GARMIN®
IMPACT™
Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction ……………………………………….. 1Device Overview ………………………………….. 1Charging the Device ……………………………… 1Turning On the Device …………………………. 1Attaching the Sensor to a Bat ………………… 1Pairing Your Smartphone ………………………. 1Batter Profiles ……………………………………… 1Selecting a Batter Profile ……………………….. 1Selecting a Bat ……………………………………….. 2Recording and Viewing Your Swing …. 2Recording Your Swing …………………………… 2Recording Video of Your Swing ……………. 2Viewing Swing Metrics on Your Device … 2Viewing Swings On Your Smartphone ….. 2Viewing Swing History ………………………….. 2Coaching Tips ……………………………………….. 2Swing Metrics ……………………………………… 2Bat Speed ………………………………………………. 2Hand Speed …………………………………………… 2Time to Impact ……………………………………… 2Attack Angle …………………………………………. 2Elevation Angle …………………………………….. 2Customizing Your Device …………………. 3Bluetooth Settings ………………………………… 3Bat Settings …………………………………………… 3Coaching Settings …………………………………. 3Changing Handedness ………………………….. 3System Settings …………………………………….. 3Device Information …………………………… 3Specifications ………………………………………. 3Product Updates ………………………………….. 3Device Care …………………………………………. 3Index ………………………………………………….. 4
Table of Contents i
Introduction
WARNING
WARNINGSee the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.
Device Overview
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Hold to open and close menus.Press to move to the next item in a menu. |
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Hold to turn on the device.Press to select items in a menu.Press to move to the next screen. |
Power anddata port |
Connect a cable to charge your device or transferfiles. |
Charging the Device
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 in the appendix.
1 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the charging port on your device.
2 Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB port on your computer.3 Charge the device completely.
Turning On the DeviceHold >.
Turning Off the Device1 Hold 
to open the menu.2 Select Power Off > Yes.
Attaching the Sensor to a Bat1 Insert the knob of your bat into the narrow end of the mount.
2 Insert the device in the opening on the mount.NOTE: When positioning the device, verify that the button 
aligns with the oval-shaped indentation on the mount.
Pairing Your SmartphoneYour Impact device must be paired directly through the Impact app, instead of from the Bluetooth® settings on your smartphone. You can pair your Impact device with your smartphone during the initial setup or through the Bluetooth menu.
1 From the app store on your smartphone, install and open the Garmin® Impact app.2 Select 
> PAIR DEVICE.3 From the Impact device, hold to open the menu.4 Select Bluetooth > Pair Phone.5 Follow the instructions in the app to complete the pairing and setup process.
After you pair successfully, a message appears, and your device syncs automatically with your smartphone.
Batter Profiles
When you first install the Impact app, you are prompted to set up a batter profile. You can add batter profiles, or edit existing profiles at any time.
Selecting a Batter Profile1 From the Impact app, select PROFILE.2 Select the current batter profile image.3 Select a batter profile.
Adding a Batter Profile1 From the Impact app, select PROFILE.2 Select the current batter profile image.3 Select 
.4 Enter the batter profile information.
Editing a Batter Profile1 From the Impact app, select PROFILE.2 Select the current batter profile image.3 Select a batter profile.4 Select 
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5 Edit your profile information.
Deleting a Batter ProfileNOTE: Deleting a batter profile also deletes all swing information for that batter.1 From the Impact app, select PROFILE.2 Select the current batter profile image.3 Select a batter profile to delete.4 Select 
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Selecting a Bat1 From the Impact app, select PROFILE.2 Select the image of the current bat.3 Select a bat.
Adding a Bat1 From the Impact app, select PROFILE.2 Select the image of the current bat.3 Select .4 Enter the bat information.
Editing a Bat1 From the Impact app, select PROFILE.2 Select the image of the current bat.3 Select a bat.4 Select .5 Edit your bat information.
Deleting a Bat1 From the Impact app, select PROFILE.2 Select the image of the current bat.3 Select a bat to delete.4 Select .
Recording and Viewing Your Swing
Recording Your Swing1 From the Impact app, select a batter.2 Hit a ball.NOTE: You must make contact with a ball when swinging to record useful swing analysis data.
The device records your swing and uploads data to your paired smartphone automatically.
Recording Video of Your SwingIf your compatible smartphone is equipped with a camera, you can record video clips of each swing. This can be useful for reviewing swings and improving technique.1 From the Impact app, select RECORD.2 Point the camera at the batter.When the batter hits a ball, the app automatically records and saves a video clip of the swing.
Viewing Swing Metrics on Your DeviceEach time you hit a ball, the Impact device displays your swing data automatically.Select to change the view of your swing data.
