WalkStyles DashTrak User Manual

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

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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.

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The DashTrak and the Wall Charging Unit are intended to be used with 110v AC power
only. If you are planning to travel and to re-charge the DashTrak in countries that use current
levels other than 110v, you must use a current converter (available at most travel stores) or
only recharge the DashTrak using a USB cable attached to a powered on computer.

I-B. Determining Your Stride Length
To get the most accurate calorie burn and distance readouts, you will need to determine your
Stride Length. Follow these instructions using the enclosed WalkStyles tape measure.

1. Place the WalkStyles tape measure on a flat surface with the “inch” or “centimeter” side up
depending on your desired unit of measure, and place both heels even with the “0” end of the
tape.

2. Step forward in a normal walking manner and count your steps until the heel of
one foot is closest to the end (3-5 steps average).

3. Note the measurement at the heel of that foot.

4. Repeat 2 - 3 times for accuracy.

5. Divide the distance measured by the number of steps you have taken
(example: 120”/ 4 steps is a 30”stride).

6. Write down this number.

You will use this measurement later when you input your PERSONAL INFO into the DashTrak.

II. DashTrak Setup for Manual Users (non uploader)

Remember, you need to charge your DashTrak for at least 2 hours before you begin this

process. After charging, when you remove the DashTrak from the charging unit, if you see a
warning about having lost power, disregard the warning and push the Next and Exit
buttons until you see the STEPS screen. In the future, if you see this warning, it means your
battery was fully discharged prior to re-charging and you will need to reset the DashTrak clock
using the procedure discussed in Section II-A, page 4.

While you are in the STEPS screen with the DashTrak open, confirm that the counting
mechanism is working by tapping it several times against the palm of your hand. The Step
readout should increase with each tap.

The accurate operation of the DashTrak depends upon the information you enter into the

device. There are two types of information you will enter: DASHTRAK SETTINGS and
PERSONAL INFO.

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To enter this data, you will need to access the DashTrak Menu system by using the Menu
button (see Picture 1). Menu options are generally phrased as a question, and the actions are
generally: Yes, Next , Done or Exit.

II-A. DASHTRAK SETTINGS

1. Push the green Menu button until you see the SAFE TO CONNECT TO PC screen.

2. Push the Next button until you see the CHANGE DASHTRAK SETTINGS? screen.

3. Push the Yes button and you will see the SET TIME? screen.

4. Push Yes and then enter the time. Use the button adjacent to the horizontal arrow to
switch between hours and minutes. Make sure the AM/PM designator is set correctly.
When the Time is correct, press Done.

6. You will now be in the SET US OR METRIC? screen. The default setting is US. If you
want your distance data shown as Metric, push Yes and then select the desired setting
and then press Done.

7. Press Exit twice until you are back at the STEPS screen.

The other options in the CHANGE DASHTRAK SETTINGS? menu are Features and can
be reviewed in Section IV and input later.

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B. PERSONAL INFO

1. Push the green Menu button until you see the SAFE TO CONNECT TO PC screen.

2. Push the Next button until you see the ENTER PERSONAL INFO? screen.

3. Push the Yes button and you will see the SET STRIDE LENGTH? screen.
a. Push the Yes button and using the buttons across from the arrows, enter your Stride
Length in inches (or centimeters if you have selected Metric as your unit of measure).
b. When the Stride Length is correct, push the Done button.

4. You will now be in the SET WEIGHT? screen. Follow steps 3a and 3b to set your Weight.

5. You will now be in the SET AGE? screen. Follow steps 3a and 3b to set your Age.

Menu button (only active in the Data Screens)
Yes or Done button in the Menu screens

Next or action button in the Data and Menu screens

Backlight button (only active in the Data Screens)
Exit or action button in the Menu Screens

Battery level icon

Picture 1

USB port

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II-A- 6. Once you have correctly entered your Stride, Weight and Age, push the Exit button twice
and you will be back at the STEPS screen.

