Garmin Pilot's Guide Manual

Approach® G7
Owner’s Manual
March 2015 Printed in Taiwan 190-01672-00_0B

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Table of Contents
Getting Started............................................................... 1
Charging the Device................................................................... 1
Turning On the Device................................................................ 1
Setting Up Club Advice............................................................... 1
Support and Updates.................................................................. 1
Locking the Touchscreen............................................................1
Playing Golf.................................................................... 1
Hole View....................................................................................1
Viewing the Green...................................................................... 1
Clubs...........................................................................................2
Club Advice.................................................................................2
Measuring a Shot........................................................................2
Keeping Score............................................................................ 2
Handicap Scoring....................................................................... 3
Viewing PlaysLike Distance........................................................ 3
Saving a Location....................................................................... 4
Finding Courses............................................................. 4
About Course Preview................................................................ 4
Customizing Your Device.............................................. 4
Settings....................................................................................... 4
Garmin Connect™.......................................................... 4
Using Garmin Connect............................................................... 4
Bluetooth Connected Features................................................... 5
Appendix......................................................................... 5
Installing a Memory Card............................................................ 5
Device Care................................................................................ 5
Specifications..............................................................................5
Calibrating the Touchscreen....................................................... 5
Clearing User Data..................................................................... 5
Using the Clip............................................................................. 5
Saving Energy While Charging the Device................................. 6
Index................................................................................ 7
Table of Contents i

Getting Started
WARNING
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.
1Register your deviceSupport and Updates.
2Charge the device (Charging the Device.
3Turn on the device (Turning On the Device).
4Update your device software and courses (Software and
Course Updates).
5Go play a game of golf (Playing Golf).
Charging the Device
WARNING
This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent the
possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by
battery exposure to extreme heat, store the device out of direct
sunlight.
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the USB port, the weather
cap, and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to
a computer.
The device is powered by a built-in lithium-ion battery that you
can charge using a standard wall outlet or a USB port on your
computer.
1Pull up the weather cap À from the USB port Á.
2Plug the small end of the USB cable into the USB port on the
device.
3Plug the large end of the USB cable into the AC charger.
4Plug the AC charger into a standard wall outlet.
5Charge the device completely.
A fully charged battery can run for up to 15 hours.
Turning On the Device
The first time you use the device, you are prompted to choose a
language and unit of measure. You can also set up club advice
during initial set up.
Hold .
Setting Up Club Advice
When you turn on the device for the first time, you can set up
club advice. If you do not set up club advice during initial setup,
you can enable it at any time (Enabling Club Advice).
1Select or to select a club.
2Select or to enter a distance.
3Select to enter a distance for the next club.
4Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter a distance for each additional
club.
NOTE: You must enter a distance for at least three clubs.
5After you have entered a distance for at least three clubs,
select .
Support and Updates
Garmin Express™ provides easy access to these services for
Garmin® devices. Some services may not be available for your
device.
• Product registration
• Product manuals
• Software updates
• Map, chart, or course updates
• Vehicles, voices, and other extras
Setting Up Garmin Express
1Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
2Go to www.garmin.com/express.
3Follow the on-screen instructions.
Software and Course Updates
This device is eligible for free course map updates. To update
your device, download the free Garmin Express software from
www.garmin.com/express.
Locking the Touchscreen
You can lock the screen to prevent inadvertent screen touches.
1Select .
2Select .
Playing Golf
1Select Play.
2Select a course.
Hole View
The device shows the current hole you are playing.
ÀDisplays the hole number. The number of colored dots indicates par
for the hole.
ÁDisplays the distance to the middle of the green or selected pin
position.
Enables big numbers mode when selected.
ÂDisplays layup arcs that indicate the distance to the pin.
Four arcs appear for par 5 or higher, three arcs appear for par 4,
and zero arcs appear for par 3.
à displays the previous hole when selected. ends the round
when selected (first and last holes only).
ÄMoves you to the next hole when selected.
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.
Getting Started 1

