SkyCaddie TOUCH User manual

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360™, IntelliGreen®, HoleVue™, RangeVue™ and TrueGround®
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MAIN MENU
Sync Button
Saved Rounds
Button
Down/Zoom
Settings Button
HOLEVUE®OVERVIEW
Satellite Signal
Indicator
Battery Gauge Hole in Play
(Press to Select)
Mark Ball/
Shot Distance
Scorecard
Up/Zoom Down/Zoom
Change Views
Direct Distance
to Green
(Press to Enlarge)
Time
Menu Button Power Button
Up/Zoom
Micro USB Port
Dynamic
RangeVue
Line of Play

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1.0 POWER ON / OFF
To power on your SkyCaddie
®
TOUCH, press and hold the POWER button until the
display turns on. To power off, press and hold the POWER button for about three
seconds and confirm the prompt on the screen of your SkyCaddie TOUCH.
2.0 NAVIGATION
The screen of your SkyCaddie TOUCH responds to several primary gestures:
NOTE:
Your SkyCaddie TOUCH has a resistive screen , which requires
you to press it firmly, but not hard.
Use the + and – buttons below the screen to scroll
up and down any list displayed on the screen.
3.0 PLAYING GOLF
3.1 Selecting a Course to Play
1. To start a round, press the PLAY GOLF button in the Main Menu of your
SkyCaddie TOUCH.
2. Your SkyCaddie will automatically search for the golf course nearest to you,
but you can also select the course you’d like to play by pressing on one of
the following three icons:
Your Courses - Select a course from your list of up to
100 Vivid HD favorites (See section 7.0)
INTELLIGREEN®OVERVIEW
up and down any list displayed on the screen.
Single tap Press and hold Drag
Direct Distance
to Crosshairs on
Green
Hole Number
(Press to Select)
Depth of Green
from Your Angle of
Approach
Distance to Cross-
hairs from Front
of Green
Mark Ball
Direct Distance
to Back of Green
Back of Green
to Crosshairs
Adjustable
Crosshairs
Right Edge of
Green to Cross-
hairs
Direct Distance to
Front of Green
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122
Left Edge of Green
to Crosshairs
100 Vivid HD favorites (See section 7.0)

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3.3 Auto View
With AutoView enabled in SETTINGS, you
have buttonless access to the Scorecard by
turning the screen of your SkyCaddie TOUCH
counter-clockwise to a landscape format.
Access the IntelliGreen View by turning the
screen of your SkyCaddie TOUCH clockwise
to a landscape format.
Returning the TOUCH to a portrait orientation will return you to the previous Golf view.
NOTE:
You can also access the Scorecard by pressing on the
SCORECARD button on the HoleVue or IntelliGreen screen.
3.4 Interactive HoleVue with Zoom
Using the touch screen, you can dynamically interact with the HoleVue:
• Press anywhere on the HoleVue screen to display or hide Dynamic RangeVue.
• Press the + button below the screen to zoom in manually.
• Press the - button below the screen to zoom out manually.
3. Press on PLAY NOW to play, or select DEMO to preview the course.
4. Confirm your round options and press the START ROUND button.
3.2 Changing Golf Views
When playing a course, the Golf screen will auto-zoom from the starting
HoleVue screen and auto-advance to the IntelliGreen screen as you
progress from tee to green. You can also cycle between the different
views
†
manually, by pressing the VIEW button:
1. Interactive HoleVue
®
– An eagle’s view of the entire hole. (Default View)
2.
IntelliGreen
®
– Dynamically displays the exact shape of the green from your
angle of approach. (Default View)
3. Target List – displays distances to hazards, carries and layups located
ahead from your position on the hole. (Optional View)
4. Basic View – Large distances to the front, center and back of the
green. (Optional View)
To enlarge and access detailed information on the hole
in play, such as par and HCP information, press on the
Green distance number displayed at the top right of your
screen. Press again on the Green distance number or on
the pop-up itself to return to the previous golf view.
†
All views may not be available on all courses.
NOTE: You can adjust the View settings by pressing the SETTINGS
button. Select VIEWS and toggle the “Active Views” options.
†
Courses Nearby - After acquiring a GPS signal, your
SkyCaddie will auto-select the nearest golf course,
based on your current position. (Default)
Library Search - Select a course from the library of
preloaded, high-precision golf courses.
• Press and hold anywhere on the HoleVue screen to adjust the position
Zooming in
of your intended
line of play. Drag
your finger to the
intended position
and then lift up
off the screen.
The SkyCaddie
TOUCH will
now calculate
distances to this
new position.

