Garmin Approach G6 User Manual

							Approach
®
 G6 
Owner’s Manual
January 2012190-01430-00_0CPrinted in Taiwan 
						

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							Table of Contents
Turning On the Approach.............................................1
Charging the Battery..................................................................1
Registering Your Device............................................................1
Finding Courses.............................................................1
Finding a Course Near You.......................................................1
Finding a Course by City............................................................1
Finding a Course by Spelling the Name....................................1
About Course Preview...............................................................1
Playing Golf with the Approach....................................2
Map Features.............................................................................2
Keeping Score...........................................................................2
Handicap Scoring.......................................................................3
Saving a Location......................................................................3
Measuring a Shot.......................................................................3
Appendix.........................................................................4
Device Care...............................................................................4
Calibrating the Touchscreen......................................................4
Clearing User Data....................................................................4
Settings......................................................................................4
Using the Clip.............................................................................4
Specifications.............................................................................4
Index................................................................................6
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							Turning On the Approach
The first time you use the device, you are prompted to choose 
your language.
NOTE: The time of day and date are set automatically.
1Hold  to turn on your Approach.
2Select your language.
3Go play a round of golf (page 2).
Charging the Battery
 WARNING
This device contains a lithium-polymer 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 mini-USB port, the 
weather cap, and the surrounding area before charging or 
connecting to a computer.
The device is powered by a built-in lithium-polymer battery that 
you can charge using a standard wall outlet or a USB port on 
your computer.
1Pull up the weather cap À from the mini-USB port Á.
2Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB port.
3Plug the large end of the USB cable into the AC charger.
4Plug the AC charger into a standard wall outlet.
5Charge the device completely.
A fully charged battery can run for up to 15 hours before it  must be recharged.
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.
Finding Courses
You can use the Approach to locate a golf course that is nearby,  in a specific city, or by spelling the name.
1Select Preview.
2Select an option:
•Select Search Near You to find courses closest to your 
current location (page 1).
•Select Spell City to find courses in a specific city 
(page 1).
•Select Spell Course to find a course by name 
(page 1).
Finding a Course Near You
1Select Preview > Search Near You.
A list of the closest courses appears.
2Select a course to preview.
You can preview all holes on the selected course 
(page 1).
Finding a Course by City
1Select Preview > Spell City.
2Enter the name of the city, and select .
3Select a city.
4Select a course to preview.
You can preview all holes on the selected course 
(page 1).
Finding a Course by Spelling the Name
1Select Preview > Spell Course.
2Enter the name of the course, and select .
3Select a course to preview.
You can preview all holes on the selected course 
(page 1).
About Course Preview
When you find a course, the Approach provides a hole-by-hole 
overview of the selected course. You can view a close up of the 
green (
page 1) or measure distances (page 1).
If you do not touch the screen for a few moments after selecting  a hole, a course simulation begins (page 2).
Measuring Distance with Touch Targeting
While previewing a course or playing a game, you can use Touch Targeting to measure the distance to any point on the 
map.
1Begin playing a game (page 2) or previewing a course 
(page 1).
2Drag your finger to position the red target circle À.
•Á is the distance to the middle of the green from the 
target circle.
•Â is the distance from your current position to the target 
circle. If you are previewing the course, 
 is the distance 
from the tee to the target circle.
•Ã is the total of the two distances.
3If necessary, select  to zoom in on the target circle.
4When zoomed in on the target circle, select  to return to 
the map of the hole.
Viewing the Green
While previewing a course, or during a game, you can take a 
closer look at the green and move the pin location.
1Begin playing a game (page 2) or previewing a course 
(page 1).
2Select GREEN to zoom in on the green.
Turning On the Approach 1 
						

