Garmin Approach S20 User manual

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Important Safety and
Product information
WARNING
Failure to heed the following warnings could result in an ac-
cident or medical event resulting in death or serious injury.
Health Warnings
• If you have a pacemaker or other internal electronic
device, consult your physician before using a heart rate
monitor.
• Always consult your physician before beginning or
modifying any exercise program.
• The Garmin®device, heart rate monitor, and other acces-
sories are consumer devices, not medical devices, and
are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any
disease. The device and accessories could suffer from
interference from external electrical sources.
• The heart rate readings are for reference only, and no
responsibility is accepted for the consequences of any
erroneous readings.
• Garmin activity trackers rely on sensors that track your
movement. The data and information provided by Garmin
activity trackers is an estimation of your activity, but may
not be completely accurate, which may include step,
sleep, distance, and calorie data.
Off-Road Navigation Warnings
If your Garmin device is able to suggest off-road routes
for various outdoor activities, such as biking, hiking, and

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all-terrain vehicles, follow these guidelines to ensure safe
off-road navigation.
• Always use your best judgment and exercise common
sense when making off-road navigational decisions. The
Garmin device is designed to provide route suggestions
only. It is not a replacement for attentiveness and proper
preparation for outdoor activities. Do not follow the route
suggestions if they suggest an illegal course or would put
you in an unsafe situation.
• Always carefully compare information displayed on the
device to all available navigation sources, including trail
signs, trail conditions, weather conditions, and other
factors that may affect safety while navigating. For safety,
always resolve any discrepancies before continuing
navigation, and defer to posted signs and conditions.
• Always be mindful of the effects of the environment and
the inherent risks of the activity before embarking on
off-road activities, especially the impact that weather and
weather-related trail conditions can have on the safety
of your activity. Ensure that you have the proper gear
and supplies for your activity before navigating along
unfamiliar paths and trails.
Battery Warnings
A lithium-ion battery can be used in this device. Coin cell
batteries can be used in the accessory.
If these guidelines are not followed, batteries may experi-
ence a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage
to the device, re, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or
injury.
• Do not leave the device exposed to a heat source or in
a high-temperature location, such as in the sun in an

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unattended vehicle. To prevent the possibility of damage,
remove the device from the vehicle or store it out of
direct sunlight, such as in the glove box.
• Do not disassemble, modify, remanufacture, puncture or
damage the device or batteries.
• Do not immerse or expose the device or batteries to
water or other liquids, re, explosion, or other hazard.
• Do not use a sharp object to remove the removable
batteries.
• KEEP BATTERIES AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
• NEVER PUT BATTERIES IN MOUTH. Swallowing can
lead to chemical burns, perforation of soft tissue, and
death. Severe burns can occur within 2 hours of inges-
tion. Seek medical attention immediately.
• Replaceable coin cell batteries may contain perchlorate
material. Special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.
ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
• Do not use a power and/or data cable that is not ap-
proved or supplied by Garmin.
• If using an external battery charger, only use the Garmin
accessory approved for your product.
• Only replace batteries with correct replacement batteries.
Using other batteries presents a risk of re or explosion.
To purchase replacement batteries, see your Garmin
dealer or the Garmin website.
• Do not operate the device outside of the temperature
ranges specied in the printed manual in the product
packaging.
• When storing the device for an extended time period,
store within the temperature ranges specied in the
printed manual in the product packaging.

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• Do not remove or attempt to remove the non-user-re-
placeable battery.
• Contact your local waste disposal department to dispose
of the device/ batteries in accordance with applicable
local laws and regulations.
Product Environmental Programs
Information about the Garmin product recycling program
and WEEE, RoHS, REACH, and other compliance
programs can be found at Garmin.com/aboutGarmin/envi-
ronment.
Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Garmin declares that this product is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant provi-
sions of Directive 1999/5/EC. To view the full Declaration of
Conformity, go to Garmin.com/compliance.
Industry Canada Compliance
Category I radiocommunication devices comply with
Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Category II radiocom-
munication devices comply with Industry Canada Standard
RSS-Gen. This device complies with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause inter-
ference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation
of the device.
FCC Compliance
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera-
tion is subject to the following two conditions:

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(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15
of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and may cause
harmful interference to radio communications if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a differ-
ent circuit from the GPS device.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
This product does not contain any user-serviceable parts.
Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin
service center. Unauthorized repairs or modications could
result in permanent damage to the equipment, and void
your warranty and your authority to operate this device
under Part 15 regulations.

