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APPROACH S40
Owner’s Manual
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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Device Overview
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devices:
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
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information.
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Software updates
Course updates
Data uploads to Garmin Golf
Product registration
Setting Up Garmin Express
Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
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Follow the on-screen instructions.
Playing Golf
Press the button.
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Touchscreen
Select Play Golf.
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Swipe to scroll through widgets, features, and menus.
Tap to select.
The device locates satellites, calculates your location, and
selects a course if there is only one course nearby.
Button
If the course list appears, select a course from the list.
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Press to turn on the device.
Select
to keep score.
Press to view menu options.
Press to return to the previous screen.
Hold to view settings.
Acquiring Satellite Signals
The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite
signals. The time and date are set automatically based on the
GPS position.
Turning On the Device
The first time you turn on the device, you are prompted to
configure system settings.
Go outdoors to an open area.
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The top of the device should be oriented toward the sky.
Wait while the device locates satellites.
Press the button.
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It may take 30–60 seconds to locate satellite signals.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Hole View
Charging the Device
The device shows the current hole you are playing, and
automatically transitions when you move to a new hole.
WARNING
This device contains a lithium-ion battery. See the Important
Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for
product warnings and other important information.
NOTE: By default, the device calculates the distance to the
front, middle, and back of the green. If you know the location of
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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 appendix.
Plug the small end of the USB cable into the charging port on
your device.
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Current hole number
Par for the hole
Hole indicator
Green
Distance to the front of the green
Distance to the middle of the green
Distance to the back of the green
Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB charging
port.
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Big Numbers Mode
You can change the size of the numbers on the hole view
screen.
Charge the device completely.
Device Overview
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Hold the button, and select Golf Settings > Big Numbers.
Select or to view other hazards, layups, or doglegs for
the current hole.
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TIP: When using big numbers mode, you can press the button
and select Hazards and Layups or Move Flag.
Viewing the Golf Menu
During a round, you can view saved shots and locations, round
information, sunrise, sunset, and twilight times, and the
scorecard. You can also change holes and end a round.
During a round, press the button to view the golf menu.
Measuring a Shot with the Garmin
AutoShot™ Feature
Your Approach S40 device features automatic shot detection
and recording. Each time you take a shot along the fairway, the
device records your shot distance so you can view it later
The current hole number
The par for the current hole
The distance to the back of the green
The distance to the middle of the green or selected pin position
The distance to the front of the green
TIP: Automatic shot detection works best when you wear the
device on your leading wrist and make good contact with the
ball. Putts are not detected.
Begin playing a round.
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When the device detects a shot, your distance from the shot
Viewing the Green
While playing a game, you can take a closer look at the green
and move the pin location.
location appears in the banner
at the top of the screen.
Select the green.
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Tap or drag to move the pin location.
Press the button to set the pin location.
The distances on the hole information screen are updated to
reflect the new pin location. The pin location is saved for only
the current round.
Changing Holes
You can change holes manually from the hole view screen.
TIP: You can tap the banner to hide it for 10 seconds.
Walk or drive to your ball.
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While playing golf, press the button.
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Hit your next shot.
Select Change Hole.
The device records the distance of your last shot.
Select or
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Adding a Shot Manually
You can manually add a shot if the device doesn't detect it. You
must add the shot from the location of the missed shot.
Viewing Hazards, Layups, and Doglegs
You can view distances to hazards, layups, and doglegs along
the fairway for par 4 and 5 holes. Hazards that affect shot
selection are displayed individually or in groups to help you
determine the distance to layup or carry.
While playing golf, press the button.
Select Last Shot > Add Shot.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Select an option:
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From the hole view screen, select
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Keeping Score
When using big numbers mode, press the button and
select Hazards and Layups.
While playing golf, press the button.
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Select Scorecard.
Select a hole.
Select or to set the score.
Setting the Scoring Method
You can change the method the device uses to keep score.
Hold the button.
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Select Golf Settings > Scoring Method.
Select a scoring method.
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The hazard type, layup and distance, or dogleg and
About Stableford Scoring
distance
is listed at the top of the page.
When you select the Stableford scoring method (Setting the
number of strokes taken relative to par. At the end of a round,
the highest score wins. The device awards points as specified
by the United States Golf Association.
