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1 User Manual ENGLISH Pages 1-18 FRANÇAIS Pages ESPAÑOL Páginas DEUTSCH Seiten LIT# LD LD2-Full_Manual Rev18

2 Thank you for choosing the GolfBuddy LD2. The GolfBuddy LD2 is the first ever GPS golf watch designed exclusively for the lady golfer. Easy-to-use features include distances to the front, center and back of the green as well as hazard information. In two swift steps you will be playing golf at one of over 38,000 preloaded courses in 130 countries worldwide. Accented with light sapphire Swarovski crystals and a genuine leather band, the stylish LD2 GPS golf watch will make you the envy of the club, lowering your scores and raising the standards! TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. DEVICE OVERVIEW & CHARGING...Page 3 2. SETTING TIME...Pages LANGUAGE...Page 6 4. UNITS OF MEASUREMENT...Page 7 5. GOLF MODE...Page ODOMETER & DEVICE INFORMATION...Page CARE & MAINTENANCE...Page UPDATING YOUR LD2...Page PACKAGE INCLUDES 1 LD2 GPS Golf Watch 1 USB Charging/Data Cable 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Cleaning Brush 2

3 1. DEVICE OVERVIEW & CHARGING Using your GolfBuddy LD2 GPS Golf Watch Press any button to Power ON. Your GolfBuddy LD2 will power on to the Home (time) screen. From the time screen (image A.) you can: Activate the backlight for 10 seconds with the upper button. View the main menu options with the middle button. I Toggle between the date display & battery indicator with the lower button. Charging your Device Squeeze the back of the USB charging clip to open. Carefully align the Guide Pins on the USB clip with the guide holes on the back of the watch. This will properly align the charging pins on the clip with the charging ports on the watch. Plug the USB clip into a standard USB port. This USB clip is compatible with USB ports found on computers, laptops, in automobiles, or standard 5V AC USB chargers (image B.). The screen shown in the image to the left (image C.) will display when the device is connected to the USB charging clip. This screen indicates USB data connection as well as battery charging. After 15 minutes, the USB data connection will enter sleep mode, depicted in the image to the right; however, the battery will continue to charge until full. Full battery is indicated by a solid battery icon and "100%" text below the battery icon (image D.). Note: To re-establish USB data connection at any time (in order to sync with the GB Manager and update your device), press the upper button ( ). I Align the Guide Pins on the USB clip with the Guide Holes on the back of the watch. Note: It is recommended that you charge your LD2 prior to each round of Golf C. D. B. A. Note: If your LD2 battery stops scrolling when connected and shows a low-battery icon (image C.), it indicates that a full charge has not been achieved. Check your connection to make sure the pins are properly aligned with the contacts, then allow the LD2 to charge until the battery shows 100%. 3

4 2. SETTING TIME A. Set your time when you unpackage your LD2, and anytime you want to update your clock, such as when traveling to different timezones. To set your time, follow steps 1 5 below (continues on page 5). 1. From the Home (time) screen (image A.) press the center button ( ) to access the Main Menu. B. I 2. Use the lower button ( I ) to navigate to the clock icon, then press the center button ( ) to select the Clock icon (image B.). C. 3. The Time Options screen (image C.) will display. From here you can: Adjust Daylight Savings Time (DST) using the upper button. The default setting is ON +1. In areas that observe DST, this is the setting used from Spring Autumn., use OFF -1 from Autumn Spring. Note: After a 4-second delay, the LD2 will return to the home (time) screen, and the time will be updated accordingly. I Set Time using the middle button (see item 4. on next page). I Change time format (12/24) using the lower button. The default setting is 12-Hour Clock. Note: After a 4-second delay, the LD2 will return to the home (time) screen, and the clock will be updated accordingly. Note: If no selection is made within15 seconds, the LD2 will return to the Home (Time) screen). 4

