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Health and Wellness Settings and Alerts

Hold  , and select Settings > Notifications & Alerts > Health & Wellness.
Heart Rate: See 

Setting an Abnormal Heart Rate Alert, page 42

.

Move Alert: Enables the Move Alert feature (

Using the Move Alert, page 35

).

Stress Alerts: Notifies you when periods of stress have drained your Body Battery (

Using the Stress Level 

Glance, page 28

).

Rest Alerts: Notifies you after you have a restful period and its impact on your Body Battery (

Body Battery

page 26

).

Daily Summary: Enables the Body Battery daily summary that appears a few hours before the start of your sleep 

window. The daily summary provides insight on how your daily stress and activity history impacted your Body 
Battery (

Viewing the Body Battery Glance, page 27

).

Goals: Allows you to turn on and off goal alerts, or turn them on during general use while not in an activity. Goal 

alerts appear for your daily steps goal, daily floors climbed goal, and weekly intensity minutes goal.

: Allows you to turn on and off specific jet lag notifications, for example, tips for when to take a nap or seek light.
Weight Shift Alert: While in wheelchair mode, allows you to set a timer to remind you to shift your weight in the 

chair (

Wheelchair Mode, page 50

).

History

Your watch stores up to 200 hours of activity data. You can synchronize your data to view unlimited activities, 
activity tracking data, and heart rate monitoring data on your Garmin Connect account (

Using the Garmin 

Connect App, page 57

) (

Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer, page 58

).

When the watch memory is full, your oldest data is overwritten.

Using History

Press  .
Select Apps > History.

NOTE: You may need to add the app to your home screen (

Customizing the Activities and Apps List, page 18

).

The watch displays your total activity time in hours.

Select 

, and select an option.

• Swipe up to view a previous activity.
• Select the activity and swipe up to view additional information about each activity.

Hold  , and select an option:

• Select Graph View to set the range of data displayed in the history graph.
• Select Records to view your personal record for a specific sport.
• Select Totals to view your weekly and monthly totals for a specific sport.
• Select Options to delete activities or reset totals.

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.
Press  .
Select Apps > History.

NOTE: You may need to add the app to your home screen (

Customizing the Activities and Apps List, page 18

).

Select 

.

Swipe up, and select an activity.
Swipe up to view the heart rate zone information.

History

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Summary of Contents for VÍVOACTIVE 5

Page 1: ...V VOACTIVE 5HEALTHANDFITNESS GPSSMARTWATCH Owner sManual...

Page 2: ...Health Snapshot HRM Dual HRM Pro series tempe and Varia are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin Android is a trademar...

Page 3: ...Setting the Scoring Method 13 Tracking Golf Statistics 13 Recording Golf Statistics 14 Viewing Your Shot History 14 Viewing Your Round Summary 14 Ending a Round 14 Customizing Your Golf Club List 14 G...

Page 4: ...in Each Heart Rate Zone 39 Personal Records 40 Viewing Your Personal Records 40 Clearing Personal Records 40 Viewing Data Totals 40 Deleting History 40 Heart Rate Features 41 Wrist based Heart Rate 4...

Page 5: ...uter Applications 56 Garmin Connect 57 Using the Garmin Connect App 57 Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer 58 Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect 58 Connect IQ Features 58 Downloading Connect...

Page 6: ...language 67 My watch does not display the correct time 68 The activity temperature reading is not accurate 68 Maximizing Battery Life 68 Restarting the Watch 68 Resetting All Default Settings 69 Acqui...

Page 7: ...ontrols menu including power Hold until the watch vibrates 3 times to request assistance Safety and Tracking Features page 59 Back Menu button Press to return to the previous screen except during an a...

Page 8: ...ting an activity swipe up to view the settings and options for that activity When available select or swipe up to view additional menu options Perform each menu selection as a separate action Locking...

Page 9: ...For more information about activity tracking and fitness metric accuracy go to garmin com ataccuracy Connect IQ Apps You can add features to your watch by installing apps from the Connect IQ app Down...

Page 10: ...of a single move 1 Press 2 Select Strength 3 Press to start the activity timer 4 Start your first set By default the watch counts your reps Your rep count appears when you complete at least four reps...

Page 11: ...er and your current heart rate 6 If necessary press to manually move to the next round or rest 7 After you finish the activity press to stop the activity timer 8 Select Calibrating the Treadmill Dista...

Page 12: ...orial or remove a watch The Garmin GameOn app remembers your watch and settings the next time you open the app If necessary you can pair your watch to another computer Pairing Your Wireless Sensors pa...

Page 13: ...t Settings Pool Size 5 Select 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...

Page 14: ...or with your watch Pairing Your Wireless Sensors page 48 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 w...

Page 15: ...Before you play golf you should charge the watch Charging the Watch page 64 1 Press 2 Select Golf The device locates satellites calculates your location and selects a course if there is only one cour...

Page 16: ...e the watch calculates the distance to the front middle and back of the green but not the actual pin location 7 Select an option Tap the map to view more detail or change the pin location Changing the...

Page 17: ...dding a Shot Manually page 13 End Round Ends 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...

