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Instructions for downloading and using the gb manager with golfbuddy plus, pro and tour
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GB Manager User
Manual
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nstructions for Downloading and Using the GB Manager with
GolfBuddy Plus, Pro and Tour
Updated: 11-23-2010
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  • Page 1 GB Manager User Manual nstructions for Downloading and Using the GB Manager with GolfBuddy Plus, Pro and Tour Updated: 11-23-2010 1    ...
  • Page 2 The GolfBuddy Manager (GB Manager) allows you to update the course library in your GolfBuddy Plus, Pro or Tour GPS Rangefinder. Although the GolfBuddy comes with courses already pre-loaded into the unit, we are continually updating our course library by adding new courses and updating our existing ones.

  • Page 3: Chapter 1 - Setting Up The Gb Manager: Installation

    Chapter 1 - Setting up the GB Manager: Installation 1.1 Go to http://www.golfbuddyglobal.com. (We highly recommend using Windows Internet Explorer). 1.2 Click on the Support link located in the top menu bar of the homepage (fig 1.1). (fig 1.1) 3    ...
  • Page 4 1.3 Click on the Downloads link located on the left-hand side of the page (fig 1.2). (fig 1.2) 4    ...
  • Page 5 1.4 Please select the box that corresponds with your Operating System and GolfBuddy. For example, if you have Windows on your computer, and you have a GolfBuddy Tour, you would select the box on the lower left-hand corner (fig 1.3). (fig 1.3) 5  ...
  • Page 6 1.4.1 Next, please select Run to begin installation. (fig 1.4 & fig 1.5) (fig 1.4) (fig 1.5) 1.4.2 An InstallShield Wizard will appear. Please proceed with the installation by clicking on Next (fig 1.6 & 1.7). (fig 1.6) (fig 1.7) 6  ...

  • Page 7: Chapter 2 - Registration: Creating A Userid And Password

    1.4.3 Please finish the installation by clicking on Install (fig 1.8). (fig 1.8) Chapter 2 – Registration: Creating a UserID and Password In order to access the GB Manager, you must first register and create a UserID and password. 2.1 After completing the download and install process in Chapter 1, the GB Manager log in window should have automatically appeared on your screen (fig.
  • Page 8 2.2 After the download process is complete, the GB Manager icon should have been automatically added onto your computer’s desktop. You may double click on this icon each time you would like to access the GB Manager (fig 2.2). (fig 2.2) 2.3 On the GB Manager log in window (fig 2.3), click the Sign Up button towards the bottom of the window to begin the registration process.
  • Page 9 2.4 After you have clicked on the Sign Up button, your internet browser will open up and take you to the registration screen on your internet browser (fig. 2.4). Fill out all of the required information to complete the process and click submit.

  • Page 10: Chapter 3 - Logging In To Gb Manager

    2.5 Once you have completed the registration and Join Success appears on your screen (fig 2.5) you may close your internet browser at this time, as you will no longer need it open in order to run the GB Manager. (fig 2.5) Chapter 3 - Logging in to GB Manager After you have completed the registration process you are ready to log in to the GB Manager.
  • Page 11 GolfBuddy Plus users If you are using a GolfBuddy Plus, you must perform an additional step before logging in to the GB Manager. 1) Make sure that your unit is powered off. 2) Plug the USB Data Cable into your unit.
  • Page 12 3.4 When the auto update is complete, you will be prompted to restart the GB Manager (fig 3.5). Click Yes and login again. (fig 3.5) 12    ...

  • Page 13: Chapter 4 - Using The Gb Manager

    Chapter 4 - Using the GB Manager The GolfBuddy Manager (GB Manager) allows you to manage your courses, perform firmware upgrades, track your scores, and customize your GolfBuddy by adding images or logos to your welcome screen. Course Tab 4.1 The Course tab allows you to manage the courses in your GolfBuddy unit by adding new courses, and updating existing courses.
  • Page 14 4.2.1 After clicking on a country along the column on the left, a list of states or provinces will appear for that country as subfolders in the column. (fig 4.2) (fig 4.2) 4.2.2 You can then select an individual subfolder to the left. A list of courses available for that state or province will populate in the column to the right.
  • Page 15 You may also search for individual courses by typing in a course name in the search query window. It is located above the list of courses towards the right. (fig 4.4) (fig 4.4) Notice the five tabs along the top of the right column in the Course window. (All, Club, Course, City, and Total).
  • Page 16 A total number of courses in GolfBuddy’s course library can be found towards the bottom of the window under the right column. (fig 4.7) New - Newly mapped courses that have been updated to GolfBuddy’s library but have not been loaded into your unit.

