Phone Notifications - Garmin APPROACH S40 Owner's Manual

1
On your smartphone, enable Bluetooth technology.
2
On your watch, hold the button and select Phone to enable
Bluetooth technology.

Phone Notifications

Phone notifications require a compatible smartphone to be in
range and paired with the device. When your phone receives
messages, it sends notifications to your device.
Viewing Notifications
1
From the watch face, swipe up or down to view the
Notifications widget.
2
Select a notification or select
TIP: You can select Clear to remove the notification from
your device and the notification center on your phone.
Widgets
Your device comes preloaded with widgets that provide at-a-
glance information. Some widgets require a Bluetooth
connection to a compatible smartphone.
Some widgets are not visible by default. You can add them to
the widget loop manually (Customizing the Widget Loop,
page 4).
Calendar: Displays upcoming meetings from your smartphone
calendar.
Golf: Displays golf information for your last round.
Notifications: Alerts you to incoming calls, texts, social network
updates, and more, based on your smartphone notification
settings.
Steps: Tracks your daily step count, step goal, and data for
previous days.
Sunrise and sunset: Displays sunrise, sunset, and civil twilight
times.
Weather: Displays the current temperature and weather
forecast.
Viewing Widgets
Your device comes preloaded with several widgets, and more
features are available when you pair your watch with a
smartphone.
NOTE: Widgets that are turned off by default require a
smartphone connection and turn on automatically when you pair
your watch with your smartphone.
• From the watch face, swipe up or down.
• Tap the touchscreen to view additional options and functions
for a widget.
TIP: You can add or remove widgets from the widget loop
(Customizing the Widget Loop, page
Customizing the Widget Loop
1
Hold the button.
2
Select > Manage Widgets.
3
Select the toggle switch to add or remove a widget from the
widget loop.
Activity Tracking
You can view activity tracking data and recorded activities in the
Garmin Connect app.
NOTE: Your Garmin Connect account login information is the
same for your Garmin Connect app and Garmin Golf app.
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to view a list of notifications.
4).
Auto Goal
Your device creates a daily step goal automatically, based on
your previous activity levels. As you move during the day, the
device shows your progress toward your daily goal
If you choose not to use the auto goal feature, you can set a
personalized step goal on your Garmin Connect account.
Viewing Step Totals
From the steps widget, tap the screen to view the step totals
and goals for the previous week.
Customizing Step Goal Alerts
You can customize step goal alerts to always display or to hide
during an activity. You can also turn off alerts.
1
Hold the button.
2
Select > Activity Tracking > Goal Alerts.
3
Select an option.
Using the Move Alert
Sitting for prolonged periods of time can trigger undesirable
metabolic state changes. The move alert reminds you to keep
moving. After one hour of inactivity, Move! and the move bar
appear.
Go for a short walk (at least a couple of minutes) to reset the
move alert.
Sleep Tracking
While you are sleeping, the device automatically detects your
sleep and monitors your movement during your normal sleep
hours. You can set your normal sleep hours in the user settings
on your Garmin Connect account. Sleep statistics include total
hours of sleep, sleep levels, and sleep movement. You can view
your sleep statistics on your Garmin Connect account.
NOTE: Naps are not added to your sleep statistics. You can use
do not disturb mode to turn off notifications and alerts, with the
exception of alarms.
Using Automated Sleep Tracking
1
Wear your device while sleeping.
2
Upload your sleep tracking data to the Garmin Connect site.
You can view your sleep statistics on your Garmin Connect
account.
Activities and Apps
Your device can be used for indoor, outdoor, athletic, and fitness
activities. When you start an activity, the device displays and
records sensor data. You can save activities and share them
with the Garmin Connect community.
For more information about activity tracking and fitness metric
accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy.
Starting an Activity
When you start an activity, GPS turns on automatically (if
required). When you stop the activity, the device returns to
watch mode.
1
From the watch face, press the button.
2 Select > Activity.
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Widgets