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TRULY GLOBAL PAGER

GDB PAGER USER MANUAL

V1.13

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Page 1 THE WORLD’S ONLY TRULY GLOBAL PAGER GDB PAGER USER MANUAL V1.13...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ............................. 4 2. SAFETY ..............................5 3. PAGER OVERVIEW ..........................7 4. HOW TO OPERATE YOUR PAGER ......................10 5. TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................24 6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................... 25 7. CERTIFICATION ............................ 27 8. COMPLIANCE ............................28 9. LIMITED WARRANTY ..........................29 10.
Page 3 (“GDB”) assume no responsibility for any typographical, technical, content or other inaccuracies in this User Manual. GDB reserves the right to revise this User Manual or withdraw it at any time without prior notice.
Page 4: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a GDB Pager. This User Manual contains the procedures for the safe operation of a GDB Pager and the available services. Prior to using your pager, please read and understand this User Manual including the safety warnings, optimising reception and other information.
Page 5: Safety
2. SAFETY DO NOT DISMANTLE Do not attempt to open your pager. Do not let your pager be disassembled by any unauthorised person. The components within your pager may cause serious injury or property damage. Opening your pager will invalidate your warranty. PAGER DISPOSAL At the end of its serviceable life, this product should not be treated as household or general waste.
Page 6 2.1.2 BATTERY DISPOSAL Proper battery disposal is not only important for safety but also benefits the environment. Consumers should recycle used batteries and telephones in accordance with applicable national, state or local laws and regulations. Under EU requirements, all electrical and electronic products must be taken to separate collection at the end of their working life and must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste.
Page 7: Pager Overview
3. PAGER OVERVIEW The Global Data Burst (GDB) Pager uses the Iridium Burst® service to provide a complete global satellite paging solution. Your pager receives messages transmitted directly from satellites. You can receive paging messages anywhere on earth, from remote areas like the ocean or poles to populated metropolitan areas.
Page 8 3.2 SIDE VIEW AND BACK VIEW Figure 3.2-2 Figure 3.2-1 3.3 CHARGING Remove the protective plug and connect a standard 5-volt USB charger. Your device will be shipped partially charged, however we recommend that you charge it fully before use. You know you are successfully charging when the Battery Level Indicator is moving.
Page 9 The time taken to charge the battery is dependent on the power output of your charger. A typical phone charger will fully re-charge your GDB Pager in 3 hours. During charging, the device may become warm, this is perfectly normal. As a minimum, your charger should supply 1 Amp at 5 Volts.
Page 10: How To Operate Your
4. HOW TO OPERATE YOUR PAGER This section explains how to view messages, delete messages, and change your pager’s settings. It will also give guidance on optimising reception, message delivery time and how to take care of your pager. 4.1 WHAT TO DO BEFORE USING YOUR PAGER •...
Page 11 4.2 DISPLAY SCREEN Figure 4.2-1 Menu Bar Message Area Status Bar Inbox Delete Messages Settings Power Settings Current Time Battery Level & Charging Indicator Sound Indicator Vibrator Indicator Message Counter/Current Date...
Page 12 To turn on your pager, press and hold the Select button for 3 seconds (Figure 4.3-1). After the GDB logo (Figure 4.3-2) has been shown, the Inbox will be displayed. If the Inbox is empty, “No messages” will be displayed (Figure 4.3-3).
Page 13 4.4 NAVIGATION When your pager is switched, the Inbox is shown. This is denoted by the highlight over the envelope icon (Figure 4.4-2). Use the Left or Right navigation buttons (Figure 4.4-1) to move the highlight to choose one of the major functions; Inbox, Delete Messages, Settings or Power Settings (Figure 4.4-2), then press the Select button to view the highlighted function.
Page 14 4.5 VIEW MESSAGES The Inbox displays messages that your pager has received. It shows the first 14 characters of each message and displays the newest message first. Unread messages will show an asterisk in the first column. This will disappear after the message has been read (by moving the highlight to it and pressing the Select button).
Page 15 4.6 DELETE MESSAGES To delete a message, move the highlight to the trash bin icon using the Left or Right navigation buttons (Figure 4.6-1). Use the Up or Down navigation buttons to choose the message to be deleted. Press the Select button to delete the highlighted message in the list.
