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Controlling a VIRB Action Camera
Before you can use the VIRB remote function, you must enable 

the remote setting on your VIRB camera. See the VIRB Series 

Owner's Manual for more information.
Turn on your VIRB camera.
On your vívoactive device, swipe left or right from the watch 

face to view the VIRB widget.

Wait while the device connects to your VIRB camera.
Select an option:

• To record video, select  .

The video counter appears on the vívoactive screen.

• To stop recording video, select  .
• To take a photo, select  .

Apps

You can select the action key to view the apps on your device. 

Some apps require a Bluetooth connection to a compatible 

smartphone.
Activity Apps: Your device comes preloaded with fitness and 

outdoor activity apps including running, cycling, swimming, 

and golfing.

Find My Phone: You can use this preloaded app to help locate 

a lost phone that is connected to your device using Bluetooth 

wireless technology.

Activities
Your device can be used for indoor, outdoor, athletic, and fitness 

activities. When you start an activity, the device displays and 

records sensor data. You can save activities and share them 

with the Garmin Connect community.
You can also add Connect IQ activity apps to your device using 

the Garmin Connect Mobile app (Downloading Connect IQ 

Features).

Running
Going for a Run

Before you go for a run, you should charge the device (Charging 

the Device). Before you can use an ANT+ sensor for your run, 

you must pair the sensor with your device (Pairing ANT+ 

Sensors).
Put on your ANT+ sensors, such as a foot pod or heart rate 

monitor (optional).

Select the action key.
Select Run.
When using optional ANT+ sensors, wait while the device 

connects to the sensors.

Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.
Select the action key to start the timer.

History is recorded only while the timer is running.

Start your activity.
Select 

 to record laps (optional) (Marking Laps).

Swipe or tap the screen to view additional data screens 

(optional).

10After you complete your activity, select the action key, and 

select Save.

Biking
Going for a Ride

Before you go for a ride, you should charge the device 

(Charging the Device). Before you can use an ANT+ sensor for 

your ride, you must pair the sensor with your device (Pairing 

ANT+ Sensors).

Pair your ANT+ sensors, such as a heart rate monitor, speed 

sensor, or cadence sensor (optional).

Select the action key.
Select Bike.
When using optional ANT+ sensors, wait while the device 

connects to the sensors.

Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.
Select the action key to start the timer.

History is recorded only while the timer is running.

Start your activity.
Swipe or tap the screen to view additional data screens 

(optional).

After you complete your activity, select the action key, and 

select Save.

Walking
Going for a Walk

Before you go for a walk, you should charge the device 

(Charging the Device). Before you can use an ANT+ sensor for 

your walk, you must pair the sensor with your device (Pairing 

ANT+ Sensors).
Put on your ANT+ sensors, such as a foot pod or heart rate 

monitor (optional).

Select the action key.
Select Walk.
When using optional ANT+ sensors, wait while the device 

connects to the sensors.

Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.
Select the action key to start the timer.

History is recorded only while the timer is running.

Start your activity.
Swipe or tap the screen to view additional data screens 

(optional).

After you complete your activity, select the action key, and 

select Save.

Navigating Back to Start
Before you can navigate back to start, you must locate satellites, 

start the timer, and start your activity.
At any time during your activity, you can return to your starting 

location. For example, if you are running in a new city, and you 

are unsure how to get back to the trail head or hotel, you can 

navigate back to your starting location. This feature is not 

available for all activities.
Select 

 > Back to Start.

The compass appears.

Move forward.

The compass arrow points toward your starting point.
TIP: For more accurate navigation, orient your device toward 

the direction in which you are navigating.

Stopping Navigation

Select 

 > Stop Navigation.

Swimming

NOTICE

The device is intended for surface swimming. Scuba diving with 

the device may damage the product and will void the warranty.

NOTE: The device cannot record heart rate data while 

swimming.
Going for a Pool Swim

Before you go for a swim, you should charge the device 

(Charging the Device).

Apps

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