SkyGolf SkyCaddie SGX - Manual (Page 5)

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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 Advanced Featured Course maps from our online library, upload your round data to ClubSG
BETA ,
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.myskycaddie.com .
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.
1.5 Activating 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. If you are upgrading from another SkyCaddie, you will need to
re-download CaddieSync to ensure you have the latest version that is compatible with the SGX.
2. Click on the “Activate a New SkyCaddie” button on the CaddieSync welcome page (if you do not see
“Activate a New SkyCaddie, simply press the Sync button).
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.
1.6 SkyCaddie 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. 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.
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 2010 alone, we re-mapped
over 1,000 courses a month!
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
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.
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.
CaddieSync ®
If you have multiple SkyCaddies,
make sure you select each model
when you download CaddieSync.