Operating
temperature range
From -10° to 50°C (from 14° to 122°F)
NOTE: In cold conditions, wear appropriate
clothing to keep the heart rate monitor near your
body temperature.
Radio frequency/
protocol
2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications protocol
*The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of
10 meters.
User Replaceable Batteries
WARNING
Do not use a sharp object to remove batteries.
Keep the battery away from children.
Never put batteries in mouth. If swallowed, contact your
physician or local poison control center.
Replaceable coin cell batteries may contain perchlorate
material. Special handling may apply. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov.hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
CAUTION
Contact your local waste disposal department to properly
recycle the batteries.
Replacing the vívofit Batteries
1
Remove the module from the band.
2
Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws
on the front of the module.
3
Remove the cover and batteries.
4
Insert the new batteries.
NOTE: Do not damage or lose the gasket.
5
Replace the front cover and the four screws.
After you replace the device batteries, you need to pair it with
your computer or mobile device again.
Heart Rate Monitor Battery
WARNING
Do not use a sharp object to remove user-replaceable batteries.
Contact your local waste disposal department to properly
recycle the batteries. Perchlorate Material – special handling
may apply. Go to www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste
/perchlorate.
Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery
1
Locate the circular battery cover on the back of the heart rate
monitor.
2
Use a coin to twist the cover counter-clockwise until it is
loose enough to remove (the arrow points to OPEN).
3
Remove the cover and the battery.
4
Wait 30 seconds.
5
Insert the new battery with the positive side facing up.
NOTE: Do not damage or lose the O-ring gasket.
6
Use a coin to twist the cover clockwise back into place (the
arrow points to CLOSE).
After you replace the heart rate monitor battery, you may need
to pair the heart rate monitor with the device again.
Device Care
NOTICE
Avoid extreme shock and harsh treatment, because it can
degrade the life of the product.
Avoid pressing the keys under water.
Do not use a sharp object to clean the device.
Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, and insect repellents that
can damage plastic components and finishes.
Thoroughly rinse the device with fresh water after exposure to
chlorine, salt water, sunscreen, cosmetics, alcohol, or other
harsh chemicals. Prolonged exposure to these substances can
damage the case.
Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme
temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent
damage.
Appendix
Registering Your Device
Help us better support you by completing our online registration
today.
• Go to http://my.garmin.com.
• Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe
place.
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
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