Garmin BOUNCE, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...al information concerning the use of this product Garmin the Garmin logo ANT and Auto Lap are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries Bounce Garmin Connect Garmin Express Garmin Jr and Toe to Toe are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin The BLUETOOTH word mark and logos ...

Page 3: ...sage History from the Garmin Jr App 9 Using Do Not Disturb Mode 9 Using School Mode 9 Using Kid Mode 9 Deleting a Profile 9 Smart Features 10 LTE Connected Features 10 Sending a Message from the Watch 10 Sending a Voice Message from the Watch 10 Viewing Messages 11 Widgets 11 Using the Chores Widget 12 Stats Widget 12 Viewing the Weather Widget 12 Using the Flashlight 12 Safety and Tracking Featur...

Page 4: ... Updates 22 Setting Up Garmin Express 22 Getting More Information 22 Troubleshooting 22 Restarting the Watch 22 Resetting All Default Settings 22 Is my phone compatible with my watch 22 My phone will not connect to the watch 23 How do I pair an additional watch with the Garmin Jr app 23 Can my child send messages to other children 23 Locating a Lost Watch 23 Activity Tracking 23 My step count does...

Page 5: ...ns to request assistance Safety and Tracking Features page 13 Back Menu button Press to return to the previous screen except during an activity During an activity press to mark a new lap Hold to view the settings menu Touchscreen Swipe left or right from the watch face to scroll through widgets and features From the watch face swipe down to view the controls menu Controls page 2 Swipe up or down t...

Page 6: ...r 2 seconds NOTE You cannot access the controls menu while you are recording an activity Displays the volume settings Sound and Vibration Settings page 19 Enables do not disturb mode Using Do Not Disturb Mode page 9 Displays the brightness settings Display Settings page 18 Displays the check in feature Checking in From the Watch page 14 Turns the watch off Turns on the flashlight Using the Flashli...

Page 7: ...e a Garmin Connect account The Bounce watch must be paired directly through the Garmin Jr app instead of from the Bluetooth settings on your phone 1 From the app store on your phone install and open the Garmin Jr app 2 Log on using your Garmin Connect username and password 3 Follow the instructions in the app to set up your family and add each child 4 If you previously skipped the pairing process ...

Page 8: ...e page 3 Connecting the watch to a Wi Fi network is recommended for optimal performance 1 Move within range of a Wi Fi network 2 From the Garmin Jr app select Home 3 Select your child and select Settings Wi Fi 4 Select an available Wi Fi network and enter the login details Garmin Jr App The free Garmin Jr app keeps you connected to your child s watch Activity tracking Allows you to track your chil...

Page 9: ...r to send the message Chores and Rewards You can create a list of chores in the Garmin Jr app to send to the watch Your child can mark the chores as completed on the watch to earn coins which can be traded for rewards Assigning Chores You can create a list of chores to send to the watch Using the Chores Widget page 12 1 From the Garmin Jr app select Home 2 Select your child and select Chores Add N...

Page 10: ...m the coin total Viewing History The Bounce watch keeps track of your child s active minutes sleep and daily steps You can view your child s history in the Garmin Jr app 1 From the Garmin Jr app select Home 2 Select your child and select an option To view active minutes select Activity To view sleep select Sleep To view steps select Steps To view your child s most active days select Stats Data is ...

Page 11: ...h Alarms Allows you to set an alarm to send to the watch Setting an Alarm page 17 Daily steps goal Allows you to update the daily steps goal Parental controls Allows you to turn on do not disturb during sleep hours and school mode Using School Mode page 9 Contacts Allows you to add people whom your child may message Adding Messaging Contacts page 8 Preset text messages Allows you to update the pre...

Page 12: ... Enter a name or email to search for a person Select Your Contacts to choose a person from your contacts 4 Select the person and select Connect OK The person receives an email invitation to connect with your family Adding Messaging Contacts Your child can message contacts in your Garmin Jr family Adding Members to a Garmin Jr Family page 8 Your child can also message people who have messaging capa...

Page 13: ... controls School mode 3 Turn on school mode 4 Select an option NOTE Both options mute vibrations and sounds for all notifications except alarms assistance find my watch and when school mode turns on or off To silence the watch and allow all features during school hours select Silent To silence the watch and restrict games and messages during school hours select Silent restricted 5 Select Start tim...

Page 14: ...n option To send a text message select NOTE The list of messages and message text can be customized in the Garmin Jr app Managing Preset Text Messages page 8 To send an emoji select To send a sound emoji select 6 Select an emoji or message 7 Select Send Sending a Voice Message from the Watch Before you can send messages from the watch you must activate your LTE Subscription LTE Connected Features ...