Page 16 4.9 VIBRATE To turn vibration on when a message is received, move the highlight to General and press the Select button. Move the highlight to Vibrate (Figure 4.9-1) and press the Select button. You will be given two options, ON or OFF. Move the highlight to ON (Figure 4.9-3) and press the Select button again.
Page 17 Figure 4.10-1 You will be given two options, ON or OFF. Move the highlight to ON and press the Select button again (Figure 4.10-2). To turn sound mode off, simply select OFF and press the Select button (Figure 4.10-3). Figure 4.10-2 Figure 4.10-3 An “X”...
Page 18 Use the Up and Down buttons to edit the value of the date/time field, then press the Select button to confirm. The screen will automatically change to the next date/time field. The date/time field you are changing is shown in the Menu Bar e.g. Edit Year, Edit Month, Edit Day, Edit Hour, Edit Minute.
Page 19 Deleting the firmware would require the firmware to be re-loaded by GDB. Do not perform this action unless you have been instructed to do so by either your service provider or GDB. Should you need to perform a firmware deletion, move the highlight to Reset, then press the Select button.
Page 20 Figure 4.20-2 4.21 SENDING MESSAGES The GDB Pager is a receive-only device, meaning that no transmissions are made by your pager. Messages cannot be sent from your pager. For information on how to send a message to a pager, please refer to the GDB Messaging Portal Help Articles at www.globaldataburst.com/support...
Page 21 4.24 OPTIMISING SATELLITE PAGING SIGNAL RECEPTION The GDB Pager is primarily designed to be used outdoors, and can receive messages anywhere on planet earth where there is a clear view of the sky. The high-powered satellite transmissions can also penetrate buildings, partial obstructions and weather phenomenon to reach the GDB Pager.
Page 22 Figure 4.24-1 In some environments, the message signal may be effectively blocked, preventing reception. To optimise reception, carry your pager with the screen facing the body, e.g. in a coat pocket. When indoors, reception can be improved by having your pager with the screen facing down and close to a window with a clear view of the sky.
Page 23 4.26 MESSAGE SECURITY All messages are encrypted during transmission using the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). Only pagers pre-programmed with the correct secret keys can decrypt messages. For more information, please contact your service provider.
Page 24: Troubleshooting
5. TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM SOLUTION My pager will not turn on. Check that the battery is charged. Your pager will operate as soon as the charger is plugged in. Some of my messages are corrupted. If a message is corrupted, this usually means that your pager is in a location with poor coverage, typically indoors.
Page 25: Technical Specifications
6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 6.1 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION Dimensions: 115 mm x 72 mm x 31 mm Weight: ~220g Enclosure: Polycarbonate with rubber cover Connector: USB Micro 6.2 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Input Voltage: 5.0VDC Peak Input Current: 1.0A @ 5.0VDC Battery Type: Lithium Ion Battery Capacity: 2600 mAh Charging Voltage: USB 1.0, USB 2.0 or 4–5VDC 6.3 ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS (ELECTRONICS)
Page 26 6.5 ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS (OLED DISPLAY) Operating Temperature: –40°F to +185°F (–40C to +85°C) Operating Humidity Range: ≤ 90% RH Storage Temperature Range: –40°F to +185°F (–40°C to +85°C) Storage Humidity Range: ≤ 95% RH 6.6 BATTERY DETAILS Cell: LIC 18650-22 L Rated Capacity: 2550mAh min., 2600mAh typical Nominal Voltage:...
Page 27: Certification
7. CERTIFICATION 7.1 WATER RESISTANCE Your GDB Pager is certified with an IP67 rating, which means that it is fully protected from dust and can also withstand being submerged in 1m (about 3.3 feet) of static water for up to 30 minutes.
Page 28: Compliance
8.4 EXPORT COMPLIANCE The GDB Pager® is controlled by the export laws and regulations of the United Kingdom. The UK Government may restrict the export or re-export of this device to certain individuals and/or destinations. For further information, contact the UK Department for International...
Page 29: Limited Warranty
If your Product fails in normal use during the one-year warranty period, GDB will either repair or replace the unit at GDB's sole discretion. Such repairs or replacements will be made at no charge for labour or materials.
Page 30: Software License
(whether contained in user or technical manuals, training materials, specifications or otherwise) pertaining to the Software and made available by GDB with the Software in any manner. You shall use the Software solely as embedded in (or, if downloaded, as provided via download), for execution on, and for communication via the GDB system.
Page 31 Documentation. Your rights under the license will terminate immediately without notice from GDB if you fail to comply with any provision of the license and Limited Warranty. Upon termination, you shall destroy all copies of Software and Documentation in your possession or control.