2 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Standby Mode
To conserve battery life, the device goes into standby
mode when not in use. The device wakes up when you
hold it with your thumb in the groove on the bottom of
the device or push any button.
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
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
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.
2
or
to open the
Playing Golf
NOTE: If you found a golf course with data that's
inaccurate or outdated, please send us a report at
Report a Golf Course
Issue.
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
1
fairway, and the front and back of hazards.
Displays the current hole number.
2
Displays the par for the current hole.
3
Displays your recorded score.
4
Bluetooth® Connected Features
.
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