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Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents Tips for Recording Activities .................................................. 7
Stopping an Activity .................................................................... 7
Introduction.....................................................................1 Adding a Custom Activity ............................................................ 7
Device Overview ......................................................................... 1 Adding or Removing a Favorite Activity ...................................... 8
Touchscreen Tips .................................................................. 1 Indoor Activities .......................................................................... 8
Locking and Unlocking the Touchscreen .......................... 1 Recording a Strength Training Activity ................................... 8
Using the Controls Menu ....................................................... 1 Calibrating the Treadmill Distance ......................................... 8
Side Swipe Control Tips ......................................................... 1 Outdoor Activities ........................................................................ 8
Icons ........................................................................................... 1 Going for a Run ...................................................................... 8
Going for a Ride ..................................................................... 8
Smart Features ............................................................... 2 Viewing Your Ski Runs .......................................................... 9
Pairing Your Smartphone ........................................................... 2 Swimming ................................................................................... 9
Connected Features ................................................................... 2 Going for a Pool Swim ........................................................... 9
Phone Notifications ................................................................ 2 Setting the Pool Size .............................................................. 9
Enabling Bluetooth Notifications ....................................... 2 Swim Terminology ................................................................. 9
Viewing Notifications ......................................................... 2 Golfing ........................................................................................ 9
Replying to a Text Message .............................................. 2 Downloading Golf Courses .................................................... 9
Receiving an Incoming Phone Call ................................... 2 Playing Golf ............................................................................ 9
Managing Notifications ...................................................... 2 Hole Information ..................................................................... 9
Turning Off Bluetooth Technology .................................... 2 Changing the Pin Location ................................................ 9
Using Do Not Disturb Mode ................................................... 3 Viewing the Direction to the Pin ........................................ 9
Finding Your Phone ............................................................... 3 Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances ................................. 10
Connect IQ Features .................................................................. 3 Viewing Hazards .................................................................. 10
Downloading Connect IQ Features ........................................ 3 Measuring a Shot with the AutoShot Feature ...................... 10
Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer .... 3 Keeping Score ..................................................................... 10
Garmin Pay™ .................................................................. 3 Setting the Scoring Method ............................................. 10
Setting Up Your Garmin Pay Wallet ........................................... 3 Tracking Golf Statistics ................................................... 10
Paying for a Purchase Using Your Watch .................................. 3 Recording Golf Statistics ................................................. 10
Adding a Card to Your Garmin Pay Wallet ................................. 3 Viewing Your Shot History ................................................... 10
Managing Your Garmin Pay Wallet ........................................ 3 Viewing Your Round Summary ............................................ 10
Changing Your Garmin Pay Passcode ....................................... 4 Ending a Round ................................................................... 10
Golf Settings ........................................................................ 11
Heart Rate Features ....................................................... 4
Scoring Settings .............................................................. 11
Wrist-based Heart Rate .............................................................. 4
Wearing the Device and Heart Rate ...................................... 4 Training......................................................................... 11
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data ............................................. 4 Setting Up Your User Profile ..................................................... 11
Viewing the Heart Rate Widget .............................................. 4 Fitness Goals ....................................................................... 11
Broadcasting Heart Rate to Garmin Devices ......................... 4 Workouts ................................................................................... 11
Turning Off the Wrist Heart Rate Monitor .............................. 4 Following a Workout ............................................................ 11
About Heart Rate Zones ............................................................. 4 Using Garmin Connect Training Plans ................................. 11
Setting Your Heart Rate Zones .............................................. 4 Starting Today's Workout ................................................ 11
Heart Rate Zone Calculations ................................................ 5 Viewing Scheduled Workouts ......................................... 11
About VO2 Max. Estimates ......................................................... 5 Personal Records ..................................................................... 12
Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate ........................................... 5 Viewing Your Personal Records .......................................... 12
Restoring a Personal Record ............................................... 12
Activity Tracking ............................................................ 5
Clearing a Personal Record ................................................. 12
Auto Goal .................................................................................... 5
Clearing All Personal Records ............................................. 12
Using the Move Alert .................................................................. 5
Sleep Tracking ............................................................................ 5 Navigation..................................................................... 12
Intensity Minutes ......................................................................... 5 Saving Your Location ............................................................... 12
Earning Intensity Minutes ....................................................... 6 Deleting a Location .............................................................. 12
Garmin Move IQ™ ...................................................................... 6 Navigating to a Saved Location ................................................ 12
Activity Tracking Settings ............................................................ 6 Navigating Back to Start ........................................................... 12
Turning Off Activity Tracking .................................................. 6 Stopping Navigation ................................................................. 12
Compass ................................................................................... 12
Widgets........................................................................... 6
Calibrating the Compass Manually ...................................... 12
Viewing Widgets ......................................................................... 6
Customizing the Widget Loop ................................................ 6 History ........................................................................... 13
About My Day ............................................................................. 6 Using History ............................................................................ 13
Viewing the Weather Widget ...................................................... 6 Viewing Your Time in Each Heart Rate Zone ...................... 13
Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level ...................................... 6 Garmin Connect ........................................................................ 13
Using the Stress Level Widget ............................................... 6 Using Garmin Connect Mobile ............................................. 13
VIRB Remote .............................................................................. 7 Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer .......................... 13
Controlling a VIRB Action Camera ......................................... 7 Customizing Your Device............................................ 13
Music Controls ............................................................................ 7 Changing the Watch Face ........................................................ 13
Controlling Music Playback .................................................... 7 Creating a Custom Watch Face ........................................... 13
Apps and Activities ........................................................ 7 Customizing the Controls Menu ................................................ 14
Starting an Activity ...................................................................... 7 Activities and App Settings ....................................................... 14
Table of Contents i
Customizing the Data Screens ............................................ 14
Alerts .................................................................................... 14
Setting an Alert ................................................................ 15
Auto Lap ............................................................................... 15
Marking Laps Using the Auto Lap Feature ..................... 15
Using Auto Pause® ............................................................. 15
Using Auto Scroll ................................................................. 15
Phone and Bluetooth Settings .................................................. 15
System Settings ........................................................................ 15
Time Settings ....................................................................... 15
Time Zones ..................................................................... 16
Setting the Time Manually ............................................... 16
Setting the Alarm ............................................................. 16
Deleting an Alarm ............................................................ 16
Starting the Countdown Timer ........................................ 16
Using the Stopwatch ....................................................... 16
Backlight Settings ................................................................ 16
Changing the Units of Measure ........................................... 16
Garmin Connect Settings .......................................................... 16
Device Settings on Your Garmin Connect Account ............. 16
User Settings on Your Garmin Connect Account ................ 16
Wireless Sensors ......................................................... 17
Pairing Your Wireless Sensors ................................................. 17
Foot Pod ................................................................................... 17
Calibrating Your Foot Pod .................................................... 17
Improving Foot Pod Calibration ........................................... 17
Using an Optional Bike Speed or Cadence Sensor .................. 17
Calibrating Your Speed Sensor ........................................... 17
Situational Awareness .............................................................. 17
tempe ........................................................................................ 17
Device Information....................................................... 18
Charging the Device ................................................................. 18
Product Updates ....................................................................... 18
Updating the Software Using Garmin Connect Mobile ........ 18
Updating the Software Using Garmin Express .................... 18
Viewing Device Information ...................................................... 18
Specifications ............................................................................ 18
Device Care .............................................................................. 18
Cleaning the Device ............................................................. 18
Replacing the Bands ................................................................ 18
Troubleshooting........................................................... 19
Maximizing Battery Life ............................................................. 19
Restarting the Device ............................................................... 19
Restoring All Default Settings ................................................... 19
My device does not display the correct time ............................. 19
Acquiring Satellite Signals ........................................................ 19
Improving GPS Satellite Reception ...................................... 19
My daily step count does not appear ........................................ 19
The floors climbed amount does not seem accurate ................ 19
My intensity minutes are flashing .............................................. 19
Improving the Accuracy of Intensity Minutes and Calories ....... 19
Is my smartphone compatible with my device? ........................ 19
Getting More Information .......................................................... 19
Appendix....................................................................... 20
Data Fields ................................................................................ 20
VO2 Max. Standard Ratings ..................................................... 21
Wheel Size and Circumference ................................................ 21
Software License Agreement ................................................... 21
BSD 3-Clause License .............................................................. 22
Symbol Definitions .................................................................... 22
Index .............................................................................. 23
ii Table of Contents
Introduction 3 Hold the key to unlock the touchscreen.
