iGolf GPS Caddie II Manual de usuario
Table of ContentsUser Manual
Section 1: Introduction.................................................................................... 2
Welcome
Important Information
iGolf.com
Package Contents
Additional Requirements
GPS Caddie II Features
Battery Installation
Keypad Function
Start Up
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Section 2: iGolf GPS Caddie II........................................................................ 9
Main Menu
Play Golf
Map Golf Course
Delete Course
Satellites
Battery Level
Sync Handheld
Settings
About iGolf
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Section 3: iGolf Caddie II Sync....................................................................... 19
Introduction
Installation
Sync Courses
Download Courses
Save Courses
Create/Edit
Settings
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Section 4: Appendices.................................................................................... 26
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Dear Valued Consumer:
Congratulations on your purchase of the iGolf GPS Caddie II. We sincerely hope
you will nd your iGolf 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
golng experience.
This User Manual was created for you to get the most out of your new device. It only
takes a few minutes to read, after which you can immediately begin using your new
GPS Caddie II and enjoying its many features.
Also, please visit www.iGolf.com to explore the benets of becoming an iGolf Member.
As a member, you have access to all the features and benets iGolf.com has to offer,
including access to an extensive database of GPS enabled golf course les for use on
your GPS Caddie II.
Thank you for choosing iGolf.
Sincerely,
L1 Technologies
Welcome
Legal Disclaimer
L1 Technologies, Inc. will not be held legally responsible for any injury or damage to
any person or property caused by the user’s improper operation and/or poor judgment
while using this product.
Additional Information
The Global Positioning System (GPS), a network of 24 satellites orbiting Earth, is
operated and maintained by the U.S. government. This GPS device requires at least 3
satellites to be acquired to accurately determine your position. Any change made to the
system by the government could affect the accuracy and performance of this product.
Important Information
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iGolf.com
iGolf.com is an online resource for all golfers,
but serves as a community for iGolf members
to access GPS golf course les to use with
their iGolf products. Membership is not
required for much of the content; however,
access to GPS course les and the ability to
download GPS les requires a membership.
iGolf.com
Package Contents*
1 - iGolf GPS Caddie II
1 - USB Sync Cable
1 - Belt Clip
1 - Screen Protector
1 - Software CD
1 - User Manual
1 - Quick Start Guide
*Please contact vendor if your package is incomplete.
Additional Requirements
Two 1.5V AA batteries (alkaline or rechargeable)
PC with Windows Vista/XP/2000/98*
PC with CD-ROM*
PC with USB port*
*Required to transfer les from computer
Package Contents – Additional Requirements
Visit www.iGolf.com today to become a member!
Download Course Files
Go to www.iGolf.com, and log in to access account. If not a member, use the1.
“Join Now” link to become a member.
Search for desired course using simple terms to broaden results2.
(i.e. Augusta National Golf Club: search for Augusta).
Select course name from search results and download GPS le.3.
When prompted, SAVE le to green iGolf folder on the desktop.4.
Use iGolf Sync to transfer golf course le to device.5.
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Keypad Function
Escape/Exit
• Switches between screens
• Cancels current operation
• Returns to previous step or screen
Toggle/Enter
• Acts as “Enter” if pushed straight down
• Scrolls up, down, left and right
• Switches between screens
• Highlights menu options and enters data
Power/Backlight
• Turns the device on and off
• Turns the backlight on and off
Start-Up
Power On
• Press and hold Power button until the welcome screen appears (about 3 seconds).
Power Off
• Press and hold Power button until the screen goes blank.
Backlight On/Off
• From any screen, press Power button to turn backlight on.
• Press Power button again to turn backlight off.
Keypad Function – Start-up
Main Menu
The Main Menu displays all the features available to the
user, which are explained in detail in subsequent sections
of this User Manual. To begin using the device, scroll to
highlight any feature and press Enter.
Main Menu
Featured Descriptions
Play Golf Select to play golf using GPS data
Map Golf Course Select to create and customize golf course les
Delete Course Select to delete les from the device
Satellites Select to view satellite position and signal strength
Battery Level Select to verify remaining battery power
Sync Handheld Select to sync or save les to computer
Settings Select to customize additional features
About iGolf Select to display version and company information
Escape
Exit
Toggle/Enter
Power
Backlight
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Play Golf Play Golf
Screen Operation
Right/Left toggle Move between holes
Up/Down toggle Move between screens
Enter Activate Shot Distance
ESC Go to Play Menu
Shot Distance Operation
From any Play Golf screen, press Enter to activate the Shot Distance feature.
Distance from the start position will automatically update as the user moves.
Once the user reaches the end position, press Enter to freeze the shot distance
measurement.
Press Enter again to reactivate the Shot Distance feature and establish a new
start position.
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Play Golf
This feature is the main interface to display scorecard and distance information. Course
information must be rst downloaded from iGolf.com or manually entered using the Map
Golf Course feature. If GPS data is available, distances to the front, center and back of the
green and up to eight custom points per hole will be displayed upon satellite acquisition.
1. Select Course
Highlight “Play Golf” on the Main Menu and press
Enter. If a satellite x is available, the golf course
closest to current location (within 1,000 yards) will
automatically be highlighted. If a satellite x is not
available, scroll to highlight the correct golf course.
