to turn it on.
To use the connected features of the vívomove 3/3S device, it must be paired directly through the Garmin
Connect
™
app, instead of from the Bluetooth
®
settings on your smartphone.
1 From the app store on your smartphone, install the Garmin Connect app.
2 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the charging port on your device.
3 Plug the USB cable into a power source to turn on the device (Charging the Device, page 22).
Hello! appears when the device turns on.
4 Select an option to add your device to your Garmin Connect account:
• If this is the first device you have paired with the Garmin Connect app, follow the on-screen instructions.
• If you have already paired another device with the Garmin Connect app, from the or menu, select
Garmin Devices > Add Device, and follow the on-screen instructions.
After you pair successfully, a message appears, and your device syncs automatically with your smartphone.
2 Introduction
Device Modes
Glance The watch hands show the current time, and the device is locked.
Interactive The watch hands move away from the touchscreen, and the device unlocks.
Watch only
When the battery is low, the watch hands show the current time, and the touchscreen is off until
you charge the device.
Using the Device
Double-tap: 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.
Wrist gesture: Rotate and lift your wrist toward your body to turn the screen on. Rotate your wrist away from
your body to turn the screen off.
Swipe: When the screen is on, swipe the touchscreen to unlock the device.
Swipe the touchscreen to scroll through widgets and menu options.
Hold: When the device is unlocked, hold the touchscreen to open the menu.
Tap: Tap the touchscreen to make a selection.
Tap to return to the previous screen.
Introduction 3
Menu Options
You can hold the touchscreen to view the menu.
TIP: Swipe to scroll through the menu options.
Displays the timed activity options.
Displays the heart rate features.
Displays the countdown timer, stopwatch, and alarm options.
Displays the options for your Bluetooth paired smartphone.
Displays the device settings.
Wearing the Device
• Wear the device above your wrist bone.
NOTE: The device should be snug but comfortable. For more accurate heart rate readings, the device should
not move while running or exercising. For pulse oximeter readings, you should remain motionless.
NOTE: The optical sensor is located on the back of the device.
• See Troubleshooting, page 25 for more information about wrist-based heart rate.
• See Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data, page 26 for more information about the pulse oximeter sensor.
• For more information about accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy.
• For more information about device wear and care, go to www.garmin.com/fitandcare.
4 Introduction
Widgets
Your device comes preloaded with widgets that provide at-a-glance information. You can swipe the
touchscreen to scroll through the widgets. Some widgets require a paired smartphone.
NOTE: You can use the Garmin Connect app to select the watch face and add or remove widgets.
Status and time
The current time, date, and battery status. The time and date are set automatically when the
device syncs with your Garmin Connect account.
The total number of steps taken and your goal for the day. The device learns and proposes a
new step goal for you each day.
The total number of floors climbed and your goal for the day.
Your intensity minutes total and goal for the week.
Your current Body Battery
™
energy level. The device calculates your current energy reserves
based on sleep, stress, and activity data. A higher number indicates a higher energy reserve.
Your current stress level. The device measures your heart rate variability while you are
inactive to estimate your stress level. A lower number indicates a lower stress level.
The total amount of water consumed and your goal for the day.
The distance traveled in kilometers or miles for the day.
The amount of total calories burned for the day, including both active and resting calories.
Your current heart rate in beats per minute (bpm) and seven-day average resting heart rate.
Your current respiration rate in breaths per minute and seven-day average. The device
measures your breathing rate while you are inactive to detect any unusual breathing activity,
as well as how it changes in relation to stress.
Controls for the music player on your smartphone.
The current temperature and weather forecast from a paired smartphone.
Status of your current monthly menstrual cycle. You can view and log your daily symptoms.
Upcoming appointments from your smartphone calendar.
Notifications from your smartphone, including calls, texts, social network updates, and more,
based on your smartphone notification settings.
Widgets 5
Auto Goal
Your device creates a daily step goal automatically, based on your previous activity levels. As you move during
the day, the device shows your progress toward your daily goal .
If you choose not to use the auto goal feature, you can set a personalized step goal on your Garmin Connect
account.
Move Bar
Sitting for prolonged periods of time can trigger undesirable metabolic state changes. The move bar reminds
you to keep moving. After one hour of inactivity, the move bar appears. Additional segments appear after
every 15 minutes of inactivity.
You can reset the move bar by walking a short distance.
Turning off the Move Alert
1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.
2 Select > > > Move Alert.
The alert icon appears with a slash through it.
6 Widgets
Intensity Minutes
To improve your health, organizations such as the World Health Organization recommend at least 150 minutes
per week of moderate intensity activity, such as brisk walking, or 75 minutes per week of vigorous intensity
activity, such as running.
The device monitors your activity intensity and tracks your time spent participating in moderate to vigorous
intensity activities (heart rate data is required to quantify vigorous intensity). You can work toward 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 minutes with the amount of vigorous
activity minutes. Your total vigorous intensity minutes are doubled when added.
Earning Intensity Minutes
Your vívomove 3/3S device calculates intensity minutes by comparing your heart rate data to your average
resting heart rate. If heart rate is turned off, the device calculates moderate intensity minutes by analyzing your
steps per minute.
• Start a timed activity for the most accurate calculation of intensity minutes.
• Exercise for at least 10 consecutive minutes at a moderate or vigorous intensity level.
• Wear your device all day and night for the most accurate resting heart rate.
Body Battery
Your device analyzes your heart rate variability, stress level, sleep quality, and activity data to determine your
overall Body Battery level. Like a gas gauge on a car, it indicates your amount of available reserve energy. The
Body Battery level range is from 0 to 100, where 0 to 25 is low reserve energy, 26 to 50 is medium reserve
energy, 51 to 75 is high reserve energy, and 76 to 100 is very high reserve energy.
You can sync your device with your Garmin Connect account to view your most up-to-date Body Battery level,
long-term trends, and additional details (Tips for Improved Body Battery Data, page 26).
Viewing the Body Battery Widget
The Body Battery widget displays your current Body Battery level.
