Garmin vivoactive 3 Music Owners Manual - Page 21

4 Select one or more options: • To adjust the style and number of data fields on each data screen, select Layout. • To customize the fields on a data screen, select the screen, and select Edit Data Fields. • To show or hide a data screen, select the toggle switch next to the screen. • To show or hide the heart rate zone gauge screen, select HR Zone Gauge. Alerts You can set alerts for each activity, which can help you to train toward specific goals. Some alerts are available only for specific activities. Some alerts require optional accessories, such as a heart rate monitor or cadence sensor. There are three types of alerts: event alerts, range alerts, and recurring alerts. Event alert: An event alert notifies you once. The event is a specific value. For example, you can set the device to alert you when you burn a specified number of calories. Range alert: A range alert notifies you each time the device is above or below a specified range of values. For example, you can set the device to alert you when your heart rate is below 60 beats per minute (bpm) and over 210 bpm. Recurring alert: A recurring alert notifies you each time the device records a specified value or interval. For example, you can set the device to alert you every 30 minutes. Alert Name Alert Type Description Cadence Range You can set minimum and maximum cadence values. Calories Event, recurring You can set the number of calories. Custom Recurring You can select an existing message or create a custom message and select an alert type. Distance Recurring You can set a distance interval. Heart Rate Range You can set minimum and maximum heart rate values or select zone changes. Pace Range You can set minimum and maximum pace values. Run/Walk Recurring You can set timed walking breaks at regular intervals. Speed Range You can set minimum and maximum speed values. Stroke Rate Range You can set high or low strokes per minute. Time Event, recurring You can set a time interval. Setting an Alert 1 Press the key. NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities. 2 Select an activity. 3 Select Settings > Alerts. 4 Select an option: • To add a new alert for the activity, select Add New. • To edit an existing alert, select the alert name. 5 If necessary, select the type of alert. 6 Select a zone, enter the minimum and maximum values, or enter a custom value for the alert. 7 If necessary, turn on the alert. For event and recurring alerts, a message appears each time you reach the alert value (Alerts, page 17). For range alerts, a message appears each time you exceed or drop below the specified range (minimum and maximum values). Auto Lap Marking Laps Using the Auto Lap Feature You can set your device to use the Auto Lap feature to mark a lap at a specific distance automatically. This feature is helpful for comparing your performance over different parts of an activity (for example, every 1 mile or 5 kilometers). 1 Press the key. 2 Select an activity. NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities. 3 Select Settings > Laps. 4 Select an option: • To turn the Auto Lap feature on or off, select the toggle switch. • To adjust the distance between laps, select Auto Lap. Each time you complete a lap, a message appears that displays the time for that lap. The device also vibrates if vibration is turned on (System Settings, page 18). Turning On the Manual Lap Function You can mark laps at any time or distance by double tapping the touchscreen during timed activities such as running and biking. 1 Press the key. 2 Select an activity. NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities. 3 Select Settings > Laps > Manual Lap. Each time you mark a lap, a message appears that displays the time for that lap. The device also vibrates if vibration is turned on (System Settings, page 18). The lap function stays on for the selected activity until you turn off the lap function. Using Auto Pause® You can use the Auto Pause feature to pause the timer automatically when you stop moving or when your pace or speed drops below a specified value. This feature is helpful if your activity includes stop lights or other places where you need to slow down or stop. NOTE: The device does not record activity data while the timer is stopped or paused. 1 Press the key. 2 Select an activity. 3 Select Settings > Auto Pause. NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities. 4 Select an option: NOTE: Not all options are available for all activities. • To pause the timer automatically when you stop moving, select When Stopped. • To pause the timer automatically when your pace drops below a specified value, select Pace. • To pause the timer automatically when your speed drops below a specified value, select Speed. Using Auto Scroll You can use the auto scroll feature to cycle through all of the data screens automatically while the timer is running. 1 Press the key. 2 Select an activity. 3 Select Settings > Auto Scroll. NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities. 4 Select a display speed. Customizing Your Device 17