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SkyCaddie

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: #1 Rangefinder in Golf

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Diagnostics

These options may be referenced while troubleshooting with a SkyGolf Customer Support representa-
tive

•  Satellite Info:

 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 Bat/USB:

 Select to test the USB connection with your SkyCaddie and computer and to view 

details related to the battery voltage.

Power Off 

Provides an alternate method to the Center Soft Key for powering off the SkyCaddie.

Helpful Hints

•  DO turn the SkyCaddie on outside, away from buildings and other obstructions. 

The SkyCaddie needs 

to warm up approximately 5-10 minutes prior to play. For optimal performance while playing, ensure 
that the SkyCaddie has a clear view of the sky at all times. Avoid being around buildings, obstruc-
tions, heavy foliage, low areas with 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 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 continues 

to download data from satellites to adjust to your environment 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 vehicle when not in use. 

Note

The Global Positioning System 

(GPS) is a free service operated 

by the U.S. Government, which is 

solely responsible 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 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. 

Summary of Contents for SkyCaddie SG3.5

Page 1: ...SkyCaddie SG3 5 User Guide...

Page 2: ...Desktop Software 5 1 6 Activating and Registering Your SkyCaddie 5 1 7 Benefits of SkyPlayer Club Membership 6 1 8 Downloading Courses to Your SkyCaddie 6 Chapter 2 Playing Golf With Your SkyCaddie 7...

Page 3: ...time While viewing the IntelliGreen or Target views press Info and select Time with the Right Soft Key Adjust the hour if needed by selecting Adj Menu Displays the SkyCaddie Main Menu Hole Displays i...

Page 4: ...recommended Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 0 or later PC Safari 2 0 or later Mac 1 3 Installing the Batteries Prior to using your SkyCaddie insert the supplied AAA disposal batteries To install the bat...

Page 5: ...cessfully installed a SkyCaddie icon will be placed on your computer s desktop This will allow you to easily launch the program anytime you need to download courses or manage your account 1 6 Activati...

Page 6: ...bmit your Unpublished SkyCourses to SkyGolf Our database is growing daily through the efforts of SkyGolf professionals and SkyCaddie members Share Courses with Other Users Members can submit courses t...

Page 7: ...selected the SkyCaddie will ask you for the hole to start on or the Driving Range D Make the appropriate selection to begin 2 3 Turning the Digital Scorecard On or Off During start up the SkyCaddie w...

Page 8: ...ions Select the desired target views to display a checkmark will appear next to each selected target view The SkyCaddie will display View and iGreen at the bottom of each target view screen View Left...

Page 9: ...how many shots it took to complete the hole Fig 13 By default it will show what par is for that hole 1 Press left right on the Scroll Pad to adjust the total number of actual shots taken 2 Next press...

Page 10: ...elect then set to Off Fig 17 5 Press Exit to exit out of the Menu back to the play screens 2 6 MyPar Scoring Option SkyCaddie also allows you to enter your handicap or a MyPar goal into the scoring sy...

Page 11: ...pars for hole numbers that you will be able to use your handicap on will be highlighted in blue Figs 21 22 2 If you set a MyPar goal the pars for hole numbers that you will be allowed extra strokes on...

Page 12: ...ou move forward along the fairway without the need of using the Scroll Pad In addition the target list will switch to the IntelliGreen view automatically as you approach the green By combining the abi...

Page 13: ...tance setting Fig 31 Scroll UP DOWN to adjust the distance from 50 500 yards Choose Select to save the set ting Targets First Sets your SkyCaddie to display the target list from the tee first when you...

Page 14: ...screen showing Front Back and Center Scroll to the desired green target to record and select Record Left Soft Key You will be prompted to stand still for 5 seconds while the SkyCaddie is recording the...

Page 15: ...ourse 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 SkyCaddie users can take...

Page 16: ...ters Target Views Enable up to 4 different target views Choose Stan dard Graphical Expanded or Big Number Refer to Section 2 4 2 for information regarding Target Views Auto Hole Enable the Auto Hole f...

Page 17: ...target list views To enable scroll to and select Green Tgts to open the menu item Move the Scroll Pad to ON and select A checkmark will appear next to the item you choose System Settings System Setti...

Page 18: ...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 level is full before p...

Page 19: ...een Gn Plate Plt Fairway Target FT End of Fairway EoF Fairway Fwy Bunker Right BkrRt Bunker Left BkrLt Bunker Bkr Carry Cy Creek Crk Mound Mnd UpSlope UpSlp DownSlope DnSlp Tee T PopUp PU BallWasher B...

Page 20: ...telliGreen Technology X X X Upgradeable X X X Access to professionally mapped courses X X X Access to course and software updates X X X Maximum number of published SkyCourses stored on the SkyCaddie 0...

Page 21: ...SG3 5 User Guide 21 A ppendix C Target Examples These examples illustrate the kinds of targets you would see on the SkyCaddie Fig C 1 Par 5 Fig C 2 Par 4 Fig C 3 Par 4 Fig C 4 Par 5...

Page 22: ...yHawke Technologies LLC All Rights Reserved U S Patent No 7 118 498 6 456 938 SkyCaddie User s Guide All content within is copyrighted by SkyHawke Technologies LLC and may not be reprinted without per...

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