Owner's Manual for GARMIN models including: V VOFIT JR. 2, Activity Tracker for Kids

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VÍVOFIT Owner’s Manual JR. 2 - Garmin

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vívofit jr.‍ 2 Owner's Manual - Garmin

Pairing with Your Smartphone. Before you can pair your vívofit jr. 2 device with a smartphone, at least one parent or guardian must have a Garmin Connect™.

Follow the instructions in the app to set up your family and add each child. 4. On the vívofit jr. 2 device, hold the key until appears. The device enters pairing mode. 5. Follow the instructions in the app to complete the setup process. NOTE: You can pair multiple mobile devices, such as a tablet


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VÍVOFIT® JR. 2
Owner's Manual

© 2017 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries
All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Go to www.garmin.com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of this product.
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Table of Contents
Introduction ..................................................................... 1 Using the Device ......................................................................... 1 Pairing with Your Smartphone .................................................... 1 vívofit jr. App ............................................................................... 1 Garmin Connect .......................................................................... 1 Icons ........................................................................................... 1 Menu Options ............................................................................. 2 Move Bar .................................................................................... 2 Sleep Tracking ............................................................................ 2
History............................................................................. 2 Sending Data Manually to Your Smartphone ............................. 2
Customizing Your Device.............................................. 2 vívofit jr. App Settings ................................................................. 2
Device Information......................................................... 3 Specifications .............................................................................. 3 Software Update ......................................................................... 3 Viewing Device Information ........................................................ 3 Device Care ................................................................................ 3 User Replaceable Batteries ........................................................ 3 Band Replacement ..................................................................... 3
Troubleshooting............................................................. 4 My step count does not seem accurate ...................................... 4 My device does not display the correct time ............................... 4 Is my smartphone compatible with my device? .......................... 4 Pairing Multiple Mobile Devices .................................................. 4 How do I pair an additional device with the vívofit jr. app? ......... 4 Resetting the Device ................................................................... 4 My device won't turn on .............................................................. 4
Appendix......................................................................... 4 Getting More Information ............................................................ 4
Index................................................................................ 5

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Introduction
WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.
Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any exercise program.

Adventure map: Allows you to view your children's progress each day they reach the 60 minute activity goal, revealing adventures.
Leaderboard: Allows you to compare steps for the whole family and connections from your Garmin Connect community.
Settings: Allows you to customize your device and user settings, including alert tones, icons, profile pictures, and more.

Using the Device

Garmin Connect
At least one parent must have a Garmin Connect account to use the vívofit jr. app. To sign up for a free account, go to www.garminconnect.com. Your Garmin Connect account gives you the tools to track, analyze, share, and encourage each other. Record the events of your active lifestyle and participate in family challenges by connecting a compatible activity tracker with your Garmin Connect account.

· Press the key to scroll through device features (Icons, page 1).
· Hold the key for 1 second, and release it to view the menu (Menu Options, page 2).
· Press the key to scroll through menu options.
· Hold the key for 1 second, and release it to select menu options.
· Hold the key for less than 1 second to turn on the backlight. The backlight turns off automatically.
Pairing with Your Smartphone
Before you can pair your vívofit jr. 2 device with a smartphone, at least one parent or guardian must have a Garmin ConnectTM account (Garmin Connect, page 1). Your device must be paired directly through the vívofit jr. app, instead of from the Bluetooth® settings on your smartphone. 1 From the app store on your smartphone, install and open the
vívofit jr. app. 2 Log on using your Garmin Connect username and password. 3 Follow the instructions in the app to set up your family and
add each child. 4 On the vívofit jr. 2 device, hold the key until appears.
The device enters pairing mode. 5 Follow the instructions in the app to complete the setup
process. NOTE: You can pair multiple mobile devices, such as a tablet or another parent's smartphone (Pairing Multiple Mobile Devices, page 4).
vívofit jr. App
The free vívofit jr. app lets you track your children's daily activity and chore progress. Activity tracking: Allows you to track your children's daily
steps, active minutes, and sleep data. Chore progress: Allows you to create and manage chores,
award coins for chore completion, and redeem coins for custom rewards.

