Approach S62 Manual
Approach S62 Manual
Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level ...................................... 8
Using the Stress Level Widget ............................................... 8
Introduction.....................................................................1 Body Battery ............................................................................... 8
Device Overview ......................................................................... 1 Viewing the Body Battery Widget ........................................... 8
Getting Started ............................................................................ 1 Tips for Improved Body Battery Data ..................................... 8
Using the Watch Features ..................................................... 1 Heart Rate Features ....................................................... 8
Pairing Your Smartphone ........................................................... 1 Wrist-based Heart Rate .............................................................. 8
Charging the Device ................................................................... 1 Wearing the Device ................................................................ 8
Product Updates ......................................................................... 1 Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data ............................................. 9
Setting Up Garmin Express ................................................... 1 Viewing the Heart Rate Widget .............................................. 9
Playing Golf.................................................................... 1 Setting an Abnormal Heart Rate Alert .................................... 9
Hole View .................................................................................... 1 Broadcasting Heart Rate to Garmin Devices ......................... 9
Big Numbers Mode ................................................................ 2 Turning Off the Wrist-based Heart Rate Monitor ................... 9
Golf Menu ................................................................................... 2 About Heart Rate Zones ............................................................. 9
Hazards and Layups ................................................................... 2 Setting Your Heart Rate Zones .............................................. 9
Measuring Distance with Touch Targeting ............................. 2 Heart Rate Zone Calculations ................................................ 9
PlaysLike Distance Icons ............................................................ 2 Pulse Oximeter ........................................................................... 9
Viewing the Green ...................................................................... 3 Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings ........................................ 10
Virtual Caddie ............................................................................. 3 Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data ................................... 10
Changing the Club Recommendation .................................... 3 Activities and Apps...................................................... 10
Changing Holes .......................................................................... 3 Starting an Activity .................................................................... 10
Keeping Score ............................................................................ 3 Tips for Recording Activities ................................................ 10
Enabling Statistics Tracking ................................................... 3 Stopping an Activity .................................................................. 10
Setting the Scoring Method .................................................... 3 Indoor Activities ........................................................................ 10
Enabling Handicap Scoring ................................................... 3 Calibrating the Treadmill Distance ....................................... 10
Viewing the Direction to the Pin .................................................. 3 Going for a Pool Swim ......................................................... 10
Viewing the Wind Speed and Direction ...................................... 4 Outdoor Activities ...................................................................... 11
Viewing Round Information ......................................................... 4 Viewing Your Ski Runs ........................................................ 11
Measuring a Shot with Garmin AutoShot ................................... 4 Clock Apps ................................................................................ 11
Adding a Shot Manually ......................................................... 4 Using the Stopwatch ............................................................ 11
Viewing Shot History ................................................................... 4 Using the Countdown Timer ................................................ 11
Viewing Club Statistics ............................................................... 4 Setting an Alarm .................................................................. 11
Saving a Location ....................................................................... 4 Activity Tracking ........................................................................ 11
Ending a Round .......................................................................... 4 Auto Goal ............................................................................. 11
Swing Tempo.................................................................. 4 Sleep Tracking ..................................................................... 11
The Ideal Swing Tempo .............................................................. 4 Customizing Your Device............................................ 11
Analyzing Your Swing Tempo ..................................................... 5 Changing the Watch Face ........................................................ 11
Viewing the Tip Sequence ..................................................... 5 Golf Settings ............................................................................. 11
Connected Features....................................................... 5 Customizing the Activities and Apps List .................................. 12
Enabling Bluetooth Notifications ................................................. 5 Activities and App Settings ....................................................... 12
Viewing Notifications .............................................................. 5 Customizing the Data Screens ............................................ 12
Receiving an Incoming Phone Call ........................................ 5 Alerts .................................................................................... 12
Managing Notifications ........................................................... 5 Setting Up Your User Profile ..................................................... 13
Using Do Not Disturb Mode ................................................... 5 Notifications and Alerts Settings ............................................... 13
Turning Off the Bluetooth Smartphone Connection .................... 5 Turning Off Activity Tracking ..................................................... 13
Turning On and Off Smartphone Connection Alerts ................... 5 System Settings ........................................................................ 13
Locating a Lost Mobile Device .................................................... 6 Backlight Settings ................................................................ 13
Garmin Golf App ......................................................................... 6 Time Settings ....................................................................... 13
Automatic Course Updates .................................................... 6 Changing the Units of Measure ........................................... 13
Garmin Connect .......................................................................... 6 Advanced Settings ............................................................... 13
Using the Smartphone Apps .................................................. 6 Wireless Sensors ......................................................... 14
Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer ............................ 6 Pairing Your Wireless Sensors ................................................. 14
Connect IQ Features .................................................................. 6 Club Sensors ............................................................................ 14
Downloading Connect IQ Features ........................................ 6 Using an Optional Bike Speed or Cadence Sensor .................. 14
Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer .... 6 Foot Pod ................................................................................... 14
Garmin Pay™.................................................................. 7 Improving Foot Pod Calibration ........................................... 14
Setting Up Your Garmin Pay Wallet ........................................... 7 tempe™ .................................................................................... 14
Paying for a Purchase Using Your Watch .................................. 7 Device Information....................................................... 14
Adding a Card to Your Garmin Pay Wallet ................................. 7 Changing the QuickFit® Bands ................................................ 14
Managing Your Garmin Pay Cards ........................................ 7 Specifications ............................................................................ 14
Changing Your Garmin Pay Passcode ....................................... 7 Device Care .............................................................................. 14
Widgets........................................................................... 7 Cleaning the Device ............................................................. 15
Viewing Widgets ......................................................................... 8 Long-Term Storage .............................................................. 15
Customizing the Widget Loop ................................................ 8 Viewing Device Information ...................................................... 15
Table of Contents i
Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information .... 15
Data Management .................................................................... 15
Deleting Files ....................................................................... 15
Troubleshooting........................................................... 15
Maximizing Battery Life ............................................................. 15
My device cannot find nearby golf courses .............................. 15
Is my smartphone compatible with my device? ........................ 15
My phone will not connect to the device ................................... 15
My device is in the wrong language ......................................... 15
My device displays the wrong units of measure ....................... 16
Restarting Your Watch .............................................................. 16
Restoring All Default Settings ................................................... 16
Acquiring Satellite Signals ........................................................ 16
Improving GPS Satellite Reception ...................................... 16
Activity Tracking ........................................................................ 16
My daily step count does not appear ................................... 16
My step count does not seem accurate ............................... 16
The step counts on my device and my Garmin Connect
account don't match ............................................................. 16
My intensity minutes are flashing ......................................... 16
Getting More Information .......................................................... 16
Appendix....................................................................... 16
Data Fields ................................................................................ 16
Wheel Size and Circumference ................................................ 18
Symbol Definitions .................................................................... 18
Index.............................................................................. 19
ii Table of Contents
Introduction Charging the Device
WARNING WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the This device contains a lithium-ion battery. See the Important
product box for product warnings and other important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for
information. product warnings and other important information.
