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SkyCaddie SG1
Frequently Asked SG1 Questions
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Q: Can I record my own course using the SG1?
Answer:
Yes. If you do not want a membership and your course is not already available, you can record the front,
center and back of each green with your SkyCaddie’s quick set up module included at no extra charge.
By investing less than 10 seconds on the center of each green when you play your next round at your
favorite course, you will never look for another sprinkler head or marker. You can also record the front
and back of each green if you so desire in a few more seconds. After this simple set up, turn on the
SkyCaddie and it will automatically provide distances to each green for the entire round without touching
a button. It’s literally a “virtual sprinkler head” everywhere you can hit a ball. However, most golfers have
chosen one of our modestly priced memberships because of its incredible value. The membership offers
so much value for such a modest price(starting at $29.95/year), and our experience has shown that
almost all golfers elect to be a member even if their course is not yet available.
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Q: How can I see more than front, center, and back of the green on the SG1?
Answer:
Only if you purchase an upgrade to SG2 capability. After you have done this, you will need to download a
4-star, or a 3-star professional SkyCourse to your SkyCaddie. These SkyCourses are available through a
SkyPlayer Club membership plan. Some of the 2-star courses may also have more than green target information.
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Q: Can the SG1 track my scores and provide statistics on my round?
Answer:
No. The SkyCaddie has been simplified to provide you with all of the distances you need to play your best golf.
Consider it as the next generation rangefinder.
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Q: Can I use the SG1 to determine the distance of my shots?
Answer:
Yes. All you need to do is press a button before you hit your shot, and then press the button again at your ball to see the distance of your shot. Please refer to the Ball Mark feature in your user’s manual.
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Q: What is the DirectConnect?
Answer:
DirectConnect is an online method of logging into your personal “My SkyCaddie” page to access your Playlists and SkyCourses. The My SkyCaddie page is created when you sign up for a SkyPlayer Club Membership Plan.
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Q: Is the SG1’s battery rechargeable? How long does the battery last on one charge?
Answer:
The SG1 has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. A full charge of a depleted battery only takes 3 to 4 hours and typically lasts up to 10 to 12 hours of continuous use. A DC charger for your automobile is available as an optional accessory. Over time, the life of the battery will diminish, much like batteries used in cell phones.
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Q: Does the SG1 automatically come with the courses I want?
Answer:
No, but you have two ways to get the courses you want. First, the SG1 includes a special feature to make it very easy (less than 10 seconds on the green of each hole) to set up your course to measure distances to the green. We also offer 3 modestly priced membership plans that offer a number of benefits and access to course information on thousands of professionally mapped courses through our website.
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Q: Can I share my personal SkyCourses with a friend who has a SkyCaddie?
Answer:
Yes. In order to share your personal courses, all you have to do is submit them to us through your My SkyCaddie page and we will add them to our online SkyCourse collection for your friends to download.
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Q: Can I use the SG1 indoors, like a cell phone?
Answer:
No. It needs to be outside to receive GPS satellite signals.
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Q: Is the SG1 waterproof?
Answer:
No. The SG1 is similar to a cell phone that is not waterproof, however we offer an optional waterproof pouch on our website under “accessories”. This pouch can be used in conditions when the unit could get wet.
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Q: Is the SG1 MAC-compatible?
Answer:
Yes.
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Q: Does the SG1 support your IntelliGreen technology?
Answer:
No. You will need to upgrade your unit to SG2 capability. After you have done this, you can see the IntelliGreen graphics only if you have downloaded and installed a 4-star SkyCourse on your SkyCaddie.
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Q: Is the SG1 easy to use?
Answer:
Yes. The SkyCaddie is as easy to use as a remote control or cell phone. If all you want are distances to the green, just turn it on and you won’t
need to touch another button throughout your round. The SG1 automatically advances to the hole you’re on and displays the same information
you’d find on a sprinkler head, regardless of where you hit your ball. More advanced menu options are available, but are available, but are no
more difficult to select than surfing channels with a remote control. Within 5-10 minutes of reading the Quick Start Guide or using the SG1 on
a single round, you’ll be an expert. You’ll find that with the SG1, you’ll make better club selections, play better golf and save time. With an
annual SkyPlayer Club Membership Plan, you can easily download thousands of our professionally enabled SkyCourses. Or if you spend less
than 10 seconds on each green to record it for use with the SG1 and the next time you play your favorite course, you will have a “yardage
marker” wherever you hit your ball. Just turn the SG1 on when you get to the course, let it warm up outside with a clear view of the sky and in
a few short minutes you’re ready to head to the 1st tee with all the important information you need to play smarter, faster and have more fun!
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Q: What information will the SG1 give me?
Answer:
You will get yardages to the front, center, and back of each green. It's like having a sprinkler head wherever you hit a golf shot! However, if you opt to upgrade to SG2 capability and use a professionally recorded SkyCourse through a membership plan, you will receive up to 40 targets per hole, including tee, layup, and green targets that were determined by our certified mappers to be important to the majority of golfers. You'll get distances to carries, bunkers, and other points that will come into play — the same information a professional caddie would give you for the hole. Also, the SkyCaddie's proprietary IntelliGreen feature is included with the SG2 capability, which allows you to measure to hundreds of points on a green with professionally-recorded 4-star courses.
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Q: What comes in the box?
Answer:
The box includes the SkyCaddie SG1, a USB cable for connectivity, AC battery charger, belt clip, and user documentation. Registration and the latest software updates are handled over the Internet at www.skygolf.com. The SkyCaddie also has other accessories for use with your SkyCaddie.
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