Snooper S7000 User manual

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Quick Start Guide
Kurzanleitung
Résumé du mode d’emploi
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S7000

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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 Volume Control
Page 10 Quick Start Guide to Navigation
Page 12 Quick Menu
Using the Multi-route function
Page 15 TMC (Traffic Message Channel)
Page 18 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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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 UK & Ireland or Western Europe and is also
where the AURATM camera database is stored if you choose to subscribe and download it.
Start by moving the ‘Batt. ON/OFF’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 and holding the standby power button
located on the left hand side of the unit for 2 seconds. Press the‘Navi’ icon from the menu
options. As soon as the ‘Navi’icon is pressed, 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 and
hold the standby power button for
2 seconds 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
240V AC mains charger included. When new,
the battery in your Syrius is approximately
20% charged.
To charge the unit fully, move the‘Batt. ON/
OFF’switch to the‘ON’position and connect
the 240V AC mains charger as indicated in
the picture on the right. The battery light
on the Syrius will illuminate and 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 FULL USER MANUAL. ON
THE CD-ROM
Plug the charger into a
240V AC mains socket
Plug the
charger cable into
the socket on the
back of 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 ‘Batt. ON/OFF’ switch to the ‘ON’
position and press and hold the standby/power switch on the left hand side of the unit
for 2 seconds 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.
ON/OFF
switch

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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
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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
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the windscreen and push the locking
lever towards the windscreen to secure
the bracket.
Adjust the angle of the bracket so that
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when the unit is attached to it you can
view the display and operate the controls
safely.
Position Syrius onto the bracket, by
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inserting the bottom of the S7000 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
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from the internal battery if it is fully
charged or powered from the cigarette
lighter socket. To use the cigarette lighter
socket, plug the smaller 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 9V and using any other cigarette lighter power cable will damage your
device and void the warranty.
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
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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‘Batt. ON/OFF’switch located on the back
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of the unit to the‘ON’position, then press and hold the standby power switch on the
left hand side of the unit for 2 seconds.
Press the‘Navi’ icon on the menu screen. Whilst the Syrius software is loading, a start-
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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
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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 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.
Volume Control - The volume can be adjusted within the‘Configure’Menu. To set this
function touch the centre of the screen to access the‘Menu’, then press the‘Configure’
button. The screen will then display a number of different icons.
Press the icon. 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.

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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.
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.

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Tip: The default route options are set to ‘Quickest
Route’. To change the route options please refer to the
main manual on the 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 full user guide on the CD ROM 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, 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.
Final destination Estimated arrival time
Your current
location
Distance to
destination
Estimated
journey time
Select

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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 your destination you can calculate a route using just
the road name and the name of the town or city. To do this,
simply press the centre of the display to access the‘Menu’and screen 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.
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 sixteen
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

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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.
Create a Multi-route
Press‘Create multi-route’to begin. A screen is
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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
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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
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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
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options to find your destination. For this
example, select‘Find address by post code’.
Enter the postcode using the keypad that
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is displayed. If you make a mistake when
entering the post code you can press the

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‘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
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and Street fields completed. Press‘House No.’ if you wish to enter this data. 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
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enter further destinations.
Once you have entered all your destinations press‘Save’.
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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.
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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’.
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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.
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.
7. TMC (Traffic Message Channel)
Mounting the Antenna
Plug the TMC antenna supplied in to the headphone socket on the side of the unit. Then
attach the antenna to windscreen using the suckers provided. The antenna should be
stretched out in a horizontal position either along the base or top of the windscreen
depending on where you have mounted the device itself.
TMC Icon
Once the unit starts to receive any TMC alerts one of the two following icons will appear
on the main screen.
This icon appears if the Syrius has received TMC information but the delay or
incident is not on your route.
Estimated time of
arrival at the end of
multi-route journey.
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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This icon appears if Syrius has received TMC information and the delay or incident
affects your plotted route.
To show the TMC incident press the icon and the following screen is displayed:
To show TMC events which are NOT on your
route press
To see a more detailed description
press the TMC warning.
To avoid the incident press
the Syrius will now calculate an alternative route.
To view the incident press
To return to to the previous screen press
Direction of event Road number Road name
Distance from the
current location to
the incident
Icon which
will appear on map
Scroll
Refresh
Type of event

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If you want to return to the original route (not
avoiding the incident) then press the TMC icon
and press
the Syrius will recalculate the original route.
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

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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 only 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 and 64bit systems is 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 ‘Autorun’ from the lower
portion of the dialogue box. Once you have selected ‘Autorun’ click on ‘Open’ on the
explorer box and then‘OK’ on the Run dialogue box.
Please make sure that the operating system installs the new hardware before
installing the Syrius Updater software. YOU WILL NEED TO START THE UPDATER
SOFTWARE MANUALLY THE FIRST TIME YOU USE IT. CLICK‘START’, ‘ALL PROGRAMS’
THEN‘SYRIUS UPDATER’.

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Any later software updates can be obtained from www.snooperneo.co.uk. If you have any
problems using this software please call 0870 787 0700 during office hours and select
Option 3.
Once the software is installed, you are ready to download the database onto your
Syrius. The Syrius software runs automatically in the background. This is indicated
by the symbol, located in the system tray in the bottom right hand corner of
your desktop near the system clock.

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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 AC Power adapter provided to a mains plug socket and attach the other1.
end to Syrius in the power socket.
Power up Syrius by pressing and holding the power button for 2 seconds and then2.
connect the computer to the Internet.
Right click on the3. symbol located in the bottom right hand corner of your desktop
in the system tray and left click ‘Download Settings’.
Select the files you wish to download (UK Cameras is selected by default). Once you4.
have selected the files you wish to download left click the‘OK’ button.
Connect the USB lead to your computer and plug the other end of the lead into the5.
Syrius in the socket marked with a USB symbol on the side of the unit.
The Syrius software will then start to run automatically and download the database files6.
that you have selected onto your unit. The download process is as follows:
The software will display the serial number of your Syrius and a green progress
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bar will start to progress across the screen.
The software will then connect to our database server and then download** the
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database
Syrius will then save the data received.
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The software will indicate that the download is complete and will instruct you to
disconnect Syrius from your PC. Note: The software will shut down automatically after 5
seconds if you do not disconnect your unit as instructed.