Charging the Device
WARNING
This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent the possibility of personal injury or product damage
caused by battery exposure to extreme heat, store the device out of direct sunlight.
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the USB port, the weather cap, and the surrounding area before charging or
connecting to a computer.
The device is powered by a built-in lithium-ion battery that you can charge using a standard wall outlet or a USB
port on your computer.
NOTE: The device will not charge when outside the approved temperature range (Specifications, page 27).
1 Pull up the weather cap from the USB port.
2 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the USB port on the device.
3 Plug the large end of the USB cable into an external power source, such as an AC adapter or a USB port on
your computer.
4 Charge the device completely.
TIP: You can turn off the device to charge it faster.
Turning On the Device
The first time you use the device, you are prompted to choose a language, select a unit of measure, and set
your driver distance.
Press the power button.
Product Updates
On your computer, install Garmin Express
™
(www.garmin.com/express). On your smartphone, install the Garmin
Golf
™
app.
This provides easy access to these services for Garmin
®
devices:
• Software updates
• Course updates
• Data uploads to Garmin Golf
• Product registration
Setting Up Garmin Express
1 Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
2 Go to www.garmin.com/express.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Software and Course Updates
This device is eligible for free course map updates. To update your device, download the free Garmin Express
software from www.garmin.com/express.
Garmin Golf App
The Garmin Golf app allows you to upload scorecards from your compatible Garmin device to view detailed
statistics and shot analyses. Golfers can compete with each other at different courses using the Garmin Golf
app. More than 42,000 courses have leaderboards that anyone can join. You can set up a tournament event and
invite players to compete.
The Garmin Golf app syncs your data with your Garmin Connect
™
account. You can download the Garmin Golf
app from the app store on your smartphone.
2 Garmin Golf App