Data Management; Deleting Files; Troubleshooting; Maximizing Battery Life - Garmin APPROACH S62 Owner's Manual

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Data Management

NOTE: The device is not compatible with Windows
Windows NT
, and Mac
OS 10.3 and earlier.
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Deleting Files

If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it. Your
device memory contains important system files that should not
be deleted.
1
Open the Garmin drive or volume.
2
If necessary, open a folder or volume.
3
Select a file.
4
Press the Delete key on your keyboard.
NOTE: If you are using an Apple
the Trash folder to completely remove the files.

Troubleshooting

Maximizing Battery Life

You can do several things to extend the life of the battery.
• Reduce the backlight timeout
• Reduce the backlight brightness
page
12).
• Turn off wrist gestures
(Backlight Settings, page
• Turn off Bluetooth wireless technology when you are not
using connected features
Smartphone Connection, page
• Use a Connect IQ watch face that is not updated every
second.
For example, use a watch face without a second hand
(Changing the Watch Face, page
• Limit the smartphone notifications the device displays
(Managing Notifications, page

My device cannot find nearby golf courses

If a course update is interrupted or canceled before it completes,
your device may be missing course data. To repair missing
course data, you must update the courses again.
1
Download and install course updates from the Garmin
Express application
(Updating the Software Using Garmin
Express, page
8).
2
Safely disconnect your device.
3
Go outside, and start a test round of golf to verify the device
finds nearby courses.
Is my smartphone compatible with my
device?
The Approach S62 device is compatible with smartphones using
Bluetooth wireless technology.
Go to
garmin.com/ble
for compatibility information.

My phone will not connect to the device

If your phone will not connect to the device, you can try these
tips.
• Turn off your smartphone and your device, and turn them
back on again.
• Enable Bluetooth technology on your smartphone.
• Update the Garmin Connect app to the latest version.
• Remove your device from the Garmin Connect app and the
Bluetooth settings on your smartphone to retry the pairing
process.
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(Backlight Settings, page
(Backlight Settings,
12).
(Turning Off the Bluetooth
7).
10).
7).
• If you bought a new smartphone, remove your device from
the Garmin Connect app on the smartphone you intend to
stop using.
• Bring your smartphone within 10 m (33 ft.) of the device.
• On your smartphone, open the Garmin Connect app, select
or
, and select Garmin Devices > Add Device to enter
pairing mode.
• Press Menu, and select Settings > Phone > Pair Phone.

My device is in the wrong language

1
Press Menu.
2
Select
.
3
Scroll down to the last item in the list, and select it.
4
Scroll down to the third item in the list, and select it.
5
Select your language.
My device displays the wrong units of
measure
• Verify you selected the correct units of measure setting on
the device
(Changing the Units of Measure, page
• Verify you selected the correct units of measure setting on
your Garmin Connect account.
12).
If the units of measure on the device do not match your
Garmin Connect account, your device settings may be
overwritten when you sync your device.

Restarting Your Watch

1
Press and hold Menu until the device turns off.
2
Press Menu to turn on the device.

Restoring All Default Settings

NOTE: This deletes all user-entered information and activity
history.
You can reset all settings back to the factory default values.
Select
> Settings > System > Restore Defaults > Yes.

Acquiring Satellite Signals

The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite
signals. The time and date are set automatically based on the
GPS position.
1
Go outdoors to an open area.
The front of the device should be oriented toward the sky.
2
Wait while the device locates satellites.
It may take 30–60 seconds to locate satellite signals.

Improving GPS Satellite Reception

• Frequently sync the device to your Garmin Connect account:
◦ Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable
and the Garmin Express application.
◦ Sync your device to the Garmin Connect Mobile app using
your Bluetooth enabled smartphone.
While connected to your Garmin Connect account, the device
downloads several days of satellite data, allowing it to quickly
locate satellite signals.
• Take your device outside to an open area away from tall
buildings and trees.
• Remain stationary for a few minutes.

Activity Tracking

For more information about activity tracking accuracy, go to
garmin.com/ataccuracy.
12).
Troubleshooting

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