Snooper S81 Series, S68 Series, S2700, S5100, S6900 Quick Start Manual

Navigation Quick Start Guide

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For S2700, S5100, S68xx, S6900, S81xx, SC5900, SC5800

and variants

Bus/Coach, Car, Truckmate and Ventura

What’s included?

1 x Snooper satellite navigation system
1 x Micro-SD Card - Mapping
1 x 8GBMicroSD card - DVR - SC5800 and SC5900 DVR only
1 x Windscreen Mounting Bracket
1 x Active magnetic mount - S6900 ONLY
1 x Protective case - except S2700
1 x In-Vehicle Charger and TMC cable combined - S6800, S8100, S6900, SC5800 and S5C900 ONLY
1 x TMC antenna with jack connector - S2700, S6810 and S8110 Only
1 x USB download Cable
1 x 3.5mm to RCA video cable ( for reversing camera - not included) except S2700
1 x Mounting disk for dash mounting the bracket - except S2700 and S6900

PLEASE NOTE: Due to our desire to continually improve our products, the specification may change without notice.

Start UP

The Micro-SD Card comes complete with digital mapping and is also where the
AURA™ camer

Switch on the device by pressing and holding the standby power button located
on the top of the unit for 2 seconds. The Snooper will automatically synchronise
with the Micro-SD Card. Once the synchronisation is completed, the Micro-SD Card
will not function with any other device. Snooper is now ready to navigate and the
camera database can be downloaded if necessary. NOTE: In most cases the Micro­SD card is already installed in the device.

Refer to page 3 for additional , important, MicroSD card guidence.

Please note that if the unit does not activate when you press and hold the standby power button for 2 seconds it may require
charging. Refer to the section ‘Charging the internal battery’ later in this manual.

a database is stored if you choose to subscribe and download it.

Due to our desire to continually improve our products, the specication may change without notice.

PLEASE NOTE

Installing

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Snooper comes with a windscreen bracket so that the unit can be mounted onto your vehicles windscreen.

When installing Snooper please ensure that:

 The unit, with its built in GPS antenna has a clear view of the sky.

 It is located in a position where you can easily view the LCD display without having to take your eyes too far from the road ahead

and that you can reach the controls safely.

 Does not interfere with the vehicles controls.

 Does not jeopardise the drivers or passengers safety.

 You will be able to remove the device to perform updates.

PLEASE NOTE: Be careful to choose a location that does not block the drivers view or where it might endanger the driver or
passengers should your vehicle suddenly come to a stop or be involved in an accident.

Installing Snooper using the Windscreen Suction Cup bracket

You can mount Snooper to the inside of your vehicles windscreen using the windscreen bracket provided.

 Clean the area where you wish to position the bracket thoroughly with a good

quality glass cleaner. This allows a more secure seal on the windscreen.

 Place the suction cup and bracket on the windscreen and twist the locking lever to

secure the bracket.

 Adjust the angle of the bracket so that when the unit is attached to it you can view

the display and operate the controls safely.

 Position Snooper onto the bracket, by inserting the bottom of the unit rst and

then clipping the top of the bracket into the slot on the top of the unit. To remove
Snooper, simply unclip the unit by pushing the top of the bracket and taking the
unit from the holder.

 Snooper can be powered directly either from the internal battery if it is fully

charged or powered from the cigarette lighter socket. To use the cigarette lighter
socket, plug the connector on one end of the power cable into the socket on the
side of Snooper and plug the larger plug into the cigarette lighter socket of your
vehicle.

Locking

lever

Pictures are for illustrative purposes only.

Bracket

adjusters

Please Note: Only use the cigarette lighter power cable provided with Snooper. Snooper operates on 5V and using any other
cigarette lighter power cable will damage your device and void the warranty.

Installing Snooper using the Dash Mounting Disk

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If you prefer not to attach your navigation device to the windscreen, Snooper provides a dashboard mounting disc to x your
Snooper suction cup mount to your dashboard instead.

Instructions:

 Clean the area where you want to install the disc on the vehicle’s dashboard with a damp cloth, then dry the dashboard.

