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1. Help Key Guide Quick guide to what each button does and the icons used Help button also appears at the bottom of selected screens BATTERIES Handheld To replace batteries use 2 x AAA 1 5 volt or equivalent Also see Setting up your Loc8tor on page 4 A A low battery icon will appear in the top right hand corner of the yy 3 screen when Handheld batteries are running low Batteries are able p PONN D to be used until screen starts to fade i A Please Note Battery life will vary depending on mode and frequency of use Tags To change the batteries there is a hole which you can thread the lanyard through Put your thumb nail or other flat tool at this end into the split line line going around the middle of the Tag Keeping your thumb flat tool in the split line move it around to the middle of the long side The Tag will pop open Replace with SR54 silver oxide 1 5v button cells or equivalent to provide best battery life keeping the plus side face up nearest the lanyard hole Replace the lid by putting one side in first then pushing shut If batteries are correctly inserted Tag will beep when case is closed e If you locate a Tag and its battery is low a low Tag battery icon will appear in the Tag Settings screen Blue button on the very right hand side of the screen The Icon will appear in line with the Tag that needs to be changed Replace Tag batteries when icon is displayed to ensure Tag does no2. next to Handheld making sure all other Tags have been moved more than an arms length away Press Yellow register button on the Handheld then select yes Follow on screen instructions see below Naming Tags Nane Tag Repeat process for each new Tag eo oN 3 Naming your Tags Tags can be personalised with a name of your choice up to 10 characters long Use navigation ring to highlight letters Menu OK Help Press White button to select 3 Press OK to finish 4 Attach Tags Depending on use Tags can be attached with adhesive strips key ring loop or left loose Adhesive strips Best used when attaching to a hard flat surface Peel off backing to attach ih Gn ee Sticky tabs are not permanent but increase their bond with time Ideally leave for a N e Me Minimum of 10 minutes Strongest bond after 24 hours i ya To remove insert flat tool under Tag and gently twist prise off ye 4 Key ring loop Best used to attach Tag to items such as key ring bags and belt loop Push loop through the Tag hole and then pull ring through the loop LOCATE MODE FIND A MISLAID ITEM LOST Slide up lid and press Grey button top left to see list of Tags that can be located Scroll down and select item to be found with White button Scan area slowly turning full 360 circle Once circle completed go back to direction of strongest audio and visual signal Walk in this direction As you get nearer audio pitch and frequency of beeps i
3. product If purchased direct from Loc8tor Ltd a returns authorisation number is required prior to the product being returned to us Product must be returned by signed delivery in suitable protective packaging This warranty does not apply to any product that has been subject to abuse misuse negligence tampering or has been modified in any way Without prejudice to your rights Loc8tor Ltd may replace a defective product or issue a credit against future purchases No other warranties express or implied are made Loc8tor Ltd shall not be liable for any special incidental or consequential damages whether or not the purpose for which you purchased the product was made known to Loc8tor Ltd the retailer or otherwise Your statutory rights are not affected in any way SEE PAGE 12 FOR PLEASE NOTE POINTS D IQ gt PLEASE NOTE 183 metre 600 feet range is based on clear line of sight Actual range will vary depending on use environment and location Loc8tor is not a toy and should only be used by adults or with parental supervision Locate mode has been designed to help find your possessions It should not be relied on to find people Alert mode has only been designed to act as an aid to warn against items getting misplaced or stolen It is not a replacement for parental supervision The Loc8tor Handheld works in one mode at a time Whilst Locating an item Alert mode will be temporarily switched off When a Tagged item goes
4. N LOCSTOR Don t lose it locate it User Guide Manual del usuario Mode d emploi Bedienungsanleitung For Loc8tor models Loc8tor Loc8tor plus 1 Loc8tor Handheld 1 Loc8tor Plus Handheld 2 Mini Homing Tag 3 Mini Homing Tags 1 Key ring loop adhesive pack 1 Panic Homing Tag Batteries included 2 Key ring loop adhesive Pack Batteries included Index E AON erener A EE 2 13 ESHON Oeren reen E E RS 14 27 Francal seann pE N 28 41 BTE a ea ees EE A A 42 54 INTRODUCTION Welcome to Loc8tor the great new product that helps you find your mislaid items and can even stop you losing them in the first place We ve designed the Loc8tor to be versatile and easy to use whether at home out and about or on business Please take a few minutes to read through this User Guide to help you get the most out of your purchase Loc8tor has been manufactured to quality standards to run trouble free and comes supplied with a 12 month warranty Please visit our website at www oc8tor com for additional product information contact details and frequently asked questions We d love to hear from you what you like about Loc8tor and any suggestions you have to improve it E mail us at sales loc8tor com to have your say We hope you enjoy your new purchase and can now rest at ease avoiding those frustrating moments of mislaying your important items With best wishes CE de Anthony Richards Managing Director Loc8tor Plus C
