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Summary of Contents for Telstra Iridium GO!
- Page 1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TELSTRA IRIDIUM GO! telstra.com 1800 632 995 visit a telstra store or partner...
- Page 2 LET’S GET THIS SHOW INSIDE ON THE ROAD Safety first Your Telstra Iridium GO! gives you the freedom to use your smartphone or tablet globally by simply downloading the Let’s get started relevant Iridium applications whilst connected to either your...
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Page 3: Safety First
SAFETY FIRST Please read all the safety notices before using this device. FCC notices This device is designed to be used at least 20 cm from your This device contains a Wi-Fi transmitter and associated body. Do not use the device near fuel or chemicals or in any digital circuitry that operate under Part 15 of the FCC Rules. -
Page 4: Let's Get Started
LET’S GET SCREEN STARTED OVERVIEW Number of Your package contains the following: Wi-Fi users Signal Connection connected • T elstra Iridium GO! device Strength (if active) • B attery • T his Getting Started Guide Battery Incoming/ indicator outgoing • U niversal AC travel charger calls • U SB charging/data cable • F our international adapters • D C adapter (car charger) • P rotective cover... - Page 5 YOUR TELSTRA IRIDIUM GO! Power Pressure button vent LED status indicator Battery cover Device screen button Swivel antenna Accessory USB power/ connector data connection External antenna Swivel connector antenna and reset button Navigation buttons Lanyard Loudspeaker connector LED status indicators Solid red...
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Page 6: Getting Connected
Android device. Follow application. To avoid excessive charges download the the prompts to install app. applications over a Wi-Fi network. Important: Data charges apply to download the applications. Use of applications will be charged in accordance with Telstra Mobile Satelite Plan rates. - Page 7 3. Turn your device on 2. Insert SIM card and battery Flick up the swivel antenna to the upright position. Your device • R emove the battery cover with a flat blade screw-driver, or a will then automatically complete power up within one minute. small coin. • S lide SIM card-holder toward the hinges, and lift to open. Once powered up the signal strength icon will appear on the • Insert SIM card into slot.
- Page 8 4. Pair your Telstra Iridium GO! with your smartphone or tablet • Go to Wi-Fi settings on your smartphone or tablet. •Ensure Wi-Fi is turned on and search for nearby devices. • S elect your Telstra Iridium GO! which will be displayed as ‘Iridium-xxxxxx’ and connect. • O nce your device has connected, you can begin using the Iridium GO! application. Important: Prior to using the application functions you will need to enter important settings into the application. Ensure to read ‘Using the Iridium GO! Application on page 15 for...
- Page 9 USE AND SETUP OF IRIDIUM GO! APPLICATION Login to application Main Menu: • O pen Iridium GO! application, press the Login button located at the bottom of the application home screen to enter default user name and password: Default user name: guest Password: guest (both the user name and password are case sensitive) If you change your password, remember to write it down and store in a safe place.
- Page 10 Initial setup of Iridium GO! app • A fter logging in to the Iridium GO! app, the Home Screen will be • Change the Access Number to 001188160000330. Click Save. displayed. • Go to Settings > Internet Call...
- Page 11 Dial 03 XXXX XXXX Melbourne (always include area code) To call a mobile in Dial 04XX XXXX Australia To call another Telstra Dial 01471 XXXXX Mobile Satellite device Select To make a call outside Australia (for example if you are roaming in Italy) country To call a fixed line in...
- Page 12 Receiving calls The Iridium GO! application enables you to place phone calls to internationally-formatted numbers, stored smartphone contacts, and shared Iridium contacts stored on your Iridium GO! device. • The Iridium GO! device loudspeaker will ring. • A ll users connected to the application will be alerted of the incoming call. • T he first user to answer will accept the call.
- Page 13 Text Messages (SMS) To send a text message: Prior to sending messages you will need to setup up your • Press the Message icon from the main screen. • E nter recipient mobile number.ie. +61419 1 23 456 Message Centre number. • O nce your message is completed, press the Send icon. To setup Message Centre: • F rom the main screen in the Iridium Go Application go to Settings, then select Message • E nter the number +61419XXXXXX and select Save.
