Snooper S1000 User manual

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Quick Start Guide
Kurzanleitung
Résumé du mode d’emploi
Guía de inicio rápido
S1000

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QUICK START GUIDE • UK
CONTENTS
Page 3 Start Up
Installing the SD Card
Page 4 Charging the Internal Battery
Page 5 Powering Syrius using the Built-in Battery
Page 6 Installing Syrius using the Windscreen
Suction Cup bracket
Page 7 Operating Instructions
Starting Up
Easy Set Up
Screen Settings
Page 9 Brightness & Volume Control
Page 10 Quick Start Guide to Navigation
Page 13 Quick Menu
Using the Multi-route function
Page 16 System Security Code
Page 17 System Requirements and Software Installation
Page 18 Downloading the AURATM Camera Database
Page 20 Accessories & Price List
Page 21 Vehicle Specific Professional Mounting Brackets

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To utilise the AURA™ Camera database you will need to register your Syrius and
perform a download. Please refer to, ‘System Requirements and Software Installation’
later in this Quick Start Guide for further information.
Start Up
1. Installing the SD Card
Before using Syrius, you will need to install the SD Card included with the device. The SD
Card comes complete with a digital map of Western Europe and is also where the AURATM
camera database is stored if you choose to subscribe and download it.
Start by moving the ‘ON OFF RESET’ switch located on the back of the unit to the‘ON’
position, then remove the SD card from its packaging and insert it into the SD Card
slot as indicated. Switch on the device by pressing the standby power button located
on the top of the unit. Syrius will automatically synchronise with the SD Card. Once
the synchronisation is completed, the SD Card will not function with any other device.
Your Syrius is now ready to navigate and the camera database can be downloaded if
necessary.
Please note that if the unit does not activate when you press the standby power
button for it may require charging.
Refer to the section‘Charging the
internal battery’ later in this guide.
SD Card

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2. Charging the internal battery
Although Syrius can be charged using the
cigarette lighter in your vehicle, a complete
charge is more easily achieved by using the
USB mains charger included. When new, the
battery in your Syrius is approximately 20%
charged.
To charge the unit fully, move the ‘ON
OFF RESET’switch to the ‘ON’position and
connect the USB mains charger as indicated
in the picture on the right. The battery
will take approximately 3 hours to charge.
Once fully charged the battery will last
approximately 3 hrs during normal use.
Note: The new battery’s full performance is
only achieved after two or three complete
charges and discharges.
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 IN THE USER MANUAL.
Plug the charger into a
240V AC mains socket
Plug the USB charger
cable into the USB
socket on the Syrius

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3. Powering Syrius using the built-in battery
Once Syrius is fully charged, it is ready for use. Move the ‘ON OFF RESET’switch to the ‘ON’
position and press and hold the standby/power switch on the of the unit for to switch on
the device.
WARNING
PLEASE DO NOT USE OR LEAVE THE SYRIUS 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
WARNING
THE DEVICE MAY RESTART IF EXPOSED TO STATIC ELECTRICITY, PLEASE AVOID
TOUCHING THE USB SOCKET ON THE SIDE OF THE UNIT.
Standby/Power

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4. Installing Syrius using the Windscreen Suction Cup bracket
You can mount your Syrius 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 push the locking
lever towards the windscreen 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 Syrius onto the bracket, by
inserting the bottom of the S1000 first
and finally clipping the top of the bracket
into the slot on the back of the unit.
To remove Syrius simply unclip the unit,
by pushing the top of the bracket and taking
the unit from the holder.
Syrius 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 USB plug on one
end of the power cable into the power
socket on the side of Syrius and plug
the larger plug into the cigarette
lighter socket of your vehicle.
Please Note: Only use the cigarette lighter power cable provided with Syrius. Syrius
operates on 5V and using any other cigarette lighter power cable will damage your
device and void the warranty.
Bracket Adjuster
Locking Lever

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Operating Instructions
1. Starting Up
Once you have synchronised the SD Card 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 built in GPS antenna has a clear view of the sky above.
Next, switch the unit on by moving the‘ON OFF RESET’ switch located on the back of
the unit to the‘ON’ position, then press the standby power switch on the left hand
side of the unit for.
Whilst the Syrius software is loading, a start-up display will be shown for just a few
seconds and then an‘Information Screen’ will be displayed. Press the ‘I Agree’ button
and the screen will display a section of a map.
Syrius needs to acquire a minimum of four satellites in order to work. Once this has
been achieved Syrius will ascertain your position and this will be indicated by a green
arrow icon on the on-screen map and the GPS signal strength will be shown to the
bottom right hand corner of the display. Your Syrius is now ready to navigate.
As the GPS engine and antenna have never been used before, the first ‘Cold’start
could take anywhere from 15 – 30 minutes to establish a satellite connection. Once
initialised, subsequent start ups will take less time and eventually should take only
a matter of minutes.
2. Easy Set Up
Screen settings - There are a number of map views or different types of information that
can be displayed on the screen at any one time:-
3D 2D North

