Trackstick User Guide
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1. CONTENTS TRACKSTICK MANAGER OPTIONS BE SURE TO INSTALL THE TRACKSTICK MANAGER PROGRAM EXPLAINED ON PAGE 3 BEFORE PLUGGING TRACKSTICK INTO YOUR COMPUTER Trackstick Manager Options Advanced Routes Routes are paths between stops in a recorded track The start and endpoint of a route are locations stopped for longer than the amount of time indicated here Stops e Group Stops Groups consecutive recorded stops that are within a specified number of degrees latitude longitude of each other into a single stop e Extend Stops Extend the duration of stops until the start of the next track if the next recorded point is within a specified number of degrees latitude longitude Power Interruption Alerts This will notify whether the Trackstick was turned on and off more than once for any tsf file This helps easily identify whether a Trackstick was turned off when it wasn t supposed to Device Name Validation When downloading data device name validation will prompt for a valid Trackstick device name should the current one become invalid If not enabled Trackstick Manager will replace any invalid characters with a tilde General lamang Ter Zone Photns EEE gt ASAS EA IA AAA Ie Advanted Astra Acute Se pete belimeen tops a recorded track By Getaull le slant ad end coal ol rude ae ica born 2 1 fer anger Sun the amnunt af eme indicated beis D DECL slops rom Ge same peter di2. OpenTrackstick Manager and click the icon or select Tools and then Device Properties from the menu Trackstick Settings General Device ID mm Click Change and enter a name for your Trackstick up to 20 characters in length Memory The percentage of memory used Click Erase All to clear the Trackstick s memory Removing the batteries will not erase any of the Trackstick memory Battery Shows the current status of the batteries Power Mode The unique power management features of the Trackstick allow for long battery life and covert operation Understanding how each mode operates is vital to proper use of the Trackstick See page 16 for descriptions of each of the two modes Restore Default Settings Click this to restore Trackstick s configuration settings to default This will not erase recorded location data or routes TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE rockets Can av 3 uma name UP 10 20 chatacters Did af ieee Fore Hige Veron 4 05 Feat Setting OK Laca CONFIGURING TRACKSTICK Trackstick Settings Record On some Trackstick models these features may be unadjustable and they will be set automatically Record Interval e Normal i garza pecas how offen to record a incation Customize the record interval anywhere from 1 to 15 minutes e Fast Track Fam Track Yields the best results and enables the popular red route overlay on maps do EE EAR It will record every 5
3. 4 Al Bacordh E All Tempersharst From anos v e i O O To O By choosing the different filtering options you can view the records that are most important to you As an example if you are only interested in the locations you visited and not the route you took to get there use the Moving filter under Status to select places that you stopped for more than a few minutes From here you can fine tune the displayed results Once you have selected your filtering options be sure to click Update View The actual saved data is not modified in any way and can be retrieved by selecting any All option from the various categories and updating the view There is a filter status bar the below the grid that summarizes the results of a filter This includes the number of records found dates covered total duration and cumulative distance across tracks of the filtered records Track Record 5 Dates Total Duration Distance Besides the basic recorded information each item can be individually mapped by clicking the Google Maps link to the right of the record TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 19 EXPORTING AND MAPPING DATA BE SURE TO INSTALL THE TRACKSTICK MANAGER PROGRAM EXPLAINED ON PAGE 3 BEFORE PLUGGING TRACKSTICK INTO YOUR COMPUTER Exporting and mapping data One of the most unique features of the Trackstick is its ability to export to internet and 3D based mapping programs For the best results a high speed internet connection is recomm
4. WOTE T eae F r i ad de E EAT FG SEES Me Poa B Er par Task ay 1 rr E Ca A or eer ao Lar O So dade end ee iia ten hd shen eee sora o Cie Pear iste oo Format fr ee ett de er 5 Cech tr at tera tap os Si Trac Rara Grue pai V raksvy Updates Press the Update to check for software updates e Check for updates automatically Check to have Trackstick Manager automatically look for software updates whenever the program is started TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 29 CONTENTS TRACKSTICK MANAGER OPTIONS BE SURE TO INSTALL THE TRACKSTICK MANAGER PROGRAM EXPLAINED ON PAGE 3 BEFORE PLUGGING TRACKSTICK INTO YOUR COMPUTER Trackstick Manager Options Locations Select the preferred formats for each recorded history item If there is a check box labeled Visible then check this box for the item to appear when viewing recorded locations Map Link Select your preferred mapping website Choose from Google Maps Mapquest or Live Local Display Items e Display GPS Fix Shows whether or not the Trackstick had a strong satellite lock on for the recorded location e Display Signal Shows the number of satellites the Trackstick was seen by while having a GPS fix e Power On Off records Displays the dates and times indicating when the Trackstick was turned on or off Lnentinn Diaplay Optina pon ES AAA A el ind Date Tar 06 23 2005 W azhow foo EM O 800 13 00 Alti Geert me
5. Fa Ss ek 1 ee CHA i ee TrackStick Record 6 Latitude 26 1919 Longitude 80 09567 Speed 18 MPH Course 154 67 Altitude 51 2 feet rs LH ir LID dre s D gt 5 au MET TA Y wh a E F TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 22 EXPORTING AND MAPPING DATA Emailing HTML Files Be sure to zip the entire folder and all its contents into one packaged file before emailing these files A free zip program is available at www winzip com After the contents have been made into a zip file they can be emailed The recipient must also have a zip program to unpack and view the files Rich Text rtf The Rich Text format is a quick and easy way to display records in Microsoft Word and other document programs RECORD 402 DATE 11 02 2005 10 43 AM LATITUDE 34 9039 LONGITUDE 116 8870 STATUS STOPPED 12 MIN COURSE N ALTITUDE 1976 0 FT GPS FIX Y SIGNAL 8 MAP LINK HTTP MAPS GOOGLE COM MAPS Q 34 9039 116 887 amp H EN amp T H RECORD 492 DATE 11 02 2005 12 32 PM LATITUDE 34 0683 LONGITUDE 117 8476 STATUS STOPPED 5 MIN COURSE W ALTITUDE 839 2 FT GPS FIX Y SIGNAL 7 MAP LINK HTTP MAPS GOOGLE COM MAPS Q 34 0683 117 8476 amp H EN amp T H Comma Separated Values csv When exporting Trackstick files to other mapping programs they must first be converted to the comma separated values csv file format Once they are converted refer to the specific third party program s instructions for import
6. If you dont know how much to adjust photo date times by then export all your locations to Google Earth Find a loca tion that is a better match for one of the photos in the file and figure out the time difference between the date and time the photo was taken and this new location This will be how much time you are going to offset all your dates by Cause 2 Trackstick Time Zone is not set correctly in Trackstick Manager options Solution Adjust Trackstick Manager display time zone If you set Trackstick to record in GMT time then configure Trackstick Manager with the correct time zone Go to Tools Select Options Select the Time Zone tab In the Display Time section select Specific Time Zone Select the time zone you were in when you were shooting your photos O AOUN Continued TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 50 TROUBLESHOOTING Cause 3 Location matching settings are incorrect Solution Adjust Trackstick Manager location matching options Depending on your Trackstick s record interval settings you may need to adjust how Trackstick Manager matches photos 1 Go to Tools 2 Select Preferences 3 select the Photos tab 4 Select the proper Location Matching setting according to the Trackstick s record interval Cause 4 The wrong Trackstick file tsf is being used Solution Try matching another Trackstick file tsf with your photos If none of these suggestions solve your problem then you may not have had a valid GPS
