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1. 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 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 t
2. TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 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 Trackstick Manager Options Recommended time zone settings can be found on the next page Y D efa u It Ti me ZO Ne oo E a default time zone that is used to download and load tsf files that have no time zone information Specifies the default time zone that is used to download and load wie sf files that have no time zone information saved in them es e and change time zone information in tsf files themselves in the Properties tab You can save and change time zone information in tsf files E Promptffor time zone when downloading Trackstick data themselves in the Properties tab oe Le Select if specific time zone was set in Trackstick Settings Prompt for time zone when downloading Trackstick data Local time zone Ask for time zone whenever downloading from the Trackstick Se ee ee E ae This time zone is then saved in the tsf file itself making Naa aes the time zone portable across different computers a al ea e As recorded Select if specific time zone was set for the Auto aust for daylight savings using current Windows time zone rules Trackstick in Device Properties see page 15 e Local time zone Select if Trackstick was set to record in GM
3. USER GUIDE tra Ckstick a trackstick 2009 TELESPIAL SYSTEMS INC LAST UPDATED AUGUST 20 2009 C O nN t e nN t S INSTALL THE TRACKSTICK MANAGER PROGRAM EXPLAINED ON PAGE 3 BEFORE PLUGGING TRACKSTICK INTO YOUR COMPUTER m i GETTING STARTED essa tecate 3 Software installatiON occooccconicnnioniconcconcocnconnconconnonnncnnnonnnononanonancnnnss 3 rackstick installation tana saceta ch seateeeuasteveeceaneacvededereeunsdacteraeeeenies 5 Cl A A T e Co l Powering Trackstick ocooconcononoononocnonencononoonononnononnononnononnnoncononennonennos l Connecting to the GPS and tracking cocococococococonoconccccccnononononononononanonoso TRACKS TICK FEATURES cccooioccccococonononcnonooonncnonnnonconnonononnnncnonnnncnononcnnnnnnncannnncinns INFO arar The belt clip and magnetic mount ssssicusiscanisaiase id Recording locations and facking sectersiiicinearer estrada danii aaia e eee LED IORN CONN O ere a E douesaiussansavgsesewtedengumeeatoeend 11 TRACKSTICK MANAGER sereen 12 THE TRACKSTICK MODELS lerse 36 Sn RE O A 12 The Trackstick Mini nda as 37 o A e 13 SINO Mac KSUCICIA TO sececerzscssesevniasenacesermevesacerenpeeseecieasenuee 38 Configuring TraCkStiCk oocccoocccocncocncconoconncnnncncncnonnnos 14 Real time recording ccocccocncococoncnnncoconononanonononnnnnos 39 Power modes scort rta 16 Vehicle installation o cocoococoonocicnonincononcononionononnos 39 Viewin
4. 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 gt Trackstick Manager Options Default File Name Do not default Download date Device Name and download date 2 Prompt for download Automatically download Default download file type Erase Trackstick memory after downloading Trackstick File tsf NOTE Trackstick File ts is highly recommended as this allows later re exporting into different file formats references Clamp altitudes to ground in Google Earth C Split date and time into two fields when exporting locations to Comma Separated Value csv format Show splash screen at startup Launch ag lication after export hbErouaif r save when downloading Trackstick data C Prompt for device name when the Trackstick is sg in fodates Update MCheck for Trackstick Manager software updates Check for updates
5. 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 6 VIEWING AND DOWNLOADING DATA BE SURE TO INSTALL THE TRACKSTICK MANAGER PROGRAM EXPLAINED ON PAGE 3 BEFORE PLUGGING TRACKSTICK INTO YOUR COMPUTER gt Viewing ana downloading data 1 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 f 3 Click the EI icon or select File and then Download Trackstick Data Ctrl D Y 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 aes eo EE INAT LIA Oi w pa Aa e rra rss J y eee bee SS eee se be SS ee re oe ri a g E i pi ii E ESPA Do GIANT HERH Toupre T E AA e a Ur dl A A i E 1 oS aH i i ae a A E ey pe T E a mi x z bi en TEAL ee J ere B We bites LT imr ed AO A E A A AA EA p PT Eoo IO LAA i y pa rur rl bo ir ga ee tg po B ERE A D GIFT Loe A at a precy 0 AAA AA D DENT Lu AA IATA e tn a par E a A Y g mar LU PA ar oa TER A ae Ja jr a TS z ar es DIED LLEPA Pi Meet p p k i PETT Pb rr 7 7 q de a A 4 a DO GIENE LLE DICTA i Aj IIF or ars pam amor eee ty zO ES I
