light into the skin and checking how much light is
absorbed. This is referred to as SpO2.
On the device, your pulse oximeter readings appear as an
SpO2 percentage. On your Garmin Connect account,
you can view additional details about your
pulse oximeter readings, including trends over multiple days
(
Changing the Pulse Oximeter Tracking Mode, page 10
). For
more information on pulse oximeter accuracy, go to
Garmin.com.sg/legal/atdisclaimer
Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings
You can manually begin a pulse oximeter reading from the
pulse oximeter glance. The accuracy of the pulse oximeter
reading can vary based on your blood flow, the device
placement on your wrist, and your stillness.
NOTE:
You may need to add the pulse oximeter glance
to the glance loop (
Customizing the Glances, page 12
1
While you are sitting or inactive, swipe up or down to
view the pulse oximeter glance.
2
Select the glance to begin the reading.
3
Hold the arm wearing the device at heart level
while the device reads your blood oxygen
saturation.
4
Keep still.
The device displays your oxygen saturation as a
percentage, and a graph of your pulse oximeter
readings and heart rate values since midnight.
Changing the Pulse Oximeter Tracking Mode
1
Hold
.
2
Select
>
Wrist Heart Rate
>
Pulse Ox
>
Tracking
Mode
.
3
Select an option:
•
To turn on measurements while you are inactive
during the day, select
All Day
.
NOTE:
Turning on pulse oximeter tracking
decreases battery life.
•
To turn on continuous measurements while you sleep,
select
During Sleep
.
NOTE:
Unusual sleep positions can cause
abnormally low sleep‑time SpO2 readings.
•
To turn off automatic measurements, select
Off
.
Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data
If the pulse oximeter data is erratic or does not appear, you
can try these tips.
Remain motionless while the device reads your
blood oxygen saturation.
Wear the device above your wrist bone. The device
should be snug but comfortable.
Hold the arm wearing the device at heart level
while the device reads your blood oxygen
saturation.
Use a silicone band.
Clean and dry your arm before putting on the
device.
Avoid wearing sunscreen, lotion, and insect
repellent under the device.
Avoid scratching the optical sensor on the back of the
device.
Rinse the device with fresh water after each
workout.
Activity Tracking
The activity tracking feature records your daily step count,
distance traveled, intensity minutes, floors climbed, calories
burned, and sleep statistics for each recorded day. Your
calories burned includes your base metabolism plus activity
calories.
The number of steps taken during the day appears on the
steps glance. The step count is updated periodically.
For more information about activity tracking and fitness
metric accuracy, go to
Garmin.com.sg/legal/ atdisclaimer
Auto Goal
Your device creates a daily step goal automatically, based
on your previous activity levels. As you move during the
day, the device shows your progress toward your daily goal
1
.
If you choose not to use the auto goal feature, you can set a
personalized step goal on your Garmin Connect account.
Using the Move Alert
Sitting for prolonged periods of time can trigger
undesirable metabolic state changes. The move alert
reminds you to keep moving. After one hour of
inactivity, a message appears, and the red bar appears on the
steps widget. Additional segments appear after every 15
minutes of inactivity. The device also vibrates if vibration is
turned on (
Go for a short walk (at least a couple of minutes) to
reset the move alert.
Sleep Tracking
While you are sleeping, the device automatically
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Activity Tracking