7. P LI rated photos O Gry obotos matching Fe curity fered blissor Pl aker mark photo with naboen intone OTE The el Gvrriar mad por bon of frr bation of br pata Gay e A AAA AAA HINT When travelling between time zones and geotagging photos it is a good idea to have Trackstick record in the GMT Universal time zone setting in order to avoid any date confusion See page 31 for an explanation on time zones and page 15 for instructions on how to set the Trackstick s time zone Output Select the directory where you want to output your geotagged photos here You must output to a direc tory other than the one the photos are currently located in By default Trackstick Manager will out put to a subdirectory in the photos current directory labeled Geotagged You can also upload your geotagged photos to Flickr by selecting the checkbox labeled Upload geotagged photos to Flickr Select a Flickr user name for upload or if there are no users set up press the Add new user button and fol low the onscreen directions Geotagging Select whether you want to geotag all matched photos or only the photos matching the currently filtered locations You can also watermark your photos with location information when geotagging by selecting the checkmark labeled Watermark photos with location information This will overlay text at the bottom of each photo with the following details date taken latitude longitude alt
8. Root Driver Intel 823016 ICH Family USB Universal Host Controller 27C8 Get Intel R 020016 ICH Pandy USD Universal Host Controller 2709 sr Intekk 020016 ICH Family LSD Universal Host Controller 27CA lg SOLE ICH Farry USB Universal Hoel Controller 2706 ry adat E E GU ICH Fany U USG Enhanced Host Controller 270C Scan for hardware changes i USD Roct Hi Properties Uninstall the driver For the selected device 6 Once the Trackstick drivers are uninstalled close the Device Manager window T Remove the Trackstick from the USB port and then plug it back into the USB port again with the power turned on 8 The New Hardware Found wizard should pop up and you can continue from page 5 of this manual to reinstall the Trackstick drivers TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 48 TROUBLESHOOTING BE SURE TO INSTALL THE TRACKSTICK MANAGER PROGRAM EXPLAINED ON PAGE 3 BEFORE PLUGGING TRACKSTICK INTO YOUR COMPUTER Problem The red route line is not showing up in Google Earth how do get it to reappear Solution The record interval has been changed Return the Trackstick to normal by setting to Fast Track in the Trackstick Manager menu by going to Tools Trackstick Settings and setting the Record Interval to Fast Track see page 15 New data must be recorded since old data lacks the resolution to show the route traveled Fast Track is the only setting capable of showing the red route line Problem My Tracksti
9. Turn on the Trackstick and plug it into the computer s USB port 2 Click the E Windows Start icon from the taskbar type device manager and press Enter Control Panel 3 E Very Gracies acd printert 3 Update de e dinaari Documents 1 3 When the Device Manager window opens select the item Universal Serial Bus Controllers A Mice and other pomting devices Ma Mentors o E Network adapters gt E Portable Devices Y Ports COM amp LPT TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 43 TROUBLESHOOTING 4 Click the arrow to expand the selected item right click the entry for your Trackstick and select Uninstall 4 Intel R ICHS Family USB Universal Host Controller 2834 intek ICHA Farruly USB Universal Host Controller 2815 Intel R ICHS Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller 2836 Disable Uniersiall Y USE Composit USE Mass Store USE Mass Storz USB Root Hub USB Rect Hub USE Root Hub 5 A new window should appear asking to confirm the uninstall Check the box labeled Delete the driver software for this device and click OK Confirm Device Uninstall al Winming You are about to uninstall this device Eroen your system 6 Remove the Trackstick from your computer and turn it off Next page Part 2 Reinstalling Trackstick drivers TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 44 TROUBLESHOOTING Windows 7 and Vista Part 2 Reinstall Trackstick drivers Please make sure Trackstick
10. re bone mid A a g LJ Local bere mre ett py Tirado wud cet for GAT ber fore O goaie ome me Dakit ooh Tra m s fet for GHT tee zon ht fer Ag mrs eg rre idiot Geer fore sur Automatically adjust for daylight savings time Check to automatically adjust for daylight savings time if applicable Do not check this box if daylight savings time is not observed in your time zone TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 32 TRACKSTICK MANAGER OPTIONS BE SURE TO INSTALL THE TRACKSTICK MANAGER PROGRAM EXPLAINED ON PAGE 3 BEFORE PLUGGING TRACKSTICK INTO YOUR COMPUTER Recommended time zone settings It is best to set Trackstick s internal hardware time to the GMT Universal time zone setting and to set the Trackstick Manager software installed on your computer to your local time zone or an alternate specific time zone whichever of these two you prefer By doing this you have direct control over the displayed time through Trackstick Manager in relation to the permanent records stamped on the routes by your Trackstick which allows for a much more intuitive experience This makes viewing data more convenient since the routes are not bound to a specific time zone and because the records made by Trackstick cannot be changed once they are recorded See page 31 for a detailed explanation on time zones 1 Set Trackstick s internal time to record in GMT This is shown on page 15 which explains the Device Properties menu 1 Click
11. signal when you were taking photos therefore Trackstick Manager cannot match the photo with a recorded location Problem My photos are not in the right place on the map but they are close Solution Adjust photo and date times Go to Tools Select Adjust Photo Properties Add the folder containing the photos you are trying to match Press the Adjust All Dates button and adjust your photos accordingly RON TIP If you don t know how much to adjust photo date and times by then export all your locations to Google Earth Find a location that is a better match for one of the photos in the file and figure out the time difference between the date and time the photo was taken and this new location This will be how much time you are going to offset all your dates by TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 51 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Some of my photos will not match any of the recorded locations Solution Adjust Trackstick Manager location matching options Depending on Trackstick s record interval settings you may need to adjust how Trackstick Manager matches photos with locations 1 Go to Tools 2 Select Preferences 3 Select the Photos tab 4 Select the proper Location Matching setting according to your Trackstick record interval when you were shooting photos Additional support can be given from the trackstick com website in the Contact Us section TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 52 INFORMATION rackstick COPYRIGHT 2011 TRACKSTI
12. the Trackstick drivers TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 46 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem No errors appear and everything appears to work OK but Trackstick is not being seen by Trackstick Manager Solution Try the previous solutions on page 42 If they fail then follow these steps For Windows XP users see page 43 for Windows 7 and Vista 1 Turn on the Trackstick and plug it into the computer s USB port sd 2 Right click on the a My Computer icon from your computer s desktop and then select Properties If the My Computer icon is not shown on your desktop you can find it by going to the Start Menu then Settings and then go to the Control Panel where it will be listed 3 Click on the Hardware tab at the top System Properties suit I Microsoft Windows XP 4 Select Device Manager System Properties 2 Eg mem Restore ELO Remote a beneral __ Computer Name Lu Advanced Device Manager lhe Device Manager bits all he hardware deveces inetalled ae on pour computer Use the Device Manager to charge the properbes of any device TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 47 TROUBLESHOOTING 5 Find Trackstick in the list should be under Universal Serial Bus controllers when you hit the right click on the Trackstick item and select Uninstall 8 sound video and game controllers lH Ge Storage odres Say shen devires Universal Serial Bus controlers Airlink101 MEP Server USB
13. the hs icon or select Tools and then Device Properties from the menu 2 At the bottom of the pop up select GMT in the Time Zone section and click OK 2 Set Trackstick Manager to display a local or specific time zone whichever you prefer This is shown on the previous page 1 Click the E icon or select Tools and then Options from the menu 2 Select Local time zone to create a tsf data file using your current time zone or select Specific time zone to view recorded times from a different zone HINT If you find yourself frequently switching between viewing routes in your local time or viewing them from a specific time zone check the box next to Prompt for timezone when downloading Trackstick data This way Trackstick Manager will always ask you for a preference by default when you download new data from the Trackstick TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 33 CONTENTS TRACKSTICK MANAGER OPTIONS BE SURE TO INSTALL THE TRACKSTICK MANAGER PROGRAM EXPLAINED ON PAGE 3 BEFORE PLUGGING TRACKSTICK INTO YOUR COMPUTER Trackstick Manager Options Photos Location Matching Select how you want Trackstick Manager to match photos with recorded locations when adding photos to a Trackstick tsf file e Closest to the date time the photo was taken Force all photos to match a location e Within Match any location within x minutes of the date time a picture was taken default is 1 minute Set the direction of photos when they were taken as the dire
