Garmin Approach X40 Owners Manual
Approach® X40
Owner’s Manual
May 2016 190-01985-00_0A
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Table of Contents
Introduction.....................................................................1
Device Overview......................................................................... 1
Charging the Device................................................................... 1
Pairing and Setup........................................................... 1
Garmin Connect™...................................................................... 1
Pairing Your Smartphone........................................................... 1
Setting Up the Device On Your Computer.................................. 2
Automatic Shot Detection........................................................... 2
Playing Golf.................................................................... 2
Golf Icons....................................................................................2
Hole View....................................................................................2
Measuring a Shot........................................................................2
Viewing Hazards......................................................................... 2
Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances........................................ 3
Keeping Score............................................................................ 3
Ending a Round.......................................................................... 3
TruSwing......................................................................... 3
Viewing TruSwing Metrics on Your Device................................. 3
Changing Clubs.......................................................................... 3
Changing Handedness............................................................... 3
Disconnecting Your TruSwing Device........................................ 3
Activity Tracking and Smart Features.......................... 3
Icons........................................................................................... 3
Auto Goal.................................................................................... 4
Move Bar.................................................................................... 4
Intensity Minutes......................................................................... 4
Viewing the Heart Rate Graph.................................................... 4
Sleep Tracking............................................................................ 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 Settings.......................................................................5
Customizing Your Device.............................................. 5
Garmin Connect Settings............................................................5
Device Settings........................................................................... 6
Device Information......................................................... 6
Specifications..............................................................................6
Viewing Device Information........................................................ 6
Device Care................................................................................ 6
Troubleshooting............................................................. 6
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data................................................. 6
Maximizing Battery Life...............................................................6
Resetting the Device...................................................................7
Restoring All Default Settings..................................................... 7
Software and Course Updates................................................... 7
Updating the Software Using Garmin Express........................... 7
Acquiring Satellite Signals.......................................................... 7
Support and Updates.................................................................. 7
Getting More Information............................................................ 7
Appendix......................................................................... 7
Fitness Goals.............................................................................. 7
About Heart Rate Zones............................................................. 7
Heart Rate Zone Calculations.....................................................7
Software License Agreement......................................................7
BSD 3-Clause License................................................................8
Index................................................................................ 9
Table of Contents i
Introduction
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any
exercise program.
Device Overview
Charge the device completely.
3
Pairing and Setup
Touchscreen Swipe to scroll through features, data screens, and
À
Device key Hold to lock the screen and turn the device on and
Á
menus.
Tap to select.
off.
Press to open and close menus.
Press to return to previous screens within menus.
Menu Icons
Starts a round of golf
Starts a fitness activity
Sets Do Not Disturb mode
Shows alarm settings
Sets Bluetooth® settings
Starts the Find My Phone feature
Starts TruSwing™ swing analysis
Opens the device settings menu
Opens the device information menu
Charging the Device
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.
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 USB cable into a USB port on your computer.
1
Align the charger posts with the contacts on the back of the
2
device, and press the charger À until it clicks.
Garmin Connect
Garmin Connect is your online statistics tracker where you can
analyze and share all your rounds. You can connect with your
friends on the Garmin Connect site or mobile app. Garmin
Connect gives you the tools to track, analyze, share, and
encourage each other. To sign up for a free account, go to
www.garminconnect.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 detailed information
about your round, including scorecards, statistics, course
information, and customizable reports.
Share your activities: You can connect with friends to follow
each other's activities or post links to your activities on your
favorite social networking sites.
™
Pairing Your Smartphone
To get the most out of your Approach X40 device, you should
pair it with your smartphone and complete the setup using the
Garmin Connect Mobile app.
NOTE: Unlike other Bluetooth devices that are paired from the
Bluetooth settings on your mobile device, your Approach X40
device must be paired directly through the Garmin Connect
Mobile app.
On your compatible smartphone, download and install the
1
latest version of the Garmin Connect Mobile app.
Open the Garmin Connect Mobile app.
2
Select an option to add your device to your Garmin Connect
3
Mobile account:
• If this is the first device you are pairing with the Garmin
Connect Mobile app, follow the on-screen instructions.
• If you have already paired another device using the
Garmin Connect Mobile app, from the settings menu,
select Garmin Devices > .
On your Approach X40 device, press the device key to view
4
the menu.
On your Approach X40 device, select > Pair Phone.
5
On your compatible smartphone, select Search For Device.
6
Synchronizing Your Data with the Garmin Connect Mobile App
Your device periodically synchronizes data with the Garmin
Connect Mobile app automatically. You can also manually
synchronize your data at any time.
Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of your smartphone.
1
Press the device key to view the menu.
2
Select > Sync.
3
View your current data in the Garmin Connect Mobile app.
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Introduction 1
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