6. 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 should first make sure that you have the 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 icon System 3 Click the Hardware tab and then the Driver Signing button Drivers System Properties Driver signing lets you make sure that installed drivers are compatible with Windows Windows Update lets you set up System Restore Automatic fdates Y Remote how yy ects to Windows Update for drivers General Computer Mame Advanced m Windows Update Driver Signing Hardware 4 Select the bubble next to Warn Prompt me each time to choose an action and hit OK a Warn Prompt me each time bo 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 in
7. 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 on the Trackstick l logo and slide open the battery cover inthe 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 TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE INTRODUCTION TO TRACKSTICK Introduction to lrackstick About Trackstick SJ Tracksticks are small GPS location recorders capable of continuously logging 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 With this information the Trackstick can precisely calculate its own position anywhere on the planet
8. d 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 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 appear when you hit the play button After 10 OCT 2006 pm 10 OCT 2006 pushing play the dots will follow the route in 12 06 02pm 12 19 58pm the same nature it was made P Pushpins Good for showing each location visited stopped 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 Bl icon or by selecting File and then Open from the menu 2 Select your preferred information using the filtering options see pag
9. duration of stops until the start of the next track if the next recorded point is within a Power Interruption Alerts specified number of deg rees latitude longitude Power interruption alerts notify whether the Track Stick was turned on and off more than once for any tsf file This ios Mily identify whether a Track Stick was turned off when it wasn t supposed to 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 character Alerffihen Trackstick power is interrupted ValidAke Trackstick device names Device Name Validation When downloading data device name validation will prompt for a valid Trackstick device name Cancel should the current one become invalid If not enabled Trackstick Manager will replace any invalid characters with a tilde TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 35 THE TRACKSTICK LINEUP BE SURE TO INSTALL THE TRACKSTICK MANAGER PROGRAM EXPLAINED ON PAGE 3 BEFORE PLUGGING TRACKSTICK INTO YOUR COMPUTER Trackstick Mini The Trackstick Mini is the most advanced of the four Trackstick models and the smallest GPS trac
10. 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 Filters Date Range Status Record Number Temperature All Dates all E 2 All Records 0 All Temperatures O From Oe PIN weaze thar 02 arasta tran nr egqual to l O Greater thar o equal to i To Hy TO 208 nessa PM sreske har or cial te ari de ester har eorecjtial le i ad de Greater liar or equal 22 4 oF Ea Li tl sal fi ji Les lhin aw eua bi P i E 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 catego
11. np E AR E a A ST E PA Jl E paLa Ed i er dnt et is ACI E a a TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE a Continue instructions on the next page ACNE 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 Oe mr z il cree isos Da m un el a ee oe mam a O aa SA a lt i Mi DEERE Once photos have peen 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 with photos only in the Filters Exporting to Google Earth Another way to verify your matched photos is by exporting to Google Earth Press the is By photo A A A Are ee a tt Dia Mia APR Ak A E ee A A A gnre h TT E ido bim E Browse matched photos by
12. pressing the TA 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 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 GEOTAGGING PHOTOS 5 Geotag your 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 Output agfaoged photos in the following directory Select the directory where you want to output your a mente and Settings All Users Documents My Pictures Piza Geotagged chang 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 dirt put to a subdirectory in the photos current directory Select 3 fi E e aes labeled Geota gge d Hide photos from public searches Upload geotagged photos to Flickr You can also upload your geotagged photos to Flickr by
13. rr Ghee an da de mr Pe otras ot a Mero el O rad bes a del tes on rd Cic heat a conri IE i Red Cree ee TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE TRACKSTICK INSTALLATION 3 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 paa Click Continue Anyway and Trackstick hardware will be installed Found Mew Hardware Wizard Pleaze Hardware Installation The software you are installing for this hardware Trackstick has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows oP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system santos o Future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stopethis installation now and contact the hardware vengor for software that has passed Windows Logo tesjing 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 pla kaamanan STOP Installation Ay Completing the Found New BY z RE ME Cancel 4 Click Finish Hardware Wizard Dia varai Fis braces lang the bal heen or erie rad ii E Pisano ont sle the mari oaii the trar Ae ele E