14. they all lack any real detail in travel history and will not show the red route lines within Google Earth If memory usage is a concern simply clear the memory after each download or charge cycle The batteries will die long before memory is full as long as the memory was cleared after each download IMPORTANT NOTE Although weatherproof when using Trackstick outdoors for extended times or in very harsh weather environments it is a good idea to place a clear plastic bag over all Tracksticks to ensure full protection from the environment Connecting to the GPS and recording data Note The Trackstick Mini has a 360 antenna and there is no need to be as strict in facing the sky in the below instructions After switching on the globe on Trackstick must face the sky without any metal objects to block its view of the satellites Leave the Trackstick outdoors with a clear view of the sky for at least 15 minutes so that it can map its own position internally The green light should come on after a few minutes and continue to blink every few seconds If the green light does not come on after a few minutes move the Trackstick to a better location After at least 15 minutes have passed with the green light blinking with the globe facing the sky you can begin using Trackstick Make sure that the green light keeps blinking Most car windshields are at an angle and will not block the Trackstick s view of the sky Troubleshooting If you are experienc
15. 3 BEFORE PLUGGING TRACKSTICK INTO YOUR COMPUTER Google Earth file types kmz KMZ e Fly Through Used when showing the traveled routes and locations as a red lined path in Google Earth This is the default selection and is the most common and intuitive use of viewing Trackstick data and histories Flying the path You can fly over your path by clicking on Route under the Places heading on the left side of Google Earth Once selected hit the play button pr and the camera will follow the path Trackstick recorded You can change the camera speed and angle among other options under Tools and then Options and selecing the Touring tab in Google Earth For other tips on using the program refer to Google Earth s website at earth google com e Timeline Used when showing the traveled routes and locations visited using animated dots to show the travel route Using the timeline feature In the top right of Google Earth you will see the timeline pictured here 11 45 08am Grab the arrows from the center to expand them The overall meter represents your route The onion skin between the two arrows refers to the length of the animated dots that will G hen tri P appear when you hit the play button After 10 OCT 2006 10 OCT 2006 i pushing play the dots will follow the route in 12 06 02pm 12 19 58pm the same nature it was made Pushpins Good for showing each location visited s
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17. GER PROGRAM EXPLAINED ON PAGE 3 BEFORE PLUGGING TRACKSTICK INTO YOUR COMPUTER The most common mistake made by Trackstick users is not reading the warning above If you plug the Trackstick into a computer without the software installed Windows will install the wrong drivers for the Trackstick This is a common problem with most USB devices on the market To fix the mistake follow these steps Solution Make sure the Trackstick is unplugged from the computer Click on the Start menu then go to Settings and then open Control Panel and go to Add or Remove Programs In the Add or Remove Programs window find Trackstick Manager and Remove it Now find Trackstick Drivers in the Add or Remove Programs window and Remove it Reinstall the Trackstick Manager file from www trackstick com downloads Follow the steps on page 3 of this manual for instructions on installing Trackstick Manager Once you have installed the Trackstick Manager program plug the Trackstick into the computer s USB port Follow the steps on page 5 of this manual for instructions on installing the Trackstick CONDOR WDNDN TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 42 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem No errors appear and everything appears to work OK but Trackstick is not being seen by Trackstick Manager Solution Try the previous solutions on page 42 If they fail then follow these steps For Windows 7 and Vista users see page 47 for Windows XP Part 1 Uninstall Trackstick drivers 1
18. LAINED ON PAGE 3 BEFORE PLUGGING TRACKSTICK INTO YOUR COMPUTER Trackstick Pro Features Using Trackstick Pro When power is applied to the Trackstick Pro it will begin trying to communicate with satellites Once a valid location is calculated the LED on the top of the unit will begin blinking green There is nothing else to do The Trackstick Pro is working as long as the LED is green Real time recording Trackstick Pro supports real time recording using Trackstick Manager and Google Earth With real time recording Trackstick Manager can record a location every two seconds and update the current view in Google Earth accordingly Recordings are stored in the Google Earth kml file format see page 21 After installing Trackstick Manager plug the Trackstick Pro into a USB port on your computer After the device is detected in Trackstick Manager you will see two buttons Record and Stop and a link in the Device Status bar The link will show the current location of the device in the designated mapping website see page 22 To begin record ing press the Record button A window will appear prompting for a file name for the recording Enter a file name and click Save Google Earth will launch automatically and display the current location once a GPS signal is received Trackstick Manager will then record a location every two seconds and Google Earth is refreshed each time a new location is recorded In fact Google Earth is
19. Manager is already installed before attempting to manually install the drivers 1 Turn on the Trackstick and plug it into the computer s USB port 2 Click the F Windows Start icon from the taskbar type device manager and press Enter Control Panel 3 ma Ver eve et and printert Update d ve dmer 3 When the Device Manager window opens under Other devices right click the item Unknown device and select Update Driver Software Mice and other pointing devices i Monten OY Ports COME Prodrisdri E Synem dene Y Universal Seri USS Virwaliza TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 45 TROUBLESHOOTING 4 A new window should appear asking How do you want to search for driver software Select Browse my computer for driver software How do ro vant bo saech dor dower zorra gt dk ACI r dad Errar tvers Piste m l ie ram ep es smil Gen bet reint Fo he bee er E pm kryp HEr stE0 pa 6 Brakk fil latt epi device arial alee ur FR ja ica my BOG NET Ber drar colar faste m ee uren eee 5 Enter the location where you installed Trackstick Manager Usually this is C Program Files Trackstick Manager 32 bit Windows C Program Files x86 Trackstick Manager 64 bit Windows Browse for driver software on your computer Search for drwer sotbware in the bcati Vi Include subfolders Check the box labeled Include subfolders and select Next Windows will automatically search for and install
20. STICK INTO YOUR COMPUTER The belt clip and magnetic mount Trackstick II comes with a belt clip and Super Trackstick includes a magnetic mount Removing the belt clip or magnetic mount Grip the Trackstick firmly in one hand and with your thumb push the tab at the top like you would click a pen This may require some amount of pressure but the clip will detach with a little force Mounting Trackstick into the belt clip or magnetic mount Position a notch at either end of the clip into a groove at one end of the Trackstick and squeeze the Trackstick into position at the opposite end until the second notch snaps into place TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE RECORDING LOCATIONS AND TRACKING BE SURE TO INSTALL THE TRACKSTICK MANAGER PROGRAM EXPLAINED ON PAGE 3 BEFORE PLUGGING TRACKSTICK INTO YOUR COMPUTER Recording locations and tracking To start recording routes and tracking Power Trackstick by sliding the power switch on the side towards the so that the red light flashes quickly Both the Super Trackstick and Trackstick Mini are equipped with a vibration detector that will power the device off and on automatically according to movement as long as the power switch is on See page 34 for more information about the Super Trackstick and Trackstick Mini s vibration detector IMPORTANT NOTE Setting the Trackstick to record in fast track will yield the best results See page 8 Although other record intervals are available
