Garmin Approach S4 Getting Started Manual
Approach
®
S4 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.
1
).
2
Update your device software and courses (
).
3
4
Turn on the device (
).
5
Start a round (
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.
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the contacts and the
surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer.
1
Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer.
2
Align the charger posts with the contacts on the back of the
device, and press the charger
À
until it clicks.
3
Charge the device completely.
Turning on the Approach
NOTE: The time of day and date are set automatically when
you are outdoors. You can also set it manually (
).
1
Hold .
2
Go play a game of golf (
Touchscreen Tips
The device touchscreen is different than most mobile devices.
The touchscreen is designed so you can operate it 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.
• Tap the touchscreen to scroll through the pages.
• Select
> Lock Screen to lock the screen from the hole
view, layup and dogleg, shot measurement, or odometer
screen.
• Tap the touchscreen and swipe left to exit power save mode
or to unlock the screen.
• Tap the touchscreen to confirm messages.
• Tap the top and bottom of the touchscreen to scroll through
menus.
• Make each touchscreen selection a separate action.
Keys
À
Select to turn on the backlight.
Hold to turn the device on and off.
Á
Select to measure a shot.
Select to open the menu for the current screen.
Ã
Select to enter your score for the hole.
Ä
Select to view the green.
Å
Select to return to the previous screen.
Icons
Battery is low.
Odometer is measuring distance and time.
Alarm is on.
Bluetooth is on.
Playing Golf
You cannot start playing golf until the device acquires satellite
signals, which may take 30–60 seconds.
1
Select
> Start Round.
2
Select a course from the list.
Hole View
The device shows the current hole you are playing, and
automatically transitions when you move to a new hole.
NOTE: 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 Green View
).
August 2013
190-01640-00_0A
Printed in Taiwan