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User's Guide
Version 1.0
April 2002
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FoolProof Instructions

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide Version 1.0 April 2002 Page 1 00.AJ FoolProof Instructions...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Remote Setup/Add Remote................13 Setting the Alarms..................16 Setting an Individual Remote’s Alarm Settings ........18 Turning Alarms Off..................20 Setting the Time and Date................21 FoolProof Settings and Functions ..............23 Remote Settings ..................24 Alarm Settings ..................24 General Settings: Priority Setting ............25 Disable/Enable Remote...............26 Rename Remote..................28 Delete Remote..................30...
  • Page 3 Troubleshooting ....................52 Forgotten Passwords..................53 Changing Batteries ..................54 Saving the Time and Date When Changing Batteries .......55 Optimizing Battery Life................56 Airplane Travel and FoolProof..............57 Using a Remote to Alert a Base Unit............58 Accessories for FoolProof..................59 Technical Assistance................60 Returning Product ....................61 Page 3 00.AJ...

  • Page 4: What Is Foolproof

    What Is FoolProof™? FoolProof is a monitoring device that will watch your valued personal property 24 hours a day, while continually performing system checks to ensure continuous reliability. It is able to communicate with multiple remote devices that are attached to objects that are in your proximity or possession.
  • Page 5 Each remote unit contains unique identification information and will be identifiable only by its own master unit, thus ensuring that a FoolProof device used by someone else will not interfere with your FoolProof device. Page 5 00.AJ FoolProof Instructions...
  • Page 6 How Does FoolProof Work? The FoolProof Personal Security System is comprised of a base unit and remote units. The base unit manages the security system. The remote units are placed on personal items that are to be monitored. Data is transmitted and received by both units.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Before using your new FoolProof Security System, you should complete the following steps. Install the batteries. See page #8. Set up the remote(s). See page #13. Set up the alarm zones. See page #16. Set the time and date. See page #21.

  • Page 8: Installing The Batteries

    Installing the Batteries Before using the FoolProof Security System, you must install the included batteries. You will need a small Phillips screwdriver. Base Unit: Install two AAA size batteries in the back of the base unit. Open the battery compartment by pressing down on the battery cover tab and pulling forward.
  • Page 9 AAA batteries in the appropriate directions as shown below with the + (positive) side of the battery facing in the same direction as the positive symbol (+) printed on the green circuit board inside the remote unit. Page 9 00.AJ FoolProof Instructions...

  • Page 10: Operating The Base Unit

    You will hear it beep and the vibrator motor will self-test. The first screen you will see is the MRSI logo splash screen. To continue, press any button. NOTE: The display (not the unit itself) will turn off two minutes after you last pressed a button on the keypad.
  • Page 11 Buttons. There are six buttons on a FoolProof device. The ENT button functions much like the Enter key on a computer keyboard. Pressing ENT selects highlighted items and processes those functions and displays the next menu in a sequence. The CLR button performs clearing functions such as backspacing or causing the device to display a previous menu or function.
  • Page 12 Locating a lost base unit. Press the button on the remote unit briefly and then release it. Within a couple of seconds, the base unit alarm will sound several times. (If you can't find the base unit before its alarm stops, repeat the procedure.) FoolProof Instructions 00.AJ Page 12...

  • Page 13: Remote Setup/Add Remote

    Remote Setup/Add Remote To begin using the FoolProof Security System, you will need to set up the remotes. Make sure batteries have been installed in both units before continuing. Using the base unit, press the UP button until the word MENU is highlighted.
  • Page 14 To select a preset name for your remote, highlight the name you have chosen and press the ENT button. 15. Press CLR to return to the list of remotes. Continue naming any additional remote units. FoolProof Instructions 00.AJ Page 14...
  • Page 15 Figure 1. The Main Menu. The Main Menu displays each remote in your own FoolProof Security System. The 1, 2,and 3, have reference to the zone where the remotes currently are in relation to their distance from the base unit.

