Approach

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G8

Owner’s Manual

February 2014 190-01673-00_0A Printed in Taiwan

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Table of Contents

Getting Started............................................................... 1

Charging the Device.................................................................. 1

Turning On the Device............................................................... 1

Support and Updates................................................................. 1

Locking the Touchscreen........................................................... 1

Playing Golf.................................................................... 1

Viewing Plays Like Distance...................................................... 3

Saving a Location...................................................................... 3

Finding Courses.............................................................3

About Course Preview............................................................... 4

Customizing Your Device..............................................4

Settings...................................................................................... 4

Garmin Connect™......................................................... 4

Using Garmin Connect............................................................... 4

Bluetooth Connected Features.................................................. 4

Wi-Fi Connected Features......................................................... 5

Using the Clip............................................................................. 5

Saving Energy While Charging the Device................................ 6

Table of Contents i

Getting Started

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.

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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.

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

cap, and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to

a computer.

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Garmin Express™ provides easy access to these services for

Garmin

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device.

• Product registration

• Product manuals

• Software updates

• Map, chart, or course updates

• Vehicles, voices, and other extras

Setting Up Garmin Express

You can lock the screen to prevent inadvertent screen touches.

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Select .

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Select .

Playing Golf

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Select Play.

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Displays the distance to the middle of the green or selected pin

position.

Enables big numbers mode when selected.

Displays the approximate club range for the recommended club

when club advice is enabled.

Displays the approximate club range and accounts for elevation

change when "plays like" distance is enabled.

when selected (first and last holes only).

Displays the recommended club and club distance when club

advice is enabled.

Moves you to the next hole when selected.

While playing a game, you can take a closer look at the green

and move the pin location.

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Getting Started 1

points instead of strokes.

0 2 or more over

1 1 over

2 Par

3 1 under

4 2 under

5 3 under

When you select the Match scoring method (Setting the Scoring

each hole, select the player who had the fewest strokes, or if

the number of strokes was equal, select Halved.

When you select the skins scoring method (Setting the Scoring

Method), players compete for a prize on each hole.

When you set the Approach to count strokes, the device

determines the winner of each hole. Otherwise, at the end of

each hole, select the player who had the fewest strokes. You

can select multiple players if there is a tie for the win.

Viewing Round Statistics

2 Playing Golf

Round Details > > Player Details, select a player

name, and select a statistic to view.

About Individual Scorecards

The individual scorecard features a hole-by-hole overview of a

player's round. Four symbols represent the number of strokes

relative to par. A par score has no symbol.

Overall score

Two or more under par

Viewing History

You can view saved shots, rounds, and player statistics.

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view an individual scorecard for that round (About

the device history.

Viewing Scorecards on a Computer

You can view all scorecards on your computer.

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computers, and as a mounted volume on Mac

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You can set a handicap for the hole (Setting the Hole Handicap)

and for each player (Setting a Player Handicap).

Enabling Handicap Scoring

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handicap scoring (Enabling Handicap Scoring).

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While playing a game, select score > > Set Up Players.

• Select Index\Slope Method to enter the player's

handicap index and the course slope rating to calculate a

course handicap for the player.

Setting the Hole Handicap

Before you can score using handicaps, you must enable

handicap scoring (Enabling Handicap Scoring).

The device displays the default handicap for the hole if it is

available. You can set the hole handicap manually.

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While playing a game, select score > > Change

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Select Setup > PlaysLike Distance.

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Select Show.

The "plays like" distance appears in the top-right corner of the

screen

You can mark a location on a hole using your current location or

Touch Targeting.

current location on the hole.

• Select Use Touch Targeting to select a location on the

map.

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.

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Select Preview.

Finding Courses 3

current location.

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.

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Plays Like Distance).

Club Advice: Enables club recommendations (Enabling Club

Advice).

You can connect with your friends on Garmin Connect. Garmin

Connect gives you the tools to track, analyze, and share your

4 Customizing Your Device

NOTE: Phone notifications require an Apple

iPhone

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This device has several Wi‑Fi connected features. The Garmin

Connect Mobile application is not required for you to use Wi‑Fi

connectivity.

Data uploads to Garmin Connect: Automatically sends your

Before you can upload data wirelessly, you must have a round

saved to your device.

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automatically when you return to this location.

NOTE: You must calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Do

not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as

You can install a microSD™ memory card for additional storage

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Pull up the weather cap

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Press in the card until it clicks.

Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme

temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent

port.

Cleaning the Screen

Before you 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.

Cleaning the Device

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Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild

• Select to turn on the backlight and adjust the brightness.

• Change the backlight timeout (Settings).

Battery type Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion battery

Battery life 15 hours, typical usage

Operating temperature range From -4º to 140ºF (from -20º to 60ºC)

Charging temperature range From 32º to 104ºF (from 0º to 40ºC )

Water resistance IEC 60529 IPX7

NOTE: This deletes all user-entered data.

NOTE: Your clip may look slightly different from the image.

You can use the clip to attach the device to your belt, pocket, or

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