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Changing the Pulse Oximeter Tracking Mode
You can manually begin a pulse oximeter reading by viewing the pulse oximeter widget.
1 Hold .
2 Select > Wrist Heart Rate > Pulse Ox > Tracking Mode.
3 Select an option:
• To turn on measurements while you are inactive during the day, select All Day.
NOTE: Turning on all-day tracking mode decreases battery life.
• To turn on continuous measurements while you sleep, select During Sleep.
NOTE: Unusual sleep positions can cause abnormally low sleep-time SpO2 readings.
• To turn off automatic measurements, select Off.
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 watch reads your blood oxygen saturation.
• Wear the watch above your wrist bone. The watch should be snug but comfortable.
• Hold the arm wearing the watch at heart level while the watch reads your blood oxygen saturation.
• Use a silicone or nylon band.
• Clean and dry your arm before putting on the watch.
• Avoid wearing sunscreen, lotion, and insect repellent under the watch.
• Avoid scratching the optical sensor on the back of the watch.
• Rinse the watch with fresh water after each workout.
Activity Tracking
The activity tracking feature records your daily step count, distance traveled, intensity minutes, calories burned,
and sleep statistics for each recorded day. Your calories burned includes your base metabolism plus activity
calories.
The number of steps taken during the day appears on the steps widget. The step count is updated periodically.
For more information about activity tracking and fitness metric accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy.
Auto Goal
Your watch creates a daily step goal automatically, based on your previous activity levels. As you move during
the day, the watch 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.
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