Recon MOD Live User manual

Mod Live User Guide
Document Type / User Guide
Group / Marketing
Document ID / x
Authors /David Lee, Ingrid Schneller
Version
#
Implemented
By
Revision
Date
Approved
By
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Date
Reason
0.1
David Lee
2011/5/05
Initial Draft
0.2
David Lee
2011/6/03
Phone, popups, safety
0.3
David Lee
2011/8/16
0.4
David Lee
2011/9/01
Updating to latest GUI design
0.5
Ingrid Schneller
2011/10/26
Updating after testing to latest UI and
features

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Your MOD Live box includes the following components:
Micro-optic display and battery pack. This snaps into your goggles.
Bluetooth remote control. This lets you control the micro-optic display.
Goggle strap. This attaches the remote control to your goggle.
Wrist strap. This attaches the remote control to your wrist, jacket, backpack, or belt.
AC Adapters. Includes two types of adapters (North American and European) for
charging the battery on the micro-optic display.
Micro USB cable. This lets you connect MOD Live to an AC adapter or to your
computer for charging.
Kirill: this is a good location for a detailed illustration or photo that has callouts to
the main parts. We should identify the power button, the battery pack, the micro-
optic “head” etc.
SAFETY INFORMATION
MOD LIVE uses Bluetooth low energy to communicate with the wireless remote controller. Follow these safety guidelines:
ROAD SAFETY COMES FIRST. To avoid distraction, turn off MOD Live before you drive. Never use the remote controller
while driving: keep your hands free.
SWITCH OFF IN HOSPITALS AND AROUND MEDICAL DEVICES. Wireless devices can cause interference with medical
equipment. Keep MOD Live turned off around medical equipment. Follow any restrictions posted in hospitals and
health centers. If you wear a pacemaker, check with the manufacturer on
SWITCH OFF IN AIRCRAFT. Keep MOD Live turned off around helicopters or aircraft. Follow any restrictions posted in
helipads and airports.
SWITCH OFF NEAR BLASTING. Keep MOD Live turned off in areas where blasting is in progress.
SWITCH BEFORE REFUELLING. Keep MOD Live turned off at gas stations, refuelling areas or in areas where fuel and
volatile chemicals such as propane are stored.
EYE SAFETY TIPS
MOD Live displays a virtual image focused five feet away from your eye. If you experience nausea or eye strain when using MOD
Live, take a break for several minutes.
Avoid wearing eyeglasses under your goggles.

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SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1. GOGGLE SETUP
Only use goggles that are Recon-Ready®. 2011 Recon Ready™partners include: Uvex®, Briko®, Zeal®, and Alpina®.
Learn more about Recon-Ready goggles at http://www.ReconReady.com
1) Remove the lens from the goggle frame. See instructions provided by the
goggle manufacturer.
2) On the frame of your goggles, remove the protective badge from the left side of
the frame. This will reveal slots for MOD Live to be inserted.
3) Next, insert MOD Live into the goggle frame as follows: with the goggles facing
you, snap the MOD Live micro optics display unit into the left inner corner of the
frame. Next, insert the battery pack into the right corner.
4) Push the MOD Live cable into the groove so that it fits tightly.
5) If the cable is too short, tug it gently so the white stripes appear. If the cable is
too long, push it back in.
6) Insert the lens back into the goggles. Take care not to touch or smudge the lens.
STEP 2. CHARGE UP MOD LIVE
NOTE: Always use the Recon AC adapter and USB cable shipped with your unit. Never use third-party cables or adapters.
To fully charge MOD Live using an AC adapter:
Kirill: insert an illustration that shows
the red light (for example, from step 8
of the
1) Make sure MOD Live is turned off before you start. Kirill: insert an illustration that shows
power button
2) Assemble the AC adapter by inserting the North American or European plug.
3) Insert the large plug of the USB cable into the adapter port.
4) Pop open the cover of MOD Live’s USB port. Tip: the port cover shows a tiny image of a
USB cable. Insert the smaller plug into MOD Live’s USB port. Check that the plug’s 7L
lettering appears on the outside of the goggle.
5) Plug the adapter into a power outlet. When MOD Live begins charging, a red light
appears directly above the USB port. If the battery was drained after the unit left the
factory, it can take up to 3 hours for the battery to become fully charged.

