Garmin Approach G6 User manual

Approach
G6
Owner's
Manual
December
2011
190-01430-00
_
OB
Printed
in
Taiwan

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laws,
this
manual
may
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be
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whole
or
in
part,
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of
Garmin.
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or
improve
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and
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or
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of
such
changes
or
improvements.
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to
www.garmin.com
for
current
updates
and
supplemental
information
concerning
the
use
of
this
product.
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logo,
and
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Table of Contents
Turning On the Approach .............. 1
Charging the Battery ............................... 1
Registering Your Device ......................... 1
Finding Courses ............................. 2
Finding a Course Near You .................... 2
Finding a Course by City ......................... 2
Finding a Course by Spelling the Name. 2
About Course Preview ............................ 2
Playing Golf with the Approach .... 4
Map Features .......................................... 4
Keeping Score ........................................ 5
Handicap Scoring .................................... 8
Saving a Location ................................... 9
Measuring a Shot .................................... 9
Appendix ....................................... 10
Device Care .......................................... 10
Calibrating the Touchscreen ................. 11
Clearing User Data ............................... 11
Settings ................................................. 11
Using the Clip ........................................ 12
Specifications ........................................ 12
lndex .............................................. 13
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
6
to
turn
on
your
Approach
.
2
Select
your
language.
3
Go
play
a
round
of
golf
(page
4)
.
Charging
the
Battery
/1.
WARNING
--
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
min
i-
USB
port
,
the
weather
cap
,
and
the
surrounding
area
before
charg
i
ng
or
connecting
to
a
compute
r.
Turning
On
the
Approach
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
CD
from
the
mini-USB
port
@.
2
Plug
the
small
end
of
the
USB
cable
into
the
mini-USB
port
.
3
Plug
the
large
end
of
the
USB
cable
into
the
AC
charger.
4
Plug
the
AC
charger
into
a
standard
wall
outlet.
5
Charge
the
device
completely.
A
fully
charged
battery
can
run
for
up
to
15
hours
before
it
must
be
recharged.
Registering
Your
Device
Help
us
better
support
you
by
comp
l
eting
our
online
registration
today
.
1

•
Go
to
http://my.garmin.com
.
•
Keep
the
original
sales
receipt,
or
a
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
2).
•
Select
Spell
City
to
find
courses
in
a
specific
city
(page
2).
•
Select
Spell
Course
to
find
a
course
by
name
(page
2).
Finding
a
Course
Near
You
1
Select
Preview
>
Search
Near
You.
A
list
of
the
closest
courses
appears.
2
Select
a
course
to
preview.
2
You
can
preview
all
holes
on
the
selected
course
(page
2).
Finding
a
Course
by
City
1
Select
Preview>
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
2).
Finding
a
Course
by
Spelling
the
Name
1
Select
Preview
>
Spell
Course.
2
Enter
the
name
of
the
course,
and
select../.
3
Select
a
course
to
preview.
You
can
preview
all
holes
on
the
selected
course
(page
2).
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
3)
or
measure
distances
(page
3).
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Finding
Courses

If you do not touch the screen for a few
moments after selecting a hole ,a course
simulation begins (page 3) .
Measuring Distance with Touch
Targeting
While previewing a course or playing a
game, you can use Touch Targeting to
measure the distance to any point on the
map .
1 Begin playing a game (page 4) or
previewing a course (page 2).
2 Drag your finger to posit i on the red
target circle CD .
• @ is the distance to the middle of
the green from the target circle.
Fin d ing Cours es
• @ 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 .
• ® 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 ~ 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 4) or
previewing a course (page 2).
2 Select GREEN to zoom in on the
green.
3 Drag 1- 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
3

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 Course View 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 map shows an overview of the
current hole you are playing. Your
location on the course is represented by a
golf ball.
4
CD
@
@
®
Displays the hole number. The number of
dots indicates par.
Displays the distance to the middle of the
green. If you are measuring distance
(page 3), 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.
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 ( or ) to
select a specific hole.
Moves you to the next hole.
Play i ng Golf with the Approach