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3.5 IntelliGreen
Using the touch screen, you can dynamically interact with the IntelliGreen:
• Press anywhere outside the outline of the green to display or hide Dynamic
RangeVue.
• To get a distance to any point
on the green, press anywhere
inside the green to move the
crosshairs to that position.
• For precision placement,
tap or press and hold the
numbers displayed at the
ends of the target crosshairs.
3.6 Locking and Unlocking Your Screen
To lock your screen, briefly press the POWER button. To unlock it, briefly
press the POWER button again.
3.7 Scoring During Your Round
• You can access the Score Entry screen by pressing the
SCORECARD button. The score entry screen allows you to
enter the score, putts, and fairway hit/miss for the current hole.
• When setting your round options, set “Prompt Score” to “ON”
if you would like your SkyCaddie TOUCH to open the Score
Entry screen automatically when changing holes.
• To exit back to the previous golf view, press the BACK button.
• Scores are automatically saved and will be sent to SkyGolf 360
TM
the next time you sync.
4.0 THE SKYGOLF 360
TM
MOBILE APP
With SkyGolf 360 on your mobile device, everything about your game is just a touch
away. Anytime. Anywhere. From the palm of your hand and without a cable!
Download the FREE SkyGolf 360 app from your favorite app store and:
•
Search, add and get the latest and most accurate course updates “onDemand.”
• Your SkyCaddie TOUCH communicates with the SkyGolf 360 app via
Bluetooth
®
to wirelessly upload scores and stats to SkyGolf’s online member
community for fast and easy review of your rounds and game analytics.
• Manage your SkyGolf account and SkyCaddie devices with ease.
4.1 Pairing Your Skycaddie Touch With Your Mobile Device For Use With
the SkyGolf 360 Mobile App: No Cables Required!
1. On your mobile device, go to SETTINGS and select
BLUETOOTH. Make sure Bluetooth
®
is turned on.
2. On the main menu of your SkyCaddie TOUCH, press the
SYNC button. This will turn on Bluetooth and allow your mobile
device to connect to your SkyCaddie TOUCH.
3. Your mobile device will display a list of discovered devices.
Select your SkyCaddie TOUCH from this list to connect and
start the pairing process. Confirm any prompts that appear.
4. Your SkyCaddie TOUCH is now paired and will appear in the SkyGolf 360 app.
4.2 Uploading Scores to SkyGolf 360 Online
Anytime you sync, either over a USB connection via CaddieSync
®
Express or by
using Bluetooth
®
and the SkyGolf 360 mobile app on your mobile device, your
SkyCaddie TOUCH will automatically upload scores to SkyGolf 360 online.
5.0 ACTIVATING AND REGISTERING YOUR SKYCADDIE
®
TOUCH™
There are two ways to register your SkyCaddie TOUCH:
• Via Bluetooth
®
wireless technology on your mobile device.*

