Garmin Serenity - Mint/Lilac/Cloud vívofit 2 Bands Owner s Manual Web - Page 3

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. Share your activities: You can connect with friends to follow each other's activities or post links to your activities on your favorite social networking sites. Manage your settings: You can customize your device and user settings on your Garmin Connect account. 4 Wrap the strap around your chest and attach it to the other side of the heart rate monitor module. Customizing Your Device Device Settings You can customize your device settings and user settings on your Garmin Connect account. From the devices widget, select Device Settings. Visible Screens: Allows you to customize the screens that appear on your device. Default Screen: Sets the default home screen on the device. Alert Tones: Allows you to turn alert tones on and off. The device beeps when alert tones are turned on. Auto Goal: Allows your device to determine your step goal automatically. NOTE: After you disable this feature, you must enter your step goal manually. Time Format: Sets the device to display time in a 12-hour or 24hour format. Units: Sets the device to display the distance traveled in kilometers or miles. 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 Optional Heart Rate Monitor NOTICE The heart rate monitor 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 in the heart À Á 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 2 device. For more information about customizing the device screens, see Device Settings, page 3. 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. 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. • Knowing your heart rate zones can prevent you from overtraining and can decrease your risk of injury. If you know your maximum heart rate, you can use the table (Heart Rate Zone Calculations, page 6) to determine the best 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 vívofit 2 Owner's Manual 3