LinkSDark - Camera Spypoint - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Cellular trail camera with solar panel
Brand	Spypoint
Model	Link-S-Dark
Main power supply	Internal rechargeable lithium battery via solar panel or 12V-USB cable (5V charger not included)
Auxiliary power supply	8 AA batteries (alkaline or lithium); external 12V battery (#KIT-12V); rechargeable lithium battery pack LIT-09 (sold separately)
Cellular connectivity	4G (800/850/900/1900/2100 MHz bands) with pre-activated micro-SIM card included
Storage	SD card (class 10, 2 to 32 GB) - sold separately
Detection	Passive infrared sensor (PIR) with detection lens
Detection range	Up to 25 feet (7.5 meters) for clear night photos
Shooting modes	Photo (with configurable delay and multi-image up to 6); Interval (photos at regular intervals); Video (with configurable duration and pre-video photo)
Infrared flash	Infrared LEDs for night photos; improved range with background elements
Display	Built-in viewing screen
Solar panel	Integrated, recharges internal battery in sunny conditions
Setup	From the device screen, the SPYPOINT mobile app, or the spypoint.com website
File transfer	Via cellular network; configurable frequency (default every 4 hours)
Activation code	Inside the battery compartment; required to activate the device
Warranty	2 years ("You are covered" program)
Mounting	Installation strap with base; standard 1/4"-20 tripod thread
Maintenance	Clean with a soft cloth; do not use abrasive products; recycle the device at end of life at a WEEE center
Security	Locking latch and opening for security cable
Spare parts	Long-range antenna (#CA-01); external 12V battery (#KIT-12V); LIT-09 battery pack; mounting base (included)

Frequently Asked Questions - LinkSDark Spypoint

Where is the device activation code located?

The activation code is inside the battery compartment of your LINK-S-DARK. Open the compartment and note the code printed inside.

How do I activate my device?

You can activate the device via the SPYPOINT app (available on Google Play and App Store) or via the www.spypoint.com website. Follow the steps: select 'Activate device', choose 'LINK-S-DARK', create an account and enter the activation code.

What SD card should I use?

Use a class 10 SD card with a capacity between 2 and 32 GB. The card must be formatted before first use. Visit spypoint.com/support for help with formatting.

How do I recharge the internal battery?

Turn off the device (OFF), flip the solar panel down, plug the included 12V-USB cable into the 12V port of the device, then connect the other end to a 5V wall charger (not included). Charge for 24 to 48 hours before first use. The solar panel also recharges the battery in sunny conditions.

How do I install the device correctly?

Install the device using the installation strap and mounting base. The recommended height is the center of the targeted animal's body. The ideal distance is about 7.5 meters (25 feet). For clearer night photos, ensure there are background elements to reflect the infrared flash.

How do I set the menu language?

From the home screen, use the navigation buttons to go to SETTINGS > GENERAL > LANGUAGE. Choose from the available options: English, Deutsch, or Français. Press OK to confirm.

What are the available shooting modes?

The device offers three modes: PHOTO (with delay and multi-image up to 6), INTERVAL (photos at regular intervals without detection), and VIDEO (with adjustable duration, pre-video photo, and delay).

How do I adjust the photo transfer frequency?

In the SPYPOINT app or on the website, go to the device settings and change the transfer frequency (number of transfers per day) and the first transfer time. By default, a transfer occurs every 4 hours from the activation time.

What to do if the device cannot find a cellular network?

Try turning the device off and on again, point the antenna in different directions, move the device to a location with a better signal, or use the optional long-range antenna (#CA-01).

How to dispose of the device at end of life?

Do not throw the device away with household waste. Dispose of it at a WEEE recycling center (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) in accordance with regulations. Contact your municipality for collection points.

USER MANUAL LinkSDark Spypoint

1x Camera
1x Micro SIM card (preactivated and inserted in the camera)

1x 12V-USB cable
1x Mounting bracket
1x Installation strap
1x Quick Start Guide

NOTE

The SD card and the AA batteries are sold separately.

User Manual, software updates & FAQs available at: www.spypoint.com/support.

