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  • Page 1 Pro d u c t Information Guide...
  • Page 2 Fishfinder PRODUCT INFORMATION GUIDE Welcome to iBobber™. This guide will show you how to use the iBobber to make shing more fun than it's ever been. Please read this guide completely before using iBobber, and retain this guide for future reference. Follow all instructions. For a downloadable pdf version of this guide, please go to ReelSonar.com.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Fishfinder Table of Contents 3 App Redemption 4 Charging the iBobber 6 Quick Overview 9 Settings 10 Personal 11 Syncing iBobber 14 Home 15 Sonar 16 Waterbed Mapping 18 Weather 19 Calendar 20 Trip Log / GPS Tag 22 Sonar Status Dashboard...

  • Page 4: App Redemption

    / iPad: From your desktop or iOS device, go to the Apple App store and search for iBobber or ReelSonar. Once you've found it, download and install the iBobber App. Install the app on to your iOS device, and launch the app.

  • Page 5: Charging The Ibobber

    Fishfinder Charging the iBobber (1 of 2) Before you rst use the iBobber you'll need to charge it. It's very simple — just align the "bumps" on the white side of the iBobber (image 1) with the grooves in the charger cradle (image 2). Go to page 5.
  • Page 6 Plug the charging cable into your computer USB port, or using a USB adapter into a standard household outlet (U.S.) and charging will start, indicated by a blue light along the circumference of the iBobber (image 4). The light will remain on until fully charged, and then will ash indicating a full charge.

  • Page 7: Quick Overview

    Fishfinder Quick Overview • iBobber App Dashboards / Screens - Active Indicator (current screen) - Sonar Screen Icon • Tap for Sonar - Sonar Status & iBobber Status / Orange means iBobber is active, Tap for iBobber status - Waterbed Mapping Icon • Tap...
  • Page 8 Fishfinder Quick Overview • iBobber App Dashboards / Screens - iBobber Battery - Water Temperature - Fish Alarm (o /on) - Strike Alarm (o /on/adjustable) - iBobber LED Light (o /on)
  • Page 9 Fishfinder Quick Overview • iBobber App Dashboards / Screens Home This is the rst screen you'll see. And before you can use iBobber you'll need to register it. If you've avoided the initial Registration Screen, tap "Settings." More on Home Screen and features to follow.

  • Page 10: Settings

    Fishfinder Settings This is the rst screen of Settings, and the only one you need to register. Choose your measurement preference (tap a circle): Imperial in the U.S., Metric in the rest of the world. Now tap Personal. (image 6)

  • Page 11: Personal

    Fishfinder Personal Tap the nickname eld and a keyboard will open (image 8). Input a nick name by which you'd like your bobber to be known, then touch email and enter your email address (image 8). Tap "Favorite Fish" and tag all your favorite sh (image 8).

  • Page 12: Syncing Ibobber

    On the settings screen is where you sync your iOS device and the iBobber. The iBobber turns on when it's in the water, so you'll want to be prepared to sh when you sync it. Here's what you'll need to do when you're ready to use the iBobber.
  • Page 13 Syncing iBobber (2 of 3) 3) Tap Bluetooth Sync (image 10). 4) The iBobber will appear on your device, listed by its nickname. Tap the circle next to your iBobber nickname (image 11). When the connection is made, the Sonar icon in the top navigation between the sh and waterbed sihouettes will turn orange (image 12).
  • Page 14 Note 2: While your phone will remember your iBobber, and your friends phone will remember his iBobber, if you're out and forget your phone, or vice versa, you can connect with your friends iBobber, or his with yours. However, when connected to his, you won't be able to connect with his, etc.

  • Page 15: Home

    Fishfinder Home This is your control center. Open it by tapping Home icon (little house). Tap again and the home screen will close. From here you'll access: Sonar, Weather, Settings, Waterbed Mapping, Calendar, (image 13)

  • Page 16: Sonar

    Fishfinder Sonar Tap the Sonar icon to get to the Sonar screen. Fish are tagged with their depth, and a depth gauge is on the left. The bottom of the screen re ects the waterbed contour. Note: Where you are in the app, Sonar, is indicated by the green sh in the left / top navigation, with an...

  • Page 17: Waterbed Mapping

    (image 15) and you'll cast the iBobber up to 100' away. When you're ready to map the waterbed contour between the iBobber and you, tap OK (image 15). A count to three appears (image 16) to nalize prepara- tion. Go to page 17.
  • Page 18 Fishfinder Waterbed Mapping (2 of 2) Once the count ends, the Screen changes to REEL IN iBOBBER. Reel in the iBobber, slow and steady — you're now mapping the waterbed contour. When you're done, tap OK (image 17). A map of the waterbed...

  • Page 19: Weather

    Fishfinder Weather Tap either Weather icon on the Home Screen, or from Water bed Mapping tap the Sonar icon (green sh / top naviga- tion) then tap Home (little house), then tap Weather icon. You'll see the Weather — Current Temperature, Daily High/Low, Precipitation %, Wind Speed/Direction, Barometric Pressure.

