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VÍVOACTIVE® 3 MUSIC
Owner’s Manual
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M/N: A03405
Using History............................................................................ 14
Viewing Your Time in Each Heart Rate Zone...................... 14
Garmin Connect........................................................................14
Using Garmin Connect Mobile............................................. 14
Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer.......................... 14
Customizing Your Device............................................ 14
Changing the Watch Face........................................................ 14
Creating a Custom Watch Face........................................... 14
Customizing the Controls Menu................................................15
Activities and App Settings....................................................... 15
Customizing the Data Screens............................................ 15
Alerts.................................................................................... 15
Setting an Alert................................................................16
Auto Lap...............................................................................16
Marking Laps Using the Auto Lap Feature..................... 16
Turning On the Manual Lap Function.................................. 16
Using Auto Pause®............................................................. 16
Using Auto Scroll................................................................. 16
Phone and Bluetooth Settings.................................................. 16
System Settings........................................................................ 16
Time Settings....................................................................... 17
Time Zones..................................................................... 17
Setting the Time Manually...............................................17
Setting the Alarm.............................................................17
Deleting an Alarm............................................................17
Starting the Countdown Timer........................................ 17
Using the Stopwatch....................................................... 17
Backlight Settings................................................................ 17
Changing the Units of Measure........................................... 17
Garmin Connect Settings..........................................................17
Device Settings on Your Garmin Connect Account............. 17
User Settings on Your Garmin Connect Account................ 18
Wireless Sensors......................................................... 18
Pairing Your Wireless Sensors................................................. 18
Foot Pod................................................................................... 18
Calibrating Your Foot Pod....................................................18
Improving Foot Pod Calibration........................................... 18
Using an Optional Bike Speed or Cadence Sensor.................. 18
Calibrating Your Speed Sensor........................................... 18
Situational Awareness.............................................................. 18
tempe........................................................................................ 18
Device Information....................................................... 19
Charging the Device................................................................. 19
Product Updates....................................................................... 19
Updating the Software Using Garmin Connect Mobile........ 19
Updating the Software Using Garmin Express.................... 19
Viewing Device Information...................................................... 19
Specifications............................................................................19
Device Care.............................................................................. 19
Cleaning the Device............................................................. 19
Replacing the Bands................................................................ 20
Troubleshooting........................................................... 20
Maximizing Battery Life.............................................................20
Restarting the Device............................................................... 20
Restoring All Default Settings................................................... 20
My device does not display the correct time............................. 20
Acquiring Satellite Signals........................................................ 20
Improving GPS Satellite Reception......................................20
My daily step count does not appear........................................ 20
The floors climbed amount does not seem accurate................ 20
My intensity minutes are flashing..............................................20
Improving the Accuracy of Intensity Minutes and Calories....... 20
Is my smartphone compatible with my device?........................ 21
Getting More Information.......................................................... 21
Appendix....................................................................... 21
Data Fields................................................................................21
VO2 Max. Standard Ratings..................................................... 22
Wheel Size and Circumference................................................ 22
Symbol Definitions.................................................................... 23
Index.............................................................................. 24
ii Table of Contents
Introduction
WARNING
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.
Device Overview
À Touchscreen: Swipe up or down to scroll through widgets,
features, and menus.
Tap to select.
Swipe right to go back to the previous screen.
During an activity, swipe right to view the watch face and
widgets.
Hold to view a menu of device settings and options for the
current screen.
Á Key: Press to turn on the device.
Hold to view the controls menu, including device power.
Press to return to the watch face from any screen, except
during an activity.
During activities, press to pause the activity, mark a new lap,
start a new set of reps, or advance to the next stage of a
workout.
Touchscreen Tips
• Hold your finger on the touchscreen to view an options menu.
• Drag up or down to scroll through lists and menus.
• Swipe up or down to scroll quickly.
• Tap to select a button, a list item, or a menu item.
• From the watch face, swipe up or down to scroll through the
widgets on the device.
• From a widget, tap view additional widget screens, if
available.
• During an activity, swipe up or down to view the next data
screen.
• During an activity, swipe right to view the watch face and
widgets, and swipe left to return to the activity data fields.
• Perform each menu selection as a separate action.
Locking and Unlocking the Touchscreen
You can lock the touchscreen to prevent inadvertent screen
touches.
1Hold the key.
2Select .
The touchscreen locks and does not respond to touches until
you unlock it.
3Hold the key to unlock the touchscreen.
Using the Controls Menu
The controls menu contains customizable shortcuts, such as
turning on do not disturb mode, locking the touchscreen, and
turning the device off.
NOTE: You can add, reorder, and remove the shortcuts in the
controls menu (Customizing the Controls Menu, page 15).
1From any screen, hold the key.
2Select an option.
Icons
A flashing icon means the device is searching for a signal. A
solid icon means the signal was found or the sensor is
connected.
GPS status
Bluetooth® technology status
Heart rate monitor status
Foot pod status
LiveTrack status
Speed and cadence sensor status
Varia™ bike light status
Varia bike radar status
tempe™ sensor status
VIRB VIRB® camera status
vívoactive 3 alarm status
Smart Features
Pairing Your Smartphone
To use the connected features of the vívoactive 3 device, it must
be paired directly through the Garmin Connect™ Mobile app,
instead of from the Bluetooth settings on your smartphone.
1From the app store on your smartphone, install and open the
Garmin Connect Mobile app.
2Select an option to enable pairing mode on your device:
• If this is the first time you are setting up your device, hold
the key to turn on the device.
• If you previously skipped the pairing process or paired
your device with a different smartphone, hold the
touchscreen, and select Settings > Phone > Pair Phone
to manually enter pairing mode.
3Select an option to add your device to your Garmin Connect
account:
• If this is the first device you have paired with the Garmin
Connect Mobile app, follow the on-screen instructions.
• If you have already paired another device with the Garmin
Connect Mobile app, from the settings menu, select
Garmin Devices > Add Device, and follow the on-screen
instructions.
Introduction 1
Connected Features
Connected features are available for your vívoactive 3 device
when you connect the device to a compatible smartphone using
Bluetooth wireless technology. Some features require you to
install the Garmin Connect Mobile app on the connected
smartphone. Go to www.garmin.com/apps for more information.
Some features are also available when you connect your device
to a wireless network.
Phone notifications: Displays phone notifications and
messages on your vívoactive 3 device.
LiveTrack: Allows friends and family to follow your races and
training activities in real time. You can invite followers using
email or social media, allowing them to view your live data on
a Garmin Connect tracking page.
Activity uploads to Garmin Connect: Automatically sends
your activity to your Garmin Connect account as soon as you
finish recording the activity.
Connect IQ™: Allows you to extend your device features with
new watch faces, widgets, apps, and data fields.
Software Updates: Allows you to update your device software.
Weather: Allows you to view current weather conditions and
weather forecasts.
Bluetooth sensors: Allows you to connect Bluetooth
compatible sensors, such as a heart rate monitor.
Find my phone: Locates your lost smartphone that is paired
with your vívoactive 3 device and currently within range.
Find my device: Locates your lost vívoactive 3 device that is
paired with your smarphone and currently within range.
Phone Notifications
Phone notifications require a compatible smartphone to be
paired with the vívoactive 3 device. When your phone receives
messages, it sends notifications to your device.
Enabling Bluetooth Notifications
Before you can enable notifications, you must pair the vívoactive
3 device with a compatible mobile device (Pairing Your
Smartphone, page 1).
1Hold the touchscreen.
2Select Settings > Phone > Smart Notifications.
3Select During Activity to set preferences for notifications
that appear when recording an activity.
4Select a notification preference.
5Select Not During Activity to set preferences for
notifications that appear when in watch mode.
6Select a notification preference.
7Select Timeout.
8Select a timeout duration.
Viewing Notifications
1From the watch face, swipe to view the notifications widget.
2Select a notification.
3Scroll to read the full notification.
4Select an option:
• To act on the notification, select an action, such as
Dismiss or Reply.
The available actions depend on the type of notification
and your phone operating system.
• To return to the notification list, swipe right.
Replying to a Text Message
NOTE: This feature is available only for smartphones with
Android™.
When you receive a text message notification on your vívoactive
3 device, you can send a quick reply by selecting from a list of
messages. You can customize messages in the Garmin
Connect Mobile app.
NOTE: This feature sends text messages using your phone.
Regular text message limits and charges from your carrier and
phone plan may apply. Contact your mobile carrier for more
information about text message charges or limits.
1Swipe to view the notifications widget.
2Select a text message notification.
3Select Reply.
4Select a message from the list.
Your phone sends the selected message as an SMS text
message.
Receiving an Incoming Phone Call
When you receive a phone call on your connected smartphone,
the vívoactive 3 device displays the name or phone number of
the caller. You can accept or decline the call. If your device is
connected to a smartphone with Android, you can also decline
with a text message by selecting from a list of messages on your
vívoactive 3 device.
• To accept the call, select .
• To decline the call, select .
• To decline the call and immediately send a text message
reply, select , and select a message from the list.
Managing Notifications
You can use your compatible smartphone to manage
notifications that appear on your vívoactive 3 device.
Select an option:
• If you are using an Apple® smartphone, use the
notifications settings on your smartphone to select the
items to show on the device.
• If you are using a smartphone with Android, from the
Garmin Connect Mobile app, select Settings > Smart
Notifications.
Turning Off Bluetooth Technology
1Hold the touchscreen.
