Golf Buddy PRO User manual

Introduction
Safety Precautions
Contents
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Contents
Thank you for choosing the GolfBuddy, the most powerful GPS
rangefinder in the golf industry. Whether you are an occasional golfer,
avid golfer, or golf professional, the GolfBuddy provides you with the
critical information you need to be at the top of your game. Each
GolfBuddy model features a large, high resolution screen, an easy-to-
navigate toggle button, and a durable high-impact waterproof casing.
The GolfBuddy is ready to use right out of the box.
Please read the user manual thoroughly, prior to using the product. If you
ever have any questions, please visit us online at www.gpsgolfbuddy.com
to access an online Q&A.
Thank You,
GolfBuddy USA
Introduction
MainContents
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Safety Precautions
1.For optimal results, only use GolfBuddy Lithium Polymer
batteries.
- Using aftermarket lithium polymer batteries may affect the performance
of your GolfBuddy.
- When using AAA batteries for backup purposes, for best results, use
only alkaline batteries or Nickel-Metal Hydrate rechargeable batteries.
-Lithium polymer rechargeable batteries have a limited number of
charging cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and
number of charging cycles may vary by use and settings.
2. Use only the charger that is provided with your Golf Buddy unit.
Using other chargers may result in malfunction of the unit and
will void your warranty.
3. Although the GolfBuddy is water-resistant, do not immerse the
unit in water.
- If your unit becomes immersed in water:
1) Do not power on the unit.
2) Immediately remove the battery from the unit.
3) Please contact a GolfBuddy customer service representative.
4. Never attempt to disassemble your GolfBuddy unit. Doing so
will void your warranty.
5. Keep your GolfBuddy unit away from extremely hot or cold
temperatures. If your unit is exposed to extreme temperatures, it
may permanently damage the LCD screen.
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Contents
Chapter 1 : Getting Started
1.1 Package Contents ................................................................... 8
1.1.1 Included Items ........................................................................ 8
1.1.2 Optional Accessories ............................................................. 9
1.2 GolfBuddy Overview .............................................................. 10
1.2.1 Buttons and Components of the GolfBuddy ....................... 10
1.3 Display .................................................................................... 11
1.3.1 Green View Display ............................................................. 11
1.3.2 On-Screen Indicators ........................................................... 11
1.4 Charging ................................................................................. 12
1.4.1 Battery Charging Time and Usage ...................................... 12
1.4.2 Battery Charge Indicator ...................................................... 13
1.4.3 Low Battery Warning ............................................................ 13
1.4.4 AAA Battery Backup ............................................................ 14
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Chapter 2 : Before Using Your GolfBuddy
2.1 Powering On and Off ............................................................. 16
2.2 Downloading courses to your GolfBuddy ............................. 16
2.3 Settings .................................................................................. 17
2.3.1 Distance: Unit of Measurement ......................................... 17
2.3.2 Screen Contrast ................................................................. 18
2.3.3 Backlight Duration .............................................................. 18
2.3.4 Battery Type ....................................................................... 19
2.3.5 Demo Mode ........................................................................ 19
2.3.6 Sound Settings ................................................................... 20
2.3.7 Expert On/Off ...................................................................... 20
2.3.8 Language Selection ........................................................... 21
2.3.9 Course/Hole Recognition ................................................... 22
2.3.10 Automatic Power Off .......................................................... 23
Chapter 3 : Using Your GolfBuddy During a Round
3.1 Establishing Satellite Signal .................................................. 26
3.2 Green View Display ............................................................... 27
3.2.1 At Green ............................................................................... 28
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3.3 Target Display ........................................................................ 28
3.4 Custom Targets - Add/Delete ............................................... 29
3.5 Measuring Shot Distance ...................................................... 30
3.6 Pin Placement ........................................................................ 32
3.7. Score Tracking ...................................................................... 32
3.8 Changing Settings During Play ............................................. 33
