SkyCaddie SkyCaddie SGX User manual

SGX™ DEVICE LAYOUT
Power On
Press and hold the Center Key
approximately 3 seconds until the
SGX display turns on.
Power Off
Press and hold the Center Key until the SGX
confirms that you would like to power the device
off. Select “OK” to turn it off.
FILES TO DOWNLOAD
Please download the following files by entering the
web addresses listed below into your web browser:
CaddieSync™ Desktop Software
www.skygolf.com/caddiesync/start
CaddieSync allows your SGX to communicate with
SkyGolf (a process called syncing). It is used to
register your SGX, search for full-feature course
maps from our online library, upload your round
data to ClubSG, personalize your SGX software,
receive course map updates and receive software
maintenance updates.
After you install CaddieSync, a desktop icon will
appear on your computer. You can click on this
icon to launch CaddieSync. If you click on the
“Sync” link in CaddieSync, the software will try to
detect whether or not your SGX is connected to
your computer. If it is, you will be logged into your
account. If not, CaddieSync will prompt you to
manually log into your SkyCaddie online account.*
SGX User Guide
www.skygolf.com/support/userguides
The SGX User Guide goes into detail on each feature
on the device and how to use it. The User Guide
is available in PDF format and is designed to be
printed out on letter-sized paper.
To view the PDF file, you must have a copy of Adobe
Reader installed on your computer. To get this free
software, please go to http://get.adobe.com/reader.
* If you purchased your SGX from a retailer or a pro
shop and do not have a SkyCaddie online account
yet, you will set one up during the Activation process.
CHARGING YOUR SGX
We recommend charging the SGX each time
before playing a round. The rechargeable battery
should hold a single charge for up to 14 hours of
continuous play. If the battery level is low, a full
recharge may take up to 4 hours.
Charging Your SGX Using a Wall Outlet
1. Gently pull back the rubber cover located on the
upper left side of the SGX to gain access to the
Micro-USB Port. Take the cable that is included
in the box and insert the micro-USB connector
(the smaller end) into the open port.
2. Take the other end of the cable (the USB
connector) and insert it into the power adapter
that is included in the box.
3. Plug the power adapter into an open wall outlet
or surge protector.
4. The SGX’s display will turn on and you will see
the Battery Gauge. The gauge will tell you when
the device is fully charged.
Charging Your SGX Using Your Computer
Your SGX will recharge when it is connected to
a computer that is powered on. Simply connect
the USB end into an open USB port on your
computer. Your SGX will recharge through this
connection.
NOTE: To charge the SGX for the first time, please
use a wall outlet instead of your computer.
OVERVIEW: SETUP PROCESS
If You Plan To Play With The SGX Now
• The SGX is ready-to-play out of the box, with a
30-day complimentary preload of up to 30,000
ground-verified course maps with basic green
information (front/center/back distances).
• Look on the back of this Quick Start Guide
for a summary of features and how to use
them during play. NOTE: Some features
are only available after you purchase a SGX
Membership Plan during registration.
• When you are finished playing with the SGX,
please follow the instructions below (“If You
Plan To Play With The SGX Later”).
If You Plan To Play With The SGX Later
We recommend following these steps (in order):
1. Charge your SGX: Plug the SGX into an open
wall outlet to recharge the battery. See “Charging
Your SGX” for details. You may complete the next
step while the SGX is charging.
2. Download CaddieSync™ and the SGX User
Guide from SkyGolf.com: Both files are
freely available for download. See “Files To
Download” for more information.
3. Activate/Register Your SGX Through
CaddieSync: It is required to register your
SGX with SkyGolf. Simply connect the SGX to
your computer and launch CaddieSync. See
“Activating Your SGX” for instructions.
Once finished, your SGX will be registered in your
name and you can start playing with it at any time!
ACTIVATING YOUR SGX
Once your SkyCaddie has finished charging and
CaddieSync has been installed, you can connect the
SGX to your computer and start CaddieSync.
Connect the SGX to Your Computer
1. Gently pull back the rubber cover located on the
upper left side of the SGX to gain access to the
Micro-USB Port. Take the cable that is included
in the box and insert the micro-USB connector
(the smaller end) into the open port.
