Garmin Approach G8 Manual De Propietario

statistics from one round, or statistics on one course. You can 

also edit club information for clubs that are used for club advice.

Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.

Go to 

.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

This device has several Bluetooth connected features for your 

compatible mobile device using the Garmin Connect Mobile app.
Data uploads to Garmin Connect: Sends data to Garmin 

Connect using the Garmin Connect Mobile app. For more 

Notifications: Alerts you when you receive phone messages.

Go to 

, and download the 

Garmin Connect Mobile application to your phone.

Bring your phone within 33 ft. (10 m) of your device.

From your device, select Setup > Bluetooth > Pair Mobile 

Device and follow the on-screen instructions.

From your phone, open the Garmin Connect Mobile 

application, and follow the on-screen instructions to connect 

a device.
The instructions are provided during the initial setup or by 

selecting 

 > My Device.

Before you can connect to your phone, you must pair your 

phone to your device.
When you connect to your phone using Bluetooth wireless 

technology, you can share scores and other data to Garmin 

Connect. You can also view phone notifications on your device.

On your phone, enable Bluetooth wireless technology.

On your device, select Setup > Bluetooth > Connection > 

On to enable Bluetooth wireless technology.

Select Notifications to show or hide phone notifications.

Phone notifications require a compatible smartphone to be 

paired with the Approach device. When your phone receives 

messages, it sends notifications to your device.

Before you can view notifications, you must connect to your 

paired phone (

).

Select   > Notifications.

Select a notification.

Select 

 or   to scroll through the contents of the 

notification.

You can install a microSD

™

 memory card for additional storage 

or pre-loaded maps.

Pull up the weather cap 

À

 from the microSD card slot 

Á

.

Press in the card until it clicks.

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 touchscreen, or 

damage may result.
Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, and insect repellents that can 

damage plastic components and finishes.
Secure the weather cap tightly to prevent damage to the USB 

port.

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.

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 

detergent solution.

Wipe it dry.

After cleaning, allow the device to dry completely.

• At any time, tap the touchscreen to turn on the backlight.

NOTE: Alerts and messages also activate the backlight.

• Select   to turn on the backlight and adjust the brightness.
• Change the backlight timeout (

).

Battery type

Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion battery

Battery life

15 hr. typical usage

Operating temperature range From -20º to 60ºC (from -4º to 140ºF)
Charging temperature range From 0º to 40ºC (from 32º to 104ºF)
Water rating

IEC 60529 IPX7*

*The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m 

for up to 30 min. For more information, go to 

.

If the touchscreen does not seem to be responding properly, you 

can calibrate it.

Select Setup > Display > Calibrate Screen.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE: This deletes all user-entered data.

Hold   to turn off the device.

While holding GREEN, turn on the device.

Select Yes.

NOTE: Your clip may look slightly different from the image.

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