3TutorialThis chapter provides step-by-step instructions for timing a race usingthe Swimming software with your System 5 Sports Timer. The purposeof this chapter is to provide a basic understanding of the operation ofthe Swimming software under race conditions. Various aspects of theuser interface are addressed as are some commonly required operatorinputs. Although the race described her is hypothetical, the circum-stances covered are not uncommon in an actual race. Is is important tonote also that many possible occurrences are beyond the scope of thistutorial. Use this chapter only as an introduction to swim timing withthe Swimming software.Some AssumptionsThis tutorial assumes that all hardware, including touchpads, start sys-tem, scoreboard and printer are already installed and properly connect-ed to your System 5 Sports Timer. All of these operations are describedin the preceding chapter.Our hypothetical race is a 200 yard freestyle relay event number 3, heat2. The hypothetical pool is a 10-lane, 25 yard pool. This race, however,uses only 6 lanes. The hardware configuration consists of an electronichorn start system, near-end touchpads, 1 backup button per lane, ascoreboard and a printer.Before The RaceBefore starting the race, turn on your System 5 and printer. Make sureyour printer is loaded with paper and is ready to print on a new page.To load the Swimming software, press the softkey labeledS w im m in g/D ivin g from the Sports ...
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