Garmin Approach G8 Owner's Manual
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3. is a tie for the win Viewing Round Statistics You can view statistics for the round you are currently playing 1 While playing a game select score gt 2 Select an option To view information for all players select Round Details To view more details about an individual player select Round Details gt gt Player Details select a player name and select a statistic to view About Individual Scorecards The individual scorecard features a hole by hole overview of a player s round Four symbols represent the number of strokes relative to par A par score has no symbol a Par Overall score Two or more over par One over par One under par 000 6 e Two or more under par Viewing History You can view saved shots rounds and player statistics 1 Select History and select a round to view The device shows information for all players 2 Select an option e Select gt Player Details and select a player name to view an individual scorecard for that round About Individual Scorecards e Select gt Course Details to view a list of each hole and its par e Select gt Edit Scorecard to adjust individual details for that round including each player s name score and handicap e Select gt Delete Scorecard to clear the scorecard from the device history Viewing Scorecards on a Computer You can view all scorecards on your computer 1 Connect the device to you
4. the electronic compass outdoors Do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields such as cars buildings or overhead power lines Your device was already calibrated at the factory and the device uses automatic calibration by default If you experience irregular compass behavior for example after moving long distances or after extreme temperature changes you can manually calibrate the compass 1 Select Setup gt Calibrate PinPointer 2 Follow the on screen instructions Installing a Memory Card You can install a microSD memory card for additional storage or pre loaded maps 1 Pull up the weather cap from the microSD card slot 2 Press in the card until it clicks Garmin Connect Device Care Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur because it can cause permanent damage 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 Secure the weather cap tightly to prevent damage to the USB port Cleaning the Screen Before you can clean the screen you should have a soft clean lint free cloth and water isopropyl alcohol or eyeglass lens cleaner Apply the liquid to the cloth and gently wipe the screen with the cloth Cleaning the Device Even small amounts of sweat or moisture can cause corrosion of the e
5. A GARMIN Approach G8 Owner s Manual March 2015 Printed in Taiwan 190 01673 00_ 0B All rights reserved Under the copyright laws this manual may not be copied in whole or in part without the written consent of Garmin Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements Go to www garmin com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of this product Garmin the Garmin logo and Approach are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries Garmin Connect and Garmin Express are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin Apple iPhone and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries iOS is a registered trademark of Cisco Systems Inc used under license by Apple Inc The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license microSD and the microSDHC logo are trademarks of SD 3C LLC Wi Fi is a registered trademark of Wi Fi Alliance Corporation Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners Table of Contents
6. e next club 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter a distance for each additional club NOTE You must enter a distance for at least three clubs 5 After you have entered a distance for at least three clubs select Support and Updates Garmin Express provides easy access to these services for Garmin devices Some services may not be available for your device e Product registration e Product manuals Software updates e Map chart or course updates e Vehicles voices and other extras Setting Up Garmin Express 1 Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable 2 Go to www garmin com express 3 Follow the on screen instructions Updating Software and Courses Using a Wi Fi Network Before you can use Wi Fi technology to update your device you must connect to a Wi Fi network Connecting to a Wireless Network Select Setup gt Wi Fi gt Updates Your device automatically installs available updates Some updates may require you to restart your device Locking the Touchscreen You can lock the screen to prevent inadvertent screen touches 1 Select 2 Select Playing Golf 1 Select Play 2 Selecta course Hole View The device shows the current hole you are playing CD 3 92 13452 4354 Displays the hole number The number of colored dots indicates par for the hole Displays the distance to the middle of the green or selected pin position Enables big numbers mod
