Whistler GOLFDIGEST GLF-100 User's Manual
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1. Gi GLF100 Device GD00199094 wea Hunter Golf Course we Patterson Club 10 You are now ready to begin enjoying your GolfDigest GPS by Whistler Power Up and Main Screen Powering the unit Press and hold the Power Menu ESC button for approximately 3 seconds to turn on the unit A welcome image will first appear then change to the golf course selection screen See Selecting Golf Digest GPS bo 02 34 Golf Auto me lBerksdale C Country Club Golf Course section for more information Turning the unit off 12 Press the Power Menu ESC button for 3 seconds The unit will display a power off confirmation screen Press either the Up or Down button to select YES then the Enter button to turn off the unit Power Up and Main Screen Main Screen This screen provides battery status time and the available courses that are saved in the units memory Use the UP and Down buttons to choose a course and press the enter button to select that course NOTE The time is only displayed when the unit has received a Satellite lock 13 Icon Description Icon Description Icon Name Description Icon Name Description Batter Bars indicate battery level Time Format Selects correct time zone mi y y E Center of Green Center position of the green Backlight Selects backlight on time E Front of Green Front position of the green F Auto Hole Detect Automatically switches to the cur2. 26 Get Ready to Play Select the hole PRA 1 Press the up or down key to highlight the hole number ra n02 34 2 Press the Enter key to select Auto Hole Detection how it works The Auto Hole detection feature requires that you complete a hole by successfully entering then leaving two user selectable perimeters zones surrounding the Green area These zones are used to identify your proximity to the center of the green The default zones are Into 10 yards Leave 30 yards Example Once you are within 10 yards of the center of the Green you have successfully entered the Green Once you have then left the Green and are greater than 30 yards of the center of the Green you have successfully left the Green and the unit will automatically change to the next hole If you find that you often enter the Green and need to go back to the golf cart for any item you may satisfy the criteria for the auto hole to advance To correct this you may wish to increase the Leave zone beyond the golf cart to 35 or 40 yards such that trips back to the golf cart for any item will not result in a hole change until you cross the larger zone If for any reason you need to manually change the hole press the up or down arrow and the auto hole will now be in effect for the newly selected hole 27 Green Information Auto Hole Detect Enabled ON yo Current Hole m t SH 02 34 JEE Par of the Hole Pd la pa bd y Front of Gree
3. Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by they manufacturer could void the users authority to operate the equipment EC Whistlergroup Inc GLF 100 The manufacturer hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC 34 Warranty Information Consumer Warranty This Whistler product is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of one year from the date of original purchase against all defects in materials and workmanship This limited warranty is void if the unit is abused modified installed improperly if the housing has been removed or if the serial number is missing There are no express warranties covering this product other than those set forth in this warranty All express or implied warranties for this product are limited to one year Whistler is not liable for damages arising from the use misuse or operation of this product Service Out of Warranty Units will be repaired at out of warranty service rates when The units original warranty has expired A dated store receipt is not supplied The unit has been returned without its serial number The unit has been abused modified installed improperly or had its housing removed 35 Warranty Information Service Under Warranty During the warranty period defective units will be repaired without charge to the purchaser when returned wi
