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device attempts to reset your step count while you are sleeping, 

based on your inactivity level from your first day of use. Your 

device does not store any history data until setup is complete.

Set up the device on a computer or compatible mobile device 

(Getting Started) to use additional device features.
NOTE: Setup is a one-time process, and it allows you to use 

all available device features.

My device does not display the correct time
The device updates the time and date when you synchronize 

your device to a computer or mobile device. You should 

synchronize your device to receive the correct time when you 

change time zones, and to update for daylight saving time.
Confirm that your computer or mobile device displays the 

correct local time.

Select an option:

• Synchronize your device to a computer (Sending Data to 

Your Computer).

• Synchronize your device to a mobile device (Sending Data 

to Your Mobile Device).

The time and date are updated automatically.

Turning on the Device

Select the device key 

À

.

Replacing the Band
Remove the module from the band.

Insert the module into the replacement band.

The device key on the module must be aligned with the key 

on the band.

Software Update
When a software update is available, your device automatically 

downloads the update when you synchronize your device to 

your Garmin Connect account.
A countdown appears during the update process. When the 

update is complete, your device restarts.

Appendix
Heart Rate Zone Calculations

Zone % of 

Maximum 
Heart Rate

Perceived Exertion

Benefits

1

50–60%

Relaxed, easy pace, 
rhythmic breathing

Beginning-level 
aerobic training, 
reduces stress

2

60–70%

Comfortable pace, 
slightly deeper 
breathing, conversation 
possible

Basic cardiovascular 
training, good 
recovery pace

3

70–80%

Moderate pace, more 
difficult to hold 
conversation

Improved aerobic 
capacity, optimal 
cardiovascular training

4

80–90%

Fast pace and a bit 
uncomfortable, breathing 
forceful

Improved anaerobic 
capacity and 
threshold, improved 
speed

5

90–100%

Sprinting pace, 
unsustainable for long 
period of time, labored 
breathing

Anaerobic and 
muscular endurance, 
increased power

Software License Agreement
BY USING THE DEVICE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE 

LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT 

CAREFULLY.
Garmin Ltd. and its subsidiaries (“Garmin”) grant you a limited 

license to use the software embedded in this device (the 

“Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of 

the product. Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property 

rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin and/or its third-

party providers.
You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin 

and/or its third-party providers and is protected under the United 

States of America copyright laws and international copyright 

treaties. You further acknowledge that the structure, 

organization, and code of the Software, for which source code is 

not provided, are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and/or its 

third-party providers and that the Software in source code form 

remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin and/or its third-party 

providers. You agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify, 

reverse assemble, reverse engineer, or reduce to human 

readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any 

derivative works based on the Software. You agree not to export 

or re-export the Software to any country in violation of the export 

control laws of the United States of America or the export control 

laws of any other applicable country.

Limited Warranty
This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in 

materials or workmanship for one year from the date of 

purchase. Within this period, Garmin will, at its sole option, 

repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such 

repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the 

customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be 

responsible for any transportation cost. This warranty does not 

apply to: (i) cosmetic damage, such as scratches, nicks and 

dents; (ii) consumable parts, such as batteries, unless product 

damage has occurred due to a defect in materials or 

workmanship; (iii) damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, 

water, flood, fire, or other acts of nature or external causes; (iv) 

damage caused by service performed by anyone who is not an 

authorized service provider of Garmin; or (v) damage to a 

product that has been modified or altered without the written 

permission of Garmin, or (vi) damage to a product that has been 

connected to power and/or data cables that are not supplied by 

Garmin. In addition, Garmin reserves the right to refuse warranty 

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