7. e when selected Displays layup arcs that indicate the distance to the pin Four arcs appear for par 5 or higher three arcs appear for par 4 and zero arcs appear for par 3 displays the previous hole when selected amp ends the round when selected first and last holes only Moves you to the next hole when selected Getting Started Moving the Pin While playing a game you can take a closer look at the green and move the pin location 1 Begin playing a game Playing Golf or previewing a course About Course Preview 2 Select green view to zoom in on the green 3 Drag gt to move the pin location The PinPointer feature adjusts to the new pin location Viewing the Direction to the Pin Before you can view the direction to the pin you must calibrate your compass Calibrating the Compass The PinPointer feature is a compass that provides directional assistance when you are unable to see the pin location Hold pin pointer Clubs You can save distance information for each club type If club advice is enabled the device uses your club information to recommend a club for your next shot Adding a Club 1 Select Setup gt Clubs gt Add Club 2 Enter a club name 3 Select 4 Select a club type Editing Club Information 1 Select Setup gt Clubs 2 Select a club 3 Select an option To change the distance of a club select Edit Distance NOTE This option is availab
8. enables statistics tracking Bluetooth Enables Bluetooth wireless technology Finding Courses Clubs Adds and removes clubs Editing Club Information Display Sets the backlight timeout Hole Transitioning Sets automatic or manual hole transitioning Units of Distance Sets the unit of measurement for distance PlaysLike Distance Shows plays like distances Viewing PlaysLike Distance Club Advice Enables club recommendations Enabling Club Advice Calibrate PinPointer Allows you to manually calibrate the compass sensor Calibrating the Compass Language Sets the text language on the device NOTE Changing the text language does not change the language of user entered data or map data About Displays important software information and your unit ID Garmin Connect You can connect with your friends on Garmin Connect Garmin Connect gives you the tools to track analyze and share your data You can record the events of your active lifestyle including golf games hikes runs adventures and more To sign up for a free account go to www garminconnect com Using Garmin Connect You can upload your scorecards and club data to Garmin Connect for comprehensive analysis and you can share your scorecards with friends You can view your overall statistics statistics from one round or statistics on one course You can also edit club information for clubs that are used for club advice 1 Connect the de
9. he device into the top of the clip until it clicks 3 To remove the device pull up the top of the clip while pressing on the back of the device and slide the bottom of the device out of the bottom of the clip Saving Energy While Charging the Device You can turn off the device display and all other features while charging 1 Connect your device to an external power source The remaining battery capacity appears 2 Hold the power key for 4 to 5 seconds The display turns off and the device goes into a low power battery charging mode 3 Charge the device completely Appendix Index A applications 5 B battery charging 1 6 belt clip 6 Bluetooth technology 4 5 brightness 6 Cc charging 6 cleaning the device 6 clear history 3 clip 6 clubs 1 2 compass 2 calibrating 5 courses playing 1 preview 4 saving locations 4 D data storing 5 transferring 5 device care 6 display settings 4 distance measuring 4 G Garmin Connect 5 Garmin Express 1 registering the device 1 updating software 1 green view pin location 2 H handicap 2 4 handicap scoring player 4 history 3 sending to computer 5 L locking screen 1 M maps symbols 1 updates 1 updating 1 measurements 2 memory card 5 microSD card See memory card N notifications 5 P pairing 5 pin location green view 2 power key 1 product registration 1 R registering the device 1 resetting the device 6 S saving locations 4 sco
10. hot distance to your average shot distance for the club Editing Club Information Keeping Score Before you begin keeping score you must select the scoring method Setting the Scoring Method You can keep score for up to four players 1 Begin playing a game Playing Golf 2 Select score 3 Select an option Selecta player s name to edit it Select to enter the number of strokes for the selected hole e Select gt Set Up Players to edit player handicaps This selection is displayed only if you have enabled handicap scoring Enabling Handicap Scoring Select gt E gt Setup gt Scoring gt Method to change the scoring method If the scores you have already entered for the round are incompatible with the new scoring method the device prompts you to clear all scores for the round or keep the current scoring method 4 Select score to return to the course map About the Scorecard You can view and change each player s name score and handicap during a round using the scorecard Playing Golf Prairie Highlands Golf Course 0 Handicap 3 Local handicap Total score Actual strokes for the hole Recorded strokes for the hole Setting the Scoring Method You can change the method the device uses to keep score 1 Select an option e Ifyou are currently playing a round select gt gt Setup gt Scoring gt Method e Ifyou are not currently playing a round select Setup gt Scor
