Garmin Approach G6 User Manual

Scoring:
Sets
the
scoring
method,
sets
up
handicap
scoring
page
8,
and
turns
statistics
tracking
on
or
off.
Clubs:
Adds,
removes,
and
renames
clubs
(page
1
0).
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.
1
Slide
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.
2
Press
the
top
into
the
top
of
the
clip
until
it
clicks.
12
3
To
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
Type
Lithium-polymer
Battery
Life
Up
to
15
hours
Operating
From
-4
oF
to
140oF
Temperature
Range
(from
-20°C
to
60°C)
Charging
From
32oF
to
113°F
Temperature
Range
(from
ooc
to
45°C)
Water
Resistance
IPX7
Append
ix

Garmin Approach G6 Specifications

General

Golf	Yes
Marine (chartplotters, sounders)	No
Form factor	Handheld
Product color	Black
International Protection (IP) code	IPX7
Map coverage	-
Display diagonal	2.6 \
Display resolution	160 x 240 pixels
Display size (HxV) (imperial)	2.2 x 1.4 \
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
Supported radio bands	Not supported
Power source type	Battery
Battery life (max)	15 h

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	19 mm
Width	54 mm
Height	93 mm
Weight	95.6 g

Summary

Turning On the Approach

Charging the Battery

Instructions for charging the device's internal lithium-polymer battery.

Registering Your Device

Information on completing online product registration for better support.

Finding Courses

Finding a Course Near You

Locating golf courses closest to your current location.

Finding a Course by City

Searching for golf courses within a specific city.

Finding a Course by Spelling the Name

Finding golf courses by entering their name.

About Course Preview

Overview of hole-by-hole course simulation and green details.

Playing Golf with the Approach

Map Features

Overview of the current hole map, showing player location and course details.

Keeping Score

Guide to tracking scores for up to four players using various scoring methods.

Changing the Scoring Method

Selecting one of four standard scoring methods for gameplay.

Handicap Scoring

Setting and managing handicaps for holes and players.

Viewing Round Statistics

Displaying statistics for the current round of play.

Viewing History

Accessing saved shots, rounds, and player statistics.

Viewing Scorecards and Club Statistics on a Computer

Transferring and viewing scorecards and club data on a computer.

Enabling Handicap Scoring

Steps to activate handicap scoring features on the device.

Setting a Player Handicap

Entering or changing individual player handicaps.

Setting the Hole Handicap

Manually setting or changing the handicap for a specific golf hole.

Saving a Location

Marking specific points on a hole using current location or touch targeting.

Measuring a Shot

Using the device to measure distances for shots on the course.

Appendix

Device Care

Recommendations for cleaning and maintaining the device.

Cleaning the Screen

Instructions for safely cleaning the device's touchscreen.

Cleaning the Device

Procedures for cleaning the exterior of the device.

Using the Backlight

How to turn on and adjust the device's backlight.

Calibrating the Touchscreen

Steps to recalibrate the touchscreen for accurate response.

Clearing User Data

Procedure to delete all user-entered data from the device.

Settings

Options for customizing device settings and features.

Using the Clip

Instructions for attaching and detaching the device using its clip.

Specifications