2 Select an option.
Side Swipe Control Tips
The Side Swipe control is a touch-sensitive area on the side of
À Touchscreen: Swipe up or down to scroll through widgets, the watch body, which allows you to scroll through lists and
features, and menus. menus and adjust some field values without obscuring the
Tap to select. touchscreen. This feature can help you to quickly navigate
menus by using one finger to scroll and another to select items
Swipe right to go back to the previous screen.
on the touchscreen.
During an activity, swipe right to view the watch face and
• Slide up or down on the Side Swipe control to scroll through
widgets.
widgets, menus, and lists.
Hold to view a menu of device settings and options for the
• When a field with + and - buttons appears, such as volume or
current screen.
brightness, slide up or down to increase or decrease the
Á Key: Hold to turn on the device. value in the field.
Hold to view the controls menu, including device power. • Customize the scrolling direction of the Side Swipe control
Press to return to the watch face from any screen, except and the watch orientation in the system settings (System
during an activity. Settings, page 15).
During activities, press to pause the activity, mark a new lap, To operate the Side Swipe control using your thumb, you
start a new set of reps, or advance to the next stage of a should wear the watch with the key facing toward your wrist.
workout. To use your index finger, you should wear the watch with the
key facing away from your wrist.
 Side Swipe™ Control: Slide up or down along the textured
area to scroll through widgets, data screens, and menus.
When a field with + and - buttons appears, slide up or down Icons
to increase or decrease the value in the field. A flashing icon means the device is searching for a signal. A
solid icon means the signal was found or the sensor is
Touchscreen Tips connected.
• Hold your finger on the touchscreen to view an options menu.
GPS status
• Drag up or down to scroll through lists and menus.
Bluetooth technology status
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• During an activity, swipe right to view the watch face and Varia bike radar status
widgets, and swipe left to return to the activity data fields.
Varia Vision™ status
• Perform each menu selection as a separate action.
Locking and Unlocking the Touchscreen tempe™ sensor status
You can lock the touchscreen to prevent inadvertent screen VIRB VIRB camera status
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Introduction 1
Smart Features 5 Select Not During Activity to set preferences for
notifications that appear when in watch mode.
Pairing Your Smartphone 6 Select a notification preference.
To use the connected features of the vívoactive 3 device, it must 7 Select Timeout.
be paired directly through the Garmin Connect™ Mobile app, 8 Select a timeout duration.
instead of from the Bluetooth settings on your smartphone.
Viewing Notifications
1 From the app store on your smartphone, install and open the 1 From the watch face, swipe to view the notifications widget.
Garmin Connect Mobile app.
2 Select a notification.
2 Select an option to enable pairing mode on your device:
• If this is the first time you are setting up your device, hold 3 Scroll to read the full notification.
the key to turn on the device. 4 Select an option:
• If you previously skipped the pairing process or paired • To act on the notification, select an action, such as
your device with a different smartphone, hold the Dismiss or Reply.
touchscreen, and select Settings > Phone > Pair Phone The available actions depend on the type of notification
to manually enter pairing mode. and your phone operating system.
3 Select an option to add your device to your Garmin Connect • To return to the notification list, swipe right.
account:
Replying to a Text Message
• If this is the first device you have paired with the Garmin
Connect Mobile app, follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: This feature is available only for smartphones with
Android™.
• If you have already paired another device with the Garmin
Connect Mobile app, from the settings menu, select When you receive a text message notification on your vívoactive
Garmin Devices > Add Device, and follow the on-screen 3 device, you can send a quick reply by selecting from a list of
instructions. messages.
NOTE: This feature sends text messages using your phone.
Connected Features Regular text message limits and charges from your carrier and
phone plan may apply. Contact your mobile carrier for more
Connected features are available for your vívoactive 3 device
information about text message charges or limits.
when you connect the device to a compatible smartphone using
Bluetooth wireless technology. Some features require you to 1 Swipe to view the notifications widget.
install the Garmin Connect Mobile app on the connected 2 Select a text message notification.
smartphone. Go to www.garmin.com/apps for more information.
3 Select Reply.
Phone notifications: Displays phone notifications and
messages on your vívoactive 3 device. 4 Select a message from the list.
Your phone sends the selected message as an SMS text
LiveTrack: Allows friends and family to follow your races and
message.
training activities in real time. You can invite followers using
email or social media, allowing them to view your live data on Receiving an Incoming Phone Call
a Garmin Connect tracking page. When you receive a phone call on your connected smartphone,
Activity uploads to Garmin Connect: Automatically sends the vívoactive 3 device displays the name or phone number of
your activity to your Garmin Connect account as soon as you the caller. You can accept or decline the call. If your device is
finish recording the activity. connected to a smartphone with Android, you can also decline
with a text message by selecting from a list of messages on your
Connect IQ™: Allows you to extend your device features with
vívoactive 3 device.
new watch faces, widgets, apps, and data fields.
• To accept the call, select .
Software Updates: Allows you to update your device software.
• To decline the call, select .
Weather: Allows you to view current weather conditions and
weather forecasts. • To decline the call and immediately send a text message
reply, select , and select a message from the list.
Bluetooth sensors: Allows you to connect Bluetooth
compatible sensors, such as a heart rate monitor. Managing Notifications
Find my phone: Locates your lost smartphone that is paired You can use your compatible smartphone to manage
with your vívoactive 3 device and currently within range. notifications that appear on your vívoactive 3 device.
Find my watch: Locates your lost vívoactive 3 device that is Select an option:
paired with your smarphone and currently within range. • If you are using an Apple smartphone, use the notification
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2 Smart Features
Using Do Not Disturb Mode 1 From the vívoactive 3 device page in the Garmin Connect
You can use do not disturb mode to turn off vibrations and the Mobile app, select Garmin Pay > Create Your Wallet.
backlight for alerts and notifications. For example, you can use 2 Follow the on-screen instructions.
this mode while sleeping or watching a movie.
• To manually turn on or off do not disturb mode, hold the key, Paying for a Purchase Using Your Watch
and select . Before you can use your watch to pay for purchases, you must
• To automatically turn on do not disturb mode during your set up at least one payment card.
sleep hours, go to the device settings in the Garmin Connect You can use your watch to pay for purchases in a participating
Mobile app, and select Notifications and Alerts > Do Not store.
Disturb > During Sleep.
1 Hold the key.
Finding Your Phone 2 Select .
You can use this feature to help locate a lost smartphone that is 3 Enter your four-digit passcode.
paired using Bluetooth wireless technology and currently within
range. NOTE: If you enter your passcode incorrectly three times,
your wallet locks, and you must reset your passcode in the
1 Hold the key. Garmin Connect Mobile app.
2 Select . Your most recently used payment card appears.
Signal strength bars appear on the vívoactive 3 screen, and
an audible alert sounds on your smartphone. The bars
increase as you move closer to your smartphone.
3 Press the key to stop searching.
Connect IQ Features
You can add Connect IQ features to your watch from Garmin ®
and other providers using the Garmin Connect Mobile app. You
can customize your device with watch faces, data fields,
widgets, and apps.
4 If you have added multiple cards to your Garmin Pay wallet,
Watch Faces: Allow you to customize the appearance of the swipe to change to another card (optional).
clock.
