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BIVY STICK
USER GUIDE
GETTING STARTED
Download the Bivy app for iOS from the
App Store or for Android from the Play Store.
Create a Bivy account.
While in phone service or WiFi, turn on your Bivy Stick by
pressing the power button for 2 seconds. The power indicator
light will illuminate.
On the app menu, select "STICK."
PROFILE
MAP
MESSAGES
STICK
Tap on the "CONNECT" icon in the upper left corner to connect
to your Bivy Stick and pair it with your phone. This will only
take a few seconds. Once it is connected, you will see the
battery life and signal strength displayed on this icon.
If it does not connect press the power button on the Bivy Stick
briefly to re-attempt your Bluetooth connection.
Once your phone is connected to the Bivy Stick, select
"ACTIVATE". Follow the steps to activate your Bivy Stick. It will
require you to input emergency contact information and
credit card info. During this process you will also have the
opportunity to purchase a Global Rescue membership for
additional coverage in case of an emergency.
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Summary of Contents for ACR Electronics BIVY STICK
- Page 1 STICK Tap on the "CONNECT" icon in the upper left corner to connect to your Bivy Stick and pair it with your phone. This will only take a few seconds. Once it is connected, you will see the battery life and signal strength displayed on this icon.
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Page 2: Using The App
NOTE: SOS Monitoring and dispatch is a service provided by Global Rescue to all active Bivy Stick users as part of your monthly service fee. A Global Rescue membership provides additional services. More info about a membership can be found here: https://ss.globalrescue.com/partner/bivy/ During the activation process you will choose your data plan. - Page 3 MESSAGING Make sure you are connected to the Bivy Stick via Bluetooth. Enter the Messages screen by tapping “MESSAGES” on the bottom menu. PROFILE MESSAGES STICK The Bivy app will ask if you would like to sync your contacts. This can take up to 5 minutes, depending on how many contacts you have in your phone.
- Page 4 You can do six Mailbox Checks for 1 credit. The Bivy Stick automatically listens for incoming messages for 15 minutes after sending or receiving a message. It then goes to sleep to preserve battery life, but wakes up every 15 minutes to check for messages.
- Page 5 On the MAP screen, push the large “TRACK” button on the bottom center. Choose your activity type. It will ask you if you want to track through Bivy Stick. Select "Enable Bivy Stick Tracking." To stop tracking, push the “PAUSE” button and then the Check button.
- Page 6 USING YOUR BIVY STICK WITHOUT YOUR PHONE If you do not want to carry your phone, or it is not functioning, your Bivy Stick can be used without it. All of the essential features can be used on the device itself, with the exception of 2-way communication.
- Page 7 (see page 5) so you can communicate directly with Global Rescue about the nature of your emergency. To cancel an SOS from the Bivy Stick, press and hold the SOS button for 5 seconds. Once the red light stops flashing, the SOS has been canceled.
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Page 8: Tech Specs
Charge time is approximately 1.5 hours if you use a USB-C charger and a USB-C to USB-C cable. WARNING The Bivy Stick uses a standard USB voltage of 5V DC and consumes up to 1A. Applying a voltage higher than 5V may damage the device. - Page 9 • Messaging, tracking, SOS, weather and all Bivy Stick features require an active Bivy Stick base data plan. You will need to pay for a base plan of service in order for your Bivy Stick to communicate with the satellite network. Always test your device before taking it off grid.
- Page 10 • Do not use the Bivy Stick or Bivy app while driving. Always stop and park vehicle before using cell phone or app. • Bivy uses maps provided by public and private sources and is not responsible for the accuracy of the map.
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Page 11: Fcc Information
Global Positioning Service (GPS). Use of such devices may impair reception of GNSS signals. • The Bivy Stick is a mobile transmitter and receiver that uses an internal antenna to send and receive low levels of radio frequency energy for data communications. The device emits RF energy below the published limits when operating in its maximum output power mode. - Page 12 any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device 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.
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Page 13: Warranty
You are also entitled to be compensated for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage from a failure in the goods or service. ACR Electronics, Inc., 5757 Ravenswood Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, USA. +1.954.981.3333 WARRANTY THIS SAFETY AND WARRANTY SECTION CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR BIVY STICK. - Page 14 in materials or workmanship of the product; (iii) damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, water, flood, fire, or other acts of nature or external causes; (iv) damage caused by service performed by anyone who is not an authorized service provider of ACR;...
- Page 15 previously used parts that satisfy Bivy’s quality standards, (ii) replace the device with a new device or a refurbished device that meets Bivy’s quality standards, or (iii) exchange the device for a full refund of your purchase price. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.
- Page 16 FCC ID: B66-ACRBV2 IC: 1322A-ACRBV2 CONTAINS FCC IDs: HSW2832, Q639603N CONTAINS IC IDs: 4492A-2832, 4629A-9603N MADE IN USA www.bivy.com...