Golf Buddy CT2 User Manual

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Thank you for choosing the GolfBuddy CT2.

The CT2 is a feature-rich GPS that brings functionality and versatility to one device. Designed to be wearable, pocketable or clipped to your golf bag, the CT2 caters to every golfer’s preference and style. The CT2 combines the great features found on all GolfBuddy GPS wearables and handhelds with advanced features and over 38,000 courses preloaded in 130 countries around the world, making it a great addition to your game.

TABLE OF CONTENTS PACKAGE INCLUDES

1. DEVICE OVERVIEW – page 3

2. GETTING STARTED – pages 4-5

3. PLAY GOLF – pages 6-8

4. SETTINGS & MENU – pages 9-10

5. ADVANCED OPERATIONS – page 11

6. SOFTWARE UPDATE – pages 12-15

1 – CT2 GPS

1 – Charging Clip

1 – Adjustable Lanyard

1 – CT2 Quick Start Guide

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Button Overview

1. DEVICE OVERVIEW

- Power / ESC

- Menu / Select

- Up / Shot Distance

- Down / Scorecard

Screen Overviews

Time Screen B

Time

Day

Date

Battery Indicator

FCB screenshot A

Default Golf Screen Optional Golf ScreenTime/Date Screen

Hole Number

L/R Green Selection

*Note: Only present when multiple greens are present

Par Info

Distance to the Center of the Green

Distance to the Front of the Green

Distance to the Back of the Green

Dynamic Green View

AM / PM

Yards / Meters

*Note: In Yards if not indicated

Battery Indicator

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2. GETTING STARTED

2.1 Power ON / OFF

Press and hold the button for 3 seconds to power the CT2 ON/OFF

2.2 Charging

To charge the device, attach the USB clip as depicted in the images to the left. Align the charger guide posts with the guide holes on the back side of the CT2 unit to clip in place. The battery indicator will display while charging as shown in the image to the right. When fully charged the battery indicator will display as a full battery. To disconnect the CT2, pinch the charging clip and pull away from the unit.

2.3 Time Setting

The time will set automatically once the CT2 successfully connects to Satellite’s via GPS (please note: you must be outdoors to connect to satellites); however, time zones and daylight savings will

need to be set accordingly. To set the clock manually (from the Time/Date screen), press and hold the button to bring up the time setting mode. Press the or buttons to change the hour, then press the button 4 times to apply the changes.

*Note: The minutes are set automatically upon successful satellite connection and cannot be manually adjusted.

French Date Format: In time setting mode, press the button once to edit the Format. The default Date Format is in English; the secondary option is French. When the blinking / icon appears, navigate with the / buttons to select desired selection. Press the button three times to apply the changes and return to time mode.

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2.3 Time Setting (continued)

12/24 hour Format: After entering the time setting mode, press the button twice to edit the 12/24 Hour Format. When the blinking icon appears, navigate with the / buttons to the desired selection. Press the button twice to apply the changes and return to time mode.

Daylight Savings Time: After entering the time setting mode, press the button three times to edit

the DST. When the blinking icon appears, navigate with the / buttons to turn on/o DST

mode. Press the button once to apply the changes and return to time mode.

UTC Zone Setting

Language

Time Format

Daylight Savings Time

( for ON)

Default Time/Date Time Settings

2.4 Time Mode Features

Time + Sunrise/ Sunset

Optional Analog Time Face

From the Time/Date screen, press the button to view the Analog Timeface. To exit this analog timeface, just press the button once again.

Sunrise/Sunset Time

From the Time/Date screen, press the button to view the Sunrise/ Sunset Time (CT2 automatically acquires GPS signal for this feature). To exit this function and to return to time mode, press the button twice.

*Note: Sunrise and Sunset is in 24-hour format only.

Stop Watch

From the Time/Date screen, press the button twice to use the Stop Watch Function. Press the button to start/stop the Stop Watch, and press the button to reset the record. To exit this function and to return to time mode, press the button.

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3. PLAY GOLF

3.1 Main Menu

From the Time/Date screen, press and hold the button to view the Main Menu and navigate with the / buttons.

PLAY GOLF

TIME

GPS / ODOMETER

DEVICE INFO

Play Golf Mode

From the Time/Date screen, press and hold the button. The Play Golf ( ) icon is automatically highlighted; press the button once to select the Play Golf icon. After Play Golf is activated, screen A is displayed. After satellite connection, screen B is displayed. Proceed to the Tee Box, once you arrive at the Tee Box screen C or D will be displayed. Once the distance(s) are showing on your device you have the option to switch preferred screen by pressing and holding the bottom two buttons / simultaneously for 2 seconds.

