Bushnell Yardage 368100 User manual

Owner’s
Manual
GOLF GPS
Model # 368100 Lit # 98-1182 / 5-08
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Warnings & Notices
GPS System & Map Data Accuracy Notice:
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.
All course data sources may contain some level of inaccuracies or
incomplete data. Bushnell strives to provide the most up to date
and accurate course information at a reasonable cost.
Warning:
This device is intended as a specialized handheld distance
measurement device for use only on selected golf courses. The user
assumes all responsibility associated with the use of this product.
Bushnell is committed to the safe and responsible enjoyment of
the outdoors.
Warning:
Do not use this device with any batteries that have broken or cracked
casings. Always use fresh, high quality batteries. Check the battery
compartment after the unit has had any prolonged exposure to
signicant amounts of water (rain, snow, etc), and if any moisture
is present, dry off the inside of the battery compartment as well as
the battery pack itself.
IN NO EVENT SHALL BUSHNELL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER
RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS
PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages,
so the above limitations may not apply to you.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warnings and Notices
Table of Contents
About GPS
Introduction/Features
Software License Agreement
What’s Included / Charging the Battery
Parts and Display Reference
System Requirements
Installing Software and Downloading Course Data
Yardage Pro Sync application screens
Power On/Start Page
Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals
The Settings Page
Selecting A Golf Course
Setting Your Tee Box
Reset Timer
Display Contrast
Units-Yards/Meters
Time Set
Unit Info
The Play Page
Reading Distances to the Green (standard)
Reading Distances to the Green (custom)
The Score Card Page
The Drive Distance Page
Troubleshooting
Warranty
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About GPS
GPS stands for “Global Positioning System”. Launched by
the United States Department of Defense, GPS consists of
a constellation of 32 satellites orbiting the earth at nearly
11,000 miles. These satellites are traveling at a speed
that allows them to circle the earth twice each day while
emitting a very low power signal. The signals are timed by
clocks that are highly accurate and are received by one of
5 ground stations. These ground stations use the precisely
timed signal to determine each satellite’s exact position in
orbit. Your GPS receiver can “hear” the signal sent by the
satellite. By calculating the position and distance of at least
4 satellites, accurate latitude, longitude and altitude location
information can be determined. WAAS adds to your GPS’s
accuracy. WAAS stands for Wide Area Augmentation System.
WAAS was designed by the United States Federal Aviation
Administration, primarily to add in the accuracy of GPS for
planes. WAAS consists of the group of additional ground
stations placed at known and precisely located spots. These
ground stations then work with a master station to correct
the satellite signals improving accuracy to within nearly 3
meters.
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Bushnell®Yardage Pro
GPS™. Compact, lightweight, and user friendly, the Yardage Pro
GPS is your personal electronic caddy, helping you make more
intelligent shots and better manage the course. Just grab a
download from our huge online database of courses, then head
for the links and know at a glance the distance to the front, center
and back of each green. The Yardage Pro GPS delivers only the
essential information you want, with no unnecessary frills, bells
or whistles-it’s the world’s easiest to use GPS for golf. Bushnell
Yardage Pro. Because every swing counts.
The Yardage Pro GPS is a specialized global positioning satellite
receiver for the golfer, designed to provide many years of
enjoyment. This booklet will help you achieve optimum performance
by explaining its operation and features as well as how to care for
this device. To ensure optimal performance and longevity, please
read these instructions before using your Yardage Pro GPS.
The Yardage Pro GPS features:
• LCD Display with Direct Distance Readout
• Easy To Read Interface-“Distance At A Glance”
• Center, Front, & Back Distances (User Adjustable)
• Stores Up To 10 Courses, with Score Cards
• Drive Distance Page-Measure & Store Distance Between
Two Points Set by User
• Resettable Timer-Keep Track of Your Pace
• Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery
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Software License Agreement
BY USING THE YARDAGE PRO GPS, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY
THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE
LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT
CAREFULLY.
Bushnell grants you a limited license to use the software embedded
in this device (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the
normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights and
intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain with
Bushnell.
You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Bushnell and
is protected under the United States of America copyright laws
and international copyright treaties. You further acknowledge that
the structure, organization and code of the Software are valuable
trade secrets of Bushnell and that the Software in source code
form remains a valuable trade secret of Bushnell. You agree not
to decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse
engineer or reduce to human readable form the Software or any
part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software.
