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few outdoor runs using GPS.
1 Stand outside for 5 minutes with a clear view of
the sky.
2 Start a running activity.
3 Run on a track without stopping for 10 minutes.
4 Stop your activity, and save it.
Based on the recorded data, the foot pod
calibration value changes, if necessary. You should
not need to calibrate the foot pod again unless
your running style changes.
Using an Optional Bike Speed or Cadence
Sensor
You can use a compatible bike speed or cadence
sensor to send data to your device.
y Pair the sensor with your device
Wireless Sensors,
page 25).
y Set your wheel size
page 26).
y Go for a ride
(Going for a Ride,
Calibrating Your Speed Sensor
Before you can calibrate your speed sensor, you must
pair your device with a compatible speed sensor
(Pairing Your Wireless Sensors,
Manual calibration is optional and can improve
accuracy.
1 Hold
.
2 Select
> Sensors > Speed/Cadence > Wheel
Size.
3 Select an option:
• Select Auto to automatically calculate your
wheel size and calibrate your speed sensor.
• Select Manual, and enter your wheel size to
manually calibrate your speed sensor
Size and Circumference,
Club Sensors
Your device is compatible with Approach CT10 golf
club sensors. You can use paired club sensors to
automatically track your golf shots, including location,
distance, and club type. See the owner's manual for
your club sensors for more information.
Situational Awareness
Your vívoactive device can be used with Varia smart
bike lights and rearview radar to improve situational
awareness. See the owner's manual for your Varia
device for more information.
NOTE: You may need to update the vívoactive software
before pairing Varia devices
Using the Garmin Connect App,
tempe
The tempe is an ANT+ wireless temperature sensor.
26
(Pairing Your
(Calibrating Your Speed Sensor,
page 14).
page 25).
(Wheel
page 32).
(Updating the Software
page 26).
You can attach the sensor to a secure strap or loop
where it is exposed to ambient air, and therefore,
provides a consistent source of accurate temperature
data. You must pair the tempe with your device to
display temperature data from the tempe.
Device Information
Charging the Device
This device contains a lithium-ion battery. See the
Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly clean and dry the
contacts and the surrounding area before charging
or connecting to a computer. Refer to the cleaning
instructions in the appendix.
1 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the
charging port on your device.
2 Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB
charging port.
3 Charge the device completely.
Product Updates
On your computer, install Garmin Express
sg/express). On your smartphone, install the Garmin
Connect app.
This provides easy access to these services for
Garmin devices:
y Software updates
y Course updates
y Data uploads to Garmin Connect
y Product registration
Updating the Software Using the Garmin Connect
App
Before you can update your device software using
the Garmin Connect app, you must have a Garmin
Connect account, and you must pair the device with
a compatible smartphone
page 2).
WARNING
NOTICE
(Garmin.com.
(Pairing Your Smartphone,
Device Information
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