COMPONENTS

1 Antenna
2 Solar panel
3 LEDs
4 Photo lens
Light sensor
6 Viewing screen
7 Detection lens
8 Test light
9 Navigation buttons
10 ON/OFF switch

11 SD card slot
12 Slot for installation strap and stand
13 Locking latch
14 Cable lock hole
15 12 V jack
16 Microphone
17 Screw-thread for standard 1 / 4'' - 20
18 Battery compartment opening button and SIM card slot (inside)

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PREPARATION

RECHARGING THE INTERNAL LITHIUM BATTERY

• Turn the camera OFF.
• Turn the solar panel downwards so that it does not interfere with the charging process via the 12V-USB cable.
• Plug the 12V-USB cable (included) into the 12 V jack on the bottom of the unit, then connect the other end to a 5 V wall outlet charger (not included).
• Charge the camera for 24 to 48 hours before use.

NOTE

• Once the camera is plugged in, its screen will light up and the battery charge level will be displayed for 10 seconds.
• You can press the OK button at any time during the charging process to display the battery charge level.

MANAGE DIFFERENT CAMERA POWER SOURCES

1. The main power source of your camera is the internal lithium battery.

• The solar panel's function is to recharge the internal battery.

• The camera will be energetically self-sufficient under ideal conditions (a low energy configuration and a sunny environment).

• Make sure there are not objects obstructing the reception of light or covering the solar panel.
• When the charge level of the internal battery is low, you will receive a notification in your application.
• If the internal battery charge level becomes insufficient, the camera will shut down or switch to an auxiliary power source, if you provided one.
• If the camera shuts down, the solar panel will recharge the internal battery and the camera will restart by itself once it is sufficiently charged, and it will retain the settings you previously selected.

2. Additional power sources can be used:

- 12 V external battery (#KIT-12V, sold separately):

As soon as it is plugged in, this battery will become the main power source. The internal battery will only be used once the 12 V battery is drained.

To connect it to the camera, plug the 12 V cable into the 12 V socket on the camera and connect the other end of the cable to the 12 V battery.

- 8 AA batteries:

Using alkaline or lithium batteries is strongly recommended. Do not mix the 2 battery types (lithium and alkaline), install new batteries and respect their polarity (+) and (-).

• Rechargeable AA batteries are not recommended as their voltage is inferior and may cause operational issues.

- Lithium Battery Pack:

The camera can be powered by a rechargeable lithium battery pack LIT-09 (sold separately). You can insert it in the battery compartment. This kind of battery is less affected by the cold and offers up to 2 times the performance of alkaline batteries.

NOTE

You can verify the battery charge level in 2 ways:

1. By referring to the icon in the lower right corner of your camera's home screen. This icon indicates, alternately, the charge level of the camera's different power sources.

1. By having a look at your SPYPOINT application in the "Status" section.

For accurate playback, it is important that you select the correct battery type in the application settings.

INSTALLING AN SD CARD

The SD card is sold separately. You must therefore first get a class 10 SD card between 2 and 32 GB of memory.

Before inserting the SD card in your camera, it must be formatted to ensure proper operation. Visit the www.spypoint.com/support if you need help formatting your SD card.

INSERTING AN SD CARD

• Make sure the camera is turned OFF.
• Locate the SD card slot. It is located on the lower right side (see diagram).
• Insert an SD card (up to 32 GB) into the SD card slot with the metal contacts facing the back.
• The card is correctly inserted when you hear a click.

ACTIVATING YOUR CAMERA

Before you can use your camera, you must activate it. To do so, you will need the activation code.

WHERE IS THE ACTIVATION CODE LOCATED

The activation code can be found inside the battery compartment of your LINK-S-DARK.

To activate your camera, you have two choices: you can do it via the SPYPOINT application or via our website www.spypoint.com.

If you choose to use the SPYPOINT app to activate your camera, follow these steps:

1. On Google Play™ or the App Store™, search for "SPYPOINT".
2. Download and install the app on your smartphone or tablet.
3. Open the app. Select "ACTIVATE A DEVICE". In the list, select "LINK-S-DARK", then follow the steps.
4. Once completed, a confirmation email with instructions on how to finalize the creation of your account will be sent to you.
5. Log in to the SPYPOINT app using your email and password.

SPYPOINT.COM WEBSITE

If you choose to use the SPYPOINT website to activate your camera, follow these steps:

1. On the SPYPOINT website, select "LOGIN" in the top navigation menu. On the displayed page, select "REGISTER", fill out the required fields, then log in.
2. Select the + sign on the far right corner of the page; in the list, select "LINK-S-DARK", then follow the steps.
3. Once completed, a confirmation email with instructions on how to finalize the creation of your account will be sent to you.
4. On the SPYPOINT website, log in to your account using your email and password.