4. To cancel highlight No 2 Press the Enter key to confirm 3 Press the Menu key to cancel the current operation and return to a previous screen Setting Up 3 Press the up or down key to highlight Yes or No NOTE To cancel highlight No 4 Press the Enter key to confirm 5 Press the Menu key to cancel the current operation and return to a previous screen ma fi Del All No 21 Setting Up Version This screen displays the units firmware release version Press the Menu key to cancel the current operation and return to a previous screen Green Range Version 1 00a The Auto Hole detection is adjustable to allow for flexibility There are two settings approaching Into the green and Leave the green These parameters allow the Auto Hole detection to function The default setting distances are Into 10 yards Leave 30 yards To modify these settings you can select a different zone for both the Into and Leave settings in increments of 5 yards To change distance 1 Select field to adjust 2 Press enter to edit 22 gt Leave Green Range continued Setting Up Once a range is selected there are several distance options to choose from To set the Into distance 1 Select the Into option from the Green Range menu 2 Use the Up or Down buttons to scroll the optional distances 3 Once a distance is selected press enter to accept To set the Leave d
5. a copy of your dated store receipt You may have registered your unit at www whistlergroup com however for warranty verification purposes a copy of your dated store receipt must accompany any unit sent in for warranty work 37 Warranty Information Service Out of Warranty The minimum out of warranty service fee for your Whistler product is 75 00 U S If you require out of warranty service please return your unit as outlined in the section Service Under Warranty along with a certified check or money order for 75 00 Payment may also be made by MasterCard VISA or American Express personal checks are not accepted In the event repairs cannot be covered by the minimum 75 00 service fee you will be contacted by a Whistler technical service specialist who will outline options available to you If you elect not to have your unit repaired it will be returned to you along with your certified check or money order IMPORTANT When retuming your unit for service be certain to include a daytime telephone number and an email address if applicable Customer Service IF you have questions concerning the operation of your Whistler detector or require service during or after the warranty period please call Customer Service at 1 800 531 0004 Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday Friday from 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m CT vwwww whistlergroup com 38 Accessories These and other accessories can be order
6. not be used while driving any vehicle including golf carts Always place the unit in a secure area to avoid any impact which could cause damage to it Any damage caused by incorrect battery placement or battery leakage is not covered under this warranty Contact with rain or water should be avoided Should you experience any problems with your unit please contact Customer Service at www whistlergroup com or 800 53 1 0004 Do not attempt any repairs on your own as this may void the warranty GPS Information The Global Positioning System GPS is operated by the government of the United States which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment Coverage reception levels may be adversely affected by forests and or bui usage will be gained in wide open areas Note Powering up the unit will begin its search for satellites During this dings Optimal ime it may take several minutes in order to receive satellite signals It may take longer to receive signals if it has been off for 4 or more hours or if you traveled more than 100 miles away from when the unit last received a satellite lock When the unit has a lock the clock wi ll appear Battery Installation Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding the cover to the edge of the unit and lifting up Observing correct polarity and inse
7. Golf Digest GPS S MANUAL The Whistler Group Inc Corporate Offices OWNER S U 3604 NW Frontage Road Bentonville AR 72712 Model GLF 100 Golf GPS 800 531 0004 The Whistler Group Inc Customer Return Center 551 North 13th Street Rogers AR 72756 WHISTLER www whistlergroup com E O 2010 The Whistler Group Inc A GolfDigest GPS is a registered trademark of Conde Nast Publications All rights reserved ul H l STLE R P N 505101 Table of Contents Table of Contents INtrOGUGHON anani o a Gee ee ee iG Gd oe Be ee aw ee es 2 3 Using the Flip Up Belt Clip 0 00 0 000000 eee 24 25 Feature COMPONeNtS rs nasir edila a A A a N Sale 4 5 Get Ready t Play sii AA A A a 26 27 Important Information a sese eura cersa stad eee 6 Selecting a Golf Course GPS INfOrmatiOnss aAa e dete al Gata r hes A des 7 Select the Front or Back 9 Battery Installation 0 0 00 eee 8 Select the hole o o wiae sles os Ha BE ee eh ee ee Re Balch Bee Rh 9 Green Information 2 05 dise ci hae hee en ee ea es os oe 28 29 Selecting and Downloading Courses 0 00000 eee ee 10 11 SPECIIGAT ONS ce cc dit Reber a E bee eed ete eee need es 30 Power Up and Main Screen 0 000000 eee 12 13 TrOUBIESMOOING foo esses rene Bee beled ol a eee Es 31 32 ICON DESEFIPTONS ic oil ra te etn Dota dat GGT oR 14 15 FCC IMfORMAION x as moop al Sooty ie Pence eToys eee eae A Slee oe 33 34 Setting UP 26 e4 pries ager e rar een TEAR AOE Eee eR