You have now entered the important data that the DashTrak requires to accurately calculate its
various metrics such as; Distance, Calorie Burn, Aerobic Pace, and Heart Rate data using the
optional WalkStyles HR Transmitter (instructions for use included in HR Transmitter package).

Next, you should review the Features in Section IV to personalize your DashTrak and to learn
about the Data and Menu Screens.

III. DashTrak Setup and Activating your Platinum Member Account

Remember, you need to charge your DashTrak for at least 2 hours before you begin this
process. After charging, when you remove the DashTrak from the charging unit, if you see a
warning about SYSTEM RESTARTED DATE-TIME UNKNOWN, disregard the warning and push
the Next and Exit buttons until you see the STEPS screen. In the future, if you see this warning, it
means your battery was fully discharged prior to re-charging and you will need to re-sync the
DashTrak clock to your account on the WalkStyles.com web site (see USER TIPS, RE-SYNCING
DASHTRAK TO WEB SITE, page 13).

While you are in the STEPS screen with the DashTrak open, confirm that the counting
mechanism is working by tapping it several times against the palm of your hand. The readout
should increase with each tap.

►DO NOT CONNECT THE DASHTRAK TO THE USB CABLE YET!

III-A. Initializing your Platinum Member account

1. If you have a Pre-Paid Subscription Code, have a Platinum Member subscription commitment
or you are upgrading your DashTrak experience by becoming a Platinum Member subscriber,
open Microsoft Internet Explorer and navigate to www.WalkStyles.com.
a. If you ARE already a Basic Member, log in to your account and then click on Go Platinum
(located to the right of the step statistics )and then select Subscribe Now and follow the
directions entering your Pre-Paid Subscription Code, if applicable, into the box under Plan
Type & Codes on the Billing Page (see Picture 2). You will be asked for your credit card
information to facilitate the monthly subscription payment. If you are using a Pre-paid
Subscription Code, the billing will start once the pre-paid period concludes. After registering,
while you are still logged into your account, click on the HOME menu option and then refer
to Section III-A-2, page 6.

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III-A-1- b. If you are NOT already a Basic Member, click on the menu option JOIN US. Under
Platinum Membership at the bottom of the page, enter your zip code and then click on the
Subscribe Today button and follow the directions providing the information as requested.
This information will be used to set up your user profile so that other members (if you
choose) can search you out to walk and/or form a club and vice versa. If you have a Pre­ Paid Subscription Code, when you get to the Billing Page, enter it into the box under Plan
Type & Codes (see Picture 2). You will also be asked for your credit card information. This
will be used to facilitate your monthly subscription payment. If you are using a Pre-paid
Subscription Code, monthly billing will start once the pre-paid period concludes. As a new
member (not upgrading from a Basic Member) you will be sent a temporary password to
your registered e-mail account. Retrieve the password and then log in to your new
Platinum Membership account at www.WalkStyles.com using your e-mail address and
temporary password. Change your password as prompted then refer to Section III-A-2.

III-A-2. After registering as a Platinum Member, or upgrading to Platinum from Basic Membership,
navigate to your Personal Home Page and click on the Enter Steps

button located in the
MY ACTIVITY SUMMARY section of the page. A pop-up window will appear asking if
you will Upload or Manually enter steps in to your Platinum Member account. In order to take
advantage of all of the features of the DashTrak, we recommend that you select Upload
and then click on the Submit button. If you have already set up your account to Manually
enter steps prior to acquiring your DashTrak, you will need to change your Step Entry
Mechanism setting by going to the My Account / Site Preferences menu options and then
proceed with item III-A-3.

If you are going to be a Manual DashTrak User of your Platinum Member account, skip steps
III-A-3 and III-B, and if you have not already done so, set up your DashTrak for Manual use as
discussed in Section II, page 3, of this guide.

Picture 2

Enter pre-paid code here