5 Within 60 seconds, hold your watch near the payment reader,
Data Fields: Allow you to download new data fields that present with the watch facing the reader.
sensor, activity, and history data in new ways. You can add
Connect IQ data fields to built-in features and pages. The watch vibrates and displays a check mark when it is
finished communicating with the reader.
Widgets: Provide information at a glance, including sensor data
and notifications. 6 necessary, follow the instructions on the card reader to
If
complete the transaction.
Apps: Add interactive features to your watch, such as new
outdoor and fitness activity types. TIP: After you successfully enter your passcode, you can make
payments without a passcode for 24 hours while you continue to
Downloading Connect IQ Features wear your watch. If you remove the watch from your wrist or
Before you can download Connect IQ features from the Garmin disable heart rate monitoring, you must enter the passcode
Connect Mobile app, you must pair your vívoactive 3 device with again before making a payment.
your smartphone.
1 From the settings in the Garmin Connect Mobile app, select Adding a Card to Your Garmin Pay Wallet
Connect IQ Store. You can add up to ten credit or debit cards to your Garmin Pay
2 If necessary, select your device. wallet.
3 Select a Connect IQ feature. 1 From the vívoactive 3 device page in the Garmin Connect
Mobile app, select Garmin Pay > .
4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the card
Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your information and add the card to your wallet.
Computer After the card is added, you can select the card on your watch
1 Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable. when you make a payment.
2 Go to garminconnect.com and sign in. Managing Your Garmin Pay Wallet
3 From your devices widget, select Connect IQ Store. You can view detailed information about each of your payment
4 Select a Connect IQ feature, and download it. cards, and you can suspend, activate, or delete a card. You can
also suspend or delete your whole Garmin Pay wallet.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions.
1 From the vívoactive 3 device page in the Garmin Connect
Mobile app, select Garmin Pay > Manage Your Wallet.
Garmin Pay™ 2 Select an option:
The Garmin Pay feature allows you to use your watch to pay for • To suspend a specific card, select the card, and select
purchases in participating stores using credit or debit cards from Suspend.
a participating financial institution. The card must be active to make purchases using your
vívoactive 3 device.
Setting Up Your Garmin Pay Wallet • To temporarily suspend all cards in your wallet, select
You can add one or more participating credit or debit cards to Suspend Wallet.
your Garmin Pay wallet. Go to garmin.com/garminpay/banks to You cannot pay using your vívoactive 3 device until you
find participating financial institutions. unsuspend least one card using the app.
Garmin Pay™ 3
• To unsuspend your suspended wallet, select Unsuspend • Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes and get a heart rate reading
Wallet. before starting your activity.
• To delete a specific card, select the card, and select NOTE: In cold environments, warm up indoors.
Delete. • Rinse the device with fresh water after each workout.
The card is completely deleted from your wallet. If you
want to add this card to your wallet in the future, you must Viewing the Heart Rate Widget
enter the card information again. The heart rate widget displays your current heart rate in beats
per minute (bpm) and a graph of your heart rate. The graph
• To delete all cards in your wallet, select Delete Wallet.
shows your recent heart rate activity, high and low heart rate,
Your Garmin Pay wallet and all the card information and color-coded bars to indicate the time spent in each heart
associated with it are deleted. You cannot pay using your rate zone (About Heart Rate Zones, page 4).
vívoactive 3 device until you create a new wallet and add
a card.
1 From the watch face, swipe to view the heart rate widget.
NOTE: The device should be snug but comfortable, and it compatible device.
should not move while running or exercising.
NOTE: The pairing instructions differ for each Garmin
compatible device. See your owner's manual.
Turning Off the Wrist Heart Rate Monitor
For the vívoactive 3, the default value for the Heart Rate setting
is Auto. The device automatically uses the wrist-based heart
rate monitor unless you pair a chest heart rate monitor to the
device.
NOTE: Disabling the wrist heart rate monitor also disables the
NOTE: The heart rate sensor is located on the back of the on-wrist detection feature for Garmin Pay payments, and you
device. must enter a passcode before making each payment
• See Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data, page 4 for more (Garmin Pay™, page 3).
information about wrist-based heart rate. 1 Hold the touchscreen.
• For more information about the accuracy of wrist-based heart 2 Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Heart Rate >
rate, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy. Off.
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data
If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you can try About Heart Rate Zones
these tips. Many athletes use heart rate zones to measure and increase
their cardiovascular strength and improve their level of fitness. A
• Clean and dry your arm before putting on the device. heart rate zone is a set range of heartbeats per minute. The five
• Avoid wearing sunscreen, lotion, and insect repellent under commonly accepted heart rate zones are numbered from 1 to 5
the device. according to increasing intensity. Generally, heart rate zones are
• Avoid scratching the heart rate sensor on the back of the calculated based on percentages of your maximum heart rate.
device.
Setting Your Heart Rate Zones
• Wear the device above your wrist bone. The device should The device uses your user profile information from the initial
be snug but comfortable. setup to determine your default heart rate zones. The device
• Wait until the icon is solid before starting your activity. has separate heart rate zones for running and cycling. For the
2 Select My Stats > VO2 Max. least 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity activity, such
as brisk walking, or 75 minutes per week of vigorous intensity
If you have already recorded a 15 minute brisk walk or run activity, such as running.
outdoors, your VO2 max. estimate may appear. The device
displays the date your VO2 max. estimate was last updated. The device monitors your activity intensity and tracks your time
The device updates your VO2 max. estimate each time you spent participating in moderate to vigorous intensity activities
complete an outdoor walk or run of 15 minutes or longer. You (heart rate data is required to quantify vigorous intensity). You
can manually start a VO2 max. test to get an updated can work toward achieving your weekly intensity minutes goal by
estimate. participating in at least 10 consecutive minutes of moderate to
vigorous intensity activities. The device adds the amount of
3 To start a VO2 max. test, swipe up, and select Test Now. moderate activity minutes with the amount of vigorous activity
Activity Tracking 5
minutes. Your total vigorous intensity minutes are doubled when Intensity minutes: Tracks your time spent participating in
added. moderate to vigorous activities, your weekly intensity minutes
goal, and progress toward your goal.
Earning Intensity Minutes
Heart rate: Displays your current heart rate in beats per minute
Your vívoactive 3 device calculates intensity minutes by
(bpm) and a graph of your heart rate.
comparing your heart rate data to your average resting heart
rate. If heart rate is turned off, the device calculates moderate Last sport: Displays a brief summary of your last recorded sport
intensity minutes by analyzing your steps per minute. and your total distance for the week.
• Start a timed activity for the most accurate calculation of VIRB controls: Provides camera controls when you have a
intensity minutes. VIRB device paired with your vívoactive 3 device.
• Exercise for at least 10 consecutive minutes at a moderate or Calories: Displays your calorie information for the current day.
vigorous intensity level. Golf: Displays golf information for your last round.
• Wear your device all day and night for the most accurate Floors climbed: Tracks your floors climbed and progress
resting heart rate. toward your goal.
Stress: Displays your stress level and provides a breathing
Garmin Move IQ™ activity to help you relax.
The Move IQ feature automatically detects activity patterns,
such as walking, running, cycling, swimming, and elliptical Viewing Widgets
training, for at least 10 minutes. You can view the event type From the watch face, swipe up or down.
and duration on your Garmin Connect timeline, but they do not
appear in your activities list, snapshots, or newsfeed. The Move Customizing the Widget Loop
IQ feature can automatically start a timed activity for walking and 1 Hold the touchscreen.
running, and it appears in your activities list. You can view the
full details of timed activities on your Garmin Connect account. 2 Select Settings > Widgets.
3 Select an option:
Activity Tracking Settings • Select an item to show or hide it from the app list or
Hold the touchscreen, and select Settings > Activity rearrange the app list.
