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Daily Steps

: Allows you to enter your daily step goal. You can 

use the Auto Goal setting to allow your device to determine 

your step goal automatically.

Weekly Intensity Minutes

: Allows you to enter a weekly goal 

for the number of minutes to participate in moderate to 

vigorous intensity activities.

Heart Rate Zones

: Allows you to estimate your maximum heart 

rate and determine custom heart rate zones.

Device Settings

From the main menu, select  .

Golf

: Sets options for statistics tracking, club tracking, and 

scoring (

Golf Settings

, page 6

).

Activity Tracking

: Sets options for activity tracking, heart rate 

monitoring, and the move alert (

Activity Tracking Settings

page 6

).

System

: Sets options for screen locking, time, language, and 

units of measure (

System Settings

, page 6

).

Restore Defaults

: Returns the device settings to factory default 

values.

Golf Settings

From the main menu, select   > 

Golf

.

Stat. Tracking

: Enables statistics tracking for the number of 

putts, greens in regulation, and fairways hit while playing golf.

Club Tracking

: Enables you to track the clubs used and set the 

driver distance.

Scoring

: Enables scoring.

Activity Tracking Settings

From the main menu, select   > 

Activity Tracking

.

Activity Track.

: Enables or disables activity tracking features.

Heart Rate

: Enables or disables heart rate monitoring features.

Move Alert

: Enables or disables the move alert.

System Settings

From the main menu, select   > 

System

.

Auto Lock Screen

: Sets the screen to lock automatically.

Backlight

: Sets the backlight brightness.

Time

: Sets the time.

Language

: Sets the device language.

NOTE: 

Changing the text language does not change the 

language of user-entered data or map data.

Units

: Sets the unit of measure for distance.

Device Information

Specifications

Battery type

Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion battery

Battery life

Up to 5 days
Up to 10 hr. in GPS mode

Operating temperature 
range

From -10º to 60ºC (from 14º to 140ºF)

Charging temperature 
range

From 0º to 40ºC (from 32º to 104ºF)

Radio frequency/
protocol

2.4 GHz ANT+

®

 wireless communications 

protocol
Bluetooth Smart wireless technology

Water rating

Swim, 5 ATM*

*The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 50 m. 

For more information, go to 

www.garmin.com/waterrating

.

Viewing Device Information

You can view the unit ID, software version, regulatory 

information, and remaining battery power.

1

Press the device key to view the menu.

2

Select  .

Device Care

NOTICE

Avoid extreme shock and harsh treatment, because it can 

degrade the life of the product.
Avoid pressing the keys under water.
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.
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.
Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme 

temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent 

damage.
Do not remove the bands.

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.

2

Wipe it dry.

After cleaning, allow the device to dry completely.

TIP: 

For more information, go to 

www.garmin.com/fitandcare

.

Troubleshooting

Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data

If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you can try 

these tips.
• Clean and dry your arm before putting on the device.
• Avoid wearing sunscreen under the device.
• Wear the device above your wrist bone. The device should 

be snug but comfortable.

NOTE: 

You can try wearing the device higher on your 

forearm. You can try wearing the device on your other arm.

• Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes and get a heart rate reading 

before starting your activity.

NOTE: 

In cold environments, warm up indoors.

• Rinse the device with fresh water after each workout.

Maximizing Battery Life

• Turn off the 

Auto-On Backlight

 setting (

Device Settings on 

Garmin Connect

, page 5

).

• Decrease the backlight brightness (

Device Settings on 

Garmin Connect

, page 5

).

• In your smartphone notification center settings, limit the 

notifications that appear on your Approach X40 device 

(

Managing Notifications

, page 5

).

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Device Information

Summary of Contents for approach X40

Page 1: ...Approach X40 Owner s Manual May 2016 190 01985 00_0A...

Page 2: ...n the Garmin logo Approach and Auto Lap are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries Garmin Connect Garmin Express and TruSwing are trademarks of Garmin L...

Page 3: ...acking 4 Recording a Fitness Activity 4 Wearing the Device and Heart Rate 4 Bluetooth Connected Features 4 Viewing Notifications 5 Managing Notifications 5 Locating a Lost Smartphone 5 Bluetooth Setti...

Page 4: ......

Page 5: ...ct com golf Store your rounds After you complete and save a round with your device you can upload that round to Garmin Connect and keep it as long as you want Analyze your data You can view more detai...

Page 6: ...course from the list 4 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup and start a round Golf Icons Green view Hazard view Measure a shot Layup or dogleg distances Change score Change the gre...

Page 7: ...ss the device key to view the menu 2 Select End TruSwing Activity Tracking and Smart Features You can swipe up or down to view activity tracking and smart features Some features require a paired smart...

Page 8: ...rate calculation of intensity minutes Exercise for at least 10 consecutive minutes at a moderate or vigorous intensity level Viewing the Heart Rate Graph The heart rate graph displays your heart rate...

Page 9: ...coming phone calls Connect Alert Allows you to enable an alert informing you when your paired smartphone is no longer within Bluetooth wireless technology range Sync Synchronizes your device with the...

Page 10: ...ssure equivalent to a depth of 50 m For more information go to www garmin com waterrating Viewing Device Information You can view the unit ID software version regulatory information and remaining batt...

Page 11: ...s Support and Updates Garmin Express www garmin com express provides easy access to these services for Garmin devices Product registration Product manuals Software updates Data uploads to Garmin Conne...

Page 12: ...able country BSD 3 Clause License Copyright 2003 2010 Mark Borgerding All rights reserved Redistribution and use in source and binary forms with or without modification are permitted provided that the...

Page 13: ...art rate 3 4 monitor 6 zones 7 history 1 sending to computer 1 2 holes changing 2 I icons 3 intensity minutes 4 K keys 1 6 L layup 3 M maps updates 7 updating 7 measurements 3 measuring a shot 2 menu...

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