Product Manual - Bushnell Golf
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1. Getting Started Main Menu Ready to start using your neo First be sure the battery has a full charge If you are using it for the first time it should be charged for 6 hours minimum refer to Battery Charging on pg 7 for details Next make sure you are outdoors in a location with a clear view of the sky overhead to ensure good reception of GPS satellite signals Now you re ready to power up and begin to use your neo Hold down the Power button until you see the Bushnell neo startup screen then release it Battery Satellite You will see the Main Menu screen which only has Level Signal two options PLAY GOLF and OPTIONS Fig 1 Using the neo menu system is simple 1 Select highlight a menu item using the UP DOWN buttons 2 Press the OK SHOT button to enter it 3 Press the ESC MENU button to return to the previous menu level Fig 1 gt A N T Play Golf Mode With PLAY GOLF highlighted press OK The display will indicate that the unit is SEARCHING FOR LOCAL COURSES If it does not and you see this message Not enough satellites for local search Press OK to start manual search press OK SHOT and follow the MANUAL SEARCH procedure described in the next paragraph When the search is complete a list of golf courses in order of their distance from your current location is displayed Fig 2 Select the course you want from the list and press OK SHOT Fig 2 A manual2. MAP COURSE and pressing OK SHOT Here s how to use the MAP COURSE feature 1 Select EDIT COURSE to customize an existing course or select CREATE COURSE to begin setting up an entirely new set of data and press OK SHOT Fig 15 Choose the course name from the list if you re editing an existing one or select NEW COURSE 1 if you re creating a new course data file then Fig 15 enter the state name Options Menu Map Course 2 If you need to edit or create the course name select COURSE NAME and press OK SHOT Names should be different from any of your other golf courses to avoid duplication or confusion If you re editing an existing course and don t want to change the name skip to step 4 Using the UP DOWN buttons scroll to highlight each character and press OK SHOT To delete characters scroll to DELETE and press OK SHOT When finished scroll to highlight SAVE and press OK SHOT Next select MAP GPS POINTS and press OK SHOT Fig 16 Select the hole Fig 17 then the default name for the point Fig 18 and press OK SHOT If editing an existing point select its name from the list then press OK SHOT while standing at the point to register its new location When creating a new custom point select CSTM 1 CSTM 2 etc and press OK SHOT You can then select ABBREVIATIONS Fig 19 and pick from the list CREEK SAND HZRD etc or give it your own USER DEFINED name Next make sure you are
3. satellites e Move to a clear unobstructed view of the sky i e no trees buildings or objects that might interfere with GPS satellite strength The time required to acquire satellites may increase to 5 10 minutes for first use or if the neo has not been used for an extended period of time Problem The distances the neo displays seem inaccurate Confirm the correct golf course and hole number were selected from the Play Golf screens Move to a clear unobstructed view of the sky i e no trees buildings or objects that might interfere GPS satellite strength Goto the Settings page menu and set WAAS to Off Go to the Settings page menu and set Stabilizer to On Remap GPS points using the neo and confirm accuracy Report any GPS or scorecard errors found to iGolf com Problem The distances on the neo are in yards not meters e Go to the Settings Submenu in OPTIONS and set YARDS METERS to Meters Problem The distance displayed on the neo is fluctuating e Go to the Settings page menu and set STABILIZER to On Move to a clear unobstructed view of the sky i e no trees buildings or objects that might interfere GPS satellite strength Goto the Settings page menu and set WAAS to Off A A Warranty ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Your Bushnell product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for one year after the date of purchase In the event of a defect under
4. search option is also available If no courses are found or the one you want to play is not listed as GPS info for new courses is added to the iGolf com database it will be available via your user account select MANUAL SEARCH and press OK SHOT then enter the name of the state using the UP DOWN buttons Fig 3 Select DELETE and press OK SHOT if you make a mistake If you get multiple results select the state from the list and press OK SHOT then enter the course name at least the first few letters Fig 4 When finished select SEARCH and press OK SHOT You should then be able to select the course from the search results Fig 5 Fig 4 Fig 3 If you are indoors or don t have an unobstructed view of the sky outdoors you may see the Not enough satellites message when you enter the PLAY GOLF mode You can press ESC MENU to return to the Main Menu move to a better location and or see if the satellite signal indication improves then press OK with PLAY GOLF selected to try a local course search again Fig 5 Play Golf Play Golf Mode Once you have selected your course the display will show you distances from your current location to the center largest digits front F and back B of the green for the first hole of the course Fig 6 The neo will automatically advance to the next hole as you move around the course but you can manually select a different hole than the current one at any
