Changing the Pulse Oximeter Tracking Mode 1 Hold . 2 Select > Wrist Heart Rate > Pulse Ox > Tracking Mode . 3 Select an option: To turn on measurements while you are inactive during the day, select All Day . NOTE: Turning on pulse oximeter tracking decreases battery life. To turn on continuous measurements while you sleep, select During Sleep . NOTE: Unusual sleep positions can cause abnormally low sleep-time SpO2 readings. To turn off automatic measurements, select On Demand . Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data If the pulse oximeter data is erratic or does not appear, you can try these tips. Remain motionless while the watch reads your blood oxygen saturation.
Wear the watch above your wrist bone. The watch should be snug but comfortable. Hold the arm wearing the watch at heart level while the watch reads your blood oxygen saturation. Use a silicone or nylon band. Clean and dry your arm before putting on the watch. Avoid wearing sunscreen, lotion, and insect repellent under the watch. Avoid scratching the optical sensor on the back of the watch. Rinse the watch with fresh water after each workout. Activity Tracking The activity tracking feature records your daily step count, distance traveled, intensity minutes, floors climbed, calories burned, and sleep statistics for each recorded day.
Your calories burned includes your base metabolism plus activity calories. The number of steps taken during the day appears on the steps glance. The step count is updated periodically. For more information about activity tracking and fitness metric accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy . Auto Goal Your watch creates daily step and floors climbed goals automatically, based on your previous activity levels. As you move during the day, the watch shows your progress toward your daily goal . If you choose not to use the auto goal feature, you can set personalized step and floors climbed goals on your Garmin Connect account. Activity Tracking 19