Bushnell Neo+ User manual

User
Manual
Model # 368300 Lit # 98-2370/04-12
®
GPS
Rangender Watch

Care and Maintenance
The Neo+ Watch is durable and waterproof. To help ensure reliable operation, the following care and
maintenance guidelines are recommended :
• Avoid exposing the watch to extreme environmental conditions for a prolonged period of time.
• Avoid severe impacts on the watch.
• You may clean the watch occasionally with a soft and damp cloth.
• Brush the clip contacts at the bottom of the watch regularly. Dirt build-up on the surface of the
contact points may aect normal charging and data transfer. (*Note: Use a soft-bristled brush. Hard
bristles or wire brushes may leave scratches on the watch).
• DO NOT expose the watch to strong chemicals such as gasoline and alcohol, as they will damage
the watch.
• Store the watch in a dry place when it is not in use.
WARNING
Do not attempt to open the Neo+Watch.
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.

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Table of Contents
Click any page title to jump to that section of the manual
Page Title Page #
Welcome 4
Important Info / Our Website 5
iGolf.com Registration / Downloading Additional Courses 6
Charging the Battery 7
Package Contents / Computer Requirements / Updates 8
Parts/Controls (Buttons and Functions) 9
Operational Overview (Power On and Basic Operation) 10
Play Golf Mode: Using Play Golf Mode 11
Play Golf Mode: Button Functions 12
Other Menu Options: Battery / Golf Demo 13
Other Menu Options: Odometer / Alarm 14
Other Menu Options: Timer / GPS Status 15
Settings Menu Options: Settings Menu / Time & Date 16
Settings Menu Options: Sound / Units 17
Settings Menu Options: System Reset / About 18
Troubleshooting / FAQ 19-24
Warranty 26

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Welcome
Introduction
Important Information
Dear Valued Consumer:
Congratulations on your purchase of the Bushnell Neo+ GPS Rangender
Watch. 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+Watch and enjoying its many
features.
The Bushnell Neo+GPS Rangender Watch is preloaded with approximately
25,000 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 to go to iGolf.com to set up your
free user account within 180 days. This will let you make sure the internally
stored GPS data includes any newly added courses, and provides you with
access to all the features and benets iGolf.com has to oer.
Thank you for choosing Bushnell.

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Introduction 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
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. Setting up your
iGolf.com membership will ensure
your unit has access to the latest
updated GPS course data.
Our Website: www.bushnellgolf.com

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Registration/Downloads
iGolf.com Registration
Within 180 days of purchase, go to iGolf.com to register your Neo+Watch, which will
update the preloaded GPS course data and load any new courses that have been
recently added to the iGolf database.
If a unit that has not been registered is powered on 180 days or more after the rst
GPS signal reception, it will not function but will display a prompt to register online
(which will allow it to resume normal function). Registration is free and takes only a few
minutes. Completing the registration will give you access to the latest GPS data for use
on your device. To register:
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. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the proper drivers to your
computer and sync your Neo+to receive the most up-to-date golf course les.
Downloading Additional/New Golf Courses
Once your Neo+Watch has been registered, you may update the GPS data for an
existing course or download a new course to it at anytime. Make sure your Neo+Watch
is connected to the computer* and that you are logged in to your iGolf.com account.
Then, simply follow these steps to update existing courses or download new courses
to your Neo+ Watch.
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
Neo+Watch.

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Charging the Battery
The rechargeable battery of the Neo+Watch is long lasting and provides up to 14 hours
of golf, or one year of use as an everyday (time only) watch. 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.
To check your remaining battery life, select “Battery” from Menu 1 (pg. 13). To recharge
the battery, attach the 4-pin end of the included USB cable to the contacts on the back
of the watch and connect it to your computer. The Neo+Watch and USB cable are
compatible with all USB ports, including A/C style USB chargers. The battery charging/
full displays and charging contacts are shown below:
About the Battery
CHARGING FULL

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Contents/Requirements/Updates
Package Contents
1 - Bushnell Neo+ GPS Rangender Watch
1 - USB/Charging Cable
1 - Quick Start Guide
Computer Requirements*
USB (1.1 or 2.0) Port
OS: Windows (7, Vista or XP) or Mac OS X (version 10.6 or later,
INTEL processor)*
*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.
Firmware/Software Updates
Please check www.bushnellgolf.com periodically for the latest rmware and software
releases.
Package Contents / Computer Requirements/Updates

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Shot Back
13
4Select
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Menu Front
Buttons and Functions
Contents/Requirements/Updates Parts / Controls
1. SHOT Button: Tracks shot distance in Play Golf mode. Controls backlight. Press &
hold for night mode. Disable night mode with a single quick push. Press Select,
Front, or Back to exit Shot Distance.
2. MENU Button: View Golf Menu in Play Golf mode. View Main Menu Options from
Time screen.
3. BACK Button: Scrolls up through Menu items. View large Back of Green callout in
Play Golf mode.
4. SELECT Button: Selects from menu items.
5. FRONT Button: Press & hold to power on/o. Scrolls down through menu items.
View large Front of Green callout in Play Golf mode.

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Power On and Basic Operation
Operational Overview
Ready to start using your Neo+Watch?
First, be sure the battery has a full charge. If you are using it for the rst time,
it should be charged until the“FULL”charge indication is displayed (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 use your Neo+Watch.
• Press and hold the FRONT button (5) to power on the Neo+Watch.
• Press the MENU button (2).
• Scroll through the menu options by pressing the FRONT (5) and BACK
(3) buttons. Press again at the bottom (or top) of a menu screen to go to
the next (or previous) menu screen (see below).
• Select the desired feature by pressing the SELECT (4) button.
The Menu of features is displayed over a series of three screens as follows:
• Menu 1: Play Golf*, Battery, Golf Demo
• Menu 2: Odometer*, Alarm, Timer
• Menu 3: GPS status*, Settings
*GPS feature- using these features requires a satellite signal. To ensure
reception, make sure you are outdoors away from tall buildings and trees,
with a clear view of the sky.