MIDLAND Geopoint Voice LCD User Manual
User Guide
GEOPOINT LCD
PERSONAL TRACKER
User Guide
GEOPOINT LCD
PERSONAL TRACKER
User Guide
July Edition 2009
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The Manufacturer reserves the right to modify the devices or the device specifi cations in this manual without prior notice. Any copy of this manual,
in part or in full, whether by photocopy or by other means, even of electronic nature, without the manufacture giving written authorisation, breaches
the terms of copyright and is liable to prosecution.
It is absolutely forbidden to use the device for different uses other than those for which it has been devised for, as inferred to in this manual. When
using the features in this device, obey all laws and respect privacy and legitimate rights of others.
EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THE MANUFACTURER BE LIABLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SUSTAINED IN CONNECTION WITH SAID PRODUCT AND THE MANUFACTURER NEITHER ASSUMES NOR
AUTHORIZES ANY REPRESENTATIVE OR OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OTHER THAN SUCH AS IS
EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN.
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The information contained in this manual is for information purposes only, is subject to changes without previous notice and cannot be considered
binding for the Manufacturer. The Manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors or incoherence possibly contained in this manual.
Printed in Italy.
Note for the users of appliances
According to the article 13 of the Legislative Decree no. 151 dated July 25, 2005, “Enforcement of the 2002/95/EC and
2003/108/EC directives, relavant to the reduction of dangerous substances in electric and electronic applinaces, as well
as waste disposal”, the symbol of a crossed dustbin applied on appliances or on their cases means that the product at
the end of its life cycle must be disposed in a dedicated location than other waste.
The user must, therefore, dispose the aplliance at its end-of-life in the relevant disposal site for electric and electronic waste or
give it back to resellers at the time of purchasing a news equivalent one.
The correct disposal and consequant start up of a recycling of the unused appliance, treatment and fi nal disposal compatible
to the enviroment concurs to avoid possible negative effects on the enviroment and health and favours the reusing and / or
recycling of the parts making the apparatus.
The abusive disposal of such products done by users is fi ned according to the present legislation.
Contents
Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................... 5
General Information .................................................................................................................................6
Preliminary Procedures ..........................................................................................................................8
Inserting the SIM Card .................................................................................................................... 8
How to Charge the Battery ............................................................................................................. 9
Use of the Tracker ..................................................................................................................................10
Symbols ............................................................................................................................................ 10
Keypad Lock ....................................................................................................................................12
Menu Structure ................................................................................................................................13
GPS .................................................................................................................................................... 14
Phone ................................................................................................................................................. 14
Anchor ............................................................................................................................................... 16
Finder ................................................................................................................................................. 18
Guide ................................................................................................................................................. 19
Speed ................................................................................................................................................ 21
Setup ..................................................................................................................................................22
SOS Key ............................................................................................................................................ 28
Tracker Management by SMS ............................................................................................................30
Position Request ............................................................................................................................. 30
Automatic Position Sending ......................................................................................................... 30
Anchor ............................................................................................................................................... 31
Geofence .......................................................................................................................................... 32
Alarm SMS ........................................................................................................................................ 33
Reading and Writing SMS Commands......................................................................................35
Setup by MyTrack Software ................................................................................................................ 42
Power Save Mode...........................................................................................................................42
Alarm SMS ........................................................................................................................................ 45
Position Data Recording ...............................................................................................................46
Update of the Tracker Firmware Version................................................................................... 47
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................ 48
Technical Features ................................................................................................................................. 49
Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty ...................................................................................................... 50
Warranty Period ...............................................................................................................................50
Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions
Please read the following safety instructions carefully. Not following them may be dangerous and/or illegal. For
further details, please read carefully the user manual complete version contained in the enclosed CD ROM.
Do not switch the device on when prohibited or whenever it could cause any interference or danger. •
Obey all local laws. Always keep your hands free to operate the vehicle while driving. Your fi rst •
consideration while driving should be road safety.
All wireless devices may be susceptible to interference, which could affect the performance of other •
appliances (TV, radio,...).
Switch the device off in hospitals or near medical equipment (hearing aid equipment, pacemaker, ...) the •
device could cause interference. Always keep a distance of 20 cm between pacemaker and device.
