Amber Alert GPS 3G Product User Manual
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1. tind Accoun ento C Full ete pmieies v pipa secant p Access Levels Amber Alert GPS has created the following four User access levels which allow you to customize the level of access you grant to each User None None is the default setting Once you add a new User they will have no access to Alerts viewing locations or any other feature unless you grant them a higher access level Alerts Only If you give a User Alerts Only access the User will receive Alerts only and will not have the ability to view the location of your Product online from the Tracking Portal or on the App This level would restrict the User from seeing the location of the Product at any time except when an Alert is issued You may further customize this level of access by selecting which Alerts you want the User to receive e g authorize User for SOS Alerts only Limited Access read only Limited access allows the User to receive Alerts and to view the location of the Product at any time from the Home or Map Pages of the Tracking Portal They can also view the History of the Product from the History Page In addition Limited Access Users may download the Parent App and monitor the Product s at any time However Users with Limited Access do not have the ability to alter any of the Product Settings or Alerts or add any additional Users Full Admin Full Admin access allows the User to have all the rights and privileges as the2. Predator Alerts will be sent to any of your designated Users the Current Status notice will indicate OFF and the menu tab labeled Predator will display a red circle icon with a minus sign in the middle Predator Predator Arnber E elkrce Aer a GPS cores vi ie US Degarman i uc Natonal Sex Onde Rage TEC tee nuce er ture Bae da rper ane ri A DR Gurenty Suppressed Predators Mee tan Pdr Acta Daned ynon ta provida by e nie hs Dgatren of Aatos Du ja Nal Sr lade Pie tte WSOP itai hat wens nt ut om m gn Tro NSOPH ee wr Poa gaa ace gerens ten ob nin de abe ak ee Arr we pine cy mier 24 To view the registered sex offenders that are closest to your Amber Alert GPS Product check the Predator box located on the Map Page The box will drop down and present two options Predators Around Last Location and Predators Around Custom Location If you check the first option the Map Page will refresh showing many Blue Man icons Each icon represents a registered sex offender s residence If you select the second option Predators Around Custom Location this will allow you to type in an address and check the registered sex offenders in that area prior to your child visiting that area Alert Wome History Alerts MW d To view the details of a specific sex offender click Ihe icon and a Predator details pop up will appear Alert Home QUE Nisoy Alens Users Setiegs Apps Help femen
3. Quick Start Guide If you forget your Password click FORGOT PASSWORD You will be directed to a new screen where you will enter your email address and click SEND PASSWORD To learn how to change your password please go to page 32 of this User Manual Amber Connect Protect Liv Create Your Profile New Users Existing Users Get started by completing the following information Verne P Faget Pad 10 Settings When you log into the Tracking Portal you will be directed to the Map page FIRST TIME USERS MUST GO TO THE SETTINGS PAGE to set preferences for your Product You may reset or revise your settings at any time Home Map History Alerts Usos EOD Arps Help SATE A tray E Te emange your device catis simply sr nraugh and upest me vates below men eek 1e paste munon eves ame nis c Mene Speed ORS Deme Er i Important Actions To Be Taken in the Settings Tab Select a name for your Product and type that name into the box entitled Device Name Most people select the name or nickname of the child that will be carrying the Product Choose the unit of measurement for speed MPH or KPH and distance feet or kilometers Select the Time Zone where you are located Configure Power Button Depress Time allows you to change the depress time for the SOS button The default is 5 seconds but can be changed to be anywhere between 3 and 10 seconds Determine what works
4. best for your child and update if needed The default setting for the SOS Alert on your Product is Enabled as shown in the SOS Status button of your Settings If the SOS is Enabled then an Alert will be sent to the Users you have designated when your child presses the SOS button on the Product We recommend that you do not disable the SOS Alert If however you want to disable the SOS Alert click the Disable button under the Settings tab Some Users elect to disable the SOS button because their child is prone to pushing it without there being a real emergency You can always re enable the SOS button at a later time PLEASE NOTE that no SOS Alerts will be sent to any Users if the SOS Status is disabled but the voice call will still take place Device Reporting Interval allows you to change the tracking interval that your Product reports allocation You can choose from 5 minute 10 minute or Motion Sensor 5 minute is the default setting and is also the recommended setting 5 minute provides the best balance between accuracy and battery life Motion Sensor setting only reports a location upon movement of the Product This setting extends battery life but may miss some set Alerts School Ready mode is a parent activated feature that blocks all incoming calls to the Product while the child is in a school or learning environment Calls including SOS calls from the Product to the preprogrammed number can stil be initiated in this mode your c