The distances to the front and back
of the nearest
hazard, layup, or dogleg appear on the screen.
NOTE: If your hazard has a single point, the distance to
the center appears on the screen.
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The green is represented as a half circle
at the top of
The scorecard for a Stableford scored game shows points
instead of strokes.
the screen. The line below the green represents the center
of the fairway.
Hazards, layups, and doglegs
are shown below the
green in approximate locations relative to the fairway.
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Playing Golf
Points
Strokes Taken Relative to Par
Ending a Round
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2 or more over
1 over
Press the button.
Select End Round.
Select an option:
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Par
1 under
2 under
3 under
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To view your statistics and round information, tap your
score.
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To save the round and return to watch mode, select Save.
To edit your scorecard, select Edit Score.
Setting Your Handicap
To discard the round and return to watch mode, select
Discard.
Hold the button.
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Select Golf Settings > Handicap Scoring.
Select a handicap scoring option:
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To pause the round and resume it at a later time, select
Pause.
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To enter the number of strokes that will be subtracted from
your total score, select Local Handicap.
Garmin Golf App
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To enter the player's handicap index and the course slope
rating to calculate your course handicap, select Index/
Slope.
The Garmin Golf app allows you to upload scorecards from your
compatible Garmin device to view detailed statistics and shot
analyses. Golfers can compete with each other at different
courses using the Garmin Golf app. More than 41,000 courses
have leaderboards that anyone can join. You can set up a
tournament event and invite players to compete.
Set your handicap.
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Enabling Statistics Tracking
Hold the button.
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The Garmin Golf app syncs your data with your Garmin
Connect™ account. You can download the Garmin Golf app from
the app store on your smartphone.
Select Golf Settings > Stat Tracking.
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Recording Statistics
Before you can record statistics, you must enable statistics
Automatic Shot Detection
From the scorecard, select a hole.
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Your Approach S40 device features automatic shot detection
and recording. Each time you take a shot along the fairway, the
device records your location so you can view it later on the
Garmin Connect app and the Garmin Golf app.
Enter the number of strokes taken, and select Next.
Set the number of putts taken, and select Next.
If necessary, select an option:
TIP: Automatic shot detection works best when you make good
contact with the ball. Putts are not detected.
NOTE: If you are on a par 3 hole or using Approach CT10
sensors, fairway information does not appear.
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If your ball hit the fairway, select
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Automatic Course Updates
If your ball missed the fairway, select or
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Your Approach S40 device features automatic course updates
with the Garmin Golf app. When you connect your device to
your smartphone, the golf courses you use most frequently are
updated automatically.
If necessary, enter the number of penalty strokes.
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History
You can use your paired smartphone to upload scorecards to
the Garmin Golf app. You can use the app to view saved rounds
and player statistics.
Pairing Your Smartphone
To use the connected features of the Approach S40 device, it
must be paired directly through the Garmin Golf app, instead of
from the Bluetooth® settings on your smartphone.
Viewing Shot History
After playing a hole, press the button.
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Select Last Shot to view information for your last shot.
From the app store on your smartphone, install and open the
Garmin Golf app.
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NOTE: You can view distances for all shots detected during
the current round. If needed, you can manually add a shot
Bring your smartphone within 10 m (33 ft.) of your device.
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On your Approach S40 device, hold the button to view the
main menu.
Select View More to view information about each shot for a
hole.
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Select Pair Phone.
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From the
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menu in the app, select Garmin Devices
Saving a Location
> Add Device, and follow the on-screen instructions.
While playing a round, you can save up to five locations on each
hole. Saving a location is useful for recording objects or
obstacles that are not shown on the map. You can view the
distance to these locations from the layup and dogleg screen
Connecting to a Paired Smartphone
Before you can connect to your smartphone, you must pair your
smartphone to your watch.
When you connect to your smartphone using Bluetooth
technology, you can share scores and other data with the
Garmin Golf app. You can also view phone notifications from
your compatible iOS® or Android™ device.
Stand in the location you want to save.
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NOTE: You cannot save a location that is far from the
currently selected hole.
Press the button.
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On your smartphone, enable Bluetooth technology.
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Select Save Location.
Select a label for the location.
On your watch, hold the button and select Phone to enable
Bluetooth technology.