Page 15: ...e watch updates the time and date when you sync the watch with a phone Allows you to send emojis preset text messages and voice messages to contacts set up in the Garmin Jr app Displays the number of active minutes recorded for the day Swipe up to view the number of minutes for the week Displays the total number of steps taken and your goal for the day Swipe up to view the number of steps for the ...

Page 16: ...ns for rewards in the Garmin Jr app Redeeming Rewards page 6 When you redeem coins in the app the watch displays the updated coin total Stats Widget The stats widget provides an at a glance view of your best active minutes day best steps day and your current adventure game level Viewing the Weather Widget Viewing weather data requires a connection to a paired phone Wi Fi or LTE LTE Connected Featu...

Page 17: ...ers in your Garmin Jr family Adding Members to a Garmin Jr Family page 8 1 Hold 2 When you feel three vibrations release the button to activate the assistance feature The countdown screen appears TIP Before the countdown is complete you can select Cancel to cancel the request LiveTrack CAUTION It is the responsibility of the user to use discretion when sharing location information with others Alwa...

Page 18: ...mbers can view your child s location history in the app 1 From the Garmin Jr app select Location History 2 Select to scroll through previous days Boundaries Adding a Boundary Before you can add a boundary you must pair the watch with the Garmin Jr app on your phone Pairing the Watch with Your Phone page 3 1 From the Garmin Jr app select Location Add a new boundary 2 If necessary tap the default ad...

Page 19: ...the activity requires GPS signals go outside to an area with a clear view of the sky and wait until the watch is ready 5 Press to start the activity timer The watch records activity data only while the activity timer is running Stopping an Activity 1 Press 2 Select an option To save the activity select Save To discard the activity select To resume the activity press Activity Settings These setting...

Page 20: ...erval a message appears The watch also beeps or vibrates if audible tones are turned on Sound and Vibration Settings page 19 Auto Lap Marking Laps Using the Auto Lap Feature You can use the Auto Lap feature to mark a lap at a specific distance automatically This feature is helpful for comparing your performance over different parts of an activity for example every 1 mile or 5 kilometers 1 Press 2 ...

Page 21: ...dd Alarm 3 Select Time and enter a time 4 Select Repeat and select an option 5 Select Alarm Text and select a description for the alarm 6 Select Icon and select an icon for the alarm 7 Select Sound and select sound and vibration settings for the alarm Deleting an Alarm 1 Press 2 Select Alarms 3 Select an alarm and select Delete Alarm Starting the Countdown Timer 1 Press 2 Select Timer 3 Select an ...

Page 22: ... locks the touchscreen to prevent inadvertent screen touches You can hold any button to unlock the touchscreen Date Format Sets the date format Display Sets the display timeout and brightness Display Settings page 18 Do Not Disturb Turns on or off do not disturb mode Using Do Not Disturb Mode page 9 Time Format Sets the time format Time and Date Settings page 18 Units Sets the measurement units us...

Page 23: ...t tones or off Alert Vibration Sets the vibration level to off low medium or high Changing the Watch Language You can change the watch language using the Garmin Jr app The language of the Garmin Jr app can be updated in your phone settings 1 From the Garmin Jr app select Home select your child and select Settings Language 2 Select a language 3 Select The watch language updates the next time the wa...

Page 24: ...The watch displays the current battery charge level Tips for Charging the Watch Connect the charger securely to the watch to charge it using the USB cable Charging the Watch page 20 You can charge the watch by plugging the USB cable into a Garmin AC adapter with a standard wall outlet or a USB port on your computer Charging a fully depleted battery takes about two and a half hours Leave the watch ...

Page 25: ...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 Watch CAUTION Some users may experience skin irritation after prolonged use of the watch especially if the user has sensitive skin or allergies If you notice any skin irritation remove the watch and give your skin time to heal To help prevent ski...

Page 26: ...low the on screen instructions Getting More Information Go to support garmin com for additional manuals articles and software updates Go to buy garmin com or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts Troubleshooting Restarting the Watch If the watch stops responding you may need to restart it This does not erase any of your data 1 Hold until the wa...

Page 27: ...child select the child To add a new watch for a new child select New kid 4 Follow the on screen instructions Can my child send messages to other children Other children must be set up as contacts in the Garmin Jr app Adding Messaging Contacts page 8 Locating a Lost Watch You can use this feature to help locate a lost Bounce watch that is within range of a paired phone TIP If you are unable to find...

Page 28: ...ear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals 1 Go outdoors to an open area The front of the watch should be oriented toward the sky 2 Wait while the watch locates satellites It may take 30 to 60 seconds to locate satellite signals Improving GPS Satellite Reception Frequently sync the watch with the Garmin Jr app using your Bluetooth enabled phone Take the watch outside to an open area away fro...

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