SkyGolf SkyCaddie SG3, User Manual

Page 1: ...SkyCaddie User Guide For SkyCaddie SG3 and SG4 Models ...

Page 2: ... no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in the informational content contained in this guide SkyGolf SkyCaddie SkyGolf GPS SkyCourse SkyPlayer and IntelliGreen are registered trademarks of SkyHawke Technologies LLC SkyHawke Technologies LLC Ridgeland Technology Center 274 Commerce Park Drive Suite M Ridgeland Mississippi 39157 USA Please register your SkyCadd...

Page 3: ...ship 14 1 6 Downloading Courses to Your SkyCaddie 16 Chapter 2 Playing Golf With Your SkyCaddie 17 2 1 Acquiring Signals 17 2 2 Selecting a Course to Play 18 2 3 Viewing Targets During Play 19 2 3 1 IntelliGreens 19 2 3 2 Target Views 19 2 3 3 Center Only View 23 Chapter 3 Customizing Your SkyCaddie For Play 24 3 1 Preferences 24 3 2 Determining Shot Distance 26 3 3 Help and Information 26 3 4 Adv...

Page 4: ...ie Courses 31 4 6 Renaming or Deleting Personal SkyCaddie Courses 32 4 7 Publishing Personal SkyCaddie Courses 32 Chapter 5 SkyCaddie Menu Items 33 Helpful Hints 38 Appendices 40 Appendix A Target Icons and Target Descriptors 40 Appendix B SkyPlayer Club Membership Benefit Comparison 43 Appendix C Target Examples 45 ...

Page 5: ...ation that a Tour Caddie gives a pro right in the palm of your hand Once you start using the SkyCaddie you ll find that you won t want to play golf without it again We can proudly say that thousands of hours have been spent perfecting the SkyCaddie for your golfing pleasure It is the most advanced powerful and easiest to use rangefinder available to golfers to measure distances on a golf course We...

Page 6: ...Backlight ON OFF Power ON OFF and Key Lock Unlock Joystick Right Soft Key Help Fig 1 SkyCaddie layout Left Soft Key Menu Mark C H A P T E R 1 Getting Started 1 1 SkyCaddie Overview 1 1 1 Button Layout Hole Info ...

Page 7: ... to power off the device or Lock Right Soft Key to lock the keypad To unlock the keypad select Unlock by pressing the Right Soft Key then choose Yes Backlight Press the Backlight button located at the top left of the SkyCaddie to active the backlight in low light conditions Two levels of brightness are available Press once for the lower setting twice for the brightest setting and three times to tu...

Page 8: ...Press the Mark button again when you get to the location where your ball landed The shot distance will be displayed For more information about the Mark Ball feature see Section 3 2 1 1 4 On screen Indicators Distance Displays the selected unit for distance as either Y Yards M Meters mi Miles or K kilometers Battery Level Quickly confirm remaining battery level with the onscreen battery gauge Satel...

Page 9: ...ss Available PC USB port 2X CD ROM drive optional 1 3 Charging For SkyCaddie SG4 users Prior to using your SkyCaddie SG4 be sure to fully charge the battery To charge the battery please follow these steps 1 Insert the supplied rechargeable battery into the back of the SkyCaddie Fig 3 Fig 3 Inserting a rechargeable battery into the SG4 based Augmentation System has been acquired This is the preferr...

Page 10: ... cable to the back of the SkyCaddie When con nected properly the cable will point down Fig 4 3 Insert the AC adapter connector into the open cable port located in the middle Fig 4 Attaching the PC USB cable Fig 5 AC Adapter and PC Cable SG4 ...

Page 11: ...ing to AC power For SkyCaddie SG3 Users The SkyCaddie SG3 requires twoAAbatteries for power Prior to using your SkyCaddie SG3 insert the two suppliedAAbatteries by remov ing the battery cover on the back of the device Fig 6 Once inserted reattached the cover and tighten the screw Expect more than 12 hours of continuous play with new batteries 1 4 Activating Your SkyCaddie Within 30 days please reg...