2Select Settings > Phone > Status > Off to turn off Bluetooth
wireless technology on your vívoactive 3 device.
Refer to the owner's manual for your mobile device to turn off
Bluetooth wireless technology on your mobile device.
Using Do Not Disturb Mode
You can use do not disturb mode to turn off vibrations and the
backlight for alerts and notifications. For example, you can use
this mode while sleeping or watching a movie.
• To manually turn on or off do not disturb mode, hold the key,
and select .
• To automatically turn on do not disturb mode during your
sleep hours, go to the device settings in the Garmin Connect
Mobile app, and select Notifications and Alerts > Do Not
Disturb > During Sleep.
Finding Your Phone
You can use this feature to help locate a lost smartphone that is
paired using Bluetooth wireless technology and currently within
range.
1Hold the key.
2Select .
Signal strength bars appear on the vívoactive 3 screen, and
an audible alert sounds on your smartphone. The bars
increase as you move closer to your smartphone.
3Press the key to stop searching.
2 Smart Features
Connect IQ Features
You can add Connect IQ features to your watch from Garmin®
and other providers using the Connect IQ Mobile app. You can
customize your device with watch faces, data fields, widgets,
and apps.
Watch Faces: Allow you to customize the appearance of the
clock.
Data Fields: Allow you to download new data fields that present
sensor, activity, and history data in new ways. You can add
Connect IQ data fields to built-in features and pages.
Widgets: Provide information at a glance, including sensor data
and notifications.
Apps: Add interactive features to your watch, such as new
outdoor and fitness activity types.
Downloading Connect IQ Features
Before you can download features from the Connect IQ Mobile
app, you must pair your vívoactive 3 device with your
smartphone.
1From the app store on your smartphone, install and open the
Connect IQ Mobile app.
2If necessary, select your device.
3Select a Connect IQ feature.
4Follow the on-screen instructions.
Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your
Computer
1Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
2Go to apps.garmin.com, and sign in.
3Select a Connect IQ feature, and download it.
4Follow the on-screen instructions.
Wi‑Fi® Connected Features
The vívoactive 3 device has Wi‑Fi connected features. The
Garmin Connect Mobile app is not required for you to use Wi‑Fi
connectivity.
Activity uploads to your Garmin Connect account:
Automatically sends your activity to your Garmin Connect
account as soon as you finish recording the activity.
Workouts and training plans: Allows you to browse for and
select workouts and training plans on the Garmin Connect
site. The next time your device has a Wi‑Fi connection, the
files are wirelessly sent to your device.
Software updates: Your device downloads and installs the
latest software update automatically when a Wi‑Fi connection
is available.
Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network
You must connect your device to the Garmin Connect Mobile
app on your smartphone or to the Garmin Express™ application
on your computer before you can connect to a Wi‑Fi network
(Setting Up Wi
‑
Fi Connectivity, page 3).
You can connect the device to a Wi‑Fi network to help increase
the transfer speed of larger files.
1Move within range of a Wi‑Fi network.
2From the Garmin Connect Mobile app, select or .
3Select Garmin Devices, and select your device.
4Select General > Wi-Fi Networks > Add a Network.
5Select an available Wi‑Fi network, and enter the login details.
Setting Up Wi‑Fi Connectivity
1Select an option:
• Download the Garmin Connect Mobile app, and pair your
smartphone (Pairing Your Smartphone, page 1).
• Go to www.garmin.com/express, and download the
Garmin Express application.
2Follow the on-screen instructions to set up Wi‑Fi connectivity.
Garmin Pay™
The Garmin Pay feature allows you to use your watch to pay for
purchases in participating stores using credit or debit cards from
a participating financial institution.
Setting Up Your Garmin Pay Wallet
You can add one or more participating credit or debit cards to
your Garmin Pay wallet. Go to garmin.com/garminpay/banks to
find participating financial institutions.
1From the Garmin Connect Mobile app, select or .
2Select Garmin Devices, and select your device.
3Select Garmin Pay > Create Your Wallet.
4Follow the on-screen instructions.
Paying for a Purchase Using Your Watch
Before you can use your watch to pay for purchases, you must
set up at least one payment card.
You can use your watch to pay for purchases in a participating
store.
1Hold the key.
2Select .
3Enter your four-digit passcode.
NOTE: If you enter your passcode incorrectly three times,
your wallet locks, and you must reset your passcode in the
Garmin Connect Mobile app.
Your most recently used payment card appears.
4If you have added multiple cards to your Garmin Pay wallet,
swipe to change to another card (optional).
5Within 60 seconds, hold your watch near the payment reader,
with the watch facing the reader.
The watch vibrates and displays a check mark when it is
finished communicating with the reader.
6If necessary, follow the instructions on the card reader to
complete the transaction.
TIP: After you successfully enter your passcode, you can make
payments without a passcode for 24 hours while you continue to
wear your watch. If you remove the watch from your wrist or
disable heart rate monitoring, you must enter the passcode
again before making a payment.
Adding a Card to Your Garmin Pay Wallet
You can add up to ten credit or debit cards to your Garmin Pay
wallet.
1From the vívoactive 3 device page in the Garmin Connect
Mobile app, select Garmin Pay > .
2Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the card
information and add the card to your wallet.
After the card is added, you can select the card on your watch
when you make a payment.
Garmin Pay™3
Heart Rate Features
The vívoactive 3 device has a wrist-based heart rate monitor
and is also compatible with chest heart rate monitors (sold
separately). You can view heart rate data on the heart rate
widget. If both wrist-based heart rate and chest heart rate data
are available, your device uses the chest heart rate data.
Wrist-based Heart Rate
Wearing the Device
• Wear the device above your wrist bone.
NOTE: The device should be snug but comfortable. For more
accurate heart rate readings on the vívoactive 3 Music
device, it should not move while running or exercising.
NOTE: The optical sensor is located on the back of the
device.
• See Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data, page 5 for more
information about wrist-based heart rate.
• For more information about accuracy, go to garmin.com
/ataccuracy.
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data
If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you can try
these tips.
• Clean and dry your arm before putting on the device.
• Avoid wearing sunscreen, lotion, and insect repellent under
the device.
• Avoid scratching the heart rate sensor on the back of the
device.
• Wear the device above your wrist bone. The device should
be snug but comfortable.
• Wait until the icon is solid before starting your activity.
• Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes and get a heart rate reading
before starting your activity.
NOTE: In cold environments, warm up indoors.
• Rinse the device with fresh water after each workout.
Viewing the Heart Rate Widget
The heart rate widget displays your current heart rate in beats
per minute (bpm) and a graph of your heart rate. The graph
shows your recent heart rate activity, high and low heart rate,
and color-coded bars to indicate the time spent in each heart
rate zone (About Heart Rate Zones, page 6).
1From the watch face, swipe to view the heart rate widget.
2Tap the touchscreen to view your average resting heart rate
(RHR) values for the last 7 days.
Broadcasting Heart Rate to Garmin Devices
You can broadcast your heart rate data from your vívoactive 3
device and view it on paired Garmin devices. For example, you
can broadcast your heart rate data to an Edge® device while
cycling, or to a VIRB action camera during an activity.
NOTE: Broadcasting heart rate data decreases battery life.
1Hold the touchscreen.
2Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Heart Rate.
3Select an option:
• Select Broadcast In Activity to broadcast heart rate data
during timed activities (Starting an Activity, page 8).
• Select Broadcast to start broadcasting heart rate data
now.
4Pair your vívoactive 3 device with your Garmin ANT+®
compatible device.
NOTE: The pairing instructions differ for each Garmin
compatible device. See your owner's manual.
Turning Off the Wrist Heart Rate Monitor
For the vívoactive 3 Music, the default value for the Heart Rate
setting is Auto. The device automatically uses the wrist-based
heart rate monitor unless you pair a chest heart rate monitor to
the device.
NOTE: Disabling the wrist heart rate monitor also disables the
on-wrist detection feature for Garmin Pay payments, and you
Heart Rate Features 5
NOTE: Naps are not added to your sleep statistics. You can use
do not disturb mode to turn off notifications and alerts, with the
exception of alarms (Using Do Not Disturb Mode, page 2).
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
least 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity activity, such
as brisk walking, or 75 minutes per week of vigorous intensity
activity, such as running.
The device monitors your activity intensity and tracks your time
spent participating in moderate to vigorous intensity activities
(heart rate data is required to quantify vigorous intensity). You
can work toward achieving your weekly intensity minutes goal by
participating in at least 10 consecutive minutes of moderate to
vigorous intensity activities. The device adds the amount of
moderate activity minutes with the amount of vigorous activity
minutes. Your total vigorous intensity minutes are doubled when
added.
Earning Intensity Minutes
Your vívoactive 3 device calculates intensity minutes by
comparing your heart rate data to your average resting heart
rate. If heart rate is turned off, the device calculates moderate
intensity minutes by analyzing your steps per minute.
• Start a timed activity for the most accurate calculation of
intensity minutes.
• Exercise for at least 10 consecutive minutes at a moderate or
vigorous intensity level.
• Wear your device all day and night for the most accurate
resting heart rate.
Garmin Move IQ™
When your movements match familiar exercise patterns, the
Move IQ feature automatically detects the event and displays it
in your timeline. The Move IQ events show activity type and
duration, but they do not appear in your activities list or
newsfeed.
The Move IQ feature can automatically start a timed activity for
walking and running using time thresholds you set in the Garmin
Connect Mobile app. These activities are added to your activities
list.
