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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 device 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

 > 

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 

 > 

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

 > 

Bluetooth

 > 

Connection

 > 

On

 to enable Bluetooth wireless technology.

3

Select 

Notifications

 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   > 

Notifications

.

2

Select a notification.

3

Select 

 or   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

 > 

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.

• 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 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

 > 

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 

À

 from the microSD card slot 

Á

.

2

Press in the card until it clicks.

Garmin Connect

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Summary of Contents for Approach G8

Page 1: ...Approach G8 Owner s Manual March 2015 Printed in Taiwan 190 01673 00_0B ...

Page 2: ...er 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...

Page 3: ...asuring a Shot 2 Keeping Score 2 Handicap Scoring 3 Viewing PlaysLike Distance 4 Saving a Location 4 Finding Courses 4 About Course Preview 4 Customizing Your Device 4 Settings 4 Garmin Connect 5 Using Garmin Connect 5 Bluetooth Connected Features 5 Wi Fi Connected Features 5 Appendix 5 Calibrating the Compass 5 Installing a Memory Card 5 Device Care 6 Specifications 6 Clearing User Data 6 Using t...

Page 4: ......

Page 5: ... Advice 1 Select or to select a club 2 Select or to enter a distance 3 Select to enter a distance for the 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...

Page 6: ...ys 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 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 ...

Page 7: ... fewest strokes You can select multiple players if there 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 2 Select an option To view information for all players select Round Details To view more details about an individual player select Round Details Player Details select a player name and select a sta...

Page 8: ... 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 th...

Page 9: ...u 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 Bluetooth Connection On to enable Bluetooth wireless technology 3 Select No...

Page 10: ...lt in lithium ion battery Battery life 15 hr typical usage Operating temperature range From 20º to 60ºC from 4º to 140ºF Charging temperature range From 0º to 40ºC from 32º to 104ºF Water rating IEC 60529 IPX7 The 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 Clearing User Data NOTE This deletes all user entered d...

Page 11: ...n 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 scorecard 2 3 viewing 3 scoring 2 3 handicap 3...

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