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Congratulations on your purchase of the Bushnell Yardage Pro XGC. We sincerely hope you will find 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 golfing 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 Yardage Pro XGC and enjoying its many features.
Also, please visit http://www.bushnellgolf.com/gps/gps_rangefinders.cfm to learn more about GPS downloads and explore the benefits of becoming an iGolf Member. As a member, you have access to all the features and benefits iGolf.com has to offer, including access to an extensive database of GPS enabled golf course files for use on your Yardage Pro XGC.
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.
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 affect the accuracy and performance of this product.
www.bushnellgolf.com is an online resource for all our Golf GPS product owners, and it also serves as a portal to access iGolf.com GPS course files to use with these Bushnell products. Setting up your iGolf.com membership allows you access to download GPS files and many other benefits.
1 - Bushnell Yardage Pro XGC
1 - USB Sync Cable
1 - AC/DC 5V Adapter
1 - Belt Clip
1 - Storage Pouch
1 - Software CD
1 - User Manual
1 - Quick Start Guide
PC with Windows Vista/XP/2000 or Mac OSX
PC with CD-ROM
PC with USB port
* Required to transfer files from computer
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.
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 effective 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 compartment includes a slot for a micro-SD card. A card storage function is not currently provided, but will be incorporated in a future update. Please check www.bushnellgolf.com periodically for the latest firmware and software releases.
Power Button
Menu Button
Right/Left Function Buttons
Right/Left Toggle Buttons
Up/Down Toggle Buttons
Enter Button
Power On
Power Off
The Main Menu displays all the features 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 feature using the Function buttons and press the Enter button.
Home - View current time, satellite strength and battery level
Play Golf - Select to play golf using GPS data
Reviews - Select to read the latest reviews from iGolf.com
News - Select to read the latest news and opinions from iGolf.com
Map Course - Select to create and customize golf course files
Settings - Select to customize additional features
Owner Information - View the owner's name and phone number
This feature is the main interface to display the current time, satellite strength and battery level. Use the Up/Down buttons to move between the screens.
This feature is the main interface to display distance information and record scores. Course information must be first downloaded 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 five custom points per hole will be displayed upon satellite acquisition, as well as the georeferenced map of each hole. The user is also able to enter the score and putts for each hole.
Highlight "Play Golf" on the Main Menu and press Enter. If a satellite fix is available, the golf course closest to current location (within 1,000 yards) will automatically be highlighted. If a satellite fix is not available, scroll to highlight the correct golf course. Once the desired course is highlighted, press Enter.
Highlight the desired tee box and press Enter. Only the tee boxes available in the data file will be displayed.
Right/Left toggle - Move between holes
Up/Down toggle - Move between Main and Custom screens
Right/Left Function - Move between Main, Map and Score screens
Menu - Go to Play Menu
Enter - Go to Shot Distance
This feature allows the user to input his or her score and putts for each hole played. The hole number, par and handicap are also displayed on this screen for reference. Use the Right/Left buttons to highlight the correct score and putts.
Use the Up/Down buttons to move between fields. This information will be used on the Score Summary screen which is found in the Play Menu.
This feature displays the shape of the current hole. Using the Up/Down/Left/Right buttons, the user is able to move the cursor to any area within the hole. The distance from the user to this point is displayed at the top of the screen along with the distance to the center of the green.
The data for some courses includes an "auto zoom" feature which automatically updates the image and "zooms in" as the user moves closer to the green.
This feature allows the user to measure the distance of any shot taken.
From any Play Golf screen, press Menu to access the Play Menu. This menu allows the user to easily view status or modify settings being used for the current course.
This feature allows the user to read reviews on the device that are loaded from iGolf.com when the device syncs with the computer. Highlight "Reviews" on the Main Menu and press Enter. Use the toggle buttons and the Enter key to select different categories and reviews to read.
This feature allows the user to read news and opinions articles on the device that are loaded from iGolf.com when the device syncs with the computer. Highlight "News" on the Main Menu and press Enter. Use the toggle buttons and the Enter key to select different categories and articles to read.
This feature is used to manually input course name and map GPS data points. Existing course files may be customized or new files created using the device. Highlight "Map Course" on the Main Menu and press Enter.
*If mapping a Custom Point, the user may customize the name prior to registering GPS data. The user may select from a list of common abbreviations, or choose a six (6) character name, to easily identify the point on the course. If the user chooses not to customize the name, proceed directly to "Register".
This feature provides various configuration settings to personalize the device, such as screen contrast, distance measurement and GPS performance. Highlight "Settings" on the Main Menu and press Enter.
Screen contrast | Adjust to aid viewing in various light conditions |
Yard or Meter | Select yards or meters as the measure of distance Select if location correction is used to improve GPS accuracy. |
WAAS | Select if location correction is used to improve GPS accuracy. Commonly known as WAAS, this system of satellites and ground stations provides GPS signal corrections for much of the U.S. |
Stabilizer | Allows the user to select the rate at which the device refreshes GPS position. With "Stabilizer On" (default setting), the device will not refresh GPS distance readings once movement has ceased. This is useful to users who experience fluctuating distance readings, even though they are stationary. |
Clock | Select 12 hour or 24 hour display. |
This screen displays the owner information entered in the "Set Owner Information" section of the Settings menu.
Name and phone number information are displayed.
Highlight "Owner Information" on the Main Menu to view.
The Yardage Pro XGC Sync application provides the user with all the tools required to enable communication between the device and Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000 or Mac OS X computer. Using this interface, the user can control every aspect of golf course file management. From accessing the iGolf.com database to syncing course files, Yardage Pro XGC Sync encompasses many functions which enhance the GPS experience.
Search - Search for golf courses on iGolf.com to download
My Courses - Course files saved on computer ready to send to device
My Device - Course files on device ready to save to computer
Settings - Change COM Port and modify course file locations
Web Browser - Direct access to features available on bushnellgolf.com
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Mac OS X is a trademark of Apple, Inc.
Follow these instructions to assist in the proper and complete installation of the Yardage Pro XGC Sync application software on your computer. Confirm the XGC is NOT connected with the USB cable to the computer before beginning the installation.
To install Yardage Pro XGC Sync on a Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000 or Mac OS X computer:
Note: If you experience any problem with the installer (make sure you try restarting your computer first), click the "Product Support" link at http://www.bushnellgolf.com/gps/yardage_xgc_support.cfm, and download and install the latest version of the Yardage Pro XGC Sync application.
*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.
This feature provides direct access to iGolf.com where users may search for golf courses and members may download files. Click the "GPS Download" tab. Select "Member Login" to access account. If not yet an iGolf.com member, use the "Join Now" link to enroll.
For further assistance, please note:
This feature allows the user to transfer golf course files from a computer to the device. Select course files from the "My Courses" section of the sync application and press the "Send" button to transfer the courses to the device.
For further assistance, please note:
This feature allows the user to transfer golf course files from the device to a computer. Select the course files from the "My Device" section of the sync application and use the mouse to drag the courses into the "My Courses" section of the sync application.
For further assistance, please note:
This feature allows the user to specify how the device communicates with a computer and where course files are stored. Select "Settings" from the "My Device" section. For further assistance, please note:
If the setting must be changed, note new location and save downloads from iGolf.com in same folder.
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
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