1 From the app store on your smartphone, install and open the
Garmin Golf app. Hole View
2 Select an option to enable pairing mode on your device: The device shows the current hole you are playing, and
• During the initial setup, select when you are prompted automatically transitions when you move to a new hole. If you
to pair with your smartphone. are not on a hole (for example, at the clubhouse), the device
defaults to hole 1. You can manually change the hole (Changing
• If you previously skipped the pairing process, press Menu, Holes, page 3).
and select Settings > Pair Phone.
3 From the or menu in the app, select Garmin Devices
> Add Device, and follow the instructions in the app to
complete the pairing process.
Introduction 1
Round Info: Shows your score, statistics, and step information
(Viewing Round Information, page 4).
Last Shot: Shows the distance of your previous shot recorded
with the Garmin AutoShot™ feature (Viewing Shot History,
page 4). You can also manually record a shot (Adding a
Shot Manually, page 4).
Club Stats: Shows your statistics with each club (Viewing Club
Statistics, page 4). Appears when you pair Approach CT10
sensors or enable the Club Prompt setting.
: Current hole number. Save Location: Allows you to save a location, such as an object
: Par for the hole. or obstacle, for the current hole (Saving a Location,
: Map of the hole. page 4).
You can tap to view hazards and layups (Hazards and Sunrise & Sunset: Shows the sunrise, sunset, and twilight
Layups, page 2). times for the current day.
: Driver distance from the tee box. End Round: Ends the current round (Ending a Round,
page 4).
: Virtual caddie club recommendation (Virtual Caddie,
page 3).
Hazards and Layups
: Distances to the front, middle, and back of the green. You can tap the map to view the hazards and layups for the
You can tap to view the PlaysLike distance (PlaysLike current hole.
Distance Icons, page 2).
Big Numbers Mode
You can change the size of the numbers on the hole view
screen.
Press Menu, and select Settings > Golf Settings > Big
Numbers.
Golf Menu
During a round, you can press the action button to access
additional features in the golf menu.
Move Flag: Allows you to move the pin location to get a more
precise distance measurement (Viewing the Green,
page 3).
Hazards and Layups: Shows the hazards and layups for the You can view the distance from your current position to the
current hole (Hazards and Layups, page 2). Appears when target circle, and from the target circle to the pin location.
big numbers mode is enabled. 3 If necessary, select or to zoom in or out.
Ask Caddie: Requests a club recommendation from the virtual
caddie (Virtual Caddie, page 3). Appears when the virtual PlaysLike Distance Icons
caddie setting is set to Manual. The PlaysLike distance feature accounts for elevation changes
Change Hole: Allows you to manually change the hole on the course by showing the adjusted distance to the green.
(Changing Holes, page 3). During a round, you can tap a distance to the green to view the
Scorecard: Opens the scorecard for the round (Keeping Score, PlaysLike distance.
page 3). : Distance plays longer than expected due to a change in
PinPointer: Opens a compass that shows the direction to the elevation.
green (Viewing the Direction to the Pin, page 3). : Distance plays as expected.
Wind: Opens a pointer that shows the wind direction and speed : Distance plays shorter than expected due to a change in
relative to the pin (Viewing the Wind Speed and Direction, elevation.
page 4).
2 Playing Golf
Viewing the Green Enabling Statistics Tracking
While playing a round, you can take a closer look at the green When you enable statistics tracking on the device, you can view
and move the pin to get a more precise distance measurement. your statistics for the current round (Viewing Round Information,
page 4). You can compare rounds and track improvements
1 Press the action button. using the Garmin Golf app.
2 Select Move Flag. 1 Press Menu.
3 Tap or drag to move the pin location. 2 Select Settings > Golf Settings > Stat Tracking.
The distances on the hole view screen are updated to reflect
the new pin location. The pin location is saved for only the Recording Statistics
current round. Before you can record statistics, you must enable statistics
tracking (Enabling Statistics Tracking, page 3).
Virtual Caddie 1 From the scorecard, select a hole.
Before you can use the virtual caddie, you must play five rounds 2 Enter the number of strokes taken, and select Next.
with Approach CT10 sensors or enable the Club Prompt setting 3 Set the number of putts taken, and select Next.
(Golf Settings, page 11), and upload your scorecards. For each
round, you must connect to a paired smartphone with the 4 If necessary, select an option:
Garmin Golf app. The virtual caddie provides recommendations NOTE: If you are on a par 3 hole or using Approach CT10
based on the hole, wind data, and your past performance with sensors, fairway information does not appear.
each club. • If your ball hit the fairway, select .
• If your ball missed the fairway, select or .
