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Adjusting the Eyepiece

The device features an adjustable eyepiece (+/- 4 diopter 

adjustment). This allows you to focus the screen for your 

eyesight.

Rotate the eyepiece to focus the screen.

Bluetooth

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 Connected Features

This device includes Bluetooth connected features for your 

compatible mobile device using the Garmin Golf

 app.

Scorecard uploads to Garmin Golf

: Automatically sends 

scorecards to the Garmin Golf app when you sync your 

device. This allows you to view detailed statistics and 

participate in online leaderboards.

Wind speed and direction

: Shows the wind speed and 

direction on the hole view screen. The wind direction is 

relative to the pin.

Find My Garmin

: Allows you to use the Garmin Golf app to 

locate your rangefinder using its last known location.

Pairing Your Smartphone

To use the connected features of your rangefinder, it must be 

paired directly through the Garmin Golf app, instead of from the 

Bluetooth settings on your smartphone.

1

From the app store on your smartphone, install and open the 

Garmin Golf app.

2

Bring your smartphone within 10 m (33 ft.) of your device.

3

On your rangefinder, select   or   to open the menu.

4

Select 

Settings

 > 

Bluetooth

 > 

Pair

.

5

From the 

 or   menu in the app, select 

Garmin Devices 

Add Device

, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Playing Golf

Select 

Play Golf

.

The device locates satellites and calculates your location. 

The nearest course is selected, and the hole closest to your 

current location is displayed automatically.

NOTE: 

You can select a course from the list if there is more 

than one course near your current location.

Measuring the Distance to the Pin

You can use the flag finder feature to target the flag and 

measure the distance from your current position to the pin. This 

feature helps get an accurate distance to the pin by filtering out 

other objects in the background.

1

Start playing a round of golf.

2

Align the rangefinder reticle with the flag.

NOTE: 

For best results, you should hold the device steady, 

and align the reticle with the flag instead of the pin.

3

Press  .
The measured range to the pin appears. A red arc appears 

on the map at the laser-ranged distance. If the device is able 

to target the flag, the device vibrates, a flag icon appears, the 

distance arc is yellow, and the hole view map automatically 

transitions to a close up of the green.

TIP: 

You can return to the hole view by pointing the device 

away from the green and pressing  .

Hole View

The device shows the current hole you are playing, and 

automatically transitions when you move to a new hole.

Displays distances to the beginning of the fairway, and the front 
and back of hazards.
Displays the current hole number.

Displays the par for the current hole.

Displays your recorded score.

Displays the distance from the last ranged location.

Displays a low battery indicator when the battery level is low.

Displays your phone connectivity status.

Displays distances to the front, center, and back of the green.

Displays wind direction and speed.

Displays your driver distance when you are on the tee box.

Viewing PlaysLike Distance

The plays like distance feature accounts for elevation changes 

on the course by showing the adjusted distance to the flag.

1

Select   or   to open the menu.

2

Select 

PlaysLike Distances

.

Distance to the flag as measured by the laser.

PlaysLike distance to the flag, adjusted for slope.

Elevation difference between you and the target based on the 
slope of the rangefinder. The symbol indicates whether the 
slope is uphill   or downhill  .

Viewing the Direction to the Pin

The PinPointer feature is a compass that provides directional 

assistance when you are unable to see the green. This feature 

can help you line up a shot even if you are in the woods or in a 

deep sand trap.

NOTE: 

Do not use the PinPointer feature while in a golf cart. 

Interference from the golf cart can affect the accuracy of the 

compass.

1

Select   or   to open the menu.

2

Select 

PinPointer

.

2

Bluetooth

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 Connected Features

Summary of Contents for Approach Z82

Page 1: ...APPROACH Z82 Owner sManual...

Page 2: ...his product Garmin the Garmin logo and Approach are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries Garmin Golf and Garmin Express are trademarks of Garmin Ltd o...

Page 3: ...tics Tracking 3 Measuring a Shot 3 Sight Something 3 Measuring the Distance to a Target 3 Customizing Your Device 3 Settings 3 Calibrating the Compass 3 System Settings 3 Device Information 4 Device C...

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Page 5: ...blue and flashing red connected to a power source The device is charging Solid red connected to a power source Charging is complete Slow flashing red A software update is in progress Charging the Devi...

Page 6: ...Align the rangefinder reticle with the flag NOTE For best results you should hold the device steady and align the reticle with the flag instead of the pin 3 Press The measured range to the pin appears...

Page 7: ...sure the distance from your current position to a target such as on a driving range NOTE The device can measure distances from 5 to 411 m 5 5 to 450 yd 1 Select Sight Something 2 Align the rangefinder...

Page 8: ...device is provided electronically The e label may provide regulatory information such as identification numbers provided by the FCC or regional compliance markings as well as applicable product and li...

Page 9: ...roduct Updates On your computer install Garmin Express www garmin com express This provides easy access to these services for Garmin devices Software updates Course updates Product registration Settin...

Page 10: ...press 5 updating software 5 Garmin Golf 2 golf round ending 3 GPS signal 4 green view pin location 2 H holes changing 3 K keys 1 M maps symbols 2 measuring a shot 3 menu 1 P pairing smartphone 2 pin l...

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