You agree not to export or re-export the Software to any country
in violation of the export control laws of the United States of
America.
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What’s Included in the Package:
• Yardage Pro GPS with internal rechargeable Li-Ion battery
• AC Charger
• USB Cable
• Soft Carrying Pouch
• Quick Start Guide
Charging the Battery:
Connect the supplied USB cable to the port under the rubber
cover on the bottom end of the YP GPS (see next page). Connect
the other end of the USB cable to the supplied AC Charger unit,
and plug it into a standard AC wall outlet. The battery condition
icon on the YP GPS display will indicate when the battery is fully
charged (steady, “full battery” symbol). Charging typically takes
4-5 hours when the battery power is fully depleted. The YP
GPS normally will operate for about 2-3 rounds of golf after the
battery has been fully charged, but this may vary depending on
use and environment. The battery may be charged after a single
day or round of use- it does not need to be fully depleted before
connecting the charger, and will not overcharge if left connected
overnight. For faster, better charging, make sure to turn off the
YP GPS power before connecting the charger. After charging is
complete, disconnect and store the AC charger and USB cable
for later use, and replace the rubber USB port cover.
During use, the Yardage Pro GPS unit will automatically turn
off after 30 minutes of inactivity in order to conserve battery
power. When power is turned back on, the unit will return to the
last active screen it was on.
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Parts and Display Reference
Battery
Condition
Icon
ENTER/Power Key
PAGE Key
UP
(Previous)
Key
DOWN
(Next)
Key
USB Port
GPS Satellite
Reception Icon
Distance to Green
(Center, Front, Back)
Hole # or
Timer
Clock
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System Requirements
PC Computer with Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000 or Me*
100MB or greater available hard drive space for Sync application and course
data
USB Port
Internet access (a high speed connection is preferred)
* (Windows 98 is not supported). Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Installing the Software and Downloading Golf Course Data
1. Download and Install Software
(Do Not Connect The YP GPS Unit Yet)
•Go to the website, http://www.bushnellgolf.com/gps.html, and
click the “Download” button to get the current version of the Yardage
Pro Sync application. This software program will allow your Yardage
Pro GPS to access the iGolf database (with listings for thousands of
golf courses worldwide), and transfer the GPS data for the courses
you want to your YP GPS unit, back up the course data to your PC,
etc. Follow the directions on the website to download and install the
Yardage Pro GPS Sync software.
•After the installation is complete, launch the software by clicking
the “Yardage Pro GPS Sync” icon on your Windows desktop. You will
see the startup screen “Welcome to the Bushnell Yardage Pro Sync
Application” ( Fig. A ), followed by the Main Menu screen ( Fig B ).
BEFORE YOU TEE OFF
2. Connect the Yardage Pro GPS to Your Computer
•Connect the supplied USB cable to an available USB port on
your computer.
•Insert the other end of the cable into the mini USB port on the YP
GPS unit (see “Parts and Display Reference for port location).
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Fig. C: Settings screen
Fig. B: Main Menu screen
Yardage Pro Sync Application Screens
Fig. D: Send Courses screen
Fig. A: Startup screen
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Installing the Software and Downloading Golf Course Data
•Hold the ENTER key on the Yardage Pro GPS to turn on the
power.
•The Sync Application will typically automatically nd and
recognize the USB port where your YP GPS unit is connected. If
it does not, or you have problems transferring course data, you
may need to go to the “Settings” screen and select the correct
“Com” port number ( Fig C ). See “Troubleshooting” in the back of
this manual for more details and help if necessary.
3. Download Golf Course GPS Data to Your Computer
•From the Main Menu screen, click “Download Courses”. Next,
you will need to register (enter your unit serial # as shown on
the Settings page under “Unit Info”) and create a new user ID
so you can login to access the iGolf database. You will be given
credit for one free trial (time limited*) course download, but will
not be able to download additional courses or retain the data
permanently* without a paid membership.
•After you’ve set up a user ID and logged in, get the GPS data
for the course you want by using the Search feature to nd it,
typing its name in “Enter golf course”. Selecting a state from the
pull down menu rst may help narrow down the search results
if it has a common name. Or click and use “Advanced Search”
instead to get a list of all courses in a given city or zip code, with
only 9 or 18 holes, public or private, fee range, etc.
*Free trial course data expires after 45 days, and will not be usable after
that time. It is provided at no charge to allow you time to try out your YP
GPS on a favorite course. A paid membership is required for full functionality
and access to the entire iGolf course database without limitation.