1Begin playing a game (Playing Golf) or previewing a course
(About Course Preview).
2Select GREEN to zoom in on the green.
3Drag to move the pin location.
Clubs
You can save distance information for each club type.
If club advice is enabled, the device uses your club information
to recommend a club for your next shot.
Adding a Club
1Select Setup > Clubs > Add Club.
2Enter a club name.
3Select .
4Select a club type.
Editing Club Information
1Select Setup > Clubs.
2Select a club.
3Select an option:
• To change the distance of a club, select Edit Distance.
NOTE: This option is available only when you enable club
advice.
• To view club statistics, select Shots.
TIP: Select > Save To Club Advice to save the club to
club advice.
• To select the club material, select Club Type.
• To relocate the club in the list, select Move Up or Move
Down.
• To remove the club from the list, select Delete.
Club Advice
When enabled, the club advice feature recommends a club for
your next shot.
ÀDisplays the approximate club range for the recommended club
when club advice is enabled.
ÁDisplays the approximate club range and accounts for elevation
change when "plays like" distance is enabled.
ÂDisplays the recommended club and club distance when club
advice is enabled.
Enabling Club Advice
You can use club advice to view club recommendations when
playing a round of golf.
1Select Setup > Club Advice.
2Select On.
Measuring a Shot
1After taking a shot, hold MEASURE.
2Select Begin Measurement.
3Walk 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.
4When you arrive at your ball, select an option:
• To discard the shot, select Reset.
• To add the shot distance to a club average, select Save
Shot, and select the club you used for the shot. The
device saves the shot in the scorecard and adds the shot
distance to your average shot distance for the club
(Editing Club Information).
Keeping Score
Before you begin keeping score, you must select the scoring
method (Setting the Scoring Method).
You can keep score for up to four players.
1Begin playing a game (Playing Golf).
2Select SCORE.
3Select an option:
• Select a player's name to edit it.
• Select to enter the number of strokes for the selected
hole.
• Select > Set Up Players to edit player handicaps. This
selection is displayed only if you have enabled handicap
scoring (Enabling Handicap Scoring).
• Select > > Setup > Scoring > Method to change the
scoring method. If the scores you have already entered for
the round are incompatible with the new scoring method,
the device prompts you to clear all scores for the round, or
keep the current scoring method.
4Select SCORE to return to the course map.
About the Scorecard
You can view and change each player's name, score, and
handicap during a round using the scorecard.
ÀLocal handicap
ÁTotal score
ÂActual strokes for the hole
ÃRecorded strokes for the hole
Setting the Scoring Method
You can change the method the device uses to keep score.
1Select an option:
• If you are currently playing a round, select > > Setup
> Scoring > Method.
• If you are not currently playing a round, select Setup >
Scoring > Method.
2Select a scoring method.
2 Playing Golf

About Stableford Scoring
When you select the Stableford scoring method (Setting the
Scoring Method), points are awarded based on the number of
strokes taken relative to par. At the end of a round, the highest
score wins. The device awards points as specified by the United
States Golf Association.
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
2 Par
3 1 under
4 2 under
5 3 under
About Match Scoring
When you select the Match scoring method (Setting the Scoring
Method), 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 fewest strokes, or if the
number of strokes was equal, select Halved.
About Skins Scoring
When you select the skins scoring method (Setting the Scoring
Method), 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.
Viewing Round Statistics
You can view statistics for the round you are currently playing.
1While playing a game, select SCORE > .
2Select an option:
• To view information for all players, select Round Details.
• To view more details about an individual player, select
Round Details > > 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 symbols represent the number of strokes
relative to par. A par score has no symbol.
ÀOverall score
ÁTwo or more over par
ÂOne over par
ÃOne under par
ÄTwo or more under par
Viewing History
You can view saved shots, rounds, and player statistics.
1Select History, and select a round to view.
The device shows information for all players.
2Select an option.
• Select > Player Details, and select a player name to
view an individual scorecard for that round (About
Individual Scorecards).
• Select > Course Details to view a list of each hole and
its par.
• Select > Edit Scorecard to adjust individual details for
that round, including each player's name, score, and
handicap.
• Select > Delete Scorecard to clear the scorecard from
the device history.
Viewing Scorecards on a Computer
You can view all scorecards on your computer.
1Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.
The device appears as a removable drive in My Computer in
Windows® computers, and as a mounted volume on Mac®
computers.
2Open the device drive.
3Open Scorecard > ScorecardViewer.html to view
scorecards.
Handicap Scoring
You can set a handicap for the hole (Setting the Hole Handicap)
and for each player (Setting a Player Handicap).
Enabling Handicap Scoring
1Select Setup > Scoring > Scoring Handicap.
2Select On.
Setting a Player Handicap
Before you can score using handicaps, you must enable
handicap scoring (Enabling Handicap Scoring).
1While playing a game, select SCORE > > Set Up Players.
2Select for the player whose handicap you want to enter or
change.
3Select an option:
• Select Local Handicap to enter the number of strokes
that will be subtracted from the player's total score.
• Select Index\Slope 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 (Enabling Handicap Scoring).
The device displays the default handicap for the hole if it is
available. You can set the hole handicap manually.
1While playing a game, select SCORE > > Change
Handicap.
2Enter the hole handicap.
Viewing PlaysLike Distance
The "plays like" distance feature accounts for elevation changes
on the course by showing the adjusted distance to the green.
1Select Setup > PlaysLike Distance.
2Select Show.
Playing Golf 3