5 2. SETTING TIME (continued) D. 4. From the Time Menu press the center button ( ) to select set time (image D.). The LD2 will begin searching for satellites; please step outdoors to connect to GPS satellites Once GPS signal is established, the LD2 will alert you with a series of beeps, and the time adjustment screen will appear. From here you can: I E. Adjust the hours using the upper button (image E.). This option will activate the hours field (proceed to step 5. below). Note: This feature is included to allow users that prefer to sync their time with a different time zone to do so. In most cases, this is unnecessary. Minutes are set via GPS only. I Confirm time shown and return to the home (time) screen using the lower button (image E.). Set time is complete. F. 5. (Image F.) Use the upper ( ) and lower ( ) buttons to cycle through the hours, then press the center button ( I ) to confirm the setting and return to the Home (time) screen. I 5

6 3. LANGUAGE SELECTION The LD2 has 5 different language settings: English, Français, Deutsch, Italiano and Español. The default language is English. To change the language setting: A. From the Home (time) screen (image A.), press and hold the upper button ( ) for 10 seconds to access the Language Menu. B. I Once you access the Language Selection Menu (image A.), press the lower button ( I ) until the desired language is displayed. Press the center button ( ) to set the language. Once you have selected the desired language, the watch will return to the home (time) screen and the day/month will read in your chosen language. Pressing the upper button ( ) while in the language screen will return you to the Home (time) screen without changing the setting. Note: The language setting only affects the Day and Month on the Home (Time) screen (image A.). 6

7 4. UNITS OF MEASUREMENT (METERS/YARDS, KILOMETERS/MILES) A. To set the Units of Measurement (affecting Golf Mode and Odometer), access the Main Menu from the Home (time) screen (image A.) by pressing the center button ( ). B. I From the Main Menu press the lower ( I ) button until the Wrench Icon (image B.) appears. Press the center ( ) button to enter the Units of Measurement Settings. I C. (Image C.) Use the lower button ( I ) to scroll through the measurement options. Confirm the setting by pressing the center button ( ). This will return to the Home (time) screen. Note: The top field (YD or M) is the Golf unit of measurement setting, and the bottom field (MI or KM) is the Odometer unit of measurement setting. The default setting is YD/M Other options include YD/KM, M/KM, and M/M D. After your selection has been made the LD2 will return to the Main Menu (image D.). Use the upper button ( ) to exit the Main Menu and return to the Home (time) screen, or use the lower button ( ) to navigate to another menu option. 7

8 5. GOLF MODE A. B. To enter Golf Mode, simply press the center ( ) button 2-times from the Home (time) Screen (first press (image A.) to enter menu, second press (image B.) to select Golf Mode). C. E. After selecting Golf Mode, the LD2 will search for satellite signal as shown in the image to the left (image C.). This can be cancelled by pressing the center button ( ) once, and you will be returned to the home (time) screen. Once a satellite connection is established the LD2 will load the golf course (image D.). This will take approximately seconds. The loading screen also shows the golf unit of measurement setting for confirmation. D. F. If you are not at a tee box after the golf course has finished loading, the LD2 will prompt you to head to the tee box (image E.). Once you arrive at your starting tee box, the front, center, and back of the green distances (FCB) screen will appear (image F.). G. Note: To access Play Golf mode properly, you should be at the golf course. If you are not at the golf course, the loading courses screen will display a "Go to Course" animation(image G.). This will also display in the rare occasion that you are at a golf course that is not currently mapped. If your course is not m a p p e d, p l e a s e c o n t a c t t h e G o l f B u d d y C o u r s e D e p a r t m e n t : library 8

9 5. GOLF MODE (continued) Front/Center/Back (FCB) Screen Overview (Image H.) H. Hole Number The LD2 watch will automatically Par Information advance to the next hole as you play Back Green Distance through a course. Please note that I Center Green Distance in rare instances it may be necessary Front Green Distance to manually advance t o t h e n e x t h o l e ( upper button ) or return to a previous hole ( lower button I ). Pressing the center button ( ) will cycle through golf features (FCB, Hazards, Information, Dual Shot Distance). Note: If the hole has a Left or Right green, you will see an (L or (R) between the hole number and par information. Hazards To view the available hazards for your current hole, press the center button ( ) from the FCB screen. The LD2 watch displays up to 11 hazards per hole. Cycle through hazards (Image J.) using the upper button ( ) for next Hazard and the lower button ( I ) for previous hazard. Distance to the start point of hazards display at the bottom of the screen, while distance to the end point of hazards (if available) display at the top of the screen (Note: only 1 distance provided per page). Pressing the center button ( ) from the Hazards screen will pull up the next Golf feature (Information screen). Hazard definitions are shown to the right. Note: LD2 displays Hazards in order from closest to the tee box to furthest from tee box (closest to the green). I J. View Next Hazard ( ) Distance to end point of hazard Hazard image Distance to start point of hazard View Previous Hazard ( I ) Note: When the distance to the center of the green is less than 20 yards, the LD2 will display a greenwith-pin icon and the time (image ). a t 9