5 If necessary, enter the number of penalty strokes.
Setting the Scoring Method
You can change the method the device uses to keep score.
1 Press Menu.
2 Select Settings > Golf Settings > Scoring Method.
3 Select a scoring method.
: The recommended direction to aim. About Stableford Scoring
: The club recommendation for the shot. You can tap the icon When you select the Stableford scoring method (Setting the
to view more club options. Scoring Method, page 3), points are awarded based on the
number of strokes taken relative to par. At the end of a round,
Changing the Club Recommendation the highest score wins. The device awards points as specified
1 Select . by the United States Golf Association.
The device displays the calculated average number of The scorecard for a Stableford scored game shows points
strokes for the recommended clubs . instead of strokes.
Points Strokes Taken Relative to Par
0 2 or more over
1 1 over
2 Par
3 1 under
4 2 under
5 3 under
Playing Golf 3
NOTE: Do not use the PinPointer feature while in a golf cart. 1 Press the action button.
Interference from the golf cart can affect the accuracy of the 2 Select Club Stats.
compass.
3 Select a club.
1 Press the action button.
4 Swipe up.
2 Select PinPointer.
The arrow points to the pin location. Saving a Location
While playing a round, you can save up to four locations on
Viewing the Wind Speed and Direction each hole. Saving a location is useful for recording objects or
The wind feature is a pointer that shows the wind speed and obstacles that are not shown on the map. You can view the
direction relative to the pin. The wind feature requires a distance to these locations from the hazards and layups screen
connection with the Garmin Golf app. (Hazards and Layups, page 2).
1 Press the action button. 1 Stand in the location you want to save.
2 Select Wind. NOTE: You cannot save a location that is far from the
The arrow points to the wind direction relative to the pin. currently selected hole.
2 Press the action button.
Viewing Round Information 3 Select Save Location.
During a round, you can view your score, statistics, and step 4 Select a label for the location.
information.
1 Press the action button. Ending a Round
2 Select Round Info. 1 Press the action button.
3 Swipe up. 2 Select End Round.
3 Select an option:
Measuring a Shot with Garmin AutoShot • To view your statistics and round information, tap your
Each time you take a shot along the fairway, the device records score.
your shot distance so you can view it later (Viewing Shot
History, page 4). Putts are not detected. • To save the round and return to watch mode, select Save.
1 While playing golf, wear the device on your leading wrist for • To edit your scorecard, select Edit Score.
better shot detection. • To discard the round and return to watch mode, select
When the device detects a shot, your distance from the shot Discard.
location appears in the banner at the top of the screen. • To pause the round and resume it at a later time, select
Pause.
Swing Tempo
The swing tempo app helps you perform a more consistent
swing. The device measures and displays your backswing time
and downswing time. The device also displays your swing
tempo. Swing tempo is the backswing time divided by the
downswing time, expressed in a ratio. A 3 to 1 ratio, or 3.0, is
the ideal swing tempo based on studies of professional golfers.
TIP: You can tap the banner to hide it for 10 seconds.
2 Hit your next shot. The Ideal Swing Tempo
The device records the distance of your last shot. You can achieve the ideal 3.0 tempo using different swing
timings, for example, 0.7 sec./0.23 sec. or 1.2 sec./0.4 sec.
Adding a Shot Manually Each golfer may have a unique swing tempo based on their
You can manually add a shot if the device doesn't detect it. You ability and experience. Garmin provides six different timings.
must add the shot from the location of the missed shot. The device displays a graph that indicates if your backswing or
1 Press the action button. downswing times are too fast, too slow, or just right for the
2 Select Last Shot > Add Shot. selected timing.
3 Select to start a new shot from your current location.
4 Swing Tempo
Too slow 3 Select a notification.
Too fast You can tap the screen to view the full notification.
4 Swipe up to view the notification options.
To find your ideal swing timing, you should start with the slowest
timing and try it for a few swings. When the tempo graph is
5 Select an option:
consistently green for both your backswing and downswing • To act on the notification, select an action, such as
times, you can move up to the next timing. When you find a Dismiss or Reply.
timing that is comfortable, you can use it to achieve more The available actions depend on the type of notification
consistent swings and performance. and your phone operating system. When you dismiss a
notification on your phone or the Approach device, it no
Analyzing Your Swing Tempo longer appears in the widget.
You must hit a ball to view your swing tempo. • To return to the notification list, press Back.
1 Press the action button. Receiving an Incoming Phone Call
2 Select > Swing Tempo. When you receive a phone call on your connected smartphone,
3 Press the action button to view the menu. the Approach device displays the name or phone number of the
caller.
4 Select Swing Speed, and select an option.
• To accept the call, select .
5 Complete a full swing, and hit the ball.
NOTE: To talk to the caller, you must use your connected
The device displays your swing analysis.
smartphone.
Viewing the Tip Sequence • To decline the call, select .
The first time you use the swing tempo app, the device displays • To decline the call and immediately send a text message
a tip sequence to explain how your swing is analyzed. reply, select , and select a message from the list.
1 From the Swing Tempo app, press the action button. NOTE: This feature is available only if your device is
2 Select Tips. connected to an Android™ smartphone.
3 Tap the screen to view the next tip. Managing Notifications
You can use your compatible smartphone to manage
notifications that appear on your Approach S62 device.
Connected Features
Select an option:
Connected features are available for your Approach device
• If you are using an iPhone device, go to the iOS
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Connected Features 5
Locating a Lost Mobile Device Updating the Software Using the Smartphone Apps
You can use this feature to help locate a lost mobile device that After you pair your device with your smartphone (Pairing Your
is paired using Bluetooth technology and currently within range. Smartphone, page 1), you can use the Garmin Golf and Garmin
Connect apps to update your device software.
