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1. 2 oa 3 1 2 Recording Green Targets Setting Up Pars and Handicaps Once you have named a Personal SkyCaddie course select the hole on which you wish to start recording your targets Use the Scroll Pad to choose which green target you want to record the word REC will appear to the left of the target you have selected as shown in Fig 22 Press REC to record the selected target while standing on the exact location that you want to Fig 22 Sample Record screen record you will be prompted to stand still for 5 seconds You can record just the center of green for each hole or include the back and front of the green as well TIP The recommended sequence to record targets is to record the front of the green record the back of the green then walk to the center of the green and when the two distances displayed are equal record that location NOTE Yardage markers on your course may not be measured to the same point on the green Therefore the SkyCaddie and the yardage marker may not display the same distance Select Info to set the Par and Handicap Hcp for the hole Select Par and then use the Scroll Pad to adjust the Par for the hole Fig 23 Par and Handicap screen 26 SkyGolf Select Hep and then use the Scroll Pad to adjust the Handicap for the hole Select OK when finished Press the Hole key to advance to the next hole or use the Scroll Pad to cho2. 29 4 1 Clock 29 4 2 Key LO 2i dee tele ins ee e e See a 29 Helpful Hints ertet rre GE aN 30 Maintenance and Care assesses enrere 32 Troubleshoot e oerte eer eterni 36 Appendices mE KEEGAN GR eN Ve dee Ee EK GE GR ee Eve bee ke eb ee Ke eek eek EE Appendix A SkyPlayer Club Membership Benefit Comparison ES Appendix B Satellite Signal Strength Key eee Appendix C Menu ListingS 4 eire e riesen Appendix D Glossary ss Appendix E Target Descriptor Abbreviations for SG2 Users Appendix F Target Examples for SG2 Users INTRODUCTION Company Pledge Congratulations on your purchase of the SkyCaddie the world s simplest most powerful rangefinder created by golfers for golfers Our goal is to help you play bet ter play faster and have more fun The SkyCaddie gives you the same information 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 smallest lightest and most powerful system available to the golf consumer to measure distances on a golf course Welcome to the Next Generation Rangefinder Enjoy your new SkyCaddie and Play Well CHAPTER 1 Getting Started 1 1 SkyCaddie Overview Yard Meter Indica
3. DirectConnect button your personal SkyCourses are automatically uploaded to your My SkyCaddie page 3 2 2 Downloading SkyCourses As defined earlier SkyCourses are golf courses that have been recorded for use with the SkyCaddie and contain unique information on each course layout Thousands of published SkyCourses are available online at www skygolf com for you to download to your SkyCaddie Once you have established an online account and selected a SkyPlayer Club Membership Plan you will have access to our rapidly growing database of professionally mapped courses Browse courses available in your area within the Course Library link at www skygolf com Enter your search criteria such as Region State or Course Name Upon selecting the desired courses simply DirectConnect to send courses to your SkyCaddie The SkyCaddie must be connected to your PC using the supplied USB cable NOTE Your SkyCaddie will hold 10 published SkyCourses and 5 unpublished SkyCourses 28 SkyGolf 3 2 3 Publishing Personal SkyCourses You have the option to publish your personally recorded courses so that other SkyCaddie users can take advantage of the information that you recorded Within your My SkyCaddie account you will have the option to Publish courses Click that button and follow the online instructions to complete the process You will be asked to complete a form to document the Par and Handicap for the course and accept
4. The SkyCaddie s SkyGolf DirectConnect feature requires the following system requirements Microsoft Windows 2000 XP 256 MB of RAM 4 MB of available hard disk space SkyCaddie Desktop Software Internet access Available USB port Why can t install the SkyCaddie Desktop Make sure the computer account you are logged in to has permissions to install applications If you are not sure how to check or change user permissions consult the Microsoft Help files by going to Start Help and search on permissions 3 How do I uninstall the SkyCaddie Desktop Uninstaller applications can be found by clicking on the Microsoft Windows Start button going to A Programs then clicking on SkyCaddie Desktop SkyCaddie 37 4 When I click the SkyGolf DirectConnect button I get the SkyGolf Connection Error page What do I do Check the following sthe SkyCaddie powered on Is the appropriate cable plugged into the SkyCaddie data port sthe USB cable plugged into the appropriate port on the PC If you answered Yes to all of these verify the port on your PC is working properly To do this select Help gt Tools gt Scan All COM Ports in the SkyCaddie Desktop to scan all possible COM ports on your computer There are three pos sible responses from a port No Response Received The COM port is working but it was not able to communicate with the SkyCaddie Your PC may have multiple USB po
5. adjacent obstructions or reflective objects such as metal glass structures while using the SkyCaddie DO watch your signal strength indicator The higher the signal strength the more accurate the system will be The best signal strength is obtained in open areas with the antenna pointing toward the sky at a 45 to 90 angle Holding the SkyCaddie away from your body may improve signal 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 is fully charged 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 continues to download data from satellites to adjust to your environ ment during play Turning it on and off will interrupt satellite communication If you take a long break at the turn you may turn the SkyCaddie off to conserve battery power but allow 5 10 minutes for it to return to optimal accuracy DO NOT make any sudden or jerking movements with the SkyCaddie DO NOT expose your SkyCaddie to extreme temperatures or water Treat it like you would your cell phone Do not leave your SkyCaddie in a super heated SkyCaddie 31 vehicle when not in use Use waterproof pouches available at www skygolf com if you use your SkyCaddie in the rain NOTE The G