Page 12: ...th the SkyGolf website so you can personalize your SkyCaddie download courses and periodically update your SkyCaddie s software IMPORTANT If your computer is protected by a firewall it may need to be set up to allow our SkyCaddie software programs to access the web If your firewall software displays any warning messages during the activation process simply indicate that you wish to allow access ST...

Page 13: ...for an illustration When connected properly the cable will point down 2 Plug the USB connector into an open USB port on your PC When it is properly connected your SkyCaddie will display a screen indicating that it is ready for DirectConnect Fig 7 NOTE Your PC may give you a Found New Hardware message the first time you plug in your SkyCaddie Simply follow your PC s instructions as necessary STEP 4...

Page 14: ...addie page to add courses to your SkyCaddie or update your software as new updates are available SkyCourses SkyCourses are golf courses that have been recorded for use with the SkyCaddie and contain unique information on each course layout Each membership plan provides different levels of SkyCourse access and storage in your own personal My SkyCaddie Thousands of published SkyCourses are available...

Page 15: ...aphics are part of our exclusive professional 4 Star SkyCourses They provide an eagle s eye view of the green with an indicator representing a direct line of play from wherever you are on the course Theft Deterrent Registering the SkyCaddie s Electronic Serial Number ESN deters theft by protecting your investment from unauthorized use If your Sky Caddie is lost or stolen contact SkyGolf so that we...

Page 16: ...embership Plan you will have access to our rapidly growing database of professionally mapped courses You may search the course database at www skygolf com by clicking Course Library or DirectConnect to access your online account To display a list of courses in your area simply enter your search criteria such as Region State or Course Name Select the desired course s and send them to your SkyCaddie...

Page 17: ...the Left Soft Key Use the left soft key to navigate the initial start up screens until the satellite searching screen is displayed as shown in Figure 8 You must power up the SkyCaddie 5 10 minutes prior to play to acquire GPS satellite signals and reach optimal performance While searching for satellite signals the Sky Caddie displays animated graphics indicating when satellite signals are received...

Page 18: ...When a course is displayed press Select to play that course or simply scroll to another course courses will be sorted by distance from your current location If no courses are installed on your SkyCaddie the SkyCaddie will open the Demo Course If only one course is loaded the SkyCaddie will ask if you want to play that course Once a course has been selected the SkyCaddie will ask you for the hole t...

Page 19: ...lay at the bottom The three numbers along the left side of the display are distances to the front a point on the green represented by a crosshair and back of the green along the line drawn To switch between these three points simply choose Select using the left soft key Move the joystick UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT to reposition the line of play crosshair The distances will recalculate automatically based ...

Page 20: ... Key switches to the next enabled target view screen To quickly return to the Intelligreen view from any of the four target view options simply select iGreen using the Right Soft Key Upon returning to the Intelligreen screen using the iGreen option selecting Target at a later time will return you to the last target screen viewed The four available Target Views are Standard Graphical Expanded and B...

Page 21: ...ng target descrip tor please see Appendix A Graphical Use the Graphical View to display targets as intuitive graphical icons Fig 15 Move the joystick UP DOWN to scroll one target at a time Move the joystick LEFT RIGHT to scroll to the top or bottom of the target list if there are more targets than can be displayed on a single screen Expanded Displays an expanded version of the target descriptor an...

Page 22: ...ime As always select iGreen to return to the Intelligreen view Fig 17 Big Number view Fig 18 Center Only option Tip It is recommended to use two views either the Standard or Graphical view plus either the Expanded or Big Number view Scrolling to a target of interest on the Standard or Graphi cal view and pressing View will display more information about that target ...

Page 23: ...simply looking for the distance to the center The Center Only View is enabled or disabled within Preferences under Center Only Fig 18 The Center Only View will override any previously enabled target views In order to display other target view options Center Only must be turned off ...

