GARMIN 010-02028-00 Approach‎ S10 Golf GPS Watch Owner’s Manual

: June 7, 2024
: Garmin

GARMIN 010-02028-00 Approach‎ S10 Golf GPS Watch Owner's Manual

GARMIN 010-02028-00 S10 Golf GPS Watch Owner's Manual

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Getting Started

WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.

Keys

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Turning On the Device

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

Hold ⊙ .
Follow the on-screen instructions.

Turning Off the Device

Hold ⊙ .
Select Yes.

Status Icons

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Icons
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.
Select Start Round.
The device locates satellites, calculates your location, and selects a course if there is only one course nearby.
If the course list appears, select a course from the list.
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.

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Measuring a Shot

While playing golf, hold OK. The Measuring Shot screen appears.
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.

While playing golf, select UP or DOWN.
Select a feature.

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Features

The distances to the feature appear on the screen:
- For large hazards, the distances to the front and back 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 at the top of
the screen. The line below the green represents the center of the fairway.
Features for the current hole are shown below the green in approximate locations relative to the fairway. Hazards are identified using sequential letters according to the distance from the tee box. 3 Select UP or DOWN to view other features for the current hole.

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.

While playing golf, select OK.
Select an option:
• If scoring is not enabled, select Start Scoring.
• If scoring is enabled, select Scorecard.
If necessary, select UP or DOWN to select a hole, and select OK.
Select UP or DOWN to set the score, and select OK.

Changing Holes

You can change the hole manually from the hole view screen.

Select OK.
Select Change Hole.
Select a hole.

Changing the Course

You can change the course manually from the hole view screen.

Select OK.
Select Change Course.
Select a course.

Ending a Round

Select OK.
Select End Round.

Uploading Your Scorecard Using Garmin Express™

You can upload your scorecard to Garmin Connect™ using the Garmin Express application.

Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
Go to www.garmin.com/express.
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 leaderboard 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.

Restore Defaults: Clears user data and restores the device to factory default settings.

Setting the Color Theme

From the main menu, select Settings > Color Theme.
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.

Troubleshooting

My device is in the wrong language

From the clock screen, select OK.
Select DOWN one time, and select OK.
Select DOWN three times, and select OK.
Select your language.

My device does not display the correct time or date

The device updates the time and date when your device acquires GPS signals. You should start a round of golf to receive the correct time when you change time zones, and to update for daylight saving time. NOTE: The time does not update automatically if it is set manually (Time Settings, page 2).

Select OK.
Select Start Round.
Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites. The time and date update automatically.

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 the cleaning instructions in the appendix.

Plug the small end of the USB cable into the charging port on your device.
Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB charging port.
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.

Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.
Wipe it dry.

After cleaning, allow the device to dry completely. TIP: For more information, go to garmin.com/fitandcare.

Specifications

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Specifications

1 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.

Select OK.
Select About.

Index

A
applications 2
B
battery 3
charging 2
C
charging 2
cleaning the device 3
course
playing 1
selecting 1
courses, selecting 2
customizing the device 2
D
data
storing 2
transferring 2
G
golf round, ending 2
green view, pin location 1

H

hazards 1
history, sending to computer 2
holes 1
changing 2
I
icons 1
K
keys 1, 3
L
license 3
M
measuring a shot 1
S
scorecard 2
screen, settings 2
settings 1
smartphone 2
specifications 3
storing data 2
system settings 2