 Peel the paper backing away from the permanent mounting adhesive located on the disc bottom.

 Press the disk onto the dashboard in the desired location, then set the GPS suction cup mount on top of the disk. Twist the suction

cup mount’s lever. This locks the Snooper in to place.

Note: Take care when attaching the disc. This type of bracket is not intended to be moved from vehicle to vehicle and is classed
as a permanent xing.
THE USE OF THE DASH MOUNT DISC IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR LEATHER DASHBOARDS.

Power Connection & Charging

Powering and charging Snooper from the cigarette lighter socket

Snooper comes with a power cable designed to plug into your vehicles cigarette lighter socket. The power cable is suitable for
both 12v DC and 24v DC vehicles. This lead will power the device but will also charge Snooper’s internal battery (when the device is
switched OFF).

1. Plug the power cable into the unit or on the S6900 into the active mount.

2. Plug the other end of the cigarette lighter adaptor into your vehicles cigarette
lighter socket.

3. Press and hold the standby power switch on the top of Snooper for two seconds
to switch the device ON (Note: The device will power up automatically if there is
power being supplied by the vehicle power cable).

If Snooper does not power up please check that the cigarette lighter socket is clean of
any debris, remembering not to insert metal objects into the socket. Check that the
cigarette lighter adaptor is inserted all the way into the socket and check that the fuse
in the cigarette lighter adaptor is operational. If Snooper will still not power up, please
check that the cigarette lighter socket in your vehicle is functioning correctly.

Micro SD cards

SC5800 and SC5900 only

The mapping and DVR/DashCam Micro SD cards must not be
swapped around.
If the SW/Mapping MicroSD card is placed in the DVR, by
mistake, the Micro SD card will be formatted automatically and
ALL mapping data will be lost.

Pictures are for illustrative purposes only.

SC5800/SC5900

Pictures are for illustrative purposes only.

All Units

Under no circumstance should the mapping MicroSD card be
formatted when the unit is connected to a PC.
Sometimes during an mapping or speed camera update the
Windows operating system will advise the "the SD card requires
formatting" please click CANCEL.
If the card is formatted then al
the unit will be unusable , until the card is replaced - current
replacement card cost is £9.99*

* Cost is subject to change

l mapping data will be lost and

Charging the internal battery

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Connect the Device to the PC or external power, the unit will switch On
automatically. To charge the battery, switch the unit o by holding the power
button for 7-10 seconds. The battery icon will appear on the screen to indicate
that the unit is on charge.

Note: The new battery’s full performance is only achieved after two or three
complete charges and discharges. The battery icon indicates that the battery
is charging ONLY and does not indicate the level of charge currently within
the battery. When fully charged you will see an icon similar to the picture on
the right.

Powering Snooper using the built-in battery

Once Snooper is fully charged, it is ready for use. Press and hold the power switch on the top of the unit for 2 seconds to switch on
the device.

Note: the battery is designed to be a back up ONLY and Snooper recommends that the the navigation device is powered from
the vehicle charger when in use.

On Press and hold for 2 seconds
O Press and hold for 7 - 10 seconds

Note: when the power button is held there are 3 options

Sleep: this wil

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Shut down: this will completely shut the
Unitdown , conserving the internal
battery.

Return to the previous screen

Pictures are for illustrative purposes only.

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Quick Start Guide to Navigation

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1. Take the Snooper outside so that the GPS receiver can locate
your position. This may take between 15 - 30 minutes the
rst time. When satellite lock is achieved, the screen will
display your current position on its map in a ‘3D’ navigation
view. Your position (and direction) is indicated by the
icon.

Tip: To reduce the ‘cold start’ GPS time remain stationary.

2. Bring up the main navigation menu by touching the centre
of the display.

Select Find by Post Code

Tip: This indicates that there are more options on
the next screen (currently there are three screens in
total).

3. You will see a standard browser screen, used for entering
postcodes. Enter the full UK postcode using the keyboard
and press

2.Destination address:

1

3

Tip: The default route options are set to Quickest Route.

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To change the route options refer to Section 6 in this user
manual.