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To modify the information shown access the Menu by simply touching Syrius in the
centre of the screen with your finger and then press the‘Configure’ button.
Next press the icon where you will see the list of options
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Current time or vehicle speed
Direction and name of road
Estimated journey time or Estimated time of arrival
Distance to destination
GPS Signal strength Battery status

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To change a setting press it with your finger and a list of the options available will be
shown next to a tick box. Simply press the tick box to indicate which option you would
like to choose.
Press‘OK’ at the bottom of the screen. Your chosen settings will now be saved and will
appear on the screen each time you use your Syrius. If you want to switch between
your Current Speed and the Atomic Clock or the Estimated Time of Arrival and the Time
to Destination during your journey simply touch the LCD screen where either piece of
information is displayed and the unit will display the alternative setting and vice versa.
However, each time you switch on the device the original setting will be displayed.
Brightness and Volume Control - Both the volume and screen brightness can be
adjusted within the‘Configure’ Menu. To set either function touch the screen in the centre
with your finger and then press the ‘Configure’ button. The screen will then display a
number of different icons.
Brightness Control - Press the icon. Syrius
enables you to adjust the brightness of the display
and save two brightness settings: one for driving
during the day and one for driving at night.
To set the daytime brightness select ‘DAY’ by
checking the tick box with your finger and then
using the‘+’and‘-‘ buttons to adjust the setting. To
set the‘NIGHT’setting, simply check the tick box
with your finger for ‘NIGHT’and follow the same procedure. Once you have selected the
desired brightness press the ‘OK’button at the bottom of the screen.

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Note: The arrow icon in the bottom right hand corner of the display will return you
to the‘Configure’ menu if pressed but will not store any changes you have made.
You need to select the‘OK’ button in order to save your changes.
Volume Control - Press the icon. Using your
finger press either the‘+’ button to increase the
volume or the‘–’ button to decrease the volume.
Finally select the ‘OK’button to confirm the setting.
Note: The arrow icon in the bottom right hand
corner of the display will return you to the
‘Configure’ menu if pressed but will not store
any changes you have made. You need to select
the‘OK’ button in order to save your changes.
ATTENTION!
Please don’t forget to register your Syrius online at www.snooperneo.co.uk
To register you will need the serial number which can be found on the bottom of
your Syrius.
3. Quick Start Guide to Navigation using a
post code
Take your Syrius outside so that the GPS receiver
can locate your position. This may take between
15 - 30 minutes the first 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.

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Bring up the main navigation menu by touching
the centre of the display. Select
Tip: The icon always means that there are
more options to see on the next screen
You will see a standard browser screen, used for
entering postcodes. Enter the full UK postcode
using the keyboard and press
Important: Use the key to separate
the two segments of the post code.
Tip: For a more accurate navigation you can enter a
House number by pressing the key.
Tip: The default route options are set to ‘Quickest
Route’. To change the route options please refer to the
main manual on the software CD Rom.
Press and Syrius will calculate the
fastest route from your current position to your
destination.
This should only take a few seconds and a progress bar is shown on the screen.
A journey summary screen will then be displayed.
Refer to the user guide on the CD Rom for a more detailed description of these
features.

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The navigation view will now be displayed, but
with the route now highlighted for you. As you
approach a specific turn in the calculated route,
the Syrius 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 a 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
confirm re-routing. Syrius will always give you clear instructions that will take you to your
chosen destination.
4. Quick Start Guide to Navigation using the name of a town or city and the road
name.
If you do not know the post code of the destination you want to drive to you can
calculate a route using just the name of the City or Town and the road name.. To do this,
simply press the centre of the display to access the menu and then press the
Final destination Estimated arrival time
Your current
location
Distance to
destination
Estimated
journey time
Select

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icon. Enter the Country town or city name and then enter the road name following the
on-screen prompts and keyboard. Once you have found the address press the‘Calculate’
button.
5. Quick Menu
If at any time you want to adjust the units’volume,
mute an alert, switch between day and night
modes or between the 2D and 3D screen views you
can do so by touching the screen at the top. This
will display the Quick Menu,which will be displayed
for approximately 2 seconds. Simply touch the
feature you require from the information bar
displayed. The Quick Menu will automatically close if no features are selected.
6. Using the Multi-route Function
With the Syrius you have the facility to enter more
than one destination at a time (for instance if you
wish to visit other locations before reaching your
ultimate destination). You can store up to ten
individual destinations. The unit will process and
calculate the destinations in the following order:
A to B, B to C, and C to D etc. When entering the
destinations you are able to review the routes and
change the order of the routes before pressing‘Go’
Press the centre of the display to enter the ‘Menu’and press the
icon. You will
then see the‘Multi-route screen’that allows you to
either create a multi-route, use or edit a previously
stored multi-route or delete a multi-route.

