SkyCaddie SX550, User Manual

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Page 2: ...are constantly evolving and we may update or change them in whole or in part without notice to you Such updates may be required for you to use new functionality access new courses or features or continue to access and use existing courses and features The courses and features available for use on the SkyCaddie SX550 change from time to time and not all courses or features previously offered will b...

Page 3: ...ptions 14 4 3 Features Of Interactive HoleVue 17 4 4 Features Of IntelliGreen 18 4 5 IntelliGreen Pro 20 4 6 Target Hazards Carries And Layups 20 4 7 Front Center And Back Screen Basic View 21 4 8 The Digital Scorecard 21 4 9 Intelligent Automation 22 4 10 Reviewing Saved Rounds 22 5 0 SkyCaddie SX550 Settings 23 5 1 Account Settings 23 5 2 Golf Settings 23 5 3 System Settings 24 5 4 Versions 25 A...

Page 4: ...4 FOR PRODUCT VIDEOS PLEASE VISIT WWW SKYCADDIE COM MYSX550 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Watch the Product Overview video here ...

Page 5: ...t is recommended that you recharge your SkyCaddie SX550 after each round to ensure that it is always ready to play If the battery level is low a full recharge may take 4 hours NOTE Only use the SX550 USB cable and wall charger provided If storing the unit for long periods of time charge the battery to around 50 and check periodically to keep battery at around 50 charge Your SkyCaddie SX550 will re...

Page 6: ...Caddie SX550 will automatically begin charging once the USB cable is inserted in the port You will see a Battery icon appear on the screen when attached Once fully charged the icon will reappear on the screen showing a full charge CHARGING YOUR SKYCADDIE SX550 USING YOUR COMPUTER NOTE This is a much slower method for charging and not recommended 1 Simply connect the USB end of the cable to your co...

Page 7: ...f and connected to wall charger you will see this screen to check if charging simply press the power button and this screen will show When the SX550 is turned on and connected to wall charger you will see this lightning bolt in the battery meter at the top of the screen ...

Page 8: ...tton 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the registration process Video instructions available here How to register as an existing customer How to register as a new customer How to register with a pre paid card REGISTERING YOUR SX550 WITH CADDIESYNC EXPRESS DESKTOP APP 1 Connect your SX550 to your computer using the enclosed micro USB C Type cable 2 Go to www SkyGolf com and click on R...

Page 9: ...here 4 1 A SELECTING A COURSE TO PLAY 1 To start a round of golf press the PLAY GOLF button on the HOME screen 2 Your SX550 will automatically start searching for nearby courses and there are 3 options to choose from Nearby After acquiring a GPS signal your SX550 will display a list of courses nearest to you Tap gesture Pinch and Zoom Drag gesture ...

Page 10: ... COURSE WITH Wi Fi SkyGolf s golf course library is updated regularly for accuracy The easiest way to update a golf course is over WiFi 1 From the main menu choose PLAY GOLF 2 Choose a course from either the list of NEARBY COURSE FAVORITES OR SEARCH for the course you want to update 3 When opened press UPDATE 4 When the update is complete the course will be listed in your FAVORITES section and you...

Page 11: ...11 C UPDATING A NEW GOLF COURSE TO YOUR SX550 1 Go to www skygolf com and log in ...

Page 12: ... correct SkyCaddie is chosen then choose the courses for download 4 If connected to the computer via USB connection choose DOWNLOAD SELECTED COURSES If connected on your device via WiFi choose SYNC and WiFi SYNC That will download all of the courses you have chosen They will be put in your FAVORITES section ...

Page 13: ...IntelliGreen Dynamically displays the exact shape of the green from your angle of approach 3 Target List displays distances to hazards carries and layups located ahead from your position on the hole 4 Basic View Large distances to the front center and back of the green To enlarge and access detailed information on the hole in play such as par and HCP information press on the Green distance number ...

Page 14: ...ings SCORING Tee Option to choose the Tee you will be playing from for the course you have chosen to play Round Type Option for Standard Scramble Tournament Practice Out of season These round types can be filtered in your SkyGolf 360 account so that your score averages are correct for the different round types you may wish to play Scoring System Option for Stroke or stableford Handicap Enter your ...

Page 15: ...on and off for competitive sanctioned rounds Please follow the instructions below for setting up RangeVue with Club Selection 1 Go to www skygolf com and click on the SkyGolf 360 section at the top of the page 2 Click on Login on the top of the website 3 When the SkyGolf 360 page opens you should see a list of option tabs at the top 4 Click on Edit Golf Bag 5 In the Edit Bag screen you will see a ...

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Page 17: ...shot To adjust the target location drag the cursor anywhere on the hole The recommended target appears on the screen as a orange icon for reference Dynamic RangeVue Multiple yardage arcs overlay fairway landing areas and greens to allow you to select the best club for every shot much more quickly RangeVue is on by default but tap the RangeVue icon in the top left corner to turn it off IntelliPath ...

