Background Settings; Bluetooth Settings; System Settings; Time Settings - Garmin vivoactive Owner's Manual

2
Select an activity.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
3
Select > Auto Scroll.
4
Select a display speed.

Background Settings

The background settings set the background color to black or
white.
Select the action key, select an activity, and select
Background.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.

Bluetooth Settings

Select the action key, and select System > Bluetooth.
Status: Displays the current Bluetooth connection status and
allows you to turn Bluetooth wireless technology on or off
(Turning Off Bluetooth Technology).
Smart Notifications: The device turns smart notifications on
and off automatically based on your selections
Bluetooth Notifications).
Pair Mobile Device: Connects your device with a compatible
mobile device equipped with Bluetooth Smart wireless
technology.
Stop LiveTrack: Allows you to stop a LiveTrack session while
one is in progress.

System Settings

Select the action key, and select System > System.
Language: Sets the language of the device interface.
Clock: Sets the time, format, color preferences, and watch face
(Time Settings).
Backlight: Sets the backlight mode and length of time before
the backlight turns off (Backlight
Vibration: Turns vibration on or off.
Units: Sets the measurement units used to display data
(Changing the Units of
USB Mode: Sets the device to use mass storage mode or
Garmin mode when connected to a computer.
Restore Defaults: Allows you to restore all of the device
settings to the factory default values
Settings).
Software Update: Allows you to check for software updates.
About: Displays the unit ID, software version, GPS version, and
software information.

Time Settings

Select the action key, and select System > System > Clock.
Time Format: Sets the device to show time in a 12-hour or a
24-hour format.
Set Local Time: Allows you to set the time manually or
automatically based on your paired mobile device.
Background: Sets the background color to black or white.
Accent Color: Sets the clock accent color.
Setting the Time Manually
By default, the time is set automatically when the vívoactive
device is paired with a mobile device.
1
Select the action key.
2
Select System > System > Clock > Set Local Time >
Manual.
3
Select Time, and enter the time of day.
Setting the Alarm
1
Select the action key.

Device Information

(Enabling
Settings).
Measure).
(Restoring All Default
2
Select System > Alarm.
3
Select the toggle switch to turn on the alarm.
4
Select , and enter a time.

Backlight Settings

Select the action key, and select System > System >
Backlight.
Mode: Sets the backlight to turn on manually, for keys and
alerts, or for notifications.
>
Timeout: Sets the length of time before the backlight turns off.

Changing the Units of Measure

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

Changing the Satellite Setting

By default, the device uses GPS to locate satellites. For
increased performance in challenging environments and faster
GPS position location, you can enable GPS and GLONASS.
Using GPS and GLONASS can reduce battery life more than
using only GPS.
1
Select the action key.
2
Select System > Sensors > GPS.
3
Select the toggle switch to turn on GPS.
4
Select .
5
Select the toggle switch to turn on GLONASS.
vívoactive Specifications
Battery type
Battery life
Operating temperature
range
Charging temperature
range
Radio frequency/
protocol
Water rating
*For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.

Heart Rate Monitor Specifications

Battery type
Battery life
Water resistance
Operating temperature
range
Radio frequency/
protocol
*The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 30 m.
For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.
Device Information
Rechargeable, built-in lithium polymer battery
Up to 3 wk. in watch mode
Up to 10 hr. in GPS mode
From -20º to 60ºC (from -4º to 140ºF)
From 0º to 45ºC (from 32º to 113ºF)
2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications
protocol
Bluetooth Smart wireless technology
Swim, 5 ATM*
User-replaceable CR2032, 3 volts
Up to 4.5 yr. at 1 hr./day
3 ATM*
NOTE: This product does not transmit heart
rate data while swimming.
From -5° to 50°C (from 23° to 122°F)
2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications
protocol
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