Device Overview; Move Bar; Icons; Menu Options - Garmin vivofit 3 Owner's Manual

Device Overview

Move Bar

Sitting for prolonged periods of time can trigger undesirable
metabolic state changes. The move bar reminds you to keep
moving. After one hour of inactivity, the move bar
Additional segments appear after every 15 minutes of
inactivity.
You can reset the move bar by walking a short distance.

Icons

Icons appear at the bottom of the screen. Each icon represents
a different feature. You can press the device key to scroll
through the different features.
The current date. The device updates the time and date when you
sync your data with a smartphone or computer.
The total number of steps taken for the day.
The number of remaining steps needed to reach your step goal
for the day. When you use the auto goal feature, the device
learns and proposes a new goal for you at the beginning of each
day.
The distance traveled in kilometers or miles for the current day.
The amount of total calories burned for the current day, including
both active and resting calories.
Your weekly intensity minutes total.
Your current heart rate and heart rate zone. Your device must be
connected to a compatible heart rate monitor (optional).
Auto Goal
Your device creates a daily step goal automatically, based on
your previous activity levels. As you move during the day, the
device counts down the number of remaining steps in your daily
goal. When you reach your step goal, the device displays
and begins counting the number of steps taken that exceed your
daily goal.
If you choose not to use the auto goal feature, you can set a
personalized step goal on your Garmin Connect account.
Intensity Minutes
To improve your health, organizations such as the U.S. Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Heart
Association , and the World Health Organization, recommend at
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least 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity activity, such
as brisk walking.
The device monitors your activity intensity and tracks your
intensity minutes. You can work toward achieving your weekly
intensity minutes goal by walking briskly for at least 10
consecutive minutes.

Menu Options

You can hold the device key to scroll through the menu options.
START Starts a timed activity.
STOP Stops a timed activity.
SYNC Syncs data with your Garmin Connect account.
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PAIR
ABOUT Displays device and regulatory information.

Recording a Fitness Activity

You can record a timed fitness activity, such as a walk or run,
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which can be sent to your Garmin Connect account.
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Hold the device key until
The timer begins.
2
Start your activity.
TIP: You can press the device key to scroll through your
activity data while the timer is running.
3
After you complete your activity, hold the device key until
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A summary appears. The device displays the total time and
distance traveled during the activity.
4
Press the device key to end the summary and return to the
home screen.
You can sync your device to view activity details on your
Garmin Connect account.

Sleep Tracking

While you are sleeping, the device monitors your movement.
Sleep statistics include total hours of sleep, sleep levels, and
sleep movement. You can set your normal sleep hours in the
user settings on your Garmin Connect account. You can view
your sleep statistics on your Garmin Connect account.

Using the Backlight

At any time, hold the device key to turn on the backlight.
The backlight turns off automatically.

Locking the Clasp

To keep the device secure, you should lock the clasp while
wearing the device.
Turn the clasp to the locked position.
The red line appears when the clasp is unlocked.
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Your device keeps track of your daily steps and sleep statistics,
as well as your timed fitness activities and optional ANT+
rate information. This history can be sent to your Garmin
Connect account.
Your device stores your activity data for up to 4 weeks.
NOTE: When using a heart rate monitor, your data storage is
reduced.
When the data storage is full, the device deletes the oldest files
to make room for new data.
Pairs your device using Bluetooth wireless technology.
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Device Overview