Viewing Swings On Your SmartphoneEach time you hit a ball using the Impact device, your swing metrics upload automatically to the Impact app on your paired smartphone. You can view a 3D representation of your swing, numerical swing measurements, and recorded video, if available.1 From the Impact app, select SWINGS.2 Select a swing.3 From the Impact app, select an option:
- To view a list of your swing metrics, select .
- To view a three-dimensional map of your swing, select .
- To view recorded video of your swing, select .
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.Viewing Swing HistoryThe device saves swing data to your paired smartphone automatically. Swing data for each batter is sorted by the date and time of the swing.1 From the Impact app, select a batter.2 Select SWINGS.3 Select a swing from the list.
Coaching TipsAfter hitting a few balls, the Impact device suggests coaching tips to help you improve your swing. You can view details about each coaching tip using the Impact app on your smartphone.Coaching tips are suggested individually for each batter based on cumulative swing metrics.
Swing Metrics
Bat SpeedBat speed is the speed of the bat when it hits the ball.
Hand SpeedHand speed is the maximum speed of your hands before you hit the ball.
Time to ImpactTime to impact is the time in seconds from the start of the swing to the point where the bat hits the ball.
Attack AngleAttack angle is the angle of your swing when the bat hits the ball. A positive number means your bat is moving up as it hits the ball. A negative number means your bat is moving down at impact. A line drive hit typically has an attack angle from +6 to +14 degrees.
Elevation AngleElevation angle is the angle of your bat, with respect to the ground, at impact. If the end of the bat is below your hands, the
2 Recording and Viewing Your Swing
angle is negative. If the end of the bat is above your hands, the angle is positive. The optimal elevation angle is -25 degrees.
Customizing Your Device
Bluetooth SettingsHold to open the menu, and select Bluetooth.Turn On: Turns on Bluetooth wireless technology.NOTE: Other Bluetooth settings appear only when Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled.Turn Off: Turns off Bluetooth wireless technology.Pair Phone: Allows you to pair your device with a compatible Bluetooth enabled smartphone.
Bat SettingsHold to open the menu, and select Bats. Bat settings are set individually for each batter. You can configure additional bat settings using the Impact app.Switch Bat: Allows you to change between bats configured using the Impact app.Bat Length: Allows you to adjust the length of the current bat.
Coaching SettingsHold to open the menu, and select Coaching. Coaching settings are configured individually for each batter.Cumulative: Enables quick tips based on cumulative analysis of a batter’s swing.Off: Disables quick tips.
Changing HandednessThe Impact device uses your handedness to calculate the correct swing analysis data. You can use your Impact device to change your handedness at any time. Handedness settings are configured individually for each batter.1 Hold to open the menu.2 Select Handedness.3 Select the handedness for the selected batter.
System SettingsHold to open the menu, and select System.About: Shows device and regulatory information.Add Batter: Manually adds a batter to the device.Units: Sets the unit of measure for speed measurements.Tones: Sets preferences for audible tones with alerts or key presses.Date and Time: Sets the date and time.Language: Sets the device language.
NOTE: Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data.Software Update: Updates the device software when updates are available.
Device Information
Specifications
| Battery type | Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery |
| Radio frequency/protocol | 2.4 GHz Bluetooth enabled device |
| Operating temperature range | From -10º to 60ºC (from 14º to 140ºF) |
| Charging temperature range | From 0º to 40°C (from 32º to 104°F) |
| Water resistance | IEC 60529 IPX7¹ |
Product UpdatesOn your computer, install Garmin Express™ (www.garmin.com /express).This provides easy access to these services for Garmin devices:
- Software updates
- Product registration
Device Care
NOTICE
Avoid extreme shock and harsh treatment, because it can degrade the life of the product.Do not use a sharp object to clean the device.Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, and insect repellents that can damage plastic components and finishes.Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent damage.
Cleaning the Device
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.
1 Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.2 Wipe it dry.After cleaning, allow the device to dry completely.
¹The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for up to 30 min. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.
Customizing Your Device 3
Index
Bbattery 3charging 1Bluetooth technology 3
Ccharging 1cleaning the device 3coaching, tips 2customizing the device 3
Ddatarecording 2screens 2transferring 1
GGarmin Express, updating software 3
Iinstalling 1
Kkeys 1
Mmeasurements 2menu 1mounting the device 1
Ppower key 1profilesdeleting 2editing 1user 1, 2
Ssettings 3software, updating 3specifications 3swing analysis 3system settings 3
Ttemperature 3tips, coaching 2
Uuser profile 1, 2
Wwater rating 3
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