6. display If more than two targets are recorded a down arrow will be displayed to the left of your targets to indicate additional targets under neath Fig 14 Use the Scroll Pad to display more targets Targets are displayed with an abbreviated description and distance Figure 15 next page shows the common types of greens you might encounter with their respective target descriptors 2 6 Hole Information The Hole Information screen gives you basic details about the hole you are playing such as the hole number par and handicap Fig 16 In Big Number Mode Select Info to see the hole number selected Press More to display the par for that hole Press More again to see the hole s handicap In Pro Number Mode Press Hole and scroll to the hole you want Use the Scroll Pad to see hole information Select Back to go to the previous screen or Select Play to play the hole Fig 14 Sample Green Target View screen Fig 16 Sample Hole Information screen SkyCaddie 19 Gn Back Lt Gn BnkrRtCy Gn FrtLt Gn BackLt Gn BackRt e CENTER Gn FrtRt Gn Back e Gn UpLvl CENTER Gn Frt Gn Back Lt Gn Back Rt CENTER e Gn BkrCtrCy Gn Frt Rt Gn Frt Lt Gn Back CENTER 9 Gn RICy Gn Frt Fig 15 Common green types that you might encounter along with their SkyCaddie descriptors 20 SkyGolf 2 7 Auto Target Scr
7. reset and begin the process of acquiring signal again If the problem persists please contact SkyGolf Customer Support at customerservice skygolf com 8 Do you have any software updates that may fix the problem I m having with my SkyCaddie You can check to see if you have the latest application software version for your SkyCaddie by performing a SkyGolf DirectConnect button on www skygolf com SkyCaddie 39 You will be notified of any updates for your SkyCaddie that may resolve issues you are experiencing 9 I can t find System Status Diagnostics or GPS under Menu on my SkyCaddie Where are they These options are only visible in Advanced Menu mode To turn Advanced Menu mode on select Menu scroll down to Advanced and select Yes This will take you back to the menu options and you should be able to see these categories 10 I can t find Name REC or Delete Course under Menu on my SkyCaddie Where are they These only show when you ve selected an unpublished SkyCourse on your SkyCaddie APPENDIX A SkyPlayer Club Membership Benefit Comparison Register Birdie Double Only Eagle User can record front center and back of greens using a built in SkyCourse Setup x X module C EEE Add your personal Owned By screen to your SkyCaddie Access to online software updates 4 Automatic updates for the SkyCaddie Appli x x x cation from the website Can select courses from the entire Sk
8. with the par and handicap will display Use the Scroll Pad to select a different hole if needed Select Play or Hole again to play the current hole 2 11 Determining Shot Distance Mark Ball Stand at the location where you are going to take your shot Gently press and release the Mark Ball button on the top left side of the SkyCaddie Select Yes to record the first point then take your shot When you get to the location where your ball Fig 17 landed gently press the Mark Ball button to Sample Shot Distance record the second point screen The distance of your shot will be displayed Press the Mark Ball button again to return to the play screen 2 12 Turning Off the SkyCaddie Press and hold the Center Soft Key until the SkyCaddie confirms whether you want to turn it off Select Off to turn it off TIP You can also set an automatic shutdown of your SkyCaddie if itis not used after a certain amount of time Select Menu Options gt Advanced gt Yes to use Advanced Menu Options gt Prefer ences gt Auto Off CHAPTER 3 Playing Golf With Your SkyCaddie Advanced 3 1 Recording and Using Personal SkyCaddie Courses The SkyCaddie allows you to record three 3 green targets Front Center and Back for up to five 5 personal courses that you store on your SkyCaddie If you have purchased a SkyPlayer Club Membership plan you can backup and store several courses in your own pers
9. CP SkyCaddie THE NEXT GENERATION RANGEFINDER User Guide For SkyCaddie SG1 and SG2 Models CP SkyCaddie THE NEXT GENERATION RANGEFINDER Patent Pending 2001 07 SkyHawke Technologies LLC All Rights Reserved SkyCaddie User s Guide All content within is copyrighted by SkyHawke Technolo gies LLC and may not be reprinted vvithout permission The content of this guide is furnished for informational use only is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by SkyHawke Tech nologies LLC SkyHawke assumes 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 IntelliGreen and SkyPlayer 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 SkyCaddie at www skygolf com within 30 days of purchase to activate your Consumer Limited Warranty Visit us on the web at www skygolf com Questions Email us at customerservice skygolf com Version SG1 2 1 12152006 Table of Contents Introduction Company Pledge Chapter 1 Getting Started ns 6 1 1 SkyCaddie Overview iii 1 2 System Requirements eee eee 1 3 Charging Your SkyCaddie 1 4 Activating Your SkyCaddie 1 5 Benefits of SkyPlayer Club Mem
10. DmeMode PX APPENDIX D Glossary Glossary terms used in this User Guide Electronic Serial Number ESN The ESN serves to protect your system from unauthorized use It also simplifies and automates access to thousands of pre recorded golf courses ready to use with your SkyCaddie via SkyGolf DirectConnect Global Positioning System GPS a constellation of 24 satellites that orbit about 11 000 miles above the Earth Twenty four hours a day these satellites continuously broadcast high frequency radio signals containing position and time data enabling anyone with a GPS receiver to determine their location anywhere on Earth The United States government makes these GPS signals available to an unlimited number of users simultaneously without a subscription charge GPS Enabled a term that refers to recording GPS positions of golf Targets of a course Targets on a course have been identified with a description and their locations have been precisely recorded for future use by your SkyCaddie to calculate distances Main Screen refers to the main SkyCaddie screen that provides distances to the Green It also serves as the gateway to all of the other rich features of the SkyCaddie Mode The SkyCaddie has two different operating modes Big Number Mode Big and Pro Number Mode Pro SBAS Stands for Satellite based augmentation system system that provides increased accuracy through the use of additional data contained