8. e TS 16 23 Warranty wc soa palita ase eben te eaa AA AA 35 38 Unit of Measure Accesos cis iat fe Sek Pe eee enna aonb dere Seo eet 39 Time Zone Time Format Backlight Auto Detect Function Resetting Features Delete Golf Version Green Range Introduction Dear Whistler Owner Thank you for purchasing a Golf GPS from the Whistler Group If you have questions concerning the operation of this Whistler product please call Customer Service 1 800 531 0004 Monday Friday 8 00 am 5 00 pm CT or visit Our website www whistlergroup com Please keep the receipt in a safe place For warranty verification purposes a copy of your dated store receipt must accompany any unit sent in for warranty work If the unit is eturned without a dated store receipt an out of warranty service charge applies Design and specifications could be changed without prior notice All intellectual property rights and copyrights for the manual hardware and related software are protected by applicable law This manual may not be copied reprinted or eproduced in any manner without the written permission of the Whistler Group 2 Introduction Note Your warranty period begins at the time of purchase The warranty is validated only by the dated store receipt Record the serial number of the unit in the space provided in the warranty section of the manual To fully acquaint yourself with the operation of your Golf GPS we recommend reading this entire manua
9. ed directly from Whistler by calling 1 800 531 0004 or visit our online store at www whistlergroup com 505105 Flip Up Belt Clip 505104 USB cable Shipping and handling per order 5 00 Prices are subject to change without notice 39
10. istance 1 Select the Leave option from the Green Range menu 2 Use the Up or Down buttons to scroll the optional distances 3 Once a distance is selected press enter to accept Setting Up Using the Belt Clip with Flip Up feature The Flip up feature allows easy viewing of the green without removing the unit from the clip To install aa 1 Slide the unit into the belt clip as shown e 2 Unit will click and lock into place 3 Clip the assembled unit onto your belt Slide unit into the belt clip until it clicks into place 24 Setting Up Using the Belt Clip with Flip Up feature Continued ny dd Unit and clip attached to belt Flip up to view screen a Release Tab To remove 1 Press the release tab in the direction shown 2 Unit will now slide out of the belt clip Get Ready to Play Selecting a Golf Course F z ma 02 34 1 Press the Up or Down key to highlight the golf course 2 Press the Enter key to select NOTE If you are at the golf course highlight Golf Auto to let the device automatically detect the course information NOTE The golf course names shown in this User Manual are for reference only Actual names may vary depending on the downloaded golf course data and your location Select Front or Back 9 F a I Press the Up or Down key to highlight front or back 9 of my 102 34 the golf course 2 Press the Enter key to select Front g a el
11. l or visiting our FAQ page on our website www whistlergroup com Enjoy your Golf GPS Sincerely The Whistler Group Inc Features Feature Descriptions Whistlers ergonomic and userfriendly design provides a new level of operating 3 4 5 convenience Special features include USB Port For connection to a PC for updates Backlit LCD Display Offers easy to read display to indicate Green information GPS Antenna Compact high efficiency antenna receives GPS signals Power Menu ESC Hold for 3 seconds to turn unit on or off A short press enters the Menu mode or escapes the current operation Up Button Allows scrolling in menu mode 6 Enter OK Mark Button A short press confirms selection or switches front back distance to the fly distance Hold for 3 seconds to mark a position 7 Down Button Allows scrolling in menu mode 8 Battery Compartment Compartment for 2 AAA Alkaline batteries 9 Flip Up Belt Clip Secures the unit to a belt Allows the unit to flip up to be viewed without removing the unit from the belt clip 10 USB Cable Connects the unit to a PC to download courses 11 Batteries 2 AMA batteries that power the unit Bow NES WHISTLER Y Important Information Warnings Please read the guidelines below since failure to do so may result in mis use of the equipment and may be dangerous or illegal It is the user s responsibility to use this product prudently and this unit should
