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GPS Tracker Installation and User
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Version 1.1

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  • Page 1 GPS Tracker Installation and User Guide Version 1.1...
  • Page 2: Fcc Regulations

    Product features and specifications described in this manual are subject to change without notice. DNT reserves the right to periodically revise this manual without notice. Revisions will be incorporated into new editions. DNT shall not be liable for any damages, or for the loss of information resulting from the performance or use of the information contained herein.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.2 PC Configuration Tool Screens ................4‐1 Chapter5 Troubleshooting......................5‐1 5.1 Frequently Asked Questions ................5‐1 Appendix A Technical Specifications ..................A‐1 Appendix B GPS Tracker Functions and LED Status..............B‐1 B.1 Functions ......................B‐1 B.2 Status Indicators ....................B‐2 Appendix C Short Messages(SMS)Format for GPS Data ............C‐1 C.1 SMS Location Symbols and Abbreviations ............C‐1...
  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    This document provides operating instructions for configuring and using the GPS Tracker device. Note that the GPS Tracker comes with preset settings which allows one to start using the GPS Tracker by simply inserting a SIM card and powering up the device. To get up and running quickly, please refer to the Quick Start Guide.
  • Page 5: Key Features

    Use the GPS Tracker to easily track loved ones without the need of a PC. Press and hold the Help button for three seconds to send a "help" announcement to others Using the one of the preset buttons, the GPS Tracker allows you to broadcast a "help" announcement to others.
  • Page 6 SOS Panic Button for Personal Security Press and hold the red SOS button for three seconds and the GPS Tracker will call a pre-programmed number (e.g., 112 in Europe, 911 in the USA, or any pre-programmed number) if the user enables this function.
  • Page 7 Stolen Vehicle Recovery Device The GPS Tracker can help police track and recover a vehicle if it gets stolen by acting as a transmitter in the vehicle. GPS Position Trace Log on a PC By enabling the Trace Logging feature, the GPS Tracker will record its position to a flash card at periodic intervals, allowing the user to download the device’s GPS position history.
  • Page 8 Speed Alert Set a speed limit for the GPS Tracker and receive a notification every time the device travels faster than the defined speed. Google Maps Link he location message provided by the GPS Tracker contains an internet hyperlink which brings up the location of the GPS Tracker in Google Maps when using a smartphone with internet connectivity.
  • Page 9: Gps Tracker Package Contents

    1.2.2 GPS Tracker package contents You should get the following items when you open your GPS Tracker box: GPS Tracker  Leather pouch (optional)  Lanyard  Lithium ion battery  Charger - power adapter used with USB cable for either power outlet charging or PC-connected charging ...
  • Page 10: Safety Notes

    DO NOT operate the Tracker in areas where there are flammable materials such as gas stations. DO NOT operate the GPS Tracker if the device is wet. The GPS Tracker is not waterproof. Please contact your distributor or DNT for the availability of a waterproof model.
  • Page 11: Installing The Sim Card And Battery

    Chapter 2 Installing the SIM Card, Battery, and PC Configuration Tool 2.1 Installing the SIM Card and Battery Install the SIM card and battery as follows: Gently push down on the raised arrow of the back cover and slide off the battery cover. Lift the SIM card cover.
  • Page 12: Installing The Pc Configuration Tool

     2.2.2 Installation The PC Configuration Tool is a Windows program that allows you to change the setting of the GPS Tracker. Insert the Configuration Tool CD into the CD-ROM drive Wait for the installation menu screen to appear. If no menu appears, browse the CD contents and double-click on Autorun.exe.
  • Page 13: Chapter3 Using Your Gps Tracker

    Chapter 3 Using Your GPS Tracker 3.1 Understanding the Buttons and Indicators Item Function Descriptions Answer button Answer incoming voice call Press the Answer button to pick up an incoming call Activate the motion detection Press the Park button for three seconds to activate. Press the...
  • Page 14: Charging The Gps Tracker

    Tracker has been moved to another state or country since the last time it was used.  If there is no satellite signal or movement detected for a long period of time, the GPS Tracker will enter power saving mode as defined by the power saving parameter set using the PC Configuration Tool.
  • Page 15: Chapter4 Using The Pc Configuration Tool

