Garmin APPROACH S40, Owner'S Manual

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:
• To save the activity, select  .
• To discard the activity, select  .

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 

turned off for indoor activities (

Activity Settings

, page 5

).

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.

TIP: 

Holding the handrails of the treadmill reduces accuracy. 

You can use an optional foot pod to record pace, distance, and 

cadence.

Enabling or Disabling Activity Tracking

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.
You can enable or disable activity tracking at any time.

1

Hold the button.

2

Select   > 

Activity Tracking

.

Setting an Alarm

You can set up to eight separate alarms. You can set each 

alarm to occur once or to repeat regularly.

1

From the watch face, press the button.

2

Select   > 

Alarm Clock

 > 

Add New

 > 

Time

.

3

Select   and   to set the time.

4

Select  .

5

Select 

Repeat

, and select when the alarm should repeat 

(optional).

6

Select 

Label

, and select a name for the alarm (optional).

Using the Countdown Timer

1

From the watch face, press the button.

2

Select   > 

Timer

 > 

Edit

.

3

Select   and   to set the timer.

4

Select  .

5

Press the button to start the timer.

6

Press the button to stop the timer.

7

Select 

Reset

 to reset the timer.

Using the Stopwatch

1

From the watch face, press the button.

2

Select   > 

Stopwatch

.

3

Press the button to start the timer.

4

Press the button to stop the timer.

5

Select 

Reset

 to reset the timer.

Activity Settings

From the watch face, press the button and select   > 

Activity

 > 

Settings

.

Activity Type

: Allows you to change your activity type.

Auto Lap

: Allows your device to mark laps automatically at a 

specified distance.

Auto Pause

: Allows your device to pause the timer 

automatically when you stop moving.

GPS

: Allows you to enable GPS for an activity.

TruSwing

™

The TruSwing feature allows you to view swing metrics recorded 

from your TruSwing device. Go to 

www.garmin.com/golf

 to 

purchase a TruSwing device.

Viewing TruSwing Metrics on Your Device

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.

1

Turn on your TruSwing device.

2

On your Approach device, press the button.

3

Select   > 

TruSwing

 from the main menu.

4

Select a club.

5

Hit a shot.
Swing measurements display on your Approach device after 

each swing.

6

Select   or   to move through the recorded swing metrics.

Changing Clubs

1

From the TruSwing menu on your Approach device, select 

OK

.

2

Select 

Change Club

.

3

Select a club.

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.

1

From the TruSwing menu on your Approach device, select 

OK

.

2

Select 

Golf Swing

.

3

Select your handedness.

Disconnecting Your TruSwing Device

1

From the TruSwing menu on your Approach device, select 

OK

.

2

Select 

End TruSwing

.

Customizing Your Device

Golf Settings

From the watch face, hold the button and select 

Golf Settings 

to customize golf settings and features.

Scoring

: Enables scoring.

TruSwing

™

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