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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 third-party 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.
Map Data Information
Garmin uses a combination of governmental and private
data sources. Virtually all data sources contain some
inaccurate or incomplete data. In some countries, complete
and accurate map information is either not available or is

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prohibitively expensive.
Limited Warranty
This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects
in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of
purchase. Within this period, Garmin will, at its sole option,
repair or replace any components that fail in normal use.
Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to
the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer
shall be responsible for any transportation cost. This
warranty does not apply to: (i) cosmetic damage, such as
scratches, nicks and dents; (ii) consumable parts, such as
batteries, unless product damage has occurred due to a
defect in materials or workmanship; (iii) damage caused by
accident, abuse, misuse, water, ood, re, or other acts of
nature or external causes; (iv) damage caused by service
performed by anyone who is not an authorized service pro-
vider of Garmin; or (v) damage to a product that has been
modied or altered without the written permission of Garmin,
or (vi) damage to a product that has been connected to
power and/or data cables that are not supplied by Garmin.
In addition, Garmin reserves the right to refuse warranty
claims against products or services that are obtained and/or
used in contravention of the laws of any country.
Our navigation products are intended to be used only as a
travel aid and must not be used for any purpose requiring
precise measurement of direction, distance, location or
topography. Garmin makes no warranty as to the accuracy
or completeness of map data.
Repairs have a 90 day warranty. If the unit sent in is still
under its original warranty, then the new warranty is 90 days
or to the end of the original 1 year warranty, depending
upon which is longer.

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THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED
HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY,
INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
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IN NO EVENT SHALL Garmin BE LIABLE FOR ANY IN-
CIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE,
MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR
FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO
NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CON-
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace (with
a new or newly-overhauled replacement product) the device
or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at
its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR
SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF
WARRANTY.
To obtain warranty service, contact your local Garmin au-
thorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for shipping
instructions and an RMA tracking number.
Securely pack the device and a copy of the original sales
receipt, which is required as the proof of purchase for
warranty repairs. Write the tracking number clearly on the
outside of the package. Send the device, freight charges
prepaid, to any Garmin warranty service station.
Online Auction Purchases: Products purchased through
online auctions are not eligible for rebates or other
special offers from Garmin warranty coverage. Online

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auction conrmations are not accepted for warranty ver-
ication. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy
of the sales receipt from the original retailer is required.
Garmin will not replace missing components from any
package purchased through an online auction.
International Purchases: A separate warranty may be pro-
vided by international distributors for devices purchased
outside the United States depending on the country. If
applicable, this warranty is provided by the local in-coun-
try distributor and this distributor provides local service
for your device. Distributor warranties are only valid in
the area of intended distribution. Devices purchased in
the United States or Canada must be returned to the
Garmin service center in the United Kingdom, the United
States, Canada, or Taiwan for service.
Australian Purchases: Our goods come with guarantees
that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer
Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a
major failure and for compensation for any other reason-
ably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to
have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to
be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount
to a major failure. The benets under our Limited
Warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies
under applicable law in relation to the products. Garmin
Australasia, 30 Clay Place, Eastern Creek, NSW 2766,
Australia. Phone: [phone].

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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, holes, and
settings.
DOWN Select to scroll through menus, holes, and
settings.
OK Select to choose menu options and
acknowledge messages. During play, select
to access in-game features.
Hold to turn on the backlight.
BACK Select to return to the previous menu.

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Turning On the Device
The rst time you turn on the device, you are prompted to
congure system settings and the user prole.
1Hold
2 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Status Icons
Bluetooth®wireless signal status
Battery status
Calories burned
Distance traveled
Steps taken
Sunrise
Sunset
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.
1 Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer.