    Configuration Tool and Trace Log Tool. The Configuration Tool allows the user to do simple or advanced settings depending on application requirements. If GPS logging function is enabled in Configuration Tool, the data log from GPS Tracker can be downloaded via the Trace Log Tool enabling the user to view the trace log on Google Earth.
  • Page 16 The configuration settings of GPS Tracker are simple. The user can enter 1 to 3 phone numbers allowing the user to make calls with the GPS Tracker to these pre-set numbers. Press the Finish button to start using this product. For other applications and settings, use Advance setting button to configure the GPS Tracker further.
  • Page 17 Location permission allows other phones to get a location message from the GPS Tracker. The default setting is that the GPS Tracker can receive calls from anyone. The user is free to limit the GPS Tracker to receive calls only from those numbers entered in the column provided in the Location Permission interface.
  • Page 18 The SOS button is designed to provide users of the GPS Tracker an easy and convenient way to call for help when necessary. The default number is the international emergency number, 112. However, the user can enter the emergency call number for their respective country.
  • Page 19 Enabling the Surveillance permission function will allow others (anyone or pre-entered numbers) to call the GPS Tracker and get the GPS Tracker to answer a call automatically without activating a ringing sound. The caller can then listen to the audio environment without the holder of GPS Tracker or any people around GPS Tracker.
  • Page 20 The GPS Tracker is capable of making calls to up to three pre-entered phone numbers. A user just needs to press any of the three phone buttons and the GPS Tracker will make a call to the corresponding number. The Outgoing calls function can be disabled if it is not necessary for a user’s application.
  • Page 21 If the user enables the Park function, the user can also use the Geo fence function and define the size of a safe zone for the GPS Tracker. If the GPS Tracker moves out of the safe zone, the GPS Tracker will send an alarm message “Outside!”...
  • Page 22 The GPS Tracker provides a System monitor function to let others get an alert message when the battery of GPS Tracker is running low or the trace log files have filled up the storage card in the GPS Tracker. This function...
  • Page 23 GPS Tracker automatically start/stop working according the time set in this function. The user can also choose a time period for the GPS Tracker to enter power saving mode after certain period of time.
  • Page 24 In the Trace Log tool, the user can manage trace log files in the GPS Tracker. The user can either download trace log files and see the trace route on Google Earth or delete log files in the GPS Tracker.
  • Page 25: Chapter5 Troubleshooting

    GPS Tracker cannot receive a GPS signal. An open view to the sky is required. If using the GPS Tracker device for the first time, it may longer than normal. I pressed the preset dial (#1, #2, #3) button but nothing happens Preset numbers must be entered using the Configuration Tool program.
  • Page 26 I cannot use Park function. Make sure the Park feature is enabled. Help/Assistance key doesn't work. Make sure Help function is enabled and the help preset phone numbers are entered correctly in the contact list. I cannot dial in the device and use it as a phone. Make sure the Direct Call feature is enabled.
  • Page 27: Appendix A Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications Parameter Specification GSM module GSM900/1800 or GSM850/1900 Tracking sensitivity -162 dBm Positioning accuracy < 20m Speed precision 0.1 m/s Time precision Synchronized with satellite GPS data protocol NMEA0183 Hot start 5 seconds Cold start 34 seconds Standby time 112 hours Working time...
  • Page 28: Appendix B Gps Tracker Functions And Led Status

    Appendix B GPS Tracker Functions and LED Status B.1 Functions Function Operation Description Voice Phone Functions Set phone numbers for each Press the speed dial button for three seconds Speed dialing corresponding (#1, #2, #3) to make calls to the pre-programmed number...
  • Page 29: Appendix C Short Messages(Sms)Format For Gps Data

    Tracker Function Feedback on Status LED Feedback on Function LED Powering On Blue LED ON(Top Right) Power button LED ON When GPS is available, flashes Blue every two seconds, one second ON and one second OFF; Standby When GPS signal is not available, the 1s ON is replaced by three quick blinks indicating an action of searching for GPS...
  • Page 30: Sms Location Symbols And Abbreviations

    C.1 SMS Location Symbols and Abbreviations <N>, <S>,<W>,<E> North of, South of, West of, East of <N.E>,<N.W>,<S.E>,<S.W> Northeast of, Northwest of, Southeast of, Southwest of Yds, m Yards, meters & Cross Street Symbol http://maps.google.com/maps/a Internet hyperlink; clicking this link from an internet‐capable mobile pi/staticmap?zoom=16&size=800 phone will bring up the location in Google Maps x800&sensor=false&markers=37.
  • Page 31: Street Number, Point Of Interest(Poi),And Gps Coordinates

    There are two types of SMS messages that can be sent out from the GPS Tracker. C.2.1 Street Number, Point of Interest (POI), and GPS Coordinates Section 1: Location address with the house number + nearby intersection  Section 2: Distance and direction to a nearby POI ...
  • Page 32: Current Map Supported Countries

    Section 2: Distance closest to an exit + closest exit name  Section 3: City, State  Section 4: GPS coordinates  For example: I-280 SB;<E>;13.12 km; Exit "10";San Jose,Santa Clara,CA;15:50;W121.95059,N37.31666; The location is at southbound highway I-280, moving direction is East; 13.12 kilometers away from the next exit "10";...
  • Page 33 USA, Canada, Mexico South America Argentina, Brazil, Chile Europe Austria, Belarus, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine, Albania, Andorra, Bosnia, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, San Marino, Sweden, Switzerland, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Netherlands, Russia, Spain, Turkey Middle East Egypt, Saudi, UAE...

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