NAL RESEARCH SHOUT nano Pocket Sized Self Contained Satellite Tracker User Guide

NAL RESEARCH SHOUT nano Pocket Sized Self Contained Satellite Tracker

Product Information

The SHOUT Nano is a compact device that includes the following features:

• Touchscreen
• Power/Enter button
• LED Status Display
• Guarded Emergency button
• Navigation buttons
• USB mini port
• Rugged Screen Protector
• Iridium Antenna
• GPS Antenna (embedded)

Product Usage Instructions

911 Emergency

To activate the 911 Emergency mode, follow these steps:

1. Press the 911 Emergency button on the back of the device, located underneath a rotating guard. The device status bars turn red and the LED status display turns solid green.
2. An alert is immediately sent to a designated monitoring center(s).

Cancel 911 Emergency
To cancel the 911 Emergency mode, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the Tracking Menu.
2. Select “Cancel 911” .
3. The cancellation message is queued in the Outbox to be transmitted, and the Emergency mode ends immediately.
4. Note: Turning off the SHOUT nano does not cancel the Emergency mode. You must select the “Cancel 911” option to cancel the emergency.

Power On/Off Device

To power on the SHOUT nano, follow these steps:

1. Press the Power button for two seconds to turn on the device.
2. Press the Power button for two seconds. to turn off the device.
3. A Power-down Screen appears.
4. Press “ Turn Off ” to turn off the SHOUT nano.
5. Press “ Lock ” to go back to the power-up screen, or press “Cancel” to return to the previous screen.

Important Note: The SHOUT nano must have a clear view of the sky during transmission.

Basic Navigation

To navigate through the menus and options, use the Navigation arrow buttons and the Power/Enter button:

• Press the Navigation arrow buttons to position the cursor over the menu icon of interest.
• Press the Power/Enter button to select the highlighted option.
• Note: Each menu has a BACK button, which returns the device to the previously accessed screen.
• The device automatically goes to sleep after 90 seconds of inactivity.

Basic Keyboard Usage

The SHOUT nano has three different keyboard layouts. To switch between the keyboards, follow these steps:

1. Press the Up key repeatedly to switch between the keyboards.
2. Use the four arrow buttons on the SHOUT nano to navigate around the keyboards.
3. Press the Power/Enter button to select a highlighted character(s).

DEVICES DESCRIPTION

• SHOUT nano : The SHOUT nano comprises a touchscreen, a Power/Enter button, an LED Status Display, a guarded Emergency button, navigation buttons, and a USB mini port.
• SHOUT nano – BTI: The 9602-BTI is a variation of the original SHOUT nano. It functions the same as the SHOUT nano, but also is designed with a Rugged Screen Protector.

DEVICE STATUS SYMBOLS
Device status symbols are displayed along the top three lines of all screens. Some symbols do not appear until an event is initiated, such as sending or receiving a message.

MESSAGES

Check Messages

1. Select Messaging from the Home screen.
2. Select Inbox from the Messaging screen.
   • Read messages have a white opened envelope symbol next to them.
   • Unread messages have a green closed envelope symbol.
   • A closed envelope symbol appears at the top of the screen when an unread message(s) is in the Inbox.

Compose Message

1. Select Messaging from the Home screen.
2. Select Compose from the Messaging screen.
   • NOTE: From the Compose menu, you can enter, edit, and send canned messages, free-text messages, or a combination of canned and free-text messages to a NOC server, a predefined list of email addresses, and/or any email addresses entered via the keyboards.

Sent Messages

1. Select Messaging from the Home screen, then select Sent from the Messaging screen. This displays a list of messages that were successfully sent to the NOC. A message can be resent, forwarded, or deleted.

CHARGING BATTERY

• Fully charge the SHOUT nano before use. The SHOUT nano must be kept in environments between 0°C (32°F) and 45°C (113°F) when charging. When charging is complete, the icon displays five bars (not counting the last battery icon.
• The SHOUT nano can be charged with the supplied AC wall adapter or connected to a standard USB device.
  • NOTE: the battery symbol turns red when the remaining power is less than 20%. A warning message appears when the remaining power is less than 10%.

WARNING

• All batteries can cause property damage, injury, or burns if a conductive material, such as jewelry or keys, touches exposed terminals. The material may complete an electrical circuit and become extremely hot.
• To protect against such unwanted current drain, exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside your pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects.
• Do not disassemble the SHOUT ts for battery replacement. Return it to NAL Research for services.
• Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type.
• Dispose of the batteries (ts) according to local, state, and federal regulations or laws.

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