Garmin VIVOSMART 4 Owner's Manual

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8 Start your first set.The device counts your reps and displays your current heartrate and rep count (Customizing Data Fields, page 8).9 Press to finish a set.A rest timer appears.10During a rest, select an option:• To view additional data screens, tap the top of thetouchscreen.• To edit your rep count, tap .• To view the time and date or music controls widgets,swipe up or down.• To pause the activity, double-tap the touchscreen.11Press to begin the next set.12Repeat steps 8 through 10 until your activity is complete.13After you complete your activity, double-tap the touchscreento stop the timer.14Select an option:• Select to save the activity.• Select to delete the activity.• Select to resume the activity.Tips for Recording Strength Training Activities• Do not look at the device while performing reps.You should interact with the device at the beginning and endof each set, and during rests.• Focus on your form while performing reps.• Perform bodyweight or free weight exercises.• Perform reps with a consistent, wide range of motion.Each rep is counted when the arm wearing the device returnsto the starting position.NOTE: Leg exercises may not be counted.• Turn on automatic set detection to start and stop your sets.• Save and send your strength training activity to your GarminConnect account.You can use the tools in your Garmin Connect account toview and edit activity details.Recording a Swim ActivityNOTE: Heart rate is not available while swimming.1 Press to view the menu.2 Select > .3 Select a Pool Size.4 Select your Skill Level.5 Double-tap the touchscreen to start the activity timer.The device records activity data only while the activity timer isrunning.6 Start your activity.The device automatically records swim intervals, or poollengths, displaying them at the top of the touchscreen.7 After you complete your activity, double-tap the touchscreento stop the timer.8 If necessary, select to edit the number of lengths.9 Press .10Select an option:• Select to edit the number of lengths.• Select to save the activity.• Select to delete the activity.• Select to resume the activity.Tips for Recording Swim Activities• Start the timer before entering the pool.• For best results, do not switch stroke types during a swimactivity.• Dry off the display before editing the number of lengths.• Edit the number of lengths so the device can more accuratelycount your lengths in the future.• If you don't need to edit the number of pool lengths, wait untilthe auto save timer begins automatically at the end of a timedswim.Starting a Toe-to-Toe ChallengeYou can start a 2-minute, Toe-to-Toe challenge with a friendwho has a compatible device.1 Press to view the menu.2 Select > to challenge another player in range (3 m).NOTE: Both players must start a challenge on their device.If the device cannot find any players within 30 seconds, thechallenge times out.3 Tap the player's name.4 Double-tap the touchscreen to start the activity timer.The device counts down for 3 seconds before the timerstarts.5 Get steps for 2 minutes.When 3 seconds remain, the device buzzes until the timeexpires.6 Bring the devices in range (3 m).The devices display the steps for each player and first orsecond place.Players can tap to start another challenge or exit the menu.Heart Rate FeaturesThe vívosmart device has a heart rate menu, enabling you toview wrist-based heart rate data.Monitors the saturation of oxygen in your blood. Knowing youroxygen saturation can help you determine how your body isadapting to exercise and stress.NOTE: The pulse oximeter sensor is located on the back of thedevice.Displays your current VO2 max., which is an indication of athleticperformance and should increase as your level of fitness improves.Broadcasts your current heart rate to a paired Garmin®device.Pulse OximeterThe vívosmart device has a wrist-based pulse oximeter to gaugethe saturation of oxygen in your blood. Knowing your oxygensaturation can help you determine how your body is adapting toexercise and stress. Your device gauges your blood oxygenlevel by shining light into the skin and checking how much lightis absorbed. This is referred to as SpO2.On the device, your pulse oximeter readings appear as an SpO2percentage. On your Garmin Connect account, you can viewadditional details about your pulse oximeter readings, includingtrends over multiple days (Activating Pulse Oximeter SleepTracking, page 6). For more information on pulse oximeteraccuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy.Getting Pulse Oximeter ReadingsYou can manually begin a pulse oximeter reading on yourdevice at any time. The accuracy of these readings can varybased on your blood flow, the device placement on your wrist,and your stillness.1 Wear the device above your wrist bone.The device should be snug but comfortable.Training 5