FINIS Hydro Tracker Instructions Manual

Brand: FINIS

Model: Hydro Tracker

Type: Instructions Manual

Hydro Tracker™

GPS Device Instructions

What is Included?

 Hydro Tracker™ GPS Unit

 Docking Station & Cord

 Armband

 Instruction Booklet

Setup your Hydro Tracker™ & Free

Streamline Training Log Account

Charge Up

Before using the Hydro Tracker™, you will need

to charge the device for at least 2 hours.

1) Make sure your device is powered OFF and

no lights are flashing.

2) Fit your Hydro Tracker™ in the docking

station provided. Match up the FINIS

logos so that the docking cable protrudes

from the bottom of the device.

3) Connect the docking cable to your

computer's USB port.

4) Your Hydro Tracker™ will begin charging.

The device will flash while it charges.

1) While your Hydro Tracker is connected and

charging, launch your web browser and go

to: FINISinc.com/streamline

2) From there you can learn more about the

Streamline Training Log and get started by

creating a free user account & password.

3) Once you are logged in, navigate back to

the main Training Log page and download

the Streamline Bridge software (see next

page) for your MAC or PC.

Download & Install the Streamline Bridge

The Streamline Bridge is a piece of software

that runs on your computer to transfer your

workout files from the device to the Streamline

Training Log.

1) Go to FINISinc.com/streamline and on the

main page you will see a download icon:

2) Click on the download icon to start the

install.

a. A small .exe file will download to your

computer.

b. Once fully downloaded, double-click

this .exe file and select “RUN” to start

the install process.

c. Click “Continue” to select the default

installation location

Note: The Streamline Bridge software is both

PC and MAC compatible.

Introduction to the Streamline Bridge

1) After installing the Streamline Bridge

software, open and run the application:

 From your desktop or program list,

double-click the small swimmer icon

to launch the Bridge.

2) The Streamline Bridge window will load

and you will be prompted to enter your

user name (email) and password.

3) Make sure that you have a live internet

connection, and the Hydro Tracker™ is

correctly plugged into your computer’s

USB port.

4) Enter your user name (email) and

password you created during the FINIS

online registration and click LOGIN.

5) As you record workouts on your Hydro

Tracker™ device, they will appear in the

main table, showing the time, distance,

and speed of the workout.

6) From the Bridge home screen you can:

 Clear all the workouts on the device

 Upload any new workouts (see pg. 13)

 Click the DEVICE SETTINGS link to

view the battery level and change the

sampling rate of the device

 Understand the remaining capacity

on the device

 Link directly to your online workouts

 Toggle between metric and imperial

measurements

Adjust the Sampling Rate

1) Using the Streamline Bridge software,

click on the DEVICE SETTINGS link from

the home screen

2) You will be taken to a new screen with an

input to change the sampling rate.

3) Suggested rates are provided below:

Activity

Suggested Rate

(seconds)

Swim

Walk

Run

Bike

Ski

4) Enter a new value in the box and hit the

CHANGE button.

5) Your Hydro Tracker will be updated

automatically with the new sampling rate.

Battery Level Indicator & Device ID

Using the Streamline Bridge, under the DEVICE

SETTINGS you can see the battery level and

specific ID number for your Hydro Tracker™.

Using your Hydro Tracker™

Once you have charged and setup your Hydro

Tracker™, un-dock the device and it will

automatically turn ON.

Navigation

The Hydro Tracker™ uses a simple design that

consists of 2 buttons and 4 light indicator icons:

POWER

Button

PAUSE

RECORD

Button

POWER

Icon

RECORD

Icon

PAUSE

Icon

SIGNAL

Icon

Power ON/OFF

To turn the Hydro Tracker™ ON:

1) Press and hold the [POWER] button for 3

seconds and then release.

2) The LED’s will start to flash every 3

seconds.

To turn the Hydro Tracker OFF:

1) Press and hold the [POWER] button for 5

seconds and then release.

2) The LED’s will stop flashing.

3) Watch the device for 3-5 seconds to make

sure the flashing has stopped.

Tip: To conserve battery power, power your

device OFF while it is not being used.

Record a Workout

When the Hydro Tracker™ is turned ON, it is

automatically placed in PAUSE mode, and it will

start searching for a satellite signal.

1) Before recording a workout, make sure

that the Hydro Tracker™ has acquired the

GPS satellite signal. Note it may take

several minutes to acquire the signal,

especially the first time you use the

device. You will know when a signal is

achieved as the satellite LED will change

color from red to green.

2) Once you have acquired a green satellite

signal, press and hold the

[PAUSE/RECORD] button for 2 seconds

and then release.

3) The LED indicator will switch from

PAUSED to RECORDING. The workout is

now live so you better get moving!

POWER

RECORD - on

SIGNAL

green

Pausing and Saving a Workout

As soon as you start recording, the Hydro

Tracker™ is constantly saving your workout

data.

To pause and create a new workout file:

1) Press and hold the [PAUSE/RECORD]

button for 2 seconds.

2) The LED indicator will switch from

RECORDING to PAUSED.

3) Your workout is automatically saved.

