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- Page 1 Spartan GoCam™ Cellular Camera User’s Manual Important: Please read this manual carefully before using your camera.
- Page 2 Thank you for choosing the Spartan GoCam. This manual will help you get the most out of your new device. You will also find this manual and other technical articles at www.hcooutdoors.com. For more information about or to use GoWireless Premium service, please go to www.spartancamera.com.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Package Contents ................1 Camera Body and Ports ..............1 Camera Buttons ..................3 Step 1: Activate Cellular Service ............4 Activate Online ................5 Activate by Telephone ..............5 Activate at a Verizon Store ............5 Step 2: Set Up the Camera ..............5 Step 3: Connect the Camera to the Verizon Network ......6 GoWireless Premium vs. - Page 4 Photo, instant send mode ............25 Photo, daily report or send mode off ...........25 Video ...................25 Access Photos or Videos ..............26 View a Photo ................26 Watch a Video ................26 Delete Photo or Video ..............26 Manual Firmware Update ..............27 Technical Specifications ..............28 Manufacturer Limited Warranty ............29 Terms and Conditions ..............29 Shipping ..................30...
- Page 5 Membership Responsibilities ............37 Cost and Pricing ................39 Content Limits ................39 Content & Privacy ...............40 Limits on Use ................42 Other Important Guidelines ............42 Things to Keep in Mind ...............45 Optional Accessories..............457 DRAFT...
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Page 7: Package Contents
Package Contents Camera Antenna Mounting strap USB cable User’s Manual Quick Start Guide Camera Body and Ports Antenna Port DRAFT... - Page 8 DRAFT...
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Page 9: Camera Buttons
Camera Buttons Menu: o Preview mode: enter the Setup menu. o Setup mode (menus): Go back one menu level. (If in a submenu, return to the main menu. If at the main menu, exit Setup mode.) o Playback mode: display the Delete menu so you can choose to Del One or Del ALL. -
Page 10: Step 1: Activate Cellular Service
Premium or GoWireless Auto. Cellular service enables the camera to send photos, regardless of how you choose to have them delivered to you. There are three ways to activate cellular service for your GoCam. Please read about the three ways to obtain service so you can choose the one that works best for you. -
Page 11: Activate Online
Step 1, choose Connected Device. Activate by Telephone You can activate your Verizon GoCam either by calling the Verizon support number, 800-775-8098, or by calling 611 from your Verizon cell phone. Listen to the menu options and follow the prompts to activate the service. -
Page 12: Step 3: Connect The Camera To The Verizon Network
1. With the power switch OFF, insert batteries into the battery compartment. Use 12 (recommended), 8, or 4 (emergency, left 2 columns) 1.2-1.5v AA batteries. The following types of batteries can be used: High-performance alkaline Lithium Rechargeable NiMH For additional battery life, you can connect the camera to a 6V external battery (with or without solar panel) that is designed to be used with trail cameras. - Page 13 3. Press the Menu button to access the Setup menu. 4. Navigate to the Wireless tab (far right), then down to Diagnostic using the buttons: Press or to move among the tabs (submenus). Press or move among the submenu items. ...
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Page 14: Gowireless Premium Vs. Gowireless Auto
GoWireless Premium vs. GoWireless Auto Before you finish setting up your camera, you must decide whether you will use GoWireless Premium or GoWireless Auto service. The following table should help you decide. Every camera comes with one free month of Premium service which does not require that you subscribe to anything or provide any sort of payment information and will not auto renew unless you purchase credits for service. - Page 15 Feature GoWireless GoWireless GoWireless Premium Premium Auto with app without app Daily status report Portal Email Scheduled events (up to 9) (additional status reports, scheduled pictures) Portal Email DRAFT Request hi-res photo (original resolution) Portal Photos stored on server for 30 days Firmware update Over the air (via portal) Manually (SD card)
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Page 16: Step 4: Gowireless Premium Setup
Email refers to regular email addresses as well as to your device’s phone number in your carrier’s email format (e.g., 5555551212@vzwpix.com or 5555551212@mms.att.net) Step 4: GoWireless Premium Setup Overview This is a brief overview of the steps to set up your camera and get it working with GoWireless Premium: ... - Page 17 2. Sign in to your account. If you don’t already have an account, register for one, then sign in. 3. To set your time zone: a. From the main menu, MY ACCOUNT > Account Options. b. Select the region and the time zone, then click the Update button. 4.
