1. You will be asked for software activation when you are using the program for the first time. Please enter your email and Activation Number to activate the software (Figure 4.1). You should only need to activate it once, if you are having problem with the activation please contact Tech Support at support@gisteq.com [note: each Activation Number can be used up to three different machines.]

    Figure 4.1

  2. Adjust the clock (GPS Time Synchronization) of your digital camera to match the GPS time:
    1. Place the GPS PhotoTrackr unit where it has a clear view of the sky
    2. Wait for the PhotoTrackr to acquire a GPS position fix (Refer to Section III for light signals). [note: If the device is being used for the first time, please leave it outdoor where there is open sky for 15-20 minutes. That's the amount of time it takes to initially acquire all the satellite information. After the first time, it usually takes less than a minute to get the GPS fix. But if the battery is removed, the data stored in the unit will be erased and thus it needs another 15-20 minutes to acquire all the satellite information.]
    3. Install the PhotoTrackr mapping program. (Refer to Section I)
    4. Connect the GPS PhotoTrackr to the computer via USB cable and proceed to hardware installation (refer to Section II)
    5. Start up the PhotoTrackr program (Note: if it's your first time to use the program, you will be asked to obtain a Google Map API key as shown in Figure 4.2. Sign in with your Google account and continue.)

      6. Figure 4.2
    6. Click “Sync Camera Time” button in the mapping program (Figure 4.3)

      7. Figure 4.3


      Figure 4.4

    7. Follow the instruction and adjust the camera’s clock accordingly (Figure 4.4) (Tips: in order to accurately set the camera’s clock, adjust the camera’s clock 1 minute ahead of the displayed time, then wait till the display time turns to the closest minute and immediately hit “OK” on your camera to accept the new time setting)
  3. Take the PhotoTrackr on your trip, and make sure the PhotoTrackr is turned on and has a GPS fix while you are taking pictures
  4. After you finish recording, connect the PhotoTrackr to your computer and click “Download Trip Records” (Figure 4.5) to retrieve the GPS logs (Figure 4.6) from the PhotoTrackr to your computer [Note: if you are using the program for the first time, you need to select the owner of the unit. Detail regarding User Management please refer to Section V.i. User Management ]

    5. Figure 4.5


    Figure 4.6

  5. Go back to Photo Management tab (Figure 4.7).
  6. Add your images to the program by clicking on the “Add Images” buttons (Figure 4.7).  Create or select an existing group for the new images

Figure 4.7