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For higher Fitzpatrick classifications, more melanin is present in the skin. The sensor may have 
to work harder to find pulse which can require slightly more battery power 

 

What about tattoos?

 

Tattoos absorb much of the light from the optical heart rate sensor which can cause major 
problems with accurately detecting heart rate. The sensor needs to be on an area free of tattoos. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for VIVOACTIVE 3

Page 1: ...to sync with the Garmin Connect App on your smartphone Try each step followed by checking to see if the problem is resolved 1 Close the Garmin Connect App Then reopen it o Apple instructions o Android...

Page 2: ...n pairing mode will trigger a Bluetooth beacon signal that the Garmin Connect App will look for Access Settings and then Bluetooth or Phone options to enable pairing mode on your device Location of th...

Page 3: ...sts reboot the Garmin device by powering it pairing process again o For devices without a button plugging them into external power w Try rebooting the smartphone by powering it off and then pow again...

Page 4: ...Settings menu 2 Select the magnifying glass icon at the top of the screen 3 Input Access into the search box 4 Select Notification Access or Access to Notifications On some phones you may need to sele...

Page 5: ...heart rate strap To ensure best possible accuracy follow the below guidelines Make sure the watch is snug tight to the point it cannot move up and down your wrist A little tighter when working out an...

Page 6: ...Heart Rate Sensor from My Watch to Be Inaccurate Optical heart rate sensors work by using lights that can measure small changes in blood volume in the capillary layer just below the epidermis as blood...

Page 7: ...e watch Tips on fit are described in the next section Not Wearing the Watch Properly For the best heart rate performance from your watch ensure the following The optical heart rate sensor must remain...

Page 8: ...t may create an effect similar to wearing the watch too tightly and restrict blood flow When this occurs the watch may have a difficult time detecting an accurate heart rate Skin Tone and Tattoos Can...

Page 9: ...ay have to work harder to find pulse which can require slightly more battery power What about tattoos Tattoos absorb much of the light from the optical heart rate sensor which can cause major problems...

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