Garmin S3 GPS Receiver User Manual


 
Getting Started
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
When using the device the first time, complete these tasks.
1
Charge the device (page 1).
2
Turn on the device (page 1).
3
Start a round (page 1).
Charging the Device
WARNING
The charging cradle contains a magnet. Under certain
circumstances, magnets may cause interference with some
medical devices, including pacemakers and insulin pumps.
Keep the charging cradle away from such medical devices.
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
The charging cradle contains a magnet. Under certain
circumstances, magnets may cause damage to some electronic
devices, including hard drives in laptop computers. Use caution
when the charging cradle is near electronic devices.
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the contacts and the
surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer.
1
Plug the USB end of the cable into the AC adapter or a
computer USB port.
2
Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet.
3
Align the contacts on the back of the device with the posts on
the charging cradle
À
.
The charging cradle is magnetic and holds the device in
place.
When you connect the device to a power source, the device
turns on, and the charging screen appears.
4
Charge the device completely.
Turning On the Approach
The first time you use the device, you are prompted to choose
your language.
NOTE: The time of day and date are set automatically when
you are outdoors. You can also set it manually (page 3).
1
Hold POWER.
2
Select your language.
3
Go play a game of golf (page 1).
Touchscreen Tips
The device touchscreen is different than most mobile devices.
The touchscreen is designed so you can operate it with your
finger tip or while wearing gloves. The touchscreen is optimized
to prevent accidental touches while you play.
NOTE: You must press firmly in order to select items and
change pages. You should practice using the touchscreen
before you play.
Tap the touchscreen to scroll through the pages.
Select > Lock Screen to lock the screen from the hole
view, layup and dogleg, shot measurement, or odometer
screen.
Tap the touchscreen and swipe left to exit power save mode
or to unlock the screen.
Tap the touchscreen to confirm messages.
Tap the top and bottom of the touchscreen to scroll through
menus.
Make each touchscreen selection a separate action.
Keys
À
POWER/LIGHT Select to turn on the backlight.
Hold to turn the device on and off.
Á
MEASURE Select to measure a shot.
Â
Select to open the menu for the current screen.
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SCORE Select to enter your score for the hole.
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Select to return to the previous screen.
Icons
Battery is low.
Odometer is measuring distance and time.
Alarm is on.
Playing Golf
You cannot start playing golf until the device acquires satellite
signals, which may take 30–60 seconds.
1
Select > Start Round.
2
Select a course from the list.
Hole View
The device shows the current hole you are playing, and
automatically transitions when you move to a new hole.
NOTE: By default, the device calculates the distance to the
front, middle, and back of the green. If you know the location of
the pin, you can set it more precisely using Green View
(page 2).
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