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vívofit

®

 Owner's Manual

Introduction

 WARNING

See the 

Important Safety and Product Information

 guide in the 

product box for product warnings and other important 

information.
Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any 

exercise program.

Getting Started

Before you can use the vívofit device, you must set up the 

device on your computer or compatible mobile device.

1

Go to 

www.GarminConnect.com/vivofit

.

2

Select an option:
• If you are using a computer to set up your device, plug the 

wireless USB ANT Stick™ into an empty USB port, and 

download and install the Garmin Express™ setup software 

(

Downloading the Software

).

• If you are using a mobile device to set up your device, 

install and open the Garmin Connect™ Mobile app 

(

Downloading the Mobile App

).

3

Select the device key 

À

 to turn on the device.

When you turn on the device for the first time, it is in pairing 

mode. If your device is not in pairing mode when you turn it 

on, you must hold the device key until PAIR appears.

NOTE: 

Until you pair your device and complete the setup 

process, the device has limited functionality.

4

Follow the instructions on your computer or mobile device to 

pair your vívofit device and complete the setup process.

Downloading the Software

1

From your computer, go to 

www.GarminConnect.com/vivofit

.

2

Select an option:
• If you are using a Windows

®

 operating system, select 

Download for Windows

, and follow the on-screen 

instructions.

• If you are using a Mac

®

 operating system, select 

Download for Mac

, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Downloading the Mobile App

You can use the Garmin Connect Mobile app to pair your vívofit 

device and complete the setup process. This allows you to 

share and analyze data and download software updates from 

your mobile device. Unlike other Bluetooth

®

 devices that are 

paired from the Bluetooth settings on your mobile device, your 

vívofit device must be paired directly through the Garmin 

Connect Mobile app.

NOTE: 

Your mobile device must support Bluetooth Smart in 

order to pair with your vívofit device and synchronize data. See 

the application store for your mobile device for compatibility 

information.

1

From your mobile device, go to 

www.GarminConnect.com

/vivofit

.

2

Select 

Get the App

, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Sending Data to Your Computer

Before you send data to your computer, you must plug the USB 

ANT Stick into a computer USB port, and you must download 

the Garmin Express setup software (

Downloading the 

Software

).

1

Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of your computer.

2

Hold the device key until 

SYNC

 appears.

3

View your data at Garmin Connect.

Pairing Your Device with Multiple Computers

You can pair your vívofit device with multiple computers. For 

example, you can pair your vívofit device with your home and 

work computers.

1

Plug the USB ANT Stick into a computer USB port.

2

Download the Garmin Express setup software for Windows 

or Mac (

Downloading the Software

).

3

Hold the device key until 

PAIR

 appears.

4

Follow the instructions on your computer to pair your vívofit 

device and complete the setup process.

5

If necessary, repeat steps 1-4 for each additional computer.

NOTE: 

You can pair only one computer at a time.

Sending Data to Your Mobile Device

Before you can send data to your mobile device, you must pair 

the vívofit device with a compatible mobile device (

Downloading 

the Mobile App

).

1

Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of your mobile device.

2

Hold the device key until 

SYNC

 appears.

3

View your data in the Garmin Connect Mobile app.

Pairing Multiple Mobile Devices

You can pair your vívofit device with multiple mobile devices. 

For example, you can pair your vívofit device with a smartphone 

and a tablet.

1

Install and open the Garmin Connect Mobile app on your 

mobile device (

Downloading the Mobile App

).

2

Hold the device key until 

PAIR

 appears.

3

Follow the instructions on your mobile device to pair your 

vívofit device and complete the setup process.

4

If necessary, repeat steps 1-3 for each additional mobile 

device.

NOTE: 

You can pair only one mobile device at a time.

Wearing the Device

TIP: 

Your device comes with an optional keeper that can be 

placed on the clasp side of the band.

1

Select a band that fits best on your wrist (

Replacing the 

Band

).

2

Make sure the pegs on the clasp are fully inserted into the 

band.
When both pegs are fully inserted, the device fits securely 

against your wrist.

3

Slide the keeper over the clasp (optional).
The keeper is a small loop designed to fit over both ends of 

the band and the clasp. It helps keep the band attached.

August 2014

Printed in Taiwan

190-01699-00_0D

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