5. gt nas j Mo euet emere E AER Seer fe rey al iE e cmm riti gt 25 It you have become familiar with particular Predators and do not want to receive an Alert each time the Product comes within 500 feet of such registered sex offender s residence then you may disable the Alert for such Predator by selecting the Disable Alerts For This Predator button located on the Predator Details pop up window Once you do this the Blue Man icon will turn into a Gray Man icon indicating that the Predator Alert for that individual is disabled Wee m m em EXE XE Steuer tat omm dSed tam Em 7H Gan maana eva oom sist Renan ewm m m S wena mom Dm Noy 0545 a mph Poena fe Sheree iowa Iu eum Es To resume Alerting for a particular Predator click the Resume Alerts For This Predator in the Predator Details pop up window Predator Alerts are based upon data provided by the United States Department of Justice Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website NSOPW database That website can be found at www nsopw gov The NSOPW expressly warns that it cannot guarantee the accuracy completeness or timeliness of the information drawn from the state registries Accordingly we cannot guarantee the accuracy completeness or timeliness of the data upon which our Predator Alert services are based 26 Breadcrumb Breadcrumb is an easy and conven
6. same instant The signals moving at the speed of light arrive at our GPS receiver at slightly different times because some satellites are farther away than others The distance to the GPS satellites can be determined by estimating the amount of time it takes for their signals to reach our Product How Many Satellites Do We Use There are between 24 30 satellites in operation orbiting on 6 different axes at any given time It takes at least 3 different satellites to calculate a position With an unobstructed view our Product can be seen and receive a signal from up to 12 satellites at the same time How Accurate is GPS Our Product has been known to give a location of within a few feet Generally it will give a loca tion within 10 20 yards The more satellites the Product can see the better the accuracy will be In the Reports column located on the Map Page you will see the accuracy as a percentage value derived from the number of satellites visible during location acquisition Are There False Readings Yes itis not uncommon to receive a false reading from time to time A false reading can be the result of obstructions such as i being inside homes schools or buildings i locations in urban areas between large buildings ii locations in hilly or mountainous areas iv locations around military bases or government installations and v natural occurring phenomena such as electromagnetic or solar events What is a GPS Bounce GP
7. the oppo side Mete et ri eese Carte os oo Quick Start Guide ag moa rat aera Bosw esse elm T Aea e Am CRITICAL INFORMATION riti ln At ne pat Fr Karamercan uang yon go che Domit Arbar Alt GPS App to your re Pans unre nite gran Your Amber Alert GPS Product Power Button The power button is located on the top of the Product To tur the Product ON press and hold the power button for 3 seconds Check the LED lights located on the front faceplate of the Product If the Product has successfully been turned ON the middle LED light will flash blue every 8 10 seconds To turn the Product OFF press and hold the power button for 10 seconds If the Product has successfully been tumed OFF the two outside LED lights located on the front faceplate of the Product wil briefly light up You may if desired customize the Power Button depress time to suit your child s particular needs To do so just visit the Settings Page on the Tracking Portal and select your desired time period from the drop down under the heading entitled Configure Power Button Depress Time Power Button Charging The charging port is located on the top left outer edge of the Product The port is located under the protective flap When the Product is plugged in and charging the left LED indicator light will turn solid red When charging is complete the left LED light will turn off Please initially charge your Product for at least 4
8. 7 248 20 20 24 Low Battery Alerts School Ready Alerts Passive Alerts Device ON OFF Alerts Inactivity Alerts Passwords Set Password Change Password History Log Out Firmware Battery Consumption Product Specifications Compliance with Applicable Laws Attachment Options GPS for Beginners How does GPS work How Many Satellites Do We Use How Accurate is GPS Are There False Readings What is a GPS Bounce How Do We Get An Address for Latitude and Longitude Sight Impaired Information Use by Individuals Who are Sight Impaired 28 8 30 at 32 33 33 33 amp 8 amp 888888 8 E E What Is Included in the Packaging Included in Your Packaging Amber Alert GPS 3G Product 1 Attached Faceplate Wall Charger Quick Start Guide E GPS Product Faceplate Quick Start Guide Wall Charger The back of the Quick Start Guide contains important information such as your Username Password and Product Phone Number You will need this information to log into the Tracking Portal www amberalertaps comi login and to place a phone call to your Product Please keep this information in a secure place for future reference Also referenced in Step 4 is the URL for downloading the Smartphone Parent App from iTunes iPhone or Google Play Android Alert Amber Alert GPS Quick Start Guide Thankyou tor your purchase Get startad usni youe product wth eletto
9. Connect Alert Protect Live Amber Alert GPS 3G Product User Manual Congratulations on your wise purchase to keep your family connected and protected At Amber Alert GPS Inc we are dedicated to utilizing our technology to connect families and protect kids We know that through the use of our Product your lives will be enriched Please call us if you need help in setting up your Product or if you have any questions You can reach us toll free at 1 888 334 3958 Monday through Friday from 8am to Spm MST Amber Alert GPS Inc 1196 W South Jordan Parkway Suite B South Jordan UT 84095 Amber Alert GPS is a registered trademark of Alert GPS Holdings Inc 2012 Alert GPS Holdings Inc All rights reserved Contents What ls Included in the Packaging Quick Start Guide Your Amber Alert GPS Product Power Button Charging SOS Voice Volume Controls LED Lights Satellite Signal Attaching Faceplates Getting Started with the App Coverage Area Alerts Setting Up Your Amber Alert GPS Product Settings SOS Voice Alerts Users Email and SMS Text Setting Up Alert Recipients Access Levels Configuring Voice User Features Map Page Map Page Reports Ping Home Page Alerts Zone Alerts Speed Alerts Predator Alerts Breadcrumb 10 n 12 13 248 Er 16 a7