Tracking. • Select Add to add an item to the widget loop.
Status: Turns off the activity tracking features.
Move Alert: Displays a message and the move bar on the About My Day
digital watch face and steps screen. The device also vibrates The My Day widget is a daily snapshot of your activity. This is a
to alert you. dynamic summary that updates throughout the day. As soon as
you climb a flight of stairs or record an activity, it appears in the
Goal Alerts: Allows you to turn on and off goal alerts, or turn
widget. The metrics include your last recorded sport, intensity
them off only during activities. Goal alerts appear for your
minutes for the week, floors climbed, steps, calories burned, and
daily steps goal, daily floors climbed goal, and weekly
more. You can tap the touchscreen for an option to improve
intensity minutes goal.
accuracy or to view additional metrics.
Move IQ: Allows you to turn on and off Move IQ events.
Turning Off Activity Tracking Viewing the Weather Widget
When you turn off activity tracking, your steps, floors climbed, 1 From the watch face, swipe to view the weather widget.
intensity minutes, sleep tracking, and Move IQ events are not 2 Tap the touchscreen to view hourly and daily weather data.
recorded.
3 Scroll down to view daily weather data.
1 Hold the touchscreen.
2 Select Settings > Activity Tracking > Status > Off. Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level
Your device analyzes your heart rate variability while you are
inactive to determine your overall stress. Training, physical
Widgets activity, sleep, nutrition, and general life stress all impact your
Your device comes preloaded with widgets that provide at-a- stress level. The stress level range is from 0 to 100, where 0 to
glance information. Some widgets require a Bluetooth 25 is a resting state, 26 to 50 is low stress, 51 to 75 is medium
connection to a compatible smartphone. stress, and 76 to 100 is a high stress state. Knowing your stress
level can help you identify stressful moments throughout your
Some widgets are not visible by default. You can add them to
day. For best results, you should wear the device while sleeping.
the widget loop manually.
You can sync your device with your Garmin Connect account to
Notifications: Alerts you to incoming calls, texts, social network
view your all-day stress level, long-term trends, and additional
updates, and more, based on your smartphone notification
details.
settings.
Calendar: Displays upcoming meetings from your smartphone Using the Stress Level Widget
calendar. The stress level widget displays your current stress level and a
Music controls: Provides music player controls for your graph of your stress level for the last several hours. It can also
smartphone. guide you through a breathing activity to help you relax.
Weather: Displays the current temperature and weather 1 While you are sitting or inactive, swipe to view the stress
forecast. level widget.
My day: Displays a dynamic summary of your activity today. The TIP: If you are too active for the watch to determine your
metrics include your last recorded activity, intensity minutes, stress level, a message appears instead of a stress level
floors climbed, steps, calories burned, and more. number. You can check your stress level again after several
minutes of inactivity.
Steps: Tracks your daily step count, step goal, and distance
traveled.
6 Widgets
2 Tap the touchscreen to view a graph of your stress level for
the last four hours.
Apps and Activities
Blue bars indicate periods of rest. Yellow bars indicate Your device includes a variety of preloaded apps and activities,
periods of stress. Gray bars indicate times that you were too and you can add more from the Connect IQ store .
active to determine your stress level. Apps: Apps provide interactive features for your device, such as
3 To start a breathing activity, swipe up, select Yes, and enter navigating to saved locations.
a duration for the breathing activity in minutes. Activities: Your device comes preloaded with indoor and
outdoor activity apps, including running, cycling, strength
VIRB Remote training, golfing, and more. When you start an activity, the
device displays and records sensor data, which you can save
The VIRB remote function allows you to control your VIRB
and share with the Garmin Connect community.
action camera using your device. Go to www.garmin.com/VIRB
to purchase a VIRB action camera. For more information about activity tracking and fitness metric
accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy.
Controlling a VIRB Action Camera Connect IQ Apps: You can add features to your watch by
Before you can use the VIRB remote function, you must enable installing apps from the Connect IQ store (Connect IQ
the remote setting on your VIRB camera. See the VIRB Series Features, page 3).
Owner's Manual for more information. You must also set the
VIRB widget to be shown in the widget loop (Customizing the
Widget Loop, page 6).
Starting an Activity
When you start an activity, GPS turns on automatically (if
1 Turn on your VIRB camera. required).
2 On your vívoactive 3 device, swipe to view the VIRB widget. 1 Press the key.
3 Wait while the device connects to your VIRB camera. 2 If this is the first time you have started an activity, select the
4 Select an option: checkbox next to each activity to add to your favorites, and
• To record video, tap the touchscreen. select Done.
The video counter appears on the vívoactive 3 screen. 3 Select an option:
• To stop recording video, tap the touchscreen. • Select an activity from your favorites.
• To take a photo, swipe right, and tap the touchscreen. • Select , and select an activity from the extended activity
list.
Music Controls 4 If the activity requires GPS signals, go outside to an area with
The music control widget allows you to control music on your a clear view of the sky.
smartphone using your vívoactive 3 device. The widget controls TIP: If appears on a gray background, the activity does
the currently active or most recently active media player app on not require GPS signals.
your smartphone. If no media player is active, the widget does 5 Wait until Ready appears on the screen.
not display track information, and you must start playback from
The device is ready after it establishes your heart rate,
your phone.
acquires GPS signals (if required), and connects to your
Controlling Music Playback wireless sensors (if required).
1 On your smartphone, start playing a song or playlist. 6 Press the key to start the activity timer.
2 On your vívoactive 3 device, swipe to view the music control The device records activity data only while the activity timer is
widget. running.
The progress bar À indicates the progress through the Tips for Recording Activities
current track.
• Charge the device before starting an activity (Charging the
Device, page 18).
• Swipe up or down to view additional data pages.
Stopping an Activity
1 Press the key.
2 Select an option:
• For an interval activity, wait for the Rest screen to appear,
and select Stop > Done.
3 Select an option: • For other activities, select Done.
• To skip to the next or previous track, select or . 3 Select an option:
• To pause or resume playback, select or . • To save the activity, select .
• To increase or decrease the volume, select , and select • To discard the activity, select .
or .
TIP: You can slide up or down on the Side Swipe control Adding a Custom Activity
to adjust the volume slider. You can create a custom activity and add it to the activity list.
• To shuffle the tracks in your playlist, select > . 1 Press the key.
• To change the repeat mode, select > . 2 Select > > Create.
3 Select an activity type.
4 If necessary, edit the activity app settings (Activities and App
Settings, page 14).
5 When you are finished editing, select Done.
Apps and Activities 7
6 Select an option: Calibrating the Treadmill Distance
• To add the activity to your favorites list, select . To record more accurate distances for your treadmill runs, you
• To add the activity to the extended list, select . can calibrate the treadmill distance after you run at least 1.5 km
(1 mi.) on a treadmill. If you use different treadmills, you can
manually calibrate the treadmill distance on each treadmill or
Adding or Removing a Favorite Activity after each run.
The list of your favorite activities appears when you press the
key from the watch face, and it provides quick access to the
1 Start a treadmill activity (Starting an Activity, page 7), and run
at least 1.5 km (1 mi.) on the treadmill.
activities you use most. The first time you press the key to start
an activity, the device prompts you to select your favorite 2 After you complete your run, press the key, and select Done.
activities. You can add or remove favorite activities at any time. 3 Select an option:
1 Hold the touchscreen. • To calibrate the treadmill distance the first time, select .
2 Select Settings > Activities & Apps. The device prompts you to complete the treadmill
Your favorite activities appear at the top of the list with a calibration.
white background. Other activities appear with a black • To manually calibrate the treadmill distance after the first-
background. time calibration, select > Calibrate.
3 Select an option: 4 Check the treadmill display for the distance traveled, and
• To add a favorite activity, select the activity, and select enter the distance on your device.
Add Favorite.
