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Spartan GoCam™ Cellular Camera
User Manual
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  • Page 1 Spartan GoCam™ Cellular Camera User Manual (U.S. Cellular™ Version) Important: Please read this manual carefully before using your camera.
  • Page 2 Thank you for choosing the Spartan GoCam. This manual will help you get the most out of your new device. You will also find this manual, other technical articles and more information about or to use GoWireless Premium service at: www.spartancamera.com.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Package Contents ............1 Camera Body and Ports ........... 1 Camera Buttons ............... 2 Activate Cellular Service ..........4 Telephone ..............4 U.S. Cellular Store ............. 5 Set Up the Camera ............5 Connect the Camera to the U.S. Cellular™ Network ..6 GoWireless Premium vs.
  • Page 4 Photo, instant send mode ........28 Photo, daily report or send mode off ......28 Video ................ 28 Access Photos or Videos ..........29 View a Photo ............29 Watch a Video ............29 Delete Photo or Video ..........29 Manual Firmware Update ..........
  • Page 5 Membership Responsibilities ........42 Cost and Pricing ............43 Content Limits ............44 Content & Privacy ............ 44 Limits on Use ............47 Other Important Guidelines ........47 Things to Keep in Mind ..........50 Image Delivery ............51 DRAFT...

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    Package Contents Camera Antenna Mounting strap USB cable User’s Manual Quick Start Guide Camera Body and Ports DRAFT...
  • Page 7 DRAFT...

  • Page 8: Camera Buttons

    Camera Buttons  Menu: o Preview mode: enter the Setup menu. o Setup mode (menus): Go back one menu level. (If in a submenu, return to the main menu. If at the main menu, exit Setup mode.) o Playback mode: display the Delete menu so you can choose to Del One or Del ALL.

  • Page 9: Activate Cellular Service

    DRAFT There are two ways to activate cellular service for your Spartan GoCam. Please read about the two options to obtain service so you can choose the one that works best for you. Before you begin, locate your MEID number, which is printed on a sticker inside the camera.

  • Page 10: U.s. Cellular Store

    U.S. Cellular Store You may take your camera to a U.S. Cellular store and have an in-store customer service rep activate service for you. Record your camera’s telephone number: _________________________ Set Up the Camera 1. With the power switch OFF, insert batteries into the battery compartment.

  • Page 11: Connect The Camera To The U.s. Cellular™ Network

    antenna onto the antenna jack. The rubber gasket must be in place to prevent leaks. Make sure the antenna is screwed in all the way but be careful not to over-tighten it. Connect the Camera to the U.S. Cellular™ Network 1.

  • Page 12: Gowireless Premium Vs. Gowireless Auto

    5. If you will be using GoWireless Premium (recommended, free to try for the first month), continue to the next section. If you will be using GoWireless Auto, go to GoWireless Auto Setup on page 18. GoWireless Premium vs. GoWireless Auto Before you finish setting up your camera, you must decide whether you will use GoWireless Premium or GoWireless Auto service.
  • Page 13 Feature GoWireless GoWireless GoWireless Premium Premium Auto with app without app Limited, via text message (only with real-time control ON) Picture delivery Portal Email Yes (up to 20) Yes (up to 20) Yes (up to 4) Thumbnail size DRAFT Normal (640 x 480) Large Set only via...
  • Page 14 Feature GoWireless GoWireless GoWireless Premium Premium Auto with app without app Portal Email Request hi-res photo (original resolution) Portal Photos stored on server for 30 days DRAFT Firmware update Over the air (via portal) Manually (SD card) Cost per month $3-4 $3-4 Android and iOS versions of the app are available for smart...

  • Page 15: Gowireless Premium Setup

    GoWireless Premium Setup Overview Here is a brief overview of the steps to set up your camera and get it working with GoWireless Premium:  Register your camera by having it connect to the web portal.  Add your camera to your account on the website. ...
  • Page 16 3. To set your time zone: a. From the main menu, MY ACCOUNT > Account Options. b. Select the region and the time zone, then click the Update button. 4. To add your camera: a. From the main menu, select MY CAMERAS > Management.