2. Connect the USB end into an open USB port on
your computer.
Launch CaddieSync and Start Activation
1. Double-click on the CaddieSync icon on your
computer’s desktop.
2. Click on “Activate a New SkyCaddie” button on
the CaddieSync Welcome page.
3. Follow the “Get Connected” setup assistant
to register and activate your SGX. During this
process, you may select and purchase a SGX
Membership plan and Extended Warranty
(optional). Details will be available on-screen.
HELPFUL SKYCADDIE TIPS
1. Never disconnect your SGX while it is syncing
to your computer. Wait until it is finished
communicating before you disconnect it,
power it off, or power off your computer.
2. By default, the SGX automatically advances to
the next hole based on your location. However,
if it doesn’t, you can press the Hole Button
manually, or make sure “Auto Hole Advance”
is turned on. You can check the “Auto Hole
Advance” setting by pressing the Menu
Button, then selecting “Settings”. Within the
Settings menu, select the “Preferences” icon
and scroll down to “Auto Hole Advance”. It
should be switched to ON.
3. Turn on your SGX outdoors, with a clear view
of the sky, to receive satellite signals. Give it
an initial 5 minutes to warm-up before play.
4. The higher the strength on the GPS Signal
Indicator, the higher the accuracy.
5. To maintain optimal accuracy, make sure the
SGX is always on and has a clear view of the
sky. Do not put the SGX in your pocket or turn
it on or off during play.
6. Fully charge the battery before each round.
7. Don’t expose the SGX to extreme temperatures
or water. Treat it like a cell phone.
8. While rare, if the SGX becomes unresponsive
after 2 minutes, you may have to reset it.
To reset the SGX, press and hold the Center
Key and the Thumb Pad simultaneously for 8
seconds until the SGX powers off. Then press
the Center Key to power it back on.
SUPPORT ISSUES
Customer Support
SkyGolf is committed to providing the highest
level of customer support. Before contacting
our support call center, please try the following
sources:
1. SkyCaddie SGX User Guide: The User Guide
is designed to be a reference tool to provide
specific instructions on how to use your
SkyCaddie.
2. Support Webpage at SkyGolf.com: Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQs) are available at http://
www.skygolf.com/skygolf/support/default.aspx.
3. ClubSG Forums: ClubSG maintains public
online forums covering a wide range of topics.
These forums are available at http://clubsg.
skygolf.com/forums/.
If you still do not find answers to your questions,
you may email us a question using the contact
form at http://www.skygolf.com/skygolf/support/
contactrequest.aspx, or call our Customer Support
center at 1-866-SKYGOLF (1-866-759-4653).
Extended Warranty (Optional)
When registering your SkyCaddie, you will be
given the option of purchasing an Extended
Warranty for your SkyCaddie SGX. This will
extend the standard 6-month manufacturer’s
limited warranty to a 12-month warranty against
defects in materials and workmanship. Terms and
conditions are listed online at
http://www.skygolf.com/skygolf/legal/warranty.aspx.
Omni-Directional, High Performance
GPS Antenna
Battery Gauge
GPS Signal Indicator
Digital Clock
Left Key
Right Key
Power Button and
Center Key
Menu Button
Info Button
Mark Ball Button
Hole Button
Thumb Pad
Micro-USB Port
(for charging and
connecting to
your computer)

USING CADDIESYNC™
To launch CaddieSync, click on the CaddieSync icon
that was installed on your computer’s desktop. Sync
your SkyCaddie to CaddieSync or manually login to
use CaddieSync’s features.
Searching Courses For Your SGX**
To search for courses within CaddieSync:
1. Click on
“Courses” on the
top navigation bar.
2. Click on “Course
Search” in the
sub-navigation bar
3. On the Course
Search page,
type in the
location of the
course you want
and the course’s
name, then click
“Submit”.
4. On the Course Search Results page, you will
see icons for each course listed. These icons
represent what features are available for that
course map. Simply click on an icon to learn
what that icon means.
** Requires a SGX Membership Plan for unlimited
access to the course maps available for the region
you selected when you signed up.