@
Displays
l
ayup
arcs
that
in
dicate
distance
I
to
pin
.
Four
arcs
disp
l
ay
for
par
5
or
hi
gher
,
three
arcs
display
for
par
4,
and
no
arcs
1
display
for
par
3.
Keeping
Score
Before
you
begin
keeping
score
,
you
must
select
the
scoring
method
(page
6)
.
You
can
keep
score
for
up
to
four
players.
1
Begin
playing
a
game
(page
4).
2
Select
SCORE
.
3
Select
an
option:
•
Select
a
player's
name
to
ed
it
it.
•
Select
~'~
to
enter
the
number
of
strokes
for
the
selected
hole.
•
Select
5
>
Set
Up
Players
to
edit
player
handicaps.
This
selection
is
only
displayed
if
you
have
enabled
handicap
scoring
(page
8)
.
•
Select
6 >5
>Setup>
Scoring
>
Method
to
change
the
scoring
method
.
If
the
scores
you
have
already
entered
for
the
round
are
incompatible
with
the
new
scoring
Play
i
ng
Golf
wi
th
the
Approach
method
,
the
device
will
prompt
you
to
clear
all
scores
for
the
round
,
or
keep
the
current
scor
i
ng
method
.
4
Select
SCORE
to
return
to
the
course
map.
About
the
Scorecard
You
can
view
and
change
each
player's
name
,
score,
and
hand
i
cap
during
a
round
us
i
ng
the
scorecard
.
G)
cv
@
®
CD
®
Local
handicap
Total
score
Actua
l
strokes
for
the
hole
Reco
r
ded
strokes
for
the
ho
le
®
@
5

Changing
the
Scoring
Method
You
can
select
one
of
four
standard
scoring
methods
to
use
while
playing
a
game.
1
Select
Setup>
Scoring>
Method.
2
Select
an
option:
•
Select
Stroke
Play
for
four-person
regulation
scoring.
•
Select
Stableford
(page
6).
•
Select
Match
(page
6).
•
Select
Skins
(page
6).
3
For
Match
or
Skins,
select
whether
to
count
strokes.
About
Match
Scoring
When
you
select
the
Match
scoring
method
(page
6),
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
6
fewest
strokes,
or
if
the
number
of
strokes
was
equal,
select
Halved.
About
Skins
Scoring
When
you
select
the
skins
scoring
method
(page
6),
players
compete
for
a
prize
on
each
hole.
When
you
set
the
Approach
to
count
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
6),
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.
NOTE:
The
scorecard
for
a
Stableford
scored
game
shows
points
instead
of
strokes.
Points
Strokes
Taken
Relative
to
Par
0 2
or
more
over
1
1
over
Pl
aying
Golf
with
the
A
ppro
ac
h

Points
Strokes Taken Relative to Par
2
Par
3 1
under
4 2
under
5 3
under
Viewing Round Statistics
You can view statistics for the round you
are currently playing.
1 While playing a game , select SCORE
>=
- ·
2 Select an option :
•
To view information for all players ,
select Round Details .
•
To view more details about an
individual player , select Round
Details >5 > 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.
CD
Overall score
@
One under par
®
Two or more under par
@
One over par
@
Two or more over par
Viewing History
You can view saved shots , rounds , and
player statistics.
1 Select History , and select a round to
v1ew.
The device shows information for all
players.
2 Select an option .
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Playing Golf with the Approach _____ -- -----·- ----- --- ----- -------------------·--····-·- ·· ···-· ··· -·· .. --···------ 7

• Select 5 > Player Details, and
select a player name to view an
individual scorecard for that round
(page 7).
• Select 5 > Course Details to
view a list of each hole and its par.
• Select 5 > Edit Scorecard to
adjust individual details for that
round, including each player's
name, score, and handicap.
• Select 5 > Delete Scorecard to
clear the scorecard from the
device history.
Viewing Scorecards and Club
Statistics on a 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:
8
• Open Scorecard >
ScorecardViewer.html to view
scorecards.
• Open Club Averages >
ClubAverageViewer.html to view
club statistics.
Handicap Scoring
You can set a handicap for the hole
(page 9) and for each player
(page 8).
Enabling Handicap Scoring
1 Select Setup> Scoring> Scoring
Handicap
2 Select On.
Setting a Player Handicap
Before you can score using handicaps,
you must enable handicap scoring
(page 8).
1 While playing a game, select SCORE
>5 > Set Up Players.
2 Select ~'· for the player whose
handicap you want to enter or change.
3 Select an option:
Playing Golf wi th the Approach

• Select Local Handicap to enter
the number of strokes that will be
subtracted from the player's total
score.
• Select lndex\Siope 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 8).
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
>5 > 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.
Playing Golf with the Approach
NOTE: You can clear all saved locations
from a hole by selecting 6 >5 >Clear
Locations.
1 While playing a game, select 6 >
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~ 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.
9