Page 18: ...zards are indicated by a letter signifying the order of the hazards on the hole and are shown below the green in approximate locations relative to the fairway Measuring a Shot with Garmin AutoShot Eac...

Page 19: ...he 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 score...

Page 20: ...tistics and step information 1 Press 2 Select Round Summary 3 Swipe up or down to view more information Ending a Round 1 Press 2 Select End Round 3 Swipe up 4 Select an option To save the round and re...

Page 21: ...Activity Enables activity FIT file recording for golf activities FIT files record fitness information that is tailored for the Garmin Connect app Health Snapshot The Health Snapshot feature records s...

Page 22: ...the apps menu which lets you quickly access watch features and options Some apps require a Bluetooth connection to a compatible phone Many apps can also be found in the glances Glances page 24 Press...

Page 23: ...y Select to view a brief summary of your last recorded activity Last Golf Select to view a brief summary of your last recorded golf activity and golf history Last Push Select to view a brief summary o...

Page 24: ...tdown Timer page 61 Tips Select to view interactive watch tips and scan a direct link to support garmin com to access the owner s manual for your watch Wallet Select to open your Garmin Pay wallet Gar...

Page 25: ...data broadcasting to the Garmin GameOn app when you start a gaming activity Using the Garmin GameOn App page 6 Club Prompt Displays a prompt to enter which golf club you used after each detected shot...

Page 26: ...s Event alert An event alert notifies you once The event is a specific value For example you can set the watch to alert you when you burn a specified number of calories Range alert A range alert notif...

Page 27: ...ty NOTE This feature is not available for all activities 3 Select Settings Auto Lap 4 Enter the distance between laps 5 To turn the Auto Lap feature on or off select the toggle switch Each time you co...

Page 28: ...ce battery life more quickly than using GPS only Appearance You can customize the appearance of the watch face and the quick access features in the glance loop and controls menu Watch Face Settings Yo...

Page 29: ...e customizable data fields for this dial 9 Swipe left to customize the time markers 10 Swipe up or down to scroll through the time markers and tap the screen to select a time marker 11 Swipe up or dow...

Page 30: ...provide quick information Viewing Glances page 26 Some glances require a Bluetooth connection to a compatible phone Some glances are not visible by default You can add them to the glance loop manuall...

Page 31: ...Hydration Allows you to track the amount of water you consume and the progress toward your daily goal Intensity minutes Tracks your time spent participating in moderate to vigorous activities your wee...

Page 32: ...wn The watch scrolls through the glance loop 2 Select 3 Select a glance 4 Select an option To remove a glance from the loop select To change the location of a glance in the loop select and hold and dr...

Page 33: ...as well as stimulants like caffeine has no impact on your Body Battery Heart Rate Variability Status Your watch analyzes your wrist heart rate readings while you are sleeping to determine your heart...

Page 34: ...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 2 Tap t...

Page 35: ...the current date as a period day select Period Day Pregnancy Tracking The pregnancy tracking feature displays weekly updates on your pregnancy and provides health and nutrition information You can use...

Page 36: ...dynamic daily goals that increase after recording an activity select Auto Increase Goal To turn on hydration reminders select Alerts To customize your container sizes select Containers select a contai...

Page 37: ...or disable do not disturb mode to dim the screen and disable alerts and notifications For example you can use this mode while watching a movie Find My Phone Select to play an audible alert on your pai...

Page 38: ...ect Settings Notifications Alerts Morning Report 3 Select an option Select Show Report to enable or disable the morning report Select Edit Report to customize the order and type of data that appears i...

Page 39: ...on 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 r...

Page 40: ...often with your Garmin Connect account Syncing Activities and Performance Measurements You can sync activities and performance measurements from other Garmin devices to your v voactive 5 watch using y...

Page 41: ...e you are sleeping the watch automatically detects your sleep and monitors your movement during your normal sleep hours You can set your normal sleep hours in the Garmin Connect app or in the user pro...

Page 42: ...ature can automatically start a timed activity for walking and running using time thresholds you set in the Garmin Connect app or the watch activity settings These activities are added to your activit...

Page 43: ...you through multiple steps in a workout 1 Press 2 Select an activity 3 Select Workouts 4 Select a workout NOTE Only workouts that are compatible with the selected activity appear in the list TIP If av...

Page 44: ...ate When you start a plan the Garmin coach glance is added to the glance loop on your v voactive 5 watch Starting Today s Workout After you send a training plan to your watch the Garmin coach glance a...

Page 45: ...200 hours of activity data You can synchronize your data to view unlimited activities activity tracking data and heart rate monitoring data on your Garmin Connect account Using the Garmin Connect App...

Page 46: ...een Customizing the Activities and Apps List page 18 3 Hold 4 Select Records 5 Select a sport 6 Select an option Select a record and select Clear Record Select Clear All Records 7 Select Viewing Data...

Page 47: ...while running or exercising For pulse oximeter readings you should remain motionless NOTE The optical sensor is located on the back of the watch See Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data page 41 for more...