5. standing at the point and press OK SHOT to register it You can also just accept the default name CSTM 1 and go directly to REGISTER POINT Fig 16 Fig 17 Options Menu Settings Submenu BATTERY LEVEL Displays the remaining battery power level as a percentage SATELLITES Displays the available GPS satellite relative positions and signal strength along with an indication of the overall satellite reception quality STRONG GOOD WEAK SETTINGS Press OK SHOT to view the Settings Submenu which lets you set the following user preferences for the display and GPS operation Use the UP DOWN buttons to highlight an item then press OK SHOT to select it Make the desired adjustment using UP DOWN then press OK SHOT to confirm your setting and return to the Settings Submenu When finished setting your preferences press ESC MENU to exit the SETTINGS Submenu and return to the OPTIONS menu The SETTINGS Submenu items are CONTRAST Use the UP DOWN buttons to adjust the display contrast to improve viewing in different lighting conditions AUTO ADVANCE The default is ON Select OFF if you don t want the neo to automatically advance to the next hole on the course as you play and would prefer to use the UP DOWN buttons to manually select the displayed hole yourself AUTO OFF The default ON setting will shut power off after 45 minutes of inactivity no buttons pressed to avoid unnecessary batter
6. time by pressing the UP DOWN buttons Press the SCREEN button to view the distance of additional points for the hole Fig 7 Press SCREEN again to see the next screen of additional points Fig 8 When finished press SCREEN once more to return to the Center Front Back screen Fig 6 Hole Distance to Center Distance to Distance to Front Back Fig 6 Fig 7 Fig 8 Play Golf Shot Distance Feature This feature allows you to easily check the distance between any two points and would normally be used to measure the length of your shot To use it 1 Press OK SHOT to activate the Shot Distance feature Fig 9 The distance will automatically update as you move Fig 10 2 Press ESC MENU to return to the previous screen at any time 3 Press OK SHOT again at any time to Fig 9 reactivate the Shot Distance feature and establish a new start position Fig 10 Play Golf Play Golf Menu PLAY GOLF MENU When you are in Play Golf Mode on the green distance display pressing ESC MENU will display the Play Golf Menu Fig 11 Select an item from the menu and press OK SHOT to use or display it MAP GOLF HOLE This feature allows you to edit the distances given for the various points Front Center Back etc on the current hole green To use the feature 1 Highlight the point you want to re map from the list Fig 12 and press OK SHOT 2 Stand at the desired location and p
7. user s improper operation and or poor judgment while using this product Note See Limited Warranty for other limitations to our liability Additional Information The Global Positioning System GPS a network of 32 satellites orbiting Earth is operated and maintained by the U S government This GPS device requires at least 3 satellites to be acquired to accurately determine your position Any change made to the system by the government could affect the accuracy and performance of this product Our Website www bushnellgolf com Bushnell Golf GPS Website www bushnellgolf com is an online resource for all our Golf GPS product owners including product support FAQs and instruction manuals GPS RANGEFINDERS Atten Yardage Bro Yardage Pro Me Aerm IMPROVE YOUR GAME AT A GLANCE INTRODUCING ES GPS BY BUSHNELL SSTART HERE Introduction iGolf com Registration Within 45 days of purchase go to iGolf com to register your neo which will update the preloaded GPS course data and load any new courses that have been recently added to the iGolf database Registration is free and will only take a few minutes If a unit that has not been registered is powered on 45 days or more after the first GPS fix it will not function and display a prompt to register online which will restore it to normal operation 1 Using the provided cable connect one end to the mini USB port on the front of your neo and attach the other
8. B I I Model 368150 Manual Lit 98 1958 10 10 B Il Il neo e WII GOLF BY Controls Parts Reference Button Functions Getting Started Main Menu Play Golf Mode Shot Distance Feature Play Golf Menu Power On Off and Backlight 2 Introduction Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Bushnell neo Golf GPS We sincerely hope you will find your Bushnell product both enjoyable and easy to use Knowing the exact distance for each shot will assist you in lowering your score and enhance your overall golfing experience This User Manual was created for you to get the most out of your new device and assist with the initial setup lt only takes a few minutes to read after which you can immediately begin using your new neo and enjoying its many features The Bushnell neo is preloaded with over 16 000 golf courses and ready to use out of the box without downloading any additional software After you ve had a chance to begin to get familiar with the capabilities of the neo please be sure go to iGolf com to set up your free user account within 45 days This will let you make sure the internally stored GPS data includes any newly added courses Thank you for choosing Bushnell Introduction Important Information Legal Disclaimer By using this product you agree that Bushnell Outdoor Products will not be held legally responsible for any injury or damage to you or any person or property caused by the