1 Swipe to view the Body Battery widget.
2 Tap the touchscreen to view the Body Battery graph.
The graph displays your recent Body Battery activity, and high and low levels for the last hour.
Improving Calorie Accuracy
The device displays an estimate of your total calories burned for the current day. You can improve the accuracy
of this estimate by walking briskly for up to 15 minutes.
1 Swipe to view the calories screen.
2 Select .
NOTE: appears when calories need to be calibrated. This calibration process only needs to be completed
once. If you have already recorded a timed walk or run, may not appear.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level
Your device analyzes your heart rate variability while you are inactive to determine your overall stress. Training,
physical activity, sleep, nutrition, and general life stress all impact your stress level. The stress level range is
from 0 to 100, where 0 to 25 is a resting state, 26 to 50 is low stress, 51 to 75 is medium stress, and 76 to 100
is a high stress state. Knowing your stress level can help you identify stressful moments throughout your day.
For best results, you should wear the device while sleeping.
You can sync your device with your Garmin Connect account to view your all-day stress level, long-term trends,
and additional details.
Widgets 7
Viewing the Stress Level Widget
The stress level widget displays your current stress level.
1 Swipe to view the stress level widget.
2 Tap the touchscreen to view the stress level graph.
The stress level graph displays your stress readings, and high and low levels for the last hour.
Starting a Relaxation Timer
You can start the relaxation timer to begin a guided breathing exercise.
1 Swipe to view the stress level widget.
2 Tap the touchscreen.
The stress level graph appears.
3 Swipe to select Relax Timer.
4 Tap the touchscreen to move to the next screen.
5 Double-tap the touchscreen to start the relaxation timer.
6 Follow the on-screen instructions.
7 Double-tap the touchscreen to stop the relaxation timer.
8 Select .
Your updated stress level appears.
Viewing the Heart Rate Widget
The heart rate widget displays your current heart rate in beats per minute (bpm). For more information on heart
rate accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy.
1 Swipe to view the heart rate widget.
The widget displays your current heart rate and your average resting heart rate (RHR) value for the last 7
days.
2 Tap the touchscreen to view the heart rate graph.
The graph displays your recent heart rate activity, and high and low heart rate for the last hour.
Using the Hydration Tracking Widget
The hydration tracking widget displays your fluid intake and your daily hydration goal.
1 Swipe to view the hydration widget.
2 Select for each serving of fluid you consume (1 cup, 8 oz., or 250 mL).
TIP: You can customize your hydration settings, such as units used and daily goal, on your Garmin Connect
account.
Menstrual Cycle Tracking
Your menstrual cycle is an important part of your health. You can learn more and set up this feature in the
Health Stats settings of the Garmin Connect app.
• Menstrual cycle tracking and details
• Physical and emotional symptoms
• Period and fertility predictions
• Health and nutrition information
NOTE: You can use the Garmin Connect app to add and remove widgets.
8 Widgets
Controlling Music Playback
The music control widget allows you to control music on your smartphone using your vívomove 3/3S device.
The widget controls the currently active or most recently active media player app on your smartphone. If no
media player is active, the widget does not display track information, and you must start playback from your
phone.
1 On your smartphone, start playing a song or playlist.
2 On your vívomove 3/3S device, swipe to view the music control widget.
Viewing Notifications
When your device is paired with the Garmin Connect app, you can view notifications from your smartphone on
your device, such as text messages and emails.
1 Swipe to view the notifications widget.
2 Select View.
The most recent notification appears in the center of the touchscreen.
3 Tap the touchscreen to select the notification.
TIP: Swipe to view older notifications.
The entire message scrolls on the device.
4 Tap the touchscreen, and select to dismiss the notification.
Replying to a Text Message
NOTE: This feature is available only for Android
™
smartphones.
When you receive a text message notification on your vívomove 3/3S device, you can send a quick reply by
selecting from a list of messages.
NOTE: This feature sends text messages using your phone. Regular text message limits and charges may
apply. Contact your mobile carrier for more information.
1 Swipe to view the notifications widget.
2 Select View.
3 Tap the touchscreen to select a text message notification.
4 Tap the touchscreen to view the notification options.
5 Select .
6 Select a message from the list.
Your phone sends the selected message as a text message.
Widgets 9
Training
Recording a Timed Activity
You can record a timed activity, which can be saved and sent to your Garmin Connect account.
1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.
2 Select .
3 Swipe to scroll through the activity list, and select an option:
• Select for walking.
• Select for running.
• Select for cycling.
• Select for a cardio activity.
• Select for strength training.
• Select for a yoga activity.
• Select for other activity types.
• Select for an elliptical trainer activity.
• Select for pool swimming.
• Select for a stair stepper activity.
• Select for Toe-to-Toe
™
step challenge.
NOTE: You can use the Garmin Connect app to add or remove activities.
4 Double-tap the touchscreen to start the activity timer.
5 Start your activity.
6 Swipe to view additional data screens.
7 After you complete your activity, double-tap the touchscreen to stop the activity timer.
8 Select an option:
• Select to save the activity.
• Select to delete the activity.
• Select to resume the activity.
Recording an Activity with Connected GPS
You can connect the device to your smartphone to record GPS data for your walk, run, or bike activity.
1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.
2 Select .
3 Select , , or .
4 Select to connect the device to your Garmin Connect account.
appears on the device when you are connected.
NOTE: If you cannot connect the device to your smartphone, tap the touchscreen and select to continue
the activity. GPS data will not be recorded.
5 Double-tap the touchscreen to start the activity timer.
6 Start your activity.
Your phone must be in range during the activity.
7 After you complete your activity, double-tap the touchscreen to stop the activity timer.
8 Select an option:
• Select to save the activity.
• Select to delete the activity.
• Select to resume the activity.
10 Training
Recording a Strength Training Activity
You can record sets during a strength training activity. A set is multiple repetitions (reps) of a single move.
1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.
2 Select > .
3 If necessary, select to turn on Rep Counting.
4 Double-tap the touchscreen to start the activity timer.
5 Start your first set.
The device counts your reps.
