Garmin Approach S1 User manual

Approach
® S1
owner’s manual

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Approach S1 Owner’s Manual 1
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See the Important Safety and
Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings
and other important information.
When using the device the rst time,
complete these tasks.
1. Charge the device (page 1).
2. Turn on the device (page 2).
3. Acquire satellite signals (page 3).
4. Start a round (page 3).
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notice
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry
the contacts and the surrounding area
before charging or connecting to a
computer.
The device will not charge when the
battery is outside the temperature
range of 41°F–104° (5°C–40°).
1. Plug the USB end of the cable
into the AC adapter.
2. Plug the AC adapter into a
standard wall outlet.
3. Align all four contacts on the
back of the device with the four
posts on the charging clip ➊ .
➊

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When you connect the device
to a power source, the device
turns on, and the charging screen
appears.
4. Charge the device completely.
When the device is fully charged, the
on the screen is solid.

Press and hold power.

Each key has multiple functions.


Press to turn on the
backlight.
Press and hold to turn the
device on and off.
 Press to scroll through
menus, holes, and settings.
 Press to scroll through
menus, holes, and settings.
 Press to select menu
options and acknowledge
messages.
Press and hold to open the
menu.

Battery is low.
(animated)
GPS in on and the
odometer is measuring
distance.
Alarm is on.

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
You cannot start a round until the
device acquires satellites. It may take
30–60 seconds to acquire satellite
signals.
1. If necessary, press OK to exit
power save mode.
2. Go outdoors to an open area.
3. Wait while the device searches
for satellites.
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1. From the time page, press menu.
2. Select Start Round.
3. Select a course from the list.
The device automatically starts on
the closest hole to your position.

The device shows the current
hole you are playing. The device
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 and not the actual
pin location.
➍
➊
➋
➌
➎
➊
Current hole number.
➋
Distance to the back of the green.

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➌
Distance to the middle of the
green.
➍
Distance to the front of the green.
➎
Indicates par for the hole.
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Before you can measure a shot, you
must start a round.
1. Press and hold menu.
2. Select Measure Shot.
3. Walk to your ball.
As you walk, the distance appears
on the screen.
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If you do nothing, the distance value
is automatically reset when you go to
the next hole.
1. Press and hold menu.
2. Select Measure Shot.
3. Select New Shot.

1. Press and hold menu.
2. Select End Round.


The odometer measures your total
walking distance.
1. Press and hold menu.
2. Select Odometer.
As you walk, the distance appears
on the screen.
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If you exit the odometer, the
device keeps measuring. Distance
measurement uses GPS and
decreases battery life.
1. Press and hold menu.

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2. Select Odometer.
The device prompts you to
continue, reset the distance, or
turn off.
3. Select Turn Off.
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
You can modify the time of day, time
format, tones, language, and units.
1. Press and hold menu.
2. Select Setup.
3. Modify the settings.
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By default, the watch time is set
automatically when the device
acquires satellites.
1. Press and hold menu.
2. Select Setup > Time > Manual.
3. Enter the time, and press OK.
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1. Press and hold menu.
2. Select Alarm > Set.
3. Enter the alarm time.
4. Select Alarm > On.

This product may be eligible for free
course map updates.
1. Connect the USB cable to a USB
port on your computer.
2. Align all four contacts on the
back of the device with the four
posts on the charging clip
(page 1).
3. To update your Approach®, go to
www.garmin.com/CourseView.
4. Follow the instructions.

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notice
The unit is waterproof to IEC
Standard 60529 IPX7. It can
withstand immersion in 1 meter of
water for 30 minutes. Prolonged
submersion can cause damage to the
unit. After submersion, be certain
to wipe and air dry the unit before
reuse.
NOTE: The device is not intended to
be used while swimming.
Battery 200 mAh rechargeable,
lithium-ion, coin-cell
battery
Battery life See page 6
Operating
temperature
range
From -4°F to 140°F
(from -20°C to 60°C)
Battery
charging
temperature
range
From 41°F to 104°F
(from -5°C to 40°C)

 
This product contains a lithium-ion
battery. See the Important Safety and
Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings
and other important information.
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


Up to 3
weeks
You are using the device
in power save mode the
entire time.
Up to 8 hours You are using GPS the
entire time.
*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.

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After a period of inactivity, the
device goes into power save mode.
The device displays the time and
date but does not use GPS. You can
press OK to exit power save mode.
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
If the keys or screen stop responding,
you may need to reset the device.
1. Press and hold power until the
screen goes blank.
2. Press and hold power until the
screen turns on.

Press and hold menu and down
simultaneously.

Help us better support you by
completing our online registration
today:
• Go to http://my.garmin.com.
• Keep the original sales receipt, or
a photocopy, in a safe place.
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You can nd more information about
this product on the Garmin Web site.
• Go to www.garmin.com
/intosports.
• Go to www.garmin.com
/learningcenter.
• Go to http://buy.garmin.com,
or contact your Garmin dealer
for information about optional
accessories and replacement
parts.

8 Approach S1 Owner’s Manual
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You can contact Garmin Product
Support if you have any questions
about this product.
• In the USA, go to www.garmin
.com/support, or contact Garmin
USA by phone at [phone]
or [phone].
• In the UK, contact Garmin
(Europe) Ltd. by phone at 0808
2380000.
• In Europe, go to www.garmin
.com/support and click Contact
Support for in-country support
information, or contact Garmin
(Europe) Ltd. by phone at +44 (0)
870.8501241.
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notice
Do not store the device where
prolonged exposure to extreme
temperatures can occur, because it
can cause permanent damage.
Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents
that can damage plastic components.

1. Use a cloth dampened with a
mild detergent solution.
2. Wipe it dry.