GARMIN A03958 VENU SQ MUSIC Smartwatch User Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Garmin

GARMIN A03958 VENU SQ MUSIC Smartwatch

GARMIN A03958 VENU SQ MUSIC Smartwatch product

Important Safety and Product Information

Failure to heed the following warnings could result in an accident or medical event resulting in death or serious injury

Battery Warnings

A lithium-ion battery can be used in this device If these guidelines are not followed, batteries may experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the device, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury

Do not disassemble, modify, remanufacture, puncture or damage the device or batteries
Do not remove or attempt to remove the non- user- replaceable battery
Do not expose the device or batteries to fire, explosion, or other hazard

Health Warnings

If you have a pacemaker or other internal electronic device, consult your physician before using a heart rate monitor
The Garmin optical wrist heart rate monitor emits green, red, and infrared light and flashes occasionally Consult your physician if you have epilepsy or are sensitive to flashing lights
Always consult your physician before beginning or modifying any exercise program
The Garmin device, accessories, heart rate monitor, and related data are intended to be used only for recreational purposes and not for medical purposes, and are not intended to diagnose, monitor, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition
The heart rate readings are for reference only, and no responsibility is accepted for the consequences of any erroneous readings
While the Garmin optical wrist heart rate monitor technology typically provides an accurate estimate of a user’s heart rate, there are inherent limitations with the technology that may cause some of the heart rate readings to be inaccurate under certain circumstances, including the user’s physical characteristics, fit of the device, and type and intensity of activity
Garmin activity trackers rely on sensors that track your movement and other metrics The data and information provided by these devices is intended to be a close estimation of your activity and metrics tracked, but may not be completely accurate, including step, sleep, distance, heart rate, and calorie data

Device Warnings

Do not leave the device exposed to a heat source or in a high-temperature location, such as in the sun in an unattended vehicle. To prevent the possibility of damage, remove the device from the vehicle or store it out of direct sunlight, such as in the glove box
Do not operate the device outside of the temperature ranges specified in the printed manual in the product packagin
When storing the device for an extended time period, store within the temperature ranges specified in the printed manual in the product packaging
Do not use a power cable, data cable and/or power adapter that is not approved or supplied by Garmin

Bicycle Warnings

The device allows you to send your location to an emergency contact This is a supplemental feature and should not be relied upon as a primary method to obtain emergency assistance The Garmin Connect™ Mobile app does not contact emergency services on your behalf
Always use your best judgement, and operate the bicycle in a safe manner
Make sure your bicycle and hardware are properly maintained and that all parts are correctly installed

Off-Road Navigation Warnings

If your Garmin device is able to suggest off-road routes for various outdoor activities, such as biking, hiking, and all-terrain vehicles, follow these guidelines to ensure safe off-road navigation
Always use your best judgment and exercise common sense when making off-road navigational decisions The Garmin device is designed to provide route suggestions only It is not a replacement for attentiveness and proper preparation for outdoor activities Do not follow the route suggestions if they suggest an illegal course or would put you in an unsafe situation
Always carefully compare information displayed on the device to all available navigation sources, including trail signs, trail conditions, weather conditions, and other factors that may affect safety while navigating For safety, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation, and defer to posted signs and conditions
Always be mindful of the effects of the environment and the inherent risks of the activity before embarking on off-road activities, especially the impact that weather and weather-related trail conditions can have on the safety of your activity Ensure that you have the proper gear and supplies for your activity before navigating along unfamiliar paths and trails

