® GPS Rangefinder Watch Model # 368300 User Manual Lit # 98-2370/04-12
Care and Maintenance The Neo+ 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 and damp cloth. • Brush the clip contacts at the bottom of the watch regularly.
Table of Contents Page Title Page # Welcome 4 Important Info / Our Website 5 iGolf.
Introduction Welcome Dear Valued Consumer: Congratulations on your purchase of the Bushnell Neo+ GPS Rangefinder Watch. We sincerely hope you will find your Bushnell 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 golfing experience. This User Manual was created for you to get the most out of your new device and assist with the initial setup.
Introduction Important Information Legal Disclaimer By using this product, you agree that Bushnell Outdoor Products will not be held legally responsible for any injury or damage to you or any person or property caused by the user’s improper operation and/or poor judgment while using this product. Note: See Limited Warranty for other limitations to our liability. Additional Information The Global Positioning System (GPS), a network of 32 satellites orbiting Earth, is operated and maintained by the U.S.
Registration/Downloads iGolf.com Registration Within 180 days of purchase, go to iGolf.com to register your Neo+ Watch, which will update the preloaded GPS course data and load any new courses that have been recently added to the iGolf database. If a unit that has not been registered is powered on 180 days or more after the first GPS signal reception, it will not function but will display a prompt to register online (which will allow it to resume normal function).
Charging the Battery About the Battery The rechargeable battery of the Neo Watch is long lasting and provides up to 14 hours of golf, or one year 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. + To check your remaining battery life, select “Battery” from Menu 1 (pg. 13).
Contents/Requirements/Updates Package Contents / Computer Requirements/Updates Package Contents 1 - Bushnell Neo+ GPS Rangefinder Watch 1 - USB/Charging Cable 1 - Quick Start Guide Computer Requirements* USB (1.1 or 2.0) Port OS: Windows (7, Vista or XP) or Mac OS X (version 10.6 or later, INTEL processor)* *Required to transfer course data files. **Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc.
Parts / Controls Buttons and Functions Shot 1 Back 3 4 2 Menu Select 5 Front 1. SHOT Button: Tracks shot distance in Play Golf mode. Controls backlight. Press & hold for night mode. Disable night mode with a single quick push. Press Select, Front, or Back to exit Shot Distance. 2. MENU Button: View Golf Menu in Play Golf mode. View Main Menu Options from Time screen. 3. BACK Button: Scrolls up through Menu items. View large Back of Green callout in Play Golf mode. 4.
Operational Overview Power On and Basic Operation Ready to start using your Neo+ Watch? First, be sure the battery has a full charge. If you are using it for the first time, it should be charged until the “FULL” charge indication is displayed (refer to “Battery Charging” on pg. 7 for details). 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+ Watch.
Play Golf Mode Using Play Golf Mode • Press MENU and select “Play Golf ” (press FRONT or BACK if necessary) at the top of Menu 1 then press SELECT. The Neo + Watch will search for GPS satellite signals. Once satellite lock has been acquired, the Neo+ Watch will display a list of courses in the local area. • Scroll the course list with the BACK and FRONT buttons, and select your course by pressing the SELECT button. You are now in “Play Golf” Mode.
Play Golf Mode Button Functions in Play Golf Mode 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 to set Point A (where you are standing) to “0”. After walking to your ball (Point B), the Neo+ Watch will display the distance between Point A and Point B in a straight line.
Other Menu Options Battery To check the remaining battery charge, select “Battery” from Menu 1. Golf Demo Selecting “Golf Demo” from Menu 1 provides an overview of the functionality of Play Golf mode without requiring a GPS satellite signal. It will display sample screens of the main Front, Center, Back (FCB) screen, Shot Distance, Hazard Distances, Back of the Green, and Front of the Green Screen. Bring up the Golf Menu and select “Exit Game” to exit the Golf Demo.
Other Menu Options Odometer Once a GPS satellite signal has been acquired, selecting the Odometer function allows you to track distance, speed, and total activity time. Total Activity Time Distance Speed Alarm The Neo+ Watch features a standard alarm function. The alarm sounds at the set time.