Garmin Golf App
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Phone Notifications
Phone notifications require a compatible smartphone to be in
range and paired with the device. When your phone receives
messages, it sends notifications to your device.
Viewing Notifications
From the watch face, swipe up or down to view the
Notifications widget.
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Select a notification or select
to view a list of notifications.
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TIP: You can select Clear to remove the notification from
your device and the notification center on your phone.
If you choose not to use the auto goal feature, you can set a
personalized step goal on your Garmin Connect account.
Viewing Step Totals
Widgets
From the steps widget, tap the screen to view the step totals
and goals for the previous week.
Your device comes preloaded with widgets that provide at-a-
glance information. Some widgets require a Bluetooth
connection to a compatible smartphone.
Customizing Step Goal Alerts
You can customize step goal alerts to always display or to hide
during an activity. You can also turn off alerts.
Some widgets are not visible by default. You can add them to
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Hold the button.
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Select > Activity Tracking > Goal Alerts.
Select an option.
Calendar: Displays upcoming meetings from your smartphone
calendar.
Using the Move Alert
Golf: Displays golf information for your last round.
Sitting for prolonged periods of time can trigger undesirable
metabolic state changes. The move alert reminds you to keep
moving. After one hour of inactivity, Move! and the move bar
appear.
Notifications: Alerts you to incoming calls, texts, social network
updates, and more, based on your smartphone notification
settings.
Steps: Tracks your daily step count, step goal, and data for
Go for a short walk (at least a couple of minutes) to reset the
move alert.
previous days.
Sunrise and sunset: Displays sunrise, sunset, and civil twilight
times.
Sleep Tracking
While you are sleeping, the device automatically detects your
sleep and monitors your movement during your normal sleep
hours. You can set your normal sleep hours in the user settings
on your Garmin Connect account. Sleep statistics include total
hours of sleep, sleep levels, and sleep movement. You can view
your sleep statistics on your Garmin Connect account.
Weather: Displays the current temperature and weather
forecast.
Viewing Widgets
Your device comes preloaded with several widgets, and more
features are available when you pair your watch with a
smartphone.
NOTE: Naps are not added to your sleep statistics. You can use
do not disturb mode to turn off notifications and alerts, with the
exception of alarms.
NOTE: Widgets that are turned off by default require a
smartphone connection and turn on automatically when you pair
your watch with your smartphone.
Using Automated Sleep Tracking
Wear your device while sleeping.
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From the watch face, swipe up or down.
Upload your sleep tracking data to the Garmin Connect site.
Tap the touchscreen to view additional options and functions
for a widget.
You can view your sleep statistics on your Garmin Connect
account.
TIP: You can add or remove widgets from the widget loop
Customizing the Widget Loop
Activities and Apps
Hold the button.
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Your device can be used for indoor, outdoor, athletic, and fitness
activities. When you start an activity, the device displays and
records sensor data. You can save activities and share them
with the Garmin Connect community.
Select > Manage Widgets.
Select the toggle switch to add or remove a widget from the
widget loop.
For more information about activity tracking and fitness metric
Activity Tracking
You can view activity tracking data and recorded activities in the
Garmin Connect app.
Starting an Activity
When you start an activity, GPS turns on automatically (if
required). When you stop the activity, the device returns to
watch mode.
NOTE: Your Garmin Connect account login information is the
same for your Garmin Connect app and Garmin Golf app.
Auto Goal
From the watch face, press the button.
Select > Activity.
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Your device creates a daily step goal automatically, based on
your previous activity levels. As you move during the day, the
device shows your progress toward your daily goal
Select an activity.
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If the activity requires GPS, go outside, and wait while the
device locates satellites.
Press the button to start the timer.
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Widgets
NOTE: The device does not record your activity data until
you start the timer.
Select Reset to reset the timer.
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Activity Settings
Tips for Recording Activities
From the watch face, press the button and select > Activity >
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Charge the device before starting an activity.
Settings.
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Swipe up or down to view additional data pages.
Activity Type: Allows you to change your activity type.
Auto Lap: Allows your device to mark laps automatically at a
Stopping an Activity
specified distance.
Press the button.
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Auto Pause: Allows your device to pause the timer
Select Done.
automatically when you stop moving.
Select an option:
GPS: Allows you to enable GPS for an activity.
