Garmin Approach S4 User manual

A
GAR
MIN®
Approach®
54
Owner's
Manual
Getting
Started
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.
1
Register
your
device
(page
14).
2
Update
your
device
software
and
courses
(page
14).
3
Charge
the
device
(page
1
).
4
Turn
on
the
device
(page
2).
5
Start
a
round
(page
4
).
Charging
the
Device
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
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.
2
Align
the
charger
posts
with
the
contacts
on
the
back
of
the
device,
and
press
the
charger
CD
until
it
clicks.
3
Charge
the
device
completely.
Turning
on
the
Approach
NOTE:
The
time
of
day
and
date
are
set
automatically
when
you
are
outdoors.
You
can
also
set
it
manually
(page
11
).
1
Hold
6.
2
Go
play
a
game
of
golf
(page
4).
Touchscreen
Tips
The
device
touchscreen
is
different
than
most
mobile
devices.
The
touchscreen
is
designed
so
you
can
operate
it
2

with your finger tip or while wearing gloves. The
touchscreen is optimized to prevent accidental touches
while you play.
NOTE: You must press firmly in order to select items and
change pages. You should practice using the touchscreen
before you play .
•
Tap the touchscreen to scroll through the pages .
•
Select 5 > Lock Screen to lock the screen from the
hole view, layup and dogleg , shot measurement, or
odometer screen.
• Tap the touchscreen and swipe left to exit power save
mode or to unlock the screen.
• Tap the touchscreen to confirm messages .
•
Tap the top and bottom of the touchscreen to scroll
through menus .
•
Make each touchscreen selection a separate action.
Keys
3

CD
6
Select
to
turn
on
the
backlight.
Hold
to
turn
the
device
on
and
off.
@
~
Select
to
measure
a
shot.
@
Select
to
open
the
menu
for
the
current
screen.
@
L!J
Select
to
enter
your
score
for
the
hole.
@
Q?
Select
to
view
the
green.
-·-
-
®
~
Select
to
return
to
the
previous
screen.
Icons
I
~
Battery
is
low
.
••
Odometer
is
measuring
distance
and
time
.
•••
•
Alarm
is
on.
*
Bluetooth
is
on.
Playing
Golf
You
cannot
start
playing
golf
until
the
device
acquires
satellite
signals,
which
may
take
30-60
seconds.
1
Select
5 >
Start
Round.
2
Select
a
course
from
the
list.
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
4

location
of
the
pin,
you
can
set
it
more
precisely
using
Green
View
(page
5).
CD
Current
hole
number
.
@
Distance
to
the
back
of
the
green.
®
Distance
to
the
middle
of
the
green.
@
Distance
to
the
front
of
the
green.
@
Par
for
the
hole
.
•
Next
hole.
T
Previous
hole
.
Viewing
the
Green
While
playing
a
game,
you
can
take
a
closer
look
at
the
green
and
move
the
pin
location.
1
Begin
playing
a
game
(page
4).
2
Select~.
3
Drag
r-
to
move
the
pin
location.
5

The distances on the hole view screen are updated to
show the new pin location. The pin location is saved for
only the current round.
Measuring a Shot
You can measure the distance of a shot at any time.
1 Select !W:il·
2 Walk to your ball.
The distance automatically resets when you move to
the next hole. You can hold UJ:il to reset the distance at
any time.
Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances and Saved
Locations
You can view a list of layup and dogleg distances for par 4
and 5 holes. Saved locations also appear on this list.
From the hole view screen (page 4 ), select the middle
of the screen.
NOTE: Distances and locations are removed from the
list as you pass them.
Keeping Score
Before you begin keeping score, you must start a round
(page 4).
1 From the hole view screen (page 4 ), select !!J.
2 If necessary, select 5 > Change Par to change par
for the hole.
3 Select - or + to set the score.
Your total score CD is updated.
6

111
Par 4
- +
4 Hold & to view a list of the scores for all holes.
From this list, you can select any hole to change the
score for that hole.
Setting the Scoring Method
You can change the method the device uses to keep score.
1 Select an option:
• If you are currently playing a round, select & >5
>Setup Scoring.
• If you are not currently playing a round, select 5
> Setup > Scoring.
2 Select a scoring method.
About Stableford Scoring
When you select the Stableford scoring method (page 7),
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.
NOTE: The scorecard for a Stableford scored game shows
points instead of strokes.
7

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
Viewing
Scorecards
on
a
Computer
You
can
view
all
saved
scorecards
on
your
computer
.
1
Connect
the
device
to
a
USB
port
on
your
computer
using
the
charging
cradle.
2
The
device
appears
as
a
removable
drive
in
My
Computer
on
Windows®
computers,
and
as
a
mounted
volume
on
Mac®
computers.
3
Open
ScorecardViewer.html
to
view
your
scorecards.
Tracking
Statistics
You
can
enable
features
for
tracking
your
own
statistics.
1
Select
an
option:
•
If
you
are
currently
playing
a
round,
select
l!J
>5
>Stat
Tracking.
•
If
you
are
not
currently
playing
a
round,
select
5
>Setup>
Stat
Tracking.
2
Select
On.
Recording
Statistics
Before
you
can
record
statistics,
you
must
enable
statistics
tracking.
1
From
the
hole
view
screen,
select
l!J
.
2
Select-
or+
to
set
the
number
of
strokes
taken.
8

