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Custom Step Length: Allows your device to more accurately
calculate the distance traveled using your custom step
length.
Heart Rate: Allows you to estimate your maximum heart rate
and determine custom heart rate zones.
ANT+ Heart Rate Monitor
Your device can be used with wireless ANT+ sensors. For more
information about compatibility and purchasing optional sensors,
go to http://buy.garmin.com.
Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor
NOTE: If you do not have a heart rate monitor, you can skip this
task.
NOTE: The device may cause chafing when used for long
periods of time. To alleviate this issue, apply an anti-friction
lubricant or gel to the center of the module where it contacts
your skin.
Do not apply anti-friction gel or lubricant on the electrodes.
Do not use gels or lubricants that contain sunscreen.
You should wear the heart rate monitor directly on your skin, just
below your sternum. It should be snug enough to stay in place
during your activity.
1
Push one tab
of the strap through the slot
rate monitor module.
2
Press the tab down.
3
Wet the electrodes
on the back of the module to create a
strong connection between your chest and the heart rate
monitor module.
4
Wrap the strap around your chest and attach it to the other
side of the heart rate monitor module.
The Garmin logo should be right-side up.
5
Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the heart rate monitor.
After you put on the heart rate monitor, it is active and sending
data.
Pairing Your ANT+ Heart Rate Monitor
Before you can pair your heart rate monitor, you must enable
the heart rate data screen on your vívofit device. For more
information about customizing the device screens, see
Settings, page
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vívofit Owner's Manual
NOTICE
in the heart
NOTE: If your device was packaged with a heart rate monitor,
the heart rate data screen is already enabled and the heart rate
monitor is paired.
1
Put on the heart rate monitor.
2
Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the sensor.
NOTE: Stay 10 m (33 ft.) away from other ANT+ sensors
while pairing.
3
Select the device key until HEART appears.
When the sensor is paired with your device, your heart rate
and heart rate zone appear.
Stopping a Heart Rate Activity
Your device creates and saves a fitness activity when it receives
heart rate data, which can be sent to your Garmin Connect
account.
Hold the device key to stop recording heart rate data.
The device displays HEART OFF.
About Heart Rate Zones
Many athletes use heart rate zones to measure and increase
their cardiovascular strength and improve their level of fitness. A
heart rate zone is a set range of heartbeats per minute. The five
commonly accepted heart rate zones are numbered from 1 to 5
according to increasing intensity. Generally, heart rate zones are
calculated based on percentages of your maximum heart rate.
Fitness Goals
Knowing your heart rate zones can help you measure and
improve your fitness by understanding and applying these
principles.
• Your heart rate is a good measure of exercise intensity.
• Training in certain heart rate zones can help you improve
cardiovascular capacity and strength.
If you know your maximum heart rate, you can use the table
(Heart Rate Zone Calculations, page
heart rate zone for your fitness objectives.
If you do not know your maximum heart rate, use one of the
calculators available on the Internet. Some gyms and health
centers can provide a test that measures maximum heart rate.
The default maximum heart rate is 220 minus your age.
Device Information
vívofit Specifications
Battery type
Battery life
Operating temperature
range
Radio frequency/protocol 2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications
Water rating
*The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 50 m.
For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.
Heart Rate Monitor Specifications
Battery type
Battery life
Operating temperature
range
Radio frequency/
protocol
Device
Water rating
5) to determine the best
Two user-replaceable CR1632 batteries
1+ yr.
From -10º to 60ºC (from 14º to 140ºF)
protocol
Bluetooth Smart wireless technology
5 ATM*
User-replaceable CR2032, 3 volts
Approximately 3 years (1 hour per day)
From -10° to 50°C (from 14° to 122°F)
2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications
protocol
1 ATM*
NOTE: This product does not transmit heart
rate data while swimming.
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