Spypoint LINK-EVO User manual

QUICK START GUIDE
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LINK-EVO
LINK-EVO-V (US ONLY)
& COMPARABLES*

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In the box
Note: Memory card and batteries are sold separately.
1x Camera
1x Mounting brackets
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:
www.support.spypoint.com
Components
Slot for installation strap
Locking latch
Cable lock hole
12V jack
Tripod mount
Battery door push button
Antenna
LEDs
Photo lens
Light sensor
Test light
Signal meter
ON / OFF Switch
SD card slot
Detection lens
Battery case &
Micro SIM card reader
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Steel security boxes may reduce the
wireless functionalities of the product.
* Specs and features may dier across comparable models. Refer to website or
packaging for full details.

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CAMERA BASIC
REMOVE THE CAMERA FROM THE MOUNTING BRACKET
• Push the tab to release the camera from the mounting bracket.
• Remove the camera.
FINDING THE SIM ID
The SIM ID number can be found in the battery case. You will need
this number to complete the registration of the LINK-EVO camera
and connect to the application.

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CHOOSE A POWER SOURCE
Be sure to insert the AA batteries according to the polarity
indications (+) 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.
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.
Lithium or Alkaline batteries
DC 12V
12V power
source
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GETTING STARTED
INSTALL THE FREE
SPYPOINT LINK APP
The SPYPOINT LINK 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 LINK App from SPYPOINT.
4. Install the App on your smartphone or tablet.
Run the SPYPOINT LINK APP
Start the app and it will walk you through a few questions. Press the
buttonatthebottomofthescreenonceyouhavenished.Youwill
thenreceiveanemailconrmingtheactivation.
Once in the app, you will have the following 4 options at the bottom:
Account
Selectthedataplanandmodifyyourproleinformations.
Status
See general informations like the cellular signal strengh,
battery level or percentage of space used on your SD card.
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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Settings
Modify the mode of the picture settings, the synchronisation
frequency & all others
Photos
Let you see your pictures by date, month and years. Also
let you share or download the photo.
SETTING THE APP
The LINK App let you congure all the camera’s settings.Theses
new settings will take effect the next time the LINKcamera connects
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: Takesupto 2consecutiveshots ateach detection,with
a 5 second delay between each photo.
Mode - TIME LAPSE
Interval: Thisoption allows the cameratotakephotos 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 lenght: Allows the user to select the duration of the recording.
Note: If you have more than one camera, it will let you select
the camera name with the white bar with a scrolling menu at
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TRANSFER SETTINGS
First transfer time: Allows the user to choose at what time of
the day the camera communicates for the
  rsttime.
Transfer frequency: Allows the user to choose the number of
synchronizations 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 AM.
illumination modes comparison* (Night modes)
* Available for photos only
optimal
MODE
IR-boost
MODE
Blur reduction
Battery life
Flash range
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START THE CAMERA
We strongly suggest to slow format your SD card in
a computer, even more if it has been used in another
electronic device.
1. Turn the camera ON
Use the ON/OFF switch to turn the camera ON.
2. All lights ashing - Searching for signal
The signal search can take few minutes to process. If only
1bluebarisashing,thenetworktestwasunsuccessful.
Get outside or near a window to maximize signal strength
and restart the camera. This operation might need to be
repeated as the SPYPOINT SIM card and services are powered by mul-
tiple providers. The network modem will manoeuvre to ensure stron-
gest signal strength by searching for the best tower available (cell
network).
3. Solid blue bars - Signal strength
Once the network test is completed, blue bars will
stabilize showing the signal strength. Note that signal
bars displayed on the camera can differentiate of those
shown on other cellular devices as there is no industry standards
andpracticetolabelDBMvaluestoaspecicnumberofbars.
4. Red light ashing (30 s) - Installation delay
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.
5. All lights OFF - Camera ready
The camera has sent a picture and updated its status in the LINK
app with it’s latest information. The camera is now ready to take
pictures and transmit them to your LINK app upon the next synch.
Synchs are set by default to every 4 hours from midnight.

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IMPORTANT
BEFORE THE END OF THE 30-DAY FREE TRIAL
In the LINK app, go activate your plan under the Account tab.
For more details about the available plans, look at the Account
tab in the App or follow the link below. If you choose not to
activate a plan, note that you’ll still be able to transmit/receive
pictures with our FREE monthly plan. It will allow you to
transmit/receive up to 100 photos per month with a photo his-
tory of the last 7 days.
WWW.SPYPOINT.COM/PLANS
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.
Note that the camera should not directly be facing the sun to avoid
back lighting and false detection.