SkyCaddie LX5 GPS Golf Watch User Manual

SkyCaddie LX5 GPS Golf Watch

Table of Contents

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

30-DAY COMPLIMENTARY COURSE MAP TRIAL

Your SkyCaddie LX5 comes preloaded with over 35,000 of SkyGolf’s ground-verified, error-corrected maps for unmatched accuracy to provide you with precise yardages to all critical targets, on a 30-day trial basis. Your complimentary 30-day trial period will begin with your first round of golf. After 30 days, access to course data requires registration for either a ‘no annual fee’ option, which will provide limited front, center, and back information, or a nominally priced membership plan, which will provide full course data and cloud storage.

If a SkyCaddie membership card is included with your promotional packaging, you can redeem it during the registration process (use the Apply Prepaid Membership Card option). This plan gives your SkyCaddie LX5 worldwide access to SkyCaddie’s Advanced Feature Course Maps, which include SkyCaddie’s proprietary Intelli-Green® Technology and distances to up to 40 TrueGround Targets per hole.

SkyGolf membership plans have no hidden fees or variable charges. Through this minimal annual investment, you have access to SkyCaddie’s highly accurate and proprietary course map database, software updates, post-round game analysis, and many more member benefits and rewards. For more information, go to www.skygolf.com/plans/plansoverview. SkyGolf Memberships Offer Much More Than Just a Better Golf Game!

EXTENDED WARRANTY

When registering your SkyCaddie LX5, you will be given the option of purchasing an Extended Warranty if you reside in the United States 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.skygolf.com

CUSTOMER SERVICE

SkyGolf is committed to providing the highest level of customer support. To view the latest version of this guide or to access additional information, including product FAQs, or to chat with a customer service representative, please visit www.skygolf.com and click on Support at www.skygolf.com/mylx5

HOW TO TURN ON / OFF YOUR SKYCADDIE LX5

To turn on, press and hold the top button. LX5 will advance through the start up sequence
To turn off, press and hold the top button.
Or, press the menu button, >menu > scroll down to ‘Turn Off’ – and confirm turn off.

CLEAN THE CHARGING PORT ON YOUR SKYCADDIE LX5

Make sure the charging port on your SkyCaddie LX5 and the magnetic charging connector on the USB charging cable are clean and dry. You can wipe off sweat, dust, or grass with a clean, dry cloth or towel, but in some instances, your SkyCaddie LX5 may require additional cleaning. To remove tarnish or built-up grime on the gold contacts, follow these steps:

Cleaning the charging port on the back of your SkyCaddie LX5

Step 1: Moisten a clean cotton Q-Tip™ swab with isopropyl alcohol. Use only enough alcohol to moisten the Q-Tip™ swab—do not soak the swab.
Step 2: Scrub the four gold contact points on the underside of the SkyCaddie LX5’s face.
Important: Scrub only the contact points. Using isopropyl alcohol on other parts may damage your LX5.
Step 3: Continue scrubbing the contact points with clean, alcohol-moistened Q-Tip™ swabs until the swabs no longer pick up any debris and the contact points are shiny.

ACTIVATING AND REGISTERING YOUR SKYCADDIE® LX5

There are two ways to register your SkyCaddie LX5:

Via Bluetooth® on your smart device
Via CaddieSync® Express on your computer

Activate Your SkyCaddie LX5 via Bluetooth® and the SkyGolf 360 Mobile app.

Using your smart device, go to the Google PlayTM Store or the Apple® App StoreSM to download the SkyGolf 360TM Mobile App.
Log in with your username and password or create an account.

IMPORTANT: To complete the registration process, you will need to pair your SkyCaddie LX5 with the SkyGolf 360 app.

The pairing instructions are listed below.