• To remove a favorite activity, select the activity, and select Outdoor Activities
Remove Favorite. The vívoactive 3 device comes preloaded with apps for outdoor
activities, such as running and biking. GPS is turned on for
Indoor Activities outdoor activities. You can add apps using default activities,
such as cardio or rowing.
The vívoactive 3 device can be used for training indoors, such
as running on an indoor track or using a stationary bike. GPS is Going for a Run
turned off for indoor activities. Before you can use a wireless sensor for your run, you must pair
When running or walking with GPS turned off, speed, distance, the sensor with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors,
and cadence are calculated using the accelerometer in the page 17).
device. The accelerometer is self-calibrating. The accuracy of 1 Put on your wireless sensors, such as a foot pod or heart rate
the speed, distance, and cadence data improves after a few monitor (optional).
outdoor runs or walks using GPS.
2 Press the key.
TIP: Holding the handrails of the treadmill reduces accuracy.
You can use an optional foot pod to record pace, distance, and 3 Select Run.
cadence. 4 When using optional wireless sensors, wait while the device
When cycling with GPS turned off, speed and distance are not connects to the sensors.
available unless you have an optional sensor that sends speed 5 Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.
and distance data to the device (such as a speed or cadence 6 Press the key to start the activity timer.
sensor).
The device records activity data only while the activity timer is
Recording a Strength Training Activity running.
You can record sets during a strength training activity. A set is 7 Start your activity.
multiple repetitions (reps) of a single move. 8 Swipe up or down to scroll through data screens.
1 Press the key. 9 After you complete your activity, press the key, and select
2 Select Strength. to save the activity.
3 Press the key to start the activity timer. Going for a Ride
4 Start your first set. Before you can use a wireless sensor for your ride, you must
The device counts your reps. Your rep count appears when pair the sensor with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors,
you complete at least 6 reps. page 17).
TIP: The device can only count reps of a single move for 1 Pair your wireless sensors, such as a heart rate monitor,
each set. When you want to change moves, you should finish speed sensor, or cadence sensor (optional).
the set and start a new one. 2 Press the key.
5 Press the key to finish the set. 3 Select Bike.
The watch displays the total reps for the set. After several 4 When using optional wireless sensors, wait while the device
seconds, the rest timer appears. connects to the sensors.
6 If necessary, hold the touchscreen, select Edit Last Set, and 5 Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.
edit the number of reps.
6 Press the key to start the activity timer.
7 When you are done resting, press the key to start your next
set. The device records activity data only while the activity timer is
running.
8 Repeat for each strength training set until your activity is
complete. 7 Start your activity.
9 After your last set, from the rest timer, select Stop > to 8 Swipe up or down to scroll through data screens.
finish and save the activity. 9 After you complete your activity, press the key, and select
to save the activity.
Training 11
• To start the workout, select Do Workout. 2 Select Navigation > Saved Locations.
3 Select a location.
Personal Records 4 Select Delete > Yes.
When you complete an activity, the device displays any new
personal records you achieved during that activity. Personal
records include your fastest time over several typical race
Navigating to a Saved Location
distances and longest run or ride. Before you can navigate to a saved location, your device must
locate satellites.
Viewing Your Personal Records 1 Press the key.
1 Hold the touchscreen. 2 Select Navigation > Saved Locations.
2 Select History > Records. 3 Select a location, and select Go To.
3 Select a sport. 4 Select an activity.
4 Select a record. The compass appears.
5 Select View Record. 5 Move forward.
Restoring a Personal Record The compass arrow points toward the saved location.
You can set each personal record back to the one previously TIP: For more accurate navigation, orient the top of the
recorded. screen toward the direction in which you are moving.
1 Hold the touchscreen. 6 Press the key to start the activity timer.
2 Select History > Records.
3 Select a sport. Navigating Back to Start
4 Select a record to restore. Before you can navigate back to start, you must locate satellites,
start the timer, and start your activity.
5 Select Previous > Yes.
At any time during your activity, you can return to your starting
NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities. location. For example, if you are running in a new city, and you
Clearing a Personal Record are unsure how to get back to the trail head or hotel, you can
navigate back to your starting location. This feature is not
1 Hold the touchscreen.
available for all activities.
2 Select History > Records.
1 Hold the touchscreen.
3 Select a sport.
2 Select Navigation > Back to Start.
4 Select a record to delete. The compass appears.
5 Select Clear Record > Yes. 3 Move forward.
NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.
The compass arrow points toward your starting point.
Clearing All Personal Records TIP: For more accurate navigation, orient your device toward
1 Hold the touchscreen. the direction in which you are navigating.
2 Select History > Records.
NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities. Stopping Navigation
• To stop navigation and continue your activity, hold the
3 Select a sport. touchscreen, and select Stop Navigation.
4 Select Clear All Records > Yes. • To stop navigation and end your activity, press the key, and
The records are deleted for that sport only. select Done.
Navigation Compass
The device has a 3-axis compass with automatic calibration.
You can use the GPS navigation features on your device to The compass features and appearance change depending on
save locations, navigate to locations, and find your way home. your activity, whether GPS is enabled, and whether you are
navigating to a destination.
Saving Your Location Calibrating the Compass Manually
A location is a point that you record and store in the device. If
NOTICE
you want to remember landmarks or return to a certain spot, you
can mark a location. Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. To improve heading
accuracy, do not stand near objects that influence magnetic
1 Go to the place where you want to mark a location. fields, such as vehicles, buildings, and overhead power lines.
2 Press the key. Your device was already calibrated at the factory, and the
3 Select Navigation > Save Location. device uses automatic calibration by default. If you experience
TIP: To quickly mark a location, you can select from the irregular compass behavior, for example, after moving long
controls menu (Using the Controls Menu, page 1). distances or after extreme temperature changes, you can
After the device acquires GPS signals, the location manually calibrate the compass.
information appears. 1 Hold the touchscreen.
4 Select Save. 2 Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Compass >
Calibrate > Start.
5 Select an icon.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Deleting a Location TIP: Move your wrist in a small figure eight motion until a
1 Press the key. message appears.
12 Navigation
History
Your device stores up to 14 days of activity tracking and heart
rate monitoring data, and up to seven timed activities. You can
view your last seven timed activities on your device. You can
synchronize your data to view unlimited activities, activity
tracking data, and heart rate monitoring data on your Garmin
Connect account (Using Garmin Connect Mobile, page 13)
(Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer, page 13).
When the device memory is full, your oldest data is overwritten.
Using History
1 Hold the touchscreen. Track your progress: You can track your daily steps, join a
2 Select History. friendly competition with your connections, and meet your
3 Select an activity. goals.
4 Select an option: Share your activities: You can connect with friends to follow
each other's activities or post links to your activities on your
• Select Details to view additional information about the favorite social networking sites.
activity.
Manage your settings: You can customize your device and
• Select Laps to select a lap and view additional information user settings on your Garmin Connect account.
about each lap.
Access the Connect IQ store: You can download apps, watch
• Select Delete to delete the selected activity. faces, data fields, and widgets.
Viewing Your Time in Each Heart Rate Zone Using Garmin Connect Mobile
Before you can view heart rate zone data, you must complete an After you pair your device with your smartphone (Pairing Your
activity with heart rate and save the activity. Smartphone, page 2), you can use the Garmin Connect Mobile
Viewing your time in each heart rate zone can help you adjust app to upload all of your activity data to your Garmin Connect
your training intensity. account.
1 Hold the touchscreen. 1 Verify the Garmin Connect Mobile app is running on your
2 Select History. smartphone.
3 Select an activity. 2 Bring your device within 10 m (30 ft.) of your smartphone.
4 Select Time in Zone. Your device automatically syncs your data with the Garmin
Connect Mobile app and your Garmin Connect account.