14. time recording see page 29 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 description of the Mini ATTENTION The 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 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 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
15. 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 importing 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 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
16. to within 2 5 meters Where it works T The Trackstick will work anywhere on the planet Earth E 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 CONTENTS BE SURE TO INSTALL THE TRACKSTICK MANAGER PROGRAM EXPLAINED ON PAGE 3 BEFORE PLUGGING TRACKSTICK 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 Pa Y j j i j i f Mi is f i i _ i i E i 4 J with a little force e r FX i i l H y a K A gt a A P ail Mounting Trackstick into the belt clip or magnetic mount Position a no
17. 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 dont set it Then wait for the current local time 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 Trac
18. 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 Ol Y lt 4 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 Open Opens saved Trackstick histories that are in the tsf file format See page 17 a Save As Save the tsf file you are viewing as another name Device Properties Allows you to configure your Trackstick Includes name time zone power mode sensitivity record intervals and much more See page 14 L Options Configure various aspects of Trackstick Manager including data viewing o
19. Host Controller 2704 3 Ip S016 ICH Family USB Universal Host Controller 27CB 3 116 ICH Fami USB2 Enhanced Host Controller 2700 numa Update Driver Disable Uninstall PETET Scan For hardware changes Properties Uninstalls the driver For the selected device 6 Once the Trackstick drivers are uninstalled close the Device Manager window 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 44 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 Trackstick stopped recording Solution All Tracksticks must be flashing green to actually be recording data A red flashing light means the Trackstick is
20. 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 45 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 AUN TIP If you don t 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
21. PERI AO 1 ed A kib i fee e a A y y a 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 the 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 All Tracks Routes Dates Properties Track Record s Track Locations Rec Date d E 10 40 2006 07 45 PM d 1040006 07 45 PM e Routes 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
22. PS Wobble See the next page for more details p is used to determine when the Trackstick is in motion Increasing this number 110 feet a GPS Wobble See top of page m The Trackstick senses motion by comparing its current location to its last 80410 710 known location If the Trackstick has moved greater than the selected 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 Less Sensitive More Sensitive 60 the Trackstick is not in motion GPS wobble refers to location drift that is recorded by all GPS receivers as the satellites move across the sky The Trackstick incorporates proprietary algorithms that can virtually eliminate this common phenomenon Hw power mode decrease the sensitivity when using the Trackstick in fast Soo vinggeojects such as vehicles When carried by a person or other slow moving object increase the sensitivity 60 is the default 0 60 100 Recommended Time zone can be set later in software Options Ree fic time zhe EMT 08 00 Record locations in the selected time zone In order to save power the Trackstick S e rsitimtit 46 ebdopditusied Pacific Time USPcanada Tijuana Increase to more accurately record the location histories of more con fi
23. T 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 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 exp
24. TETE La os ds dl AAA AA A AN Dik Friih l chie e eect i Found New Hardware El Your new hardware is installed and ready to use You re ready to use Trackstick TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 6 USING TRACKSTICK CONTENTS BE SURE TO INSTALL THE TRACKSTICK MANAGER PROGRAM EXPLAINED ON PAGE 3 BEFORE PLUGGING TRACKSTICK INTO YOUR COMPUTER 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 Leave the Trackstick outdoors with a clear view of the sky for at least 15 minutes so that it can map its pwn 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 Using Trackstick Note The Trackstick Pro functions differently from other Trackstick models Please refer to page 35 for Trackstick Pro details Powering Trackstick 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 au facing the sky you can place the Trackstick on your