							3Drag  to move the pin location.
Preview Mode
When you preview a course, you can view a simulation of the 
course. The map gradually zooms in on the green to simulate 
the way it performs when you play through a hole.
The simulation begins automatically if you do not touch the  screen for a few moments after selecting the hole.
Course Updates
This device is eligible for free course map updates. To update 
your device, download the free CourseView update software  from 
http://my.garmin.com.
Playing Golf with the Approach
1Select Play.
2Select a course from the list.
Map Features
The map shows an overview of the current hole you are playing. 
Your location on the course is represented by a golf ball.
ÀDisplays the hole number. The number of dots indicates par.ÁDisplays the distance to the middle of the green. If you are 
measuring distance (page 1), this number is the total distance of 
the two legs.
NOTE: Because pin locations change, the Approach calculates the 
distance to the middle of the green and not the actual pin location.
ÂEnds the round.This icon is only shown on the first and last holes. On all other 
holes, select  to view the previous hole. Hold  or  to select a 
specific hole.
ÃMoves you to the next hole.ÄDisplays layup arcs that indicate distance to pin.Four arcs display for par 5 or higher, three arcs display for par 4, 
and no arcs display for par 3.
Keeping Score
Before you begin keeping score, you must select the scoring 
method (page 2).
You can keep score for up to four players.
1Begin playing a game (page 2).
2Select SCORE.
3Select an option:
•Select a player's name to edit it.
•Select  to enter the number of strokes for the selected 
hole.
•Select  > Set Up Players to edit player handicaps. This 
selection is only displayed if you have enabled handicap 
scoring (
page 3).
•Select  >  > Setup > Scoring > Method to change 
the scoring method. If the scores you have already  entered for the round are incompatible with the new 
scoring method, the device will prompt you to clear all 
scores for the round, or keep the current scoring method.
4Select SCORE to return to the course map.
About the Scorecard
You can view and change each player's name, score, and 
handicap during a round using the scorecard.
ÀLocal handicapÁTotal scoreÂActual strokes for the holeÃRecorded strokes for the hole
Changing the Scoring Method
You can select one of four standard scoring methods to use 
while playing a game.
1Select Setup > Scoring > Method.
2Select an option:
•Select Stroke Play for four-person regulation scoring.
•Select Stableford (page 2).
•Select Match Play (page 2).
•Select Skins Game (page 2).
3For Match Play or Skins Game, select whether to count 
strokes.
About Match Scoring
When you select the Match scoring method (page 2), one point 
is awarded at each hole to the player who has the fewest 
strokes. At the end of a round, the player who won the most 
holes wins.
NOTE: Match scoring is available only for two players.
When you set the Approach to count strokes, the device  determines the winner of each round. Otherwise, at the end of 
each hole, select the player who had the fewest strokes, or if  the number of strokes was equal, select 
Halved.
About Skins Scoring
When you select the skins scoring method (page 2), players 
compete for a prize on each hole.
When you set the Approach to count strokes, the device 
determines the winner of each hole. Otherwise, at the end of  each hole, select the player who had the fewest strokes. You 
can select multiple players if there is a tie for the win.
About Stableford Scoring
When you select the Stableford 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  Approach awards points as specified by the United States Golf 
Association.
2 Playing Golf with the Approach 
						

							NOTE: The scorecard for a Stableford scored game shows 
points instead of strokes.PointsStrokes Taken Relative to Par02 or more over11 over2Par31 under42 under53 under
Viewing Round Statistics
You can view statistics for the round you are currently playing.
1While playing a game, select SCORE >  .
2Select an option:
•To view information for all players, select Round Details.
•To view more details about an individual player, select Round Details >  > Player Details, select a player 
name, and select a statistic to view.
About Individual Scorecards
The individual scorecard features a hole-by-hole overview of a 
player's round. Four different symbols represent the number of 
strokes relative to par. A par score has no symbol.
ÀOverall scoreÁOne under parÂTwo or more under parÃOne over parÄTwo or more over par
Viewing History
You can view saved shots, rounds, and player statistics.
1Select History, and select a round to view.
The device shows information for all players.
2Select an option.
•Select  > Player Details, and select a player name to 
view an individual scorecard for that round (page 3).
•Select  > Course Details to view a list of each hole and 
its par.
•Select  > Edit Scorecard to adjust individual details for 
that round, including each player's name, score, and 
handicap.
•Select  > Delete Scorecard to clear the scorecard from 
the device history.
Viewing Scorecards and Club Statistics on a 
Computer
You can view all Approach scorecards and club statistics on  your computer.
1Connect the device to your computer using the mini-USB 
cable.
The device appears as a removable drive in My Computer in 
Windows® computers, and as a mounted volume on Mac® 
computers.
2Open the Garmin Approach drive.
3Select an option:
•Open Scorecard > ScorecardViewer.html to view 
scorecards.
•Open Club Averages > ClubAverageViewer.html to 
view club statistics.
Handicap Scoring
You can set a handicap for the hole (page 3) and for each 
player (page 3).
Enabling Handicap Scoring
1Select Setup > Scoring > Scoring Handicap
2Select On.
Setting a Player Handicap
Before you can score using handicaps, you must enable 
handicap scoring (page 3).
1While playing a game, select SCORE >  > Set Up 
Players.
2Select  for the player whose handicap you want to enter or 
change.
3Select an option:
•Select Local Handicap to enter the number of strokes 
that will be subtracted from the player's total score.
•Select Index\Slope Method to enter the player's 
handicap index and the course slope rating to calculate a  course handicap for the player.
Setting the Hole Handicap
Before you can score using handicaps, you must enable 
handicap scoring (page 3).
The Approach displays the default handicap for the hole if it is 
available. If you want to change it, or if it is incorrect, you can  set the hole handicap manually.
1While playing a game, select SCORE >  > Change 
Handicap.
2Enter the hole handicap.
Saving a Location
You can mark a location on a hole using your current location or 
Touch Targeting.
NOTE: You can clear all saved locations from a hole by 
selecting  >  > Clear Locations.
1While playing a game, select  > Save Location.
2Select an option:
•Select Use Current Location to place a marker at your 
current location on the hole.
•Select Use Touch Targeting to select a location on the 
map.
Measuring a Shot
1After taking a shot, hold MEASURE.
2Select Begin Measurement.
3Walk to your ball.
You do not have to walk directly to your ball to get an  accurate measurement. The device measures distance in a 
straight line from your starting point. You can select 
 to 
return to the map while measuring.
4When you arrive at your ball, select an option:
•If you do not want to save the shot, select Reset.
Playing Golf with the Approach 3 
						