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Page 18: Complete Camera Setup On The Portal
i. Click the Add this Camera button. If you input the values correctly you will return to the Management page on the website. 5. Send a test picture: on the camera, in Preview mode, press OK to take a picture then OK again to send it. 6. -
Page 19: Test The Camera And Portal
2. Update the camera firmware (optional, but recommended): a. Select MY CAMERAS > Firmware Update. b. Compare the date of the firmware version on your camera to the date of the latest version. c. If the latest version is more recent than the one on your camera, click Update. -
Page 20: Complete Physical Camera Setup (Premium)
3. Request a status report: a. While you are testing the camera, select MY CAMERAS > Management. b. Check the box next to the camera. c. With Request Status selected, click the Go button. d. Refresh the browser periodically and click Command History to view the status of the status update request. -
Page 21: Install And Set Up The Gowireless Mobile App
OFF position. (Even in the OFF mode, the camera still consumes a small amount of battery power. You should remove the batteries if the camera is not in use for an extended time.) Install and Set Up the GoWireless Mobile App Overview: The following basic steps will get the app working on your device. - Page 22 2. On your mobile device, go to the appropriate app store and search for the “gowireless” app. There are several; you want the one with an orange “go” on a white background, from Frontier Pursuits Technology. 3. Download and install the app. 4.
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Page 23: Step 4: Gowireless Auto Setup
c. Under When New Photo is Available, you will probably want Automatically Download set to ON and Download Only When WiFi is Available set to OFF. If the WiFi setting is OFF, photos will download regardless of whether you are on WiFi or not, but be aware that photo downloads will use your device’s data allowance. - Page 24 to enter C, with the ABC button highlighted, quickly press the OK button 3 times. 4) Highlight Save then press the OK button to exit. c. Image From: enter the name for your camera that will appear in the From field on the picture email. This will not appear on the info strip at the bottom of the photo.
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Page 25: Real Time Control
flash for more than a few seconds, you have left the camera in SETUP mode rather than turning it ON. 7. Important: When you are ready to retrieve the SD card or change the settings, turn the camera off first by pushing the power switch to the OFF position. -
Page 26: Camera Settings
Function Command Parameters Check Signal Level *150# Check Power Level *201# 0 high 1 normal Set PIR Sensitivity *202#option# 2 low 3 off Check SD Card Capacity *203# Turn Off Real Time Control *170# Set Daily Limit *180#num# 0 for unlimited 0 640*480 Set Thumbnail Resolution *190#option#... - Page 27 Setting Items Description Mode Photo or Video. Photo Size 3MP, 5MP, or 8MP. Set the number of images taken for each trigger (1-3). (Note: at the time this manual Photo Burst is being written, the last photo is sent so the recommendation is to set Photo Burst to 1.) Set the interval between photos when photo burst is more than 1.
- Page 28 Setting Items Description The camera will take pictures at specified intervals. When the camera is in Time Lapse mode, it also will be triggered by Time Lapse motion unless Sensitivity is set to Off. 30-55 seconds in 5-second intervals, 1-59 minutes in 1-minutes intervals, 1-8 hours in 1-hour intervals.
- Page 29 Setting Items Description information from the cellular network. On if you want the photo info strip to show Time Stamp the date/time, Off if you don’t. High (distances greater than 15 feet)/ Low Flash Power (distances of 15 feet or less) Format the SD card.
- Page 30 Setting Items Description (Only for GoWireless Auto) With Image From set to On, you can enter a name for your camera that will be used in the From Image From field on the email the camera sends with each picture. Note that this is not visible on the info strip on the photo, it is used only for identifying the camera in email information.
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Page 31: Test The Camera
Setting Items Description to the Verizon network initially; Hello, Auto, and Premium are used to test connectivity. Test the Camera Photo, instant send mode 1. Press the OK button to take a picture. 2. Press the OK button to send the picture to the recipients programmed into the camera or the Menu button not to send the photo. -
Page 32: Access Photos Or Videos
Access Photos or Videos ► 1. With the camera in Preview mode, press the playback button switch to Playback mode to view photos or videos. 2. Use ◄ or ► to move through the photos or videos. ► 3. Press the playback button again to exit Playback mode. -
Page 33: Manual Firmware Update
Manual Firmware Update If you are using GoWireless Premium, the easiest way to perform a firmware update is Over The Air (OTA): MYCAMERAS > Firmware Update, then click the Update button. To perform a manual firmware update (GoWireless Auto, or GoWireless Premium if you prefer updating manually to updating over the air): 1. -
Page 34: Technical Specifications
9. Reset your camera’s settings. Technical Specifications Picture Resolution WVGA (800*480@30FPS) / QVGA Video Resolution (320*240@30FPS) / 720p@30fps / 1080p@10fps Trigger Time Lens FOV (Field of View) = 52° Night Illumination InfraRed Display Screen 2.0” LCD Memory Card up to 32GB Trigger Motion (PIR) / Timer (Time Lapse) DRAFT... -
Page 35: Manufacturer Limited Warranty
(the “Warranty Period”). If a material or workmanship defect arises with regard to any Spartan Camera, and a valid claim is received within the Warranty Period, HCO will (1) repair the camera using new or refurbished parts or (2) DRAFT replace the camera with a new or refurbished product. -
Page 36: Shipping
Shipping Initial shipping of items to HCO for warranty coverage is the responsibility of the customer. HCO has no responsibility for any items lost or damaged during incoming shipment. It is recommended that all shipments made by the customer be insured. Before shipping any items for warranty coverage, an RMA must be obtained via phone or the HCO website. -
Page 37: Exclusions And Limitations
We may require proof that the claim is valid. In this regard, we may ask you to, for example, trouble shoot service issues via phone, e-mail or other electronic means, return your product to us for warranty coverage verification, or provide such other proof to allow us to determine the validity of warranty coverage on your claim. - Page 38 DRAFT specifications set forth in the user manual. Spartan Cameras are very water resistant; however they are not water proof. Any damage, malfunction or degradation of performance resulting from...
