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Improving GPS Satellite Reception

• Frequently sync the device to your Garmin Connect 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 smartphone.

While connected to your Garmin Connect account, the device 

downloads several days of satellite data, allowing it to quickly 

locate satellite signals.

• Take your device outside to an open area away from tall 

buildings and trees.

• Remain stationary for a few minutes.

Maximizing Battery Life

• Decrease the screen brightness and timeout (

Display 

Settings

, page 7

).

• Turn off wrist gestures (

Display Settings

, page 7

).

• In your smartphone notification center settings, limit the 

notifications that appear on your vívosport device (

Managing 

Notifications

, page 5

).

• Turn off smart notifications (

Bluetooth Settings

, page 7

).

• Turn off Bluetooth wireless technology when you are not 

using connected features (

Bluetooth Settings

, page 7

).

• Stop broadcasting heart rate data to paired Garmin devices 

(

Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin

®

 Devices

, page 4

).

• Turn off wrist-based heart rate monitoring (

Wrist Heart Rate 

Monitor Settings

, page 6

).

NOTE: 

Wrist-based heart rate monitoring is used to calculate 

vigorous intensity minutes, VO2 max., stress level, and 

calories burned (

Intensity Minutes

, page 2

).

Restoring All Default Settings

You can restore all of the device settings back to the factory 

default values.

NOTE: 

This deletes all user-entered information and activity 

history.

1

Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.

2

Select   >   > 

Restore Defaults

 > 

.

Product Updates

On your computer, install Garmin Express (

www.garmin.com

/express

). On your smartphone, install the Garmin Connect app.

This provides easy access to these services for Garmin devices:
• Software updates
• Data uploads to Garmin Connect
• Product registration

Updating the Software Using the Garmin 

Connect App

Before you can update your device software using the Garmin 

Connect app, you must have a Garmin Connect account, and 

you must pair the device with a compatible smartphone (

Turning 

On and Setting Up the Device

, page 1

).

Sync your device with the Garmin Connect app (

Syncing 

Your Data with the Garmin Connect App

, page 6

).

When new software is available, the Garmin Connect app 

automatically sends the update to your device. The update is 

applied when you are not actively using the device. When the 

update is complete, your device restarts.

Updating the Software Using Garmin 

Express

Before you can update your device software, you must 

download and install the Garmin Express application and add 

your device (

Syncing Your Data with Your Computer

, page 6

).

1

Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.
When new software is available, the Garmin Express 

application sends it to your device.

2

After the Garmin Express application finishes sending the 

update, disconnect the device from your computer.
Your device installs the update.

Getting More Information

• Go to 

support.garmin.com

 for additional manuals, articles, 

and software updates.

• Go to 

buy.garmin.com

, or contact your Garmin dealer for 

information about optional accessories and replacement 

parts.

Appendix

Fitness Goals

Knowing your heart rate zones can help you measure and 

improve your fitness by understanding and applying these 

principles.
• Your heart rate is a good measure of exercise intensity.
• Training in certain heart rate zones can help you improve 

cardiovascular capacity and strength.

If you know your maximum heart rate, you can use the table 

(

Heart Rate Zone Calculations

, page 10

) to determine the best 

heart rate zone for your fitness objectives.
If you do not know your maximum heart rate, use one of the 

calculators available on the Internet. Some gyms and health 

centers can provide a test that measures maximum heart rate. 

The default maximum heart rate is 220 minus your age.

About Heart Rate Zones

Many athletes use heart rate zones to measure and increase 

their cardiovascular strength and improve their level of fitness. A 

heart rate zone is a set range of heartbeats per minute. The five 

commonly accepted heart rate zones are numbered from 1 to 5 

according to increasing intensity. Generally, heart rate zones are 

calculated based on percentages of your maximum heart rate.

Heart Rate Zone Calculations

Zone % of 

Maximum 
Heart Rate

Perceived Exertion

Benefits

1

50–60%

Relaxed, easy pace, 
rhythmic breathing

Beginning-level 
aerobic training, 
reduces stress

2

60–70%

Comfortable pace, 
slightly deeper 
breathing, conversation 
possible

Basic cardiovascular 
training, good 
recovery pace

3

70–80%

Moderate pace, more 
difficult to hold 
conversation

Improved aerobic 
capacity, optimal 
cardiovascular training

4

80–90%

Fast pace and a bit 
uncomfortable, breathing 
forceful

Improved anaerobic 
capacity and 
threshold, improved 
speed

5

90–100%

Sprinting pace, 
unsustainable for long 
period of time, labored 
breathing

Anaerobic and 
muscular endurance, 
increased power

10

Appendix

Summary of Contents for Vivosport

Page 1: ...V VOSPORT Owner sManual...

Page 2: ...istered in the USA and other countries Garmin Connect Garmin Express Garmin Move IQ and Virtual Pacer are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the expr...

Page 3: ...tory 5 Viewing History 5 Personal Records 5 Garmin Connect 6 Syncing Your Data with the Garmin Connect App 6 Syncing Your Data with Your Computer 6 Customizing Your Device 6 Locking and Unlocking the...

Page 4: ......

Page 5: ...more accurate heart rate readings the device should not move while running or exercising NOTE The optical sensor is located on the back of the device See Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data page 9 for mo...

Page 6: ...ward achieving your weekly intensity minutes goal by participating in at least 10 consecutive minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity activities The device adds the amount of moderate activity minut...

Page 7: ...n option Select to save the activity Select to delete the activity Recording a Strength Training Activity You can record sets during a strength training activity A set is multiple repetitions reps of...

Page 8: ...activity 3 Select Auto Pause to turn on the feature 4 Start your activity Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin Devices You can broadcast your heart rate data from your v vosport device and view it...

Page 9: ...entire notification Select a notification and select to dismiss the notification Managing Notifications You can use your compatible smartphone to manage notifications that appear on your v vosport de...

Page 10: ...any time 1 Bring the device near your smartphone 2 Open the Garmin Connect app TIP The app can be open or running in the background 3 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu 4 Select 5 Wait while your d...

Page 11: ...s used for strength training and gestures Language Sets the device language NOTE You should select the two letter language code that matches your language Units Sets the device to display the distance...

Page 12: ...mation Charging the Device WARNING This device contains a lithium ion battery See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important informa...

Page 13: ...tensity level that qualifies toward your intensity minutes goal the intensity minutes flash Exercise for at least 10 consecutive minutes at a moderate or vigorous intensity level The floors climbed am...

Page 14: ...the device When the update is complete your device restarts Updating the Software Using Garmin Express Before you can update your device software you must download and install the Garmin Express appli...

Page 15: ...above copyright notice this list of conditions and the following disclaimer Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice this list of conditions and the following disclaime...

Page 16: ...9 10 H heart rate 1 2 alerts 4 6 monitor 6 9 pairing sensors 4 zones 10 history 5 6 sending to computer 6 viewing 5 I intensity minutes 2 9 L laps 4 locking screen 6 M mass storage mode 6 menu 1 N not...

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Page 18: ...support garmin com GUID F2E65917 C91D 48B4 B268 2A7AB31581BE v3 April 2020...

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