Spypoint LINK-DARK User manual

QUICK START GUIDE
v.1.3
LINK-DARK
LINK-DARK-V (US ONLY)

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In the box
Note: Memory card and batteries are sold separately.
1x Camera
1x Mounting bracket
1x Installation strap
1x Quick start guide
1x Micro SIM card is preactivated and inserted in the camera
User manual, latest rmware & FAQ available at:
support.spypoint.com
Components
Battery case &
Micro SIM card slot
Slot for installation strap
Locking latch
Cable lock hole
12V jack
Microphone
Tripod mount
Battery door push button
Antenna
LEDs
Photo lens
Light sensor
Viewing screen
Detection lens
Test light
Navigation buttons
ON / OFF Switch
SD card slot
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REMOVE THE CAMERA FROM THE MOUNTING BRACKET
• Push the tab to release the camera from the mounting bracket.
• Remove the camera.
CHOOSE A POWER SOURCE
Be sure to insert the AA batteries according to the polarity indica-
tions (+) and (-).
To ensure maximum performance of the camera and prevent battery
leak, we recommend the use of new batteries. Use ONLY Lithium
batteries or ONLY Alkaline batteries. Rechargeable AA batteries are
not recommended as the lower voltage they produce can cause
operational issues.
In order to get best results and longer battery life, we recommend
the use of an external 12V source.
Getting started
Lithium oder Alkaline Batterien
DC 12V
Externe 12V
Batterie
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INSERT THE MEMORY CARD
Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (up to 32 GB capacity) in the card
slot with the label side facing upward. The card is inserted correctly
when a click is heard. Always ensure that the camera power is OFF
before inserting an SD card.
We suggest to format your SD card if it’s been in another
electronic device.
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GETTING STARTED
INSTALL THE FREE SPYPOINT APP
The SPYPOINT App lets you connect and control your
camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. Features
include viewing your camera status, pictures, full camera
control and more.
Install the free App
1. Make sure you have a data package with either your smartphone
or tablet or a Wi connection.
2. To install the App, you can either:
● Get it on Google PlayTM (Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc)
● Download on the App StoreTM (App Store is a trademarks of Apple Inc.)
3. Search for the SPYPOINT App from SPYPOINT.
4. Install the App on your smartphone or tablet.
Run the SPYPOINT APP
Start the App and it will guide you through a few questions. You
will then receive an email conrming the activation of your camera.
Just follow the prompts in the App.
Note: If you don’t have a smartphone or a tablet, please contact
our customer service to activate your camera.
Call us at our toll free number: 1-888-779-7646

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SETTING THE APP
The SPYPOINT App let you congure all the camera’s settings.The-
ses new settings will take eect the next time the LINKcamera con-
nects to update it’s status. Here are the most important settings,
there is more are available in the app.
BASIC SETTINGS
Mode - PHOTO
Delay: Sets the time interval between each detection before
the camera records the next photo.
Multi-shot: Takes up to 2 consecutive shots at each detection, with
a 5 second delay between each photo.
Mode - TIME LAPSE
Interval: This option allows the camera to take photos at regular
preset intervals without detection.
Mode - VIDEO
Delay: Sets the time interval between each detection before
the camera records the next video.
Photo rst: When this option is enabled, a photo is taken
immediately before each video.
Video length: Allows the user to select the duration of the recording.

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TRANSFER SETTINGS
First transfer time: Allows the user to choose at what time of
the day the camera transfer photos for the
rst time.
Transfer frequency: Allows the user to choose the number of
transfer that the camera performs daily.
ADVANCED OPTIONS
Night mode: Allows the user to set the best option for photos.
Schedule: Allows the user to set the period of operation of the
camera for each day of the week. The start and stop
time are the hours during which the camera is in
action and can record pictures or videos. For an
activation of 24 hours, the same start and stop time
must enter 00h00 or 12 H AM.

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START THE CAMERA
We suggest to format your SD card if it’s been in another
electronic device.
Turn On the camera and let it do the network search as it can take a
few minutes. Once the network search will be completed, you’ll see
the signal strength appear. If you have no signal, move outside or get
near a window and restart the camera a few times if need be to get all
the information from the cell network.
Note that the signal bars on a LINK-DARK might not be equal to your
other cellular devices as there’s no industry standard and practice to
label dBm values to a specic number of bars.
Click on Start Camera and select the desired operating mode (pho-
to, time lapse or video) in the Mode menu by pressing OK. If you
start the camera in Video mode, make sure that you have enabled
the Photo First setting if you want to receive photos.
When the mode is selected, the test light in front of the camera
will ash for 30 seconds to allow the user to leave the area without
being photographed or recorded.
The camera has now updated it’s status in the LINK app with it’s
latest informations. The camera is now ready to take pictures and
transmit them to your LINK app upon the next transfer. Transfers
are set by default to every 4 hours from midnight.
(Conguration)
Photo
(Conguration)
Time lapse
(Conguration)
Vidéo
4G MODE
Start Camera
Detection test
View
Settings
Photo
Time lapse
Video
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INSTALLATION OF THE CAMERA
Install the camera with or without the mounting bracket
Recommended installation height
The camera should be installed at the same height as the animal’s
mid-body.
Ideal installation for quality pictures & videos
The targeted animal should be 25 feet / 7.5m away from the camera
for a better eld of view.
To get brighter pictures at night , you should have elements in the
background to reect back the IR ash to the camera.
Important
Before the end of the free 30-day trial
Subscribe to a service plan in the App to benet from SPYPOINT
EXPERIENCE lease note that if you choose not to subscribe to a
plan, you will still be able to receive up to 100 photos per month
with a photo history of the last 7 days with our FREE monthly
plan.
www.spypoint.com/plans
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15
OF THE FCC RULES.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.