Bushnell NEO GHOST User manual

User Manual
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08-15

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Care and Maintenance
The NEO Ghost is durable and waterproof. To help ensure reliable operation, the following care and
maintenance guidelines are recommended :
• Avoid exposing the unit to extreme environmental conditions for a prolonged period of
time.
• Avoid severe impacts on the unit.
• You may clean the unit occasionally with a soft, damp cloth.
• DO NOT expose the unit to strong chemicals such as gasoline and alcohol, as they will
damage the unit.
• Store the unit in a dry place when it is not in use.
WARNING
Do not attempt to open the NEO Ghost.
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced with incorrect type.
• Do not attempt to open, disassemble or service the internal battery. The battery must be
replaced by a qualied technician.
• Do not crush, puncture or short the battery’s external contacts. Do not expose to
temperatures above 140oF (60oC).
• Properly recycle or dispose of the battery. Do not dispose in re or water.
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.
Bushnell Golf GPS Website
www.bushnellgolf.com is the best online resource for all our Golf GPS product owners, including
product support, FAQs, etc. It also serves as a portal to access iGolf.com GPS course les to use
with these Bushnell products. Registering your NEO Ghost via www.bushnell.igolf.com is not
required, but will ensure you have access to the latest updated GPS course data.

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Contents Page #
Charging the Battery 6
Package Contents / Computer Requirements / Updates 6
Buttons and Functions 7
Getting Started 8
Using the Play Golf Mode 8
Button Functions in Play Golf Mode 9
Using the Play Golf Menu / Play Menu Items 10
Using the Settings Mode 11
Settings Menu Items 11-13
Accessing Updated Golf Course Data 14
How to Find the Product ID / Serial Number 15
Warranty Information 16
Table of Contents

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Charging the Battery
The rechargeable battery of the NEO Ghost is long lasting and
provides up to 16 hrs (3 rounds of golf typically) on a 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. At the end of your round,
be sure to completely power o your NEO Ghost by pressing
and holding the PWR button until the display goes o.
To check your remaining battery life, select “Battery” from the
PLAY GOLF menu (pg. 10), or from the SETTINGS menu (pg. 11).
To recharge the battery, attach the smaller plug on the included
USB cable to the port at the bottom side of the unit and connect
the large (standard) USB plug to your computer. The NEO Ghost
and USB cable are compatible with all USB ports, including
iPhone/other smartphone USB chargers. Once
connected, press the PWR button-the display
will read “CHARGING”. When the Ghost is fully
charged (about 4 hrs from totally discharged
state, less if partial charge remains) and ready
to use, “CHARGING COMPLETED” will be
displayed (press PWR to check charge status if
not displayed).
Package Contents
1 - Bushnell NEO Ghost GPS Rangender
1 - USB/Charging Cable
1 - Quick Start Guide
Computer Requirements
USB Port
OS: Windows (XP/Vista/Windows 7 or higher), Mac (OS X 10.4 or higher)
Firmware/Software Updates
Please check www.bushnellgolf.com periodically for the latest rmware
and software releases.

1. SHOT DISTANCE Button: Press at starting point, walk to
ball position to nd length of shot.
2. MENU Button: View Menu options/items.
3. UP Butt
▲on: Scrolls up through Menu.
4. SELECT Butt
◄
on: Selects highlighted Menu item.
5. DOWN Butt
▼on: Scrolls down through Menu.
6. PWR Button: Press & hold (1.5 sec.) to power on/o.
7. USB Port: Connect to PC or smartphone charger with
supplied cable to charge.
*Note: Backlight is activated with any button push. The
backlight will remain lit for 10 seconds after last button push.
Backlight is disabled in Play Golf Mode. 7
MENU
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1
SHOT
UP
3
▲
SELECT
4
◄
DOWN
5
▼
PWR 6
7USB
Rear View
Product ID (serial #)
Buttons and Functions

GETTING STARTED
1. First, be sure the battery has a full
charge. If you are using it for the rst
time, it should be charged until full
(see pg. 6). 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 use
your NEO Ghost.
2. Press and hold the PWR button on the
top side of the unit until it powers on
(start screen as shown on right). Press
and hold again to turn o the power.
3. To turn on the backlight after the unit
is powered on, briey press and release
the PWR button.
4. The display will show the Main Menu
(from the time & date display screen,
press the MENU button on the right side),
with a choice of two operating modes:
PLAY GOLF or SETTINGS.
USING THE PLAY GOLF MODE
1. Highlight PLAY GOLF and press the
SELECT button. Display will show
”SEARCHING”, then SELECT COURSE.
2. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select
(highlight) your course from list of
nearby courses (closest distance at
top), then press SELECT.
3. The display will show“LOADING”, then:
Current hole # (at upper left), Par for
the hole (upper right), and distances
to the center (large number at center
screen), front (lower left) and back
(lower right) of green. (see next page)
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BUTTON FUNCTIONS IN PLAY GOLF MODE
• Press UP or DOWN buttons to manually advance to the
next hole (useful for “shotgun” starts), or go back to the
previous hole.
• Press the SHOT button at the tee (“point
A”)-display will update to indicate
distance from point A to your current
location (“point B”) as you walk. Useful
to measure the length of your shot.
Press SHOT again to return to zero and
set a new starting point.
• Press the SELECT button to display
distances to bunkers, hazards, etc. for
the hole from your current location.
Press SELECT again to return to the
regular PLAY GOLF display.
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NEXT HOLE
MENU
HAZARDS/ SHOT
ROUND INFO
PREVIOUS
HOLE
Button Functions in Play Golf Mode
Par
Hole # Information
Center of the
Green Distance
Back of the
Front of the Green Distance
Green Distance
Displayed Info in Play Golf Mode

