FINIS Hydro Tracker User manual

Hydro Tracker™
GPS Device Instructions

What is Included?
Hydro Tracker™ GPS Unit
Docking Station & Cord
Armband
Instruction Booklet
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Setup your Hydro Tracker™ & Free
Strea line Training Log Account
Charge Up
Be ore using the Hydro Tracker™, you will need
to charge the device or at least 2 hours.
1) Make sure your device is powered OFF and
no lights are lashing.
2) Fit your Hydro Tracker™ in the docking
station provided. Match up the FINIS
®
logos so that the docking cable protrudes
rom the bottom o the device.
3) Connect the docking cable to your
computer's USB port.
4) Your Hydro Tracker™ will begin charging.
The device will lash while it charges.
Register for a FINIS Account
1) While your Hydro Tracker is connected and
charging, launch your web browser and go
to: FINISinc.com/streamline
2) From there you can learn more about the
Streamline Training Log and get started by
creating a ree user account & password.
3) Once you are logged in, navigate back to
the main Training Log page and download
the Streamline Bridge so tware (see next
page) or your MAC or PC.
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Download & Install the Strea line Bridge
The Streamline Bridge is a piece o so tware
that runs on your computer to trans er your
workout iles rom the device to the Streamline
Training Log.
1) Go to FINISinc.com/streamline and on the
main page you will see a download icon:
2) Click on the download icon to start the
install.
a. A small .exe ile will download to your
computer.
b. Once ully downloaded, double-click
this .exe ile and select “RUN” to start
the install process.
c. Click “Continue” to select the de ault
installation location
Note: The Streamline Bridge so tware is both
PC and MAC compatible.
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Introduction to the Strea line Bridge
1) A ter installing the Streamline Bridge
so tware, open and run the application:
From your desktop or program list,
double-click the small swimmer icon
to launch the Bridge.
2) The Streamline Bridge window will load
and you will be prompted to enter your
user name (email) and password.
3) Make sure that you have a live internet
connection, and the Hydro Tracker™ is
correctly plugged into your computer’s
USB port.
4) Enter your user name (email) and
password you created during the FINIS
online registration and click LOGIN.
5) As you record workouts on your Hydro
Tracker™ device, they will appear in the
main table, showing the time, distance,
and speed o the workout.
6) From the Bridge home screen you can:
Clear all the workouts on the device
Upload any new workouts (see pg. 13)
Click the DEVICE SETTINGS link to
view the battery level and change the
sampling rate o the device
Understand the remaining capacity
on the device
Link directly to your online workouts
Toggle between metric and imperial
measurements
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Adjust the Sa pling Rate
1) Using the Streamline Bridge so tware,
click on the DEVICE SETTINGS link rom
the home screen
2) You will be taken to a new screen with an
input to change the sampling rate.
3) Suggested rates are provided below:
Activity
Suggested Rate
(seconds)
Swim
4
Walk
3
Run
2
Bike
1
Ski
1
4) Enter a new value in the box and hit the
CHANGE button.
5) Your Hydro Tracker will be updated
automatically with the new sampling rate.
Battery Level Indicator & Device ID
Using the Streamline Bridge, under the DEVICE
SETTINGS you can see the battery level and
speci ic ID number or your Hydro Tracker™.
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Using your Hydro Tracker™
Once you have charged and setup your Hydro
Tracker™, un-dock the device and it will
automatically turn ON.
Navigation
The Hydro Tracker™ uses a simple design that
consists o 2 buttons and 4 light indicator icons:
POWER
Button
PAUSE
/
RECORD
Button
POWER
Icon
RECORD
Icon
PAUSE
Icon
SIGNAL
Icon
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Power ON/OFF
To turn the Hydro Tracker™ ON:
1) Press and hold the [POWER] button or 3
seconds and then release.
2) The LED’s will start to lash every 3
seconds.
To turn the Hydro Tracker OFF:
1) Press and hold the [POWER] button or 5
seconds and then release.
2) The LED’s will stop lashing.
3) Watch the device or 3-5 seconds to make
sure the lashing has stopped.
Tip: To conserve battery power, power your
device OFF while it is not being used.
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Record a Workout
When the Hydro Tracker™ is turned ON, it is
automatically placed in PAUSE mode, and it will
start searching or a satellite signal.
1) Be ore recording a workout, make sure
that the Hydro Tracker™ has acquired the
GPS satellite signal. Note it ay take
several inutes to acquire the signal,
especially the first ti e you use the
device. You will know when a signal is
achieved as the satellite LED will change
color rom red to green.
2) Once you have acquired a green satellite
signal, press and hold the
[PAUSE/RECORD] button or 2 seconds
and then release.
3) The LED indicator will switch rom
PAUSED to RECORDING. The workout is
now live so you better get moving!
POWER
-
on
RECORD - on
SIGNAL
-
green
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Pausing and Saving a Workout
As soon as you start recording, the Hydro
Tracker™ is constantly saving your workout
data.
To pause and create a new workout ile:
1) Press and hold the [PAUSE/RECORD]
button or 2 seconds.
2) The LED indicator will switch rom
RECORDING to PAUSED.
3) Your workout is automatically saved.
