Quick Start 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 wellness goals.

Your DashTrak is simple to use. It has a Display Screen, a Main Menu Screen and several sub-menus for programming.

The Display Screen shows your current information. It includes STEPS, MILES and CALORIES. You can scroll through the screens by pressing NEXT. This screen will reset to 0 steps every night at midnight. The DashTrak will store up to several weeks of data.

The Main Menu is activated by pressing the green Menu button. It includes SAFE TO CONNECT TO PC, REVIEW PREVIOUS DAY, REVIEW LAST EVENT, SET UP A TIMED EVENT, CHANGE DASHTRAK SETTINGS and ENTER PERSONAL INFORMATION.

BEGIN BY DETERMINING YOUR STRIDE

Setting up your DashTrak is easy. First you will need to determine your stride length and enter it into the DashTrak for accurate step measurement.  Everyone has a different stride length.

1. Place your WalkStyles tape measure on a flat surface with the “inches” side up 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). Note the measurement at the heel of that foot.
3. Repeat 2 - 3 times for accuracy.
4. Divide the distance measured by the number of steps you have taken (example: 120”/ 4 steps is a 30”stride). Write down this number. You will need it when you enter your personal settings.

PROGRAM

You will need to charge your DashTrak for at least 2 hours before you are able to program it. After charging, tap it against the palm of your hand several times to verify that steps are being recorded.  Now it’s time to personalize your settings. Press the green MENU button to start your DashTrak in the Main Menu mode.

CHANGE DASHTRAK SETTINGS

SET TIME, US OR METRIC, CHIME VOLUME & AUTO SCAN - Scroll through the main menu to CHANGE DASHTRAK SETTINGS. Select YES, then scroll through the sub-menus to SET TIME, US OR METRIC, CHIME VOLUME and AUTO SCAN. Use the appropriate buttons to adjust and confirm your settings, then press DONE.

ENTER PERSONAL SETTINGS

SET STRIDE, WEIGHT & AGE - Scroll through the main menu to ENTER PERSONAL INFO. Select YES, then scroll through the submenus to SET STRIDE LENGTH, WEIGHT and AGE. Use the appropriate buttons to adjust and confirm your settings, then press DONE.

PERSONALIZE

To get the most accurate step measurement for your size and walking style, you can adjust the DashTrak’s impact sensitivity.

1. Open your DashTrak.
2. Using your thumb, firmly push the slotted edge of the interchangeable face plate cover up and away from you until the faceplate pops off completely.  Remove the faceplate so the outside of the DashTrak is exposed.
3. You will see a tension lever on the exposed RIGHT side of the device. To make the DashTrak MORE sensitive to lighter steps adjust the lever up.  To make it LESS sensitive to stronger steps, move the lever down.
4. Replace faceplate.

VERIFY STEP ACCURACY

With your DashTrak on your waist aligned over your right knee, you should take a test walk of 40 steps. If it is off by more than 4 steps, try readjusting the impact sensitivity.

PLAN, MANAGE AND TRACK

Now that your DashTrak is set up, you’re ready to walk. To best reach your personal and mental wellness goals, utilize one of the following tools:

ONLINE DASHTRAK WELLNESS SUBSCRIPTION

This subcription allows you to personalize your data. You can easily plan, manage and track your physical and mental wellness with the online journal and worksheets. Added features include news, health articles and walking community information. For more details visit www.walkstyles.com.

DASHTRAK JOURNAL

You can keep track of your step data with the DashTrak Journal which includes daily tips to keep you motivated. This journal can be purchased at www.walkstyles.com.

Exercise and fitness varies from person to person. Consult a physician before beginning an exercise program or increasing your physical activity. The DashTrak is not a medical device. It is designed to support your wellness goals.

SPECIAL FEATURES

REVIEW PREVIOUS DAY - The DashTrak resets every night at midnight. From the MENU select PREVIOUS DAY and the DashTrak will display the previous 24 hours of data.

TIMED EVENTS - From the MENU scroll through to SET UP A TIMED EVENT, press YES if you would like to AUTO SCAN your display screens. Next press the START button to begin your event. To end the event, select END. To review your LAST EVENT, select YES.

HEART RATE - When wearing the optional WalkStyles Heart Rate Transmitter, your DashTrak will automatically read and display your calculated heart rate beats per minute (BPM) and your heart rate as a percentage of your max heart rate (%MHR).

TETHER - For added security, you can attach the tether to your DashTrak and then to your waistband.

BATTERY CARE & RESET OPTION

BATTERY - Your DashTrak should be recharged every day. It is recommended that you charge for 2 hours attached to a powered-up computer or connect to your charger overnight (like a cell phone). There is a battery icon on your main screen. After attaching to the charger, you should press the green button so that DASHTRAK LOCKED appears on the screen confirming that the device is being charged.

With normal activity, your DashTrak will remain charged for 1 – 3 days.
When the low battery warning appears, charge your DashTrak immediately.
If your DashTrak loses charge completely, some step data will be lost.

RESET -To completely reset your DashTrak scroll through the Main Menu to CHANGE DASHTRAK SETTINGS. Scroll through the sub-menu to RESET CURRENT DISPLAYS and then select YES.

USER TIPS

SETTING TIME - It is critical to set the time on your DashTrak for accurate daily information.

STRIDE CHANGES - If you will be power walking, jogging or running, be sure to adjust your stride length accordingly. For additional information on adjusting your stride length, visit www.walkstyles.com . 

CALORIES BURNED - Your DashTrak determines the additional calorie burn from your step activities. This is calculated based on your weight and pace.

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS - For more user tips and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) visit: www.walkstyles.com.