® GPS Rangefinder Watch User Manual
. Care and Maintenance The Neo XS watch is durable and waterproof. To help ensure reliable operation, the following care and maintenance guidelines are recommended : • Avoid exposing the watch to extreme environmental conditions for a prolonged period of time. • Avoid severe impacts on the watch. • You may clean the watch occasionally with a soft, damp cloth. • Brush the clip contacts at the bottom of the watch regularly.
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Charging the Battery 2. The rechargeable battery of the Neo XS Watch is long lasting and provides up to 3 rounds of golf (based upon average of 4 hours per round), or two years of use as an everyday (time only) watch. However, battery life may be reduced due to a variety of factors (external temperature, etc). All rechargeable batteries lose their effective charge length over time. Charging your battery with one bar remaining (Fig.
Buttons and Functions Golf Menu 1 5. Up ▲ 3 Select ◄ 4 www.bushnell.igolf.com Down ▼ 2 Menu 5 1. Golf Menu Button: View Golf Menu 2. MENU Button: View Main Menu Options. 3. UP ▲ Button: Scrolls up through Menu items. 4. SELECT ◄ Button: Selects from menu items. 5. DOWN ▼Button: Scrolls down through menu items. Press & hold (2.5 seconds) to power on/off. *Note: Backlight is activated with any button push. The backlight will remain lit for 10 seconds after last button push.
Power On and Basic Operation Ready to start using your Neo XS Watch? 6. First, be sure the battery has a full charge. If you are using it for the first time, it should be charged until full (takes around 2.5 hours for a full charge). Next, make sure you are outdoors, in a location with a clear view of the sky overhead, to ensure good reception of GPS satellite signals. Now, you’re ready to power up and use your Neo XS Watch. • • • • Press and hold the DOWN button ▼(5) to power on the Neo XS Watch.
Using Play Golf Mode Hole # 7. Par Information Center of the Green Distance Front of the Green Distance Back of the Green Distance Button Functions in Play Golf Mode (Bottom Image) Track Shot Distance: This feature allows you to easily check the distance between any two points and would normally be used to measure the length of your shot. Press the SHOT button (1) to set Point A (where you are standing) to “0”.
GOLF MENU Options 8. TEE TIME Tee Time is a useful feature that allows you to set a tee time up to 1 week (6 days, 23 hours, 59 minutes) in advance. When a Tee Time is set, the Neo XS watch will automatically enter Play Golf mode, and search for local courses 7 minutes prior to the set time. Simply select your course from the list, and enjoy your round of golf! To set a Tee Time, select Tee Time from the Golf Menu (Fig.1).
GOLF MENU Options 9. SETUP The Setup menu allows you to set your preferences for units of measurement in Play Golf mode (Yards or Meters), set the Auto-Off time, or view Battery life. To access the Setup Menu, select Setup from the Golf Menu. Use the UP Button ▲ (3) and the Down Button ▼ (5) to scroll between options. Use the Select Button◄(4) to select the desired option.
GOLF SETUP MENU Options 10. AUTO-OFF The Auto-Off feature is designed to automatically exit Play Golf mode when the preset time has expired. When in Play Golf mode, after the preset time has expired, an Auto-Off message will appear on the watch (fig. 1). Select Resume to return to the round; the Auto-Off message will appear again after 1.5 hour. Select Exit Game to immediately exit the round and return to the Home (Time) screen.
Registering and Updating Golf Course Data 11. Setting up a free account and registering your Neo XS at w w w. b u s h n e l l . i g o l f. c o m i s n o t r e q u i r e d . H o w e v e r, d o i n g so will allow you to update the preloaded GPS course data, and load any new courses. Registration is free and takes only a few minutes. Completing the registration will give you access to the latest GPS data for use on your device. 1) Go to www.bushnell.igolf.
iGolf Hazard Glossary 12. Hazards within the iGolf application are shown as abbreviations. These abbreviations are defined as follows: 1. LFB- Left Fairway Bunker 2. MFB- Middle Fairway Bunker 3. RFB- Right Fairway Bunker 4. LFW- Left Fairway Water Layup 5. LFWC- Left Fairway Water Carry 6. MFW- Middle Fairway Water Layup 7. MFWC- Middle Fairway Water Carry 8. RFW- Right Fairway Water Layup 9. RFWC- Right Fairway Water Carry 10. FGB- Front Green Bunker 11. RGB- Right Green Bunker 12.
MAIN MENU Options 13. To access the Main Menu (Fig. 1), select the MENU Button (2). There are 6 Menu options on 2 menu pages: Battery, Odometer, Alarm, Stopwatch, Timer, and Settings. Up ▲ Golf Menu 1 3 Select ◄ 4 2 Down ▼ Menu 5 BATTERY S elec t Batter y (Fig. 1) to view remaining Batter y Life (Fig. 2). Fig. 1 Fig.