2. Connect the Yardage Pro GPS to Your Computer (cont.)
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•Click an underlined course name from the search results to see
the Course Info/Download screen ( Fig. E) . Click “Download GPS &
Scorecard”, then click “Save” in the popup File Download window.
The data will be downloaded and saved to both your PC and YP
GPS (if connected).
•After the download is complete, either use the search feature
to download additional courses, or click Main Menu (top right
corner), exit the Yardage Pro Sync application and disconnect
your YP GPS unit. Note: After downloading, to verify the course
data has been stored in the YP GPS, you can check for the course
name by selecting “Course Set” on the Settings page (please
refer to pg. 15)
•If your Yardage Pro GPS unit was not connected to your PC when
you downloaded the course data, the data was saved to a folder
on your PC and may be transferred to the YP GPS unit later. Run
the Yardage Pro Sync application, connect the unit, and click the
“Send Courses” button on the Main Menu screen, then follow the
steps ( Fig. D ) to select and send the desired course data from
your PC to your YP GPS. Repeat if you have multiple courses you
want to load into the YP GPS. You can store data for up to 10
courses at once in the YP GPS, but an unlimited number on your
PC. A “Backup Courses” button is also provided on the Main Menu
screen, allowing you to do the opposite, transferring course data
from the YP GPS to a PC running the Sync application. If you
have any difculty getting your YP GPS and PC to connect or
transfer data, please check the Troubleshooting section at the
back of this manual.
Installing the Software and Downloading Golf Course Data
3. Download Golf Course GPS Data to Your Computer (cont.)
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4. You’re Ready to Go Play Golf!
•Make sure you are in an open area, away from tall buildings and
trees, for best reception of GPS satellite signals.
•Hold the ENTER key on the YP GPS unit for a few seconds to
turn it on.
•Press the DOWN key to highlight “Settings” on the display, then
press ENTER.
•With “Course Set” highlighted, press ENTER. Use the DOWN or
UP keys to select (highlight) the course name you want from the
list of course data you downloaded or transferred to your YP GPS,
then press ENTER again.
Installing the Software and Downloading Golf Course Data
Fig. E: Course Information
and Download screen
Click to download GPS
data and scorecard for
the course
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Power On/Start Screen
Hold the ENTER key for 2 seconds to
turn on the YP GPS. The Start Screen
displays three options: PLAY, SETTINGS,
and POWER OFF. Press the DOWN (Next)
key to highlight the option you want to
select, then press ENTER. For example,
to turn the power off, press DOWN
twice to select the line “POWER OFF”,
then press ENTER. Hold PAGE to return
to the Start Screen at any time.
Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals
When you rst turn on the YP GPS, you will notice the
GPS satellite reception icon is ashing, until the unit
has locked onto an adequate quality of signal to operate
properly and accurately. You will not be able to fully use
the YP GPS during that time. The icon will stop ashing
when satellite signals are locked in and the unit is ready
to go. Be patient as it may take several minutes to get
a good “satellite lock” the rst time you operate the
YP GPS, or if you have not used it for a long time, or
take it to a different city/state. This is normal for all
devices that use the GPS satellite system for navigation
or distance calculation. You should get a signicantly
faster satellite lock the next time you use your YP GPS
in the same area, as the device will “remember” the
area where you last used it.
PLAYING GOLF WITH YOUR YARDAGE PRO GPS
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The Settings Page
Although you’ll be spending most of
your time on the Play page, checking
the distance from where you’re standing
to each green, you must rst select a
course and tee box, so let’s take a look
at the Settings page where this is done.
From the Start screen, press DOWN
once to select (highlight) SETTINGS and
press ENTER. You will see a list of seven
items:
1) Selecting A Golf Course
On the Settings page, with “Course Set” highlighted,
press ENTER to see the list of courses you previously
downloaded or transferred into the YP GPS. You can see
ve at a time out of the up to ten courses the YP GPS
can t in it’s memory. Press the DOWN or UP keys to
move through the list, highlighting course names. To
scroll to courses #6-10, just keep pressing DOWN after
course #5 at the bottom of the screen. When you’ve
selected the course you going to play, press ENTER. The
display will return to the Settings page.
