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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.
Note
If you have owned or used a SkyCaddie in the past, the CaddieSync desktop software has replaced the SkyCaddie Desktop program that formerly handled management of your SkyCaddie.
IMPORTANT!
CaddieSync will install a SkyCaddie icon on your computer’s desktop for easy access to the program anytime you need to download courses or manage your account.
SG5 User Guide
1.4 Downloading and Installing the Desktop Software
The CaddieSync™ desktop software is a simple program that enables communication between your SkyCaddie and an online SkyCaddie account that you will need to freely setup at www.skygolf.com. You will use CaddieSync to activate and register your SkyCaddie, purchase an optional Membership Plan, renew an annual Membership Plan, access and download SkyGolf’s growing list of SkyCourses and more. CaddieSync offers a Sync feature for automatic login to your online account.
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) and the SkyCaddie model(s) you own, then click on “Download CaddieSync” (Fig. 5).
Fig. 5: CaddieSync™ download area.
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4.Once CaddieSync has successfully 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.
1.5Activating and Registering Your SkyCaddie
Within 30 days of purchase, you must register your SkyCaddie online. Registration is free, and it will allow you to activate the standard manu- facturer’s warranty and associate your SkyCaddie’s Electronic Serial Number (ESN) to your contact information for support purposes. Your registration information is held in the strictest confidence at SkyGolf. We do not sell or share our users’ information to anyone outside of our organization without their consent.
To register your SkyCaddie:
1.Launch CaddieSync on your computer.
2.Click on the “Activate a New SkyCaddie” button on the CaddieSync welcome page.
3.Following 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 an annual Membership Plan that best serves the needs of your game.
Fig. 6:
“Activate a New SkyCaddie” button in CaddieSync™.
