Garmin Approach G6 Owner's Manual
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1. Two or more over 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 e Select gt Player Details and select a player name to view an individual scorecard for that round page 3 Select gt Course Details to view a list of each hole and its par Select gt Edit Scorecard to adjust individual details for that round including each player s name score and handicap Select gt Delete Scorecard to clear the scorecard from the device history Viewing Scorecards and Club Statistics ona Computer You can view all Approach scorecards and club statistics on your computer 1 Connect the device to your computer using the mini USB cable The device appears as a removable drive in My Computer in Windows computers and as a mounted volume on Mac computers 2 Open the Garmin Approach drive 3 Select an option Open Scorecard gt ScorecardViewer html to view scorecards Open Club Averages gt ClubAverageViewer html to view club statistics Handicap Scoring You can set a handicap for the hole page 3 and for each player page 3 Enabling Handicap Scoring 1 Select Setup gt Scoring gt Scoring Handicap 2 Select On Setting a Player Handicap Before you can score using handicaps you must enable handicap scoring page 3 1 While playing a g2. photocopy in a safe place Finding Courses You can use the Approach to locate a golf course that is nearby in a specific city or by spelling the name 1 Select Preview 2 Select an option Select Search Near You to find courses closest to your current location page 1 e Select Spell City to find courses in a specific city page 1 Select Spell Course to find a course by name page 1 Finding a Course Near You 1 Select Preview gt Search Near You Allist of the closest courses appears 2 Select a course to preview You can preview all holes on the selected course page 1 Finding a Course by City 1 Select Preview gt Spell City 2 Enter the name of the city and select 3 Select a city 4 Select a course to preview You can preview all holes on the selected course page 1 Finding a Course by Spelling the Name 1 Select Preview gt Spell Course 2 Enter the name of the course and select Y 3 Select a course to preview You can preview all holes on the selected course page 1 About Course Preview When you find a course the Approach provides a hole by hole overview of the selected course You can view a close up of the green page 1 or measure distances page 1 If you do not touch the screen for a few moments after selecting a hole a course simulation begins page 2 Measuring Distance with Touch Targeting While previewing a course or playing a game you can use Touch Targeting
3. to return to the map while measuring 4 When you arrive at your ball select an option If you do not want to save the shot select Reset Playing Golf with the Approach If you want to add the shot distance to a club average select Add to Average and select the club you used for the shot The device adds the shot distance to previously saved distances to calculate the average shot distance for the club page 4 If you want to add the shot distance to a club but not to the club average select gt Save Shot gt select a player name and select a club to add a shot to that player s club The device saves the shot individually and the shot does not affect the average for the club Viewing Club Averages Before you can view club averages you must measure your shots and add the shots to your clubs page 3 You can also add remove and rename your clubs page 4 1 Select gt gt Club Averages 2 Scroll through the list to see the average shot length for each of your clubs Setting Up Clubs You can add remove or rename your clubs 1 Select Setup gt Clubs 2 Select an option Select Add Club to add a club the existing list e Select a club and select Edit Name to rename the club e Select a club and select Move Up or Move Down to relocate the club in the list e Select a club and select Reset to clear shot data from the club e Select a club and select Delete to remove the club from t
4. A GARMIN Approach G6 Owner s Manual January 2012 190 01430 00_0C Printed in Taiwan All rights reserved Under the copyright laws this manual may not be copied in whole or in part without the written consent of Garmin Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements Go to www garmin com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of this product Garmin the Garmin logo and Approach are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners Table of Contents Turning On the Approach sssssunnnnnnnnnnn nn CATING the Bal aa Resistenng Your Device usa aaa Finding FUSS van un ak DR EEE Filing a Course Near You ne Fricke Finding a Course by Spelling the Name uurmeer nee nn ADout Course Prien Playing Golf with the Approach nuneennnnnnnneennnnennnnnn Map FS aunado ti A near Handicap ICONO coc ta Saving a LOCO ee nn an MRssniind a MOL lp APRECIAN nee Device Cale ono C
