ABLE OF ONTENTS INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION ......4 ......................4 ONVENTIONS FCC C ......................5 OMPLIANCE IC (I ................5 NDUSTRY ANADA OMPLIANCE SAR S ......................6 TATEMENT ....................7 AFETY NFORMATION ....................11 OPYRIGHT OTICE SKEEPER AND ACCESSORIES DESCRIPTION ....12 ....................12 EEPER VERVIEW .....................13 EEPER AYOUT ..............14 ONNECTING THE EEPER CCESSORIES...
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......................38 EFINING LERTS ...............39 RESETTING UTHORIZED NCOMING ALLS ....................40 NSWERING ..................41 NCOMING CALLS NDICATION ........................42 OUNDS .....................42 PDATE ETTINGS CARE AND MAINTENANCE ..........44 ..................44 ARING FOR YOUR EEPER ....................45 ROUBLESHOOTING ....................46 IMITED ARRANTY SKEEPER SPECIFICATIONS..........48 SKeeper™ - User Manual Page 3...
INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION ONVENTIONS This guide uses the following conventions to convey instructions and information: A warning calls for attention to a situation that can result in physical harm to the user or equipment. A note calls for attention to an important item in the text. SKeeper™...
FCC C OMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC ID: VZU-SKEEPERS-56 IC (I NDUSTRY...
SAR S TATEMENT Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is a value that corresponds to the relative amount of RF energy absorbed by the user of a wireless phone. Skeeper is designed and manufactured so as not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by international standards.
AFETY NFORMATION To ensure safety and to maintain the SKeeper in good working condition, please read and follow these rules: SWITCH ON SAFETY Do not switch the SKeeper on when wireless phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger.
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SWITCH OFF IN HOSPITALS When in a hospital or any other health care facility, observe the restrictions on the use of mobiles. Switch the SKeeper off if instructed to do so by the guidelines posted sensitive areas. Medical equipment may be sensitive to RF energy. MEDICAL EQUIPMENT operation cardiac...
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SWITCH OFF NEAR BLASTING Do not operate the SKeeper in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Switch off the SKeeper when you are near petrol stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress. Operation of any electrical equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres can constitute a safety hazard.
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CLEANING Do not use liquids or strong detergents to clean the SKeeper. Follow the cleaning instructions given hereunder in this guide. QUALIFIED SERVICE Only qualified personnel may install or repair the SKeeper. Battery and SIM card replacement must be executed only by an authorized service facility. Never attempt to disassemble the SKeeper by yourself.
All you have to do is press a single button and you are able to contact people who may help you in case of need. The SKeeper S-56 is designed for use on GSM 850/1900 networks. With SKeeper you can: Contact a safety number by pressing a single button.
This guide explains how to use SKeeper and make the most of its features. The Skeeper is NOT a medical device EEPER AYOUT The following figure shows the SKeeper’s layout: SKeeper™ - User Manual Page 13...
ONNECTING THE EEPER CCESSORIES The SKeeper comes with a choice of two straps for wearing the device: a wrist strap, or a lanyard (neck strap). RIST TRAP Wear the SKeeper on your right or left wrist at your convenience (the same way that you wear a wrist watch). To replace or remove the wrist strap from SKeeper, proceed as follows: Position the SKeeper on its front panel with the rear panel...
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Keep the two springs in a safe place for future installation of the wrist strap. ANYARD TRAP Disconnect the wrist strap and connect the lanyard through the hole in the rear panel of the SKeeper as shown below. SKeeper™ - User Manual Page 15...
SKEEPER OPERATION URNING THE EEPER Before using the SKeeper for the first time, charge the battery for at least 2 hours. Always make sure the SKeeper is charged prior to turning it on. (See Charging the Battery on page 29) Follow these steps to turn the SKeeper ON: Press and hold the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second.
SKeeper turns on and the green LED flashes every second. After about 20-30 seconds, the SKeeper connects to the network and the green LED flashes every 5 seconds, indicating normal standby operation. URNING THE EEPER Follow these steps to turn the SKeeper OFF: Press and hold the ON/OFF button for at least 2 seconds.
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The following are the different indications: Status Indication Turned on Green LED flashes every second for (searching for the 20-30 seconds. network) Standby Green LED flashes every 5 seconds. (connected to the network) Voice call Green and orange LEDs flash (outgoing and incoming) intermittently.
When pressing any dialing button. At the end of a conversation. After sending a text message (SMS). When plugging the charger in or out. When the device is being remotely updated. AKING A AFETY Follow these steps to initiate a Safety Call: Press and hold the Safety Call button until a beep is sounded.
The user can cancel the process at any time by pressing the ON/OFF button. Wait for the other party to answer the phone call. When the call is answered, the ring tone will stop. Listen to the other party and speak into the microphone. AKING A AFETY HEN THE...
SKeeper calls the first preset safety number. If there is no answer, SKeeper tries to call the next stored number (up to 4) in sequence until there is an answer. The user can cancel the process at any time by pressing the ON/OFF button.
SKeeper calls the first predefined safety number. If there is no answer, SKeeper tries to call the next stored number (up to 4) in sequence until there is an answer. The user can cancel the process at any time by pressing the ON/OFF button.
