Garmin Approach G8 Owner's Manual

Clubs: Adds and removes clubs (

).

Display: Sets the backlight timeout.
Hole Transitioning: Sets automatic or manual hole 

transitioning.

Units of Distance: Sets the unit of measurement for distance.
PlaysLike Distance: Shows "plays like" distances (

).

Club Advice: Enables club recommendations (

).

Calibrate PinPointer: Allows you to manually calibrate the 

compass sensor (

).

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.

About: Displays important software information and your unit ID.

You can connect with your friends on Garmin Connect. Garmin 

Connect gives you the tools to track, analyze, and share your 

data. You can record the events of your active lifestyle including 

golf games, hikes, runs, adventures, and more. To sign up for a 

free account, go to 

.

You can upload your scorecards and club data to Garmin 

Connect for comprehensive analysis, and you can share your 

scorecards with friends. You can view your overall statistics, 

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 

 > Devices.

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.

This device has Wi

‑Fi connected features. The Garmin Connect 

Mobile app is not required for you to use Wi

‑Fi connectivity.

Software and course updates: Your device downloads the 

latest software and course updates when a Wi

‑Fi connection 

is available. The next time you turn on the device, you can 

follow the on-screen instructions to install the software and 

course updates.

Select Setup > Wi-Fi.

If necessary, select the toggle switch to enable Wi

‑Fi 

technology.

Select Add Network.

Select an option:
• To select a broadcast wireless network, select a wireless 

network from the list and enter the password, if necessary.

• To select a non-broadcast wireless network, select  , and 

enter the network SSID and password.

The device stores the network information and connects 

automatically when you return to this location.

NOTE: You must calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Do 

not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as 

cars, buildings, or overhead power lines.
Your device was already calibrated at the factory, and the 

device uses automatic calibration by default. If you experience 

irregular compass behavior, for example, after moving long 

distances or after extreme temperature changes, you can 

manually calibrate the compass.

Select Setup > Calibrate PinPointer.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

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.

Garmin Connect

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