Garmin vivosmart HR/HR+

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Summary

Introduction and Setup

Getting Started

Guide to initial setup tasks, including charging and account pairing.

Device Overview and Operation

Details device components, controls, screen orientation, and touchscreen usage.

Wearing and Pairing

Instructions for wearing the device and pairing it with a smartphone or computer.

Activity Tracking and Features

Core Features and Icons

Covers time, date, activity tracking, goals, heart rate, notifications, music, VIRB, weather, and device icons.

Key Activity Features

Explains Auto Goal, Move Bar, and Intensity Minutes calculation.

vívosmart HR Training Features

Activity Modes and Alerts

How to set activity modes, heart rate alerts, and mark laps.

Sleep Tracking and VIRB Remote

How to track sleep and control a VIRB camera.

vívosmart HR+ GPS Training Features

GPS Activity Modes and Settings

Covers setting activity modes, Virtual Pacer, heart rate alerts, and auto lap for HR+.

Activity Pausing and Calorie Accuracy

Features like Auto Pause and improving calorie calculation accuracy.

Bluetooth Connected Features

Notifications and Phone Finding

Managing smartphone notifications, alerts, and using "Find My Phone".

Bluetooth Settings and Controls

Configuring Bluetooth settings and controlling smartphone music playback.

Bluetooth Connectivity Options

Details on pairing, notifications, connect alerts, display, and turning off Bluetooth.

History and Garmin Connect

Managing Device History and Garmin Connect

Viewing history, using Garmin Connect for tracking, analysis, and sharing.

Customizing Your Device

Garmin Connect and Device Settings

Customizing device settings via Garmin Connect, including alarms, screens, backlight, and tracking.

User Settings and Device Configuration

Customizing step length, daily goals, intensity minutes, and device features like language, time, and updates.

Manual Adjustments and Alerts

Manually setting time, adjusting brightness, and using Do Not Disturb mode with alarm clock.

Charging and Device Care

Charging and Maintenance Tips

Instructions for charging the device and proper cleaning procedures.

Device Interaction During Charging

Using the device while it is connected for charging.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Connectivity and Activity Tracking Issues

Resolving problems with phone connection, step count accuracy, and data discrepancies.

Intensity Minutes and Step Count Accuracy

Explains flashing intensity minutes and troubleshooting inaccurate step counts.

Floor Count and Heart Rate Accuracy Issues

Tips for correcting inaccurate floor counts and erratic heart rate data.

Battery Life, Resetting, and Language

Strategies for battery life, resetting the device, and language settings.

Time Display and Software Updates

Ensuring correct time display and updating device software via mobile or computer.

Product Updates and Resources

Information on obtaining product updates.

Getting More Information and Appendix

Support Resources and Product Information

Links to manuals, articles, and software updates on Garmin's website.

Fitness Goals and Heart Rate Zones

Explains fitness goals, heart rate zones, and how to calculate them.

BSD License

Legal disclaimer for the software license.