Activity Tracking Settings
Hold the touchscreen, and select Settings > Activity
Tracking.
Status: Turns off the activity tracking features.
Move Alert: Displays a message and the move bar on the
digital watch face and steps screen. The device also vibrates
to alert you.
Goal Alerts: Allows you to turn on and off goal alerts, or turn
them off only during activities. Goal alerts appear for your
daily steps goal, daily floors climbed goal, and weekly
intensity minutes goal.
Move IQ: Allows you to turn on and off Move IQ events.
Turning Off Activity Tracking
When you turn off activity tracking, your steps, floors climbed,
intensity minutes, sleep tracking, and Move IQ events are not
recorded.
1Hold the touchscreen.
2Select Settings > Activity Tracking > Status > Off.
Widgets
Your device comes preloaded with widgets that provide at-a-
glance information. Some widgets require a Bluetooth
connection to a compatible smartphone.
Some widgets are not visible by default. You can add them to
the widget loop manually.
Calendar: Displays upcoming meetings from your smartphone
calendar.
Calories: Displays your calorie information for the current day.
Floors climbed: Tracks your floors climbed and progress
toward your goal.
Golf: Displays golf information for your last round.
Heart rate: Displays your current heart rate in beats per minute
(bpm) and a graph of your heart rate.
Intensity minutes: Tracks your time spent participating in
moderate to vigorous activities, your weekly intensity minutes
goal, and progress toward your goal.
Last sport: Displays a brief summary of your last recorded
sport.
Music controls: Provides music player controls for your
smartphone.
My day: Displays a dynamic summary of your activity today. The
metrics include timed activities, intensity minutes, floors
climbed, steps, calories burned, and more.
Notifications: Alerts you to incoming calls, texts, social network
updates, and more, based on your smartphone notification
settings.
Steps: Tracks your daily step count, step goal, and data for the
last 7 days.
Stress: Displays your stress level and provides a breathing
activity to help you relax.
VIRB controls: Provides camera controls when you have a
VIRB device paired with your vívoactive device.
Weather: Displays the current temperature and weather
forecast.
Viewing Widgets
From the watch face, swipe up or down.
Customizing the Widget Loop
1Hold the touchscreen.
2Select Settings > Widgets.
3Select an option:
• Select an item to show or hide it from the app list or
rearrange the app list.
• Select Add to add an item to the widget loop.
About My Day
The My Day widget is a daily snapshot of your activity. This is a
dynamic summary that updates throughout the day. As soon as
you climb a flight of stairs or record an activity, it appears in the
widget. The metrics include your last recorded sport, intensity
minutes for the week, floors climbed, steps, calories burned, and
more. You can tap the touchscreen for an option to improve
accuracy or to view additional metrics.
Viewing the Weather Widget
1From the watch face, swipe to view the weather widget.
2Tap the touchscreen to view hourly and daily weather data.
3Scroll down to view daily weather data.
Widgets 7
Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level
Your device analyzes your heart rate variability while you are
inactive to determine your overall stress. Training, physical
activity, sleep, nutrition, and general life stress all impact your
stress level. The stress level range is from 0 to 100, where 0 to
25 is a resting state, 26 to 50 is low stress, 51 to 75 is medium
stress, and 76 to 100 is a high stress state. Knowing your stress
level can help you identify stressful moments throughout your
day. For best results, you should wear the device while sleeping.
You can sync your device with your Garmin Connect account to
view your all-day stress level, long-term trends, and additional
details.
Using the Stress Level Widget
The stress level widget displays your current stress level and a
graph of your stress level for the last several hours. It can also
guide you through a breathing activity to help you relax.
1While you are sitting or inactive, swipe to view the stress
level widget.
TIP: If you are too active for the watch to determine your
stress level, a message appears instead of a stress level
number. You can check your stress level again after several
minutes of inactivity.
2Tap the touchscreen to view a graph of your stress level for
the last four hours.
Blue bars indicate periods of rest. Yellow bars indicate
periods of stress. Gray bars indicate times that you were too
active to determine your stress level.
3To start a breathing activity, swipe up, select Yes, and enter
a duration for the breathing activity in minutes.
VIRB Remote
The VIRB remote function allows you to control your VIRB
action camera using your device. Go to www.garmin.com/VIRB
to purchase a VIRB action camera.
Controlling a VIRB Action Camera
Before you can use the VIRB remote function, you must enable
the remote setting on your VIRB camera. See the VIRB Series
Owner's Manual for more information. You must also set the
VIRB widget to be shown in the widget loop (Customizing the
Widget Loop, page 7).
1Turn on your VIRB camera.
2On your vívoactive 3 device, swipe to view the VIRB widget.
3Wait while the device connects to your VIRB camera.
4Select an option:
• To record video, tap the touchscreen.
The video counter appears on the vívoactive 3 screen.
• To stop recording video, tap the touchscreen.
• To take a photo, swipe right, and tap the touchscreen.
Music Controls
The music control widget allows you to control music on your
smartphone using your vívoactive 3 device. The widget controls
the currently active or most recently active media player app on
your smartphone. If no media player is active, the widget does
not display track information, and you must start playback from
your phone.
Controlling Music Playback
1On your smartphone, start playing a song or playlist.
2On your vívoactive 3 device, swipe to view the music control
widget.
The progress bar À indicates the progress through the
current track.
3Select an option:
• To skip to the next or previous track, select or .
• To pause or resume playback, select or .
• To increase or decrease the volume, select , and select
or .
• To shuffle the tracks in your playlist, select > .
• To change the repeat mode, select > .
Apps and Activities
Your device includes a variety of preloaded apps and activities.
Apps: Apps provide interactive features for your device, such as
navigating to saved locations.
Activities: Your device comes preloaded with indoor and
outdoor activity apps, including running, cycling, strength
training, golfing, and more. When you start an activity, the
device displays and records sensor data, which you can save
and share with the Garmin Connect community.
For more information about activity tracking and fitness metric
accuracy, go togarmin.com/ataccuracy.
Connect IQ Apps: You can add features to your watch by
installing apps from the Connect IQ mobile app (Connect IQ
Features, page 3).
Starting an Activity
When you start an activity, GPS turns on automatically (if
required).
1Press the key.
2If this is the first time you have started an activity, select the
checkbox next to each activity to add to your favorites, and
select Done.
3Select an option:
• Select an activity from your favorites.
• Select , and select an activity from the extended activity
list.
4If the activity requires GPS signals, go outside to an area with
a clear view of the sky.
TIP: If appears on a gray background, the activity does
not require GPS signals.
5Wait until Ready appears on the screen.
The device is ready after it establishes your heart rate,
acquires GPS signals (if required), and connects to your
wireless sensors (if required).
6Press the key to start the activity timer.
The device records activity data only while the activity timer is
running.
Tips for Recording Activities
• Charge the device before starting an activity (Charging the
Device, page 19).
• Swipe up or down to view additional data pages.
Stopping an Activity
1Press the key.
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2Select Done.
3Select an option:
• To save the activity, select .
• To discard the activity, select .
Adding a Custom Activity
You can create a custom activity and add it to the activity list.
1Press the key.
2Select > > Create.
3Select an activity type.
4If necessary, edit the activity app settings (Activities and App
Settings, page 15).
5When you are finished editing, select Done.
6Select an option:
• To add the activity to your favorites list, select .
• To add the activity to the extended list, select .
Adding or Removing a Favorite Activity
The list of your favorite activities appears when you press the
key from the watch face, and it provides quick access to the
activities you use most. The first time you press the key to start
an activity, the device prompts you to select your favorite
activities. You can add or remove favorite activities at any time.
1Hold the touchscreen.
2Select Settings > Activities & Apps.
Your favorite activities appear at the top of the list with a
white background. Other activities appear with a black
background.
3Select an option:
• To add a favorite activity, select the activity, and select
Add Favorite.
• To remove a favorite activity, select the activity, and select
Remove Favorite.
Indoor Activities
The vívoactive 3 device can be used for training indoors, such
as running on an indoor track or using a stationary bike. GPS is
turned off for indoor activities.
When running or walking with GPS turned off, speed, distance,
and cadence are calculated using the accelerometer in the
device. The accelerometer is self-calibrating. The accuracy of
the speed, distance, and cadence data improves after a few
outdoor runs or walks using GPS.
TIP: Holding the handrails of the treadmill reduces accuracy.
You can use an optional foot pod to record pace, distance, and
cadence.
When cycling with GPS turned off, speed and distance are not
available unless you have an optional sensor that sends speed
and distance data to the device (such as a speed or cadence
sensor).
Recording a Strength Training Activity
You can record sets during a strength training activity. A set is
multiple repetitions (reps) of a single move.
1Press the key.
2Select Strength.
3Press the key to start the activity timer.
4Start your first set.
The device counts your reps. Your rep count appears when
you complete at least 6 reps.
TIP: The device can only count reps of a single move for
each set. When you want to change moves, you should finish
the set and start a new one.
5Double tap the touchscreen to finish the set.
The watch displays the total reps for the set. After several
seconds, the rest timer appears.
6If necessary, hold the touchscreen, select Edit Last Set, and
edit the number of reps.
7When you are done resting, double tap the touchscreen to
start your next set.
8Repeat for each strength training set until your activity is
complete.
9After your last set, press the key to stop the timer.
10Select Done > to finish and save the activity.