The overall "plays like" distance for the hole appears in the top-
right corner of the screen À below the distance to the middle of
the green.
Distance plays longer than expected due to a change in elevation.
Distance plays as expected.
Distance plays shorter than expected due to a change in
elevation.
Saving a Location
You can mark a location on a hole using your current location or
Touch Targeting.
NOTE: You can clear all saved locations from a hole by
selecting > > Clear Locations.
1While playing a game, select > Save Location.
2Select 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.
Finding Courses
You can use the device to locate a golf course that is nearby or
in a specific city. You can also locate a golf course by name.
1Select Preview.
2Select an option:
• Select Search Near You to find courses closest to your
current location.
• Select Spell City to find courses in a specific city.
• Select Spell Course to find a course by name.
About Course Preview
When you find a course, the device provides a hole-by-hole
overview of the selected course. You can view a close up of the
green (Viewing the Green) or measure distances (Measuring
Distance with Touch Targeting).
If you do not touch the screen for a few moments after selecting
a hole, a course simulation begins (Preview Mode).
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.
1Begin playing a game (Playing Golf) or previewing a course
(About Course Preview).
2Drag your finger to position the target circle À.
ÁDisplays the distance to the middle of the green from the target
circle.
ÂDisplays the distance from your current position to the target
circle. If you are previewing the course, Â is the distance from
the tee to the target circle.
ÃDisplays the total of the two distances.
3If necessary, select to zoom in on the target circle.
4When zoomed in on the target circle, select to return to the
map of the hole.
Preview Mode
When you preview a course, you can view a simulation of the
course. The map gradually zooms in on the green to 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.
Customizing Your Device
Settings
Select Setup to customize device settings and features.
Scoring: Sets the scoring method, enables handicap scoring
(Enabling Handicap Scoring), and enables statistics tracking.
Bluetooth: Enables Bluetooth® wireless technology.
Clubs: Adds and removes clubs (Editing Club Information).
Display: Sets the backlight timeout and calibrates the screen.
Hole Transitioning: Sets automatic or manual hole
transitioning.
Units of Distance: Sets the unit of measurement for distance.
PlaysLike Distance: Shows "plays like" distances (Viewing
PlaysLike Distance).
Club Advice: Enables club recommendations (Enabling Club
Advice).
Language: Sets the text language on the device.
NOTE: Changing the text language does not change the
language of user-entered data or map data.
About: Displays important software information and your unit ID.
Garmin Connect™
You can connect with your friends on Garmin Connect. Garmin
Connect gives you the tools to track, analyze, and share your
data. You can record the events of your active lifestyle including
golf games, hikes, runs, adventures, and more. To sign up for a
free account, go to www.garminconnect.com/.
Using Garmin Connect
You can upload your scorecards and club data to Garmin
Connect for comprehensive analysis, and you can share your
scorecards with friends. You can view your overall statistics,
4 Finding Courses