6 Swipe to view additional data screens.
7 Select to finish a set.
A rest timer appears.
8 During a rest, select an option:
• To view additional data screens, swipe the touchscreen.
• To edit your rep count, swipe left, select , swipe to select the number, and tap the center of the
touchscreen.
9 Select to start your next set.
10 Repeat steps 6 through 8 until your activity is complete.
11 Double-tap the touchscreen to stop the activity timer.
12 Select an option:
• Select to save the activity.
• Select to delete the activity.
• Select to resume the activity.
Tips for Recording Strength Training Activities
• Do not look at the device while performing reps.
You should interact with the device at the beginning and end of each set, and during rests.
• Focus on your form while performing reps.
• Perform bodyweight or free weight exercises.
• Perform reps with a consistent, wide range of motion.
Each rep is counted when the arm wearing the device returns to the starting position.
NOTE: Leg exercises may not be counted.
• Turn on automatic set detection to start and stop your sets.
• Save and send your strength training activity to your Garmin Connect account.
You can use the tools in your Garmin Connect account to view and edit activity details.
Training 11
Recording a Swim Activity
1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.
2 Select > .
3 Select a Skill Level.
4 If necessary, select to edit the pool size.
5 Double-tap the touchscreen to start the activity timer.
6 Start your activity.
The device automatically records swim intervals, or pool lengths, which you can view by swiping the
touchscreen.
7 After you complete your activity, double-tap the touchscreen to stop the activity timer.
8 Select an option:
• Select to save the activity.
• Select to delete the activity.
• Select to resume the activity.
• Select to edit the pool lengths.
Starting a Toe-to-Toe Challenge
You can start a 2-minute, Toe-to-Toe challenge with a friend who has a compatible device.
1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.
2 Select > to challenge another player in range (3 m).
NOTE: Both players must start a challenge on their device.
If the device cannot find any players within 30 seconds, the challenge times out.
3 Select the player's name.
The device counts down for 3 seconds before the timer starts.
4 Get steps for 2 minutes.
The screen displays the timer and the number of steps.
5 Bring the devices in range (3 m).
The screen displays the steps for each player.
Players can select to start another challenge or select to exit the menu.
Heart Rate Features
The vívomove 3/3S device has a heart rate menu, enabling you to view wrist-based heart rate data.
Monitors the saturation of oxygen in your blood. Knowing your oxygen saturation can help you
determine how your body is adapting to exercise and stress.
NOTE: The pulse oximeter sensor is located on the back of the device.
Displays your current VO2 max., which is an indication of athletic performance and should increase as
your level of fitness improves.
Broadcasts your current heart rate to a paired Garmin
®
device.
12 Heart Rate Features
Pulse Oximeter
The device has a wrist-based pulse oximeter to gauge the saturation of oxygen in your blood. Knowing your
oxygen saturation can be valuable in understanding your overall health and help you determine how your body
is adapting to altitude. Your device gauges your blood oxygen level by shining light into the skin and checking
how much light is absorbed. This is referred to as SpO
2
.
On the device, your pulse oximeter readings appear as an SpO
2
percentage. On your Garmin Connect account,
you can view additional details about your pulse oximeter readings, including trends over multiple days
(Activating Pulse Oximeter Sleep Tracking, page 13). For more information on pulse oximeter accuracy, go to
garmin.com/ataccuracy.
Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings
You can manually begin a pulse oximeter reading on your device at any time. The accuracy of these readings
can vary based on your blood flow, the device placement on your wrist, and your stillness.
1 Wear the device above your wrist bone.
The device should be snug but comfortable.
2 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.
3 Select > .
4 Hold the arm wearing the device at heart level while the device reads your blood oxygen saturation.
5 Keep still.
The device displays your oxygen saturation as a percentage.
NOTE: You can turn on and view pulse oximeter sleep data in your Garmin Connect account (Activating Pulse
Oximeter Sleep Tracking, page 13).
Activating Pulse Oximeter Sleep Tracking
You can set your device to measure your blood oxygen level, or SpO
2
, for up to 4 hours during your defined
sleep window (Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data, page 26).
1 From the settings menu in the Garmin Connect app, select Garmin Devices.
2 Select your device.
3 Select Activity Tracking > Pulse Ox.
4 Select Pulse Ox Sleep Tracking.
NOTE: Unusual sleep positions could cause abnormally low sleep-time SpO
2
readings.
About VO2 Max. Estimates
VO2 max. is the maximum volume of oxygen (in milliliters) you can consume per minute per kilogram of body
weight at your maximum performance. In simple terms, VO2 max. is an indication of cardiovascular strength
and should increase as your level of fitness improves.
On the device, your VO2 max. estimate appears as a number and description. On your Garmin Connect account,
you can view additional details about your VO2 max. estimate.
VO2 max. data is provided by Firstbeat Analytics. VO2 max. analysis is provided with permission from The
Cooper Institute
®
. For more information, see the appendix (VO2 Max. Standard Ratings, page 29), and go to
www.CooperInstitute.org.
Heart Rate Features 13
Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate
The device requires wrist-based heart rate data and a timed 15 minute brisk walk or run to display your VO2
max. estimate.
1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.
2 Select > .
If you have already recorded a 15 minute brisk walk or run, your VO2 max. estimate may appear. The device
updates your VO2 max. estimate each time you complete a timed walk or run.
3 Select to start the timer.
A message appears when the test is complete.
4 To manually start a VO2 max. test to get an updated estimate, tap your current reading and follow the on-
screen instructions.
The device updates your VO2 max. estimate.
Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin Devices
You can broadcast your heart rate data from your vívomove 3/3S device and view it on paired Garmin devices.
For example, you can broadcast 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 to view the menu.
2 Select > .
The vívomove 3/3S device starts broadcasting your heart rate data.
NOTE: You can view only the heart rate monitoring screen while broadcasting heart rate data.
3 Pair your vívomove 3/3S device with your Garmin ANT+
®
compatible device.
