Step 1: Activate cellular service
Cellular service is required if you want to have photos delivered, regardless of whether you use
GoWireless Premium or GoWireless Auto. Cellular service enables the camera to send photos.
There are two ways to activate cellular service for your Spartan GoCam. Please read about the
two options to obtain service so you can choose the one that works best for you. Before you begin,
locate your MEID number, which is printed on a sticker inside the camera.
Telephone
You can activate your U.S. Cellular Spartan GoCam either by calling the U.S. Cellular support
number, 1-888-944-9400, or by calling 611 from your U.S. Cellular cell phone. Listen to the
menu options and follow the prompts to activate the service.
U.S. Cellular Store
You may take your camera to a U.S. Cellular store and have an in-store customer service rep
activate service for you.
Record your camera’s telephone number: _________________________
Step 2: Set up the camera
1. With the power switch OFF, insert batteries into the battery compartment. Use 12
(recommended), 8, or 4 (emergency, left 2 columns) 1.2-1.5v AA batteries.
The following types of batteries can be used:
High-performance alkaline
Lithium
Rechargeable Ni-MH
For additional battery life, you can connect the camera to a 6V external battery (optional,
with or without solar panel) that is designed to be used with trail cameras.
2. Insert an
unlocked
SD card (up to 32 GB) into the SD card slot. Appropriate SD Memory
Cards are available at your local U. S. Cellular Retail location. Refer to the card symbol on
the case for proper orientation.
3. With the rubber gasket between the base of the antenna and the antenna jack on the top
of the camera, screw the antenna onto the antenna jack. The rubber gasket must be in
place to prevent leaks. Make sure the antenna is screwed in all the way but be careful not
to over-tighten it.
Step 3: Connect the camera to the U.S. Cellular network
1. Slide the power switch to the SETUP position. The camera will enter
Preview
mode.
2. The screen will display
Searching network…
, then
U.S. Cellular
will appear at center top of
the screen and the signal strength bars will show in the top right corner.
3. Press the
Menu
button to access the
Setup
menu.
4. Navigate to the
Wireless
tab (far right), then down to
Diagnostic
using the buttons:
Press
or
to move among the tabs (submenus).
Press
or
move among the submenu items.
Press
or
to change the value for an item.
Press
OK
to save all changes you’ve made to in a particular tab.
Press
Menu
return to the main menu (tabs) or to exit
Setup
mode (back one level).
5. With
Activate
highlighted, press the
OK
button.
A pop up box will show
Dialing *228, Please Wait...
Then you’ll see a message that says:
Successful! Restarting. Please wait.
6. If you will be using GoWireless Premium (recommended, free to try for the first month),
continue to the next section. If you will be using GoWireless Auto, go to GoWireless Auto
Setup
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