4) Press and hold the [PAUSE/RECORD]
button again or 2 seconds to start
recording a new workout.
Note: Pausing creates a whole new workout ile.
You cannot resume or add to a previous workout
ile once you pause because the inal data
metrics would be skewed.
When you have completed your workout:
1) Stop recording and pause the device
by pressing and holding the
[PAUSE/RECORD] button or 2 secs.
2) Your workout is automatically saved.
3) Turn OFF the device by pressing the
[POWER] button or 5 seconds.
4) The next time you turn the device ON,
a new workout ile will be created.
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Wearing the Device for Swi ing
The Hydro Tracker™ has unique clips that
attach the device to the back o the head while
swimming in open water.
1) You do not need to remove the strap rom
your goggles. Instead you can simply
thread the side o the goggle strap through
the opening slot o each clip.
2) Thread the goggle strap through one clip
at a time. Be sure to push the strap around
the bend so it notches securely.
3) Put on your goggles like normal and
position the Hydro Tracker™ so it rests
com ortably on the back o the head.
4) When you have achieved a green satellite
signal, press the [PAUSE/RECORD] button
and start swimming!
Note: The armband should NOT be used when
swimming. The optimal GPS signal is acquired
rom the back o the head while swimming.
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Wearing the Device with the Ar band
A com ortable neoprene armband is included.
The Hydro Tracker can be attached to the
armband or non-swimming activities such as
running, biking, kayaking, and skiing.
1) Locate the small plastic security clips that
protrude rom the armband.
2) Slide the side clips o the Hydro Tracker™
onto these security clips. Go one clip at a
time and be sure to push the Hydro
Tracker™ down on each clip so it snaps
securely into place.
3) With the Hydro Tracker™ secured to the
armband, use the Velcro to secure the
armband on your upper arm.
4) Fasten above the elbow and make sure the
Hydro Tracker™ is acing up and out.
5) When you have achieved a green satellite
signal, press the [PAUSE/RECORD] button
or 2 seconds and then go!
6) To remove, pinch the sides o the security
clip and slide the device up and o .
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Uploading your Workouts
Launch the Strea line Bridge
1) A ter installing the Streamline Bridge
so tware (see pages 3 & 4 or installation
instructions), open and run the
application:
From your desktop or program list,
double-click the small swimmer icon
to launch the Bridge.
2) The Streamline Bridge window will load
and you will be prompted to enter your
user name (email) and password.
3) Make sure that you have a live internet
connection, and the Hydro Tracker™ is
correctly plugged into your computer’s
USB port.
4) Enter your user name (email) and
password you created during the FINIS
online registration and click LOGIN.
5) Once authenticated and connected, a list o
your completed workouts will appear.
These are now ready or upload.
6) Click the UPLOAD button. A noti ication
will appear to let you know that the
workouts were uploaded success ully.
7) To view the details o your workouts, click
the ONLINE WORKOUTS link to be taken
directly to the Streamline Training log.
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View Workouts on the Strea line Training Log
Once you have uploaded workouts through the
Streamline Bridge, they will automatically
appear on the online Streamline Training Log
account you created.
1) Launch your web browser and go to:
FINISinc.com/streamline
2) Click the GET STARTED button and you
will be prompted to login.
3) Once you are already logged in, you will be
taken directly to your dashboard overview.
4) From the dashboard you can view your
past 7 workouts, cumulative statistics, and
progress goals.
5) Click on a particular workout to view
urther details:
See a map o your workout route on
Google Maps™
View distance, elevation, splits,
speed, and accumulated time
Export your workout as a CSV, Google
Earth™, or Garmin TCX ile ormat
Share your workout with others via a
public link, Twitter or Facebook
Watch an animated view o your
workout
Tip: To toggle between metric and
imperial distances, click the road icon
in the top-right corner o your
dashboard view.
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Additional Features of the GPS Training Log
1) Click on the CALENDAR link to see your
workouts laid out on a calendar view.
2) View STATISTICS to see workout time and
distances that you have accumulated over
the past days, weeks, and months.
3) Find a particular type o workout that you
have completed with ADVANCED SEARCH
4) Set GOALS to motivate you in your training:
Number o Workouts
Distance Achieved
Time Spent
Average Pace
Updates: We are constantly improving the
Streamline Training Log and Bridge so tware
with enhancements. Stay up to date about new
eatures and products through our company
blog: FINISinc.com/blog
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Support
Web: Go to FINISinc.com/support or
FAQ’s, walkthroughs, videos, or to log a
support ticket
Toll Free: 888-333-4647
Sa ety and Care
Rinse the Hydro Tracker™ in resh water
a ter use. Wipe the ront and back dry and
store indoors in a dry environment.
Make sure the docking station and the
back o the Hydro Tracker™ is clean be ore
connecting. Remove any excess debris.
The Hydro Tracker™ is water resistant and
can be used sa ely in swimming pools,
lakes, oceans, or any resh or salt water.
All users o this product assume risk
resulting rom its use. Whether proximate
or remote, there may be a risk o injury.
Neither manu acturer nor seller o this
product assumes any liability.
©2012 FINIS, inc. All rights reserved
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