Page 18: ...bs are helping or hurting your game Just WiFi Sync and use the in depth tools to explore your round in detail at SkyGolf 360 Green Distance To quickly view detailed information on the hole in play including distances to the Front Center and Back of the Green press on the Green distance number in the top right of your screen This distance is as the crow flies or direct to the hole and does not take...

Page 19: ...on the green simultaneously If RangeVue is on you will see yardage arcs displayed with preset distances for quicker club selection Press the RangeVue button to toggle Dynamic RangeVue ON OFF Using the SX550 screen you can dynamically interact with the IntelliGreen To get a distance to any point on the green drag the green cursor anywhere inside the green to move the crosshairs to that position For...

Page 20: ... Feature Course map has an IntelliGreen Pro feature your SX550 will use this version f IntelliGreen by default NOTE Not all greens or all courses have noteworthy major green contours to require this feature In conformance with USGA regulations SkyCaddie does not factor slopes or gradients into distance calculations 4 6 TARGET LIST HAZARDS CARRIES AND LAYUPS The Target List displays a list of dista...

Page 21: ... Putts and Fairway as well as stableford scoring stroke play handicap extra stroke indicators gross net points etc To track your score accurately please remember to enter your handicap on the Round Options screen in the main menu after you choose Play Golf 1 Press the Scorecard icon 2 Enter your Score of Putts and Fairway on par 4s and 5s Use the and buttons to adjust the number 3 Press Next butto...

Page 22: ...you proceed from tee to green Auto Distance updates yardages continuously from your location without aiming Auto Green Depth calculates the green s depth and the distance to the front back and any number in between all from your angle of approach Auto View displays scorecard in landscape view with a simple turn 4 10 REVIEWING SAVED ROUNDS To view your previous rounds on the SX550 select the Scores...

Page 23: ...rship you are currently subscribed to Expires Displays your membership s expiration date Access Code Displays the unique access code for this SkyCaddie SX550 which you may need to refer to during registration of this device 5 2 GOLF SETTINGS Unit Press on Units to toggle between imperial Yards and miles and metric Meters and kilometers units as your preferred measure of distance Tee Gender Choose ...

Page 24: ...attery life Language Press on Language to set your preferred language in which to view screens Auto Off Your SkyCaddie SX550 can be set to turn itself off after a certain period of inactivity a Never This setting will prevent your SX550 from turning off automatically You will need to manually turn off your SX550 after play to conserve the battery charge otherwise your SX550 will continue to run un...

Page 25: ...re your membership details on the device GPS Status View your active satellite signals This function may be used while troubleshooting with a SkyGolf Customer Support Representative or if you notice that your satellite signal appears to be poor 5 4 VERSIONS Serial Number ESN Displays your SkyCaddie s unique Electronic Serial Number Version Displays application version OS Displays operating system ...

Page 26: ...s or reflective objects such as metal glass structures while using the SX550 To maintain optimal accuracy during play ensure that your SkyCaddie SX550 is always on that it is in an upright position and that it has a clear view of the sky Do not put the SkyCaddie SX550 in your pocket Do not turn the SX550 on and off during play The SX550 is a smart system that continues to download data from satell...

Page 27: ...tion direction of the respective sunglasses Most sunglasses are vertically polarized however some are polarized 45 degrees Each will behave slightly differently with the SX500 display Various SkyCaddie products may have different LCD s and polarization methods optimized for the respective product LCD DO NOT expose your SX550 to extreme temperatures Treat it like you would your cell phone Sync your...

Page 28: ... service information go to www skygolf com U S FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION REGULATORY AGENCY COMPLIANCE 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 interferences received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTICE The FCC warns t...

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Page 30: ...cable with your SX550 Do not leave your SX550 attached to a charger or a USB port for over 24 hours Under the recommended conditions a completely discharged SX550 battery should completely re charge in about 4 to 6 hours when on the charging screen Do not charge the SX550 in a place where it could become over heated by direct sunlight a stove a fire or other source of extreme heat Keep the SX550 a...

Page 31: ...ot use Immediately disconnect the cable from any charger or USB port Avoid leaked out materials Do not allow these materials to SX550 your skin or clothes Leaked materials may cause skin irritation Seek medical attention if irritation persists If leaked material contacts your eyes do not rub your eyes Rinse the eyes thoroughly with water and see a doctor immediately Opening the SkyCaddie will void...

Page 32: ... their respective owners U S Patent No 7 118 498 8 221 269 8 556 752 8 172 702 8 523 711 7 121 962 8 758 170 6 456 938 Patent Pending For product terms and conditions please visit www SkyGolf com All content within this Guide is copyrighted by SkyHawke Technologies LLC and may not be reprinted without permission The content of this Guide is furnished for informational use only is subject to change...