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 4 Start Up
Installing the SD Card
Page 5 Charging the Internal Battery
Page 6 Powering Truckmate using the Built-in Battery
Page 7 Installing Truckmate using the Windscreen
Suction Cup bracket
Page 8 Operating Instructions
Starting Up
Easy Set Up
Screen Settings
Page 10 Brightness Control
Page 11 Volume Control
Setting up Truckmate
Page 13 Quick Start Guide to Navigation
Page 15 Quick Menu
Using the Multi-route Function
Page 18 System Security Code
Page 19 System Requirements and Software Installation
Page 20 Downloading the AURATM Camera Database
Page 22 Accessories & Price List
Page 23 Vehicle Specific Professional Mounting Brackets

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Restrictions
Height
Width
Length
Weight
No trucks allowed
No trailers
No U-turn for trucks
No right turn for trucks
No left turn for trucks
Trucks with hazardous goods
forbidden
Trucks with natural goods
harmful to water forbidden
Warning
Steep road up ahead
Steep road down ahead
Tight bend ahead
Side winds
Risk of grounding
QUICK START GUIDE
Truckmate has been designed to route your vehicle safely and legally, avoiding hazards
and legal restrictions such as low bridges and roads that are unsuitable for use by larger
vehicles. Truckmate will create safe routes for you based on the attributes of your vehicle
and will alert you to any hazards if you should accidentally turn off that route for any
reason. However Truckmate will also alert you to hazards if it is used without a route
programmed to ensure your chosen route is a safe one.
These are the hazards and restrictions Truckmate will route you around and give you
advanced warning of:

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To utilise the AURA™ Camera database you will need to register Truckmate 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 Truckmate, you will need to install the SD Card included with the device.
The SD Card comes complete with a digital map of the UK and Ireland or Western Europe
depending on the model purchased 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. Truckmate will automatically synchronise with the SD Card. Once
the synchronisation is completed, the SD Card will not function with any other device.
Truckmate 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 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 Truckmate 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 Truckmate is
approximately 20% charged.
To charge the unit fully, move the ‘ON
OFF RESET’switch to the‘ON’position and
connect the 240V AC mains charger as
indicated in the picture on the right. The
battery will take approximately 3 hours to
charge. When the internal battery is fully
charged, the red LED will switch off. 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 Truckmate

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3. Powering Truckmate using the built-in battery
Once Truckmate is fully charged, it is ready for use. Move the‘ON OFF RESET’ switch to the
‘ON’position and press the standby/power switch on the top of the unit to switch on the
device.
WARNING
PLEASE DO NOT USE OR LEAVE TRUCKMATE 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’
switch

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4. Installing Truckmate using the Windscreen Suction Cup bracket
You can mount Truckmate 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 Truckmate 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 Truckmate simply unclip the unit,
by pushing the top of the bracket and taking
the unit from the holder.
Truckmate 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 Truckmate and plug
the larger plug into the cigarette
lighter socket of your vehicle.
Please Note: Only use the cigarette lighter power cable provided with Truckmate.
Truckmate 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 top of the
unit.
Whilst Truckmate 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.
Truckmate needs to acquire a minimum of four satellites in order to work. Once this
has been achieved Truckmate 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. Truckmate 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 Truckmate 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 Truckmate. 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. Truckmate 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.
3. Setting up Truckmate
For Truckmate to calculate a route suitable for your
vehicle it needs to know certain information about the vehicle itself such as it’s height,
weight and width. It is possible to save the settings of 10 different trucks. Follow these
instructions to enter your vehicles details.
Access the Menu by touching the centre of the
screen of your Truckmate with your finger and
then press the‘Configure’button. Next tap the
‘Truck’ icon.
Name: Enter the name here.
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

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Truck type:
Truck: Standard setting for fixed axle vehicles.
Trailer: Specific traffic rules exist for trucks with trailers. For example, there are roads
that are forbidden for vehicles with trailers. These will be avoided.
Delivery: Specific traffic rules exist for delivery vehicles. For example, trucks are only
allowed in certain areas if they are delivering goods.
Public: Certain vehicles are allowed to use the traffic rules of public vehicles such as
busses and money transport vehicles.
Load type:
None (Normal)
Hazardous: Hazardous goods that are not explosive or harmful for water.
Explosive and Flammable
Harmful for water
Verified and non-verified roads.
Truckmate will indicate whether the road you are travelling on is verified or non-
verified. In the bottom right hand corner of the screen either a green or a red
will be displayed. The green indicates that you are driving in an area with Truckmate
coverage, the red means that you are driving on a road without detailed Truckmate
coverage.
ATTENTION!
Please don’t forget to register your Truckmate via the Internet at
www.snooperneo.co.uk. Only when the unit is registered will we be able to send
you software and map updates. Software and map updates will be sent to you on a
DVD Rom.
Registration may be subject to a subscription charge. Check www.snooperuk.com
for further details.. To register you will need the serial number which can be found
on the back of your Truckmate.

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4. Quick Start Guide to Navigation using a post
code
Take Truckmate 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.
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.

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Press Truckmate will calculate the
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.
A journey summary screen will then be displayed.
Refer to the user guide on the software CD for a more detailed description of these
features.
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, Truckmate 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
Final destination Estimated arrival time
Your current
location
Distance to
destination
Estimated
journey time
Select

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confirm re-routing. Truckmate will always give you clear instructions that will take you to your
chosen destination.
5. 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 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.
6. Quick Menu
If at any time you want to adjust the units’volume, screen brightness, 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.
7. Using the Multi-route Function
With Truckmate 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’.

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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.
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 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’.
If you have the European version of Truckmate,
you will need to select the‘Country’first BEFORE
typing the postcode. After you have selected the
correct country press ‘Post Code’.

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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.
Truckmate 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’.
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 Truckmate 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’

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Truckmate 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
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 Truckmate 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
Truckmate 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 and press the black
arrow twice.. 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 Truckmate and press ‘OK’. Once this setting has been activated you
will need to enter this code each time you power on your Truckmate 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 Truckmate so that the unit can be reset.
Configuration Security Code
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activate the security code press the centre of the
display to access the Menu by touching the centre
of the screen of your Truckmate 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 Truckmate.
NB. It is important that you do not lose or forget this code. If you forget this code you will
need to return your Truckmate so that the unit can be reset.
Register your Truckmate 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 Truckmate, you will need to install
‘the S1000 Truckmate 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.

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NOTE: Truckmate 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 ‘Truckmate’ from the
lower portion of the dialogue box. Once you have selected‘Truckmate’ click on‘Open’
on the explorer box and then‘OK’ on the Run dialogue box.
Please make sure that you install Microsoft ActiveSync (2K and Xp) or Windows
Mobile Device Centre (Vista and 7) FIRST before installing the S1000 Truckmate
updater software.
Any later download 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
Truckmate.
Downloading the AURATM Camera Database
Please Note: You must register Truckmate before you can perform a download.
Performing a download is simple.
Connect the USB cable to the PC.1.
Switch on your S1000 Truckmate unit.2.
Connect the other end of your USB lead to the S1000 Truckmate.3.
Once the S1000 Truckmate is connected to the PC, Microsoft ActiveSync or Windows4.
Mobile Device Centre will detect that the device has been connected.