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2) Setting Your Tee Box
The YP GPS also lets you specify which tee box you will
be using as you play the course. Make sure you have
selected a course rst, then select “Tee Box Set” from
the Settings page menu and press ENTER. You will
see a list of tee boxes that are provided on your chosen
course, with the longest (most difcult) tee box at the
top of the list. Depending on the course, you may have
the option of choosing a tee box by its name as well as
the color code. Select your tee box and press ENTER
to return to the Settings page. Note: the Tee Box
setting you make here only affects the “Hole Yardage”
information displayed on the Score Card page-not
the distances displayed on the Play page, which are
always based on your current actual location.
Once you have specied your course and tee box,
you’re ready to go to the Play page and start
reading green distances (see pg. 17). From the
Settings page, press the PAGE key, select “PLAY”
on the Start screen and press ENTER.
But rst, let’s take a quick look at the ve other
options available on the Settings page:
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3) Reset Timer
The YP GPS has a simple stopwatch feature that you
can use to help keep track of your pace while you play-
it will show the elapsed time since you began playing
if you start it at your rst tee off. Or, you can reset the
timer anytime you like to use it however you wish. To
start or reset the play pace timer, select “Reset Timer”
from the Settings page and press ENTER. Note that the
Timer is shown on the Scorecard page (digits next to the
“Stopwatch” icon on lower left corner of the display),
but is not shown on the Play page.
4) Display Contrast
This setting allows you to change the contrast between
the characters and background for all display screens
to make it easier to read in different lighting conditions,
or to suit your personal preference. From the Settings
page menu, select “Display Contrast” and press ENTER.
Use the UP and DOWN keys to adjust the contrast. After
adjusting the contrast setting, press ENTER to return to
the Settings page.
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5) Units-Yards/Meters
By default, the distances displayed on the YP GPS are
in yards. To change the distance units to meters, select
“Units” from the Settings page and press ENTER.
Select “Yards” or “Meters” by pressing UP or DOWN,
then press ENTER to conrm and return to the Settings
page menu.
6) Time Set
Although the unit automatically sets the clock display
based on time data transmitted by the GPS satellites,
this is based on GMT time, therefore you may need to
adjust it if your area has changed to Daylight Savings
Time (DST). Select “Time Set” from the Settings page
and press ENTER, then use the UP and DOWN keys to
increase or decrease the time in hour increments. When
nished, press ENTER to lock in the time and return to
the Settings page menu.
7) Unit Info
Select “Unit Info” from the Settings menu and press
ENTER to view the Software/Hardware version #s and
Unit Serial # if this information is needed for maintenance
or troubleshooting reference. Press ENTER again to
return to the Settings page.
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The Play Page
The Play page is where you will spend
most of your time when using the YP
GPS. It simply shows you the distances
in yards (or meters-see Setting #5)
from your current location to the
Front, Center and Back of each green
on the course. You can view the Play
page anytime by selecting it from the
Start screen and pressing ENTER,
or, if you are on the Settings page,
by pressing the PAGE key, selecting
“PLAY” then pressing ENTER. Along
with the distance readings, battery
condition and GPS reception icons, the Play page also
displays the number of the current hole (next to the
ag/hole icon) and the clock time.
Reading Distances to the Green (Standard)
The distances from your location to the Front, Center
and Back of the green as shown on the Play page always
start with the rst hole of the course you selected. After
playing the rst hole, press the DOWN (Next) key once
to advance to the second hole. You will see the hole #
indicator in the lower left corner of the display change
to “2”, and the distances to the 2nd green from your
current position are now displayed. If you accidently set
the YP GPS one or more holes ahead, simply press the
UP (Previous) key to change the hole number back.
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Reading Distances to the Green (Custom)
The Yardage Pro GPS offers the capability to change
the location of the downloaded Front, Center, and Back
locations for each hole. For example, if you would like
to change the location of the green “Center” for a given
hole, rst verify that hole# is displayed in the lower
left corner of the Play page. When the distance reads
“0” (zero), you are standing on the existing “Center”
location. Move to the new location where you would like
to mark the new “Center”. Press and hold the ENTER
button and the Center reading will change to “0” zero.
To reset the Front and/or Back distances, use the arrow
keys to highlight “Front” or “Back” on the Map page,
then follow the same procedure as before-make sure
you are actually standing on the spot that you wish to
mark as the new Front or Back distance for the green,
then press ENTER to reset that distance to zero. When
you have nished resetting one or more distances, press
the PAGE key to exit.
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