Garmin GolfLogix GPS-8 User Guide

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    GolfGPS GolfLogix GPS Powered by Garmin User Guide 1 The Best GPS for Golf
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    . The Best GPS for Golf, Simple and Accurate. Manufactured by GARMIN, the World Leader in GPS. Patent Protected. © 2001-2008 GolfLogix, Inc. All Rights Reserved. GolfLogix User Guide. All content within is copyrighted by GolfLogix, Inc. and may not be reprinted without permission. Information
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    Connecting GolfLogix GPS to Your Computer 14 Registering Your GolfLogix GPS 15 Trouble Shooting the Connection Between Your Unit and Computer 16 Activate Your GolfLogix Membership 17 Upgrading Your GolfLogix Software 18 Chapter 3: Downloading Courses to GolfLogix GPS Opening the Application 19
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    GolfLogix GPS Button Descriptions 26 Acquiring GPS Signals 27 Distance of Last Shot 27 Screen Descriptions 28 Tips During Your Round 29 Checking Battery Power 29 Adjusting Contrast 30 Switching From Yards to Meters 30 Other Menu Items 31 Purchase Accessories 31 Customer Service and Support
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    Adjust Hole Order 35 Change Course Name 35 Chapter 6: License and Warranty Information Product Use Agreement 36 Software License Agreement 37 Consumer Limited Warranty 38 5
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    new GolfLogix GPS. GolfLogix is the best GPS for Golf, Simple, Fast and Fun. GolfLogix is powered by Garmin, a world leader in GPS. The Distances Golfers Need: • Front, Center, and Back of Green • Bunkers • Water Hazards • Lay-ups • Carries The Way GPS Was Meant to Be: • Auto-recognizes course being
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    Chapter 1: Getting Started Box Contents Before getting started, please check your box to familiarize yourself with the contents: GolfLogix GPS Unit Battery Back Cover Belt-Clip Serial Adaptor to USB Connection Quick Start Guide 7
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    Chapter 1: Getting Started GolfLogix GPS Button Description Up/Down Buttons Scroll to Next Hazard or Hole. Press & Hold to Quickly Scroll Enter Button Press to Measure Distance of Last Shot and Use to Select Menu Items Page Button Press to select between multiple courses. Press and Hold for 4
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    of the unit 1/4 turn counterclockwise to the vertical position then lift off the battery back cover. 2. Insert the batteries into position observing proper polarity. 3. To attach the battery cover, push down and turn the D-ring 1/4 turn clockwise. View diagram on page 10. Power the GolfLogix GPS on
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    Chapter 2: Installing the Course Manager Software System Requirements Windows Operating Systems Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista Minimum Hardware 500 MHz Pentium class processor or better 256 MB RAM or greater USB Connection Internet Connection Mac Operating Systems Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) Mac OS
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    the USB-to-Serial Driver To get started, • Make sure you are connected to the Internet. • Open your Internet browser to download the latest GolfLogix software to your computer. • Goto: http://www.golflogix.com/download and click on the Download Software link form the homepage. • Click on Download
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    software is used to search, select and download golf course maps to your computer and then load them onto your GolfLogix GPS unit. You can download your first golf course for free or choose the $29.95 annual membership to download unlimited worldwide golf course maps. To get started, • Once the
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    the on-screen instructions to connect your GolfLogix GPS to your Computer with the download cables included in the package. • Ensure that there are batteries in your GolfLogix GPS unit. (See Page 10) • Insert the end of the black serial cord into the back of your GolfLogix GPS unit. (The connection
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    into the black serial cable and the USB Port on your computer (See Page 14 for Help) If the GolfLogix GPS is connected properly your screen should automatically advance to the password selection screen below. If it does not advance please follow the instructions in the trouble-shooting video. • You
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    Trouble Shooting the Connection Between Your Unit and Computer If your GolfLogix Course Manager will not move to the Registration form when you connect your GolfLogix GPS then use the following troubleshooting steps. The following steps are also outlined in the video available on the "Connect Your
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    Membership • To activate your GolfLogix membership, complete the Membership screen selecting Option A or Option B. Note: If your registration address is the same as your billing address, click on the box that says same as registration data. If not please fill in your credit card billing address
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    will provide free upgrades for Course Manager software and for the GolfLogix GPS unit. You will be notified when a new version of the software is available. When you open the course manager software you will receive a message that says new GolfLogix software is available and needs to be installed
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    Chapter 3: Downloading Courses to GolfLogix GPS Opening the Application Double-click the GolfLogix desktop icon to start the GolfLogix Course Manager software that has been loaded on your PC. (Start Menu > Programs > GolfLogix > GolfLogix Course) The main screen of the GolfLogix Course Manager
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    filter the list by selecting a state and a city. You can also type in a golf course name. • Your results will automatically appear as you select criteria. • Click on the course name that you want to download. When the course name is se- lected, it will be highlighted and have a check mark. • Click