Wait for the other party to answer the phone call. When the other party answers the call, the green and orange LEDs will flash every second. Listen to the other party and speak into the microphone. NDING A At any time, you can hang up by momentarily pressing the ON/OFF button.
During a call you can increase or decrease the speaker volume by pressing the volume up or volume down buttons respectively. During voice conversations, the middle speed dialing button functions as speaker mute control. At any time during the call you can mute the speaker by pressing the Mute button.
Pressing the Mute button again or pressing any of the volume control buttons will cancel the Mute mode. (SMS) ENDING A ESSAGE You can send stored text messages (SMS) to up to 3 predefined numbers by pressing the speed dialing buttons. For instructions on how to store the numbers and the text, see Speed Dialing Buttons Settings on page 36.
The green and orange LED flash intermittently every second while the message is being sent. After the message has been sent a beep is sounded. ECEIVING NCOMING HONE ALLS The SKeeper can receive incoming phone calls. Answering incoming calls can be preset to automatic or manual. For instructions on how to preset the answering mode, see Answering Mode on page 40.
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O RECEIVE A CALL When there is an incoming phone call, the green and orange LEDs will flash intermittently every second. The SKeeper also generates an incoming call indication (ring and/or vibration) as predefined (see Incoming calls Indication on page 41). In case the SKeeper has been preset to Auto Answer mode, the call will be answered automatically after two rings.
HARGING THE ATTERY The SKeeper is powered by a rechargeable battery that must be charged periodically. Before using the SKeeper for the first time, charge the battery for at least 2 hours. HEN SHOULD CHARGE THE BATTERY When the battery is low, the orange LED flashes every 2 seconds and a beep sounds every minute.
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When the battery becomes fully charged the orange LED lights continuously and flashes every 3 seconds. Disconnect the charger from the device, then from the wall outlet. Do not connect the SKeeper to the charger while the SKeeper is worn on the body. Do not charge the battery with a charger other than the one supplied with the SKeeper.
The socket-outlet for the direct plug-in AC/DC adapter should be installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible ATTERY NFORMATION The SKeeper is powered by a rechargeable battery. The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times but it will eventually wear out.
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performance is particularly limited in temperatures well below freezing. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire as they may explode. Batteries may also explode if damaged. Dispose of batteries according to local regulations. Please recycle when possible. Do not dispose as household waste. Do not dismantle, open, or shred cells or batteries.
EEPER ETUP IA THE NTERNET Your SKeeper service provider may provide you with a website address for configuring or updating your SKeeper settings remotely online. Prior to submitting configuration or changes make sure that the SKeeper is turned ON and has network connection (green LED flashes every 5 seconds).
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The actual website may appear different than the pictures in this document, depending on your service provider. Select Language from the upper right list. Enter your user name and password as received from your provider upon purchase. Click the Login button. SKeeper™...
ESET For your convenience you can use the Reset All button to clear all the SKeeper data. When clicking on the RESET ALL button – all data on the SKeeper will be cleared. At the end of the process all fields in the device setup page will be cleared.
To specify that a button should send text message (SMS) only, select the radio button: SMS only. To specify that a button should make a voice call first and then send a text message in case the voice call failed, select the radio button: Call or SMS.
Select the Silent mode check box to enable making silent safety calls (see Making a Silent Safety Call on page 22). Some service providers will not allow you to change the Safety Call button designation. In this case the Safety Call Button information will not be displayed.
1. Select the check box. Enable SMS alert on low battery 2. Compose the text to be sent in the text field (up to 30 characters). 3. Update the destination mobile number in the To Phone field. For the SKeeper to send an alert when turning the device on: 1.
NCOMING CALLS NDICATION To preset the incoming call indication, select the desired radio button. When selecting Silent, the SKeeper will automatically answer an authorized number only, with no ring tone and with a muted speaker. Presetting Authorized Incoming Calls on page 39. SKeeper™...
OUNDS Select the Enable beeps check box to enable sound indications. If Enable beeps is not selected no beeps will be sounded when pressing dialing buttons. PDATE ETTINGS After presetting the desired functions, click the Update All button (at the bottom of the page) to update the SKeeper. After the SKeeper is updated, a summary such as the following will be displayed.
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When the SKeeper receives an update command a beep will be sounded. Depending on the settings, a few updates may be sent simultaneously, generating several beep sounds. Please verify that SKeeper was correctly updated by performing trial calls and test of functionality. In particular, it is highly recommended to test the settings of the Safety Call button after each device setup.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ARING FOR YOUR EEPER Your SKeeper is a high quality sensitive product and should be treated with care. To promote the continued operation of your SKeeper, make sure to follow the directions below. Use only a soft, clean, dry cloth to clean the device. Keep the SKeeper dry.
ROUBLESHOOTING Symptom After turning the SKeeper on, a continuous beep (2 seconds) is sounded and the SKeeper turns off. Problem Internal hardware problem. Possible solution Give the SKeeper to authorized service facility. Symptom After turning the SKeeper on, the SKeeper turns off. Problem Battery is empty.
SIM card, other than by an authorized service facility. 6. During the limited warranty period, Aerotel will repair or replace, at Aerotel’s sole discretion, any defective parts, or any parts that will not properly operate for their intended SKeeper™...
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8. Aerotel s liability under this limited warranty shall be limited to the actual cash value at the time the consumer returns the Product for repair, determined by the price paid by the consumer for the Product.
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