  • Page 17: Complete Physical Camera Setup (Gowireless Premium)

    will sort in alphabetical/numerical order (e.g., 01 SE corner, 02 NE corner, etc.) g. Input both the Module ID and the Registration Code. h. Check the box to agree to the terms of use and privacy policy. i. Click the Add this Camera button. 5.

  • Page 18: Complete Camera Setup On The Portal

    2. The green light on the front of the camera should flash for a few seconds to give you time to move out of the area. If it continues to flash for more than a few seconds, you have left the camera in SETUP mode rather than turning it ON.
  • Page 19 two pictures every day). This is especially useful if your camera is in a low-traffic area. The scheduled photos are reassurance that your camera is still there and is still working and they provide additional events each day for the camera to contact the server. d.

  • Page 20: Test The Camera And Portal

    4) Click the Update button. Test the Camera and Portal 1. Turn your camera on and walk test it or set it for time-lapse mode with a short trigger interval. 2. View the photos on the web portal: a. Select MY CAMERAS > Manage Photos. b.
  • Page 21 Account ID: ______________________ Admin Access Code: ______________________ Guest Access Code:______________________ 2. On your mobile device, go to the appropriate app store and search for the Spartan Camera Management app. 3. Download and install the app. 4. Launch the GoWireless Mobile app. Read...
  • Page 22 the quick tip, then close it. 5. To connect the app to your account: a. From the menu, tap Camera Management. b. Tap + to open the authentication dialog. c. Enter the Account ID and the Access Code (the admin code for your phone, guest code for people who you don’t want controlling the camera) d.

  • Page 23: Gowireless Auto Setup

    ” DRAFT Some email addresses and email formats may not be supported. Spartan Camera does not guarantee delivery of emails. d. Image From: enter the name for your camera that will appear in the From field on the picture email.
  • Page 24 4. When the camera shows that it is logged into the network, perform the Hello test to confirm that the camera is online. a. Press Menu. b. Scroll to the Wireless tab. c. Under Diagnostics, select Hello test then press the OK button.

  • Page 25: Real Time Control

    8. Important: When you are ready to retrieve the SD card or change the settings, turn the camera off first by pushing the power switch to the OFF position. (Even in the OFF mode, the camera still consumes a small amount of battery power.
  • Page 26 Function Command Parameters Add Email *110#email# Delete Email *111#email# 0 photo Set Mode *200#mode# 1 video Request Photo *500# Request Status Report *501# 0 Instant Set Send Mode *140#sendmode# 1 Daily report 2 Off Check Signal Level *150# Check Power Level *201# 0 high DRAFT...

  • Page 27: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Press the Menu button to access the Setup menu. Navigate the menus using the following keys:  Press orto move between the tabs (submenus).  Press or  move among the submenu items.  Press or to change the value for an item. ...
  • Page 28 Setting Items Description photos and 4-6 seconds between the second and third photos. Video resolution: 720P (native), Video Size WVGA (800 x 480), QVGA (320 x 240), 1080P (interpolated). Video 1-30 seconds, selectable in Length 1-second increments. Sound On/Off Setting Items Description Off (time lapse only, not triggered), Low (temps below 10°...
  • Page 29 Setting Items Description 1-minutes intervals, 1-8 hours in 1-hour intervals. The camera can be set to operate only during specific time periods. To enable this function, select On then press OK to access the start-stop menu. You can set one or two start/stop intervals.
  • Page 30 Setting Items Description Time Stamp On if you want the photo info strip to show the date/time, Off if you don’t. Flash High (distances greater than 15 feet)/ Power Low (distances of 15 feet or less) Format the SD card. This will erase Format all data on the SD card and cannot be undone.
  • Page 31 Setting Items Description Mode or Off (camera functions as a regular trail camera). GoWireless Premium or Send Via GoWireless Auto. Input the recipient email address. (Only for GoWireless Recipients Auto, it’s easier to use the web portal for GoWireless Premium.) (Only for GoWireless Auto) With Image From set to On, you can enter a name for your camera...
  • Page 32 Setting Items Description https://www.spartancamera.com /download (Only for GoWireless Prem) Get the registration code needed to Register register the camera on the Camera GoWireless Premium web portal. (Only for GoWireless Auto) With Realtime set to Yes, the camera will stay connected to the cellular network, ready to receive Wireless and respond to commands.

