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OWNER’S MANUAL
The Whistler Group, Inc. - Corporate Offices
3604 NW Frontage Road
GLF-125 Golf GPS
Bentonville, AR 72712
1-800-531-0004
The Whistler Group, Inc. - Customer Return Center
551 North 13th Street
Rogers, AR 72756
www.whistlergroup.com
© 2010 The Whistler Group, Inc.
GolfDigest GPS is a registered trademark of Conde’ Nast Publications. All rights reserved.
P/N 505101-2 Rev 2
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 Using the Flip Up Belt Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-25 Feature - Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 Get Ready to Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-27 Important Information . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction Introduction Dear Whistler Customer, Important PC information requirements: A PC running XP, Vista or Windows 7 OS with at least one USB port. Sorry, Mac is not Thank you for purchasing a Golf GPS from the Whistler Group. The GLF series units can supported. store up to 32 courses from the over 15,000 courses available. If you have questions concerning the operation of this Whistler product please call: Note: Your warranty period begins at the time of purchase. The warranty is valid
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Features Feature Descriptions Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design provides a new level of operating convenience. Special features include: 3 4 5 1. USB Port - For connection to a PC for updates. 2 2. Backlit LCD Display - Offers easy-to-read display to indicate Green information. 3. GPS Antenna – Compact, high efficiency antenna receives GPS signals. 6 8 1 4. Power/Menu/ESC – Hold for 3 seconds to turn unit on or off. A short press enters the Menu mode or escapes the current operat
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Important Information GPS Information The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the government of the United States, Warnings Please read the guidelines below, since failure to do so may result in mis-use of the which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment.. equipment and may be dangerous or illegal. Coverage/reception levels may be adversely affected by forests and/o
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Battery Installation Storing Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding the cover to the edge of the unit and lifting up. Storing When the unit is not in use, please consider the following steps: 1). When not using the GPS, please store it in a dry place and remove the batteries. Observing correct polarity (+) and (-), insert batteries as 2). Do not place it in direct sunlight or extremely hot temperatures. shown. Reinstall battery compartment cover. Note: As with all battery operated de
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Selecting and Downloading Courses Selecting and Downloading Courses 7) Complete the Registration form and submit. Please note: Golf course map data is provided by GolfDigest GPS. In order to register the GPS unit and receive the free courses, you will exit Whistler’s website and enter a third party 8) Map Search will open for you to search and select your free maps by adding website. From there you may purchase additional golf courses at any time. The GLF series them to your shopping cart and
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Power On and Main Screen Power Up and Main Screen Powering the unit Main Screen Press and hold the Power/Menu/ESC button for approximately 3 seconds to turn on the This screen provides battery status, time and the available courses that are saved in the unit. A welcome image will first appear then change to the golf course selection screen. unit’s memory. Use the UP and Down buttons to choose a course and press the enter See “Selecting Golf Course” section for more information. button to select
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Icon Description Icon Description Icon Name Description Icon Name Description Time Format Selects correct time zone Battery Bars indicate battery level Backlight Selects backlight “on time” Center of Green Center position of the green Auto Hole Detect Automatically switches to the current hole Front of Green Front position of the green when you enter tee area Back of Green Back position of the green Default Resets unit to factory settings Settings Settings menu Version Provides firmware release
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Setting Up Setting Up Time Zone Setting Screen Set the time zone in your area. Once time zone is set and the satellite reception is acquired, The Setting menu lets you customize the unit to display information in the format that you time is automatically set and displayed on the unit. prefer. Select the proper time zone (GMT). Other parts of the To change a setting; world are represented by Negative (-) or Positive (+) 1) Press the Menu button to enter the Setting menu. numbers. 2) Press eithe
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Setting Up Setting Up Time Format Automatic Hole Advance Detect (Hole Detect) Selects Automatic Hole Advance function. This feature Set the time format to either of the following: enables the unit to automatically switch to the next hole when exiting the green area. When disabled, you need • 12 Hour • 24 Hour to manually switch to the next hole. This feature is This feature is defaulted to “12 Hour”. defaulted to on (YES). NOTE: Flag icon will NOT be displayed on the main screen when Auto Detect
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Setting Up Setting Up Del Golf Del One Course - Continued: The unit supports up to 32 golf courses that is saved in its memory. If the memory is full, delete existing data first before any new courses can be downloaded or saved. 3. Press the up or down key to highlight Yes or No. NOTE: To cancel, highlight No. 4. Press the Enter key to confirm. Delete golf data by either of the following options: 5. Press the Menu key to cancel the current operation and • Del one return to a previous screen.
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Setting Up Setting Up Green Range - continued Version This screen displays the unit’s firmware release version. Press the Once a range is selected, there are several distance options to choose from. Menu key to cancel the current operation and return to a previous screen. To set the Into distance: NOTE: Image shown is for reference only. 1. Select the Into option from the Green Range menu 2. Use the Up or Down buttons to scroll the optional distances. 3. Once a distance is selected, press enter
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Setting Up Setting Up Using the Belt Clip with Flip Up feature Using the Belt Clip with Flip Up feature - Continued The Flip up feature allows easy viewing of the green without removing the unit from the clip. To install: 1. Slide the unit into the belt clip as shown 2. Unit will click and lock into place 3. Clip the assembled unit onto your belt. Unit and clip attached to belt Flip up to view screen Release Tab Slide unit into the belt clip until it clicks into place To remove: 1. Press the re
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Get Ready to Play Get Ready to Play Selecting a Golf Course Select the hole 1. Press the up or down key to highlight the hole number. 2. Press the Enter key to select. 1. Press the Up or Down key to highlight the golf course. 2. Press the Enter key to select. NOTE: If you are at the golf course, highlight Golf Auto to Automatic Hole Advance - how it works The Automatic Hole Advance feature requires that you complete a hole by successfully automatically detect the course. entering then leaving tw
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Green Information Green Information Center of the Green Auto Hole Current Hole The screen image shown on the previous page displays information for the green. The Detect Enabled "Center" information is a calculation determining the geometric center of the green shape. The cup location is not displayed. The cup is frequently moved from one position on the green to another, sometimes on a Center of Green daily basis. To aid you in determining the approximate distance to the cup, you may refer to
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Specifications Troubleshooting Your Whistler unit is expertly engineered and designed to exacting quality standards to provide you with reliable, trouble-free operation. If your unit has been correctly installed following the guidelines in this manual, but is not operating optimally, please refer to the GPS Receiver 20 Parallel Channels- SiRF III troubleshooting guide below. Acquisition Time Reacquisition: < 0.1 sec (Average) Problem: Unit will not turn on. Hot Start: 1 sec •Check the proper ins
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Troubleshooting FCC Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following Problem: There are no golf course names listed in golf course selection. • No golf course files are loaded on the device. two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)This device must • Need to login and register before courses can be downloaded into the unit. accept any interference received, including interference that may caused undesired opera
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FCC Information Warranty Information -- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Consumer Warranty -- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the This Whistler product is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of one year from the date receiver is connected. of original purchase against all defects in materials and workmanship. -- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV tech
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Warranty Information Warranty Information IMPORTANT: Whistler will not assume responsibility for loss or damage incurred in shipping. Therefore, Service Under Warranty During the warranty period, defective units will be repaired without charge to the purchaser when please ship your unit insured with return receipt requested. COD’s will not be accepted! returned with a dated store receipt to the address below. Units returned without dated store receipt will be handled as described in section “Ser