Wireless and digital devices can cause interference with aircraft equipment.•
Do not use the device at a refuelling point. Switch-off when near petrol stations or fuel depots and chemical •
plants. The device could interfere with the correct functioning of the electronic equipment.
Do not use the device where blasting is in progress.•
Do not use the device for any uses other than those it has been built for. Keep to the instructions as •
explained in the product manual.
Only qualifi ed personnel may install or repair this product.•
Use only approved accessories and batteries. Do not use incompatible products. The use of nonstandard •
products can cause damage to device and/or people.
The batteries must be disposed according to the appropriate modes. The consumer must duly hand in •
worn out batteries, either at the appropriate collection points for the general public, in his own town, or
wherever batteries of the same kind are sold (compulsory warning according to law on the disposal of
batteries).
The device is not water-resistant, keep it dry. Contact with water or any other liquid could cause serious •
damage to the device.
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General Information
General Information
The tracker is a portable device able to transmit its geographical location to a mobile phone or PC in real-time.
Moreover, the detected data can be recorded for further analysis.
The tracker is available in two different version:
LCD• : GPS tracker with display, phone and 2MB data memory.
BOX• : GPS tracker without display, without vocal communication and 512kB data memory.
Both trackers can be offered combined in the KIT version, particularly indicated for the use of Finder function,
useful for real-time locating.
This User Guide describes the tracker in the LCD version.
The tracker has three basic functions:
locating and transmitting its actual position•
sending an SOS message in case of an emergency•
voice communication as a mobile phone•
The tracker is provided with MyTrack software allowing the tracker management and personal tracking.
The GPS receiver and the GSM device work at higher radio frequencies which can be stopped
by enclosures containing metal and plastic parts.
It is suggested to keep the tracker under light clothes, as external as possible.
Examples of shielding materials: kevlar, carbon fi bre, some polyurethanic and polyamidic resins
especially if black, etc.
Examples of materials which cannot infl uence the radio waves: ABS, ABS+PC, policarbonate,
etc.
For further details on tracker use and functions, please read carefully the user
manual complete version contained in the enclosed CD ROM.
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General Information
ON/OFF
BUZZER
LOUDSPEAKER
DISPLAY
MICROPHONE
MULTIFUNCTION KEYS
JOG
UP (+)
USB
DC IN
HEADSET
DOWN (-)
SCROLL
FUNCTION
SOS KEY
ENTER
PUSH
FUNCTION
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Preliminary Procedures
Preliminary Procedures
Inserting the SIM Card
In case of a SIM card:
prepaid• : the communication between the tracker and the provided software is made exclusively by SMS
text or GPRS network.
with subscription• : the communication between the tracker and the provided software is made by
SMS text, GPRS network or also sending/receiving data (only if the data number has been activated by
the network provider).
PIN: - - - - - Before inserting the SIM card in the tracker, disable the PIN code by means
30 sec.
To insert the SIM card, remove the back cover and lifting out the battery.
of a mobile phone.
Inserting a SIM card any SMS message, contained in it or which will be
received in the future, will be deleted and cannot be retriveable.
If the battery is not inserted within 30 seconds, the date and hour settings
will be ERASED.
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Preliminary Procedures
How to Charge the Battery
Before using the tracker for the fi rst time, the battery must be completely charged.
Before charging, check that the network electrical supply corresponds to that of the battery charger. Do not
exceed the network voltage indicated on the battery charger.
Use only batteries and battery chargers with the following features:
Battery: model ABL-6C Li-ion•
Battery charger: model ZD050050EU•
Car charger: model ESC-004•
The manufacturing company is not liable for any damage to the tracker
due to the use of accessories different from those expressly indicated.
Do not leave the tracker in particularly hot or cold environments during the
battery charging. Keep the tracker between -10°C and +40°C environmental
temperature.
When the battery is almost discharged, the tracker, if ON, emits an acoustic
warning every minute.
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Safety InstructionsUse of the Tracker
Use of the Tracker
Symbols
Battery status:
Charged battery
Discharged battery
GSM network coverage
The info message changes
according to the function in use
SMS sending/receiving
More symbols can be displayed:
Data connection
GPRS connection
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UNLOCK?