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26. ae photos in Trackstick Manager by selecting Tools and ke Ml ere n A then Adjust photo properties ja O E om a0 wes TAR E comers IE From this screen you can view any photo s geotag E RAI properties as well as AMES e Adjust the date and time the photo was taken 5 remate nana nimeiona r ae sem amm na at Browse photo S A a tet PC IA 2 e sai e Export geotagged photos to Google Earth irene s he Sea aN e Geotag photos using gpx files or NMEA logs A E tore rir vires Fn OM 7 E e Remove geotags e pS AAA e To adjust photo properties you need to add photos by ae teres ero tion PITT pressing either the e or im Gr e Er Once you ve added photos there are a number of things you can do LA Adjust all dates gt Export geotagged photos to Google Earth O If your digital camera s clock was not synchronized with If your photos are already geotagged then you can export all of local time then you can adjust the date time each photo them to Google Earth to see where they were taken was taken here There are two ways to do this Offset l 5 E each date and time by a specified amount of hours min utes and seconas or set all photo date and times to a Geotag photos using gpx files or NMEA logs You can also geotag photos using gpx files or NMEA logs from non specific date and time Trackstick GPS devices Press the Open GPS log file button and select the GPS log file type and file you would
27. automatically Start Srt Trackstick Manager when I start Windows Updates Press the Update to check for software updates e Check for updates automatically Check to have Trackstick Manager automatically look for software updates easier to keep track of what each one is being used for 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 A Manager Opeore Location Display Options Date Time 06 23 2005 2 12 hour 1 00 PM Hour 13 00 Altitude feet ft meters m Visible Status speed 2 miles per hour mph kilometers per hour kph Direction N E 5 W De
28. aw and international treaties Unauthorized duplication or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil or criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law Cancel 2 Trackstick Manager requires the Microsoft NE T 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 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 AI 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 Va ee ee er rd bee rl cl ar L UG rd al il dr A TA ARAS 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
29. 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 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 place the 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 Troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems related to the content of this page refer to page 38 for troubleshooting information TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 10 LED LIGHT COLORS LED lignt colors The Trac
30. 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 EXPLAINED 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
31. e 19 and by clicking Update View Only the locations shown will be exported 3 Click the iS 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 allow the content to be shown E F pera z iJ I _ Poe TrackStick Record 6 lt Latitude 26 1919 Longitude 80 0956 Speed 18 MPH Course 104 6 L Altitude 51 2 Feet CINES FF y lj merap yE 5 T EA ji q OD 31 11 TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 22 a i i 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
32. est to the date time the photo was taken Fo rce all photos to match a location ste direction of the photo when it was taken as the direction of Trackstick movement Aave otos in kmz files this makes the Google Earth file portable e Within Match any location within x minutes of the date time a picture was taken default is 1 minute Resize photos in Google Earth to 480 pixels Set the direction of photos when they were Link to photos stored on my computer Google Earth files will only work on your computer taken as the direction of Trackstick movement will add matched locations direction to their respective photos geotags Default Bakr User A Sick user iv Remove user 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 Flickr 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 Select the default Flickr user when uploading geotagged photos This only specifies which user is chosen by defaul