A B C

Searching for Golf Course Proceed to Tee Box From the Tee Box

3.2 Play Golf Screen

Hole Number

L/R Green Selection

*Note: Only present when multiple greens are present

Par Info

Yards / Meters

*Note: In Yards if not indicated

Alternate Default Option

Battery Indicator

Distance to the Center of the Green

Distance to the Front of the Green

Distance to the Back of the Green

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3.3 In Round Information

By repeatedly pressing the button you will scroll through Informative screens A, B, and C shown below.

FCB screenshot A

Dynamic Green with

Distances

B C

Time with Center

Distance

The Auto Time Display is an automatic feature that displays the time and date when the golfer is within 20 yards of the center of the green.

Time of play & total

distance walked

with Center Distance

Auto Time Display

You can access the Dynamic Green View & Pin Placement Mode by pressing the button from the Play Golf Screen.

Pin Placement

From the Dynamic Green View screen, you may also change the placement of the pin on the green image by navigating with the / buttons. Press the button to return to Play Golf Sreen.

Dynamic Green View

& Pin Placement

*Note: If there are Left and Right Greens available on your fairway, you can quickly choose the green by

pressing and holding the button for 2 seconds then press the button to conrm your selection while

in Dynamic Green View & Pin Placement Mode.

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2.4 Measuring Shot Distance

From Play Golf Mode, press and hold the button for 2 seconds to start measuring your shot distance. The Shot Distance Mode will default back to the Play Golf Screen and will measure distances in the background.

Once you have reached your ball, press the button again to nish

measuring and view the shot distance.

*Note: The Shot Distance screen will default back to the Play Golf Screen after 15 seconds.

2.5 Hazard Information

From the Play Golf Mode, press the button to view the Hazard information. When more than 3 hazards are available, press the button to cycle through pages. Press the button to return to Play Mode.

*Note: If Hazards are unavailable for any given hole, the hazards feature is inactive. If the course hazard information is incorrect, please contact our support team at http://golfbuddyglobal.com/support/contactus.asp

Hazards Icon Denitions

Trees

Tree

Rough

OB + Bunker

Target

Out of Bounds

Left Bunker

Right Bunker

Hill

Rock

Downhill

Uphill

Right Dogleg

Left Dogleg

Water

Creek

Bunkers

Fairway

Cliff

Cart Path

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4. SETTINGS & MENU

4.1 Settings & Menu

From Play Golf Mode, press and hold the button for 2 seconds to access the Play Golf Menu and scroll through the selections with the / buttons. Select the highlighted menu option by pressing the button.

Manual Hole Selection

and Left & Right Green

Quick Selection for Prior Hole

4.2 Settings & Selections

Manual Hole Selection or Left & Right Green

Left & Right Green

Set Yards / Meters Measurements

*Note: Device Preset to Yards

Dynamic Green and Pin Placement

Exit Game

To change holes or to change the Left & Right Green from the Play Golf Menu, select the icon by pressing the button. The Hole number

will be ashing when active, navigate to the desired Hole by using the

/ buttons, then press the button to select desired hole.

To select the left or right green* navigate with the / buttons then

press the button to conrm the selection.

*Note: The Left & Right Green selection is only available if there is a left & right green on the course.

Set Yards / Meters Measurements

From the Play Golf Menu, highlight the option using the / buttons then press the button. Toggle between Yards & Meters with the / buttons, and confirm the preferred measurement setting by pressing the button.

*Note: Device is defaulted to Yards from packaging.

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4.2 Settings & Selections (Continued)

Quick Selection for Prior Hole

From the Play Golf Menu, scroll with the / buttons and select the icon, press the button to enter the Quick Selection for Prior Hole screen. Scroll through and select the prior hole by navigating with the / buttons,

then press the button to conrm the selection.

Dynamic Green View

You can also access the Dynamic Green View/ Pin Placement Mode from the Play Golf Menu by navigating to the icon with the / buttons and selecting with the button.

*Note: Dynamic Green View will allow you to always get the Front/Center/Back distances to the green from your angle of approach.

*Note: You can also select the Left or Right Green if available from this menu selection.

