Bushnell Yardage Pro XGC+ User manual

User
Manual
Model#: 368350 Lit #: 98-1957/10-10
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Page Title Page #
Welcome 2
Important Info / Our Website 3
iGolf.com Registration 4
Package Contents / System Requirements 5
Controls / Display 6
Battery Information 7
Control Functions / Start Up 8
Main Menu 9
Using the Play Golf Page 10-11
Play Golf Page-Extra Features 12-13
Play Golf Menu 14-15
Mapping Golf Holes 16-17
The Handicap Page 18
The More Apps Page 19-20
The More Apps Page (Settings) 21-22
How to Custom Map Courses/Ranges 23-26
FCC Statement 27
Warranty 28
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Dear Valued Consumer:
Congratulations on your purchase of the Bushnell Yardage Pro XGC+. We sincerely hope
you will nd 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
golng experience.
This User Manual was created for you to get the most out of your new device and
assist with the initial setup. It only takes a few minutes to read, after which you can
immediately begin using your new Yardage Pro XGC+and enjoying its many features.
Thank you for choosing Bushnell.
Welcome Important Information
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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
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 aect the accuracy and performance of this product.
Important Information
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.
Our Website: www.bushnellgolf.com
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Within 45 days of purchase, go to iGolf.com to register yourXGC+, 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 rst GPS
x, 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 XGC+and attach the other 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 prole and
select the ‘Save’ button. While on the My Prole page, select the ‘Sync Device’
button to register your XGC+.
Once your XGC+has been registered, you may update the GPS data for an existing course
or download a new course to it at anytime*. First make sure your XGC+is connected to
the computer and that you are logged in to your iGolf.com account. Then, simply repeat
these steps to update existing courses or download other courses to your XGC+.
1. Select ‘GPS Courses’ from the header menu, enter the name of a golf course in
the search bar, and select the ‘Search’button.
2. Select the desired course from the results list to access the course download
page.
3. Select ‘Download GPS & Scorecard’ to download the selected course les to
your XGC+.
* Renewal fees may apply after the initial membership period expires.
Please refer to the iGolf.com website for details.
iGolf.com Registration
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Package Contents
1 - Bushnell Yardage Pro XGC+
1 - USB Sync Cable
1 - AC/DC 5V Adapter
1 - Belt Clip
1- Carrying Pouch
1 - Quick Start Guide
Computer Requirements
USB (1.1 or 2.0) Port
OS: Windows 7/Vista/XP, or Mac OSX
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.
Package Contents / Computer Requirements
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Bushnell Yardage Pro XGC+Controls/Display Battery Information
Hole Number
Par Distance to the Back
Distance to the Center
Distance to the Front
Shot Distance Feature
Go to Map Screen Go to Score Screen
Function Buttons
Up/Down/Left/Right Buttons
(Toggle Pad)
Power Button Menu Button
Enter Button
USB Connection
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Battery Information
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 eective 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 device 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. The display will read “Battery Charging Completed” when the unit is fully
charged.
WARNING
•Keep battery cover closed at all times. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced with
incorrect type.
•Do not attempt to open, disassemble or service the battery. Battery must be replaced
by qualied technician.
•Do not crush, puncture or short external contacts. Do not expose to temperatures
above 140oF (60oC).
•Properly recycle or dispose of battery. Do not dispose in re or water.
Product Updates
Please check www.bushnellgolf.com for the latest product updates and information.
Battery Information
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Control Functions
PWR Button
•Turnsthedeviceonando
MENU Button
•LaunchesPlayMenu(inPlayGolfmode)
Left Function Button
•Returnstopreviousscreen(Back)
•ViewMap(inPlayGolfmode)
Right Function Button
•SelectsitemorSavessetting
•ViewScore(inPlayGolfmode)
Left/Right Buttons (toggle pad)
•Movesbetweenelds
•Viewnextorprevioushole
Up/Down Buttons (toggle pad)
•Scrollsup/down Left Function button Right Function button
•Switchesbetweenscreens Power button Menu button
Enter Button (toggle pad center)
•Selectshighlightedoption Enter button
•ActivatesShotDistance Toggle Pad buttons (Up/Down/Left/Right)
Start-Up
Power On: press and release the PWR button. The welcome screen will appear, followed
by the Main Menu (see next page).
Power O: Press and hold the PWR button until the screen goes blank. The unit will
automatically shut o after 45 minutes have elapsed without user input (no
buttons pressed). This can be changed by entering the “More Apps” menu, selecting
“Settings”, then “Device Settings”, then setting Auto O to“OFF”.