  • Page 16: Setting The Alarms

    Setting the Alarms You can leave the alarm settings at the factory default levels or change them to meet your preferences. There are three alarm types for the FoolProof Security System. • Silent: An exclamation mark will appear in front...
  • Page 17 • Zone 02: The distance range for this setting is approximately 30-50 feet. If you choose this zone, an alarm will be activated (either silent, vibrate, or audible depending on the alarm type Page 17 00.AJ FoolProof Instructions...

  • Page 18: Setting An Individual Remote's Alarm Settings

    The remote menu is displayed with ALARM SETTINGS highlighted. Press ENT. The first time you access the alarm settings, the display will read DEFAULT. This setting means that the alarm setting uses the default alarm FoolProof Instructions 00.AJ Page 18...
  • Page 19 Press the DOWN button again to set the alarm zone. Use the RIGHT and LEFT buttons to select a zone. Choose from Zone 01, 02, or 03. Press ENT to save the changes. Press CLR to return to the Remote Menu. Page 19 00.AJ FoolProof Instructions...

  • Page 20: Turning Alarms Off

    If the base unit’s batteries are low on power, the unit will beep once every minute to notify you of low battery power. FoolProof Instructions 00.AJ Page 20...

  • Page 21: Setting The Time And Date

    Setting the Time and Date As part of the initial setup of your FoolProof Security System, you should set the time and date. From the Main Menu, press the UP button to highlight MENU. Press the ENT button to continue.
  • Page 22 10. Press the RIGHT button again to highlight the year. Press the UP or DOWN button to change the year. 11. Press the ENT button to save the time and date. 12. Press CLR to return to the Main Menu. FoolProof Instructions 00.AJ Page 22...

  • Page 23: Foolproof Settings And Functions

    FoolProof Settings and Functions Remote Settings Alarms Log Setup Functions Page 23 00.AJ FoolProof Instructions...

  • Page 24: Remote Settings

    Main Menu by highlighting the remote’s name and pressing the ENT button. Alarm Settings See Setting an Individual Remote’s Alarm Settings on page #18 for instructions. Figure 3. Remote Settings Menu. FoolProof Instructions 00.AJ Page 24...

  • Page 25: General Settings: Priority Setting

    GENERAL SETTINGS. Press the ENT button. To change the PRIORITY, press the RIGHT or LEFT button to highlight HIGH or LOW. Press the ENT button to save. Press CLR to return to the Main Menu. Page 25 00.AJ FoolProof Instructions...

  • Page 26: Disable/Enable Remote

    LEFT button to highlight and then pressing the ENT button, or press the ENT button to select CANCEL if you do not want to disable the remote. Press CLR to return to the Main Menu. FoolProof Instructions 00.AJ Page 26...
  • Page 27 Press the ENT button to select the remote. Press the DOWN button two (2) times to select ENABLE REMOTE. Press ENT to enable the selected remote. Press CLR to return to the Main Menu. Page 27 00.AJ FoolProof Instructions...

  • Page 28: Rename Remote

    ENT button. To give a remote a custom name, select CUSTOM NAME. FoolProof’s virtual keyboard will appear. Use the RIGHT, LEFT, UP, or DOWN button to select letters (or numbers). When a desired letter (or number) is highlighted, press ENT.
  • Page 29 To save the remote name change, press the LEFT button until DONE highlighted and press ENT or use the arrow buttons to highlight 8 and press ENT. Press CLR to return to the Main Menu. Page 29 00.AJ FoolProof Instructions...

  • Page 30: Delete Remote

    Press ENT if your remote is lost. If you are transferring the remote to another base unit, press CLR and repeat the process, making sure the remote is close to the original base unit. FoolProof Instructions 00.AJ Page 30...

  • Page 31: Transferring A Remote To A New Base Unit

    Transferring a Remote to a New Base Unit You can have existing remotes in your FoolProof system transferred to a different or a new base unit. To transfer a remote, you must use the Delete Remote function to delete the remote from the existing base unit.

  • Page 32: Alarms Log

    Alarms Log Your FoolProof Security System maintains a log of alarm events for each remote. Use the following steps to view the alarms log. From the Main Menu, press the UP button to highlight MENU. Press the ENT button to continue.

