Bushnell Neo Handheld User manual

User
Manual
Model #
368050/368050C Lit # 98-1353/05-10
®

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Section 1: Introduction
Welcome 4
Important Information 5
Package Contents / Additional Requirements 6
Battery Information 7
Section 2: Using the Neo Sync Application
Download the Software 8
Install the Software 9
About the Sync App / Before You Launch the Sync App 10
Downloading Courses 11
Sending Courses to Your Neo 13
Settings 14
Section 3: Playing Golf With Your Neo
Controls and Parts Reference 15
Button Functions 16
Start Up / Main Menu 17
Play Golf Mode 18
Button Functions 19
Shot Distance Feature 19
The Play Menu 20
Map Course Page 21
Course Name Function 21
Map GPS Point Function 22
Other Main Menu Pages 23
Settings Page 24
Section 4: Troubleshooting Problems 26
Table of Contents

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Dear Valued Consumer:
We sincerely hope you will nd your Bushnell Neo 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.
It only takes a few minutes to read, after which you can immediately begin
using the Bushnell Neo and enjoying its many features.
Also, please be sure to set up your iGolf.com membership (using the Neo
Sync application as described in this manual). As a member, you have access
to all the features and benets iGolf.com has to oer, including access to an
extensive database of GPS enabled golf course les for use on your Bushnell
Neo.
Thank you for choosing Bushnell.
Welcome
Introduction

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Important Information
Introduction
Legal Disclaimer
Additional Information
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 the Warranty statement for other limitations on our liability.
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.

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Package Contents
1 - Bushnell Neo
1 - Belt Clip
1 - USB Cable
1 - AC/DC 5V Adapter
1 - Quick Start Guide
Additional Requirements*
PC with Windows 7, Vista, XP or 2000
or Mac with OS X, version 10.4.x or later **
Available USB port
*Required to transfer course data les.
**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 the Sync App and
Drivers. This CD is no longer included or necessary, as the latest software for your Neo
is now provided as a le download at www.bushnell golfgps.com as described in this
manual.
Package Contents – Additional Requirements
Introduction

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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 is diminished due to a variety of factors
including temperature and backlight usage. 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. The battery should be
charged for at least six hours before using the Neo for the rst time.
Battery Information
Introduction

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Using the Neo Sync Application
Download the Software
Follow these instructions to assist in the proper and complete installation
of the Neo Sync software application on your computer. Conrm the Neo is
NOT connected with the USB cable to your computer before beginning the
installation.
1. Go to www.bushnellgolfgps.com. Make sure you have the latest
version & update of Java for Windows* (link provided-click to
download).
2. Click Download and Install Software and Save the le (zip folder)
to your desktop. You will automatically receive the correct le
contents for your computer OS.
* Mac Users: use the Software Update feature (in the Apple menu) to ensure
you have the most up-to-date version of Java for your Mac.
DOWNLOAD
1-JAVA
2-Sync
App

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Using the Neo Sync Application
Install the Software
1. “Unzip”* the downloaded le and open the folder inside. Double
click Bushnell_Neo_Installer.exe to run the Neo Sync App installer.
2. Click “USB Driver Setup” to install the required driver.
3. Click “Sync Application”to install the Sync software.
*Free software to decompress zip les is available on the internet if it was not included
with your PC or Mac.
1-Unzip downloaded folder
and run the Installer
INSTALL
2-USB Driver
3-Sync App

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Introduction
The Bushnell Neo Sync application provides the user with all the tools
required to let the Neo communicate with your Windows or Mac computer*.
Using this interface, the user can control every aspect of golf course le
management.
* Compatible with Windows 7, Vista, XP ,2000 and Mac OSX
*Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft
Corporation.
Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Using the Neo Sync Application
About the Sync App
Before You Launch the Sync App
1. Charge the Neo for at least 6 hours using the supplied AC adapter
& USB cable (the Neo’s battery will also be charged whenever it is
connected to a computer, but this will take longer to fully charge it for
the rst time).
2. Connect the cable to a USB port on your computer.
3. Insert other end of the cable into the USB port on the Neo (under the
rubber plug on the left side-see photo above).
4. Hold the Power button for approximately 2 seconds, until the display
shows “Bushnell Neo”.
5. A “USB Mode” message will appear on the Neo’s display when it is
ready to accept data, and the Sync App
will indicate “Connected” (at top left).

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Using the Neo Sync Application
Downloading Courses
Set Up Your iGolf.com Membership
You are now ready to start the Sync App, and use it to set up your iGolf.com
membership so you can download the GPS data and scorecard info for any of
the thousands of golf courses in their extensive database. Note that the free
“trial” membership option will not allow you to download any course data.
1. Launch the Bushnell Neo Sync app by clicking the desktop icon, and
click the “GPS Download” tab.
2. Fill in the“Join Now” info to setup an iGolf membership (if already a
member, just “Log In”).
1a-Launch Sync App
1b-GPS Download Tab
2-Fill In Info
and Join
iGolf.com

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Using the Neo Sync Application
Downloading Courses
Next, use the Search features on iGolf.com to nd the golf course(s) you are
interested in playing, and download the GPS data for it.
1. Once logged in, enter the name of a course you want to play in
the box under“SEARCH FOR GOLF COURSE GPS FILES”, and click
SEARCH.
2. Select the desired course from the results list to access the course
download page. If your search returns too many results, using the
“Advanced Search” feature instead may produce a shorter list.
3. Click DOWNLOAD GPS & SCORECARD to download the data to your
computer.
1-Search for Course
Advanced Search option
2-Select Course
from Results
3-Download GPS
Course Data

