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User’s Guide Sonocaddie AUTO PLAY Golf GPS User’s Guide Sonostar Inc. V.3.0.0.4_E Page 1 This document is the property of Sonostar Inc. Any unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.
Chapter 4. Course Management...................10 4.1 Before Uploading Course Information ............10 4.1.1 Login or Join Free Sonocaddie Membership ........10 4.1.2 Install “AUTO PLAY Software” in Your Computer......11 4.1.3 Connect AUTO PLAY and Computer..........12 4.2 Update Course Data ..................12 4.2.1 Manage data in AUTO PLAY ............14 Chapter 5.
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User’s Guide 5.5 Reference Points on Green................20 5.6 Editing Reference Points................20 5.7 Delete Reference Points.................21 5.8 Green Close-Up Function ................21 5.8.1 Double Green ..................22 5.9 Mark Function (Shot Measurement)..............22 5.10 Scorecard Function (Optional Function) .............23 5.10.1 How to Activate Scorecard Function..........23 5.10.2 NORMAL and PRO function ............23 5.10.3 Enter Scores ..................24 5.10.4 Review Scorecard and View Analysis..........24...
Sonocaddie. Note that there are multiple ways to navigate and use the various Sonocaddie functions. Sonocaddie is very intuitive to use, so feel free to use whichever way you find to be the easiest.
User’s Guide Packing List Sonocaddie AUTO PLAY Mini USB Cable Rechargeable Battery User’s Guide Belt Clip AC Charger Adaptor Carry Pouch The Serial Number Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 Features GPS antenna Power button/ Green View button Hook Mark button Scorecard button...
User’s Guide 1.2 Display Side of Green Satellite signal Battery level Distance from front Distance from center / back of the green of the green Reference Distance for each reference point point on the fairway Fig: Course info screen Rough/Fairway Right Rough/Fairway Left Fairway Press “Mark”...
Optimal Accuracy Important! To achieve optimum accuracy, it is advised that Sonocaddie performs best under clear sky conditions. Furthermore, 6 satellite signals should be sought, so it might be necessary to wait for these to be registered. 1.2.3 Battery level Quickly confirm remaining battery level with the on-screen battery gauge.
3.1 Power ON/OFF Power button Power ON: Press the “Power button” for at least 3 seconds to turn the Sonocaddie on. The MAIN screen will appear. Power OFF: To switch Sonocaddie off, simply press the “Power button” for at least 3 seconds or select “OFF”...
Step 2. Connect the USB cable between AUTO PLAY device and PC after completing registration. Step 3. Log in to the AUTO PLAY Software. The next time the device is turned on, the prompt message will disappear. 3.2 Main Menu 3.2.1 GPS: Provides the GPS reception status information.
4.1.1 Login or Join Free Sonocaddie Membership A free membership account is required to update course data. Please link to “Member” on AUTO PLAY Software or go to AUTO PLAY website, “Member” page at www.sonocaddie.com to join the membership in advance.
4.1.2 Install “AUTO PLAY Software” in Your Computer This application software is used for you to access and download course information and manage your AUTO PLAY personalized course folder. Please install it from enclosed CD or from website at www.sonocaddie.com.
User’s Guide 2. After completing installation, please press “Close” to finish. A Sonocaddie shortcut will appear on your desktop. Double click the Sonocaddie shortcut icon will start “Sonocaddie AUTO PLAY” software. 4.1.3 Connect AUTO PLAY and Computer Step 1. Turn on Sonocaddie AUTO PLAY.
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Step3. Press “ESC” button after the updating process is finished in the device. Sonocaddie AUTO PLAY will shutdown automatically. Step4. Turn on the AUTO PLAY, and the course data will be the most up to date. Important! Please do not disconnect the cable between AUTO PLAY device and computer when updating.
This is the personal folder to manage your data. You can upload or download GPS data (30 courses) or Scorecard (100 records) between your AUTO PLAY unit and this folder. (Par level member has NO access to “My Folder” unless the membership has been upgraded.)
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F. GPS/ Scorecard buttons on the top of the display: These buttons bring up the course data from your Sonocaddie AUTO PLAY unit. You can switch to review GPS and Scorecard data simply by pressing the buttons.
Important! When you are in the “AUTO PLAY” tab and press the “GPS” button, “My Folder” tab will also switch to GPS data. When pressing the “Scorecard” button on both “AUTO PLAY” and “My Folder” tab will also switch to scorecard data.
User’s Guide us map this course for you.) Press “More” to select the course you want to play or arrange the order of courses by distance or by course name. Important! If you want to edit the selected course, by pressing “COPY”, the selected course will be copied into MY COURSE for you to edit the reference points.
Selection” button, or by scrolling left or right through the holes using the “5 way” key. Auto Hole function can be turned on/off from “SETTINGS”. 5.2 Course Management for AUTO PLAY device 5.2.1 Create a New Course Select “MY COURSE” from the “Main” menu and press “MORE”...
“RECORD”. Press “Esc” key to complete the mapping and return to the Course Layout Screen. Important! Sonocaddie performs best under clear sky. Furthermore, 6 satellite signals should be sought, it might be necessary to wait for these to be registered. Important! Each row only allows one reference point.
User’s Guide 5.4 Reference Points next to Green To add icons to the side of the green, (for example, add a water icon to the left of the green) press “SELECT” (right soft key) and then choose from the icons. 5.4 Reference Points next to Green To add icons to the side of the green, (for example, add a water icon to the left of the green) press “SELECT”...
User’s Guide If the Sonocaddie shows an incorrect distance to the course feature, users can update the new coordinates by standing at the reference point, pressing “EDIT” and choosing the particular reference point icon that requires updating. Press “SELECT” to go to the icon page.
User’s Guide 5.8.1 Double Green Sometimes a hole will have a double green. In this event, AUTO PLAY will show double green. To be sure you are viewing the correct green. The first green display will show the second green according to its position. For example, if the first green is on the left of the second green, it will show an L on the left top side of the first green.
Step1. Join Birdie membership at www.sonocaddie.com. Step2. Connect the cable between AUTO PLAY device and PC after completing registration. Step3. Log in to the AUTO PLAY Software and the scorecard function will be activated. Important! Scorecard is an optional function in AUTO PLAY. Please visit our website for further information.
5.10.4 Review Scorecard and View Analysis Sonocaddie can save scores for up to 100 rounds. To view prior scores, go to “SCORECARD” from the “MAIN” menu and “SELECT” one course. With this feature you can review previous scores, analysis and also edit them.
User’s Guide C. Description Abbreviations Lat = Latitude Lon = Longitude DOP = Dilution of Precision P = Par S = Score H = Hole Hcp = Handicap Pt = Putt Fw = Fairway Sd = Sand GIR = Green in Regulation B/BK = Back F/FT= Front CT = Centre...
The first time you start Sonocaddie in a new area it may take up to 10~15 min. to receive sufficient satellite signals. You may monitor GPS signal reception on the ‘GPS Status’ screen.
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User’s Guide Q.5 Will I lose my data when the power goes off on my Sonocaddie? A. The data you store in your Sonocaddie will never be lost unless you edit or erase the data on purpose. Q6. Why are the distances shown on Sonocaddie incorrect for each hole on this course? A.
User’s Guide Regulatory Agency Compliance Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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User’s Guide V.3.0.0.4_E Page 32 This document is the property of Sonostar Inc. Any unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.