1 Press the action button.
Sync your device with one of the apps (Using the
2 Select > Find Phone. Smartphone Apps, page 6).
The Approach device begins searching for your paired mobile When new software is available, the app automatically sends
device. An audible alert sounds on your mobile device, and the update to your device.
the Bluetooth signal strength displays on the Approach
device screen. The Bluetooth signal strength increases as Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer
you move closer to your mobile device. The Garmin Express application connects your compatible
3 Press Back to stop searching. Garmin golf watch to your Garmin Connect account using a
computer. You can use the Garmin Express application to
Garmin Golf App upload your scorecards and club data to Garmin Connect for
comprehensive analysis, and you can share your scorecards
The Garmin Golf app allows you to upload scorecards from your with friends.
compatible Garmin device to view detailed statistics and shot
analyses. Golfers can compete with each other at different 1 Connect your Garmin golf watch to your computer using the
courses using the Garmin Golf app. More than 41,000 courses USB cable.
have leaderboards that anyone can join. You can set up a 2 Go to garmin.com/express.
tournament event and invite players to compete. 3 Download and install the Garmin Express application.
The Garmin Golf app syncs your data with your Garmin Connect 4 Open the Garmin Express application, and select Add
account. You can download the Garmin Golf app from the app Device.
store on your smartphone.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Automatic Course Updates
Updating the Software Using Garmin Express
Your Approach device features automatic course updates with
Before you can update your device software, you must have a
the Garmin Golf app. When you connect your device to your
Garmin Connect account, and you must download and install
smartphone, the golf courses you use most frequently are
the Garmin Express application.
updated automatically.
1 Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.
Garmin Connect When new software is available, Garmin Express sends it to
When you pair your device with your smartphone using the your device.
Garmin Golf app, a Garmin Connect account is automatically 2 Disconnect the device from your computer.
created. The Garmin Golf app syncs your data with your Garmin Your device alerts you to update the software.
Connect account. You can download the Garmin Connect app
from the app store on your smartphone. 3 Select an option.
Your Garmin Connect account allows you to track your
performance and connect with your friends. It gives you the tools Connect IQ Features
to track, analyze, share, and encourage each other. You can You can add Connect IQ features to your watch from Garmin
record the events of your active lifestyle, including runs, rides, and other providers using the Connect IQ app. You can
swims, and more. customize your device with watch faces, data fields, widgets,
and apps.
Store your activities: After you complete and save a timed
activity with your device, you can upload that activity to your Watch Faces: Allow you to customize the appearance of the
Garmin Connect account and keep it as long as you want. clock.
Analyze your data: You can view more detailed information Data Fields: Allow you to download new data fields that present
about your fitness and outdoor activities, including time, sensor, activity, and history data in new ways. You can add
distance, heart rate, calories burned, an overhead map view, Connect IQ data fields to built-in features and pages.
and pace and speed charts. You can also view customizable Widgets: Provide information at a glance, including sensor data
reports. and notifications.
Track your progress: You can track your daily steps, join a Apps: Add interactive features to your watch, such as new
friendly competition with your connections, and meet your outdoor and fitness activity types.
goals.
Downloading Connect IQ Features
Share your activities: You can connect with friends to follow
Before you can download features from the Connect IQ app, you
each other's activities or post links to your activities on your
must pair your Approach S62 device with your smartphone
favorite social networking sites.
(Pairing Your Smartphone, page 1).
Using the Smartphone Apps 1 From the app store on your smartphone, install and open the
After you pair your device with your smartphone (Pairing Your Connect IQ app.
Smartphone, page 1), you can use the Garmin Golf and Garmin 2 If necessary, select your device.
Connect apps to upload all of your data to your Garmin account.
3 Select a Connect IQ feature.
1 Open the Garmin Golf or Garmin Connect app on your
smartphone. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
TIP: The app can be open or running in the background. Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your
2 Bring your device within 10 m (30 ft.) of your smartphone. Computer
Your device automatically syncs your data with your account. 1 Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
2 Go to apps.garmin.com, and sign in.
3 Select a Connect IQ feature, and download it.
6 Connected Features
4 Follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: In some countries, participating financial institutions may
restrict the Garmin Pay features.
1 From the Garmin Connect app, select or .
Garmin Pay™ 2 Select Garmin Pay.
The Garmin Pay feature allows you to use your watch to pay for
3 Select a card.
purchases in participating stores using credit or debit cards from
a participating financial institution. 4 Select an option:
• To temporarily suspend or unsuspend the card, select
Setting Up Your Garmin Pay Wallet Suspend Card.
You can add one or more participating credit or debit cards to The card must be active to make purchases using your
your Garmin Pay wallet. Go to garmin.com/garminpay/banks to Approach S62 device.
find participating financial institutions. • To delete the card, select .
1 From the Garmin Connect app, select or .
2 Select Garmin Pay > Get Started. Changing Your Garmin Pay Passcode
3 Follow the on-screen instructions. You must know your current passcode to change it. If you forget
your passcode, you must reset the Garmin Pay feature for your
Approach S62 device, create a new passcode, and reenter your
Paying for a Purchase Using Your Watch card information.
Before you can use your watch to pay for purchases, you must
set up at least one payment card. 1 From the Approach S62 device page in the Garmin Connect
app, select Garmin Pay > Change Passcode.
You can use your watch to pay for purchases in a participating
store. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions.
1 Press Menu. The next time you pay using your Approach S62 device, you
must enter the new passcode.
2 Select Wallet.
3 Enter your four-digit passcode.
NOTE: If you enter your passcode incorrectly three times, Widgets
your wallet locks, and you must reset your passcode in the Your device comes preloaded with widgets that provide at-a-
Garmin Connect app. glance information. Some widgets require a Bluetooth
Your most recently used payment card appears. 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 8).
Body Battery™: With all day wear, displays your current Body
Battery level and a graph of your level for the last several
hours.
Calendar: Displays upcoming meetings from your smartphone
calendar.