Page 24: ...ers mi Miles K kilometers Within Prefer ences select Distance Fig 19 Using the joystick scroll to the desired distance option and select A checkmark will be placed next to the item you have chosen Once selected the device will switch to the Preferences screen The selected distance option will appear in the box next to Distance Target Views Set the desired target views as detailed in Section 2 3 2 ...

Page 25: ...t the need of using the joystick In addition the target list will switch to the Intelligreen view automatically as you approach the green By combining the ability to auto scroll targets and automatically advancing to the next hole your SkyCaddie gives you hands free operation Center Only If you prefer that the SkyCaddie only display the distance to the center enable Center Only For more informatio...

Page 26: ...e Mark button again to record and display the distance Fig 24 You may return to your previous screen by selecting Exit or choose Mark to mark the distance for another shot 3 3 Help and Information If you need instructions on how to use your SkyCaddie during play simply press the Help button The Help button provides onscreen instructions and information to help you navigate the SkyCaddie screens If...

Page 27: ... Move the joystick UP DOWN to select Target Settings Target Settings allows you to configure the SkyCaddie to display targets at preset distances A list of menu options as shown in Figure 25 will be displayed Move the joystick UP DOWN to highlight the desired option to change Targets Over Adjust the SkyCaddie to display targets at set distances To adjust the distance move the joystick UP DOWN to T...

Page 28: ...o switch to Intelligreen is 150 yards To adjust the distance move the joystick UP DOWN to Green At and select Asmall window will display indicating the current distance setting Fig 27 Move the joystick UP DOWN to adjust the distance from 50 500 yards Choose Select to save the setting NOTE Choosing Exit will not save your setting Targets First Sets your SkyCaddie to display the target list from the...

Page 29: ...s referred to as Pro Front When Green Reference is set to Front a small square will appear on the Intelligreen where the front is marked Fig 29 The word Front will replace Center on target lists The distance will be based on the Front location where the square is marked To enable scroll to and select Green Ref to open the menu item Fig 30 Move the joystick to Front and select A checkmark will appe...

Page 30: ...hem individually 4 1 Naming Personal SkyCaddie Courses To record a course select SkyCourses in the Main Menu then scroll to and select New Course Choose Yes when prompted to Create a New Course Create a name for your course up to 10 characters using the on screen keyboard Fig 31 Move the joystick UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT to scroll to the appropriate letter and select To clear a letter scroll and select ...

Page 31: ...e joystick UP DOWN to set the desired par Select Hcp Right Soft Key to switch to Handicap Move the joystick UP DOWN to set the desired handicap Select OK to save and exit 4 4 Playing Personal SkyCaddie Courses To play a personal SkyCaddie course press the Menu button and select Sky Courses Scroll to the appropriate course name and select Press Play to view a list of course hole numbers Scroll and ...

Page 32: ... top of the screen Select Rename to retype a course name or delete to remove the course from your SkyCaddie 4 7 Publishing Personal SkyCaddie Courses You have the option to publish your personal recorded courses so other Sky Caddie users can take advantage of the information you recorded Simply click the Publish button where your user courses are stored in your My SkyCaddie account to begin the pr...

Page 33: ...tact information location and star rating Choose New Course to create and record your own course Refer to Chapter 4 for information related to creating your own course Demo Mode Select this item to turn on off the course demo mode This option allows you to view the features of the SkyCaddie without being on an actual course or having satellite lock Preferences Preferences contain a list of setting...

Page 34: ...ust the contrast of the display as needed Move the joystick UP DOWN depending on the level of contrast desired Choose Select to save the setting ID Version Your SkyCaddie electronic serial number and software version are listed in this screen In addition your Owned by information is contained within this screen The Owned by information is created at www skygolf com within your account and download...

Page 35: ...ay the target list from the tee first when you go to the next hole instead of displaying the Intelligreen The default setting is to display the Intelligreen first Enable this feature to display the target list first Green Ref Sometimes referred to as Pro Front When Green Reference is set to Front a small square will appear on the Intelligreen where the front is marked The word Front will replace C...