Yes 10:30 No
Time
(hh:mm)
The item relevant to the key changes
according to the function in use
GPS signal coverage:
Maximum level
.... FIX procedure
Connection via USB
Activated keypad lock
Connected headphones
Tracker Function Description Refer to
GPS Info on Display
Phone
SOS key
Position Request
Automatic Position Sending
Position Data Recording
Geofence
Anchor
Finder
Guide
Speed
the tracker displays the info relevant to its
position
the tracker displays the phonebook and a
call can be received or carried out
the tracker sends an alarm message chapter Use of the Tracker
the tracker sends an SMS containing
its position to the phone number which
requested this data
the tracker sends automatically its position
by SMS or by GPRS connection
the tracker records its position data to
review the track afterwords
the tracker sends an alarm SMS to the
preset phone number everytime it exits or
ri-enters in a preset rectangular area
the tracker sends an alarm SMS to the
preset phone number everytime it exits or
ri-enters in a preset circular area
the tracker fi nds another tracker of the
same type and displays the direction and
the distance to follow
the tracker fi nds a previously saved
destination point and displays the direction
and the distance to follow
the tracker emits an acoustic alarm when
the preset speed limit has been overcome
chapter Use of the Tracker
chapter Use of the Tracker
chapter Tracker Management by SMS
chapter Use of the Tracker, section Setup
chapter Tracker Management by SMS
chapter Use of the Tracker, section Setup
chapter Setup by MyTrack Software
chapter Tracker Management by SMS
chapter Use of the Tracker
chapter Tracker Management by SMS
chapter Use of the Tracker
chapter Use of the Tracker
chapter Use of the Tracker
Safety Instructions
Use of the Tracker
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Safety InstructionsUse of the Tracker
Tracker Function Description Refer to
Power Save Mode
Alarm SMS
the tracker switches on/off automatically to
optimize the battery consumption
the tracker sends alarm SMS to the preset
phone number everytime a status change
happens (low battery, memory full, ...)
The tracker can work without the SIM card. In this case, all functions operating
with GSM/GPRS network will not be available.
Keypad Lock
The keypad lock disables the keys to avoid accidental use of the tracker.
chapter Setup by MyTrack Software
chapter Tracker Management by SMS
chapter Setup by MyTrack Software
SOS It is possible to send an alarm message by means of pressing the SOS key, even when the
keypad lock is activated.
Network Provider
10:30 Menu
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12
3 sec.
LOCKED
10:30
3 sec.
UNLOCK?
Yes 10:30 No
Safety Instructions
Use of the Tracker
Menu Structure
To access the main menu, press Menu in the Home page. The fi rst section, GPS, will be displayed. Scroll
down the sections turning the JOG and press OK to enter into the desired item. To exit the main menu and
display the Home page, press Home.
The Speed function is not available in case of tracker compatible for OnTrack
application.
W
GPS
Home 10:30 OK
PHONE
Home 10:30 OK
ANCHOR
Home 10:30 OK
FINDER
Home 10:30 OK
GUIDE
Home 10:30 OK
SPEED
Home 10:30 OK
SETUP
Home 10:30 OK
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Safety InstructionsUse of the Tracker
GPS
The data received by the GPS system are shown on the display.
GPS
Home 10:30 OK
Lat: 45°45.67N
Long: 08°12.34E
Alt: 256 m
Back 10:30
Spd: 20km/h
Dir: 270°
Sat: 8-3D FIX
Back 10:30
Phone
The tracker also works as a GSM telephone. The call functions are extremely simple. The phone numbers and
names are pre-programmed in the phone book by means of the provided software.
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PHONE BOOK (MAX 10 NUMBERS)
Safety Instructions
Use of the Tracker
PHONE
Home 10:30 OK
RECEIVING A CALL
Incoming Call...
+123456789
Reject Answer
During the transfer of data between the tracker and PC, it is not possible to
make or receive any calls.
The tracker does not allow to use the phone book possibly memorized on the
SIM card in use. However, the information contained in it, except for SMS
SIM
messages saved by a mobile phone, will not be erased.
John
+123456789
Back Call
00:05
+123456789
Hungup
Back Call
VOL:
Back
Mary
+123456789
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