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- Page 2 PRODUCT INFORMATION GUIDE Welcome to your life with the iBobber™! This guide will show you how to use the iBobber to make fishing more fun than it’s ever been. Please read this guide completely before using iBobber, and retain this guide for future reference.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 03 App Redemption 04 Charging the iBobber 06 Quick Overview 09 Settings 10 Personal 11 Syncing iBobber 14 Home 15 Sonar 17 Waterbed Mapping 18 Weather 19 Calendar 20 Trip Log / GPS Tag 22 Sonar Status Dashboard... -
Page 4: App Redemption
1-844-iBOBBER. INSTALLATION From your Android or iOS device, go to the App store and search for iBobber or ReelSonar. Once you’ve found it, download and install the iBobber App. Once installed, launch the app and sync the iBobber with your device directly... -
Page 5: Charging The Ibobber
Before you first use the iBobber you’ll need to charge it. It’s very simple: after ensuring the iBobber is clean, 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. grooves... - Page 6 USB port, or using a USB adapter into a wall outlet and charging will be indicated by a solid blue ring of light around the iBobber (image 4). Light remains on until fully charged, then flashes indicating a full charge.
- Page 7 To get here, tap the house icon at the bottom of the screen. - Active Indicator (current screen) - Sonar Screen Icon • Tap for Sonar - Sonar Status & iBobber Status / Orange means iBobber is active, Tap for iBobber status...
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Page 8: Quick Overview
QUICK OVERVIEW • IBOBBER APP DASHBOARDS / SONAR DASHBOARD - iBobber Battery - Water Temperature - Fish Alarm (off/on) - Strike Alarm (off/on/adjustable) - iBobber LED Beacon (off/on) - Page 9 QUICK OVERVIEW • IBOBBER APP DASHBOARDS / SCREENS ACCESS SETTINGS To access registration, units of measurement, and other settings, click the “Settings” icon on the bottom left corner. More on Home Screen and features to follow. Image 5...
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Page 10: Settings
SETTINGS This is the first screen of “Settings”, to register/change your info, select “Personal”. Choose your measurement. You also pair your iBobber through this screen (Bluetooth Smart sync), change settings like reel-in speed for waterbed mapping and demo mode (when you can’t wait to show your... -
Page 11: Personal
PERSONAL Tap the nickname field and a keyboard will open (image 7). Enter a nickname for your iBobber, then touch email and enter your email address (image 8). (We will not spam you or sell you out to the fish mob. -
Page 12: Syncing Ibobber
Sync your iBobber with your device through the “Bluetooth Smart sync” option on your “Settings” screen. The iBobber turns on either when it’s in the water or unplug from the USB charger, so you’ll want to be prepared to fish when you sync it. - 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 fish and waterbed sihouettes will turn orange (image 12).
- Page 14 SYNCING IBOBBER (3 OF 3) Note 1: The first time you use the iBobber you’ll pair the iBobber (nickname) with your phone. If you and a bunch of friends are syncing for the first time, you’ll need to do it separately — cast yours into the water, sync, then your pal casts theirs, syncs, then another friend can cast, etc.
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Page 15: Home
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, Trip Log. Image 13... -
Page 16: Sonar
SONAR Tap the Sonar icon to get to the Sonar screen. Fish are tagged with their depth and size. Orange tag is a fish under 15”. Light green tag is a fish over 15”. A depth gauge is on the left. The bottom of the screen reflects the waterbed contour. -
Page 17: Waterbed Mapping
Waterbed Silhouette (image 16) ... tap Ok. Once in Waterbed Mapping, the CAST iBOBBER screen appears (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 17) to finalize preparation. - Page 18 WATERBED MAPPING (2 OF 2) Once the count ends, the screen changes to REEL IN iBOBBER. Reel in the iBobber, approximately 2ft/sec., slow and steady — you’re now mapping the waterbed contour. When you’re done, tap OK (image 18). A map of the waterbed contour will now appear with a depth gauge on the left, and a distance measurement along the bottom (image 19).