Garmin Connect Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer
Your Garmin Connect account allows you to track your The Garmin Express™ application connects your device to your
performance and connect with your friends. It gives you the tools Garmin Connect account using a computer. You can use the
to track, analyze, share, and encourage each other. You can Garmin Express application to upload your activity data to your
record the events of your active lifestyle, including runs, walks, Garmin Connect account and to send data, such as workouts or
rides, swims, hikes, golf games, and more. It is also your online training plans, from Garmin Connect website to your device. You
statistics tracker, where you can analyze and share all your can also install device software updates and manage your
rounds of golf. Connect IQ apps.
You can create your free Garmin Connect account when you 1 Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.
pair your device with your phone using the Garmin Connect 2 Go to www.garmin.com/express.
Mobile app, or you can go to garminconnect.com.
3 Download and install the Garmin Express application.
Store your activities: After you complete and save a timed
activity with your device, you can upload that activity to your 4 Open the Garmin Express application, and select Add
Garmin Connect account and keep it as long as you want. Device.
Analyze your data: You can view more detailed information 5 Follow the on-screen instructions.
about your fitness and outdoor activities, including time,
distance, heart rate, calories burned, cadence, an overhead
map view, and pace and speed charts. You can view more Customizing Your Device
detailed information about your golf games, including
scorecards, statistics, and course information. You can also Changing the Watch Face
view customizable reports. You can choose from several preloaded watch faces or use a
NOTE: To view some data, you mus pair an optional wireless Connect IQ watch face that is downloaded to your device
sensor with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, (Connect IQ Features, page 3). You can also customize a
page 17). preloaded watch face or create a new one (Creating a Custom
Watch Face, page 13).
1 From the watch face, hold the touchscreen.
2 Select Watch Face.
3 Swipe up or down to scroll through the available watch faces.
4 Tap the screen, and select Apply to activate the displayed
watch face.
Creating a Custom Watch Face
You can customize the style and data fields for the watch face.
History 13
1 From the watch face, hold the touchscreen. GPS: Sets the mode for the GPS antenna. Using GLONASS
2 Select Watch Face. provides increased performance in challenging environments
and faster position acquisition. Using the GLONASS option
3 Select an option: can reduce battery life more than using the GPS option only.
• To customize an existing watch face, select the watch Pool Size: Sets the pool length for pool swimming.
face, and select Customize.
Background: Sets the background color of each activity to
• To create a new watch face, swipe to the bottom of the black or white.
watch face list, and select Create New.
Accent Color: Sets the accent color of each activity to help
4 Select Dial. identify which activity is active.
5 Swipe up or down to scroll through the analog and digital Rename: Sets the activity name.
dials, and tap the screen to select the displayed dial.
Restore Defaults: Allows you to reset the activity settings.
6 Swipe left to the Data page.
A green border indicates the customizable data fields for this Customizing the Data Screens
dial. You can customize data screens based on your training goals or
optional accessories. For example, you can customize one of
7 Select each data field you want to customize, and select the the data screens to display your lap pace or heart rate zone.
data to display in it.
8 Swipe left, and select Hands. 1 Press the key.
NOTE: This option is available only for analog dials. 2 Select an activity.
9 Swipe up or down to scroll through the hand styles, and tap 3 Select Settings > Data Screens.
the screen to select the displayed hands. 4 Select one or more options:
10 Swipe left, and select Accent. • To adjust the style and number of data fields on each data
screen, select Layout.
11 Select an accent color, and select .
• To customize the fields on a data screen, select the
12 Swipe left, and select Done.
screen, and select Edit Data Fields.
The device sets the new watch face as your active watch
face. • To show or hide a data screen, select the toggle switch
next to the screen.
Customizing the Controls Menu • To show or hide the heart rate zone gauge screen, select
HR Zone Gauge.
You can add, remove, and change the order of the shortcut
menu options in the controls menu (Using the Controls Menu, Alerts
page 1). You can set alerts for each activity, which can help you to train
1 Hold the key. toward specific goals. Some alerts are available only for specific
The controls menu appears. activities. Some alerts require optional accessories, such as a
heart rate monitor or cadence sensor. There are three types of
2 Hold the touchscreen. alerts: event alerts, range alerts, and recurring alerts.
The controls menu switches to edit mode. Event alert: An event alert notifies you once. The event is a
3 Select the shortcut you want to customize. specific value. For example, you can set the device to alert
4 Select an option: you when you burn a specified number of calories.
• To change the location of the shortcut in the controls Range alert: A range alert notifies you each time the device is
menu, select the location where you want it to appear, or above or below a specified range of values. For example, you
drag the shortcut to a new location. can set the device to alert you when your heart rate is below
60 beats per minute (bpm) and over 210 bpm.
• To remove the shortcut from the controls menu, select .
Recurring alert: A recurring alert notifies you each time the
5 If necessary, select to add a shortcut to the controls menu. device records a specified value or interval. For example, you
NOTE: This option is available only after you remove at least can set the device to alert you every 30 minutes.
one shortcut from the menu.
Alert Name Alert Type Description
Activities and App Settings Cadence Range You can set minimum and maximum
cadence values.
These settings allow you to customize each preloaded activity
app based on your needs. For example, you can customize data Calories Event, You can set the number of calories.
recurring
pages and enable alerts and training features. Not all settings
are available for all activity types. Custom Recurring You can select an existing message or
create a custom message and select an
Press the key, select an activity, and select Settings. alert type.
Data Screens: Enables you to customize data screens and add Distance Recurring You can set a distance interval.
new data screens for the activity (Customizing the Data Heart Rate Range You can set minimum and maximum
Screens, page 14). heart rate values or select zone changes.
Alerts: Sets the training alerts for the activity (Alerts, page 14). Pace Range You can set minimum and maximum
Laps: Sets the options for the Auto Lap feature (Marking Laps
®
pace values.
Using the Auto Lap Feature, page 15). Run/Walk Recurring You can set timed walking breaks at
Auto Pause: Sets the device to stop recording data when you regular intervals.
stop moving or when you drop below a specified speed Speed Range You can set minimum and maximum
(Using Auto Pause , page 15).
®
speed values.
Auto Scroll: Enables you to move through all of the activity data
screens automatically while the timer is running (Using Auto
Scroll, page 15).
Wireless Sensors 17
Device Information Viewing Device Information
You can view the unit ID, software version, regulatory
Charging the Device information, and license agreement.
WARNING 1 Hold the touchscreen.
This device contains a lithium-ion battery. See the Important 2 Select Settings > System > About.
Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for
product warnings and other important information. Specifications
NOTICE Battery type Rechargeable, built-in lithium-polymer battery
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly clean and dry the contacts and Battery life Up to 7 days in smartwatch mode (with heart
the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a rate)
computer. Refer to the cleaning instructions in the appendix. Up to 13 hr. in GPS mode
1 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the charging port on Operating From -20º to 50ºC (from -4º to 122ºF)
your device. temperature range
Charging From 0º to 45ºC (from 32º to 113ºF)
temperature range
Wireless frequencies/ 2.4 GHz @ 0dB nominal
protocols ANT+ wireless communications protocol
Bluetooth Smart wireless technology
Water rating Swim, 5 ATM*
Device Care
NOTICE
2 Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB port on your Avoid extreme shock and harsh treatment, because it can
computer. degrade the life of the product.
3 Charge the device completely. Avoid pressing the keys under water.
Do not use a sharp object to clean the device.
Product Updates Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touchscreen, or
On your computer, install Garmin Express (www.garmin.com damage may result.
/express). On your smartphone, install the Garmin Connect Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, and insect repellents that can
Mobile app. damage plastic components and finishes.
This provides easy access to these services for Garmin devices: Thoroughly rinse the device with fresh water after exposure to
• Software updates chlorine, salt water, sunscreen, cosmetics, alcohol, or other
• Data uploads to Garmin Connect harsh chemicals. Prolonged exposure to these substances can
damage the case.
