GTrek II User Manual

User Manual

Version 5.4.0

Contents

1. Welcome ................................................................................................................................ 3

1.1 Notes and Warnings ......................................................................................................... 5

1.2 Software Installation ........................................................................................................ 5

1.4 Installation Configuration ................................................................................................ 8

1.5 GTrek Device Driver Installation .................................................................................... 8

1.6 How to use your GTrek .................................................................................................. 10

1.7 What's New .................................................................................................................... 11

2. Quick Start Tutorial ............................................................................................................. 16

2.1 GTrek guide for Dummies ............................................................................................. 18

3. GTrek II ............................................................................................................................... 20

3.1 File Splitter ..................................................................................................................... 22

3.2 Manual Connect ............................................................................................................. 23

3.3 Quick Stastics................................................................................................................. 23

3.4 GeoTagging.................................................................................................................... 25

3.5 Configure GTrek ............................................................................................................ 28

3.6 AGPS ............................................................................................................................. 29

3.7 Download ....................................................................................................................... 30

3.7.1 Clear GTrek ............................................................................................................ 31

4. Position ................................................................................................................................ 31

5. Analyse ................................................................................................................................ 32

5.1 Route .............................................................................................................................. 39

5.2 Altitude .......................................................................................................................... 39

5.3 Velocity .......................................................................................................................... 40

5.4 Profile Display ............................................................................................................... 41

5.5 Rotate Displayed Route ................................................................................................. 42

5.6 Route Summary ............................................................................................................. 42

5.7 Google Earth Tours ........................................................................................................ 44

5.8 Google Earth .................................................................................................................. 46

5.9 Export Google Earth file to Servers ............................................................................... 48

5.10 Trim Data Stream ......................................................................................................... 49

5.11 Delete Data Segment.................................................................................................... 50

5.12 Delete Inactive Data ..................................................................................................... 50

5.13 Animation & POI ......................................................................................................... 51

5.14 Trip Details .................................................................................................................. 53

5.15 GTrek-Track Utility ..................................................................................................... 53

5.16 Select Trace Data ......................................................................................................... 55

6. The GTrek Image Viewer .................................................................................................... 55

7. Support ................................................................................................................................. 57

Appendix .................................................................................................................................. 58

Appendix A – Specifications ............................................................................................... 58

Appendix B – Certification .................................................................................................. 59

Appendix C – Warranty Information ................................................................................... 61

GTrek Help Files

1. Welcome

Getting acquainted with your GTrek

Your GTrek comes to you ready to use but before you do it is advisable to read the following.

Your GTrek is simple to use but there are a few minor points which you should be aware of when using it to ensure accurate data is available for maps and routes to be produced.

Your GTrek data logger receives data from orbiting satellites and converts the meaningless data streams into useful information. It then saves this data until it is transferred from the device into the GTrek program where meaningful information is produced.

On the left hand side there is a three position switch, the functions are as follows:-

OFF - In this position the unit is in the off position, no data will be collected in this state.

NAV - In this position the blue Bluetooth light will illuminate and an attempt will be made to communicate and connect with another Bluetooth device. If such a device is found and can be paired with GTrek it will assume the roll of a slave device supplying data, the Bluetooth light will also flash. In this position GTrek can be used as a data source for third party programs such as TomTom or Google Maps for Mobiles etc. and can function as a GPS receiver for a satellite navigation systems. If after about 60 seconds GTrek is not paired with another device then the Bluetooth communications will be shut down to conserve battery power. Data logging will also cease, the Bluetooth light will start to flash very slowly. It will however wakeup if a Bluetooth can be connect with at a later time, in this sleep mode the battery will remain active for approximately 350 hours. Note: If a device ID code is requested when pairing GTrek then use 0000 (4 zeros)

LOG - This is the normal position and when switched to this position the data log will automatically start recording data at the preset rate until switched off as long as an active satellite lock is obtainable. Bluetooth communications will also function in this position and provide services as detailed in (2) above but will not shut down if the Bluetooth is subsequent disconnected.