12. n 11236 51267 IF 5H 02 34 ICC P4 LY ae of current Ist 126 28 Center of Green y Yards Back of Green m Fly Distance Green Information Center of the Green The screen image shown on the previous page displays information for the green The Center information is a calculation determining the geometric center of the green shape The cup location is not displayed The cup is frequently moved from one position on the green to another sometimes on a daily basis To aid you in determining the approximate distance to the cup you may refer to the pin sheet or the use of colored pin flags provided by your golf course indicating the location of the pin within the green A Blue Flag may mean the hole is farther back on the green a White Flag may mean the hole is more central to the green and a Red Flag may mean the hole is forward on the green 29 Specifications 30 GPS Receiver 20 Parallel Channels SiRF Ill Acquisition Time Reacquisition lt 0 1 sec Average Hot Start 1 sec Warm Start 36 sec Cold Start 42 sec Display 96x65 FSTN LCD with backlight Battery Life 20 hours good sat lock no backlight Operating Temperature 14 to 113F 10 Cto 45C Storage Temperature 4 to 113 F 20 Cto 45C Troubleshooting Your Whistler unit is expertly engineered and designed to exacting quality standards to provide you
13. olf GPS unit 2 Select the GolfDigest GPS Golf GPS Device section for the PC Software requirements for your Golf GPS unit 3 Select Download GolfDigest GPS MapManager to download and install the application program and device drivers 4 Before proceeding DO NOT turn your GPS device on Open GolfDigest GPS MapManager by clicking on the desktop icon Once open connect your device via its USB cable to your PC Note Batteries do not need to be installed to load maps MapManager 5 When prompted enter your email address and a password to create a GolfDigest GPS account 10 Selecting and Downloading Courses 6 Complete the Registration form and submit 7 Map Search will open for you to search and select your two free maps by adding them to your shopping cart and checking out Your first two maps will appear as free maps in the shopping cart Additional maps can be purchased for a separate fee 8 After completing your free map selections additional purchase s your map s will appear in your GolfDigest GPS MapManager s upper left Maps window M Selected Golf Digest GPS Courses Mes Hunter Golf Course ped Patterson Club 9 Select maps to download to your device by checking the appropriate boxes and clicking the Download Maps button on the toolbar or by selecting the File gt Download Maps menu item Downloaded maps will appear in your GolfDigest GPS MapManager lower left device window
14. rent hole when you enter tee area Back of Green Back position of the green Default Resets unit to factory settings TI Settings Settings menu 6 Version Provides firmware release version Tit Delete Delete selected item em Unit of Measure Meters or Yards 14 15 Setting Up Setting Screen The Setting menu lets you customize the unit to display information in the format that you prefer To change a setting 1 Press the Menu button to enter the Setting menu 2 Press either the Up or Down buttons to advance to the next option 3 Press the Enter button to select or save the option 4 Press the Menu button to exit the setting menu Unit fa w Set the unit of measurement for distance values on the unit You can set the unit to either of the following e Yard y Heter e Meter m 16 Time Zone Setting Up Set the time zone in your area Once time zone is set and the satellite reception is acquired ime is automatically set and displayed on the unit Select the proper time GMT North America is generally a minus number Atlantic 04 East 05 Central 06 Mountain 07 Pacific 08 Alaska 09 Hawaii 10 17 Setting Up Time Format E 12 Hour Set the time format to either of the following e 12 Hour e 24 Hour Backlight Set the time to turn off the backlight after a period of inactivity When backlight is off press any key to turn on backligh
15. rmation This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may caused undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation 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 33 FCC Information 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 FCC Warning This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy
16. rt batteries as shown Reinstall battery compartment cover Note DO NOT mix battery types as this can damage the batteries e Use Alkaline batteries for best battery life Important Ni Cd batteries are not recommended These batteries will not provide enough capacity to be useful Storing Storing When the unit is not in use please consider the following steps 1 When not using the GPS please store it in a dry place and remove the batteries 2 Do not place it in direct sunlight or extremely hot temperatures Note As with all battery operated devices remove the batteries when this unit will not be used for an extended period of time Damage caused by leaky or improperly charged batteries is not covered under warranty Selecting and Downloading Courses Please note Golf course map data is provided by GolfDigest GPS In order to register the GPS unit and receive the two free courses you will exit Whistlers website and enter a third party website From here you may purchase additional golf courses at any time The GLF 100 unit can store up to 32 courses Instructions for Registering the GolfDigest GPS Whistler GLF 100 1 Visit www whistlerupdates com and select Golf Registration Please note that you will be leaving Whistlers site and going to GolfDigestGPS website when you click this link You are now at www golfdigestgps com and they will handle the golf course downloads and PC Software requirements for your G