NOTE: The pairing instructions differ for each Garmin compatible device. See your owner's manual.
4 Tap the heart rate monitoring screen, and select to stop broadcasting your heart rate data.
Setting an Abnormal Heart Rate Alert
CAUTION
This feature only alerts you when your heart rate exceeds or drops below a certain number of beats per minute,
as selected by the user, after a period of inactivity. This feature does not notify you of any potential heart
condition and is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition or disease. Always defer to your health
care provider for any heart-related issues.
You can set the heart rate threshold value.
1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.
2 Select > > .
3 Select High Alert or Low Alert.
4 Tap the screen to turn on the toggle.
5 Select .
6 Follow the on-screen instructions to set the heart rate threshold value.
7 Tap the touchscreen to confirm the value.
Each time your heart rate exceeds or drops below the custom value, a message appears and the device
vibrates.
14 Heart Rate Features
Clock
Starting the Countdown Timer
1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.
2 Select > .
3 Set the minutes.
4 Tap the center of the touchscreen to select the minutes and move to the next screen.
5 Set the seconds.
6 Tap the center of the touchscreen to select the seconds and move to the next screen.
A screen appears showing the countdown time.
7 If necessary, select to edit the time.
8 Double-tap the touchscreen to start the timer.
9 If necessary, double-tap the touchscreen to pause and resume the timer.
10 Double-tap the touchscreen to stop the timer.
11 If necessary, select to reset the timer.
Using the Stopwatch
1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.
2 Select > .
3 Double tap the touchscreen to start the timer.
4 Double tap the touchscreen to stop the timer.
5 If necessary, select to reset the timer.
Using the Alarm Clock
1 Set alarm clock times and frequencies on your Garmin Connect account (Alert Settings, page 20).
2 On the vívomove 3/3S device, hold the touchscreen to view the menu.
3 Select > .
4 Swipe to scroll through the alarms.
5 Select an alarm to turn it on or off.
Bluetooth Connected Features
The vívomove 3/3S device has several Bluetooth connected features for your compatible smartphone using the
Garmin Connect app.
Notifications: Alerts you to notifications from your smartphone, including calls, texts, social network updates,
calendar appointments, and more, based on your smartphone notification settings.
Weather updates: Displays the current temperature and weather forecast from your smartphone.
Music controls: Allows you to control the music player on your smartphone.
Find my phone: Locates your lost smartphone that is paired with your vívomove 3/3S device and currently
within range.
Find my device: Locates your lost vívomove 3/3S device that is paired with your smartphone and currently
within range.
Activity uploads: Automatically sends your activity to the Garmin Connect app as soon as you open the app.
Software updates: Your device wirelessly downloads and installs the latest software update.
Clock 15
Managing Notifications
You can use your compatible smartphone to manage notifications that appear on your vívomove 3/3S device.
Select an option:
• If you are using an iPhone
®
device, go to the iOS
®
notifications settings to select the items to show on the
device.
• If you are using an Android smartphone, from the Garmin Connect app, select Settings > Notifications.
Locating a Lost Smartphone
You can use this feature to help locate a lost smartphone that is paired using Bluetooth technology and
currently within range.
1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.
2 Select > .
The vívomove 3/3S device begins searching for your paired smartphone. An audible alert sounds on your
smartphone, and the Bluetooth signal strength appears on the vívomove 3/3S device screen. The Bluetooth
signal strength increases as you move closer to your smartphone.
Receiving an Incoming Phone Call
When you receive a phone call on your connected smartphone, the vívomove device displays the name or
phone number of the caller.
• To accept the call, select .
NOTE: To talk to the caller, you must use your connected smartphone.
• To decline the call, select .
• To decline the call and immediately send a text message reply, select , and select a message from the list.
NOTE: This feature is available only if your device is connected to an Android smartphone.
Using Do Not Disturb Mode
You can use do not disturb mode to turn off notifications, gestures, and alerts. For example, you can use this
mode while sleeping or watching a movie.
NOTE: In your Garmin Connect account, you can set the device to automatically enter do not disturb mode
during your normal sleep hours. You can set your normal sleep hours in the user settings on your Garmin
Connect account.
1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.
2 Select > .
16 Bluetooth Connected Features
Garmin Connect
You can connect with your friends on your Garmin Connect account. Your Garmin Connect account gives you
the tools to track, analyze, share, and encourage each other. Record the events of your active lifestyle including
runs, walks, rides, swims, hikes, and more.
You can create your free Garmin Connect account when you pair your device with your phone using the Garmin
Connect app, or you can go to www.garminconnect.com.
Track your progress: You can track your daily steps, join a friendly competition with your connections, and
meet your goals.
Store your activities: After you complete and save a timed activity with your device, you can upload that activity
to your Garmin Connect account and keep it as long as you want.
Analyze your data: You can view more detailed information about your activity, including time, distance, heart
rate, calories burned, and customizable reports.
Share your activities: You can connect with friends to follow each other's activities or post links to your
activities on your favorite social networking sites.
Manage your settings: You can customize your device and user settings on your Garmin Connect account.
Garmin Move IQ
™
When your movements match familiar exercise patterns, the Move IQ feature automatically detects the event
and displays it in your timeline. The Move IQ events show activity type and duration, but they do not appear in
your activities list or newsfeed.
The Move IQ feature can automatically start a timed activity for walking and running using time thresholds you
set in the Garmin Connect app. These activities are added to your activities list.
Connected GPS
With the connected GPS feature, your device uses the GPS antenna in your smartphone to record GPS data for
walk, run, or bike activities (Recording an Activity with Connected GPS, page 10). The GPS data, including
location, distance, and speed, appears in the activity details in your Garmin Connect account.
NOTE: To use the connected GPS feature, enable smartphone app permissions to always share location to the
Garmin Connect app.
Garmin Connect 17
Sleep Tracking
While you are sleeping, the device automatically detects your sleep and monitors your movement during your
normal sleep hours. You can set your normal sleep hours in the user settings on your Garmin Connect account.