  • Page 33: Test The Camera

    Test the Camera Photo, instant send mode 1. Press the OK button to take a picture. 2. Press the OK button to send the picture to the recipients programmed into the camera or the Menu button if you don’t want to send the picture. Photo, daily report or send mode off 1.

  • Page 34: Access Photos Or Videos

    Access Photos or Videos 1. With the camera in Preview mode, press the playback ► button to switch to Playback mode to view photos or videos. 2. Use◄ or ►to move through the photos or videos. ► 3. Press the playback button again to exit Playback mode.

  • Page 35: Manual Firmware Update

    2. Press ◄ or ►to select Yes or No, then press OK to execute (perform the deletion) or Menu to exit without deleting. Warning! Deleted files cannot be recovered! Manual Firmware Update If you are using GoWireless Premium, the easiest way to perform a firmware update is Over The Air (OTA): MY CAMERAS >...

  • Page 36: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Picture Resolution 3MP / 5MP / 8MP (SD Card) GoWireless Auto Delivery Options GoWireless Prem 640*480 or 1280*960 thumbnail Transmitted Images 2560*1920 (upon HD request) Trigger Time 0.6s Lens FOV (Field of View) = 52° GC-USCi: IR Night Illumination GC-USCb: Blackout Flash Display Screen 2.0”...

  • Page 37: Manufacturer Limited Warranty

    Manufacturer Limited Warranty DRAFT Terms and Conditions HCO Outdoor Products (HCO) warrants our Spartan Camera products against defects in material or workmanship for a period of two years from the original date of purchase of the product by a consumer (the “Warranty Period”). If a material...

  • Page 38: Shipping

    substantially returned to its original specifications. In the event of a defect, these are your exclusive remedies. The warranty on any replacement product provided under this warranty shall be for the unexpired portion of the warranty period applicable to the original product. The warranty agreement, as defined here, is the sole controlling terms.

  • Page 39: Proof Of Purchase Or Proof Of Warranty Coverage

    insurance. (For U.S. customers only. CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY, NON-REFUNDABLE). International customers pay different amount of shipping & insurance. We will send detailed information along with the RMA number. Proof of Purchase or Proof of Warranty Coverage We pride ourselves on providing top-quality scouting cameras for your hunting, research and security needs, and take quality seriously.

  • Page 40: Exclusions And Limitations

    Exclusions and Limitations Except for the limited warranty expressly set forth above or to the extent restricted or prohibited by applicable law, HCO expressly disclaims any and all other warranties express or implied, including any warranty of quality, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose, and you specifically agree that HCO shall not be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, punitive, or consequential damages for breach of...
  • Page 41 limited warranty, whichever is longer. The repair or replacement doesn't extend the original warranty period. This warranty is void if the product housing has been removed, if the product's label, logo or serial number has been removed. The following item are expressly excluded from warranty coverage: ...

  • Page 42: Unclaimed Items

     The repair of an item that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product or degrades performance or reliability.  The performance of software or firmware updates or upgrades.

  • Page 43: How Do We Use Your Email Address

    ("GoWireless" or "we" or "us"). It is important to us that you understand what information we collect when you visit the Site either from a computer or a mobile device as well as any information that is uploaded to the site by your cameras. Herein we describe what we may do with that information for you below.

  • Page 44: Do We Use Cookies

    status reports. These emails and delivery functions are under your control. We do not share your account email or email contacts publicly or with any other parties under any circumstances. Do We Use Cookies? We use HTTP (or HTML) cookies to collect non personal information, to help remember you on future visits primarily.

  • Page 45: Retention And Deletion

    transmit to us will stay safe and secure and you do so at your own risk.  Your information may be stored in whole or in part on equipment or in facilities leased or licensed from others. Although GoWireless tries to keep your information safe, it relies on the statements of those vendors regarding the safety and security of their storage equipment and services as part of its...

