GARMIN APPROACH S10 Smartwatch Owner's Manual

GARMIN APPROACH S10 Smartwatch 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.

Keys

Turning On the Device

The first time you turn on the device, you are prompted to configure system settings.

1. Hold .
2. Follow the on-screen instructions

Status Icons

	Battery status
	Battery charging
	Sunrise
	Sunset

Playing Golf

Before you can play golf, you must wait until the device acquires satellite signals, which may take 30 to 60 seconds.

1.  Select OK.
2. Select Start Round.
   The device locates satellites, calculates your location, and selects a course if there is only one course nearby.
3. If the course list appears, select a course from the list.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup and
   start a round.

Hole View
The device shows the current hole you are playing, and automatically transitions when you move to a new hole.
NOTE: Because pin locations change, the device calculates the distance to the front, middle, and back of the green, but not the actual pin location.

Measuring a Shot

1.  While playing golf, hold OK.
   The Measuring Shot screen appears.
2. Walk to your ball.
   TIP: You can select DOWN to reset the measurement

Viewing Course Features
You can view distances to course features, such as hazards, layups, and doglegs, for par 4 and 5 holes.

1.  While playing golf, select UP or DOWN.
2. Select a feature.
3. Select UP or DOWN to view other features for the current
   hole.

• The distances to the feature appear on the screen:
  ◦ For large hazards, the distances to the front À and back Á of the hazard are listed. For small hazards, only the distance to the front of the hazard is listed.
  ◦ For layups and doglegs, the distance to the feature is listed.
• The feature type  is listed at the top of the page.
• The green is represented as a half circle à at the top of the screen. The line below the green represents the center of the fairway.
• Features for the current hole Ä are shown below the green in approximate locations relative to the fairway.

Keeping Score
When scoring is enabled, you are prompted to enter your score when you are on the green.  You can adjust the score manually at any time during a game.

1. While playing golf, select OK.
2. Select Scorecard.
3.  Select UP or DOWN to select a hole, and select OK.
4. Select UP or DOWN to set the score, and select OK.

Changing the Course

1. You can change the course manually from the hole view screen. Select OK.
2. Select Change Course.
3. Select a course.

Uploading Your Scorecard Using Garmin Express™

You can upload your scorecard to Garmin Connect™ using the
Garmin Express application.
1 Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
2 Go to www.garmin.com/express.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.

Garmin Golf™ App
The Garmin Golf app allows golfers to compete with each other at different courses. More than 41,000 courses have a weekly leader board that anyone can join. You can set up a tournament event and invite players to compete. You can use Garmin Express to upload scorecards from your compatible Garmin®device to view detailed statistics and shot analyses. 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.

Customizing Your Device

System Settings

From the main menu, select Settings.
Color Theme: Sets the color theme for the screen (Setting the Color Theme, page 2).
Scoring: Enables and disables scoring. Select Always Ask to be prompted to enable or disable scoring when you start playing golf.
Time: Sets the time and time format. Language: Sets the device language.
NOTE: Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data.
Units: Sets the unit of measure for distance.
Gender: Sets the user gender.
Software Update: Updates the device software when updates are available.
NOTE: You must connect to Garmin Express to receive software updates.

Setting the Color Theme

1. From the main menu, select Settings > Color Theme.
2. Select an option:
   • To show a dark background with light text, select Dark.
   • To show a light background with dark text, select Light.

Time Settings
From the main menu, select Settings > Time.
Time Format: Sets the device to show time in a 12-hour or a 24-hour format.
Set Time: Sets the time manually or automatically based on your GPS location.

Appendix

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 clean and dry the contacts and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer. Refer to th cleaning instructions in the appendix

1. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the charging port on your device.
2. Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB port on your computer.
3. Charge the device completely.

Device Care

NOTICE
Avoid extreme shock and harsh treatment, because it can degrade the life of the product.
Avoid pressing the keys under water.
Do not use a sharp object to clean the device.
Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, and insect repellents that can damage plastic components and finishes.
Thoroughly rinse the device with fresh water after exposure to chlorine, salt water, sunscreen, cosmetics, alcohol, or other harsh chemicals. Prolonged exposure to these substances can damage the case.
Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent damage.
Do not remove the bands.

Cleaning the Device

NOTICE

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

1. Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.
2.  Wipe it dry. After cleaning, allow the device to dry completely.
   TIP: For more information, go to garmin.com/fitandcare.

Specifications

*The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 50 m.
For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.

Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information

The label for this device is provided electronically. The e-label may provide regulatory information, such as identification numbers provided by the FCC or regional compliance markings,as well as applicable product and licensing information.

1. Select OK.
2.  Select About.

Index

A
applications 2

B
battery 3 charging 2

C
charging 2
cleaning the device 2
course
playing  1
selecting  1
courses, selecting  2 
customizing the device  2

D
data storing  2
transferring  2

G
green view, pin location  1

H
hazards 1
history, sending to computer  2
holes  1

I
icons  1

K
keys 1, 2 

L
license 3

M
measuring a shot 1

S
scorecard 1, 2
screen, settings 2
settings 1
smartphone 2
specifications 3
storing data 2
system settings 2

T
time, settings 2

U
user profile 1

W
water rating 3

Support: support.garmin.com

Documents / Resources

GARMIN APPROACH S10 Smartwatch [pdf] Owner's Manual APPROACH S10 Smartwatch

References

• Watch Wear and Care Tips | Garmin
• Garmin Customer Support
• Garmin International | Home
• Garmin Express - Windows | Garmin
• Water Rating Definitions | Garmin