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APPROACH ® S70
Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................1
Device Overview...................................... 1
Getting Started........................................ 1
Using the Watch Features................... 1
Pairing Your Phone................................. 2
Charging the Watch.................................2
Product Updates..................................... 2
Setting Up Garmin Express................. 2
Playing Golf......................................3
Golf Menu................................................ 4
Virtual Caddie.......................................... 5
Viewing the Green................................... 5
Targeting..................................................5
Changing Holes....................................... 6
Keeping Score......................................... 6
Enabling Statistics Tracking............... 6
Recording Statistics........................ 6
Setting the Scoring Method................ 6
About Stableford Scoring................ 7
Score History....................................... 7
Enabling Handicap Scoring.................8
Viewing the Direction to the Pin............. 8
Direction................................................... 8
Viewing Round Information.................... 8
Viewing Measured Shots........................ 8
Manually Measuring a Shot................ 9
Viewing Club Statistics........................... 9
Saving Custom Targets.......................... 9
Using Big Numbers Mode....................... 9
Viewing the Map in Big Numbers
Mode.................................................... 9
PlaysLike Distance Icons...................... 10
Ending a Round..................................... 10
Swing Tempo Training....................10
The Ideal Swing Tempo........................ 11
Analyzing Your Swing Tempo.............. 11
Viewing the Tip Sequence................ 12
Connectivity................................... 12
Phone Connectivity Features............... 12
Enabling Bluetooth Notifications..... 12
Managing Notifications.................12
Using Do Not Disturb Mode.............. 12
Turning Off the Bluetooth Phone
Connection.........................................13
Turning On and Off Phone Connection
Alerts.................................................. 13
Finding Your Phone........................... 13
Wi‑Fi Connectivity Features.................. 13
Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network......... 13
Applications...........................................13
Garmin Golf App................................ 14
Manually Updating Golf Courses.. 14
Automatic Course Updates...........14
Garmin Connect.................................14
Using the Smartphone Apps......... 14
Computer....................................... 15
Connect IQ Features......................... 15
Features......................................... 15
Downloading Connect IQ Features
Using Your Computer.................... 15
Garmin Pay™.................................. 15
Setting Up Your Garmin Pay Wallet......16
Paying for a Purchase Using Your
Watch..................................................... 16
Adding a Card to Your Garmin Pay
Wallet..................................................... 16
Managing Your Garmin Pay Cards... 17
Passcode............................................... 17
Glances.......................................... 17
Viewing the Glance Loop...................... 19
Customizing the Glance Loop.......... 19
Creating Glance Folders................ 20
Heart Rate Variability Status................ 20
Body Battery.......................................... 21
Tips for Improved Body Battery
Data.................................................... 21
Training Status...................................... 21
Training Status Levels.......................22
Tips for Getting Your Training
Status............................................. 22
Syncing Activities and Performance
Measurements............................... 22
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Acute Load......................................... 23
Training Load Focus...................... 23
Load Ratio...................................... 23
About Training Effect.................... 24
Acclimation........................................ 24
Pausing and Resuming Your Training
Status................................................. 25
Adding a Stock...................................... 25
Using the Jet Lag Adviser..................... 25
Planning a Trip in the Garmin Connect
App..................................................... 25
Controls......................................... 26
Customizing the Controls Menu.......... 27
Heart Rate Features........................27
Wrist-based Heart Rate......................... 27
Wearing the Watch............................ 27
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data....... 28
Wrist Heart Rate Monitor Settings... 28
Setting an Abnormal Heart Rate
Alert.................................................... 28
Broadcasting Heart Rate to Garmin
Devices...............................................29
Turning Off the Wrist-based Heart
Rate Monitor...................................... 29
About Heart Rate Zones....................... 29
Setting Your Heart Rate Zones......... 30
Heart Rate Zone Calculations...........30
Pulse Oximeter...................................... 30
Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings.... 31
Setting the Pulse Oximeter Mode.... 31
Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter
Data.................................................... 31
Activities and Apps.........................31
Starting an Activity................................ 32
Tips for Recording Activities............ 32
Stopping an Activity.............................. 32
Evaluating an Activity........................ 32
Indoor Activities.................................... 32
Calibrating the Treadmill Distance... 33
Going for a Pool Swim...................... 33
Swim Terminology......................... 33
Outdoor Activities................................. 33
Viewing Your Ski Runs...................... 33
Clocks............................................ 34
Setting an Alarm....................................34
Editing an Alarm................................ 34
Starting the Countdown Timer............. 34
Using the Stopwatch............................. 35
Adding Alternate Time Zones.............. 35
Editing an Alternate Time Zone........ 35
Training..........................................36
Unified Training Status......................... 36
Syncing Activities and Performance
Measurements.................................. 36
Workouts............................................... 36
Starting a Workout............................ 36
Following a Workout From Garmin
Connect.............................................. 37
Starting an Interval Workout............. 37
Workout.......................................... 37
Using Virtual Partner®...................... 38
About the Training Calendar............. 38
Plans...............................................38
Music............................................. 38
Connecting to a Third-Party Provider...39
Downloading Audio Content from a
Third-Party Provider.......................... 39
Content.................................................. 39
Listening to Music................................. 39
Music Playback Controls...................... 40
Connecting Bluetooth Headphones..... 40
Changing the Audio Mode.................... 40
Customizing Your Device................41
Customizing the Watch Face............... 41
Golf Settings.......................................... 41
Scoring Settings................................ 42
Customizing the Activities and Apps
List......................................................... 42
Activities and App Settings.................. 42
Customizing the Data Screens......... 43
Satellite Settings............................... 44
Alerts.................................................. 44
Setting an Alert.............................. 45
Setting Up Your User Profile................. 45
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Safety and Tracking Features.............. 46
Adding Emergency Contacts............ 46
Turning Incident Detection On and
Off.......................................................46
Requesting Assistance..................... 47
Health and Wellness Settings.............. 47
Auto Goal........................................... 47
Using the Move Alert......................... 47
Intensity Minutes............................... 47
Earning Intensity Minutes............. 48
Sleep Tracking................................... 48
Tracking......................................... 48
System Settings.................................... 48
Time Settings.................................... 49
Setting Time Alerts........................ 49
Changing the Display Settings......... 49
Changing the Units of Measure........ 49
Customizing Sleep Mode.................. 49
Resetting All Default Settings........... 50
Advanced Settings............................ 50
Wireless Sensors............................51
Pairing Your Wireless Sensors............. 51
Club Sensors......................................... 51
Distance................................................. 52
Tips for Recording Running Pace and
Distance............................................. 52
Using an Optional Bike Speed or
Device Information......................... 53
Changing the Bands.............................. 53
Specifications........................................ 54
Battery Information........................... 54
Device Care............................................55
Cleaning the Watch........................... 55
Long-Term Storage........................... 55
Viewing Device Information................. 55
Viewing E-label Regulatory and
Compliance Information................... 55
Data Management................................ 55
Deleting Files..................................... 56
Troubleshooting............................. 56
Getting More Information..................... 56
Tips for Maximizing the Battery Life.... 56
My device cannot find nearby golf courses.................................................. 56
Is my phone compatible with my watch?....................................................57
My phone will not connect to the watch..................................................... 57
My device is in the wrong language..... 57
My device displays the wrong units of measure................................................. 57
Restarting Your Watch.......................... 57
Acquiring Satellite Signals.................... 57
Improving GPS Satellite Reception.. 58
Activity Tracking....................................58
My daily step count does not appear................................................ 58
My step count does not seem accurate............................................. 58
The step counts on my watch and my
Garmin Connect account don't match................................................. 58
My intensity minutes are flashing.... 58
Appendix........................................ 59
Data Fields............................................. 59
Wheel Size and Circumference............ 63
Symbol Definitions................................ 65
Table of Contents iii
Introduction
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.
Device Overview
Touchscreen: Tap to choose an option in a menu.
Hold the watch face data to open the glance or feature.
Swipe up or down to scroll through the glance loop and menus.
Action button: Press to start a round of golf.
Press to start an activity or app.
Menu button: Hold to turn the watch on.
Press to view the controls menu and watch settings.
Hold to turn the watch off.
Back button: Press to return to the previous screen.
Getting Started
When using your watch the first time, you should complete these tasks to set it up and get to know the basic features.
1 Hold
to turn on the watch ( Device Overview, page 1 ).
2 Answer the watch prompts about your preferred language, units of measure, and driver distance.
3 Pair your phone (
).
Pairing your phone gives you access to the virtual caddie, current wind data, scorecard syncing, and more.
Using the Watch Features
• From the watch face, swipe up or down to scroll through the glance loop.
Your watch comes preloaded with glances that provide quick information. More glances are available when you pair your watch with a phone.
• From the watch face, press the action button, and select to start an activity or open an app.
• Press , and select Settings to adjust settings, customize the watch face, and pair wireless sensors.
Introduction 1
Pairing Your Phone
To use the connected features of the Approach watch, it must be paired directly through the Garmin Golf ™ app, instead of from the Bluetooth ® settings on your phone.
1 During the initial setup on your watch, select Yes when you are prompted to pair with your phone.
NOTE: If you previously skipped the pairing process, you can press , and select Settings > Connectivity >
Phone > Pair Phone.
2 Scan the QR code with your phone, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing and setup process.
Charging the Watch
WARNING
This device contains a lithium-ion battery. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly clean and dry the contacts and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer. Refer to the cleaning instructions (
1 Plug the cable ( end) into the charging port on your watch.
2
2 Plug the other end of the cable into a USB charging port.
The watch displays the current battery charge level.
Product Updates
On your computer, install Garmin Express ™
Golf app.
( www.garmin.com/express ). On your smartphone, install the Garmin
This provides easy access to these services for Garmin ® devices:
• Software updates
• Course updates
• Data uploads to Garmin Golf
• Product registration
Setting Up Garmin Express
1 Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
2 Go to garmin.com/express .
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Introduction
Playing Golf
Before you play golf, you should charge the watch ( Charging the Watch, page 2
).
1 Press the action button.
2 Select Play Golf.
The device locates satellites, calculates your location, and selects a course if there is only one course nearby.
3 If the course list appears, select a course from the list.
4 Select to keep score.
5 Select a tee box.
The hole information screen appears.
Current hole number
Par for the hole
Map of the hole.
Driver distance from the tee box
Distances to the front, middle, and back of the green.
NOTE: Because pin locations change, the watch calculates the distance to the front, middle, and back of the green, but not the actual pin location.
6 Select an option:
• Tap the front, middle, or back distances to the green to view the PlaysLike distance (
).
• Swipe up or down on the front, middle, or back distances to the green to view additional data, including your handicap rating and the PlaysLike factors.
• Tap the map to view more detail or measure distance with touch targeting (
).
• Tap the map and select or to view the location and distance to a layup or to the front and back of a hazard.
• Press the action button to open the golf menu ( Golf Menu, page 4
).
Playing Golf 3
4
When you move to the next hole, the watch automatically transitions to display the new hole information.
Golf Menu
During a round, you can press the action button to access additional features in the golf menu.
View Green: Allows you to move the pin location to get a more precise distance measurement (
Virtual Caddie: Requests a club recommendation from the virtual caddie ( Virtual Caddie, page 5
).
Change Hole: Allows you to manually change the hole ( Changing Holes, page 6
).
Change Green: Allows you to change the green when more than one green is available for a hole (
).
Scorecard: Opens the scorecard for the round ( Keeping Score, page 6
).
PinPointer: The PinPointer feature is a compass that points to the pin location when you are unable to see the
the woods or in a deep sand trap.
NOTE: Do not use the PinPointer feature while in a golf cart. Interference from the golf cart can affect the accuracy of the compass.
Round Info: Shows your score, statistics, and step information (
Viewing Round Information, page 8 ).
Measure Shot: Shows the distance of your previous shot recorded with the Garmin AutoShot ™
Measured Shots, page 8 ). You can also manually record a shot (
Manually Measuring a Shot, page 9 ).
Approach CT10 sensors or enable the Club Prompt setting.
Custom Targets: Allows you to save a location, such as an object or obstacle, for the current hole (
).
Sunrise & Sunset: Shows the sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for the current day.
End Round: Ends the current round ( Ending a Round, page 10
).
Playing Golf
Virtual Caddie
Before you can use the virtual caddie feature, you must play five rounds with Approach CT10 sensors or enable
you must connect to a paired phone with the Garmin Golf app. The virtual caddie provides recommendations based on the hole, wind data, and your past performance with each club.
Displays the club or club combination recommendation for the hole. You can tap or to view other club options.
Displays the average number of strokes expected to score with the club recommendation.
Displays the shot dispersion area for your next shot with the club recommendation, based on your shot history with the club.
NOTE: If the shot dispersion area overlaps with the green, the shot's chances of reaching the green will display as a percentage.
Viewing the Green
While playing a round, you can take a closer look at the green and move the pin to get a more precise distance measurement.
1 Press the action button.
2 Select View Green.
3 Tap or drag to move the pin location.
The distances on the hole information screen are updated to reflect the new pin location. The pin location is saved for only the current round.
4 If necessary, use the slider on the right side of the screen to zoom in or out.
Measuring Distance with Touch Targeting
While playing a game, you can use touch targeting to measure the distance to any point on the map.
1 While playing golf, tap the map.
2 Tap or drag your finger to position the target circle .
You can view the distance from your current position to the target circle, and from the target circle to the pin location.
3 If necessary, use the slider on the right side of the screen to zoom in or out.
Playing Golf 5
6
Changing Holes
You can change holes manually from the hole view screen.
1 Press the action button.
2 Select Change Hole.
3 Swipe up or down to select the hole.
Keeping Score
Before you can enter your score, you must enable scoring for the round.
When you reach the green during a round of golf, the watch automatically prompts you to enter your score for the hole.
1 After reaching the green, select .
2 Select or to set the score.
Enabling Statistics Tracking
). You can compare rounds and track improvements using the Garmin Golf app.
1 Press .
2 Select Settings > Golf Settings > Scoring > Stat Tracking.
Recording Statistics
Before you can record statistics, you must enable statistics tracking (
Enabling Statistics Tracking, page 6 ).
1 From the scorecard, select a hole.
2 Enter the total number of strokes taken, including putts, and select Next.
3 Set the number of putts taken, and select Next.
NOTE: The number of putts taken is used for statistics tracking only and does not increase your score.
4 If necessary, select an option:
NOTE: If you are on a par 3 hole or using Approach CT10 sensors, fairway information does not appear.
• 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 watch uses to keep score.
