Babolat PLAY User manual

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USER’S GUIDE
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Table of Contents
04 Get Started
04 What’s included
05 Understanding how your BABOLAT PLAY racket works
06 Setting up Play on a computer
06 System requirements
06 Connecting the racket using a PC/Mac and a USB cable
07 Profile set up
07 Installing BABOLAT Connect software on a PC/Mac
08 Associating and synchronizing your racket and computer
09 Setting up Play on a mobile device
09 Mobile device requirements
09 Installing BABOLAT PLAY app on a mobile device
10 Pairing your racket to a mobile device
11 Syncing your racket to a mobile device
12 Settings
12 Confidentiality
12 Choosing a coach
12 Autoshare with Facebook
13 Using BABOLAT PLAY
13 Recording and downloading your sessions
14 The PULSE – How does it Work?
15 Analyze – How does it Work?
15 Shot Breakdown
16 Serves
16 Serves & Spin
16 Impact Ball Locator
17 Tagging a session
18 Evolution & custom feature on the website
19 Skills – How does it Work?
19 Compare and share – How does it work?

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20 Astuces & Conseils
20 Lending your racket
20 Merging two sessions
21 Sweeping action on a mobile device
22 BABOLAT PLAY and Coaching
25 Maintenance
26 Technical specifications
27 Service & Support
29 Compliance information
35 Contact

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Getting started
What’s included?
Your BABOLAT PLAY pack includes the following:
1. BABOLAT PLAY travel cover
2. BABOLAT PLAY racket
3. BABOLAT PLAY USB cable
Figure 1
Your BABOLAT PLAY racket has sensors embedded within the handle. These sensors measure
your game and sync wirelessly to a mobile device or with a USB cable to your computer.

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Understanding how your BABOLAT PLAY racket works:
Understanding your BABOLAT PLAY racket’s main functions before attempting to install
BABOLAT Play software onto your computer or the application onto a mobile device, is
essential to fully benefit from the experience.
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Figure 2
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Mode/State
Action
Light status
Off
Default Mode
No light
Switch On (measuring)
Press and hold this button for 1
second
Blue light turns on and flashes slowly
Split a playing session (1st set, 2nd
set...)
Press this button quickly (less than 1
second)
Red light turns on for 1.5 seconds
Switch Bluetooth on (measure is off)
Press and hold this button for 2
seconds
Purple light turns on and flashes
slowly
Switch Off
Press and hold this button for 1.5
seconds
Blue light turns off
The racket switches off
automatically if no motion is
detected for 10 minutes.
Alert
Action
Light status
Low Battery (a full charge allows 6+
hours of play)
Displayed automatically when
racket has 10% battery life
remaining.
Red LED blinks every 2 seconds
Charging (a full charge takes 3
hours)
Plug into charger and connect to
power source
Red LED turns on
Charging complete
Charge to completion
Green LED turns on
Memory full
Displayed automatically when
racket memory is full at 95%.
(Synchonization is needed...)
White LED turns on and flashes

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Setting up BABOLAT PLAY on a computer:
System requirements:
To use BABOLAT PLAY on a computer, you must have the following system
requirements:
A Macintosh with built-in
USB; Mac OS X v10.5.8 or
later
Windows 7, 8 Windows
Vista or Windows XP
Internet access (Broadband recommended; fees may apply). Web browser: Internet Explorer
8+, Firefox, Safari 5+, Chrome.
For a complete list of compatible devices, visit: www.babolatPlay.com/support
To set up your BABOLAT PLAY racket with a computer, you’ll need the Play racket, the USB
cable provided in your pack and a computer, Mac or PC, with a USB drive.
Connecting the racket using a PC/Mac and a USB cable:
1. Turn on the racket (figure 1)
2. Open the butt cap of the racket (figure 3)
3. Connect the racket to the computer using the USB cable. Insert the USB cable into
your racket and then connect the other end of the cable into your computer. Your
racket will be recognized as a USB drive. Inside the USB drive, select the Play link to be
directed to BABOLAT PLAY website http://www.babolatplay.com.
Figure 3
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Profile set up:
When the BABOLAT PLAY website opens, you’ll need to click on the Join button at the top of
the page to create your personal account and profile using Facebook Connect or your email
address. To create your account, set up your username, password and fill in personal details
like your first name, last name and whether you are left or right handed. This information
personalizes your BABOLAT PLAY experience and improves the accuracy of your data.
Installing BABOLAT Connect software on a PC/Mac:
Once your profile is finalized, you’ll need to click on the synchronize button on the top right-
hand corner of the webpage. A Tutorial window will appear instructing you on how to
download the BABOLAT Connect software (figure 4).
Figure 4
The free BABOLAT Connect software allows you to sync stored data from your racket to your
babolatPlay.com Dashboard. If you haven’t created your account yet, you can do so whilst
installing the BABOLAT Connect software:
1. Go to http://www.babolatPlay.com
2. On the homepage of the website, scroll down to the bottom of the page.
Figure 5
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3. Click on either the Mac or PC icons (figure 5)
4. Follow the instructions and download the BABOLAT connect software.
NOTE: See www.babolatplay.com/support for tutorial videos if you need more help.
Associating and Synchronizing your racket and computer:
Once the BABOLAT connect software is installed on your computer, you can login with your
own BABOLAT PLAY account. This will allow you to sync your data.
You will need to login to your account.
1. You will then be asked to synchronize your racket (figure 6). Once your
synchronization is complete, a message will invite you to Play. You can then
disconnect your racket from your computer, sign out and Play. Before you start to
Play, check to make sure that your racket is on: the blue light should be flashing. If not,
press the button for 2 seconds. You are now ready to record your game.
NOTE: BABOLAT connect software can only be used on a computer with a USB cable.
Figure 6

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Mobile device requirements:
BABOLAT PLAY is capable of being set up and syncing with mobile devices that support
Bluetooth 2.1 technology.
For a complete list of compatible mobile devices, visit: www.babolatPlay.com/support
Installing BABOLAT PLAY App on a mobile device:
The free BABOLAT PLAY App allows you to sync stored data from your racket to your
babolatplay.com Dashboard. To set up your BABOLAT PLAY racket with an iPhone or android,
you’ll need the PLAY racket and a compatible iPhone or android:
1. Download and install the BABOLAT PLAY App from the Apple Store (iOS) or Google
Play Store (Android).
2. Once the App. is installed, open it. Select Get Started.
3. You’ll then need to create your personal account and profile using Facebook
Connect or your email address. Set up your username, password and fill in personal
details like first name, last name, left or right hand (figure 7). This information
personalizes your BABOLAT PLAY experience and improves the accuracy of your data.
Figure 7

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Pairing your racket to a mobile device:
Once the BABOLAT PLAY App is installed on your mobile device, you can pair your own
mobile to your BABOLAT PLAY account. This will allow you to sync your data and manage
your racket’s device settings:
1. First, go to your iPhone/android, and select settings. Then on the menu, press
Bluetooth.
2. First make sure your Bluetooth is activated (figure 8). If it is not, slide the button to the
ON mode
Android iOS
Figure 8
3. Next, you will need to turn on the racket’s Bluetooth by pressing on the Bluetooth
button located on the butt cap of your racket. A purple light should be flashing when
the Bluetooth is turned on. Your racket is now in discovering mode. See figure 1 for
instructions if necessary.
4. Soon, the BABOLAT Play racket should appear in the list of Bluetooth devices. Select
it. The pairing will take place and the racket will show as paired.
NOTE: See www.babolatPlay.com/support for tutorial videos if you need more help.