5. anic Tag must be set in Alert mode 2 4 in the Tag Settings screen Blue button and the Alert mode switched on Red hA button maces Homing Tag To activate the Panic alarm simply press the centre of the red button on the Panic r Tag So long as the Panic Tag is within the set safety zone the Alert Alarm will be O activated the Handheld will vibrate let off an alarm and identify which Tag has j A activated the Panic alarm e Give or attach the Tag to the child dependant as appropriate I Panic Tag ICONS AND ABBREVIATIONS Throughout the menu system a Icon Guide W Tag Settings amp variety of icons are used to inform W Battery low J Alert ready on status The screen shots 1 Muted Hot in Alert shown contain icons you can Speaker on H Near zone expect to see whilst navigating F Alert enabled H Medium zone Alert Tag F Far zone out of range 4 Menu a Menu Look out for our Splash proof wrist strap that can help extend the range of your Tag when attached to a child dependant MENU FUNCTIONS Locate Same function as Grey button Shows list of Tags that can be located Alert Options Q Tag Settings Alert Options Loc8tor Plus model only 1 Tag Status Alert On Range Settings Enables Near N Medium M and Far F range to be increased or Menu Help decreased as required 4 Tag Settings Same function as Blue button Tag Status Control screen informing which Tag has activated an A
6. couraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Loc8tor Ltd can void the users authority to operate the Loc8tor
7. e in Alert mode Setting up Alert Blue Button Tag Settings Screen Attach Tag in or on item to be protected Press Blue button for Tag Settings screen A list of all your Tags will be displayed Selecting the Safety Range 1 Scroll to the right hand column in line with selected Tag Use White button to select distance between Tag and your Handheld i Tag Sebtitgs N Near M Medium F Far eys Set Tag Mode Scroll to column with dash next to the Tag name Press White button to make Tag alertable 2 Menu Help 1 Repeat this process for each Tag Using Alert Mode Press Red button to turn Alert mode ON or OFF for all Tags with Z in Tag settings screen The Tag will beep to confirm Alert mode is ON Your Tags are now in Alert Should any Tag set in Alert mode go out of the preset safety zone the Loc8tor Plus will vibrate set off an alarm and advise which Tag has gone astray An will appear in the bottom right hand corner when the Alert mode is on Important Alert mode usability statement A constant link between Handheld and Tag ensures you are notified immediately when Tags go out of range However if used continuously will significantly reduce battery life When not needed turn Alert mode off using Red button ALERT ACTIVATED Loc8tor Plus Model Should one of the Tagged items go out of your safety zone the Handheld will vibrate let off an alarm and the Tag Status screen wi
8. lert alarm and the Tags current status Tag Uptions Alert ON OFF Same function as the Red button Renane Tag Unregister Tag Tag Options 2 Register Tag Same function as Yellow button Register a new Tag Rename Tag Select Tag from list to be renamed Enter in new name followed by henu helg OK 2 Unregister Tag Select Tag from list to be unregistered Place Tag next to Handheld and confirm Tag is to be unregistered This enables a Tag to be used on a different Loc8tor Handheld Settings 3 a Lock Keypad Protects against buttons being accidentally pressed To unlock press Red then Blue button Volume Select to adjust volume whilst locating for Alert alarm or the Keypad Left right on navigation ring decreases increases Menu Help volume Up Down on navigation ring switches between volume 3 control and bottom menu System Info System information screen Handheld ID It is recommend you keep a note of your Loc8tor Handheld ID Should your Handheld ever become lost you can re program Upgrade code a new Handheld to re register any of your existing Tags Ld Language Select preferred language Plb cidelFlgihii JK Contrast Enables screen contrast to be made lighter or darker Cee cL SN 010203 Upgrade 4 Enables a Loc8tor Handheld to be upgraded to a Loc8tor Plus gt activates Alert mode Contact place of purchase or visit 4 www Loc8tor com upgrade for more details
9. ll automatically appear The Tag Status lists which Tag s have activated an Alert and whether the Tag is currently out of your designated safety zone If a Tag has gone out of range but since returned to the safety zone it also enables an Alert to be muted or removed from the Alert list altogether Using the Tag Status Screen When shown Alarm active for Select v to that Tag remove Tag from Alert enabled list When amp j shown Alarm muted Identifies which Tag activated the Alert A Select item to Locate that Tag If the Tag is out of the safety zone an lP symbol will appear If the Tag has gone out of the safety zone but returned and now safe an A will appear If a Panic Tag has been activated a Nenu Help F P will appear see page 8 Mutes all current Alert alarms Alert mode on To turn all Alerts OFF press the Red button To individually remove each Tag from the Alert enabled list select the and change to a Note To return to Tag Status screen go to Alert options on main menu gt Tag Status MINI HOMING amp PANIC HOMING TAGS Both Mini Homing and Panic Homing Tags can be used to Locate items and if used with the Loc8tor Plus model used in Alert mode The Panic Tag provides the additional function of enabling a child or dependant in need to activate an alert alarm to call for help Activating a Panic Tag Z For a Panic alarm to be activated the P