statistics from one round, or statistics on one course. You can
also edit club information for clubs that are used for club advice.
1Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
2Go to www.garminconnect.com/golf.
3Follow the on-screen instructions.
Bluetooth Connected Features
This device has several Bluetooth connected features for your
compatible mobile device using the Garmin Connect Mobile app.
Data uploads to Garmin Connect: Sends data to Garmin
Connect using the Garmin Connect Mobile app. For more
information, go to www.garmin.com/intosports/apps.
Notifications: Alerts you when you receive phone messages.
Pairing Your Phone
1Go to www.garmin.com/intosports/apps, and download the
Garmin Connect Mobile application to your phone.
2Bring your phone within 33 ft. (10 m) of your device.
3From your device, select Setup > Bluetooth > Pair Mobile
Device and follow the on-screen instructions.
4From your phone, open the Garmin Connect Mobile
application, and follow the on-screen instructions to connect
a device.
The instructions are provided during the initial setup or by
selecting > My Device.
Connecting to a Paired Phone
Before you can connect to your phone, you must pair your
phone to your device.
When you connect to your phone using Bluetooth wireless
technology, you can share scores and other data to Garmin
Connect. You can also view phone notifications on your device.
1On your phone, enable Bluetooth wireless technology.
2On your device, select Setup > Bluetooth > Connection >
On to enable Bluetooth wireless technology.
3Select Notifications to show or hide phone notifications.
Phone Notifications
Phone notifications require a compatible smartphone to be
paired with the Approach device. When your phone receives
messages, it sends notifications to your device.
Viewing Notifications
Before you can view notifications, you must connect to your
paired phone (Connecting to a Paired Phone).
1Select > Notifications.
2Select a notification.
3Select or to scroll through the contents of the
notification.
Appendix
Installing a Memory Card
You can install a microSD™ memory card for additional storage
or pre-loaded maps.
1Pull up the weather cap À from the microSD card slot Á.
2Press in the card until it clicks.
Device Care
NOTICE
Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme
temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent
damage.
Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touchscreen, or
damage may result.
Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, and insect repellents that can
damage plastic components and finishes.
Secure the weather cap tightly to prevent damage to the USB
port.
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
NOTICE
Even small amounts of sweat or moisture can cause corrosion
of the electrical contacts when connected to a charger.
Corrosion can prevent charging and data transfer.
1Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild
detergent solution.
2Wipe it dry.
After cleaning, allow the device to dry completely.
Using the Backlight
• At any time, tap the touchscreen to turn on the backlight.
NOTE: Alerts and messages also activate the backlight.
• Select to turn on the backlight and adjust the brightness.
• Change the backlight timeout (Settings).
Specifications
Battery type Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion battery
Battery life 15 hr. typical usage
Operating temperature range From -20º to 60ºC (from -4º to 140ºF)
Charging temperature range From 0º to 40ºC (from 32º to 104ºF)
Water rating IEC 60529 IPX7*
*The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m
for up to 30 min. For more information, go to www.garmin.com
/waterrating.
Calibrating the Touchscreen
If the touchscreen does not seem to be responding properly, you
can calibrate it.
1Select Setup > Display > Calibrate Screen.
2Follow the on-screen instructions.
Clearing User Data
NOTE: This deletes all user-entered data.
1Hold to turn off the device.
2While holding GREEN, turn on the device.
3Select Yes.
Using the Clip
NOTE: Your clip may look slightly different from the image.
Appendix 5

You can use the clip to attach the device to your belt, pocket, or
bag.
1Slide the bottom of the device 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.
2Press the top of the device into the top of the clip until it
clicks.
3To remove the device, pull up the top of the clip while
pressing on the back of the device, and slide the bottom of
the device out of the bottom of the clip.
Saving Energy While Charging the Device
You can turn off the device display and all other features while
charging.
1Connect your device to an external power source.
The remaining battery capacity appears.
2Hold the power key for 4 to 5 seconds.
The display turns off, and the device goes into a low power,
battery charging mode.
3Charge the device completely.
6 Appendix

Index
B
battery, charging 1, 6
belt clip 5
Bluetooth technology 4, 5
brightness 5
C
calibrating the screen 5
charging 6
cleaning the device 5
clear, history 3
clip 5
clubs 1, 2
courses
playing 1
preview 4
saving locations 4
D
data
storing 4
transferring 4
device, care 5
display settings 4
distance, measuring 4
G
Garmin Connect 4, 5
Garmin Express 1
registering the device 1
updating software 1
green, viewing 1
H
handicap 2, 3
handicap scoring, player 3
history 3
sending to computer 4
L
locking, screen 1
M
maps
symbols 1
updates 1
updating 1
measurements 2
memory card 5
microSD card. See memory card
N
notifications 5
P
pairing 5
pin location
setting 1
viewing 1
power key 1
product registration 1
R
registering the device 1
resetting the device 5
S
saving locations 4
scorecard 2, 3
viewing 3
scoring 2, 3
handicap 3
match 3
skins 3
screen
brightness 5
calibration 5
cleaning 5
locking 1
settings 4
simulation, hole 4
software, updating 1
statistics 3
U
updates
course maps 1
software 1
user data, deleting 5
Index 7

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