9. a later date simply connect the neo to your computer log on to your iGolf account and download it ABOUT Displays the software version f o r_ _ _ _ _ _ __nk Troubleshooting Problems Suggested Solutions Problem The backlight does not work e Turn the neo off for ten 10 seconds and try again Re test in a low light environment From the Main Menu press and release the power button Problem The neo will not turn off e Press and hold power button for at least ten 10 seconds Problem There is no GPS data for the selected golf course Confirm mapped GPS points were saved prior to exiting the Map Course page Confirm the neo has acquired at least 3 satellites using SATELLITES on the PLAY GOLF or OPTIONS menus Problem There are no custom points available for my golf course e No custom points are included in the GPS data for the course e If you created your own custom points remember to Save them prior to exiting the Map Course page Problem GPS points cannot be mapped registered on device Ensure satellite strength is sufficient to obtain accurate data e Move to a clear unobstructed view of the sky i e no trees buildings or objects that might interfere GPS satellite strength Time of day may affect GPS signal strength Try again during different hours of the day _ rrrrrr_ gt E Troubleshooting Problems Suggested Solutions Problem There are not enough
10. ce and using the included adapter to plug the charger into a standard 110V wall outlet If the battery is new or has been totally drained allow six to eight hours for a full charge WARNING Do not attempt to access disassemble or service the battery Battery must be replaced by qualified technician Do not crush puncture or short external contacts Do not expose to temperatures above 140 F 60 C Properly recycle or dispose of battery Do not dispose in fire or water Product Updates Please check www bushnellgolf com for the latest product updates and information O 7 Introduction Package Contents Computer Requirements Package Contents 1 Bushnell neo 1 Belt Clip 1 USB Cable 1 AC DC 5V Adapter 1 Quick Start Guide Computer Requirements USB 1 1 or 2 0 Port OS Windows 7 Vista XP or Mac OSX Required to transfer course data files Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Note earlier versions of the neo also included a CD Rom containing a Sync App and Drivers This CD is no longer included or necessary as the new neo comes preloaded with golf courses ready to use Your computer will recognize it automatically no driver or software is necessary when you connect to the iGolf com website to set up your account and download the latest updat
11. e complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation and are more stringent than outdoor requirements Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The device does not contain any user serviceable parts Repairs should only be made by an Authorized Bushnell repair center Unauthorized repa
12. ed course data _ _ _ Parts Controls Controls and Parts Reference USB Port Hole Distance to the Center Distance to Bushnell the Front neo Distance to the Back O screen A MS Power Button Backlight ESC MENU Button SCREEN Button OK SHOT Button Up Down Buttons Control Functions Button Functions Power Button e Turns the device on amp off e Turns the backlight on amp off SCREEN Button e Displays distances to additional points of interest Up Button e Scrolls up e Changes hole number Down Button e Scrolls down e Changes hole number OK SHOT Button e Selects highlighted option e Activates Shot Distance ESC MENU Button e Cancels current operation e Returns to previous step screen menu J SCREEN A v OK SHOT ESC MENU Power Button ESC MENU Button SCREEN Button OK SHOT Button Up Down Buttons ze Power On Off and Backlight Power On e Press and hold the power button until Bushnell neo appears about 2 seconds Power Off e Press and hold the power button until the screen goes blank Backlight On Off e From any screen press the power button to turn the backlight on e Press power button again to turn the backlight off Note the unit will automatically power off after 45 minutes if no buttons are pressed To override this enter the OPTIONS menu select SETTINGS and change the AUTO OFF setting to OFF
13. end to a USB port on your computer The display will indicate USB Mode and your computer will recognize it as a standard USB mass storage device no driver is required 2 Go to http www igolf com select Join Now enter the requested information and select the Join Now button to continue Create your iGolf com profile and select the Save button While on the My Profile page select the Sync Device button to register your neo Once your neo has been registered you may have occasions in the future when you want to update the GPS data for an existing course or download a brand new course This can be done easily at anytime First make sure your neo is connected to the computer and that you are logged in to your iGolf com account Then simply click the Sync Device button this will download all updated and new course data to your neo __ _rrrr_ Introduction Battery Information Battery Charging This product contains an internal rechargeable lithium ion battery Under normal operating conditions a new battery will last 14 16 hours on a full charge However battery life may be reduced due to a variety of factors external temperature etc All rechargeable batteries lose their effective charge length over time The internal battery can be charged by connecting the included USB cable to the device and a computer Alternatively the battery can be charged by connecting the USB cable to the devi