CAUTION
Failure to heed the following cautions could result in minor or moderate injury
Skin Irritation
Some users may experience skin irritation after prolonged use of the device, especially if the user has sensitive skin or allergies If you notice any skin irritation, remove the device and give your skin time to heal To help prevent skin irritation, ensure the device is clean and dry, and do not overtighten the device on your wrist For more information, go to Garmin.com.sg/legal/fit-and-care
NOTICE
Failure to heed the following notice could result in personal or property damage, or negatively impact the device functionality
Battery Notice
Contact your local waste disposal department to dispose of the device/batteries in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations
GPS Notice
The navigation device may experience degraded performance if you use it in proximity to any device that uses a terrestrial broadband network operating close to the frequencies used by any Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), such as the Global Positioning Service (GPS) Use of such devices may impair reception of GNSS signals
Product Environmental Programs
Information about the Garmin product recycling program and WEEE, RoHS, REACH, and other compliance programs can be found at Garmin.com/aboutGarmin/environment
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
Map Data Information
Garmin uses a combination of governmental and private data sources Virtually all data sources contain some inaccurate or incomplete data In some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is prohibitively expensive
Limited Warranty
The Garmin standard limited warranty For more information, go to Garmin.com.sg/support/warranty

Introduction

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the previous pages for product warnings and other important information Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any exercise program
Keys GARMIN A03958 VENU SQ MUSIC Smartwatch 02

Action button: Press to turn on the device Press to start and stop the activity timer Hold for 2 seconds to view the controls menu, including device power Hold for 5 seconds to request assistance
Back button: Press to return to the previous screen, except during an activity During an activity, press to mark a new lap, start a new set or pose, or advance to the next stage of a workout Hold to view a menu of device settings and options for the current screen
Touchscreen : Swipe up or down to scroll through widgets, features, and menus Tap to select Swipe right to return to the previous screen During an activity, swipe right to view the watch face and widgets From the watch face, swipe right to view the shortcut feature

Setting Up Your Watch

To take full advantage of the Venu features, complete these tasks

Pair your smartphone with the Garmin Connect app
Set up Wi-Fi® networks
Set up music
Set up your Garmin Pay wallet
Set up safety features

Pairing Your Smartphone

To set up the Venu Sq Music device, it must be paired directly through the Garmin Connect app, instead of from the Bluetooth® settings on your smartphone

From the app store on your smartphone, install and open the Garmin Connect app
Press to turn on the device
Follow the instructions in the app to complete the pairing and setup process

Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network

To sync your device with a third-party music provider, you must connect to Wi- Fi Connecting the device to a Wi-Fi network also helps to increase the transfer speed of larger files

Move within range of a Wi-Fi network
From the Garmin Connect app, select or
Select Garmin Devices, and select your device
Select General > Wi-Fi Networks > Add a Network
Select an available Wi-Fi network, and enter the login details

Music
On a Venu Sq Music device, you can download audio content to your device from your computer or from a third-party provider, so you can listen when your smartphone is not nearby To listen to audio content stored on your device, you must connect headphones with Bluetooth technology You can also control music playback on your paired smartphone using your device

Downloading Personal Audio Content

Install the Garmin Express application on your computer (garmin.com.sg/express) Install the Garmin Express application on your computer
Connect the device to your computer using the included USB cable
Open the Garmin Express application, select your device, and select Music Connecting to a Third-Party Provider

NOTICE
The copyright of music provided by third- party music services are owned by the record companies The record companies license the music tracks or albums to third-party music services with a time limit, and the music license must be periodically updated and renewed If you often listen to downloaded music offline, you will need to reconnect your watch to the internet every 7 days (via Wi-Fi or Garmin Connect Mobile) so that you can continue to make use of third-party offline music services Before you can download music or other audio files to your compatible watch from a supported third-party provider, you must connect to the provider using the Garmin Connect app

From the Garmin Connect app, select or
Select Garmin Devices, and select your device
Select Music
Select an option:
- To connect to an installed provider, select a provider, and follow the on- screen instructions
- To connect to a new provider, select Get Music Apps, locate a provider, and follow the on-screen instructions

Connecting Bluetooth Headphones
To listen to music loaded onto your Venu Sq Music device, you must connect headphones using Bluetooth technology

Bring the headphones within 2 m (6/6 ft) of your device
Enable pairing mode on the headphones
Hold
Select > Music > Headphones > Add New
Select your headphones to complete the pairing process

Listening to Music

Open the music controls widget
Connect your headphones with Bluetooth technology
Hold
Select Music Providers, and select an option:
- To listen to music downloaded to the watch from your computer, select > Music > My Music
- To control music playback on your smartphone, select Phone
- To listen to music from a third-party provider, select the name of the provider
Select to open the music playback controls

The controls menu contains customizable shortcuts, such as locking the touchscreen and turning the device off

From any screen, hold for 2 seconds
Select an option

Apps and Activities

Your device includes a variety of preloaded apps and activities.
Apps: Apps provide interactive features for your device, such as navigating to saved locations.
Activities: Your device comes preloaded with indoor and outdoor activity apps, including running, cycling, strength training, golfing, and more .When you start an activity, the device displays and records sensor data, which you can save and share with the Garmin Connect community.

