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Name: Garmin - Approach S40 GPS Watch - White
Brand: Garmin
SKU: 6346663
Price: 299.99 USD
Rating: 4.4 (12 reviews)

Garmin - Approach S40 GPS Watch - White

Model:: 010-02140-02; |
SKU:: 6346663

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QuestionIs there a yearly fee and do I have to sync it yearly for it to function? I Apple computers and other watches can't seem to sync.
Asked 5 years ago by curious.
- Answer With the Approach S40 you get free lifetime course updates. The device comes ready to go, right out of the box, with more than 41,000 preloaded courses around the world. Plus, new courses and updates are added up to 4 times a year, using Garmin Express available on the Garmin website. Best of all, these course updates are free — with no setup charges, fees or subscriptions. Pair with the Garmin Golf app for strokes gained analysis, to participate in leaderboards and tournaments and to gain more data about your game. For more information contact us at [email protected] or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/ Thanks Jenny
  Answered 5 years ago by GarminProductExpert
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QuestionIs the watch compatible with apps like Strava? This way I could go mountain biking without taking my phone.
Asked 5 years ago by 3PuttBrad.
- Answer The Approach S40, does not have a Mountain Bike activity. It does have Bike and Indoor Bike activities. May not get the complete information you are needing. The information that it would provide would be in the Garmin Connect App, from here you can import to Strava For more information contact us at [email protected] or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/ Thanks Jenny
  Answered 5 years ago by GarminProductExpert
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QuestionIs it waterproof?
Asked 5 years ago by Vegas296.
- Answer It has a water rating of 5 ATM. It withstands pressures equivalent to a depth of 50 meters and is suitable for splashes, rain or snow, showering, swimming, diving into water and snorkeling. For more information contact us at [email protected] or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/ Thanks Jenny
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QuestionI don’t know what is the logic in the greens. Sometimes the screen changes immediately once getting closer to the green into resolts screens and sometimes never goes into that screen remaining with distance to the flag. How to use it inside the greens ?
Asked 3 years ago by IgnacioR.
- Answer No one?
  Answered 2 years ago by Anonymous
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QuestionDoes the s40 measure elevations on the coarse? Plays like feature..
Asked 3 years ago by David.
- Answer The Approach S40 has an Index/Slope option which allows you to enter your handicap and the course slope rating so that the device can calculate your course handicap. For more information contact us at [email protected] or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Thanks Jenny
  Answered 3 years ago by GarminProductExpert
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QuestionWill it last for 27 holes.
Asked 4 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer The Approach S40 battery life is Smartwatch mode: Up to 10 days and GPS mode: Up to 15 hours. For more information contact us at [email protected] or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Thanks Jenny
  Answered 4 years ago by GarminProductExpert
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QuestionI have the S40, what should the dogleg description be in hazzards..I can only see layups not doglegs
Asked 4 years ago by Macroman48.
- Answer You can view distances to hazards, layups, and doglegs along the fairway for par 4 and 5 holes. Hazards that affect shot selection are displayed individually or in groups to help you determine the distance to layup or carry, https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/approachs40/EN-US/GUID-FE4F3D29-BE4D-4F27-8C12-8A8AB96197DA.html. For more information contact us at [email protected] or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Thanks Jenny
  Answered 4 years ago by GarminProductExpert
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QuestionCan the watch work on a stand alone basis? Like the s20? Do I have to connect via Bluetooth on my phone?
Asked 4 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer The Approach S40 comes ready to go, right out of the box, with more than 42,000 preloaded courses around the world. For more information contact us at [email protected] or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Thanks Jenny
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QuestionMy ball is in the middle of the fairway with a water hazard between my ball and the green. Does it give you the distance from ball to water hazard?
Asked 4 years ago by PinHi.
- Answer With the Approach S40 you can view distances to hazards, layups, and doglegs along the fairway for par 4 and 5 holes. Hazards that affect shot selection are displayed individually or in groups to help you determine the distance to layup or carry. For more information contact us at [email protected] or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Thanks Jenny
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QuestionDuring my round of golf (usually very late in an 18 hole round) a triangle shows up on the face of the watch. It stays on for a short time then goes back to the time of day. During this process I lose all of my data for the round except score. Why?
Asked 4 years ago by Duffer.
- Answer We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at [email protected]. Thanks Jenny
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QuestionWhy does it stop measuring distance and time automayically?
Asked 4 years ago by Marv.
- Answer We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at [email protected]. Thanks Jenny
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QuestionCan you receive text messages on this watch?
Asked 4 years ago by Tristen.
- Answer Yes, you can receive emails, texts and alerts right to your watch when paired with a compatible smartphone. For more information contact us at [email protected] or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/. Thanks Jenny
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Questionwhats the difference between thee s20 and the s40 and when did they make the s40?
Asked 5 years ago by stevanedberg.
- Answer Here is a comparison link: https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/catalog/product/compareResult.ep?compareProduct=516207&compareProduct=635923& For more information contact us at [email protected] or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/ Thanks Jenny
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QuestionWill this watch also act like a Fitbit ant track steps?
Asked 5 years ago by RobDen6221.
- Answer eceive emails, texts and alerts right to your watch when paired with a compatible smartphone. Take advantage of activity tracking features, including the move bar, vibration alerts, calories and steps. For more information contact us at [email protected] or visit our Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/ Thanks Jenny
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Garmin - Approach S40 GPS Watch - White