10 5. GOLF MODE (continued) Information Screen / Exit Game: The Information screen (image K.) shows the current time, remaining battery life, current hole number, and current green selection (when K. applicable). The user may EXIT the round by pressing the upper button ( ) and see Confirm Exit Round, page 11 to Exit. I Dual Shot Distance Measurement: I I L. M. When two greens are present, (L) or (R) will be listed next to the hole number, depicting the green that is currently selected. Press the lower button ( I ) to change the green selection accordingly. Note: The FCB screen will also show (L) or (R) when 2 greens are present. If the wrong green is selected, cycle to this screen to change it. Press the ( ) button to advance to the Dual Shot Distance Measurement screen. The unique Dual Shot Distance Measurement feature (image L.) allows you to track 2 shots separately (i.e. drive, approach) or 2 shots simultaneously (i.e. your drive and your partner's drive). To track the distance of any shot, cycle to the Shot Distance screen with the center button ( ). When standing at the location where the shot is taken, activate one or both of the Shot Distance fields by pressing the corresponding upper button ( ) or lower button ( I ). Doing so will set the shot location (point A) to zero, and the device will begin measuring distance as you move toward your ball. Once you have made it to your ball (point B), the number displayed is the distance between point A and point B in a straight line (image M.). You may pause an active shot distance field by pressing the corresponding button while measuring. Pressing the center button ( ) when on the Shot Distance screen will return to the FCB screen. Active shot measurements will continue in the background (unless paused), and can be viewed by cycling back to the Shot Distance screen. Note: Shot data will reset when a hole advancement occurs (automatic hole advance or manual hole advance). 10

11 5. GOLF MODE (continued) Auto-Off Alert: I I N. Confirm Exit Round: O. The LD2 watch features a battery-preserving Auto-Off setting that is active in Play Golf Mode. The Auto-Off is preset for 5 hours; once 5 hours in Play Golf Mode (GPS) has passed, the user will see a popup message indicating Auto-Off, providing the user the option to either continue playing or to exit the round. The message will remain on-screen for 15 minutes and if no selection is made within that time frame, the device will exit Play Golf Mode, power off the GPS module, and return to the home (time) screen. When the Auto-Off message is displayed (image N.) to the left, press the upper button ( ) to Exit the game, or press the lower button ( I ) to resume Play Golf Mode. When Exit Game is selected, the LD2 will display a prompt (image O.) to confirm your selection. Press the upper button ( ) to confirm your selection. You will then see the End of Round Summary (see End of Round Summary section below). Alternately, press the lower button ( I ) to return to Golf Mode. End of Round Summary: J. I P. Upon exiting a round of golf, the LD2 will display an end of round summary (image P.) showing total round time and total distance traveled while on the course. This message displays for 15 seconds, then returns to the home time screen. Alternately, pressing any button (,, or I ) will return to the home (time) screen immediately. 11

12 6. ODOMETER & DEVICE INFORMATION To use the Odometer Feature, follow the steps below: A. I From the Main Menu, press the lower ( I ) button to navigate to the shoe icon (image A.). Select the Shoe icon by pressing the center button ( ). Once selected, GPS will be activated. I B. During Satellite search (image B.), pressing any button (,, or I ) will cancel and return to the home (time) screen. GPS lock is indicated by a series of tones. I C. Image C. provides an overview of the Odometer's functionality. Press the center button ( ) to start/pause the Odometer. Press the lower button ( I ) to reset the Odometer (only functional when the Odometer is paused). Press the upper button ( ) at any time to exit back to the Home (time) screen. I D. The Odometer feature (image D.) shows 4 fields of data: 1. Current Time 2. Total Miles (or Kilometers) 3. Current Speed 4. Total Time Elapsed Button functions are the same as described above. 12