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Using the Neo Sync Application Using the Neo Sync Application
The downloaded course data is stored by the Sync App, ready to send to your
Neo. All courses you’ve downloaded will always appear under“My Courses”
unless you delete them. The Neo can store about 10 courses at a time in its
internal memory. Courses already stored on your Neo may easily be deleted
to make room for dierent or additional courses.
1. After downloading, the course name will appear
in the MY COURSES box in the left column of the
Sync App window.
2. Select and highlight the course(s) you want to
load onto the Neo from the MY COURSES box.
Multiple courses can be selected for loading by
holding down the Ctrl key on your PC as you click
on their names.
3. Click the SEND button to transfer the course(s) to MY COURSES Box
the Neo.
4. The DELETE button can be used to remove the
downloaded data for any courses you do not
plan to play again.
5. The (lower) MY DEVICE box displays the courses
that are currently stored on the connected Neo.
Click DELETE to remove a course you no longer
need. A course can be copied from MY DEVICE
back to MY COURSES by simply dragging its
name from one box to the other.
MY DEVICE Box
Sending Courses to Your Neo

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Settings
If you nd it necessary (normally it is not), the Settings option of the Sync
App allows you to specify or change how the device communicates with
your computer and where the downloaded course les are stored.
1. Click Settings in the (upper, smaller) MY DEVICE box
2. Always leave COM Port set to “AUTO” unless the specic port being
used is known (this is a Windows only setting).
3. The default course le storage location is C:\My Documents\Bushnell\
Neo. If the setting must be changed, be sure to note the new location
and save all your future course downloads in the same folder.
4. Click OK to close the Settings Window after making any desired
changes.
Using the Neo Sync Application
1-Click Settings Settings Window
You’re Ready to Hit the Links !
Once you nish sending the the data for all the courses you need from the
computer to your Neo, you may disconnect the USB cable from the Neo and
close the Sync App.

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Controls and Parts Reference
USB Connection >
Distance to the Center
Distance to
the Front
Distance to
the Back
Belt Clip
Power Button / Backlight ESC / MENU Button
SCREEN Button OK / SHOT Button
Up / Down Buttons
Hole #
Playing Golf With Your Neo

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Power Button
• Turns the device on & o
• Turns the backlight on & o
SCREEN Button
• Switches between screens within Play Golf mode
Up Button
• Scrolls up
• Changes hole number (+)
Down Button
• Scrolls down
• Changes hole number (-)
OK/SHOT Button
• Selects highlighted option
• Activates Shot Distance
ESC/MENU Button
• Cancels current operation
• Returns to previous step or screen
Power Button ESC / MENU Button
SCREEN Button OK / SHOT Button
Up / Down Buttons
Button Functions
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Start Up and Main Menu
Playing Golf With Your Neo
Power On
• Press and hold the power button until “Bushnell Neo” appears (about 2
seconds).
Power O
• Press and hold the power button until the screen goes blank*.
Backlight On/O
• From any screen, press the power button to turn the backlight on.
• Press power button again to turn the backlight o.
* Note: the unit will automatically power o after 45 minutes if no buttons are pressed.
To override this, change the “Auto O” option under “Settings” to “OFF”.
Main Menu
The Main Menu displays all the pages (screens)
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 and
press OK.
Page Descriptions
Play Golf Select to play golf using GPS data
Map Course Select to create and customize golf course les
Delete Course Select to delete les from the device
Satellites Select to view satellite position and signal strength
Battery Level Select to verify remaining battery power
Settings Select to customize additional features
About Select to display version and company information

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Play Golf Mode
Play Golf Mode
In Play Golf mode, the screens display distance information-you will likely
spend most of your time using this screen. Course information must be rst
iGolf.com or manually entered using the Map Course
feature. If GPS data is available, distances to the front, center and back of the
green and up to four custom points per hole will be displayed upon satellite
acquisition. Highlight PLAY GOLF on the Main Menu and press OK. Scroll to
highlight the desired golf course and press OK.
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Play Golf Mode
Shot Distance Feature
From any Play Golf screen, press SHOT to activate the Shot Distance
feature. Press SHOT again to establish a starting point. The distance will
automatically update as you move. Once you reach the end position,
press SHOT to freeze the shot distance measurement. Press SHOT again to
reactivate the Shot Distance feature and establish a new start position. Press
ESC to return to the previous screen at any time.
Button Functions (Play Golf Mode)
Up/Down buttons Move between holes
SCREEN button Move between screens
OK/SHOT button Activate Shot Distance
ESC/MENU button Go Back (Keep pressing to return to Play Menu
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Play Golf Mode
The Play Menu
From any Play Golf screen, press MENU to access
the Play Menu. This menu allows you to easily
view satellite reception and battery level status,
or modify the settings being used for the current
course. The Play Menu options are:
Map Golf Hole
Allows the user to map the current hole being played without having to
exit the game.
Satellites
Displays various bar lengths to show signal strength for all satellites being
tracked.
Battery Level
Displays a horizontal bar representing the power remaining in the battery.
Return to Game
Resumes play from previous hole.
Exit
Returns to Main Menu.
Playing Golf With Your Neo