Once the desired course is highlighted, press Enter.
2. Tee Box
Highlight the desired tee box and press Enter. Only the
tee boxes available in the data le will be displayed.
Main Screen
Battery and Satellite
Center of Green
Front, Back &
Shot Distance
Custom Points
Hole, Par, Yards (Meters)
Custom Screen
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Play Golf Map Golf Course
Play Menu
This menu allows the user to easily view status or modify
settings being used for the current course.
1. Map Golf Hole
Allows the user to map the current hole being played
without having to exit the game.
2. Battery Level
Displays a horizontal bar representing the power
remaining in the batteries.
3. Satellites
Displays various column heights to show signal
strength for all satellites being tracked.
4. Select Tee Box
Allows the user to change the current tee box selection.
5. Yard or Meter
Allows the user select the unit of measurement displayed.
6. Return to Game
Resumes play from previous screen.
7. Exit
Returns to Main Menu.
Map Golf Course
This feature is used to manually input course information and map GPS data points.
Existing course les may be customized or new les created using the device.
Revisions to course name, course data and GPS points all are made using this
feature.
1. Select Course
Highlight “Map Golf Course” on the Main Menu and
press Enter. Scroll to highlight the desired new or
existing golf course and press Enter.
2. Course Name
Highlight “Course Name” and press Enter. Names
are limited to 12 characters and should be
distinguishable from other golf courses entered.
Scroll to highlight the character and press Enter.
To delete characters, scroll to “BKSPC” and press
Enter. When nished, scroll to highlight “SAVE” and
press Enter.
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Map Golf Course Delete Course - Satellites - Battery Level - Sync Handheld
Map Golf Course (continued)
*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 character name, to easily identify the
point on the course. If the user chooses not to customize the name, proceed directly to “Register Point”.
Delete Course
This feature allows the user to permanently remove a golf course le from the
device. Highlight “Delete Course” on the Main Menu and press Enter. Scroll to
highlight the golf course to delete and press Enter. To remove course from device,
conrm by highlighting “Yes” and pressing Enter.
Satellites
This feature displays the GPS satellites recognized by the device. Satellites
providing location data to the device for use in distance calculation are represented
by black circles or bars. Satellites in view but not used are displayed as clear circles
or bars. Typically, at least three satellites providing location data are required
before GPS distance can be calculated. Highlight “Satellites” on the Main Menu and
press Enter.
Battery Level
This feature displays the status of the batteries installed in the device. Battery
information is displayed using a horizontal bar representing the amount of power
remaining in the batteries. If using rechargeable batteries, it is essential to change
the battery type in Settings to receive the proper reading. Highlight “Battery Level”
on the Main Menu and press Enter.
Sync Handheld
This feature initiates communication between the device and computer, allowing
golf course les to be transferred using the iGolf Sync software. When the device is
ready to send or receive les, the connection status will display “Waiting”. Once the
transfer of les has begun, the connection status will change to “Active”. Highlight
“Sync Handheld” on the Main Menu and press Enter.
3. Course Data
Highlight “Course Data” and press Enter. Highlight desired tee box and
press Enter. Select the desired hole and press Enter. Input par and distance
information using the toggle button to select values and move between options.
When nished, scroll to “Save” and press Enter. Repeat these instructions for
all desired holes and tee boxes for the course and press ESC to exit.
4. Map GPS Point
Highlight “Map GPS Point” and press Enter. Select the
desired hole and press Enter. Highlight point to map*
and press Enter. Stand at desired location, conrm
satellite strength and press Enter to register point.
Do not move until process is complete. Repeat these
instructions for all desired points. You MUST scroll to
“Save” and press Enter to avoid losing mapped data.
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Settings Settings
Settings
This feature provides various conguration settings to
personalize the device, such as screen contrast, distance
measurement, GPS performance and power management.
Highlight “Settings” on the Main Menu and press Enter.
2. Yard or Meter
Allows the user to select yards or meters as the measure of distance.
3. WAAS
Allows the user to select if location correction is used to improve GPS accuracy
within the United States. Commonly known as WAAS, this system of satellites
and ground stations provides GPS signal corrections for much of the U.S. The
user may need to adjust the WAAS setting according to geographic location. The
default setting on the device is “WAAS On”.
4. Stabilizer
Allows the user to select the rate at which the device refreshes GPS position.
With “Stabilizer On” the device will not refresh GPS distance readings once
movement has ceased. This is useful to users who experience uctuating
distance readings, even though they are stationary. The default setting on the
device is “Stabilizer On”.
5. Battery Type
Allows the user to select the type of battery being used. If correct setting is not
selected, the battery level meter may not be accurate. The default setting on the
device is “Alkaline”.
6. Backlight
Allows the user to select the length of time the backlight remains illuminated. If
“Auto Shut-Off” setting is selected, backlight will remain on for 10 seconds. The
default setting on the device is “Normal” and the backlight will remain on until the
Power button is pressed again.
7. Reset Unit
Allows user to return device to factory default settings. All data, including course
les, will be permanently deleted. It is recommended all les are saved to
computer prior to accessing this setting.
1. Contrast
Allows the user to adjust the contrast of the screen
to aid viewing in various light conditions.
Settings (continued)
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