13 6. ODOMETER & DEVICE INFORMATION (continued) I E. When paused (image E.), the Odometer displays the Exit and Reset indicators, along with the paused distance and activity time fields. Press the upper button ( ) to exit the Odometer feature. Press the center button ( ) to resume the Odometer feature. Press the lower button ( I ) to reset the Odometer feature (zero-out Distance & Activity Time fields). F. Note: When paused, mileage and activity time do not continue to accumulate. I When Exit is selected, the LD2 will display a prompt (image F.) to confirm the selection. Press the upper button ( ) to confirm and return to the Home (time) screen. Press the lower button ( I ) to cancel and return to the Odometer. To access the Device Information screen, see below: I G. From the Main Menu, scroll to the Information icon (image G.) by using the lower button ( I ) Select the Information icon with the center button ( ). The device Information screens (images H. and ) display the following information: - Info Screen 1 (image H.): Model Number, Technical Specifications, Firmware Version, & Course data base version - Info Screen 2 (image ): Model Number & Serial Number When on Info Screen 1, press any button (,, or I ) to view Info Screen 2. When on Info Screen 2, press any button (,, or I ) return to the Home (time) screen. H. I I 13

14 7. CARE & MAINTENANCE The LD2 GPS Golf Watch is durable and waterproof. To help ensure reliable operation, the following care and maintenance guidelines are recommended: Avoid exposing the device to extreme environmental conditions for prolonged periods of time. Avoid severe impacts on the device. You may clean the device occasionally with a soft, damp cloth. Brush the clip contacts on the bottom of the device regularly. Debris accumulation may affect charging & data transfer. Use a soft-bristled brush. Hard bristles or wire brushes may scratch the device. DO NOT expose the device to strong chemicals such as alcohol, gasoline, etc. as they will damage the device. Store the device in a dry place when not in use. WARNING DO NOT attempt to open the LD2 watch. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced with incorrect type. DO NOT attempt to open, disassemble, or service the internal battery, the battery MUST be replaced by a qualified technician. DO NOT crush, puncture, or short the battery s external contacts. DO NOT expose to temperatures above 140º F (60 º C). Properly recycle or dispose of the battery. DO NOT dispose in fire or water. Legal Disclaimer By using this product, you agree that Deca International Corp. will not be held legally responsible for any injury or damage to you or any person or property caused by the user s improper operation and/ or poor judgment while using this product. Additional Information The Global Positioning System (GPS), a network of 32 satellites orbiting the Earth, is operated and maintained by the U.S. government. This GPS device requires at least 3 acquired satellites to accurately determine your position. Any change made to the system by the government could affect the accuracy and performance of this product. 14

15 8. UPDATING YOUR LD2 Your GolfBuddy LD2 unit has been pre-loaded with the latest firmware 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 recommend that you register your unit and keep it updated with the latest course maps and updates for free. The instructions below will provide a step-by step guide on how to register and update your GolfBuddy LD2. 1. Downloading the GolfBuddy Management Software (GB Manager) to your computer: Please visit our website at 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. Use this 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 at the bottom. This will bring up a webpage 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, & a 4-15 character-long requirement. You will need to click Check Availability to verify your selected User ID is valid and not already being used. Click Submit at the bottom of the form when finished. Your User ID and Password are now created...make sure to write them down and keep them in a safe place in case you forget them! 15

16 3. Registering your GolfBuddy LD2: 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: 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 your account that you created. 4. Updating your GolfBuddy LD2 in three Steps: Step 1. Once you get the Connection Established message, please click Next to proceed to Step #2: Firmware Update. Note: If the LD2 is in lock mode (image A.) you will need to press the upper button ( ) to establish a connection between the LD2 and the computer. A. 16

17 Step 2. At step 2, click Next to install the latest firmware. If the firmware is already up to date, click Next to proceed to step 3. 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. Select your preferred option, then 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! Note: Do not disconnect the LD2 from the computer during the update process to prevent software malfunctions. 17

18 Updated Course Info You can search courses by country, state, and city. You can also check to see when the course was last updated. Profile Info System Information for your LD2 can be found under the profile tab. Thank you for purchasing our GolfBuddy LD2! 18