•
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
1
0).
•
If
you
want
to
add
the
shot
distance
to
a
club,
but
not
to
the
club
average,
select
5 >
Save
Shot
>
5,
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
9).
You
can
also
add,
remove,
and
rename
your
clubs
(page
1
0).
1
Select
6 >5 >
Club
Averages.
2
Scroll
through
the
list
to
see
the
10
average
shot
length
for
each
of
your
clubs.
Setting
Up
Clubs
You
can
add,
remove,
or
rename
your
clubs.
1
Select
Setup
>
Clubs.
2
Select
an
option:
•
Select
Add
Club
to
add
a
club
the
existing
list.
_
•
Select
a
club,
and
select
Edit
Name
to
rename
the
club.
•
Select
a
club,
and
select
Move
Up
or
Move
Down
to
relocate
the
club
in
the
list.
•
Select
a
club,
and
select
Reset
to
clear
shot
data
from
the
club.
•
Select
a
club,
and
select
Delete
to
remove
the
club
from
the
list.
Appendix
Device
Care
NOTICE
Do
not
store
the
device
where
prolonged
exposure
to
extreme
temperatures
can
Appendix

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
• At any time, tap the touchscreen to
turn on the backlight.
NOTE: Alerts and messages also
activate the backlight.
Appendix
• Press 6 to turn on the backlight and
adjust the brightness.
• Change the backlight timeout
(page 11 ).
Calibrating the Touchscreen
If the touchscreen does not seem to be
responding properly, you can calibrate it.
1 Select Setup > Display > Calibrate
Screen.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Clearing User Data
NOTE: This deletes all user-entered data.
1 Hold 6 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.
11

Scoring:
Sets
the
scoring
method,
sets
up
handicap
scoring
page
8,
and
turns
statistics
tracking
on
or
off.
Clubs:
Adds,
removes,
and
renames
clubs
(page
1
0).
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.
12
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
From
-4
oF
to
140oF
Temperature
Range
(from
-20°C
to
60°C)
Charging
From
32oF
to
113°F
Temperature
Range
(from
ooc
to
45°C)
Water
Resistance
IPX7
Append
ix

Index
8
battery, charging 1
belt clip 12
brightness 11
c
calibrating the screen 11
cleaning the device 11
clear, history 7
clip 12
clubs
adding 10
deleting 10
editing 10
shot distance 9
viewing averages 10
viewing statistics 8
courses
finding by city 2
finding by name 2
previewing 2
saving locations 9
searching near 2
D
device
care 10
registration 1
settings 11
display settings 11
Index
distance, measuring 3
E
editing player names 5
G
green, viewing 3
H
handicap scoring
enabling 8
hole 9
player 8
scorecard 5
history 7
M
map
symbols 4
updates 4
measurements
settings 11
shot distance 9
p
pin location
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viewing 3
R
registering the device 1
resetting the device 11
s
saving locations 9
scorecards
about individual 7
all players 5
viewing 8
scoring
handicap 8
match 6
settings 6
skins 6
Stableford 6
screen
brightness 11
calibration 11
cleaning 11
settings 11
shot
measuring distance 9
recording distance 9
saving distance 9
simulation, hole 3
statistics
u
current round 7
viewing on computer 8
updates, course maps 4
user data, deleting 11
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Approach® G6
Owner’s Manual
January 2012 190-01430-00_0C Printed in Taiwan

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Table of Contents
Turning On the Approach............................................. 1
Charging the Battery.................................................................. 1
Registering Your Device............................................................ 1
Finding Courses.............................................................1
Finding a Course Near You....................................................... 1
Finding a Course by City............................................................ 1
Finding a Course by Spelling the Name.................................... 1
About Course Preview............................................................... 1
Playing Golf with the Approach....................................2
Map Features............................................................................. 2
Keeping Score........................................................................... 2
Handicap Scoring....................................................................... 3
Saving a Location...................................................................... 3
Measuring a Shot....................................................................... 3
Appendix.........................................................................4
Device Care............................................................................... 4
Calibrating the Touchscreen...................................................... 4
Clearing User Data.................................................................... 4
Settings...................................................................................... 4
Using the Clip............................................................................. 4
Specifications............................................................................. 4
Index................................................................................6
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