Garmin Approach S1 User manual

Approach

owner’s manual

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Approach S1 Owner’s Manual 1

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See the Important Safety and

Product Information guide in the

product box for product warnings

and other important information.

When using the device the rst time,

complete these tasks.

1. Charge the device (page 1).

2. Turn on the device (page 2).

3. Acquire satellite signals (page 3).

4. Start a round (page 3).

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notice

To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry

the contacts and the surrounding area

before charging or connecting to a

computer.

The device will not charge when the

battery is outside the temperature

range of 41°F–104° (5°C–40°).

1. Plug the USB end of the cable

into the AC adapter.

2. Plug the AC adapter into a

standard wall outlet.

3. Align all four contacts on the

back of the device with the four

posts on the charging clip

➊

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When you connect the device

to a power source, the device

turns on, and the charging screen

appears.

4. Charge the device completely.

When the device is fully charged, the

on the screen is solid.

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Press and hold power.



Each key has multiple functions.





Press to turn on the

backlight.

Press and hold to turn the

device on and off.

 Press to scroll through

menus, holes, and settings.

 Press to scroll through

menus, holes, and settings.

 Press to select menu

options and acknowledge

messages.

Press and hold to open the

menu.



Battery is low.

(animated)

GPS in on and the

odometer is measuring

distance.

Alarm is on.

Approach S1 Owner’s Manual 3

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You cannot start a round until the

device acquires satellites. It may take

30–60 seconds to acquire satellite

signals.

1. If necessary, press OK to exit

power save mode.

2. Go outdoors to an open area.

3. Wait while the device searches

for satellites.

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1. From the time page, press menu.

2. Select Start Round.

3. Select a course from the list.

The device automatically starts on

the closest hole to your position.

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The device shows the current

hole you are playing. The device

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 and not the actual

pin location.

➍

➊

➋

➌

➎

➊

Current hole number.

➋

Distance to the back of the green.

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➌

Distance to the middle of the

green.

➍

Distance to the front of the green.

➎

Indicates par for the hole.

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Before you can measure a shot, you

must start a round.

1. Press and hold menu.

2. Select Measure Shot.

3. Walk to your ball.

As you walk, the distance appears

on the screen.

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If you do nothing, the distance value

is automatically reset when you go to

the next hole.

1. Press and hold menu.

2. Select Measure Shot.

3. Select New Shot.

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1. Press and hold menu.

2. Select End Round.

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

The odometer measures your total

walking distance.

1. Press and hold menu.

2. Select Odometer.

As you walk, the distance appears

on the screen.

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If you exit the odometer, the

device keeps measuring. Distance

measurement uses GPS and

decreases battery life.

1. Press and hold menu.

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2. Select Odometer.

The device prompts you to

continue, reset the distance, or

turn off.

3. Select Turn Off.

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You can modify the time of day, time

format, tones, language, and units.

1. Press and hold menu.

2. Select Setup.

3. Modify the settings.

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By default, the watch time is set

automatically when the device

acquires satellites.

1. Press and hold menu.

2. Select Setup > Time > Manual.

3. Enter the time, and press OK.

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1. Press and hold menu.

2. Select Alarm > Set.

3. Enter the alarm time.

4. Select Alarm > On.

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This product may be eligible for free

course map updates.

1. Connect the USB cable to a USB

port on your computer.

2. Align all four contacts on the

back of the device with the four

posts on the charging clip

(page 1).

3. To update your Approach®, go to

www.garmin.com/CourseView.

4. Follow the instructions.

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notice

The unit is waterproof to IEC

Standard 60529 IPX7. It can

withstand immersion in 1 meter of

water for 30 minutes. Prolonged

submersion can cause damage to the

unit. After submersion, be certain

to wipe and air dry the unit before

reuse.

NOTE: The device is not intended to

be used while swimming.

Battery 200 mAh rechargeable,

lithium-ion, coin-cell

battery

Battery life See page 6

Operating

temperature

range

From -4°F to 140°F

(from -20°C to 60°C)

Battery

charging

temperature

range

From 41°F to 104°F

(from -5°C to 40°C)

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This product contains a lithium-ion

battery. See the Important Safety and

Product Information guide in the

product box for product warnings

and other important information.

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

Up to 3

weeks

You are using the device

in power save mode the

entire time.

Up to 8 hours You are using GPS the

entire time.

*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 will also reduce battery

life.

Approach S1 Owner’s Manual 7

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After a period of inactivity, the

device goes into power save mode.

The device displays the time and

date but does not use GPS. You can

press OK to exit power save mode.

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

If the keys or screen stop responding,

you may need to reset the device.

1. Press and hold power until the

screen goes blank.

2. Press and hold power until the

screen turns on.

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Press and hold menu and down

simultaneously.

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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.

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You can nd more information about

this product on the Garmin Web site.

• 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.

8 Approach S1 Owner’s Manual

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You can contact Garmin Product

Support if you have any questions

about this product.

• In the USA, go to www.garmin

.com/support, or contact Garmin

USA by phone at (913) 397.8200

or (800) 800.1020.

• In the UK, contact Garmin

(Europe) Ltd. by phone at 0808

2380000.

• In Europe, go to www.garmin

.com/support and click Contact

Support for in-country support

information, or contact Garmin

(Europe) Ltd. by phone at +44 (0)

870.8501241.

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notice

Do not store the device where

prolonged exposure to extreme

temperatures can occur, because it

can cause permanent damage.

Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents

that can damage plastic components.

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1. Use a cloth dampened with a

mild detergent solution.

2. Wipe it dry.

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