Golf Pad TAGS User manual

Brand: Golf Pad

Model: TAGS

Type: User manual

Golf Pad TAGS™ user manual

Revision 2017.11.09

About this document

This manual describes the setup, operation and troubleshooting for Golf Pad

TAGS. Operation instructions for the Golf Pad app are available at

support.golfpadgps.com. Please use the website for the most up-to-date

information and to contact Golf Pad support.

About Golf Pad TAGS

Why should I use Golf Pad TAGS™?

Golf Pad users told us shot tracking is awesome, but that it takes too much

effort. We developed Golf Pad TAGS™ to make shot tracking a breeze.

This is the easiest and most reliable way to track your game in full detail,

without getting distracted.

Golf Pad TAGS, for Android users, make it easy to know the distance of

every shot instantly. Just tap your club to your phone before you make your

shot. You'll automatically track score, club distances, accuracy, putting

stats and more.

How does it work?

Each tag has a small unique radio token in it. When you tap the tag to the phone,

the Golf Pad app reads the token and records the GPS position of the shot and

the club used. That's all it needs to compute shot distances and generate

amazing game statistics, in real time.

Is my phone compatible?

The quickest way to check your phone's compatibility is to open up the Golf Pad

TAGS tab in the settings menu and see if any warnings are displayed.

Golf Pad TAGS use technology called Near Field Communication (NFC). Most

Android phones have it nowadays. You can check the full list of NFC-enabled

phones here. Your phone also needs to run Android 4.0 or higher. If you aren't

sure whether your phone is compatible, please send a quick email to

[email protected] and we will confirm it for you.

Golf Pad TAGS are not directly compatible with iPhone, however Golf Pad LINK

works with both iPhone and Android and provides excellent accuracy and battery

life.

I have a case on my phone. Can I still scan Golf Pad TAGS?

This depends on case material. Most plastic or leather cases work fine, however

metal cases can block or interfere with NFC radio. The good news is we provide

money-back guarantee. If Golf Pad TAGS don't work with your case, you can

return them for full refund.

Do I need to constantly fiddle with my phone while using Golf

Pad TAGS?

No! You can be as hands-on or hands-off as you want to be. Some golfers just

leave the phone in their pocket through the entire round. Others are eager to

know the distance of their drive the moment they get to the ball. Which kind are

you?

Will I need to change batteries inside the TAGS?

No, there are no batteries to be changed or recharged.

What do I do with the code that came with Golf Pad TAGS if I

already have a premium subscription?

Included in the Golf Pad TAGS packaging, is a code that is good for a

complimentary year of the Premium version of the app.

If you already have a subscription, you have a couple of different options for how

to use the code:

1. You can share it with a friend, family member or golfing buddy, the codes are

fully transferrable.

2. To use the free year of service yourself, cancel your subscription before it

renews. Once the renewal date has passed, the app will revert to the free

version. Then, enter your code to use your complimentary year. How to enter my

license code.

TIP:  take a photo and store the code in your phone or other device so you have

it if you lose the printed copy. The code doesn't expire.

How much do Golf Pad TAGS™ weigh? Will they impact my club

weight or balance?

Golf Pad TAGS™ weigh 1.9 grams per tag. Due to this being such a small

amount of weight and the low-profile design of the TAGS, there is virtually no

impact on club weight or balance.

Getting started with Golf Pad TAGS

Setting up Golf Pad TAGS

ATTACH TAGS TO YOUR CLUBS

Attach one tag to each club in your bag, including your putter. Use a twisting motion to gently insert

the post into the club grip. Be sure not to over-tighten.

START GOLF PAD AND SCAN A TAG

Touch the tag to the back of your phone. Golf Pad will prompt you to select the club the first time a

new tag is scanned. Repeat this step until all your tags have been assigned to a club.

OPTIONAL: Our Custom Clubs feature lets you compare performance and add detailed descriptions

of each club. To learn more, click here. You can add these details at any time.

YOU'RE READY TO PLAY!

Just start a round in the app and scan a tag every time you hit the ball. See the detailed instructions

below.

OPTIONAL SMARTWATCH SETUP

Golf Pad GPS users love using their smartwatch for even more convenience. When you're ready, we

have several tutorial articles on smartwatch set up at support.golfpadgps.com.

Why does the screen stay on when Golf TAGS are enabled?

Most Android phones power down NFC radio automatically when the screen is

turned off. Golf Pad uses a patent-pending SmartLock mode to keep both screen

and NFC active, while blocking on-screen controls to avoid accidental inputs.

You can also see the distance to the target and change current hole right in

SmartLock mode, without unlocking the phone. Please see this page for more

information about using SmartLock during the round.

What about battery life?

Golf Pad automatically turns down screen brightness while in Smart Lock mode.

As a result, it only takes 10-20% more battery compared to playing a round

without Golf Tags. Most people can complete a full 18-hole round with battery to

spare.

How to re-assign a TAG to a different club?

Just open Golf Pad settings / Golf TAGS and scan the TAG you need to

re-assign. You will be prompted to select the new club for this TAG.

Can the TAGS fall out of the grips during the course of play?

Golf TAGS are designed to stay securely in when used with standard sized

grips. Please do not overtighten the TAGS when you screw them in.

If you have oversize grips or other grips with holes that are bigger than

normal, please thread some electrical tape when you screw the TAGS in.

Using Golf Pad TAGS

Step-by-step instructions for using TAGS during a round

First, be sure to follow the setup instructions the Getting Started section above.

1. Open Golf Pad app on your phone, start a new round and select a course.

2. Press the power button before you put the phone in your pocket or in your bag. It will switch to black

'SmartLock' screen mode and reduce brightness to the lowest level. In this mode you can still scan the

tags, but accidental inputs are blocked and screen does not use much power. This is what it looks like:

Can't see the SmartLock screen? Please make sure Golf Tags are enabled in Golf Pad settings / Golf

Tags.

3. Before making each shot, tap the club you are using to the back of the phone in your bag or pocket.

You will feel a vibration and and an audible confirmation. Golf Pad app just recorded the position of the

shot and the club you used. Repeat for each shot or putt you make. For example, if you play a par-4 hole,

you will scan you driver on the tee box, the iron when you are in the fairway, and the putter every time you

hit a putt on the green.

Golf Pad will even auto-advance to the next hole, so you can keep the phone away throughout the round.

4. To resume the app, swipe up from the bottom-middle of the screen.

NOTE, if your phone has a fingerprint reader, you can touch the reader instead of swiping.

Once unlocked, you can view the shots you just recorded on the map, including the distance for each

shot. Just use the map icon in the upper right corner. If you need to edit shots, add a missing shot or a

penalty, change clubs or shot positions, you can do that too. Just tap the score box in the lower left

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Golf Pad TAGS User manual

Brand: Golf Pad

Model: TAGS

Type: User manual

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