Press

4.

fastest route from your current position to your destination.

This should only take a short time and a progress bar is
shown on the screen.

* If you are using a Truckmate or Ventura
an additional screen will be displayed
where you can ‘choose your vehicle’.
(see page 24 for details)

5. A journey summary screen will then be
displayed

Please note: The summary screen is only
displayed for approximately 10 seconds
before the unit automatically begins to
provide you with turn-by-turn instructions.

and Snooper will calculate the

Final Destination Estimated arrival time

Your current location

Distance to destination

Estimated journey time

6. Press

The navigation view will now be displayed, but with the
route now highlighted for you. As you approach a specic
turn in the calculated route, Snooper will advise you what
to do. For example, “After 200 yards, turn left”, followed
by “Now turn left”. As you proceed along your journey,
following the voice instructions, you will notice that the
navigation view is updated constantly, always showing
approaching roads and junctions and presenting the best
route to you.

Tip: If you miss a turn or drive down the wrong road, a
new fastest route will be calculated automatically, based
on your new position and direction of travel, a tone will
be heard to conrm re-routing. Snooper will always give
you clear instructions that will take you to your chosen
destination.

Refer to section 6 on page 76 for details

Low Battery Warning

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If Snooper is powered from the internal battery and the ‘Battery Low – Please
Recharge’ warning is displayed on the screen, the unit has a few minutes of
battery power remaining. You should connect the cigarette lighter adaptor
lead to the unit whilst in the vehicle.

WARNING: PLEASE DO NOT USE OR LEAVE SNOOPER IN EITHER WET OR HUMID CONDITIONS, OR IN EXTREME
TEMPERATURES, AS THIS COULD PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE UNIT AND THE BATTERY. WHEN NOT IN USE DO NOT LEAVE
THE UNIT ATTACHED TO THE WINDSCREEN, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE WEATHER IS WARM, TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE UNIT
AND ALSO REDUCE THE RISK OF THEFT.

CAUTION: THERE IS A RISK OF EXPLOSION IF THE BATTERY IS REPLACED WITH AN UNAPPROVED TYPE. USING THE WRONG
TYPE OF BATTERY MAY DAMAGE YOUR UNIT AND INVALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY. ONLY SNOOPER AUTHORISED PERSONNEL
SHOULD REPLACE THE BATTERY. PLEASE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL WASTE MANAGEMENT RULES AND
REGULATIONS. FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND LATER IN THIS USER MANUAL.

Setting up vehicle parameters

For Truckmate/V
about the vehicl
instructions to enter your vehicles details. Option m

Press the centre of the screen to access the menu, press ‘Configure’ and then press the ‘Truck’, 'Motorhome' or 'Bus/Coach 'icon.

Name: Enter the name here (Top left field, default name TRUCK 1).

Height: Enter the height of the vehicle here.

Length: Enter the length of the vehicle here.

Weight: Enter the weight of the vehicle here.

Width: Enter the width of the vehicle here.

Weight per axle: Enter the weight per axle of the vehicle here

entura or Bus and Coach to calculate a route suitable for your vehicle it needs to know certain information

e itself such as its height, weight and width. It is possible to save the settings of 10 different trucks. Follow these

ay differ depending on varient.

Truckmate

Ventura

Bus and Coach

Load type (Truckmate ONLY) :

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 None (Normal)

 Hazardous: Hazardous goods that are not explosive or harmful for water.

 Explosive and Flammable

 Harmful for water

 Trailer type (Truckmate ONLY) :

 Truck with NO trailer: Standard setting for fixed axle vehicles.

 Trailer (1, 2, 3 or more): Specific traffic rules exist for trucks with trailers. For example, there are roads that are forbidden for

vehicles with trailers. These will be avoided. Choose between: Truck with No trailer, Truck with 1 trailer, Truck with 2 trailers,
Truck with 3 or more trailers or semi or tractor with 1 or more trailers.

