Bushnell Neo+ Handheld User manual

User
Manual
Model # 368150 Lit # 98-1958/10-10
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Table of Contents
Page Title Page #
Welcome 4
Important Info / Our Website 5
iGolf.com Registration 6
Battery Information 7
Package Contents / Computer Requirements 8
Controls/Parts Reference 9
Button Functions 10
Power On/O and Backlight 11
Getting Started/Main Menu 12
Play Golf Mode 13-14
Shot Distance Feature 15
Play Golf Menu 16
Options Menu 17-20
Options Menu (Settings Submenu) 19
Troubleshooting 21-22
Warranty 23
FCC Statement 24

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Welcome
Introduction
Important Information
Congratulations on your purchase of the Bushnell neo+ Golf GPS. 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 neo+and enjoying its many features.
The Bushnell neo+is preloaded with over 16,000 golf courses and ready to use out of the
box without downloading any additional software. After you’ve had a chance to begin
to get familiar with the capabilities of the neo+, please be sure go to iGolf.com to set up
your free user account within 45 days. This will let you make sure the internally stored
GPS data includes any newly added courses.
Thank you for choosing Bushnell.

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Introduction
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
Our Website: www.bushnellgolf.com
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.

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Introduction
iGolf.com Registration
Within 45 days of purchase, go to iGolf.com to register your neo+, 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 neo+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 neo+.
Once your neo+has been registered, you may have occasions in the future when you
want to update the GPS data for an existing course, or download a brand new course.
This can be done easily at anytime. First make sure your neo+is connected to the
computer, and that you are logged in to your iGolf.com account. Then, simply click the
‘Sync Device’ button-this will download all updated and new course data to your neo+.

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Introduction
Battery Charging
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.
WARNING
• Do not attempt to access, 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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Introduction
Package Contents
1 - Bushnell neo+
1 - Belt Clip
1 - USB Cable
1 - AC/DC 5V Adapter
1 - Quick Start Guide
Computer Requirements*
USB (1.1 or 2.0) Port
OS: Windows 7/Vista/XP, or Mac OSX **
*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 a Sync App and
Drivers. This CD is no longer included or necessary, as the new neo+ comes preloaded
with golf courses, ready to use. Your computer will recognize it automatically (no driver
or software is necessary) when you connect to the iGolf.com website to set up your
account and download the latest updated course data.
Package Contents / Computer Requirements

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USB Port
Distance to the Center
Distance to
the Front
Distance to
the Back
Power Button / Backlight ESC / MENU Button
SCREEN Button OK / SHOT Button
Up / Down Buttons
Hole #
Controls and Parts Reference
Parts / Controls

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Power Button ESC / MENU Button
SCREEN Button OK / SHOT Button
Up / Down Buttons
Power Button
•Turnsthedeviceon&o
•Turnsthebacklighton&o
SCREEN Button
•Displaysdistancestoadditionalpointsofinterest
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/screen/menu
Button Functions
Control Functions

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Power On/O and Backlight
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, enter the OPTIONS menu, select SETTINGS and change the AUTO OFF
setting to “OFF”.
Start Up

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Getting Started / Main Menu
Main Menu
Ready to start using your neo+ ?
First, be sure the battery has a full charge. If you are using it for the rst time, it should be
charged for 6 hours minimum (refer to “Battery Charging” on pg. 7 for details). 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 begin to use
your neo+.
Hold down the Power button until you see the “Bushnell neo+” startup screen, then
release it.
Battery Satellite
You will see the Main Menu screen, which only has Level Signal
two options: PLAY GOLF and OPTIONS (Fig. 1).
Using the neo+ menu system is simple:
1. Select (highlight) a menu item using the UP/
DOWN buttons.
2. Press the OK/SHOT button to enter it.
3. Press the ESC/MENU button to return to the
previous menu level.
Fig. 1