Bluetooth Pairing

To pair your SkyCaddie LX5 with SkyGolf 360:

Press and hold the MENU button until the Menu opens.
Select SETTINGS and press the OK button.
Select BLUETOOTH.
Select SYNC NOW.
The LX5 will turn on Bluetooth, and it will go to the “Pair Ready” screen.
In the SkyGolf 360 mobile app, press the SYNC icon and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing process.

Activate your SkyCaddie LX5 via the enclosed USB cable

On your LX5, go to MENU>SYNC>USB.
On your computer, go to www.MySkyCaddie.com and follow the onscreen directions.
Either enter the ESN (Electronic Serial Number) found on the back of the LX5 or your SkyCaddie LX5, select CODE in the Main Menu to display your unique 8-character Access Code.
To complete activation, the website will ask you to log into your SkyGolf account or to create a user account, should you not yet have one.
Follow the onscreen prompts to complete registration and activation of your SkyCaddie LX5.

CHARGING YOUR SKYCADDIE LX5

Please fully charge your LX5 before first use. Before charging or recharging, make sure the charging contacts and surrounding areas on your LX5 are dry and
free of any dirt or debris to ensure proper electrical contact and to prevent corrosion.

Use the enclosed magnetic clip/ USB cable to charge the SkyCadie LX5.

Align the magnetic clip on the back of the LX5 as shown
Insert the USB Plug into a USB port on your computer, or a SkyCaddie wall charger (optional accessory)
If connected correctly, the CHARGE screen will display. When fully charged, 100% Charge will appear on the screen

NAVIGATION

The screen of your SkyCaddie LX5 responds to several gestures:

MENUS AND PLAYING GOLF

Time: Displays the watch face and time. At any time, you can change the watch face by pressing and holding the time screen. It will reduce in size, and then you can scroll left or right to choose another watch face.

To change watch face – Press and hold the screen watch display will reduce in size, and now you and swipe right for a different watch face design.

Setting the Time: Go to Menu, then Settings, then Time, and set the time. Confirm the GMT setting example – 6hours. Confirm time zone example: Central America. Confirm time and scroll to adjust as needed. Finally, confirm the date and scroll to adjust as needed. When complete, touch the back arrow to exit the menu.

Scroll to the right to see smartphone notifications.
Scroll to the left to see ‘Today’s’ fitness tracking – Steps, Miles, and BPM.
Scroll down from this menu to see yesterday’s steps and fitness goals

Heart Rate Monitor

Turn on/off HRM. NOTE: We recommend turning it on, checking the heart rate, and turning it off. Leaving the HRM on continually will deplete the battery more rapidly when in use.
The heart rate monitor may not work on all Skin tones.s

Golf

Resume a round, start a new round, access Demo course, view saved rounds, and access Golf Settings.

Golf Settings Menu:

Units: change yards to meters
Targets At: Set the distance you want to start seeing targets off the tee box
Green At: Set the distance that you want the green to show. Or auto-appear or auto-show
Tee Gender: choose your gender for the correct tee box
Auto Hole: on or off – will auto advance to next hole if ON
Default view: HoleVue or Front, Center, Back – will change which view you want to see first for each hole

Sync

Choose either USB or Bluetooth sync here. This will initialize the LX5 to be discoverable. You will need to sync when doing the following actions:

Activating and registering your LX5
Syncing a score to SkyGolf 360
Renewing your membership plan
Updating or adding golf courses to your LX5

Alarms

Here you will find access to set up to 10 different alarms.

Stopwatch

Lap timer

Timer

Here you can set timers for up to 59 hours in length

Settings

Time: set the time here
Fitness:
- Units of measurement can be changed from Miles to Kilometers
- Step Goal: set daily goals
Golf (as above menu)
Bluetooth
- Turn on/off
- Pair/Unpair
System:
NOTE: Changing these default settings may reduce battery time.
- Backlight: Low, Medium. High
- Auto Dim: Dimming can be changed here.
- Auto Wake
- Vibrate – on or only for alarms
- Language – change language here
- Diagnostics – submit logs or clear
- Reset – courses, time, factory

