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Snooper Sapphire User Manual

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USER MANUAL

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  • Page 1 G P S S p e e d C a m e r a D e t e c t i o n S y s t e m USER MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Sapphire are required. The Sapphire connects quickly and easily to your PC so that you can download the database in a matter of minutes (internet connection required). Please note that a certain level of system hardware and software are required on your PC;...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    12. Charging the internal battery 13. High Risk Zones Direct connecting/hard wiring your Sapphire 14. Satellite Status Operating Instructions 1.Using the Sapphire for the first time 20. 15. Speed Type 2.Standby Screen 16. Select Road Type 13. 3. Adjusting the Volume 17.

  • Page 4: Contents

    Components The following components are supplied with your Snooper Sapphire: - 1 x Snooper Sapphire GPS system 1 x Windscreen suction cup bracket 1 x 2m Coiled Power Lead with cigarette lighter socket adaptor 1 x 2m Straight hard wire lead...

  • Page 5: Features

    17 Speed or Speed Limit* 18 Camera Type The speed reading displayed on the Sapphire is generated by the GPS receiver and it’s accuracy is dependent upon the number of satellites the Sapphire is locked on to. This speed reading is for guidance only.

  • Page 6: Registering Your Snooper Sapphire

    If you register by post your unit should normally be activated within 24 hours upon our receipt of your completed registration form. Please Note: To register your Sapphire you will need the serial number of your unit and you are required to select a payment method at the time of registration.

  • Page 7: Software Cd

    Software CD Before you can begin downloading the database onto your Snooper Sapphire you will need to install the driver software for the USB PC connection lead first and then the Sapphire Updater software that enables you to do this.

  • Page 8: Downloading

    Once selected click ‘OK’. 5. Switch on the Sapphire by pressing and holding the Standby/Power switch for two seconds. 6. Connect the USB lead to your computer and plug the other end of the lead into your Sapphire in the socket marked USB.

  • Page 9: Installing The Sapphire

    Installing the Sapphire The Sapphire comes with a windscreen suction cup bracket so that the unit can be mounted onto your vehicles windscreen. When installing your Sapphire please ensure that: • The unit, with the GPS antenna raised, has a clear view of the sky* •...

  • Page 10: Installing Your Sapphire Using The Windscreen Suction Cup Bracket

    To use the cigarette lighter socket, plug the smaller plug on one end of the power cable into the socket marked 12V DC on the left side of the Sapphire and plug the larger plug into the cigarette lighter socket of your vehicle.

  • Page 11: Power Connection & Charging

    Sapphire’s internal battery. Firstly take the lead and plug the smaller end into the 12V DC input socket on the bottom left hand side of the Sapphire and plug the cigarette lighter adaptor into your vehicles cigarette lighter socket.

  • Page 12: Charging The Internal Battery

    1. Using the Sapphire for the first time After you have performed a download and installed your Sapphire into your vehicle it is time to perform the first start up. First make sure your vehicle is parked in as open a space as possible, clear of tall trees and buildings so that the flip up GPS antenna has as clear a view of the sky above.

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Volume

    4. MEM Button If in the unlikely event that you pass a location of a fixed safety camera and your Snooper Sapphire does not provide you with an alert, you have the opportunity to store the coordinates of this location manually. Simply park safely as close as possible to the fixed safety camera site and press and hold the ‘MEM’...

  • Page 14: Alert Patterns

    If at any time you would like to stop the alert, simply press and hold either the MEM or MUTE buttons. 9. Road Type CITY In ‘CITY’ mode the Sapphire will only provide alerts to fixed speed safety cameras that are located on ‘A’ or ‘B’ classified roads and are in range of your unit. MOTORWAY...

  • Page 15: Features And Settings

    1. Set Alert Range This feature allows you to adjust the distance that your Snooper Sapphire will detect from when approaching a Fixed Speed Safety Camera location. You can set your pre-alert distance in 50 metre increments from 100m to a maximum of 1000m or alternatively you can select a new feature - ‘Auto Range’.

  • Page 16: Set Alert Tone

    4. Speed Limit Alert This safety feature has been designed to let you program your Snooper Sapphire to alert you when you reach any speed you choose. For instance you could set your unit to alert you when your speed reaches 30mph so that you never accidentally stray over the speed limit.

  • Page 17: User Points

    Sapphire is not receiving sufficient signal strength to plot the position. Please ensure that the Snooper Sapphire flip up GPS antenna has a clear view of the sky, the unit is displaying the standby screen and try again. When you attempt to save the new coordinate and the display reads ‘Memory Full’ it means that the memory in your Snooper Sapphire is completely full.

  • Page 18: Select Language

    9. Set Time The Snooper Sapphire displays the time on the Standby Screen. This reading is updated by the GPS Atomic Clock and is generated directly from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and is completely accurate. However it does not automatically adjust for British Summer Time (BST) and is required to be adjusted manually. The device is supplied with a factory default setting of GMT+0.

  • Page 19: Adjust Brightness

    The unit will display ‘Setting Confirmed’ 12. Schools The Snooper Sapphire allows you the option of choosing whether or not you would like to receive advanced warnings of Primary Schools (Schools are time sensitive on the Sapphire – 08:30-09:30am, 12:00-13:00 and 15:30 to 16:30).

  • Page 20: Speed Type

    18. Key Sound When you use the ‘OK’ control to enter or scroll through the menu options on the Sapphire an audible beep is emitted each time the control is operated. This audible beep is turned ON by default.

  • Page 21: Motorcycle Installation

    Motorcycle Installation The Snooper Sapphire can be installed on to a motorcycle. An ear piece is available as an optional extra so that audible alerts can be heard. Remember however that the Snooper Sapphire is not waterproof so needs to be mounted within a tank bag or other waterproof holder.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting Sapphire Downloads

    2. Is the USB PC connection lead supplied with the Sapphire connected correctly? Please check that the USB lead is plugged into the USB socket on the Sapphire and is fully plugged in as far as possible. Check the computer connection is secure.
  • Page 23 Check that the Sapphire’s flip up GPS antenna has a clear view of the sky above. If this is the first time you have powered up your Sapphire please remember that the first ‘cold’ start may take up to 50 minutes to acquire sufficient satellite connection. The unit requires time to calibrate and you will find that with subsequent use the time for acquiring satellites will reduce.

  • Page 24: Specification

    Service under Warranty Your Snooper Sapphire comes with a standard two year manufacturer’s warranty. If, for some reason, your unit requires service under warranty return your Snooper Sapphire, via special or recorded delivery and in suitable packaging to: The Returns Department...

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