21. Trackstick Mini is shipped with the batteries fully discharged After installing the software be sure to plug the Trackstick into your computer s USB port and leave it there with the power turned on for at least two 2 hours to charge the battery before using it for the first time The LED on the Trackstick will light up solid green when charging is complete and will automatically stop the charge Once charged be sure to remove the Trackstick Mini from the USB port and turn the power switch to the OFF position Important points about the Mini 1 Be sure to download the latest version of Trackstick Manager from www trackstick com downloads Older versions are incompatible with the Mini 2 Although the Mini antenna is 360 metal objects or surfaces cannot obstruct or be placed above the Mini 3 If Trackstick has been sitting in the heat wait at least half an hour before plugging into a computer s USB port If the Trackstick has been sitting in the hot sun it can overheat just like any other electronic device In the event that the Trackstick is overheated from direct sunlight a warning will be indicated by alternating green and red flashing lights When the Trackstick cools down to room temperature it will begin functioning normally 4 There is a battery meter in Trackstick Manager that indicates remaining battery life TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE G TRACKSTICK PRO FEATURES BE SURE TO INSTALL THE TRACKSTICK MANAGER PROGRAM EXP
22. ck stopped recording Solution All Tracksticks must be flashing green to actually be recording data A red flashing light means the Trackstick is ON and looking for satellites Battery life is dramatically reduced if the LED is not flashing green Nothing will be recorded if the LED continues to flash red If you are seeing a green blinking light and nothing is being recorded make sure that the Trackstick is restored to factory settings In Trackstick Manager go to Tools Trackstick Settings and click Restore Defaults Now record new information by placing the Trackstick on your car s dash wait for a green flashing light go for a drive download the data and the travel history should be displayed TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 49 TROUBLESHOOTING Photo geotagging problems Should you encounter any problems geotagging your photos see the list below before contacting Trackstick support You must rematch your photos in Trackstick Manager after applying any of the following suggestions for the changes to take effect Problem None of my photos match my recorded locations OR Problem My photos are not mapped in the right places Cause 1 Your digital camera clock was not set correctly before you took your pictures Solution Adjust photo date and times Go to Tools Select Adjust Photo Properties Add the folder containing the photos you are trying to match Press the Adjust All Dates button and adjust your photos accordingly RON TIP
23. ction of Trackstick movement will add matched locations direction to their respective photos geotags Google Earth Select whether you want your matched photos included in Google Earth kmz exports e Save photos in kmz files Resize the photos according to the max pixel size specified and include them in the Google Earth file This makes the file portable meaning you Can open it on any computer with Google Earth and still see the pictures e Link to photos stored on my computer Makes a Google Earth file linking to the photos stored on your com puter Allows you to view your matched photos in full resolution but the Google Earth file will only work on the computer the pictures are stored on Oe mute fe date bre he photo var ten ez Sener ier of he skade s r 408 CES 2 IE reo s Tere ere Lo rs Mei Pa mado Pe Geese Ear i Ele pr Lt fe im re Ea Eb Soc do poor 3 e t rolas iied my sompube cee Larth Mes m l y work n pos coerce Loge A es es ee ee ee oe Flickr Select the default Flickr user when uploading geotagged photos This only specifies which user is chosen by default when you geotag photos you can still change the user when geotag ging photos From this section you can add new Flickr users or remove existing ones from Trackstick Manager To add a new user press the Add new user button and follow the directions that appear on screen TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 34
24. d first make sure that your Windows driver Signing setting is set to Warn Follow these steps 1 Go to Start and then Settings and open the Control Panel 2 Open the System Properties by double clicking the CL icon System 3 Click the Hardware tab and then the Driver Signing button peak vaih irdens Mera jule bie yrna se op hon vi cls to Windows Update for divers a orm dren oe Linde Pr ver Pr ver Signing bats pou make cure that Indalled drivers are 4 Select the bubble next to Warn Prompt me each time to choose an action and hit OK Warn Prompt me each time to choose an action 5 Click Apply and then OK in the System Properties window to exit 6 If you were having trouble installing the Trackstick drivers before this try installing them now TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 41 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Trackstick Manager runs but is unable to see the Trackstick when connected OR Problem Hardware wizard says Unable to install drivers for this device OR Problem When Trackstick is plugged into the USB port and Trackstick Manager is opened get the following message Unable to load DLL C windows system32 kernel32 dll Cause 1 Make sure two fresh AAA batteries are installed and the Trackstick s red light is on when connected to the USB Cause 2 Wrong drivers were installed by Windows because the Trackstick was plugged in BEFORE the software was installed BE SURE TO INSTALL THE TRACKSTICK MANA
25. e See page 29 2 Help Export From the drop down menu export Trackstick data as a Google Earth fly through timeline or pushpins kml a web page html in rich text format rtf in comma seperated values csv or GPS eXchange format gpx See page 20 e Exporting to Google Earth This will prompt you to name and save a Google Earth kml file before automatically opening and viewing a red traced route in Google Earth This is the most common use of Trackstick data See page 20 e Export to Google Earth as timeline animation This will prompt you to name and save a Google Earth timeline kml file before automatically opening and viewing a red traced route in Google Earth From there you can adjust and play the timeline controls next to Google Earth s navigation panel See page 20 e Export to GPX format Turns Trackstick data into GPX GPS eXchange format which is an XML data format for the interchange of GPS data waypoints routes and tracks between applications and web services on the internet Views the Trackstick User Guide TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 13 CONTENTS CONFIGURING TRACKSTICK BE SURE TO INSTALL THE TRACKSTICK MANAGER PROGRAM EXPLAINED ON PAGE 3 BEFORE PLUGGING TRACKSTICK INTO YOUR COMPUTER Configuring Trackstick Device Properties After installing Trackstick Manager remove Trackstick s USB cap and plug it into a USB slot in your computer
26. e to catch up to your camera s time and set it when they match 2 Bring your Trackstick with you and take plenty of pictures Before you begin shooting photos make sure your Trackstick has received a valid GPS signal The small LED light next to the globe on top of your Trackstick will flash green if it has a valid GPS signal If it is flashing red move to another location where the Trackstick has a clear view of the sky and wait until the LED flashes green 3 Match your photos with your recorded Trackstick data Before you geotag your photos you must first match them with your recorded Trackstick data To do this follow the steps on the next page TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 24 GEOTAGGING PHOTOS from step 3 of the previous page Before you geotag your photos you must first match them with your recorded Trackstick data A Download your Trackstick data or open a tsf file that contains the recorded GPS data from your photo shoot B Make sure Trackstick Manager s display time zone is set properly The recorded location times displayed in Trackstick Manager will be used to match photos with locations Select the Properties tab and look at the Time Zone setting to see what your current display time zone setting is Press the Change button to choose a different setting If your Trackstick was recording locations with a specific time zone setting then choose the Display Time setting As recorded If you set your Trackstick to record in GMT ti