MAIN MENU Options 14. ODOMETER The Odometer is a GPS function that tracks speed, distance travelled, and activity time. To access the Odometer, select Odometer from Menu 1 (fig. 1). The Neo XS will search for satellite signal, and will access the Odometer page upon GPS Lock. The Odometer timer will automatically begin counting, and the speed and distance fields will yield results as you move along. Press the SELECT Button ◄(4) to pause/start the Odometer.
MAIN MENU Options 15. ALARM The Neo XS is equipped with a standard Alarm feature. To access the Alarm, select Alarm from Menu 1 (Fig. 1). To set the Alarm, press the SELECT Button ◄(4) to activate the Hours field. Use the UP Button ▲(3) and the DOWN Button ▼(5) to toggle the time up and down. Press the SELECT Button ◄(4) to move to the next field after each field is set. After AM/PM has been set, pressing the SELECT Button◄(4) will set the Alarm.
MAIN MENU Options 16. STOPWATCH The Neo XS features a useful Stopwatch function. To access the Stopwatch, select Stopwatch from Menu 2 (Fig. 1). Press the SELECT ◄ Button (4) to start/pause the Stopwatch. When the Stopwatch is paused, use the UP Button ▲ (3) to reset the Stopwatch.
MAIN MENU Options 17. TIMER The Neo XS also comes with a Timer feature. To access the Timer, select Timer from Menu 2 (Fig. 1). To set the Timer, press the SELECT Button◄(4) to activate the Hours field. Minutes will automatically be set to 5, however can be adjusted. Use the UP Button ▲(3) and the DOWN Button ▼(5) to toggle the time up and down. Press the SELECT Button ◄ (4) to move to the next field after each field is set.
MAIN MENU Options 18. SETTINGS The Settings Menu allows you to set the Time, as well as preferences for Time, the Odometer, and Sounds. You can also view your latitude/ longitude coordinates, the current firmware version, or reset the default settings. To access the Settings Menu, select Settings from Menu 2 (Fig. 1). Fig.
SETTINGS MENU Options: TIME OPTIONS 19. SET TIME BY GPS This is the easiest way to set the time. From the Time Options Menu, select Set Time (Fig. 1), then select By GPS from the Set Time Menu (Fig. 2). The Neo XS will acquire GPS signal, and upon GPS Lock, will return to the Home (Time) screen, where the time and the date will be set via your longitude position. When the selection arrow is pointing at By GPS (Fig 2.
SETTINGS MENU Options: TIME OPTIONS 20. DAYLIGHT The Daylight time option is a quick and easy way to adjust the time between daylight savings time and standard time (fall through spring). The default setting for Daylight is ON (+1), which would be the correct setting for the spring, summer, and early-mid autumn seasons, and sets the time one hour ahead.
SETTINGS MENU Options 21. ODOMETER The Odometer Setting allows you to set your unit of measurement preference for the Odometer (miles or kilometers). This setting affects the normal Odometer, as well as the Round Info Odometer in Play Golf mode. To access the Odometer Setting, select Odometer from the Settings 1 Menu (Fig. 1), then select the appropriate setting (Fig. 2). Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Language Settings The Neo XS features 5 language settings (English, Deutsch, Francais, Espanol, and Italiano).
SETTINGS MENU Options 22. SOUND The Sound Setting allows you to turn sounds ON/OFF. This settings affects button sounds only; the Alarm sound will still be active, as will the GPS Lock alert. To access the Sound Setting, select Sound from the Settings 2 Menu (Fig. 1), then select the appropriate setting (Fig. 2). Fig. 1 Fig.
SETTINGS MENU Options 23. RESET The Reset option from the Settings 3 menu (Fig 1) is a software reset that restores the watch to the default settings. To execute the reset, select “Reset” from the Defaults menu (Fig 2). Fig. 1 Fig. 2 FAQs & Troubleshooting How do I power my Neo XS ON/OFF? • Power ON- Hold the lower right hand button (bottom button on 3-button side) until the Neo XS powers on (approximately 2.5 seconds).
FAQs & Troubleshooting 24. I am trying to download courses to my watch and I am receiving a Msg 112: Error occurred message. • Error 112 is a general error message that can mean a couple of things: - A bad connection Make sure the guide-pins on the USB clip are aligned properly with the guide-holes on the back of the watch. This will ensure proper connection. - Security on the computer is preventing the download Disable computer security.
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Your Bushnell® product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for one year after the date of purchase. In the event of a defect under this warranty, we will, at our option, repair or replace the product, provided that you return the product postage prepaid. This warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse, improper handling, installation, or maintenance provided by someone other than a Bushnell Authorized Service Department.
FCC Statement 26. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor” requirements.