- Page 14 Messagebank To access MessageBank you must be connected to the Satellite To setup Messagebank: network and standard Telstra Mobile Satellite call charges apply. • From the application main menu go to Settings • S elect Call To call Messagebank: • D elete the existing number and enter ‘+61 101’ and select Save.
- Page 15 Both tracking methods will send a message to your recipient(s) Please note: Up to 3 users can configure tracking a the same time. You will be charged the cost of a standard Telstra with a link to Iridium.com that will display your location on a map Mobile Satellite plan SMS charge each time you send your viewed on the recipient’s web browser.
- Page 16 Advanced settings User accounts and user access Iridium GO! offers a programmable SOS button that can be Users accounts with Administrator privileges have the ability used to notify specified contacts or a commercial safety service to modify Firewall and Wi-Fi settings as well as manage User provider in the event of an emergency.
- Page 17 USING THE IRIDIUM MAIL AND WEB APP Before you use this app ensure you have followed initial setup • Once you have created an account, enter your username and instructions of the Iridium GO! application on page 17 first. password in the Registration page of the App. Click Save. • Iridium Mail and Web will display a message that Router is not Initial setup configured.
- Page 18 Web browsing Each time you want to connect to the Internet you will need to first select the ‘Connection’ icon in the Mail and Web app. To browse the web you will need to download Opera Mini for Apple iOS or XWeb Satellite Web Browsing for Android devices. Connection See page 10 for download instructions.
- Page 19 Disconnecting Disconnecting From Iridium Mail and Web Go! App From Iridium Go! App Navigate to the main menu and select the ‘Connection’ icon. Tap simply click “Log out” on the home screen. on the text ‘Connection is UP Tap to disconnect’. From Opera Mini or XWeb Browser App Exit application by selecting home button or close app from Active Apps Tray...
- Page 20 Mail Mail continued.. To use Mail you need to register for an Iridium email address. • T he server will then begin to establish a connection and sync your emails. If you have not signed up for Iridium Email you will need to visit • O nce the message ‘ Finished with mail’ appears, click done to iridium.com/mailandweb check your email.
- Page 21 OPERA MINI APPLICATION Setup web browsing in Opera Mini • S elect ‘Savings Enabled’ located next to the percentage usage meter. Once you have downloaded the app you can browse the web by • Then Select Opera Mini option. Select Done. selecting the Opera Mini app from your app menu or select the Web icon from the Iridium GO! app main menu to be redirected to Opera Mini.
- Page 22 Setup web browsing in Opera Mini continued Using Opera Mini • Tap on the address bar at the top of the screen and enter: • Once you have completed the setup and configuration then you ‘opera:config’. Then select Go. are ready to start browsing. • T he configuration page will then load. Scroll towards the bottom • B efore beginning a browsing session you need to connect to the of list and select the drop down box next to ‘Loading timeout’. Iridium network.
- Page 23 XWEB BROWSING APPLICATION Install XWeb Satellite Web browsing application To download the XWeb Satellite Web Browsing app: You can access web browsing from the Iridium GO! app main • C lick install or go directly to Play Store app located in your apps menu. If XWeb Satellite is not installed, a message will appear to menu.
- Page 24 • Contact Telstra to obtain your unlock code. • Once connected, XWeb Satellite Web Browsing will automatically • An unlocking fee may apply. launch. You can now start using the XWeb Satellite for web • 5 incorrect attempts will block the unlock process and the browsing. device will then only work with a Telstra SIM card. • Contact Telstra for more information. Connection status icon...
- Page 25 For any other queries contact Telstra on livechat.telstra.com or call 1800 632 995 (Option 2), Mon to Fri 8.30am to 5.00pm From overseas call 125 135 The spectrum device is a trade mark of Telstra Corporation Limited. are trade marks and registered trade marks of ™...
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