27. ended Computer System Requirements Minimum configuration for detailed mapping WINDOWS 32 OR 64 BIT 7 XP OR VISTA INTEL PENTIUM PIII 500 MHZ 128MB RAM 200MB HARD DISK SPACE 3D CAPABLE VIDEO CARD WITH 16MB VRAM 1024X768 32 BIT TRUE COLOR SCREEN USBL I FORT Ls Exporting to Google Earth Be sure to get the free download of Google Earth at earth google com 1 Open a Trackstick file tsf by clicking the m icon or by selecting File and then Open Ctrl 0 2 Select your preferred information using the filtering options and hitting Update View Only the locations shown will be exported 3 From the drop down menu by the BP icon select either Google Earth fly through Google Earth timeline or Google Earth pushpins You can also do this by clicking File and Export Ctrl E Learn about the different file types in the next section 4 Once a file type is chosen click the A icon D Pick a name that you would like to save the Google Earth kmz file as 6 Click Save T If you selected Automatically launch in the Trackstick Manager options see page 29 Google Earth should open automatically and your route will be shown in red on its detailed 3D map 8 Play with the navigation controls in the top right of Google Earth to zoom rotate and angle the view of your routes TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 20 EXPORTING AND MAPPING DATA BE SURE TO INSTALL THE TRACKSTICK MANAGER PROGRAM EXPLAINED ON PAGE
28. es from the Trackstick when it is not in use The Trackstick s satellite receiver requires a small amount of power to keep its clock and other vital systems running Leaving the batteries in will drain them after a few weeks even with the power turned off TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 16 VIEWING AND DOWNLOADING DATA BE SURE TO INSTALL THE TRACKSTICK MANAGER PROGRAM EXPLAINED ON PAGE 3 BEFORE PLUGGING TRACKSTICK INTO YOUR COMPUTER Viewing and downloading data After the software has been installed turn on Trackstick and plug it into your computer s USB port The LED will light red 2 Open Trackstick Manager using the icon installed to your desktop 3 Click the E icon or select File and then Download Trackstick Data Ctrl D You will be prompted for a name to save the file in the Trackstick folder After saving the recorded Trackstick data will appear similar to the example shown here TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE VIEWING AND DOWNLOADING DATA Viewing Data Recorded information is presented in four different ways e All All recorded locations are displayed together as a list e Tracks Recorded locations are grouped into tracks A track is a path of records logged in a continuous recording session between when the Trackstick was turned on and then off Distance is calculated by measuring the distance between each successive location in a track The more frequent the recording interval the more accurate t
29. g their own location histories for extended periods of time These detailed recordings include time date location speed heading and altitude Built in flash memory and long battery life allows for the storage of months of travel information All of Trackstick s information can easily be downloaded to your computer via the USB port and quickly viewed on Google Earth s 3D model of the planet see page 20 How it works The Trackstick receives signals from twenty four satellites orbiting the earth VWith this information the Trackstick can precisely calculate its own position anywhere on the planet to within 2 5 meters Where it works The Trackstick will work anywhere on the planet Earth Using the latest in GPS mapping technologies your exact location can be shown on satellite based maps and 3D geographical terrain The Trackstick s micro computer can even calculate how long you have been indoors While visiting family friends or even shopping the Trackstick can accurately time and map each and every place you have been Route tracing When histories are viewed Trackstick overlays a red line on the map indicating where you ve traveled The location and length of each stop is clearly indicated on each map making it easy to see each and every place the Trackstick has been TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 8 THE BELT CLIP AND MAGNETIC MOUNT BE SURE TO INSTALL THE TRACKSTICK MANAGER PROGRAM EXPLAINED ON PAGE 3 BEFORE PLUGGING TRACK
30. h photos only in the Filters Exporting to Google Earth Another way to verify your matched photos is by exporting to Google Earth Press the By photo Pi Je Fii eS ee EL MAA SS o Me me ae TR ih T LEFT E ah i i a E F R Browse matched photos by pressing the 9 button This will launch the Trackstick Photo Viewer which provides many different ways to browse through your matched photos along with a link to an internet map where each photo was taken TIP You can also view the photos in Google Earth here by pressing the Export to Google Earth button This will produce a simple Google Earth file containing only the currently matched photos gt button in the toolbar and select any Google Earth kmz file here If any of the currently filtered locations contains photos they will be automatically mapped in the Google Earth file along with the typical export details TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 26 CONTENTS 5 Geotag your photos GEOTAGGING PHOTOS After your photos have been matched you can geotag them in Trackstick Manager by pressing the Geotag Photos button The following window will appear a gt J 55 rts are Se es Al Lees Diura Hy Pr turt Pira Geotagaed Air ar 2 Unload geotagged photos to Fidr Seater bid coer nana I ph j I I essa photos before woking 136
31. he distance measurement is Altitude is excluded from the calculation You can view all locations in a track by clicking the Track Number link After viewing locations you can return to the tracks view by clicking the Back link in the upper left corner of the grid Tracks Routes Dales Properties Track Record s Date L a 10 10 2006 07 45 PM 4 MAN RON6 17 45 PM Recorded locations are also grouped into routes A route is a path between stops in the same track The end points of this path are stopped longer than the amount of time specified in the Routes section of software options default is one minute Again as for tracks distance is calculated by measuring the distance between each successive location in a route Travel Dates and Travel Duration describe the dates and amount of time the Trackstick was moving Dates and Total Duration contains the same information only it also includes the end points of a route Routes are navigated in the same way as the Tracks section e Dates Dates are another group in which locations are sorted by Distance is calculated by summing the distance of all tracks in a date Total duration is the sum of the total duration for each track in a date Date locations are navigated in the same way as the both the Tracks and Routes sections TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 18 VIEWING AND DOWNLOADING DATA Filtering I ert Dale Range Sabes Record Sumber Temperature 2 Al Dates Ad p
32. ick Pro can be removed from its cradle and hardwired to any vehicle Next page Trackstick Pro step by step hard wiring instructions TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 39 TRACKSTICK PRO FEATURES Trackstick Pro vehicle hard wiring instructions 1 Cut off the cigarette lighter plug and strip back the plastic insulation 2 Attach the wire to the vehicle s 12 volt supply The Trackstick Pro should have power attached at all times Be sure NOT to hook it to a source that switches with the ignition Attach the black wire to the vehicle ground 3 Plug the power jack into the Trackstick Pro s receptacle 4 Attach the USB cable to the Trackstick Prot 5 Install the Trackstick Pro under the vehicle s dashboard with the globe facing skyward The Trackstick Pro must have a clear view of the satellites without any metal blocking its signal Due to safety regulations all modern vehicle dashboards are made of plastic and will not interfere with the Trackstick Pro s satellite reception Be sure that there is no metal insulation from air ducts or other objects that could interfere with the operation 6 The USB cable can easily be hidden under the dash for later data retrieval via a laptop computer or the entire Trackstick Pro can be removed for downloading if the vehicle layout permits TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 40 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Before investigating any of the problems explained in the following pages you shoul
33. ing how each mode operates is vital to proper use of the Trackstick Adjusting power modes The power mode options can be found under Tools and then Device Properties in the Trackstick Manager menu or by clicking the ese The different power modes You can tell which power mode Trackstick is in by paying attention to the LED color when Trackstick is turned on e Mode 1 Full Power LED blinks red after the Trackstick is turned on When this mode is set the LED will blink red about every second With a clear view of the sky the LED will illuminate green after a few minutes and continue to blink to indicate a satellite lock and that valid locations are being recorded e Mode 2 Low Power Power Save Mode LED blinks green after the Trackstick is turned on When this mode is set the LED blinks red once every 15 seconds and a location is recorded then the Trackstick goes back to sleep to greatly lessen power consumption and extend battery life If the Trackstick does not have a clear view of the sky or is indoors its computer will attempt to communicate with the satellites for 3 seconds before returning back to sleep This mode is not recommended for daily use but only if the Trackstick cannot be retrieved for a longer period of time See the sensitivity adjustments that can be used with this power mode on page 14 Refer to page 10 and page 14 for an explanation on acheiving the best tracking results PLEASE NOTE Be sure to remove the batteri
