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Garmin Approach G8 User Manual

Garmin Approach G8
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Approach
®
G8
Owner’s Manual
March 2015 Printed in Taiwan 190-01673-00_0B
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Garmin Approach G8 Specifications

General IconGeneral
GolfYes
Marine (chartplotters, sounders)No
Languages supportEnglish
Map storageInternal storage
Map coverage-
Map view options2D
Display diagonal3 \
Display resolution240 x 400 pixels
Display size (HxV) (imperial)2.6 x 1.5 \
Storage media typeFlash
Form factorHandheld
Product colorGray
International Protection (IP) codeIPX7
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (max)15 h
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth14 mm
Width58 mm
Height112 mm
Weight112.6 g

Summary

Getting Started

Charging the Device

Instructions for charging the device using a USB cable and AC charger.

Turning On the Device

Guide to powering on the device for the first time and initial setup prompts.

Setting Up Club Advice

Steps to configure club advice settings for golf shots.

Updating Software and Courses Using a Wi-Fi® Network

Procedure to update device software and course data via Wi-Fi.

Locking the Touchscreen

How to lock the touchscreen to prevent accidental touches.

Playing Golf

Hole View

Explanation of the on-screen display during a golf hole, including distances and indicators.

Support and Updates

Setting Up Garmin Express

Instructions for connecting the device to a computer and setting up Garmin Express.

Moving the Pin

Viewing the Direction to the Pin

Clubs

Adding a Club

Steps to add new clubs and input their distance information.

Editing Club Information

How to modify club details like distance, type, and position in the list.

Club Advice

Enabling Club Advice

Instructions on how to turn on the club recommendation feature.

Measuring a Shot

Keeping Score

About the Scorecard

Setting the Scoring Method

About Stableford Scoring

Explanation of how points are awarded in Stableford scoring based on strokes relative to par.

About Match Scoring

Details on Match scoring where the player with fewest strokes per hole wins.

About Skins Scoring

Explanation of Skins scoring where players compete for a prize on each hole.

Viewing Round Statistics

Viewing History

Viewing Scorecards on a Computer

Handicap Scoring

Enabling Handicap Scoring

How to enable handicap scoring for tracking scores and handicaps.

Setting a Player Handicap

Setting the Hole Handicap

Viewing PlaysLike Distance

Saving a Location

Finding Courses

About Course Preview

Measuring Distance with Touch Targeting

Preview Mode

Customizing Your Device

Settings

Overview of device settings for Wi-Fi, Scoring, and Bluetooth connectivity.

Clubs

Garmin Connect

Using Garmin Connect

How to upload scorecards and club data for analysis and sharing.

Bluetooth Connected Features

Pairing Your Phone

Steps to pair a compatible smartphone with the Approach device.

Connecting to a Paired Phone

Enabling Bluetooth connection to share data and view notifications.

Phone Notifications

Viewing Notifications

How to view incoming phone messages and alerts on the device.

Wi-Fi Connected Features

Connecting to a Wireless Network

Procedure to connect the device to a Wi-Fi network for updates.

Appendix

Calibrating the Compass

Manual steps to calibrate the electronic compass outdoors.

Installing a Memory Card

Instructions for installing a microSD card for additional storage or maps.

Device Care

Cleaning the Screen

How to clean the device's screen using a soft cloth and cleaning solution.

Cleaning the Device

Proper methods for cleaning the device to prevent corrosion of contacts.

Using the Backlight

Specifications

Clearing User Data

Using the Clip

Saving Energy While Charging the Device

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