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December 20, 2010 

 

YOYOCare – FAQ 

 

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What   is   YOYOCare?   

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How   does   YOYOCare   work?   

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Who   uses   YOYOCare?   

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How   is   YOYOCare   different   to   a   mobile   phone?   

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How   do   you   carry   YOYOCare?   

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What   do   I   need   to   use   YOYOCare?   

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Can   prepay   SIM   cards   be   used?   

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How   much   does   it   cost   to   use   YOYOCare?   

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Does   YOYOCare   work   everywhere?   

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Does   YOYOCare   work   indoors?   

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What   happens   if   YOYOCare   is   out   of   mobile/cellular   coverage?   

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What   happens   if   YOYOCare   is   out   of   GPS-­coverage?   

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How   accurate   is   GPS?   

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Can   anyone   call   YOYOCare?   

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How   many   can   call   YOYOCare?   

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Can   anyone   send   SMSs   to   YOYOCare?   

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Is   it   possible   to   send   SMSs   from   YOYOCare?   

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Can   YOYOCare   communicate   with   another   YOYOCare?   

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Is   YOYOCare   connected   to   an   Emergency   operator   or   call   center?   

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Can   I   get   the   mapposition   to   an   e-­mail   account?   

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Can   I   be   notified   if   YOYOCare   leaves   a   predefined   zone?   

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How   is   YOYOCare   charged?   

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How   long   does   the   battery   last?   How   does   the   usage   affect   the   battery   time?   

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Is   YOYOCare   waterproof?   

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Does   YOYOCare   radiate?   

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Is   it   possible   to   track   YOYOCare   if   it   is   lost?   

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Can   YOYOCare   be   used   for   a   boat   or   for   a   car?   

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Will   YOYOCare   interference   other   technical   equipment?   

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Summary of Contents for YOYOCare

Page 1: ...4 Can anyone call YOYOCare 6 15 How many can call YOYOCare 6 16 Can anyone send SMSs to YOYOCare 7 17 Is it possible to send SMSs from YOYOCare 7 18 Can YOYOCare communicate with another YOYOCare 7 19 Is YOYOCare connected to an Emergency operator or call center 7 20 Can I get the mapposition to an e mail account 7 21 Can I be notified if YOYOCare leaves a predefined zone 8 22 How is YOYOCare char...

Page 2: ... phone with a built in GPS receiver and camera Once connected to a mobile network it can make and take calls send and receive text messages via SMS and it can take and send photos via MMS as well YOYOCare will only communicate with predefined phone numbers YOYOCare knows its geographic position by receiving signals from GPS satellites same technology as in e g car navigation equipment Incoming cal...

Page 3: ...o reda on where it is located 5 How do you carry YOYOCare Preferably outside the clothes in carrying pouch which attaches by a velcro strap around your arm wrist on your clothes or a backpack The case can also be attached to a belt a shoulder strap or in braces YOYOCare also has a loophole in one of the corners for attaching a lanyard or neck strap Please note that YOYOCare does not withstand dire...

Page 4: ... data services Typically YOYOCare consumes a very small amount of data traffic 1 3 kb each time YOYOCare is switched on but a larger amount of SMSs The amount of SMS and voice traffic is entirely dependent on the user MMS is used only to send photos on request and to send alert messages to an e mail address when the alarm button is pressed Has an e mail address not been registered then alerts will...

Page 5: ...ndoor reach Closest to the window the chances are better Also in e g road tunnels under bridges in very dense urban areas with tall buildings etc it may be difficult or impossible to fix a new position So voice calls and alarm messages will normally work but the actual position may not be possible to determine NOTE More information about the limitations of the GSM network and GPS system is availab...

Page 6: ... to 100 meters The level of accuracy is mostly dependant of how many satellites that have been located by the GPS receiver More identified satellites give better positioning The satellite signals can be blocked by tall buildings mountains etc and may be weakened by heavy foliage of trees thick clothing etc The rule of thumb is that the clearer view of the sky in all directions the better precision...

Page 7: ...t not be hidden 19 Is YOYOCare connected to an Emergency operator or call center No YOYOCare is not by default connected any emergency service centre But it is possible to dial 112 112 is the single emergency telephone number for the European Union with the numeric buttons and thereby call the public Emergency operator in any country in the EU It also possible to store a number of a specific emerg...

Page 8: ...g a computer The battery is removable and replaceable 23 How long does the battery last How does the usage affect the battery time It is recommended that YOYOCare is fully charged once a day to ensure that it always has sufficient battery life In normal mode the battery will last at least two days usually longer but it will obviously depend on how many calls are made how long they are how often a ...

Page 9: ...ety requirements for mobile phones The GPS function does not radiate at all YOYOCare only receives incoming signals from the GPS satellites 26 Is it possible to track YOYOCare if it is lost Yes As long as it is turned on and within GSM GPS coverage YOYOCare can be tracked by any of the pre registered users by sending an SMS with a location request This works even if the SIM card is replaced 27 Can...

Page 10: ...ed e g in airplanes It is not uncommon that mobile phones on e g incoming calls can create a little noise in speakers nearby This is not harmful The same can happen with YOYOCare Please also read the information in this manual under the heading Important Information ...

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