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SkyCaddie SG5

Frequently Asked SG5 Questions

Q: What are the system requirements for the SkyCaddie?
Answer:
Personal Computer with Windows:
  • PC with MS Windows 2000/ XP / Vista 32 bit only
  • 256 MB of RAM
  • 4MB of available hard disk space
  • 2X CD-ROM drive (optional)
  • Available USB port 1.1 or 2.0
  • Internet access
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 or higher
MAC Computer by Apple:
  • MAC OS v10.3.8, v10.4, or v10.5
  • Safari v2.0.4 or v3.0.4
Q: How do I find my Electronic Serial Number (ESN)?
Answer: Your SkyCaddie's Electronic Serial Number (ESN) is a 13 digit number printed on a white barcode located on the back of your unit. You may also access the number through the SkyCaddie Software.
  1. Turn on the SkyCaddie and scroll to the "OWNED BY" (your name) screen.
  2. The screen displays the Serial Number as "3510 1234 1234".
Q: How do I record my own course?
Answer: The SkyCaddie is able to record the front, center and back green points on courses you create yourself.

To record a course with the SkyCaddie, please follow these steps:
  1. Turn on your SkyCaddie.
  2. From the SKYCOURSES list, scroll to NEW COURSE and press SELECT.
  3. When prompted to CREATE A NEW COURSE, select YES.
  4. Create a course name up to 10 characters by using the scroll pad to move the cursor around the character screen (press SELECT to add a specific letter or number; press BKSP to erase a letter or number) and the press DONE.
  5. Once you have named a personal SkyCaddie course, you can change the hole that you want to start recording distances on by pressing the HOLE button.
  6. Use the scroll pad to choose which green target you want to record (the word REC will appear to the left of the target you have selected).
  7. Press REC to record the selected target while standing on the exact location that you want to record (you will be prompted to stand still for 5 seconds). It is best to record the Front target first, then walk to the Back target and press REC, and then record the distance halfway between the two as the Center.
If you wish to set the Par and Handicap information, do the following:
  1. Select INFO to set the Par and Hcp.
  2. Select PAR and then use the scroll pad to adjust the par for the hole.
  3. Select HCP, and then use the scroll pad to adjust the handicap for the hole.
  4. Select OK when finished.
  5. Press the HOLE button to advance to the next hole.
  6. Select OK.
  7. Repeat these steps to set up the rest of your course.
After completing the recording of your course, select EXIT and then YES to exit the Record Mode. NOTE: Record mode will exit when you turn off the SkyCaddie.
Q: How do I delete a User Recorded Course out of my SkyCaddie?
Answer: To delete courses you have created, also known as "user courses", from your SkyCaddie, please follow the steps below:
  1. Open the course you wish to delete for play and select Hole #1.
  2. Press the "Menu" button and scroll to Advanced Menu and press Select.
  3. Scroll to "Rename / Delete" and press Select.
  4. Scroll to "Delete" and press Select.
  5. Press "Yes" to confirm.
  6. Repeat the steps for each User Recorded Course you wish to remove.
*SkyCourses will automatically be removed the next time a Playlist is sent to your unit.
Q: How do I reset the factory settings?
Answer: Turn on your SkyCaddie.
  1. Open any course for play and press Hole #1.
  2. Press "Menu".
  3. Select "Advanced Menu" by scrolling through the menu options.
  4. Select "System Settings" by scrolling through advanced menu options.
  5. Select "Factory".
  6. Select "Yes".
Q: How do I measure my shot distance?
Answer: Shot distance can be measured using the "Mark Ball" button as described here.
  1. Press "Mark" button located of the center scroll button of your SkyCaddie, while standing at the location you hit your shot.
  2. Press "Mark" when asked "Mark New Ball Location"?
  3. Press "Mark" again when you get to your ball.
    * Your distance should now be displayed on the SkyCaddie Screen. As you move, this number will be updated.
  4. Press "Exit" to return to your play screen or select "Mark" to mark the new location.
  5. Repeat the process outlined above to mark a new point at any time.
Q: How do I turn off or on the Auto Hole Advance feature?
Answer:
  1. Open any course for play and press Hole #1.
  2. Press the "Menu" button.
  3. Using the center button, scroll to "Preferences" in the Menu and Select.
  4. Scroll to "Auto Hole" and press "Select".
  5. From the pop up window make your selection: "ON" or "OFF".
  6. "Exit" the Menu to return to the main screen.
Q: Can the SkyCaddie give me the distance to the pin?
Answer: According to professional golfers, the distance to the pin is the least important part of what a golfer needs to play a smart shot to the green. The SkyCaddie, using the IntelliGreen graphics found on our professionally recorded SkyCourses, provides more information than just the distance to the pin. Once the line of play is selected on the graphical green outline, it provides the minimum carry to get on the green, the maximum limit you have to the back of the green, plus you can adjust to obtain the third distance of the approximate flag location. All three distances are provided simultaneously from any direction as you approach the green. You can then frame your shot in a much larger target area and select the best club. You will hit more greens and have shorter putts than a single number can provide.
Q: How can I see more than front, center and back of the green on the SkyCaddie?
Answer: You will need to download a 4-star or 3-star professional SkyCourse to your SkyCaddie. These SkyCourses are available through a SkyPlayer Club Membership plan.
Q: Can I create my own green outlines (IntelliGreen) using the SkyCaddie?
Answer: No. You can record the front, center, and back of greens using your SkyCaddie, but only our professional enablers can map the outline of the green as seen in the IntelliGreen feature.
Q: Can the SkyCaddie track my scores and provide statistics on my round?
Answer: No. The SkyCaddie has been simplified to provide you with important distance information you need to play your best golf.
Q: Why do my distances seem incorrect?
Answer: You may have your SkyCaddie distance information setup incorrectly.
To change the distance information between meters, yards, and miles, please do the following:
  1. Open any course for play and press Hole #1.
  2. Press "Menu".
  3. Scroll to "Preferences" and press Select.
  4. Press Select on "Yards/Meters".
  5. Select the desired distance measurement by scrolling through the options.
Q: How many SkyCourses can I store in "My SkyCaddie" online account and on my SkyCaddie?
Answer: The number of SkyCourses that you can store is determined by the membership level that you choose.

Membership Level Birdie Eagle Double Eagle
Number of SkyCourses 10 10 10
Number of Playlists 5 10 10


For listing of membership options, click here.
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