10. Primary User They can set Alerts create Zones addidelete Users and view all information on line and on the App Notify User of Access Level Once you assign an access level to a new User you can notify them via email By clicking the Notify User of Access Level button an email will be sent to them giving instructions on how to create their own Username and password A Username and password is only necessary if they were given Limited or Full Admin access 14 Edit Users To Edit Users please click the EDIT button located after the particular User s Email address You will then be directed to the previous page shown above and may make any desired changes jin jaeyperteaye cor sie EE RIG nn Gere Emh mandoan oom acne NEN ES cS Filter by Current Device To view the authorized Users that are linked to a particular Product check the box at the top of the page next to Filter By Current Device This will display a list of Users that are set up to track this Product Amber 4 Si hee dp oett ttn laum piui eee e ren Ba ai eei pete aar be apts ae ione ses ar dee ine vl alerts ier vil acis lan a ome Fist Last Era Phone Retos Medos idhQaniesengpscon zt ZT EIT oe Gongs i grmisGakeecen ET MIN oe coa 15 Configuring Voice User Your Product will arrive pre configured to call the Primary User s phone number Note the Product can only be configured to call one phone nu
11. S bounce is also known as multipath Multipath results when the direct path to your receiver is blocked by your body your house roof trees mountains buildings etc and the signal from the satelite is REFLECTED by some object The reflecting surface may be buildings mountains the ground or any object that happens to be a radio reflector at 1 6Ghz Multipath are radio signals which have traveled FURTHER to get to your receiver than they should have This can result in your GPS miscalculating its position because the signals may have traveled from feet to miles further to get to you than the path of a direct line of sight signal How Do We Get An Address for Latitude and Longitude We take the latitude and longitude and use publically available mapping systems like Google and MapQuest to calculate the addresses that are shown on our tracking server 36 Sight Impaired Information Use by Individuals Who are Sight Impaired The Amber Alert GPS Product incorporates a very simple four button User interface SOS Button ON OFF Button Volume Up Button Volume Down Button The Amber Alert GPS Product has no display no keyboard and no audio or tactile feedback capability The Amber Alert GPS Product is a small rectangular device It is approximately 2 8 long 1 5 wide and 8 in depth The most distinguishable feature of the Product is the SOS button located on the front of the device The SOS button is large circular and in
12. be sent to any Users however the voice call will still take place 2 Setting Up Alert Recipients Users Email and SMS Text You can add additional trusted individuals to help monitor your child and receive Alerts To do so please log into the Tracking Portal and click on the Users tab The individual that made the initial purchase of the Product will be listed as the first User Primary User The Primary User s first and last name email address and phone number will be displayed at the top of the list To add an additional User s please click the Add User button in bottom left hand corner Amber Nors KITE Senn Apps Help one 8 non os mcm 51 Soman ees meee DUE IE we ia a e Rum me sarete zum CERES reca veu meum REB ESSERE EEE fter clicking the Add User button you will see the screen below To add a User enter the first name last name email address and phone number of the individual Click SUBMIT If the User information was entered correctly a pop up window will appear indicating User Successfully Created Click OK Amber amp CUNDUEUUOEECCOS X 0 D CC HD S7 m er oe Umm ane i i i T Ema B Once a User has been successfully created you wil have the opportunity to customize the type of Alerts that particular User will receive as well as how the User wil receive those Alerts and what level of access you are willing to grant to the User Amber
13. d User under the User s tab and customize their Alerts to receive only the School Ready Alert You may also want to set the school administrator s access level to Alerts Only see page 15 of this User Manual To restore 2 Way calling simply click the Disable button Amber optet vale berow en cick 1e pt oto Bett sec ier tan eso nme Na Ata Note School Ready mode may not be acceptable to your school Please check with your school or school district to comply with all privacy policies 29 Passive Alerts Passwords The Amber Alert GPS Product has developed some helpful Alerts that are generated automatically These Alerts are delivered via email to the Primary User only and are also displayed on the Reports Panel viewable from the Map Page of the Tracking Portal These Alerts are not configurable Device ON OFF Alerts When the Product is tumed ON or OFF an email Device ON or Device OFF Alert is sent to the Primary User only This Alert will also be visible in the Reports Panel on the Map Page Inactivity Alerts If the Product has not reported a location in 4 hours an email Inactivity Alert is sent to the Primary User only This Alert wil also be visible in the Reports Panel on the Map Page and in the Message Reports on the Parent App Set Password Your Product arrives with an assigned password as set forth on your Quick Start Guide You may change your password at any time Minimum password requirement