Calibrating the Treadmill Distance
To record more accurate distances for your treadmill runs, you
can calibrate the treadmill distance after you run at least 1.5 km
(1 mi.) on a treadmill. If you use different treadmills, you can
manually calibrate the treadmill distance on each treadmill or
after each run.
1Start a treadmill activity (Starting an Activity, page 8), and run
at least 1.5 km (1 mi.) on the treadmill.
2After you complete your run, press the key, and select Done.
3Select an option:
• To calibrate the treadmill distance the first time, select .
The device prompts you to complete the treadmill
calibration.
• To manually calibrate the treadmill distance after the first-
time calibration, select > Calibrate.
4Check the treadmill display for the distance traveled, and
enter the distance on your device.
Outdoor Activities
The vívoactive 3 device comes preloaded with apps for outdoor
activities, such as running and biking. GPS is turned on for
outdoor activities. You can add apps using default activities,
such as cardio or rowing.
Going for a Run
Before you can use a wireless sensor for your run, you must pair
the sensor with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors,
page 18).
1Put on your wireless sensors, such as a foot pod or heart rate
monitor (optional).
2Press the key.
3Select Run.
4When using optional wireless sensors, wait while the device
connects to the sensors.
5Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.
6Press the key to start the activity timer.
The device records activity data only while the activity timer is
running.
7Start your activity.
8Swipe up or down to scroll through data screens.
9After you complete your activity, press the key, and select
to save the activity.
Going for a Ride
Before you can use a wireless sensor for your ride, you must
pair the sensor with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors,
page 18).
1Pair your wireless sensors, such as a heart rate monitor,
speed sensor, or cadence sensor (optional).
2Press the key.
3Select Bike.
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4When using optional wireless sensors, wait while the device
connects to the sensors.
5Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.
6Press the key to start the activity timer.
The device records activity data only while the activity timer is
running.
7Start your activity.
8Swipe up or down to scroll through data screens.
9After you complete your activity, press the key, and select
to save the activity.
Viewing Your Ski Runs
Your device records the details of each skiing or snowboarding
run using the auto run feature. This feature is turned on by
default for downhill skiing and snowboarding. It automatically
records new ski runs based on your movement. The timer
pauses when you stop moving downhill and when you are on a
chairlift. The timer remains paused during the chairlift ride. You
can start moving downhill to restart the timer. You can view run
details from the paused screen or while the timer is running.
1Start a skiing or snowboarding activity.
2Hold the touchscreen.
3Select View Runs.
4Select and to view details of your last run, your current run,
and your total runs.
The run screens include time, distance traveled, maximum
speed, average speed, and total descent.
Swimming
NOTE: The device cannot record wrist heart rate data while
swimming.
Going for a Pool Swim
NOTE: Heart rate is not available while swimming.
1Press the key.
2Select Pool Swim.
3Select your pool size, or enter a custom size.
4Press the key to start the activity timer.
The device records activity data only while the activity timer is
running.
5Start your activity.
The device automatically records swim intervals and lengths.
6When resting, select the key to pause the interval timer.
The display inverts color, and the rest screen appears.
7Select the key to restart the interval timer.
8After you complete your activity, hold the key to stop the
timer, and hold the key again to save the activity.
Setting the Pool Size
1Press the key.
2Select Pool Swim > Pool Size.
3Select your pool size, or enter a custom size.
Swim Terminology
Length: One trip down the pool.
Interval: One or more consecutive lengths. A new interval starts
after a rest.
Stroke: A stroke is counted every time your arm wearing the
device completes a full cycle.
Swolf: Your swolf score is the sum of the time for one pool
length and the number of strokes for that length. For
example, 30 seconds plus 15 strokes equals a swolf score of
45. Swolf is a measurement of swimming efficiency and, like
golf, a lower score is better.
Golfing
Downloading Golf Courses
Before you play a course for the first time, you must download it
using the Garmin Connect Mobile app.
1From the Garmin Connect Mobile app, select Download Golf
Courses > .
2Select a golf course.
3Select Download.
After the course finishes downloading, it appears in the list of
courses on your vívoactive 3 device.
Playing Golf
Before you play a course for the first time, you must download it
using your smartphone (Downloading Golf Courses, page 10).
Downloaded courses are updated automatically. Before you play
golf, you should charge the device (Charging the Device,
page 19).
1Press the key.
2Select Golf.
3Wait while the device locates satellites.
4Select a course from the list of available courses.
5Swipe up or down to scroll through the holes.
The device automatically transitions when you move to the
next hole.
Hole Information
The device calculates the distance to the front and back of the
green, and to the selected pin location (Changing the Pin
Location, page 10).
ÀCurrent hole number
ÁDistance to the back of the green
ÂDistance to the selected pin location
ÃDistance to the front of the green
ÄPar for the hole
ÅMap of the green
Changing the Pin Location
While playing a game, you can take a closer look at the green
and move the pin location.
1Select the map.
A larger view of the green appears.
2Swipe up or down to scroll through the pin locations.
indicates the selected pin location.
3Press the key to accept the pin location.
The distances on the hole information screen are updated to
reflect the new pin location. The pin location is saved for only
the current round.
Viewing the Direction to the Pin
The PinPointer feature is a compass that provides directional
assistance when you are unable to see the green. This feature
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can help you line up a shot even if you are in the woods or in a
deep sand trap.
NOTE: Do not use the PinPointer feature while in a golf cart.
Interference from the golf cart can affect the accuracy of the
compass.
1Press the key.
2Select .
The arrow points to the pin location.
Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances
You can view a list of layup and dogleg distances for par 4 and 5
holes.
1Press the key.
2Select .
NOTE: Distances and locations are removed from the list as
you pass them.
Viewing Hazards
You can view distances to hazards along the fairway for par 4
and 5 holes. Hazards that affect shot selection are displayed
individually or in groups to help you determine the distance to
layup or carry.
1From the hole information screen, press the key, and select
.
• The distances to the front À and back Á of the nearest
hazard appear on the screen.
• The hazard type  is listed at the top of the screen.
• The green is represented as a half circle à at the top of
the screen. The line below the green represents the center
of the fairway.
• Hazards Ä are shown below the green in approximate
locations relative to the fairway.
2Swipe to view other hazards for the current hole.
Measuring a Shot with the AutoShot Feature
Your vívoactive 3 device features automatic shot detection and
recording. Each time you take a shot along the fairway, the
device records your shot distance so you can view it later
(Viewing Your Shot History, page 11).
TIP: Automatic shot detection works best when you make good
contact with the ball. Putts are not detected.
1Begin playing a round.
When the device detects a shot, your distance from the shot
location appears in the banner À at the top of the screen.
TIP: You can tap the banner to hide it for 10 seconds.
2Walk or drive to your ball.
3Make your next shot.
The device records the distance of your last shot.
Keeping Score
1While playing golf, press the key.
2Select .
3If necessary, hold the touchscreen to set up scoring or
change par for the hole.
4Swipe up or down to change holes.
5Tap the center of the screen.
6Select or to set the score.
Setting the Scoring Method
You can change the method the device uses to keep score.
1From the scorecard, hold the touchscreen.
2Select Golf Settings > Scoring > Scoring Method.
3Select a scoring method.
About Stableford Scoring
When you select the Stableford scoring method (Setting the
Scoring Method, page 11), points are awarded based on the
number of strokes taken relative to par. At the end of a round,
the highest score wins. The device awards points as specified
by the United States Golf Association.
The scorecard for a Stableford scored game shows points
instead of strokes.
Points Strokes Taken Relative to Par
0 2 or more over
1 1 over
2 Par
3 1 under
4 2 under
5 3 under
Tracking Golf Statistics
When you enable statistics tracking on the device, you can view
your statistics for the current round (Viewing Your Round
Summary, page 11). You can compare rounds and track
improvements using the Garmin Connect Mobile app.
1From the scorecard, hold the touchscreen.
2Select Golf Settings > Scoring > Stat Tracking.
Recording Golf Statistics
Before you can record statistics, you must enable statistics
tracking (Tracking Golf Statistics, page 11).
1From the scorecard, tap the center of the screen.
2Set the number of strokes taken, and select Next.
3Set the number of putts taken, and select Done.
4Select an option:
• If your ball hit the fairway, select .
• If your ball missed the fairway, select or .
Viewing Your Shot History
1After playing a hole, press the key.
2Select to view information for your last shot.
3Select to view information about each shot for a hole.
Viewing Your Round Summary
During a round, you can view your score, statistics, and step
information.
1Press the key.
2Select .
Ending a Round
1Press the key.
2Select End.
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3Select an option:
• To view your statistics and round information, tap your
score.
• To save the round and return to watch mode, select Save.
• To edit your scorecard, select Edit Score.
• To discard the round and return to watch mode, select
Discard.
• To pause the round and resume it at a later time, select
Pause.
Golf Settings
From the watch face, hold the touchscreen, and select Settings
>Activities & Apps > Golf > Golf Settings.
Scoring: Allows you to set the scoring options (Scoring
Settings, page 12).
Driver Distance: Sets the average distance the ball travels on
your drive.
Big Numbers: Changes the size of the numbers on the hole
view screen.
Scoring Settings
From the watch face, hold the touchscreen, and select Settings
>Activities & Apps > Golf > Golf Settings > Scoring.
Status: Sets score keeping to on or off automatically when you
start a round. The Always Ask option prompts you when you
begin a round.
Stat Tracking: Enables statistics tracking for the number of
putts, greens in regulation, and fairways hit while playing golf.