11. ifications to show or hide phone notifications Phone Notifications Phone notifications require a compatible smartphone to be paired with the Approach device When your phone receives messages it sends notifications to your device Viewing Notifications Before you can view notifications you must connect to your paired phone Connecting to a Paired Phone 1 Select amp gt Notifications 2 Select a notification 3 Select A or W to scroll through the contents of the notification Wi Fi Connected Features This device has Wi Fi connected features The Garmin Connect Mobile app is not required for you to use Wi Fi connectivity Software and course updates Your device downloads the latest software and course updates when a Wi Fi connection is available The next time you turn on the device you can follow the on screen instructions to install the software and course updates Connecting to a Wireless Network 1 Select Setup gt Wi Fi 2 If necessary select the toggle switch to enable Wi Fi technology 3 Select Add Network 4 Select an option To select a broadcast wireless network select a wireless network from the list and enter the password if necessary e To select a non broadcast wireless network select and enter the network SSID and password The device stores the network information and connects automatically when you return to this location Appendix Calibrating the Compass NOTE You must calibrate
12. ing gt Method 2 Select a scoring method About Stableford Scoring When you select the Stableford scoring method Setting the Scoring Method 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 8 8 amp 0 2 or more over 1 1 over 2 Par 3 1 under 4 2 under 5 3 under About Match Scoring When you select the Match scoring method Setting the Scoring Method one point is awarded at each hole to the player who has the fewest strokes At the end of a round the player who won the most holes wins NOTE Match scoring is available only for two players When you set the Approach to count strokes the device determines the winner of each round Otherwise at the end of each hole select the player who had the fewest strokes or if the number of strokes was equal select Halved About Skins Scoring When you select the skins scoring method Setting the Scoring Method players compete for a prize on each hole When you set the Approach to count strokes the device determines the winner of each hole Otherwise at the end of each hole select the player who had the fewest strokes You can select multiple players if there
13. ion changes on the course by showing the adjusted distance to the green 1 Select Setup gt PlaysLike Distance 2 Select Show 360 A354 1 320 The overall plays like distance for the hole appears in the top right corner of the screen below the distance to the middle of the green A Distance plays longer than expected due to a change in elevation mas Distance plays as expected v Distance plays shorter than expected due to a change in elevation Saving a Location You can mark a location on a hole using your current location or Touch Targeting NOTE You can clear all saved locations from a hole by selecting gt gt Clear Locations 1 While playing a game select y gt Save Location 2 Select an option e Select Use Current Location to place a marker at your current location on the hole Select Use Touch Targeting to select a location on the map Finding Courses You can use the device to locate a golf course that is nearby or in a specific city You can also locate a golf course by name 1 Select Preview 2 Select an option e Select Search Near You to find courses closest to your current location e Select Spell City to find courses in a specific city e Select Spell Course to find a course by name About Course Preview When you find a course the device provides a hole by hole overview of the selected course You can view a close up of the green Moving the Pin
14. le only when you enable club advice e To view club statistics select Shots TIP Select gt Save To Club Advice to save the club to club advice To select the club material select Club Type e To relocate the club in the list select Move Up or Move Down e To remove the club from the list select Delete Club Advice When enabled the club advice feature recommends a club for your next shot Displays the approximate club range for the recommended club when club advice is enabled Displays the approximate club range and accounts for elevation change when plays like distance is enabled Displays the recommended club and club distance when club advice is enabled Enabling Club Advice You can use club advice to view club recommendations when playing a round of golf 1 Select Setup gt Club Advice 2 Select On Measuring a Shot 1 After taking a shot hold measure 2 Select Begin Measurement 3 Walk to your ball You do not have to walk directly to your ball to get an accurate measurement The device measures distance in a straight line from your starting point You can select amp to return to the map while measuring 4 When you arrive at your ball select an option e To discard the shot select Reset e To add the shot distance to a club average select Save Shot and select the club you used for the shot The device saves the shot in the scorecard and adds the s
15. lectrical 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 Using the Backlight At any time tap the touchscreen to turn on the backlight NOTE Alerts and messages also activate the backlight e Select to turn on the backlight and adjust the brightness e Change the backlight timeout Settings Specifications Battery type Rechargeable built in lithium ion battery Battery life 15 hr typical usage Operating temperature range Charging temperature range Water rating From 20 to 60 C from 4 to 140 F From 0 to 40 C from 32 to 104 F IEC 60529 IPX7 The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1m for up to 30 min For more information go to www garmin com waterrating Clearing User Data NOTE This deletes all user entered data 1 Hold amp to turn off the device 2 While holding green view turn on the device 3 Select Yes Using the Clip NOTE Your clip may look slightly different from the image You can use the clip to attach the device to your belt pocket or bag 1 Slide the bottom of the device into the bottom of the clip NOTE If you place the device into the clip upside down it does not lock into place and could fall out of the clip easily 2 Press the top of t