3.8.1 Adjusting Backlight Brightness ............................................ 33
3.8.2 Demo Mode .......................................................................... 34
3.8.3 Manually Changing the Course and Hole ........................... 34
3.8.4 Manually Changing the Greens ........................................... 36
Chapter 4 : Advanced Menu
4.1 Time Settings ......................................................................... 38
4.2 System Information ............................................................... 38
4.3 GPS Information .................................................................... 39
4.4 Reset GPS ............................................................................. 39
4.5 NMEA Output ........................................................................ 40
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Chapter 5. Creating Your Own Course Data
5.1 Creating Course Data ........................................................... 42
5.2 Add/Edit Course .................................................................... 43
5.3 Add/Edit/Delete Targets ........................................................ 44
5.4 Accessing personally mapped out course information ........ 44
Chapter 6. Setting up the GB Manager
6.1 Download and Install the GolfBuddy Manager .................... 48
6.2 Registration: Creating a User Name and Password ........... 57
6.3 Logging in to GB Manager .................................................... 60
Chapter 7. Using the GB Manager
7.1 Course .................................................................................... 66
7.2 Score ...................................................................................... 73
7.3 Device .................................................................................... 77
7.4 Firmware Upgrade ................................................................. 81
FAQ
GolfBuddy Specifications
Warranty
Main
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Getting Started
Chapter 1
1.1 Package Contents
1.1.1 Included Items
1.1.2 Optional Accessories
1.2 GolfBuddy Overview
1.2.1 Buttons and Components
of the GolfBuddy
1.3 Display
1.3.1 Green View Display
1.3.2 On-Screen Indicators
1.4 Charging
1.4.1 Battery Charging Time
and Usage
1.4.2 Battery Charge Indicator
1.4.3 Low Battery Warning
1.4.4 AAA Battery Backup
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1.1 Package Contents
●Your GolfBuddy package should contain the contents listed below.
Please check to make sure that all of the contents have been
included.
●Pictures and/or illustrations in the User Manual are for
demonstrational purposes. Actual product may vary slightly.
1.1.1 Included Items
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GolfBuddy GPS Rangefinder Belt clip/Plastic Holster USB Data Cable
User’s Manual
Rechargeable
Battery
Wall Charger
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1.1.2 Optional Accessories
In addition to the included contents, the following accessories can also
be purchased from www.gpsgolfbuddy.com or through an authorized
retailer.
Getting Started
MainContentsChapter 1
Cart Mount (Permanent and
Temporary) Car Charger Leather Holster
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1.2 GolfBuddy Overview
1.2.1 Buttons and Components of the GolfBuddy
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Satellite Signal chip
-Power On/Off
-Backlight On/Off
Mark Button
Toggle Button
Left : Change Hole
Right : Target Info/Edit Target
Center : Confirm/ Edit Score
Up : Change Green
Down : Change Unit(meters/yards)
PC Interface/
Charging Slot
Cancel Button
- Go back to Menu or
Play Screen
Menu Button
[
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1.3 Display
1.3.1 Green View Display
1.3.2 On-Screen Indicators
Getting Started
- GPS Satellite Signal
- Signal Strength Indicator
- Hole Info
- Green Info(Left/Right)
- Par Info
- Y : yard / m : meter
- Battery Indicator
Current Time
Change Hole
Large Number
Back of the Green
Center of the Green
Front of the Green
Shot Distance
Target Info
fig. 1
fig. 2
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1.4 Charging
Before using your GolfBuddy be sure to fully charge the battery. Please
follow the steps listed below:
1.Remove the battery cover by
loosening the battery cover screw,
using a coin. Angle the battery so
that the three gold colored contacts
on the battery align with the matching
contact points on towards the bottom
of the battery slot on the GolfBuddy
and slide the battery down to insert*.
Replace the battery cover.
2. Gently pull back the rubber cover to
expose the mini usb/charger port
located at the bottom of your GolfBuddy. Connect the charger into
the slot . (fig.3)
* Make sure that the rechargeable battery is inserted properly with “This Side
Up” facing outwards. Your GolfBuddy will not function if the battery is not
inserted properly.
1.4.1 Battery Charging Time and Usage
Please charge the battery for at least 3 hours to obtain a full charge. Your
GolfBuddy can be used for up to 13 hours on a single charge*. (fig. 4)
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fig. 3. Connecting to the charger
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▶Actual battery life may vary depending on customer use and settings.
▶*Estimated battery life is based on use of the GolfBuddy unit with the backlight
turned off.
