Sureshotgps 8800 User Manual

Golf course green and hazard distance finder

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  • Page 2 Getting to know your Sureshotgps™...
  • Page 3 The menu key is used to display the main menu or exit from sub-menus. Play Resume Score Statistics Back 9/Front 9 On / Off Units Scoring Backlight Date/Time GPS Information GPS Signal Navigation Battery Status Capacity Registration Reset Unit View...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Understanding GPS… What is GPS and how does it work? • Satellites and reception • Can I use my GPS inside the home or office? • Best position for accuracy of my Sureshotgps™ • How do I check for GPS signal? •...
  • Page 5: Playing Golf

    Playing Golf… Downloading courses • Playing Golf • Understanding the Icons • Scoring… Fairways, Greens, Sand Saves, Pars Mapping a Course… How to map greens & hazards • Editing courses • Deleting courses • Saving a mapped course • Analyse Game Demo Mode 10.
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    1. Getting Started The contents of your Sureshotgps™ Box should include: • Sureshotgps™ unit with belt clip • SureAnalysis CD • Instructions Booklet • Quick Reference Guide to Icons • AC World Charger • USB Cable Fully Charge your Sureshotgps™ Lithium Ion battery. •...
  • Page 7: Registering On Line

    Registering on line To begin using your Sureshotgps™, the product must first be registered online. Registering will activate your warranty period and enable the downloading of course maps. • You will need to have an internet connection • You need to go to www.sureshotgps.com •...
  • Page 8: Understanding Gps

    2. Understanding GPS What is GPS and how does it work? Your Sureshotgps™ uses the Global Positioning System (GPS) to work out how far you are from the green or hazard. The system relies on the Sureshotgps™ receiving signals from orbiting GPS satellites.
  • Page 9: Set Up - Features

    3. Set up - Features Setting the time You will need to set your preferred date Format first Go to Main menu > Features > Setup > Date/Time > Date Format > Select Choose dd/mm/yy or mm/dd/yy Then press Back. Set Correct Time –...
  • Page 10: Status - Features

    4. Status – Features GPS – GPS Signal: To check the GPS Signal: Go to Main menu > Features> Status > GPS Information > GPS Signal. It will display the satellite number and signal strength for each satellite. A blue bar indicates that the satellite is being used in the position calculation.
  • Page 11: Playing Golf

    5. Playing Golf To begin using your Sureshotgps™ on the golf course, you must map or download a course first (unit must be registered in active downloading ability). How to download a course map • You need to be connected to the internet •...
  • Page 12 First View The first viewing screen, to the left, displays the distance to the hazards and the carry of the hazards for each hole on the right side. A red arrow is displayed on the screen when there are more than three hazards per hole. Use the up/down arrows to scroll through the mapped hazards.
  • Page 13: Understanding The Icons

    Understanding the Icons The greens and hazards are all represented in easy to read Icons: The distances are displayed in the following format:...
  • Page 14: Scoring

    6. Scoring This feature is switched On or Off from the: Main Menu>Features>Setup>Scoring>Select To begin scoring follow the following steps Please visit our website to learn more about scoring www.sureshotgps.com. 7. Mapping a Course When mapping a course it is ideal to map all the hazards as well as the greens. Good mapping involves taking account of relevant hazards and all greens in sequence.
  • Page 15 Walk to the front of the hazard, press the Front soft key. The Sureshotgps™ will count down from 10 seconds while it locks in the GPS position. Walk to the Carry (back) of the hazard, press the Carry soft key. The Sureshotgps™...
  • Page 16: Editing Courses

    16. Press the Right arrow key to move to the par of the hole. The Par of the hole is selected using the Up/Down arrow keys. 17. Press the Right arrow key to go to the next hole. 18. Repeat these steps for each hole on the course. 19.
  • Page 17: Analyse Game

    8. Analyse Game Sureshotgps™ offers the unique function of analysing game scores and shots if they were recorded during the game (see Scoring for instructions). From the main menu use the up/down arrows to select Analyse Game and then press the Select soft key. Use the up/down arrows to select the desired Game and then press the Select soft key.
  • Page 18 10. Caring for your Sureshotgps™ Your Sureshotgps™ is a product of superior design and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you protect your warranty coverage: • Keep your Sureshotgps™ dry. Rain, humidity and all types of liquids or moisture can contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits.
  • Page 19: Charging & Caring For Your Lithium Battery

    11. Charging & caring for your Lithium ion battery There are two ways to charge the Lithium ion battery inside the Sureshotgps™. Do not use any other chargers. Both methods are connected into Sureshotgps™ via the USB port on the base of the unit: 1.
  • Page 20: Software Upgrades

    13. Software Upgrades • When you connect your Sureshotgps™ to the Sureshotgps™ website you may be notified that a new software version for your Sureshotgps™ is available. • You should always upgrade your Sureshotgps™ to the latest software version. • Ensure that your Sureshotgps™ is fully charged before commencing the upgrade procedure.
  • Page 21 Does my local club allow the use of measuring devices such as the Sureshotgps™? The R&A Rule of Golf 2008-2011 states that measuring devices are permitted in the game of golf, providing a local rule has been passed by the Golf Club.
  • Page 22: Warranty

    • When your Sureshotgps™ unit is reset SureAnalysis™ will display a message saying that the Sureshotgps™ is being programmed. • When you see this message your can release the power on/off key on the Sureshotgps™. • If you release the power on/off key before you reset the Sureshotgps™ using the paper clip and before SureAnalysis™...
  • Page 23 In no event whatsoever shall SS be liable for any incidental, special or consequential loss or damage resulting from the purchase and/or use of its products howsoever caused and howsoever claimed. Any liability on SS under this warranty in respect of any repair and /or replacement and/or any action involving any of its products shall be limited to and not exceed the purchase price of the product in question.
  • Page 24: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity We, Sureshotgps™ Pty. Ltd declare under our sole responsibility that the Sureshotgps™ conforms to all world standards of compliance. Sureshotgps™ Pty.Ltd operates a policy of continuous development. Sureshotgps™ Pty. Ltd reserves the right to make changes and improvements to the Sureshotgps™ and any other of its products without prior notice.
  • Page 25: Website Information

    Website Information Visit www.sureshotgps.com your Sureshotgps. · What accessories can I buy? · Wow, platinum membership, what do I get for that? · I am travelling soon, I should add the courses I will play to my Sureshotgps · I should check for any software upgrades. I want to make sure I have the most up to date software driving my Sureshotgps.
  • Page 26 Notes...
  • Page 27 Notes...
  • Page 28 World Wide Technical Support For the quickest response please contact Sureshotgps™ directly support@sureshotgps.com www.sureshotgps.com...

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