14. dented The SOS button is located on the bottom half of the wide rectangular face of the Product If the device is held with the SOS button face up and toward the bottom of the device easily determined by touch all other buttons can be easily identified by touch The ON OFF button is located on the top side of the device in the center of the top side The Volume Up button is located at the center left side of the device and the Volume Down button is located right below the Volume Up button Both buttons slightly protrude from the device A User can hold the buttons down continually to increase or decrease volume or can click the buttons and increase or decrease the volume levels incrementally In addition the charging port for the device can be found under a cover at the top left side of the device above the Volume Up button Note The ON OFF button and the SOS button must be pressed and held for at least 5 seconds before their functionality will be invoked This is by design to prevent inadvertent use of these functions 37
15. des real time updates approximately every 5 minutes recording tracking history for later review so the designated Users can see everywhere the Product has been even when youre not watching Many factors affect battery life These factors include but are not limited to region rural or suburban proximity to cell towers indoor use versus outdoor use voice usage cell phone inhibitors placed in public areas such as schools areas next to miltary bases etc Typical battery life for the standard battery is approximately 30 to 36 hours 33 Product Specifications Compliance with Applicable Laws PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions G28 Wii He Housing Polycarbonate Alloy ABS Weight 2 35 ounces Standard Battery 880 mAh Rechargeable Lithium lon ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Operating Voltage 87V ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS Operating and Storage temp 10C to 60C Functional GPS TECHNOLOGY GPS MTK 14 channel Sensitivity 160 dBm Horizontal accuracy Sim Time to first fix Average 60 seconds CERTIFICATIONS Foc Yes PTCRB Yes ATT Yes CEC Yes You agree to use our Products and Services only for lawful purposes In your use of our Products and Services you are responsible for complying with all applicable federal state and local laws If you are located outside of the United States you are responsible for complying with the laws of your country or legal jurisdict
16. ear Ren We Entering Exiting Zone Name WW Home pickeand crag You may enter a new address change the radius change when you receive Alerts or delete the Zone After you make your changes click SAVE 22 Speed Alerts To be notified that your child is in a vehicle that is exceeding your selected maximum speed threshold simply set a Speed Alert During the interval in which the Product pings the satellites the speed is recorded If the speed exceeds the threshold you set an Alert will be sent to each of the designated Users Each time the Product drops below the threshold speed and then exceeds the threshold speed a new Alert will be sent Please note that the Product is checking speed approximately every 5 minutes and may not recognize each time the speed parameter is exceeded So for example if your speed Alert is set at 45 mph and the Product has just reported with a speed that is below 45mph and the vehicle driver then exceeds the speed limit for 2 minutes but returns to driving at speeds below 45mph before the end of the 5 minute reporting period no Speed Alert will be delivered To set a Speed Alert log in to the Tracking Portal select Alerts from the main menu and then click on the Speed sub tab Select the desired alerting speed in the drop down menu Check the Current Status notice in the top right hand corner of your screen and confirm that the Current Stat
17. en or Unies eade oti acme Voy c deu a md t rene Zone Men Wien He cp ae Ea Mine zane Zoe Ron Click SHOW MAP A map will appear with a marker placed on the address or landmark you specified A shaded circle representing the radius will also be shown Ifthe location of the pin on the map is not precisely where you want it to be you can move the pin To adjust the location drag the pin to your desired location and drop it To move the map place your cursor outside of the circle and click and drag The radius will adjust automatically 20 Use the plus sign and minus sign to zoom in and out The default Zone radius is set at 1 000 feet If you want to adjust the radius press the drop down arrow in the Zone Radius box and select your desired radius When you are satisfied with the Zone you have created then select whether you would like to be alerted When Entering the Zone When Exiting the Zone or both Give your Zone a name for example School Click CREATE ZONE It you successfully create a new Zone a pop up window will appear with the message Zone Successfully Created Click OK Now you should see your new Zone added to the right column of predefined zones ener Entering Enting Zone Name Mo A tone MO Semon Soccer Fraction O O sens B T my O O Guanes After you create your first Zone you will see a Current Status notice in the top right hand comer
18. hild can call out from the device to the preprogrammed number but in School Ready mode you will be unable to call your child Other Settings such as Reboot Device Re enable Power Button and Cell Data Settings are in place to help diagnosis technical issues and should only be modified when directed by an Amber Alert GPS technician Click the Update button at the bottom of the Settings page to save or update your new settings Please use the scroll bar on the Settings page to view all the settings options u SOS Voice Alerts The SOS Voice Alert is one of the most popular features of the Amber Alert GPS Product This feature is capable of doing two things 1 initiating a voice call to a pre designated User and 2 sending out an SMS and or email SOS Alert to other authorized Users listed in the Tracking Portal The SOS Voice feature is activated by pressing and holding down the round SOS button located on the front of the Product for at least 5 seconds All three LED lights on front faceplate of the Product will light up red blue blue to indicate that the call was successfully initiated OS Button When the SOS Alert is activated the server will send out two SOS a few minutes apart to the primary User The Alerts wil be sent via SMS and or email depending on how you customized receiving this Alert You can also customize other authorized Users to receive SMS and or email Alerts when the SOS button is depressed To ensure pro