Icons
Icons represent the device features. You can press the key to scroll through the features.
The current date. The device updates the time and date when you send data to your smartphone. The total number of steps taken for the day. The total number of active minutes for the day and progress toward the 60 minute activity goal. The number of chores completed and assigned for the day. The total number of coins earned. New level. You can earn moves and complete missions on the adventure map.
Activity Goal To improve children's health, organizations such as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day. This can include moderate intensity activity, such as brisk walking, or vigorous intensity activity, such as running. The device encourages children to be active by displaying their progress toward the 60 minute daily goal. Chore Progress You can use the vívofit jr. app to create and assign chores, as well as update your children's chore progress. When your vívofit jr. 2 device is connected to a smartphone, the device displays the updated number of chores completed and assigned for the day.
Coins Earned You can use the vívofit jr. app to award coins for chore completion. When your vívofit jr. 2 device is connected to a smartphone, the device displays the updated number of coins earned .
Coins can be redeemed for rewards in the vívofit jr. app. You can use the app to create custom rewards and set the number of coins needed to redeem a reward. When you redeem coins in

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the app and connect your device to a smartphone, the device displays the updated coin total.
Menu Options
You can hold the key for 1 second, and release it to view the menu . TIP: You can press the key to scroll through the menu options.
Sends data to your Bluetooth enabled smartphone. Displays task timer options. Starts the stopwatch. Starts a Toe-to-ToeTM challenge. Displays device information. Returns to the previous screen.

Using the Task Timer You can use your device to start a countdown timer.
1 Hold the key to view the menu. 2 Hold . 3 Press the key to scroll through the task timer options. 4 Hold the key to select and start a timer.
The device beeps, the timer begins counting down, and the device sends a notification to the nearest paired smartphone. When 3 seconds remain, the device beeps until the time expires.
TIP: You can hold the key to stop the timer.

Task Timer Options
Your device comes preloaded with task timers that can be used for common activities. For example, you can use the 2-minute timer for brushing your teeth or any other task that takes 2 minutes. Each task is timed for a preset number of minutes.

Duration 2 min. 5 min. 10 min. 15 min. 20 min. 30 min.

Example Activity Brushing teeth Sharing toys Finish eating Reading Lesson or practice Screen time

Starting a Toe-to-Toe Step Challenge You can start a 2-minute, Toe-to-Toe step challenge with yourself or with a friend.
NOTE: This procedure describes a two-player , step challenge, and both players must start a challenge on their vívofit jr. 2 device. During a single-player challenge, the timer starts when you hold .
1 Hold the key to view the menu. 2 Hold . 3 Select to challenge another vívofit jr. 2 player in range (3
m).
4 When the player name appears, hold . The device counts down for 3 seconds before the timer starts.
5 Get steps for 2 minutes. When 3 seconds remain, the device beeps until the time expires.
6 Bring the devices in range (3 m). The devices display the steps for each player and first or second place.
Players can start another challenge or exit the menu.

Using the Stopwatch 1 Hold the key to view the menu. 2 Hold . 3 Press to start the timer. 4 Press to stop the timer. 5 If necessary, press to reset the timer. 6 Hold the key to exit the timer.
Move Bar
Sitting for prolonged periods of time can trigger undesirable metabolic state changes. The move bar reminds you to keep moving. After one hour of inactivity, the move bar appears. Additional segments appear after every 15 minutes of inactivity.
You can reset the move bar by walking a short distance.
Sleep Tracking
While you are sleeping, the device monitors your movement. You can set your normal sleep hours in the vívofit jr. app settings. You can view your sleep statistics in the vívofit jr. app.
History
Your device keeps track of your daily activity and sleep statistics. This history can be sent to the vívofit jr. app. Your device stores your activity data for up to 4 weeks. When the data storage is full, the device deletes the oldest files to make room for new data.
Sending Data Manually to Your Smartphone
Your device periodically sends data automatically to the nearest paired Bluetooth device. You can also manually send data at any time. This allows you to view activities, chores, and coins in the vívofit jr. app. 1 Bring the device near your smartphone. 2 Open the vívofit jr. app. 3 On the vívofit jr. 2 device, hold the key to view the menu .
appears while the device is sending data. 4 On your smartphone, swipe down to refresh the app.
Customizing Your Device
vívofit jr. App Settings
You can customize your device, user, and app settings in the vívofit jr. app. From the vívofit jr. app, select More. Family settings: Allows you to customize your family settings.
For example, you can edit your family name or invite additional parents or guardians. App settings: Allows you to customize app settings and view legal and regulatory information. Help: Includes device care, videos, and other helpful information.
Kid Settings From the vívofit jr. app, select your child, and select Settings.

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Settings: Allows you to customize device settings. For example, you can turn on or off alert tones, change the steps icon, and customize the device's display text.
Register an Accessory Band: Allows you to register an accessory band and unlock a new adventure map.

Device Information

Specifications
Battery type Battery life Operating temperature range Radio frequency/protocol
Water rating

User-replaceable CR1632 battery Up to 1 yr. From -10º to 45ºC (from 14º to 113ºF)
Bluetooth Smart wireless technology, 2.4 GHz @ 2 dBm nominal 5 ATM1

User Replaceable Batteries
WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.
Replacing the Battery The device uses one CR1632 battery. 1 Remove the device from the band.