Sleep statistics include total hours of sleep, sleep stages, and sleep movement. You can view your sleep
statistics on your Garmin Connect account.
NOTE: Naps are not added to your sleep statistics. You can use do not disturb mode to turn off notifications
and alerts, with the exception of alarms (Using Do Not Disturb Mode, page 16).
Syncing Your Data with the Garmin Connect App
Your device automatically syncs data with the Garmin Connect app each time you open the app. Your device
periodically syncs data with the Garmin Connect app automatically. You can also manually sync your data at
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 data syncs.
6 View your current data in the Garmin Connect app.
Syncing Your Data with Your Computer
Before you can sync your data with the Garmin Connect application on your computer, you must install the
Garmin Express
™
application (Setting Up Garmin Express, page 18).
1 Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.
2 Open the Garmin Express application.
The device enters mass storage mode.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
4 View your data on your Garmin Connect account.
Setting Up Garmin Express
1 Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
2 Go to www.garmin.com/express.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Customizing Your Device
Bluetooth Settings
Hold the touchscreen to view the menu, and select .
: Turns Bluetooth technology on and off.
NOTE: Other Bluetooth settings appear only when Bluetooth technology is enabled.
: 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.
: Allows you to locate a lost smartphone that is paired using Bluetooth technology and currently within range.
: Allows you to sync your device with a compatible Bluetooth enabled smartphone.
18 Customizing Your Device
Device Settings
You can customize some settings on your vívomove 3/3S device. Additional settings can be customized on
your Garmin Connect account.
Hold the touchscreen to view the menu, and select .
: Turns do not disturb mode on and off (Using Do Not Disturb Mode, page 16).
: Allows you to manually align the watch hands (Aligning the Watch Hands, page 27).
: Sets the brightness level. You can use the Auto option to automatically adjust the brightness based on the
ambient light, or manually adjust the brightness level.
NOTE: A higher brightness level decreases battery life.
: Sets the vibration level.
NOTE: A higher vibration level decreases battery life.
: Allows you to turn the heart rate monitor on and off, set an abnormal heart rate alert, and set a relax
reminder (Heart Rate and Stress Settings, page 19).
: 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 19).
: Turns activity tracking, move alert, and goal alerts on and off (Activity Settings, page 20).
: Allows you to select which wrist the device is worn on.
NOTE: This setting is used for strength training and gestures.
: Sets the device to display the distance traveled and temperature in statute or metric units.
: Sets the device language.
: Allows you to reset user data and settings (Restoring All Default Settings, page 27).
: Displays the unit ID, software version, regulatory information, license agreement, and more (Viewing Device
Information, page 24).
Heart Rate and Stress Settings
Hold the touchscreen to view the menu, and select > .
: Turns the wrist heart rate monitor on or off. You can use the Activity Only option to use the wrist heart rate
monitor only during timed activities.
: Allows you to set the device to alert you when your heart rate exceeds or drops below a target value
(Setting an Abnormal Heart Rate Alert, page 14).
: Allows you to set the value of the heart rate alert threshold.
: Allows you to set the device to alert you when your stress level is unusually high. The alert encourages you
to take a moment to relax, and the device prompts you to begin a guided breathing exercise (Starting a
Relaxation Timer, page 8).
Time Settings
Hold the touchscreen to view the menu, and select > .
: Sets the device to display time in a 12-hour or 24-hour format.
: Allows you to set the time manually or automatically based on your paired mobile device (Setting the Time
Manually, page 19).
Setting the Time Manually
By default, the time is set automatically when the vívomove 3/3S device is paired with a smartphone.
1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.
2 Select > > > Manual.
3 Select .
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to set the time.
Customizing Your Device 19
Activity Settings
Hold the touchscreen to view the menu, and select > .
: Allows you to turn activity tracking on and off.
NOTE: Other activity tracking settings appear only when activity tracking is enabled.
: Allows you to turn the Move Alert on and off.
: Allows you to turn on and off goal alerts, or disable goal alerts during a timed activity. Goal alerts appear for
your daily steps goal, daily floors climbed goal, and weekly intensity minutes goal.
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 vívomove 3/3S 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 18) (Syncing Your Data with Your Computer, page 18).
Appearance Settings
From your Garmin Connect device menu, select Appearance.
Watch Face: Allows you to select the watch face.
Widgets: Allows you to customize the widgets that appear on your device and reorder the widgets in the loop.
Display Options: Allows you to customize your display.
Alert Settings
From your Garmin Connect device menu, select Alerts.
Alarms: Allows you to set alarm clock times and frequencies for your device.
Phone Notifications: Allows you to enable and configure phone notifications from your compatible
smartphone. You can filter notifications by During an Activity or Not During an Activity.
Abnormal Heart Rate Alert: Allows you to set the device to alert you when your heart rate exceeds or drops
below a set threshold after a period of inactivity. You can set the Alert Threshold.
Relax Reminders: Allows you to set the device to alert you when your stress level is unusually high. The alert
encourages you to take a moment to relax, and the device prompts you to begin a guided breathing exercise.
Bluetooth Connection Alert: Allows you to enable an alert informing you when your paired smartphone is no
longer connected using Bluetooth technology.
Do Not Disturb During Sleep: Sets the device to turn on do not disturb mode automatically during your sleep
hours (User Settings, page 22).
Customizing Activity Options
You can select activities to display on your device.
1 From your Garmin Connect device menu, select Activity Options.
2 Select Edit.
3 Select the activities to display on your device.
NOTE: The walking and running activities cannot be removed.
4 If necessary, select an activity to customize its settings, such as alerts and data fields.
20 Customizing Your Device
Marking Laps
You can set your device to use the Auto Lap
®
feature, which marks a lap automatically at every kilometer or
mile. This feature is helpful for comparing your performance over different parts of an activity.
NOTE: The Auto Lap feature is not available for all activities.
1 From the settings menu in the Garmin Connect app, select Garmin Devices.
2 Select your device.
3 Select Activity Options.
4 Select an activity.
5 Select Auto Lap.
Customizing Data Fields
You can change the data field combinations for the screens that appear while the activity timer is running.