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    onto your GolfLogix GPS. Note: If the course you selected appears in gray text then it is not currently available in our database. If you select the course then you will be prompted to request that the course be mapped using our Request a Course form. Continue to the next page of the User Guide for
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    Button from the search page and fill-out the golf course information. You can also click on Help to access the Request a Course form. We will email you as soon as the golf course map you have requested becomes available. Typically, new golf course maps can be created within 14 business days. 22
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    When a new version of a golf course map becomes available, the new version of the course will be automatically downloaded to your computer. If you have created any user modified courses these courses will not be over-written by course updates. You will receive any available course updates as soon as
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    Load Courses on Your GolfLogix GPS • Ensure that the USB cord is plugged into your computer and also attached to your GolfLogix GPS. • Press and hold the Power button to turn on your GolfLogix GPS. • Double-click on the GolfLogix icon to run the GolfLogix software, if it is not already running. •
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    can hold up to 20 courses at a time. GolfLogix GPS (green unit) can hold 10 courses. • Once you are done selecting courses Click Load Note: The selected courses will replace all courses currently loaded on your GolfLogix GPS. If you want some of the same courses on the unit, you will have to reload
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    hole that you will be playing first. • GolfLogix GPS-8 will automatically recognize the course you are on. If there are multiple courses at the location, you can manually search through the courses by pressing the Page button. • During your round, GolfLogix GPS will automatically advance to the next
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    a clear view of the sky at all times to maintain satellite links. If the unit screen locks up, simply turn it off and on again to correct the problem. Distance of Last Shot (GolfLogix GPS-8 Only) GolfLogix GPS-8 is equipped to capture the distance of your last shot. After viewing the yardage screen
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    Screen Descriptions: Green Screen Personalized Name Golf Course Name Distance to the Center of the Green Distance to the Front Edge of the Green Screen Descriptions: Hazard Screen Personalized Name Name of the
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    system can locate satellites. Do not carry GolfLogix in your pocket or turn it on and off during your round. The GPS antenna in the unit requires a clear view of the sky at all times to maintain satellite links. If the unit screen locks up, simply turn it off and on again to correct the problem
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    Adjusting Contrast The contrast on your screen can be adjusted manually for your optimum viewing. To do so: 1. Page Button again to return to the main golf course screens to play golf. Note: When new golf courses are loaded onto your GolfLogix GPS, the contrast may convert to the factory default
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    not chose the System Selection. The Battery Save and Demo modes under this selection will turn off your GPS signal. Purchase Accessories Visit www.GolfLogix.com to view and order all of the accessories available for your GolfLogix GPS. Customer Service and Support For technical support or the latest
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    Help click the red Help button in the upper right hand corner. The Help Sections contains three sub-sections: The User Guide, Course Help, and GolfLogix Contact Information. The Help Section also contains a comprehensive list of Frequently Asked Questions. If you don't find the answer you are
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    GPS positions on the course are inaccurate, we encourage you to participate in the GolfLogix community and submit a correction for your course. The course adjustment process involves printing a form from the Course Adjustment Form and filling it in as you play golf. The form contains instructions
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    Improve Course Accuracy Cont. Once the form is completed click the Submit button. An updated version of the course will be stored on your computer and will be available on your courses list as a "User Modified" course. 34
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    Typically we can make adjustments to the course in 5-7 business days. After the course is adjusted a new version of the course will be automatically downloaded to your computer the next time you open the GolfLogix Course Manager. Change Course Name If your course has recently changed names then you
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    product. This is a consumer, non-exclusive license for your use only with the GolfLogix software and operating system software, intellectual properties, internet web site access and file downloads, and documentation and modifications, updates, revisions or enhancements received by you from Licensor
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    LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. GolfLogix grants you limited license to use the software embedded in the GPS device (the "Product") and the software included in CD packaging (collectively the "Software") if applicable in binary executable form in the normal operation
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    right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY. To obtain warranty service, call GolfLogix customer support at 1-877-977-0162 Ext. 1 regardless
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