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6) After the red light disappears, disconnect the adapter. Remove the USB cable from MOD
Live.
7) Replace the plastic USB port cover to ensure the port is protected from rain, snow and
ice.
To charge up using a PC or Mac
Kirill: insert an illustration that shows
the red light (for example, from step 8
of the quick start guide)
1) Make sure MOD Live is turned off before you start.
2) Turn on your PC or Mac. Make sure the computer is not in standby mode.
3) Find the MOD Live power button located next to the micro USB port. Hold down the
power button for 3 seconds. Kirill: insert an illustration of the power button.
4) Plug the micro USB cable’s smaller end into MOD Live’s micro USB port.
5) Plug the USB cable’s larger end into the USB port in your PC or Mac. When MOD Live
begins charging, a red light appears directly above the USB port.
6) Wait for the red light to disappear.
7) Navigate to “safely remove or eject the hardware” using your PC or Mac before you
disconnect the USB cable from MOD Live.
8) Disconnect the adapter.
9) Remove the USB cable and seal the micro USB tightly. Use the plastic USB port cover to
ensure the port is protected from rain, snow and ice.
NOTE: In optimal conditions, MOD Live can achieve a fast charge (80% of battery) using your computer or AC adapter in 1
hour. MOD Live can be fully charged in 3 hours. For more information, see the section BATTERY CARE, later in this guide.
STEP 3. CHECK THE REMOTE CONTROLLER
Although MOD live is factory-paired (synchronized) with the remote controller shipped in
the box, follow these instructions to check that the remote is “paired” with MOD Live.
1) On MOD Live, press down the power button for 3 seconds.
2) On the remote controller, press any button and wait for a blue light to flash. This
confirms the remote is connected to MOD Live.
3) Hold the goggles to your eyes and check the status bar on the display. The remote status
indicator icon on the left-hand side should be blue.
For more information about caring and handling, see the section, Remote Care, later
in this guide.

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STEP 4. ATTACH A STRAP
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To attach the wrist strap:
1. Slip either end of the Velcro strap (rough side facing out) into the remote’s handle. Tip: insert
the strap at a diagonal, and either pull or push it through the handle.
2. Align the “V” of the Velcro strap with the edge of the controller. Push down until you hear a
click.
3. Stretch the strap and insert the other end of the Velcro strap repeating steps 1 and 2.
4. Attach Velcro around the cuff of your glove or jacket and pull it for a snug fit. Or, use the strap
on a jacket belt or backpack.
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To attach the goggle strap:
1. Slip either end of the Velcro strap (rough side facing out) into the remote’s handle. Tip: insert
the strap at a diagonal, and either pull or push it through the handle.
2. Align the strap with the edge of the controller. Push down until you hear a click.
3. Stretch the strap aand insert the other end of the Velcro strap repeating steps 1 and 2.
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To remove either strap from the remote handles:
Open the plastic ends of the Velcro strap using a fingernail or slim object such as a nail file.
WARNING: Avoid applying pressure to the handles of the remote controller. Velcro straps should never
be attached to heavy objects such as backpacks or snowboard carrier bags.
Your MOD Live is ready to use. To take advantage of Bluetooth® technology and use MOD
Live with your Android smartphone, follow the rest of these instructions.

