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  • Page 1 GOCAM USER MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Activate Cell Service Setup and Registration Menu Settings Reference Photo Info Strip Test the Camera Premium and Auto Feature Comparison Camera Diagram Buttons Specifications General Information Legal Information...

  • Page 3: Activate Cell Service

    (Premium service required for video transmission.) You may purchase cellular service either from Spartan Camera (AT&T, Multicarrier, and Verizon models) or from your phone carrier (by adding it to your existing cell phone plan). Data service through Spartan Camera includes premium service at no additional charge.

  • Page 4: Setup And Registration

    Cellular service enables the camera to send photos, status reports, and videos. (Premium service required for video transmission.) You may purchase cellular service either from Spartan Camera (AT&T and Verizon models) or from your phone carrier (by adding it to your existing cell phone plan). Data service through Spartan Camera includes premium service at no additional charge.
  • Page 5 Input the code and tap Done. *If you are unable to download or access the Spartan Camera Mobile app then please proceed to the steps "Alternative Setup Using the Web Portal" below.
  • Page 6 User manual page. 6. Decide whether you will be using Premium service (recommended, included with Spartan Camera data plans or first month free trial when you use Verizon™ data) or Auto service by reviewing the information in the KnowledgeBase article Premium and Auto Feature Comparison, which is linked below this document on the documentation page.
  • Page 7 Camera Setting Suggestions 1. Sensitivity This sets how sensitive the camera is to a difference in temperature between moving objects and the environment in its field of view. Typically it is best to set this to Low if the camera is in an environment colder than 40 °F, Normal for between 40 °F and 80 °F, and High for temperatures higher than 80 °F Please adjust this setting based on the current temperature in your location or where you'll be deploying/testing the camera.
  • Page 8 Alternative Setup For Cellular Models Using Web Portal 1. my.Spartancamera.com Account: a. Using a web browser on your computer or phone, go to www.spartancamera.com. b. Sign in to your account. If you don’t already have an account, register for one, then sign in under Camera Management.

  • Page 9: Menu Settings Reference

    MENU SETTINGS REFERENCE Camera Navigation Guideline When in Setup mode, press the Menu button to access the Setup menu on the camera. Navigate the menus using the following keys: ■ Press ◄ or ► to move between the tabs (submenus). ■...
  • Page 10 Off (turns off motion sensor) Low (temps below 10° F.) Sensitivity Normal (10° F-80° F) High (temps above 80° F). Time between when a motion-triggered photo is sent and the next Trigger Interval photo can be triggered. Options: 0-55 seconds in 5-second intervals, 1-60 minutes in 1-minute intervals.
  • Page 11 Get the registration code needed to add the camera to your Register Code Premium account. Register Email Email address linked to your Spartan Camera account. Hello Test (to test connectivity) Module FW Update (tech support use only) Diagnostic...

  • Page 13: Photo Info Strip

    PHOTO INFO STRIP The letter on the info strip at the bottom of the photo indicates what type of event caused the photo to be taken. M = Motion-triggered E = Event (a photo taken at a scheduled time or a manual photo) T = Time-lapse F = Photo taken after format SD card request U = Firmware Update Successful...

  • Page 14: Test The Camera

    TEST THE CAMERA Photo, Send mode "Instant" 1. Press the OK button to take a picture. 2. Press the OK button to send the picture to the portal/app (Premium) or recipient programmed into the camera (Auto) or the Menu button not to send the photo.
  • Page 15 ■ While zoomed in, press OK, then use ◄▲▼► to pan the zoomed image. Delete Photo or Video Warning! Deleted files cannot be recovered! 1. While viewing a photo or video, press Menu to access Delete Files. to be able to select either Delete Current File or Delete All Files. 2.
  • Page 16 ■ Premium service is included at no extra charge with Spartan Camera data plans. ■ When using carrier data plans from AT&T, Verizon, or US Cellular or...
  • Page 17 All models have these features: Premium Premium Feature with app without app Auto Change settings (only by using All (using portal) camera’s menu All (using app) options) Picture delivery Portal Email Yes (up to 4) Yes (up to 4) Yes (1) Thumbnail size Normal (640 * 480) Large (1280 * 960)
  • Page 18 2 Auto is not available on LR4 and LRA models or on GoLive. 3 "Email” refers to regular email addresses. Some email addresses and email formats may not be supported. Spartan Camera does not guarantee delivery of emails. All video-capable models (all 4G models, ATTx) have this additional feature:...
  • Page 19 Premium Premium Feature with app without app Auto Map location GPS Coordinates Yes1 Yes1 1 When viewing the map, request driving instructions. The destination shows the GPS coordinates. They are accurate to within approximately 100 ft., often less. GoLive has these additional features (with Live Stream ON): Premium Premium Feature...

  • Page 20: Camera Diagram

    CAMERA DIAGRAM...

