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Installation
Battery Installation
Remove the battery door, located on the bottom of
the detector, and install (2) AA batteries (supplied).
Be sure to note the correct polarity for each battery
(see legends inside battery compartment).
Optional 12-volt SmartCord
To power Solo S3 using 12-volts, simply remove the
power connector plug, and insert the small end of
the optional SmartCord, (telephone-type connector)
into the modular jack on Solo S3's right side. Plug
the lighter plug adapter into your vehicle's lighter
socket or accessory socket.
The optional SmartCord allows you to operate
the Solo S3 on 12 volts DC negative ground only. The
lighter plug is a standard size and will work in most
vehicles. Of course, your lighter socket must be clean
and properly connected for proper operation.
NOTE: Depending on your vehicle, the lighter
socket power may either be continuously on, or it
may be switched on and off with your ignition
switch.
See the Accessories section for details on how to
order the optional 12-volt SmartCord.
Mounting Location
WARNING! ESCORT cannot anticipate the many
ways Solo S3 can be mounted. It is important that
you mount Solo S3 where it will not impair your
view nor present a hazard in case of an accident.
Where to mount Solo S3
For optimum detection performance, we
recommend the following:
• Using the supplied Windshield Mount, stick the
suction cups to the windshield, and mount your
Solo S3 level and high enough on your front
windshield to provide a clear view of the road ahead.
• Mount Solo S3 away from windshield wipers,
other solid objects, and heavily tinted areas that
might obstruct the radar antenna or laser lens.
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Windshield Mount
Solo S3's EasyMount windshield bracket is designed
for unobtrusive and hassle-free mounting.
1 Depress the adjustment button on the top of Solo
S3 (above the word "RELEASE") and slide the
EasyMount bracket into the slot until mount is
locked into the position which best fits the angle of
your windshield (there are four settings
available). For extremely horizontal or
extremely sloped windshields, the EasyMount
bracket can be bent.
To ensure that the suction cups adhere to the
windshield firmly, be sure to keep both your
windshield and the suction cups clean.
2 To adjust Solo S3 on your windshield, use the
EasyMount adjustment button located on the top of
the Solo S3, and slide Solo S3 forward or backward
to obtain a level horizontal position.
When installed and adjusted properly, the back
top edge of the Solo S3 should rest solidly against
your windshield.
CAUTION!
A few vehicles (including some Porsches) have
windshields with a soft anti-lacerative coating on
the inside surface. Use of suction cups will
permanently mar this coating. Consult your
dealership or the vehicle owner's manual to
determine if your windshield has
this coating.
User's Tip
You can leave the EasyMount bracket in place on
your windshield, and easily remove Solo S3 by
pressing the adjustment button and sliding Solo S3
off the mount. Again, be sure to position the bracket
where it won't present a hazard in the event of an
accident. Additional mounts are available.
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