Auto Lap; Using Auto Pause; Using Auto Scroll; Changing The Background Contrast And Accent Color - Garmin vivoactive HR Owner's Manual

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Setting a Recurring Alert
A recurring alert notifies you each time the device records a
specified value or interval. For example, you can set the device
to alert you every 30 minutes.
1
Select
.
2
Select an activity.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
3
Hold
.
4
Select the activity name at the top of the screen.
5
Select Alerts > Add New.
6
Select an option:
• Select Custom, select a message, and select an alert
type.
• Select Time or Distance.
7
Enter a value.
Each time you reach the alert value, a message appears. The
device also vibrates if vibration is turned on
page
11).
Setting Walk Break Alerts
Some running programs use timed walking breaks at regular
intervals. For example, during a long training run, you can set
the device to alert you to run for 4 minutes, and then walk for 1
minute, and repeat. Auto Lap
using the run or walk alerts.
1
Select
.
2
Select an activity.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
3
Hold
.
4
Select the activity name at the top of the screen.
5
Select Alerts > Add New > Run/Walk.
6
Enter a time for the run interval.
7
Enter a time for the walk interval.
Each time you reach the alert value, a message appears. The
device also vibrates if vibration is turned on
page
11).

Auto Lap

Marking Laps
You can set your device to use the Auto Lap feature to mark a
lap at a specific distance automatically, or you can mark laps
manually. This feature is helpful for comparing your performance
over different parts of an activity (for example, every 1 mile or 5
kilometers).
1
Select
.
2
Select an activity.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
3
Hold
.
4
Select the activity name at the top of the screen.
5
Select Laps.
6
Select an option:
• Select the Auto Lap toggle switch to turn on the Auto Lap
feature.
• Select the Lap Key toggle switch to use
during an activity.
TIP: You can select Auto Lap and enter a custom distance if
the Auto Lap feature is turned on.
Each time you complete a lap, a message appears that displays
the time for that lap. The device also vibrates if vibration is
turned on
(System Settings, page
If necessary, you can customize the data screens to display
additional lap data
(Customizing the Data Screens, page
10
(System Settings,
functions as usual while you are
®
(System Settings,
to mark a lap
11).

Using Auto Pause

You can use the Auto Pause feature to pause the timer
automatically when you stop moving or when your pace or
speed drops below a specified value. This feature is helpful if
your activity includes stop lights or other places where you need
to slow down or stop.
NOTE: History is not recorded while the timer is stopped or
paused.
1
Select
.
2
Select an activity.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
3
Hold
.
4
Select the activity name at the top of the screen.
5
Select Auto Pause.
6
Select an option:
• Select When Stopped to pause the timer automatically
when you stop moving.
• Select Pace to pause the timer automatically when your
pace drops below a specified value.
• Select Speed to pause the timer automatically when your
speed drops below a specified value.

Using Auto Scroll

You can use the auto scroll feature to cycle through all of the
training data screens automatically while the timer is running.
1
Select
.
2
Select an activity.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
3
Hold
.
4
Select the activity name at the top of the screen.
5
Select Auto Scroll.
6
Select a display speed.

Changing the Background Contrast and Accent Color

1
Select
.
2
Select an activity.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
3
Hold
.
4
Select the activity name at the top of the screen.
5
Select Background to set the background color to black or
white.
6
Select Accent Color to select an accent color for the watch
face and data screens.

Bluetooth Settings

Hold
, and select Settings > Bluetooth.
Status: Displays the current Bluetooth connection status and
allows you to turn Bluetooth wireless technology on or off.
Smart Notifications: The device turns smart notifications on
and off automatically based on your selections
Bluetooth Notifications, page
Pair Mobile Device: Connects your device with a compatible
mobile device equipped with Bluetooth Smart wireless
technology.
Connected Alerts: Alerts you when your paired smartphone
connects and disconnects.
Stop LiveTrack: Allows you to stop a LiveTrack session while
one is in progress.

Garmin Connect Settings

You can customize your device settings and user settings on
your Garmin Connect account.
9).
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2).
Customizing Your Device
(Enabling

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