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STEP 5. CREATE AN HQ ONLINE ACCOUNT
Follow these steps to create a free account on HQ Online. HQ Online is Recon Instruments’ online community
where you can upload your stats, runs and highlights as well as compete for prizes.
1) Go to the HQ Online website at http://hqonline.reconinstruments.com
2) Click on the sign-up hyperlink. In the SIGN UP FORM, enter the following and click SUBMIT.
a. Your name. Enter your first name, an alias or a nickname.
b. Your email address. Enter a valid, unique email address. All account settings are
linked to your email. (If you decide to create a second account, for example, for a
family member, you cannot reuse the same email address.)
c. A password. Enter a minimum of six characters.
3) Check your email for a message from [email protected].
4) Activate your account by clicking the link for account activation (on the last line of the
message).
5) When the HQ Online home page appears, log in using the email address and password in
step 2. A Login Successful confirmation message appears.
STEP 6. DOWNLOAD RECON HQ
Recon HQ is a free application for your PC or Mac that allows you to download statistics and information
collected on MOD Live straight to your computer. After you download your MOD Live data, you can play back
runs and trips overlaid on Google maps, upload the best moments to Facebook, Twitter and HQ Online, and
organize all of your data.
What You Need
An internet connection
A PC or Mac
PC Requirements
Intel Pentium 4 or higher processor
1GB of RAM
Screen resolution of 1024x768 or greater
USB 2.0 port for connection with Recon goggles
Internet connection for connection with Google Maps
Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later, Windows Vista, or Windows 7
Mac Requirements
Intel Core Duo or higher processor
USB 2.0 port for connection with Recon goggles
Internet connection for connection with Google Maps
Mac OS X v10.6 or later
NOTE: HQ must be installed on your computer to transfer MOD data.

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To download HQ onto your computer:
1. Click this link: http://www.reconinstruments.com/support/downloads
2. Click on INSTALL NOW.
3. Follow the download instructions.
STEP 7. DOWNLOAD HQ MOBILE
Recon HQ™Mobile is a free app for your Android smartphone available at Android Market™.
You can easily download and install it on your smartphone with just a few taps of your finger.
Use HQ Mobile to configure MOD Live settings to work with your smartphone. Check out the apps
for tracking your buddies and runs. HQ Mobile uploads data from MOD Live into Trip Viewer so
you can view your trip on a map, view stats, and share trips on Facebook and Twitter.
What You Need
An Android smartphone
A data plan for applications such as Buddy Tracking and Smartphone text messaging
An internet connection
A Google account associated with your smartphone
To download HQ Mobile onto your smartphone:
1. Sign in to your Google account
2. Go to the Android Market™ web site at https://market.android.com
3. Search for HQ Mobile and select it.
4. From your smartphone’s Home screen, tap or select Market.
5. When you open Android Market for the first time, the Terms of Service window will appear.
Tap Accept to continue.
6. When you find HQ Mobile, tap it and then tap Install.
After selecting Install, the HQ Mobile app will download. Follow the on-screen instructions. To see
the download progress, open the notifications window.

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To start using HQ Mobile:
1. Go to your smartphone’s All Programs screen or wherever applications are stored on your
smartphone.
2. Tap HQ Mobile.
3. When HQ Mobile presents a login screen, use the same email address and password you
entered when you created an HQ account.
4. After you log in, choose the icon you want to use:
MUSIC. Use this as an interface to the music stored in your smartphone.
Choose from artists, songs and playlists. Use the digital controls to pause a
song, skip forward or skip back.
BUDDY TRACKER. Use this to find buddies, add buddies, and view buddy
locations on GOOGLE Map.
TRIP VIEWER. Use this to view trips stored in MOD Live that have been
wirelessly downloaded to HQ Mobile. When you select TRIP VIEWER for the
first time, no trips appear. Choose UPDATE TRIP LIST. HQ Mobile wirelessly
downloads all trip data stored in MOD Live.
Refer to Recon’s HQ Mobile Quick Reference Guide for instructions and information on using the app.
To configure services for MUSIC and BUDDY TRACKING:
1. In HQ Mobile, choose Settings.
2. Go to Services.
3. If Music Control and Buddy Tracking are not already selected, tap or touch them.
You can now use MOD Live to access and control music playback. See the section, MUSIC, later
in this guide to learn how this feature works.
To set up buddy tracking:
1. Choose the Buddy Tracker icon.
2. The first time you choose this icon, you’ll see a message “No buddies added. Press here to
find buddies.”
3. Press the message. HQ Mobile shows three options:
Search by Phone Number.
Search by Email Address. (This refers to the email address your buddy used to sign
up for HQ Online.)
Search by Name. (This refers to the HQ Online username)
4. Touch the search option you want to use. Note that HQ Mobile searches the HQ Online
database to find a match.
5. When HQ Mobile finds a match, you’ll see your buddy’s HQ Online username appear plus a
status message showing whether he or she is an HQ Mobile user, or an HQ Online user.
HQ Online only. This indicates that your buddy has never used HQ Mobile. Selecting
this will send an invitation to your buddy’s email. Note that this does NOT indicate
your friend is offline or online.