1.4.2 Battery Charge Indicator
The battery charge indicator lights are located toward the top of the
screen in the black area surrounding the lcd screen. When the battery
is charging, a solid red light will appear on the top left. Once it is fully
charged, a blue light will appear on the top right. If a blinking red light
appears on the top left, please check to make sure that the battery
connections are clean and free of dust. (fig. 5)
1.4.3 Low Battery Warning
When the battery is low, the screen will display “-Low Battery- Power
Off?”, every 60 seconds. This is an indication that it is time to recharge
the battery.
Status Charging Charge Complete Error while Charging
Upper Left Light Red Blue Blinking Red
Status Charging Time Standard Usage Time*
Time ~ 3 Hours ~13 Hours
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1.4.4 AAA Battery Backup
The GolfBuddy is equipped with a AAA battery backup system. AAA
batteries can be used in the place of the included rechargeable battery.
To insert AAA batteries, please remove the battery cover. Then remove
the rechargeable battery, and place the AAA batteries into the two
slots. Please make sure to follow the polarity guides (+,-) engraved on
the battery slot.
* Important- When using AAA battery backup, please make sure to access
the settings menu and specify which type of battery you are using. (Alkaline
or Nickel-Metal Hydrate. See Chapter 2, 2.3.4)
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Before Using Your GolfBuddy
Chapter 2
2.1 Powering On and Off
2.2 Downloading courses to
your GolfBuddy
2.3 Settings
2.3.1 Distance: Unit of Measurement
2.3.2 Screen Contras
2.3.3 Backlight Duration
2.3.4 Battery Type
2.3.5 Demo Mode
2.3.6 Sound Settings
2.3.7 Expert On/Off
2.3.8 Language Selection
2.3.9 Course/Hole Recognition
2.3.10 Automatic Power Off
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2.1 Powering On and Off
●To power on your unit, press and hold the power button until your
GolfBuddy powers on. Once the GolfBuddy is powered on, the
GolfBuddy logo will appear on the screen followed by the satellite
connection diagram. (fig. 6)
●To power off your unit, press and hold the power button. The screen
will then display [Power Off?].
●Using your toggle stick, highlight and select “Yes” to turn off your
GolfBuddy. (fig. 7)
2.2 Downloading courses to your GolfBuddy
●Your GolfBuddy comes with all of the available courses in our library
Main Contents Chapter 2
fig. 7. Turn off GolfBuddy? screenshotfig. 6.
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pre-loaded into the memory. However, if you cannot find a course
that you are looking for on your GolfBuddy, please go to our website,
www.gpsgolfbuddy.com, to download the course. Please follow the
simple instructions listed on the website to download any course in
our course library. If the course that you are looking for is not listed in
the course library, please contact our customer service department,
and we will promptly make the course available to download.
2.3 Settings
●You may customize the settings on your GolfBuddy to your
preference. Select the “Settings” icon from the main menu to access
this function.
2.3.1 Distance: Unit of Measurement
Before Using Your GolfBuddy
MainContentsChapter 2
●This setting allows you to change your
distance units to be displayed in yards or
meters. (fig. 8)
※Factory default for distance unit is in Yards.
* You may also access this menu while on the
Green View screen. Move the toggle button up
and hold for a few seconds and the menu will
appear.
fig. 8
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2.3.2 Screen Contrast
2.3.3 Backlight Duration
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●This setting allows you to set your screen’s
contrast level. (fig. 9)
※The contrast levels are from 1 to 111. Factory
default for screen contrast is 72.
fig. 9
●This setting allows you to set the duration
of the LCD backlight. (fig. 10)
※You will experience better battery life by
turning off the LCD backlight.
fig. 10
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2.3.4 Battery Type
2.3.5 Demo Mode
Before Using Your GolfBuddy
MainContentsChapter 2
●The demo mode enables you to familiarize
yourself with GolfBuddy where a satellite
signal is unreachable. To activate demo
mode, select Enable by pushing in the
toggle button. (fig. 12)
※By pressing the “cancel” button, next to the
toggle button, in demo mode, it will simulate
game-play by changing the distance yardage
measurements as if you were advancing along
towards the green on the field.
※Distance measurements on demo mode are
only for reference, and may vary from actual
distances.
fig. 12
●This setting allows you to select the type of
battery to use as a AAA backup along with
your Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery
(LPB). When using Alkaline AAA batteries,
select “LPB/Alkaline”. When using Nickel-
metal Hydrate AAA batteries, select
“LPB/Ni-MH”. (fig. 11)
※The default setting is set to LPB/Alkaline.
fig. 11
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