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Control Functions / Start-Up
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Main Menu
The Main Menu displays the three Pages available to the user, which are explained in
detail in subsequent sections of this User Manual. To begin using the device, scroll to
highlight any Page name using the Up or Down toggle pad buttons and press the Enter
button. The Pages are: Battery Level GPS Signal
icon icon
Play Golf-you’ll no doubt spend the majority of your time
on the course here, viewing the distance to the center,
front and back of each green, using the scorecard feature,
maybe even mapping a custom point.
Handicap-check the “Handicap Tracker” screen anytime to
see your average score and putts, total rounds played and
details for each game.
More Apps-access a wide range of features, from checking
battery level or satellite signal strength to personalizing
your XGC+ with your name and preferred settings.
The Bushnell XGC+Golf GPS is preloaded with over 16,000 golf courses and is ready to
use out of the box without downloading any additional software. After you’ve had a
chance to get familiar with the features and functions of the XGC+, please be sure go to
iGolf.com within 45 days and set up your free user account. This will let you make sure
the internally stored GPS data includes any newly added courses, as well as allowing you
to download color maps for your favorite courses, and provides access to all the features
and benets iGolf.com has to oer.
Main Menu
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Using the Play Golf Page
1. With PLAY GOLF highlighted, press the Enter button (center of the toggle pad).
If you are outdoors on or near the golf course with a clear view of the sky, the
display should indicate “Searching For Local Courses”. If it does not, and you see this
message:“Not enough satellites to nd local courses.Wait for signal strength to improve or press
NEXT to perform a manual search”, see Note A on the next page. When the search is
complete, a list of golf courses in order of their distance from your current location
is displayed (Fig. 1). Select the course you want from the list and press Enter. If it is
not listed, see Note B on the next page.
2. Once you have selected your course, you’ll see the “SELECT TEE BOX” screen, with
the available choices dependent on the course you are playing (Fig. 2). Highlight
the tee box you will use, and press Enter. The display will show you distances from
your current location to the front, center and back of the green for the rst hole of
the course (Fig. 3). Press Up or Down (toggle pad) to display the distance to other
points. The XGC+ will automatically advance to the next hole as you move around
the course, but you can manually select a dierent hole than the current one at
any time by pressing the Right (next) or Left (previous) toggle pad buttons.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3
Using the Play Golf Page
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Using the Play Golf Page Using the Play Golf Page
Note A: If you are indoors, or don’t have a strong enough satellite signal outdoors, you
may see this message when you enter the PLAY GOLF page: “Not enough satellites to nd
local courses. Wait for signal strength to improve or press NEXT to perform a manual search.”If you have
just turned on the unit, the signal may improve after a minute or two. If you don’t want
to wait, press the Right Function button to select NEXT and enter the state and course
name as described in Note B.
Note B: A manual search option is also available. If no courses are found, or the course
you want to play is not listed*, select “Manual Search” (Fig. 4) using the Up button on the
toggle pad and press Enter, then:
Enter the rst letter of the state (Fig. 5) (use the toggle pad buttons to highlight a
letter, press Enter, repeat). Highlight the state on the resulting list and press Enter
(Fig. 6).
Next, enter the course name (Fig. 7) and press the Right Function button to start
the Search. You should then be able to select the course from the search results
list of matching courses in your state. Note: it’s often only necessary to enter the rst
letter or two of the state and course, then let the search function take it from there.
Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Fig.6 Fig. 7
*as new courses are added to the iGolf.com database, you can
log in to your active member account and download them.
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Play Golf Page-Extra Features
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CONTROL FUNCTIONS (Play Golf Page)
Right/Left buttons (toggle pad).........Next/Previous Hole
Up/Down buttons (toggle pad).........Select Standard or Custom Points distance screens
Left/Right Function buttons...............Move between Standard, Map and Score screens
Enter button (toggle pad).....................Activate Shot Distance feature
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, start from the
standard PLAY GOLF screen (with MAP, SHOT and SCORE
at the bottom of the display), then:
• Press Enter to activate the Shot Distance feature.
The distance will automatically update as you
move.
• Press Enter again to disable the Shot Distance
feature.
• Press Enter a third time to reactivate the Shot
Distance feature and establish a new start position.
HOLE MAP*
Press the Left Function button to view the Map screen (see next page) . Your current
location is displayed, allowing you to move the cursor anywhere on the screen to nd the
distance from you to that point, and from that point to the center of the green. The map
will automatically zoom in as you move closer to the green-or you can manually zoom in
by pressing the Enter button.
* Note: color maps for courses are not preloaded.
Please register your XGC+ at iGolf.com to access map downloads.