On the top surface of the device you will find three lights and a push button

The satellite fix light is multi-function and multi-colour (amber and red)

An amber light on - satellite fix not obtained and no data is not being collected

An amber light flashing - satellite fix obtained and useful data is being collected.

A red and amber light on - data not being collected, internal memory is full and has stopped logging and needs to be downloaded and then cleared.

A red light off - normal operation condition.

A red light flashing slowly - internal memory is more than 90% full and needs to be downloaded as soon as possible.

A red light on - see 3 above.

The green power light

A green light on - this is a charging indication

A green light off - the unit is fully charged, this light may flicker when fully charged if downloading data

A red light on if the battery power level is very low. In this situation the battery should be recharged without delay.

The blue Bluetooth light

A blue light off - Bluetooth is disabled or is not paired

A blue light on - GTrek has not yet paired with a Bluetooth device

A blue light flashing - GTrek is connected and ready to transfer data

A blue light flashing slowly - No Bluetooth connection, GTrek has entered a low power sleep mode.

The push button

This button when pushed will log additional data points and the amber Satellite light will flash amber and red three times. Routes when viewed by the data analyzer will add small blue circles indicating where on the route the button was pressed. Routes viewed in Google Earth will have location markers positioned at locations where the button was pressed alon g with additional information. This button can be used as often as required

On the right is a mini USB socket used for transferring data and for charging the battery.

Note

When your GTrek is first switched on it will need to establish its bearings and calculate its location. If the location is close to where it was when it was switch off then a warm start up sequence will be initiated.

If the new location is some distance from the last one then a cold start is initiated as any information it has acquired will not match data it is receiving now. This requires more data to be downloaded and can take a little longer to obtain a 3D fix. During this time your GTrek may not communicate with the GTrek program. If this is the case position your GTrek where it can be seen by the satellites and try again after a couple of minutes. If the satellite light starts to flash then a satellite fix has been obtained and you are ready to go. In this situation it is more difficult to obtain a satellite lock if the device is moving ie. in a car and may take longer to get the information required. The number of satellites in view also has a bearing.

Alternatively use the “Update AGPS” utility in the “Settings” menu to jump start the data acquisition phase. Using this utility a time to first fix (TTFF) can be as low as 15 seconds.

Bluetooth pairing with your smart phone is an easy process, switch on the GTrek (NAV or LOG) and follow the instructions provided with your hand held device. Your GTrek identification is “iBT A+ GPS”.

If a pass key is requested when pairing your GTrek with a Bluetooth device use 0000 (4 zeros).

1.1 Notes and Warnings

GTrek uses a Lithium-ion battery. If your GTrek is used in temperatures lower than -10ºC or higher than 60ºC its battery charge capability will decrease. A pocket is a good place as body heat will maintain temperature. Please keep your GTrek data logger away from particularly low or high temperature environments. In addition, do not expose your GTrek data logger to temperatures higher than 140ºF/60ºC. If you do not follow these rules the battery inside your GTrek may overheat, explode or ignite, and this will lead to serious damage. The Lithium-ion battery inside the GTrek should be recycled in a proper way and should neve r be thrown into normal refuse or disposed of in an incinerator.

Your GTrek should not be used in prohibited locations such as on-board airplanes and in hospitals so turning off your GTrek is recommended. Wireless GPS receivers and BlueTooth communications may interfere with sensitive equipment which use radio frequency.

If your GTrek data logger is not to be used for long periods it is recommended that the battery be removed and stored separately in a dry and cool place. Re-charging periodically is also recommended (by periodically we mean recharge your battery every two to three months).

For safety keep your GTrek and all accessories out of children's reach. Th e GTrek system is a useful tool and is not a toy, though we do hope you have a lot of fun with it.

The manufacturer of GTrek and related products assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this manual, or from deletion of data as a result of malfunction, dead battery, or from misuse or use of the product in any way.

Use only the supplied and approved accessories. Unauthorized accessories, modifications or attachments could damage your GTrek and may violate regulations governing radio devices.

None of the above detract from your statutory rights under European law, however if you have a problem please call us first.

