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CONTACT INDEX Support + Contact CONTACT US If you run into issues not covered or resolved by this quick start guide, additional information can be found on our website: photosentinel.com/support Our support team in Melbourne, Australia can be reached by phone during normal AEST office hours (9-5 AEST, Mon-Fri), or any other time by pre-arrangement.
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SETUP TIPS TEST BEFORE INSTALLING The number one technical tip for use of this unit is that you set it up and test it before going out into the field to install it. Because the system integrates with complex cellular technology, you may need to manually configure the equipment to work with your local network.
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QUICK START QUICK START FOR THE MINI Log into the photoSentinel Go to setup.photosentinel.com.au Control Hub and configure your Log in with your username and password. photoSentinel for testing. If you are a new user, you will have recieved an email with your login credentials.
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Setup Complete SHOOTING WITH THE MINI To perform a one time auto-focus on the camera, point it at the subject and push the Fn button next to the trigger button. This will auto-focus the camera once, and then leave the camera in manual focus.
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APN SETUP SET THE CELLULAR NETWORK APN The Access Point Name (APN) allows a SIM card to connect to the internet. To find your APN, either do an online search (your SIM card provider + APN) or call your network provider’s help desk.
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APN SETUP LED INDICATOR LIGHT SEQUENCE Insert the SIM card and turn on the photoSentinel. LED alternating cyan/green - System start up. LED solid yellow - A photo will be triggered. LED solid blue - Trying to connect to the internet. LED flashing green 1 second - Trying to determine APN.
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APN ISSUES COMMON CONNECTION SETUP ISSUES Below are troubleshooting tips for common issues that may occur when trying to connect your photoSentinel to the cellular network for the first time. Cause Description Solution SIM card has a Some SIM cards have a PIN lock You can remove a PIN by PIN lock which needs to be disabled for...
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