1 Press .
2 Select Settings > Golf Settings > Scoring > Scoring Method.
3 Select a scoring method.
Playing Golf
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3
0
1
4
5
About Stableford Scoring
When you select the Stableford scoring method (
Setting the Scoring Method, page 6 ), points are awarded based
on the number of strokes taken relative to par. At the end of a round, the highest score wins. The device awards points as specified by the United States Golf Association.
The scorecard for a Stableford scored game shows points instead of strokes.
Points Strokes Taken Relative to Par
2 or more over
1 over
Par
1 under
2 under
3 under
Score History
While playing a round, your watch displays a color next to each of the hole indicators along the bezel to indicate your score on that hole.
Color
Purple
Pink
Red
Orange
Yellow
Green
Light blue
Dark blue
Playing Golf
Strokes Taken Relative to Par
5 or more over
4 over
3 over
2 over
1 over
Par
1 under
2 or more under
7
8
Enabling Handicap Scoring
1 Press .
2 Select Settings > Golf Settings > Scoring > Handicap Scoring.
3 Select an option:
• Select Use Garmin Golf to use the handicap configured in the Garmin Golf app.
• Select Local Handicap to enter the number of strokes to be subtracted from the player's total score.
• Select Index/Slope to enter the player's Handicap Index ® to calculate a course handicap for the player.
NOTE: The Slope Rating ® is automatically calculated based on your tee box selection.
The number of handicap strokes appear as dots on the hole information screen. The scorecard displays your handicap-adjusted score for the round.
Viewing the Direction to the Pin
The PinPointer feature is a compass that provides directional assistance when you are unable to see the green.
This feature can help you line up a shot even if you are in the woods or in a deep sand trap.
NOTE: Do not use the PinPointer feature while in a golf cart. Interference from the golf cart can affect the accuracy of the compass.
1 Press the action button.
2 Select PinPointer.
The arrow points to the pin location.
Viewing the Wind Speed and Direction
The wind feature is a pointer that shows the wind speed and direction relative to the pin. The wind feature requires a connection with the Garmin Golf app.
1 Press the action button.
2 Select Wind.
The arrow points to the wind direction relative to the pin.
Viewing Round Information
During a round, you can view your score, statistics, and step information.
1 Press the action button.
2 Select Round Info.
3 Swipe up.
Viewing Measured Shots
Your device features automatic shot detection and recording. Each time you take a shot along the fairway, the device records your shot distance so you can view it later.
TIP: Automatic shot detection works best when you wear the device on your leading wrist and make good contact with the ball. Putts are not detected.
1 While playing golf, press the action button.
2 Select Previous Shots to view all recorded shot distances.
NOTE: The distance from the most recent shot also displays at the top of the hole information screen.
Playing Golf
Manually Measuring a Shot
You can manually add a shot if the watch doesn't detect it. You must add the shot from the location of the missed shot.
1 Take a shot and watch where your ball lands.
2 From the hole information screen, press the action button.
3 Select Measure Shot.
4 Press the action button.
5 Select Add Shot > .
6 If necessary, enter the club you used for the shot.
7 Walk or drive to your ball.
The next time you take a shot, the watch automatically records your last shot distance. If necessary, you can manually add another shot.
Viewing Club Statistics
During a round, you can view your club statistics, such as distance and accuracy information.
1 Press the action button.
2 Select Club Stats.
3 Select a club.
4 Swipe up.
Saving Custom Targets
While playing a round, you can save up to five custom targets for each hole. Saving a target is useful for recording objects or obstacles that are not shown on the map. You can view the distances to these targets from the hazards and layups screen (
1 Stand near the target you want to save.
NOTE: You cannot save a target that is far from the currently selected hole.
2 From the hole information screen, press the action button.
3 Select Custom Targets.
4 Select a target type.
Using Big Numbers Mode
You can change the size of the numbers on the hole view screen.
1 Press the action button.
2 Select Settings > Big Numbers.
3 Press .
The distances to the front, middle, and back of the green appear in large font.
4 Swipe up or down to view additional data, including the PlaysLike distance to the middle of the green, wind speed and direction, and your handicap rating.
Viewing the Map in Big Numbers Mode
1 Press the action button.
2 Select View Map.
3 If necessary, use the slider on the right side of the screen to zoom in or out.
4 Select an option:
• Select or to view the location and distance to a layup or to the front and back of a hazard.
Playing Golf 9
PlaysLike Distance Icons
The PlaysLike distance feature accounts for elevation changes on the course, wind speed, wind direction, and air density by showing the adjusted distance to the green. During a round, you can tap a distance to the green to view the PlaysLike distance.
: Distance plays longer than expected.
: Distance plays as expected.
: Distance plays shorter than expected.
Ending a Round
1 Press the action button.
2 Select End Round.
3 Select an option:
• To view your statistics and round information, tap your score.
• To save the round and return to watch mode, select Save.
• To edit your scorecard, select Edit Score.
• To discard the round and return to watch mode, select Discard.
• To pause the round and resume it at a later time, select Pause Round.
Swing Tempo Training
The Tempo Training activity 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.
10 Swing Tempo Training
The Ideal Swing Tempo
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. Each golfer may have a unique swing tempo based on their ability and experience. Garmin provides six different timings.
The device displays a graph that indicates if your backswing or downswing times are too fast, too slow, or just right for the selected timing.
Timing choices (backswing to downswing time ratio)
Backswing time
Downswing time
Your tempo
Good timing
Too slow
Too fast
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 consistently green for both your backswing and downswing times, you can move up to the next timing. When you find a timing that is comfortable, you can use it to achieve more consistent swings and performance.
Analyzing Your Swing Tempo
You must hit a ball to view your swing tempo.
1 Press the action button.
2 Select > Tempo Training.
3 Press the action button to view the menu.
4 Select Swing Speed, and select an option.
5 Complete a full swing, and hit the ball.
The device displays your swing analysis.
Swing Tempo Training 11
Viewing the Tip Sequence
The first time you use the swing tempo app, the device displays a tip sequence to explain how your swing is analyzed.
1 From the Tempo Training app, press the action button.
2 Select Tips.
3 Tap the screen to view the next tip.
Connectivity
Connectivity features are available for your watch when you pair with your compatible phone (
Phone, page 2 ). Additional features are available when you connect your watch to a Wi‑Fi
).
® network (
Phone Connectivity Features
Phone connectivity features are available for your Approach watch when you pair it using the Garmin Golf app
(
).
• App features from the Garmin Connect ™
)
app, the Connect IQ ™ app, and more (
)
• Controls menu features ( Controls, page 26 )
• Safety and tracking features (
Safety and Tracking Features, page 46 )
• Phone interactions, such as notifications (
Enabling Bluetooth Notifications, page 12 )
Enabling Bluetooth Notifications
Before you can enable notifications, you must pair the Approach watch with a compatible phone (
1 Press .
2 Select Settings > Notifications and Alerts > Smart Notifications > Status > On.
3 Select General Use or During Activity.
4 Select a notification type.
5 Select status and vibration preferences.
6 Press .
7 Select privacy and timeout preferences.
8 Press .
9 Select Signature to add a signature to your text message replies.
Managing Notifications
You can use your compatible phone to manage notifications that appear on your Approach S70 watch.
Select an option:
• If you are using an iPhone ® , go to the iOS ® notifications settings to select the items to show on the watch.
• If you are using an Android ™ phone, from the Garmin Connect app, select Settings > Notifications.
Using Do Not Disturb Mode
You can use do not disturb mode to turn off the backlight and vibration alerts. For example, you can use this mode while sleeping or watching a movie.
NOTE: You can set your normal sleep hours in the user settings on your Garmin Connect account.
1 Press .
2 Select Do Not Disturb.
12 Connectivity
Turning Off the Bluetooth Phone Connection
1 Press .
2 Select Settings > Connectivity > Phone > Status > Off to turn off the Bluetooth phone connection on your
Approach watch.
Refer to the owner's manual for your phone to turn off Bluetooth technology on your phone.
Turning On and Off Phone Connection Alerts
You can set the Approach S70 watch to alert you when your paired phone connects and disconnects using
Bluetooth technology.
NOTE: Phone connection alerts are turned off by default.
1 Press .
2 Select Settings > Connectivity > Phone > Alerts.
Finding Your Phone
You can use this feature to help locate a lost phone that is paired using Bluetooth technology and currently within range.
1 Press .
2 Select .
Signal strength bars appear on the Approach S70 screen, and an audible alert sounds on your phone. The bars increase as you move closer to your phone.
3 Press to stop searching.
Wi
‑
Fi Connectivity Features
Activity uploads to your Garmin Connect account: Automatically sends your activity to your Garmin Connect account as soon as you finish recording the activity.
Audio content: Allows you to sync audio content from third-party providers.
Course updates: Allows you to download and install golf course updates.
Software updates: You can download and install the latest software.
Workouts and training plans: You can browse for and select workouts and training plans on the Garmin Connect site. The next time your watch has a Wi‑Fi connection, the files are sent to your watch.
Connecting to a Wi
‑
Fi Network
You must connect your watch to the Garmin Connect app on your phone or to the Garmin Express application on your computer before you can connect to a Wi‑Fi network.
1 Press .
2 Select Settings > Connectivity > Wi-Fi > Add Network.
The watch displays a list of nearby Wi‑Fi networks.
3 Select a network.
4 If necessary, enter the password for the network.
The watch connects to the network, and the network is added to the list of saved networks. The watch reconnects to this network automatically when it is within range.
Phone Apps and Computer Applications
You can connect your watch to multiple Garmin phone apps and computer applications using the same Garmin account.
Connectivity 13
Garmin Golf App
The Garmin Golf app allows you to upload scorecards from your Approach S70 device to view detailed statistics and shot analyses. Golfers can compete with each other at different courses using the Garmin Golf app. More than 43,000 courses have leaderboards that anyone can join. You can set up a tournament event and invite players to compete.
The Garmin Golf app syncs your data with your Garmin Connect account. You can download the Garmin Golf app from the app store on your phone ( garmin.com/golfapp ).
Manually Updating Golf Courses
1 Press .
2 Select Settings > System > Map Manager.
3 If necessary, select Check for Updates.
4 Select a region.
5 Press the action button.
6 Select Update.
All of the preloaded courses for the selected region are updated.
NOTE: To prevent battery drain, the watch queues the course update for later, and the download starts when you connect the watch to an external power source.
Automatic Course Updates
Your Approach watch features automatic course updates with the Garmin Golf app. When you connect your watch to your phone, the golf courses you use most frequently are updated automatically.
).
Garmin Connect
When you pair your watch with your phone using the Garmin Golf app, a Garmin Connect account is automatically created. The Garmin Golf app syncs your data with your Garmin Connect account. You can download the Garmin Connect app from the app store on your phone.
Your Garmin Connect account allows you to track your fitness and wellness performance and connect with your friends. It gives you the tools to track, analyze, share, and encourage each other. You can record the events of your active lifestyle, including runs, rides, swims, and more.
Store your activities: After you complete and save a timed activity with your watch, you can upload that activity to your Garmin Connect account and keep it as long as you want.
Analyze your data: You can view more detailed information about your fitness and outdoor activities, including time, distance, heart rate, calories burned, an overhead map view, and pace and speed charts. You can also view customizable reports.
Plan your training: You can choose a fitness goal and load one of the day-by-day training plans.
Track your progress: You can track your daily steps, join a friendly competition with your connections, and meet your goals.
Share your activities: You can connect with friends to follow each other's activities or post links to your activities on your favorite social networking sites.
Using the Smartphone Apps
Garmin Connect apps to upload all of your data to your Garmin account.
1 Open the Garmin Golf or Garmin Connect app on your smartphone.
TIP: The app can be open or running in the background.
2 Bring your device within 10 m (30 ft.) of your smartphone.
Your device automatically syncs your data with your account.
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Updating the Software Using the Smartphone Apps
Garmin Connect apps to update your device software.
Sync your device with one of the apps ( Using the Smartphone Apps, page 14
).
When new software is available, the app automatically sends the update to your device.
Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer
The Garmin Express application connects your compatible Garmin golf watch to your Garmin Connect account using a computer.
1 Connect your Garmin golf watch to your computer using the USB cable.
2 Go to garmin.com/express .
3 Download and install the Garmin Express application.
4 Open the Garmin Express application, and select Add Device.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Updating the Software Using Garmin Express
Before you can update your watch software, you must download and install the Garmin Express application and
add your watch ( Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer, page 15
).
1 Connect the watch to your computer using the USB cable.
When new software is available, the Garmin Express application sends it to your watch.
2 After the Garmin Express application finishes sending the update, disconnect the watch from your computer.
Your watch installs the update.
Connect IQ Features
You can add Connect IQ apps, data fields, glances, and watch faces to your watch using the Connect IQ store on your watch or phone ( garmin.com/connectiqapp ).
Watch Faces: Customize the appearance of the clock.
Device Apps: Add interactive features to your watch, such as glances and new outdoor and fitness activity types.
Data Fields: Download new data fields that present sensor, activity, and history data in new ways. You can add
Connect IQ data fields to built-in features and pages.
Music: Add music providers to your watch.
Downloading Connect IQ Features
Before you can download features from the Connect IQ app, you must pair your Approach S70 watch with your phone (
1 From the app store on your phone, install and open the Connect IQ app.
2 If necessary, select your watch.
3 Select a Connect IQ feature.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer
1 Connect the watch 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.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Garmin Pay
™
The Garmin Pay feature allows you to use your watch to pay for purchases in participating locations using credit or debit cards from a participating financial institution.
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Setting Up Your Garmin Pay Wallet
You can add one or more participating credit or debit cards to your Garmin Pay wallet. Go to garmin.com
/garminpay/banks to find participating financial institutions.
1 From the Garmin Connect app, select or .
2 Select Garmin Pay > Get Started.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Paying for a Purchase Using Your Watch
Before you can use your watch to pay for purchases, you must set up at least one payment card.
You can use your watch to pay for purchases in a participating location.
1 Press .
2 Select .
3 Enter your four-digit passcode.
NOTE: If you enter your passcode incorrectly three times, your wallet locks, and you must reset your passcode in the Garmin Connect app.
Your most recently used payment card appears.
4 If you have added multiple cards to your Garmin Pay wallet, swipe to change to another card (optional).
5 Within 60 seconds, hold your watch near the payment reader, with the watch facing the reader.
The watch vibrates and displays a check mark when it is finished communicating with the reader.
6 If necessary, follow the instructions on the card reader to complete the transaction.
TIP: After you successfully enter your passcode, you can make payments without a passcode for 24 hours while you continue to wear your watch. If you remove the watch from your wrist or disable heart rate monitoring, you must enter the passcode again before making a payment.