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5.3 Free 30-Day Course Map Evaluation
Your SkyCaddie TOUCH comes pre-loaded with over 35,000 courses worldwide
and includes a 30-day trial in order to play with your SkyCaddie TOUCH right out
of the box. The complimentary 30-day trial period will begin after your first round of
golf. After the trial period you will need to complete the registration process and sign
up for a SkyGolf
®
membership plan that best suits your playing requirements. See
www.shop.skygolf.com for more details.
5.4 SkyCaddie Membership Plans Include:
• Unlimited access to the most reliable course maps in golf. Our growing
course map library of over 35,000 ground-verified, error-corrected course
maps worldwide. Only SkyCaddie ground-maps each course with survey-
grade GPS equipment to correct errors known to exist in all 3rd party map
libraries used by competitors.
• Our advanced course management features include proprietary features
like IntelliGreen
®
, Interactive HoleVue™ With Zoom, Dynamic RangeVue™
and MORE!
• Full access to SkyGolf 360™, our online community with complimentary
mobile app, where members can track their progress and set personal
goals to improve their game by uploading scores and tracking key stats.
• Course updates. With SkyGolf’s close ties with golf courses, our maps
are the most up-to-date and the most reliable in the game. Whether it’s
a major renovation or the addition or removal of a critical hazard, SkyGolf
will re-map and update the course map on demand.
• Other Member Benefits: SkyGolf has partnered with leading golf brands
and golf facilities across the country to offer exclusive members-only deals
designed to provide you with more enjoyment of the game, while also
saving you money.
• Via the CaddieSync
®
Express software installed on a computer.
*Requires a compatible mobile device with Bluetooth
®
and the SkyGolf 360
mobile app, version 1.3 or higher, installed. Visit www.clubsg.SkyGolf.com/
content/FAQ for more information.
5.1 Activate Your SkyCaddie TOUCH on Your Mobile Device Via Bluetooth
®
NOTE: If you do not already have a username and password please go to
www.SkyCaddie.com to set up your account. Return to the SkyGolf 360
app on your mobile device to log in and to complete the registration of your
SkyCaddie TOUCH.
1. Using your smartphone or tablet, go to the Google Play
®
Store or the
Apple
®
App Store
SM
to download the SkyGolf 360™ Mobile App.
2.
Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your mobile device.
3. Pair your SkyCaddie TOUCH with your mobile device (see section 4.1
“Pairing your SkyCaddie TOUCH”)
4. Log into SkyGolf 360 using your SkyGolf username and password.
5. Follow the onscreen directions in the installed app to complete registration.
5.2 Activate your SkyCaddie TOUCH via the enclosed USB cable
1. Connect your SkyCaddie TOUCH to your computer, using the enclosed
USB cable.
2. Go to www.SkyCaddie.com and click on the SYNC icon.
3. If you do not currently have CaddieSync
®
Express installed on your
computer, you will be prompted to install it at this time. This will include the
latest drivers for your SkyCaddie.
4. Upon installation of CaddieSync Express, follow the onscreen instructions
to log into your existing SkyGolf account or to create a new account, in
order to continue activation of your SkyCaddie TOUCH.

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6.0 CHARGING YOUR SKYCADDIE TOUCH
Always make sure that the SkyCaddie TOUCH is fully charged prior to play. It
is recommended that you recharge the SkyCaddie TOUCH after each round to
ensure that it is always ready to play whenever you are.
NOTE:
To charge the SkyCaddie TOUCH for the first time, please use a
wall outlet. Do not turn off the TOUCH while it is charging.
6.1 Charging Your SkyCaddie TOUCH Using a Wall Outlet
1. Gently pull back the rubber cover located on the bottom of your SkyCaddie
TOUCH to gain access to the micro-USB port.
2. Take the cable that is included in the box, insert the micro-USB connector
into the open port and
insert the other end of the cable into the power
adapter included in the box.
3. Plug the power adapter into an open wall outlet or surge protector.
4. The SkyCaddie TOUCH will automatically begin charging and will turn off
automatically when fully charged.
6.2 Charging Your SkyCaddie TOUCH Using Your Computer
Your SkyCaddie TOUCH will charge when it is connected to a computer that is
powered on. Simply connect the USB end of the cable to your computer and the
micro-USB end to the TOUCH. Your SkyCaddie will initially display the SYNC
Screen and then will indicate that your TOUCH is being charged.
NOTE:
The Micro-SD port on your SkyCaddie TOUCH is for SkyGolf
diagnostic purposes only. DO NOT INSERT a Micro-SD card in this port.
7.0 UPDATING YOUR COURSE MAPS & VIVID HD GRAPHICS
Your SkyCaddie TOUCH has been preloaded with over 35,000 error-corrected,
high-definition course maps, which include HoleVue and IntelliGreen. In addition,
your SkyCaddie TOUCH also has the capacity to store up to 100 of your favorite
courses with Vivid HD graphics, which will automatically be updated with the latest
information every time you sync via the USB Cable or with the convenience of
Bluetooth
®
.
SkyGolf’s course library is updated continually, so to receive the very latest updates
every time, follow these simple steps:
7.1 Updating Course Maps Via Bluetooth
®
1. Make sure you have paired your SkyCaddie TOUCH with your mobile
device (see section 4.1).
2. On your SkyCaddie TOUCH, select the SYNC button on the main menu to
turn on Bluetooth and connect to your mobile device.
3. On your mobile device, open the SkyGolf 360 app and go to COURSES.
4. Select your SkyCaddie TOUCH from the device drop down.
5. Select the courses that you play regularly. To remove courses from this list
and from your SkyCaddie TOUCH, simply deselect them.
6. Tap on the SYNC icon to send the latest updates to the selected courses
to your SkyCaddie TOUCH.
7. The SkyGolf 360 app will indicate when the sync is complete.
Swivel prongs to extend