Tunnel

Category (Truckmate ONLY) ADR T

unnel

Codes:

 Select one of the applicable tunnel codes , by default ‘Normal’ is selected

 The tunnel category codes consist of an individual letter from “A” to “E” this will be indicated by the use of road signs

and or signals. Restrictions will not apply to category “A” tunnels as these are unrestricted and will not require any
signage.

B Most restrictive

B1000C

Passage forbidden through tunnels of category B, C, D and E

Carriage where the total net explosive mass per transport unit exceeds 1000 kg: Passage
forbidden through tunnels of category B, C, D and E; does not exceed 1000 kg: Passage forbidden
through tunnels of category C, D and E

B/D

Tank carriage: Passage forbidden through tunnels of category B, C, D and E; Other carriage:
Passage forbidden through tunnels of category D and E

B/E

Tank carriage: Passage forbidden through tunnels of category B, C, D and E; Other carriage:
Passage forbidden through tunnels of category E

C

Passage forbidden through tunnels of category C, D and E

C5000D

Carriage where the total net explosive mass per transport unit exceeds 5000 kg: Passage
forbidden through tunnels of category C, D and E; does not exceed 5000kg: Passage forbidden
through tunnels of category D and E

C/D

Tank carriage: Passage forbidden through tunnels of category C, D and E; Other carriage: Passage
forbidden through tunnels of category D and E

C/E

Tank carriage: Passage forbidden through tunnels of category C, D and E; Other carriage: Passage
forbidden through tunnels of category E

D

D/E

Passage forbidden through tunnels of category D and E

Bulk or tank carriage: Passage forbidden through tunnels of category D and E; Other carriage:
Passage forbidden through tunnels of category E

E

NORMAL

least restrictive Passage forbidden through tunnels of category E

Passage allowed through all tunnels (For UN Nos. 2919 and 3331, see also ADR 8.6.3.1).

For mixed loads choose the MOST restrictive category

Disclaimer

This content gives general guidance only and should not be regarded as a complete or authoritative statement of the law.
The user guide will be updated to reflect any developments in new legislation or case law.

Environmental settings or Low Emission Zones (LEZ)

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Low Emission Zones (LEZs) or Ultra Low Emission Zones (ULEZ) are areas or roads where the most polluting vehicles are restricted
from entering. This means that vehicles are banned, or in some cases charged, if they enter the LEZ when their emissions are over a
set level.

Vehicle emissions are classified by Euro Standards (1-6) for the vehicles that they affect. In many cases another factor is whether or
not the vehicle has a particulate filter or catalytic converter. Before you travel into a LEZ, you need to find out the emissions standard
of your vehicle.

All LEZs affect heavy duty goods vehicles (usually over 3.5 tonnes Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)), and most buses and coaches (usually
defined as over 5 tonnes GVW). Some LEZs also affect vans, cars and motorcycles.

Most LEZs operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with some of the Italian LEZs currently the only exceptions to this rule. To
enter your environmental setting pr
the vehicles setting page.

ess on the arrow once in the Environmental setting page press the arrow again to return to

Click on the options to edit the

information

Enter number of passengers carried. Enter fuel type

Press to return

to the previous

Retrot - switch

between yes (Y) and

No(N) by pressing the

Retrot button

press OK to save

Select Euro rating

Enter vehicle

production date in

YYYY-MM format

screen

TMC

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Traffic Message Channel (TMC) is a technology for delivering traffic and travel information to motor vehicle drivers via the FM
Radio Data System (RDS) network .
The positioning of the TMC antenna is critical in ordre to revive TMC alerts.

When TMC data is integrated directly into a navigation system, traffic information can be used in the system's route calculation

The positioning of the antenna will aect the reception of TMC ‘alerts’ (see diagrams below for positioning guidance)

BAD

Navi

Windscreen

Navi

Steering

Wheel

Windscreen

Navi

Steering

Wheel

GOOD

Windscreen

Steering

Wheel

Navi

Windscreen

Steering

Wheel

Not ALL all functions and features shown in this quick start guide are the same for all models and

variants.

For a detailed, unit specific, comprehensive user guide go to www.snooperneo.co.uk or scan the

QR code below.

Due to our desire to continually improve our products, the specication may change without notice.

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