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Follow the on-screen instructions.
Improving Intensity Minutes Accuracy
The device calculates your time spent participating in moderate
to vigorous intensity activities. You can improve the accuracy of
this calculation by walking briskly or running outside for 20
minutes.
1
Swipe to view the intensity minutes screen.
2
Select
.
NOTE:
appears when intensity minutes 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.
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 device key should be oriented toward the sky.
2
Wait while the device locates satellites.
It may take 30 to 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 application.
◦ 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.
Personal Records
When you complete an activity, the device displays all new
personal records you achieved during that activity. Personal
records include your fastest time over several typical race
distances and your longest run.
Viewing Your Personal Records
1
Press the device key to view the menu.
2
Select
> Records.
3
Select a record.
Restoring a Personal Record
You can set each personal record back to the one previously
recorded.
1
Press the device key to view the menu.
2
Select
> Records.
3
Select a record to restore.
4
Select Use Previous >
Clearing a Personal Record
1
Press the device key to view the menu.
2
Select
> Records.
3
Select a record.
4
Select Clear Record >
NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.
Bluetooth Connected Features
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Bluetooth Connected Features
The vívosmart HR/HR+ device has several Bluetooth connected
features for your compatible smartphone using the Garmin
Connect Mobile app.
Notifications: Alerts you to notifications from your smartphone,
including calls, texts, social network updates, and more,
based on your smartphone notification settings.
Find my phone: Helps locate a lost smartphone that is within
range and paired using Bluetooth wireless technology.
Connect alert: Allows you to enable an alert informing you
when your paired smartphone is no longer within Bluetooth
wireless technology range.
Music controls: Provides music player controls for your paired
smartphone.
Activity uploads to your Garmin Connect account: Allows
you to synchronize activity data with your paired smartphone.
You can view your data in the Garmin Connect Mobile app.
Viewing Notifications
• When a notification appears on your device, select an option:
◦ Tap the touchscreen, and select
notification.
◦ Select
, and select an option to dismiss the notification.
• When an incoming call appears on your device, select an
option:
NOTE: Available options vary based on your smartphone.
◦ Select
to accept the call on your smartphone.
◦ Select
to decline or silence the call.
• To view all notifications, swipe to view the notifications
screen, tap the touchscreen, and select an option:
◦ Swipe to scroll through the notifications.
◦ Select a notification, and select Read to view the entire
notification.
◦ Select a notification, and select an option to dismiss the
notification.
Managing Notifications
You can use your compatible smartphone to manage
notifications that appear on your vívosmart HR/HR+ device.
Select an option:
• If you are using an Apple
center settings on your smartphone to select the items to
show on the device.
• If you are using an Android
in the Garmin Connect Mobile app to select the items to
show on the device.
Locating a Lost Smartphone
You can use this feature to help locate a lost smartphone that is
paired using Bluetooth wireless technology and currently within
range.
1
Press the device key to view the menu.
2
Select
.
The vívosmart HR/HR+ device begins searching for your
paired smartphone. An audible alert sounds on your
smartphone, and the Bluetooth signal strength appears on
the vívosmart HR/HR+ device screen. The Bluetooth signal
strength increases as you move closer to your smartphone.
Bluetooth Settings
Press the device key to view the menu, and select .
Bluetooth: Enables Bluetooth wireless technology.
to view the entire
device, use the notification
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device, use the app settings
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