• Product registration
Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme
Updating the Software Using Garmin Connect Mobile temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent
Before you can update your device software using the Garmin damage.
Connect Mobile app, you must have a Garmin Connect account,
and you must pair the device with a compatible smartphone Cleaning the Device
(Pairing Your Smartphone, page 2). NOTICE
Sync your device with the Garmin Connect Mobile app (Using Even small amounts of sweat or moisture can cause corrosion
Garmin Connect Mobile, page 13). of the electrical contacts when connected to a charger.
When new software is available, the Garmin Connect Mobile Corrosion can prevent charging and data transfer.
app automatically sends the update to your device. The 1 Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild
update is applied when you are not actively using the device. detergent solution.
When the update is complete, your device restarts. 2 Wipe it dry.
Updating the Software Using Garmin Express After cleaning, allow the device to dry completely.
Before you can update your device software, you must TIP: For more information, go to www.garmin.com/fitandcare.
download and install the Garmin Express application and add
your device (Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer, Replacing the Bands
page 13). The device is compatible with 20 mm wide bands. Go to
1 Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable. buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information
When new software is available, the Garmin Express about optional accessories.
application sends it to your device. 1 Slide the quick-release pin À on the spring bar to remove the
2 After the Garmin Express application finishes sending the band.
update, disconnect the device from your computer.
Your device installs the update.
18 Device Information
Acquiring Satellite Signals
The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite
signals.
1 Go outdoors to an open area.
The front of the device should be oriented toward the sky.
2 Wait while the device locates satellites.
It may take 30–60 seconds to locate satellite signals.
2 Insert one side of the spring bar for the new band into the
device. Improving GPS Satellite Reception
• Frequently sync the device to your Garmin Connect account:
3 Slide the quick-release pin, and align the spring bar with the
opposite side of the device. ◦ Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable
and the Garmin Express application.
4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 to replace the other band.
◦ Sync your device to the Garmin Connect Mobile app using
your Bluetooth enabled smartphone.
Troubleshooting While connected to your Garmin Connect account, the device
downloads several days of satellite data, allowing it to quickly
Maximizing Battery Life locate satellite signals.
You can do several things to extend the life of the battery. • Take your device outside to an open area away from tall
• Reduce the backlight timeout (Backlight Settings, page 16). buildings and trees.
• Reduce the backlight brightness (Backlight Settings, • Remain stationary for a few minutes.
page 16).
• Turn off Bluetooth wireless technology when you are not My daily step count does not appear
using connected features (Turning Off Bluetooth Technology, The daily step count is reset every night at midnight.
page 2). If dashes appear instead of your step count, allow the device
• Turn off activity tracking (Activity Tracking, page 5). to acquire satellite signals and set the time automatically.
• Limit the smartphone notifications the device displays
(Managing Notifications, page 2). The floors climbed amount does not seem
• Stop broadcasting heart rate data to paired Garmin devices accurate
(Broadcasting Heart Rate to Garmin Devices, page 4). Your device uses an internal barometer to measure elevation
• Turn off wrist-based heart rate monitoring (Turning Off the changes as you climb floors. A floor climbed is equal to 3 m
Wrist Heart Rate Monitor, page 4). (10 ft.).
• Avoid holding handrails or skipping steps while climbing
Restarting the Device stairs.
If the device stops responding, you may need to restart it.
NOTE: Restarting the device may erase your data or settings.
My intensity minutes are flashing
When you exercise at an intensity level that qualifies toward
1 Hold the key for 15 seconds. your intensity minutes goal, the intensity minutes flash.
The device turns off. Exercise for at least 10 consecutive minutes at a moderate or
2 Hold the key for one second to turn on the device. vigorous intensity level.
My device does not display the correct time Is my smartphone compatible with my
The device updates the time and date when you sync your device?
device smartphone or when your device acquires GPS signals. The vívoactive 3 device is compatible with smartphones using
You should sync your device to receive the correct time when Bluetooth Smart wireless technology.
you change time zones, and to update for daylight saving time.
Go to www.garmin.com/ble for compatibility information.
1 Hold the touchscreen, and select Settings > System > Time.
2 Verify the Auto option is enabled. Getting More Information
3 Select an option: • Go to support.garmin.com for additional manuals, articles,
• Confirm that your smartphone displays the correct local and software updates.
time, and sync your device to the smartphone (Using • Go to www.garmin.com/intosports.
Garmin Connect Mobile, page 13). • Go to www.garmin.com/learningcenter.
• Start an outdoor activity, go outdoors to an open area with • Go to buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for
a clear view of the sky, and wait while the device acquires information about optional accessories and replacement
satellite signals. parts.
The time and date are updated automatically.
Troubleshooting 19
Appendix Interval Strokes/Length: The average number of strokes per
length during the current interval.
Data Fields Interval SWOLF: The average swolf score for the current
interval.
Some data fields require ANT+ accessories to display data.
Interval Time: The stopwatch time for the current interval.
24-Hour Max.: The maximum temperature recorded in the last
24 hours. Lap Cadence: Cycling. The average cadence for the current
lap.
24-Hour Min.: The minimum temperature recorded in the last
24 hours. Lap Cadence: Running. The average cadence for the current
lap.
30s Avg. Vertical Speed: The 30-second moving average of
vertical speed. Lap Distance: The distance traveled for the current lap.
Average Cadence: Cycling. The average cadence for the Lap HR: The average heart rate for the current lap.
current activity. Lap HR %Max.: The average percentage of maximum heart
Average Cadence: Running. The average cadence for the rate for the current lap.
current activity. Lap Pace: The average pace for the current lap.
Average Distance Per Stroke: The average distance traveled Laps: The number of laps completed for the current activity.
per stroke during the current activity. Lap Speed: The average speed for the current lap.
Average HR: The average heart rate for the current activity. Lap Steps: The number of steps during the current lap.
Average HR %Max.: The average percentage of maximum Lap Time: The stopwatch time for the current lap.
heart rate for the current activity.
Last Interval Distance Per Stroke: The average distance
Average Lap Time: The average lap time for the current traveled per stroke during the last completed interval.
activity.
Last Interval Stroke Rate: The average number of strokes per
Average Pace: The average pace for the current activity. minute (spm) during the last completed interval.
Average Speed: The average speed for the current activity. Last Interval Strokes: The total number of strokes for the last
Average Stroke Rate: The average number of strokes per completed interval.
minute (spm) during the current activity. Last Lap Cadence: Cycling. The average cadence for the last
Average Strokes/Length: The average number of strokes per completed lap.
length during the current activity. Last Lap Cadence: Running. The average cadence for the last
Average SWOLF: The average swolf score for the current completed lap.
activity. Your swolf score is the sum of the time for one length Last Lap Distance: The distance traveled for the last completed
plus the number of strokes for that length (Swim lap.
Terminology, page 9).
Last Lap Pace: The average pace for the last completed lap.
Cadence: Cycling. The number of revolutions of the crank arm.
Your device must be connected to a cadence accessory for Last Lap Speed: The average speed for the last completed lap.
this data to appear. Last Lap Time: The stopwatch time for the last completed lap.
Cadence: Running. The steps per minute (right and left). Last Length Pace: The average pace for your last completed
Calories: The amount of total calories burned. pool length.
Distance: The distance traveled for the current track or activity. Last Length Stroke Rate: The average number of strokes per
minute (spm) during the last completed pool length.
Distance Per Stroke: The distance traveled per stroke.
Last Length Strokes: The total number of strokes for the last
Elapsed Time: The total time recorded. For example, if you start completed pool length.
the timer and run for 10 minutes, then stop the timer for 5
minutes, then start the timer and run for 20 minutes, your Last Length SWOLF: The swolf score for the last completed
elapsed time is 35 minutes. pool length.
Elevation: The altitude of your current location above or below Lengths: The number of pool lengths completed during the
sea level. current activity.