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HQ Mobile. This indicates your buddy is set up on HQ Mobile. When you select this
option, HQ Mobile displays a prompt “Send buddy request”. Choose Yes.
6. HQ Mobile displays three types of lists:
Pending buddy requests. These are buddies who have not yet accepted your Buddy
Tracking request.
Online buddies. These are buddies who have accepted your Buddy
Tracking request and their smartphones are on.
Offline buddies. These are buddies who have accepted your Buddy
Tracking request but their smartphones are off.
Note: You can remove a buddy at any time by holding down on the contact’s name.
Choose Remove Buddy.
To see if you have Buddy Requests:
Choose the Buddy Tracker icon.
To turn off Buddy Tracking:
If you don’t want to access Buddy Tracking features, receive Buddy Tracking requests,
or receive locations of buddies, you can disable the Buddy Tracking service.
1. Choose Settings.
2. Under Service, go to Buddy Tracking.
3. Deselect (uncheck) Buddy Tracking. To reactivate Buddy Tracking, simply select this
option.
To configure additional settings for Buddy Tracking:
1. Choose Settings.
2. Under Service, go to Buddy Tracking.
Sync interval. This interval determines how often you receive a buddy’s
location or your location is sent to your buddies. This interval can be set to
10, 20 or 30 seconds. By default, the interval is 10 seconds. To increase the
interval, choose the down arrow, and then select either 20 or 30 seconds.
Note: A short interval means you get locations more frequently but this can
add a cost to your data plan. To lower your costs, choose a longer interval.
To get the most frequent GPS data, leave the default.
Phone number. Select this if you want your smartphone number to appear
to other MOD Live users when they search for buddies.
Use GPS from MOD Live. Select this option to use your MOD Live’s antenna
to obtain GPS data. Note: Your MOD Live antenna provides more accurate
location data than most smartphone antennas.

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STEP 8. ENABLE BLUETOOTH
Before you can use MOD Live’s Android smartphone apps including Buddy Tracking,
Smartphone and Music, you need to enable Bluetooth® on your Android smartphone
and on MOD Live.
To enable Bluetooth on your smartphone:
1. Go to your smartphone’s main menu.
2. Select the Wireless and Networks option.
3. Find Bluetooth on the menu.
4. Touch or select Bluetooth. A check will appear inside the option box.
You will notice a green check inside the indicator box to show Bluetooth is
now active.
To enable Bluetooth on MOD Live:
1. Turn on MOD.
2. Look for the Bluetooth icon in the status bar.
3. Follow these steps if the icon does NOT appear:
a) Press repeatedly until the wrench icon appears.
b) Press to select the wrench. This will launch the Preferences
app.
c) Press to select Bluetooth from the Preferences submenu.
d) Look for a green check inside the Bluetooth check box. If this does
not appear, press .