5. alibrating the Touchsatean iii Geamig User Dal ee APIS rr N A E E EE Using the Cp una SSG CIM A R taulacsrasemchonsranensieceisentaad Table of Contents Turning On the Approach The first time you use the device you are prompted to choose your language NOTE The time of day and date are set automatically 1 Hold amp to turn on your Approach 2 Select your language 3 Go play a round of golf page 2 Charging the Battery O AWARING This device contains a lithium polymer battery See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information NOTICE To prevent corrosion thoroughly dry the mini 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 polymer battery that you can charge using a standard wall outlet or a USB port on your computer 1 Pull up the weather cap from the mini USB port Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini USB port Plug the large end of the USB cable into the AC charger Plug the AC charger into a standard wall outlet Charge the device completely A fully charged battery can run for up to 15 hours before it must be recharged af WO ND Registering Your Device Help us better support you by completing our online registration today Go to http my garmin com e Keep the original sales receipt or a
6. ame select SCORE gt gt Set Up Players 2 Select for the player whose handicap you want to enter or change 3 Select an option e Select Local Handicap to enter the number of strokes that will be subtracted from the player s total score 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 page 3 The Approach displays the default handicap for the hole if it is available If you want to change it or if it is incorrect you can set the hole handicap manually 1 While playing a game select SCORE gt gt Change Handicap 2 Enter the hole handicap Saving a Location You can mark a location on a hole using your current location or Touch Targeting NOTE You can clear all saved locations from a hole by selecting gt gt Clear Locations 1 While playing a game select gt Save Location 2 Select an option Select Use Current Location to place a marker at your current location on the hole Select Use Touch Targeting to select a location on the map 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 an accurate measurement The device measures distance in a straight line from your starting point You can select
7. ap shows an overview of the current hole you are playing Your location on the course is represented by a golf ball CHS 3209 Displays the hole number The number of dots indicates par SS Displays the distance to the middle of the green If you are measuring distance page 1 this number is the total distance of the two legs NOTE Because pin locations change the Approach calculates the distance to the middle of the green and not the actual pin location 3 Ends the round This icon is only shown on the first and last holes On all other holes select to view the previous hole Hold lt or gt to select a specific hole Moves you to the next hole ejes Displays layup arcs that indicate distance to pin Four arcs display for par 5 or higher three arcs display for par 4 and no arcs display for par 3 Keeping Score Before you begin keeping score you must select the scoring method page 2 You can keep score for up to four players 1 Begin playing a game page 2 2 Select SCORE 3 Select an option e Select a player s name to edit it e Select to enter the number of strokes for the selected hole Select gt Set Up Players to edit player handicaps This selection is only displayed if you have enabled handicap scoring page 3 Select gt gt Setup gt Scoring gt Method to change the scoring method If the scores you have already entered for the round are i
8. he list Appendix Device Care Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur because it can cause permanent damage Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touch screen or damage may result Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components 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 1 Wipe the device with a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution 2 Wipe it dry Using the Backlight Atany time tap the touchscreen to turn on the backlight NOTE Alerts and messages also activate the backlight e Press to turn on the backlight and adjust the brightness Change the backlight timeout page 4 Calibrating the Touchscreen If the touchscreen does not seem to be responding properly you can calibrate it 1 Select Setup gt Display gt Calibrate Screen 2 Follow the on screen instructions Clearing User Data NOTE This deletes all user entered data 1 Hold to turn off the device 2 Place your finger on the top left corner of the touchscreen 3 While holding your finger on the touchscreen turn on the device 4 Select Yes Settings You can select Setup to customize device settings and features Scoring Sets t
9. he scoring method sets up handicap scoring page 3 and turns statistics tracking on or off Clubs Adds removes and renames clubs page 4 Display Changes the backlight timeout and the background image Hole Transitioning Selects automatic or manual hole transitioning Units of Distance Sets to measure distance in yards or meters Language Sets your language Using the Clip You can use the clip to attach the device to your belt pocket or bag 1 Slide the bottom of the Approach into the bottom of the clip NOTE If you place the device into the clip upside down it does not lock into place and could fall out of the clip easily 2 Press the top into the top of the clip until it clicks 3 To remove pull up on the upper clip while pressing on the back of the device to release the top and slide it out of the lower clips Specifications Battery Type Lithium polymer Battery Life Up to 15 hours Operating Temperature From 4 F to 140 F from 20 C to Range 60 C Appendix Charging Temperature Range From 32 F to 113 F from 0 C to 45 C Water Resistance IPX7 Appendix Index B battery charging 1 belt clip 4 brightness 4 Cc calibrating the screen 4 cleaning the device 4 clear history 3 clip 4 clubs adding 4 deleting 4 editing 4 shot distance 3 viewing averages 4 viewing statistics 3 courses finding by city 1 finding by name 1