  • Page 33: Types Of Alarms

    The battery in the remote unit is low on power. Replace the battery to stop this alarm. LIMIT EXCEEDED The remote has moved outside the alarm zone. The base unit may or may not be able to communicate with the remote. Page 33 00.AJ FoolProof Instructions...

  • Page 34: Setup Functions

    Setup Functions Suspend To temporarily stop communication between the base unit and all remotes, you can put your FoolProof Security System into suspend mode. This action will temporarily stop the base unit and all remotes until you re-activate the system. Suspending remotes does not turn them off.

  • Page 35: Reactivating Suspended Systems

    The base unit screen will go blank and the system will be suspended. Reactivating Suspended Systems You can quickly reactivate your FoolProof system after putting it in the Suspend mode. To reactivate the system after suspending it, simply press any button on the base unit.

  • Page 36: Default Alarm Setup

    Press the RIGHT button two (2) times to select the SETUP tab. Press the DOWN button once to select the DEFAULT ALARM SETUP option. Press the ENT button. Select an alarm type by pressing the RIGHT and LEFT buttons to choose between SILENT, FoolProof Instructions 00.AJ Page 36...
  • Page 37 60-80 feet away from the base unit. NOTE: The above distances may vary depending on immediate surroundings. If the unit is experiencing excessive false alarms, set the base alarm zone for that remote to a higher zone. Page 37 00.AJ FoolProof Instructions...
  • Page 38 Add New Remote When you want to add a new remote to your FoolProof Security System, you can use this function. Place the new remote close to the base unit (within a few inches.) From the Main Menu, press the UP button to highlight MENU.

  • Page 39: Adjust Contrast

    10. A contrast of 00 will give the brightest background while a contrast of 20 will give the darkest background. Press ENT to save the contrast setting. Press CLR to return to the Main Menu. Page 39 00.AJ FoolProof Instructions...

  • Page 40: Set Time/Date

    Set Time/Date To change the time and date shown on the bottom row of the FoolProof base unit, follow the instructions found on page #21. FoolProof Instructions 00.AJ Page 40...

  • Page 41: Accessing The Secure Menu

    Accessing the Secure Menu The Secure Menu allows you to set your name as the owner’s name and shutdown your FoolProof Security System. To access the Secure Menu, use the following steps. From the Main Menu, press the UP button to highlight MENU.
  • Page 42 To use a space in your password, highlight and press ENT. To finish entering your password, press the LEFT button until DONE is highlighted and press ENT or use the arrow buttons to highlight 8 and press ENT. FoolProof Instructions 00.AJ Page 42...

  • Page 43: Shutdown

    Shutdown Use the Shutdown function to completely disable and turn off your FoolProof Security System, both the base unit and all remotes. No signals or communication will be passed between the remotes and the base station. Access the SECURE MENU (see previous section).
  • Page 44 If the base unit doesn’t detect your remotes within a few seconds, you can press the button on each remote to re-establish communication. The remotes should be in close proximity to the base unit when you reactivate your system. FoolProof Instructions 00.AJ Page 44...

  • Page 45: Set Owner's Name

    ENT. To set your first name, press ENT at the FIRST: prompt. Use FoolProof’’s virtual keyboard to type your first name. Use the RIGHT, LEFT, UP, or DOWN buttons to select letters. When a desired letter is highlighted, press ENT.
  • Page 46 11. Press the DOWN button to select DONE press ENT to save the changes you have made to the owner’s name. FoolProof Instructions 00.AJ Page 46...

  • Page 47: Set Password

    If you have not yet set a password, you will only be able to use the NEW: prompt – skip to step 12. To enter your old password, use FoolProof’s virtual keyboard. Use the RIGHT, LEFT, UP, and DOWN buttons to select letters. When a desired letter is highlighted, press ENT.
  • Page 48 11. Press the DOWN button to move to the NEW: prompt. 12. Press ENT to enter your new password. 13. Use FoolProof’s virtual keyboard to enter your new password. Use the RIGHT, LEFT, UP, and DOWN buttons to select letters. When a desired letter is highlighted, press ENT.

