Time Settings; Time Zones; Setting The Time Manually; Setting The Alarm - Garmin VIVOACTIVE 3 MUSIC Owner's Manual

Reset: Allows you to reset the default settings or delete
personal data and reset the settings
Settings, page 21).
NOTE: If you have set up a Garmin Pay wallet, restoring
default settings also deletes the wallet from your device.
Software Update: Allows you to check for software updates.
About: Displays the unit ID, software version, regulatory
information, and license agreement.

Time Settings

Hold the touchscreen, and select Settings > System > Time.
Time Format: Sets the device to show time in a 12-hour or a
24-hour format.
Time Source: Allows you to set the time manually or
automatically based on your paired mobile device.

Time Zones

Each time you turn on the device and acquire satellites or sync
with your smartphone, the device automatically detects your
time zone and the current time of day.

Setting the Time Manually

By default, the time is set automatically when the vívoactive
device is paired with a mobile device.
1
Hold the touchscreen.
2
Select Settings > System > Time > Time Source > Manual.
3
Select Time, and enter the time of day.

Setting the Alarm

1
Hold the touchscreen.
2
Select Clocks > Alarms > Add New.
3
Select Time, and enter a time.
4
Select Repeat, and select an option.

Deleting an Alarm

1
Hold the touchscreen.
2
Select Clocks > Alarms.
3
Select an alarm, and select Remove.

Starting the Countdown Timer

1
Hold the touchscreen.
2
Select Clocks > Timer.
3
Enter the time.
4
Select Start.
5
If necessary, select the touchscreen for more options.

Using the Stopwatch

1
Hold the touchscreen.
2
Select Clocks > Stopwatch.
3
Press the key.

Backlight Settings

Hold the touchscreen, and select Settings > System >
Backlight.
Mode: Sets the backlight to turn on when you interact with the
device, which includes receiving a notification or using the
key or touchscreen.
Gesture: Sets the backlight to turn on when you rotate your
wrist toward your body to view the device. You can use the
Only During Activity option to use this feature only during
timed activities.
Timeout: Sets the length of time before the backlight turns off.
Brightness: Sets the brightness level of the backlight. During an
activity, the backlight uses the brightest setting.
Customizing Your Device
(Restoring All Default

Changing the Units of Measure

You can customize units of measure for distance, pace and
speed, elevation, weight, height, and temperature.
1
Hold the touchscreen.
2
Select Settings > System > Units.
3
Select a measurement type.
4
Select a unit of measure.

Garmin Connect Settings

You can change your device settings from your Garmin Connect
account, using either the Garmin Connect Mobile app or the
Garmin Connect website. Some settings are available only using
your Garmin Connect account and cannot be changed on your
device.
• In the Garmin Connect Mobile app, select the image of your
device, and select Device Settings.
• On the Garmin Connect website, from the devices widget,
select Device Settings.
After customizing settings, sync your data to apply the changes
to your device (Using Garmin Connect Mobile, page
Garmin Connect on Your Computer, page

Device Settings on Your Garmin Connect Account

From your Garmin Connect account, select your device to view
the device settings.
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.
Appearance: Allows you to change the watch face, widgets,
and shortcuts that appear in the controls menu
the Controls Menu, page
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.
Automatic App Updates: Allows your device to receive
Connect IQ app updates automatically.
Data Recording: Sets how the device records activity data. The
Smart recording option (default) allows for longer activity
recordings. The Every Second recording option provides
more detailed activity recordings, but may require you to
charge the battery more frequently.
Date Format: Sets the month and day format.
Distance: Sets the device to display the distance traveled in
kilometers or miles.
Goals: Allows you to set a custom goal for daily steps and floors
climbed. You can use the Auto Goal setting to allow your
device to determine your step goal automatically. You can
also set the weekly intensity minutes goal.
Goal Animations: Allows you to turn on and off goal
animations, or turn them off only during activities. Goal
animations appear for your daily steps goal, daily floors
climbed goal, and weekly intensity minutes goal.
Heart Rate Zones: Allows you to estimate your maximum heart
rate and determine custom heart rate zones.
Language: Sets the language of the device interface.
Move Alert: Displays a message and the move bar on the
digital watch face and steps screen. The device also vibrates
if vibrations are turned on.
Move IQ: Allows you to turn on and off Move IQ events. The
Move IQ feature automatically detects activity patterns, such
as walking, running, cycling, swimming, and elliptical training.
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