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Getting Started

 WARNING

See the 

Important Safety and Product Information

 guide in the 

product box for product warnings and other important 

information.

When using the device the first time, complete these tasks.

1

Register your device

Support and Updates

.

2

Charge the device (

Charging the Device

.

3

Turn on the device (

Turning On the Device

).

4

Update your device software and courses (

Software and 

Course Updates

).

5

Go play a game of golf (

Playing Golf

).

Charging the Device

 WARNING

This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent the 

possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by 

battery exposure to extreme heat, store the device out of direct 

sunlight.

NOTICE

To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the USB port, the weather 

cap, and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to 

a computer.

The device is powered by a built-in lithium-ion battery that you 

can charge using a standard wall outlet or a USB port on your 

computer.

1

Pull up the weather cap 

À

 from the USB port 

Á

.

2

Plug the small end of the USB cable into the USB port on the 

device.

3

Plug the large end of the USB cable into the AC charger.

4

Plug the AC charger into a standard wall outlet.

5

Charge the device completely.
A fully charged battery can run for up to 15 hours.

Turning On the Device

The first time you use the device, you are prompted to choose a 

language and unit of measure. You can also set up club advice 

during initial set up.

Hold  .

Setting Up Club Advice

When you turn on the device for the first time, you can set up 

club advice. If you do not set up club advice during initial setup, 

you can enable it at any time (

Enabling Club 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. Some services may not be available for your 

device.
• Product registration
• Product manuals
• Software updates
• Map, chart, or course updates
• 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.

Software and Course Updates

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

your device, download the free Garmin Express software from 

www.garmin.com/express

.

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 are playing.

À

Displays the hole number. The number of colored dots indicates par 
for the hole.

Á

Displays the distance to the middle of the green or selected pin 
position.
Enables big numbers mode when selected.

Â

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.

Ã

 displays the previous hole when selected.   ends the round 

when selected (first and last holes only).

Ä

Moves you to the next hole when selected.

Viewing the Green

While previewing a course, or during a game, you can take a 

closer look at the green and move the pin location.

Getting Started

1

Summary of Contents for Pilot's Guide

Page 1: ...Approach G7 Owner s Manual March 2015 Printed in Taiwan 190 01672 00_0B...

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: ...2 Keeping Score 2 Handicap Scoring 3 Viewing PlaysLike Distance 3 Saving a Location 4 Finding Courses 4 About Course Preview 4 Customizing Your Device 4 Settings 4 Garmin Connect 4 Using Garmin Connec...

Page 4: ......

Page 5: ...ou can enable it at any time Enabling Club 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...

Page 6: ...to get an accurate measurement The device measures distance in a straight line from your starting point You can select to return to the map while measuring 4 When you arrive at your ball select an opt...

Page 7: ...e 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 Select Pla...

Page 8: ...istance 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...

Page 9: ...he notification Appendix 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 ca...

Page 10: ...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...

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

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