Page 36: ...you to rename personal SkyCaddie courses See Section 4 6 for more information regarding renaming personal SkyCaddie courses Delete Allows you to delete personal SkyCaddie courses See Section 4 6 for more information regarding deleting personal SkyCaddie courses GPS The GPS menu item contains GPS information and data specific to your Sky Caddie These items may be viewed for troubleshooting purposes...

Page 37: ... Displays information about the satellites and their signal strength Test LCD Select to test the SkyCaddie LCD Test Buttons Select to test each SkyCaddie button and its response Test USB Select to test the USB connection with your SkyCaddie and PC Power Off Provides an alternate method to the top right button for powering off the SkyCad die ...

Page 38: ...al strength in weak areas It is normal for the satellite signal strength indicator to fluctuate as you move around the golf course DO make sure that the SkyCaddie s battery level is full before play DO NOT use AC chargers or USB cables that did not come with or are not authorized for use with your SkyCaddie DO NOT turn the SkyCaddie on and off during play The SkyCaddie is a smart system that conti...

Page 39: ...so utilizes a Satellite Based Aug mentation System SBAS to provide unsurpassed accuracy in normal conditions when used as recom mended SBAS signals are available throughout most of the United States and are being implemented in Europe and parts of Asia Where SBAS signals are not available or hindered by hilly or mountainous terrain the SkyCaddie s performance may not be optimal ...

Page 40: ...A P P E ND I X A Target Icons and Target Descriptors Back of Green Marker Center of Green Water Carry Front of Green Water Green Creek Zone Hazard Lay Up To Ditch Fairway Target Out of Bounds End of Fairway Mound ...

Page 41: ...ee Bunker Left To Bunker Leaves Bunker in Fairway Pro Front Target Icons and Descriptors cont Target Name Target Descriptor Target Name Target Descriptor Green Gn Plate Plt Fairway Target FT End of Fairway EoF Fairway Fwy Sprinker Sp Water Cooler Wtrcolr Water Wtr Bridge Brdg Post Pst ...

Page 42: ...PopUp PU BallWasher Bwash Bottom Btm Disc Dsc Leaves Lv Last Lst Point Pnt Pond Pnd Path Pth Bush Bsh Range Rng Hole Hle Marsh Mrsh Over Ovr Island Islnd Flag Flg White Wht Black Blk Orange Orng Yellow Ylw Gold Gld False Flse Pole Pol Sign Sgn LayUpTo LayUp Dogleg DogLg Target Trgt Stone Stn Front Frt Left Lt Right Rt Center Ctr Middle Ctr Marker Mkr Target Icons and Descriptors cont ...

Page 43: ...tes for the SkyCaddie Appli cation from the website X X X Can select courses from the entire SkyGolf GPS database to download to your SkyCad die All of USA plus International X Can select unlimited courses from your home country designated region to down load to your SkyCaddie USA includes ALL states X Can select unlimited courses from your home state province or international region to download t...

Page 44: ...lan above Birdie 0 3 5 10 Maximum number of published SkyCourses stored on the SkyCaddie 0 10 10 10 Maximum number of user recorded courses stored in the online personal My SkyCad die 0 30 50 100 Maximum number of user recorded courses stored on the SkyCaddie 5 5 5 5 SkyPlayer Membership Benefit Comparison cont See the membership area of www skygolf com for latest information ...

Page 45: ...SkyCaddie 45 Fig C 1 Par 5 A ppe n d ix C Target Examples These examples illustrate the kinds of targets you would see on the SkyCaddie ...

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Page 47: ...SkyCaddie 47 Target Examples cont Fig C 3 Par 4 ...

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Page 49: ...SkyCaddie 49 NOTES ...

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Page 51: ...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 that user modifications of this device without the express approval of SkyHawke Technologies could void the user s authority to operate this device ...

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