APPROACH S40 ® Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents Device Overview ............................................................. 1 Turning On the Device ................................................................ 1 Charging the Device ................................................................... 1 Product Updates ......................................................................... 1 Setting Up Garmin Express ................................................... 1 Device Care ..................................................
Device Overview WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Product Updates On your computer, install Garmin Express™ (www.garmin.com /express). On your smartphone, install the Garmin Golf™ app.
Big Numbers Mode You can change the size of the numbers on the hole view screen. Hold the button, and select Golf Settings > Big Numbers. TIP: When using big numbers mode, you can press the button and select Hazards and Layups or Move Flag. • The green is represented as a half circle at the top of 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.
the highest score wins. The device awards points as specified by the United States Golf Association. The scorecard for a Stableford scored game shows points instead of strokes. 2 Press the button. 3 Select Save Location. 4 Select a label for the location. Points Strokes Taken Relative to Par Ending a Round 0 2 or more over 1 1 over 2 Par 1 Press the button. 2 Select End Round. 3 Select an option: 3 1 under 4 2 under 5 3 under Setting Your Handicap 1 Hold the button.
1 On your smartphone, enable Bluetooth technology. 2 On your watch, hold the button and select Phone to enable Bluetooth technology. Phone Notifications Auto Goal 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 . 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.
3 Select an activity. 4 If the activity requires GPS, go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites. 5 Press the button to start the timer. NOTE: The device does not record your activity data until you start the timer. Tips for Recording Activities • Charge the device before starting an activity. • Swipe up or down to view additional data pages. Stopping an Activity 1 Press the button. 2 Select Done. 3 Select an option: 2 3 4 5 Select > Stopwatch. Press the button to start the timer.
Stat Tracking: Enables detailed statistics tracking while playing golf. Club Prompt: Displays a prompt that enables you to enter which club you used after each detected shot. Scoring Method: Sets the scoring method to stroke play or 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.
Cleaning the Device NOTICE 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. 1 Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. Wipe it dry. 2 After cleaning, allow the device to dry completely. TIP: For more information, go to www.garmin.com/fitandcare.
Index A activities 4, 5 saving 5 starting 4 activity tracking 4, 5 alarms 5 applications 3 smartphone 3 Auto Lap 5 B bands 6 battery charging 1 storage 7 Bluetooth technology 3 C charging 1 cleaning the device 6, 7 cleaning the touchscreen 6 clock 5 Connect IQ 3 countdown timer 5 courses playing 1 selecting 1 updating 3 customizing the device 5, 6 scorecard 2, 3 viewing 2 scoring 2 settings 1, 2, 5 sleep mode 4 smartphone 3, 4 pairing 3 software, updating 1 specifications 7 statistics 3 stopwatch 5 stori
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