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Garmin APPROACH S42 User Manual

Garmin APPROACH S42
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APPROACH
®
S40/S42
Owner’s Manual

Table of Contents

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Garmin APPROACH S42 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Compatible operating systemsiOS, Android
StopwatchYes
Recommended activityCycling, Golf, Running, Swimming
ShapeRound
Band colorGray
Band materialSilicone
Lens materialGlass
Product colorBlack, Grey
Water resistance5 ATM
Market positioningSport watch
Protection featuresWater resistant
Watch case materialMetal
Battery life10 day(s)
Battery typeBuilt-in battery
Battery life (GPS mode)15 h
Height11.7 mm
Number of batteries supported1
Display typeDigital
Display diagonal1.2 \
Display resolution240 x 240 pixels
Display technologyMIP
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Width43.4 mm
Weight43 g

Summary

Device Overview

Getting Started

Initial setup and basic feature introduction for the device.

Using the Watch Features

Navigating widgets, starting activities, and adjusting settings.

Turning On the Device

Steps to power on the device and initial configuration.

Charging the Device

Setting Up Garmin Express

Playing Golf

Hole View

Displays current hole information, distances, and map.

Big Numbers Mode

Option to enlarge numbers on the hole view screen.

Golf Menu

Accessing additional golf-related features during a round.

Viewing Hazards, Layups, and Doglegs

Details on distances to hazards and fairway layouts.

Viewing the Green

Closer view of the green and options to move the pin location.

Changing Holes

Manual selection of current or next hole.

Changing the Green

Keeping Score

Setting the Scoring Method

Setting Your Handicap

Enabling Statistics Tracking

Measuring a Shot with Garmin AutoShot

Viewing Garmin AutoShot in Big Numbers Mode

Viewing AutoShot distances on the enlarged display.

Adding a Shot Manually

Manually recording a shot if auto-detection fails.

Viewing Shot History

Reviewing information for the last detected shot.

Viewing Club Statistics

Saving a Location

Ending a Round

Connected Features

Pairing Your Smartphone

Steps to connect the device to a compatible smartphone.

Enabling Bluetooth Notifications

Setting up alerts for calls, texts, and app notifications.

Managing Notifications

Configuring which notifications appear on the device.

Garmin Golf App

Automatic Shot Detection

Device automatically records shots taken on the fairway.

Garmin Connect

Using the Smartphone Apps

Uploading data via Garmin Golf or Connect apps.

Widgets

Activity Tracking

Enabling or Disabling Activity Tracking

Activating or deactivating the activity tracking feature.

Sleep Tracking

Using Automated Sleep Tracking

How the device automatically tracks sleep.

Activities and Apps

Starting an Activity

Steps to begin tracking a specific activity.

Stopping an Activity

Indoor Activities

Using the Stopwatch

Using the Countdown Timer

Setting an Alarm

TruSwing™

Viewing TruSwing Metrics on Your Device

How to view swing measurements recorded by TruSwing.

Changing Clubs

Selecting the golf club used for swing analysis.

Changing Handedness

Setting handedness for accurate swing data calculation.

Customizing Your Device

Golf Settings

Customizing specific settings for golf play.

Club Sensors

Changing the Watch Face

System Settings

Auto Lock

Automatically locking the touchscreen to prevent touches.

Backlight

Adjusting backlight brightness and timeout settings.

User Profile

Setting gender, height, weight, and wrist preference.

Reset

Restoring device settings to factory defaults.

Backlight Settings

Time Settings

Time Source

Setting how the device obtains the current time.

Setting the Time Manually

Setting Up Your User Profile

Restoring All Default Settings

Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information

Device Information

Changing the Bands

Instructions for replacing the device bands.

Device Care

Cleaning the Touchscreen

Instructions for safely cleaning the device screen.

Cleaning the Device

Procedures for cleaning the main device body.

Troubleshooting

Maximizing Battery Life

Tips to extend the device's battery duration.

My phone will not connect to the device

Tips for resolving smartphone connection problems.

My device is in the wrong language

Steps to change the device's display language.

Restarting Your Watch

Acquiring Satellite Signals

Improving GPS Satellite Reception

Tips for enhancing the speed of acquiring satellite signals.

Getting More Information

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