Q: QuestionIs there a yearly fee and do I have to sync it yearly for it to function? I Apple computers and other watches can't seem to sync.

Q: QuestionIs the watch compatible with apps like Strava? This way I could go mountain biking without taking my phone.

Q: QuestionIs it waterproof?

Q: QuestionI don’t know what is the logic in the greens. Sometimes the screen changes immediately once getting closer to the green into resolts screens and sometimes never goes into that screen remaining with distance to the flag. How to use it inside the greens ?

Q: QuestionDoes the s40 measure elevations on the coarse? Plays like feature..

Q: QuestionWill it last for 27 holes.

Q: QuestionI have the S40, what should the dogleg description be in hazzards..I can only see layups not doglegs

Q: QuestionCan the watch work on a stand alone basis? Like the s20? Do I have to connect via Bluetooth on my phone?

Q: QuestionMy ball is in the middle of the fairway with a water hazard between my ball and the green. Does it give you the distance from ball to water hazard?

Q: QuestionDuring my round of golf (usually very late in an 18 hole round) a triangle shows up on the face of the watch. It stays on for a short time then goes back to the time of day. During this process I lose all of my data for the round except score. Why?

Q: QuestionWhy does it stop measuring distance and time automayically?

Q: QuestionCan you receive text messages on this watch?

Q: Questionwhats the difference between thee s20 and the s40 and when did they make the s40?

Q: QuestionWill this watch also act like a Fitbit ant track steps?

QuestionIs there a yearly fee and do I have to sync it yearly for it to function? I Apple computers and other watches can't seem to sync.

QuestionIs the watch compatible with apps like Strava? This way I could go mountain biking without taking my phone.

QuestionIs it waterproof?

QuestionI don’t know what is the logic in the greens. Sometimes the screen changes immediately once getting closer to the green into resolts screens and sometimes never goes into that screen remaining with distance to the flag. How to use it inside the greens ?

QuestionDoes the s40 measure elevations on the coarse? Plays like feature..

QuestionWill it last for 27 holes.

QuestionI have the S40, what should the dogleg description be in hazzards..I can only see layups not doglegs

QuestionCan the watch work on a stand alone basis? Like the s20? Do I have to connect via Bluetooth on my phone?

QuestionMy ball is in the middle of the fairway with a water hazard between my ball and the green. Does it give you the distance from ball to water hazard?

QuestionDuring my round of golf (usually very late in an 18 hole round) a triangle shows up on the face of the watch. It stays on for a short time then goes back to the time of day. During this process I lose all of my data for the round except score. Why?

QuestionWhy does it stop measuring distance and time automayically?

QuestionCan you receive text messages on this watch?

Questionwhats the difference between thee s20 and the s40 and when did they make the s40?

QuestionWill this watch also act like a Fitbit ant track steps?