11. IntelliGreen view the green will have an arrow drawn through it representing a direct line of play from where you are on the course The view of the Intel liGreen will rotate on the screen to show the green from the direction of your approach i e the closest part ofthe green will always display at the bottom The three numbers on the screen are distances to the front a point on the green and back of the green along the line drawn If you reposition the line of play vvith the Scroll Pad the distances vvill recalculate on the new line Tee Shot Target View for SG2 Users In Tee Shot Target view you will be able to see all targets in play from the tee that are visible or may be hidden Fig 12 Using the information displayed in Tee Shot Target view instantly gives you the knowledge that only a caddie can provide to help negotiate the hole LayUp Target View for SG2 Users In LayUp Target View you will be able to see safe landing zones for an optimal angle of approach to the green Fig 13 It provides valuable information to manage your game when playing Par 5 holes Use the information to place yourself in the best position for a low score Fig 11 Sample IntelliGreen View screen Fig 12 Sample Tee Shot Targets View screen Fig 13 Sample Lay Up Target View screen 18 SkyGolf Green Target View for SG1 and SG2 Users In Green Target view the center of the green plus two targets will
12. an end user agreement Your course will then be reviewed by the SkyGolf Quality Control Department for review Upon review and approval the course will be listed in the SkyGolf database for other SkyCaddie users to download CHAPTER 4 Additional Features 4 1 Clock The SkyCaddie s clock is a virtual feature obtained from the signals from the GPS satellites To access the Clock On the main play screen select Info or press the Hole key Press the Center Soft Key under Time To adjust the Clock Press the Right Soft Key under Adj Use the Scroll Pad to adjust the hour aligning it with your time zone minutes are always correct Press the Left Soft Key under Set to set the clock 4 2 Key Lock Press and hold the left side button on your SkyCaddie for approximately 2 sec onds to activate the SkyCaddie s key lock function This will Iock your SkyCaddie so that if the keys are accidentally pressed the information on your SkyCaddie display will not be affected To unlock your SkyCaddie s soft keys press and hold the left side button down for approximately 2 seconds again Helpful Hints DO turn the SkyCaddie on outside away from buildings and other obstruc tions The SkyCaddie needs to warm up approximately 5 10 minutes prior to play For optimal performance while playing ensure thatthe SkyCaddie has a clear view of the sky at all times Avoid being around buildings obstructions heavy foliage low areas with
13. arging disconnect the charger cable from the SkyCaddie a full recharge of a depleted battery will take up to 4 hours The battery cannot be overcharged so it can be connected to the charger after each use The battery does not have to be completely depleted before charging Fig 2 Battery Indicator the SkyCaddie to start the charging process TIP Your SkyCaddie will also charge through the USB connection when your PC is on Connect the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer and the end with the mini USB adapter to 8 SkyGolf NOTE The SkyCaddie will continue to charge when connected in either of the above ways even if the SkyCaddie turned off 1 4 Activating Your SkyCaddie Within 30 days please register your SkyCaddie create a My SkyCaddie online account and select a SkyPlayer Club Membership Plan by going to the SkyGolf website at www skygolf com Click the Getting Started link for information and instructions to complete the process During this process you will be asked to create a user name and password for your online account referred to as My SkyCaddie The My SkyCaddie online account offers a full range of member services easy access to download courses support and more In addition to creating an account you will be asked to select a SkyPlayer Club Membership Plan that best fits your needs Benefits of member ship are listed in Section 1 5 Prior to activati
14. bership eee eee eee 10 1 6 SKYCOUTSOS ir ette e tin set ee ret nti 11 Chapter 2 Playing Golf With Your SkyCaddie The Basics 13 2 1 Acquiring Signals 13 2 2 Demo Simulation Mode 14 2 3 Selecting a Course to Play 14 2 4 Display MOQ0687 22 cre bee niente an retient ees 15 2 5 Pro Number Mode View 17 2 6 Hole Information 18 2 7 Auto Target Scroll for SG2 Users 20 2 8 Customizing Auto Target Scroll for SG2 Users nen 20 2 9 Auto Hole Advance tee rt pte Leder Ree aa 2 10 Manual Hole Advance m 2 11 Determining Shot Distance Mark Ball 22 2 12 Turning Off the SkyCaddie T 22 Chapter 3 Playing Golf With Your SkyCaddie Advanced 23 3 1 Recording and Using Personal SkyCaddie Courses 23 3 1 1 Naming Personal SkyCaddie Courses das 3 1 2 Recording Green Targets Setting up Pars and Handicaps 25 3 1 3 Playing Personal SkyCaddie Courses 26 3 1 4 Re Recording Personal SkyCaddie Courses 3 2 Additional Instructions for SkyPlayer Club Members 3 2 1 Storing Personal SkyCourses in Your My SkyCaddie page a 3 2 2 Downloading SkyCourseS ee ee ee Re RA ee ee ee ee ee ee 3 2 3 Publishing Personal SkyCourses sss Chapter 4 Additional Features
15. d to adjust the setting for Auto Scroll to 1 target over 150 yards press the Scroll Pad up or down to change the yardage SkyCaddie 21 Press Set to accept the new value When prompted to Switch to the Green View within 150 Yards press the cur sor up down to change the yardage to the distance you want the SkyCaddie to automatically switch to the IntelliGreen view Press Set to accept the new value When prompted to adjust the setting to Begin each hole on Fairway Target List press Yes to display the Auto Target List first when you change holes or No to display the IntelliGreen View first 2 9 Auto Hole Advance If the Auto Hole Advance feature is turned on the SkyCaddie will automatically detect that you are moving toward the next hole and ask you if you want to play that hole To activate Auto Hole Advance do the following Press the Menu button Select Preferences Select Auto Hole Toggle on or off by pressing the soft keys below your preference 2 10 Manual Hole Advance Optionally you can manually advance to a different hole or deactivate Auto Hole Advance To manually change holes do the following In Big Number Mode Press the Hole button the next hole number will display Use the Scroll Pad to select a different hole if needed Press Play to view par and handicap information and to play the hole 22 SkyGolf In Pro Number Mode Press Hole the next hole along