Software Update
When a software update is available, your device automatically downloads the update when you send data to your smartphone (Sending Data Manually to Your Smartphone, page 2).
A progress bar and appear on the vívofit jr. 2 device during the update process. The update can take several minutes. You should keep the device near your smartphone during the update. When the update is complete, your device restarts.

2 Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws on the back of the device.
3 Remove the rear case and battery.

Viewing Device Information
You can view the unit ID and software version.
1 Hold the key to view the menu. 2 Hold .

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 place in high temperature environments, such as a clothes dryer.
Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent damage.
Cleaning the Device 1 Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild
detergent solution.
2 Wipe it dry. After cleaning, allow the device to dry completely.
TIP: For more information, go to www.garmin.com/fitandcare.

4 Insert the new battery with the negative side facing the inside of the front cover.
5 Verify the gasket is not damaged and that it is fully seated in the rear case.
6 Replace the rear case and the four screws. 7 Tighten the four screws equally and firmly. 8 Insert the device into the flexible silicone band by stretching
the band material around the device.
The arrow on the device must be aligned with the arrow inside the band.

1 *The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 50 m. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.
Device Information

Band Replacement
The stretchy band is designed to fit most children ages 4 to 7. The adjustable band is designed to fit children 6 and older. You can contact Garmin® customer support for information about optional accessories and replacement parts. The removable device is compatible with vívofit 3 and vívofit jr. bands.
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Replacing the Band Go to buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories. 1 Remove the device from the band.
2 Insert the device into the flexible silicone band by stretching the band material around the device. The arrow on the device must be aligned with the arrow inside the band.

up to two additional mobile devices, such as a tablet or another parent's smartphone. 1 From the app store on your smartphone or tablet, install and
open the vívofit jr. app. 2 Log on using your Garmin Connect username and password. 3 Follow the instructions in the app to join an existing family. 4 Bring your mobile device within 3 m (10 ft.) of your vívofit jr. 2
device.
NOTE: Stay 10 m (33 ft.) away from other mobile devices while pairing. 5 If necessary, turn off Bluetooth wireless technology on previously paired mobile devices. 6 On the vívofit jr. 2 device, hold the key to view the menu. 7 Hold to enter pairing mode. 8 Follow the instructions in the app to complete the pairing process. 9 If necessary, repeat steps 1 through 8 for each additional mobile device.

How do I pair an additional device with the vívofit jr. app?
If you have already paired a device with the vívofit jr. app, you can add a new child and device from the kid menu. You can pair up to eight devices.
NOTE: Each child can pair with one device.
1 Open the vívofit jr. app.
2 Select .
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.

Troubleshooting
My step count does not seem accurate
If your step count does not seem accurate, you can try these tips. · Go to http://garmin.com/ataccuracy. · Wear the device on your non-dominant wrist. · Carry the device in your pocket when actively using your
hands or arms only. NOTE: The device may interpret some repetitive motions, such as clapping your hands or brushing your teeth, as steps.
My device does not display the correct time
The device updates the time and date when you send data to your smartphone. You should manually send data to your smartphone to receive the correct time when you change time zones, and to update for daylight saving time. 1 Confirm that your smartphone or mobile device displays the
correct local time. 2 Send data to your smartphone (Sending Data Manually to
Your Smartphone, page 2). The time and date are updated automatically.
Is my smartphone compatible with my device?
The vívofit jr. 2 device is compatible with smartphones for AndroidTM and Apple® mobile digital devices using Bluetooth Smart wireless technology.

Resetting the Device
If the device stops responding, you may need to reset it. This does not erase any of your data. NOTE: Resetting the device also resets the move bar. 1 Hold the device key for 15 seconds. 2 Release the device key.
The screen turns off, the device resets, and the screen turns on.
My device won't turn on
If your device no longer turns on, you may need to replace the batteries.
Go to (Replacing the Battery, page 3).
Appendix
Getting More Information
· Go to support.garmin.com for additional manuals, articles, and software updates.
· Go to www.garmin.com/intosports. · Go to www.garmin.com/learningcenter. · Go to buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for
information about optional accessories and replacement parts.

Pairing Multiple Mobile Devices
After you complete the initial setup (Pairing with Your Smartphone, page 1), you can pair your vívofit jr. 2 device with

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A accessories2, 4 activity tracking1, 2 apps1 B bands2­4 battery, replacing3 Bluetooth technology4 C challenges2 cleaning the device3 customizing the device2 D data1
transferring1 G Garmin Connect1, 2 goals1 H history2 I icons1, 2 K keys1, 2 M menu1 P pairing, smartphone4 R replacement parts3, 4 replacing the battery3 resetting the device4 S settings2 sleep mode2 smartphone1, 2, 4
pairing4 software
updating3 version3 specifications3 stopwatch2 T time of day4 timer2 troubleshooting4 U unit ID3 updates, software3

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