  • Page 46: Terms Of Use

    Terms of Use The latest terms and conditions are available at www.spartancamera.com/privacyterms. Thank you for visiting www.spartancamera.com (the "Site"), operated by spartancamera.com, Inc. ("GoWireless" or "we" or "us"). Please carefully read these Terms of Use ("Terms") so you understand how we operate this Site, what we can offer and how we can work together.

  • Page 47: Membership Responsibilities

    Membership Responsibilities When you become a Member, you agree to the following:  You have provided true information when you registered to be a Member;  You have given us a valid email address, and we may confirm upon registration, or at any time thereafter, via a confirming e-mail which may require a response to complete your registration or keep it active;...

  • Page 48: Cost And Pricing

    For example, please note that it is our policy to terminate the accounts of Members who repeatedly infringe the intellectual property rights of others. We have a similar policy for Members who violate these Terms or commit illegal acts using the Site or GoWireless Services—although we may, in our discretion, instead deny, restrict or suspend access to all or any part of the Site or GoWireless Services or terminate a Member's account when something similar occurs.

  • Page 49: Content Limits

    provide for a single camera to operate for one month against the web portal and in conjunction with our free mobile applications. If you are a user of one of these services, we consider you a "Paying Member." All Terms apply unless explicitly stated. Content Limits GoWireless continues to grow and get better because of users like you (Thank you!).
  • Page 50 own all the Content you post and are responsible for its settings:  Your content is considered private and not visible to other users or the public internet.  It is considered a misuse of the Premium Service to provide your user credentials publically and doing so may result in termination of your account and removal of your content.
  • Page 51 remove your Content. Photos will be purged after a 30 day retention period automatically.  In order to continue to improve the Site and GoWireless Services, we may use software and other things on the Site that we own or that have been licensed to us ("GoWireless Software").

  • Page 52: Limits On Use

    Limits on Use  It is a violation of these Terms to disrupt the Site or the way it functions, interfere with other Users' enjoyment of the Site or GoWireless Services or use the Site to deceive, harass or solicit people. ...
  • Page 53 Services or otherwise exported or re-exported in violation of U.S. export laws. Downloading or using the Software is at your sole risk.  These Terms are governed by, and interpreted in keeping with, the laws of the State of Georgia, regardless of any conflict of law provisions.
  • Page 54 THIS SECTION IS A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT FOR THE OTHER PARTY ENTERING INTO THIS AGREEMENT.  As a Member of GoWireless, if you become aware of misuse of the GoWireless Services by any person, please email abuse@spartancamera.com and include a sample of the misuse. ...

  • Page 55: Things To Keep In Mind

    problems or technical malfunction of any network, servers, software or equipment, Internet traffic or any other failure of any nature.  We are not responsible for advertisements or applications or services that are posted on or through the Site, nor do we have any responsibility for the goods or services provided by our advertisers or via other websites or applications, including our print vendor.

  • Page 56: Image Delivery

    BY YOU TO GoWireless FOR THE GoWireless SERVICES DURING THE TERM OF MEMBERSHIP.  Your Indemnity to Us. If you breach any of the representations made herein regarding your rights in the Content, or your uploading of Content violates any of the promises you have made, you agree to indemnify, defend and hold GoWireless, its subsidiaries, and affiliates, and their respective officers, agents, partners and employees,...
  • Page 57 Any email address associated with an account that results in a spam or violation of service report against Spartan Camera servers will be blocked from service.  Due to the nature of image transmission via wireless networks, Spartan Camera is not responsible for delays in, or reception of, images transmitted by any Spartan camera.
  • Page 58 Spartan Camera. Spartan Camera assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. In no event shall Spartan Camera be liable for incidental or consequential damages arising from use of this document or the software and hardware described in this document.
  • Page 59 DRAFT Customer Service Contact E-mail: support@spartancamera.com Website: www.spartancamera.com Phone: 1-770-582-0004 6665 Corners Industrial Ct. Suite D Norcross, GA 30092 U.S.A.

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