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Page 19: Weather
WEATHER Tap either the weather icon on the Home Screen, or from Waterbed Mapping tap the Sonar icon (green fish / top navigation) 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
CALENDAR Tap either Calendar Icon on the Home Screen, or from Waterbed Mapping tap Sonar (green fish). Then tap Home icon, then tap Weather icon You’ll see the Calendar and Moon phases by month (image 21). Tap today’s date to see Moon Rise, Moon Set and Sun Rise and Sunset (image 22). (Tap past date to see past Trip Logs) Image 21 Image 22... -
Page 21: Trip Log / Gps Tag
TRIP LOG / GPS TAG (1 OF 2) Tap either the Trip Log icon on the Home Screen, or from Waterbed Mapping tap Sonar (green fish). Then tap Home icon, then tap the Trip Log icon. You’ll see the Trip Log (image 23). If you’ve tapped a GPS Tag on any screen, Date, Time, and Location will have auto-filled (image 24). - Page 22 TRIP LOG / GPS TAG (2 OF 2) To share via text, email, Twitter or Facebook (image 28), just tap the Share Arrow next to the trip log icon to share. Tap the photo icon to capture pictures. Note: Tap Location to open the map detail associated with your GPS Tag. To share your photos on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter tap the picture you want to share and then tap the share arrow.
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Page 23: Sonar Status Dashboard
SONAR STATUS DASHBOARD The Sonar status icon doubles as the access for the iBobber features. Tap the Sonar icon and the dashboard opens to reveal (from L to R) iBobber Battery Indicator, Water Temperature, Sonar Fish Alarm (tap to turn on/off), Strike Alarm (tap to turn on/off. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
25 minutes. This is for when you need need to update firmware (page 25). Cast the iBobber into the water you’re fishing, or place 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. 2 fps (feet per second) is recommended.
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Page 26: Firmware Update
2) Firmware updates require an internet connection; make sure you have an active internet connection, either Wi-Fi or 3G/4G. 3) Wet the iBobber by placing it in the bowl of water and open Settings in the app. Tap Bluetooth Sync. Tap the Back button. If there’s a green icon next to Firmware Update it means that a firmwareupdate is available. -
Page 27: Warranty
ReelSonar, Inc. against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year. ReelSonar, Inc. will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge with new or reconditioned parts, if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above. - Page 28 Do not place the iBobber in a wet area or on a metal surface when not in use they will activate 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 us at info@reelsonar.com. • Always try to keep iBobber in sight when it’s on the water. At night, use the built-in beacon to track the iBobber location. • Periodically examine iBobber for potential hazards such as a cracked...
- Page 30 In case of contact with the eyes, rinse copiously with cold water and consult a doctor. 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 flammable solvents.
- Page 31 Use of iBobber is subject to the ReelSonar Software License Agreement found at: ReealSonar.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 IDENTIFIED BY THE “REELSONAR”...
- Page 32 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. NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BYTHE GROSS NEGLIGENCE OF REELSONAR, INC. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS NONTRANSFER- ABLE AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.
- Page 33 Notwithstanding the foregoing, ReelSonar, Inc. may seek injunctive or other equitable relief to protect its intellectual property rights in any court of...
- Page 34 ReelSonar.com. The explanations and speci- fications contained in this guide are correct at the time of printing. ReelSonar, Inc. reserves the right to ammend or improve the product design or user guide without any restrictions and without any obligation to notify users as part of our ongoing effort to upgrade and improve our products.
- Page 35 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 FCC WARNINGS Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
- Page 37 GPL, MIT, and Creative Common licenses among others. Additional- ly, your ReelSonar, Inc. product contains proprietary firmware developed and copyright- ed by ReelSonar, Inc. Any attempts to illegally copy or redistribute will be prosecuted. COPYRIGHT Copyright© 2016 ReelSonar,Inc. All RightsReserved. Patents Pending.
- Page 38 Designed, refined, and engineered by ReelSonar in Seattle. Custom built in China. “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 regula- tory standards.
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