Calories: Displays your calorie information for the current day.
4 If you have added multiple cards to your Garmin Pay wallet, Golf: Displays golf scores and statistics for your last round.
swipe to change to another card (optional). Golf performance: Displays golf performance statistics that
5 Within 60 seconds, hold your watch near the payment reader, help you track and understand improvements to your golf
with the watch facing the reader. game.
The watch vibrates and displays a check mark when it is Heart rate: Displays your current heart rate in beats per minute
finished communicating with the reader. (bpm) and a graph of your average resting heart rate (RHR).
6 If necessary, follow the instructions on the card reader to Intensity minutes: Tracks your time spent participating in
complete the transaction. moderate to vigorous activities, your weekly intensity minutes
TIP: After you successfully enter your passcode, you can make goal, and progress toward your goal.
payments without a passcode for 24 hours while you continue to Last sport: Displays a brief summary of your last recorded
wear your watch. If you remove the watch from your wrist or sport.
disable heart rate monitoring, you must enter the passcode Music controls: Provides music player controls for your
again before making a payment. smartphone.
Notifications: Alerts you to incoming calls, texts, social network
Adding a Card to Your Garmin Pay Wallet updates, and more, based on your smartphone notification
You can add up to 10 credit or debit cards to your Garmin Pay settings.
wallet.
Pulse oximeter: Allows you to take a manual pulse oximeter
1 From the Garmin Connect app, select or . reading.
2 Select Garmin Pay > > Add Card. Steps: Tracks your daily step count, step goal, and data for
3 Follow the on-screen instructions. previous days.
After the card is added, you can select the card on your watch Stress: Displays your current stress level and a graph of your
when you make a payment. stress level. You can do a breathing activity to help you relax.
Sunrise and sunset: Displays sunrise, sunset, and civil twilight
Managing Your Garmin Pay Cards times.
You can temporarily suspend or delete a card.
Weather: Displays the current temperature and weather
forecast.
Garmin Pay™ 7
Viewing Widgets amount of available reserve energy. The Body Battery level
Your device comes preloaded with several widgets, and more range is from 0 to 100, where 0 to 25 is low reserve energy, 26
features are available when you pair your device with a to 50 is medium reserve energy, 51 to 75 is high reserve energy,
smartphone. and 76 to 100 is very high reserve energy.
• From the watch face, swipe up. You can sync your device with your Garmin Connect account to
view your most up-to-date Body Battery level, long-term trends,
• Tap the touchscreen to view additional options and functions and additional details (Tips for Improved Body Battery Data,
for a widget. page 8).
Customizing the Widget Loop Viewing the Body Battery Widget
1 From the watch face, swipe up. The Body Battery widget displays your current Body Battery
2 Select Edit. level and a graph of your Body Battery level for the last several
Enabled widgets appear in the list with a , and disabled hours.
widgets appear in the list with a . NOTE: You may need to add the widget to your widget loop
3 Select an option: (Customizing the Widget Loop, page 8).
• To add a widget, select . 1 Swipe up to view the Body Battery widget.
• To remove a widget, select . 2 Tap the widget to view a graph of your body battery level for
the last several hours.
• To reorder the loop, tap an enabled widget name, scroll to
the desired location, and select . 3 Swipe up to view a combined graph of your Body Battery and
stress level.
4 Swipe up to view your Body Battery data since midnight.
Tips for Improved Body Battery Data
• Your Body Battery level updates when you sync your device
with your Garmin Connect account.
• For more accurate results, wear the device while sleeping.
• Rest and good sleep charge your Body Battery.
• Strenuous activity, high stress, and poor sleep can cause
your Body Battery to drain.
Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level • Food intake, as well as stimulants like caffeine, has no
Your device analyzes your heart rate variability while you are impact on your Body Battery.
inactive to determine your overall stress. Training, physical
activity, sleep, nutrition, and general life stress all impact your
stress level. The stress level range is from 0 to 100, where 0 to
Heart Rate Features
25 is a resting state, 26 to 50 is low stress, 51 to 75 is medium The Approach S62 device has a wrist-based heart rate monitor
stress, and 76 to 100 is a high stress state. Knowing your stress and is also compatible with chest heart rate monitors (sold
level can help you identify stressful moments throughout your separately). You can view heart rate data on the heart rate
day. For best results, you should wear the device while sleeping. widget. If both wrist-based heart rate and chest heart rate data
You can sync your device with your Garmin Connect account to are available when you start an activity, your device uses the
view your all-day stress level, long-term trends, and additional chest heart rate data.
details.
Wrist-based Heart Rate
Using the Stress Level Widget
The stress level widget displays your current stress level and a Wearing the Device
graph of your stress level for the last several hours. It can also • Wear the device above your wrist bone.
guide you through a breathing activity to help you relax. NOTE: The device should be snug but comfortable. For more
NOTE: You may need to add the widget to your widget loop accurate heart rate readings, the device should not move
(Customizing the Widget Loop, page 8). while running or exercising. For pulse oximeter readings, you
1 While you are sitting or inactive, swipe up to view the stress should remain motionless.
level widget.
2 Tap the widget to begin measuring.
TIP: If you are too active for the watch to determine your
stress level, a message appears instead of a stress level
number. You can check your stress level again after several
minutes of inactivity.
3 Swipe up to view a graph of your stress level for the last
several hours. NOTE: The optical sensor is located on the back of the
Blue bars indicate periods of rest. Yellow bars indicate device.
periods of stress. Gray bars indicate times that you were too • See Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data, page 9 for more
active to determine your stress level. information about wrist-based heart rate.
4 To start a breathing activity, swipe up, and select Yes. • See Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data, page 10 for more
information about the pulse oximeter sensor.
