Garmin approach X40, Owner'S Manual

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Hazard name

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Distance to the back of the hazard

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Distance to the front of the hazard

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Green location

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Center of the fairway

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Approximate location of the hazard in relation to the fairway

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Swipe up or down to view other hazards for the current hole.

Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances

You can view a list of layup and dogleg distances for par 4 and 5 

holes.

1

While playing golf, press the device key to view the menu.

2

Select  .

Layup and dogleg distances 

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 and the distance to reach each 

layup or dogleg 

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 appear on the screen.

Keeping Score

When scoring is enabled, you are prompted to enter your score 

when you are on the green. You can adjust the score manually 

at any time during a game.

1

While playing golf, press the device key to view the menu.

2

Select  .

3

Select a hole.

4

Swipe up or down to set the score.

Ending a Round

1

Press the device key to view the menu.

2

Select  .

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 device key to view the 

menu, and select  .

3

Select a club.

4

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

each swing.

5

Swipe up or down to move through the recorded swing 

metrics.

Changing Clubs

1

From the   menu on your Approach device, press the device 

key to view the menu.

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   menu on your Approach device, press the device 

key to view the menu.

2

Select 

Golf Swing

.

3

Select your handedness.

Disconnecting Your TruSwing Device

1

From the   menu on your Approach device, press 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 smartphone.

Time and date

: Displays the current time and date. The time 

and date are set automatically when the device acquires 

satellite signals and when you sync your device with a 

smartphone.

Activity tracking

: Tracks your daily step count, distance 

traveled, calories, and intensity minutes. The move bar 

displays the amount of time you are inactive.

Goals

: Displays your progress toward your activity goals. The 

device learns and proposes a new step goal for you each 

day. You can customize goals for daily steps and weekly 

intensity minutes using your Garmin Connect account.

Sunrise and Sunset

: Displays the time for sunrise and sunset.

Heart rate

: Displays your current heart rate in beats per minute 

(bpm) and seven-day average resting heart rate. You can tap 

the screen to view a graph of your heart rate.

Notifications

: Alerts you to notifications from your smartphone, 

including calls, texts, social network updates, and more, 

based on your smartphone notification settings.

Music controls

: Provides controls for the music player on your 

smartphone.

Weather

: Displays the current temperature. You can tap the 

screen to view a four-day weather forecast.

Icons

Icons represent different device features. You can swipe to 

scroll through the different features. Some features require a 

paired smartphone.

NOTE: 

You can use your Garmin Connect account to customize 

the screens that appear on your device (

Device Settings on 

Garmin Connect

, page 5

).

The total number of steps taken for the day, your step goal 
for the day, and your progress toward your goal.
Your current heart rate and seven-day average resting 
heart rate in beats per minute (bpm).
A flashing icon means the device is searching for a signal.
The amount of total calories burned for the current day, 
including both active and resting calories.
The distance traveled in kilometers or miles for the current 
day.
Your time spent participating in moderate to vigorous 
intensity activities, your weekly intensity minutes goal, and 
your progress toward your goal.

Music player controls for a paired smartphone.

TruSwing

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