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GB Manager User Manual
Instructions for Downloading and Using the GB Manager with GolfBuddy Plus, Pro and Tour
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Introduction The GolfBuddy Manager (GB Manager) allows you to update the course library in your GolfBuddy Plus, Pro or Tour GPS Rangefinder. Although the GolfBuddy comes with courses already pre-loaded into the unit, we are continually updating our course library by adding new courses and updating our existing ones. The GB Manager allows you to keep your GolfBuddy GPS unit updated with the latest course data. The GB Manager also allows you to customize your GolfBuddy by adding custom gra
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Chapter 1 - Setting up the GB Manager Step 1 - Download and Install the GolfBuddy Manager Important: Do not connect your GolfBuddy to your computer until after you have * installed the GB Manager and restarted your computer. **In order to download GB Manager, your internet browser default must be set to Microsoft Internet Explorer 1.1 Go to http://www.golfbuddyglobal.com 1.2 Click on the Download Courses link on the top menu of the homepage. (fig 1) (fig. 1) 1.3 On the Download Courses
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1.3.4 Next, an installShield Wizard, welcome screen will appear, (fig. 7) Click “Next” to continue. (fig.7) 1.3.5 The InstallShield Wizard will then ask you if you would like to begin the installation. (fig. 8) Click “Install” to proceed. (fig.8) 1.3.6 Once you begin the installing the GB Manager, a progress bar will appear. (fig. 9) (fig.9) 1.3.7 After the GB Manager has been successfully installed, please make sure to restart your computer before proceeding to the
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Step 2 – Registration: Creating a User Name and Password In order to access the GB Manager, you must first register and create a user name and password. 2.1 After completing the download and install process in Step 1, the GB Manager log in window should have automatically appeared on your screen. (fig. 11) After the download process is complete, the GB Manager icon should have been automatically added onto your computer’s desktop. (fig. 12) You may double click on this icon e
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Step 3 – Logging in to GB Manager After you have completed the registration process you are ready to log in to the GB Manager. 3.1 Connect your GolfBuddy unit to your computer by plugging in one end of the USB data cable into your GolfBuddy unit, (fig. 14) and the other end into your computer’s USB port. (fig. 15) (fig.15) (fig.14) GolfBuddy Plus users If you are using a GolfBuddy Plus, you must perform an additional step before before logging in to th
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3.3 Once you complete the log in process, the GB manager window will appear and will begin performing an auto update. (fig. 16) (fig.16) When the auto update is complete, you will be prompted to restart the GB Manager. (fig. 17) Click “yes” and repeat step 3.3 to log in to the GB Manager again. (fig.17) 7
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Chapter 2 - Using the GB Manager The GolfBuddy Manager (GB Manager) allows you to manage your courses, perform firmware upgrades, track your scores, and customize your GolfBuddy by adding images or logos to your welcome screen. 1. Course Tab The Course tab allows you to manage the courses in your GolfBuddy unit by adding new courses, and updating exisiting course data your unit when they are revised. (fig. 18) (fig.18) 1.1 Searching For Courses - Click on the tab labele
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1.1.1 Click on a country along the column on the left, (fig.21) A list of courses for that country will appear along the right column . If you click on a country, a list of states or provinces will appear for that country as subfolders in the column. (fig.22) (fig.21) (fig.22) You can then select an individual subfolder to view a list of courses available for that state or provinces in the right column. (fig. 23) (fig.23) You may also search for individual courses by typing in a cou
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1.1.2 Notice the five tabs along the top of the right column in the Course window. (Num., Club, Course, City, and Total). (fig. 25) (fig.25) By clicking on these tabs, you can categorize and view the courses by course name, city, etc. Notice the drop menu on the far right labeled “total”. (fig. 26) By clicking on this tab, you may scroll down and choose either “New, Latest, or Renovated”. Choosing one of these options will narrow down the list, and only show the selection you wish to view
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3. Device Tab Allows you to customize your GolfBuddy’s welcome screen with images or logos that will appear each time your GolfBuddy is powered on, and allows you to type in your user information (name / phone number). Also allows you to perform software updates as they become available. 3.1 Click on the “Device” tab (fig. 36) in the GB Manager, then click “Sync with GolfBuddy” (fig. 37) (fig.36) (fig.37) 3.2 Adding Images to the Welcome Screen - You may add up to three images that w
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(3.2.1 Continued) Important Note: after choosing a logo, you must click the green button labeled “Download User Information” to save your logo on your unit. (fig. 41) To set your Sub Logo and Main logo, click on the drop menu (fig. 42) make a selection, and repeat the steps to insert an additional logo. 12
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2. Score The GolfBuddy allows you to track and store scores for up to 1000 rounds in the unit. The score function on the GB Manager makes it easy for you to view your list of scores by categorizing them into folders that are sorted by the course name. It also allows you to add, delete and modify courses that you have recorded onto your unit. (fig,31) (fig.31) 2.1 Viewing Scores - To bring up a list of your recorded scores, click on the “Score” tab (fig. 32) and then click “Sync with G
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3. Device Allows you to customize your GolfBuddy’s welcome screen with images or logos that will appear each time your GolfBuddy is powered on, and allows you to type in your user information (name / phone number). Also allows you to perform software updates as they become available. 3.1 Click on the “Device” tab (fig. 36) in the GB Manager, then click “Sync with GolfBuddy” (fig. 37) (fig.36) (fig.37) 3.2 Adding Images to the Welcome Screen - You may add up to three images that wil
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(3.2.1 Continued) Important Note: after choosing a logo, you must click the green button labeled “Download User Information” to save your logo on your unit. (fig. 41) To set your Sub Logo and Main logo, click on the drop menu (fig. 42) make a selection, and repeat the steps to insert an additional logo. (fig.41) (fig.42) 3.3 Module Update A list of updates is shown in the “Module Update” window (fig.43) under the “Device” tab. Next to each individual item, under the “info”
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4. Firmware Upgrade If your GolfBuddy unit is in need of a firmware upgrade, a message prompting you to “Please Upgrade Firmware” will appear and flash on the upper right corner of the GB Manager window. (fig. 45) (fig.45) 4.1 Performing Firmware Upgrade 4.1.1 To begin performing the firmware upgrade, click on the small white box next to the “Please Upgrade Firmware” message and select “Firmware Upgrade” from the drop menu. (fig. 46) (fig.46) 4.1.2 Next, a File Download – Sec
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(4.1.2 Continued) Once you click Run, a download progress bar will appear. Wait for the file to finish downloading and do not press cancel. Once the download is complete, another Security Warning will appear. (fig. 48) (fig.48) Click run again. (fig. 49) (fig.49) 4.1.2 Next, a “GolfBuddy Firmware Upgrade” window will appear. (fig. 50) (fig.50) Click “Start Upgrade (Bootloader + Firmware) and wait for the progress bar to indicate that the ins
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