16. die 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 online and we keep the SkyCourses up to date for you Our SkyCourse database is growing daily Share Courses with Other Users Members can submit courses they have cre ated with the SkyCaddie to us to share with other members The more members share the more courses everyone will have access to IntelliGreens IntelliGreen graphics 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 SG1 users must purchase the SG2 software upgrade to have access to the IntelliGreen feature SkyCaddie 11 Theft Deterrent Registering the SkyCaddies g 7 Electronic Serial Number ESN deters theft by Owned by protecting your investment from unauthorized Peter use If your SkyCaddie is lost or stolen contact Smith SkyGolf so that we can flag your ESN as lost or stolen to prevent unauthorized use fered Internet Cag Owned By Screen The Owned By screen allows SkyCad
17. die personalization Fig 3 Fig 3 Owned By screen Online Support Software Updates and Up grades SkyCaddie software is automatically checked for upgrades and updated when you do a SkyGolf DirectConnect NOTE Membership is not required to obtain GPS signals or to record or play personal courses on your SkyCaddie See Appendix A for a comparison of fea tures on the SkyCaddie with those additionally available with a SkyPlayer Club Membership 1 6 SkyCourses There are two types of SkyCourses Published and Unpublished Published SkyCourses are golf courses that can be accessed with purchase of a SkyPlayer Club Membership plan from www skygolf com The quality of each published SkyCourse is rated on our website as follows 1 Four Star recorded by one of our SkyGolf GPS professionals contains infor mation on up to 40 targets per hole plus IntelliGreen graphics IntelliGreens and additional targets require SG2 software upgrade for SG1 users 2 Three Star professionally recorded prior to implementation of the IntelliGreen feature does not include IntelliGreens 12 SkyGolf 3 Two Star One Star recorded by other members of our SkyPlayer community that have chosen to share their personal courses Unpublished SkyCourses are golf courses created by you using your Sky Caddie These are courses that only you can access and play with they are not viewable by any other SkyPlayers unless you choose to submit y
18. e Pro Number Mode screen Target Screen Target Screen Name Descriptor Name Descriptor Sprinkler Sp Water Cooler WtrColr Bunker Right Over Bunker Left ae Island Bunker pe Flag Mound E UpSlope DownSlope SkyCaddie 53 Appendix E Target Descriptor Abbreviations cont Target Screen Target Screen Name Descriptor Name Descriptor Right Rt Genter eee Ctr Middle Ctr Marker een Mkr Examples BkrRt distance to the bunker on the right EofF distance to the end of the fairway Used on doglegs and where the fairway is not continuous to the green BkrRtCy All distance to carry all the bunkers on the right LayUp 90 distance to a safe layup target that leaves 90 yards to the center of the green Wtr Cy distance to carry water safely Wtr distance to water APPENDIX F Target Examples For SG2 Users These examples illustrate the kinds of targets you would see on the SkyCaddie LayUp 90 BkrRtCy2 BkrRt2 BkrRt BkrRtCy All EoF Lt e BkrRtCy3 Fig F 1 Par 5 SkyCaddie 55 Target Examples cont EoF Rt 9 To FwyOvrTr Fig F 2 Par4 56 SkyGolf Target Examples cont Trgt 120 BkrFwy Cy e O Fig F 3 Par 4 SkyCaddie 57 Target Examples cont BkrRt2 BkrLtCy All BkrRtCy ga
19. e Signal Strength When You See It Means GPS signal has been acquired The mb SkyCaddie is now gathering satel lite data to determine your current position The SkyCaddie is searching for satel lites above SkyCaddie 43 Satellite Signal Strength Key cont When You See It Means 4 or 5 GPS satellites no SBAS not optimal 6 or more GPS satellites no SBAS not optimal 4 GPS satellites vvith SBAS minimal 5 6 GPS satellites vvith SBAS better AE EER 9 PY 9 44 SkyGolf Satellite Signal Strength Key cont When You See It Means lt 7 8 GPS satellites with SBAS optimal E m 9 or more GPS satellites with SBAS ideal gt ga If you do not see at least one thin plus one thick bar after 10 15 minutes restart your SkyCaddie or move to an open area GPS devices generally will not pick up signals inside buildings or vehicles unless near a window APPENDIX C Menu Listings Press Menu to find the menu items listed below Use the Scroll Pad to find the menu item you want then press Select to access the submenu lists Select Back or Exit to return to the play screen The SkyCaddie has a Basic Menu mode and an Advanced Menu mode This is designed to provide the options you want depending on your skill level with the SkyCaddie The chart on the next page shows which options are available in each mode SkyCourse List This is a listing of all of the Sk
20. e cable to the SkyCaddie by gently lifting the rubber cover on the top right of the device and inserting the connector into the device Second 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 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 DirectConnect You may click the DirectConnect button at the SkyGolf website at this time to register your SkyCaddie and to create an account Simply follow the instructions on your PC screen 10 SkyGolf 1 5 Benefits of SkyPlayer Club Membership During registration of your SkyCaddie you ll be given the option to select an annual membership plan designed to fit how many courses you play You can significantly increase the value of your SkyCaddie with these member benefits for a small yearly fee Online Course Storage Your My SkyCaddie provides safe storage and easy access to courses obtained through our website Your courses are managed and stored on our servers as Playlists so you do not have to maintain files on your PC Additionally you can use any compatible computer in the world to access your personal My SkyCaddie Easy Website Access SkyGolf DirectConnect links your SkyCaddie to our website so that you can easily log into your My SkyCad