33. g and downloading data ooccocccccconcoccoconannnoos 17 Exporting and Mapping data oooooocccccccnoncccccnononnnicicnnnnnnos 20 TROUBLESHOOTING coc oocccccoconnnncnooonnnnccononononiccn nnns 41 Starting the export PrOCeSS occoccoccoccnonocoononcnnnonnnonenons 20 Driver Signing esosantace ita 41 Google Earth file types ocooccocconnconconnconcononcnonnnnnos 21 General PrODISMS ssccoicicato dea 42 Geotagging photos scott cidiice o 24 Photo geotagging problems ccocccocconconnconconconcnoncnns 46 Whatis Ge Ota iO rra 24 How to geotag Photos ccccccccccccnnnononnncncnnnncccninananonons 24 INFORMATION ccococonnnoncnnnoncconononononnnnnnnnnn cinco nanonnnnnnnnnnos 49 Adjusting photo properties oocococonocococoncncanananononos 28 Advanced options ROA O OOA ypeo5uUe eo PP 29 Time ZONES and GMT ricino era 31 TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 2 TRACKSTICK MANAGER INSTALLATION BE SURE TO INSTALL THE TRACKSTICK MANAGER PROGRAM EXPLAINED ON PAGE 3 BEFORE PLUGGING TRACKSTICK INTO YOUR COMPUTER Trackstick Manager installation Download Trackstick Manager at www trackstick com downloads After downloading open the file and follow the instructions 1 Click OK 5 Trackstick Manager El Welcome to the Trackstick Manager Setup Wizard The installer will guide you through the steps required to install Trackstick Manager on your Computer WARNING This computer program i protected by copyright l
34. grees 359 5678 Visible ola y GPS Fix Display Signal Dis y Power On Off records Latitude Longitude decimal degrees 34 169999 degrees minutes seconds 34 01 40 Visible rt Fahrenheit F Celsius 0 Visible Status duration minutes 63 min hours minutes 1 hr 3 min Map Link a Googe Maps apQuest Live Local 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 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 Subtract zone number from local time to get GMT ir 10 91 8171 615141312141 111213141516 91101141 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 correct 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
35. gs Device ID 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 mee 0 0 full Erase All ee Very good Power Mole 2 Full wer Battery Shows the current status of the batteries Power Save 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 Version 4 05 Restore Default Settings Click this to restore Trackstick s configuration settings to default This will not erase recorded location data or routes AAA D TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 14 a CONFIGURING TRACKSTICK Trackstick Settings Record On some Trackstick models these features may be unadjustable and they will be set automatically Record Interval e Normal Customize the record interval anywhere from 1 to 15 minutes Record IgYerval specifies how often to record a location Normal Fast Track e Fast Track Mode 1 Full Power 5 seconds approximate Mode 2 Power Save 15 ids aporoximat Yields the best results and enables the popular red route overlay on maps apres Laporta It will record every 5 or 15 seconds depeding on the Power Mode setting G
36. ie 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 Trackstick 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 Pro 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
37. ker in its class at 3 1 2 x 1 1 2 x 3 8 It has a 360 antenna that is seven times more sensitive than the others and is capable of receiving a satellite signal without having to directly face the sky No batteries are required in the Mini because it has a rechargeable lithium ion battery that can be conveniently recharged though a computer s USB port while you are downloading its data It ships with a weatherproof rubber boot and detachable vehicle magnetic mount a a Trackstick II Alkaline 2 3 days The Trackstick Il includes all the standard features of recording power and battery life NM d It is designed for every day personal GPS tracking use ES rrackstiek Super Trackstick Alkaline 3 6 days The Super Trackstick includes all the features of Trackstick II but has longer battery life paa 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
38. kstick LED light is an indicator of what Trackstick is doing blinking red All systems functioning normally but no GPS lock has been established iejemie 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 Mini Il Memory is full must be erased before new data can be recorded MoJo ME Super Trackstick Low battery power needs replacement Mos Trackstick Mini Charging battery pg 37 II Super Pro Connected to USB and recognized ready to transfer Mol My 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 Mob 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 Moa PLEASE NOTE All Trackstick models must be flashing green to record data A red flashing light indicates the Trackstick is on and 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