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Page 39: Unclaimed Items
The replacement of items that have been abused, misused, or tampered with in any way. The repair of an item that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product or degrades performance or reliability. -
Page 40: Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy Thank you for visiting www.spartancamera.com (the "Site") and reviewing the Privacy Policy of spartancamera.com. ("GoWireless" or "we" or "us"). It is important to us that you understand what information we collect when you visit the Site either from a computer or a mobile device as well as any information that is uploaded to the site by your cameras. -
Page 41: Do We Use Cookies
your account email or email contacts publicly or with any other parties under any circumstances. Do We Use Cookies? We use HTTP (or HTML) cookies to collect non personal information, to help remember you on future visits primarily. In the event of a site shopping cart then a cookie may also be required for an eCommerce purpose. -
Page 42: Retention And Deletion
their storage equipment and services as part of its evaluation. By using the Site, you agree that GoWireless is not responsible if the storage equipment and services provided by others aren't working like they are supposed to, and that you will have to seek any remedies from those providers, not GoWireless. -
Page 43: Terms Of Use
Terms of Use The latest terms and conditions are available at www.spartancamera.com/privacyterms. Thank you for visiting www.spartancamera.com (the "Site"), operated by spartancamera.com, Inc. ("GoWireless" or "we" or "us"). Please carefully read these Terms of Use ("Terms") so you understand how we operate this Site, what we can offer and how we can work together. - Page 44 You have provided true information when you registered to be a Member; You have given us a valid email address, and we may confirm upon registration, or at any time thereafter, via a confirming e-mail which may require a response to complete your registration or keep it active;...
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Page 45: Cost And Pricing
of the Site or GoWireless Services or terminate a Member's account when something similar occurs. You may cease use of the GoWireless Services at any time. Even after you are no longer a Member, you will still be responsible for the promises you have made to us about your Content (defined below). -
Page 46: Content & Privacy
credit is provided with one month of photo uploads and other real time interactions using the web portal and mobile applications. Photos are maintained on our server for up to 30 days before they are individually purged. There are no restrictions on the number of photos a camera can upload including thumbnails and high res images during the 30 days of operation. - Page 47 GoWireless has the right to remove this Content and you agree that you are responsible for any costs associated with the infringement. GoWireless may moderate Content. However, we are not responsible for what you have uploaded and we are under no obligation to modify or remove any inappropriate Content.
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Page 48: Limits On Use
necessary to study your account settings and content during the diagnosis of the issue. Limits on Use It is a violation of these Terms to disrupt the Site or the way it functions, interfere with other Users' enjoyment of the Site or GoWireless Services or use the Site to deceive, harass or solicit people. - Page 49 United States export controls. No Software may be downloaded from the GoWireless Services or otherwise exported or re-exported in violation of U.S. export laws. Downloading or using the Software is at your sole risk. These Terms are governed by, and interpreted in keeping with, the laws of the State of Georgia, regardless of any conflict of law provisions.
- Page 50 As a Member of GoWireless, if you become aware of misuse of the GoWireless Services by any person, please email abuse@spartancamera.com and include a sample of the misuse. You use the Site at your own risk and the Site and services are provided "AS IS."...
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Page 51: Things To Keep In Mind
advertisers or via other websites or applications, including our print vendor. Things to Keep in Mind Though everything in these Terms and in our Privacy Policy is a binding contract, we need to let you know the following: Limitation on Liability. IN NO EVENT SHALL GoWireless BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFIT DAMAGES... - Page 52 including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your use of the Site and GoWireless Services in violation of that and/or arising from any Content that you post on or through the Site and GoWireless Services. ...
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Page 53: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories The following accessories are available: ▪ High gain antenna ▪ External power supply and solar charger ▪ Power cable and AC adapter ▪ Security box ▪ Mounting bracket ▪ Python cable lock ▪ SD card DRAFT... - Page 54 Notes: DRAFT...
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- Page 56 DRAFT Customer Service Contact E-mail: support@hcooutdoors.com Website: www.hcooutdoors.com Phone: 1-770-582-0004 HCO Outdoor Products 6665 Corners Industrial Ct. Suite D Norcross, GA 30092 U.S.A.