Adding a Card to Your Garmin Pay Wallet
You can add up to 10 credit or debit cards to your Garmin Pay wallet.
1 From the Garmin Connect app, select or .
2 Select Garmin Pay > > Add Card.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
After the card is added, you can select the card on your watch when you make a payment.
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Managing Your Garmin Pay Cards
You can temporarily suspend or delete a card.
NOTE: In some countries, participating financial institutions may restrict the Garmin Pay features.
1 From the Garmin Connect app, select or .
2 Select Garmin Pay.
3 Select a card.
4 Select an option:
• To temporarily suspend or unsuspend the card, select Suspend Card.
The card must be active to make purchases using your Approach S70 watch.
• To delete the card, select .
Changing Your Garmin Pay Passcode
You must know your current passcode to change it. If you forget your passcode, you must reset the Garmin Pay feature for your Approach S70 watch, create a new passcode, and reenter your card information.
1 From the Approach S70 device page in the Garmin Connect app, select Garmin Pay > Change Passcode.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions.
The next time you pay using your Approach S70 watch, you must enter the new passcode.
Glances
Some glances require a Bluetooth connection to a compatible phone.
Some glances are not visible by default. You can add them to the glance loop manually (
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Name Description
ABC
Altimeter
Barometer
Displays combined altimeter, barometer, and compass information.
Displays the approximate elevation based on pressure changes.
Displays the environmental pressure data based on elevation.
Body Battery
Calendar
Calories
Compass
™
Floors climbed
With all day wear, displays your current Body Battery level and a graph of your level for the last several hours (
).
Displays upcoming meetings from your phone calendar.
Displays your calorie information for the current day.
Displays an electronic compass.
Tracks your floors climbed and progress toward your goal.
Golf
Golf performance
Displays golf scores and statistics for your last round.
Displays golf performance statistics that help you track and understand improvements to your golf game.
Health Snapshot ™ Displays summaries of your saved Health Snapshot sessions.
Heart rate
HRV Status
Intensity minutes
Jet Lag Adviser
Displays your current heart rate in beats per minute (bpm) and a graph of your average resting heart rate (RHR).
Displays your seven-day average of your overnight heart rate variability ( Heart Rate Varia
).
Tracks your time spent participating in moderate to vigorous activities, your weekly intensity minutes goal, and progress toward your goal.
Displays your internal clock during travel, and provides guidance to help you acclimate to
the time zone of your destination ( Using the Jet Lag Adviser, page 25 ).
Displays a brief summary of your last recorded activity.
Last activity
Music controls
Notifications
Pulse oximeter
Provides music player controls for your phone or watch music.
Alerts you to incoming calls, texts, social network updates, and more, based on your
phone notification settings ( Enabling Bluetooth Notifications, page 12
).
Allows you to take a manual pulse oximeter reading ( Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings, page 31
). If you are too active for the watch to determine your pulse oximeter reading, the measurements are not recorded.
Respiration
Sleep
Steps
Stocks
Stress
Your current respiration rate in breaths per minute and seven-day average. You can do a breathing activity to help you relax.
Displays total sleep time, a sleep score, and sleep stage information for the previous night.
Tracks your daily step count, step goal, and data for previous days.
Displays a customizable list of stocks ( Adding a Stock, page 25 ).
Displays your current stress level and a graph of your stress level. You can do a breathing activity to help you relax. If you are too active for the watch to determine your stress level, stress measurements are not recorded.
Sunrise and sunset Displays sunrise, sunset, and civil twilight times.
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Name
Training status
Weather
Description
Displays your current training status and training load, which shows you how your training
affects your fitness level and performance ( Training Status, page 21 ).
Displays the current temperature and weather forecast.
Viewing the Glance Loop
Glances provide quick access to health data, activity information, built-in sensors, and more. When you pair your watch, you can view data from your phone, such as notifications, weather, and calendar events.
1 From the watch face, swipe up or down.
The watch scrolls through the glance loop and displays summary data for each glance.
2 Tap the touchscreen to view more information for the glance.
3 Select an option:
• Swipe up to view details about a glance.
• Press the action button to view additional options and functions for a glance.
Customizing the Glance Loop
1 Swipe up or down to view the glance loop.
2 Select Edit.
3 Select an option:
• To change the location of a glance in the loop, select a glance, and swipe up or down.
• To remove a glance from the loop, select a glance, and select .
• To add a glance to the loop, select Add, and select a glance.
TIP: You can select CREATE FOLDER to create folders that contain multiple glances ( Creating Glance
).
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Creating Glance Folders
You can customize the glance loop to create folders of related glances.
1 Swipe up or down to view the glance loop.
2 Select Edit > Add > CREATE FOLDER.
3 Select the glances to include in the folder, and select Done.
NOTE: If the glances are already in the glance loop, you can move or copy them into the folder.
4 Select or enter a name for the folder.
5 Select an icon for the folder.
6 If necessary, select an option:
• To edit the folder, tap and hold the folder in the glance loop.
).
Heart Rate Variability Status
Your watch analyzes your wrist heart rate readings while you are sleeping to determine your heart rate variability
(HRV). Training, physical activity, sleep, nutrition, and healthy habits all impact your heart rate variability. HRV values can vary widely based on gender, age, and fitness level. A balanced HRV status may indicate positive signs of health such as good training and recovery balance, greater cardiovascular fitness, and resilience to stress. An unbalanced or poor status may be a sign of fatigue, greater recovery needs, or increased stress. For best results, you should wear the watch while sleeping. The watch requires three weeks of consistent sleep data to display your heart rate variability status.
Color Zone Status Description
Green
Balanced Your seven-day average HRV is within your baseline range.
Orange Unbalanced Your seven-day average HRV is above or below your baseline range.
Red
Low Your seven-day average HRV is well below your baseline range.
No color
Poor
No status
Your HRV values are averaging well below the normal range for your age.
No status means that there is insufficient data to generate a seven-day average.
You can sync your watch with your Garmin Connect account to view your current heart rate variability status, trends, and educational feedback.
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Body Battery
Your watch analyzes your heart rate variability, stress level, sleep quality, and activity data to determine your overall Body Battery level. Like a gas gauge on a car, it indicates your amount of available reserve energy. The
Body Battery level range is from 0 to 100, where 0 to 25 is low reserve energy, 26 to 50 is medium reserve energy, 51 to 75 is high reserve energy, and 76 to 100 is very high reserve energy.
You can sync your watch with your Garmin Connect account to view your most up-to-date Body Battery level, long-term trends, and additional details (
Tips for Improved Body Battery Data, page 21
).
Tips for Improved Body Battery Data
• For more accurate results, wear the watch while sleeping.
• Good sleep charges your Body Battery.
• Strenuous activity and high stress can cause your Body Battery to drain more quickly.
• Food intake, as well as stimulants like caffeine, has no impact on your Body Battery.
Training Status
These measurements are estimates that can help you track and understand your training activities. The measurements require a few activities using wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor.
These estimates are provided and supported by Firstbeat Analytics ™
/performance-data/running .
. For more information, go to garmin.com
NOTE: The estimates may seem inaccurate at first. The watch requires you to complete a few activities to learn about your performance.
Training status: Training status shows you how your training affects your fitness and performance. Your training status is based on changes to your VO2 max., acute load, and HRV status over an extended time period.
VO2 max.: VO2 max. is the maximum volume of oxygen (in milliliters) you can consume per minute per kilogram of body weight at your maximum performance. Your watch displays heat and altitude corrected VO2 max.
Acute load: Acute load is a weighted sum of your recent exercise load scores including exercise duration and intensity. (
).
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Training Status Levels
Training status shows you how your training affects your fitness level and performance. Your training status is based on changes to your VO2 max., acute load, and HRV status over an extended time period. You can use your training status to help plan future training and continue improving your fitness level.
No Status: The watch needs you to record multiple activities over two weeks, with VO2 max. results from running or cycling, to determine your training status.
Detraining: You have a break in your training routine or you are training much less than usual for a week or more. Detraining means that you are unable to maintain your fitness level. You can try increasing your training load to see improvement.
Recovery: Your lighter training load is allowing your body to recover, which is essential during extended periods of hard training. You can return to a higher training load when you feel ready.
Maintaining: Your current training load is enough to maintain your fitness level. To see improvement, try adding more variety to your workouts or increasing your training volume.
Productive: Your current training load is moving your fitness level and performance in the right direction. You should plan recovery periods into your training to maintain your fitness level.
Peaking: You are in ideal race condition. Your recently reduced training load is allowing your body to recover and fully compensate for earlier training. You should plan ahead, since this peak state can only be maintained for a short time.
Overreaching: Your training load is very high and counterproductive. Your body needs a rest. You should give yourself time to recover by adding lighter training to your schedule.
Unproductive: Your training load is at a good level, but your fitness is decreasing. Try focusing on rest, nutrition, and stress management.
Strained: There is imbalance between your recovery and training load. It is a normal result after a hard training or major event. Your body may be struggling to recover, so you should pay attention to your overall health.
Tips for Getting Your Training Status
The training status feature depends on updated assessments of your fitness level, including at least one VO2 max. measurement per week. Your VO2 max. estimate is updated after outdoor runs during which your heart rate reached at least 70% of your maximum heart rate for several minutes. Indoor run activities do not generate a VO2 max. estimate in order to preserve the accuracy of your fitness level trend. You can disable VO2 max. recording for ultra run and trail run activities if you do not want those run types to affect your VO2 max. estimate
(
Activities and App Settings, page 42
).
To get the most out of the training status feature, you can try these tips.
• At least one time per week, run outdoors and reach a heart rate higher than 70% of your maximum heart rate for at least 10 minutes.
After using the watch for one week, your training status should be available.
• Record all of your fitness activities on your primary training device, allowing your watch to learn about your
performance ( Syncing Activities and Performance Measurements, page 22 ).
• Wear the watch consistently while you sleep, to continue generating an up-to-date HRV status. Having a valid
HRV status can help maintain a valid training status when you do not have as many activities with VO2 max. measurements.
Syncing Activities and Performance Measurements
You can sync activities and performance measurements from other Garmin devices to your Approach S70 watch using your Garmin Connect account. This allows your watch to more accurately reflect your training status and fitness. For example, you can record a ride with an Edge ® details and overall training load on your Approach S70 watch.
bike computer, and view your activity
Sync your Approach S70 watch and other Garmin devices to your Garmin Connect account.
TIP: You can set a primary training device and primary wearable in the Garmin Connect app (
Recent activities and performance measurements from your other Garmin devices appear on your Approach
S70 watch.
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Acute Load
Acute load is a weighted sum of your excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) for the last several days. The gauge indicates whether your current load is low, optimal, high, or very high. The optimal range is based on your individual fitness level and training history. The range adjusts as your training time and intensity increase or decrease.
Training Load Focus
In order to maximize performance and fitness gains, training should be distributed across three categories: low aerobic, high aerobic, and anaerobic. Training load focus shows you how much of your training is currently in each category and provides training targets. Training load focus requires at least 7 days of training to determine if your training load is low, optimal, or high. After 4 weeks of training history, your training load estimate will have more detailed target information to help you balance your training activities.
Below targets: Your training load is lower than optimal in all intensity categories. Try increasing the duration or frequency of your workouts.
Low aerobic shortage: Try adding more low aerobic activities to provide recovery and balance for your higher intensity activities.
High aerobic shortage: Try adding more high aerobic activities to help improve your lactate threshold and VO2 max. over time.
Anaerobic shortage: Try adding a few more intense, anaerobic activities to improve your speed and anaerobic capacity over time.
Balanced: Your training load is balanced and provides all-around fitness benefits as you continue training.
Low aerobic focus: Your training load is mostly low aerobic activity. This provides a solid foundation and prepares you for adding more intense workouts.
High aerobic focus: Your training load is mostly high aerobic activity. These activities help to improve lactate threshold, VO2 max., and endurance.
Anaerobic focus: Your training load is mostly intense activity. This leads to rapid fitness gains, but should be balanced with low aerobic activities.
Above targets: Your training load is higher than optimal, and you should consider scaling back the duration and frequency of your workouts.
Load Ratio
Load ratio is the ratio of your acute (short-term) training load to your chronic (long-term) training load. It's helpful for tracking your training load changes.
Status Value Description
No Status
Low
Optimal
High
Very High
None Load ratio will be visible after 2 weeks of training.
Lower than 0.8 Your short-term training load is lower than your long-term training load.
0.8 to 1.4
1.5 to 1.9
2.0 or higher
The short-term and long-term training loads are balanced. The optimal range is based on your individual fitness level and training history.
Your short-term training load is higher than your long-term training load.
Your short-term training load is significantly higher than your long-term training load.
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About Training Effect
Training Effect measures the impact of an activity on your aerobic and anaerobic fitness. Training Effect accumulates during the activity. As the activity progresses, the Training Effect value increases. Training Effect is determined by your user profile information and training history, and heart rate, duration, and intensity of your activity. There are seven different Training Effect labels to describe the primary benefit of your activity. Each
phrase, for example, "Highly Impacting VO2 Max." has a corresponding description in your Garmin Connect activity details.
Aerobic Training Effect uses your heart rate to measure how the accumulated intensity of an exercise affects your aerobic fitness and indicates if the workout had a maintaining or improving effect on your fitness level.
Your excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) accumulated during exercise is mapped to a range of values that account for your fitness level and training habits. Steady workouts at moderate effort or workouts involving longer intervals (>180 sec) have a positive impact on your aerobic metabolism and result in an improved aerobic Training Effect.
Anaerobic Training Effect uses heart rate and speed (or power) to determine how a workout affects your ability to perform at very high intensity. You receive a value based on the anaerobic contribution to EPOC and the type of activity. Repeated high-intensity intervals of 10 to 120 seconds have a highly beneficial impact on your anaerobic capability and result in an improved anaerobic Training Effect.
You can add Aerobic Training Effect and Anaerobic Training Effect as data fields to one of your training screens to monitor your numbers throughout the activity.
Training Effect Aerobic Benefit Anaerobic Benefit
From 0.0 to 0.9 No benefit.
From 1.0 to 1.9 Minor benefit.
From 2.0 to 2.9 Maintains your aerobic fitness.
From 3.0 to 3.9 Impacts your aerobic fitness.
No benefit.
Minor benefit.
Maintains your anaerobic fitness.
Impacts your anaerobic fitness.
From 4.0 to 4.9 Highly impacts your aerobic fitness.