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10.0 CUSTOMER SUPPORT
SkyGolf is committed to providing the highest level of customer support. Before
contacting our support call center, please try the following sources:
• Support Webpage at SkyGolf.com Frequently Asked Questions are
available at www.SkyGolf.com/SkyGolf/ support/default.aspx
• Online Support Chat at www.support.SkyGolf.com
11.0 HELPFUL SKYCADDIE TIPS
1. Never disconnect or turn off your SkyCaddie TOUCH while it is syncing,
either via a USB cable connection to your computer or via a Bluetooth
®
wireless technology connection to your smart device. Wait until it is finished
communicating before you disconnect it, power it off, or power off your
computer.
2. Turn on your SkyCaddie TOUCH outdoors, with a clear view of the sky, to
receive satellite signals. Give it an initial five minutes to warm-up before play.
3. The higher the strength on the GPS Signal Indicator, the higher the accuracy.
4. To maintain optimal accuracy during play, make sure your SkyCaddie
TOUCH is always on and has a clear view of the sky. Do not put the
SkyCaddie TOUCH in your pocket or turn it on and off during play.
5. Don’t expose the SkyCaddie TOUCH to extreme temperatures or water.
Treat it like a cell phone.
6. Fully charge the battery before each round.
12.0 EXTENDED WARRANTY OPTION IN U.S. AND CANADA
When registering your SkyCaddie TOUCH, you will be given the option of
purchasing an Extended Warranty if you reside in the U.S. or Canada. 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 www.SkyCaddie.com.
7.2 Updating Course Maps Via the Enclosed USB Cable
1. Connect your SkyCaddie TOUCH to your computer via the enclosed
USB cable.
2. Click the SYNC icon on the SkyGolf website, deploying CaddieSync
Express and logging you into your online SkyGolf account.
3. After completing the sync process, select the courses that you play
regularly in the COURSES section in your account. To remove courses
from this list and from your SkyCaddie TOUCH, simply
deselect them.
4. Click on the SYNC icon on your computer screen to send the selected
courses to your SkyCaddie TOUCH.
5. CaddieSync Express will indicate when the sync is complete.
NOTE: Selecting or deselecting courses in your list does not impact your
preloadeded library of coursemaps.
8.0 SETTING YARDS (STANDARD) OR METERS (METRIC)
1. In the Main Menu, tap the SETTINGS button to open the Settings Menu.
2. Tap on BASIC.
3. Tap DISTANCES to select your preferred unit of measure.
9.0 CHANGING THE DEFAULT LANGUAGE
The Menus on your SkyCaddie TOUCH can be displayed in several languages. To
change the language, follow these easy steps:
1. In the Main Menu, press the SETTINGS button to open the Settings Menu.
2. Press on SYSTEM and then on LANGUAGE.
3. Press on your preferred language and then tap on the back arrow to
confirm your selection.