Body Battery • For more information about accuracy, go to garmin.com
Your device analyzes your heart rate variability, stress level, /ataccuracy.
sleep quality, and activity data to determine your overall Body
Battery level. Like a gas gauge on a car, it indicates your
4 Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories. 1 Slide the latch on the QuickFit band, and remove the band
5 Select an option: from the watch.
• To pair a club sensor, select Club Sensors > Add New.
• To pair a different sensor, select Add New, and select the
sensor type.
6 Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the sensor, and wait
while the device pairs with the sensor.
After the device connects to the sensor, an icon appears at
the top of the screen.
14 Wireless Sensors
Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, and insect repellents that can
damage plastic components and finishes.
Troubleshooting
Thoroughly rinse the device with fresh water after exposure to Maximizing Battery Life
chlorine, salt water, sunscreen, cosmetics, alcohol, or other
You can do several things to extend the life of the battery.
harsh chemicals. Prolonged exposure to these substances can
damage the case. • Reduce the backlight timeout (Backlight Settings, page 13).
Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme • Reduce the backlight brightness (Backlight Settings,
temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent page 13).
damage. • Turn off wrist gestures (Backlight Settings, page 13).
Cleaning the Device • Turn off Bluetooth wireless technology when you are not
using connected features (Turning Off the Bluetooth
NOTICE Smartphone Connection, page 5).
Even small amounts of sweat or moisture can cause corrosion • Use a Connect IQ watch face that is not updated every
of the electrical contacts when connected to a charger. second.
Corrosion can prevent charging and data transfer. For example, use a watch face without a second hand
(Changing the Watch Face, page 11).
1 Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild
detergent solution. • Limit the smartphone notifications the device displays
(Managing Notifications, page 5).
2 Wipe it dry.
• Stop broadcasting heart rate data to paired Garmin devices
After cleaning, allow the device to dry completely.
(Broadcasting Heart Rate to Garmin Devices, page 9).
TIP: For more information, go to garmin.com/fitandcare.
• Turn off wrist-based heart rate monitoring (Turning Off the
Long-Term Storage Wrist-based Heart Rate Monitor, page 9).
When you do not plan to use the device for several months, you
should charge the battery to at least 50% before you store the My device cannot find nearby golf courses
device. You should store the device in a cool, dry place with If a course update is interrupted or canceled before it completes,
temperatures around the typical household level. After storage, your device may be missing course data. To repair missing
you should fully recharge the device before using it. course data, you must update the courses again.
1 Download and install course updates from the Garmin
Viewing Device Information Express application (Updating the Software Using Garmin
You can view device information, such as the unit ID, software Express, page 6).
version, regulatory information, and license agreement. 2 Safely disconnect your device.
1 Press Menu. 3 Go outside, and start a test round of golf to verify the device
2 Select Settings > System > About. finds nearby courses.
Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance
Information
Is my smartphone compatible with my
The label for this device is provided electronically. The e-label device?
may provide regulatory information, such as identification The Approach S62 device is compatible with smartphones using
numbers provided by the FCC or regional compliance markings, Bluetooth wireless technology.
as well as applicable product and licensing information. Go to garmin.com/ble for compatibility information.
1 Press Menu.
2 From the settings menu, select System > About. My phone will not connect to the device
If your phone will not connect to the device, you can try these
Data Management tips.
• Turn off your smartphone and your device, and turn them
NOTE: The device is not compatible with Windows 95, 98, Me,
®
back on again.
Windows NT , and Mac OS 10.3 and earlier.
® ®
Troubleshooting 15
4 Scroll down to the third item in the list, and select it. My step count does not seem accurate
5 Select your language. If your step count does not seem accurate, you can try these
tips.
My device displays the wrong units of • Wear the device on your non-dominant wrist.
measure • Carry the device in your pocket when pushing a stroller or
• Verify you selected the correct units of measure setting on lawn mower.
the device (Changing the Units of Measure, page 13). • Carry the device in your pocket when actively using your
• Verify you selected the correct units of measure setting on hands or arms only.
your Garmin Connect account. NOTE: The device may interpret some repetitive motions,
If the units of measure on the device do not match your such as washing dishes, folding laundry, or clapping your
Garmin Connect account, your device settings may be hands, as steps.
overwritten when you sync your device. The step counts on my device and my Garmin
Connect account don't match
Restarting Your Watch The step count on your Garmin Connect account updates when
1 Press and hold Menu until the device turns off. you sync your device.
2 Press Menu to turn on the device. 1 Select an option:
• Sync your step count with the Garmin Connect application
Restoring All Default Settings (Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer, page 6).
You can reset all of the device settings to the factory default • Sync your step count with the Garmin Connect app (Using
values. You should sync your device with the Garmin Connect the Smartphone Apps, page 6).
app to upload your activity data before you reset the device.
2 Wait while the device syncs your data.
1 Press Menu.
Syncing can take several minutes.
2 Select Settings > System > Reset.
NOTE: Refreshing the Garmin Connect app or the Garmin
3 Select an option: Connect application does not sync your data or update your
• To reset all of the device settings to the factory default step count.
values and delete all user-entered information and activity
history, select Delete Data and Reset Settings. My intensity minutes are flashing
When you exercise at an intensity level that qualifies toward
NOTE: If you have set up a Garmin Pay wallet, this option
your intensity minutes goal, the intensity minutes flash.
deletes the wallet from your device.
Exercise for at least 10 consecutive minutes at a moderate or
• To reset all of the device settings to the factory default
vigorous intensity level.
values and save all user-entered information and activity
history, select Reset Default Settings.
Getting More Information
Acquiring Satellite Signals You can find more information about this product on the Garmin
website.
The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite
signals. The time and date are set automatically based on the • Go to support.garmin.com for additional manuals, articles,
GPS position. and software updates.
1 Go outdoors to an open area. • Go to buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for
information about optional accessories and replacement
The front of the device should be oriented toward the sky.
parts.
