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Welcome
We hope that you enjoy your new SageTracker, and that you
find it both practical and easy to use. SageTracker uses GPS
(Global Positioning System) to track its location and GSM
cellular service to send telemetry to the web-based tracking
server. Your report frequency will depend upon the service
option you have chosen. Your personal web account may be
accessed at www.sagetracker.com and holds your tracking
maps, reports, and other information for 120 days.
Getting Started
Your SageTracker was shipped with three of the four batteries
installed. To install the fourth battery (included), unscrew the
cover panel using a coin and insert the battery into the tray.
We suggest that you place the device directly on the dashboard
of your vehicle for your first test drive. This insures that the
unit has excellent visibility to the GPS tracking satellites during
the initial synchronization process. Take a test drive, making
sure you are moving for enough time to gather several reports.
Once you have made your test run, you are ready to view your
reports online. Go to www.sagetracker.com using an Internet
Explorer web browser. Click on the “My Site” button, and then
check to be sure that all pop up blockers have been disabled for
the tracking site. The maps and data tables are generated
using pop-up windows and will not display if you have not
disabled all pop-up blockers.
Once you have disabled the pop-up blockers, use the username
and password included to sign onto your account. To see your
tracks, select “Vehicles & Locations”. Click on “Today’s Track”,
and then click the “Show Me” button to bring up the map and
data report for your test run.
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Initial Installation
GPS Signal Reception
GPS satellite signals are transmitted to varying degrees through
glass, fiberglass, plastics, and many other fabrics and
materials. SageTracker cannot “see” through metal.
SageTracker generally works well when placed in a glove
compartment, under the dash, or passenger seat of a vehicle
but it will not be able to obtain a new location fix if placed in
the trunk or under the hood.
SageTracker will attempt to generate a new location report at
the interval you selected anytime motion is detected.
SageTracker will spend up to five minutes generating a GPS fix.
If after five minutes SageTracker is unable to fix its location, it
will send a report to the web without an updated address.
SageTracker will not be able to generate a GPS geographic
location fix while inside enclosed structures such as a garage.
GSM Cellular Service Reporting
SageTracker uses the GSM cell phone network to send its
reports to the tracking system, so its ability to connect to the
internet is limited by the coverage of this network. Coverage in
populated areas is generally very good, but can be limited in
remote regions.
Batteries
A fresh set of 4 AA batteries will typically generate over 500
reports. The power level of the batteries is listed under the
column labeled “Battery” on your tracking website and is
displayed as a percentage. The batteries should be replaced
when the power level drops below 20. Use only alkaline
batteries as other types may damage the unit and void your
warranty.