Overview; Pairing; Setup On Your Computer; Introduction - Garmin vivosmart HD Owner's Manual

Introduction

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any
exercise program.
Getting Started
When using your device for the first time, you should complete
these tasks to set up the device and learn about the basic
features.
1
Charge the device (Charging the Device, page
2
Select an option to complete the setup process with your
Garmin Connect account:
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• Set up the device on your compatible smartphone
Your Smartphone, page
• Set up the device on your computer
Device On Your Computer, page
NOTE: Until you complete the setup process, the device has
limited functionality.
3 Synchronize your data with your Garmin Connect account
(Synchronizing Your Data with the Garmin Connect Mobile
App, page 1) (Synchronizing Your Data with Your
Computer, page 2).
Device Overview
Touchscreen Swipe left or right to scroll through features, data
screens, and menus.
Tap to select.
Device key Hold to turn on and off the device.
Press to open and close the menu.
Press to start and stop the timer.
Touchscreen Tips
You can use the touchscreen to interact with many device
features.
• From the time of day screen, swipe left or right to scroll
through activity tracking data and features.
• Press the device key, and swipe left or right to scroll through
menu options.
• During a timed activity, swipe left or right to view data
screens.
• Tap the touchscreen to make a selection.
• Select to return to the previous screen.
• Make each touchscreen selection a separate action.
Using the Backlight
• At any time, tap or swipe the touchscreen to turn on the
backlight.
NOTE: Alerts and messages activate the backlight
automatically.
• Customize the backlight setting
Garmin Connect Account, page
Wearing the Device and Heart Rate
• Wear the vívosmart HR device above your wrist bone.
Introduction
WARNING
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(Device Settings on Your
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NOTE: The device should be snug but comfortable, and it
should not move while running.
• Do not damage the heart rate sensor on the back of the
device.
• See Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data, page 6
information about wrist-based heart rate.

(Pairing

Pairing Your Smartphone
You should connect your vívosmart HR device to a smartphone
to access the full features of the device.
NOTE: Unlike other Bluetooth
Bluetooth settings on your smartphone, your vívosmart HR
device must be paired directly through the Garmin Connect
Mobile app.
1
Go to www.garminconnect.com/vivosmartHR, and follow the
on-screen instructions to download the Garmin Connect
Mobile app.
2
Select an option:
• During the initial setup, follow the on-screen instructions to
pair your device with your smartphone.
• If you did not pair your device during the initial setup,
press the device key to view the menu, and select > Pair
Smartphone.
3
Open the Garmin Connect Mobile app.
4
Select an option to add your device to your Garmin Connect
account:
• If this is the first device you have paired with the Garmin
Connect Mobile app, follow the on-screen instructions.
• If you have already paired another device with the Garmin
Connect Mobile app, from the settings menu, select
Garmin Devices >
instructions.
Synchronizing Your Data with the Garmin Connect
Mobile App
Your device periodically synchronizes data with the Garmin
Connect Mobile app automatically. You can also manually
synchronize your data at any time.
1 Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of your smartphone.
2 Press the device key to view the menu.
3 Select .
4 View your current data in the Garmin Connect Mobile app.
Setting Up the Device On Your Computer
If you have not paired your vívosmart HR device with your
smartphone, you can use your computer to complete the setup
process with your Garmin Connect account.
NOTE: Some device features require a paired smartphone.
1
Connect the charging clip securely to the device
the Device, page
2
Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer.
3
Go to www.garminconnect.com/vivosmartHR.
Pairing and Setup
devices that are paired from the
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