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User's Guide
Sonocaddie
AUTO PLAY
Golf GPS
User's Guide
V.3.0.0.1_E
Sonostar Inc.
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  • Page 1 User’s Guide Sonocaddie AUTO PLAY Golf GPS User’s Guide V.3.0.0.1_E Sonostar Inc. Page 1 This document is the property of Sonostar Inc. Any unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.2.2 Settings....................9 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 .....10 4.1.3 Connect AUTO PLAY and Computer..........12 4.2 Update Course Data ..................12 4.2.1 Manage data in AUTO PLAY ............14...
  • Page 3 User’s Guide 5.7 Delete Reference Points.................21 5.8 Green Close-Up Function ................21 5.8.1 Double Green ..................21 5.9 Mark Function (Shot Measurement)..............22 5.10 Scorecard Function (Optional Function) .............23 5.10.1 Activate your 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 Appendices........................25 A.
  • Page 4: Welcome

    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 which ever way you find to be the easiest.
  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Introduction

    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...
  • Page 6: Display

    User’s Guide 1.2 Display Side of Green Satellite signal Battery level Distance from front / back of the green Reference Distance for each point on the reference point fairway Fig: Course info screen Fairway Rough/Fairway Right Rough/Fairway Left Press “Mark” button or enter “Mark” Distance unit function from “Main”...
  • Page 7: Symbol Description

    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.
  • Page 8: Chapter 2. Getting Started

    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”...
  • Page 9: Main Menu

    Time/ Date Display Longitude Important ! To achieve optimum accuracy please be aware that Sonocaddie performs best under clear sky conditions. Since at least 6 satellite signals should be sought, it might be necessary to wait for these to be registered.
  • Page 10: Chapter 4. Course Management

    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. Important! Serial Number (S/N) is required to join Sonocaddie AUTO PLAY membership.
  • Page 11 User’s Guide 2. After completing installation, please press “Close” to finish. A Sonocaddie shortcut will appear on your desktop. Double clicking the Sonocaddie shortcut icon will start “Sonocaddie AUTO PLAY” software. Page 11 This document is the property of Sonostar Inc. Any unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.
  • Page 12: Connect Auto Play And Computer

    Step 2. Connect the USB Cable between Sonocaddie AUTO PLAY and Computer. On your Sonocaddie display you will see the message “USB cable connected. Enable USB link now? ”. Press “YES” (right soft key) to link the unit with your computer.
  • Page 13 Step1. Press Update button on the screen. The update process on the computer will take approximately 15~20 minutes to complete. Step2. Disconnect the USB Cable between Sonocaddie AUTO PLAY and computer after the updating process is finished on the software. The device will take few minutes to update the course data.
  • Page 14: Manage Data In Auto Play

    (Par level member has NO access to “My Folder” unless the membership has been upgraded.) Steps to upload course data from Sonocaddie AUTO PLAY to MyFolder: Step1. Select the specific course in your device. Step2. Press “Upload” to upload course data to MyFolder.
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16: Chapter 5. Starting A Game

    Important ! If your membership has expired, access to AUTO PLAY Software will not be allowed unless the membership is renewed. The Sonocaddie system will remind you by email prior the expiration date. For further information or assistance, please go to www.sonocaddie.com...
  • Page 17: Search Courses From Course List (Manual Search)

    User’s Guide Note: This function can only be activated when there is GPS reception. Important! You must select a course and a hole first. Then, SCORECARD function and reference points function can be used. 5.1.2 Search Courses from COURSE LIST (Manual Search) Select “COURSE LIST”...
  • Page 18: Course Management For Auto Play Device

    User’s Guide Important! The user can choose to change holes manually at anytime using the” Hole 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”...
  • Page 19: To Rename A Course

    “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.
  • Page 20: Reference Points Next To Green

    Press “RECORD” and the icon is now changed to the new icon. 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 Page 20 This document is the property of Sonostar Inc.
  • Page 21: Delete Reference Points

    User’s Guide the particular reference point icon that requires updating. Press “SELECT” to go to the icon page. Highlight the same icon on the icon page, and press “RECORD”. The distance is now corrected permanently. Important! To record a reference point the player must stand still for 5 seconds at the reference point before pressing “RECORD”.
  • Page 22: Mark Function (Shot Measurement)

    User’s Guide 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. Press “2 G”...
  • Page 23: Scorecard Function (Optional Function)

    5.10.2 NORMAL and PRO function Sonocaddie provides a scorecard function that allows you to score your personal round and provides an analysis of your round… There are 2 types of scorecard functions, “NORMAL” and “PRO”. Normal keeps track of total strokes only, and adds all strokes to provide scores for both front nine (out) and back nine (in).
  • Page 24: Enter Scores

    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.
  • Page 25: Appendices

    User’s Guide Appendices A. Specification Size H 108mm×W 53.5mm×T 28.4mm (H 4.3”×W 2.3”×T 1.1”) Weight 140g ( 4.9 ounces) Screen 2.2” high-resolution color LCD w/ Backlight Operating temperature Maximum 70 º C / 158 º F Minimum -5 º C / 23 º F Storage Course: 30 Scorecard: 100...
  • Page 26: System Requirement

    User’s Guide B. System Requirement Windows 2000/XP/Vista CD-ROM 512 MB RAM (XP)、1 GB RAM (Vista) or higher 12 MB or more hard disk space Page 26 This document is the property of Sonostar Inc. Any unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.
  • Page 27: Description Abbreviations

    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...
  • Page 28: Faqs

    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.
  • Page 29 410 yards, but Sonocaddie only shows 380 yards. Please see figure below. 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.
  • Page 30: Regulatory Agency Compliance

    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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