SkyCaddie Touch Quick start manual
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SkyCaddie Touch is a powerful golf GPS device that provides accurate yardages, detailed course maps, and a variety of features to help you improve your game. With its large touchscreen display, you can easily view course layouts, measure distances, and track your scores. SkyCaddie Touch also offers dynamic green mapping, which shows you the exact shape and contours of the green from your angle of approach. Plus, with Bluetooth connectivity, you can sync your device with the SkyGolf 360 mobile app to upload scores, view stats, and get the latest course updates.
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©2014 SkyHawke Technologies, LLC. All rights reserved. SkyCaddie
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TOUCH™, SkyGolf
®
, SkyCaddie
®
, #1 Rangefi nder in Golf
®
, SkyGolf
360™, IntelliGreen
®
, HoleVue™, RangeVue™ and TrueGround
®
are trademarks of SkyHawke Technologies, LLC. Apple
®
and App
Store
SM
are trademarks of Apple, Inc. Android
®
and Google Play™ are trademarks of Google, Inc. The Bluetooth
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Quick
Start
Guide
Satellite Signal
Indicator
Battery Gauge
Menu Button
Saved Rounds
Button
Sync Button
Up/Zoom
MAIN MENU
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Time
Power Button
Hole in Play
(Press to Select)
Settings Button
Down/Zoom
Micro USB Port
Dynamic
RangeVue
Mark Ball/
Shot Distance
Scorecard
Up/Zoom
HOLEVUE
®
OVERVIEW
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Direct Distance to Green
(Press to Enlarge)
Line of Play
Change Views
Down/Zoom
Hole Number
(Press to Select)
Depth of Green from Your Angle of
Approach
Left Edge of Green to Crosshairs
Adjustable
Crosshairs
Distance to Crosshairs from Front of Green
INTELLIGREEN
®
OVERVIEW
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3
145
122
Direct Distance to Crosshairs on
Green
Mark Ball
Back of Green to Crosshairs
Direct Distance to Back of Green
Right Edge of
Green to Crosshairs
Direct Distance to
Front of Green
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 confi rm the prompt on the screen of your SkyCaddie TOUCH.
2.0 NAVIGATION
The screen of your SkyCaddie TOUCH responds to several primary gestures:
Single tap Press and hold Drag
NOTE: Your SkyCaddie TOUCH has a resistive screen, which requires
you to press it fi rmly, 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)
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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.
3. Press on PLAY NOW to play, or select DEMO to preview the course.
4. Confi rm 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. ® – An eagle’s view of the entire hole. (Default View)
2. ® – Dynamically displays the exact shape of the green from your
angle of approach. (Default View)
3.
ahead from your position on the hole. (Optional View)
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.
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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.
• Press and hold anywhere on the HoleVue screen to adjust the position of your intended line of play. Drag your fi nger to the intended position and then lift up off the screen.
The SkyCaddie
TOUCH will now calculate distances to this new position.
Zooming in
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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, briefl y press the POWER button. To unlock it, briefl y
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.
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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:
• 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. Confi rm 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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• 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.
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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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.
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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.
Swivel prongs to extend
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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