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- Page 1 User’s Guide Sonocaddie V300 Golf GPS User’s Guide Sonostar Inc. V3.A.0.6_E This document is the property of Sonostar Inc. Any unauthorized reproduction is prohibited Page 1...
- Page 2 All you have to do to get this valuable information at your fingertips is download a particular golf course that you plan to play into the V300 from the Sonocaddie website using your computer.
- Page 3 User’s Guide upward to gain the best signals and should not be covered with anything as this may affect the quality of reception and accuracy of the device. Trees and/or buildings may adversely affect coverage/reception levels and accuracy. Optimal performance will occur by staying in wide open areas. This document is the property of Sonostar Inc.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
3.3 Download Courses into the Sonocaddie V300 ..............11 3.3.1 Connect the Sonocaddie V300 to Your Computer............ 11 3.3.2 View the Sonocaddie V300 Software for the First Time .......... 11 3.3.2 Download Courses You Plan to Play................13 Chapter 4 – Starting a Game ....................... 13 4.1 Select a Course to Play ...................... - Page 5 User’s Guide Appendices............................. 27 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)....................29 Regulatory Agency Compliance ......................31 This document is the property of Sonostar Inc. Any unauthorized reproduction is prohibited Page 5...
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Page 6: Chapter 1 - Getting Started
4 hours if the device is turned off, and longer if it is turned on for use. To charge the V300, remove the back cover and insert the supplied rechargeable battery correctly as shown. -
Page 7: Sonocaddie Features
And the Scorecard feature provides a digital scorecard for each course and the “Pro” Scorecard gives a full analysis of each round. The V300 has enough memory to store 30 different golf courses, record 100 scorecards, and track the golf shot locations for up to 100 rounds. -
Page 8: Navigation
2.3 Sonocaddie V300 Main Screen To turn on the Sonocaddie V300, press the top left-side Power button (#9) for at least 3 seconds. After a few seconds, the “MAIN” screen below appears on the device. To turn off the Sonocaddie, press the Power button again for 3 seconds, or select “OFF”... -
Page 9: Screen Display Items
V300. Use the enclosed CD to install the software on your computer. You may also download the V300 software and User’s Guide from the Sonocaddie website at www.sonocaddie.com. The software supports Microsoft Windows 2000, XP and Vista. -
Page 10: Install The Sonocaddie V300 Software And Login
“Registration.” Follow the on-screen instructions and choose from one of the three available Sonocaddie Memberships (Par, Birdie or Eagle) that best suits your needs. Important: You will need the Serial Number (S/N) of your Sonocaddie V300 to obtain a membership. -
Page 11: Download Courses Into The Sonocaddie V300
Downloading courses into the Sonocaddie V300 is a quick and easy process. You simply locate the courses you plan to play in the Sonocaddie online database and transfer these into the Sonocaddie V300. The V300 holds up to 30 courses. Note that you need an internet connection to access the Sonocaddie website. - Page 12 E. GPS / SCORECARD BUTTONS: Click the GPS button to see the courses stored under the MyFolder Tab and V300 Tab. Click the Scorecard button to see a list of the Scorecards (by date) stored under the MyFolder Tab and V300 Tab.
