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Getting Started with the Garmin Approach S40

Below is a list of articles that will help you get started with, and get the most out of, your new Garmin Approach S40.


How Do I Get Started?

You can follow the below the process to setup your watch. 

Before getting started, we recommend that you fully charge your watch. See Charging the Device to learn how.

1. Power on the watch by holding the Button 
Click Here to Learn About the Buttons

Image of Touchscreen and Button

2. Choose your language by scrolling through the list, tap on your preferring language to select.
3. The next steps allow you to set your user preferences, simply follow the on screen prompts to complete the setup process.


How to Pair Your Smartphone to the Approach S40

This section is optional but recommended to receive connected features. These features include, products software updates and Automatic Course Updates for the course you play most.

Before pairing your watch to your phone, you will need to download and install the Garmin Golf app.

  1. Press and hold the button
  2. Swipe Up and tap on Pair Phone
  3. In the Garmin Golf app, tap Three Horizontal Lines Icon on Android, or More on iOS, and select Garmin Devices
  4. Tap Add Device and follow the on screen prompts to complete pairing
    For a step by step guide to pair an Approach S40 to your phone, see - Pairing Your Smartphone


How to Start Your First Round of Golf

  1. Press and release the button
  2. Tap Play Golf and wait for satellites to be located
  3. After satellites have been acquired, the closest course will appear
  4. Tap on the display or press the button and select if you want to keep score or not
    The watch is now ready to begin playing your first round of golf

TIP: For more information on playing a round of golf, see - Playing Golf


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