19. hours near a window It s a good idea to always let your device get a full charge before using Charging Port SOS Voice The large circular button located in the middle of the Product is the SOS Voice Button Your child may initiate an SOS Alert or Voice Call from the Product by pressing the SOS Voice button for 5 seconds All the LED indicator lights on the front faceplate will turn on to confirm a successful press and a call will be initiated to a pre designated number listed in the Tracking Portal To disconnect the call press the hold the Power button for 4 5 seconds Hint Practice holding the SOS button down with yaur child so that he she is completely comfortable using this feature SOS Button Volume Controls The volume controls are located on the left side of the Product directly under the charging port If you desire to tum the volume up or down press the buttons with the appropriate arrows These buttons allow you to adjust the ring volume of the Product To ensure adequate voice volume call your child s device and adjust the volume to a level you deem appropriate Volume Controls LED Lights There are three LED lights located on the front faceplate of the Product The Battery light is located on the left hand side The Battery light wil flash red when the battery is low The Battery light will be solid red when the Product is charging and will tum off when the Product is fully charged The GSM light also know
20. ient way to receive regular Alerts specifying the location of the Product on a particular time interval that you select To select a Breadcrumb reporting interval for the Product log in to the Tracking Portal select Alerts from the main menu and click the Breadcrumb sub tab From the drop down menu select a tracking interval of 15 30 60 or 120 minutes Click the START button to activate Breadcrumbs Alerts to be sent to designated Users at the selected interval Check the Current Status notice in the top right hand corner of your screen and confirm that the Current Status is ON and the menu tab labeled Breadcrumb is displaying a green circle icon with a plus sign in the middle To deactivate Breadcrumb Alerts to all Users click the STOP button REMEMBER if you press the STOP button no Breadcrumb Alerts will be sent to any of your designated Users the Current Status notice will indicate OFF and the menu tab labeled Breadcrumb will be displaying a red circle icon with a minus sign in the middle Breadcrumb Breadcrumb 27 Low Battery Alerts Designated Users will receive Low Battery Alerts when the battery life is approximately 15 To ensure Low Battery Alerts are ON log in to the Tracking Portal select Alerts from the main menu and click the Battery sub tab Click the START button to activate Check the Current Status notice in the top right hand corner of your screen and conf
21. ion with respect to your use of our Products and Services Amber Alert GPS Inc and its affiliates bear no responsibility or liability for any use of its Products or Services that may be unlawful in the United States or elsewhere 34 Attachment Options How You Attach the Product to Your Child is a Matter of Personal Preference Some simple principles apply Make it secure Make it easily accessible and comfortable Make ita habit We offer breakaway lanyards that attach directly to the Product and hang comfortably around the We offer a customized neoprene pouch with D ring that has many attachment options including hanging from a belt loop or backpack laced through a belt or laced to a tennis shoe We also offer Neoprene arm ankle bands that can be worn on the wrist leg or arm Po A variety of accessories are available on our website that make it fun for your child to wear their Amber Alert GPS Product every day If using a pouch to carry your Product please make sure that the SOS button is correctly oriented in the pouch to expose the SOS Voice button 35 GPS for Beginners How does GPS work GPS satellites orbit the Earth at an altitude of a litle over 12 000 miles and travel almost 9 000 miles per hour Each satellite completes an orbit about twice a day It transmits data that indicates its location and the current time All GPS satellites synchronize operations so that these repeating signals are transmitted at the
22. irm that the Current Status is ON and the menu tab labeled Battery is displaying a green circle icon with a plus sign in the middle Alerts will be sent to designated Users fay A L To deactivate Low Battery Alerts to all Users click the STOP button REMEMBER if you press the STOP button no Low Battery Alerts will be sent to any of your designated Users the Current Status notice will indicate OFF and the menu tab labeled Battery will display a red circle icon with a minus sign in the middle Battery l Battery l 28 School Ready Alerts School Ready mode is a parent activated feature that blocks all incoming calls to the Product while the child is in a school or leaming environment Calls including SOS calls from the Product to the preprogrammed number can stil be initiated when the Product is in School Ready mode To use the School Ready feature click on the Setting s tab Scroll to the bottom of the page until you see the heading School Ready Click Enable to block incoming calls to your Product If the Current Voice User calls the Product s phone number while in School Ready mode the call will not connect and they will hear a busy signal An SMS and or email Alert can be sent to inform a school administrator that the School Ready mode has been activated blocking incoming calls To do this set up the school administrator s as an Authorize
