GENERAL MOBILE GM Buddy Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    BEFORE USE The VIDEO SMART WATCH and App have been carefully designed to assist you in keeping safe and staying connected. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The Video Smart Watch is designed to be IP67 Water Resistant. The Video Smart Watch can be worn while washing hands and daily activities that may incur minimal contact with water.
  • Page 3: Watch Overview

    COMPATIBLE BANDS 2G Bands B2/3/5/8 3G Bands B1/2/5/8 LTE Bands B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/20/28AB/38/40/41 WATCH OVERVIEW 1. Power ON/ SOS 5. Speaker 2. SIM Card 6. Microphone 3. Touch Screen 7. Charging Points 4. Camera OPERATING THE WATCH COMPATIBLE SIM CARD The Video Smart Watch operates best on specific networks and its vital to select a reliable SIM card provider.
  • Page 4: Inserting The Sim Card

    If the watch is only partially charged it will show a partially full battery or a percentage indicator. CAUTION: Use only charging devices that are approved by General Mobile to maximize your Smart Watch's battery life. Using other accessories can cause damage and void your warranty.
  • Page 5 This smartphone will function as the admin device with central control. GM BUDDY APP To connect your watch to your smartphone, install the 'GM BUDDY App' on your smartphone. You can download the app from Google Play™...
  • Page 6 This can be checked and updated through either the Google Play or Apple App Store. 3. Open the GM buddy App and create an account. To do this you will need to register your details and nominate an email address.
  • Page 7: Geofence Setting

    LOCATION To view your child‘s location: 1. To access the Map, open the GM buddy App and tap the 'Location' icon on the bottom menu. The map will show a marker with the current watch location and its 'last online' time and date.
  • Page 8: Add Contacts

    While your child can't send a text message back, they can reply with an emoji or send a voice message back. GROUP CHAT: For known adults who have the GM buddy App on their smartphone and have paired it to your associated VIDEO SMART WATCH, they can participate in a group chat.
  • Page 9: Remote Monitoring

    Tap 'Confirm' to deactivate this feature. ALARM Through the GM buddy App you can set unlimited alarms that are only applicable to the VIDEO SMART WATCH. To set alarms on the VIDEO SMART WATCH follow the below steps: 1.
  • Page 10: Remote Capture

    3. Tap 'Confirm' to activate this feature. When you have found the watch, you will need to enter this 6 digit, lost password that was created in Step 2. 4. Tap 'Close' to deactivate 'Lost Mode' in the GM buddy App 9.11 POWER OFF Parents and guardians are able to remotely Power OFF the VIDEO SMART WATCH through the App.
  • Page 11 GM buddy App. 2. Scroll up and press 'About'. 3. Tap 'Check new version'. This will open up the GM buddy App in either Apple App Store or Google Play store. You will be able to download any updates through the App Stores.
  • Page 12: Accessing The Camera

    1. Tap the Settings button on the bottom navigation bar on the GM buddy App. 2. Scroll up and press 'Sign Out'. 10.0 KEY FEATURES ON THE VIDEO SMART WATCH 10.1 CHANGING THE WATCH FACE 1. Tap and hold the watch wallpaper screen, the wallpaper will minimize in size.
  • Page 13: Smart Watch

    10.6 GALLERY You can view and manage images that are stored on the VIDEO SMART WATCH. To view the images please follow the below steps: 1. Swipe from right to left on the VIDEO SMART WATCH's Home screen 7 times. This will take you to the 'More' screen. 2.
  • Page 14: Making Voice Calls

    Gallery, follow the same steps, except choose the 'Gallery' icon instead. To send an image from the camera, you will complete the same as step 3. However, this will open up the General Mobile Smart Watch's camera. To take a photo: 1. Tap the camera icon 2.
  • Page 15: Making Video Calls

    10.11 MAKING VIDEO CALLS The General Mobile smartwatch can only make video calls to approved contacts, who also have the GM buddy App on their smartphone. This App must also be paired to the General Mobile watch they are trying to call. (Please see Section 8.1 for instructions on how to pair a second smartphone to your General Mobile watch).
  • Page 16: Viewing Your Contacts

    To go back to the home screen on the VIDEO SMART WATCH, keep swiping from left to right until you reach it. NOTE: Only contacts which are added through the GM buddy App in the contact section will be displayed in the contact list on the VIDEO SMART WATCH.
  • Page 17: Screen Brightness

    1. Swipe from right to left on the VIDEO SMART WATCH's home screen 7 times. This will take you to the 'More' screen. 2. Swipe up until you see 'Settings' come up in the options. (This is the last option). 3.
  • Page 18: Device Info

    6. Tap on your preferred ringer. A blue tick on the right side of the option will indicate which one is currently selected. To exit the Sound and Vibration settings on the VIDEO SMART WATCH, simply swipe from left to right. To go back to the Home screen on the VIDEO SMART WATCH, keep swiping from left to right until you reach it.
  • Page 19 WATCH. To access information about the APN on your Smart Watch, follow the below steps: 1. Swipe from right to left on the VIDEO SMART WATCH's Home screen 7 times. This will take you to the 'More' screen. 2. Swipe up until you see 'Settings' come up in the options. (This is the last option).
  • Page 20 Smart Watch (including third party content), that any defects in the GM Buddy will be corrected or that the Smart Watch will be compatible with any other specific hardware or service. Further, General Mobile Smart Watch does not warrant that the General Mobile Smart Watch provide you with data and content are free of viruses or other harmful components.

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