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To save the activity, select
To discard the activity, select
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TruSwing™
The TruSwing feature allows you to view swing metrics recorded
purchase a TruSwing device.
Indoor Activities
The Approach S40 device can be used for training indoors, such
as running on an indoor track or using a stationary bike. GPS is
Viewing TruSwing Metrics on Your Device
When running or walking with GPS turned off, speed, distance,
and cadence are calculated using the accelerometer in the
device. The accelerometer is self-calibrating. The accuracy of
the speed, distance, and cadence data improves after a few
outdoor runs or walks using GPS.
Before you can use the TruSwing feature on your Approach
device, you must confirm your TruSwing device is securely
mounted to your club. See the owner's manual for your
TruSwing device for more information.
TIP: Holding the handrails of the treadmill reduces accuracy.
You can use an optional foot pod to record pace, distance, and
cadence.
Turn on your TruSwing device.
On your Approach device, press the button.
Select > TruSwing from the main menu.
Select a club.
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Enabling or Disabling Activity Tracking
Hit a shot.
The activity tracking feature records your daily step count, step
goal, distance traveled, and calories burned for each recorded
day. Your calories burned includes your base metabolism plus
activity calories.
Swing measurements display on your Approach device after
each swing.
Select or to move through the recorded swing metrics.
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You can enable or disable activity tracking at any time.
Hold the button.
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Changing Clubs
Select > Activity Tracking.
From the TruSwing menu on your Approach device, select
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OK.
Setting an Alarm
You can set up to eight separate alarms. You can set each
alarm to occur once or to repeat regularly.
Select Change Club.
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Select a club.
From the watch face, press the button.
Select > Alarm Clock > Add New > Time.
Select and to set the time.
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Changing Handedness
The TruSwing device uses your handedness to calculate the
correct swing analysis data. You can use your Approach device
to change your handedness at any time.
Select
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From the TruSwing menu on your Approach device, select
OK.
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Select Repeat, and select when the alarm should repeat
(optional).
Select Golf Swing.
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Select Label, and select a name for the alarm (optional).
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Select your handedness.
Using the Countdown Timer
Disconnecting Your TruSwing Device
From the watch face, press the button.
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From the TruSwing menu on your Approach device, select
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Select > Timer > Edit.
OK.
Select and to set the timer.
Select End TruSwing.
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Select
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Press the button to start the timer.
Press the button to stop the timer.
Select Reset to reset the timer.
Customizing Your Device
Golf Settings
From the watch face, hold the button and select Golf Settings
to customize golf settings and features.
Using the Stopwatch
From the watch face, press the button.
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Scoring: Enables scoring.
Select > Stopwatch.
Stat Tracking: Enables detailed statistics tracking while playing
Press the button to start the timer.
Press the button to stop the timer.
golf.
Club Prompt: Displays a prompt that enables you to enter
which club you used after each detected shot.
TruSwing™
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Scoring Method: Sets the scoring method to stroke play or
Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance
Information
Stableford scoring.
Handicap Scoring: Enables handicap scoring. The Local
Handicap option allows you to enter the number of strokes to
be subtracted from your total score. The Index/Slope option
The label for this device is provided electronically. The e-label
may provide regulatory information, such as identification
numbers provided by the FCC or regional compliance markings,
allows you to enter your handicap and the course slope rating as well as applicable product and licensing information.
so that the device can calculate your course handicap. When
Hold the button.
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you enable either handicap scoring option, you can adjust
your handicap value.
Select
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Select About.
Driver Distance: Sets the average distance the ball travels on
your drive.
Big Numbers: Changes the size of the numbers on the hole
Device Information
view screen.
Club Sensors: Allows you to set up your Approach CT10 club
Changing the Bands
sensors.
The device is compatible with 20 mm wide, standard, quick-
release bands.
System Settings
From the watch face, hold the button and select to customize
device settings and features.
Slide the quick-release pin on the spring bar to remove the
band.
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Auto Lock: Allows you to customize when your device screen
locks.
Backlight: Allows you to enable the backlight and adjust
backlight brightness and timeout.
Activity Tracking: Allows you to enable activity tracking, move
alerts, and goal alerts.
Manage Widgets: Allows you to enable preloaded widgets.
Insert one side of the spring bar for the new band into the
device.