23. mber at a time To change the designated telephone number click on the User s tab On the line that displays the individual User s information you will see 3 tabs to the right titled EDIT SET VOICE USER and DELETE Click on SET VOICE USER for the person you wish to designate to receive calls from your child If set correctly a pop up will display the words Update Successful and the button will change to say CURRENT VOICE USER din miea mbesen gt Andean tQestrdntge E ETE t Corin Smh voimain cosone NEN a NOTE To initiate a call to your Amber Alert GPS Product call the phone number listed on the Quick Start Guide that was included in your packaging By calling the Product you will be able to talk to the person wearing the device If the volume is turned all the way down then the Product will not ting when called and conversation may not be audile Volume will increase for both Product ring and conversation when Volume Up button is pressed The Product will automatically answer the incoming call after 2 audible rings heard only on the caller s phone The Product will continue to report locations during the voice call Important Note Regarding Voice Monitoring The legality of listening to conversations in which you are not a participant is governed by local state and federal law Consult all ap plicable laws to determine the conditions pursuant to which you are permitted to listen to conversations without the conse
24. n as the Cellular light is located in the middle The GSM light will lash blue when you turn the Product ON and will continue to briefly flash blue every 8 seconds when the Product is ON The GPS light is located on the right hand side The GPS light indicates an active connection to the GPS satellites This light will rarely be seen since the GPS connection only occurs approximately every 5 minutes for a short period of time GPS Light Battery Light SM Cellular Light e Light Status Event Fast flash Trying to connect to network Slow flash Product connected to network on Powered off Quick flash then off Indicates GPS is activated when the device is tumed On oft lin Solid Charging Flash Low batte Solid Indicates SOS mode is active Satellite Signal it is very important for the Product to acquire a satellite signal Please note that when you first receive the Product it may take several hours for the Product to obtain a GPS signal For best results take the Product outside after charging or charge by a window Attaching Faceplates You have the ability to customize the look of your Product by interchanging the faceplates The faceplates come in 4 ditferent colors black blue pink and green When removing a faceplate insert your fingernail in the notch under the faceplate located at the bottom of the faceplate the end nearest the SOS button Carefully pull the faceplate toward yourself and the faceplate will
25. n you are on the go by using your phone s browser and going directly to www amberalertaps com The Teen App will allow you to turn your teenager s Android or iPhone into an Amber Alert GPS tracking product Now you can track your whole family whether they are carrying an Amber Alert GPS Product or their Smartphone loaded with the Amber Alert GPS Teen App The Teen App runs in the background on your child s phone and sends regular location updates to the Amber Alert GPS Tracking Portal You can view your child s current location data anytime via the Amber Alert GPS Parent App or Amber Alert GPS AmberAlertd Tracking Portal IEESESSEEEESES To download the Teen App please go to Google Play or iTunes and search for Amber Alert GPS or type in the following links www amberalertgps comiiphoneteen www amberalertgps com androidteen Gi When registering please make sure you use the same username and password listed on the Quick Start Guide so that all of your accounts are linked Coverage Area Alerts The Amber Alert GPS Product comes with an active pre installed SIM card To view the coverage map in your area please go to AT amp T htip www viireless att com coverageviewer f type voice An Alert notifies designated Users of an event experienced by the Product There are twelve types of Alerts eNonsone 9 Zone In Alert The Product has arrived at a pre determined location Zone Out Alert The Product has departed a
26. nt of one or all of the parties to the conversation You are responsible for complying with all applicable laws see page 35 16 Features Map Page To locate your Product at any time simply log in to the Tracking Portal via your computer or your Smartphone Application Product locations are updated every 5 minutes on the Map page vttt Green Map Marker Current Location Yellow Map Marker Last Known Location Red Map Marker Previous Locations Orange Map Markers SOS Alerts Blue Man Predator Registered Sex Offender Gray Man Predator Registered Sex Offender Disabled If the Product cannot obtain a GPS signal the Tracking Portal will display the last known latitude and longitude coordinates reported by the Product The Map Markers are numbered from 1 to 100 with the number 1 representing the most current location There are two map viewing options represented by the bar at the top right hand corner of the Map If you select the Map button the locations will be displayed in a typical street map format If you select the Satellite button you have the option to view the locations either in satellite form only or if you prefer you may select the drop down box entitled Labels to display the street names overlaid on the satellite image i7 To view the address and details of a location simply click on any map marker or on the report related to such map marke
