SG250 GPS GOLF WATCH From Tee to Green and Everything in Between User manual
Congratulations on purchasing your Shotsaver SG250 Your new Shotsaver SG250 is packed with amazing features. It uses the latest micro GPS technology to provide you with accurate distances to the front, centre and back of the green, plus information on many hazards on the way to the hole! It also incorporates an electronic scoring system that will automatically calculate your Stableford points. In addition, your Shotsaver SG250 incorporates Snooper’s RUN training software.
Getting to know the buttons and modes Push button functions S1 – Start/ Lap/ Up (+) S11 S1 S3 – Change view/ OK S3 S5 – Stop/ Save/ Reset/ Down (-) S7 – Change mode S7 S11 – Light/ Set S5 Your main SG250 modes Press S7 to scroll through the main modes of your SG250: TIME: Allows you can set and view two time zones e.g. London and New York City. See full details of how to set the time on page 15. ALARM: Set up to five alarms a day. GOLF: See how far it is to the green and other hazards.
GOLF mode functions How to enter GOLF mode ●● There are two ways you can launch the GOLF mode. If you are already in TIME mode you can simply press S1 and GOLF will start automatically. ●● Alternatively, press S7 to scroll through the modes incorporated on your SG250 until you see GOLF. ●● Your SG250 will momentarily display GOLF, then display COURSE/ UNITS/ TEE. ●● Press S1 or S5 to highlight your selection, then press S3 to enter.
How to set the TEE ●● Press S1 or S5 to select TEE and press S3 to confirm. ●● MEN or WOMEN will start to flash. ●● Press S1 or S5 to switch between MEN or WOMEN, and press S3 to confirm your selection. ●● Press S7 to exit. User Tip: Selecting MEN or WOMEN will determine which SI (Stroke Index) is used to calculate your Stableford points when using the electronic scoring system. How to use the GOLF mode DEMO option ●● This mode is just for demonstration.
GOLF mode Your SG250 has been designed to automatically find the golf course you are playing by using GPS location technology. When you arrive at the golf course and launch GOLF mode, your SG250 will use GPS to locate your exact position and will automatically find the golf course you are at. To launch GOLF mode, follow these instructions: User Tip: To see which golf courses are available on your Shotsaver SG250, please visit www.snooperneo.co.uk and go to Golf Course Search.
Viewing hazard information on each hole ●● To view distances to any hazards on a hole, such as bunkers, press S3 from the FCB display. Continue pressing S3 until you have passed the scoring section and arrive at the first hazard. Keep pressing S3 to scroll through the hazards plotted for that hole.
The golf data file number system Each time you save the data from a round of golf you have played, it is given a file name as follows: Sample file number: 1222-1 02 12 – Month 22 – Day 1 – Refers to Time 1 (2 refers to Time 2) 02 – File number RUN mode functions How to enter and set up RUN mode ●● Press S7 to scroll through the main modes to RUN mode. If you are in TIME mode and want to go directly to RUN mode, you can press S5.
RUN mode sub-views While training, your SG250 can display different types of information, depending on your requirements. These can include distance, pace, speed, HRM, calorie burn and time. You can switch between these views by pressing S3 at any time during your training session. You can also set your SG250to display different combinations of information. DISTANCE: Displays and records how far you have run or walked. PACE: Displays your current pace.
Data view over 3 lines If you want to have 3 lines of data displayed, the chronograph information will always be displayed on the top line. You can then choose what information you want displayed on lines 2 and 3. ●● Launch RUN mode in the normal way, and press S1 to start your training session. ●● Press S3, briefly, to change the data type displayed on line 2. Keep pressing S3 to choose between SPEED, HRM (if connected), CALORIE, TIME (clock), CHRONO, DISTANCE or PACE.
How to use the VIEW/ DELETE/ DEL ALL sub-menus VIEW ●● Press S3 while VIEW is highlighted to view the session data again. ●● Your SG250 will go back to the start/ end time/ distance screen. ●● Press S7 to exit. DELETE ●● Press S1 to highlight DELETE, and press S3 to select. Your SG250 will display DELETE (File name). ●● After 2 seconds, the file will automatically be deleted, and your SG250 will go back to RUN DATA mode. ●● Press S7 to exit.
Setting the lap distance ●● When in RUN mode, press and hold S11. Your SG250 will display HOLD SET, and then SET and AUTO LAP will flash. Press S3 to select AUTO LAP and 1 KM will flash in the display. To select the length of lap you require, press S1 or S5 to switch between 0.4, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (kilometres or miles, depending on the units you have selected in user settings). Then press S3 to select. ●● Once you have selected the lap distance, press S3 to confirm. ALERT ON will be displayed.
How to use HRM mode Inserting a battery You will find the battery cover on the rear of the HRM (see illustration). Use a small coin to turn the battery cover to the ‘open’ position, and remove it. Insert a good quality CR2032 battery with the + side facing upwards. Replace the battery cover, and turn it to the ‘closed’ position.
Using your SG250 and HRM ●● Press S7 and scroll through the modes until you see HRM. Your SG250 will momentarily display HRM, then search for a GPS signal. It will then display the battery level, remaining memory, and will then display GPS GO to indicate that it is ready for use. If there is no GPS signal, it will display INDOOR. ●● Using your SG250 in HRM mode is very similar to using it in RUN mode. ●● Press S1 to begin a training session. ●● If you want to time a lap at any time, press S1 again.
●● To increase or decrease the LO value, press S1 or S5. When you have the right value, press S3 to confirm. ●● The HI value will now be flashing. Press S1 or S5 to increase or decrease the HI value. When you have the right value, press S3 to confirm. ●● ALERT ON will now be flashing. Press S1 or S5 to switch between ALERT ON and ALERT OFF, then press S3 to confirm your selection. ●● Press S7 go back to the HRM setting screen.
User Tip: You have two options when setting your SG250 - GPS or MANUAL. If you select the GPS option, the time on your SG250 will automatically be set using GPS. If you select MANUAL, you can manually set the time. We recommend you use GPS to set the time, as it is quicker and guaranteed to be accurate. Setting time with the GPS option ●● Press S1 or S5 to select GPS. ●● When GPS is flashing, press S3 to select. ●● Next, press S1 or S5 to find the correct TIME ZONE for your location.
How to set and use NIGHT mode NIGHT mode enables you to set the backlight to come on automatically after you launch one of the training modes, such as RUN or HRM within a pre-set time period. For example, say you set the NIGHT mode time period to start at 6pm and end at 11pm, if you launched RUN or HRM mode within that time period, the backlight would automatically come on and stay on for as long as your SG250 remained in that mode.
●● T1 or T2 will now flash. Press S1 or S5 to select whether this alarm relates to T1 (your time zone 1) or T2 (your time zone 2), then press S3 to confirm. ●● Press S1 or S5 to change the setting. ●● Press S3 to confirm. ●● ON (Alarm on) or OFF (Alarm off) will now flash. ●● Press S1 or S5 to turn the alarm ON or OFF, then press S3 to confirm. ●● Press S7 to return ALRM sub-menu. ●● Press S7 again to exit and return to TIME mode.
SG250 Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM/ QUESTION I cannot get a GPS signal Can I reset my SG250? SOLUTION/ ANSWER Take your SG250 outdoors and away from tress and tall buildings. Remain stationary and try getting GPS signal again. Be sure that the antenna is pointing towards the sky for better signal reception. You can reset your SG250 by pressing S1, S5, S7 and S11, together. The date and time will be reset to default values. You can set it again manually, or automatically through GPS.
Snooper PC Companion software Your SG250 comes with Snooper PC Companion software. Use this software to download the latest golf course data and to upload and synchronise RUN data from your SG250 to your PC for further analysis. Please note: it is not possible to upload golf data to your PC.
How to upload and synchronise RUN data with your PC 1. Double click on the Snooper PC Companion icon on your desktop to run the application. A welcome window will open, displaying the Shotsaver logo and the RUN logo. 2. Connect the USB charging/data cable to your SG250, making sure the four pins on the clip are correctly aligned to the four metal contacts at the back of your SG250(See photograph below). 3. Connect the USB charging/data cable to your PC.
Registering your SG250 First, find your SG250 Product ID as follows: Press S7 and scroll through the modes until you see TIME. Press and hold S11, the screen will display HOLD SET until TIME flashes. Press S1 or S5 to scroll through the sub-views: TIME, NIGHT, CONTRAST, CHIME and PROD ID (Product ID) setting. User Tip. If your SG250 is TIME mode, you can press and hold S11 to go straight to the TIME, NIGHT, CONTRAST, CHIME and PROD ID setting. Use the Product ID to register your SG250.
Service under warranty Your Shotsaver SG250 comes with a standard one-year manufacturer’s warranty.
Information on GPS Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite system made up of a network of 24 or more satellites. GPS works best in clear weather conditions, anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day. When 3 satellite signals are received, your SG250 will have 2D GPS fixed (latitude and longitude). When 4 or more satellite signals are received, your SG250 will have 3D GPS fixed.