SGX MEMBERSHIP PLANS
We offer several nominally-priced membership
plans with no hidden fees or variable charges.
We’re upfront and honest with our members about
our prices because we know we offer the best
comprehesive game improvement system in golf.
Membership Plans Include:
• Unlimited access to the most reliable course
maps in golf. Our growing course map library
is approaching 30,000 ground-verified course
maps worldwide. Only SkyCaddie ground-maps
each course with survey-grade GPS equipment.
• Our advanced course management features
include proprietary features like IntelliGreen®,
IntelliGreen® Pro, Interactive HoleVue™ With
Zoom and MUCH MORE!
• Full access to ClubSG™ Beta, our new
exclusive online community where members
can upload scores and track key stats. Our
members can visualize their progress and set
personal goals to improve their game.
• Online personal course storage. Members
can store their favorite courses within their
personal online account. Courses can be
accessed by any computer in the world with
an Internet connection.
• Course updates and notifications. With SkyGolf’s
close ties with golf courses, our maps are the
most up-to-date and reliable in the game.
Whether it’s a major renovation or the removal
of a critical tree target, SkyGolf will re-map and
update the course map. Any member with that
course map will get a notification of the update.
30-DAY COURSE PRELOAD
Information about the SGX Preloaded Maps
• Your SGX comes
preloaded with
basic green
information (front,
center, back
distances) for up
to 30,000 of our
ground-verified
courses for 30
days.
• Your complimen-
tary 30-day trial
period will begin
once you register
your device or after
three holes of golf, whichever is first.
• On Day 31, your SGX will only display the
benefits that correspond to the membership
plan you purchased.
• Should you choose one of our full-feature
membership plans (SGX Birdie, SGX Eagle,
SGX Double Eagle, SGX Play36), you will
receive the basic green information related to
the plan you selected, plus all of our advanced
course management features.
• Please review each plan carefully when
making a membership selection.
USING CADDIESYNC™ (cont.)
Adding Courses
to Your Favorites
1. Click on the button
labeled “+ Add to
Favorites”.
2. To view a complete
list of courses you
have selected, click
on the “Favorites”
link in the top sub-
navigation bar.
Downloading Courses to Your SkyCaddie
1. Select the courses you want from your
Favorites page.
Your SGX can
hold up to 50
full-featured course
maps at a time.
2. When ready, click
the button that is
labeled “Download
to my SkyCaddie”.
CaddieSync will
download the
courses to your
SGX, replacing any
courses that were
previously installed.
SGX FEATURES
Measuring Shot Distance
To mark shot distance:
1. Press the Mark Ball
Button before you take
your shot.
2. Select “Mark” by
pressing the Thumb Pad
or Right Key,
3. Take your shot.
4. Stand at the location
where your ball came
to rest, then press the
Mark Ball Button again. The distance of your
shot is displayed in a box labeled “Mark”.
Hazards, Carries and Layups**
If the course does not
include Interactive
HoleVue, or if you select
“View” using the Left
Key, you will see a list
of distances to hazards,
carries and layups for the
hole. These distances are
updated automatically as
you move down the course.
The selected target will
show up as a big number
at the top, along with the
“Leaves” distance to the center of the green.
Move the Thumb Pad up/down to scroll through
the targets you wish to see.
QUICK START GUIDE
SGX FEATURES (cont.)
IntelliGreen® / IntelliGreen Pro**
By toggling the “View”
selection, you can access
the IntelliGreen screen.
IntelliGreen displays the
exact shape of the green,
which automatically
rotates to match your
angle of approach. It
shows carry and back
distances and depth
of green. It also shows
distances to any point on
the green by moving the
Thumb Pad up/down/right /left.
On some course maps, IntelliGreen Pro is
available. It has all of the features of IntelliGreen,
plus distances to major green contours, false
fronts, front carry and back distances.
Interactive HoleVue™ With Zoom**
HoleVue shows a ground-
verified hole graphic that
allows you to get distances
to any point on the fairway
or green. The Thumb Pad
moves the cursor around the
hole graphic, updating the
distances automatically.
Press the Thumb Pad while
on the graphic to zoom in
and out. This allows you to
dial-in on a particular area
of the hole to better strategize your next shot.