14. irs or modifications could result in permanent damage to the equipment and will void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations The shielded interface cable which is provided must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules FE CE Specifications and designs are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer B I ll neo GOLF BY Customer Service 800 423 3537 www bushnellgolf com 2010 Bushnell Outdoor Products
15. ress OK SHOT to register the point Fig 13 Do not move until the process is complete 3 Repeat this process for any other points you wish to map 4 When finished scroll to highlight Save and press OK SHOT The neo will retain this setting along with the course data so your revised distance will be displayed instead of Fig 12 the original distance next time you return to play this course Fig 11 SATELLITES Displays the available GPS satellite relative positions and signal strength along with an indication of the overall satellite reception quality STRONG GOOD WEAK Fig 13 F c Options Menu BATTERY LEVEL Displays the remaining battery power level as a percentage RESUME PLAY Returns to the distance display for the current hole Any edits you made via the Map Golf Hole option will be shown instead of the original distance EXIT Exits the Play Golf Menu and returns to the Main Menu OPTIONS MENU From the Main Menu select press the DOWN button to highlight OPTIONS and press OK SHOT to access the following features and settings in the Options Menu Fig 14 MAP COURSE This feature allows you to customize existing course data changing front back center locations for a hole or adding new Fig 14 points like bunkers hazards etc or you can even create an entire new file of course data if you want to map a course not yet in the iGolf database Begin by highlighting
16. this warranty we will at our option repair or replace the product provided that you return the product postage prepaid This warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse improper handling installation or maintenance provided by someone other than a Bushnell Authorized Service Department Any return made under this warranty must be accompanied by the items listed below A check money order in the amount of 10 00 to cover the cost of postage and handling Name and address for product return An explanation of the defect Proof of Date Purchased Product should be well packed in a sturdy outside shipping carton to prevent damage in transit with return postage prepaid to the address listed below IN U S A Send To IN CANADA Send To Bushnell Outdoor Products Bushnell Outdoor Products Attn Repairs Attn Repairs 9200 Cody 25A East Pearce Street Unit 1 Overland Park Kansas 66214 Richmond Hill Ontario L4B 2M9 For products purchased outside the United States or Canada please contact your local dealer for applicable warranty information In Europe you may also contact Bushnell at Bushnell Germany GmbH European Service Centre Mathias Briiggen Str 80 D 50827 K ln GERMANY Tel 49 221 995568 0 Fax 49 221 995568 20 This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have other rights which vary from country to country 2010 Bushnell Outdoor Products FCC Statement FCC Compliance Statement This devic
17. y drain Selecting OFF will allow the unit to remain powered on with no time limit until manually turned off YARDS METERS Select YARD or METER distance units rrr_____ _ _ Options Menu Settings Submenu WAAS This allows you to turn off location correction used to improve GPS accuracy within the United States Commonly known as WAAS this system of satellites and ground stations provides GPS signal corrections for much of the U S You may need to adjust the WAAS setting according to geographic location The default setting is ON STABILIZER Allows you to select the GPS position refresh mode With the Stabilizer set to ON the neo will not refresh the GPS distance readings when the unit is not in motion when you are not walking This can be useful if you experience fluctuating distance readings when you remain stationary The default setting is ON DEFAULT Pressing OK will display RESTORE select YES and press OK again to reset the neo GPS to its factory default condition All items in the OPTIONS menu as listed above will return to their original settings DELETE COURSE This option erases a golf course data file from the neo s internal memory Highlight DELETE COURSE in the OPTIONS menu and press OK SHOT Select the golf course from the list and press OK SHOT To verify you want to delete the course select YES and press OK SHOT If you need to restore the deleted course data at
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