GETTING STARTED Components Features Activating the Device Charging the Device Powering the Device Placing the Device Accessing the Spy Tec GPS Portal/Interface Using the Spy Tec GPS Interface ACCOUNT INFORMATION CHANGE SETTINGS Set Home Address Change Password Change Driver Icon Add New Driver/Vehicle Remove Driver Change Alert Settings...
GETTING STARTED Components • GPS Tracker • Charger Features • Real-Time Tracker • Track a Child, Adult, Vehicle or Asset • 2” x 1” x .8” • Access Remotely via Computer, Tablet or Phone • Receive Location and Speed Alerts by E-mail & Text Message •...
Activating the Device After the device is purchased, a monthly service plan must be activated so that the device is able to send data to your Spy Tec account. There is a basic option for $25 per month that allows 1 minute updates. Updates are then 30, 10 and 5 seconds for the more expensive plans, as shown in the chart below.
Charging the Device Lift the flap covering the charging port and plug the charger into the unit via USB port, then into an electrical outlet. When fully charged as indicated by the battery icon to the bottom right on the device, remove the device from the charger.
Accessing the Spy Tec GPS Portal/Interface Before logging into a Spy Tec GPS Portal account, make sure that browser software is up to date. Go to http://spytecgps.com (http://spytecgps.com/spytecgps/client_login.php) and click the Login In link at the upper right of the page. A login tab will open. Spy Tec Spy Tec www.spytecinc.com...
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In the open tab, enter username and password and then press the Login button. Once logged in, the interface will open with a menu to the top left. The map will appear with the GPS locator position to the device’s location coordi- nates.
Using the Spy Tec GPS Interface At the top left of the screen, there is a user menu with drop down buttons: ACCOUNT INFORMATION, CHANGE SETTINGS, TRACK HISTORY, GEOFENCING and REPORT GENERATION. Spy Tec Spy Tec www.spytecinc.com www.spytecinc.com...
ACCOUNT INFORMATION ACCOUNT INFORMATION Click the ACCOUNT INFORMATION button Click the ACCOUNT INFORMATION button to open a drop-down menu with Listed to open a drop-down menu with Listed Drivers, Listed Devices and Contact Drivers, Listed Devices and Contact Email/SMS for Alerts buttons. By clicking Email/SMS for Alerts buttons.
Set Home Address This feature has been disabled. Change Password By choosing the Change Password option, a pop up window appears as seen below. Enter the old password in the Old Password field and then a new password in the New Password field. Confirm by re-entering the new password in the Confirm New Password field.
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Remove Driver To Remove a Driver from the GPS device, click the Remove Driver menu option and check the box corresponding to the driver that is to be removed. Click the SUBMIT button. Change Alert Settings Select the Change Alert Settings item from the drop-down menu to set alert options for Geofencing (set parameters/boundaries), Speed, Ignition Off, Ignition On, Tow Alert, Function Key Alert and Low Battery Alert.
Choose the radio button that corresponds to the Driver for which you would like to add a new icon and click the SUBMIT button. A new pop up will appear with a radio button for each corresponding driver icon option. Choose an option, scroll down and click the SUBMIT button.
Now that updates have been made, the settings will have appropriate [ON] or [OFF] shown beside each option. Add Email for Alerts After clicking the Add Email for Alerts option, a pop up with an Email Address field will show. Type the email address that alerts will be sent to and click the SUBMIT button.
Remove Email/SMS for Alerts Choosing the Remove Email/SMS for Alerts option will open a pop-up showing a checkbox with corresponding options as set in Email/SMS alerts settings. Check the email or SMS account that needs removal and click the SUBMIT button.
TRACK HISTORY The TRACK HISTORY button allows you to View Track History by clicking the View Track History link in a drop-down menu. Clicking the View Track History option will open a pop up that asks for dates of travel for which a detailed report will be generated according to Stops, Ignition On/Off, Movements or All of these maneuvers.
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The TRACK HISTORY button allows you to View Track History by clicking the View Track History link in a drop-down menu. Choose the corresponding radio button for All, Stops Only, Ignition On/Off or Movements only and click SUBMIT. Spy Tec Spy Tec www.spytecinc.com www.spytecinc.com...
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Select the Driver/Vehicle for which the report is to be generated and click SUBMIT. A map view will appear as indicated with given preferences in previous selections, showing the trip’s path. Spy Tec Spy Tec www.spytecinc.com www.spytecinc.com...
GEOFENCING The Geofencing button opens a drop-down menu that includes the following options: Create Geofencing Area and View/Delete Geofences. The Geofences define parameters to which the assigned Driver/Vehicle is permitted to drive. If the Driver/Vehicle exits the parameters, an alert will be sent as specified in the CHANGE SETTINGS options.
View / Delete Geofences To view current Geofences, click on the Geofencing menu option and then click View/Delete Geofences from the drop-down menu. A pop-up will appear with the first Geofencing area. Use the PREV and NEXT buttons to navigate through Geofencing areas.
REPORT GENERATION The REPORT GENERATION button enables a drop-down menu with the following options: Travel Log Report, Mileage Report, Fuel Report and DTC Report. Click the option to access a pop up screen that allows for preference changes. Travel Log Report Clicking the Travel Log Report option will open a pop up that asks for dates of travel for which a detailed report will be generated according to Stops, Ignition On/Off, Movements or All of these maneuvers.
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When selecting Date Ranges, a pop up calendar will appear. Click on the start and end date for each field. Choose the corresponding radio button for All, Stops Only, Ignition On/Off or Movements only and click SUBMIT. Spy Tec Spy Tec www.spytecinc.com www.spytecinc.com...
Select the Driver/Vehicle for which the report is to be generated and click SUBMIT. A pop up will appear with the Travel Log Report as indicated with given preferences in previous selections. Use the Print this page button in the top right of the window to print a report according to printer preferences in My Computer.
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When clicking in the Start and End Date fields, a pop up calendar will appear for selection of dates. Click the date for each field. Once the dates are selected, click the SUBMIT button. Select the Driver/Vehicle by clicking the corresponding radio button and then the SUBMIT button.
A pop up will appear with MILEAGE REPORT SUMMARY for indicated dates and driver/vehicle. A Print this page button is at the top left. Click the Print this page to print the report according to print preferences in My Computer. Fuel Report The Fuel Report option will open a pop up with fields for start and end dates.
A report will pop up giving fuel usage values for the times indicated as per the preferences given. Click the Print this page button to print the report according to printer preferences in My Computer. DTC Report The DTC Report option will open a pop up with fields for start and end dates. Click in each field and a pop up calendar will appear.
A report will pop up giving DTC values for the times indicated as per the preferences given. Click the Print this page button to print the report according to printer preferences in My Computer. BOTTOM BUTTONS The buttons on the bottom of the screen enable many functions. The first (left) button is the REAL TIME button.
Real Time The first (left to right) button enables a Real Time view of the locator on Google Earth. By pressing the Real Time button, a new tab or window will appear in your browser with a locator by GPS device location coordinates and Real Time view.
PRECAUTIONS • Strictly observe relevant laws as this product cannot be used for any illegal purpose. The user is responsible for any legal matters. • The maximum life of the battery will diminish if not used for a long time so recharge it before use or storage.
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