DASHTRAK USER GUIDE
Congratulations on your purchase of the DashTrak™ by WalkStyles, Inc. The DashTrak is an
innovative and easy to use device designed to help you achieve your personal activity and
wellness goals.
DO NOT WALK YET!
Please review this guide and determine what the proper DashTrak setup process is for you.
The setup process varies depending upon whether you are a
MANUAL
user (non uploader)
or an
UPLOADER
using a Platinum Member account on the WalkStyles.com web site. If you
plan to be an uploader, be aware that no steps will upload from your DashTrak until you
establish your account and sync your DashTrak to the web site. All of the required settings
must be input into the DashTrak online within your Platinum Member account!
This guide is divided into five (I-V) sections. The content of each
section and who should use it are as follows:
I. Getting Started
A. Charging/Re-charging your DashTrak
►
All Users
B. Determining Your Stride Length
►
All Users
II. DashTrak Setup for Manual Users
►
Manual users (not uploading to the WalkStyles.com website at this time)
III. DashTrak Setup and Activating your Platinum Member account
►
DashTrak purchasers who plan to upload, with a Pre-Paid Platinum Membership or a
Platinum Member subscription commitment to theWalkStyles.com website, or existing
DashTrak owners upgrading to Platinum Membership.
IV. DashTrak Data / Menu Screens & Features Overview
►
All users
V. User Tips
►
All users
2
Please confirm the content of the DashTrak carton. You should have the
following:
DashTrak, Wall Charging Unit, USB cable, Measuring Tape, Safety Tether,
DashTrak User Guide, Fast Start Guide, Pre-Paid Subscription Code (if purchased as a
DashTrak package).
If you intend to upload your step data to a Platinum Member subscription
account on the WalkStyles.com website, your computer must have the
following:
Windows 98 (or later) operating system, Internet Explorer 6.0 (or later), and
dial-up or broadband (recommended) internet access with a personal e-mail account.
I. Getting Started
I-
A. Charging/Re-charging your DashTrak
You should charge your DashTrak for at least 2 hours before beginning the setup process.
1. Remove DashTrak and Wall Charging Unit from carton.
2. Plug the Charging Unit into a 110v outlet (make sure that if the outlet is controlled by a wall
switch, that the switch is turned ON).
3. Plug the USB connector end of the Charging Unit into the USB port of the DashTrak (see
Picture 1, page 4).
Note: It may take up to an hour for the display to become active during its initial charge or if the
battery has lost all of its power.
It is recommended that you re-charge your DashTrak using your Wall Charging Unit overnight at
least every other day (every day if you are continuously walking). After attaching the DashTrak
to the plugged in charger, the display should read DASHTRAK LOCKED-CHARGING. If the
display is blank, you should press the green Menu button. If the display remains blank, confirm
that there is power coming to the charger or computer. The DashTrak battery will also charge
while being attached to a powered on computer via the supplied USB cable. If you charge using
a PC/USB cable, the PC should just be powered on and the operating system NOT launched.
The preferred charge process is via the Wall Charging unit.
The DashTrak will display a Low Battery warning several times, along with a chime, when the
battery needs to be re-charged. Re-charge immediately to prevent any data loss. The Battery
Icon (see Picture 1, page 4) will also show a low level.