Info

Account – registered user’s name, ESN, membership, expiration date
Versions – ESN, OS version, App Version, Golf Version, Map Pack, WIFI/ MAC, BLE MAC
The GPS search screen will provide GPS information

Turn off

The LX5 can be turned off here

PLAYING GOLF WITH THE LX5

Top Tip: To familiarize yourself with the screens of the LX5, use the DEMO course in the GOLF MENU. This can be accessed without GPS mode turned on, and you will be pressing icons, pan, zoom in and out, score, and get yourself ready to play golf. MENU >GOLF >DEMO

A GPS signal is required to use the GOLF features on your LX5. To acquire a GPS signal, ensure you are outside and allow the LX5 to have a clear view of the sky. We recommend that you start with a fully charged battery as the GOLF features use more battery.

Starting a New Round

When at the golf course:

Press the MENU button until the Menu list appears.
Choose GOLF
Choose NEW Round
The LX5 will turn on the GPS and auto-search for nearby courses.
When the search is completed, a list of nearby courses will display.
Select the course you want to play

Customizing Your Golf Settings

To get to golf settings: Menu> Golf > Settings:

Here you find menu options to do the following:

Units: change yards to meters
Targets At: Set the distance you want to start seeing targets off the tee box
Green At: Set the distance that you want the green to show. Or auto-appear or auto-show
Tee Gender: Men’s or Ladies
Auto Hole: on or off – will auto advance to next hole if ON
Default view: HoleVue or FCB – will change which view you want to see first for each hole

Changing Golf Views on the LX5

To change golf views on your LX5, go to Menu> Golf >Default View:

Here you find two options:

FCB: Defaults to standard front/center/back screen
HoleVue: Defaults to HoleVue/IntelliGreen map view

Navigation from the Default Golf View screen

Golf Screen Icons

Zooming in and out

With your finger on the touch screen, pan around to any area of the fairway image or press on the target cursor to move the cross hair to any place on the fairway you want to zoom in to. Touch the plus (+) icon to zoom in, the minus (-) icon to zoom back out.

Enhanced Big Numbers

Press on the fairway numbers shown here to enhance the number size. Press the numbers again to reduce them.

This can also be done with Range Rings.

Turning Range Rings On and Off

Simply press on the target icon on the top left of the screen to turn on Range Rings.

IntelliGreen Icons

IntelliGreen Icon Menu

Measure any Shot Distance.

Press the “Golf Ball” on the HoleVue screen, then press Mark to record the distance.

Scoring

The LX5 allows you to keep track of and save your score to sync with SkyGolf 360. You can track: Total score for each hole, Putts, GIR, and Fairways hit or missed, left or right.