2 Players: Sets the scorecard to keep score for two players.
NOTE: This setting is only available during a round. You
must enable this setting each time you begin a round.
Scoring Method: Changes the method the device uses to keep
score.
Handicap Scoring: Sets your player handicap.
Training
Setting Up Your User Profile
You can update your gender, birth year, height, weight, wrist,
and heart rate zone (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones, page 6)
settings. The device uses this information to calculate accurate
training data.
1Hold the touchscreen.
2Select Settings > User Profile.
3Select an option.
Fitness Goals
Knowing your heart rate zones can help you measure and
improve your fitness by understanding and applying these
principles.
• Your heart rate is a good measure of exercise intensity.
• Training in certain heart rate zones can help you improve
cardiovascular capacity and strength.
If you know your maximum heart rate, you can use the table
(Heart Rate Zone Calculations, page 6) to determine the best
heart rate zone for your fitness objectives.
If you do not know your maximum heart rate, use one of the
calculators available on the Internet. Some gyms and health
centers can provide a test that measures maximum heart rate.
The default maximum heart rate is 220 minus your age.
Workouts
Your device can guide you through multiple-step workouts that
include goals for each workout step, such as distance, time,
reps, or other metrics. Your device includes several preloaded
workouts for multiple activities, including strength, cardio,
running, and biking. You can create and find more workouts and
training plans using Garmin Connect and transfer them to your
device.
You can create a scheduled training plan using the calendar in
Garmin Connect and send the scheduled workouts to your
device.
Following a Workout
Your device can guide you through multiple steps in a workout.
1Press the key.
2Select an activity.
3Select Workouts.
NOTE: This option appears only when you have workouts
loaded on your device for the selected activity.
4Select a workout.
5Press the key to start the activity timer.
The device briefly displays the goals for the first step of your
workout.
6After you complete the workout step, press the key.
A summary of the workout step appears. After several
seconds, the rest timer and the goals for the next step
appear.
7While resting, swipe down to view notes and additional
details about the next workout step (optional).
8When you are ready to start the next workout step, press the
key.
9Repeat steps 5 through 8 until you complete all of the steps
in the workout.
TIP: If you want to stop the workout early, you can select
Stop from the rest timer.
Using Garmin Connect Training Plans
Before you can download and use a training plan from Garmin
Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin
Connect, page 14).
You can browse Garmin Connect to find a training plan,
schedule workouts and courses, and download the plan to your
device.
1Connect the device to your computer.
2Go to www.garminconnect.com.
3Select and schedule a training plan.
4Review the training plan in your calendar.
5Select , and follow the on-screen instructions.
Starting Today's Workout
After you send a training plan to your device, you can quickly
start today's scheduled workout for an activity.
1Press the key.
2Select an activity.
If a workout for this activity is scheduled for today, the device
shows the workout name and prompts you to start it.
3Select .
4Select View to view the workout steps, and swipe right when
you are finished viewing the steps (optional).
5Press the key to start the workout.
Viewing Scheduled Workouts
You can view workouts scheduled in your training calendar and
start a workout.
1Press the key.
2Select an activity.
3Select Workouts > Training Calendar.
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Your scheduled workouts appear, sorted by date.
4Select a workout.
5Select an option:
• To view the steps for the workout, select View.
• To start the workout, select Do Workout.
Personal Records
When you complete an activity, the device displays any new
personal records you achieved during that activity. Personal
records include your fastest time over several typical race
distances and longest run or ride.
Viewing Your Personal Records
1Hold the touchscreen.
2Select History > Records.
3Select a sport.
4Select a record.
5Select View Record.
Restoring a Personal Record
You can set each personal record back to the one previously
recorded.
1Hold the touchscreen.
2Select History > Records.
3Select a sport.
4Select a record to restore.
5Select Previous > Yes.
NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.
Clearing a Personal Record
1Hold the touchscreen.
2Select History > Records.
3Select a sport.
4Select a record to delete.
5Select Clear Record > Yes.
NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.
Clearing All Personal Records
1Hold the touchscreen.
2Select History > Records.
NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.
3Select a sport.
4Select Clear All Records > Yes.
The records are deleted for that sport only.
Navigation
You can use the GPS navigation features on your device to
save locations, navigate to locations, and find your way home.
Saving Your Location
A location is a point that you record and store in the device. If
you want to remember landmarks or return to a certain spot, you
can mark a location.
1Go to the place where you want to mark a location.
2Press the key.
3Select Navigation > Save Location.
TIP: To quickly mark a location, you can select from the
controls menu (Using the Controls Menu, page 1).
After the device acquires GPS signals, the location
information appears.
4Select Save.
5Select an icon.
Deleting a Location
1Press the key.
2Select Navigation > Saved Locations.
3Select a location.
4Select Delete > Yes.
Navigating to a Saved Location
Before you can navigate to a saved location, your device must
locate satellites.
1Press the key.
2Select Navigation > Saved Locations.
3Select a location, and select Go To.
4Select an activity.
The compass appears.
5Move forward.
The compass arrow points toward the saved location.
TIP: For more accurate navigation, orient the top of the
screen toward the direction in which you are moving.
6Press the key to start the activity timer.
Navigating Back to Start
Before you can navigate back to start, you must locate satellites,
start the timer, and start your activity.
At any time during your activity, you can return to your starting
location. For example, if you are running in a new city, and you
are unsure how to get back to the trail head or hotel, you can
navigate back to your starting location. This feature is not
available for all activities.
1Hold the touchscreen.
2Select Navigation > Back to Start.
The compass appears.
3Move forward.
The compass arrow points toward your starting point.
TIP: For more accurate navigation, orient your device toward
the direction in which you are navigating.
Stopping Navigation
• To stop navigation and continue your activity, hold the
touchscreen, and select Stop Navigation.
• To stop navigation and end your activity, press the key, and
select Done.
Compass
The device has a 3-axis compass with automatic calibration.
The compass features and appearance change depending on
your activity, whether GPS is enabled, and whether you are
navigating to a destination.
Calibrating the Compass Manually
NOTICE
Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. To improve heading
accuracy, do not stand near objects that influence magnetic
fields, such as vehicles, buildings, and overhead power lines.
Your device was already calibrated at the factory, and the
device uses automatic calibration by default. If you experience
irregular compass behavior, for example, after moving long
distances or after extreme temperature changes, you can
manually calibrate the compass.
1Hold the touchscreen.
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2Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Compass >
Calibrate > Start.
3Follow the on-screen instructions.
TIP: Move your wrist in a small figure eight motion until a
message appears.
History
Your device stores up to 14 days of activity tracking and heart
rate monitoring data, and up to seven timed activities. You can
view your last seven timed activities on your device. You can
synchronize your data to view unlimited activities, activity
tracking data, and heart rate monitoring data on your Garmin
Connect account (Using Garmin Connect Mobile, page 14)
(Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer, page 14).
When the device memory is full, your oldest data is overwritten.
Using History
1Hold the touchscreen.
2Select History.
3Select an activity.
4Select an option:
• Select Details to view additional information about the
activity.
• Select Laps to select a lap and view additional information
about each lap.
• Select Delete to delete the selected activity.
Viewing Your Time in Each Heart Rate Zone
Before you can view heart rate zone data, you must complete an
activity with heart rate and save the activity.
Viewing your time in each heart rate zone can help you adjust
your training intensity.
1Hold the touchscreen.
2Select History.
3Select an activity.
4Select Time in Zone.
Garmin Connect
Your Garmin Connect account allows you to track your
performance and connect with your friends. It gives you the tools
to track, analyze, share, and encourage each other. You can
record the events of your active lifestyle, including runs, walks,
rides, swims, hikes, golf games, and more. It is also your online
statistics tracker, where you can analyze and share all your
rounds of golf.
You can create your free Garmin Connect account when you
pair your device with your phone using the Garmin Connect
Mobile app, or you can go to garminconnect.com.
Store your activities: After you complete and save a timed
activity with your device, you can upload that activity to your
Garmin Connect account and keep it as long as you want.
Analyze your data: You can view more detailed information
about your fitness and outdoor activities, including time,
distance, heart rate, calories burned, cadence, an overhead
map view, and pace and speed charts. You can view more
detailed information about your golf games, including
scorecards, statistics, and course information. You can also
view customizable reports.
NOTE: To view some data, you mus pair an optional wireless
sensor with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors,
page 18).
Track your progress: You can track your daily steps, join a
friendly competition with your connections, and meet your
goals.
Share your activities: You can connect with friends to follow
each other's activities or post links to your activities on your
favorite social networking sites.
Manage your settings: You can customize your device and
user settings on your Garmin Connect account.
Using Garmin Connect Mobile
After you pair your device with your smartphone (Pairing Your
Smartphone, page 1), you can use the Garmin Connect Mobile
app to upload all of your activity data to your Garmin Connect
account.
1Verify the Garmin Connect Mobile app is running on your
smartphone.
2Bring your device within 10 m (30 ft.) of your smartphone.
Your device automatically syncs your data with the Garmin
Connect Mobile app and your Garmin Connect account.
Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer
The Garmin Express application connects your device to your
Garmin Connect account using a computer. You can use the
Garmin Express application to upload your activity data to your
Garmin Connect account and to send data, such as workouts or
training plans, from Garmin Connect website to your device. You
can also install device software updates and manage your
Connect IQ apps.
1Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.
2Go to www.garmin.com/express.
3Download and install the Garmin Express application.
4Open the Garmin Express application, and select Add
Device.
5Follow the on-screen instructions.