1.2 Software Installation

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION FIRST

Install Software Prior to Connecting GTrek

Prior to connecting your GTrek to your PC you are required to install the application software and device drivers. However it's quite acceptable to connect your GTrek without switching it on just to charge the battery. If your GTrek is switched on and connected then Microsoft Windows will attempt to load appropriate drivers. Without the correct software pre-installed your GTrek may be installed incorrectly. Undoing this is possible but not within the scope of this manual.

The installation instructions that follow assume your operating system platform is Windows XP with at least Service Pack 2. This is considered the minimum. For Vista or Windows 7 please refer to additional installation instructions provided on the installations disk.

The installation is a simple automated process which should take just a couple of minutes. The application requires that Google Earth be installed prior to the main installation, if it is not found the user is automatically referred to Googles website to download and install a copy. A connection to the internet is required for this process.

Google can be installed at any time prior to the application installation by going to

http://earth.google.com and clicking the button labeled "Download Google Earth 5.0" and following

the instructions provided.

At the end of the installation of the application GTrek device drivers are installed this needs to be accepted before the process completes. If nothing changes for any length of time then check for dialogue boxes that may be covered. Look for this icon on the

task bar

The installation should proceed as follows.

After inserting the installation disk into your CDROM drive the installation program should run automatically. If not, open "My Computer" and double click startUp.exe on the installation CD. If "The publisher could not be verified" message appears select Run . The Welcome box will be displayed, Click next.

Google Earth is a required component for the GTrek application, If already installed this step will be skipped. If not found this dialog box will be displayed. Clicking Yes will open the Google Earth webpage where the "Download Google Earth" button should be clicked. A connection to the internet is required. Follow the instructions provided. Once complete restart the installation procedure.

The GTrek program requires a Microsoft system extension called ".Net Framework 2.0" and needs to be installed next. Click Accept and the installation will proceed. ”.Net” may already be installed, if so this step will be skipped. If required this may take a couple of minutes to complete.

The Welcome Screen is now displayed. Click Next to continue.

The GTrek End User License Agreement is displayed next and the user needs to click I Agree and Next to continue. You should actually read it, but we can't make you.

GTrek is normally installed in the default folder. It can be changed if necessary, although the default folder is recommended. Microsoft Windows XP and Vista provide support for more than one user; this program can be installed for a single user (default) or can be accessed by all users. This selection can also be made here.

Click Next to continue.

Confirm installation, Click Next to continue. The installation stage normally takes less than a minute.

If the Windows Logo Testing message is displayed click Continue Anyway. This is a Windows security message and is not always automatically displayed. It is also not always displayed above all other items currently being displayed and hence the installation process may appear to hang. At no time during the installation process should there be any length of time where no update process is being displayed.

GTrek will now commence the installation. When the installation has finished click Close to complete the task. That concludes the installation and the CD can be removed.

10.

Insert the battery into Your GTrek data logger aligning the battery terminals with the contacts, replace the

cover and connect your GTrek to the PC with the mini USB cable supplied and set the power switch to the LOG position. A message will be displayed stating that New Hardware has been detected and the Hardware Wizard will be launched. A Dialog box will be displayed requesting directions to install the new hardware, click Yes, this time only and Next and Next again .

11. The installation process will start by searching for the information required. When found the drivers will be installed. Click Finish to complete the process.

12. An information balloon will be displayed indicating that the process has completed without errors.

It is recommended that prior to first use, your GTrek data logger should be configured and initialized. Switch on your GTrek and launch the GTrek application by double clicking the icon that is now on your desktop, if you have a connection to the internet then select Settings->Update AGPS and preload the satellite data. Allow it to synchronize with the satellites. From the Settings menu select Configure GTrek, select the desired data logging rate and click Save . Your GTrek will be configured for use and the on-board memory will be cleared.

The battery should be fully charged before use. The green light being switched off indicates the charging process is complete. Your GTrek is now ready to go. Use your GTrek and get familiar with it.

Don't forget to register your GTrek system, if you do, we will notify you when there are updates

available.

