Garmin vivoactive 4/4S Owners Manual - Page 21

2 Hold . The controls menu switches to edit mode. 3 Select the shortcut you want to customize. 4 Select an option: • To change the location of the shortcut in the controls menu, select the location where you want it to appear, or drag the shortcut to a new location. • To remove the shortcut from the controls menu, select . 5 If necessary, select to add a shortcut to the controls menu. NOTE: This option is available only after you remove at least one shortcut from the menu. Setting Up a Shortcut Control You can set up a shortcut to your favorite control, such as your Garmin Pay wallet or the music controls. 1 From the watch face, swipe right. 2 Select an option: • If this is the first time you are setting up a shortcut, swipe up, and select Setup. • If you previously set up a shortcut, hold , and select Shortcut Settings. 3 Select a shortcut control. When you swipe right from the watch face, the shortcut control appears. Activities and App Settings These settings allow you to customize each preloaded activity app based on your needs. For example, you can customize data screens and enable alerts and training features. Not all settings are available for all activity types. Hold , select > Activities & Apps, select an activity, and select the activity settings. Accent Color: Sets the accent color of each activity to help identify which activity is active. Alerts: Sets the training alerts for the activity (Alerts, page 17). Auto Lap: Sets the options for the Auto Lap® feature (Auto Lap, page 18). Auto Pause: Sets the device to stop recording data when you stop moving or when you drop below a specified speed (Using Auto Pause®, page 18). Auto Run: Enables the device to detect ski runs automatically using the built-in accelerometer. Auto Scroll: Enables you to move through all of the activity data screens automatically while the timer is running (Using Auto Scroll, page 18). Auto Set: Enables the device to start and stop exercise sets automatically during a strength training activity. Club Prompt: Displays a prompt that enables you to enter which golf club you used after each detected shot. Data Screens: Enables you to customize data screens and add new data screens for the activity (Customizing the Data Screens, page 17). Driver Distance: Sets the average distance the golf ball travels on your drive. Edit Weight: Allows you to add the weight used for an exercise set during a strength training or cardio activity. Enable Videos: Enables instructive workout animations for a strength, cardio, yoga, or Pilates activity. Animations are available for pre-installed workouts and workouts downloaded from Garmin Connect. GPS: Sets the mode for the GPS antenna (Changing the GPS Setting, page 18). Pool Size: Sets the pool length for pool swimming. Scoring Method: Sets the scoring method to stroke play or Stableford scoring while playing golf. Stat Tracking: Enables statistics tracking while playing golf. Status: Enables or disables scorekeeping automatically when you start a round of golf. The Always Ask option prompts you when you begin a round. Tournament Mode: Disables features that are not allowed during sanctioned tournaments. Vibration Alerts: Enables alerts that notify you to inhale or exhale during a breathwork activity. Customizing the Data Screens You can customize data screens based on your training goals or optional accessories. For example, you can customize one of the data screens to display your lap pace or heart rate zone. 1 Hold . 2 Select > Activities & Apps. 3 Select an activity. 4 Select the activity settings. 5 Select Data Screens. 6 Select a data screen to customize. 7 Select one or more options: NOTE: Not all options are available for all activities. • 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 Event, 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. Customizing Your Device 17