• From the settings menu in the Garmin Connect Mobile app,
select
Garmin Devices
, and select your device.
• From the devices widget in the Garmin Connect application,
select
Device Settings
.
After customizing settings, sync your data to apply the changes
to your device (
,
Garmin Connect on Your Computer
).
Device Settings on Your Garmin Connect Account
From your Garmin Connect account, select
Device Settings
.
Activity Tracking
: Turns activity tracking features on and off,
such as the steps, floors climbed, intensity minutes, sleep
tracking, move alert, Move IQ events, and wrist-based heart
rate monitoring.
Auto Backlight
: Sets the backlight to turn on for interactions,
which includes the keys, touchscreen, and notifications.
Gestures include rotating your wrist toward your body to view
the device.
Wrist Worn On
: Allows you to customize which wrist the band is
worn on.
Time Format
: Sets the device to display time in a 12-hour or 24-
hour format.
Date Format
: Sets the device to display the month and day
format.
Language
: Sets the device language.
Units
: Sets the device to display the distance traveled in
kilometers or miles.
User Settings on Your Garmin Connect Account
From your Garmin Connect account, select
User Settings
.
Custom Step Length
: Allows your device to more accurately
calculate the distance traveled using your custom step
length. You can enter a known distance and the number of
steps it takes to cover the distance, and Garmin Connect can
calculate your step length.
Daily Steps
: Allows you to enter your daily step goal. You can
use the Auto Goal setting to allow your device to determine
your step goal automatically.
Daily Floors Climbed
: Allows you to enter a daily goal for the
amount of floors to climb.
Weekly Intensity Minutes
: Allows you to enter a weekly goal
for the number of minutes to participate in moderate to
vigorous intensity activities.
Heart Rate Zones
: Allows you to estimate your maximum heart
rate and determine custom heart rate zones.
System Settings
Hold , and select
Settings
>
System
.
Auto Lock
: Automatically locks the touchscreen in watch mode
to prevent inadvertent screen touches. You can select a key
to unlock the touchscreen.
Language
: Sets the language of the device interface.
Time
: Sets the time format and source for local time (
).
Backlight
: Sets the backlight mode, timeout, and brightness
(
).
Vibration
: Turns vibration on or off.
Units
: Sets the measurement units used to display data
(
).
USB Mode
: Sets the device to use mass storage mode or
Garmin mode when connected to a computer.
Restore Defaults
: Allows you to restore all of the device
settings to the factory default values (
).
Software Update
: Allows you to check for software updates.
About
: Displays the unit ID, software version, regulatory
information, and license agreement.
Time Settings
Hold , and select
Settings
>
System
>
Time
.
Time Format
: Sets the device to show time in a 12-hour or a
24-hour format.
Set Local Time
: Allows you to set the time manually or
automatically based on your paired mobile device.
Time Zones
Each time you turn on the device and acquire satellites or sync
with your smartphone, the device automatically detects your
time zone and the current time of day.
Setting the Time Manually
By default, the time is set automatically when the vívoactive HR
device is paired with a mobile device.
1
Hold .
2
Select
Settings
>
System
>
Time
>
Set Local Time
>
Manual
.
3
Select
Time
, and enter the time of day.
Setting the Alarm
1
Hold .
2
Select
Clocks
>
Alarms
>
Add New
.
3
Select
Time
, and enter a time.
4
Select
Days
, and select an option.
Deleting an Alarm
1
Hold .
2
Select
Clocks
>
Alarms
.
3
Select an alarm, and select
Remove
.
Starting the Countdown Timer
1
Hold .
2
Select
Clocks
>
Timer
.
3
Enter the time.
4
Select
Start
.
5
If necessary, select for more options.
Using the Stopwatch
1
Hold .
2
Select
Clocks
>
Stopwatch
.
3
Select .
Backlight Settings
Hold , and select
Settings
>
System
>
Backlight
.
Mode
: Sets the backlight to turn on for interactions which
includes the keys, touchscreen, and notifications. The device
has an ambient light sensor that detects the light level.
Interactions activate the backlight in a low-light environment.
Gestures include rotating your wrist toward your body to view
the device.
Timeout
: Sets the length of time before the backlight turns off.
Brightness
: Sets the brightness level of the backlight. During an
activity, the backlight uses the brightest setting.
Changing the Units of Measure
You can customize units of measure for distance, pace and
speed, elevation, weight, height, and temperature.
1
Hold .
2
Select
Settings
>
System
>
Units
.
3
Select a measurement type.
4
Select a unit of measure.
Customizing Your Device
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