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  • Program Error Message • Please sync your unit to the GB Manager program and update the firmware and course database. For instructions on syncing with GB Manager, click link below: http://help.golfbuddyglobal.com/.

    • If you are still seeing the message, please reset the device. Please open the battery cover and you will find a small hole concealed underneath a black plastic sticker located on the bottom right of the unit. Please remove the black sticker and insert a narrow object such as a paper clip tip to press and hold down the reset button inside; then connect the data cable. Release the reset button when you see the "Emergency Reboot" screen display. The unit will now restore to factory settings - this will take approximately 5 minutes.

    • If you are still experiencing issues : Service Request Registration
    URL : http://help.golfbuddy.com/sList.asp?searchproduct=13&searchcategory=8&seq=1379&page=1&searchtext=
  • Touchscreen Not Responding • If you are still experiencing issues, please reset the GPS. Please open the battery cover and you will find a small hole concealed underneath a black plastic sticker located on the bottom right of the unit. Please remove the black sticker and insert a narrow object such as a paper clip tip to press and hold down the reset button inside; then connect the data cable. Release the reset button when you see the "Emergency Reboot" screen display. The unit will now restore to factory settings - this will take approximately 5 minutes.

    • If you are still experiencing issues : Service Request Registration
    URL : http://help.golfbuddy.com/sList.asp?searchproduct=13&searchcategory=8&seq=1376&page=1&searchtext=
  • Unit Will Not Turn On • Please verify that the battery is inserted correctly.

    • If you are still experiencing issues, please check that the data cable and the wall charger and inserted correctly.

    • If you are still experiencing issues, please reset the GPS. Please open the battery cover and you will find a small hole concealed underneath a black plastic sticker located on the bottom right of the unit. Please remove the black sticker and insert a narrow object such as a paper clip tip to press and hold down the reset button inside; then connect the data cable. Release the reset button when you see the "Emergency Reboot" screen display. The unit will now restore to factory settings - this will take approximately 5 minutes.

    • If you are still experiencing issues : Service Request Registration
    URL : http://help.golfbuddy.com/sList.asp?searchproduct=13&searchcategory=8&seq=1375&page=1&searchtext=
  • No Satellite Signal • Please note: You are unable to acquire satellite reception while indoors- please make sure you are outside.

    • While on the golf course make sure you have an unobstructed view of the sky. Please head to the tee box.

    • Initial satellite connection may take up to 15 minutes; please note that weather may affect the signal strength.

    • If you are still experiencing issues, please sync your unit to the GB Manager program and update the firmware and course database. For instructions on syncing with GB Manager, click link below: http://help.golfbuddyglobal.com/.

    • If you are still experiencing issues, please reset the GPS. Please open the battery cover and you will find a small hole concealed underneath a black plastic sticker located on the bottom right of the unit. Please remove the black sticker and insert a narrow object such as a paper clip tip to press and hold down the reset button inside; then connect the data cable. Release the reset button when you see the "Emergency Reboot" screen display. The unit will now restore to factory settings - this will take approximately 5 minutes.

    • If you are still experiencing issues : Service Request Registration
    URL : http://help.golfbuddy.com/sList.asp?searchproduct=13&searchcategory=8&seq=1378&page=1&searchtext=
  • No SD Card Message • Please verify that the SD card is inserted correctly in the battery compartment. You will need to remove the battery as it is located under the battery slot.

    • If you are still seeing the message, please reset the device. Please open the battery cover and you will find a small hole concealed underneath a black plastic sticker located on the bottom right of the unit. Please remove the black sticker and insert a narrow object such as a paper clip tip to press and hold down the reset button inside; then connect the data cable. Release the reset button when you see the "Emergency Reboot" screen display. The unit will now restore to factory settings - this will take approximately 5 minutes.

    • If you are still experiencing issues : Service Request Registration
    URL : http://help.golfbuddy.com/sList.asp?searchproduct=13&searchcategory=8&seq=1380&page=1&searchtext=
  • Screen Brightness
    • Please access the Main Menu by pushing the "Menu" button on the unit, or by touching the "Main Menu" selection from the "Locating Satellites" screen.

    • Select the Tool icon and you can scroll down until you see "Screen Brightness." Please verify that it is set to the highest brightness setting.

    • Please note, the screen is designed to illuminate brighter with direct sunlight hitting the screen (please view the screen with the sun located behind you).
    URL : http://help.golfbuddy.com/sList.asp?searchproduct=13&searchcategory=8&seq=1377&page=1&searchtext=