4.3 Exit Game

From the Play Golf Mode, press and hold the button for 2 seconds. Then Select the icon with the button after scrolling to it with the / buttons. Select Yes or No by navigating with the / buttons, then press the button if you would like to end the round.

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5. ADVANCED OPERATIONS

5.1 Recording Scores

From the Play Golf Mode, press and hold the button for 2 seconds to access and record scores. To record your scores, navigate to the desired hole using the / buttons, then press the button to select the hole.

You will then scroll to the score with the / buttons and conrm this

score with the button. Press and hold the button after recording your Scores to return to Play Golf Mode.

*Note: When recording scores Par will be the default.

5.2 GPS Tracking

5.3 Systems Information

While in Time/Date Mode, press and hold the button for 2 seconds then scroll to the icon with the / buttons and select with the button. Once the GPS signal has been found the device will automatically start recording. You can pause the Tracking feature by pressing the button. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to delete the record when device is paused. Press the button to switch between Yards / Meters. To Exit, press and hold the button for 2 seconds and then scroll with the / buttons to YES and select by pressing with the button.

*Note: GPS tracking is activated automatically when the CT2 is in Play Golf Mode (refer to Page 7).

While in Watch Mode, press the button then scroll to the icon with the / buttons. Press the button to select and view detailed system information, including model number and serial number.

5.4 How to Reset the CT2

To reset the device, press and hold the / buttons simultaneously for about 8 seconds to restart the device.

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6. SOFTWARE UPDATES

Your GolfBuddy CT2 unit has been pre-loaded with the latest rmware and world-wide course maps

available at the time of manufacture, so it’s ready to play right out of the box. For optimum performance

and longer product life, we do recommend you register your unit and keep it updated with the latest

levels of rmware. You can also add the latest course maps and updates for free once you have

registered your unit. The instructions below will provide you with a step-by step guide on how to

1. Downloading the GolfBuddy Management Software (GB Manager) to your computer:

• Please visit our website at www.golfbuddyglobal.com

• Click on the panel titled “Download GB Course Manager.” You will then see a screen with an option

to choose either Windows or Mac based software.

• Click on the correct version for your computer. Once downloaded, you can run the application to

install the GB Manager on your computer.

• Once completed, you will see a blue icon labeled "GolfBuddy World Course Manager" on your

desktop that you will use to access the GB Manager once you have registered.

2. Creating a User ID:

• Open the GB Manager application by clicking on the blue icon on your desktop.

• You will see a Login Panel . Click on “Sign up for new user” at the bottom. This will bring up a panel

for you to create your User ID and Password.

• Fill in all the details that are required ( indicated by " * " ). Please note the instructions regarding

no Caps, Symbols, Spaces, & 4-15 character-long requirement. You will need to click the “Check

Availability” to verify your selected User ID is valid and not already being used.

• Click “Submit” at the bottom of the form when nished.

• You have now created your User ID and Password...Make sure you write them down somewhere in case

you forget them!

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3. Registering your GolfBuddy CT2:

• Connect your GolfBuddy unit to a USB port on your computer using the USB cable provided with

the unit.

• After a short time, your GolfBuddy unit should show an icon on the screen indicating it is connected

to the computer. Notes: You can disregard any driver download requests that your computer may say is required.

• Click on the blue GB icon on your desktop and open the Login Panel.

• Enter your User ID and

Password. You should now see a panel that indicates the GB Manager is searching for the device. After a short time, you

will see “Connection Established”. At this stage,

your unit is successfully registered to the account that you created and you will not be able to register

your unit under a dierent

account.

4. Updating your GolfBuddy CT2 in three Steps

Step #1

Once you get the

“Connection Established”

message, please click

“Next” to proceed to Step

#2. Firmware Update.

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Step #3 : Course Download

Step #2 : Firmware Update

At step 2, click “Next” to install the latest rmware. If the rmware is already up to date, click “Next”

to proceed to step 3.

Select the countries that you would like to update and click

“Next”. You will see a panel that asks you to “Overwrite” or “Newly Updated Only”(default

option - already selected). Click

“OK” to start the course update.

Once all the courses have been downloaded you will receive a

message “Update Complete”.

You can now disconnect the unit. Your GolfBuddy is now ready to go with the latest updates!

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Updated Course Info

You can search courses by country, state, and city. You can also look up when the course was last updated.

Prole Info

System Information for user’s CT2 can be found under the prole tab.

Thank you for purchasing our GolfBuddy Product.