  • Page 17: Chapter 5 - Score

    4.2.5 A pop-up window will give you the options of downloading All Files or New/Updated Only. Make sure New/Updated Only is check-marked then click OK to begin the download (fig 4.11) (fig 4.11) Chapter 5 - Score The GolfBuddy allows you to track and store scores for up to 1000 rounds in the unit. The score function on the GB Manager makes it easy for you to view your list of scores by categorizing them into folders that are sorted by the course name.
  • Page 18 5.1 Viewing Scores - To bring up a list of your recorded scores, click on the Score tab (fig 5.2) and then click Sync with GolfBuddy (fig 5.3). (fig 5.2) (fig 5.3) 5.2 The left column lists all the courses which you have recorded your scores on. Highlighting Total Score will list all of the scores in the right column (fig 5.4).

  • Page 19: Chapter 6 - Device

    Chapter 6 - Device Device tab is where you customize your GolfBuddy’s welcome screen with images/logos, and your user information (name/phone number), which will appear each time your GolfBuddy is powered on. It also allows you to perform software updates as they become available. 6.1.1 Click on the Device tab (fig 6.1) in the GB Manager, then click Sync with GolfBuddy (fig 6.2).
  • Page 20 6.1.4 Once you click on the icon, a search window will appear over the GB Manager window. Choose a picture from your computer’s hard drive and click OK (fig 6.4). (fig 6.4) Important Note: After choosing a logo and/or inputting your name and phone number, you must click the green button labeled Download User Information to save your logo and user information on your unit (fig 6.5).
  • Page 21 6.2.1 Module Update A list of updates is shown in the Module Update window (fig 6.7) under the Device tab. Next to each individual item, under the Item tab, it will be labeled as either Installed, New or Updated. If all the updates are shown as Installed, it means that your software is current and up to date. However, if they are listed as either, New or Updated, the updates should be downloaded to ensure that your unit performs at its optimum level.

  • Page 22: Chapter 7 - Performing Firmware Upgrade

    Chapter 7 - Performing Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade 7.1 If your GolfBuddy unit is in need of a firmware upgrade, a message prompting you to Please Upgrade Firmware will appear and flash on the upper right corner of the GB Manager window. (fig 7.1) (fig 7.1) 7.2 To begin performing the firmware upgrade, click on the small white box next to the Please Upgrade Firmware message and select Firmware Upgrade from the drop menu (fig 7.2).
  • Page 23 7.3 Next, a File Download – Security Warning will appear (fig 7.3). Click Run to continue (fig 7.4). (fig 7.3) (fig 7.4) 7.4 Next, a GolfBuddy Firmware Upgrade window will appear with Bootloader Upgrade and Firmware Upgrade both check marked. Please make sure that the GolfBuddy Course Manager is closed. Click Start Upgrade (Bootloader + Firmware) to begin the upgrade (7.5).

  • Page 24: Chapter 8 - Usb Driver Installation

    Chapter 8 - USB Driver Installation The driver installation is necessary when your USB port driver is outdated. In the case your GolfBuddy does not sync with your computer, please download this file that we offer from our website. 8.1 Go to http://www.golfbuddyglobal.com.
  • Page 25 (fig 8.2) 8.4 Please scroll to the bottom of the page and notice the two icons labeled Download. Select the box that corresponds with your Operating System (Windows 7, Vista, or XP) (fig 8.3). (fig 8.3) 8.5 Once you have clicked the icon to download the driver, a File Download - Security Warning will appear (fig 8.4 &...
  • Page 26 (fig 8.4) (fig 8.5) 8.6 An InstallShield Wizard will appear. Please begin the installation by clicking on Next (fig 8.6). (fig 8.6) 8.7 Select I accept the terms of the license agreement and click Next (fig 8.7). 26    ...
  • Page 27 (fig 8.7) 8.8 Click Next (fig 8.8). (fig 8.8) 8.9 Click Install (fig 8.9). 27    ...
  • Page 28 (fig 8.9) 8.10 Make sure Launch the CP210x VCP Driver Installer is check marked. Click Finish (fig 8.10). (fig 8.10) 8.11 Once you have clicked on Finish, Silicon Laboratories CP 210x USB to UART Bridge Driver Installer will appear (fig 8.11). Click Install. 28  ...
  • Page 29 (fig 8.11) 8.12 After a flashlight searches for your drivers and files are transferred, a notification will indicate that the installation is complete (fig 8.12). (fig 8.12) 8.13 When the installation of the driver is complete, please restart your computer. Before logging into the Course Manager, please make sure that your GolfBuddy unit is turned on, and plugged in.

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