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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:
• Select 

Search Near You

 to find courses closest to your 

current location.

• Select 

Spell City

 to find courses in a specific city.

• 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 (

Viewing the Green

) 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 red target circle 

À

.

Á

 is the distance to the middle of the green from the 

target circle.

Â

 is the distance from your current position to the target 

circle. If you are previewing the course, 

Â

 is the distance 

from the tee to the target circle.

Ã

 is the total of the two distances.

3

If necessary, select   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.

Software and Course Updates

This device is eligible for free course map updates. To update 

your device, download the free CourseView update software 

from 

www.garmin.com/courses

.

Customizing Your Device

Settings

Select 

Setup

 to customize device settings and features.

Scoring

: Sets the scoring method, enables handicap scoring 

(

Enabling Handicap Scoring

), and enables statistics tracking.

Clubs

: Adds and removes clubs (

Setting Up Clubs

).

Display

: Sets the backlight timeout and calibrates the screen.

Hole Transitioning

: Sets automatic or manual hole 

transitioning.

Units of Distance

: Sets the unit of measurement for distance.

Plays Like Distance

: Shows "plays like" distances (

Viewing 

Plays Like Distance

).

Club Advice

: Enables club recommendations (

Enabling Club 

Advice

).

Bluetooth

: Enables Bluetooth® wireless technology.

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 device to your computer using a USB cable.

2

Go to 

www.garminconnect.com/golf

.

3

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Bluetooth Connected Features

This device has several Bluetooth connected features for your 

compatible mobile device.

Data uploads to Garmin Connect

: Sends data to Garmin 

Connect such as your scorecard, club information, and 

player statistics using the Garmin Connect Mobile 

application. 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

 > 

Bluetooth

 > 

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 

 > 

My Device

.

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Finding Courses

Summary of Contents for Approach G7

Page 1: ...Approach G7 Owner s Manual December 2013 190 01672 00_0A Printed in Taiwan...

Page 2: ...sidiaries registered in the USA and other countries Garmin Connect is a trademark of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin Apple iPho...

Page 3: ...g 3 Viewing Plays Like Distance 3 Saving a Location 3 Finding Courses 4 About Course Preview 4 Software and Course Updates 4 Customizing Your Device 4 Settings 4 Garmin Connect 4 Using Garmin Connect...

Page 4: ......

Page 5: ...Locking the Touchscreen You can lock the screen to prevent inadvertent screen touches 1 Select 2 Select Playing Golf 1 Select Play 2 Select a course Hole View The device shows the current hole you ar...

Page 6: ...ard You can view and change each player s name score and handicap during a round using the scorecard Local handicap Total score Actual strokes for the hole Recorded strokes for the hole Setting the Sc...

Page 7: ...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 Scoring Scoring Handicap 2 Select On Setting a Play...

Page 8: ...removes clubs Setting Up Clubs Display Sets the backlight timeout and calibrates the screen Hole Transitioning Sets automatic or manual hole transitioning Units of Distance Sets the unit of measuremen...

Page 9: ...u 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 Cleanin...

Page 10: ...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 goe...

Page 11: ...een viewing 1 H handicap 2 3 handicap scoring enabling 3 player 3 history 3 sending to computer 4 L locking screen 1 M maps symbols 1 measurements 2 memory card 5 microSD card See memory card N notifi...

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