Garmin Approach S2, Approach S3 User Guide
Approach® S2
Owner’s Manual
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.
Charge the device (Charging the Device).
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Turn on the device (Turning on the Device).
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Start a round (Playing Golf).
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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.
Keys
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Hold to turn the device on and off.
Select to turn on the backlight.
Select to scroll through menus, holes, and settings.
Select to scroll through menus, holes, and settings.
Hold to open the menu for the current screen.
OK Select to choose menu options and acknowledge messages.
During play, select to scroll through the different views.
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly clean and dry the contacts and
the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a
computer.
Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer.
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Align the charger posts with the contacts on the back of the
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device, and press the charger À until it clicks.
Charge the device completely.
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Turning on the Device
The first time you use the device, you are prompted to choose
your language.
NOTE: The time of day and date are set automatically when you
are outdoors. You can also set them manually (Setting the Time
Manually).
Hold .
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Select your language.
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Play a game of golf (Playing Golf).
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Icons
Battery is low.
Odometer is measuring distance and time (GPS active).
Alarm is on.
Playing Golf
Before you can play golf, you must wait until the device acquires
satellite signals, which may take 30–60 seconds.
Hold .
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Select Start Round.
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Select a course from the list.
3
The device automatically starts on the hole closest to your
present location.
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.
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Distance to the back of the green.
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Distance to the middle of the green.
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Distance to the front of the green.
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Par for the hole.
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Measuring a Shot
Hold .
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Select Measure Shot.
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Walk to your ball.
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The distance automatically resets when you move to the next
hole.
Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances
You can view a list of layup and dogleg distances for par 4 and 5
holes.
From the hole view (Hole View), select .
Layup À and distance to reach the layup Á appear on the
screen.
NOTE: Distances are removed from the list as you pass
them.
Keeping Score
Before you can begin keeping score, you must start a round
(Playing Golf).
From the hole view (Hole View), hold .
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Select Start Scoring.
2
Select or to set the score.
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Your total score À is updated.
• Select > Reset to reset the time and distance.
Customizing Your Device
Settings
Hold , and select Setup.
Time: Sets the time to automatic or manual (Setting the Time
Manually).
Format: Sets the time format to 12- or 24-hour.
Tones: Turns audible tones on or off.
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.
Hold .
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Select Setup > Time > Manual.
2
Select or to set the hour and minute.
3
Select AM or PM.
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Setting the Alarm
Hold .
1
Select Alarm > Set.
2
Select or to set the hour and minute.
3
Select AM or PM.
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Verify the alarm is set to On.
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Viewing Device Information
You can view the software version and unit ID.
Hold .
1
Select About.
2
Select OK to return to the hole view.
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Reviewing Scores
You can edit individual scores but not the total score.
Hold .
1
Select Scorecard.
2
Select or to select the hole.
3
Select OK to edit.
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Viewing Scorecards on a Computer
You can view all saved scorecards on your computer.
Connect the device to a USB port on your computer using the
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charging cradle.
The device appears as a removable drive in My Computer on
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Windows® computers, and as a mounted volume on Mac
computers.
Open ScorecardViewer.html to view your scorecards.
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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, and you can also start and stop it manually.
Hold .
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Select Odometer to view or start the odometer.
2
Select an option:
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• Select > Continue to keep using the odometer.
• Select > Turn Off to stop the odometer.
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
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.
Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild
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detergent solution.
Wipe it dry.
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After cleaning, allow the device to dry completely.
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