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User Profile: Sets the user profile for gender, birth year, height,
and weight. You can also set which wrist your watch is worn
on. The gender setting is used for gender-specific course
ratings for select tees when calculating handicaps, and for
gender-specific par values (where available).
Slide the quick-release pin, and align the spring bar with the
opposite side of the device.
Repeat steps 1 through 3 to change the other band.
Language: Sets the text language on the device.
Time: Sets the time format and source, and allows you to sync
Device Care
with GPS to set the time.
NOTICE
Units: Sets the units of measurement for activity distance, golf
distance, pace/speed, elevation, weight, height, and
temperature.
Avoid extreme shock and harsh treatment, because it can
degrade the life of the product.
Avoid pressing the keys under water.
Reset: Allows you to reset the device to restore all default
settings or removes all saved user data and resets all
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Do not use a sharp object to clean the device.
Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touchscreen, or
damage may result.
About: Displays device information, such as the unit ID,
software version, regulatory information, and license
agreement (Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance
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.
Setting Up Your User Profile
You can update your gender, birth year, height, and weight
settings. You can also specify which wrist you wear your watch
on. The device uses this information to calculate accurate
activity tracking settings.
Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme
temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent
damage.
Hold the button.
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Cleaning the Touchscreen
Select > User Profile.
Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.
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Select an option to adjust your profile settings.
If necessary, lightly dampen the cloth with water.
Deleting Data and Resetting Settings
You can remove all saved user data and reset all settings on the
device to the factory default values.
If using a dampened cloth, turn off the device and disconnect
the device from power.
Gently wipe the screen with the cloth.
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Hold the button.
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Cleaning the Device
Select > Reset > Delete Data and Reset Settings.
NOTICE
This removes your personal data, including activities and any
scorecards from the device.
Even small amounts of sweat or moisture can cause corrosion
of the electrical contacts when connected to a charger.
Corrosion can prevent charging and data transfer.
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Device Information
Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild
detergent solution.
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Wipe it dry.
After cleaning, allow the device to dry completely.
Long-Term Storage
When you do not plan to use the device for several months, you
should charge the battery to at least 50% before you store the
device. You should store the device in a cool, dry place with
temperatures around the typical household level. After storage,
you should fully recharge the device before using it.
Specifications
Battery type
Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion battery
Battery life
Up to 10 days in watch mode
Up to 15 hr. in GPS mode
Water rating
5 ATM1
Operating temperature range From -20º to 60ºC (from -4º to 140ºF)
Charging temperature range From 0º to 45ºC (from 32º to 113ºF)
Wireless frequency/protocol 2.4 GHz @ 3.13 dBm nominal
1 The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 50 m. For more
Device Information
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scoringꢀ2
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savingꢀ5
startingꢀ4
sleep modeꢀ4
pairingꢀ3
software, updatingꢀ1
specificationsꢀ7
statisticsꢀ3
alarmsꢀ5
applicationsꢀ3
smartphoneꢀ3
Auto Lapꢀ5
stopwatchꢀ5
storing dataꢀ3
sunrise and sunset timesꢀ2
swing analysisꢀ5
system settingsꢀ6
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bandsꢀ6
battery
chargingꢀ1
storageꢀ7
Bluetooth technologyꢀ3
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timer, countdownꢀ5
touchscreenꢀ1
troubleshootingꢀ6
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chargingꢀ1
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cleaning the deviceꢀ6
cleaning the touchscreenꢀ6
clockꢀ5
user data, deletingꢀ6
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countdown timerꢀ5
courses
widgetsꢀ4
playingꢀ1
selectingꢀ1
updatingꢀ3
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data
storingꢀ3
transferringꢀ3
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Garmin Connectꢀ3
Garmin Expressꢀ1
updating softwareꢀ1
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hazardsꢀ2
historyꢀ3
sending to computerꢀ3
viewingꢀ3
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indoor trainingꢀ5
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locations, savingꢀ3
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measurementsꢀ5
measuring a shotꢀ2
menuꢀ1
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notificationsꢀ4
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pairing, smartphoneꢀ3
pin location, green viewꢀ2
profilesꢀ4
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replacement partsꢀ6
resetting the deviceꢀ6
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satellite signalsꢀ1
saving, locationsꢀ3
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