  • Page 49: Time Settings

    Press the DOWN button seven (7) times to highlight TIME SETTINGS and press ENT. Press the UP or DOWN button to select HOUR HOUR. Press ENT to save the change. Press CLR to return to the Main Menu. Page 49 00.AJ FoolProof Instructions...

  • Page 50: Date Settings

    Press the DOWN button eight (8) times to highlight DATE SETTINGS and press ENT. Press the UP or DOWN button to select MM/DD/YY or DD/MM/YY. Press ENT to save the change. Press CLR to return to the Main Menu. FoolProof Instructions 00.AJ Page 50...

  • Page 51: Set Language

    Set Language Use this setting to change the language of the FoolProof base unit display. From the Main Menu, press the UP button to highlight MENU. Press the ENT button to continue. Press the RIGHT button two (2) times to select the SETUP tab.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Forgotten Passwords Changing Batteries Saving the Time and Date When Changing Batteries Optimizing Battery Life Suspending FoolProof for Airplane Take-off and Landing Using a Remote to Alert a Base Unit FoolProof Instructions 00.AJ Page 52...

  • Page 53: Forgotten Passwords

    Press the DOWN button six (6) times to highlight SET PASSWORD option and press ENT. With the remote next to the base unit, press the button on the remote. Your password will be displayed after the OLD: prompt. Page 53 00.AJ FoolProof Instructions...

  • Page 54: Changing Batteries

    Unit Type of Battery Base Unit (2) AAA batteries Remote Unit (2) AAA batteries Insert batteries following the pattern shown inside the battery compartments. The units will not function if batteries are inserted improperly. FoolProof Instructions 00.AJ Page 54...

  • Page 55: Saving The Time And Date When Changing Batteries

    Saving the Time and Date When Changing Batteries When changing the batteries in your FoolProof Security System, you can make sure the time and date settings are saved on the device by doing one of the following: • Use the SUSPEND or SHUTDOWN functions on the base station before removing the spent batteries and inserting the new batteries.

  • Page 56: Optimizing Battery Life

    • Use the Shutdown function to turn off your FoolProof Security System when it is not in use. • Change the Priority setting to LOW for each remote. A Priority setting of HIGH causes the...

  • Page 57: Airplane Travel And Foolproof

    Airplane Travel and FoolProof While you are traveling by air with your FoolProof Security System, it is highly recommended that you suspend the system during the take-off and landing of the airplane. Putting the system in Suspend mode will cause the system to be suspended.

  • Page 58: Using A Remote To Alert A Base Unit

    When you press the button on a remote unit, it will cause the base unit to activate the base unit’s alarm (using the remote’s current alarm setting.) This function may be useful in locating lost base units. FoolProof Instructions 00.AJ Page 58...

  • Page 59: Accessories For Foolproof

    The belt clip sold as an accessory for cellular telephones is recommended. External Power Source. FoolProof has the added feature of being powered from an external AC Adapter with a DC power cable. This can be purchased from a local electronics store.

  • Page 60: Technical Assistance

    Before calling the help desk you must have the tracking code that has been assigned your question(s). Help Desk: 801-123-4567 NOTE: This is NOT a toll-free number and charges will be billed to your phone. FoolProof Instructions 00.AJ Page 60...

  • Page 61: Returning Product

    You must write the tracking code that was assigned to your question(s) from our web site on the return package as instructed below. ATTN: (Enter tracking code from web site) NEWONICS 2550 South 2300 West Suite 11 Salt Lake City, UT 84119 Page 61 00.AJ FoolProof Instructions...
  • Page 62 -Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. FoolProof Instructions 00.AJ Page 62...
  • Page 63 CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by MRSI International could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Page 63 00.AJ...
  • Page 64 © 2002 MRSI International, Inc. All rights are reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part is allowed without prior written approval. The MRSI and FoolProof logos are trademarks of MRSI International, Inc. Printed in the U.S.A. FoolProof Instructions 00.AJ...

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