2 Wait while the device locates satellites.
• Go to www.garmin.com/ataccuracy for information about
It may take 30–60 seconds to locate satellite signals. feature accuracy.
Improving GPS Satellite Reception This is not a medical device.
• Frequently sync the device to your Garmin Connect account:
◦ Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable
and the Garmin Express application.
Appendix
◦ Sync your device to the Garmin Connect Mobile app using Data Fields
your Bluetooth enabled smartphone.
Some data fields require ANT+ accessories to display data.
While connected to your Garmin Connect account, the device
24-Hour Max.: The maximum temperature recorded in the last
downloads several days of satellite data, allowing it to quickly
24 hours from a compatible temperature sensor.
locate satellite signals.
24-Hour Min.: The minimum temperature recorded in the last
• Take your device outside to an open area away from tall
24 hours from a compatible temperature sensor.
buildings and trees.
30s Avg. Vertical Speed: The 30-second moving average of
• Remain stationary for a few minutes.
vertical speed.
Activity Tracking 500m Pace: The current swimming pace per 500 meters.
For more information about activity tracking accuracy, go to Average Cadence: Cycling. The average cadence for the
garmin.com/ataccuracy. current activity.
Average Cadence: Running. The average cadence for the
My daily step count does not appear current activity.
The daily step count is reset every night at midnight.
Average HR: The average heart rate for the current activity.
If dashes appear instead of your step count, allow the device
Average HR %Max.: The average percentage of maximum
to acquire satellite signals and set the time automatically.
heart rate for the current activity.
16 Appendix
Average Lap Time: The average lap time for the current L. Len. Stk. Type: The stroke type used during the last
activity. completed pool length.
Average Speed: The average speed for the current activity. L. Len. Strokes: The total number of strokes for the last
Average Swolf: The average swolf score for the current activity. completed pool length.
Your swolf score is the sum of the time for one length plus Lap 500m Pace: The average swimming pace per 500 meters
the number of strokes for that length (Swim Terminology, for the current lap.
page 11). Lap Cadence: Cycling. The average cadence for the current
Avg. 500m Pace: The average swimming pace per 500 meters lap.
for the current activity. Lap Cadence: Running. The average cadence for the current
Avg. Dist./Stk.: Paddle sports. The average distance traveled lap.
per stroke during the current activity. Lap Distance: The distance traveled for the current lap.
Avg. Pace: The average pace for the current activity. Lap HR: The average heart rate for the current lap.
Avg. Stks./Len.: The average number of strokes per length Lap HR %Max.: The average percentage of maximum heart
during the current activity. rate for the current lap.
Avg. Stroke Rate: Swimming. The average number of strokes Lap Pace: The average pace for the current lap.
per minute (spm) during the current activity.
Laps: The number of laps completed for the current activity.
Avg. Stroke Rate: Paddle sports. The average number of
strokes per minute (spm) during the current activity. Lap Speed: The average speed for the current lap.
Cadence: Cycling. The number of revolutions of the crank arm. Lap Steps: The number of steps during the current lap.
Your device must be connected to a cadence accessory for Lap Time: The stopwatch time for the current lap.
this data to appear. Last Lap 500m Pace: The average swimming pace per
Cadence: Running. The steps per minute (right and left). 500 meters for the last lap.
Calories: The amount of total calories burned. Last Lap Cadence: Cycling. The average cadence for the last
Dist. Per Stroke: The distance traveled per stroke. completed lap.
Distance: The distance traveled for the current track or activity. Last Lap Cadence: Running. The average cadence for the last
completed lap.
Elapsed Time: The total time recorded. For example, if you start
the timer and run for 10 minutes, then stop the timer for 5 Last Lap Dist.: The distance traveled for the last completed lap.
minutes, then start the timer and run for 20 minutes, your Last Lap Pace: The average pace for the last completed lap.
elapsed time is 35 minutes. Last Lap Speed: The average speed for the last completed lap.
Elevation: The altitude of your current location above or below Last Lap Time: The stopwatch time for the last completed lap.
sea level.
Last Len. Swolf: The swolf score for the last completed pool
Heading: The direction you are moving. length.
Heart Rate: Your heart rate in beats per minute (bpm). Your Last Length Pace: The average pace for your last completed
device must be connected to a compatible heart rate monitor. pool length.
HR %Max.: The percentage of maximum heart rate. Lengths: The number of pool lengths completed during the
HR Zone: The current range of your heart rate (1 to 5). The current activity.
default zones are based on your user profile and maximum Maximum Speed: The top speed for the current activity.
heart rate (220 minus your age).
Nautical Distance: The distance traveled in nautical meters or
Int. Dist./Stk.: The average distance traveled per stroke during nautical feet.
the current interval.
Nautical Speed: The current speed in knots.
Int. Stks./Len.: The average number of strokes per length
Pace: The current pace.
during the current interval.
Speed: The current rate of travel.
Int. Stroke Rate: The average number of strokes per minute
(spm) during the current interval. Steps: The number of steps during the current activity.
Int. Strokes: The total number of strokes for the current interval. Stroke Rate: Swimming. The number of strokes per minute
(spm).
Interval Distance: The distance traveled for the current interval.
Stroke Rate: Paddle sports. The number of strokes per minute
Interval Lengths: The number of pool lengths completed during
(spm).
the current interval.
Strokes: Paddle sports. The total number of strokes for the
Interval Pace: The average pace for the current interval.
current activity.
Interval Swolf: The average swolf score for the current interval.
Sunrise: The time of sunrise based on your GPS position.
Interval Time: The stopwatch time for the current interval.
Sunset: The time of sunset based on your GPS position.
Int Strk Type: The current stroke type for the interval.
Temperature: The temperature of the air. Your body
L. Int. Dist./Stk.: The average distance traveled per stroke temperature affects the temperature sensor. Your device
during the last completed interval. must be connected to a tempe sensor for this data to appear.
