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Golf Buddy Golfbuddy PRO User Manual

Gps tracking with automatic course and hole recognition
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Introduction
Welcome and thank you for choosing the GolfBuddy, the most powerful
GPS range finder 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, toggle
button, and a durable high-impact waterproof casing. The GolfBuddy is
ready to use right out of the box, without having to deal with
complicated interfaces to your computer.
Please read the user manual 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
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  • Page 1 Introduction Welcome and thank you for choosing the GolfBuddy, the most powerful GPS range finder 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, toggle button, and a durable high-impact waterproof casing.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety Precautions 1. For optimal results, use only GolfBuddy Lithium Polymer batteries. 1) The GolfBuddy is specifically designed to be used with GolfBuddy’s lithium polymer batteries. 2) When using AAA battery backup, for best results, use only alkaline batteries. Caution: Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced.
  • Page 3 3. GPS Information ... 37 4. Reset GPS ... 37 5. NMEA Output ... 38 Chapter 5. Creating Your Own Course Data 1. Creating Course Data ... 40 2. Add/Edit/Delete Course ... 41 3. Add/Edit/Delete Targets ... 44 GolfBuddy Specifications Warranty...
  • Page 4 Chapter 1 Before Using your GolfBuddy 1. GolfBuddy Main Menu Structure 2. Package Contents 3. Buttons and Components 4. Screen Icons 5. Charging...

  • Page 5: Golfbuddy Main Menu Structure

    1. GolfBuddy Main Menu Structure Select Courses Settings Advanced 2. 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 ●...

  • Page 6: Buttons And Components

    In addition to the included contents, the following accessories can also be purchased from www.gpsgolfbuddy.com retailer. Cart Mount (Permanent and Car Charger Temporary) 3. Buttons and Components of the GolfBuddy or an through authorized Leather Holster Toggle Button Before Using your GolfBuddy Satellite Signal chip Power On/Off...

  • Page 7: Screen Icons

    - Y : yard / m : meter - Battery Indicator < Play Screen > 5. Charging Connect the charger into the slot on the bottom of your GolfBuddy as shown in the picture below. Large Number Back of the Green...

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 : Basic Instructions

    Off?”, every 60 seconds. Please change or recharge your battery at this point. - When the battery is completely discharged, the following message will be displayed as your GolfBuddy powers off. If Alkaline Battery is used: “-Low Battery-”, “Please Replace them” ●...

  • Page 9: Powering On And Off

    To power on your unit, press and hold the power button until it turns ● on. Once the GolfBuddy is powered on, the GolfBuddy logo will appear on the screen, followed by the satellite connection diagram. To power off your unit, press and hold the power button. The screen ●...

  • Page 10: Changing The Course/Hole

    Once the unit is powered on, the GolfBuddy will automatically recognize the course and hole you are on. The GPS satellite signal cannot be reached indoors. Please find a ● wide-open area with clear sky visibility in order to establish an initial satellite signal.

  • Page 11: Pin Setting

    7. Measuring Shot Distance Before your shot, press the mark button located along the right side ● of the GolfBuddy. The screen will then display [Mark this position?]. Highlight “Yes” using the toggle button and push in the toggle stick once to select.

  • Page 12: View Target Information

    < Score Tracking > 9. View Target Information This function will display your remaining distance to bunkers, ● hazards, targets, IP, etc. At the play screen, go to the target information page by pushing the ● toggle button once to the right and pushing in the toggle button to select.

  • Page 13: Backlight Settings

    Highlight “Enable” and select by pushing in the toggle button. At the play screen, press the menu button and select “Demo On” ● You may familiarize yourself with GolfBuddy once the simulated ● numbers appear on the screen. ※ If you press the Cancel button, the distance number will change as if you were moving on the field.

  • Page 14: What Is "At Green

    < Demo Mode > 13. What is “At Green?” GolfBuddy provides you with an accurate ● distance to the green so you can plan your shot accordingly. Once you are on the green, your GolfBuddy will display “At Green” because the distance information no longer needed.

  • Page 15: Distance: Unit Of Measurement

    You can customize the settings on your GolfBuddy to your preference. You can select settings on the main menu. 1. Distance: Unit of Measurement Select Courses Settings Advanced < Menu Icons > This setting allows you to change your ●...

  • Page 16: Battery Type

    ※ The default setting is set to LPB/Alkaline. 5. Demo Setting The demo setting enables you to ● familiarize yourself with GolfBuddy where a satellite signal is unreachable. To activate demo mode, select Disable or ● Enable by pushing in the toggle button.

  • Page 17: Select Language

    Available options are: manual, automatic, ● sequential. ※ Setting to Automatic will allow your GolfBuddy to automatically select the course and hole for you. This option requires the least amount of manual operation. ※ Setting to Manual will enable you to select the <...

  • Page 18: Automatic Power Off

    ※ Available intervals are 30min, 60min, 90min, 120min, Always on. Factory default setting is “Always On”. < Auto Off > Chapter 4 Advanced Menu 1. Time Settings 2. System Information 3. GPS Information 4. Reset GPS 5. NMEA Output...

  • Page 19: Time Settings

    Use to reset GPS when you (a) experience ● unstable GPS signal, and (b) are playing in a different country. ※ After resetting your GPS, please allow 3-5 minutes for your GolfBuddy to establish a satellite signal. < Reset GPS > Advanced Menu...

  • Page 20: Nmea Output

    5. NMEA Output This feature is for serial output of NMEA data. It may output GSA and ● GSV. Communication mode is Asynce, 57600 baud rate, Parity: No, Data: 8 ● bit, Stop : 1 bit. Chapter 5 Creating Your Own Course Data 1.

  • Page 21: Creating Course Data

    This surveyed data may not be used “as is”. The surveyed data must be sent to the GolfBuddy headquarters for refinement. Once refined, the course data will be made available to all GolfBuddy users.
  • Page 22 Walk to the tee box area and push in the toggle button (REC) to mark your starting position. After pressing REC, walk to the front of the green and press REC ● again to record the distance to the front of the green. Once you have recorded the distance to the front of the green, walk to ●...

  • Page 23: Add/Edit/Delete Targets

    User Created Target menu. Highlight the target you wish to remove, and push the toggle button to the right, and push in the toggle button to delete. Chapter 1 Frequently Asked Questions GolfBuddy Specifications Warranty...
  • Page 24 1. Why is my unit not receiving a satellite signal? - Although the GolfBuddy will normally pick up a satellite signal within 3-4 minutes after powering on the device, it may take longer if you are in an area with more geographic obstructions.
  • Page 25 - Weight : 4.23 oz (Include battery) - PC interface : USB - Display : Mono LCD 2 and LED Backlight - The GolfBuddy will only operate in temperatures between 32 F to 104 F - Power source: Lithium polymer rechargeable battery with AAA battery backup.
  • Page 26 1. Terms and Conditions The GolfBuddy Pro and Tour units are guaranteed to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of original purchase, when used under normal conditions. GolfBuddy will...

  • Page 27: User Manual

    GolfBuddy USA 16613 Valley View Ave, Cerritos, CA 90703, USA WWW.GPSGOLFBUDDY.COM 1) GolfBuddy is a registered trademark of DECA System Inc. in the United States and may be a registered trademark in other countries. 2) No part of this publications may be transmitted or copied in any form whatsoever without expressed written permission from DECA System Inc.

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