Garmin Approach G12 FAQs & SpecsUpdated 2 years ago
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Garmin Approach G12 Tech Support
Garmin Approach G12 FAQs
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How do I get started with the Approach G12?
You can follow the below the process to setup your Approach G12.
Before getting started, we recommend that you fully charge your watch.
- Power on the Approach by holding Power
- Choose your language by scrolling through the list and selecting the language by pressing OK
- The next steps allow you to set your user preferences, simply follow the on screen prompts to complete the setup process
How do I pair my smartphone to the Approach G12?
This section is optional but recommended to receive connected features. These features include, products software updates and Automatic Course Updates for the course you play most.
Before pairing your Approach G12 to your phone, you will need to download and install the Garmin Golf app.
- Press OK
- Select Settings then Pair Phone
- In the Garmin Golf app, touch
on Android, or More on iOS, and select Garmin Devices
- Touch Add Device and follow the on screen prompts to complete pairing
How to start your first round of golf?
- Press OK
- Select Play Golf and wait for satellites to be located
- After satellites have been acquired, the closest course will appear
- Select the course to play
The G12 is now ready to begin playing your first round of golf
Playing Golf
Before you can play golf, you must wait until the device acquires satellite signals, which may take 30 to 60 seconds.
- Press OK.
- Select Play Golf.
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.
How do I access my golf settings on the G12?
Press OK, and select Settings > Golf Settings to customize golf settings and features.
- Background Color
Sets the background color to black or white.
- Scoring
Enables scoring.
- Stat Tracking
Enables detailed statistics tracking while playing golf.
- Penalties
Enables penalty stroke tracking.
- Big Numbers
Changes the size of the numbers on the hole view screen.
- Golf Distance
Sets the unit of measure used while playing golf.
- Club Sensors
Allows you to set up your Approach® CT10 club sensors.
Where can I find the Garmin Approach G12 Manual?
Click here to see the Approach G12 manual.
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Garmin Approach G12 Product Specifications
GENERAL
- PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS: 1.8" x 2.0" x 0.5" (45.8 x 51.3 x 12.4 mm)
- DISPLAY SIZE: 0.9” x 0.9” (23 x 23 mm)
- DISPLAY RESOLUTION: 176 x 176 pixels
- DISPLAY TYPE: sunlight-readable, high-resolution, monochrome
- WEIGHT: 0.9 oz (25.1 g)
- BATTERY TYPE: internal rechargeable lithium-ion
- BATTERY LIFE: up to 30 hours (GPS mode)
- WATER RATING: IPX7
- HIGH-SENSITIVITY RECEIVER
- INTERFACE: USB
View a full list of Approach G12 specs.
Need further troubleshooting? No problem!
For further technical support, we recommend contacting Garmin's fantastic technical support team—this can be done in two ways:
- via Phone: 1-800-800-1020
- via Garmin Support Center (support.garmin.com)
As an Authorized Garmin dealer, any Approach G12 sold on PlayBetter.com is completely eligible for Garmin's 1-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty. So you can be confident you'll be protected from any product defects within 365 of your delivery date!
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