21. esets the SkyCaddie to factory default settings Advanced Toggles settings between Advanced Menu or Basic Menu mode Your SkyCad die defaults to Basic Menu mode when turned on which hides some of your menu options for simplicity System Status System Status shows the Number of courses loaded on your SkyCaddie Web Identification Software Version and Electronic Serial Number for your SkyCaddie and SkyPlayer Club Membership information SkyCaddie 47 Name REC Allows you to rename an existing personal course and re record targets on your personal courses that are currently loaded on your SkyCaddie This option only appears when a user course is selected Delete Course You may delete any of your personal courses off the SkyCaddie using this option You can only delete one course at a time and it must be selected to Play before it can be deleted You must have a SkyPlayer Club Membership and My SkyCaddie page to manage any SkyCourses on your SkyCaddie that were downloaded from the web This option only appears when a user course is selected Diagnostics These options should only be accessed as directed by a SkyGolf Customer Service representative GPS Signals Monitors the strength of GPS SBAS satellite signals The screen displays the status of the satellite signal using a graphical representation This is used as a diagnostic tool to determine your SkyCaddie s ability to receive signals as it steps throug
22. h the current view label will blink twice then return to the SkyGolf Tm st 1160 146 TBig View Infol Fig 10 Sample Pro Number Mode screen View label to remind you what view you are in f no targets are recorded under a particular view that view will be skipped in the rotation fintelliGreen graphics are not available Green target view will display instead Usethe Scroll Pad to scroll through the recorded targets on each screen yardages will display to the left of each target Select Desc to display a detailed descriptor of a specific target and use the Scroll Pad to scroll through each descriptor The distance from each target to the crosshair or the center of the green if the SkyCourse doesn t have an IntelliGreen will also be displayed at the top of the screen displayed as the word LEAVES as in leaves 118 yards to center of green The SkyCaddie will stay in this mode until you press List to return to the abbreviated list of targets You can toggle between modes by pressing the Left Soft Key NOTE For SG1 Users Only Selecting Pro will display Green Targets In order to have access to additional target views the SG2 software upgrade is required available at www skygolf com within your My SkyCaddie account SkyCaddie 17 2 5 Pro Number Mode Views IntelliGreen View for SG2 Users An IntelliGreen is a graphic of the shape of the green Fig 11 In
23. h the process to acquire communication with the satellites see Appendix B Satellite Signal Strength Key Location Displays your most recent location on a miniature map NOTE The SkyCaddie must be outside with at least one bar showing on the signal strength meter Output GPS Data Allows output of GPS data through the SkyCaddie data port to a PC running a GPS compatible program 48 SkyGolf Turn Off Turns the SkyCaddie off Demo Mode Turns Demo Mode on or off SkyCaddie 49 Menu Option Advanced Menu SkyCourse List Preferences Yards Meters Contrast Auto Hole Auto Target SG2 ONLY Target Lists SG2 ONLY Auto Off Key Lock Big Only Center Front SG2 ONLY Defaults System Status Signals Location Reset GPS Output NMEA Diagnostics Advanced Name REC If user course is selected If user course is selected Delete Course If user course is selected If user course is selected Power Off Demo Mode Menu option Advanced menu Scouser ES o Preferences ES 0X TN 0x oo 0X O Due e o qp px GEE uote PE PS PE O L_aute Target 52 On x x TargetLists so PX meon SE SS Keytoce SES Beo SE SS Centerrront sezoneyy oes SE N Laan Status ETS ers SE LL CT ETS NN N x CT SE TS CTT SES CT ETS Advanced ES ES Neme REC frusereourseisselected user course is selected Delete Course TET it user course is selected CTTI o 0x X
24. ie A eBkrRt LayUp 130 Fig F 4 O Par 5 U 0 NOTES Federal Communications Commission Regulatory Agency Compliance This device complies with part 15 ofthe FCC Rules Opera tion 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 that user modifications of this device without the express approval of SkyHawke Technologies could void the user s authority to operate this device 2001 07 SkyHawke Technologies LLC All Rights Reserved Ver SG1 2 1 12152006
25. in signals SkyCaddie 51 from SBAS satellites It is available throughout most of the U S and is being implemented in Europe and parts of Asia SkyCourse Any golf course that has been GPS enabled and published for use with the SkyCaddie SkyGolf DirectConnect Uses the ESN of the SkyCaddie to easily access our database of SkyCourses included in your own personal My SkyCaddie by using any Internet accessible PC in the world SkyPlayer A registered member of the SkyGolf community SkyPlayer Login A user login name that is selected by a SkyPlayer during the registration process that allows access to the member section of www skygolf com and personal My SkyCaddie page My SkyCaddie Online electronic vault containing thousands of GPS enabled courses Allows storage and easy access to professionally created SkyCourses and personally created courses that you use on your SkyCaddie You can orga nize SkyCourses and personal courses into Playlists for easy download to your SkyCaddie Web ID Same as SkyPlayer Login found on the SkyCaddie by pressing the Menu key and in the Advanced Menu listings selecting System Status gt Identification gt Internet gt ID APPENDIXE Target Descriptor Abbreviations For SG2 Users Below are the standard abbreviations that you will see on the SkyCaddie s display Target descriptors can also be expanded on the SkyCaddie by pressing the Right Soft Key under Desc on th