34. ing problems related to the content of this page refer to page 38 for troubleshooting information TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 10 LED LIGHT COLORS Y LED light colors The Trackstick LED light is an indicator of what Trackstick is doing blinking red All systems functioning normally but no GPS lock has been established fol 7 Full power mode GPS lock established locations are being recorded jejemils blinking green Power save mode GPS lock established locations are being recorded MoleMls if not connected to computer Trackstick II Mini Memory is full must be erased before new data can be recorded JE Super Trackstick Low battery power needs replacement MM Trackstick Mini Charging battery pg 37 II Super Pro Connected to USB and recognized ready to transfer Mo Trackstick Mini Battery fully charged pg 37 Trackstick II Low battery oo NE alternating red green Super Trackstick Memory is full must be erased before new data can be recorded Mole Trackstick Mini Overheatted from sunlight or weather Allow cooling to room temperature before use 14 blinks red Full power mode recording every 5 sec from 12 satellites accurate tracing pg 14 when powered on blinks green Power save mode recording every 15 sec from 8 satellites less accurate tracing FAE PLEASE NOTE All Trackstick models must be flashing green to record data A red flashing light indicates the Trackstick is on a
35. ing these files into that program Please visit www trackstick com for up to date information regarding new products and your Trackstick personal GPS location recorder TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 23 GEOTAGGING PHOTOS BE SURE TO INSTALL THE TRACKSTICK MANAGER PROGRAM EXPLAINED ON PAGE 3 BEFORE PLUGGING TRACKSTICK INTO YOUR COMPUTER Geotagging photos What is geotagging Geotagging photos is the process of adding location information to a digital photo By carrying a Trackstick on you while out taking pictures you can geotag the photos later and see exactly where you were when the pictures were taken Most modern software and photo management websites such as Flickr and Picasa support geotagged photos and will automatically place them on a map Please visit your preferred photo management website to see if it supports geotagged photos How to geotag photos Geotagging your photos is easy with a Trackstick Just follow these 5 basic steps 1 Sync your digital camera time with your current local time For the most accurate geotagging results it s important you synchronize your digital camera s clock with your current local time Use your cell phone or some other source that automatically retrieves local time to set your digital camera s clock TIP To perfectly synchronize your digital camera s clock configure the camera s clock one minute ahead of the current local time but don t set it Then wait for the current local tim
36. itude and course if applicable After pressing the OK button Trackstick Manager will go ahead and geotag your photos and when complete inform the success of each geotagging attempt TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE GEOTAGGING PHOTOS Adjusting photo properties Gee You can view and adjust the geotagged properties of photos in Trackstick Manager by selecting Tools and then Adjust photo properties ee pa a mm PT ge er Ett E IL m SEN D Ben A a Ps A fe Sarin Sek sim mir EEE Lo O La A af pre gh me im PR bet TE Sr tt le pm 1 1 7 peee l Dea e na rear ra m T aw me rn mas r From this screen you can view any photo s geotag ee hmm ten Mi MB Lae CA L inihian DE a nee properties as well as Oy ies man re err a ta mr Mr He aie e Adjust the date and time the photo was taken oe orker innse breen AE IICA e Browse photos EE A de Mi ELF lt r e Export geotagged photos to Google Earth Ti ee a ERE Pi Si e Geotag photos using gpx files or NMEA logs os ms Bu wk ML DM EE He Remove geotags a i Dae oe ve seve ar i ass a Se To adjust photo properties you need to add photos by ss ssskter creen tee kontret A es pressing either the m or oF EA AS Sern l eee paean serpent LIEH is go A a ES A A A IA O A M E Once you ve added photos there are a number of things you can do Adjust all dates If your digital camera s clock was not synchro
37. me then select the setting Specific Time Zone and choose the time zone you were in when taking the pictures C Press the button and select the folder where you saved the JPEG jpg photo files you just shot oT ois ai i nas mi mae ss s E wil ode aS nd ENE eg A O En id A ik Tg m mi F ae daa i a oo dd m SS Va i i DU TN RE M ROM AE j ee ry TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE Continue instructions on the next page CONTENTS 4 Map and verify photos in Trackstick Manager GEOTAGGING PHOTOS Once Trackstick Manager has matched your photos with appropriate locations you should verify them before they are actually geotagged You can do this in a number of ways in Trackstick Manager By location ER PE eee 08 me al n ci st gt a eee as ee ao A ro Once photos have been added to Trackstick Manager a new column labeled Photos is added to the list of recorded locations This column tells you the number of photos that matched the recorded location To view all the photos matching a location select any of its cell in the grid A list of photo names appears to the right you can select any photo name in the list for a preview in the box above the list Double clicking any of the photo names in the list will bring up a full size view TIP If you want to quickly see only locations with photos you can select the checkbox labeled wit
38. my insult in serena end or cominal penaies ard will be prosecuted to he masmum exten possible under be l s e 2 Trackstick Manager requires the Microsoft NET Framework 2 0 If this is already installed on your computer this step will be skipped and you will be forwarded to the next one If not then it is recommended that you select to install it and follow the steps that appear onscreen After it s completion you will be automatically returned to the installation of Trackstick Manager TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 3 TRACKSTICK MANAGER INSTALLATION 3 Read the terms and select I Agree and then click Next 4 Select where you want to install the software The the default recommended path is C Program Files Trackstick Manager 5 Click Next 6 Trackstick Manager will begin installing If the below message appears click Continue Anyway Note This screen now appears on all Windows systems if the Trackstick drivers are not installed on your computer yet The Trackstick program will not harm your computer in any way Click Continue Anyway and Trackstick hardware will be installed If you do not follow these instructions exactly Trackstick will not be installed properly If you did not follow this step correctly please refer to the Troubleshooting Guide on page 38 T Drivers installed Click OK 8 You will be asked to either view the Quick Start Guide User Guide or you can choose to read nothing at all After selec
39. nd searching for a connection solid red if connected to computer to the GPS satellites Battery life is dramatically reduced if the LED is not flashing green Nothing will be recorded while the LED is red TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE TRACKSTICK MANAGER INSTALLATION BE SURE TO INSTALL THE TRACKSTICK MANAGER PROGRAM EXPLAINED ON PAGE 3 BEFORE PLUGGING TRACKSTICK INTO YOUR COMPUTER Trackstick Manager installation 1 Download Trackstick Manager at www trackstick com downloads 2 Follow the instructions on page 3 TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 12 CONTENTS THE TRACKSTICK MANAGER INTERFACE BE SURE TO INSTALL THE TRACKSTICK MANAGER PROGRAM EXPLAINED ON PAGE 3 BEFORE PLUGGING TRACKSTICK INTO YOUR COMPUTER The Trackstick Manager interface Download Trackstick Data This will import all the data location histories and routes you have recorded from Trackstick to your computer so that they can be viewed See page 17 Open Opens saved Trackstick histories that are in the tsf file format See page 17 Save s Save the tsf file you are viewing as another y name Device Properties Allows you to configure your Trackstick Includes name time zone power mode sensitivity record intervals and much more See page 14 Options Configure various aspects of Trackstick Manager including data viewing options file types and route options You can also manually update the software from her
