Garmin Approach S2 - Golf Watch Manual

Garmin Approach S2 - Golf Watch Manual

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Garmin Approach S2 - Golf Watch Manual

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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.

  1. Charge the device.
  2. Turn on the device.
  3. Start a round.

Charging the Device


This device contains a lithium-ion 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 contacts and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer

  1. Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer.
  2. Align the charger posts with the contacts on the back of the device, and press the charger until it clicks.
    Charging the Device
  3. Charge the device completely.

Turning on the Device

The first time you use the device, you are prompted to choose your language.
NOTE: The time of day and date are set automatically when you are outdoors. You can also set them manually.

  1. Hold .
  2. Select your language.
  3. Play a game of golf.

Keys

Keys


Hold to turn the device on and off.
Select to turn on the backlight.
Select to scroll through menus, holes, and settings.
Select to scroll through menus, holes, and settings.

Hold to open the menu for the current screen.
OK Select to choose menu options and acknowledge messages.

Icons

Battery is low.
Odometer is measuring distance and time (GPS active).
Alarm is on.

Playing Golf

Before you can play golf, you must wait until the device acquires satellite signals, which may take 30–60 seconds.

  1. Hold .
  2. Select Start Round.
  3. Select a course from the list.
    The device automatically starts on the hole closest to your present location.

Hole View

The device shows the current hole you are playing, and automatically transitions when you move to a new hole.
NOTE: Because pin locations change, the device calculates the distance to the front, middle, and back of the green, but not the actual pin location.

Hole View

Current hole number.
Distance to the back of the green.
Distance to the middle of the green.
Distance to the front of the green.
Par for the hole.

Measuring a Shot

  1. Hold .
  2. Select Measure Shot.
  3. Walk to your ball.
    The distance automatically resets when you move to the next hole.

Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances

You can view a list of layup and dogleg distances for par 4 and 5 holes.

From the hole view, select .

Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances
Layup and distance to reach the layup appear on the screen.
NOTE: Distances are removed from the list as you pass them.

Keeping Score

Before you begin keeping score, you must start a round.

  1. From the hole view, hold .
  2. Select Start Scoring.
  3. Select or to set the score. Your total score is updated.
    Keeping Score

Reviewing Scores

You can edit individual scores but not the total score.

  1. Hold .
  2. Select Scorecard.
  3. Select or to select the hole.
  4. Select OK to edit.

Viewing Scorecards on a Computer

You can view all saved scorecards on your computer.

  1. Connect the device to a USB port on your computer using the charging cradle.
  2. The device appears as a removable drive in My Computer on Windows® computers, and as a mounted volume on Mac® computers.
  3. Open ScorecardViewer.html to view your scorecards.

Using the Odometer

You can use the odometer to record the time and distance traveled. The odometer automatically starts and stops when you start or end a round, and you can also start and stop it manually.

  1. Hold .
  2. Select Odometer to view or start the odometer.
  3. Select an option:
    • Select > Continue to keep using the odometer.
    • Select > Turn Off to stop the odometer.
    Select > Reset to reset the time and distance.

Customizing Your Device

Settings

Hold , and select Setup.
Time: Sets the time to automatic or manual.
Format: Sets the time format to 12- or 24-hour.
Tones: Turns audible tones on or off.
Language: Sets the language.
Units: Sets to measure distance in yards or meters.

Setting the Time Manually

By default, the time is set automatically when the device acquires satellite signals.

  1. Hold .
  2. Select Setup > Time > Manual.
  3. Select or to set the hour and minute.
  4. Select AM or PM.

Setting the Alarm

  1. Hold .
  2. Select Alarm > Set.
  3. Select or to set the hour and minute.
  4. Select AM or PM.
  5. Verify the alarm is set to On.

Viewing Device Information

You can view the software version and unit ID.

  1. Hold .
  2. Select About.

Appendix

Device Care

NOTICE
Avoid extreme shock and harsh treatment, because it can degrade the life of the product.

Avoid pressing the keys under water.

Do not use a sharp object to clean the device.

Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, and insect repellents that can damage plastic components and finishes.

Thoroughly rinse the device with fresh water after exposure to chlorine, salt water, sunscreen, cosmetics, alcohol, or other harsh chemicals. Prolonged exposure to these substances can damage the case.

Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent damage.

Cleaning the Device

  1. Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.
  2. Wipe it dry.

Specifications

Battery type Lithium-ion
Battery life Watch only: 3 weeks
Playing golf: 8 hours
NOTE: The actual battery life of a fully charged battery depends on how much time you use GPS, the backlight, and power save mode. Exposure to extremely cold temperatures will also reduce battery life.
Operating temperature From -4º to 140º F (from -20º to 60º C)
Charging temperature From 40º to 104º F (from 5º to 40º C)
Water resistance 32.8 ft. (10 m)
NOTE: The device is not intended to be used while swimming.

Power Save

After a period of inactivity, the device goes into power save mode. The device displays the time and date but does not use GPS. The device will not enter power save mode if the odometer is on. You can select to exit power save mode.

Clearing User Data

NOTE: This deletes all user-entered data.

  1. Hold and simultaneously.
  2. Select Yes.

Getting More Information

Registering Your Device

Help us better support you by completing our online registration today.

Updating Software and Courses

Before you can update your device software, you must download Garmin CourseView Updater.
Go to http://www.garmin.com/support/courseview_updater.html for more information.

  1. Connect the device to a USB port on your computer using the charging cradle.
  2. Start CourseView Updater.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Software License Agreement

BY USING THE DEVICE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.

Garmin Ltd. and its subsidiaries ("Garmin") grant you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the "Software") in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin and/or its thirdparty providers.

You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and/or its third-party providers and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties. You further acknowledge that the structure, organization, and code of the Software, for which source code is not provided, are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and/or its third-party providers and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin and/or its third-party providers. You agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse engineer, or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software. You agree not to export or re-export the Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America or the export control laws of any other applicable country.

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