26. lobal Positioning System GPS is a free service operated by the U S Government which is solely re sponsible for its accuracy and maintenance The SkyCaddie also utilizes a Satellite Based Augmentation System SBAS to provide unsurpassed accuracy in normal conditions when used as recommended SBAS signals are available through out 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 Maintenance and Care Replacing the Battery If you have any questions about replacing the SkyCaddie s battery please email our Customer Support Department at customerservice skygolf com WARNING Use only batteries supplied by SkyGolf to operate your SkyCaddie use of non authorized batteries can void your product warranty Your SkyCaddie may not operate properly or can be severely damaged by using non authorized batteries To Remove the Battery 1 Using a small Phillips screwdriver remove the three recessed screws on the back Gently open the rubber plug on the right side of the unit Place the SkyCaddie in the palm of your hand with the screen facing down and the antenna away from you With your free hand slovviy pull down on the front half ofthe SkyCaddie Place the bottom half the side with the battery on a flat surface battery up belt clip button down If there i
27. ng your SkyCaddie you will first need to install a simple software program to your Windows compatible PC This software program referred to as SkyCaddie Desktop will allow your SkyCaddie to communicate with the SkyGolf website This program allows you to DirectConnect with the SkyGolf website so you can personalize your SkyCaddie download courses and periodically update your SkyCaddie s software NOTE f your computer is protected by a firewall it may need to be set up to al low 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 STEP 1 Install the Software Insert the supplied CD into your CD ROM drive on your computer Follow the instructions on your computer screen to complete the installation If the CD does SkyCaddie 9 not auto run double click your My Computer icon on your Desktop then double click the CD drive containing the Installation CD Once you successfully install the SkyCaddie software program you are ready to be connected to your computer NOTE You must complete the SkyCaddie software installation prior to connecting your SkyCaddie to your PC STEP 2 Power on the SkyCaddie If it is not already on power on your SkyCaddie by pressing the center button directly beneath the display STEP 3 Connect the SkyCaddie to your PC Using the supplied PC USB cable attach th
28. oll for SG2 Users The Auto Target Scroll feature lets the SkyCaddie automatically scroll through the targets as you progress down the fairway without the need of pressing any scroll buttons It will also switch from the target list view to the IntelliGreen view automatically as you approach the green Auto Target Scroll combined with Auto Hole Advance give you complete hands free operation NOTE SG1 users may purchase the SG2 software upgrade to have access to the Auto Target Scroll feature Available at www skygolf com within your My SkyCaddie account Auto Target Scroll can be customized to fit your style of play Targets can be set to display at specific distances As you move down the fairway targets within a set yardage will scroll off the screen automatically When you get within a set yardage of the green the SkyCaddie s display will automatically switch to the IntelliGreen View You can manually scroll down to targets that have scrolled off the screen or up to targets further away by using the Scroll Pad When you advance to the next hole the target list for that hole will be displayed 2 8 Customizing Auto Target Scroll for SG2 Users To set Auto Target Scroll so that it is on for every round Press the Menu button Scroll to Preferences and press Select Scroll to Auto Target and press Select Press Yes on the Use Auto Target Scroll screen to turn on press No to turn it off Auto Target When prompte
29. on NOTE f no courses have been installed the SkyCaddie will open the Demo Course If only one SkyCourse is loaded it will ask you if you want to play that course Fig 8 SkyCourse auto selection screen Once a SkyCourse has been selected the SkyCaddie will ask you whether you wish to start on Hole 1 1 Hole 10 10 or the Driving Range Drv Select the option you want by pressing the corresponding Soft Key beneath it by pressing the Menu button scrolling to SkyCourse List and TIP You can return to the SkyCourse selection list at any time Q selecting that option 2 4 Display Modes The SkyCaddie has two display modes 1 Big Number Mode Big The default view displays the distance to the center of the green Fig 9 The SkyCaddie will remain in this mode until you press the Left Soft Key beneath Pro Using Big mode is like having a virtual yardage marker wherever you are standing Fig 9 Sample Big Number Mode screen 2 Pro Number Mode Pro Targets are grouped based on your location into 4 views 16 when Auto Target is OFF The views are IntelliGreen graphics Fig 10 Tee Shot targets LayUp targets and Green targets If Auto Target is ON you will only see IntelliGreen graphics and Target lists Press the Center Soft Key to turn on the target lists for the current round and to cycle through the various view screens As you cycle throug
30. onal My SkyCaddie online account Your My SkyCaddie will back up all your created courses for easy access More importantly if you lose all the information on your SkyCaddie or the SkyCaddie itself you can quickly reinstall the courses without having to re record your course s IMPORTANT Personal SkyCourses recorded with your SkyCaddie will not be backed up to the My SkyCaddie page without purchase of a SkyPlayer Club Membership Plan See Appendix A to review the benefits of a SkyPlayer Club Membership 3 1 1 Naming Personal SkyCaddie Courses Press the Menu key Choose SkyCourse List from the menu options and press Select Scroll to New Course and press Select When prompted to Create a New Course select Yes Ifthe Advanced Menu option is not turned on the SkyCaddie will prompt you to do so Press Yes to continue 24 SkyGolf Fig 18 SkyCourse Fig 19 New Course Menu Screen Prompt Fig 20 Prompt to turn on Fig 21 Advanced Menu Options Character screen Create a course name up to 10 characters by using the Scroll Pad to move the underscore cursor around the character screen Press Select to add a specific letter or number press BkSp to erase a letter or number When finished press Done NOTE Ifyou press Done when autofill is displayed the course name will default to MYCOURSE and sequentially add a number e g MYCOURSE 2 SkyCaddie