27. of your screen If the Current Status indicates ON that means that your Zones are all active and Alerts will be sent to your Users in the manner you have designated caren sau On The menu tab labeled Zones should be displaying a green circle icon with a plus sign in the middle Zone It you wish to DEACTIVATE all Zone Alerts to All Users press the STOP button located above the Current Status notice REMEMBER if you press the STOP button no Zone Alerts will be sent to any of your designated Users the Current Status notice will indicate OFF The menu tab labeled Zones will be displaying a red circle icon with a minus sign in the middle Zone If you would like to turn Zone Alerts off for a particular User or Users but not all Users please go to the Users tab press the Edit button to the right of the User whose Alerts you desire to modify select the applicable Product customize the Alert settings for that User and click the SUBMIT button When a Zone has been entered or exited Zone In or Zone Out Alerts will be sent to all designated Users based on the messaging options you have selected on the Users page Please note that because of satellite angles Zone parameters can be exceeded prematurely Experiment with Zone radius perimeters for optimal results 2 Zones can be changed at any time To edit a Zone click the EDIT button next to the Zone you want to change and the following screen will app
28. per use of this feature practice pressing and holding down the SOS button with your child You may want to practice using different scenarios including a check in call to say everything is fine a call where your child practices pressing the button discreetly or a call initiated when the Product is in your child s pocket or jacket itis advisable to set your Product phone number as a contact in your cell phone so you can recognize the call when it comes in Please note If you find that you are using the Product regularly to communicate with your child as we hope you do you may want to consider how many additional authorized Users you customize to receive the SOS Alert You may not want your authorized Users to receive an SOS Alert from your Product if your child is going to make casual calls to talk Your listed authorized Users may get the impression that there is a critical emergency when in fact there is not The default setting for the SOS button is Enabled If you wish to disable the SOS button click on the SETTINGS tab and scroll down towards the bottom of the page Use the drop down menu to change the Product to Disabled Click UPDATE To ange your device setings spl sro trough an upcate e values below then cox me Uptat buon SOS Stt When the SOS button is disabled it will still send and display an SOS message highlighted in orange in the Reports panel on the Map page but no Email or SMS Alert will
29. pop off To replace the faceplate insert the notched ends located on the top of the faceplate in first opposite the SOS hole When inserting the notched ends place them at a slight angle and carefully push the faceplate back towards the Product Gently press in the middle of the faceplate and then again on the bottom of the faceplate until the faceplate snaps into place and feels secure Top Notches on faceplate Middle press gently after notches are in place Notch for faceplate feel Bottom final press to snap in place completely Getting Started with the App The Parent App was designed to help you monitor your Amber Alert GPS Product from your Smartphone With the Parent App you ll get many of the same benefits you are accustomed to seeing on the Amber Alert GPS Tracking Portal Live Tracking Location History Customized Zone Alerts u J Predator Alerts Speed Alerts and much more The Parent App is available for iOS and Android To download the Parent App please go to Google Play or iTunes and search for Amber Alert GPS or type in the following links pes www amberalertgps com iphoneparent www amberalertgps com androidparent When logging in please make sure you use the same username and password listed on the Quick Start Guide Note For Windows amp Blackberry Smartphone Users We do not currently offer the Parent App on the Windows or Blackberry platforms However you may still monitor your child whe
30. pre determined location SOS Alert The SOS button has been pressed Speed Alert The Product surpassed a pre determined speed threshold Predator Alert The Product is within 500 feet of a registered sex offender s home Low Battery Alert The Product is running low on battery Breadcrumb Alert The Product sends location information on a preselected time interval School Ready Enabled Incoming calls to the Product are blocked School Ready Disabled Incoming calls to the Product are re enabled 10 Device On Alert The Product has been turned ON 11 Device Off Alert The Product has been turned OFF 12 Inactivity Alert The Product has not reported a location in 4 hours Most Alerts can be set up and sent to the User two ways By email and or SMS The Email or SMS text message will display The name of the Alert SOSI Speed Zone In et Name of Zone The name of the Product the name you chose for the Product when setting it up The address where the Product is located at the time of the Alert Setting Up Your Amber Alert GPS Product The Product comes activated and ready for use after being fully charged as explained above To get started in setting up your Product go to www amberalertaps convlogin Please enter your Username and Password into the Existing Users fields located on the right hand side of the screen Your Username is typically your email address as provided at the time of purchase and also listed on the back of the
31. r If your screen has remained open to the Map page for a period of time remember to click the Refresh button to draw down the most current location information Map Page Reports The Reports are visible on the right side of the Map page The map markers correspond with report details such as Date Time Battery Level GPS Signal Strength and Speed These details are represented by the icons on the top right corner of the Reports panel To display the Report details check the box next to the word REPORTS As you scroll through each individual report the Map Marker related to that report will bounce on the page making it easy for you to associate each report to a particular Map Marker location To hide the Reports and expand the Map page uncheck the Reports box Ping If the Product has not reported a new location in the previous 10 minutes you may click the PING Button at the top of the screen This will send a wake up and report command to the Product 18 Home Page The Home page enables you to simultaneously view the current or last known locations of multiple Products on the same screen Each Product is represented by a different color so you can easily distinguish between Products If you wish to view the address of a particular Product click the Detail button located to the right side of your selected Product If you wish to see all the locations for a particular Product click the More button located to the right