4) Press and hold the [PAUSE/RECORD]

button again for 2 seconds to start

recording a new workout.

Note: Pausing creates a whole new workout file.

You cannot resume or add to a previous workout

file once you pause because the final data

metrics would be skewed.

When you have completed your workout:

1) Stop recording and pause the device

by pressing and holding the

[PAUSE/RECORD] button for 2 secs.

2) Your workout is automatically saved.

3) Turn OFF the device by pressing the

[POWER] button for 5 seconds.

4) The next time you turn the device ON,

a new workout file will be created.

Wearing the Device for Swimming

The Hydro Tracker™ has unique clips that

attach the device to the back of the head while

swimming in open water.

1) You do not need to remove the strap from

your goggles. Instead you can simply

thread the side of the goggle strap through

the opening slot of each clip.

2) Thread the goggle strap through one clip

at a time. Be sure to push the strap around

the bend so it notches securely.

3) Put on your goggles like normal and

position the Hydro Tracker™ so it rests

comfortably on the back of the head.

4) When you have achieved a green satellite

signal, press the [PAUSE/RECORD] button

and start swimming!

Note: The armband should NOT be used when

swimming. The optimal GPS signal is acquired

from the back of the head while swimming.

Wearing the Device with the Armband

A comfortable neoprene armband is included.

The Hydro Tracker can be attached to the

armband for non-swimming activities such as

running, biking, kayaking, and skiing.

1) Locate the small plastic security clips that

protrude from the armband.

2) Slide the side clips of the Hydro Tracker™

onto these security clips. Go one clip at a

time and be sure to push the Hydro

Tracker™ down on each clip so it snaps

securely into place.

3) With the Hydro Tracker™ secured to the

armband, use the Velcro to secure the

armband on your upper arm.

4) Fasten above the elbow and make sure the

Hydro Tracker™ is facing up and out.

5) When you have achieved a green satellite

signal, press the [PAUSE/RECORD] button

for 2 seconds and then go!

6) To remove, pinch the sides of the security

clip and slide the device up and off.

Uploading your Workouts

Launch the Streamline Bridge

1) After installing the Streamline Bridge

software (see pages 3 & 4 for installation

instructions), open and run the

application:

 From your desktop or program list,

double-click the small swimmer icon

to launch the Bridge.

2) The Streamline Bridge window will load

and you will be prompted to enter your

user name (email) and password.

3) Make sure that you have a live internet

connection, and the Hydro Tracker™ is

correctly plugged into your computer’s

USB port.

4) Enter your user name (email) and

password you created during the FINIS

online registration and click LOGIN.

5) Once authenticated and connected, a list of

your completed workouts will appear.

These are now ready for upload.

6) Click the UPLOAD button. A notification

will appear to let you know that the

workouts were uploaded successfully.

7) To view the details of your workouts, click

the ONLINE WORKOUTS link to be taken

directly to the Streamline Training log.

View Workouts on the Streamline Training Log

Once you have uploaded workouts through the

Streamline Bridge, they will automatically

appear on the online Streamline Training Log

account you created.

1) Launch your web browser and go to:

FINISinc.com/streamline

2) Click the GET STARTED button and you

will be prompted to login.

3) Once you are already logged in, you will be

taken directly to your dashboard overview.

4) From the dashboard you can view your

past 7 workouts, cumulative statistics, and

progress goals.

5) Click on a particular workout to view

further details:

 See a map of your workout route on

Google Maps™

 View distance, elevation, splits,

speed, and accumulated time

 Export your workout as a CSV, Google

Earth™, or Garmin TCX file format

 Share your workout with others via a

public link, Twitter or Facebook

 Watch an animated view of your

workout

Tip: To toggle between metric and

imperial distances, click the road icon

in the top-right corner of your

dashboard view.

Additional Features of the GPS Training Log

1) Click on the CALENDAR link to see your

workouts laid out on a calendar view.

2) View STATISTICS to see workout time and

distances that you have accumulated over

the past days, weeks, and months.

3) Find a particular type of workout that you

have completed with ADVANCED SEARCH

4) Set GOALS to motivate you in your training:

 Number of Workouts

 Distance Achieved

 Time Spent

 Average Pace

Updates: We are constantly improving the

Streamline Training Log and Bridge software

with enhancements. Stay up to date about new

features and products through our company

blog: FINISinc.com/blog

Support

 Web: Go to FINISinc.com/support for

FAQ’s, walkthroughs, videos, or to log a

support ticket

 Toll Free: 888-333-4647

Safety and Care

 Rinse the Hydro Tracker™ in fresh water

after use. Wipe the front and back dry and

store indoors in a dry environment.

 Make sure the docking station and the

back of the Hydro Tracker™ is clean before

connecting. Remove any excess debris.

 The Hydro Tracker™ is water resistant and

can be used safely in swimming pools,

lakes, oceans, or any fresh or salt water.

 All users of this product assume risk

resulting from its use. Whether proximate

or remote, there may be a risk of injury.

Neither manufacturer nor seller of this

product assumes any liability.

FINIS Hydro Tracker Instructions Manual

FINIS Hydro Tracker Instructions Manual

FINIS Hydro Tracker Instructions Manual

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