SkyCaddie LX5 Golf Watch with Touchscreen Display
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 a registration for either a ‘no annual fee’ option which will provide limited front, center, 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).
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 https://www.skygolf.com/memberships-selector - 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
How to turn on / off your SkyCaddie LX5
- To turn on, press and hold top button. LX5 will advance through start up sequence
- To turn off, press and hold top button.
- Or, press MENU>scroll down to ‘TURN OFF’ – and confirm turn off
How to wake up LX5 Screen:
In order to conserve battery, the LX5 screen will DIM to dark when not in use. To wake up screen either press top right button or double tap the screen.
Auto Dim Settings can be changed in the menu: MENU>SETTINGS>
SYSTEM>AUTO DIM>10 sec, 15sec, 20, 30 or NEVER.
Choosing NEVER will reduce battery life significantly
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:
- 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 & Registering Your SkyCaddie LX5
Via Wi-Fi (Preferred Method)
- Go to www.MySkyCaddie.com and click on “Activate a product” in the top menu.
- Enter the access code from your LX5 which will be found here: MENU>INFO>ACCESS CODE.
- Enter the code on the webpage and click submit.
- Follow the onscreen steps to complete registration.
- Sync your LX5 via Wi-Fi (See “Connecting to Wi-Fi” on Page 8)
Via CaddieSync® Express on your computer with USB
- On your LX5, go to MENU>SYNC>USB.
- On your computer, go to www.skygolf.com and follow the onscreen directions.
- Either enter the ESN (Electronic Serial Number) found on the back of the LX5, or 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
Via Bluetooth® on your smart device
- 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.
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 pairing process.
Connecting to WiFi:
For activating your LX5, syncing scores, updating courses
- On your LX5, go to MENU>SYNC
- Choose Wi-Fi.
- Select your Wi-Fi network and enter your Wi-Fi security password if required.
- Once connected press the back button at the top of screen to go back to SYNC page.
- Press sync and allow the LX5 to step through the sync process. If an update is available, it will step through that process and this update may require your device to turn on and off.
Charging Your SkyCaddie LX5
Please fully charge your LX5 before first use. Prior to 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, CHARGE screen will display. When fully charged, 100% Charge will appear on screen.
Navigation
The screen of your SkyCaddie LX5 is a touch screen and you can scroll up and down and scroll left and right on certain golf screens. 
Time
Displays the watch face and time. At any time, you can change watch face by press and hold 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 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>SETTINGS>TIME>SET TIME. Confirm GMT setting (i.e. 6 hours). Confirm time zone (i.e. Chicago). Confirm time and scroll to adjust as needed. Finally, confirm date and scroll to adjust as needed. When complete touch back arrow to exit menu.
Scroll to the right to see smart phone notifications.
Scroll 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
Hear Rate Monitor:
- Turn on/off HRM. NOTE: we recommend turning it on, check heart rate and turn off. Leaving the HRM on continually will deplete battery more rapidly when in use
- Heart rate monitor may not work on all Skin Tones
Golf
Resume a round, start a new round, access Demo course, view saved rounds and access Golf Settings.
Golf Setting 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 correct tee box
- AUTO HOLE: ON or OFF – will auto advance to next hole if ON
- SCORE PROMPT: ON or OFF
- SHOW OPTIONS: ON or OFF
- TRACK SHOTS: ON or OFF
- DEFAULT VIEW: HoleVue* or Front, Center, Back – will change which view you want to see first for each hole.
- only when upgraded to full features with Skygolf 360 Membership
Sync
Choose either Wi-Fi, 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. AUTO or HIGH
- AUTO DIM: dimming can be changed here.
- VIBRATE: ON or only for alarms
- LANGUAGE: change language here
- DIAGNOSTICS: submit logs or clear
- RESET: courses, time, factory
Info
- ACCESS CODE: required for registration
- ACCOUNT: registered users name, ESN, membership, expiration date
- VERSIONS: ESN, OS version, App Version, Golf Version, Map Pack, WIFI/ MAC, BLE MAC
- 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 GOLF MENU. This can be accessed without GPS mode turned on and you will be able to press 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 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
- AT: set the distance that you want the green to show. Or auto appear or auto show
- TEE GENDER: Men 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
Golf Screen Icons
Zooming In & 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 too. 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 on 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 screen to turn on Range Rings.
IntelliGreen Icons
IntelliGreen Icon Menu 
Measure Any Shot Distance: Press on 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. 
Updating a Course with Wi-Fi
SkyGolf’s golf course library is updated regularly for accuracy. The easiest way to update a golf course is over WIFI.
- From the main menu, choose COURSES
- From here you can SEARCH a course to update or update the entire pre-loaded Map Pack
Syncing Scores to SkyGolf 360
See all your scores at www.skygolf.com and click on Skygolf 360 in the top menu or download the SkyGolf 360 mobile app from your favorite app store.
The simplest and most convenient ways to sync your rounds and scores to SkyGolf 360 is to use WiFi, however you can do it via Bluetooth connection to the SkyGolf 360 mobile app or via USB connection to a PC/Laptop.
Syncing to SkyGolf 360 on your LX5
- Go to MENU>SYNC
- Choose Wi-Fi
- Select your Wi-Fi network and enter your Wi-Fi security password if required.
- Once connected press the back button at the top of screen to go back to SYNC page .
- Press sync and allow the LX5 to step through the sync process. If an update is available, it will step through that process and this update may require your device to turn on and off.
Appendix A
Helpful Hints
- Never disconnect or turn off your SkyCaddie LX5 while it is syncing, either via a USB cable connection to your computer or 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.
- 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 pocket or in glove box of 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 downplay. 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 the 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 repellant or sunscreen containing chemical 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 add 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 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 of time. If you do not wear the watch every day, do not fully charge watch for storage purposes, 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:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- 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 re-charge in about 1-2 hours when on the charging screen.
- Do not charge the LX5 in a place where it could become over heated 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 of time – charge the battery to around 50% and check periodically to keep 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 a LX5
- Do not leave a 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. Immediately disconnect the cable from any charger or USB port. Avoid leaked-out 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.
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