Garmin vivosmart HR/HR+ Owner's Manual

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Setting Your Heart Rate AlertsYou can set the device to alert you when your heart rate isabove or below a target zone or a custom range. For example,you can set the device to alert you when your heart rate isabove 180 beats per minute (bpm).1 Press the device key to view the menu.2 Select .3 Select an activity.4 Select > HR Alert.5 Select an option:• To use the range of an existing heart rate zone, select aheart rate zone.• To use custom minimum or maximum values, selectCustom.TIP: You can use your Garmin Connect account to definecustom zones (Run Options on Your Garmin ConnectAccount, page 7).Each time you exceed or drop below the specified range orcustom value, a message appears and the device vibrates.Marking LapsYou can set your device to use the Auto Lap®feature, whichmarks a lap automatically at every kilometer or mile. This featureis helpful for comparing your performance over different parts ofan activity.NOTE: The Auto Lap feature is not available for all activities.1 Press the device key to view the menu.2 Select .3 Select an activity.4 Select > Auto Lap > On.5 Start your activity.vívosmart HR+ GPS Training FeaturesThis manual is for the vívosmart HR and vívosmart HR+ models.The features described in this section apply to the vívosmartHR+ model only.vívosmart HR: This device does not have GPS trackingfeatures or location settings.vívosmart HR+: This device has GPS tracking features andlocation settings.Setting the Activity Mode1 Press the device key to view the menu.2 Select .3 Select an activity.4 Select > Activity Mode.5 Select an option:• Select Basic to record an activity without any alerts(Recording a Fitness Activity, page 3).NOTE: This is the default activity mode.• Select Run/Walk to train using timed running and walkingintervals.NOTE: This mode is available for the Run activity only.• Select Virtual Pacer to train toward a pace goal.NOTE: This mode is available for the Run activity only.• Select Time, Distance, or Calories to train toward aspecific goal using duration alerts.TIP: You can use your Garmin Connect account to customizeactivity mode alerts (Run Options on Your Garmin ConnectAccount, page 7).6 Select .7 Start your activity.Each time you reach the alert value, a message appears andthe device vibrates.Virtual Pacer™Virtual Pacer is a training tool designed to help you improve yourperformance by encouraging you to run at the pace you set.Setting Your Heart Rate AlertsYou can set the device to alert you when your heart rate isabove or below a target zone or a custom range. For example,you can set the device to alert you when your heart rate isabove 180 beats per minute (bpm).1 Press the device key to view the menu.2 Select .3 Select an activity.4 Select > HR Alert.5 Select an option:• To use the range of an existing heart rate zone, select aheart rate zone.• To use custom minimum or maximum values, selectCustom.TIP: You can use your Garmin Connect account to definecustom zones (Run Options on Your Garmin ConnectAccount, page 7).Each time you exceed or drop below the specified range orcustom value, a message appears and the device vibrates.Marking LapsYou can set your device to use the Auto Lap feature, whichmarks a lap automatically at every kilometer or mile. This featureis helpful for comparing your performance over different parts ofan activity.1 Press the device key to view the menu.2 Select .3 Select an activity.4 Select > Auto Lap > On.5 Start your activity.Pausing Your Activity AutomaticallyYou can use the Auto Pause®feature to pause the timerautomatically when you stop moving. This feature is helpful ifyour activity includes stop lights or other places where you needto stop.NOTE: The paused time is not saved with your history data.NOTE: The Auto Pause feature is not available for all activities.1 Press the device key to view the menu.2 Select .3 Select an activity.4 Select > Auto Pause > On.Improving Calorie AccuracyThe device displays an estimate of your total calories burned forthe current day. You can improve the accuracy of thiscalculation by walking briskly or running outside for 20 minutes.1 Swipe to view the calories screen.2 Select .NOTE: appears when calories need to be calibrated. Thiscalibration process only needs to be completed once. If youhave already recorded a timed walk or run, may notappear.4 vívosmart HR+ GPS Training Features