17. t fa j Set backlight time to any of the following options 10 Sec Backlight is turned off when no keys are pressed within 10 seconds 30 Sec Backlight is turned off when no keys are pressed within 30 seconds 60 Sec Backlight is turned off when no keys are pressed within 60 seconds Always On Backlight is always turned on Setting Up Auto Detect Auto Hole Detect fo E Selects auto hole detection function Selecting YES enables the unit to automatically switch to the next hole Hole Detect when exiting the green area When disabled you need Ho to manually switch to the next hole Default Resetting Features Reset the unit back to its factory default settings Selecting Default YES returns the unit back to the original settings 19 Setting Up Del Golf The unit supports up to 32 gol delete existing data first before f courses that is saved in its memory If the memory is full any new courses can be downloaded or saved Delete golf data by either of the following options Del one Del All NOTE If there is no golf data in the units Del One Course 1 Press the up or down key to data to delete 2 Press the Enter key to confirm selection 20 memory it will show No Data fil Berksdale highlight the golf course Del One Course Continued Del All 1 Press the up or down key to highlight Yes or No NOTE
18. th a dated store receipt to the address below Units returned without dated store receipt will be handled as described in section Service Out Of Warranty Due to the specialized equipment necessary for testing this product there are no authorized service stations for Whistler products other than Whistler When returning a unit for service please follow these instructions 1 Ship the unit in the original carton or in a suitable sturdy equivalent fully insured with return receipt requested to Whistler Repair Dept 551 N 13th St Rogers AR 72756 Please allow 3 weeks turn around time 36 Warranty Information IMPORTANT Whistler will not assume responsibility for loss or damage incurred in shipping Therefore please ship your unit insured with retum receipt requested CODS will not be accepted 2 Include with your unit the following information clearly printed Your name and street address for shipping via UPS a daytime telephone number and an e mail address if applicable A detailed description of the problem e g Unit doesnt get a satellite lock A copy of your dated store receipt or bill of sale 3 Be certain your unit is returned with its serial number For reference please write your unit serial number in the following space Units without serial numbers are not covered under warranty IMPORTANT To validate that your unit is within the warranty period make sure you keep
19. with reliable trouble free operation If your unit has been correctly installed following the guidelines in this manual but is not operating optimally please refer to the troubleshooting guide below Problem Unit will not turn on Check the proper installation of the batteries Press and hold the Power Menu ESC button for 3 seconds Problem Clock doesn t work or displays the wrong time Position yourself in a clear area so the unit can obtain a satellite signal Once a satellite lock is established the clock will display the time Unit will not automatically adjust the time Go into the setting menu and select your time zone to have the unit properly display the correct time See page 17 Problem Why are the distances shown incorrect for each hole Check the Units setting in the set up menu to be sure the distance units yard or meter are correct 31 Troubleshooting Problem There are no golf course names listed in golf course selection No golf course files are loaded on the device Need to login and register before courses can be downloaded into the unit Question Can recharge my rechargeable battery through the unit NO The unit does not facilitate the recharging of batteries You may use rechargeable batteries but battery chargers should not be connected to the unt Question Will I lose my data when the power is turned off Data stored in the unit will not be lost unless you delete the data 32 FCC Info
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