10. ncompatible with the new scoring method the device will prompt you to clear all scores for the round or keep the current scoring method 4 Select SCORE to return to the course map About the Scorecard 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 Seo Changing the Scoring Method You can select one of four standard scoring methods to use while playing a game 1 Select Setup gt Scoring gt Method 2 Select an option Select Stroke Play for four person regulation scoring Select Stableford page 2 Select Match Play page 2 Select Skins Game page 2 3 For Match Play or Skins Game select whether to count strokes About Match Scoring When you select the Match scoring method page 2 one point is awarded at each hole to the player who has the fewest strokes At the end of a round the player who won the most holes wins NOTE Match scoring is available only for two players When you set the Approach to count strokes the device determines the winner of each round Otherwise at the end of each hole select the player who had the fewest strokes or if the number of strokes was equal select Halved About Skins Scoring When you select the skins scoring method page 2 players compete for a prize on each hole When you set the Approach to cou
11. nt 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 About Stableford Scoring When you select the Stableford scoring method page 2 points are awarded based on the number of strokes taken relative to par At the end of a round the highest score wins The Approach awards points as specified by the United States Golf Association Playing Golf with the Approach NOTE The scorecard for a Stableford scored game shows points instead of strokes Points Strokes Taken Relative to Par 2 or more over 1 over Par 1 under 2 under ao A o Nm gt Oo 3 under Viewing Round Statistics You can view statistics for the round you are currently playing 1 While playing a game select SCORE gt 2 Select an option To view information for all players select Round Details To view more details about an individual player select Round Details gt gt 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 different symbols represent the number of strokes relative to par A par score has no symbol Strokes Hole Par Overall score One under par Two or more under par One over par 8 8
12. previewing 1 saving locations 3 searching near 1 D device care 4 registration 1 settings 4 display settings 4 distance measuring 1 E editing player names 2 G green viewing 1 H handicap scoring enabling 3 hole 3 player 3 scorecard 2 history 3 M map symbols 2 updates 2 measurements settings 4 shot distance 3 P pin location setting 1 viewing 1 R registering the device 1 resetting the device 4 S saving locations 3 scorecards about individual 3 all players 2 viewing 3 scoring handicap 3 match 2 settings 2 skins 2 Stableford 2 screen brightness 4 calibration 4 cleaning 4 settings 4 shot measuring distance 3 recording distance 3 saving distance 3 simulation hole 2 statistics current round 3 viewing on computer 3 U updates course maps 2 user data deleting 4 Index 913 397 8200 1 800 800 1020 www garmin com support 0808 2380000 de 44 870 850 1242 1 866 429 9296 E 00 32 2 672 52 54 00 45 4810 5050 ul 00 358 9 6937 9758 0180 5 42 76 46 880 E 00 39 02 3669 9699 0800 0233937 E 00800 4412 454 44 2380 662 915 00 35 1214 447 460 m 00 34 902 007 097 Garmin International Inc 1200 East 151st Street Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park Southampton Hampshire S040 9LR UK Garmin Corporation No 68 Zangshu 2nd Road Xizhi Dist New Taipei City 221 Taiwan R O C 2011 2012 Ga
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14. to measure the distance to any point on the map 1 Begin playing a game page 2 or previewing a course page 1 2 Drag your finger to position the red target circle e is the distance to the middle of the green from the target circle e is the distance from your current position to the target circle If you are previewing the course is the distance from the tee to the target circle e 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 6 to return to the map of the hole 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 1 Begin playing a game page 2 or previewing a course page 1 2 Select GREEN to zoom in on the green Turning On the Approach 3 Drag to move the pin location 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 Course Updates This device is eligible for free course map updates To update your device download the free CourseView update software from http my garmin com Playing Golf with the Approach 1 Select Play 2 Select a course from the list Map Features The m
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