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USING THE PLAY MENU IN PLAY GOLF MODE
1. In PLAY GOLF Mode, press the MENU
button to view the PLAY MENU.
2. Select item from menu using UP/
DOWN buttons to highlight it, then
press SELECT button.
3. If multiple options are available for a
setting, use UP/DOWN to highlight
your choice, then press select.
4. A dot in a checkbox to the left of a setting indicates the
current setting (to change it, highlight a dierent setting
and press SELECT).
5. Press MENU button to return to previous menu screen.
PLAY GOLF MENU ITEMS
• BATTERY*: press SELECT button to see
battery condition (charge %). (*also
provided in the SETTINGS Menu)
• YARD/METER*: press SELECT. Dot in
checkbox indicates current setting
(default=YARDS). To change how
distances are displayed, highlight
YARDS or METERS, press select. (*also
provided in the SETTINGS Menu)
• RESUMEPLAY: from any screen, returns display to showing
current hole and distances based on current location.
• NEW COURSE: select another golf course from list.
• EXIT ROUND: stops tracking course, ends current game.

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USING THE SETTINGS MODE
1. Highlight SETTINGS (if you are in PLAY
GOLF mode, press MENU and select
EXIT ROUND to go to the main menu)
and press SELECT.
2. Select item from menu using UP/
DOWN buttons to highlight it, then
press SELECT button.
3. If multiple options are available for a setting, use UP/
DOWN to highlight your choice, then press select.
4. A dot in a checkbox to the left of a setting indicates the
current setting (to change it, highlight a dierent setting
and press SELECT).
5. Press MENU button to return to previous menu screen.
SETTINGS MENU ITEMS
• BATTERY*: press SELECT button to see battery condition
(charge %). (*also provided in the PLAY GOLF Menu)
• YARD/METER*: press SELECT. Dot in checkbox indicates
current setting (default=YARDS). To change how distances
are displayed, highlight YARDS or METERS, press select.
(*also provided in the PLAY GOLF Menu)
• AUTOOFF:pressSELECT. Dotincheckbox
indicates current setting (default=OFF).
ON=unit will automatically power o
after 30 minutes if no buttons have been
pressed (or if unit has not auto advanced
to next hole as you walk the course).
OFF=unit will stay powered on until
user manually powers o by holding PWR button. To change
setting, highlight ON or OFF, press SELECT.
NOTE: selecting “ON” can help avoid running down the
battery charge if you forget to power o after a round-but
there is the possibility of losing GPS satellite contact, along
with all data generated since your start of play. “OFF” is the
normally recommended setting. Use “ON” with caution.

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• TIME/DATE > press SELECT then
highlight and select one of these four
time/date related settings:
1) TIME ZONE: scroll through
list and highlight your time zone
(list continues if DOWN button
is pressed at bottom of screen),
press SELECT.
2) SET TIME/DATE: press SELECT
and highlight a method:
• BY GPS: press SELECT to
automatically set the time
based on your current GPS
location.
• MANUALLY: use the UP/DOWN buttons to enter
the correct current time and date yourself.

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3) DAYLIGHT SAVI: press SELECT
and highlight current daylight
savings time status for your
location:
• DST ON +1
• DST OFF -1
4) FORMAT: press SELECT and
highlight preference for time
display:
• 12 HOUR
• 24 HOUR
• CONTRAST: press SELECT then
use UP/DOWN to select the display
contrast level for best viewing quality,
from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest). Lower
contrast can improve screen viewing
in bright sun, as can higher contrast
settings on cloudy days.
• ABOUT: press SELECT to display your
unit’s rmware version.

Accessing Updated Golf Course Data
Your NEO Ghost is pre-loaded with data for over 33,000 courses
located worldwide. It is ready to use right out of the box, with no
need to download software or pay any membership fees.
But you might be thinking, “What if a new course opens
sometime after my unit was made? Is there a way to update the
database in my unit to add it?” The answer is yes, and it’s simple
to do.
Go to www.bushnellgolf.com and view the product page for
any of the dierent color versions of the NEO Ghost. You’ll nd
three orange links you can click:
• How to Update Your Golf GPS with the Latest Maps
Click this link for step-by-step directions for nding and
downloading new course data from iGolf.com
• Request Course Update
Click this link to go to a form you can ll out and email
to iGolf to submit a course that is not included in the
database, or if you nd information (data for a hole) that
is not mapped correctly on an existing course.
• Search for Available Courses onYour Bushnell Golf GPS
Click this link to search the current iGolf database to
verify a course you are interested in is included.
You can also go to: https://igolf.com and click “Join Now”, ll in
your contact info on the registration form then select “I Have A
GPS Device”to access course updates.
Use the provided USB cable to connect
your NEO Ghost to your PC or Mac. Once
connected, the screen will display “USB
MODE”.
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How to Find the Product ID / Serial Number
The serial # (Product ID) of your Ghost can be found on the
back of the unit. Write it down below for future reference. You
will need it to register on the iGolf site so you can access newly
added golf courses or update data for existing courses.
Product ID (serial #)
My Serial #/Product ID