iBobber CGG-MY-IBOBBER, Product Information Manual

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Page 2: ...Bobber and retain this guide for future reference Follow all instructions For a downloadable pdf version of this guide please go to ReelSonar com iBobber USB Charger Carry Pouch iBobber App Redemption Instructions If you have any questions or any items are damaged or missing please email info reelsonar com PRODUCT INFORMATION GUIDE INCLUDED IN PACKAGE Fishfinder ...

Page 3: ... Settings 10 Personal 11 Syncing iBobber 14 Home 15 Sonar 16 Waterbed Mapping 18 Weather 19 Calendar 20 Trip Log GPSTag 22 Sonar Status Dashboard 23 Troubleshooting 25 Firmware Update 26 Warranty 27 Important Safety and Care Information 29 All Other Important Stuff Fishfinder 2 ...

Page 4: ...ot currently available for Android phones and tablets 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 App Redemption iPhone iPad Fishfinder 3 ...

Page 5: ...bber 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 bump grooves charging tip charging pins Charging the iBobber 1 of 2 Fishfinder ...

Page 6: ...obber image 4 The light will remain on until fully charged and then will flash indicating a full charge Note When fully charged the iBobber turns on when disconnected from the charger and remains on for 10 minutes This is for when you need to update the firmware page 25 Please check for firmware update through the App when intially charging the iBobber and update if necessary 5 bump groove blue li...

Page 7: ...arScreenIcon TapforSonar SonarStatus iBobberStatus OrangemeansiBobberisactive TapforiBobberstatus WaterbedMappingIcon Tap forWaterbed HomeDasboard SonarScreen Waterbed Weather Calendar Settings TripLog Quick Overview iBobber App Dashboards Screens Fishfinder ...

Page 8: ...7 L M N O P iBobberBattery WaterTemperature StrikeAlarm off on adjustable FishAlarm off on iBobberLEDLight off on Quick Overview iBobber App Dashboards Screens Fishfinder ...

Page 9: ... 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 Quick Overview iBobber App Dashboards Screens Fishfinder image 5 ...

Page 10: ...tuff 9 Settings This is the first 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 Fishfinder ...

Page 11: ...n 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 fish image 8 Tap Save and you re registered Now tap Back button image 7 image 8 Fishfinder ...

Page 12: ... 1 Attach the iBobber to your fishing line by attaching your line through the higher of the two attach ment points We suggest you use a swivel and make sure it s locked so the iBobber doesn t become separated from the line The lower attachment point is used to attach a lure when fishing for small pan fish 2 Place the iBobber into the water nearby The water will activate the iBobber turning it on Y...

Page 13: ...r 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 You re now ready to find fish up to 100 away Note Bluetooth ball continues to spin 12 Fishfinder ...

Page 14: ... activating the iBobbers together is not an issue 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 Only one iBobber connects at a time to a device Note 3 When fully ch...

Page 15: ...age 13 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 Home Fishfinder ...

Page 16: ...n the left The bottom of the screen reflects the waterbed contour Note Where you are in the app Sonar is indicated by the green fish in the left top navigation with an arrow indicating to it Note the GPS Tag in the lower right of the screen Tap to log your GPS position and send it to the trip log Sonar Fishfinder ...

Page 17: ...aterbed Mapping a green arrow points to the Waterbed Silhouette image 15 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 16 to finalize prepara tion Go to page 17 Waterbed Mapping 1of 2 Fishfinder ...

Page 18: ...ow mapping the waterbed contour When you re done tap OK image 17 A map of the waterbed contour will now appear with a depth gauge on the left and a distance measurement along the bottom image 18 Note GPS Tag button in the upper right Tap to log your GPS position and send it to the trip log Waterbed Mapping 2 of 2 Fishfinder ...

Page 19: ...reen or from Water bed Mapping tap the Sonar icon green fish 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 Weather Fishfinder ...

Page 20: ... 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 20 Tap today s date to see Moon Rise Moon Set and Sun Rise and Sunset image 21 Calendar Fishfinder ...

