Picotrack 4G User Manual V1.2
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Operation Setup
The operation set-up of the Picotrack device can be realised in a few quick steps.
Please take proper measures for ESD protection (e.g. electrical connection of the
body to ground) to make sure you do not destroy internal electronics! Repair of
ESD damages caused by user’s negligence will not be covered by Telic’s warranty.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is the sudden and momentary electric current that flows
between two objects at different electrical potentials normally caused by static
electricity.
Opening the device
Open Picotrack housing by screwing off the housing (as shown in the following Figure). The SIM
card holder is under the battery and allows to slide-in and to fix a standard Mini-SIM card. Be
careful when moving the battery not to pinch the battery cable.
Figure 1: How to open the device
Inserting the SIM Card
A working SIM card from a suitable network provider must be correctly inserted in order to the
device operates correctly.
The messages of the Picotrack are transmitted via the mobile GSM network.
Therefor you need a standard 3 Volts or 1.8 Volts SIM card. Please give preference
to post-paid SIM cards!
Please put the device in front of you on your desk so that you can slide-in the SIM card (as shown
in the following Figure); the gold contacts of the SIM card must be facing down. The SIM card
must be pushed in the direction of the arrow, until it snaps into place.
