Using Auto Pause; Using Auto Scroll; Phone And Bluetooth Settings; System Settings - Garmin VIVOACTIVE 3 Element Owner's Manual

2 Select an activity.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
3 Select Settings > Laps > Manual Lap.
Each time you mark a lap, a message appears that
displays the time for that lap. The device also vibrates
if vibration is turned on
The lap function stays on for the selected activity until
you turn off the lap function.

Using Auto Pause

You can use the Auto Pause feature to pause the timer
automatically when you stop moving or when your
pace or speed drops below a specified value. This
feature is helpful if your activity includes stop lights or
other places where you need to slow down or stop.
NOTE: The device does not record activity data while
the timer is stopped or paused.
1 Press the key.
2 Select an activity.
3 Select Settings > Auto Pause.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
4 Select an option:
NOTE: Not all options are available for all activities.
• To pause the timer automatically when you stop
moving, select When Stopped.
• To pause the timer automatically when your
pace drops below a specified value, select Pace.
• To pause the timer automatically when your
speed drops below a specified value, select
Speed.

Using Auto Scroll

You can use the auto scroll feature to cycle through
all of the data screens automatically while the timer is
running.
1 Press the key.
2 Select an activity.
3 Select Settings > Auto Scroll.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
4 Select a display speed.

Phone and Bluetooth Settings

Hold the touchscreen, and select Settings > Phone.
Status: Displays the current Bluetooth connection
status and allows you to turn Bluetooth wireless
technology on or off.
Notifications: The device turns smart notifications on
and off automatically based on your selections
(Enabling Bluetooth Notifications,
Pair Phone: Connects your device with a compatible
smartphone equipped with Bluetooth Smart
wireless technology.
Connected Alerts: Alerts you when your paired
smartphone connects and disconnects.
Customizing Your Device
(Starting an Activity, page 8).
page 2).
Stop LiveTrack: Allows you to stop a LiveTrack session
while one is in progress.
Sync: Allows you to transfer to the Garmin Connect
Mobile app.

System Settings

Hold the touchscreen, and select Settings > System.
Auto Lock: Automatically locks the touchscreen to
prevent inadvertent screen touches. You can press
the key to unlock the touchscreen.
Language: Sets the language of the device interface.
Time: Sets the time format and source for local time

(Time Settings,

page 15).
Orientation: Allows you to change the orientation of
the screen. This allows you to wear the watch with
the key on either the left or the right.
Backlight: Sets the backlight mode, timeout, and
brightness (Backlight Settings,
Vibration: Turns vibration on or off and sets the
vibration intensity.
Do Not Disturb: Turns on or off do not disturb mode.
Units: Sets the measurement units used to display
data (Changing the Units of Measure,
Data Recording: Sets how the device records activity
data. The Smart recording option (default) allows
for longer activity recordings. The Every Second
recording option provides more detailed activity
recordings, but may require you to charge the
battery more frequently.
USB Mode: Sets the device to use mass storage mode
or Garmin mode when connected to a computer.
Restore Defaults: Allows you to restore all of the
device settings to the factory default values
(Restoring All Default Settings,
NOTE: If you have set up a Garmin Pay wallet,
restoring default settings also deletes the wallet
from your device.
Software Update: Allows you to check for software
updates.
About: Displays the unit ID, software version,
regulatory information, and license agreement.
Time Settings
Hold the touchscreen, and select Settings > System >
Time.
Time Format: Sets the device to show time in a 12-
hour or a 24-hour format.
Time Source: Allows you to set the time manually or
automatically based on your paired mobile device.
Time Zones
Each time you turn on the device and acquire
satellites or sync with your smartphone, the device
automatically detects your time zone and the current
time of day.
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