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Select
or
to change the score for that hole.
Measuring a Shot
1
Take a shot, and watch where your ball lands.
2
Select the action key.
3
Walk or drive to your ball.
The distance automatically resets when you move to the next
hole.
4
If necessary, select the action key, and select
Shot to reset the distance at any time.
Indoor Activities
The vívoactive device can be used for training indoors, such as
running on an indoor track or using a stationary bike.
GPS is turned off for indoor activities. When running with GPS
turned off, speed, distance, and cadence are calculated using
the accelerometer in the device. The accelerometer is self-
calibrating. The accuracy of the speed, distance, and cadence
data improves after a few outdoor runs using GPS.
Locating a Lost Mobile Device
You can use this feature to help locate a lost mobile device that
is paired using Bluetooth wireless technology and currently
within range.
1
Select the action key.
2
Select Find My.
The vívoactive device begins searching for your paired
mobile device. An audible alert sounds on your mobile
device, and the Bluetooth signal strength displays on the
vívoactive device screen. The Bluetooth signal strength
increases as you move closer to your mobile device.
3
Select
to stop searching.
Bluetooth Connected Features
The vívoactive device has several Bluetooth connected features
for your compatible smartphone. Some features require you to
install the Garmin Connect Mobile app on your smartphone. Go
to
www.garmin.com/apps
Phone notifications: Displays phone notifications and
messages on your vívoactive device.
LiveTrack: Allows friends and family to follow your races and
training activities in real time. You can invite followers using
email or social media, allowing them to view your live data on
a Garmin Connect tracking page.
Activity uploads to Garmin Connect: Automatically sends
your activity to your Garmin Connect account as soon as you
finish recording the activity.
Enabling Bluetooth Notifications
Before you can enable notifications, you must pair the vívoactive
device with a compatible mobile device
Smartphone).
1
Select the action key.
2
Select System > Bluetooth > Smart Notifications.
3
Select During Activity to set preferences for notifications
that appear when recording an activity.
4
Select a notification preference.
5
Select Not During Activity to set preferences for
notifications that appear when in watch mode.
6
Select a notification preference.
7
Select Notification Timeout.
8
Select a timeout duration.
Bluetooth Connected Features
for more information.
(Pairing Your
Viewing Notifications
1
From the watch face, swipe left or right to view the
notifications widget.
2
Tap the touchscreen, and swipe left or right to scroll through
the notifications.
3
Select a notification.
4
If necessary, select
notification.
> New
5
Select
The notification remains on your vívoactive device until you
view it on your mobile device.
Managing Notifications
You can use your compatible mobile device to manage
notifications displayed on your vívoactive device.
Select an option:
• If you are using an iOS
settings on your mobile device 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.
Turning Off Bluetooth Technology
1
Select the action key.
2
Select System > Bluetooth > Status > Off to turn off
Bluetooth wireless technology on your vívoactive device.
Refer to the owner's manual for your mobile device to turn off
Bluetooth wireless technology on your mobile device.
History contains up to ten previous activities you have saved on
your device. When auto upload is turned on, your device
automatically sends your saved activities and daily activity
tracking data to the Garmin Connect Mobile app
Connect
Mobile).
Your data storage depends on how you use your device.
Data Storage
Up to 2 months Activity tracking only.
Up to 2 weeks Activity tracking plus extensive fitness activity use. (For
When the data storage is full, the device deletes the oldest files
to make room for new data.
Using History
1
Select the action key.
2
Select History.
3
Select an activity.
4
Select an option:
• Select Details to view additional information about the
activity.
• Select Laps to select a lap and view additional information
about each lap.
• Select Delete to delete the selected activity.
Garmin Connect
You can connect with your friends on your Garmin Connect
account. Garmin Connect gives you the tools to track, analyze,
share, and encourage each other. Record the events of your
active lifestyle including runs, walks, rides, swims, hikes,
triathlons, golf games, and more. Garmin Connect is also your
online statistics tracker where you can analyze and share all
to scroll through the contents of the
to return to the previous screen.
device, use the notification center
®
device, use the app settings
™
History
Mode
example, using a paired heart rate monitor for 1 hour
per day.)
(Using Garmin
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