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Summary of Contents for SOFIHUB Beacon
- Page 1 Quick Start Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Switching the device ON/OFF What do the lights mean? Activating an SOS Alarm Getting a GPS fix Fall down alarm Making a phone call Silent mode button Specifications and Cautions SOFIHUB Portal Creating your account Setting your emergency contacts Customise your beacon settings... -
Page 3: Getting To Know Your Device
Getting to know your device BEACON — FRONT Lanyard hole button Microphone... - Page 4 Getting to know your device (Continued) BEACON — SIDE Cellular indicator GREEN Call button Positioning indicator BLUE Silent mode button Power indicator...
- Page 5 Getting to know your device (Continued) BEACON — BACK Loudspeaker Screw holes Charging contacts...
- Page 6 SOS button IMPORTANT: In order for the call 1 button and SOS button on the base station to function correctly you must first pair your beacon to your base station. Press and hold the second button (labelled call 2) on the base station as well as pressing the bottom side button on the beacon simultaneously.
- Page 7 Getting to know your device (Continued) CHARGING BASE — BACK Loudspeaker...
- Page 8 Getting to know your device (Continued) CHARGING BASE — BOTTOM USB cable...
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Page 9: Charging Your Device
Charging your device There are 2 ways to charge your device. 1. Charging by magnetic USB cable • When placing the magnetic USB cable on the device charging contacts make sure it is positioned correctly. • The power indicator (red light) should blink when charging and remain solid when fully charged. - Page 10 Charging your device (Continued) 2. Charging by base • Place the device on the charging base. • Connect the USB cable from the charging base to the AC adaptor. The charging base light will glow when charging and turn solid when fully charged .
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Page 11: Switching The Device On/Off
Switching the device ON/OFF 1 sec. (All the LEDs will flash rapidly) To turn on the device: press the top side button for 1 second, all the LEDs will flash rapidly. The device can also be turned on automatically by charging via magnetic USB cable or putting it into the docking station. -
Page 12: What Do The Lights Mean
What do the lights mean? Cellular signal indicator--Green Green Light shows a single flash Light shows a double flash rapidly every 3 seconds rapidly every 3 seconds Means The device has a stable The device is registered to Cellular signal the Cellular network Positioning indicator--Blue Blue... -
Page 13: Activating An Sos Alarm
Activating an SOS Alarm 3-4 sec. (Press for 3-4 seconds) When you need help, press the SOS button for 3-4 seconds till you hear a voice prompt of activating an SOS alarm. This starts the “Help me!” text message sequence to your emergency contacts. Your emergency contacts will be individually called shortly afterwards automatically, until the SOS sequence is stopped. - Page 14 Activating an SOS Alarm (Continued) Between each call, it will have 10 seconds delay, during this time, user can stop call sequence or prevent a possible false alarm by pressing the SOS button. Use the side buttons +/- to adjust the sound volume during a call. Please remember to program emergency contact numbers.
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Page 15: Getting A Gps Fix
Getting a GPS fix To get an initial fix for the GPS features, use outdoors or near a window so the device can get a fix on the satellites. This could take few minutes according to your environment. -
Page 16: Fall Down Alarm
Sometimes daily activities (such as sports, or dropping your beacon) may cause your beacon to detect a fall incorrectly and cause a false alarm. You can always cancel the fall alert before your contacts are notified by pressing the SOS button during the initial voice prompt sequence. -
Page 17: Making A Phone Call
Making a phone call • To make a call to your carer, press side call button for 3 seconds and you will hear a beep, and then it will dial and connect promptly. BEEP 3 sec • To end the call, press the SOS button. -
Page 18: Silent Mode Button
IMPORTANT: Switching off voice prompts will mean that when you activate an SOS sequence, or a fall down is detected your beacon will remain silent until your emergency contacts are rung by phone. -
Page 19: Specifications And Cautions
Specifications: • Dimension: 61mm*44mm*16mm • Weight: 40g • Battery: Rechargeable, 3.7V, 850mAh • Charging voltage: 5V DC • Waterproof: IP67 • Locating technology: GPS Cautions: • Don’t use & store the unit in dusty places. • Don’t put the unit in overheated or over cooled places. •... -
Page 20: Creating Your Account
Setting up your account You can access the SOFIHUB portal through the “portal” tab on the menu on the SOFIHUB website: sofihub.com or via direct URL: portal.sofihub.com... -
Page 21: Sofihub Portal
SOFIHUB portal (Continued) To create your SOFIHUB portal account: Click “Create Account” and follow the prompts. -
Page 22: Setting Your Emergency Contacts
SOFIHUB portal (Continued) Setting your emergency contacts Once your SOFIHUB portal account is set up using the unique details of your device, go to the settings tab in the menu to set your emergency contacts and invite carers. -
Page 23: Customise Your Beacon Settings
SOFIHUB portal (Continued) Customise your beacon settings You can customise your beacon settings in the portal menu: Dashboard Shows overview of the beacon’s location and status. Location History Access information on the beacon’s location history. Fall Detection Toggle Fall Detection ‘ON’ and select your beacon’s desired sensitivity on the scale. - Page 24 203 Drummond Street, Carlton, Victoria 3053 Phone: 1300 110 366 Email: info@sofihub.com...
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