Garmin vivofit Owner's Manual

vívofit Owner's Manual
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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
To get the most out of your vívofit device, Garmin
setting it up with your computer or compatible mobile device.
1
Go to www.GarminConnect.com/vivofit.
2
Select an option:
• If you are using a computer to set up your device, plug the
wireless USB ANT Stick
download and install the Garmin Express
(Downloading the Software, page
• If you are using a mobile device to set up your device,
install and open the Garmin Connect
(Downloading the Mobile App, page
3
Select the device key
When you turn on the device for the first time, it is in pairing
mode. If your device is not in pairing mode when you turn it
on, you must hold the device key until PAIR appears.
NOTE: Until you pair your device and complete the setup
process, the device has limited functionality.
4
Follow the instructions on your computer or mobile device to
pair your vívofit device and complete the setup process.
5
Synchronize your step count with your Garmin Connect
account (Sending Data to Your Computer, page
(Synchronizing Your Data with the Garmin Connect Mobile
App, page 1).
Downloading the Software
1
From your computer, go to www.GarminConnect.com/vivofit.
2
Select an option:
• If you are using a Windows
Download for Windows, and follow the on-screen
instructions.
• If you are using a Mac
Download for Mac, and follow the on-screen instructions.
Downloading the Mobile App
You can use the Garmin Connect Mobile app to pair your vívofit
device and complete the setup process. This allows you to
share and analyze data and download software updates from
your mobile device. Unlike other Bluetooth
paired from the Bluetooth settings on your mobile device, your
vívofit device must be paired directly through the Garmin
Connect Mobile app.
NOTE: Your mobile device must support Bluetooth Smart in
order to pair with your vívofit device and synchronize data. Go to
www.garmin.com/ble for compatibility information.
WARNING
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Mobile app
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1
From your mobile device, go to
/vivofit.
2 Select the App Store SM button or the Google Play
follow the on-screen instructions.
Sending Data to Your Computer
Before you send data to your computer, you must plug the USB
ANT Stick into a computer USB port, and you must download
the Garmin Express setup software
page 1).
1
Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of your computer.
2
Hold the device key until SYNC appears.
3
View your data at Garmin Connect.
Pairing Your Device with Multiple Computers
You can pair your vívofit device with multiple computers. For
example, you can pair your vívofit device with your home and
work computers. Go to buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin
dealer for information about optional accessories and
replacement parts.
1
Plug the USB ANT Stick into a computer USB port.
2 Download the Garmin Express setup software for Windows
or Mac (Downloading the Software, page
3
Hold the device key until PAIR appears.
4
Follow the instructions on your computer to pair your vívofit
device and complete the setup process.
5
If necessary, repeat steps 1 through 4 for each additional
computer.
Synchronizing Your Data with the Garmin
Connect Mobile App
You should synchronize your data regularly to track your
progress in the Garmin Connect Mobile app.
1
Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of your mobile device.
2 Hold the device key until SYNC appears.
3
View your current data in the Garmin Connect Mobile app.
Pairing Multiple Mobile Devices
You can pair your vívofit device with multiple mobile devices.
For example, you can pair your vívofit device with a smartphone
and a tablet.
1
Install and open the Garmin Connect Mobile app on your
mobile device (Downloading the Mobile App, page
2
Hold the device key until PAIR appears.
3 Follow the instructions on your mobile device to pair your
vívofit device and complete the setup process.
4 If necessary, repeat steps 1-3 for each additional mobile
device.
Wearing the Device
TIP: Your device comes with an optional keeper that can be
placed on the clasp side of the band.
1
Select a band that fits best on your wrist
Band, page 5).
2
Make sure the pegs on the clasp are fully inserted into the
band.
When both pegs are fully inserted, the device fits securely
against your wrist.
3
Slide the keeper over the clasp (optional).
The keeper is a small loop designed to fit over both ends of
the band and the clasp. It helps keep the band attached.
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