Customizing Your Device
Changing the Watch Face
You can choose from several preloaded watch faces or use a
Connect IQ watch face that is downloaded to your device
(Connect IQ Features, page 3). You can also customize a
preloaded watch face or create a new one (Creating a Custom
Watch Face, page 14).
1From the watch face, hold the touchscreen.
2Select Watch Face.
3Swipe up or down to scroll through the available watch faces.
4Tap the screen, and select Apply to activate the displayed
watch face.
Creating a Custom Watch Face
You can customize the style and data fields for the watch face.
1From the watch face, hold the touchscreen.
2Select Watch Face.
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3Select an option:
• To customize an existing watch face, select the watch
face, and select Customize.
• To create a new watch face, swipe to the bottom of the
watch face list, and select Create New.
4Select Dial.
5Swipe up or down to scroll through the analog and digital
dials, and tap the screen to select the displayed dial.
6Swipe left to the Data page.
A green border indicates the customizable data fields for this
dial.
7Select each data field you want to customize, and select the
data to display in it.
8Swipe left, and select Hands.
NOTE: This option is available only for analog dials.
9Swipe up or down to scroll through the hand styles, and tap
the screen to select the displayed hands.
10Swipe left, and select Accent.
11Select an accent color, and select .
12Swipe left, and select Done.
The device sets the new watch face as your active watch
face.
Customizing the Controls Menu
You can add, remove, and change the order of the shortcut
menu options in the controls menu (Using the Controls Menu,
page 1).
1Hold the key.
The controls menu appears.
2Hold the touchscreen.
The controls menu switches to edit mode.
3Select the shortcut you want to customize.
4Select an option:
• To change the location of the shortcut in the controls
menu, select the location where you want it to appear, or
drag the shortcut to a new location.
• To remove the shortcut from the controls menu, select .
5If necessary, select to add a shortcut to the controls menu.
NOTE: This option is available only after you remove at least
one shortcut from the menu.
Activities and App Settings
These settings allow you to customize each preloaded activity
app based on your needs. For example, you can customize data
pages and enable alerts and training features. Not all settings
are available for all activity types.
Press the key, select an activity, and select Settings.
Data Screens: Enables you to customize data screens and add
new data screens for the activity (Customizing the Data
Screens, page 15).
Alerts: Sets the training alerts for the activity (Alerts, page 15).
Laps: Sets the options for the Auto Lap® feature (Marking Laps
Using the Auto Lap Feature, page 16), and turns on the
manual lap function (Turning On the Manual Lap Function,
page 16).
Auto Pause: Sets the device to stop recording data when you
stop moving or when you drop below a specified speed
(Using Auto Pause®, page 16).
Auto Scroll: Enables you to move through all of the activity data
screens automatically while the timer is running (Using Auto
Scroll, page 16).
GPS: Sets the mode for the GPS antenna. Using GLONASS
provides increased performance in challenging environments
and faster position acquisition. Using the GLONASS option
can reduce battery life more than using the GPS option only.
Pool Size: Sets the pool length for pool swimming.
Background: Sets the background color of each activity to
black or white.
Accent Color: Sets the accent color of each activity to help
identify which activity is active.
Restore Defaults: Allows you to reset the activity settings.
Customizing the Data Screens
You can customize data screens based on your training goals or
optional accessories. For example, you can customize one of
the data screens to display your lap pace or heart rate zone.
1Press the key.
2Select an activity.
3Select Settings > Data Screens.
4Select one or more options:
• To adjust the style and number of data fields on each data
screen, select Layout.
• To customize the fields on a data screen, select the
screen, and select Edit Data Fields.
• To show or hide a data screen, select the toggle switch
next to the screen.
• To show or hide the heart rate zone gauge screen, select
HR Zone Gauge.
Alerts
You can set alerts for each activity, which can help you to train
toward specific goals. Some alerts are available only for specific
activities. Some alerts require optional accessories, such as a
heart rate monitor or cadence sensor. There are three types of
alerts: event alerts, range alerts, and recurring alerts.
Event alert: An event alert notifies you once. The event is a
specific value. For example, you can set the device to alert
you when you burn a specified number of calories.
Range alert: A range alert notifies you each time the device is
above or below a specified range of values. For example, you
can set the device to alert you when your heart rate is below
60 beats per minute (bpm) and over 210 bpm.
Recurring alert: A recurring alert notifies you each time the
device records a specified value or interval. For example, you
can set the device to alert you every 30 minutes.
Alert Name Alert Type Description
Cadence Range You can set minimum and maximum
cadence values.
Calories Event,
recurring
You can set the number of calories.
Custom Recurring You can select an existing message or
create a custom message and select an
alert type.
Distance Recurring You can set a distance interval.
Heart Rate Range You can set minimum and maximum
heart rate values or select zone changes.
Pace Range You can set minimum and maximum
pace values.
Run/Walk Recurring You can set timed walking breaks at
regular intervals.
Speed Range You can set minimum and maximum
speed values.
Stroke Rate Range You can set high or low strokes per
minute.
Time Event,
recurring
You can set a time interval.
Customizing Your Device 15
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.
Setting the Time Manually
By default, the time is set automatically when the vívoactive 3
device is paired with a mobile device.
1Hold the touchscreen.
2Select Settings > System > Time > Time Source > Manual.
3Select Time, and enter the time of day.
Setting the Alarm
1Hold the touchscreen.
2Select Clocks > Alarms > Add New.
3Select Time, and enter a time.
4Select Repeat, and select an option.
Deleting an Alarm
1Hold the touchscreen.
2Select Clocks > Alarms.
3Select an alarm, and select Remove.
Starting the Countdown Timer
1Hold the touchscreen.
2Select Clocks > Timer.
3Enter the time.
4Select Start.
5If necessary, select the touchscreen for more options.
Using the Stopwatch
1Hold the touchscreen.
2Select Clocks > Stopwatch.
3Press the key.
Backlight Settings
Hold the touchscreen, and select Settings > System >
Backlight.
Mode: Sets the backlight to turn on when you interact with the
device, which includes receiving a notification or using the
key, touchscreen, or Side Swipe control.
Gesture: Sets the backlight to turn on when you rotate your
wrist toward your body to view the device. You can use the
Only During Activity option to use this feature only during
timed activities.
Timeout: Sets the length of time before the backlight turns off.
Brightness: Sets the brightness level of the backlight. During an
activity, the backlight uses the brightest setting.
Changing the Units of Measure
You can customize units of measure for distance, pace and
speed, elevation, weight, height, and temperature.
1Hold the touchscreen.
2Select Settings > System > Units.
3Select a measurement type.
4Select a unit of measure.
Garmin Connect Settings
You can change your device settings from your Garmin Connect
account, using either the Garmin Connect Mobile app or the
Garmin Connect website. Some settings are available only using
your Garmin Connect account and cannot be changed on your
device.
• In the Garmin Connect Mobile app, select the image of your
device, and select Device Settings.
• On the Garmin Connect website, from the devices widget,
select Device Settings.
After customizing settings, sync your data to apply the changes
to your device (Using Garmin Connect Mobile, page 14, Using
Garmin Connect on Your Computer, page 14).
Device Settings on Your Garmin Connect Account
From your Garmin Connect account, select Device Settings.
NOTE: Some settings appear in a subcategory in the settings
menu. App or website updates may change these settings
menus.
Activity Tracking: Turns activity tracking features on and off.
Alarms: Sets alarm clock times and frequencies for your device.
You can set up to eight separate alarms.
Auto Activity Start: Allows your device to create and save
timed activities automatically when the Move IQ feature
detects you have been walking or running for a minimum time
threshold. You can set the minimum time threshold for
running and walking.
Automatic App Updates: Allows your device to receive
Connect IQ app updates automatically.
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.
Date Format: Sets the month and day format.
Display Options: Allows you to change the backlight
preferences and customize the shortcuts that appear in the
controls menu (Customizing the Controls Menu, page 15).
Do Not Disturb: Sets the device to turn on do not disturb mode
automatically during your sleep hours.
Goal Animations: Allows you to turn on and off goal
animations, or turn them off only during activities. Goal
animations appear for your daily steps goal, daily floors
climbed goal, and weekly intensity minutes goal.
Language: Sets the device language.
Move Alert: Displays a message and the move bar on the
digital watch face and steps screen. The device also vibrates
if vibrations are turned on.
Move IQ: Allows you to turn on and off Move IQ events. The
Move IQ feature automatically detects activity patterns, such
as walking, running, cycling, swimming, and elliptical training.
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.
Phone Notifications: Sets the device to turn smart notifications
on and off automatically based on your selections.
Preferred Activity Tracker: Sets this device to be your primary
activity tracking device when more than one device is
connected to the app.
Time Format: Sets the device to display time in a 12-hour or 24-
hour format.
Units: Sets the device to display the distance traveled in
kilometers or miles.
Wrist Worn On: Allows you to customize which wrist the device
is worn on.
Customizing Your Device 17
NOTE: This setting is used for strength training and gestures.
User Settings on Your Garmin Connect Account
From your Garmin Connect account, select User Settings.
Custom Stride Length: Allows your device to more accurately
calculate the distance traveled using your custom step
length. You can enter a known distance and the number of
steps it takes to cover the distance, and Garmin Connect can
calculate your step length.
Daily Floors Climbed: Allows you to enter a daily goal for the
number of floors to climb.
Daily Steps: Allows you to enter your daily step goal. You can
use the Auto Goal setting to allow your device to determine
your step goal automatically.