39. kstick 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 time then select the setting Specific Time Zone and choose the time zone you were in when taking the pictures C Press the IEL button and select the folder where you saved the JPEG jpg photo files you just shot an hi Ms do PA EEA FikH iT ul A sme ry y mE A a T TN gme im om iin ipe aka mea fe we on ee i Tp A a hip iA e e n eee ee ey ma LAME PE E nemi La E WTA cr pe a ra o ml all oe pera O AAA MAA A T SS ioe rar de mile EE A eet u hkh al ii A Ts T I SH LAA i m lM i arr ia Steel ae e La pu ag pa pj de baa
40. lains the Device Properties menu 1 Click the y a 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 lt gt icon or select Tools and then Options from the menu v 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 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 Pr Marlager Optra General giemmmiions Time Zone Photos Advanced Location Matching MA Select how you want Trackstick Manager to match photos with recorded oe ee l e ogon Whose OMES amp is locations when adding photos to a Trackstick tsf file PI Within o Eal minute s of the date time the photo was taken e Clos
41. like to open Trackstick Manager IC Browse photos will match these locations with photos already added All newly matched Q Browse through your photos using the Trackstick Photo location Information will be in red font 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 lt Trackstick Manager options v Click the A con or select Tools and then Options from the Trackstick Manager menu o Trackstick Manager Options General Default Directory The directory to save raw Trackstick tsf files e Save files to a device name 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 Default File Type When downloading from the Trackstick this indicates what type of file to download to e When a Trackstick is plugged in Indicates what Trackstick Manager should do when a Trackstick is plugged into your computer e Default File Name Erase memory after downloading
42. 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 46 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 signal when you were taking photos therefore Trackstick Manager cannot match the photo with a recorded location Problem My photos are not i
43. n 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 AUN 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 47 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 48 INFORMATION tracksticis OCOPYRIGHT 2008 TRACKSTICK VON sy Oo NO ESAS TEMS TINC WWW TRACKSTICK COM CLICK HERE TO CONTACT TELESPIAL SYSTEMS MADE IN THE USA TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE LAST
44. ned moving objects such as children but also increase memory usage and mapped locations in the same area causing a multi dotted effect in s one apparent location Please Note During regular and daily tracking A E 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 left at 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 Cancel 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 Understanding how each mode operates is vital to proper use of the Trackstick Adjusting power m
45. odes The power mode options can be found under Tools and then Device Properties in the Trackstick Manager menu or by clicking the P 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 batteries from the Trackstick when it is not in use The Trackstick s satellite receiver requires
46. ptions file types and route options You can also manually update the software from here See page 29 A lt gt Yv Help 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 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 OpenTrackstick Manager and click the _e icon or select Tools and then Device Properties from the menu Trackstick Settings General Trackstick Settin
47. ries 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 ye ip 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 recommended Computer System Requirements Minimum configuration for detailed mapping WINDOWS XP 32 BIT OR WINDOWS VISTA 32 BIT INTEL PENTIUM PIII 500 MHZ 128MB RAM 200MB HARD DISK SPACE 3D CAPABLE VIDEO CARD WITH 16MB VRAM 1024X768 32 BIT TRUE COLOR SCREEN USB1 1 PORT 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 a icon or by selecting File and then Open Ctrl O 2 Select your preferred information using the filtering options and hitting Update View Only the locations shown
48. 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 aa A Select whether you want to geotag all matched photos or only the photos matching the currently filtered locations Geotaooi Geotag a You can also watermark your photos with Al matched photos O arte aca the currently filtered locations 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 m date taken latitude longitude altitude and course if applicable Watermark photo with location information NOTE This will overlay a small portion of the bottom of the photo 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 TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE After pressing the OK button Trackstick Manager will go ahead and geotag your photos and when complete inform the success of each geotagging attempt GEOTAGGING PHOTOS Adjusting photo properties You can view and adjust the geotagged properties of AA RON
