Vectu PVT-001 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
PORTABLE VEHICLE TRACKER

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL PORTABLE VEHICLE TRACKER...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE ............................3 SAFETY ................................... 3 GETTING STARTED ................................. 4 USING VECTU ................................. 8 myAspenta WEB/MOBILE APP ............................. 12 GENERAL USAGE TIPS ..............................23 SUPPORT ..................................23 CARE AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ........................23 LIMITED WARRANTY ..............................23 FCC COMPLIANCE ................................
  • Page 3: Contents Of The Package

    Do not operate this device where you are not able to operate your mobile / cellular phone. THE BATTERY AND ITS USE Vectu is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery. To prevent malfunction or damage, it is advisable to follow these recommendations for the use of rechargeable batteries: ...
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    BLINKS RED RAPIDLY. SLIDE THE POWER SWITCH TO THE ON POSITION TO INITIATE CHARGING. For best results it is preferable to charge Vectu from a normal socket rather than connection to a PC. You will need to charge Vectu for at least 6 hours from a normal socket prior to first use.
  • Page 5 Your account is not complete until you click on the link provided in the verification email. ACTIVATE Access the myAspenta app you just downloaded or the ① myAspenta.com online portal and login. Select the ‘+’ button to add a Vectu device. ②...
  • Page 6 Perform an initial system test to evaluate operational condition of the device and readiness of those you’ve chosen to receive notifications. Slide the power switch to the ON position - the status light blinks red as Vectu goes through network ①...
  • Page 7 5 minutes, switch the device off and on and repeat above steps. Vectu uses GPS and GSM technology to determine its location. If the device is indoors or if the GPS signal is not strong enough, the GPS location data may not be received.
  • Page 8: Using Vectu

    TURN VECTU ON/OFF To turn the device ON, slide the switch to the ON, the status light blinks red as Vectu goes through network registration process. The status light turns off when the device enters standby mode and is ready to use.
  • Page 9 CHECKING BATTERY LEVEL To check the battery level when the device is not connected to external power, briefly press the help button and observe the status light. • blinks yellow once/second - 35% full or less • blinks yellow twice/second - 35%-65% full •...
  • Page 10 When your Vectu tracker indicates low battery (status light is red), recharge your battery as defined in the previous section titled “Getting Started”. Consider keeping Vectu constantly connected to the power source via USB cable in your vehicle for applications that require more aggressive location updates.
  • Page 11 Remember to perform INITIAL SYSTEM TEST (page 6) to verify firmware update. SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL Vectu comes with 2 days of service at no cost and requires a subscription service for continued use. You will receive reminder email & in-app notifications prior subscription expiry. To purchase/renew your subscription: ...
  • Page 12: Myaspenta Web/Mobile App

    myAspenta WEB/MOBILE APP In this section you will find information needed to start using the myAspenta app. In the following pages you will find two sub-sections: one for myAspenta mobile app (Android, iOS), the other for a web platform accessed from myAspenta.com. The first time you log into the myAspenta web or mobile app, you will be directed to the “Home”...
  • Page 13 ARM FEATURE Arming your device creates an invisible “safety spot” around your device. If it moved from its location, you will be notified. While armed Vectu is not only sensitive to unauthorized movement, it also reacts on tampering (vibration). To arm/disarm your device select Arm/Disarm button in Map View. You will see confirmation once the device is successfully armed/disarmed.
  • Page 14 To access the Histotrack mode, click on the icon “Histotrack”. ① The app will automatically display latest trip. You may also select the date you want to check. If data is ② saved from that date, the app will automatically display it. Otherwise you will see the message “There is no tracking history for this date”.
  • Page 15 MANAGE To acces device settings tap “Manage” icon in the Map View. Users you share your device with cannot edit device notification or sharing settings settings. Those users will be only able to view device settings (goefence location and speed alerts settings), and remove themselves from viewing shared device at any time.
  • Page 16 notification will be sent to you and predefined contacts (if any). Each time the device drops below the threshold speed and then exceeds the threshold speed, a new alert will be sent. Follow below steps to set a speed alert: Tap “Manage”...
  • Page 17 ARM FEATURE Arming your device creates and invisible “safety spot” around your device. If it moved from its location, you will be notified. While armed Vectu is not only sensitive to unauthorized movement, it also reacts on tampering (vibration). To arm/disarm your device select Arm/Disarm button in Map View. You will see confirmation once the device is...
  • Page 18 HISTOTRACK In this section of the app you can view the track currently being travelled by your device, or any track taken by your device in the past 90 days by selecting the date which interest you. Distance of each trip is also displayed in this view.
  • Page 19 REPORTS To display the Report details, click the “Reports” button in “Map View”. You may display following records: power and battery alerts, standard location updates, security and driver behavior, vehicle status, unauthorized movement. Choose desired date and report type and click submit, you may select any record and the location of the device at given time will be displayed on the map.
  • Page 20 SPEED ALERTS To be notified when the device has exceeded certain speed limit, simply set a Speed Alert. During the interval in which the device pings the satellites, the speed is recorded. If the speed exceeds the threshold you set, a notification will be sent to you and predefined contacts (if any).
  • Page 21 “Remove Geofence” button within “Device Settings” menu. SETTING UP NOTIFICATIONS RECIPIENTS You can add additional trusted individuals to help monitor your Vectu Portable Vehicle Tracker and receive notifications - click “Manage” button and select “Notification Settings”. You can add up to four email addresses and up to four phone numbers to receive notifications.
  • Page 22 By default notification will be also send to the email address and phone number specified in your “Account Information”. Visit “User Preferences” section to update notification preferences. DEVICE SHARING You may also share your device with your friends of family members. To access the sharing preferences go to the device “Manage”...
  • Page 23: General Usage Tips

    (excludes Japan, S. Korea and N. Korea). GPS devices work by receiving satellite signals from the open sky. For optimal operating conditions, your Vectu tracker needs to be in clear, unobstructed view of the sky in order to have a line of sight to a group of satellites.
  • Page 24: Fcc Compliance

    Further, any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited. ©2015 Aspenta International Inc. All rights reserved. Aspenta and Vectu are registered trademarks of Aspenta International Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
  • Page 25 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FOR EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS Hereby, Aspenta International, Inc. declares that this Product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1995/5/EC. To view full Declaration of Conformity, visit www.vectu.com. @myVectu myVectu vectu.com...

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