  • Page 21: Buttons

    BUTTONS Menu ■ Preview mode: enter the Setup menu. ■ 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.) ■ Playback mode: display the Delete menu so you can choose to Del One or Del ALL.
  • Page 22 Mode (Power) Switch ■ ON at top. ■ SETUP in the middle. ■ OFF at the bottom. Shortcuts in Preview mode: ■ ▲ selects Video mode. ■ ▼ selects Camera mode. ■ OK takes a picture or records a video manually.

  • Page 23: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Field of View 52° Invisible blackout IR LED, infrared (low glow red), white Flash illuminates up to 60 feet, intensity is auto-adjusted Trigger Speed 0.6s Invisible blackout and infrared flash: Daylight: color, Night: Image and Video monochrome Color White flash: color both day and night Photo, Video, Photo + Video (only photos are transmitted with Modes Auto)
  • Page 24 Display Screen 2.0" LCD Class 10, standard size, up to 32GB SD Card Overwrite supported 4, 8 ,or 12 1.2 – 1.5V AA alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable Power optional: 6V external power, AC power Stand-by Current < 0.20 mA (< 5 mAh/day) Dimensions 6"...

  • Page 25: General Information

    Important: Please read the online documentation carefully before using your camera. Thank you for choosing the Spartan GoCam. The online documentation will help you get the most out of your new device. You will also find other technical articles and more information about your camera and using Premium service at: www.spartancamera.com.

  • Page 26: Warranty

    If a material or workmanship defect arises with regard to any Spartan Camera, and a valid claim is received within the Warranty Period, SC will (1) repair the camera using new or refurbished parts or (2) replace the camera with a new or refurbished product.

  • Page 27: Proof Of Purchase Or Proof Of Warranty Coverage

    RMA number. If a package is received after the RMA has expired, the warranty will be considered from the date it is registered with Spartan Camera. In addition, Spartan Camera reserves the right to charge a shipping and handling fee in connection with the fulfillment of any valid claim.

  • Page 28: Exclusions And Limitations

    evolving our designs to ensure our products do the best job possible. When requesting warranty coverage, we may require the following: a) Warranty registration within 30 days of the original purchase date, via mail in warranty card or online at the SC website is required for warranty coverage to be valid.
  • Page 29 services are being rendered. Wireless data plan management is solely the purview of the account holder and should be managed accordingly if warranty service is necessary. Warranty coverage is specifically limited to the original purchaser of the product and does not extend to any subsequent parties. Warranty coverage is exclusively limited to purchases made through an authorized dealer or retailer.

  • Page 30: Unclaimed Items

    Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery. Camera Repair There will be a charge for repairs not covered by the warranty. Please contact Spartan Camera to determine more information and to discuss repair options not covered under warranty. PRIVACY POLICY Thank you for visiting www.spartancamera.com (the “Site”) and reviewing the...

  • Page 31: How Do We Use Your Email Address

    Please also read our Terms of Use. How Do We Use Your Email Address? Spartan Camera will use your email address to contact you to manage your account. For example, we may contact you via email in cases where your...

  • Page 32: Retention And Deletion

    ■ SC tries to protect your personal information and ensure the security of your communications on our systems, by maintaining physical, organizational and technological safeguards (appropriate to the sensitivity of such information) designed to protect it against unauthorized use, disclosure or access of the personal information we collect on this Site.

  • Page 33: Our Customers

    Site and the SC Services, you are agreeing to the Terms and Privacy Policy posted at the time of your visit. About Us Spartan Camera offers the Web Portal and associated Mobile Applications which are used to provide a premium function for the line of wireless cameras. Our Customers The Site is open to anyone, but some of the SC Services are only available to registered members (“Members”).

  • Page 34: Cost And Pricing

    Spartan Camera reserves the right to terminate your Membership at any time (even if you’ve paid), without warning for any or no reason, with or without prior notice or explanation and without liability and can even take legal action if needed.

  • Page 35: Content Limits

    Content Limits Spartan Camera continues to grow and get better because of users like you (Thank you!). Each camera that consumes a monthly Premium Service credit is provided with one month of photo uploads and other real time interactions using the web portal and mobile applications.
  • Page 36 Content. ■ If you stop using the Spartan Camera Services, your Content may remain on the Site unless you actively remove your Content. Photos will be purged after a 30-day retention period automatically.

  • Page 37: Limits On Use

    ■ It is also a violation to scrape the Site, fusker files, or otherwise make any use of data mining, robots or similar data gathering and extraction tools. ■ It is up to Spartan Camera whether to terminate your use for violation of these prohibitions or similar activities. Other Important Guidelines ■...
  • Page 38 ■ We encourage you to always keep backups of your Content. Spartan Camera is not responsible if any of your Content is deleted, or if any modification, suspension or discontinuation of the Site or services causes you to lose any Content—even if you’re a Paying Member.

  • Page 39: Things To Keep In Mind

    Site and Spartan Camera Services in violation of that...

  • Page 40: Image Delivery

    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...
  • Page 41 This document and parts thereof must not be reproduced or copied without Spartan Camera written permission, and contents thereof must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose. Contravention will be prosecuted. Additional or updated copies of this document may be obtained from the Spartan...