Page 48: ...cal condition or disease Always defer to your health care provider for any heart related issues 1 Hold 2 Select Settings Notifications Alerts Health Wellness Heart Rate 3 Select High Alert or Low Aler...

Page 49: ...zones You can set separate heart rate zones for sport profiles such as running and cycling For the most accurate calorie data during your activity set your maximum heart rate You can also set each he...

Page 50: ...red breathing Anaerobic and muscular endurance increased power About VO2 Max Estimates VO2 max is the maximum volume of oxygen in milliliters you can consume per minute per kilogram of body weight at...

Page 51: ...een instructions to get your VO2 max estimate A message appears when the test is complete Viewing Your Fitness Age Your fitness age gives you an idea of how your fitness compares with a person of the...

Page 52: ...s 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 Unusua...

Page 53: ...t the activity timer 5 Swipe up to view the compass data screen NOTE The compass arrow points toward the saved location 6 Move forward TIP For more accurate navigation orient the top of the screen tow...

Page 54: ...owner s manual go to buy garmin com for that sensor Sensor Type Description Club Sensors You can use Approach CT10 golf club sensors to automatically track your golf shots including location distance...

Page 55: ...at your outdoor range of paces matches your range of paces on the treadmill If your run includes sand or deep snow go to the sensor settings and turn off Auto Calibrate If you previously connected a c...

Page 56: ...raining algorithms are binary For the most accurate results Garmin recommends selecting your sex assigned at birth After the initial setup you can customize the profile settings in your Garmin Connect...

Page 57: ...ect Send to Device 5 If necessary in the v voactive 5 list select a category select the checkboxes and select Remove From Device to remove audio files Connecting to a Third Party Provider Before you c...

Page 58: ...es Add New 5 Select your headphones to complete the pairing process Listening to Music 1 From the apps menu on the watch select Music 2 Hold 3 Select an option If this is your first time listening to...

Page 59: ...ectivity Connectivity features are available for your watch when you pair with your compatible phone Pairing Your Phone page 54 Additional features are available when you connect your watch to a Wi Fi...

Page 60: ...right Replying with a Customized Text Message NOTE This feature is available only if your watch is connected to an Android phone using Bluetooth technology When you receive a text message notification...

Page 61: ...sing an iPhone go to the iOS notifications settings to select the items to show on the watch If you are using an Android phone from the Garmin Connect app select Settings Notifications Enabling Blueto...

Page 62: ...Garmin Connect site The next time your watch has a Wi Fi connection the files are sent to your watch Connecting to a Wi Fi Network You can connect to a Wi Fi network from your watch through the Garmin...

Page 63: ...g Your Wireless Sensors page 48 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 frie...

Page 64: ...Garmin Connect can automatically download available software updates to your device when it connects using Wi Fi Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect NOTE You can add options to the controls menu...

Page 65: ...ncident Detection When the v voactive 5 watch detects an incident during certain outdoor activities the watch sends an automated message LiveTrack link and GPS location if available to your emergency...

Page 66: ...in the Garmin Connect app Adding Emergency Contacts page 59 Your paired phone must be equipped with a data plan and be in an area of network coverage where data is available Your emergency contacts mu...

Page 67: ...to stop the timer 6 Select an option To reset the timer swipe down To save the stopwatch time as an activity swipe up and select Save To review the lap timers swipe up and select Review Laps To exit t...

Page 68: ...ttons and touchscreen during a timed activity You can hold any button to unlock the touchscreen Language Sets the language displayed on the watch Reset Allows you to reset the default settings or dele...

Page 69: ...her the Garmin Connect app or the Garmin Connect website Some settings are available only using your Garmin Connect account and cannot be changed on your watch From the Garmin Connect app select or se...

Page 70: ...to the cleaning instructions Device Care page 65 1 Plug the cable end into the charging port on your watch 2 Plug the other end of the cable into a USB charging port The watch displays the current ba...

Page 71: ...e 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 h...

Page 72: ...atures enabled on your watch such as activity tracking wrist based heart rate phone notifications GPS and connected sensors Mode Battery Life Smartwatch mode with activity tracking and continuous wris...

Page 73: ...r your phone for more information Stay 10 m 33 ft away from your phone while connecting your headphones to your watch Pair your headphones with your watch Connecting Bluetooth Headphones page 52 My mu...

Page 74: ...ptional tempe external temperature sensor to view accurate ambient temperature readings while wearing the watch Maximizing Battery Life You can do several things to extend the life of the battery Turn...

Page 75: ...your Garmin account Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable and the Garmin Express application Sync your device to the Garmin Connect app using your Bluetooth enabled phone Connect your...

Page 76: ...dence 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 a...

Page 77: ...rs for the last lap 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 Dist The distance traveled...

Page 78: ...a tempe sensor for this data to appear 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 dayl...

Page 79: ...cts your wheel size If necessary you can manually enter your wheel circumference in the speed sensor settings The tire size for cycling is marked on both sides of the tire You can measure the circumfe...

Page 80: ...support garmin com GUID 5D183A14 BB43 4A9B B441 5F824214CE40 v1 September 2023...

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