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Create a Multi-route
Press‘Create multi-route’ to begin. A screen is
displayed where you can edit the name of the
multi-route, change the start point and add
your destinations.
Press‘Edit Name’to create a name for your new
multi-route. Once you have created a name
press the‘Save’ button in the top right hand
corner. (In the example shown on the right, we
have called it ‘Test 1’)
If you wish to change the start position of the
multi-route, press ‘Change Start’to change it.
If you are happy with the start position, you
can now begin to enter the data of your first
destination.
Press‘Add’ – you are provided with several
options to find your destination. For this
example, select‘Find address by post code’.
Enter the postcode using the keypad that
is displayed. If you make a mistake when
entering the post code you can press the
‘Arrow’key at the bottom of the keypad
to erase the data and then re-type the
information. When you have entered the
correct postcode press the ‘OK’ button on the keypad.
IMPORTANT: You must enter a space between the two sections of the postcode.
Syrius will then go back to the previous screen with the Country, Postcode
and Street fields completed. You can also view this destination by pressing‘Map’ at the
bottom of the screen. Once you have entered the data press‘Set’.

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The destination will now appear in the multi-route screen. Repeat the steps above to
enter further destinations.
Once you have entered all your destinations press‘Save’.
Editing the Multi-route
If you wish to change the order or delete any of the multi-route destinations, press one of
the destinations listed and some new options will appear near the bottom of the display.
To move the selected destination press the ‘UP’or ‘Down’ arrow.
To delete the destination press the ‘Bin’ icon.
To return to the destination list press the ‘Return Arrow’.
Note: These functions only apply to the destination that you have selected. To edit the
other destinations in the list press the‘Return Arrow’and select the new destination.
Once you have made your desired changes press‘Save’.
Using the Multi-route
Now press ‘Calculate’ and Syrius will calculate the route to each destination and provide
a new summary screen with the distance to each destination along with the estimated
duration of the journey to each destination from the start point.
If you wish to view the calculated route on a map, press ‘Map’.
If you wish to start using the Multi-route, press ‘Go’
Syrius will now display your current map position along with a small summary screen that
displays the estimated journey time and distance to your first destination.
Stage 1/4 - indicates this is the first destination
of the journey
Distance to first destination
Estimated time of arrival to first destination.
Total distance of multi-route journey

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Estimated time of arrival at the end of multi-route journey. If, during the journey, you
wish to cancel the current stage and begin travelling to the next stage in your multi-
route journey press the summary screen and the message‘Delete current stage?’will
be displayed. Press‘OK’ and the unit will calculate your route to the next stage in the
multi-route from your current position.
Note: If Syrius is turned ‘OFF’ and then‘ON’during the multi-route journey the device will
retain the current route and ask you if you wish to continue with the current destination
or with the next stage of the destination or to cancel the multi-route.
8. System Security Code
Syrius incorporates pin code security protection so that only users with access to the
pin code can use and operate the device. To activate the security code access the Menu
by touching the centre of the screen, press the‘Configure’button. Next tap the‘System
Security Code’ icon and then select ‘Yes’to switch the function on. Press the‘Enter Code’
button and enter the 4 digit code that you would like to use to protect your Syrius and
press‘OK’. Once this setting has been activated you will need to enter this code each time
you power on your Syrius or you will not be able to operate the device.
NB. It is important that you do not lose or forget this code. If you forget this code you will
need to return your Syrius so that the unit can be reset.
Configuration Security Code
It is also possible to protect the configuration
settings using a security pin code. To activate the
security code press the centre of the display to
access the Menu by touching the centre of the
screen of Syrius and then press the‘Configure’
button and press the black arrow twice.. Next tap
the‘Configuration Security Code’icon and select
‘Yes’to switch the function on. Press the ‘Enter
Code’ button and enter the 4 digit code that you
would like to use to protect the configuration settings and press‘OK’. Once this setting
has been activated you will need to enter this code each time you want to amend the
configuration settings on your Syrius.