SYNCING TO SKYGOLF 360

USB via web
BT via 360 app
Need more explanation

Updating golf courses

Adding a new course
Updating course map packs

HELPFUL HINTS

Never disconnect or turn off your SkyCaddie LX5 while it is syncing, either via a USB cable connection to your computer or a wireless connection to your smart device. Wait until it is finished communicating before you disconnect it, power it off, or power off your computer.
When at the golf course, turn on your SkyCaddie LX5 outdoors, with a clear view of the sky, to receive satellite signals. Give it an initial five minutes to warm up before play. Do not carry in a pocket or the glove box of the cart
While the high-performance GPS has been designed to acquire satellites quickly and stay locked to maintain performance in all terrains, it is still a good idea to avoid being around buildings, obstructions, heavy foliage, low areas with adjacent obstructions, or reflective objects (such as metal/glass structures) while using the LX5.
To maintain optimal accuracy during play, ensure that your SkyCaddie LX5 is always on, that it is in an upright position, and that it has a clear view of the sky. Do not put the SkyCaddie LX5 in your pocket.
Do not turn the LX5 on and off during play. The LX5 is a “smart system” that continues to download data from satellites to adjust to your environment during play. It is designed to stay on continuously during a round of golf.
Turning it on and off will interrupt satellite communication and slow down play. If you take a long break at the turn, you may turn your SkyCaddie off to conserve battery power. When you turn it back on, remember to allow 5-10 minutes for it to return to optimal GPS accuracy. In the Main Menu, press “Resume” to continue your round.
Fully charge the battery before each round.
ONLY USE AC chargers and USB cables that come with or are authorized for use with your LX5. The wrong adapters or cables may damage the LX5
DO NOT expose your LX5 to extreme temperatures.
DO NOT expose your LX5 to harmful insect repellent or sunscreen containing chemicals such as DEET.
Sync your LX5 regularly. Syncing regularly allows the LX5 to keep running at peak performance. Syncing allows you to check alerts for new features and software updates; automatically upload your latest scorecard to SkyGolf 360, update your course maps, and download Vivid HD maps to your list of courses.
Your LX5 is highly water resistant. Still, you should take care not to expose your LX5 to water, as too much exposure to water may cause damage, such as might happen if you drop your LX5 into the water hazard while looking for your ball. If you do get your LX5 wet, do not attempt to dry it with an external heat source like a microwave oven or hair dryer. SkyCaddie LX5 devices that do manage to get water-damaged may not be serviceable.
Storing your LX5 the right way will help preserve its condition. Your devices should be stored in a dry environment, out of direct sunlight, and away from excessive heat. Do not leave the watch in your golf bag or trunk of your car for extended periods. If you do not wear the watch every day, do not fully charge the watch for storage purposes, as this could affect the lithium-ion battery for next season.
Never attempt to repair or modify the LX5 yourself. Disassembling your SkyCaddie will void the warranty. Your SkyCaddie LX5 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Service should only be provided by a SkyGolf® Authorized Service Provider. If your LX5 has been punctured or subjected to a severe fall, do not use it until you contact an Authorized Service Provider.
The rechargeable battery in your SkyCaddieLX5 is not user-replaceable. For service information, go to www.skygolf.com.

U.S. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION REGULATORY AGENCY COMPLIANCE

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interferences received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTICE: The FCC warns that user modifications of this device without the express
approval of SkyHawke Technologies could void the user’s authority to operate this device. CANADIAN REGULATORY AGENCY COMPLIANCE This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled: “Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of Industry Canada.

BATTERY INFORMATION AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Failure to comply with all of the following precautions could:

Cause personal injury or property damage
Cause abnormal chemical reactions which would make the battery overheat, smoke, distort, leak, explode, or catch on fire.
Destroy internal protections built into the battery
Shorten battery life • Reduce battery performance
Use only a SkyGolf-supplied USB cable with your LX5
Do not leave your LX5 attached to a charger or a USB port for over 24 hours. Under the recommended conditions, a completely discharged LX5 battery should completely recharge in about 1-2 hours when on the charging screen.
Do not charge the LX5 in a place where it could become overheated by direct sunlight, a stove, a fire, or other source of extreme heat.
Keep the LX5 away from sources of high voltage or static discharge.
If storing the unit for long periods, charge the battery to around 50% and check periodically to keep the battery at around 50% charge.
Store the LX5 in a place where it will not experience temperatures or absolute humidity over 85%. 31
Do not put the LX5 into a microwave oven.
Do not allow the LX5 to be crushed.
Do not incinerate or burn an LX5
Do not leave an LX5 where it could become submerged in water.
If your LX5 is overheating, leaking, smoking, or if you detect an unusual odor, do not use it. Immediately disconnect the cable from any charger or USB port. Avoid leaked materials. Do not allow these materials to your skin or clothes. Leaked materials may cause skin irritation. Seek medical attention if irritation persists. If leaked material contacts your eyes, do not rub your eyes. Rinse the eyes thoroughly with water and see a doctor immediately.
Opening the SkyCaddie will void your warranty.

For product terms and conditions, please visit www.SkyGolf.com.

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