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2 Align the charger posts with the contacts on the back of
the device, and connect the charging clip securely to
the device.
3Charge the device completely.
4Press
to remove the charger.
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 and calculates your loca-
tion.
3Select a course from the list.
4Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup
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Hole View
The device shows the current hole you are playing, and
automatically transitions when you move to a new hole.
NOTE: By default, the device calculates the distance to
the front, middle, and back of the green. If you know the
location of the pin, you can set it more precisely (Moving the
Pin, page 13) .
Current hole number.
Distance to the pin location.
Distance to the back of the green.
Distance to the front of the green.
Approximate view of the green. The pin position is
indicated with .
Par for the hole.
Moving the Pin
You can take a closer look at the green and move the pin
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1 While playing golf, select OK.
2 Select Move Flag.
3Select UP or DOWN to move the pin position.
4Select OK
Dual Greens (Available on APAC golf
courses only)
In some particular golf courses, 2 Greens/Holes share the
same Teeing Ground. The
greens are just beside each other, normally said “left” and
“right”, as the reference direction for golfers.
1Select OK > Change Green to switch between Left and
Right Green after you nish one of holes.
2 The changing of the left/ right hole will be shown on the
upper left side of the screen as well as the yardages to
the front, end and middle of the green.
Measuring a Shot
1 While playing golf, select OK.
2 Select Measure Shot.
3 Walk to your ball.
The distance automatically resets when you take anoth-
er shot.
TIP: You can select DOWN to view previous shots.
Viewing Hazards
You can view distances to hazards along the fairway for
par 4 and 5 holes Hazards that affect shot selection are
displayed individually or in groups to help you determine the
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1 While playing golf, select OK.
2Select Hazards.
• The distances to the front and back of the
nearest hazard appear on the screen.
• The hazard 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.
• Hazards are shown below the green in approxi-
mate locations relative to the fairway.
3Select UP or DOWN to view other hazards for the
current hole
Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances
You can view a list of layup and dogleg distances for par 4
and 5 holes.
1 While playing golf, select OK.
2Select Layups.

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Layup and dogleg distances and the distance to
reach each layup appear on the screen.
Using the Odometer
You can use the odometer to record the time and distance
traveled.
From the main menu, select Odometer.
Resetting the Odometer
1From the main menu, select Odometer.
2 Select OK.
3Select Reset.
Turning Off the Odometer
1 From the main menu, select Odometer.
2 Select OK.
3 Select Turn Off.
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.

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1 While playing golf, select OK.
2Select Scorecard.
3Select UP or DOWN to select a hole and select OK.
4Select UP or DOWN to set the score and select OK.
Recording Statistics
Before you can record statistics, you must enable statistics
tracking (System Settings, page 24) .
1 While playing golf, select OK.
2Select Scorecard.
3 Set the number of strokes taken, and select OK.
4 Set the number of putts taken, and select OK.
5Select an option:
• If your shot from the tee hit the fairway, select In
Fairway.
• If your shot from the tee missed the fairway, select
Missed Left or Missed Right.
Your statistics are recorded on your scorecard. You can
view your scorecard using Garmin Connect™.
Pause Round
To pause round while having a break during the game.
1Select OK > Pause Round to switch into Watch Mode in
order to save battery.
2Select OK > Resume Round to switch continue the
game. The game will start from the hole where you
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Continue Round
To continue round for golfers who would like to combine two
9-hole golf courses into an 18-hole scorecard.
1 After nishing the rst 9-hole, press the lower-right
button to input your 1st 9-hole scorecard.
2Select OK > Continue Round to continue another nine-
hole as well as saving the 1st 9-hole scorecard.
3Select the 9-hole courses that you would like to continue
for the round.
4The hole number will change to 10 automatically when
you walk to the 1st hole of another 9-hole golf courses.
Sunrise/Sunset
The sunrise/sunset information is to provide you the refer-
ence of planning a golf play and tempo to prevent yourself
from dim environment.
Select OK > Sunrise/Sunset to check the sunrise/sunset
information.
Continue with the subsequent 9-hole
course
Each round has different numbers of holes and various
forms of terrain. The facility provides 9-hole and 18-hole golf
courses. Therefore, at the end of a 9-hole course, you will
be asked whether you want to continue with the subsequent
9-hole course.
1After the 9-hole courses scorecard recorded, choose
Continue with the 9-hole Course.
2Select the terrain that you would like to continue on for
the golf course.

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3 After your selection, the scorecards of your rst and
second 9 hole courses will automatically be merged into
one.
4The golf couse will continue when you proceed to the 1st
hole of a subsequent 9-hole golf course.
Garmin Connect™
Garmin Connect is your online statistics tracker where you
can analyze and share all your rounds. You can connect
with your friends on the Garmin Connect site or mobile
app. Garmin Connect gives you the tools to track, analyze,
share, and encourage each other. To sign up for a free
account, go to GarminConnect.com/golf.
Store your rounds: After you complete and save a round
with your device, you can upload that round to Garmin
Connect and keep it as long as you want.
Analyze your data: You can view more detailed information
about your round, including scorecards, statistics,
course information, and customizable reports.
Share your activities: You can connect with friends to fol-
low each other’s activities or post links to your activities
on your favorite social networking sites.
Automatic Shot Detection
Your Approach device features automatic shot detection
and recording. Each time you take a shot, your location is
recorded so it can be viewed later on Garmin Connect.
You must enable scoring to allow automatic shot detection
(System Settings, page 24) .