Page 21: ...een Date Time and Location will have auto filled image 23 If not to Log a location trip tap the GPS icon just below the Sonar icon on the top left of the screen image 22 Now touch the Title field and a keyboard will open Enter the title of your adventure and the rest of the fields tapping one at a time to enter info you wish to save images 23 24 and 25 26 on next page Tap Done when finished Go to ...

Page 22: ...mage 27 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 Trip Log GPSTag 2 of 2 Fishfinder ...

Page 23: ...us 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 Double tap to adjust sensitivity and iBobber light tap to turn on off Tap the Sonar icon again and the dashboard closes Fishfinder ...

Page 24: ...r may be low Recharge the iBobber in the USB charger Wait until it the iBobber is charged and you can return to syncing the iBobber A 3 The iBobber may not sync with your mobile device or tablet because of a Bluetooth issue with your device Completely shut off and restart your device This will clear the Bluetooth cache and should allow iBobber to connect You may need to do this a few times A 4 The...

Page 25: ...ying only my current and saved locations A Please refer to the answer for Q 3 Q Not able to Share from the Trip Log A Please refer to the answer for Q 3 24 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 A 2 The iBobber may be too far from ...

Page 26: ...r 3G 4G And that cellular services for the iBobber is activated in your device settings 3 Wet the iBobber and open Settings in the app Tap Bluetooth Sync and sync via bluetooth Tap the Back button If there s a green icon next to Firmware Update it means that a firmware update is available To update tap the icon The firmware update should begin automatically Please follow instructions on the screen...

Page 27: ...his 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 In the case of a manufacture or workmanship defect please contact us at ReelSonar com If found to be a manufacture or workmanship defect you will be issued a Return Authorization RA number and instructions for shipping We do not accept returns witho...

Page 28: ...raining the battery Keep the iBobber within acceptable temperatures Operate and store where the temperature is 0 F and 125 F Keep away from heat and flame sources such as heaters stoves radiators and other sources that generated heat or flames Do not store the iBobber in temperatures above 125ºF iBobber should never be used as a navigational aid to prevent boat or water craft damage grounding or p...

Page 29: ... 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 flash the iBobber location Periodically examine iBobber for potential hazards such as a cracked or damaged exterior shell IMPORTANT SAFETY AND CARE 2 of 2 Never abuse puncture or step on the iBobber This can damage the exterior shel...

Page 30: ...y with soap and water 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 Non compliance with the instructions could result in gas being given off...

Page 31: ...ber will be uninterrupted or error free ReelSonar is not responsible for damage arising firom failure to follow instructions relating to iBobber s use This warranty does not apply to a consumable parts such as batteries or protective coatings designed to diminish over time unless failure has occurred due to a defect in materials or workmanship b damage caused by use with non iBobber products c dam...

Page 32: ... CAUSED BYTHE USE MISUSE OR INABILITYTO USETHIS PRODUCT OR ANY BREACH OF ANYWARRANTY OR CONDITION REGARDLESS OFTHE LEGAL THEORY ONWHICHTHE CLAIM IS BASED AND EVEN IF REELSONAR INC HAS BEEN ADVISED OFTHE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST REELSONAR INC BE GREATER IN AMOUNTTHANTHE PURCHASE PRICE OF iBOBBER WITHOUT LIMITINGTHE FOREGOING PURCHASER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND L...

Page 33: ...ely based on written submissions the specific manner shall be chosen by the party initiating the arbitration b the arbitration shall not involve any personal appearance by the parties or witnesses unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties and c any judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction If the foregoing arbitration clause does n...

Page 34: ...ReelSonar com The explanations and specifications contained in this guide are correct at the time of printing ReelSonar Inc reserves the right to arrend 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 the product that you have purchased may therefore differ slightly fro...

Page 35: ...nce with your local laws and regulation For more information on the separate collection systems for waste electrical and electronic equipment that are available for consumers near your home free of charge please contact your local municipality authority You can also contact the retailer from which you purchased your iBobber they might have put in place recycling services or they may be part of a s...

Page 36: ...following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouil l...

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Page 38: ...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 Please note that the use of this accessory with iPhone or iPad may affect wireless performance iPad and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries The Bluetooth word mark and logos are ...