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41. nized with local time then you can adjust the date time each photo was taken here There are two ways to do this Offset each date and time by a specified amount of hours min utes and seconds or set all photo date and times toa specific date and time Export geotagged photos to Google Earth We if your photos are already geotagged then you can export all of them to Google Earth to see where they were taken Geotag photos using gpx files or NMEA logs You can also geotag photos using gpx files or NMEA logs from non Trackstick GPS devices Press the Open GPS log file button and select the GPS log file type and file you would like to open Trackstick Manager Browse photos will match these locations with photos already added All newly matched J Browse through your photos using the Trackstick Photo eNO POM MAR ena Oe ONE Viewer giving various ways to view your photos along with their geotagging information and an internet map link Before you geotag the photos you can verify their location by exporting to Google Earth see the bottom of page 26 TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 28 CONTENTS TRACKSTICK MANAGER OPTIONS BE SURE TO INSTALL THE TRACKSTICK MANAGER PROGRAM EXPLAINED ON PAGE 3 BEFORE PLUGGING TRACKSTICK INTO YOUR COMPUTER E Trackstick Manager options Trackstick Manager Options General Default Directory The directory to save raw Trackstick tsf files Save files to a device name
42. not necessary for real time recording Trackstick Manager will still record if Google Earth is closed To stop real time recording just press the Stop button Next page Installing Trackstick Pro in your vehicle TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 38 TRACKSTICK PRO FEATURES BE SURE TO INSTALL THE TRACKSTICK MANAGER PROGRAM EXPLAINED ON PAGE 3 BEFORE PLUGGING TRACKSTICK INTO YOUR COMPUTER Trackstick Pro vehicle installation Dash mount The simplest way to use the Trackstick Pro is by plugging it into the cigarette lighter receptacle on any vehicle Double face tape or Velcro will hold the Trackstick Pro firmly in place on the vehicle s dashboard This type of installation is ideal for travelers salespeople and anyone else wanting to track mileage or route histories Law enforcement and government agencies can benefit from this type of installation during search and recovery efforts disaster planning and other location specific operations Vehicle mount For fleet applications the provided cradle can easily be attached to the vehicle using its screwholes In most cases double face tape is sufficient in holding the Trackstick Pro to the side or top of any vehicle A cable tie or tamperproof seal can be added to protect against unwanted tampering The cigarette lighter plug should be cut off and the remaining cable permanently wired to the vehicle Hard wiring For installations that require a more discreet approach the Trackst
43. or 15 seconds depeding on the Power Mode setting ee AR TAPARA See the next page for more details 665 wobble a mob per opel en the Tmcdenck S im dry bon dren ting s ca The Mee VG ne vet to Movement 410 Peco MEL Dora GPS Wobble See top of page pde Tie FORCE being tracked E In monn The Trackstick senses motion by comparing its current location to its last 110 feet known location If the Trackstick has moved greater than the selected pin Oty 710 boundary a new location history will be recorded Increasing this radius will cause less location histories to be recorded while the Trackstick is in motion The default radius of 110 feet 34 meters has been factory tested to give the best results and the least amount of wobble locations when the Trackstick is not in motion GPS wobble refers to location drift that is ties is 3 More sensitiva 60 recorded by all GPS receivers as the satellites move across the sky The Trackstick incorporates proprietary algorithms that can virtually eliminate this common phenomenon When rw power moda decraasa tha Ser when eng tha Tacuba im fart ti such m vibeke Vihen cated by penn of other deny morra at noes e srity 60 6 the defaut O El 100 ommended Tre zone om be wt ber n stare Options I rna Ma Record batiin the selected tine 2008 Sensitivity See top of page 3 In order to save power the Trackstick s sensitivity can be adjusted Profe Tima US canada Tjuana Inc
44. orrect time zone and GMT in the device settings and software options See page 15 for Trackstick time configuration and the next page for Trackstick Manager time settings TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 31 CONTENTS TRACKSTICK MANAGER OPTIONS BE SURE TO INSTALL THE TRACKSTICK MANAGER PROGRAM EXPLAINED ON PAGE 3 BEFORE PLUGGING TRACKSTICK INTO YOUR COMPUTER Trackstick Manager Options Time Zone Details about time zones can be read on the previous page Recommended time zone settings can be found on the next page Default Time Zone Specifies the default time zone that is used to download and load sf files that have no time zone information saved in them You can save and change time zone information in tsf files themselves in the Properties tab Prompt for time zone when downloading Trackstick data Ask for time zone whenever downloading from the Trackstick This time zone is then saved in the tsf file itself making the time zone portable across different computers e As recorded Select if specific time zone was set for the Trackstick in Device Properties see page 15 e Local time zone Select if Trackstick was set to record in GMT time zone page 15 This will display times based on your local time zone e Specific time zone Select if Trackstick was set to record in GMT time zone page 14 You can then choose any time zone you wish to see the recorded times for aam Meer a
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46. r s USB port while you are downloading its data It ships with a weatherproof rubber boot and detachable vehicle magnetic mount S Full Power Ur dad 3 Trackstick Il Alkaline 2 3 days The Trackstick II includes all the standard features of recording power and battery life Nimh It is designed for every day personal GPS tracking use bl binas 4 Super Trackstick Alkaline 3 6 days The Super Trackstick includes all the features of Trackstick II but has longer battery life Ea thanks to a built in vibration detector that can sense when the Trackstick is moving When the Super Trackstick is set to the ON position the vibration detector will power off the Trackstick when it senses no movement and power on again when movement is resumed Couple that with the included magnetic mount and Super Trackstick becomes more ideal for covert and less user interactive tracking Trackstick Pro Unlike the portable Trackstick models the Trackstick Pro is powered by an included cigarette lighter plug and can even be hard wired to any vehicle see page 31 for hard wire installation Trackstick Pro can also do real time recording see page 29 al TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 36 THE TRACKSTICK LINEUP BE SURE TO INSTALL THE TRACKSTICK MANAGER PROGRAM EXPLAINED ON PAGE 3 BEFORE PLUGGING TRACKSTICK INTO YOUR COMPUTER The Trackstick Mini See the previous page for a brief introductory description of the Mini The
47. rease to more accurately record the location histories of more con fined moving objects such as children but also increase memory usage and mapped locations in the same area causing a multi dotted effect in Bastar peak Sett E cancel one apparent location Please Note During regular and daily tracking SS r IET Em l it is recommended that the Trackstick be kept in the Full Power mode Time Zone for the best results and smoothest accuracy If set to Full Power the There are two options for Time Zone settings sensitivity should be leftat default The low power mode should only be used Time zones are explained on page 31 when the Trackstick cannot be retrieved for a long period of time and you See page 33 for recommended settings would then need to adjust sensitivy depending on what was being tracked GMT Recommended The Trackstick will record all times in Restore Default Setti ngs Greenwich Mean Time also referred to as Universal Time Click this to restore Trackstick s configuration settings to default This will not erase recorded location data or routes Specific Time Zone The Trackstick will record all times in the selected Time Zone TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE POWER MODES BE SURE TO INSTALL THE TRACKSTICK MANAGER PROGRAM EXPLAINED ON PAGE 3 BEFORE PLUGGING TRACKSTICK INTO YOUR COMPUTER Power modes The unique power management features of the Trackstick allows for long battery life and covert operation Understand
48. subdirectory when downloading After choosing where to save your downloaded file a subfolder will be created and named after the Trackstick you are downloading from The file is saved to this subfolder for better organization Downloading e When a Trackstick is plugged in Indicates what Trackstick Manager should do when a Trackstick is plugged into your computer e Default File Type When downloading from the Trackstick this indicates what type of file to download to e Default File Name Erase memory after downloading When downloading from the Trackstick Automatically erase the Trackstick this indicates what the default file name memory after successfully should be downloading location data Preferences e Clamp altitudes to ground in Google Earth Snaps locations to the ground when exporting to Google Earth e Launch application after export Automatically run Google Earth Internet Explorer and other data specific ap plications e Prompt for save after downloading Trackstick data Check to automatically save data e Prompt for device name when the Trackstick is plugged in When using multiple Tracksticks this setting makes it easier to keep track of what each one is being used for Click the en icon or select Tools and then Options from the Trackstick Manager menu Corl Pim uer Le De res dela O Loma Cie O Aor eels dowericnd O Jaren Mar fre cria da br Oca deere Me Fyr Sjark Fie OO tf
