Approach® S5 Owner's Manual
Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents
Approach S5 Owner's Manual....................................... 1
Keys............................................................................................ 1
Turning on the Device............................................................ 1
Playing Golf................................................................................ 1
Hole Information.....................................................................1
Using CourseView................................................................. 2
Viewing the Green................................................................. 2
Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances and Saved
Locations................................................................................2
Keeping Score....................................................................... 2
Saving a Location.................................................................. 2
Measuring a Shot................................................................... 3
Using the Odometer............................................................... 3
TruSwing™............................................................................ 3
Customizing Your Device........................................................... 3
Tracking Statistics.................................................................. 3
Garmin Connect..................................................................... 3
Phone Notifications................................................................ 3
System Settings..................................................................... 4
Setting the Alarm................................................................... 4
Device Information...................................................................... 4
Specifications......................................................................... 4
Device Care........................................................................... 4
Troubleshooting.......................................................................... 4
Touchscreen Tips.................................................................. 4
Getting More Information....................................................... 5
Resetting the Device.............................................................. 5
Clearing User Data................................................................ 5
Support and Updates............................................................. 5
Index................................................................................ 6
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WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
Keys
Select to turn on the backlight.
Hold to turn the device on and off.
Select to measure a shot (Measuring a Shot, page 3).
Hold to reset the measurement.
Select to open the menu for the current screen.
Select to enter your score for the hole (Keeping Score,
page 2).
Hold to view scores for all holes.
Select to use CourseView (Using CourseView, page 2).
Select to return to the previous screen.
Align the charger posts with the contacts on the back of the
2
device, and press the charger until it clicks.
Charge the device completely.
3
Playing Golf
Before you can play golf, the device must locate satellite signals.
This may take 30 to 60 seconds.
Select > Start Round.
1
Select a course from the list of nearby courses.
2
Tap the screen to scroll through the data screens for each
3
hole.
TIP: You can select to return to the previous screen.
Turning on the Device
The device comes partially charged. You may need to charge
the device before playing golf (Charging the Device, page 1).
NOTE: The time of day and date are set automatically when you
go outdoors and the device locates satellites.
Hold , and follow the on-screen instructions.
1
Select Start Round.
2
Wait while the device locates satellites.
3
Unlocking the Device
After a period of inactivity, the device goes into watch mode and
the screen is locked. The device displays the time and date, but
does not use GPS.
Select any key except to unlock the device.
Status Icons
Battery level
GPS status
Alarm
Bluetooth® technology status
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.
• displays the hole information (Hole Information,
page 1).
• displays the layup and dogleg information (Viewing
Layup and Dogleg Distances and Saved Locations,
page 2).
• displays the time of day.
The device automatically transitions when you move to the
next hole.
Hole Information
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 using the green view (Viewing
the Green, page 2).
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.
Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer.
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Your total score is updated.
Current hole number
Distance to the back of the green
Distance to the middle of the green
Distance to the front of the green
Handicap strokes (optional)
Par for the hole
Next hole
Previous hole
Using CourseView
While playing a game, you can take a closer look at the course
and view any location and distance on the course map.
Select .
1
Touch or drag your finger to any location on the screen.
2
The distance arc displays the distance to the new location.
Hold to view a list of the scores for all holes.
4
If necessary, select a hole to change the score for that hole.
5
Setting the Scoring Method
You can change the method the device uses to keep score.
Select an option:
1
• If you are currently playing a round, select > > Setup
Scoring.
• If you are not currently playing a round, select > Setup
> Scoring.
Select a scoring method.
2
About Stableford Scoring
When you select the Stableford scoring method (Setting the
Scoring Method, page 2), 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.
The scorecard for a Stableford scored game shows points
instead of strokes.
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
To see more of the hole, select .
3
Viewing the Green
While playing a game, you can take a closer look at the green
and move the pin location.
Select .
1
Select at the top of the screen.
2
Drag to move the pin location.
3
The distances on the hole information screen are updated to
reflect the new pin location. The pin location is saved for only
the current round.
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.
Tap the screen until the layup and dogleg information
appears.
NOTE: Distances and locations are removed from the list as
you pass them.
Keeping Score
Select .
1
If necessary, select to set up scoring or change par for the
2
hole.
Select or to set the score.
3
Enabling Handicap Scoring
Select > > Setup Scoring > Handicap Scoring.
1
Select an option:
2
• Select Local Handicap to enter the number of strokes to
be subtracted from the player's total score.