							•If you want to add the shot distance to a club average, 
select 
Add to Average, and select the club you used for 
the shot. The device adds the shot distance to previously 
saved distances to calculate the average shot distance for 
the club (
page 4).
•If you want to add the shot distance to a club, but not to 
the club average, select  > Save Shot > , select a 
player name, and select a club to add a shot to that 
player's club. The device saves the shot individually, and 
the shot does not affect the average for the club.
Viewing Club Averages
Before you can view club averages, you must measure your 
shots and add the shots to your clubs (page 3).
You can also add, remove, and rename your clubs (page 4).
1Select  >  > Club Averages.
2Scroll through the list to see the average shot length for each 
of your clubs.
Setting Up Clubs
You can add, remove, or rename your clubs.
1Select Setup > Clubs.
2Select an option:
•Select Add Club to add a club the existing list.
•Select a club, and select Edit Name to rename the club.
•Select a club, and select Move Up or Move Down to 
relocate the club in the list.
•Select a club, and select Reset to clear shot data from the 
club.
•Select a club, and select Delete to remove the club from 
the list.
Appendix
Device Care
NOTICE
Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme 
temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent 
damage.
Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touch screen, 
or damage may result.
Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic 
components.
Cleaning the Screen
Before you can clean the screen, you should have a soft, clean, 
lint-free cloth and water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens 
cleaner.
Apply the liquid to the cloth, and gently wipe the screen with the  cloth.
Cleaning the Device
1Wipe the device with a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.
2Wipe it dry.
Using the Backlight
•At any time, tap the touchscreen to turn on the backlight.
NOTE: Alerts and messages also activate the backlight.
•Press  to turn on the backlight and adjust the brightness.
•Change the backlight timeout (page 4).
Calibrating the Touchscreen
If the touchscreen does not seem to be responding properly, 
you can calibrate it.
1Select Setup > Display > Calibrate Screen.
2Follow the on-screen instructions.
Clearing User Data
NOTE: This deletes all user-entered data.
1Hold  to turn off the device.
2Place your finger on the top left corner of the touchscreen.
3While holding your finger on the touchscreen, turn on the 
device.
4Select Yes.
Settings
You can select Setup to customize device settings and 
features.
Scoring: Sets the scoring method, sets up handicap scoring page 3, and turns statistics tracking on or off.
Clubs: Adds, removes, and renames clubs (page 4).
Display: Changes the backlight timeout and the background 
image.
Hole Transitioning: Selects automatic or manual hole 
transitioning.
Units of Distance: Sets to measure distance in yards or 
meters.
Language: Sets your language.
Using the Clip
You can use the clip to attach the device to your belt, pocket, or 
bag.
1Slide the bottom of the Approach into the bottom of the clip.
NOTE: If you place the device into the clip upside-down, it 
does not lock into place and could fall out of the clip easily.
2Press the top into the top of the clip until it clicks.
3To remove, pull up on the upper clip while pressing on the 
back of the device to release the top, and slide it out of the  lower clips.
Specifications
Battery TypeLithium-polymerBattery LifeUp to 15 hoursOperating Temperature 
RangeFrom -4°F to 140°F (from -20°C to 
60°C)
4 Appendix 
						

							Charging Temperature RangeFrom 32°F to 113°F (from 0°C to 45°C)Water ResistanceIPX7
Appendix5 
						

							Index
Bbattery, charging 1belt clip 4brightness 4
Ccalibrating the screen 4cleaning the device 4clear, history 3clip 4
clubsadding 4deleting 4editing 4shot distance 3viewing averages 4viewing statistics 3
coursesfinding by city 1finding by name 1previewing 1saving locations 3searching near 1
D
devicecare 4registration 1settings 4display settings 4distance, measuring 1
Eediting player names 2
Ggreen, viewing 1
H
handicap scoringenabling 3hole 3player 3scorecard 2
history 3
M
mapsymbols 2updates 2measurementssettings 4shot distance 3
P
pin locationsetting 1viewing 1
Rregistering the device 1
resetting the device 4
Ssaving locations 3
scorecardsabout individual 3all players 2viewing 3
scoringhandicap 3match 2settings 2skins 2Stableford 2
screenbrightness 4calibration 4cleaning 4
settings 4
shotmeasuring distance 3recording distance 3saving distance 3
simulation, hole 2
statisticscurrent round 3viewing on computer 3
Uupdates, course maps 2user data, deleting 4
6Index