5.0
Overreaching and potentially harmful without enough recovery time.
Highly impacts your anaerobic fitness.
Overreaching and potentially harmful without enough recovery time.
Training Effect technology is provided and supported by Firstbeat Analytics. For more information, go to firstbeat.com
.
Heat and Altitude Performance Acclimation
Environmental factors such as high temperature and altitude impact your training and performance. For example, high altitude training can have a positive impact on your fitness, but you may notice a temporary
VO2 max. decline while exposed to high altitudes. Your Approach S70 watch provides acclimation notifications and corrections to your VO2 max. estimate and training status when the temperature is above 22ºC (72ºF) and when the altitude is above 800 m (2625 ft.). You can keep track of your heat and altitude acclimation in the training status glance.
NOTE: The heat acclimation feature is available only for GPS activities and requires weather data from your connected phone.
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Pausing and Resuming Your Training Status
If you are injured or sick, you can pause your training status. You can continue to record fitness activities, but your training status, training load focus, recovery feedback, and workout recommendations are temporarily disabled.
You can resume your training status when you are ready to start training again. For best results, you need at least one VO2 max. measurement each week.
1 When you want to pause your training status, select an option:
• Swipe up or down to view the glance loop, tap and hold the training glance, and select Options > Pause
Training Status.
• From your Garmin Connect settings, select Performance Stats > Training Status > > Pause Training
Status.
2 Sync your watch with your Garmin Connect account.
3 When you want to resume your training status, select an option:
• Swipe up or down to view the glance loop, tap and hold the training glance, and select Options > Resume
Training Status.
• From your Garmin Connect settings, select Performance Stats > Training Status > > Resume Training
Status.
4 Sync your watch with your Garmin Connect account.
Adding a Stock
Before you can customize the stocks list, you must add the stocks glance to the glance loop (
).
1 Swipe up or down to view the stocks glance.
2 Press the action button.
3 Select Add Stock.
4 Enter the company name or stock symbol for the stock you want to add, and select .
The watch displays search results.
5 Select the stock you want to add.
6 Select the stock to view more information.
TIP: To display the stock on the glance loop, you can press the action button, and select Set as Favorite.
Using the Jet Lag Adviser
in the Garmin Connect App, page 25 ).
You can use the Jet Lag Adviser glance while traveling to see how your internal clock compares to the local time, and to receive guidance on how to reduce the effects of jet lag.
1 From the watch face, swipe up or down to view the Jet Lag Adviser glance.
2 Press the action button to see how your internal clock compares to the local time, and the overall level of your jet lag.
3 Select an option:
• To see an informational message about your current jet lag level, press the action button.
• To see a timeline for recommended actions to help reduce symptoms of jet lag, swipe up.
Planning a Trip in the Garmin Connect App
1 From the Garmin Connect app, select or .
2 Select Training & Planning > Jet Lag Adviser > Add Trip Details.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Controls
The controls menu lets you quickly access watch features and options. You can add, reorder, and remove the options in the controls menu (
Customizing the Controls Menu, page 27 ).
Press .
Icon Name Description
Altimeter Select to open the altimeter screen.
Assistance Select to send an assistance request (
Requesting Assistance, page 47
).
Barometer Select to open the barometer screen.
Brightness
Clocks
Compass
Display
Do Not Disturb
Find Phone
Select to adjust the screen brightness (
Changing the Display Settings, page 49 ).
Select to open the Clocks app to set an alarm, timer, stopwatch, or view alternate
time zones ( Clocks, page 34 ).
Select to open the compass screen.
Turns off the screen for alerts, gestures, and Always On Display mode ( Changing the
).
Select to enable or disable do not disturb mode to dim the screen and disable alerts and notifications. For example, you can use this mode while watching a movie.
Select to play an audible alert on your paired phone, if it is within Bluetooth range. The Bluetooth signal strength appears on the Approach watch screen, and it increases as you move closer to your phone.
Flashlight
Lock Device
Select to turn on the screen to use your watch as a flashlight.
Select to lock the buttons and the touchscreen to prevent inadvertent presses and swipes.
Music Controls Select to control music playback on your watch or phone.
Settings
Sleep Mode
Select to open the settings menu.
Select to enable or disable Sleep Mode ( Customizing Sleep Mode, page 49 ).
Sunrise & Sunset Select to view sunrise, sunset, and twilight times.
Wallet
Select to open your Garmin Pay wallet and pay for purchases with your watch
).
Weather Select to view the current weather forecast and current conditions.
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Customizing the Controls Menu
).
1 Press .
2 Select Edit.
3 Select a shortcut to customize.
4 Select an option:
• To change the location of the shortcut in the controls menu, swipe up or down.
• To remove the shortcut from the controls menu, select .
5 If necessary, select Add to add an additional shortcut to the controls menu.
Heart Rate Features
The Approach S70 watch has a wrist-based heart rate monitor and is also compatible with chest heart rate monitors (sold separately). You can view heart rate data on the heart rate glance. If both wrist-based heart rate and chest heart rate data are available when you start an activity, your watch uses the chest heart rate data.
Wrist-based Heart Rate
Wearing the Watch
CAUTION
Some users may experience skin irritation after prolonged use of the watch, especially if the user has sensitive skin or allergies. If you notice any skin irritation, remove the watch and give your skin time to heal. To help prevent skin irritation, ensure the watch is clean and dry, and do not overtighten the watch on your wrist. For more information, go to garmin.com/fitandcare .
• Wear the watch above your wrist bone.
NOTE: The watch should be snug but comfortable. For more accurate heart rate readings, the watch should not shift while running or exercising. For pulse oximeter readings, you should remain motionless.
NOTE: The optical sensor is located on the back of the watch.
• See Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data, page 28 for more information about wrist-based heart rate.
• For more information about accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy .
• For more information about watch wear and care, go to garmin.com/fitandcare .
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Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data
If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you can try these tips.
• Clean and dry your arm before putting on the watch.
• Avoid wearing sunscreen, lotion, and insect repellent under the watch.
• Avoid scratching the heart rate sensor on the back of the watch.
• Wear the watch above your wrist bone. The watch should be snug but comfortable.
• Wait until the icon is solid before starting your activity.
• Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes and get a heart rate reading before starting your activity.
NOTE: In cold environments, warm up indoors.
• Rinse the watch with fresh water after each workout.
Wrist Heart Rate Monitor Settings
Press , and select Settings > Health & Wellness > Heart Rate.
Status: Enables or disables the wrist heart rate monitor. The default value is Auto, which automatically uses the wrist heart rate monitor unless you pair an external heart rate monitor.
NOTE: Disabling the wrist heart rate monitor also disables the wrist-based pulse oximeter sensor.
While Swimming: Enables or disables the wrist heart rate monitor during swimming activities.
Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts: Allows you to set the watch to alert you when your heart rate exceeds or drops
below a target value ( Setting an Abnormal Heart Rate Alert, page 28
).
Heart Rate to Garmin Devices, page 29 ).
Setting an Abnormal Heart Rate Alert
CAUTION
This feature only alerts you when your heart rate exceeds or drops below a certain number of beats per minute, as selected by the user, after a period of inactivity. This feature does not notify you of any potential heart condition and is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition or disease. Always defer to your health care provider for any heart-related issues.
You can set the heart rate threshold value.
1 Press .
2 Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Wrist Heart Rate > Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts.
3 Select High Alert or Low Alert.
4 Set the heart rate threshold value.
Each time your heart rate exceeds or drops below the threshold value, a message appears and the watch vibrates.
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Broadcasting Heart Rate to Garmin Devices
You can broadcast your heart rate data from your watch and view it on paired devices. Broadcasting heart rate data decreases battery life.
TIP: You can customize the activity settings to broadcast your heart rate data automatically when you begin an activity (
Activities and App Settings, page 42
). For example, you can broadcast your heart rate data to an Edge device while cycling.
1 Press .
2 Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Wrist Heart Rate > Broadcast Heart Rate.
3 Press the action button.
The watch starts broadcasting your heart rate data.
4 Pair your watch with your compatible device.
NOTE: The pairing instructions differ for each Garmin compatible device. See your owner's manual.
5 Press the action button to stop broadcasting your heart rate data.
Turning Off the Wrist-based Heart Rate Monitor
The wrist-based heart rate monitor is enabled by default. The device automatically uses the wrist-based heart rate monitor unless you pair a chest heart rate monitor to the device. Chest heart rate data is only available during an activity.
NOTE: Disabling the wrist-based heart rate monitor also disables the all-day stress feature, intensity minutes, and the wrist-based pulse oximeter sensor.
1 Press .
2 Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Wrist Heart Rate > Status > Off.
About Heart Rate Zones
Many athletes use heart rate zones to measure and increase their cardiovascular strength and improve their level of fitness. A heart rate zone is a set range of heartbeats per minute. The five commonly accepted heart rate zones are numbered from 1 to 5 according to increasing intensity. Generally, heart rate zones are calculated based on percentages of your maximum heart rate.
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Setting Your Heart Rate Zones
The watch uses your user profile information from the initial setup to determine your default heart rate zones.
You can set separate heart rate zones for sport profiles, such as running, cycling, and swimming. For the most accurate calorie data during your activity, set your maximum heart rate. You can also set each heart rate zone and enter your resting heart rate manually. You can manually adjust your zones on the watch or using your
Garmin Connect account.
1 Press .
2 Select Settings > User Profile > Heart Rate.
3 Select Max. HR > Max. HR, and enter your maximum heart rate.
You can use the Auto Detection feature to automatically record your maximum heart rate during an activity.
4 Select Resting HR > Set Custom, and enter your resting heart rate.
You can use the average resting heart rate measured by your watch, or you can set a custom resting heart rate.
5 Select Zones > Based On.
6 Select an option:
• Select BPM to view and edit the zones in beats per minute.
• Select %Max. HR to view and edit the zones as a percentage of your maximum heart rate.
• Select %HRR to view and edit the zones as a percentage of your heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate).
7 Select a zone, and enter a value for each zone.
8 Select Sport Heart Rate, and select a sport profile to add separate heart rate zones (optional).
9 Repeat the steps to add sport heart rate zones (optional).
Heart Rate Zone Calculations
Zone
% of Maximum Heart
Rate
Perceived Exertion Benefits
1
2
3
4
5
50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
80–90%
90–100%
Relaxed, easy pace, rhythmic breathing
Comfortable pace, slightly deeper breathing, conversation possible
Moderate pace, more difficult to hold conversation
Fast pace and a bit uncomfortable, breathing forceful
Sprinting pace, unsustainable for long period of time, labored breathing
Beginning-level aerobic training, reduces stress
Basic cardiovascular training, good recovery pace
Improved aerobic capacity, optimal cardiovascular training
Improved anaerobic capacity and threshold, improved speed
Anaerobic and muscular endurance, increased power
Pulse Oximeter
The Approach S70 watch has a wrist-based pulse oximeter to gauge the saturation of oxygen in your blood.
Knowing your oxygen saturation can be valuable in understanding your overall health and help you determine how your body is adapting to altitude. Your watch gauges your blood oxygen level by shining light into the skin and checking how much light is absorbed. This is referred to as SpO
2
.
On the watch, your pulse oximeter readings appear as an SpO
2
percentage. On your Garmin Connect account, you can view additional details about your pulse oximeter readings, including trends over multiple days. For more information on pulse oximeter accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy .
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Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings
You can manually begin a pulse oximeter reading from the pulse oximeter glance. The accuracy of the pulse oximeter reading can vary based on your blood flow, the watch placement on your wrist, and your stillness.
).
1 While you are sitting or inactive, swipe up or down to view the pulse oximeter glance.
2 Select the glance to begin the reading.
3 Hold the arm wearing the watch at heart level while the watch reads your blood oxygen saturation.
4 Keep still.
The watch displays your oxygen saturation as a percentage, and a graph of your pulse oximeter readings and heart rate values for the last 24 hours.
Setting the Pulse Oximeter Mode
1 Press .
2 Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Pulse Oximeter > Pulse Ox Mode.
3 Select an option:
• To turn off automatic measurements, select Manual Check.
• To turn on continuous measurements while you sleep, select During Sleep.
NOTE: Unusual sleep positions can cause abnormally low sleep-time SpO2 readings.
Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data
If the pulse oximeter data is erratic or does not appear, you can try these tips.
• Remain motionless while the watch reads your blood oxygen saturation.
• Wear the watch above your wrist bone. The watch should be snug but comfortable.
• Hold the arm wearing the watch at heart level while the watch reads your blood oxygen saturation.
• Use a silicone or nylon band.
• Clean and dry your arm before putting on the watch.
• Avoid wearing sunscreen, lotion, and insect repellent under the watch.
• Avoid scratching the optical sensor on the back of the watch.
• Rinse the watch with fresh water after each workout.
Activities and Apps
Your watch can be used for indoor, outdoor, athletic, and fitness activities. When you start an activity, the watch displays and records sensor data. When you finish your activities, you can save and share them with the Garmin
Connect community.
You can also add Connect IQ activities and apps to your watch using the Connect IQ app (
).
For more information about activity tracking and fitness metric accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy .
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Starting an Activity
When you start an activity, GPS turns on automatically (if required).
1 Press the action button.
2 Select .
3 Select an activity.
4 If the activity requires GPS signals, go outside to an area with a clear view of the sky, and wait until the device is ready.
The device is ready after it establishes your heart rate, acquires GPS signals (if required), and connects to your wireless sensors (if required).
5 Press the action button to start the activity timer.
The device records activity data only while the activity timer is running.
Tips for Recording Activities
• Charge the watch before starting an activity (
).
• Press to record laps, start a new set or pose, or advance to the next workout step.
• Swipe up or down to view additional data screens.
Stopping an Activity
1 Press the action button.
2 Select an option:
• To resume your activity, select Resume.
• To save the activity and view the details, select Save, press the action button, and select an option.
).
• To suspend your activity and resume it at a later time, select Resume Later.
• To mark a lap, select Lap.
• To measure the difference between your heart rate at the end of the activity and your heart rate two minutes later, select Recovery HR, and wait while the timer counts down.
• To discard the activity, select Discard.
Evaluating an Activity
Before you can evaluate an activity, you must enable the self-evaluation setting on your Approach S70 watch
(
Activities and App Settings, page 42
).
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
1 After you complete an activity, select Save (
Stopping an Activity, page 32 ).
2 Select a number that corresponds with your perceived effort.
NOTE: You can select to skip the self evaluation.
3 Select how you felt during the activity.
You can view evaluations in the Garmin Connect app.