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MAKE MOD DISCOVERABLE
NOTE: Unless MOD Live and your smartphone are BOTH set to discovery mode, they will not be able to pair, find
and connect to each other. To make your smartphone discoverable to Bluetooth enabled devices, in the Bluetooth
Devices dialog box, click the Options tab, and then select the Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check
box.
Before You Start
Make sure your MOD Live is nearby.
Look for the serial number for MOD Live: it is printed on the back of the battery pack.
To make MOD Live discoverable:
1. Press to enter the PREFERENCES submenu.
2. Press to navigate to Bluetooth.
3. Press to navigate to Discoverable. Press to select Discoverable.
After 120 seconds MOD Live will return disable discoverability to conserve battery life.
To make your smartphone discoverable:
To make your smartphone discoverable to Bluetooth enabled devices, you can use the
phone’s Wireless & Networks option. You can also use HQ Mobile.
1. Go to HQ Mobile, and press the Settings icon.
2. Under Device, touch Make Device Discoverable.
To use your smartphone’s wireless options:
1. Go to your smartphone’s Home screen.
2. Choose Settings.
3. Select Wireless & Networks.
4. Select an option to scan for devices. Your smartphone will begin to scan for any
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5. Look for MOD Live and the correct serial number for your unit to be displayed.
6. When a prompt to pair it appears, select it by tapping or touching the MOD Live
name and serial number.
7. If automatic pairing fails, enter the passcode supplied with MOD Live. Or use the
default: 0000.
You need to confirm pairing on both MOD Live and your smartphone.
To confirm pairing on MOD LIVE:
1. On MOD Live, press to navigate to Scan For Devices.
2. Press to select Scan For Devices.
After 20 seconds MOD Live will show Disable Discoverability to conserve battery
life.
3. If a prompt for a passcode appears, choose the default (0000).
Once you have successfully paired your smartphone and MOD Live, you won’t need to
go through the pairing process again for these devices.
INITIATE A CONECTION
MOD Live waits for a connection request from your smartphone.
To initiate a connection from your smartphone to MOD Live:
1. Go to your smartphone’s Home screen.
2. Launch HQ Mobile.
3. Choose Settings.
4. Under Device, go to Connect to MOD Live and select it.
A list of all your paired devices (for example, a laptop, a Bluetooth headset)
appears.
5. Select MOD Live. If there are several MOD Live units displayed, find the one with
the corresponding serial number.
6. Wait for the “connected” status update to appear in green text.
7. Press the back button to exit out of HQ Mobile and check the Home screen for an
orange HQ phone icon on the upper left.
MOD Live is now ready for receiving calls and text messages that are sent to your
smartphone.

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GETTING STARTED
Hold down MOD Live’s power button for about 3 seconds.
Wait for the blue power light to appear.
When this screen appears, press any button on the remote to launch MOD Live.
EXPLORE MOD LIVE APPS
Press to navigate to each app. Press to launch. Press to exit.
DASHBOARD
Watch your speed in real-time. Track stats including your descents, distances
travelled, altitude and temperature. Start a stopwatch.
STATS
Access performance and environmental stats about your run, speed, environment
and distances. See your top and average performances.
MUSIC
Access and play music stored on your smartphone. NOTE: This Bluetooth app only
works with an Android smartphone.
SMARTPHONE
Access calls, text messages. Send canned messages and place calls to your
Smartphone contacts. NOTE: This Bluetooth app only works with an Android
smartphone.
NAVIGATION
Download resort maps, zoom and pan, define waypoints, and track buddies.
NOTE: Buddy tracking is a Bluetooth app that only works with an Android
smartphone.
PREFERENCES
Configure Bluetooth, set preferences for brightness and contrast, set the date and
time, choose language preferences.

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EXPLORE THE REMOTE CONTROLLER
Press to select an app, see a menu, or choose an option.
Press to exit a screen or menu. Press repeatedly to exit an app.
Press to navigate vertical menus, zoom or pan in maps.
Press to navigate vertical menus, zoom or pan in maps.
Press to navigate horizontal menus, zoom or pan in maps.
Press to navigate horizontal menus, zoom or pan in maps.
TEST THE DASHBOARD
Follow these steps to get familiar navigating and using the remote controller.
Press to launch the dashboard app.
TIP: Adjust MOD Live’s optic head by tilting it forward, pushing or rotating it.
Press five times to see each style of dashboard.
Speed. KM/H. Shows speedometer.
Park. Shows your playlist (for Bluetooth enabled devices), TMP, ALT.
Performance. Shows the stopwatch, VRT, DST, MAX (speed).
Backcountry. Shows ALT, VRT, DST, TMP.
All round. Shows ALT, TMP, MAX (speed)
NOTE: The first time you use MOD Live, values in the dashboard will be at zero except for
temperature and altitude (elevation above sea level).
CHECK YOUR TIME AND DISTANCE
STEP 1. Navigate to the PERFORMANCE dashboard by pressing until it appears.
STEP 2. Start moving in an open area unobstructed by trees, poles or cliffs.
STEP 3. Watch dial bars light up and change colour as you increase speed.

