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Device Manual

It is possible to change the preset messages on your device. There is a guide for doing this available 

on our website. 

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Freetext 

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You can also send free text messages, using a ‘pinball style’ on-screen keyboard. Note, we do not 

recommend this for long messages!! To do this, go into free text, use the left/right/up/down buttons 

to move around the keyboard, and press LEFT and RIGHT together to choose a letter. When you have 

finished, choose EXIT to confirm and send your message. 

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As mentioned, this is NOT an efficient way to send long messages, and we would suggest either 

pairing with a smartphone/tablet using Bluetooth (see above section) or using preset messages 

where possible. 

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Inbox 

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This page allows you to cycle through messages received on the RockSTAR. You can choose if you 

wish to delete messages, or reply to them. Message details shown are the date/time, source, and the 

message itself. 

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Sent Items 

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This page allows you to cycle through messages sent from the Device. You can choose if you wish to 

delete messages. Message details shown are the date/time, destination, and the message itself. The 

Device will also indicate if the message was successfully sent, and if it was acknowledged (if an 

acknowledgement was requested). 

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Outbox 

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This page allows you to cycle through messages waiting in the queue to be sent. You can review these 

messages and delete them from the outbox if you change your mind and do not wish to send them any 

more. From the outbox you can also force an immediate retry-send of all messages 

waiting to be sent. 

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Remove All 

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If you want to clear all old messages from your inbox and sent items then you can do so using this 

option. 

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Sending a message to your device 

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Every device has its own e-mail address which you would have been provided with at registration. 

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You can write your email address here for safe-keeping: 

_____________________________ @my.yb.tl 

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People can send emails to this address, and those emails will be forwarded through to your device 

and picked up at the next transmission. New messages will go into the Inbox. 

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Any messages you send from your device to e-mail contacts will also come from this e-mail address, 

and people can reply directly to those emails as well. Similarly, people can reply to any text messages 

they receive from your device and these replies will also be routed through. 

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Note: Only registered contacts are allowed to send you emails – to add contacts to your ‘allowed’ list, 

use your YBlog admin panel (individual customers) or the ‘Core’ management system (corporate 

customers). 

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Summary of Contents for Mk3

Page 1: ...YB Mk3 Manual Manual for YB Mk3 Devices devices sold after October 2014 Firmware Versions 3 1 1 and above Last update 24th November 2014...

Page 2: ...ies 6 Operating Modes 6 Tracking Menu 6 Alerts Menu 7 Settings Menu 8 Bluetooth Menu 9 Messages Menu 10 Waypoints Menu 12 Advanced Menu 12 Deactivation Turning Off 13 Device Maintenance 14 Replacing t...

Page 3: ...field Orientation Set up and Key Features User Interface The user interface consists of a mono display and 6 buttons One alert button and five navigation buttons The device is designed to be used in c...

Page 4: ...of a car or on a windowsill Once switched ON your device will try to obtain a GPS signal The time taken to obtain a signal will vary from few minutes when the device has never been used or not been u...

Page 5: ...Your device is now ready for use You can turn it on by pressing and holding the OK button for 5 seconds Sending a basic alert The alert button is located under the flap at the bottom of the unit To tr...

Page 6: ...us what the tracker is currently doing Pressing the UP or DOWN button will also display an information page which shows the details of the last position report and whether a GPS fix and Iridium transm...

Page 7: ...1 credit will pay for up to 3 positions inside a single fix So for example if you are taking a position every 5 minutes and transmitting every 15 minutes so 3 fixes transmitted this will cost 1 credi...

Page 8: ...automatic alert will be sent Collision Alert This alert is somewhat experimental in nature as a collision can vary in force and strength and so every situation is different This alert can be used to n...

Page 9: ...iewing in bright sunlight Increasing the brightness will decrease battery life Language This setting will change the language of the device from the default English Send Config Report This menu option...

Page 10: ...m this menu you can choose to send a new preset message Messages sent using the device will go to your chosen destinations which are pre setup using either your YBlog individual customers or Core mana...

Page 11: ...and if it was acknowledged if an acknowledgement was requested Outbox This page allows you to cycle through messages waiting in the queue to be sent You can review these messages and delete them from...

Page 12: ...without advisement A few of the more important options in this menu are PC Connect This feature is used to connect your device to your PC Mac via USB The unit will appear as a USB drive and you can th...

Page 13: ...ation Turning Off The Device cannot be turned off completely but can be deactivated much like a standby mode for your TV The unit can be deactivated by choosing DEACTIVATE from the menu and then press...

Page 14: ...ant will reduce the risk of water penetration Fault Finding and Support Troubleshooting If something isn t working correctly deactivate the device wait until the green light has stopped flashing and t...

Page 15: ...some usage patterns Key factors which will shorten the number of transmissions possible on a battery charge are Use of Bluetooth facilities Use of GPS Hot Mode and Burst Mode Poor positioning so poor...

Page 16: ...the unit has been opened or tampered with in any way Notices Apple is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc Android is a trademark of Google Inc Iridium and the Iridium logo are registered trademarks and...

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