Introduction; Getting Started; Everyday Use; Smartphone Setup - Garmin vivofit 3 Owner's Manual

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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 exer-
cise program.

Getting Started

To get the most out of your activity tracker, you should pair it with your
smartphone and complete the setup process with the free Garmin
Connect™ Mobile app.
NOTE: Until you pair your device and complete the setup process, it
has limited functionality.
Select an option:
• Pair the device with your smartphone
• Pair the device with your computer

Everyday Use

Make your vívofit 3 device part of your active lifestyle by wearing it all
day, and syncing your data often with your Garmin Connect account.
Syncing allows you to analyze activity tracking and sleep data, view
totals, and get insights into your activity. You can use your Garmin
Connect account to participate in challenges and compete with your
friends. You can also customize your device settings, including watch
faces, visible screens, auto-sync frequency, and more.

Smartphone Setup

Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Device

Unlike other Bluetooth
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tings on your smartphone, your vívofit 3 device must be paired directly
through the Garmin Connect Mobile app. Go to
for compatibility information.
1 Go to www.garminconnect.com/vivofit3, and follow the on-screen
instructions to download the Garmin Connect Mobile app.
TIP: You can search for the app in the app store on your smart-
phone.
2 Open the Garmin Connect Mobile app.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to create an account using your
email address, connect a device to your account, and enter your
user profile.
Your user profile is used to set your initial step goal, determine
calories burned, and improve activity tracking accuracy.
4 Press the device key
When you turn on the device for the first time, it is in pairing mode.
5 If necessary, hold the device key until
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6 Follow the on-screen instructions to enter your user profile.

Syncing Your Data with the Garmin Connect Mobile App

You should sync your data regularly to track your progress in the
Garmin Connect Mobile app.
Your device periodically syncs data with the Garmin Connect Mobile
app automatically. You can also manually sync your data at any time.
1 Bring the device near your smartphone.
2 Open the Garmin Connect Mobile app.
TIP: The app can be open or running in the background.
3 Hold the device key until
4 Wait while your data syncs.
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5 View your current data in the Garmin Connect Mobile app.

Pairing Your Computer

You can use an optional USB ANT Stick™ to pair your device with
your computer. Go to buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin
for information about optional accessories and replacement parts.
1 Go to www.garminconnect.com/vivofit3, and follow the on-screen
instructions to and install the Garmin Express™ application.
2 Open the Garmin Connect Mobile app.Plug the wireless USB ANT
Stick into a USB port.
3 Press the device key
When you turn on the device for the first time, it is in pairing mode.
4 If necessary, hold the device key until
5 Follow the instructions on your computer to add your device to your
Garmin Connect account and complete the setup process.

Syncing Your Data with Your Computer

You should sync your data regularly to track your progress in the
Garmin Connect application.
1 Bring the device near your computer.
2 Hold the device key until
3 Wait while your data syncs.
4 View your current data in the Garmin Connect application.
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