User Manual Section 1: Introduction... 2 Welcome Important Information www.bushnellgolf.com Package Contents Additional Requirements Bushnell Yardage Pro XGC Features Battery Installation Keypad Function Start-Up Section 2: Bushnell Yardage Pro XGC...9 Main Menu Play Golf Reviews News Map Course Settings Owner Information Section 3: Yardage Pro XGC Sync Application...21...
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.
Important Information 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.
(i.e. Augusta National Golf Club: search for Augusta). 3) Select course name from search results and download GPS file. 4) When prompted, SAVE the file. 5) Use Bushnell Yardage Pro XGC Sync to transfer golf course file to device. User Manual...
Introduction User Manual Bushnell Yardage Pro XGC Features USB Connection Hole Number Distance to the Back Distance to the Center Distance to the Front Go to Score Screen Go to Map Screen Function Buttons Up/Down/Left/Right Buttons Menu Button Power Button...
User Manual Battery Information 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.
Introduction Keypad Function – Start-up Keypad Function Power Button • Turns the device on and off Menu Button • Launches Play Menu Right/Left Function Buttons • Switches between screens Right/Left Toggle Buttons • Moves between fields • Changes hole number (+/-) Up/Down Toggle Buttons •...
News Map Course Settings Owner Information Bushnell Yardage Pro XGC View current time, satellite strength and battery level Select to play golf using GPS data Select to read the latest reviews from iGolf.com Select to read the latest news and opinions from iGolf.com...
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Bushnell Yardage Pro XGC Home Home 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. User Manual...
User Manual Bushnell Yardage Pro XGC Play Golf Play Golf 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,...
Bushnell Yardage Pro XGC Play Golf Screen Operation Right/Left toggle Up/Down toggle Right/Left Function Menu Enter Score 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.
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4. Battery Level Displays a horizontal bar representing the power remaining in the battery. 5. Satellites Displays various circles to show current satellites being tracked and GPS signal strength. 6. Select Tee Box Allows the user to change the current tee box selection, to check par and handicap for a hole based on its scorecard data file.
Bushnell Yardage Pro XGC Reviews Reviews 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.
User Manual Bushnell Yardage Pro XGC News News 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.
Bushnell Yardage Pro XGC Map Course Map Course 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.
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When finished, press Save. Repeat for all holes. *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.
Bushnell Yardage Pro XGC Settings Settings 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. 1. Battery Level This feature displays the status of the battery in the device.
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Allows user to return device to factory default settings. All data, including course files, will be permanently deleted. It is recommended all files are saved to computer prior to accessing this setting. 8. About Bushnell Yardage Pro XGC This feature displays general information pertaining to the device including version of software.
User Manual Bushnell Yardage Pro XGC Owner Information Owner Information 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.
User Manual Introduction 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.
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: Insert CD included with the product into computer.
Download Courses (GPS Download tab) 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”...
Yardage Pro XGC Sync Send Courses Send Courses 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: Before you can transfer the course files, the device must be powered on and connected (with the USB cable) to the computer.
(with the USB cable) to the computer. The device will then display “USB Mode”. Multiple course files can be saved at one time (by holding down the Ctrl key on your PC as you click on the names of the courses). Yardage Pro XGC Sync Save Courses...
Yardage Pro XGC Sync Settings Settings 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: Always set COM to “AUTO” unless specific port being used is known (does not apply to Mac users).
The device does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an Authorized Bushnell repair center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in permanent damage to the equipment, and will void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations.
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