Garmin Approach S10 User manual

APPROACH®S10
Owner’s Manual

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Table of Contents
Getting Started................................. 1
Keys..........................................................1
Turning On the Device............................. 1
Turning Off the Device............................ 1
Status Icons............................................. 2
Product Updates..................................... 2
Playing Golf...................................... 2
Hole View................................................. 3
Measuring a Shot.................................... 3
Viewing Course Features........................ 4
Keeping Score......................................... 4
Changing Holes....................................... 4
Changing the Green.................................5
Changing the Course...............................5
Ending a Round....................................... 5
Uploading Your Scorecard Using
Garmin Express................................ 5
Garmin Golf App............................... 5
Customizing Your Device..................5
System Settings...................................... 5
Troubleshooting............................... 6
My device is in the wrong language....... 6
My device does not display the correct
time or date............................................. 6
Appendix.......................................... 7
Charging the Device................................ 7
Device Care.............................................. 7
Cleaning the Device.................................8
Specifications.......................................... 8
Viewing E-label Regulatory and
Compliance Information......................... 8
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.
Keys
UP Hold to turn the device on and off.
Select to scroll through menus and settings. During play, select to scroll through hazards, layups,
and doglegs.
DOWN Select to scroll through menus, and settings. While viewing the clock, select to view sunrise and
sunset times. During play, select to scroll through hazards, layups, and doglegs.
OK Select to choose menu options and acknowledge messages. During play, select to access in-
round features.
BACK Select to return to the previous menu.
Turning On the Device
The first time you turn on the device, you are prompted to configure system settings.
1Hold .
2Follow the on-screen instructions.
Turning Off the Device
1Hold .
2Select Yes.
Getting Started 1

Status Icons
Battery status
Battery charging
Sunrise
Sunset
Product Updates
On your computer, install Garmin Express™ (www.garmin.com/express). On your smartphone, install the Garmin
Golf™ app.
This provides easy access to these services for Garmin® devices:
• Software updates
• Course updates
• Data uploads to Garmin Golf
• Product registration
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.
Playing Golf
Before you can play golf, you must wait until the device acquires satellite signals, which may take 30 to 60
seconds.
1Select OK.
2Select Start Round.
The device locates satellites, calculates your location, and selects a course if there is only one course
nearby.
3If the course list appears, select a course from the list.
4Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup and start a round.
2 Playing Golf

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.
Current hole number.
Distance to the middle of the green.
Distance to the back of the green.
Distance to the front of the green.
Approximate view of the green. The middle of the green is indicated with +.
Par for the hole.
Measuring a Shot
1While playing golf, hold OK.
The Measuring Shot screen appears.
2Walk to your ball.
TIP: You can select DOWN to reset the measurement.
Playing Golf 3

Viewing Course Features
You can view distances to course features, such as hazards, layups, and doglegs, for par 4 and 5 holes.
1While playing golf, select UP or DOWN.
2Select a feature.
• The distances to the feature appear on the screen:
◦For large hazards, the distances to the front and back of the hazard are listed. For small hazards,
only the distance to the front of the hazard is listed.
◦For layups and doglegs, the distance to the feature is listed.
• The feature type is listed at the top of the page.
• The green is represented as a half circle at the top of the screen. The line below the green represents
the center of the fairway.
• Features for the current hole are shown below the green in approximate locations relative to the
fairway. Hazards are identified using sequential letters according to the distance from the tee box.
3Select UP or DOWN to view other features for the current hole.
Keeping Score
When scoring is enabled, you are prompted to enter your score when you are on the green. You can adjust the
score manually at any time during a game.
1While playing golf, select OK.
2Select an option:
• If scoring is not enabled, select Start Scoring.
• If scoring is enabled, select Scorecard.
3If necessary, select UP or DOWN to select a hole, and select OK.
4Select UP or DOWN to set the score, and select OK.
Changing Holes
You can change the hole manually from the hole view screen.
1Select OK.
2Select Change Hole.
3Select a hole.
4 Playing Golf

Changing the Green
If you are playing a hole with more than one green, you can change the green.
1Select OK.
2Select Change Green.
3Select a green.
Changing the Course
You can change the course manually from the hole view screen.
1Select OK.
2Select Change Course.
3Select a course.
Ending a Round
1Select OK.
2Select End Round.
Uploading Your Scorecard Using Garmin Express
You can upload your scorecard to Garmin Connect™ using the Garmin Express application.
1Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
2Go to www.garmin.com/express.
3Follow the on-screen instructions.
Garmin Golf App
The Garmin Golf app allows golfers to compete with each other at different courses. More than 41,000 courses
have a weekly leaderboard that anyone can join. You can set up a tournament event and invite players to
compete. You can use Garmin Express to upload scorecards from your compatible Garmin device to view
detailed statistics and shot analyses.
The Garmin Golf app syncs your data with your Garmin Connect account. You can download the Garmin Golf
app from the app store on your smartphone.
Customizing Your Device
System Settings
From the main menu, select Settings.
Color Theme: Sets the color theme for the screen (Setting the Color Theme, page 6).
Scoring: Enables and disables scoring. Select Always Ask to be prompted to enable or disable scoring when you
start playing golf.
Time: Sets the time and time format.
Language: Sets the device language.
NOTE: Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data.
Units: Sets the unit of measure for distance.
Gender: Sets the user gender.
Software Update: Updates the device software when updates are available.
NOTE: You must connect to Garmin Express to receive software updates.
Restore Defaults: Clears user data and restores the device to factory default settings.
Uploading Your Scorecard Using Garmin Express 5

Setting the Color Theme
1From the main menu, select Settings > Color Theme.
2Select an option:
• To show a dark background with light text, select Dark.
• To show a light background with dark text, select Light.
Time Settings
From the main menu, select Settings > Time.
Time Format: Sets the device to show time in a 12-hour or a 24-hour format.
Set Time: Sets the time manually or automatically based on your GPS location.
Troubleshooting
My device is in the wrong language
1From the clock screen, select OK.
2Select DOWN one time, and select OK.
3Select DOWN three times, and select OK.
4Select your language.
My device does not display the correct time or date
The device updates the time and date when your device acquires GPS signals. You should start a round of golf
to receive the correct time when you change time zones, and to update for daylight saving time.
NOTE: The time does not update automatically if it is set manually (Time Settings, page 6).
1Select OK.
2Select Start Round.
3Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.
The time and date update automatically.
6 Troubleshooting

Appendix
Charging the Device
WARNING
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 clean and dry the contacts and the surrounding area before charging or
connecting to a computer. Refer to the cleaning instructions in the appendix.
1Plug the small end of the USB cable into the charging port on your device.
2Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB charging port.
3Charge the device completely.
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.
Do not remove the bands.
Appendix 7

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.
TIP: For more information, go to garmin.com/fitandcare.
Specifications
Battery type Rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery life
Watch only: up to 14 wk.
Playing golf: up to 12 hr.
NOTE: The actual battery life of a fully charged battery depends on how much
time you use GPS. Exposure to extremely cold temperatures also reduces battery
life.
Operating temperature
range From -20º to 60ºC (from -4º to 140ºF)
Charging temperature
range From 0º to 40ºC (from 32º to 113ºF)
Water rating 5 ATM1
Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information
The label for this device is provided electronically. The e-label may provide regulatory information, such as
identification numbers provided by the FCC or regional compliance markings, as well as applicable product and
licensing information.
1Select OK.
2Select About.
1 The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 50 m. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.
8 Appendix

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