31. ose a different hole Select OK e Repeatthe steps above to set up the rest of your course Fig 24 Sample screen showing option to select next hole After completing the recording your course select Exit and then Yes to exit Record Mode NOTE Record Mode will exit when you turn off the SkyCaddie 3 1 3 Playing Personal SkyCaddie Courses Press the Menu key Choose SkyCourse List then press Select Scroll to the SkyCourse you created and press Select Select Play to start on the first hole of your created course 3 1 4 Re Recording Personal SkyCaddie Courses Press the Menu button Choose SkyCourse List from the available menu listings then press Select Scroll to the personal SkyCaddie course you want to re record press Select Play then Prost Pressing the Center Soft Key under REC restarts the recording process SkyCaddie 27 To change the name of a course press the Menu button scroll to and select Name REC Select Name to edit the course name Make the necessary edits using the onscreen keyboard and select DONE to finish 3 2 Additional Instructions for SkyPlayer Club Members NOTE The final sections of this chapter apply ONLY to SkyCaddie users who have purchased an annual SkyPlayer Club Membership plan 3 2 1 Storing Personal SkyCourses in Your My SkyCaddie Page When your SkyCaddie is connected to your computer and you go to www skygolf com and click the SkyGolf
32. our Unpublished SkyCourses to us Our database is growing daily through the efforts of SkyGolf GPS professionals and other members of the SkyPlayer community More information on recording personal courses using the SkyCaddie s built in SkyCourse Setup function can be found in Chapter 3 CHAPTER 2 Playing Golf With Your SkyCaddie The Basics 2 1 Acquiring Signals Before starting familiarize yourself with the SkyCaddie s features and functions illustrated in Figure 1 This diagram indicates the location of all keys referenced in this manual While standing outside turn the SkyCaddie on and go through the start screens You must power up the SkyCaddie 5 10 minutes prior to play to acquire GPS satel lite signals and reach optimal performance TIP The SkyCaddie will remind you to be outside and to let it warm up before play every time you turn on the SkyCaddie To skip these messages in the future press the Right Soft Key under Skip When the SkyCaddie searches for satellites you will notice a Searching mes sage on the left satellite bar Fig 4 This message will be replaced with a signal lt a Ee E BL Fig 4 Fig 5 Satellite signal bar Fig 6 Satellite signal Searching indicator signal acquired bar indicator signal message data transfer in progress acquired ready to play forama lt 14 SkyGolf bar indicator when the system has acquired a signal and is ob
33. r tighten 34 SkyGolf Antenna Although this device has been designed to give the best performance under the widest variety of conditions the device obtains the best signal when oriented vertically Do not attempt to remove the antenna as damage may occur to the antenna or device Display The display s contrast is adjustable via software see Appendix C Menu Listing Moisture Water If you suspect that water or other fluid has entered the device discontinue use immediately Open the device as per the battery replacement instructions and let the device dry indoors for 48 hours Do not attempt to disassemble the device further Cleaning Carefully use a clean and slightly damp cloth to clean the case keyboard and display Do not use any soap or other cleaners WARNING Do not allow water or any other fluid to get inside your SkyCaddie Supplied Accessories Use only SkyGolf supplied power supplies and interface cables with this unit The following components are included in the SkyCaddie package SkyCaddie 35 AC Wall Charger For operation and charging USB Cable Interfaces the SkyCaddie with a PC s USB port Belt clip Optional Accessories The following optional SkyCaddie accessories are available for purchase at www skygolf com Custom premium leather holster DC car charger Cart and Bag Mounts Waterproof pouch Troubleshooting 1 Is the SkyCaddie compatible with my computer
34. rts Simply move the cable to another available port and Scan All Ports again Ifyou only have one COM port verify all of the connections and make sure your SkyCaddie is powered on Port already open Another device has the COM port open Close all ap plications that use the COM port such as Palm Hot Sync Manager etc SkyGolf Found Your COM port is working and communicating with the SkyCaddie 38 SkyGolf 5 Communications are fine between the port and the SkyCaddie but am still having problems communicating with the SkyGolf website Windows XP Service Pack 2 as well as other internet security programs may install a firewall blocking your Internet connections Refer to your internet security program user guide 6 When I click the SkyGolf DirectConnect button get a window that says A previous instance is running Aprevious session is still trying to communicate with your SkyCaddie To manu ally end this session open the SkyCaddie Desktop and select Help then Tools then Stop SkyCaddie Conduit 7 My SkyCaddie isn t receiving GPS signals Make sure that the SkyCaddie s battery is charged Make sure your SkyCaddie is outside and has a clear view of the sky It cannot receive GPS signals indoors or under heavy cover Please allow up to 5 10 minutes for the SkyCaddie to acquire a signal If the device does not get a signal within that timeframe your SkyCaddie will automatically