32. s are one uppercase letter one lowercase letter one number e a minimum of 8 total characters Using security grade passwords helps protect the location data of your child 30 Change Password Changing your Login Password is simple We recommend changing your Password at least every months To change your Password log in to the Tracking Portal On the far right side of the screen there is a drop down arrow located to the immediate right of your name Click the down arrow and select MY PROFILE Click PASSWORD Type in a New Password and retype a second time to confirm Click SUBMIT when finished Siow pees net li crar a os one be e pase us eite sn a eset on hart bm secu acento pules your ecu A pas i begs Fy mamie a ri cibo cent or Mr ea ir meae eni domin ibam nts Tran domin ee gran m pcr M9 3 Once your Password has been updated a pop up window will display the words Update Successful 31 History To view or download the Product location data for a particular day select the History tab A monthly calendar will display the number of locates per day and the number of Email and SMS Text Alerts sent out per day To view the location data for a particular day click on the Locates link A map will then display all of the location data generated by the Product on that day To download the location data for a particular day click on the Export button and follow the prompts The do
33. side of your selected Product There are two map viewing options represented by the bar at the top right hand corner of the Map If you select the Map button the locations will be displayed in a typical street map format If you select the Satellite button you have the option to view the locations either in satellite form only or if you prefer you may select the drop down box entitled Labels to display the street names overlaid on the satellite image omen Eara arba ME o ioy Aere Users Stings Apps Hl 1 9 19 Alerts Zone Alerts Zone Alerts or virtual boundaries are a very popular and effective feature You may set up to 20 Zones at any one time Zones can be set up around your child s school home and neighborhood or anywhere you designate Once a Zone is created and activated on the Tracking Portal the Zone will remain set until edited or deleted You may configure your Zone Alerts to be delivered to you and other designated Users via email and or SMS text message Once enabled you will receive an Alert whenever your child has entered or exited a Zone To set up a Zone Alert log into the Tracking Portal click the Alerts tab and then click on the sub tab labeled Zone To create a Zone do the following Type in an address or landmark for example maybe you only have the word Disneyland or the Arizona Desert Botanical Gardens Apps Heb ced m ne Teny cn Zone Mort irte f
34. us is ON and the menu tab labeled Speed is displaying a green circle icon with a plus sign in the middle To deactivate Speed Alerts to all Users click the STOP button REMEMBER if you press the STOP button no Speed Alerts will be sent to any of your designated Users the Current Status notice will indicate OFF and the menu tab labeled Speed will be displaying a red circle icon with a minus sign in the middle Speed lI Speed Your preferences for MPH or KPH are determined under the Settings Tab When the Product reports that the defined speed has been exceeded a Speed Alert will be sent to each designated User In order for the Speed Alert to be triggered a second time the Product has to drop below the designated speed threshold and then exceed the threshold again 23 Predator Alerts Our Product is the only children s GPS Product on the market that lets you know when it is near a registered sex offender s residence Amber Alert GPS utilizes the US Department of Justice s Dru Sjopdin National Sex Offender database and issues a Predator Alert when the Product passes within 500 feet of a registered sex offender s residence To receive Predator Alerts select Alerts from the main menu and then click the Predator tab The Current Status notice in the top right hand comer of the screen should indicate ON To deactivate Predator Alerts to all Users click the STOP button REMEMBER if you press the STOP button no
35. wnloaded information will be in Microsoft Excel format We retain your Product s historical information for approximately 3 months If you wish to maintain a record print the report or save the downloaded file molp SOBERSe Eset EE Nov2013 gem Usos Settings Apps 32 Log Out To Logout of the Tracking Portal click the drop down arrow located at the far right of the main menu bar immediately to the right of your name and click Logout Amber CED History Alerts Users setings Apps Heb perry ences 7 99 99 OF LLZZZSEZZNEZR 5 rm The following window will pop up to confirm your request Click Logout again Are you sure you want to logout Firmware To help keep your Product up to date firmware updates happen periodically and automatically No assistance is needed by the User to complete this action Batte CORPER Battery operated products require the User to achieve a balance between battery life and perfor mance Everyone wants the fastest and most current updates and the ability to view the Product as it moves close to real time There is however a direct and inverse relationship between the frequency of updates and the overall battery life with more frequent updates resulting in a shorter battery life Increasing the size of the Product s battery likewise increases its weight and size The Amber Alert GPS Product provi
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