NOTE: You cannot customize Pool Swim.
1 From the settings menu in the Garmin Connect app, select Garmin Devices.
2 Select your device.
3 Select Activity Options.
4 Select an activity.
5 Select Data Fields.
6 Select a data field to change it.
Activity Tracking Settings
From your Garmin Connect device menu, select Activity Tracking.
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.
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.
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 step 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 option to allow your device to
determine your step goal automatically.
Goal Alerts: Allows you to turn on and off goal alerts, or turn them off only during activities. Goal alerts appear
for your daily steps goal, daily floors climbed goal, and weekly intensity minutes goal.
Move Alert: Allows your device to display a message and move bar on the time of day screen when you have
been inactive for too long. The device also beeps or vibrates if audible tones are turned on.
NOTE: This setting decreases battery life.
Move IQ: Allows you to turn on and off Move IQ events. The Move IQ feature automatically detects activity
patterns, such as walking and running.
Pulse Ox Sleep Tracking: Allows your device to record up to four hours of pulse oximeter readings while you
sleep.
Set as Preferred Activity Tracker: Sets this device to be your primary activity tracking device when more than
one device is connected to the app.
Weekly Intensity Minutes: Allows you to enter a weekly goal for the number of minutes to participate in
moderate to vigorous intensity activities. The device also allows you to set a heart rate zone for moderate
intensity minutes and a higher heart rate zone for vigorous intensity minutes. You can also use the default
algorithm.
Customizing Your Device 21
User Settings
From your Garmin Connect device menu, select User Settings.
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.
Heart Rate Zones: Allows you to estimate your maximum heart rate and determine custom heart rate zones.
General Settings
From your Garmin Connect device menu, select General.
Device Name: Allows you to set a name for the device.
Wrist Worn On: Allows you to select which wrist the device is worn on.
NOTE: This setting is used for strength training and gestures.
Time Format: Sets the device to display time in a 12-hour or 24-hour format.
Date Format: Sets the device to display the date in a month/day or day/month format.
Language: Sets the device language.
Measurement Units: Sets the device to display the distance traveled and temperature in statute or metric units.
Physio TrueUp: Allows your device to sync activities, history, and data from other Garmin devices.
Device Information
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 clean and dry the contacts and the surrounding area before charging or
connecting to a computer. Refer to the cleaning instructions in the appendix.
1 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the charging port on your device.
2 Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB charging port.
3 Charge the device completely.
22 Device Information
Tips for Charging Your Device
• Connect the charger securely to the device to charge it using the USB cable (Charging the Device, page 22).
You can charge the device by plugging the USB cable into a Garmin approved AC adapter with a standard
wall outlet or a USB port on your computer.
• View the remaining battery graphic on the device information screen (Viewing Device Information, page 24).
Device Care
NOTICE
Avoid extreme shock and harsh treatment, because it can degrade the life of the product.
Do not use a sharp object to clean the device.
Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touchscreen, or damage may result.
Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, and insect repellents that can damage plastic components and finishes.
Thoroughly rinse the device with fresh water after exposure to chlorine, salt water, sunscreen, cosmetics,
alcohol, or other harsh chemicals. Prolonged exposure to these substances can damage the case.
Do not place in high temperature environments, such as a clothes dryer.
Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, because it can cause
permanent damage.
Cleaning the Device
NOTICE
Even small amounts of sweat or moisture can cause corrosion of the electrical contacts when connected to a
charger. Corrosion can prevent charging and data transfer.
1 Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.
2 Wipe it dry.
After cleaning, allow the device to dry completely.
TIP: For more information, go to www.garmin.com/fitandcare.
Cleaning the Leather Bands
1 Wipe the leather bands with a dry cloth.
2 Use a leather conditioner to clean the leather bands.
Device Information 23
Changing the Bands
The vívomove 3S device is compatible with 18 mm wide, standard, quick-release bands. The vívomove 3 device
is compatible with 20 mm wide, standard, quick-release bands.
1 Slide the quick-release pin on the spring bar to remove the band.
2 Insert one side of the spring bar for the new band into the device.
3 Slide the quick-release pin, and align the spring bar with the opposite side of the device.
4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 to change the other band.
Viewing Device Information
You can view the unit ID, software version, and regulatory information.
1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.
2 Select > .
3 Swipe to view the information.
Specifications
Battery type Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion battery
Battery life
Up to 5 days in smart mode
Up to 1 additional week in watch mode
Operating temperature range From -10º to 50ºC (from 14º to 122ºF)
Charging temperature range From 0º to 45ºC (from 32º to 113ºF)
Wireless frequencies/protocols
2.4 GHz @ 0 dBm nominal
• ANT+ wireless communications protocol
• Bluetooth 5.0 technology
13.56 MHz @ -40 dBm nominal, NFC wireless technology
Water rating 5 ATM
1
1
The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 50 m. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.
24 Device Information
Troubleshooting
Is my smartphone compatible with my device?
The vívomove 3/3S device is compatible with smartphones using Bluetooth technology.
Go to www.garmin.com/ble for compatibility information.
My phone will not connect to the device
• Bring the device within range of your smartphone.
• If your devices are already paired, turn Bluetooth off on both devices, and turn it back on.
• If your devices are not paired, enable Bluetooth technology on your smartphone.
• On your smartphone, open the Garmin Connect app, select or , and select Garmin Devices > Add
Device to enter pairing mode.
• On your device, hold the touchscreen to view the menu, and select > to enter pairing mode.
Activity Tracking
For more information about activity tracking accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy.
My step count does not seem accurate
If your step count does not seem accurate, you can try these tips.
• Wear the device on your non-dominant wrist.
• Carry the device in your pocket when pushing a stroller or lawn mower.
• Carry the device in your pocket when actively using your hands or arms only.
NOTE: The device may interpret some repetitive motions, such as washing dishes, folding laundry, or
clapping your hands, as steps.