The number of handicap strokes appear as dots on the
hole information screen. The scorecard screen displays
your handicap-adjusted score for each hole.
• Select Index\Slope to enter the player's handicap index
and the course slope rating to calculate a course handicap
for the player.
Saving a Location
While playing a round, you can save up to five locations on each
hole. Saving a location is useful for recording objects or
obstacles that are not shown on the map. You can view the
distance to these locations from the layup and dogleg screen
(Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances and Saved Locations,
page 2).
Stand in the location you want to save.
1
NOTE: You cannot save a location that is far from the
currently selected hole.
Select > Save Location.
2
Select a label for the location.
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Measuring a Shot
Take a shot, and watch where your ball lands.
1
Select .
2
Walk directly to your ball.
3
The distance automatically resets when you move to the next
hole.
If necessary, hold to reset the distance at any time.
4
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.
Select > Odometer to view or start the odometer.
1
Select an option:
2
• Select > Turn Off to stop the odometer.
• Select > Reset to reset the time and distance to zero.
TruSwing
The TruSwing feature allows you to view swing metrics recorded
from your TruSwing device. Go to www.garmin.com/golf to
purchase a TruSwing device.
TruSwing Metrics
You can view swing metrics on your Approach device, on
Garmin Connect™, or on the Garmin Connect Mobile app. See
the owner's manual for your TruSwing device for more
information.
Feature Description Requirements
Swing metrics on
your Approach
device only
Swing metrics on
your Approach
device and on
the Garmin
Connect Mobile
app
Recording and Viewing TruSwing Metrics on Your Approach Device
Before you can view TruSwing settings on your Approach S5
device, you may need to update the software (Updating
Software and Courses, page 5).
Verify your TruSwing device is securely mounted to your
1
club.
See the owner's manual for your TruSwing device for more
information.
Turn on your TruSwing device.
2
On your Approach S5 device, select > TruSwing.
3
Your Approach S5 device pairs with the TruSwing device.
Select a club.
4
Hit a shot.
5
Your Approach S5 device displays swing measurements after
each swing.
You can tap the screen to scroll through the recorded swing
metrics.
Changing Your Club
From the TruSwing screen, select > Change Club.
1
Select a club.
2
Changing Handedness
From the TruSwing screen, select > Handedness.
1
Select an option.
2
™
The available metrics
include your swing
tempo, speed, club-path
measurements, critical
club angles, and more.
The available metrics
include your swing
tempo, speed, club-path
measurements, critical
club angles, and more.
The TruSwing device
must be paired with the
Approach device.
Both the TruSwing and
Approach devices must
be paired with the
Garmin Connect Mobile
app on your smartphone.
Disconnecting Your TruSwing Device
From the TruSwing screen, select > End TruSwing.
Customizing Your Device
Tracking Statistics
You can enable statistics tracking on the device. You can view
statistics, compare rounds, and track improvements using your
Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect, page 3).
Select > > Setup Scoring > Stat Tracking > On.
Recording Statistics
Select .
1
Select or to set the number of strokes taken.
2
Your total score updates.
Select .
3
Select or to set the number of putts taken.
4
Select .
5
Select an option:
6
• If your ball hit the fairway, select .
• If your ball missed the fairway, select or .
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
www.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 follow
each other's activities or post links to your activities on your
favorite social networking sites.
Phone Notifications
Phone notifications require a compatible smartphone to be
paired with the Approach S5 device. When your phone receives
messages, it sends notifications to your device.
Enabling Bluetooth Notifications
NOTE: Your smartphone must support Bluetooth Smart in order
to pair with your Approach S5 device and synchronize data. See
the application store for compatibility information.
NOTE: Enabling Bluetooth notifications reduces battery life
while in watch mode (Specifications, page 4).
On your smartphone, enable Bluetooth wireless technology.
1
Bring your smartphone within 10 m (33 ft.) of your Approach
2
S5 device.
Go to www.garmin.com/apps or the application store for your
3
smartphone, and download the Garmin Connect Mobile app.
Open the Garmin Connect Mobile app, and follow the on-
4
screen instructions to connect a device.
On your Approach S5 device, select > Setup > Bluetooth
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> Pair Mobile Device.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
6
When your Approach S5 device receives a notification, it
displays a message. You can select the message to open the
notification.
Viewing Notifications
Select > Notifications.
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Select a notification.