Indoor Activities
The watch can be used for training indoors, such as running on an indoor track or using a stationary bike or indoor trainer. GPS is turned off for indoor activities (
Activities and App Settings, page 42
).
When running or walking with GPS turned off, speed and distance are calculated using the accelerometer in the watch. The accelerometer is self-calibrating. The accuracy of the speed and distance data improves after a few outdoor runs or walks using GPS.
TIP: Holding the handrails of the treadmill reduces accuracy.
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Calibrating the Treadmill Distance
To record more accurate distances for your treadmill activities, you can calibrate the treadmill distance after you travel at least 1.5 km (1 mi.) on a treadmill. If you use different treadmills, you can manually calibrate the treadmill distance on each treadmill or after each activity.
1 Start a treadmill activity (
Starting an Activity, page 32 ).
2 Travel on the treadmill until your Approach S70 device records at least 1.5 km (1 mi.).
3 After you complete your activity, press the action button, and select Done.
4 Check the treadmill display for the distance traveled.
5 Select an option:
• To calibrate the first time, select Save, and enter the treadmill distance on your device.
• To manually calibrate after the first-time calibration, select > Calibrate, and enter the treadmill distance on your device.
Going for a Pool Swim
1 Press the action button.
2 Select > Pool Swim.
3 Select an option:
• To set the pool size for your first activity, select the size.
• To change the pool size, select > Pool Swim Settings > Pool Size , and select the size.
4 Press the action button to start the activity timer.
5 Start your activity.
The device automatically records swim intervals and lengths.
6 Press when you rest.
The rest screen appears.
7 Press to restart the interval timer.
8 After you complete your activity, press the action button to stop the activity timer.
9 Select Save to save your activity.
Swim Terminology
Length: One trip down the pool.
Interval: One or more consecutive lengths. A new interval starts after a rest.
Stroke: A stroke is counted every time your arm wearing the device completes a full cycle.
Swolf: Your swolf score is the sum of the time for one pool length and the number of strokes for that length.
For example, 30 seconds plus 15 strokes equals a swolf score of 45. Swolf is a measurement of swimming efficiency and, like golf, a lower score is better.
Outdoor Activities
The Approach watch comes preloaded with apps for outdoor activities, such as running and biking. GPS is turned on for outdoor activities. You can add apps using default activities, such as cardio or rowing.
Viewing Your Ski Runs
Your watch records the details of each downhill skiing or snowboarding run using the auto run feature. This feature is turned on by default for downhill skiing and snowboarding. It automatically records new ski runs based on your movement. The timer pauses when you stop moving downhill and when you are on a chairlift.
The timer remains paused during the chairlift ride. You can start moving downhill to restart the timer. You can view run details from the paused screen or while the timer is running.
1 Start a skiing or snowboarding activity.
2 Swipe up or down to view details of your last run, your current run, and your total runs.
The run screens include time, distance traveled, maximum speed, average speed, and total descent.
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Clocks
Setting an Alarm
You can set multiple alarms.
1 Press .
2 Select Clocks > ALARMS > Add Alarm.
3 Enter the alarm time.
Editing an Alarm
1 Press .
2 Select Clocks > ALARMS.
3 Select an alarm.
4 Select an option:
• To turn the alarm on or off, select Status.
• To change the alarm time, select Time.
• To set the alarm to repeat regularly, select Repeat, and select when the alarm should repeat.
• To turn vibration on or off for the alarm notification, select Vibration.
• To select a description for the alarm, select Label.
• To delete the alarm, select Delete.
Starting the Countdown Timer
1 Press .
2 Select Clocks > TIMER.
3 Enter the time.
4 If necessary, select , and select an option:
• Select Time to change the time.
• Select Restart > On to automatically restart the timer after it expires.
• Select Vibration to turn vibration on or off for the timer notification.
5 Press the action button to start the timer.
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Using the Stopwatch
1 Press .
2 Select Clocks > Stopwatch.
3 Press the action button to start the timer.
4 Select to restart the lap timer .
The total stopwatch time continues running.
5 Press the action button to stop both timers.
6 Select an option:
• To reset both timers, select .
• To save the stopwatch time as an activity, select > Save Activity.
• To reset the timers and exit the stopwatch, select > Done.
• To review the lap timers, select > Review.
NOTE: The Review option only appears if there have been multiple laps.
• To return to the watch face without resetting the timers, select > Go to Watchface.
Adding Alternate Time Zones
You can display the current time of day in additional time zones. You can add up to four alternate time zones.
1 Press .
2 Select Clocks > ALT. TIME ZONES > Add Alt. Time Zone.
3 Select a time zone.
4 If necessary, rename the zone.
Editing an Alternate Time Zone
1 Press .
2 Select Clocks > ALT. TIME ZONES > Edit.
3 Select a time zone.
4 Select an option:
• To enter a custom name for the time zone, select Rename Zone.
• To change the time zone, select Change Zone.
• To change the location of the time zone in the glance, select Reorder Zone.
• To delete the time zone, select Delete Zone.
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Training
Unified Training Status
When you use more than one Garmin device with your Garmin Connect account, you can choose which device is the primary data source for everyday use and for training purposes.
From the Garmin Connect app menu, select Settings.
Primary Training Device: Sets the priority data source for training metrics like your training status and load focus.
Primary Wearable: Sets the priority data source for daily health metrics like steps and sleep. This should be the watch you wear most often.
TIP: For the most accurate results, Garmin recommends that you sync often with your Garmin Connect account.
Syncing Activities and Performance Measurements
You can sync activities and performance measurements from other Garmin devices to your Approach S70 watch using your Garmin Connect account. This allows your watch to more accurately reflect your training status and fitness. For example, you can record a ride with an Edge bike computer, and view your activity details and overall training load on your Approach S70 watch.
Sync your Approach S70 watch and other Garmin devices to your Garmin Connect account.
TIP: You can set a primary training device and primary wearable in the Garmin Connect app (
Recent activities and performance measurements from your other Garmin devices appear on your Approach
S70 watch.
Workouts
You can create custom workouts that include goals for each workout step and for varied distances, times, and calories. During your activity, you can view workout-specific data screens that contain workout step information, such as the workout step distance or average step pace.
You can create and find more workouts using Garmin Connect, or select a training plan that has built-in workouts and transfer them to your watch.
You can schedule workouts using Garmin Connect. You can plan workouts in advance and store them on your watch.
Starting a Workout
Your device can guide you through multiple steps in a workout.
1 Press the action button.
2 Select .
3 Select an activity.
4 Select > Training > My Workouts.
5 Select a workout.
NOTE: Only workouts that are compatible with the selected activity appear in the list.
6 Select View to view a list of workout steps (optional).
TIP: While viewing workout steps, you can press the action button to view an animation of the selected exercise, if available.
7 Select Do Workout.
8 Press the action button to start the activity timer.
After you begin a workout, the device displays each step of the workout, step notes (optional), the target
(optional), and the current workout data. For strength, yoga, cardio, or Pilates activities, an instructional animation appears.
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Following a Workout From Garmin Connect
Before you can download a workout from Garmin Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account (
).
1 Select an option:
• Open the Garmin Connect app.
• Go to connect.garmin.com
.
2 Select Training & Planning > Workouts.
3 Find a workout, or create and save a new workout.
4 Select or Send to Device.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Starting an Interval Workout
1 Press the action button.
2 Select .
3 Select an activity.
4 Select > Training > Intervals > Do Workout.
5 When your interval workout has a warm up, press to begin the first interval.
6 Follow the on-screen instructions.
7 At any time, press to stop the current interval or rest period and transition to the next interval or rest period (optional).
After you complete all of the intervals, a message appears.
Customizing an Interval Workout
1 Press the action button.
2 Select .
3 Select an activity.
4 Select > Training > Intervals > Edit.
5 Select one or more options:
• To set the interval duration and type, select Interval.
• To set the rest duration and type, select Rest.
• To set the number of repetitions, select Repeat.
• To add an open-ended warm up to your workout, select Warm Up > On.
• To add an open-ended cool down to your workout, select Cool Down > On.
6 Press .
The watch saves your custom interval workout until you edit the workout again.
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Using Virtual Partner
®
Your Virtual Partner is a training tool designed to help you meet your goals. You can set a pace for the Virtual
Partner and race against it.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
1 Press the action button.
2 Select .
3 Select an activity.
4 Select .
5 Select the activity settings.
6 Select Data Screens > Add New > Virtual Partner.
7 Enter a pace or speed value.
8 Swipe up or down to change the location of the Virtual Partner screen (optional).
9 Press the action button to start your activity.
10 Swipe up or down to scroll to the Virtual Partner screen and see who is leading.
About the Training Calendar
The training calendar on your watch is an extension of the training calendar or schedule you set up in your
Garmin Connect account. After you have added a few workouts to the Garmin Connect calendar, you can send them to your device. All scheduled workouts sent to the device appear in the calendar glance. When you select a day in the calendar, you can view or do the workout. The scheduled workout stays on your watch whether you complete it or skip it. When you send scheduled workouts from Garmin Connect, they overwrite the existing training calendar.
Using Garmin Connect Training Plans
), and you must pair the Approach watch with a compatible phone.
1 From the Garmin Connect app, select or .
2 Select Training & Planning > Training Plans.
3 Select and schedule a training plan.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
5 Review the training plan in your calendar.
Adaptive Training Plans
Your Garmin Connect account has an adaptive training plan and Garmin coach to fit your training goals. For example, you can answer a few questions and find a plan to help you complete a 5 km race. The plan adjusts to your current level of fitness, coaching and schedule preferences, and race date. When you start a plan, the
Garmin coach glance is added to the glance loop on your Approach watch.
Music
NOTE: There are three different music playback options for your watch.
• Third-party provider music
• Personal audio content
• Music stored on your phone
On a watch, you can download audio content to your watch from your computer or from a third-party provider, so you can listen when your phone is not nearby. To listen to audio content stored on your watch, you can connect Bluetooth headphones.
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Connecting to a Third-Party Provider
Before you can download music or other audio files to your compatible watch from a supported third-party provider, you must connect to the provider using the Garmin Connect app.
1 From the Garmin Connect app, select or .
2 Select Garmin Devices, and select your watch.
3 Select Music > Music Providers.
4 Select an option:
• To connect to an installed provider, select a provider, and follow the on-screen instructions.
• To connect to a new provider, select Get Music Apps, locate a provider, and follow the on-screen instructions.
Downloading Audio Content from a Third-Party Provider
Before you can download audio content from a third-party provider, you must connect to a Wi‑Fi network
(
Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network, page 13
).
1 Press .
2 Select Settings > Music > Music Providers.
3 Select a connected provider, or select Add Provider to add a music provider from the Connect IQ store.
4 Select a playlist or other item to download to the watch.
5 If necessary, press until you are prompted to sync with the service.
NOTE: Downloading audio content can drain the battery. You may be required to connect the watch to an external power source if the battery is low.
Downloading Personal Audio Content
Before you can send your personal music to your watch, you must install the Garmin Express application on your computer ( garmin.com/express ).
You can load your personal audio files, such as .mp3 and .m4a files, to a watch from your computer. For more information, go to garmin.com/musicfiles .
1 Connect the watch to your computer using the included USB cable.
2 On your computer, open the Garmin Express application, select your watch, and select Music.
TIP: For Windows ® computers, you can select and browse to the folder with your audio files. For Apple ® computers, the Garmin Express application uses your iTunes ® library.
3 In the My Music or iTunes Library list, select an audio file category, such as songs or playlists.
4 Select the checkboxes for the audio files, and select Send to Device.
5 If necessary, in the list, select a category, select the checkboxes, and select Remove From Device to remove audio files.
Listening to Music
1 If necessary, connect your Bluetooth headphones ( Connecting Bluetooth Headphones, page 40 ).
2 Press .
3 Select Settings > Music > Music Providers.
4 Select an option:
• To control music playback on your phone, select Control Phone.
• To listen to music from a third-party provider, select the name of the provider, and select a playlist.
5 Select .
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Music Playback Controls
NOTE: Music playback controls may look different, depending on the selected music source.
Select to view more music playback controls.
Select to adjust the volume.
Select to play and pause the current audio file.
Select to skip to the next audio file in the playlist.
Hold to fast forward through the current audio file.
Select to restart the current audio file.
Select twice to skip to the previous audio file in the playlist.
Hold to rewind through the current audio file.
Select to change the repeat mode.
Select to change the shuffle mode.
Connecting Bluetooth Headphones
To listen to music loaded onto your watch, you must connect Bluetooth headphones.
1 Bring the headphones within 2 m (6.6 ft.) of your watch.
2 Enable pairing mode on the headphones.
3 Press .
4 Select Settings > Music > Headphones > Add New.
5 Select your headphones to complete the pairing process.
Changing the Audio Mode
You can change the music playback mode from stereo to mono.
1 Press .
2 Select Settings > Music > Audio.
3 Select an option.
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Customizing Your Device
Customizing the Watch Face
Your watch comes preloaded with several watch faces. You can also install and activate a Connect IQ watch
face from the Connect IQ store ( Connect IQ Features, page 15 ).
1 Press .
2 Select Settings > Watch Face.
3 Swipe up or down to view the watch faces.
4 Select Add New to create a custom digital or analog watch face.
5 Press the action button.
6 Select an option:
• To activate the watch face, select Apply.
• To change the style of the numbers for the analog watch face, select Background.
• To change the style of the hands for the analog watch face, select Hands.
• To change the style of the numbers for the digital watch face, select Layout.
• To change the style of the seconds for the digital watch face, select Seconds.
• To change the data that appears on the watch face, select Data.
• To add or change an accent color for the watch face, select Accent Color.
• To change the color of the data that appears on the watch face, select Data Color.
• To remove the watch face, select Delete.
7 Tap the screen to select a watch face.
Golf Settings
Press , and select Settings > Golf Settings to customize golf settings and features.
Scoring: Allows you to set your scoring preferences and turn on statistics tracking.
Driver Distance: Sets the average distance the ball travels from the tee box on your drive. The driver distance appears as an arc on the map.
PlaysLike: Enables the "plays like" distance feature while playing golf, which accounts for elevation changes on the course by showing the adjusted distance to the green (
PlaysLike Distance Icons, page 10
).
Contour Shading: Allows you to select elevation or slope contour shading for the greens on courses with green
contour data ( Garmin Golf App, page 14
).
Big Numbers: Changes the size of the numbers on the hole view screen.
Tournament Mode: Disables the PinPointer and PlaysLike distance features. These features are not allowed during sanctioned tournaments or handicap calculation rounds.