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Play Golf
Play Golf Mode
With PLAY GOLF highlighted, press OK. The display will
indicate that the unit is SEARCHING FOR LOCAL COURSES.
If it does not, and you see this message: “Not enough satellites
for local search. Press OK to start manual search.”, press OK/SHOT
and follow the MANUAL SEARCH procedure described in the
next paragraph*. When the search is complete, a list of golf
courses in order of their distance from your current location is
displayed (Fig. 2). Select the course you want from the list and
press OK/SHOT.
A manual search option is also available. If no courses are
found, or the one you want to play is not listed (as GPS info
for new courses is added to the iGolf.com database, it will be
available via your user account), select MANUAL SEARCH and
press OK/SHOT, then enter the name of the state using the
UP/DOWN buttons (Fig. 3). Select DELETE and press OK/SHOT
if you make a mistake. If you get multiple results, select the
state from the list and press OK/SHOT, then enter the course
name (at least the rst few letters) (Fig. 4). When nished,
select “SEARCH” and press OK/SHOT. You should then be able
to select the course from the search results (Fig. 5).
*If you are indoors, or don’t have an unobstructed view of the
sky outdoors, you may see the “Not enough satellites...” message
when you enter the PLAY GOLF mode. You can press ESC/MENU
to return to the Main Menu, move to a better location and/or see
if the satellite signal indication improves, then press OK (with
PLAY GOLF selected) to try a local course search again.
Fig. 2
Fig. 5
Fig. 4
Fig. 3

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Play Golf Mode
Play Golf
Once you have selected your course, the display
will show you distances from your current location
to the center (largest digits), front (F) and back (B)
of the green for the rst hole of the course (Fig.
6).
The neo+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 UP/DOWN
buttons.
Press the SCREEN button to view the distance of
additional points for the hole(Fig. 7). Press SCREEN
again to see the next screen of additional points
(Fig. 8). When nished, press SCREEN once more
to return to the Center/Front/Back screen (Fig. 6).
Hole # Distance to Center
Distance to Distance to
Front Back
Fig. 6
Fig.7
Fig. 8

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Play Golf
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:
1. Press OK/SHOT to activate the Shot
Distance feature (Fig. 9). The distance will
automatically update as you move (Fig. 10).
2. Press ESC/MENU to return to the previous
screen at any time.
3. Press OK/SHOT again at any time to Fig. 9
reactivate the Shot Distance feature and
establish a new start position.
Fig. 10

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Play Golf Menu
Play Golf
PLAY GOLF MENU
When you are in “Play Golf” Mode, on the green distance display, pressing ESC/MENU
will display the Play Golf Menu (Fig. 11). Select an item from the menu and press OK/
SHOT to use or display it:
MAP GOLF HOLE: This feature allows you to edit the
distances given for the various points (Front, Center,
Back, etc.) on the current hole/green. To use the
feature:
1. Highlight the point you want to re-map from
the list (Fig. 12) and press OK/SHOT. Fig. 11
2. Stand at the desired location and press OK/
SHOT to register the point (Fig. 13). Do not
move until the process is complete.
3. Repeat this process for any other points you
wish to map.
4. When nished, scroll to highlight “Save” and
press OK/SHOT. The neo+will retain this
setting along with the course data, so your
revised distance will be displayed instead of Fig. 12
the original distance next time you return to
play this course.
SATELLITES: Displays the available GPS satellite
relative positions and signal strength, along with an
indication of the overall satellite reception quality
(“STRONG”, “GOOD”, “WEAK”). Fig. 13

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Options Menu
Play Golf Options
BATTERY LEVEL: Displays the remaining battery power level as a percentage.
RESUME PLAY: Returns to the distance display for the current hole. Any edits you
made via the Map Golf Hole option will be shown instead of the original distance.
EXIT: Exits the Play Golf Menu and returns to the Main Menu.
OPTIONS MENU
From the Main Menu, select (press the DOWN button
to highlight) OPTIONS and press OK/SHOT to access
the following features and settings in the Options
Menu (Fig. 14):
MAP COURSE: This feature allows you to
customize existing course data (changing front/
back/center locations for a hole, or adding new Fig. 14
points like bunkers, hazards, etc.), or you can even create an entire new le of
course data (if you want to map a course not yet in the iGolf database). Begin by
highlighting “MAP COURSE” and pressing OK/SHOT. Here’s how to use the MAP
COURSE feature:
1. Select EDIT COURSE to customize an existing
course, or select CREATE COURSE to begin
setting up an entirely new set of data,
and press OK/SHOT (Fig. 15). Choose the
course name from the list if you’re editing
an existing one, or select NEW COURSE 1 if
you’re creating a new course data le (then Fig. 15
enter the state name).