Heart Rate Zones: Allows you to estimate your maximum heart
rate and determine custom heart rate zones.
Personal Information: Allows you to enter your personal
details, such as birth date, gender, height, and weight.
Sleep: Allows you to enter your normal sleep hours.
Weekly Intensity Minutes: Allows you to enter a weekly goal
for the number of minutes to participate in moderate to
vigorous intensity activities.
Wireless Sensors
Your device can be used with wireless ANT+ or Bluetooth
sensors. For more information about compatibility and
purchasing optional sensors, go to http://buy.garmin.com.
Pairing Your Wireless Sensors
The first time you connect a wireless ANT+ or Bluetooth sensor
to your Garmin device, you must pair the device and sensor.
After they are paired, the device connects to the sensor
automatically when you start an activity and the sensor is active
and within range.
TIP: Some ANT+ sensors pair with your device automatically
when you start an activity with the sensor turned on and near
the device.
1Move at least 10 m (33 ft.) away from other wireless sensors.
2If you are pairing a heart rate monitor, put on the heart rate
monitor.
The heart rate monitor does not send or receive data until
you put it on.
3Hold the touchscreen.
4Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Add New.
5Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the sensor, and wait
while the device pairs with the sensor.
After the device connects to the sensor, an icon appears at
the top of the screen.
Foot Pod
Your device is compatible with the foot pod. You can use the
foot pod to record pace and distance instead of using GPS when
you are training indoors or when your GPS signal is weak. The
foot pod is on standby and ready to send data (like the heart
rate monitor).
After 30 minutes of inactivity, the foot pod powers off to
conserve the battery. When the battery is low, a message
appears on your device. Approximately five hours of battery life
remain.
Calibrating Your Foot Pod
Before you can calibrate your foot pod, you must pair your
device with the foot pod (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors,
page 18).
Manual calibration is recommended if you know your calibration
factor. If you have calibrated a foot pod with another Garmin
product, you may know your calibration factor.
1Hold the touchscreen.
2Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Foot Pod >
Calib. Factor.
3Adjust the calibration factor:
• Increase the calibration factor if your distance is too low.
• Decrease the calibration factor if your distance is too high.
Improving Foot Pod Calibration
Before you can calibrate your device, you must acquire GPS
signals and pair your device with the foot pod (Pairing Your
Wireless Sensors, page 18).
The foot pod is self-calibrating, but you can improve the
accuracy of the speed and distance data with a few outdoor runs
using GPS.
1Stand outside for 5 minutes with a clear view of the sky.
2Start a running activity.
3Run on a track without stopping for 10 minutes.
4Stop 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.
• Pair the sensor with your device (Pairing Your Wireless
Sensors, page 18).
• Set your wheel size (Calibrating Your Speed Sensor,
page 18).
• Go for a ride (Going for a Ride, page 9).
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, page 18).
Manual calibration is optional and can improve accuracy.
1Hold the touchscreen.
2Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Speed/
Cadence > Wheel Size.
3Select 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 (Wheel Size and
Circumference, page 22).
Situational Awareness
Your vívoactive 3 device can be used with the Varia Vision™
device, 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 3 software
before pairing Varia devices (Updating the Software Using
Garmin Connect Mobile, page 19).
tempe
The tempe is an ANT+ wireless temperature sensor. 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
18 Wireless Sensors
accurate temperature data. You must pair the tempe with your
device to display temperature data from the tempe.
Device Information
Charging the Device
WARNING
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.
NOTICE
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.
1Plug the small end of the USB cable into the charging port on
your device.
2Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB port on your
computer.
3Charge the device completely.
Product Updates
On your computer, install Garmin Express (www.garmin.com
/express). On your smartphone, install the Garmin Connect
Mobile app.
This provides easy access to these services for Garmin devices:
• Software updates
• Course updates
• Data uploads to Garmin Connect
• Product registration
Updating the Software Using Garmin Connect Mobile
Before you can update your device software using the Garmin
Connect Mobile app, you must have a Garmin Connect account,
and you must pair the device with a compatible smartphone
(Pairing Your Smartphone, page 1).
Sync your device with the Garmin Connect Mobile app (Using
Garmin Connect Mobile, page 14).
When new software is available, the Garmin Connect Mobile
app automatically sends the update to your device. The
update is applied when you are not actively using the device.
When the update is complete, your device restarts.
Updating the Software Using Garmin Express
Before you can update your device software, you must
download and install the Garmin Express application and add
your device (Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer,
page 14).
1Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.
When new software is available, the Garmin Express
application sends it to your device.
2After the Garmin Express application finishes sending the
update, disconnect the device from your computer.
Your device installs the update.
Viewing Device Information
You can view the unit ID, software version, regulatory
information, and license agreement.
1Hold the touchscreen.
2Select Settings > System > About.
Specifications
Battery type Rechargeable, built-in lithium-polymer battery
Battery life Up to 7 days in smartwatch mode (with heart rate)
Up to 13 hr. in GPS mode
Up to 8 hr. in smartwatch mode (with heart rate and
music playback)
Up to 5 hr. in GPS mode (with heart rate and music
playback)
Operating
temperature
range
From -20º to 60ºC (from -4º to 140ºF)
Charging
temperature
range
From 0º to 45ºC (from 32º to 113ºF)
Wireless
frequencies/
protocols
2.4 GHz @ 8 dBm nominal
• ANT+ wireless communications protocol
• Bluetooth 4.2 technology
• Wi‑Fi wireless technology
13.56 MHz @ -40 dBm nominal, NFC wireless
technology
Water rating Swim, 5 ATM*
*The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 50 m.
For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.
Device Care
NOTICE
Avoid extreme shock and harsh treatment, because it can
degrade the life of the product.
Avoid pressing the keys under water.
Do not use a sharp object to clean the device.
Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touchscreen, or
damage may result.
Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, and insect repellents that can
damage plastic components and finishes.
Thoroughly rinse the device with fresh water after exposure to
chlorine, salt water, sunscreen, cosmetics, alcohol, or other
harsh chemicals. Prolonged exposure to these substances can
damage the case.
Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme
temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent
damage.
Cleaning the Device
NOTICE
Even small amounts of sweat or moisture can cause corrosion
of the electrical contacts when connected to a charger.
Corrosion can prevent charging and data transfer.
1Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild
detergent solution.
2Wipe it dry.
After cleaning, allow the device to dry completely.
TIP: For more information, go to www.garmin.com/fitandcare.
Device Information 19
Replacing the Bands
The device is compatible with 20 mm wide bands. Go to
buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information
about optional accessories.
1Slide the quick-release pin À on the spring bar to remove the
band.
2Insert one side of the spring bar for the new band into the
device.
3Slide the quick-release pin, and align the spring bar with the
opposite side of the device.
4Repeat steps 1 through 3 to replace the other band.
Troubleshooting
Maximizing Battery Life
You can do several things to extend the life of the battery.
• Reduce the backlight timeout (Backlight Settings, page 17).
• Reduce the backlight brightness (Backlight Settings,
page 17).
• Turn off Bluetooth wireless technology when you are not
using connected features (Turning Off Bluetooth Technology,
page 2).
• Turn off activity tracking (Activity Tracking, page 6).
• Limit the smartphone notifications the device displays
(Managing Notifications, page 2).
• Stop broadcasting heart rate data to paired Garmin devices
(Broadcasting Heart Rate to Garmin Devices, page 5).
• Turn off wrist-based heart rate monitoring (Turning Off the
Wrist Heart Rate Monitor, page 5).
Restarting the Device
If the device stops responding, you may need to restart it.
NOTE: Restarting the device may erase your data or settings.
1Hold the key for 15 seconds.
The device turns off.
2Hold the key for one second to turn on the device.
Restoring All Default Settings
NOTE: This deletes all user-entered information and activity
history. If you have set up a Garmin Pay wallet, restoring default
settings also deletes the wallet from your device.
You can reset all settings back to the factory default values.
1Hold the touchscreen.
2Select Settings > System > Restore Defaults > Yes.
My device does not display the correct time
The device updates the time and date when you sync your
device smartphone or when your device acquires GPS signals.
You should sync your device to receive the correct time when
you change time zones, and to update for daylight saving time.
1Hold the touchscreen, and select Settings > System > Time.
2Verify the Auto option is enabled.
3Select an option:
• Confirm that your smartphone displays the correct local
time, and sync your device to the smartphone (Using
Garmin Connect Mobile, page 14).
• Start an outdoor activity, go outdoors to an open area with
a clear view of the sky, and wait while the device acquires
satellite signals.
The time and date are updated automatically.
Acquiring Satellite Signals
The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite
signals.
1Go outdoors to an open area.
The front of the device should be oriented toward the sky.
2Wait while the device locates satellites.
It may take 30–60 seconds to locate satellite signals.
Improving GPS Satellite Reception
• Frequently sync the device to your Garmin Connect account:
◦ Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable
and the Garmin Express application.
◦ Sync your device to the Garmin Connect Mobile app using
your Bluetooth enabled smartphone.
◦ Connect your device to your Garmin Connect account
using a Wi‑Fi wireless network.
While connected to your Garmin Connect account, the device
downloads several days of satellite data, allowing it to quickly
locate satellite signals.
• Take your device outside to an open area away from tall
buildings and trees.
• Remain stationary for a few minutes.
My daily step count does not appear
The daily step count is reset every night at midnight.
If dashes appear instead of your step count, allow the device
to acquire satellite signals and set the time automatically.