Golf Distance: Sets the unit of measure for distance while playing golf.
Golf Wind Speed: Sets the unit of measure for wind speed while playing golf.
Club Prompt: Displays a prompt that enables you to enter which club you used after each detected shot.
Satellites: Sets the satellite system to use for the activity ( Satellite Settings, page 44
).
Record Activity: Enables activity FIT file recording for golf activities. FIT files record fitness information that is tailored for the Garmin Connect app.
Club Sensors: Allows you to set up your Approach CT10 club sensors.
Virtual Caddie: Allows you to select automatic or manual virtual caddie club recommendations. Appears after you play five rounds of golf, track your clubs, and upload your scorecards to the Garmin Golf app.
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Scoring Settings
Press , and select Settings > Golf Settings > Scoring.
Scoring Method: Changes the method the device uses to keep score.
Handicap Scoring: Enables handicap scoring ( Enabling Handicap Scoring, page 8
).
Stat Tracking: Enables statistics tracking for the number of putts, greens in regulation, and fairways hit while playing golf.
Penalties: Enables penalty stroke tracking while playing golf.
Prompt: Enables the prompt at the start of a round asking if you want to keep score.
2 Players: Sets the scorecard to keep score for two players.
NOTE: This setting is only available during a round. You must enable this setting each time you begin a round.
Customizing the Activities and Apps List
1 Press the action button.
2 Select > Edit.
3 Select an option:
• To add an activity or app, select Add.
• To remove an activity or app, select the activity or app, and select .
• To reorder the list, select an activity or app, scroll to the desired location, and select .
Activities and App Settings
These settings allow you to customize each preloaded activity app based on your needs. For example, you can customize data pages and enable alerts and training features. Not all settings are available for all activity types.
From the watch face, press the action button, select , select an activity, select , and select the activity settings.
TIP: You can also edit the activity settings while you are exercising. During an activity, press , select Settings, and select the activity settings.
3D Distance: Calculates your distance traveled using your elevation change and your horizontal movement over ground.
3D Speed: Calculates your speed using your elevation change and your horizontal movement over ground.
Accent Color: Sets the accent color of each activity to help identify which activity is active.
Alerts: Sets the training or navigation alerts for the activity (
).
Auto Pause: Sets the device to stop recording data when you stop moving or when you drop below a specified speed. This feature is helpful if your activity includes stop lights or other places where you must stop.
Auto Scroll: Enables you to move through all of the activity data screens automatically while the timer is running.
Auto Set: Enables the watch to start and stop exercise sets automatically during a strength training activity.
Heart Rate to Garmin Devices, page 29 ).
Edit Weight: Allows you to add the weight used for an exercise set during a strength training or cardio activity.
Grading System: Sets the grading system for rating the route difficulty for a rock climbing activity.
Lane Number: Sets your lane number for track running.
Laps: Sets the device to mark laps automatically with the Auto Lap ® feature or manually when you press the
button. The Auto Lap feature marks laps at a specific distance automatically. This feature is helpful for comparing your performance over different parts of an activity (for example, every 1 mile or 5 kilometers).
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Metronome: Vibrates at a steady rhythm to help you improve your performance by training at a faster, slower, or more consistent cadence. You can set the beats per minute (bpm) of the cadence you want to maintain, beat frequency, and sound settings.
Mode Tracking: Enables or disables automatic ascent or descent mode tracking for backcountry skiing and snowboarding.
Pool Size: Sets the pool length for pool swimming.
Power Save Timeout: Sets the power-save timeout length for how long your watch stays in training mode, for example, when you are waiting for a race to start. The Normal option sets the watch to enter low-power watch mode after 5 minutes of inactivity. The Extended option sets the watch to enter low-power watch mode after 25 minutes of inactivity. The extended mode can result in shorter battery life between charges.
Record VO2 Max.: Enables VO2 max. recording for a trail run activity.
Rename: Sets the activity name.
Rep Counting: Enables or disables rep counting during a workout. The Workouts Only option enables rep counting during guided workouts only.
Restore Defaults: Allows you to reset the activity settings.
Route Stats: Enables route statistics tracking for indoor climbing activities.
Satellites: Sets the satellite system to use for the activity ( Satellite Settings, page 44
).
).
Stroke Detect.: Enables stroke detection for pool swimming.
Workout Videos: Enables instructive workout animations for a strength, cardio, yoga, or Pilates activity.
Animations are available for pre-installed workouts and workouts downloaded from your Garmin Connect account.
Customizing the Data Screens
You can show, hide, and change the layout and content of the data screens for each activity.
1 Press the action button.
2 Select .
3 Select an activity.
4 Select .
5 Select the activity settings.
6 Select Data Screens.
7 Swipe up or down to select a data screen to customize.
8 Press the action button.
9 Select an option:
• Select Layout to adjust the number of data fields on the data screen.
• Select a field to change the data that appears in the field.
TIP: For a list of all the available data fields, go to
Data Fields, page 59 . Not all data fields are available
for all activity types.
• Select Reorder to change the location of the data screen in the loop.
• Select Remove to remove the data screen from the loop.
10 If necessary, select Add New to add a data screen to the loop.
You can add a custom data screen, or select one of the predefined data screens.
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Satellite Settings
You can change the satellite settings to customize the satellite systems used for each activity. For more information about satellite systems, go to garmin.com/aboutGPS .
Press the action button, select an activity, select , select the activity settings, and select Satellites.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
Off: Disables satellite systems for the activity.
Use Default: Enables the watch to use the default system setting for satellites (
GPS Only: Enables the GPS satellite system.
All Systems: Enables multiple satellite systems. Using multiple satellite systems together offers increased performance in challenging environments and faster position acquisition than using GPS only. However, using multiple systems can reduce battery life more quickly than using GPS only.
All + Multi-Band: Enables multiple satellite systems on multiple frequency bands. Multi-band systems use multiple frequency bands and allow for more consistent track logs, improved positioning, improved multipath errors, and fewer atmospheric errors when using the watch in challenging environments.
NOTE: Not available for all watch models.
Auto Select: Enables the watch to use SatIQ prioritizing battery life.
™ technology to dynamically select the best multi-band system based on your environment. The Auto Select setting offers the best positioning accuracy while still
NOTE: Not available for all watch models.
UltraTrac: Records track points and sensor data less frequently. Enabling the UltraTrac feature increases battery life but decreases the quality of recorded activities. You should use the UltraTrac feature for activities that demand longer battery life and for which frequent sensor data updates are less important.
Alerts
You can set alerts for each activity, which can help you to train toward specific goals. Some alerts are available only for specific activities. Some alerts require optional accessories, such as a heart rate monitor or cadence sensor. There are three types of alerts: event alerts, range alerts, and recurring alerts.
Event alert: An event alert notifies you one time. The event is a specific value. For example, you can set the watch to alert you when you burn a specified number of calories.
Range alert: A range alert notifies you each time the watch is above or below a specified range of values. For example, you can set the watch to alert you when your heart rate is below 60 beats per minute (bpm) and over 210 bpm.
Recurring alert: A recurring alert notifies you each time the watch records a specified value or interval. For example, you can set the watch to alert you every 30 minutes.
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Alert Name Alert Type Description
Cadence Range
Calories
You can set minimum and maximum cadence values.
Event, recurring You can set the number of calories.
Custom Event, recurring
You can select an existing message or create a custom message and select an alert type.
Distance Recurring
Heart Rate Range
Pace Range
You can set a distance interval.
You can set minimum and maximum heart rate values or select zone changes.
You can set minimum and maximum pace values.
Run/Walk Recurring
Speed Range
You can set timed walking breaks at regular intervals.
You can set minimum and maximum speed values.
Stroke Rate Range
Time
You can set high or low strokes per minute.
Event, recurring You can set a time interval.
Setting an Alert
1 Press the action button.
2 Select .
3 Select an activity.
4 Select .
5 Select the activity settings.
6 Select Alerts.
7 Select an option:
• Select Add New to add a new alert for the activity.
• Select the alert name to edit an existing alert.
8 If necessary, select the type of alert.
9 Select a zone, enter the minimum and maximum values, or enter a custom value for the alert.
10 If necessary, turn on the alert.
For event and recurring alerts, a message appears each time you reach the alert value. For range alerts, a message appears each time you exceed or drop below the specified range (minimum and maximum values).
Setting Up Your User Profile
) settings. The watch uses this information to calculate accurate training data.
1 Press .
2 Select Settings > User Profile.
3 Select an option.
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Safety and Tracking Features
CAUTION
The safety and tracking features are supplemental features and should not be relied on as a primary method to obtain emergency assistance. The Garmin Connect app does not contact emergency services on your behalf.
NOTICE
To use the safety and tracking features, the Approach S70 watch must be connected to the Garmin Connect app using Bluetooth technology. Your paired phone must be equipped with a data plan and be in an area of network coverage where data is available. You can enter emergency contacts in your Garmin Connect account.
For more information about safety and tracking features, go to garmin.com/safety .
Assistance: Allows you to send a message with your name, LiveTrack link, and GPS location (if available) to your emergency contacts.
Incident detection: When the Approach S70 watch detects an incident during certain outdoor activities, the watch sends an automated message, LiveTrack link, and GPS location (if available) to your emergency contacts.
Adding Emergency Contacts
Emergency contact phone numbers are used for the safety and tracking features.
1 From the Garmin Connect app, select or .
2 Select Safety & Tracking > Safety Features > Emergency Contacts > Add Emergency Contacts.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Your emergency contacts receive a notification when you add them as an emergency contact, and can accept or decline your request. If a contact declines, you must choose another emergency contact.
Turning Incident Detection On and Off
CAUTION
Incident detection is a supplemental feature available only for certain outdoor activities. Incident detection should not be relied on as a primary method to obtain emergency assistance. The Garmin Connect app does not contact emergency services on your behalf.
NOTICE
Before you can enable incident detection on your watch, you must set up emergency contacts in the Garmin
Connect app (
Adding Emergency Contacts, page 46 ). Your paired phone must be equipped with a data plan and
be in an area of network coverage where data is available. Your emergency contacts must be able to receive emails or text messages (standard text messaging rates may apply).
1 Press .
2 Select Settings > Safety > Incident Detection.
3 Select a GPS activity.
NOTE: Incident detection is available only for certain outdoor activities.
When an incident is detected by your Approach S70 watch and your phone is connected, the Garmin Connect app can send an automated text message and email with your name and GPS location (if available) to your emergency contacts. A message appears on your device and paired phone indicating your contacts will be informed after 15 seconds have elapsed. If assistance is not needed, you can cancel the automated emergency message.
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Requesting Assistance
CAUTION
Assistance is a supplemental feature and should not be relied upon as a primary method to obtain emergency assistance. The Garmin Connect app does not contact emergency services on your behalf.
NOTICE
). Your paired phone must be equipped with a data plan and be in an area of network coverage where data is available. Your emergency contacts must be able to receive emails or text messages (standard text messaging rates may apply).
1 Press .
2 Select Assistance.
The countdown screen appears.
TIP: You can select Cancel before the countdown is complete to cancel the message.
Health and Wellness Settings
Press , and select Settings > Health & Wellness.
).
Pulse Ox Mode: Allows you to select a pulse oximeter mode ( Setting the Pulse Oximeter Mode, page 31
).
Move Alert: Enables or disables the Move Alert feature (
).
Goal Alerts: Allows you to turn on and off goal alerts, or turn them off only during activities. Goal alerts appear for your daily steps goal, daily floors climbed goal, and weekly intensity minutes goal.
Move IQ: Allows you to turn on and off Garmin Move IQ ™ events. When your movements match familiar exercise patterns, the Garmin Move IQ feature automatically detects the event and displays it in your timeline. The
Garmin Move IQ events show activity type and duration, but they do not appear in your activities list or newsfeed. For more detail and accuracy, you can record a timed activity on your device.
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.
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. Additional segments appear after every 15 minutes of inactivity. The device also beeps or vibrates if audible tones are turned on.
Go for a short walk (at least a couple of minutes) to reset the move alert.
Intensity Minutes
To improve your health, organizations such as the World Health Organization recommend at least 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity activity, such as brisk walking, or 75 minutes per week of vigorous intensity activity, such as running.
The watch monitors your activity intensity and tracks your time spent participating in moderate to vigorous intensity activities (heart rate data is required to quantify vigorous intensity). The watch adds the amount of moderate activity minutes with the amount of vigorous activity minutes. Your total vigorous intensity minutes are doubled when added.
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Earning Intensity Minutes
Your Approach S70 watch calculates intensity minutes by comparing your heart rate data to your average resting heart rate. If heart rate is turned off, the watch calculates moderate intensity minutes by analyzing your steps per minute.
• Start a timed activity for the most accurate calculation of intensity minutes.
• Wear your watch all day and night for the most accurate resting heart rate.
Sleep Tracking
While you are sleeping, the watch 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 stages, sleep movement, and sleep score. 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 Do Not Disturb Mode, page 12
).
Using Automated Sleep Tracking
1 Wear your watch while sleeping.
2 Upload your sleep tracking data to the Garmin Connect site (
Using the Smartphone Apps, page 14
).
You can view your sleep statistics on your Garmin Connect account.
System Settings
Press , and select Settings > System.
Language: Sets the language displayed on the watch.
Time: Adjusts the time settings (
).
Display: Adjusts the screen settings ( Changing the Display Settings, page 49
).
Sleep Mode: Allows you to set your sleep hours and sleep mode preferences (
Customizing Sleep Mode, page 49
).
Do Not Disturb: Allows you to enable the Do Not Disturb mode. You can edit your preferences for the screen, notifications, alerts, and wrist gestures.
Auto Lock: Allows you to lock the buttons and touchscreen automatically to prevent accidental button presses and touchscreen swipes.
Units: Sets the units of measure used on the watch (
Changing the Units of Measure, page 49
).
Start of Week: Allows you to set which day the watch uses as the start of the week.
Battery Status: Sets the watch to display the remaining battery life as a percentage or a length of time.
Reset: Allows you to reset user data and settings ( Resetting All Default Settings, page 50
).
Software Update: Allows you to install downloaded software updates, enable automatic updates, or manually
check for updates ( Product Updates, page 2
). You can select What's New to view a list of new features from the last software update you installed.
About: Displays device, software, license, and regulatory information.
Map Manager: Shows the downloaded map versions and allows you to download map updates.
Advanced: Sets advanced system settings (
).
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Time Settings
Press , and select Settings > System > Time.
Time Format: Sets the watch to show time in a 12-hour, 24-hour, or military format.