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CLOCK A TIMED ACTIVITY (JOG, CYCLE, SKI OR BOARD)
To clock yourself:
STEP 1. Press to start the stopwatch.
STEP 2. Press to stop. Check chrono data in yellow.
SHUT DOWN, DISPLAY OFF, AND STANDBY
Press on your remote. A DISPLAY OFF screen appears giving you three options.
DISPLAY OFF: Press on the remote. Press to reactivate MOD Live.
STANDBY: Press to navigate to this option, and . Press to reactivate MOD Live.
POWER OFF: Press twice to navigate to this option, and then press .
STATUS BAR
MOD Live uses icons to tell you how it’s doing.
The battery charge indicator is green. If it is red, it means it’s time
to recharge the battery.
The GPS indicator shows green signal bars. If the bars are red,
wait for MOD LIVE to finish searching for satellite data or move to
a location away from buildings, trees, poles and obstructions.
The remote connection icon is blue. If it is red, check that the
remote controller is nearby, and press any button on the remote
controller and wait for the symbol to turn blue.
The Bluetooth status icon appears. This icon means that
Bluetooth is enabled for MOD Live. When it does not appear, it
means that Bluetooth is disabled.
POPUP ALERTS
These popups appear momentarily to present you with your highlights:
MAX Speed: Appears each time you top your maximum speed for the day.
VRT: Appears whenever you reach a vertical drop of 500 m or 1500 ft
ALT: Appears whenever your maximum altitude increases by 500 m or 1500 ft.

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PREFERENCES APP
Use this app for customization and configuration options:
Configure Bluetooth settings for your Android smartphone apps
Change the time to reflect your time zone
Set preferences for the appearance, units of measure, and the clock
Perform firmware upgrades
Check system stats
Uninstall third-party apps
NAVIGATING PREFERENCES
Press to launch this app. Press to access the PREFERENCES submenu.
Press to navigate to an option. Press to select it.
BLUETOOTH SETTINGS
Use Bluetooth settings to communicate with your smartphone and other devices such as
wireless cameras. For your smartphone, you need to select this setting to enable
Bluetooth and make MOD Live discoverable.
To select Bluetooth preferences:
1. Press to enter the PREFERENCES submenu.
2. Press to navigate to Bluetooth.
To enable Bluetooth:
Press when Enable Bluetooth is selected.
To make MOD Live discoverable:
Press to make MOD Live discoverable. See the check box which indicates if it is
discoverable or not. After 120 seconds MOD Live will return disable discoverability to
conserve battery life.
To pair with a Bluetooth device:
Choose Scan for Devices. Press when the device is highlighted. If needed, enter a
Bluetooth password (the default is 0000).

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BRIGHTNESS
FAST FACTS
A brightness slider lets you control how bright the display is set to. Press to choose
this setting. Use to move the slider. Press DOWN and LEFT to select OK to save
your setting.
DATE & TIME OPTIONS
MOD Live uses Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) when it receives a GPS signal in order to
automatically set your clock to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). GMT does not reflect your
time zone. You need to set up your time zone by selecting this option.
This setting menu provides five options:
Set Time Zone
Use 24-hour format
Automatic. This continually syncs the time with the satellite. This option is selected by
default.
Set Date
Set Time
To change the time on the clock (for example, for daylight saving time):
1. Go to the DATE & TIME option. Press .
2. Go to Set Time. Press .
3. Use the RIGHT and LEFT buttons to navigate between the hour, minutes and AM or PM.
4. To increase the hour, press UP and press repeatedly. To decrease the hour, press
DOWN and press repeatedly.
5. To increase the minutes, press UP and press repeatedly. To decrease, press DOWN
and press repeatedly.
6. To change AM to PM or vice versa, use the RIGHT button to navigate to AM and PM.
Press to toggle between them.
7. To save changes, select OK.
8. To cancel, press the BACK button.

