Approach Series ™ owner’s manual
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Installing the Batteries ‹ Warning S ee the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. ‹ Caution Do not use a sharp object to remove user‑replaceable batteries. Contact your local waste disposal department to properly recycle the batteries. The Approach™ operates on two AA batteries (not included). Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Use premium batteries for optimal performance and maximum battery life.
NOTE: Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the Approach for several months. When you remove the batteries, stored data is not lost. Getting Started To turn on the Approach, press . To turn off the Approach, press and hold . ➏ ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ ➊ ➋ Power key. Play mode. ➌ ➍ ➎ ➏ Find and preview courses. Settings menu. Approach G5 mini-USB connector (under weather cap). Approach G3 mini-USB connector (under weather cap). Acquiring GPS Satellites 1.
Using the Map The map shows an overview of the current hole you are playing. ➊ ➋ NOTE: Because pin locations change, the Approach calculates the distance to the middle of the green and not the actual pin location. ➌ Use to view the holes. Touch Targeting You can use Touch Targeting to measure the distance to any point on the map. ➊ ➋ ➊ ➋ ➌ Hole number. Touch to access the utility menu. The number of dots indicates par. For example, the current hole is a par three.
➌ ➍ Distance to the target circle. Zoom in on the target circle. Keeping Score The Approach allows you to keep score for up to four players. To measure the target distance: 1. Touch anywhere on the screen. 2. Touch and drag your finger to position the red target circle. 3. Touch Done to return to the map of the hole. 1. From the map, touch the hole number in the upper-left corner. 2. From the utility menu, touch Keep Score.
4. Touch Player or the player’s name for an individual scorecard overview. Player’s name NOTE: The Approach only saves the scorecard from your last round of golf. When you start a new scorecard, it replaces the previous scorecard. To view scorecards on your computer, see page 7. Measuring a Shot 5. Touch Player or the player’s name to edit the name using the on-screen keyboard. 6. Touch to save the player’s name. After using the scorecard the first time, the scorecard icon appears on the main menu.
Preview 3. Select the city from the list. 4. Select the golf course from the list. Finding a Course by Spelling the Name Finding a Course Near You 1. Touch Preview > Spell Course. 2. Using the on-screen keyboard, enter letters in the name of the course. Touch . 3. Select the golf course from the list. 1. From the main page, touch Preview > Search Near You. A list of the closest courses appears. 2. Select a course to preview.
NOTE: The scorecard icon and the Measure Shot button are not active in preview mode. Touch Quit to return to the main menu. Settings From the main menu, touch access the settings menu. to Hole Transitioning—select Automatic or Manual transitioning to the next hole. Units of Distance—select Yards or Metric. Battery Type—select Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. Language—select a language.
Using the Clip You can use the clip to mount the Approach on your belt, your pocket, or your bag. To attach the clip: Release button Mounting spine Clip Spine attachment To remove the clip and spine attachment: 1. Press the release key on the top of the clip, and slide the clip off. 2. Lift the bottom of the spine attachment, and slide the spine off. Spine attachment Mounting spine Course Updates 1. Position the spine attachment in the slots on the mounting spine of the Approach. 2.
Tips • To lock or unlock the screen, press and quickly release . Touch Lock Screen (or Unlock Screen). • To stop playing at any time during the round, touch the hole number in the upper-left corner > Quit Round. Clearing User Data Notice This deletes all user‑entered information. 1. Turn off your Approach. 2. Press your finger on the upper-left corner of the touch screen. 3. While holding your finger on the touch screen, turn on the Approach.
Specifications G3 Physical Size: W × H × D: 2.2 × 3.9 × 1.3 in. (5.5 × 10 × 3.3 cm) Weight: 5.25 oz. (148.8 g) with batteries Display: diagonal: 2.6 in. (6.6 cm) backlit 65K color TFT display (160 × 240 pixels) Case: Rugged, waterproof to IPX7 Temperature Range: From -4°F to 158°F (from -20 to 70°C)* *The temperature rating of the Approach may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Some batteries can rupture at high temperatures. 10 G5 Physical Size: W × H × D: 1.4 × 4.5 × 2.3 in.
Accuracy GPS: < 33 ft. (10 m) 95% typical* *Subject to accuracy degradation to 100 m 2DRMS under the US DoD imposed Selective Availability (SA) Program when activated. Velocity: 0.328 ft./sec. (0.
Software License Agreement BY USING THE Approach, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin.
For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Sijhih Taipei County, Taiwan www.garmin.com November 2009 Part Number 190-01148-00 Rev.
