SkyGolf manual Connecting the SGX, Downloading and Installing the CaddieSync Desktop Software

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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.

Connecting the SGX...

When connecting and disconnecting the SGX to your computer, make sure that it is powered OFF when you connect the cable. As soon as the cable is plugged into the

computer, the SGX should power on automatically.

Note

You can browse the SkyCourse library anytime through the public area of www.skygolf.com. However, in order to obtain the courses for use with your SGX, you MUST have a Membership Plan and use CaddieSync to download them.

1.4 Downloading and Installing the CaddieSync™ Desktop Software

CaddieSync allows your SGX to communicate with SkyGolf (a process called syncing). It is used to register your SGX, search for Full-Featured course maps from our online library, upload your round data to ClubSGBETA, personalize your SGX software, receive course map updates and receive software maintenance updates.

To install the latest version of CaddieSync onto your computer:

1.Using a computer with Internet connection, launch a web browser and type the following address in the address field: http://www.skygolf.com/caddiesync/start

2.In the right column, select the type of computer you own (PC or Mac), select “SGX” under model(s) you own, then click on “Download CaddieSync”.

3.Should a security pop-up window appear in your web browser, please allow the download to proceed. Choose “Run” in the download dialog window if you want to have CaddieSync automatically begin the installation process after downloading.

4.Once you’ve 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 automatically logged into your account. If not, CaddieSync will prompt you to manually log into your SkyCaddie online account. If you do not yet have a SkyCaddie online account, one will be created using product registration.

1.5Activating and Registering Your SGX

Within 30 days of purchase, you MUST register your SGX. Registration is free, and it will allow you to activate the complementary 30-Day Course Preload Trial, Basic Consumer Limited Warranty and associate the SGX’s Serial Number to your contact information for support purposes. You can be assured that your registration information is held in the strictest confidence at SkyGolf. We do not sell or share our customers’ information to anyone outside of our organization without their consent.

To register your SGX:

1.Launch CaddieSync on your computer.

2.Click on the “Activate a New SkyCaddie” button on the CaddieSync welcome page.

3.Follow the Get Connected setup assistant to register and activate your SkyCaddie. If you did not purchase your SkyCaddie online and have never had a SkyGolf website account, you will be able to setup a free online website account during this process. You will also have the option to choose one of several nominally-priced annual Membership Plans that best serves the needs of your game.

1.6SkyCaddie Membership Benefits

You should expect the best in a rangefinder, and SkyCaddie believes your game is worth it. That’s why we invest thousands of man-hours and millions of dollars every year to train, equip, send out and support our worldwide network of experienced SkyCaddie Mappers. And with SkyGolf’s vision for Golf 3.0, we view the SkyCaddie SGX, ClubSGBETA and our modestly-priced annual Membership plans as key components of a total game improvement system. We’re moving beyond rangefinders to become the ultimate destination for golf knowledge, connecting you to your game, your equipment, your course, your PGA Teaching Professional, and other golfers. Only SkyCaddie is moving forward into providing you with a comprehensive package so that you can play better, play smarter, play faster, and have more fun!

During registration, you’ll be given the option to select an annual Membership plan, providing you with a host of benefits and value. You can significantly increase the value of your SkyCaddie with these member benefits:

You’ll enjoy unlimited access to the most reliable course information in golf. SkyCaddie maintains the largest ground-verified course map library in the world, now approaching 30,000 courses. ONLY SkyCaddie walks the ground of EVERY course you play, using survey-grade GPS equipment for precision mapping. Nothing else comes close.™

You can trust that the information on your SkyCaddie is always up-to-date. By working with — and not circumventing — local golf course professionals, SkyCaddie is notified when a course’s layout has changed so that we can update our map for that course. It doesn’t matter if it’s a major renovation or just the removal of a critical tee target. We will send out a SkyCaddie Mapper to re-map the course in a timely manner, and notify you if a course map you’ve downloaded has changed. In 2009 alone, we re-mapped over 250 courses a month!

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Contents SkyCaddie SGX User Guide Questions? Table of ContentsSkyCaddie Overview Getting StartedCharging Your SGX Using Your Computer Charging Your SGX Using a Wall OutletHave a New Computer? System RequirementsDownloading and Installing the CaddieSync Desktop Software Connecting the SGXActivating and Registering Your SGX SkyCaddie Membership BenefitsPage Did You Know? About Full-Featured CoursesBasic Green Distances About Course MapsDownloading Courses To Your SGX Overview of Included FeaturesData being transferred to your SGX To Search and Download SkyCourses to your SGXPlaying Golf With Your SGX Acquiring SignalsSelecting a Course to Play Manually Selecting a Basic Green Course Preloaded CourseTo change the Target View setting Manually Selecting a Full-Featured CourseKey Exit to return to Previous screenIntelliGreen Determining Shot Distance Using Mark BallIntelliGreen Pro Target List Hazards, Carries and LayupsUsing the Scoring Feature During Play Turning on the Scoring FeatureViewing Course Information Digital ScorecardViewing the Digital Scorecard Setting Your Handicap or MyPar GoalTo customize your Handicap or MyPar Goal from the Main Menu Key under OKSettings Menu Demo Mode vs. CourseSkyCaddie Menu Items Main Menu3 ID/Version MemberScoring TargetsSystem Diagnostics6 GPS ClockHelpful Hints Target Name Descriptor Target Icons and Target DescriptorsBattery Information and Safety Requirements Battery Information and Safety Requirements Canadian Regulatory Agency Compliance