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NB. It is important that you do not lose or forget this code. If you forget this code you will
need to return your Syrius so that the unit can be reset.
Register your Syrius on-line and gain access to Snooper’s comprehensive database
of speed trap positions across Europe. Register now at www.snooperneo.co.uk
System Requirements and Software Installation
Before you can begin to download the database onto your Syrius, you will need to install
the Syrius Updater software provided on the CD ROM.
In order for the software to be installed successfully, there are certain minimum hardware
and software requirements needed.
Hardware Requirements
The computer must have an Intel Pentium Class processor or equivalent, a minimum of
32MB of RAM, a monitor with 256 (8-bit) colours or greater, a CD ROM drive, 20MB of free
disc space and a spare USB connection
Software Requirements
The software will operate on the following Windows based operating systems:
Windows 2000, Windows XP (32bit), Windows Vista, Windows 7 and, in addition, will only
work with Internet Explorer 6 or Netscape Navigator 6 or above.
NOTE: The Syrius Updater software does not support Windows 95, 98, Millennium or
Apple Macintosh operating systems. Windows XP 64bit systems are not supported.
Software Installation Instructions
Place the Software CD into a CD ROM or DVD drive. Your PC should automatically open
a window displaying the instructions for installing the software. Follow the instructions
onscreen to install the download software.
To launch the CD manually: Click on‘Start’ and then‘Run’. In the dialogue box that
opens click on ‘Browse’ – another dialogue box will open. Locate your CD ROM or DVD
drive (drive letter is normally D) using the ‘Look in’ option and select‘Syrius’ from the
lower portion of the dialogue box. Once you have selected‘Syrius’ click on‘Open’ on the
explorer box and then‘OK’ on the Run dialogue box.

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Please make sure that you install Microsoft ActiveSync (2K and Xp) or Windows
Mobile Device Centre (Vista and 7) FIRST before installing the S1000 Syrius updater
software.
Any later software updates can be obtained from www.snooperneo.co.uk. If you have
any problems using this software please call 01928 579579 during office hours and select
Option 3.
Once the software is installed, you are ready to download the database onto your
Syrius.
Downloading the AURATM Camera Database
Please Note: You must register your Syrius before you can perform a download.
Performing a download is simple.
Connect the USB cable to the PC.1.
Switch on your S1000 Syrius unit.2.
Connect the other end of your USB lead to the S1000 Syrius.3.
Once the S1000 Syrius is connected to the PC, Microsoft ActiveSync or Windows Mobile4.
Device Centre will detect that the device has been connected.
Select‘No’and click ‘Next’ if you have Microsoft ActiveSync or‘Connect without setting5.
up your device’on Windows Mobile Device Centre’.
Double left click the ‘S1000 Syrius’icon on your desktop.6.
Left click‘Menu’ then ‘Download Settings’7.
Select the files you wish to download (UK Cameras is selected by default). Once you8.
have selected the files you wish to download left click the‘OK’ button.
and add the text ‘Click‘Connect’ to start the download.9.
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selected onto your unit. The download process is as follows:
The software will display the serial number of your Syrius and a green progress
bar will start to progress across the screen.
The software will then connect to our database server and then download** the
database
Syrius will then save the data received.
The software will indicate that the download is complete and will instruct you to
disconnect Syrius from your PC. Unplug Syrius from the USB lead and click‘Exit’to close
the program.
**If you have a Firewall on your computer, the Firewall software may inform you
that the Syrius Updater software is trying to access the internet. Please make sure
that you grant/allow/permit access to the Syrius Updater program through the
Firewall.
Please read the messages supplied by your Firewall software carefully before choosing
your option. If you do not allow the program to access the internet through the Firewall,
the download process will fail.
For a more detailed explanation of all the features of Syrius, please refer to the full
user guide situated on the software CD

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Accessories & Price List
The following accessories are available from your local Snooper dealer. For further details
please contact our sales department on 01928 579579 (Option 2).
Replacement European Mapping SD Card £149.99
Remote GPS extension antenna (5m) £34.99
In-car charger (24v/12v to 5v DC) adaptor £19.99
Straight hard wire lead with fuse (24v/12v to 5v DC) £19.99
Windscreen mounting bracket, excluding unit holder £24.99
USB PC Connection lead £9.99
Custom Pro Fit Bracket, including fixing plate * £19.99
Syrius to Pro Fit Bracket attachment** £7.99
1 - 3 Lighter socket extension £7.99
25ml anti-static LCD display cleaner & protector £7.99
240v to 5vDC mains charger £19.99
Snooper Syrius protective carry case £14.99
*Pro Fit brackets are a custom-made bracket that usually attaches to an air vent and
are designed specifically for each make and model of vehicle. Therefore you should
contact Performance Products, on 01928 579579, to check the availability and
specification of the bracket for your vehicle.
**This attachment must be purchased to enable you to attach your Syrius to a Pro
Fit bracket.