Starting an Activity

When you start an activity, GPS turns on automatically (if required).

Press .
Select an activity.
If the activity requires GPS signals, go outside to an area with a clear view of the sky, and wait until the device is ready.
Press to start the activity timer .The device records activity data only while the activity timer is running.

Stopping an Activity

Press .
Select an option:
- To save the activity, swipe up.
- To discard the activity, swipe down.

Setting Up Your Garmin Pay Wallet
The Garmin Pay feature allows you to use your watch to pay for purchases in participating stores. You can add one or more participating credit or debit cards to your Garmin Pay wallet. Go to G armin.com. sg/garmin-payto find participating financial institutions

From the Garmin Connect app, select or
Select Garmin Pay > Get Started3 Follow the on-screen instructions

You can open your Garmin Pay wallet from the controls menu on your device .See the owner’s manual for more information on using Garmin Pay

Safety and Tracking Features

Incident detection and assistance are supplemental features and should not be relied on as a primary method to obtain emergency assistance. The Garmin Connect app does not contact emergency services on your behalf
CAUTION
The Venu Sq Music device has safety and tracking features that must be set up with the Garmin Connect app
NOTICE
To use these features, you must be connected to the Garmin Connect app using Bluetooth technology. You can enter emergency contacts in your Garmin Connect account
Assistance: Allows you to send an automated message with your name, Live Track link, and GPS location to your emergency contacts
Incident detection: When the Venu Sq Music device detects an incident during an outdoor walk, run, or bike activity, the device sends an automated message Live Track link, and GPS location to your emergency contacts
Live Track: Allows friends and family to follow your races and training activities in real time .You can invite followers using email or social media, allowing them to view your live data on a Garmin Connect tracking page.

Connect IQ Features

You can add Connect IQ features to your watch from Garmin and other providers using the Connect IQ app .You can customize your device with watch faces, data fields, widgets, and apps.

Syncing the Time with GPS

Each time you turn on the device and acquire satellites, the device automatically detects your time zones and the current time of day .You can also manually sync the time with GPS when you change time zones, and to update for daylight saving time.

From the watch face, hold
Select > System > Time > Time Source > Auto
From the watch face, hold and select > Controls Menu
Select a shortcut to remove it, and add
Set Time With GPS to the controls menu
From the watch face, hold to enter the controls menu
Select and wait while the device locates satellites

Device Information

Viewing Device Information

You can view device information, such as the E-label, unit ID, software version, regulatory information, and license agreement

Hold
Select > System > About

Wearing the Device

Wear the device above your wrist bone
NOTE: The device should be snug but comfortable .For more accurate heart rate readings, the device should not move while running or exercising .For pulse oximeter readings, you should remain motionless
The optical sensor is located on the back of the device
See the owner’s manual for more information

Charging the Device

WARNING
This device contains a lithium- ion battery See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the previous pages for product warnings and other important information
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly clean and dry the contacts and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer. Refer to the cleaning instructions in the owner’s manual

Plug the small end of the USB cable into the charging port on your device
Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB charging port
Charge the device completely

Specifications

Operating temperature range: From -20º to 60ºC (from -4º to 140ºF)
Charging temperature range: From 0º to 45ºC (from 32º to 113ºF)

Getting the Owner’s Manual

The owner’s manual includes instructions for using device features and accessing regulatory information
Go to Garmin.com.sg/ products/ wearables/venu-sq-music-black- slate or scan the QR code to download the manual
GARMIN A03958 VENU SQ MUSIC Smartwatch feature