The floors climbed amount does not seem
accurate
Your device uses an internal barometer to measure elevation
changes as you climb floors. A floor climbed is equal to 3 m
(10 ft.).
• Avoid holding handrails or skipping steps while climbing
stairs.
• In windy environments, cover the device with your sleeve or
jacket as strong gusts can cause erratic readings.
My intensity minutes are flashing
When you exercise at an intensity level that qualifies toward
your intensity minutes goal, the intensity minutes flash.
Exercise for at least 10 consecutive minutes at a moderate or
vigorous intensity level.
Improving the Accuracy of Intensity Minutes
and Calories
You can improve the accuracy of these estimates by walking or
running outside for 20 minutes.
1From the watch face, swipe to view the My Day widget.
2Select .
3Follow the on-screen instructions.
20 Troubleshooting
Is my smartphone compatible with my
device?
The vívoactive 3 device is compatible with smartphones using
Bluetooth wireless technology.
Go to www.garmin.com/ble for compatibility information.
Getting More Information
• Go to support.garmin.com for additional manuals, articles,
and software updates.
• Go to www.garmin.com/intosports.
• Go to www.garmin.com/learningcenter.
• Go to buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for
information about optional accessories and replacement
parts.
Appendix
Data Fields
Some data fields require ANT+ accessories to display data.
24-Hour Max.: The maximum temperature recorded in the last
24 hours.
24-Hour Min.: The minimum temperature recorded in the last
24 hours.
30s Avg. Vertical Speed: The 30-second moving average of
vertical speed.
Average Cadence: Cycling. The average cadence for the
current activity.
Average Cadence: Running. The average cadence for the
current activity.
Average Distance Per Stroke: The average distance traveled
per stroke during the current activity.
Average HR: The average heart rate for the current activity.
Average HR %Max.: The average percentage of maximum
heart rate for the current activity.
Average Lap Time: The average lap time for the current
activity.
Average Pace: The average pace for the current activity.
Average Speed: The average speed for the current activity.
Average Stroke Rate: The average number of strokes per
minute (spm) during the current activity.
Average Strokes/Length: The average number of strokes per
length during the current activity.
Average SWOLF: The average swolf score for the current
activity. Your swolf score is the sum of the time for one length
plus the number of strokes for that length (Swim
Terminology, page 10).
Cadence: Cycling. The number of revolutions of the crank arm.
Your device must be connected to a cadence accessory for
this data to appear.
Cadence: Running. The steps per minute (right and left).
Calories: The amount of total calories burned.
Distance: The distance traveled for the current track or activity.
Distance Per Stroke: The distance traveled per stroke.
Elapsed Time: The total time recorded. For example, if you start
the timer and run for 10 minutes, then stop the timer for 5
minutes, then start the timer and run for 20 minutes, your
elapsed time is 35 minutes.
Elevation: The altitude of your current location above or below
sea level.
Heading: The direction you are moving.
Heart Rate: Your heart rate in beats per minute (bpm). Your
device must be connected to a compatible heart rate monitor.
HR %Max.: The percentage of maximum heart rate.
HR Zone: The current range of your heart rate (1 to 5). The
default zones are based on your user profile and maximum
heart rate (220 minus your age).
Interval Distance: The distance traveled for the current interval.
Interval Distance Per Stroke: The average distance traveled
per stroke during the current interval.
Interval Lengths: The number of pool lengths completed during
the current interval.
Interval Pace: The average pace for the current interval.
Interval Stroke Rate: The average number of strokes per
minute (spm) during the current interval.
Interval Strokes: The total number of strokes for the current
interval.
Interval Strokes/Length: The average number of strokes per
length during the current interval.
Interval SWOLF: The average swolf score for the current
interval.
Interval Time: The stopwatch time for the current interval.
Lap Cadence: Cycling. The average cadence for the current
lap.
Lap Cadence: Running. The average cadence for the current
lap.
Lap Distance: The distance traveled for the current lap.
Lap HR: The average heart rate for the current lap.
Lap HR %Max.: The average percentage of maximum heart
rate for the current lap.
Lap Pace: The average pace for the current lap.
Laps: The number of laps completed for the current activity.
Lap Speed: The average speed for the current lap.
Lap Steps: The number of steps during the current lap.
Lap Time: The stopwatch time for the current lap.
Last Interval Distance Per Stroke: The average distance
traveled per stroke during the last completed interval.
Last Interval Stroke Rate: The average number of strokes per
minute (spm) during the last completed interval.
Last Interval Strokes: The total number of strokes for the last
completed interval.
Last Lap Cadence: Cycling. The average cadence for the last
completed lap.
Last Lap Cadence: Running. The average cadence for the last
completed lap.
Last Lap Distance: The distance traveled for the last completed
lap.
Last Lap Pace: The average pace for the last completed lap.
Last Lap Speed: The average speed for the last completed lap.
Last Lap Time: The stopwatch time for the last completed lap.
Last Length Pace: The average pace for your last completed
pool length.
Last Length Stroke Rate: The average number of strokes per
minute (spm) during the last completed pool length.
Last Length Strokes: The total number of strokes for the last
completed pool length.
Last Length SWOLF: The swolf score for the last completed
pool length.
Lengths: The number of pool lengths completed during the
current activity.
Maximum Speed: The top speed for the current activity.
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Nautical Distance: The distance traveled in nautical meters or
nautical feet.
Nautical Speed: The current speed in knots.
Pace: The current pace.
Speed: The current rate of travel.
Steps: The number of steps during the current activity.
Stroke Rate: The number of strokes per minute (spm).
Strokes: The total number of strokes for the current activity.
Sunrise: The time of sunrise based on your GPS position.
Sunset: The time of sunset based on your GPS position.
Temperature: The temperature of the air. Your body
temperature affects the temperature sensor.
Time in Zone: The time elapsed in each heart rate or power
zone.
Time of Day: The time of day based on your current location
and time settings (format, time zone, daylight saving time).
Timer: The stopwatch time for the current activity.
Total Ascent: The total elevation distance ascended during the
activity or since the last reset.
Total Descent: The total elevation distance descended during
the activity or since the last reset.
Vertical Speed: The rate of ascent or descent over time.
VO2 Max. Standard Ratings
These tables include standardized classifications for VO2 max. estimates by age and gender.
Males Percentile 20–29 30–39 40–49 50–59 60–69 70–79
Superior 95 55.4 54 52.5 48.9 45.7 42.1
Excellent 80 51.1 48.3 46.4 43.4 39.5 36.7
Good 60 45.4 44 42.4 39.2 35.5 32.3
Fair 40 41.7 40.5 38.5 35.6 32.3 29.4
Poor 0–40 <41.7 <40.5 <38.5 <35.6 <32.3 <29.4
Females Percentile 20–29 30–39 40–49 50–59 60–69 70–79
Superior 95 49.6 47.4 45.3 41.1 37.8 36.7
Excellent 80 43.9 42.4 39.7 36.7 33 30.9
Good 60 39.5 37.8 36.3 33 30 28.1
Fair 40 36.1 34.4 33 30.1 27.5 25.9
Poor 0–40 <36.1 <34.4 <33 <30.1 <27.5 <25.9
Data reprinted with permission from The Cooper Institute. For more information, go to www.CooperInstitute.org.
Wheel Size and Circumference
Your speed sensor automatically detects your wheel size. If
necessary, you can manually enter your wheel circumference in
the speed sensor settings.
The tire size is marked on both sides of the tire. This is not a
comprehensive list. You can also measure the circumference of
your wheel or use one of the calculators available on the
internet.
Tire Size Wheel Circumference (mm)
20 × 1.75 1515
20 × 1-3/8 1615
22 × 1-3/8 1770
22 × 1-1/2 1785
24 × 1 1753
24 × 3/4 Tubular 1785
24 × 1-1/8 1795
24 × 1.75 1890
24 × 1-1/4 1905
24 × 2.00 1925
24 × 2.125 1965
26 × 7/8 1920
26 × 1-1.0 1913
26 × 1 1952
26 × 1.25 1953
26 × 1-1/8 1970
26 × 1.40 2005
26 × 1.50 2010
26 × 1.75 2023
26 × 1.95 2050
Tire Size Wheel Circumference (mm)
26 × 2.00 2055
26 × 1-3/8 2068
26 × 2.10 2068
26 × 2.125 2070
26 × 2.35 2083
26 × 1-1/2 2100
26 × 3.00 2170
27 × 1 2145
27 × 1-1/8 2155
27 × 1-1/4 2161
27 × 1-3/8 2169
29 x 2.1 2288
29 x 2.2 2298
29 x 2.3 2326
650 × 35A 2090
650 × 38A 2125
650 × 38B 2105
650 x 20C 1938
650 x 23C 1944
700 × 18C 2070
700 × 19C 2080
700 × 20C 2086
700 × 23C 2096
700 × 25C 2105
700C Tubular 2130
700 × 28C 2136
700 × 30C 2146
700 × 32C 2155
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Tire Size Wheel Circumference (mm)
700 × 35C 2168
700 × 38C 2180
700 × 40C 2200
700 × 44C 2235
700 × 45C 2242
700 × 47C 2268
Symbol Definitions
These symbols may appear on the device or accessory labels.
WEEE disposal and recycling symbol. The WEEE symbol is
attached to the product in compliance with the EU directive
2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE). It is intended to deter the improper disposal of this
product and to promote reuse and recycling.
Appendix 23
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