Your total score is updated.
3 SelectT.
4 Select- or+ to set the number of putts taken.
5 SelectT.
6 Select an option:
• If your ball hit the fairway, select~.
• If your ball missed the fairway, select~ or '1.
7 Hold ~to view a list of the scores for all holes.
8 If necessary, select a hole to change the score for that
hole.
Your statistics are recorded on your scorecard (page 8).
Saving a Location
While playing a round, you can save up to five locations on
each hole.
1 Stand in the location you want to save.
NOTE: You cannot save a location that is far from the
currently selected hole.
2 Select 5 > Save Location.
3 Select a label for the location.
Using the Odometer
You can use the odometer to record the time and distance
traveled. The odometer automatically starts and stops
when you start or end a round, but you can also start and
stop it manually.
1 Select 5 > Odometer to view or start the odometer.
2 Select an option:
• Select 5 > Turn Off to stop the odometer.
9

• Select=: >
Reset
to
reset
the
time
and
distance
to
zero.
Phone
Notifications
NOTE:
Phone
notifications
require
an
Apple®
iPhone®
equipped
with
Bluetooth®
4.0
wireless
technology
and
iQS®
7
or
later
.
When
your
phone
receives
messages,
it
sends
notifications
to
your
device.
Enabling
8/uetooth
Notifications
NOTE:
Enabling
Bluetooth
notifications
reduces
battery
life
while
in
watch
mode
(page
13).
1 Select:=>
Setup
>
Bluetooth.
2
Select
an
option
:
•
To
enable
notifications
at
all
times,
select
On.
•
To
enable
notifications
only
while
playing,
select
While
Playing.
3
On
your
phone,
enable
Bluetooth
wireless
technology.
When
your
device
receives
a
notification,
it
displays
a
message.
You
can
select
the
message
to
open
the
notification.
Viewing
Notifications
Before
you
can
view
notifications,
you
must
enable
Bluetooth
notifications.
1 Select=:>
Notifications.
2
Select
a
notification
.
3
Select
T or.._
to
scroll
through
the
contents
of
the
notification.
10

Customizing Your Device
Settings
Select 5 > Setup to customize device settings and
features.
Tones: Turns audible tones on or off.
Display: Sets the background color to black or white
(page 11 ).
Scoring: Sets the scoring method (page 7).
Stat Tracking: Turns statistics tracking on or off (page 8).
Time: Sets the time to automatic or manual (page 11 ).
Format: Sets the time format to 12- or 24-hour.
Language: Sets the language.
Units: Sets to measure distance in yards or meters.
Setting the Time Manually
By default, the time is set automatically when the device
acquires satellite signals.
1 Select 5 > Setup > Time > Manual.
2 Select- and +to set the hour and minute.
3 Select AM or PM.
Setting the Alarm
1 Select 5 > Alarm > Setup Alarm.
2 Select- and +to set the hour and minute.
3 Select AM or PM.
4 Select Once, Daily, or Weekdays.
Changing the Display Color
You can change the background color on the device.
1 Select 5 > Setup > Display.
11

2
Select
an
option:
•
Select
White
to
display
black
text
on
a
white
background.
•
Select
Black
to
display
white
text
on
a
black
background.
Appendix
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.
Cleaning
the
Device
1
Wipe
the
device
using
a
cloth
dampened
with
a
mild
detergent
solution.
2
Wipe
it
dry
.
12

Specifications
Battery
type
Lithium-ion
Battery
life
Watch
only:
6
weeks
Watch
with
Bluetooth
notifications:
15
hours
Playing
golf:
10
hours
NOTE:
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
also
reduces
battery
life.
Operating
From
-4°F
to
140°F
(from
-20°C
to
temperature
60°C)
range
Charging
From
40°F
to
1
04°F
(from
5°C
to
40°C)
temperature
range
Water
32.8
ft.
(10m)
resistance
NOTE:
The
device
is
not
intended
to
be
used
while
swimming.
Power
Save
After
a
period
of
inactivity,
the
device
goes
into
power
save
mode.
The
device
displays
the
time
and
date
but
does
not
use
GPS.
The
device
will
not
enter
power
save
mode
if
the
odometer
is
on.
You
can
select
any
button
or
tap the
screen,
then
swipe
left
across
the
screen
to
exit
power
save
mode.
Clearing
User
Data
NOTE:
This
deletes
all
user-entered
data.
13

