Restoring All Default Settings; Acquiring Satellite Signals; Improving Gps Satellite Reception; My Daily Step Count Does Not Appear - Garmin vivoactive HR Owner's Manual

Restoring All Default Settings

NOTE: This deletes all user-entered information and activity
history.
You can reset all settings back to the factory default values.
1
Hold .
2
Select Settings > System > Restore Defaults > Yes.

Acquiring Satellite Signals

The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite
signals.
1
Go outdoors to an open area.
The front of the device should be oriented toward the sky.
2 Wait while the device locates satellites.
It may take 30–60 seconds to locate satellite signals.

Improving GPS Satellite Reception

• Frequently sync the device to your Garmin Connect account:
◦ Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable
and the Garmin Express
◦ Sync your device to the Garmin Connect Mobile app using
your Bluetooth enabled smartphone.
While connected to your Garmin Connect account, the device
downloads several days of satellite data, allowing it to quickly
locate satellite signals.
• Take your device outside to an open area away from tall
buildings and trees.
• Remain stationary for a few minutes.

My daily step count does not appear

The daily step count is reset every night at midnight.
If dashes appear instead of your step count, allow the device
to acquire satellite signals and set the time automatically.
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.). If the floors climbed amount does not seem accurate,
you can try these tips.
• Avoid holding handrails.
• Avoid skipping steps while climbing stairs.

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.
The intensity minutes stop flashing.
Improving the Accuracy of Intensity Minutes
and Calories
You can improve the accuracy of these estimates by walking or
running outside for 15 minutes.
1
From the watch face, swipe to view the My Day widget.
2
Select .
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Is my smartphone compatible with my
device?
The vívoactive HR device is compatible with smartphones using
Bluetooth Smart wireless technology.
Go to www.garmin.com/ble
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application.
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for compatibility information.

Support and Updates

Garmin Express (www.garmin.com/express) provides easy
access to these services for Garmin devices.
• Product registration
• Product manuals
• Software updates
• Data uploads to Garmin Connect

Updating the Software Using Garmin Connect Mobile

Before you can update your device software using the Garmin
Connect Mobile app, you must have a Garmin Connect account,
and you must pair the device with a compatible smartphone
(Pairing Your Smartphone, page
1
Synchronize your device with the Garmin Connect Mobile
app (Using Garmin Connect Mobile, page
When new software is available, your device alerts you to
update the software.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions.

Updating the Software Using Garmin Express

Before you can update your device software, you must have a
Garmin Connect account, and you must download and install
the Garmin Express application.
1
Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.
When new software is available, Garmin Express sends it to
your device.
2
Disconnect the device from your computer.
Your device alerts you to update the software.
3
Select an option.

How can I manually pair ANT+ sensors?

You can use the device settings to manually pair ANT+ sensors.
The first time you connect a sensor to your device using ANT+
wireless technology, you must pair the device and sensor. After
they are paired, the device connects to the sensor automatically
when you start an activity and the sensor is active and within
range.
1 Stay 10 m (33 ft.) away from other ANT+ sensors while
pairing.
2 If you are pairing a heart rate monitor, put on the heart rate
monitor.
The heart rate monitor does not send or receive data until
you put it on.
3 Hold .
4
Select Settings > Sensors > Add New.
5 Select an option:
• Select Search All.
• Select your sensor type.
After the sensor is paired with your device, a message
appears. Sensor data appears in the data page loop or a
custom data field.

Getting More Information

• Go to www.garmin.com/intosports.
• Go to www.garmin.com/learningcenter.
• Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer
for information about optional accessories and replacement
parts.

Appendix

Data Fields

Some data fields require ANT+ accessories to display data.
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