1.4 Installation Configuration

After the software installation has completed the default configuration can be setup here. Select the default icon which is placed on the desktop, either Ski, Bike or Track

Next enable the program Hot-Key if required and select the key combination, the default is Ctrl+G.

Next click the "Create Desktop Icon" for the GTrek-Image Viewer if a desktop Icon is required for this utility.

After the installation is completed all 4 versions of the GTrek programs along with the user manual can be accessed from the Start->All Programs->GTrek menu.

No matter which program is used to download the data from your GTrek it is compatible with all the others.

1.5 GTrek Device Driver Installation

Once the main software has been installed and configured the GTrek device drivers, that allow the operating system (XP, Vista or Windows 7) to communicate with the GTrek Data Logger, have to be installed and configured.

Remove the GTrek from it's packaging and remove the battery cover, insert the battery lining up the battery terminals and replace the cover. Connect the GTrek Data Logger to your PC with the supplied USB data cable and the green charging indicator will illuminate. Slide the power switch to the LOG position and the yellow satellite indicator will illuminate. This indicates that the GTrek is on and no satellites have yet been detected, when later a satellite lock has been established this indicator starts to flash. If indoors the building may shield the satellite signals.

This process only needs to be done once.

If you wish to perform this process later click the "Cancel" button. This "driver Installation" procedure will proceed without the GTrek program running and will be done the first time the GTrek Data Logger is connected automatically.

We have had a small number of instances where the device drivers have not been installed correctly on the first try. If you receive a message that indicates this then switch off the GTrek and after a few seconds switch it on again. If the message is displayed again plea se get in touch through the website

www.gtrek.co.uk either by email or phone (UK office hours).

An information bubble should be displayed indicating that a new USB device has been detected and that the device drivers are being installed. If installing on Windows XP a dialogue box will appear, select "Yes, this time only" and in the next box select the recommended option.

Once the process has been completed a message is displayed. Click OK and the process will finish.

Slide the power switch to the off position and leave it connected until the green indicator turns off to indicate the battery is fully charged.

If your GTrek is not used for extended periods we recommend that the battery is removed and stored in a cool dry location (don't forget where you put it). It should be recharged at least once every 4 months.

Additional or replacement hi-capacity batteries are available from GTrek Ltd. The battery is similar to a standard Nokia Phone battery and these can be used but they have only about half the power of the original and will only give about 12 hours of use.

1.6 How to use your GTrek

Your GTrek has been designed to provide ease of use from the start to getting the results. However some simple preparation is always of use and some simple tips are included here

1. Charge your battery. There are some additional notes . Your GTrek data logger can be

charged in any one of three ways as follows:-

1. From the mains supply with the optional supplied charger. This charger is dual

voltage, 50 or 60hz and will work anywhere with a suitable adaptor. Do not use a charger from another device as this may damage your GTrek. Inspect the charger before use and do not use it if it looks damaged. Replacements can be obtained from the web site www.gtrek.co.uk.

2. Your GTrek can be charged by plugging it into a car power socket with the supplied

charging cable, again use nothing other than the supplied charger as damage may result.

Through a connection to a laptop or desktop PC by the USB cable. Your GTrek is supplied with a standard mini-USB cable which is used to transfer data between your GTrek and a computer. It also re-charges the battery when connected to the PC.

2. At the start of your day's activities switch your GTrek on. If it's not switched on it won't record

anything, however it's never too late. On the side of your GTrek there is a three position switch labelled OFF-NAV-LOG, be sure to switch it to the LOG position. From cold it can take from a few tens of seconds to a few minutes to get a satellite fix, it depends on the number of satellites in view. If you are inside a car or bus it may never get a fix at all, moving at high speed also does not help. A fix is indicated by the satellite light (yellow) blinking. Once a fix is obtained it's a lot easier to maintain synchronization. Place your GTrek in a pocket or pack where it can get a good unimpeded view of the sky. Covering it with a tin box for instance is not a good idea.

3. When your days activities finish switch your GTrek data logger off otherwise you may collect

unwanted data and waste battery energy.

4. On return to your residence download the data and save it and/or e-mail it to yourself at home

and analyse the results.