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SET TIME ZONE
To set the time zone:
1. Press to navigate to TIME ZONE option on the Preferences menu
and press
2. Press to navigate to the zone you want to select using the DOWN
arrow.
3. Press to save the highlighted time zone.
SET DATE
To set the date:
1. Press to navigate to the DATE & TIME option and press .
1. Press to navigate to Set Date and press .
2. Press to navigate to Automatic and press .
3. In the Automatic submenu, press to navigate to Set Date and press .
4. Use the left and right buttons to cycle through which digit you would like to change,
5. Use the up and down buttons to change the digits.
6. To save your changes, press when OK is selected. To cancel, press the back
button.
SYSTEM STATUS
Choose System Status to see the following information:
Model number
Android version number. This is the version of the Android SDK used to
develop apps for the Android.
Build number. This is the firmware version number.
Kernel number. This shows the version of the Linux kernel. (This is used by
Recon technical support).

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FIRMWARE UPGRADE
Whenever firmware upgrades are released for MOD Live, you will be automatically notified
when you connect MOD Live to Recon HQ on your computer.
See the section, Downloading Firmware Upgrades, later in this guide for complete
instructions.
To perform an upgrade:
Navigate to Firmware Upgrade in the PREFERENCES menu, choose OK and press SELECT.
RESET ALL STATS
Use Reset All Stats when you want data from your current and past use to be wiped clear
from displays. If you are confused by any data, unsure of its value and you want to start
fresh, choose this option. Reset All Stats clears all cumulative and max/min stats from
displays including CHRONO and STATS apps. Note that temperature and environmental
data obtained from MOD Live’s sensors is continually refreshed and displayed. A reset
does not delete the data stored in MOD Live. You can still download your data to a Mac or
PC, and then upload it to HQ Online.
To perform a reset:
1. Navigate to Reset All Stats using the DOWN button.
2. Press at the prompt.
3. Press BACK to cancel and exit this option.

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DASHBOARD APP
There are 5 styles of dashboard. Each style shows a different set of data.
Press repeatedly to navigate to all 5 styles.
Speed. KM/H. Shows speedometer.
Park. Shows your playlist (for Bluetooth enabled devices), TMP, ALT.
Performance. Shows the stopwatch, VRT, DST, MAX (speed).
Backcountry. Shows ALT, VRT, DST, TMP.
All round. Shows ALT, TMP, MAX (speed)
NOTE: Use Recon HQ to customize your dashboard to suit your preferences.
DASHBOARD STATS
KM/H. By default, MOD Live shows speed in kilometres. You can change this by going into
Settings. MAX. Shows the top speed you have reached.
ALT. Shows the distance above sea-level. This is calculated automatically using GPS data.
TMP. Current temperature.
VRT. Total vertical distance (descent) recorded during the current session. MOD Live records
your ascent whether you travelled by gondola, tram, chairlift, t-bar, or on skis or snowboards.
DST. Total distance travelled across land (up, down, and sideways) during the current session.
DASHBOARD VALUES
The first time you use MOD Live, values in the dashboard will be at zero except for
temperature and altitude (elevation above sea level).
Certain values require a strong GPS signal. To get the most accurate GPS data, stand or sit still.
MOD Live calibrates altitude values automatically when the unit is still.
While MOD Live is acquiring data, a white bar can appear in the speedometer. Wait five
minutes.
Moving dots inside a stat box indicate that MOD Live is calibrating. Wait 5 minutes.
PERFORMANCE DASHBOARD
In the Performance dashboard, press to start the stopwatch.
Press again to stop the stopwatch.
SPEEDOMETER
Shows real-time speed.
The dial lights up clockwise as your speed increases.
Once your speed reaches 100km/hour, the dial lights up red as a warning to adjust your speed