CHOOSING A PHOTO TRANSMISSION PLAN FOR YOUR CAMERA

Go to www.spypoint.com/en/spypoint-experience/plans to read the latest offers and choose the plan that suits you.

STARTING UP THE DEVICE

You can configure your camera settings in 3 ways:

1. Directly from the camera screen. After turning it on, choose "configuration" from the main menu.
2. Through the SPYPOINT application, in the "Settings" section.
3. By the SPYPOINT web app. You will first need to create an account and then log in. Use the "Settings" section.

Both the SPYPOINT app and website allow you to remotely configure all of your camera's parameters and to obtain the status of its main elements, including cellular signal strength, battery power level and space used on the SD card.

Your new settings will be applied the next time your camera communicates with the serve via the cellular network.

Note that during the 15 minutes after starting up your camera, it will communicate with the server each time it takes a photo and it will also apply the settings you previously chose. Afterwards, the camera will communicate according to the default settings (transfer frequency/first transfer time) or those you chose. You will find below the basic settings you can configure.

SETTING THE CAMERA MENU LANGUAGE

The default language of your camera menu is English. To change the language, from the camera's home screen, use the navigation buttons and choose SETTINGS, GENERAL, LANGUAGE. Choose one of the 3 languages available: English, Deutsch (German), or Français (French). Press OK to confirm your choice.

CONFIGURATION: MAIN SETTINGS

PHOTO MODE

Delay: Allows you to choose the time interval before the camera detects again and can save the next photo.

Multi-shot: Allows you to set the number of photos per detection (up to 6) with a 5 seconds delay between each photo detection.

TIME LAPSE MODE

Interval: Allows you to take pictures at predefined regular intervals, without motion detection.

VIDEO MODE

Delay: Allows you to choose the time interval before the camera detects again and can record the next video.

Photo first: When this option is enabled, a photo is immediately taken before each video and transmitted to your application.

Video length: Allows you to configure the recording time of video sequences.

TRANSFER SETTINGS

First transfer time: Allows you to choose the time at which the camera will perform its first transfer of the day.

Transfer frequency: Allows you to choose the number of transfers performed each day.

NOTE

Camera transfers are set by default to four-hour intervals, determined from the time you activated your camera. For example, if your camera was activated at 1:42 p.m., the next transfer will take place at 5:42 p.m.

CONFIGURATION OF ADVANCED OPTIONS

Night mode: Allows you to set the best option for night photos.

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Operating period: Allows you to program the camera's operating period for each day of the week. For continuous operation, both the start and stop times should be 12:00.

STARTING YOUR CAMERA

1. Turn the camera ON.
2. The screen will light up and display "Network Search". This search may take a few minutes.
3. Once the cellular network has been found, the signal strength will appear as bars at the top of the screen.
4. From your screen, using the navigation buttons, select "Start Camera", then choose the desired operating mode (PHOTO, TIME-LAPSE, OR VIDEO) and press OK.

1. Once the mode is selected, the test light on the front of the camera will blink red for 30 seconds to allow you to leave the area without being photographed or filmed.
2. The camera is now ready to take pictures or videos and to transmit them to your application the next time you transfer them.

Note that the signal bars may not be identical to those on your other cellular devices, as there is no industry standard nor practical way to label the dBm values at a specific number of bars.

NOTE

If the camera can't find a cellular network, we suggest that you:

• Turn your camera OFF and ON again.
• Try again while pointing your antenna in different directions.
• Move your camera to a place where the signal is better.
• Try our long range cellular antenna (#CA-01, sold separately), which could improve signal reception.

INSTALLING THE CAMERA

1. Install the camera using the installation strap, with or without the mounting bracket.
2. The camera should be installed at the same height as the center of the body of the animal you are monitoring.
3. The targeted animal should be 25 feet/7.5 m away from the camera.
4. To get brighter pictures at night, make sure there are elements in the background to reflect the camera's IR flash.

DISPOSAL

USE ONLY ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES.

If, one day, your camera has been used so intensively that it has to be replaced, or if you no longer have any use for it, you are obliged to dispose of it at a recycling center.