5. Clear down the memory ready for the next day (don't forget item 1 above)!

6. Once data has been downloaded the Analysis screen is automatically loaded. View your

route, distances and speeds, view the profile. Select the Google Earth Tour button to replay the route or load Google Earth and view your route in 3D.

Special Note

If the Data Analysis screen is closed without saving new or modified data the user is prompted to save that data. If it's still not been saved however or the application terminates unexpectedly then that data can be retrieved manually. Once the data download has been completed a copy of the data is temporarily saved to the default location (normally MyDocuments\Ski-Log Data Files) with the name Auto-Save.gbf. Copy and paste this file and rename it for your use.

1.7 What's New

Ski-Log was originally designed as a device for skiers and boarders alike but we could see applications for other sporting and outdoor leisure activities and we were going to end up with a number of slightly different devices with different names. So GTrek has been created, this allows us to create GTrek - Ski, GTrek - Bike GTrek - Track and other applications we are working on. Watch the website for new products. It doesn't matter which version you purchase as each version contains the other two, only the desktop icon is different.

If you have registered your GTrek then we will inform you when updates and downloads are available. You will also be notified automatically when new updates are available.

So what's really new for version 2 ?

We have added many new features and improved the way the program is used, some of the new items are as follows:-

1. Export not only to Google Earth™ but to Google Maps™ and export files for MemoryMap,

data exported to Google Maps can also be imported into Google Maps for Mobil es.

2. Double click on a .GBF or .GSF file and GTrek will run and load the file automatically

3. The "Configure GTrek" facility now has 3 options giving you the option of :-

1. 1 second update with storage for 16 hours

2. 4 second update with 60 hours of storage

3. 6 second update with over 100 hours of storage

4. The Analysis screen now has a tab page format providing easy access to the Route Display,

Altitude Display and Speed Display.

5. The Route display has a North pointing compass and the display is rotatable, it has an

overlaid grid with a measured scale

6. The Altitude and Speed displays have height or speed and Time scales

7. All three screens can have Point Of Interest labels inserted. A POI inserted on the Route

screen also displays on the other screens as well.

8. A "Trip Details" facility has been added to allow additional information to be save with the

.GBF file to provide a reminder of the trip or journey.

9. A profile page has been added showing height and speed on the same graph. This page also

displays data entered on the Trip Details. POI data can also be displayed.

10.

The "Route Summary" has been extended to include Up, Down and Level distance data along with average ski (travelling down) speed.

11. A Quick Statistics page has been added to allow for a compa rison between several days

activities.

12. A facility to quickly remove POI's and My Place markers.

13.

A facility to import Points Of Interest (POI’s) into a file from another

14. A Quick Statistics page has been added to allow for a compa rison between several days

activities.

15. A facility to remove erroneous data in the middle of a data stream.

16. The time information stored by the GTrek is always in UTC (the same as GMT). Data

recorded can come from any time zone which can be corrected for when it's downloaded. A facility has been included to correct any time errors after it has been downloaded.

17. Additional functionality to support GTrek-Bike including an ability to display the Altitude and

Speed displays by distance.

So what's new for version 3 ?

1. Automatic update notification when new versions become available.

2. Support for exporting Google Earth/Maps files in ZIP'ed format making them very much

smaller.

3. Changes to the data download algorithm to make the process more immune to missi ng data.

A problem that may occur on older and slower PC's

4. Provision for a selectable 'Y' axis on the Altitude display

5. Modifications to the Profile page to allow either of the two graphs Altitude and Speed to be

independently switch off and a fill facility. Go take a look you'll get the idea.

6. In Google Earth 4.1 the process of running the tours to create a virtual fly through were

changed. To accommodate this the export process now provides two options:-

1. If the data gathered was on the ground ie. skiing or biking then select the Track on

Ground option.

2. If the data gathered was in the air then select the Track not on ground option.

7. In the original version only a single analysis screen could be displayed, now many screens

can be opened simultaneously.

In the Position screen where the visible satellites can be viewed a satellite trail feature has been added so the satellite paths can be seen. Beware this is a bit like watching paint dry.

9. The standard data logging intervals of 1, 4 and 6 seconds has been extended to log every

200m/s thus providing an update 5 time a second for application where speed is of an issue.

10. A fully featured digital picture GeoTagging facility has been added. Users track t heir routes

and take pictures for much the same reasons, to provide a record of where there have bee n and what they have seen. It therefore makes sense to combine these two technologies. The GeoTagging features download and save the GTrek routes, Download your digital pictures from your camera and merge the two into a single file that not only show's your pictures but tells you when the picture was taken and where you were when you took the picture. The resulting file can be loaded into Google Earth so it can be shared with friend and family.

Version 3.2

1. Added Export to .CSV file format

Version 3.3

1. Minor bug fixes to the Analyse screen and Trim function

2. Corrections for globalization errors (ie '.' instead of ',' in numbers)

Bug fix in GTrek device detection logic.

Bug fix in lift and hill count logic

5. Remove "Exit GTrek, are you sure"

Tab order in Trip details changed

7. Changes to Download screen

Added Save File Name on Quick Statistics screen

Version 3.4

1. Driver installation process changed.

2. AGPS download system added to improve time to first fix (TTFF)

3. Added globe image on Position screen

So what's new for version 4 ?

Well version 4 brings a complete makeover and the release of GTrek-Track a completely new application based on the GTrek-Bike version. GTrek-Track brings multi-route displays and calculated G force displays on the speed screen.

1. Creation of GTrek-Track

Multiple route file display

3. Calculated G force on speed display

Version 4.1

1. Minor bug fixes

Version 4.2

1. A change in the way Time Zones are handled to make it easier to synchronize your camera

time with the downloaded data time used to GeoTag digital pictures

Version 4.4

1. Correction to the Rotate function when displaying downloaded routes

2. Improved panning function on the route display with mouse click and drag.

Increased accuracy on the Lap extraction utility. Lap times are now calculated to 0.001 seconds

Version 4.5

1. Fix an error in the track data calculation of lap times.

2. Added Right-Click function in Route Summary box to copy contents to the Clipboard

3. Single Click to start download of data from GTrek when switch on

4. When exporting data to Google Earth when in GTrek-Track the default Smoothing value

defaults to 1 and 4 in GTrek-Bike and GTrek-Ski

5. When the Trim sliders are selected on the Trim-Data page selection indicators are displayed

Version 4.6

1. A new facility in the View menu on the Analyse screen "Trace Data Selection" to

select/deselect traces in a multi trace view and select the default trace.

2. A new facility in the Settings menu on the Analyse screen "Delete Inactive Data" to

automatically identify and remove and data deemed to be inactive.

Version 4.8

1. Error in track colour when exporting multiple tracks to Google Earth.

2. A "Most Recent File" listing added to the File menu on the mail screen

3. A simplified multi-track selection utility added in the Analysis screen of the GTrek-Track

program.

4. An error was found in the vertical assent and decent calculation, this has been fixed.

5. The Longitudinal G force calculation has been altered with the addition of a thumb wheel to

select the sample rate.

6. The "Configure GTrek" screen now has additional control features. Logging is no longer

restricted to 4 set time periods and can now be set from 0.2s to 99.9s and a new feature to log by distance and speed.

7. With logging rates that not exactly one second apart require additional time data.

8. The data download time has been reduced from 12 minutes for a full GTrek to about 60

seconds (PC dependant).

9. GTrek is now fully Windows 7 compliant.

So what's new for version 5 ?

Version 5 has had a complete makeover, the main areas affected are anywhere that GTrek interacts with Google Earth. Google Earth as a Google product has been much improved lately and this version exploits these changes to the full.

Most Google Earth users view GE as a means to view images of the ground taken from NASA satellites, few comprehend that just under the surface of the program there is whole programming language that can be exploited to provide a rich content and to enable imagery and functionality not previously available.

GTrek prior to Version 5 was capable of providing Google Earth tours but required GE to be selecte d and manipulated. These tours were played out at a constant speed no matter what the route data called for. Now in version 5 tours are easy, they run at real time speed and include realistic models that follow the recorded route exactly either on the ground or in the air.

The program has gone through beta testing and the initial release if V5.0.11. Version 5.0.11

1. The main Analyse screen loaded when download completes now has a fourth page which

displays the route, altitude, speed and essential statistical data together.

2. There are now two Google Earth button on the data Analyse screen, the standard Google

Earth button and a new Google Earth Tour button.

3. The digital picture GeoTagging screen has been re-written to use the updated of Google

Earth.

4. Addition of the Google Earth screen where the terrain and imagery can be controlled, where

models can be loaded and snap shots of the view can be taken and saved.

5. Changes to the Position screen now show the signal strength of the satellites in view.

Version 5.1 has had some significant updates and some minor bug fixes as follows: -

1. Changes to the Tilt, Rotate and Scale functions in the Google Tour to allow greater resolution

and control.

Additional models added to the Google Tour screen

3. Updates associated with Google Earth API version 6

There was a problem during the installation procedure where the GTrek device driver installation completion screen could get lost behind other screens giving the impression that the installation process had stopped. This screen is now independent of the rest of the installation process.

5. Fix minor bug in the Speed Bars display.

6. Additional functions added to the Statistics display screen:-

1. New data for the Ski/Bike/Track applicable to the versions

2. If files that have been added to the Quick Statistics are subsequently changed you

will be prompted to update the display with the new data. Only applied to data added on or after Version 5.1.0.

3. Option to set the distance data resolution to 1 to 4 decimal places.

7. Changes in the way altitude changes are detected to make the system more responsive and

to add a blue line colour to indicate no or minimal altitude change on the Google Tour screen.

8. Changes to the Configure GTrek screen to allow the selection of the maximum logging rate to

be set to 5hz or 1hz

9. Ability to export Google Earth data in either KML (normal data) or KMZ (compressed) file

format.

10. When data is downloaded the user is prompted to automatically set t he time zone for the data

to that set on the PC.

11. The GTrek Track utility (available only in the GTrek-Track version) has the ability to set a

Start and/or Stop line for the extraction of the lap data. These lines are normally set perpendicular the track data but can now be rotated independently.

12. Fix bug in Analyser screen where the animation marks don't always get cleared correctly.

Version 5.1.1 Changes mainly to the Geo-Tagging utility

1. Corrected problem where no route would be displayed if the number of records or data points

exceeded 32,000

2. Thumbnail pictures adjusted for landscape and portrait and for picture aspect ratios that are

not standard 4:3

3. Changed the Set Camera Time screen to make it easier to use,

4. Changed the Geo-Tagging utility to cater for off-line support

Version 5.1.2 Minor bug fixes Version 5.1.4 Enhancements to the Geo-Tagger utility

1. Added ability to add textural information to geo-tagged images which is displayed when the

data is exported to Google Earth

2. Corrected screen display to cater for the display zoom option on Windows 7

Version 5.2 Major enhancements to the Geo-Tagger utility

1. Changes to cater for additional file types to include not only .JPG but .BMP, Canon file types

.CR2 and Nikon File types .NEF and several common other file types.

2. Included the new GTrek-Image Viewer utility, this is a separate program designed to view

images, geo-Tag data and to provide slide shows. It's compatible with all the major image file type available today.

3. Added functionality for “All User” installation option

4. Added a Search function to find locations in the GeoTagg page in the GTrek program and a

similar utility in the GTrek-IV image viewer.

5. Added “Device Serial Number” to statistical data screen

6. Added a utility to upload route files to the GTrek web servers that can be view an PC’s, MAC’s and many smart devices

Version 5.3.0 Minor updates and additional features

1. Additional facility to import .GPX file from the main screen

2. When moving from one image to the next in the GeoTagger the view angle and range are now maintained.

3. Error in GeoTagger when tagging images from multiple routes

4. GeoTagger not updating all layers in Google Earth

5. Right-click menu in data summary on main screen fixed.

6. GTrek option selection screen added to make the installation program universal

7. Install GTrek device driver now part of the installation process

Version 5.3.2 Minor updates and additions

1. Historical image view added to Google Tour display

2. Changed to the Delete Segment screen to speed up the process

3. Changes to the Analyse screen to display total duration and time spent going Down, Up and Flat.

Version 5.3.9 Minor updates and additions

1. Right click menu on summary now able to copy to the clipboard data in .CSV format

2. Export data formats extended to Flight format files types of .GPX data as Waypoints and IGC format

3. Additions to Quick Stats:-

a) New columns for Down/Up/Flat times b) New columns for User desi gnated data (see below) c) Support for Miles and Km d) Export data in .CSV format e) Option to reset columns to default order f) Most Resent Used files facility added to File menu g) Quick Stats when opened automatically o pens most resent Stats file h) File menu Save and SaveAs

4. Trip Details screen now has upto four selectable additional titles and data fields that can be saved and restored. This data impacts the Data Summary, Profile and Quick Stats screens

5. Extensive re-write of the Profile screen which is now much faster.

6. Profile screen now has a slideable transparency function to allow the back image to show through the trip data.

7. Profile option facility to allow user to select which data is displayed as statistical data in the top boxes.

8. Data can now be added to Quick Stats data base from the Analyse Screen

Version 5.3.13 Minor bug fixes and changed to presentation

1. Fix in GeoTagger for non-JPG images

2. Error in uploading KMZ files where the file name exists.

3. Error in the GeoTagger Sync-Time utility due to changes in US Navy time-port website

4. Error in Delete Inactive Data utility, delete button was missing.

Version 5.3.23 Minor bug fixes and changes to the main analyser screen and printable images

1. Addition of Date/Time on Google Tour screen

2. Changes to the Uninstall procedure to remove all traces of the program but leave saved routes intact

3. Bug fix on the Speed and Altitude screens where the X axis displayed data tended to overwrite adjacent labels

4. Changed to the data displayed in the first Analyser screen to incorporate Google Maps with Terrain or Satellite view options. This requires an internet connection, if one is not available then the display reverts to the normal graphical display.

5. Changes Analyse screen view printouts to resemble the screen display

6. Improvements to the Analyser Print functions to increase quality and functionality

7. It has been found that the current version of Google Earth Version 7.0 has significant bugs in it and a trap has been incorporated into the program to detect this version and advice on a solution

8. Fix a problem with the Time Server when synchronising the PC time in the GeoTagging screen

9. Updated version to support Windows 8

10. Added additional models to model list

11. Addition of Smooth Line feature to analyse screen and performance improvements when updating display

12. Animation screen to imperial or metric data as selected.

Version 5.4.0 Consolidation of latest changes and updates

1. This version sees the consolidation of the latest changes and updates

2. The animation screen has be changed to reflect either imperial or metric instead of a mixture of both

3. A drag and drop feature of the main screen added to open files dropped onto it

4. Performance increase on the analyse screen

5. Fixed an error in the update notification screen where some useres were not being notified of updates

2. Quick Start Tutorial

2.1 GTrek guide for Dummies

There are a few things that need to be done before you can view any data. The major sections don't need to be carried out in the order below but they do need to be done. The list is not so much an instruction sheet, more of a list of bullet points and links to where more information can be found.

Install the software

Open the package and scan down the installation instruction sheet. If your version of Microsoft Windows is not the same as the installation instructions enclosed in the package then there are other versions on the installation CD.

Insert the disk into your PC

Install the software and device drivers

Fit battery, connect to your PC and switch on your GTrek

Device configuration (automatic)

Charge the battery

Go out and record some data.

Download the data from your GTrek

Trim the data stream, there is always more data (unless your very careful) than is useful and informative. This data is collected by your GTrek after it's been switched on but before your journey starts and after it's finished but before you switch it off. Use the Trim function here.

Inspect the data, view the altitude and speed.

Export to Google Earth Tour or Google Earth.

Save your data for future use.

This by no means an exhausted list of functions. Explore the program. If you have any queries, comment or suggestions then let us know support@gtrek.co.uk and we'll try and help.

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