1 Hold 6 to turn off the device.
2 Hold c!J, and select 6.
3 Select Yes.
Getting More Information
• 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.
Registering Your Device
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.
Updating Software and Courses
Before you can update your device software, you must
download and install Garmin Course View Updater on your
computer . Go to www.garmin.com/courses for more
information.
1 Connect the device to the charging cradle.
2 Connect the USB end of the charging cradle to a USB
port on your computer.
3 Start Course View Updater.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Software License Agreement
BY USING THE DEVICE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY
THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING
14

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.
15

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the
Garmin
logo
,
and
Approach
®
are
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of
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Ltd
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or
its
subsidiaries
,
registered
in
the
USA
and
other
countries
.
These
trademarks
may
not
be
used
without
the
express
permission
of
Garm
in.
Windows®
is
a
registered
trademark
of
Microsoft
Corporation
in
the
United
States
and
other
countries
.
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,
iOS
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iPhone®
,
and
Mac
®
are
registered
trademarks
of
Apple
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The
Biuetooth
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word
mark
and
logos
are
owned
by
Bluetooth
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and
any
use
of
such
marks
by
Garmin
is
under
license.
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and
trade
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are
those
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Important
Safety
and
Product
Information
Failure
to
avoid
the
following
potentially
hazardous
situations
could
result
in
death
or
serious
injury
.
Off-Road
Navigation
Warnings
Some
Garmin
recreational
products
are
able
to
suggest
off-road
routes
for
various
outdoor
activities,
such
as
biking
,
hiking,
and
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.
Health
Warnings
•
Always
consult
your
physician
before
beginning
or
modifying
any
exercise
program
.
If
you
have
a
pacemaker
or
other
implanted
electronic
device,
consult
your
physician
before
using
a
heart
rate
monitor.
•
The
device,
the
heart
rate
monitor,
and
other
Garmin
accessories
are
consumer
devices,
not
medical
devices,
and
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
.
Battery
Warnings
If
these
guidelines
are
not
followed,
the
internal
lithium-ion
battery
may
experience
a
shortened
life
span
or
may
present
a
risk
of
damage
to
the
2

GPS
device,
fire,
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
unattended
vehicle.
To
prevent
damage,
remove
the
device
from
the
vehicle
or
store
it
out
of
direct
sunlight,
such
as
in
the
glove
box
.
•
Do
not
puncture
or
incinerate
the
device
or
battery.
•
When
storing
the
device
for
an
extended
time,
store
within
the
following
temperature
range:
from
32°F
to
77°F
(from
ooc
to
25°C).
•
Do
not
operate
the
device
outside
of
the
following
temperature
range
:
from
-4
OF
to
122°F
(from
-20°C
to
50°C)
.
•
Contact
your
local
waste
disposal
department
to
dispose
of
the
device/
battery
in
accordance
with
applicable
local
laws
and
regulations.
Additional
User-Replaceable
Battery
Warnings:
•
Do
not
use
a
sharp
object
to
remove
the
battery.
•
Keep
the
battery
away
from
children.
•
Do
not
disassemble,
puncture,
or
damage
the
battery.
•
If
using
an
external
battery
charger
,
only
use
the
Garmin
accessory
approved
for
your
product.
•
Only
replace
the
battery
with
the
correct
replacement
battery.
Using
another
battery
presents
a
risk
of
fire
or
explosion.
To
purchase
a
replacement
battery,
see
your
Garmin
dealer
or
the
Garmin
Web
site.
•
Replaceable
coin
cell
batteries
may
contain
perchlorate
material.
Special
handling
may
apply.
See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.
Additional
Non-User-Replaceable
Battery
Warning:
Do
not
remove
or
attempt
to
remove
the
non-user-replaceable
battery.
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Declaration
of
Conformity
Hereby,
Garmin
declares
that
this
product
is
in
compl
i
ance
wi
th
the
essential
requirements
and
other
relevant
provisions
of
Directive
1999
/
5/EC.
To
vi
ew
the
full
Declaration
of
Conformity
,
go
to
www.garmin
.
com/compliance
.
FCC
Compliance
This
device
complies
with
part
15
of
the
FCC
Rules.
Operation
is
subject
to
the
following
two
conditions:
(
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
wi
th
the
limits
for
a
Class
8
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
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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 different 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 modifications could result in permanent damage to the
equipment, and void your warranty and your authority to operate this
device under Part 15 regulations.
Industry Canada Compliance
Category I radiocommunication devices comply with Industry Canada
Standard RSS-21 0. Category II radiocommunication devices comply
with Industry Canada Standard RSS-31 0. 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
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Product Environmental Programs
Information about Garmin's product recycling program and WEEE,
RoHS, REACH, and other compliance programs can be found at
www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/environment.
Limited Warranty
Garmin's non-aviation products are 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, flood, fire, or other acts of
nature or external causes; (iv) damage caused by service performed
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