Date Format: Sets the display order for the day, month, and year for dates.
Set Time: Sets the time for the watch. The Auto option sets the time automatically based on your GPS position.
Time: Allows you to adjust the time if the Set Time option is set to Manual.
Alerts: Allows you to set hourly alerts, as well as sunrise and sunset alerts that sound a specific number of minutes or hours before the actual sunrise or sunset occurs (
Setting Time Alerts, page 49 ).
Time Sync: Allows you to manually sync the time when you change time zones, and to update for daylight saving time.
Setting Time Alerts
1 Press .
2 Select Settings > System > Time > Alerts.
3 Select an option:
• To set an alert to sound a specific number of minutes or hours before the actual sunset occurs, select Til
Sunset > Status > On, select Time, and enter the time.
• To set an alert to sound a specific number of minutes or hours before the actual sunrise occurs, select Til
Sunrise > Status > On, select Time, and enter the time.
• To set an alert to sound every hour, select Hourly > On.
Changing the Display Settings
1 Press .
2 Select Settings > System > Display.
3 Select During Activity, General Use, or During Sleep.
4 Select an option:
• Select Always On Display to keep the watch face data visible and turn down the brightness and background. This option impacts the battery and display life.
• Select Brightness to set the brightness level of the screen.
• Select Alerts to turn on the screen for alerts.
• Select Wrist Gesture to turn on the screen by raising and turning your arm to look at your wrist.
• Select Timeout to set the length of time before the screen turns off.
Changing the Units of Measure
You can customize units of measure for distance, pace and speed, elevation, weight, height, and temperature.
1 Press .
2 Select Settings > System > Units.
3 Select a measurement type.
4 Select a unit of measure.
Customizing Sleep Mode
1 Press .
2 Select Settings > System > Sleep Mode.
3 Select an option:
• Select Schedule, select a day, and enter your normal sleep hours.
• Select Watch Face to use the sleep watch face.
• Select Display to configure the screen brightness and timeout.
• Select Do Not Disturb to enable or disable do not disturb mode.
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Resetting All Default Settings
Before you reset all default settings, you should sync the watch with the Garmin Connect app to upload your activity data.
You can reset all of the watch settings to the factory default values.
1 Press .
2 Select Settings > System > Reset.
3 Select an option:
• To reset all of the watch settings to the factory default values and save all user-entered information and activity history, select Reset Default Settings.
• To delete all activities from the history, select Delete All Activities.
• To reset all distance and time totals, select Reset Totals.
• To delete all downloaded golf course files and reset the last played golf course list, select Reset Golf
Courses.
• To reset all of the watch settings to the factory default values and delete all user-entered information and activity history, select Delete Data and Reset Settings.
NOTE: If you have set up a Garmin Pay wallet, this option deletes the wallet from your watch. If you have music stored on your watch, this option deletes your stored music.
Advanced Settings
Press , and select Settings > System > Advanced.
Screenshot: Allows you to take a picture of the watch screen. Screenshots are saved in the Screenshot folder of the device storage.
Data Recording: Sets how the device records activity data. The Smart recording option (default) allows for longer activity recordings. The Every Second recording option provides more detailed activity recordings, but may not record entire activities that last for longer periods of time.
USB Mode: Sets the watch to use MTP (media transfer protocol) or Garmin mode when connected to a computer. Garmin mode allows you to continue using the watch while it is plugged in to a power source.
Satellites: Sets the default satellite system to use for activities. If necessary, you can customize the satellite setting for each activity (
).
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Wireless Sensors
Your watch can be paired and used with wireless sensors using ANT+ ® or Bluetooth technology (
). After the devices are paired, you can customize the optional data fields ( Customizing the
). If your watch was packaged with a sensor, they are already paired.
For information about specific Garmin sensor compatibility, purchasing, or to view the owner's manual, go to buy.garmin.com
for that sensor.
Sensor Type Description
Club Sensors eBike
External Heart
Rate
Foot Pod
You can use Approach CT10 golf club sensors to automatically track your golf shots, including location, distance, and club type.
You can use your watch with your eBike and view bike data, such as battery and shifting information, during your rides.
You can use an external sensor, such as the HRM-Pro ™ or HRM-Dual ™ heart rate monitor, to view heart rate data during your activities.
You can use a foot pod to record pace and distance instead of using GPS when you are training indoors or when your GPS signal is weak.
Headphones
Tempe
You can use Bluetooth headphones to listen to music loaded onto your watch ( Connecting
).
Speed/Cadence
You can attach speed or cadence sensors to your bike and view the data during your ride. If
necessary, you can manually enter your wheel circumference ( Wheel Size and Circumference, page 63
).
You can attach the tempe ™ temperature sensor to a secure strap or loop where it is exposed to ambient air, so it provides a consistent source of accurate temperature data.
Pairing Your Wireless Sensors
The first time you connect a wireless sensor to your watch using ANT+ or Bluetooth technology, you must pair the watch and sensor. If the sensor has both ANT+ and Bluetooth technology, Garmin recommends that you pair using ANT+ technology. After they are paired, the watch connects to the sensor automatically when you start an activity and the sensor is active and within range.
1 Move at least 10 m (33 ft.) away from other wireless sensors.
2 If you are pairing a heart rate monitor, put on the heart rate monitor.
The heart rate monitor does not send or receive data until you put it on.
3 Press .
4 Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories.
5 Select Add New.
6 Select a sensor type.
7 Bring the watch within 3 m (10 ft.) of the sensor, and wait while the watch pairs with the sensor.
After the watch connects to the sensor, an icon appears at the top of the screen.
Club Sensors
Your watch is compatible with Approach CT10 golf club sensors. You can use paired club sensors to automatically track your golf shots, including location, distance, and club type. See the owner's manual for your club sensors for more information ( garmin.com/manuals/ApproachCT10 ).
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HRM-Pro Running Pace and Distance
The HRM-Pro series accessory calculates your running pace and distance based on your user profile and the motion measured by the sensor on every stride. The heart rate monitor provides running pace and distance when GPS is not available, such as during treadmill running. You can view your running pace and distance on your compatible Approach watch when connected using ANT+ technology. You can also view it on compatible third-party training apps when connected using Bluetooth technology.
The pace and distance accuracy improves with calibration.
Automatic calibration: The default setting for your watch is Auto Calibrate. The HRM-Pro series accessory calibrates each time you run outside with it connected to your compatible Approach watch.
NOTE: Automatic calibration does not work for indoor, trail, or ultra run activity profiles (
Running Pace and Distance, page 52
).
Manual calibration: You can select Calibrate & Save after a treadmill run with your connected HRM-Pro series
accessory ( Calibrating the Treadmill Distance, page 33 ).
Tips for Recording Running Pace and Distance
• Update your Approach watch software (
• Complete several outdoor runs with GPS and your connected HRM-Pro series accessory. It's important that your outdoor range of paces matches your range of paces on the treadmill.
• If your run includes sand or deep snow, go to the sensor settings, and turn off Auto Calibrate.
• If you previously connected a compatible foot pod using ANT+ technology, set the foot pod status to Off, or remove it from the list of connected sensors.
• Complete a treadmill run with manual calibration ( Calibrating the Treadmill Distance, page 33 ).
• If automatic and manual calibrations don't seem accurate, go to the sensor settings, and select HRM Pace &
Distance > Reset Calibration Data.
NOTE: You can try turning off Auto Calibrate, and then manually calibrate again (
Using an Optional Bike Speed or Cadence Sensor
You can use a compatible bike speed or cadence sensor to send data to your watch.
• Pair the sensor with your watch ( Wireless Sensors, page 51
).
• Set your wheel size ( Wheel Size and Circumference, page 63
).
• Go for a ride ( Starting an Activity, page 32
).
tempe
Your device is compatible with the tempe temperature sensor. You can attach the sensor to a secure strap or loop where it is exposed to ambient air, so it provides a consistent source of accurate temperature data. You must pair the tempe sensor with your device to display temperature data. See the instructions for your tempe sensor for more information ( garmin.com/manuals/tempe ).
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Device Information
Changing the Bands
1 Use a precision flat head screwdriver to push in the watch pin.
2 Remove the band from the watch.
3 Select an option:
• To install a new Approach S70 band, align one side of the new band with the holes on the watch, push in the exposed watch pin, and press the band into place.
NOTE: Make sure the band is secure. The watch pin should align with the holes on the watch.
• To install a compatible QuickFit ® band, remove the watch pin from the Approach S70 band, replace the watch pin on the watch, and press the new band into place.
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NOTE: Make sure the band is secure. The latch should close over the watch pin.
4 Repeat the steps to change the other band.
Specifications
Battery type
Water rating
Operating and storage temperature range
EU SAR values
Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion battery
5 ATM 1
From -20º to 55ºC (from -4º to 131ºF)
Charging temperature range From 0º to 45ºC (from 32º to 113ºF)
European Union (EU) wireless frequencies (power)
Approach S70 - 42 mm: 2.4 GHz @ 16.09 dBm maximum, 13.56 MHz @ -40 dBm maximum
Approach S70 - 47 mm: 2.4 GHz @ 17.42 dBm maximum, 13.56 MHz @ -40 dBm maximum
Approach S70 - 42 mm: 0.27 limb W/kg, 0.42 W/kg torso
Approach S70 - 47 mm: 1.20 limb W/kg, 0.47 W/kg torso
Battery Information
The actual battery life depends on the features enabled on your watch, such as wrist-based heart rate, smartphone notifications, GPS, internal sensors, and connected sensors.
Mode Approach S70 - 42 mm Battery Life Approach S70 - 47 mm Battery Life
Smartwatch mode Up to 10 days typical use
All satellite systems mode Up to 15 hr. typical use
Up to 16 days typical use
Up to 20 hr. typical use
1 The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 50 m. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating .
54 Device Information
Device Care
NOTICE
Avoid extreme shock and harsh treatment, because it can degrade the life of the product.
Avoid pressing the buttons under water.
Do not use a sharp object to clean the device.
Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touchscreen, or damage may result.
Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, and insect repellents that can damage plastic components and finishes.
Thoroughly rinse the device with fresh water after exposure to chlorine, salt water, sunscreen, cosmetics, alcohol, or other harsh chemicals. Prolonged exposure to these substances can damage the case.
Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent damage.
Cleaning the Watch
CAUTION
Some users may experience skin irritation after prolonged use of the watch, especially if the user has sensitive skin or allergies. If you notice any skin irritation, remove the watch and give your skin time to heal. To help prevent skin irritation, ensure the watch is clean and dry, and do not overtighten the watch on your wrist.
NOTICE
Even small amounts of sweat or moisture can cause corrosion of the electrical contacts when connected to a charger. Corrosion can prevent charging and data transfer.
TIP: For more information, go to garmin.com/fitandcare .
1 Rinse with water, or use a damp lint-free cloth.
2 Allow the watch to dry completely.
Long-Term Storage
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 device. You should store the device in a cool, dry place with temperatures around the typical household level. After storage, you should fully recharge the device before using it.
Viewing Device Information
You can view device information, such as the unit ID, software version, regulatory information, and license agreement.
1 Press .
2 Select Settings > System > About.
Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information
The label for this device is provided electronically. The e-label may provide regulatory information, such as identification numbers provided by the FCC or regional compliance markings, as well as applicable product and licensing information.
1 Press .
2 From the settings menu, select System.
3 Select About.
Data Management
NOTE: The device is not compatible with Windows 95, 98, Me, Windows NT ® , and Mac ® OS 10.3 and earlier.
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Deleting Files
NOTICE
If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it. Your device memory contains important system files that should not be deleted.
1 Open the Garmin drive or volume.
2 If necessary, open a folder or volume.
3 Select a file.
4 Press the Delete key on your keyboard.
NOTE: Mac operating systems provide limited support for MTP file transfer mode. You must open the
Garmin drive on a Windows operating system. You should use the Garmin Express application to remove music files from your device.
Troubleshooting
Getting More Information
You can find more information about this product on the Garmin website.
• Go to support.garmin.com
for additional manuals, articles, and software updates.
• Go to buy.garmin.com
, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts.
• Go to www.garmin.com/ataccuracy for information about feature accuracy.
This is not a medical device.
Tips for Maximizing the Battery Life
To extend the life of the battery, you can try these tips.
• Reduce the screen timeout (
Changing the Display Settings, page 49 ).
• Stop using the Always On Display screen timeout option, and select a shorter timeout (
).
• Reduce the screen brightness (
Changing the Display Settings, page 49 ).
• Use UltraTrac satellite mode for your activity (
Satellite Settings, page 44 ).
• Turn off Bluetooth technology when you are not using connected features ( Controls, page 26 ).
• When pausing your activity for a longer period of time, use the Resume Later option (
).
• Use a watch face that is not updated every second.
For example, use a watch face without a second hand ( Customizing the Watch Face, page 41
).
• Limit the phone notifications the watch displays ( Managing Notifications, page 12
).
• Stop broadcasting heart rate data to paired devices (
Broadcasting Heart Rate to Garmin Devices, page 29 ).
• Turn off wrist-based heart rate monitoring (
Wrist Heart Rate Monitor Settings, page 28
).
NOTE: Wrist-based heart rate monitoring is used to calculate vigorous intensity minutes and calories burned.
• Turn on manual pulse oximeter readings ( Setting the Pulse Oximeter Mode, page 31 ).
My device cannot find nearby golf courses
If a course update is interrupted or canceled before it completes, your device may be missing course data. To repair missing course data, you must update the courses again.
1 Download and install course updates from the Garmin Express application (
2 Safely disconnect your device.
3 Go outside, and start a test round of golf to verify the device finds nearby courses.
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Is my phone compatible with my watch?
The Approach S70 watch is compatible with phones using Bluetooth technology.
Go to garmin.com/ble for Bluetooth compatibility information.
My phone will not connect to the watch
If your phone will not connect to the watch, you can try these tips.
• Turn off your phone and your watch, and turn them back on again.
• Enable Bluetooth technology on your phone.
• Update the Garmin Golf app to the latest version.
• Remove your watch from the Garmin Golf app and the Bluetooth settings on your phone to retry the pairing process.
• If you bought a new phone, remove your watch from the Garmin Golf app on the phone you intend to stop using.
• Bring your phone within 10 m (33 ft.) of the watch.
• On your phone, open the Garmin Golf app, select or , and select Garmin Devices > Add Device to enter pairing mode.
• Press , and select Settings > Phone > Pair Phone.
My device is in the wrong language
1 Press .
2 Select .
3 Scroll down to the last item in the list, and select it.
4 Select the first item in the list.
5 Select your language.
My device displays the wrong units of measure
).
