Quick Start Guide
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Step 1
Remove Sherlock & his power
Sherlock
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Step 2
Select a central location for
Sherlock in the area you're most interested
in monitoring. For best results he should be
placed on a smooth, flat surface out of direct
sunlight and away from vents, making sure
his camera is pointed in the direction of your
desired image capture
Step 3
– Insert his power cord into the
opening on the back lower base, and plug
him into any standard wall outlet. Push his
power button to turn him on and watch
the status and signal strength indicator lights
on the back of the lower base.
Power
Button
Power Cord
Attachment
A green signal strength light indicates the most
reliable connection. A red light means he needs
to be in another location.
cord from the box
Camera
Power Cord
Lens
Cellular Strength
Indicator
Sherlock Status
Indicator
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Step 4
You'll know Sherlock's activation
is complete when the status light changes
from blinking to solid green. This will be
confirmed when you receive your welcome
email report within approximately 5 minutes.
Status Light
Green Blinking
Green
Green/Red
Red
Cellular Signal Strength Light
Green
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Green/Red
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Red
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Step 5
Add
Sherlock@housesetter.com
to your email contact list(s) to ensure reports
and alerts are delivered to your inbox and
not screened out by your spam filter.
Other Resources
Other important information available
online includes:
Tips for locating Sherlock
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Setting up reports and alerts
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Operating F.A.Q.s
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Troubleshooting tips
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These resources can be easily accessed from
the toolbar on your Subscriber Control Panel
homepage by logging into your account at
www.housesetter.com
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Activation in process
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OnDuty
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Power outage, running
on back-up battery
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Device deactivated
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Strong signal
Moderate signal
No/poor signal
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