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Page 13: Download Courses You Plan To Play
Sonocaddie V300. Tip: If a desired course is not in our Sonocaddie database, or if no GPS or Color Layout data is available for it, please notify us at the “Contact Us” link and we will make every effort to quickly add it. -
Page 14: Select A Course To Play
4.1 Select a Course to Play From the “MAIN” screen of the Sonocaddie V300, select “PLAY” to see the courses stored in the device. Scroll up/down through the list with the 5-way key and select a course using the center key, or press “MORE”... -
Page 15: Carrying The Sonocaddie V300
Sonocaddie upward out of the clip. You can also attach the clip to different things, such as a golf bag. The Sonocaddie V300 may also be mounted to a golf cart with optional golf cart mounts (visit Sonocaddie website for product information). -
Page 16: Chapter 5 - Using The Sonocaddie V300 During A Round
When you are playing a hole and you need the distance to the green or other target (such as sand trap, dog-leg, etc.) simply pull out your Sonocaddie V300 to see all the distances you need on its color screen. -
Page 17: Shot Track
User’s Guide back at a later time and review your stored Tracks from your Sonocaddie V300 or from the V300 Software on the full-color graphical display of the hole as shown below (See Chapter 8 – Reviewing Store Information after the Round). This way you can compare your performance from game to game at your favorite course, analyze your play like the pros, and learn your strengths and weaknesses so you can adjust your strategy for practicing and playing a course. -
Page 18: Use The Digital Scorecard
Escape key to return to the previous screen. 5.4 Use the Digital Scorecard The Sonocaddie V300 provides a digital scorecard to score your personal round and can display an analysis of your round. Two types of scorecards are available. The “NORMAL” scorecard records your strokes only by hole and provides a total for the front nine (out), back nine (in) and 18-hole round. -
Page 19: Chapter 6 - Editing An Existing Course
GPS setting was recorded. Or maybe you have specific targets you like to use when you play certain courses or you notice that a distance reading is slightly off. With the Sonocaddie V300, you can change the course information on the go to suit your own preferences so you will always be playing with the most accurate and up-to-date distances. -
Page 20: Edit An Existing Target On A Hole
Repeat the process anytime you need to change or update a target. Important: To use the Edit feature, you must be on the course and the Sonocaddie should have good satellite reception (six or more satellites). -
Page 21: Delete A Target On A Hole
If you don’t want a specific target that has been recorded on a hole, deleting it is simple and you don’t have to be on the course. From any hole on the Sonocaddie V300, select “MORE” with the right soft key and “EDIT” to view the Edit Screen. Scroll to and select the Target Icon you want to delete. -
Page 22: Create A New Course
7.3.1 Name the New Course The Sonocaddie V300 allows you to map a new course if it’s not in the Sonocaddie database. To create a new course, select “MAP NEW” from the “MAIN” screen, or press “MORE” with the right soft key and select “NEW”... -
Page 23: Chapter 8 - Review Stored Information After The Round
Chapter 8 – Review Stored Information after the Round If you used the Scorecard or Track features during your round (see Chapter 5.2 & 5.4), you can review this information anytime from your Sonocaddie V300 device or upload it to your V300 Software for review later. -
Page 24: Review Prior Scorecards
User’s Guide 8.1.1 Review Prior Scorecards The Sonocaddie V300 stores scorecards for up to 100 rounds and saves them until you clear the score or delete the scorecard from the device. The Sonocaddie stores scorecards by the course name and date you played it. - Page 25 First access the V300 Software on your computer and log in (refer to Chapter 3.2.2, Step 3). Turn on your Sonocaddie V300 and connect it to the computer with the supplied USB cable. When you see the link message on the Sonocaddie V300 screen (“USB cable connected - Enable USB link...
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Page 26: Manage Course Information Under The V300 Tab
Check the box beside the desired record under the V300 tab and press the “REVIEW” button to the right of the V300 tab. Your scores and analysis pops up on the main screen for that round (as shown above). To delete a scorecard, check the box beside the desired scorecard under the V300 tab, and press the “DELETE”... -
Page 27: Appendices
Built-in High Sensitivity GPS Antenna • Durability Waterproof, IPX6 B. Membership. A Sonocaddie membership is optional. You can map new courses any time without a membership. However, you must have a membership to get the full color layouts for courses. - Page 28 User’s Guide E. Satellite Screen Explanation (select Satellite from the “Main” screen of the Sonocaddie V300) Number of satellites being received Estimated Position Error Each satellite signal strength Latitude Time/ Date Display Longitude DOP = Dilution of Precision (DOP) is a measure of the quality of the GPS data being received from the satellites.
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Page 29: Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs)
Sonocaddie? Answer: 1. First, please make sure that the distance unit either in Sonocaddie or the course is the same (i.e. “YARDS” vs. “METERS”). If they are different, please go to ‘Settings' in main menu and select “Yard” or “Meter” as the right unit. - Page 30 User’s Guide Q5. Will I lose my data when the power goes off on my Sonocaddie? Answer: The data you store in your Sonocaddie will never be lost unless you edit or erase it on purpose. Q6. Why are the distances shown on Sonocaddie incorrect for each hole on this course? Answer.
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Page 31: Regulatory Agency Compliance
User’s Guide Regulatory Agency Compliance Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. - Page 32 User’s Guide V3.A.0.6_E This document is the property of Sonostar Inc. Any unauthorized reproduction is prohibited Page 32...
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