2
Select or to scroll through the contents of the
3
notification.
System Settings
Select > Setup.
Bluetooth: Enables Bluetooth wireless technology (Phone
Notifications, page 3).
Tones: Turns audible tones on or off.
Display: Sets the background color (Changing the Display
Color, page 4) and the accent color.
Scoring: Sets the scoring method, enables or disables handicap
scoring, and turns statistics tracking on or off (Keeping Score,
page 2).
Time: Sets the time to automatic or manual (Setting the Time
Manually, page 4).
Format: Sets the time format to 12- or 24-hour.
Language: Sets the text language on the device.
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.
Driver Dist.: Sets your saved driver distance from the tee box.
This distance appears as an arc on the CourseView screen.
Handedness: Sets the device for a right-handed or left-handed
player. This setting is important for the TempoTraining and
SwingStrength™ features.
Lock Screen: Allows you to choose if the device times out and
locks the touchscreen while you are playing golf or using the
golf features. When you are not playing golf or using the golf
features, the watch automatically times out after a period of
inactivity (Unlocking the Device, page 1).
Setting the Time Manually
By default, the time is set automatically when the device
acquires satellite signals.
Select > Setup > Time > Manual.
1
Select and to set the hour and minute.
2
Select AM or PM.
3
Changing the Display Color
You can change the background color on the device.
Select > Setup > Display.
1
Select an option:
2
• Select White to display black text on a white background.
• Select Black to display white text on a black background.
Changing the Accent Color
You can change the accent color on the device.
Select > Setup > Display > Accent.
1
Select an accent color.
2
Setting the Alarm
Select > Alarm > Setup Alarm.
1
Select and to set the hour and minute.
2
Select AM or PM.
3
Select Once, Daily, or Weekdays.
4
Device Information
Specifications
Battery type Lithium-ion
Battery life Watch only: 20 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
temperature range
Charging
temperature range
Water rating 5 ATM
Radio frequency/
protocol
From -20º to 60ºC (from -4º to 140ºF)
From 5º to 40ºC (from 40º to 104ºF)
1
Bluetooth Smart wireless technology
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.
Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touchscreen, or
damage may result.
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
1
detergent solution.
Wipe it dry.
2
After cleaning, allow the device to dry completely.
TIP: For more information, go to www.garmin.com/fitandcare.
Troubleshooting
Touchscreen Tips
The touchscreen on this device is different than most mobile
devices. You can operate the touchscreen 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 golf.
• Tap the touchscreen to scroll through the pages.
• Tap the touchscreen to confirm messages.
• Make each touchscreen selection a separate action.
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The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 50 m. For more
information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.
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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.
Resetting the Device
If the device stops responding, you may need to reset it.
NOTE: Resetting the device may erase your data or settings.
Hold for 15 seconds.
1
The device turns off.
Hold for one second to turn on the device.
2
Clearing User Data
NOTE: This deletes all user-entered data.
Hold to turn off the device.
1
Hold , and select .
2
Select Yes.
3
Support and Updates
Garmin Express™ (www.garmin.com/express) provides easy
access to these services for Garmin devices.
• Product registration
• Product manuals
• Software updates
• Map, chart, or course updates
Updating Software and Courses
NOTE: Updating the software does not erase any of your data
or settings.
Connect your device to a computer using the charging cable.
1
Go to www.garmin.com/express.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Index
A
accessories 5
alarm 4
B
backlight 4
battery 4
charging 1
Bluetooth technology 3
C
charging 1
cleaning the device 4
clock 4
courses
playing 1
selecting 1
CourseView 2
customizing the device 4
D
data
storing 3
transferring 3
deleting, all user data 5
display settings 4
dogleg 2
G
Garmin Connect 3
Garmin Express
registering the device 5
updating software 5
green view, pin location 2
H
handedness 3
handicap 2
history, sending to computer 3
I
icons 1
K
keys 1, 4
L
layup 2
locations 2
saving 2
M
maps, updating 5
measurements 3
measuring a shot 3
N
notifications 3
P
pin location, green view 2
power key 1
product registration 5
R
registering the device 5
resetting the device 5
S
saving, locations 2
scorecard 2, 3
scoring 2
screen, locking 1
software, updating 5
specifications 4
statistics 3
storing data 3
swing analysis 3
system settings 4
T
time of day 1
touchscreen 4
troubleshooting 5
U
updates
course maps 5
software 5
W
water rating 4
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