10. ncrease lines on screen extend and signal strength numbers increase 1 Whenever in doubt repeat 360 circle When signal strength lines get close to the top of the screen Tag is close by Try pressing select button on Handheld to Mute and listen for the Tag Beep When you are almost on top of Tag screen changes to Zooming in mode to guide you right in 2 Select and press STOP when the item is found FOUND TIPS Place the Tag on a surface and practice locating a few times to get a feel for how it works If you are ever unsure which direction to go in slowly repeat full 360 circle and then go in direction with the strongest signal strength Strongest signal is displayed when Handheld is pointing directly at Tag Also try moving Handheld up and down as Tag could be upstairs or downstairs If you are close to a wall whilst getting a strong signal check the room next door If no signal is displayed try moving position to a different area 50 Keys Menu Stop 1 NZ 90 Keys Menu Stop 2 ALERT MODE HELPS PREVENT ITEMS GETTING LOST Loc8tor Plus Model The Blue button Tag Settings screen controls your Alert settings It enables you to decide what mode each Tag is in Locate or Alert and to set the distance for your required safety zone Near Medium or Far for each Tag Once you re happy with your settings simply press the Red button to activate Alert All Tags with a 2 will now automatically b
11. omes supplied with Locate and Alert modes Helps you find misplaced items and allows invisible safety zones to be set around you to stop items going astray Loc8tor Comes supplied with Locate mode Helps you find misplaced items www loc8tor com www loc8tor co uk CONTENTS Quick Key Guide Setting Up Your Loc8tor Locate Mode Find a mislaid item Alert Mode Helps prevent items getting lost Alert Activated Mini Homing amp Panic Homing Tags Icons and Abbreviations Menu Functions Batteries General Care Changes Warranty Please Note QUICK KEY GUIDE Grey button Shows list of registered Tags that can be located Red button Turns ON or OFF all Alert enabled Tags Loc8tor Plus only Navigation ring Moves cursor around screen left right up down Page White button Selects item highlighted on screen Blue button Loc8tor amp Loc8tor Plus Shows Tag list and low battery warnings Loc8tor Plus Alert mode Tag settings Yellow button To register a new Tag SETTING UP YOUR LOC8TOR 1 Insert batteries 2 x AAA With the Loc8tor buttons facing you push forwards and remove right hand side panel Insert batteries See diagram in battery compartment for correct insertion and replace side panel Loc8tor has no ON or OFF button To use press any button It will automatically turn ON Register Tags Pull out white strip in Tag to activate batteries Tag beeps and red light flashes twice Place Tag
12. out of the Far range in Alert mode it may be out of range to locate Usage of the Panic Tag button is limited to approximately 1 000 presses The Loc8tor is intended to be used in accordance with instructions BEWARE OF CHOKING HAZARD KEEP LOOSE TAGS OUT OF THE REACH OF YOUNG CHILDREN HANDHELD TAG FCC ID TUW LOH11 FCC ID TUW LOT11 IC 6444A LOH11 IC 6444A LOT11 Designed in the UK Made in China for Loc8tor Ltd in compliance with ISO 9001 2000 Certification Head Office Loc8tor Ltd Devonshire House 404 406 Finchley Road London NW2 2HZ Customer Services UK 0870 111 7777 Email sales loc8tor com www loc8tor com www loc8tor es www loc8tor fr www loc8tor de www loc8tor co uk THE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF THIS BROCHURE 2006 LOC8TOR LTD FCC STATEMENT 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 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is en
13. t become lost GENERAL CARE The Loc8tor and Tags have not been designed to be waterproof Please take care not to get wet Never clean with water detergent or cleaning agent simply use clean dry cloth On the reverse of the Handheld lid are two black lines These are aerials and essential to the functioning of your Loc8tor Take care not to scratch Tag and Handheld operational temperature is between O c to 55 C Storage temperature is between 10 c and 60 c CHANGES The material in this User Guide is for information only and is subject to change without notice Whilst reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of these instructions to ensure its accuracy Loc8tor Ltd assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this User Guide or from the use of the information contained herein Loc8tor Ltd reserves the right to make changes to the product design without reservation and without notification to its users Terms amp Conditions Please contact place of purchase or Loc8tor website www Loc8tor com for full Terms and conditions WARRANTY Loc8tor Ltd warrants to the original purchaser that this product shall be free from significant defects in material and workmanship for 1 year beginning on the date of purchase as shown on your receipt Should the product need to be returned it must be sent back to the original place of purchase to be processed Proof of purchase must accompany the returned
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