Garmin vivoactive 4/4S Owners Manual - Page 27

stored on your device, this option deletes your stored music. • To reset all of the device settings to the factory default values and save all user-entered information and activity history, select Reset Default Settings. Acquiring Satellite Signals The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals. 1 Go outdoors to an open area. The front of the device should be oriented toward the sky. 2 Wait while the device locates satellites. It may take 30-60 seconds to locate satellite signals. Improving GPS Satellite Reception • Frequently sync the device to your Garmin Connect account: ◦ Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable and the Garmin Express application. ◦ Sync your device to the Garmin Connect app using your Bluetooth enabled smartphone. ◦ Connect your device to your Garmin Connect account using a Wi‑Fi wireless network. While connected to your Garmin Connect account, the device downloads several days of satellite data, allowing it to quickly locate satellite signals. • Take your device outside to an open area away from tall buildings and trees. • Remain stationary for a few minutes. Activity Tracking For more information about activity tracking accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy. My step count does not seem accurate If your step count does not seem accurate, you can try these tips. • Wear the device on your non-dominant wrist. • Carry the device in your pocket when pushing a stroller or lawn mower. • Carry the device in your pocket when actively using your hands or arms only. NOTE: The device may interpret some repetitive motions, such as washing dishes, folding laundry, or clapping your hands, as steps. The floors climbed amount does not seem accurate Your device uses an internal barometer to measure elevation changes as you climb floors. A floor climbed is equal to 3 m (10 ft.). • Avoid holding handrails or skipping steps while climbing stairs. • In windy environments, cover the device with your sleeve or jacket as strong gusts can cause erratic readings. Improving the Accuracy of Intensity Minutes and Calories You can improve the accuracy of these estimates by walking or running outside with GPS for 15 minutes. NOTE: After you calibrate the device for the first time, ! no longer appears in the My Day widget. 1 From the watch face, swipe to view the My Day widget. 2 Select !. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Getting More Information • Go to support.garmin.com for additional manuals, articles, and software updates. • Go to buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts. • Go to www.garmin.com/ataccuracy. This is not a medical device. The pulse oximeter feature is not available in all countries. Appendix Data Fields Some data fields require ANT+ accessories to display data. 24-Hour Max.: The maximum temperature recorded in the last 24 hours from a compatible temperature sensor. 24-Hour Min.: The minimum temperature recorded in the last 24 hours from a compatible temperature sensor. Average Cadence: Cycling. The average cadence for the current activity. Average Cadence: Running. The average cadence for the current activity. Average HR: The average heart rate for the current activity. Average HR %Max.: The average percentage of maximum heart rate for the current activity. Average Lap Time: The average lap time for the current activity. Average Speed: The average speed for the current activity. Average Swolf: The average swolf score for the current activity. Your swolf score is the sum of the time for one length plus the number of strokes for that length (Swim Terminology, page 12). Avg. Dist./Stk.: The average distance traveled per stroke during the current activity. Avg. Pace: The average pace for the current activity. Avg. Stks./Len.: The average number of strokes per length during the current activity. Avg. Stroke Rate: The average number of strokes per minute (spm) during the current activity. Cadence: Cycling. The number of revolutions of the crank arm. Your device must be connected to a cadence accessory for this data to appear. Cadence: Running. The steps per minute (right and left). Calories: The amount of total calories burned. Dist. Per Stroke: The distance traveled per stroke. Distance: The distance traveled for the current track or activity. Elapsed Time: The total time recorded. For example, if you start the timer and run for 10 minutes, then stop the timer for 5 minutes, then start the timer and run for 20 minutes, your elapsed time is 35 minutes. Elevation: The altitude of your current location above or below sea level. Floors Climbed: The total number of floors climbed up for the day. Floors Descended: The total number of floors climbed down for the day. Floors per Minute: The number of floors climbed up per minute. Heading: The direction you are moving. Heart Rate: Your heart rate in beats per minute (bpm). Your device must be connected to a compatible heart rate monitor. HR %Max.: The percentage of maximum heart rate. Appendix 23