16. or measure distances Measuring Distance with Touch Targeting If you do not touch the screen for a few moments after selecting a hole a course simulation begins Preview Mode Measuring Distance with Touch Targeting While previewing a course or playing a game you can use touch targeting to measure the distance to any point on the map 1 Begin playing a game Playing Golf or previewing a course About Course Preview 2 Drag your finger to position the target circle Displays the distance to the middle of the green from the target circle Displays the distance from your current position to the target circle If you are previewing the course is the distance from the tee to the target circle Displays the total of the two distances 3 If necessary select 4 to zoom in on the target circle 4 When zoomed in on the target circle select to return to the map of the hole Preview Mode When you preview a course you can view a simulation of the course The map gradually zooms in on the green to simulate the way it performs when you play through a hole The simulation begins automatically if you do not touch the screen for a few moments after selecting the hole Customizing Your Device Settings Select Setup to customize device settings and features Wi Fi Enables Wi Fi wireless technology Scoring Sets the scoring method enables handicap scoring Enabling Handicap Scoring and
17. r computer using the USB cable The device appears as a removable drive in My Computer in Windows computers and as a mounted volume on Mac computers Open the device drive 3 Open Scorecard gt ScorecardViewer html to view scorecards N Handicap Scoring You can set a handicap for the hole Setting the Hole Handicap and for each player Setting a Player Handicap Enabling Handicap Scoring 1 Select Setup gt Scoring gt Scoring Handicap 2 Select On Playing Golf Setting a Player Handicap Before you can score using handicaps you must enable handicap scoring Enabling Handicap Scoring 1 While playing a game select score gt gt Set Up Players 2 Select for the player whose handicap you want to enter or change 3 Select an option Select Local Handicap to enter the number of strokes that will be subtracted from the player s total score Select Index Slope Method to enter the player s handicap index and the course slope rating to calculate a course handicap for the player Setting the Hole Handicap Before you can score using handicaps you must enable handicap scoring Enabling Handicap Scoring The device displays the default handicap for the hole if it is available You can set the hole handicap manually 1 While playing a game select score gt gt Change Handicap 2 Enter the hole handicap Viewing PlaysLike Distance The plays like distance feature accounts for elevat
18. recard 2 3 viewing 3 scoring 2 3 handicap 3 match 3 skins 3 screen brightness 6 cleaning 6 locking 1 settings 4 simulation hole 4 software updating 1 statistics 3 U updates course maps 1 software 1 user data deleting 6 WwW Wi Fi connecting 5 Wi Fi 1 connecting 5 Index www garmin com support 43 0 820 220230 0800 770 4960 385 1 5508 272 385 1 5508 271 45 4810 5050 E 331 55 69 33 99 52 001 855 792 7671 E ea B 35 1214 447 460 ANE 0861 GARMIN 427 646 Samm 27 0 11 251 9999 46 7744 52020 0808 238 0000 44 0 870 8501242 913 397 8200 1 800 800 1020 47 815 69 555 32 2 672 52 54 1 866 429 9296 420 221 985466 420 221 985465 358 9 6937 9758 39 02 36 699699 0800 0233937 00800 4412 454 44 2380 662 915 386 4 27 92 500 34 93 275 44 97 BE gt Jo ii 886 2 2642 9199 ext 2 49 0 180 6 427646 20 ct Anruf a d deutschen Festnetz Mobilfunk max 60 ct Anruf ms HHL CE O 2015 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries
19. vice to your computer using a USB cable 2 Go to www garminconnect golf 3 Follow the on screen instructions Bluetooth Connected Features This device has several Bluetooth connected features for your compatible mobile device using the Garmin Connect Mobile app Data uploads to Garmin Connect Sends data to Garmin Connect using the Garmin Connect Mobile app For more information go to www garmin com intosports apps Notifications Alerts you when you receive phone messages Pairing Your Phone 1 Go to www garmin com intosports apps and download the Garmin Connect Mobile application to your phone 2 Bring your phone within 33 ft 10 m of your device 3 From your device select Setup gt Bluetooth gt Pair Mobile Device and follow the on screen instructions 4 From your phone open the Garmin Connect Mobile application and follow the on screen instructions to connect a device The instructions are provided during the initial setup or by selecting gt Devices Connecting to a Paired Phone Before you can connect to your phone you must pair your phone to your device When you connect to your phone using Bluetooth wireless technology you can share scores and other data to Garmin Connect You can also view phone notifications on your device 1 On your phone enable Bluetooth wireless technology 2 On your device select Setup gt Bluetooth gt Connection gt On to enable Bluetooth wireless technology 3 Select Not
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