L. Int. Stk. Rate: The average number of strokes per minute Time in Zone: The time elapsed in each heart rate zone.
(spm) during the last completed interval.
Time of Day: The time of day based on your current location
L. Int. Stk. Type: The stroke type used during the last and time settings (format, time zone, daylight saving time).
completed interval.
Timer: The stopwatch time for the current activity.
L. Int. Strokes: The total number of strokes for the last
Total Ascent: The total elevation distance ascended during the
completed interval.
activity or since the last reset.
L. Len. Stk. Rate: The average number strokes per minute
(spm) during the last completed pool length.
Appendix 17
Total Descent: The total elevation distance descended during Tire Size Wheel Circumference (mm)
the activity or since the last reset. 700 × 30C 2146
Vertical Speed: The rate of ascent or descent over time. 700 × 32C 2155
700 × 35C 2168
Wheel Size and Circumference 700 × 38C 2180
Your speed sensor automatically detects your wheel size. If
700 × 40C 2200
necessary, you can manually enter your wheel circumference in
the speed sensor settings. 700 × 44C 2235
The tire size is marked on both sides of the tire. This is not a 700 × 45C 2242
comprehensive list. You can also measure the circumference of 700 × 47C 2268
your wheel or use one of the calculators available on the
internet. Symbol Definitions
Tire Size Wheel Circumference (mm) These symbols may appear on the device or accessory labels.
20 × 1.75 1515 WEEE disposal and recycling symbol. The WEEE symbol is
20 × 1-3/8 1615 attached to the product in compliance with the EU directive
2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
22 × 1-3/8 1770
It is intended to deter the improper disposal of this product and to
22 × 1-1/2 1785 promote reuse and recycling.
24 × 1 1753
24 × 3/4 Tubular 1785
24 × 1-1/8 1795
24 × 1.75 1890
24 × 1-1/4 1905
24 × 2.00 1925
24 × 2.125 1965
26 × 7/8 1920
26 × 1-1.0 1913
26 × 1 1952
26 × 1.25 1953
26 × 1-1/8 1970
26 × 1.40 2005
26 × 1.50 2010
26 × 1.75 2023
26 × 1.95 2050
26 × 2.00 2055
26 × 1-3/8 2068
26 × 2.10 2068
26 × 2.125 2070
26 × 2.35 2083
26 × 1-1/2 2100
26 × 3.00 2170
27 × 1 2145
27 × 1-1/8 2155
27 × 1-1/4 2161
27 × 1-3/8 2169
29 x 2.1 2288
29 x 2.2 2298
29 x 2.3 2326
650 x 20C 1938
650 x 23C 1944
650 × 35A 2090
650 × 38B 2105
650 × 38A 2125
700 × 18C 2070
700 × 19C 2080
700 × 20C 2086
700 × 23C 2096
700 × 25C 2105
700C Tubular 2130
700 × 28C 2136
18 Appendix
Index history 6
sending to computer 6
temperature 14
time
viewing 4 alerts 12
A holes, changing 3 settings 13
accessories 14, 16 timer 10
activities 10–12 I countdown 11
saving 10 indoor training 10 touchscreen 1
starting 10 intensity minutes 16 training 4, 5
activity tracking 11, 13 intervals 11 treadmill 10
alarms 11, 12 troubleshooting 8–10, 15, 16
alerts 12, 13 K
heart rate 9 keys 1, 14 U
ANT+ sensors 14 unit ID 15
applications 5, 6
L units of measure 13
language 13 updates, software 6
B lengths 11 uploading data 6
backlight 1, 13 locations, saving 4 USB 6
bands 14 user data, deleting 15
battery
M
measuring a shot 4 user profile 13
charging 1
maximizing 5, 15 menu 1 V
storage 15 N virtual caddie 2, 3
bike sensors 14 NFC 7
Bluetooth sensors 14 W
notifications 5, 13
Bluetooth technology 5, 6, 15 wallet 7
phone calls 5
Body Battery 8 watch faces 6, 11
buttons 1 O wheel sizes 18
oxygen saturation 9, 10 widgets 1, 6–10
C wind 4
cadence P
alerts 12 pairing Z
sensors 14 ANT+ sensors 9 zones, heart rate 9
calorie, alerts 12 sensors 14
charging 1 smartphone 1, 15
cleaning the device 14, 15 payments 7
clock 11, 13 phone calls 5
club tracking 3 pin location, green view 3
compass 3, 4 profiles 10
Connect IQ 6 user 13
connecting 5 pulse oximeter 8–10
controls menu 1
countdown timer 11 R
courses resetting the device 16
playing 1
selecting 1 S
updating 6 satellite signals 16
customizing the device 8, 11, 12 saving, locations 4
saving activities 10
D scorecard 3
data viewing 2
pages 12 scoring 3
storing 6 screen 13
transferring 6 settings 1, 2, 11–13, 16
uploading 6 skiing
data fields 6, 16 alpine 11
deleting, all user data 15 snowboarding 11
distance sleep mode 5, 11
alerts 12 smartphone 6, 7, 15
measuring 2 applications 5
pairing 1, 15
F snowboarding 11
foot pod 14 software
license 15
G updating 1, 6
Garmin Connect 5, 6 version 15
storing data 6 specifications 14
Garmin Express 1 speed and cadence sensors 14
updating software 1 statistics 2–4
Garmin Pay 7 stopwatch 11
golf round, ending 4 storing data 6
GPS, signal 16 stress level 8
green view, pin location 1, 3 stress score 8
H strokes 11
sunrise and sunset times 2
handicap 3
swimming 10
hazards 2
swing analysis 4, 5
heart rate 8, 9
swolf score 11
alerts 9, 12
system settings 13
monitor 9
pairing sensors 9 T
zones 9 tempe 14
Index 19
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