Introduction; Device Overview; Charging The Device; Turning On The Device - Garmin APPROACH G80 Owner's Manual

Introduction

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.

Device Overview

Press to turn on the device.
Press to lock or unlock the screen during a
Power button
round.
Hold to turn off the device.
Press to turn the radar on and off.
Radar button
Swipe to scroll through features, data
screens, and menus.
Touchscreen
Tap to select.
Pull up to access the micro-USB power and
data port.
Weather cap
Connect a compatible USB cable to charge
the device or transfer data using your
Micro-USB power and
computer.
data port

Charging the Device

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.
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.
NOTE: The device will not charge when outside the approved
temperature range (Specifications, page
1
Pull up the weather cap from the USB port.
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 an external power
source, such as an AC adapter or a USB port on your
computer.
4
Charge the device completely.
TIP: You can turn off the device to charge it faster.

Turning On the Device

The first time you use the device, you are prompted to choose a
language, select a unit of measure, and set your driver distance.
Press the power button.
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Product Updates

On your computer, install Garmin Express
/express). On your smartphone, install the Garmin Golf
This provides easy access to these services for Garmin
devices:
• Software updates
• Course updates
• Data uploads to Garmin Golf
• Product registration

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.

Garmin Golf App

The Garmin Golf app allows you to upload scorecards from your
compatible Garmin device to view detailed statistics and shot
analyses. Golfers can compete with each other at different
courses using the Garmin Golf app. More than 41,000 courses
have leaderboards that anyone can join. You can set up a
tournament event and invite players to compete.
The Garmin Golf app syncs your data with your Garmin
Connect account. You can download the Garmin Golf app from
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the app store on your smartphone.

Pairing Your Smartphone

To use the connected features of the Approach device, it must
be paired directly through the Garmin Golf app, instead of from
the Bluetooth settings on your smartphone.
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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 Approach device, select
4
From the or menu in the app, select Garmin Devices
> Add Device, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Connecting to a Paired Smartphone

Before you can connect to your smartphone, you must pair your
smartphone to your device.
When you connect to your smartphone using Bluetooth
technology, you can share scores and other data with the
Garmin Golf app. You can also view phone notifications from
your compatible iOS ® device.
1
On your smartphone, enable Bluetooth technology.
2
On your device, select
Connection > On to enable Bluetooth technology.

Playing Golf

1 Select Start New Round.
2 Select a course.
3 Select a tee box.

Hole View

The device shows the current hole you are playing.
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> Settings > Bluetooth.
> Settings > Bluetooth >
app.
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