Other Menu Options Timer The Neo+ Watch timer function works like a kitchen timer (countdown timer). Set the desired time, and an alarm will sound when the time has elapsed. Toggle Time Up Cycle between Hours/Minutes Exit Timer Start Timer Toggle Time Down GPS Status Once a GPS satellite signal has been acquired, selecting the GPS Status screen will show the strength of the signal. Indicates the # of satellites that have signal lock-on.
Settings Menu Items Settings From the settings menu, you can adjust the time and date (select “TimeDate”), disable the key tones (select “Sound”), adjust the units of measurement between standard and metric (select “Units”), and perform a system reset (select “SysReset”) to restore all original settings. Press SELECT Time/Date This option allows you to set the time and date, set the time zone, adjust the GPS update settings, and set the preferred time format.
Settings Menu Items Sound This menu option allows you to disable key tones. When key tones are set to the “On” position, the Neo+ will emit beeping tones with each button push. When key tones are set to the “Off” position, the button pushes will be silent. Press SELECT Enable key tones on button push. Disable key tones on button push. Units This menu option allows you to change the units of measurement for distance readings from standard to metric.
Settings Menu Items System Reset This menu option resets the Neo+ Watch to factory default settings. Press SELECT Keep current settings and return to menu Reset to factory default settings About The about screen displays the firmware/software version that is currently installed and running on your device. Please visit www.bushnellgolf.com for information regarding the availability of updates for the firmware/software.
Troubleshooting / FAQ For any issue that you may experience with the Neo+ Watch, first try performing a software reset by selecting “Sys Reset” from the “Settings 2” menu. If you still have trouble after the software system reset, perform a hardware reset by pressing and holding the 4 “corner” buttons (Front, Back, Shot, & Menu) simultaneously until the screen goes blank. The Neo+ Watch will automatically restart.
Troubleshooting / FAQ How do I turn the Neo+ Watch power on and off ? • To turn ON- Hold the FRONT button until the Neo+ Watch powers ON. • To turn OFF- From the main screen (Day and Time) press and hold the FRONT button until the Neo+ Watch powers OFF. Will the Neo+ Watch have any effect on my golf swing ? • The Neo+ Watch is designed to be comfortable and light; however, we advise wearing the watch to a driving range to practice your swing in order to grow accustomed to golfing with a watch on your wrist.
Troubleshooting / FAQ • Make sure the watch display shows the “Connected” screen. • Try a different USB port on your computer after making sure the 4-pin end of the cable is properly connected to the Neo+ Watch. I’m having problems syncing the Neo+ Watch with iGolf.com. • Your web browser or internet settings may not be compatible with the iGolf website. If you use Google Chrome or Internet Explorer and you experience issues, try installing Firefox from www.mozilla.
Troubleshooting / FAQ of Java, so it must be downloaded through them. This version of Java is only supported by OS X 10.6 or newer. For more information regarding Java for Macs, visit http://support.apple.com. What courses are preloaded on the Neo+ Watch ? • The Neo+ Watch is preloaded with over 25,000 courses for the United States (including Alaska, Hawaii, & Puerto Rico), Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Sweden.
Troubleshooting / FAQ The GPS satellite signal seems inconsistent or won’t lock on. • Move to a clear, unobstructed view of the sky (i.e. no trees, buildings or objects that might interfere GPS satellite strength). • Time of day may affect GPS signal strength. Try again during different hours of the day. • The time required to acquire satellites may increase to 5-10 minutes for first use or if the Neo+ Watch has not been used for an extended period of time. The distance displayed on the Neo+ is fluctuating.
Troubleshooting / FAQ How long will the battery last on and off the course ? • You should expect about 12 hours of battery life on the course. If you are using the Neo+ Watch as an everyday (time only) watch you may get up to a full year on a single charge. Can I replace the internal rechargeable battery ? • No, you cannot replace the battery. If you experience issues with the Neo+ Watch battery, please contact Bushnell customer service. The backlight does not seem to work.
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Warranty 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 FCC Compliance Statement 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.
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