Garmin vivoactive, Owner'S Manual

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Select   or   to change the score for that hole.

Measuring a Shot

1

Take a shot, and watch where your ball lands.

2

Select the action key.

3

Walk or drive to your ball.
The distance automatically resets when you move to the next 

hole.

4

If necessary, select the action key, and select 

 > 

New 

Shot

 to reset the distance at any time.

Indoor Activities

The vívoactive device can be used for training indoors, such as 

running on an indoor track or using a stationary bike.
GPS is turned off for indoor activities. When running with GPS 

turned off, speed, distance, and cadence are calculated using 

the accelerometer in the device. The accelerometer is self-

calibrating. The accuracy of the speed, distance, and cadence 

data improves after a few outdoor runs using GPS.

Locating a Lost Mobile Device

You can use this feature to help locate a lost mobile device that 

is paired using Bluetooth wireless technology and currently 

within range.

1

Select the action key.

2

Select 

Find My

.

The vívoactive device begins searching for your paired 

mobile device. An audible alert sounds on your mobile 

device, and the Bluetooth signal strength displays on the 

vívoactive device screen. The Bluetooth signal strength 

increases as you move closer to your mobile device.

3

Select 

 to stop searching.

Bluetooth Connected Features

The vívoactive device has several Bluetooth connected features 

for your compatible smartphone. Some features require you to 

install the Garmin Connect Mobile app on your smartphone. Go 

to 

www.garmin.com/apps

 for more information.

Phone notifications

: Displays phone notifications and 

messages on your vívoactive device.

LiveTrack

: Allows friends and family to follow your races and 

training activities in real time. You can invite followers using 

email or social media, allowing them to view your live data on 

a Garmin Connect tracking page.

Activity uploads to Garmin Connect

: Automatically sends 

your activity to your Garmin Connect account as soon as you 

finish recording the activity.

Enabling Bluetooth Notifications

Before you can enable notifications, you must pair the vívoactive 

device with a compatible mobile device (

Pairing Your 

Smartphone

).

1

Select the action key.

2

Select 

System

 > 

Bluetooth

 > 

Smart Notifications

.

3

Select 

During Activity

 to set preferences for notifications 

that appear when recording an activity.

4

Select a notification preference.

5

Select 

Not During Activity

 to set preferences for 

notifications that appear when in watch mode.

6

Select a notification preference.

7

Select 

Notification Timeout

.

8

Select a timeout duration.

Viewing Notifications

1

From the watch face, swipe left or right to view the 

notifications widget.

2

Tap the touchscreen, and swipe left or right to scroll through 

the notifications.

3

Select a notification.

4

If necessary, select   to scroll through the contents of the 

notification.

5

Select 

 to return to the previous screen.

The notification remains on your vívoactive device until you 

view it on your mobile device.

Managing Notifications

You can use your compatible mobile device to manage 

notifications displayed on your vívoactive device.

Select an option:
• If you are using an iOS

®

 device, use the notification center 

settings on your mobile device to select the items to show 

on the device.

• If you are using an Android

™

 device, use the app settings 

in the Garmin Connect Mobile app to select the items to 

show on the device.

Turning Off Bluetooth Technology

1

Select the action key.

2

Select 

System

 > 

Bluetooth

 > 

Status

 > 

Off

 to turn off 

Bluetooth wireless technology on your vívoactive device.
Refer to the owner's manual for your mobile device to turn off 

Bluetooth wireless technology on your mobile device.

History

History contains up to ten previous activities you have saved on 

your device. When auto upload is turned on, your device 

automatically sends your saved activities and daily activity 

tracking data to the Garmin Connect Mobile app (

Using Garmin 

Connect Mobile

).

Your data storage depends on how you use your device.

Data Storage

Mode

Up to 2 months Activity tracking only.
Up to 2 weeks Activity tracking plus extensive fitness activity use. (For 

example, using a paired heart rate monitor for 1 hour 
per day.)

When the data storage is full, the device deletes the oldest files 

to make room for new data.

Using History

1

Select the action key.

2

Select 

History

.

3

Select an activity.

4

Select an option:
• Select 

Details

 to view additional information about the 

activity.

• Select 

Laps

 to select a lap and view additional information 

about each lap.

• Select 

Delete

 to delete the selected activity.

Garmin Connect

You can connect with your friends on your Garmin Connect 

account. Garmin Connect gives you the tools to track, analyze, 

share, and encourage each other. Record the events of your 

active lifestyle including runs, walks, rides, swims, hikes, 

triathlons, golf games, and more. Garmin Connect is also your 

online statistics tracker where you can analyze and share all 

Bluetooth Connected Features

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