Heading: The direction you are moving. Maximum Speed: The top speed for the current activity.
Heart Rate: Your heart rate in beats per minute (bpm). Your Nautical Distance: The distance traveled in nautical meters or
device must be connected to a compatible heart rate monitor. nautical feet.
HR %Max.: The percentage of maximum heart rate. Nautical Speed: The current speed in knots.
HR Zone: The current range of your heart rate (1 to 5). The Pace: The current pace.
default zones are based on your user profile and maximum Speed: The current rate of travel.
heart rate (220 minus your age). Steps: The number of steps during the current activity.
Interval Distance: The distance traveled for the current interval. Stroke Rate: The number of strokes per minute (spm).
Interval Distance Per Stroke: The average distance traveled Strokes: The total number of strokes for the current activity.
per stroke during the current interval.
Sunrise: The time of sunrise based on your GPS position.
Interval Lengths: The number of pool lengths completed during
the current interval. Sunset: The time of sunset based on your GPS position.
Interval Pace: The average pace for the current interval. Temperature: The temperature of the air. Your body
temperature affects the temperature sensor.
Interval Stroke Rate: The average number of strokes per
minute (spm) during the current interval. Time in Zone: The time elapsed in each heart rate or power
zone.
Interval Strokes: The total number of strokes for the current
interval. Time of Day: The time of day based on your current location
and time settings (format, time zone, daylight saving time).
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Timer: The stopwatch time for the current activity. Total Descent: The total elevation distance descended during
Total Ascent: The total elevation distance ascended during the the activity or since the last reset.
activity or since the last reset. Vertical Speed: The rate of ascent or descent over time.
Data reprinted with permission from The Cooper Institute. For more information, go to www.CooperInstitute.org.
Wheel Size and Circumference Wheel Size L (mm)
The wheel size is marked on both sides of the tire. This is not a 26 × 3.00 2170
comprehensive list. You can also use one of the calculators 27 × 1 2145
available on the Internet. 27 × 1-1/8 2155
Wheel Size L (mm) 27 × 1-1/4 2161
12 × 1.75 935 27 × 1-3/8 2169
14 × 1.5 1020 650 × 35A 2090
14 × 1.75 1055 650 × 38A 2125
16 × 1.5 1185 650 × 38B 2105
16 × 1.75 1195 700 × 18C 2070
18 × 1.5 1340 700 × 19C 2080
18 × 1.75 1350 700 × 20C 2086
20 × 1.75 1515 700 × 23C 2096
20 × 1-3/8 1615 700 × 25C 2105
22 × 1-3/8 1770 700 × 28C 2136
22 × 1-1/2 1785 700 × 30C 2170
24 × 1 1753 700 × 32C 2155
24 × 3/4 Tubular 1785 700C Tubular 2130
24 × 1-1/8 1795 700 × 35C 2168
24 × 1-1/4 1905 700 × 38C 2180
24 × 1.75 1890 700 × 40C 2200
24 × 2.00 1925
24 × 2.125 1965 Software License Agreement
26 × 7/8 1920 BY USING THE DEVICE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE
26 × 1(59) 1913 TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE
26 × 1(65) 1952 LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT
CAREFULLY.
26 × 1.25 1953
Garmin Ltd. and its subsidiaries (“Garmin”) grant you a limited
26 × 1-1/8 1970
license to use the software embedded in this device (the
26 × 1-3/8 2068 “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of
26 × 1-1/2 2100 the product. Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property
26 × 1.40 2005 rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin and/or its third-
26 × 1.50 2010 party providers.
26 × 1.75 2023 You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin
and/or its third-party providers and is protected under the United
26 × 1.95 2050
States of America copyright laws and international copyright
26 × 2.00 2055 treaties. You further acknowledge that the structure,
26 × 2.10 2068 organization, and code of the Software, for which source code is
26 × 2.125 2070 not provided, are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and/or its
26 × 2.35 2083
third-party providers and that the Software in source code form
remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin and/or its third-party
Appendix 21
providers. You agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify,
reverse assemble, reverse engineer, or reduce to human
readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any
derivative works based on the Software. You agree not to export
or re-export the Software to any country in violation of the export
control laws of the United States of America or the export control
laws of any other applicable country.
Symbol Definitions
These symbols may appear on the device or accessory labels.
WEEE disposal and recycling symbol. The WEEE symbol is
attached to the product in compliance with the EU directive
2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE). It is intended to deter the improper disposal of this
product and to promote reuse and recycling.
22 Appendix
Index H
hazards 10
snowboarding 9
software
heart rate 1, 4 updating 18
A alerts 15 version 18
accessories 17, 19 monitor 4 software license agreement 21
activities 7, 8, 14 pairing sensors 4 specifications 18
adding 7 zones 4, 5, 11, 13 speed and cadence sensors 1, 17
custom 7 history 8, 13 statistics 10
favorites 8 sending to computer 13 stopwatch 16
saving 7 viewing 10 storing data 13
starting 7 stress level 6
activity tracking 5, 6 I strokes 9
alarms 14, 16 icons 1 swimming 9
alerts 14, 15 indoor training 8 swolf score 9
ANT+ sensors 17 intensity minutes 6, 19 system settings 15
applications 2, 3 intervals 9
smartphone 2, 7 T
Auto Lap 15 K tempe 17
Auto Pause 15 keys 1, 18 temperature 17
auto scroll 15 text messages 2
L time 16
B laps 13 alerts 15
backlight 1, 16 layup 10 settings 15
bands 18 lengths 9 time of day 15, 19
battery license 18 time zones 16
charging 18 locations 12 timer 8, 9
maximizing 2, 16, 19 deleting 12 countdown 16
bike sensors 17 locking, screen 1, 15 touchscreen 1
Bluetooth sensors 17 training 2
Bluetooth technology 2, 15, 19 M
calendar 11
Bluetooth Technology 3 main menu, customizing 6
pages 8
maps 12
plans 11
C measuring a shot 10
treadmill 8
cadence menu 1
troubleshooting 4, 19
alerts 15 music controls 7
sensors 17 U
calendar 11 N
navigation 12 unit ID 18
calibrating, compass 12 units of measure 16
calorie, alerts 15 stopping 12
updates, software 18
calories 19 NFC 3
notifications 2 uploading data 13
charging 18 USB 18
cleaning the device 18 phone calls 2
text messages 2 user profile 11
clock 15, 16
compass 9, 12 P V
calibrating 12 VIRB remote 7
pairing
Connect IQ 2, 3 ANT+ sensors 4 VO2 max. 5, 21
controls menu 14 sensors 17
countdown timer 16 W
smartphone 2 wallet 3
courses
payments 3, 4 watch face 1
downloading 9 personal records 12 watch faces 3, 13
playing 9 deleting 12 weather 6
selecting 9
phone calls 2 wheel sizes 17, 21
customizing the device 11, 14 pin location, green view 9 widgets 1, 3, 4, 6
cycling 8 pool size workouts 11
D custom 9
data setting 9 Z
storing 13 power (force), alerts 15 zones
transferring 13 profiles, user 11 heart rate 4
uploading 13 time 16
R
data fields 1, 3, 8, 14, 20 replacement parts 18
deleting resetting the device 19
history 13
personal records 12 S
distance, alerts 15 satellite signals 1, 19
dogleg 10 saving activities 8, 9
scorecard 10
F scoring 10
foot pod 1, 17 screen 16
G settings 6, 11, 14–16, 19
Garmin Connect 2, 3, 11, 13, 16, 18 device 16
storing data 13 shortcuts 1, 14
Garmin Express, updating software 18 Side Swipe control 1
Garmin Pay 3, 4 skiing
goals 16 alpine 9
golf round, ending 10 snowboarding 9
GPS 1 sleep mode 3, 5
signal 19 smartphone 3, 6, 19
green view, pin location 9 applications 2, 7
pairing 2
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