49. t 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 TRACKSTICK MANAGER OPTIONS BE SURE TO INSTALL THE TRACKSTICK MANAGER PROGRAM EXPLAINED ON PAGE 3 BEFORE PLUGGING TRACKSTICK INTO YOUR COMPUTER EINEN Maniacs Options ES General Locations Time Zone Photos Trackstick Manager Options Advanced Routes Routes Routes are paths between sto DS In a recorded Routes ge paths between stops in a recorded track By default the start and end point of a route are locations track The start and endpoint of a route are O for longer than the amount of time indicated below locations stopped for longer than the amount 3 of time indicated here B L min 0 360 Stops e Group Stops Grou S consecutive recorded stops GroupWnsecutive stops from the same recording session into one stop ce P 5 Group stops within 0 0009 degrees latitude and longitude that are within a specified number of degrees y latitude longitude of each other into a single stop Extend the duration of a stop after the Trackstick is shut off until the next time itis turned on This setting only applies to Fast Track recordings e Extend Sto ps Extend stops within 0 0008 Ea degrees latitude and longitude Extend the
50. tch 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 gt E iii e a n a ee ba a T l i a J te FU p m a in p Pe if n W a i j sa T Py r Cha e Tii F A E ee p th Ti dl F ar PP T He ee F v J i ter i 7 y gt F ii ag _ i j ii j FI gt z j ro i f h j PA a j F k E a if F i d q i a is fij a lag te f e j fii i Bi A 7 ii i a Ji Y j B k E F y A i i a 4 F 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 Super Trackstick will power itself on when batteries are inserted and will power off and on automatically according to movement as long as the power switch is on See page 34 for more information about Super Trackstick IMPORTANT NOTE Setting the Trackstick to record in fast track will yield the best results see page 8 Although other record intervals are available 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
51. the Troubleshooting Guide on page 38 Select Contras Arna 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 selecting 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 CONTENTS TRACKSTICK INSTALLATION 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 Found Mew Hardware Wire dl Woloamd ja fia Found How Hardware Wizard do rl pea o rel al ue pra Le bol 00404 COL on Pe fare Fallo LL onary he Wide Winches ab ote rs po Pl aria correa be racial Updates be ch fro cbr Fij Fu ke riy Ls Tit ta airy ee Gee a ie o Pel Hei ee Chek flee Hi Sori times Comet Select Install the software automatically Recommended and then click Next Found Hew Hardware Wizard Phe aed ete pos metal ports bev Diisi chk il i pn hihina Cima mih an eileen C A e opos di mel coa hal de ps
52. to 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 MANAGER 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 instr
53. uctions 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 39 If they fail then follow these steps 1 Turn on the Trackstick and plug it into the computer s USB port 2 Right click on el My Computer from your computer s desktop and then select Properties My Computer 3 Click on the Hardware tab at the top system Properties Remote Advanced Spstem Microsoft Windows sP 4 Select Device Manager System Properties Remote Advanced General Hardware Computer Mame Device Manager The Device Manager lists all the hardware devices installed on pour computer Use the Device Manager to change the properties of any device ON DD hd TRACKSTICK USER GUIDE 43 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 H Storage volumes System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers E de Airlink101 MFP Server USB Root Driver f Intel R 828016 ICH Family USB Universal Host Controller 2778 z de Intel R 828016 ICH Family USB Universal Host Controller 279 f Intel R 828016 ICH Family USB Universal
54. will be exported 3 From the drop down menu by the y icon select either Google Earth fly through Google Earth timeline or Google Earth pushpins You can also do Ws by clicking File and Export Ctrl E Learn about the different file types in the next section icon aA 5 Pick a name that you would like to save the Google Earth kmz file as 4 Once a file type is chosen click the 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 3 BEFORE PLUGGING TRACKSTICK INTO YOUR COMPUTER Ed KM Z GQ Google Earth file types 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 E and the camera will follow the path Trackstick recorded You can change the camera spee

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