The step counts on my device and my Garmin Connect account don't match
The step count on your Garmin Connect account updates when you sync your device.
1 Select an option:
• Sync your step count with the Garmin Connect application (Syncing Your Data with Your Computer,
page 18).
• Sync your step count with the Garmin Connect app (Syncing Your Data with the Garmin Connect App,
page 18).
2 Wait while the device syncs your data.
Syncing can take several minutes.
NOTE: Refreshing the Garmin Connect app or the Garmin Connect application does not sync your data or
update your step count.
My stress level does not appear
Before the device can detect your stress level, wrist-based heart rate monitoring must be turned on.
The device samples your heart rate variability throughout the day during periods of inactivity to determine your
stress level. The device does not determine your stress level during timed activities.
If dashes appear instead of your stress level, be still, and wait while the device measures your heart rate
variability.
My intensity minutes are flashing
When you exercise at an intensity 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.
Troubleshooting 25
The floors climbed amount does not seem accurate
Your device uses an internal barometer to measure elevation changes as you climb floors. A floor climbed is
equal to 3 m (10 ft.).
• Avoid holding handrails or skipping steps while climbing stairs.
• In windy environments, cover the device with your sleeve or jacket as strong gusts can cause erratic
readings.
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data
If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you can try these tips.
• Clean and dry your arm before putting on the device.
• Avoid wearing sunscreen, lotion, and insect repellent under the device.
• Avoid scratching the heart rate sensor on the back of the device.
• Wear the device above your wrist bone. The device should be snug but comfortable.
• Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes and get a heart rate reading before starting your activity.
NOTE: In cold environments, warm up indoors.
• Rinse the device with fresh water after each workout.
Tips for Improved Body Battery Data
• Your Body Battery level updates when you sync your device with your Garmin Connect account.
• For more accurate results, wear the device while sleeping.
• Rest and good sleep charge your Body Battery.
• Strenuous activity, high stress, and poor sleep can cause your Body Battery to drain.
• Food intake, as well as stimulants like caffeine, has no impact on your Body Battery.
Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data
If the pulse oximeter data is erratic or does not appear, you can try these tips.
• Remain motionless while the device reads your blood oxygen saturation.
• Wear the device above your wrist bone. The device should be snug but comfortable.
• Hold the arm wearing the device at heart level while the device reads your blood oxygen saturation.
• Use a silicone band.
• Clean and dry your arm before putting on the device.
• Avoid wearing sunscreen, lotion, and insect repellent under the device.
• Avoid scratching the optical sensor on the back of the device.
• Rinse the device with fresh water after each workout.
My device does not display the correct time
The device updates the time and date when you sync your device to a computer or mobile device. You should
sync your device to receive the correct time when you change time zones, and to update for daylight saving
time.
If the watch hands do not match the digital time, you should align them manually (Aligning the Watch Hands,
page 27).
1 Confirm that the time is set to automatic (Time Settings, page 19).
2 Confirm that your computer or mobile device displays the correct local time.
3 Select an option:
• Sync your device to a computer (Syncing Your Data with Your Computer, page 18).
• Sync your device to a mobile device (Syncing Your Data with the Garmin Connect App, page 18).
The time and date are updated automatically.
26 Troubleshooting
Aligning the Watch Hands
Your vívomove 3/3S device contains precision watch hands. Intense activities can alter the position of the
watch hands. If the watch hands do not match the digital time, you should align them manually.
TIP: Alignment of the watch hands may be necessary after a few months of normal use.
1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.
2 Select > > Align Hands to 12:00.
3 Tap or until the minute hand points to the 12 o'clock position.
4 Select .
5 Tap or until the hour hand points to the 12 o'clock position.
6 Select .
The message Alignment Complete appears.
NOTE: You can also use the Garmin Connect app to align the watch hands.
Maximizing Battery Life
• Decrease the screen brightness and timeout (Appearance Settings, page 20).
• Turn off wrist gestures (Appearance Settings, page 20).
• In your smartphone notification center settings, limit the notifications that appear on your vívomove 3/3S
device (Managing Notifications, page 16).
• Turn off smart notifications (Bluetooth Settings, page 18).
• Turn off Bluetooth wireless technology when you are not using connected features (Bluetooth Settings,
page 18).
• Stop broadcasting heart rate data to paired Garmin devices (Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin Devices,
page 14).
• Turn off wrist-based heart rate monitoring (Heart Rate and Stress Settings, page 19).
NOTE: Wrist-based heart rate monitoring is used to calculate vigorous intensity minutes, VO2 max., stress
level, and calories burned (Intensity Minutes, page 7).
My device display is difficult to see outside
The device detects ambient light and automatically adjusts the backlight brightness to maximize battery life. In
direct sunlight, the screen gets brighter, but it may still be difficult to read. The automatic activity detection
feature can be helpful when starting outdoor activities (Activity Tracking Settings, page 21).
Restoring All Default Settings
You can restore all of the device settings back to the factory default values.
1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.
2 Select > .
3 Select an option:
• To reset all of the device settings to the factory default values and save all user-entered information and
activity history, select Reset Default Settings.
• To reset all of the device settings to the factory default values and delete all user-entered information and
activity history, select Delete Data and Reset Settings.
An informational message appears.
4 Tap the touchscreen.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Troubleshooting 27
Updating the Software Using the Garmin Connect App
Before you can update your device software using the Garmin Connect app, you must have a Garmin Connect
account, and you must pair the device with a compatible smartphone (Turning On and Setting Up the Device,
page 2).
Sync your device with the Garmin Connect app (Syncing Your Data with the Garmin Connect App, page 18).
When new software is available, the Garmin Connect app automatically sends the update to your device.
The update is applied when you are not actively using 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 application
and add your device (Syncing Your Data with Your Computer, page 18).
1 Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.
When new software is available, the Garmin Express application sends it to your device.
2 After the Garmin Express application finishes sending the update, disconnect the device from your
computer.
Your device installs the update.
Product Updates
On your computer, install Garmin Express (www.garmin.com/express). On your smartphone, install the Garmin
Connect app.
