My Approach G80 Is Not Recognized By Computer

The Approach® G80 golf handheld appears as a drive on your computer, allowing easy access to data on the device and to be recognized by Garmin programs. Occasionally, the device may not appear as a drive. The following steps can be performed to get the device to be recognized.

Forcing Device Connection With Computer

1. Ensure device battery is fully charged.
2. Power device off.
3. Press and hold the Power Button.
4. Plug device into computer.
   
5. Release Power Button after 5 seconds.
6. Wait until device is recognized by computer.
   NOTE: It may take up to 30 seconds for device to be recognized as a drive.
7. If prompted, install USB device drivers.
   

Your device should now function normally. If the device still will not connect with the computer, see - Garmin Approach Golf Product Not Detected by Garmin Express™.