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Options Menu (Map Course)
Options
2. If you need to edit or create the course name,
select COURSE NAME and press OK/SHOT.
Names should be dierent from any of your
other golf courses to avoid duplication or
confusion. If you’re editing an existing course
and don’t want to change the name, skip to Fig. 16
step 4.
3. Using the UP/DOWN buttons, scroll to
highlight each character and press OK/
SHOT. To delete characters, scroll to “DELETE”
and press OK/SHOT. When nished, scroll to
highlight “SAVE” and press OK/SHOT.
4. Next, select MAP GPS POINTS and press OK/
SHOT (Fig. 16). Select the hole (Fig. 17), then Fig. 17
the default name for the point (Fig. 18) and
press OK/SHOT.
5. If editing an existing point, select its name
from the list, then press OK/SHOT while
standing at the point to register its new
location. When creating a new custom point
select CSTM 1 (CSTM 2, etc) and press OK/ Fig. 18
SHOT, You can then select ABBREVIATIONS
(Fig. 19) and pick from the list (CREEK, SAND,
HZRD, etc.), or give it your own USER DEFINED
name. Next, make sure you are standing at the
point, and press OK/SHOT to register it. You
can also just accept the default name (CSTM
1) and go directly to REGISTER POINT. Fig. 19

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Options
Options Menu (Settings Submenu)
BATTERY LEVEL: Displays the remaining battery power level as a percentage.
SATELLITES: Displays the available GPS satellite relative positions and signal
strength, along with an indication of the overall satellite reception quality
(“STRONG”, “GOOD”, “WEAK”).
SETTINGS: Press OK/SHOT to view the Settings Submenu, which lets you set the
following user preferences for the display and GPS operation. Use the UP/DOWN
buttons to highlight an item, then press OK/SHOT to select it. Make the desired
adjustment using UP/DOWN, then press OK/SHOT to conrm your setting and
return to the Settings Submenu. When nished setting your preferences, press
ESC/MENU to exit the SETTINGS Submenu and return to the OPTIONS menu. The
SETTINGS Submenu items are:
CONTRAST: Use the UP/DOWN buttons to adjust the display contrast to
improve viewing in dierent lighting conditions.
AUTO ADVANCE: The default is ON. Select OFF if you don’t want the neo+to
automatically advance to the next hole on the course as you play, and would
prefer to use the UP/DOWN buttons to manually select the displayed hole
yourself.
AUTO OFF: The default “ON” setting will shut power o after 45 minutes of
inactivity (no buttons pressed) to avoid unnecessary battery drain. Selecting
“OFF” will allow the unit to remain powered on with no time limit, until
manually turned o.
YARDS/METERS: Select YARD or METER distance units.

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WAAS: This allows you to turn o location correction used to improve GPS
accuracy within the United States. Commonly known as WAAS, this system
of satellites and ground stations provides GPS signal corrections for much of
the U.S. You may need to adjust the WAAS setting according to geographic
location. The default setting is “ON”.
STABILIZER: Allows you to select the GPS position refresh mode. With the
Stabilizer set to “ON”, the neo+will not refresh the GPS distance readings
when the unit is not in motion (when you are not walking). This can be useful
if you experience uctuating distance readings when you remain stationary.
The default setting is “ON”.
DEFAULT: Pressing OK will display“RESTORE?” -select YES and press OK again
to reset the neo+GPS to its factory default condition. All items in the OPTIONS
menu (as listed above) will return to their original settings.
DELETE COURSE: This option erases a golf course data le from the neo+’s
internal memory. Highlight DELETE COURSE in the OPTIONS menu and press OK/
SHOT. Select the golf course from the list and press OK/SHOT. To verify you want
to delete the course, select YES and press OK/SHOT. If you need to restore the
deleted course data at a later date, simply connect the neo+to your computer, log
on to your iGolf account and download it.
ABOUT: Displays the software version.
Options Menu (Settings Submenu)
Options