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Apps and Activities
Indoor Activities
The vívoactive 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.
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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.
1
Press .
2
Select
Strength
.
3
Press to start the activity timer.
4
Start your first set.
The device counts your reps. Your rep count
appears when you complete at least four reps.
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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.
5
Press
to finish the set.
The watch displays the total reps for the set. After
several seconds, the rest timer appears.
6
If necessary, select
Edit Weight
, and edit the
number of reps.
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You can also add the weight used for the set.
7
When you are done resting, press
to start your
next set.
8
Repeat for each strength training set until your
activity is complete.
9
After you complete your activity, press , and
swipe up to 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.
1
Start a treadmill activity (
), and run at least 1.5 km (1 mi.) on the
treadmill.
2
After you complete your run, Press .
3
Check the treadmill display for the distance
traveled.
4
Select an option:
• To calibrate the first time, enter the treadmill
distance on your device.
• To manually calibrate after the first-time
calibration, swipe up, select
Calibrate & Save
,
and enter the treadmill distance on your device.
Outdoor Activities
The vívoactive 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 (
).
1
Put on your wireless sensors, such as a foot pod or
heart rate monitor (optional).
2
Press .
3
Select
Run
.
4
When using optional wireless sensors, wait while
the device connects to the sensors.
5
Go outside, and wait while the device locates
satellites.
6
Press
to start the activity timer.
The device records activity data only while the
activity timer is running.
7
Start your activity.
8
Select to record laps (optional) (
).
9
Swipe up or down to scroll through data screens.
10
After you complete your activity, press , and
swipe up 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 (
).
1
Pair your wireless sensors, such as a heart
rate monitor, speed sensor, or cadence sensor
(optional).
2
Press .
3
Select
Bike
.
4
When using optional wireless sensors, wait while
the device connects to the sensors.
5
Go outside, and wait while the device locates
satellites.
6
Press to start the activity timer.
The device records activity data only while the
activity timer is running.