49. t follow these instructions exactly Trackstick will not Contrming rose wutslstion el this seftmere may pase be installed properly If you did not follow this step correctly dinin hias Micrasod ringis please refer to the Troubleshooting Guide on page 38 PE ral a z Turer aan He Mader Wirar Completing ho Found How 4 Click Finish Hardware Wizet i hee n eed rolas Fa dr ha r i ee ie ee Bo F Thik H E ta VE ht Ferh rn Ga ss a TE Found New Hardware x Your new hardware is installed and ready to use You re ready to use Trackstick TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 6 USING TRACKSTICK BE SURE TO INSTALL THE TRACKSTICK MANAGER PROGRAM EXPLAINED ON PAGE 3 BEFORE PLUGGING TRACKSTICK INTO YOUR COMPUTER Using Trackstick Note The Trackstick Pro functions differently from other Trackstick models Please refer to page 35 for Trackstick Pro details Connecting the GPS and recording data The globe on Trackstick must face the sky without any metal objects to block its view of the satellites except for the Trackstick Mini which has a 360 antenna Leave Trackstick outdoors with a clear view of the sky for at least 15 minutes so that it 4 can map its own position internally The green light should come on after a few minutes and continue to blink every few seconds If the green light does not come on after a few minutes move Trackstick to a better location No
50. te The Trackstick Mini does not require batteries Pr ar NG Powering Trackstick NG Slide the power switch on the side of Trackstick towards the so that the red light glows for a second or two Super Trackstick will power off and on automatically according to movement as long as the power switch is on See more about Super Trackstick features on page 34 After at least 15 minutes have passed with the green light blinking with the globe facing the sky you can place Trackstick on your car s front dashboard and go for a drive or take it with you on a walk Make sure that the green light keeps blinking Most car _ windshields are at an angle and will not block the Trackstick s view of the sky for more detailed information see page 10 Batteries Pull the end of Trackstick to remove the USB cap Using your thumb press down onthe A Trackstick logo and slide open the battery cover in the direction of the arrows as shown on the right Install two AAA batteries rechargeble NiMH will last the longest and close the case Do not try to open anything other than the battery cover there are no user serviceable parts inside For more specific information and features about the Trackstick Mini including its 360 antenna refer to page 37 TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE INTRODUCTION TO TRACKSTICK Introduction to Irackstick About Trackstick Tracksticks are small GPS location recorders capable of continuously loggin
51. ters imi Viie stalus speed 2 mies per hour ph 9 Wiometers per hour ph AAA Dieron ME 5 4 O Degrees 355 5678 Valde pl Sons Du Fore Gr AU records Latitude Lie EG deumal degrees 34 169999 Ol degrees minutes seconds 34017 497 e vipis amor ere G Fahrenheit Fl O Cetus fc Vad Suba de aoe 2 minutes 53 min 2 hours minutes 1 hr min rn eae O Live Local Cox Geo TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 30 TRACKSTICK MANAGER OPTIONS About time zones and GMT The Earth is divided into 24 lunes crescents and each one roughly represents a standard local time in its relation to the Greenwich Mean Time GMT also refered to as Universal Time or UT which is the solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich London A rough map visualizing this concept is shown below For a more detailed chart visit at i i s y p F ya oF a or JE 4 n 4 s i a i vu a Subtract zone number from GMT to get local time Add zone number to GMT to get local time Add zone number to local time to get GMT j Subtract zone number from local time to get GMT 11 HM0191 81716 AE 1 213 617181910141 12 Trackstick sets its own time by the satellites which are based on the world atomic clock and are accurate to within billionths of a second If for some reason the recorded time is not your time is important that you set the c
52. ting your request click OK 9 Click Close Trackstick Manager is now installed It is now safe to plug Trackstick into your computer s USB port and start viewing your data For instructions on installing the Trackstick continue to the next page TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 4 TRACKSTICK INSTALLATION CONTENTS BE SURE TO INSTALL THE TRACKSTICK MANAGER PROGRAM EXPLAINED ON PAGE 3 BEFORE PLUGGING TRACKSTICK INTO YOUR COMPUTER Trackstick Installation Plug in Trackstick Once you have installed Trackstick Manager plug the Trackstick into the computer s USB port Wait for the dialog to appear onscreen 1 Select No not this time and then click Next er r di eet a ere Bee TRA Pira ew His wind PATA EL ATT ir a EE Bacia F j e SS E A pe eri A a PE FT mim O ra is es as bi lar A Bu kee mm mi E EG ae ee Ee oe A BS TJ Eo et Er men ee ar om me E AA m Fire dl emnet ii mere pel mm pm mr p ped mm if F R va TT TESTA Vert i hei ul avs l Je br sr Llar ir Viasi an sr TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE TRACKSTICK INSTALLATION 3 Click Continue Anyway Note This screen now appears on all Windows systems if the D ee Trackstick drivers are not installed on your computer yet FO A The Trackstick program will not harm your computer in any way A Thar bala Fo ton ll a cali Click Continue Anyway and Trackstick hardware will be installed p Ter Pt arm egen If you do no
53. topped by the Trackstick or object being tracked Each stop is represented with a pushpin TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 21 EXPORTING AND MAPPING DATA Exporting to HTML Another unique feature of the Trackstick is in its ability to show detailed maps of all recorded history without installing any special software By exporting to html the location histories can be viewed on any computer with Internet Explorer and an internet connection 1 Open a Trackstick file tsf by clicking the lil icon or by selecting File and then Open from the menu 2 Select your preferred information using the filtering options see page 19 and by clicking Update View Only the locations shown will be exported 3 Click the ep icon or select File and then Export 4 Pick a name to save the new file and select the html option from the drop drown menu 5 The file will be exported and saved in the My Trackstick folder In addition a folder with the same name that you chose will be created which contains all the necessary data to view in Internet Explorer Double click on the chosen name html file to start the mapping software Click on any location on the list for a detailed map of that recorded location Double click on the location to bring up satellite images and additional maps If the map does not show be sure to hit the Active X alert message at the top of the browser click on the bar at the top and ech the content to be shown EE nahirik rn
54. trackstick User Guide tra CkstiCk trackstick 2009 TELESPIAL SYSTEMS INC LAST UPDATED MAY 5 2012 C ON t en t S INSTALL THE TRACKSTICK MANAGER PROGRAM EXPLAINED ON PAGE 3 BEFORE PLUGGING TRACKSTICK INTO YOUR COMPUTER GETTING STARTED GR Software installatiON occooccoonconnconiconiconoocnconnonnnonncornonnnnnnonnnonronnnnnnnnnronononnnonnonanenonons 3 TAS MEAR SIMAO its 5 EE ae LET o AA e ee E rl O E E E F PENN r Powering Trackstick Error an on Connecting to the GPS and tracking cccaccsarassestuasecosieensenssisasaenseateeaneansateauteranconnecenpuats r TRACKSTICK FEATURES rrvvrervrvvrrrvrerrrsvrerervrrerervrerrrrrrerervrrerervvererrrensrssreversrrerervrresrsrrresrssnen NOTO EEE EEE EEE AA ES EEEE iia The belt clip and magnetic mount EE EE Recording locations and LAC WNG orsiispssisisinraneusrdnd herni bec etian ENER aTa EEEE EEEE E e AERAN Ea LEGS re ee eee 11 TRACKSTICK MANAGER sereen 12 THE TRACKSTICK MODELS lerse 36 slide EE EE EE 12 The Trackstick Mini A A o eatspus tatnseapaecentaneae wees eks 3 o A e 13 USING VW RACKS UCI ne 38 Configuring Trackstick oocccoocccocncocncconoconncnnncncncnonnnos 14 Real time recording ccocccocccocococconncoconoconanonononcnnnns 39 Power modes resaissrarasanas teta 16 Vehicle installation ocococcococononononononononencncnnananoso 39 Viewing and downloading data ccocccocoocccocncononononoos 17 Exporting and Ma
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