• Verify you selected the correct units of measure setting on your Garmin Golf account.
If the units of measure on the device do not match your Garmin Golf account, your device settings may be overwritten when you sync your device.
Restarting Your Watch
1 Hold until the watch turns off.
2 Hold to turn on the watch.
Acquiring Satellite Signals
The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals. The time and date are set automatically based on the GPS position.
TIP: For more information about GPS, go to garmin.com/aboutGPS .
1 Go outdoors to an open area.
The front of the device should be oriented toward the sky.
2 Wait while the device locates satellites.
It may take 30–60 seconds to locate satellite signals.
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Improving GPS Satellite Reception
• Frequently sync the watch to your Garmin account:
◦ Connect your watch to a computer using the USB cable and the Garmin Express application.
◦ Sync your watch to the Garmin Golf app using your Bluetooth enabled phone.
◦ Connect your watch to your Garmin account using a Wi‑Fi wireless network.
While connected to your Garmin account, the watch downloads several days of satellite data, allowing it to quickly locate satellite signals.
• Take your watch outside to an open area away from tall buildings and trees.
• Remain stationary for a few minutes.
Activity Tracking
For more information about activity tracking accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy .
My daily step count does not appear
The daily step count is reset every night at midnight.
If dashes appear instead of your step count, allow the device to acquire satellite signals and set the time automatically.
My step count does not seem accurate
If your step count does not seem accurate, you can try these tips.
• Wear the watch on your non-dominant wrist.
• Carry the watch in your pocket when pushing a stroller or lawn mower.
• Carry the watch in your pocket when actively using your hands or arms only.
NOTE: The watch may interpret some repetitive motions, such as washing dishes, folding laundry, or clapping your hands, as steps.
The step counts on my watch and my Garmin Connect account don't match
The step count on your Garmin Connect account updates when you sync your watch.
1 Select an option:
).
• Sync your step count with the Garmin Connect app ( Using the Smartphone Apps, page 14 ).
2 Wait while your data syncs.
Syncing can take several minutes.
NOTE: Refreshing the Garmin Connect app or the Garmin Express application does not sync your data or update your step count.
My intensity minutes are flashing
When you exercise at an intensity level that qualifies toward your intensity minutes goal, the intensity minutes flash.
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Appendix
Data Fields
Some data fields require ANT+ accessories to display data.
% Heart Rate Reserve: The percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate).
24-Hour Max.: The maximum temperature recorded in the last 24 hours from a compatible temperature sensor.
24-Hour Min.: The minimum temperature recorded in the last 24 hours from a compatible temperature sensor.
500m Pace: The current swimming pace per 500 meters.
Active Calories: The calories burned during the activity.
Aerobic Training Effect: The impact of the current activity on your aerobic fitness level.
Ambient Pressure: The uncalibrated environmental pressure.
Anaerobic Training Effect: The impact of the current activity on your anaerobic fitness level.
Average % Heart Rate Reserve: The average percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the current activity.
Average Cadence: Cycling. The average cadence for the current activity.
Average Cadence: Running. The average cadence for the current activity.
Average Distance Per Stroke: Swimming. The average distance traveled per stroke during the current activity.
Average Distance Per Stroke: Paddle sports. The average distance traveled per stroke during the current activity.
Average Heart Rate: The average heart rate for the current activity.
Average Heart Rate %Max.: The average percentage of maximum heart rate for the current activity.
Average Lap Time: The average lap time for the current activity.
Average Moving Speed: The average speed when moving for the current activity.
Average Overall Speed: The average speed for the current activity, including both moving and stopped speeds.
Average Speed: The average speed for the current activity.
Average Stroke Rate: Paddle sports. The average number of strokes per minute (spm) during the current activity.
Average Strokes Per Length: The average number of strokes per pool length during the current activity.
Average Strokes Per Length: The average number of strokes per length during the current activity.
Average Swolf: The average swolf score for the current activity. Your swolf score is the sum of the time for one length plus the number of strokes for that length (
).
Avg. 500m Pace: The average swimming pace per 500 meters for the current activity.
Avg. Pace: The average pace for the current activity.
Barometer Chart: A chart showing the barometric pressure over time.
Barometric Pressure: The current calibrated environmental pressure.
Battery Hours: The number of hours remaining before the battery power is depleted.
Battery Percentage: The percentage of the battery power remaining.
Cadence: Cycling. The number of revolutions of the crank arm. Your device must be connected to a cadence accessory for this data to appear.
Cadence: Running. The steps per minute (right and left).
Cadence Gauge: Running. A color gauge showing your current cadence range.
Calories: The amount of total calories burned.
Distance: The distance traveled for the current track or activity.
Distance Per Stroke: The distance traveled per stroke.
Elapsed Time: The total time recorded. For example, if you start the timer and run for 10 minutes, then stop the timer for 5 minutes, then start the timer and run for 20 minutes, your elapsed time is 35 minutes.
Elevation: The altitude of your current location above or below sea level.
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Elevation Chart: A chart showing the elevation over time.
Floors Climbed: The total number of floors climbed up for the day.
Floors Descended: The total number of floors climbed down for the day.
Floors per Minute: The number of floors climbed up per minute.
Glide Ratio: The ratio of horizontal distance traveled to the change in vertical distance.
GPS: The strength of the GPS satellite signal.
GPS Elevation: The altitude of your current location using GPS.
Grade: The calculation of rise (elevation) over run (distance). For example, if for every 3 m (10 ft.) you climb you travel 60 m (200 ft.), the grade is 5%.
Grade Adjusted Pace: The average pace adjusted by the steepness of the terrain.
Heading: The direction you are moving.
Heart Rate: Your heart rate in beats per minute (bpm). Your device must be connected to a compatible heart rate monitor.
Heart Rate %Max.: The percentage of maximum heart rate.
Heart Rate Chart: A chart showing your heart rate throughout the activity.
Heart Rate Gauge: A color gauge showing your current heart rate zone.
Heart Rate Zone: The current range of your heart rate (1 to 5). The default zones are based on your user profile and maximum heart rate (220 minus your age).
Heart Rate Zones Ratio: A color gauge showing the ratio of time spent in each heart rate zone.
Interval Average %HRR: The average percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the current swim interval.
Interval Average %Max.: The average percentage of maximum heart rate for the current swim interval.
Interval Average Heart Rate: The average heart rate for the current swim interval.
Interval Distance: The distance traveled for the current interval.
Interval Lengths: The number of pool lengths completed during the current interval.
Interval Maximum %HRR: The maximum percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the current swim interval.
Interval Maximum %Max.: The maximum percentage of maximum heart rate for the current swim interval.
Interval Maximum Heart Rate: The maximum heart rate for the current swim interval.
Interval Pace: The average pace for the current interval.
Interval Stroke Rate: The average number of strokes per minute (spm) during the current interval.
Interval Strokes Per Length: The average number of strokes per pool length during the current interval.
Interval Strokes Per Length: The average number of strokes per length during the current interval.
Interval Stroke Type: The current stroke type for the interval.
Interval Swolf: The average swolf score for the current interval.
Interval Time: The stopwatch time for the current interval.
Lap % Heart Rate Reserve: The average percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the current lap.
Lap 500m Pace: The average swimming pace per 500 meters for the current lap.
Lap Ascent: The vertical distance of ascent for the current lap.
Lap Cadence: Cycling. The average cadence for the current lap.
Lap Cadence: Running. The average cadence for the current lap.
Lap Descent: The vertical distance of descent for the current lap.
Lap Distance: The distance traveled for the current lap.
Lap Distance Per Stroke: Swimming. The average distance traveled per stroke during the current lap.
Lap Distance Per Stroke: Paddle sports. The average distance traveled per stroke during the current lap.
Lap Heart Rate: The average heart rate for the current lap.
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Lap Heart Rate %Max.: The average percentage of maximum heart rate for the current lap.
Lap Heart Rate %Max.: The average percentage of maximum heart rate for the current lap.
Lap Pace: The average pace for the current lap.
Laps: The number of laps completed for the current activity.
Lap Speed: The average speed for the current lap.
Lap Stroke Rate: Swimming. The average number of strokes per minute (spm) during the current lap.
Lap Stroke Rate: Paddle sports. The average number of strokes per minute (spm) during the current lap.
Lap Strokes: Swimming. The total number of strokes for the current lap.
Lap Strokes: Paddle sports. The total number of strokes for the current lap.
Lap Time: The stopwatch time for the current lap.
Last Lap %HRR: The average percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the last completed lap.
Last Lap 500m Pace: The average swimming pace per 500 meters for the last lap.
Last Lap Ascent: The vertical distance of ascent for the last completed lap.
Last Lap Cadence: Cycling. The average cadence for the last completed lap.
Last Lap Cadence: Running. The average cadence for the last completed lap.
Last Lap Descent: The vertical distance of descent for the last completed lap.
Last Lap Dist.: The distance traveled for the last completed lap.
Last Lap Distance Per Stroke: Swimming. The average distance traveled per stroke during the last completed lap.
Last Lap Distance Per Stroke: Paddle sports. The average distance traveled per stroke during the last completed lap.
Last Lap Heart Rate: The average heart rate for the last completed lap.
Last Lap Heart Rate %Max.: The average percentage of maximum heart rate for the last completed lap.
Last Lap Pace: The average pace for the last completed lap.
Last Lap Speed: The average speed for the last completed lap.
Last Lap Stroke Rate: Swimming. The average number of strokes per minute (spm) during the last completed lap.
Last Lap Stroke Rate: Paddle sports. The average number of strokes per minute (spm) during the last completed lap.
Last Lap Strokes: Swimming. The total number of strokes for the last completed lap.
Last Lap Strokes: Paddle sports. The total number of strokes for the last completed lap.
Last Lap Time: The stopwatch time for the last completed lap.
Last Len. Swolf: The swolf score for the last completed pool length.
Last Length Pace: The average pace for your last completed pool length.
Last Length Stroke Rate: The average number strokes per minute (spm) during the last completed pool length.
Last Length Strokes: The total number of strokes for the last completed pool length.
Last Length Stroke Type: The stroke type used during the last completed pool length.
Lengths: The number of pool lengths completed during the current activity.
Load: The training load for the current activity. Training load is the amount of excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC), which indicates the strenuousness of your workout.
Maximum Elevation: The highest elevation reached since the last reset.
Maximum Speed: The top speed for the current activity.
Minimum Elevation: The lowest elevation reached since the last reset.
Moving Time: The total time moving for the current activity.
Overall Ahead/Behind: The overall time ahead or behind of the target pace or speed.
Pace: The current pace.
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Pace Chart: A chart showing your pace throughout the activity.
Repeat On: The timer for the last interval plus the current rest (pool swimming).
Repetition: The number of repetitions remaining for the workout.
Respiration Rate: Your respiration rate in breaths per minute (brpm).
Rest Timer: The timer for the current rest (pool swimming).
Set Timer: During a strength training activity, the amount of time spent in the current workout set.
Speed: The current rate of travel.
Speed Chart: A chart showing your speed throughout the activity.
Step Distance: The current distance traveled during the workout step.
Step Pace: The current pace during the workout step.
Steps: The number of steps during the current activity.
Step Speed: The current speed during the workout step.
Step Time: The time elapsed for the workout step.
Stopped Time: The total time stopped for the current activity.
Stroke Rate: Swimming. The number of strokes per minute (spm).
Stroke Rate: Paddle sports. The number of strokes per minute (spm).
Strokes: Paddle sports. The total number of strokes for the current activity.
Sunrise: The time of sunrise based on your GPS position.
Sunset: The time of sunset based on your GPS position.
Swim Time: The swimming time for the current activity, not including rest time.
Temperature: The temperature of the air. Your body temperature affects the temperature sensor. Your device must be connected to a tempe sensor for this data to appear.
Time in Zone: The time elapsed in each heart rate zone.
Time of Day: The time of day based on your current location and time settings (format, time zone, daylight saving time).
Time of Day (Seconds): The time of day including seconds.
Timer: The stopwatch time for the current activity.
Total Ascent: The total elevation distance ascended during the activity or since the last reset.
Total Ascent/Descent Gauge: The total elevation distances ascended and descended during the activity or since the last reset.
Total Calories: The amount of total calories burned for the day.
Total Descent: The total elevation distance descended during the activity or since the last reset.
Training Effect Gauge: The impact of the current activity on your aerobic and anaerobic fitness levels.
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Wheel Size and Circumference
Your speed sensor automatically detects your wheel size. If necessary, you can manually enter your wheel circumference in the speed sensor settings.
The tire size is marked on both sides of the tire. This is not a comprehensive list. You can also measure the circumference of your wheel or use one of the calculators available on the internet.
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Tire Size
26 × 2.35
26 × 1-1/2
26 × 3.00
27 × 1
27 × 1-1/8
27 × 1-1/4
27 × 1-3/8
29 x 2.1
26 × 1.40
26 × 1.50
26 × 1.75
26 × 1.95
26 × 2.00
26 × 1-3/8
26 × 2.10
26 × 2.125
20 × 1.75
20 × 1-3/8
22 × 1-3/8
22 × 1-1/2
24 × 1
24 × 3/4 Tubular
24 × 1-1/8
24 × 1.75
24 × 1-1/4
24 × 2.00
24 × 2.125
26 × 7/8
26 × 1-1.0
26 × 1
26 × 1.25
26 × 1-1/8
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Wheel Circumference (mm)
2083
2100
2170
2145
2155
2161
2169
2288
2005
2010
2023
2050
2055
2068
2068
2070
1905
1925
1965
1920
1913
1952
1953
1970
1515
1615
1770
1785
1753
1785
1795
1890
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Tire Size
29 x 2.2
29 x 2.3
650 x 20C
650 x 23C
650 × 35A
650 × 38B
650 × 38A
700 × 18C
700 × 19C
700 × 20C
700 × 23C
700 × 25C
700C Tubular
700 × 28C
700 × 30C
700 × 32C
700 × 35C
700 × 38C
700 × 40C
700 × 44C
700 × 45C
700 × 47C
Wheel Circumference (mm)
2080
2086
2096
2105
2130
2136
2146
2155
2298
2326
1938
1944
2090
2105
2125
2070
2168
2180
2200
2235
2242
2268
Symbol Definitions
These symbols may appear on the device or accessory labels.
WEEE disposal and recycling symbol. The WEEE symbol is attached to the product in compliance with the
EU directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). It is intended to deter the improper disposal of this product and to promote reuse and recycling.
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