This provides easy access to these services for Garmin devices:
• Software updates
• Data uploads to Garmin Connect
• Product registration
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 information about optional accessories and
replacement parts.
• Go to www.garmin.com/ataccuracy.
This is not a medical device. The pulse oximeter feature is not available in all countries.
Device Repairs
If your device needs to be repaired, go to support.garmin.com for information about submitting a service
request with Garmin Product Support.
Appendix
Fitness Goals
Knowing your heart rate zones can help you measure and improve your fitness by understanding and applying
these principles.
• Your heart rate is a good measure of exercise intensity.
• Training in certain heart rate zones can help you improve cardiovascular capacity and strength.
If you know your maximum heart rate, you can use the table (Heart Rate Zone Calculations, page 29) to
determine the best heart rate zone 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 heart rate. The default maximum heart rate is
220 minus your age.
28 Appendix
About Heart Rate Zones
Many athletes use heart rate zones to measure and increase their cardiovascular strength and improve their
level of fitness. A heart rate zone is a set range of heartbeats per minute. The five commonly accepted heart
rate zones are numbered from 1 to 5 according to increasing intensity. Generally, heart rate zones are
calculated based on percentages of your maximum heart rate.
Heart Rate Zone Calculations
Zone
% of Maximum Heart
Rate
Perceived Exertion Benefits
1 50–60% Relaxed, easy pace, rhythmic breathing
Beginning-level aerobic training,
reduces stress
2 60–70%
Comfortable pace, slightly deeper
breathing, conversation possible
Basic cardiovascular training, good
recovery pace
3 70–80%
Moderate pace, more difficult to hold
conversation
Improved aerobic capacity, optimal
cardiovascular training
4 80–90%
Fast pace and a bit uncomfortable,
breathing forceful
Improved anaerobic capacity and
threshold, improved speed
5 90–100%
Sprinting pace, unsustainable for long
period of time, labored breathing
Anaerobic and muscular endurance,
increased power
VO2 Max. Standard Ratings
These tables include standardized classifications for VO2 max. estimates by age and gender.
Males Percentile 20–29 30–39 40–49 50–59 60–69 70–79
Superior 95 55.4 54 52.5 48.9 45.7 42.1
Excellent 80 51.1 48.3 46.4 43.4 39.5 36.7
Good 60 45.4 44 42.4 39.2 35.5 32.3
Fair 40 41.7 40.5 38.5 35.6 32.3 29.4
Poor 0–40 <41.7 <40.5 <38.5 <35.6 <32.3 <29.4
Females Percentile 20–29 30–39 40–49 50–59 60–69 70–79
Superior 95 49.6 47.4 45.3 41.1 37.8 36.7
Excellent 80 43.9 42.4 39.7 36.7 33 30.9
Good 60 39.5 37.8 36.3 33 30 28.1
Fair 40 36.1 34.4 33 30.1 27.5 25.9
Poor 0–40 <36.1 <34.4 <33 <30.1 <27.5 <25.9
Data reprinted with permission from The Cooper Institute. For more information, go to
www.CooperInstitute.org.
Appendix 29
Index
A
accessories 28
activities 10–12, 20, 21
custom 20
saving 20
activity tracking 5–7, 17, 20–22
alarms 15
clock 20
alerts 20
heart rate 14, 20, 21
vibration 16, 20
applications 15
smartphone 2
Auto Lap 21
B
backlight 16, 19, 20
bands 24
battery 24
charging 2, 22, 23
maximizing 19, 21, 27
Bluetooth technology 15, 16, 18, 20, 25
Body Battery 7, 26
C
calibrating 7
touchscreen 26, 27
calorie 7
data fields 21
expenditure 5
challenges 12
charging 22, 23
cleaning the device 23
clock 15, 19, 27
controls menu 4
countdown timer 15
customizing the device 19
D
data
storing 17
transferring 17
uploading 22
data fields 21
deleting
all user data 27
messages 9
display settings 19
distance 5
data fields 21
E
editing 20
G
Garmin Connect 2, 13, 17, 18, 20–22, 28
Garmin Express 18
updating software 28
goals 5, 20–22
GPS 10, 19
signal 17
H
health stats 8
heart rate 4, 5, 8, 13, 14
alerts 14, 20, 21
data fields 21
monitor 12, 19, 26
pairing sensors 14
zones 22, 28, 29
history 18
sending to computer 17, 18
home screen, customizing 20
I
intensity minutes 5, 7, 21, 25
intervals, swimming 12
K
keys 4
L
language 22
laps 21
M
mass storage mode 18
menstrual cycle 5, 8
menu 3, 4, 19, 20
messages 9
Move IQ 21
music controls 5, 9
N
notifications 5, 9, 16, 20
phone calls 16
text messages 9
O
oxygen saturation 13
P
pairing
ANT+ sensors 14
smartphone 2, 18, 25
phone calls 16
pool size, setting 12
profiles, activity 17
pulse oximeter 4, 12, 13, 21, 26
R
replacement parts 24
resetting the device 27
S
saving activities 10–12, 20
screen 19
calibration 26, 27
settings 19
settings 4, 12, 13, 18–20, 27
device 19–22
sleep mode 18, 20, 22
smartphone 9, 25
applications 15
pairing 2, 18, 25
software
updating 28
version 24
specifications 24
steps 5, 12, 20, 21
stopwatch 15
storing data 17
stress level 5, 7, 8, 19, 25
stress score 7
stride length 21
swimming 12
system settings 19
T
text messages 9
time 19
settings 19, 22, 27
time of day 26
timer 8, 10–12, 21
countdown 15
touchscreen 3
calibrating 26, 27
tracking 13
troubleshooting 11, 23, 25–28
U
unit ID 24
units of measure 22
updates, software 28
USB 28
transferring files 18
user data, deleting 27
V
VO2 max. 12–14, 29
W
watch faces 20
watch mode 3
weather 5
weight, settings 22
widgets 5, 7–9, 20
Z
zones, heart rate 21, 22
30 Index
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