  • Page 20: Calendar

    Fishfinder Calendar Tap either Calendar Icon on the Home Screen, or from Waterbed Mapping tap Sonar (green sh). Then tap Home icon, then tap Weather icon. You'll see the Calendar and Moon phases by month (image 20). Tap today's date to see Moon Rise, Moon Set and Sun Rise and (image 20)

  • Page 21: Trip Log / Gps Tag

    Fishfinder Trip Log / GPS Tag (1 of 2) Tap either the Trip Log icon on the Home Screen, or from Waterbed Mapping tap Sonar (green sh). Then tap Home icon, then tap the Trip Log icon. You'll see the Trip Log (image 22). If you've tapped a GPS Tag on any screen, Date, Time, and Location will have auto- lled (image 23).
  • Page 22 Fishfinder Trip Log / GPS Tag (2 of 2) To Share via text, email, Twitter or Facebook (image 27), just tap the Share Arrow next to the trip log icon to share. Note: Tap Location to open the map detail associated with your GPS Tag. (image 25) (image 26) (image 27)

  • Page 23: Sonar Status Dashboard

    Battery Indicator, Water Temperature, Sonar Fish Alarm (tap to turn on/o ), Strike Alarm (tap to turn on/o . Double tap to adjust sensitivity), and iBobber light (tap to turn on/o ). Tap the Sonar icon again, and the dashboard closes.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    10 minutes. This is for when you need need to update rmware (page 25). Cast the iBobber into the water you're shing, or immerse it in any other water (glass, sink, bathtub) and the iBobber sync should be visible in Settings >...
  • Page 25 Troubleshooting (2 of 2) Q-2: Intermittent sonar view? A-1: You may be reeling in the iBobber at too great a speed, causing it to "jump" on top of the water. Slow down the reeling of the iBobber. 1.3mph is recommended.

  • Page 26: Firmware Update

    Firmware updates provide improved performance for the iBobber. Here's how to update the rmware in the iBobber. 1) Make sure you have the latest version of the iBobber App and that the iBobber is fully charged. 2) Firmware updates require an internet connection. So make sure you have an active internet connection, either Wi-Fi or 3G/4G.

  • Page 27: Warranty

    Fishfinder 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This iBobber, as supplied and distributed by ReelSonar, Inc., and delivered new, in the original carton to the original customer purchaser, is warranted by ReelSonar, Inc. against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year. ReelSonar, Inc. will...
  • Page 28 Do not place the iBobber in a wet area or on a metal surface when not in use as water activates the iBobber. The iBobber could be activated without your knowledge, draining the battery.
  • Page 29 Never use iBobber if the exterior shell has been compromised. Contact reelsonar.com. Always try to keep iBobber in sight when it's on the water. At night, use the built-in light to ash the iBobber location. Periodically examine iBobber for potential hazards such as a cracked or...
  • Page 30 If you notice a suspicious smell or noise or observe smoke around the iBobber or USB Charger, disconnect them immediately. Never clean the iBobber charging pins with a solvent, denatured alcohol, or other ammable solvents. Non-compliance with the instructions could result in gas being given o , re, electric shock or an explosion.
  • Page 31 ReelSonar.com. Exclusions and Limitations (1of 2) This warranty covers the normal and intended use of iBobber. It applies only to the hardware product "iBobber" manufactured by or for ReelSonar, Inc. that can be identi ed by the "ReelSonar" trademark, trade nameor logo a xed to it.
  • Page 32 ADVISED OFTHE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST REELSONAR, INC. BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF iBOBBER. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, PURCHASER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PURCHASER AND PURCHASER'S PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT SOLD BY REELSONAR, INC.
  • Page 33 Fishfinder Governing law and Arbitration This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington without giving e ect to any con ict of laws principles that may provide the application of the law of another jurisdiction. Any claim or dispute in connection with this Limited Warranty shall be resolved in a cost e ective manner through binding non-appearance-based arbitra- tion.
  • Page 34 Fishfinder Changes to this Product Information Guide The explanations and speci cations In this guide are given for informa- tion only and may be modi ed at any time without prior notice. The latest version of this guide will be available from our website at ReelSonar.com. The explanations and speci cations contained in this guide are correct at the time of printing.
  • Page 35 Fishfinder End of Life Product Disposal At end of life of iBobber and USB Charger, please do not dispose of these products in your general household waste. Instead, in order to prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please dispose of this product separately in accordance with your local laws and regulation.
  • Page 36 Fishfinder FCC WARNINGS iBobber complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 37 Fishfinder APPLE "Syncs with iPhone," and "Syncs with iPad" means that iBobber and the iBobber app have been designed to connect speci cally to iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certi ed by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
  • Page 38 Customer Support • ReelSonar.com Custom built in China. Designed by ReelSonar in Seattle. "Syncs with iPhone," and "Syncs with iPad" means that iBobber and the iBobber app have been designed to connect specifically to iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

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