Information on return points for your electrical appliance can be obtained from your local waste disposal company or from your local administrative offices.

Electrical appliances not only contain valuable recyclable raw materials, but also substances which, if disposed of improperly, can affect public health and the environment. Help ensure that valuable raw materials are recycled by returning your old appliance to a central collection point.

The WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive) symbol represents the obligation of the labeled camera to be sent to a separate center for the proper recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

FREQUENCY

FREQUENCY RANGE:

800/850/900/1900/2100 MHz

MAXIMUM TRANSMISSION POWER:

FREQUENCY MAX.

GSM850 33 DBM ± 2 DB

EGSM900 33 DBM ± 2 DB

DCS1800 30 DBM ± 2 DB

PCS1900 30 DBM ± 2 DB

GSM850 (8-PSK) 27 DBM ± 3 DB

EGSM900 (8-PSK) 27 DBM ± 3 DB

DCS1800 (8-PSK) 26 DBM ± 3DB

PCS1900 (8-PSK) 26 DBM ± 3DB

UMTS 2100 24 DBM + 1.7/-3.7 DB

UMTS 1900 24 DBM + 1.7/-3.7 DB

UMTS 900 24 DBM + 1.7/-3.7 DB

UMTS 850 24 DBM + 1.7/-3.7 DB

UMTS 800 24 DBM + 1.7/-3.7 DB

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device must not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING

SPYPOINT

WARRANTY

Have peace of mind, because this camera is covered by our 2-year "You are covered" warranty. We strive to provide all our customers with a positive experience and outstanding service.

For a complete list of specifications, features, and settings, visit our LINK-S-DARK page at www.spypoint.com.

FAQ, User Manual & latest firmware available at www.spypoint.com/support

Live chat support at www.spypoint.com

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TRANSFER SETTINGS (USTAWIENIA TRANSFERU)

www.spypoint.info/service.

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PHOTO MODE (FOTO REŽIM)

TRANSFER SETTINGS (NASTAVENI PRENOSU)

PHOTO MODE (FOTO REŽIM)

Delay (Oneskorenie): Umožnuje zvolit' casovy interval, po ktorom fotoaparát znova zisti, a moze uložit'dalsiu fotografiai.

TRANSFER SETTINGS (NASTAVENIA PRENOSU

First transfer time (Čas prveho prenosu): Umožnuje zvolit' Čas, kedy kamera vykoná prvy prenos dna.

Transfer frequency (Frekvencia prenosu): Umožnije zvolit' počet prenosov uskutočnovaních každý den.

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TRANSFER SETTINGS (AJUSTES DE TRANSFERENCIA)

Supporto in live chat a www.spypoint.info

EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (NO.SPO161)

Product Description: LINK-S-DARK Camera

Model: LINK-S-DARK

Brand: SPYPOINT

Manufacturer: SPYPOINT

Address: 330 de la Jacques-Cartier

Victoriaville, Qc Canada

G6T 1Y3

This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.

The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the relevant Community harmonisation legislation:

2014/53/EU The Radio Equipment Directive (RED)

2011/65/EU The restriction of the use of

certain hazardous substances

Directive (ROHS)

(EU)2015/863

References to the relevant harmonised standards used or references to the specifications in relation to which conformity is declared:

EMC:

EN 301 489-52 V1.1.0 (2016-11)

EN 301 489-3 V2.1.1 (2017-03)

EN 301 489-1 V2.2.0 (2017-03)

ROHS:

IEC 62321-2:2013

IEC 62321-3-1:2013

IEC 62321-5:2013

IEC 62321-4:2013

IEC 62321-7-1:2015

IEC 62321:2008

IEC 62321-6:2015

IEC 62321-8:2017

Safety:

EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+A2:2013

EN 62311:2008

Radio:

EN 300 440 V2.1.1 (2017-03)

EN 301 511 V12.5.1 (2017-03)

EN 301 908-1 V11.1.1 (2016-07)

EN 301 908-2 V11.1.1 (2016-07)

EN 301 908-13 V11.1.1 (2016-07)

Additional information:

The product carries the

CE Mark.

Signed for and on behalf of:

SPYPOINT

Place of issue: Victoriaville

Date of issue: April 1

Name and position: Yan Gagnon, CEO

Signature: