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Step 2: Connect The Usb Transmitter, Step 3: Start The Golf Fxi Application And Set Locations

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• Your PC is connected to the Internet. A high-speed internet connection (not via dialup or phone modem) is recommended. • You are using Windows 2000, XP (32 bits) or Vista (32 bits). Windows 98 and Macs are not supported. Insert the supplied CD into your CD ROM drive and click the "Golf FXi Setup Wizard" button when it appears to start the installation (Fig. 1). Follow the on-screen instructions, clicking "Next" until the installation is complete (Fig. 2). A "Golf FXi" shortcut icon ( ) is added to your desktop screen during the installation. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 STEP 2: CONNECT THE USB TRANSMITTER Connect the USB Transmitter to your PC via one of its main USB ports. As the Transmitter is powered by the USB port (it does not require batteries), avoid connecting it to unpowered USB "hubs" - USB ports located on a PC keyboard or others that may not deliver adequate power. When using the Transmitter with a laptop, power the computer with its AC power supply to reduce battery drain and ensure reliable USB power. Raise the Transmitter's antenna to the upright position to ensure maximum range (up to 300 ft.) and signal strength to the Receiver. STEP 3: START THE GOLF FXi APPLICATION AND SET LOCATIONS Double click the Bushnell "Golf FXi" icon on your desktop to start the program. After it opens (this may take a minute or so the first time the program is launched), there are two simple, one time set-up steps required. The first is to set your primary, or "home" course location, as well as up to four additional "Favorite" courses (allowing you to quickly check the weather forecast for a course at your vacation destination, nearby city, etc). Move your cursor into the first (far left) location box, then click on the "Edit Location" button that pops up below it (Fig. 3). Use 3

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• Your PC is connected to the Internet. A high-speed internet connection (not via dialup or phone
modem) is recommended.
• You are using Windows 2000, XP (32 bits) or Vista (32 bits). Windows 98 and Macs are
not supported.
Insert the supplied CD into your CD ROM drive and click the “Golf FXi Setup Wizard” button
when it appears to start the installation (Fig. 1). Follow the on-screen instructions, clicking
“Next” until the installation is complete (Fig. 2). A “Golf FXi” shortcut icon (
) is added
to your desktop screen during the installation.
STEP 2: CONNECT THE USB TRANSMITTER
Connect the USB Transmitter to your PC via one of its main USB ports. As the Transmitter is
powered by the USB port (it does not require batteries), avoid connecting it to unpowered
USB “hubs” – USB ports located on a PC keyboard or others that may not deliver adequate
power. When using the Transmitter with a laptop, power the computer with its AC power supply
to reduce battery drain and ensure reliable USB power. Raise the Transmitter’s antenna to the
upright position to ensure maximum range (up to 300 ft.) and signal strength to the Receiver.
STEP 3: START THE GOLF FXi APPLICATION AND SET LOCATIONS
Double click the Bushnell “Golf FXi” icon on your desktop to start the program. After it opens
(this may take a minute or so the first time the program is launched), there are two simple, one
time set-up steps required. The first is to set your primary, or “home” course location, as well
as up to four additional “Favorite” courses (allowing you to quickly check the weather forecast
for a course at your vacation destination, nearby city, etc). Move your cursor into the first (far
left) location box, then click on the “Edit Location” button that pops up below it (Fig. 3). Use
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