35. s a plastic bar over the battery gently press up on the right side of the bar to release it Otherwise continue to step 6 Unplug the battery and remove WARNING Do not touch any exposed electronic components or at tempt to further disassemble the unit Doing so may severely damage your SkyCaddie SkyCaddie 33 WARNING Do not use a knife or sharp object that may puncture the battery while replacing it If the battery is cut or punctured DO NOT CHARGE Doing so may result in a hazardous condition To Install the Battery 1 Plug the new battery into the connector at the bottom of the circuit board The red wire goes on the left The connector is polarized and can only be plugged in one way Do not force the connector in backwards 2 Setthe battery back into the battery compartment and tuck the wires along the top but not under the battery so that they do not extend past the height of the battery or raise the height of the battery 3 Align and connect the two halves 4 Gently press the two halves of the SkyCaddie together and replace the screws 5 Close rubber plug on the right side of the SkyCaddie Disposal This device uses a Lithium ion battery Do not dispose of this battery with household waste Contact your local waste disposal agency for instructions on proper disposal Belt Clip Button The belt clip button on the back of the device is removable Do not lose the screw When reinstalling do not ove
36. taining additional satellite data Fig 6 previous page NOTE You MUST be outdoors with an unobstructed view of the sky for the SkyCad die to receive GPS satellite signals It may take slightly longer for the SkyCaddie to acquire a signal when you turn it on after it has been off for 4 or more hours or if you have traveled more than 100 miles from the last location where you used your SkyCaddie 2 2 Demo Simulation Mode Demo Mode allows you to explore the SkyCaddie s functionality without using the GPS signal such as indoor use In Demo Mode all distances are calculated from the back tee of each hole for the selected course To view a course in Demo Mode Select a course and press Demo To turn Demo Mode on or off Press the Menu key Scroll to the Demo Mode option on the menu list by using the Scroll Pad to browse through the Fig 7 options Fig 7 Demo Mode menu Press the Left Soft Key to turn Demo Mode off option the Center Soft Key to turn it on or the Right Soft Key to exit the menu 2 3 Selecting a Course to Play If you do not press any keys after selecting Start and the SkyCaddie has obtained a GPS satellite signal it will attempt to determine your location and SkyCaddie 15 auto select the closest installed course Fig 8 When a course has been displayed press Select to play the course shown or More to see other installed SkyCourses sorted by distance from your current locati
37. tor Hole of Play Indicator Battery Gauge Mark Ball Shot Distance Key Lock Button USB Cable and Charging Port lift rubber plug Satellite Signal to use Strength Indicator Center Soft Key Left Soft Key Power On Off Menu Key Right Soft Key Fig 1 Hole Key SkyCaddie features Scroll Pad NOTE The rubber plug on the right side of the SkyCaddie covers the USB port Gently lift the plug from the top to open Prying the plug off from the middle bottom or taking it off completely may risk damage or loss of the rubber plug SkyCaddie 1 2 System Requirements Before you register your SkyCaddie please make sure that your computer meets the following minimum system requirements PC with Microsoft Windows 2000 XP Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 0 or higher 256 MB of RAM 4 MB of available hard disk space Internet access Available USB 1 1 or 2 0 port 2X CD ROM drive optional 1 3 Charging Your SkyCaddie Your SkyCaddie comes with a rechargeable Lithium ion battery that provides up to 10 hours of continuous play Before you use your SkyCaddie for the first time charge the battery for at least 4 hours Once fully charged simply check the battery indicator after each use to see how much battery strength remains Fig 2 To charge the SkyCaddie plug the enclosed wall charger into an AC outlet and the other end into the charging port on the SkyCaddie Once it has finished ch
38. yCourses installed on your SkyCaddie The Sky Caddie has the capacity to store the list of available courses on your SkyCaddie Select New Course to begin recording your own course Preferences Preferences control your personal settings on the SkyCaddie You can do the following under Preferences in Basic Menu mode Yards Meters Sets the distances shown on the screen to yards meters or miles Contrast Lighten or darkens the screen to improve readability Auto Hole Turns the Auto Hole Advance feature on or off Auto Target SG2 Users Only Turns Auto Target Scroll ON or OFF and allows you to adjust yardage settings to match your game 46 SkyGolf In Advanced Menu mode the following additional preferences are available Target Lists SG2 Users Only Permanently turns on target lists in Pro Number Mode Auto Off Selects the time interval that the SkyCaddie will wait with no activity before it automatically turns off Key Lock This setting gives you the option of a full key lock or partial key lock when the Mark Ball button is held down for 2 seconds The default setting is to lock all SkyCaddie keys when activated However you may change this setting to lock all buttons except the Hole button View option and Scroll Pad Big Only Restricts SkyCaddie screens to Big Number mode Center Front SG2 Users Only Select to display either the Center or Front of the Green at the top of target lists Defaults R
39. yGolf GPS database to download to your SkyCad die All of USA plus International Can select unlimited courses from your home country designated region to down load to your SkyCaddie USA includes ALL states Can select unlimited courses from your home state province or international region to download to your SkyCaddie Can add another state with unlimited course x downloads for an additional 10 00 See the membership area of www skygolf com for latest information SkyCaddie 41 SkyPlayer Membership Benefit Comparison cont Register Birdie Double Only Eagle Maximum number of Playlists avail able in the online My SkyCaddie 3 5 40 additional Playlists may be purchased for each membership plan above Birdie Maximum number of published SkyCourses 10 10 10 stored on the SkyCaddie Maximum number of user recorded courses stored in the online personal My SkyCad 30 50 100 die Maximum number of user recorded courses 5 5 5 5 stored on the SkyCaddie See the membership area of www skygolf com for latest information APPENDIX B Satellite Signal Strength Rey The indicator on the left hand side of the Sky Caddie s display shows you the quality of the signal you are receiving from the GPS and SBAS satellites above Notice the difference between the thick and thin bars in the meter This key will help you understand what this indicator means NOTE GPS does not work indoors Satellit
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