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SCORECARD FEATURE
Press the Right Function button to view the Score screen. This
feature allows you to input your score and putts for each hole
played. The hole number, par and handicap are also displayed
on this screen for reference. Use the Up/Down buttons to
move between the SCORE and PUTTS elds. Use the Left/Right
buttons to select the number.
Press the Right Function button to SAVE the score when you’ve
nished. This information will be used on the Score Summary
screen which is found in the Play Menu.
Auto Zoom In
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Play Golf Menu
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PLAY MENU
From any Play Golf screen, press MENU to access the Play
Menu. This menu allows you to easily monitor a variety of
information or modify settings for the unit, or related to the
current golf course. Select a menu item by highlighting it
using the Up/Down buttons, then press Enter. Press the
Left Function button to go back to your previous Play Golf
screen. The Play Menu items and their functions are:
• Score Summary
Displays hole by hole summary and overall total of
your scores. This info is linked to the Scorecard Feature,
and depends on your input there. Use the Left/Right
buttons to scroll back and forth between holes.
• Course Info
Displays general information about the course being played.
• Map Golf Hole
Allows you to map the points for the current hole being played without having to
exit the game. See USING “MAP GOLF HOLE” in the next section for details.
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• Battery Level
Displays a horizontal bar representing the power
remaining in the battery.
• Satellites
Displays icons representing satellites being tracked
and indicates GPS signal strength.
• Select Tee Box
Determines which information will be used to calculate
your handicap as well as the PAR and Handicap as
shown on the Score Summary screen.
• Yards or Meters
Selects the displayed unit of measurement.
• Exit Game
Returns to Main Menu.
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Map Golf Hole
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USING “MAP GOLF HOLE”
To correct or update the actual location of the Front, Center or Back of a hole, or to set
up custom points for any object on or near the green:
1. Enter the Play Menu, select“MAP GOLF HOLE” and press Enter.
2. On the Choose Point screen (Fig. 8), if the point you want to map is listed (for
example,“CENTER”), select it and press Enter (skip to Step 4).
3. If you don’t need to “remap” the location of an existing point, but want to create
a new (custom) point instead, scroll down to CUSTOM 1 and press Enter (skip to
Step 5).
4. Follow the directions on the Register Point screen (Fig. 9). You must be physically
standing at the point you are mapping. Press the Right Function button to Register
(mark and save) the updated location for the point (Fig. 10).
5. If you select one of the custom points from the“Choose Point”list and press Enter,
you’ll see the “Add Custom Point”screen with 3 options (Fig. 11).
Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Fig. 10 Fig. 11
* Note: if you need to map an entire new course or a driving range, use the MAP function
on the More Apps page. See “How to Custom Map Courses/Ranges” for details.
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6. To use one of the provided abbreviations and symbols to label your custom point,
highlight ABBREVIATIONS and press Enter. Highlight the icon/abbreviation from
the list (Fig. 12) and press Enter to select it.
7. If you would rather create a name or abbreviation for the custom point yourself,
highlight NAME CUSTOM POINT and use the toggle pad buttons to select
characters, pressing Enter after each one (Fig. 13). To delete a character, select
“BKSPC” and press Enter. When nished, press the Right Function button to
Register (save) the name.
8. Follow the directions on the Register Point-Custom screen (Fig. 14). You must be
physically standing at the point you are mapping. Press the Right Function button
to Register (mark and save) the updated location for the point.
9. If you need to remap one of your custom points (change its location) after you
have registered it, but want to keep its abbreviation or name, rst highlight it on
the Choose Point screen and press Enter. Then highlight REGISTER (Fig. 15), press
Enter, stand at the revised location and press the Right Function button to save
it.
Fig. 12 Fig. 13 Fig. 14 Fig. 15
* Note: if you need to map an entire new course or a driving range, use the MAP function
on the More Apps page. See “How to Custom Map Courses/Ranges” for details.
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Handicap Tracker
TRACKING YOUR HANDICAP
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The Handicap page allows you to quickly view your overall, cumulative golf game stats.
Any scores kept on your XGC+will be synced with your member account data when you
log on to iGolf.com, to keep your handicap up to date. To view the Handicap screen,
highlight “Handicap” on the Main Menu screen and press Enter.
Note: If you are on one of the Play Golf page screens, you’ll rst need to press the
MENU button to view the Play Golf menu, then highlight EXIT GAME (the menu “wraps
around”, so you can press Up to quickly go to EXIT GAME instead of scrolling through
the entire list), and press Enter to return to the Main Menu. Now you can highlight
“Handicap” and press Enter.
The Handicap (Fig. 16) screen displays these personal
statistics:
•Handicap
•Rounds Played
•Average Score
•Average Putts
Press the Right Function
button to see your“per game”
overview (score history)
(Fig. 17).
Fig. 16
Fig. 17
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