Power Connection & Charging
Charging the internal battery
The Sapphire can be charged using the cigarette lighter adaptor in your vehicle or via the USB cable connected to your PC. When the unit is turned on the battery charge icon will be animated to indicate the battery is being charged.
Once fully charged the battery will last approximately 3 hrs during normal use.
Using the cigarette lighter socket
Take the lead and plug the smaller end into the 12V DC input socket on the bottom left hand side of the Sapphire and plug the cigarette lighter adaptor into your vehicles cigarette lighter socket.
Please Note: Do not leave your Sapphire plugged into the cigarette lighter socket when you start your vehicle. As it is prone to power surges as the vehicle is started which may damage your unit.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON INSTALLING AND POWERING YOUR SAPPHIRE PLEASE REFER TO THE FULL USER MANUAL ON THE CD ROM.
Basic Operating Instructions
1.Using the Sapphire for the first time
After you have performed a download and installed your Sapphire perform the first start up. Make sure your vehicle is parked in as open a space as possible. The
*FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OF THE MODE AND LOGIC SETTINGS PLEASE REFER TO SECTION 7 AND SECTION 10 OF THE FULL USER MANUAL ON THE CD ROM.
Once the unit has acquired adequate satellite lock it will proceed to the Standby screen of your choice As soon as the standby screen is displayed your Sapphire is ready to use and will now automatically alert you of any locations stored in its database. A variety of audible and visual alert patterns are available. See ‘Features and Settings’ in the full user manual situated on the
As the GPS engine has never been used before, the first ‘Cold’ start could take from
15 – 50 minutes to establish a satellite connection.Ssubsequent start ups should take only a matter of minutes.Please Note: If the unit is not used for some time the initial GPS start up may take longer than when the unit is used regularly.
2.Standby Screen
There are eleven different screen colour settings for the standby display. Please refer to the User Manual that can be found on the CD Rom to change the screen colour:
3.Adjusting the Volume
The Snooper Sapphire has an adjustable volume for controlling the loudness of the audible alert. To increase the volume push the ‘OK’ control on the right hand side of the unit upwards. To decrease the volume of the unit push the ‘OK’ control downwards.
4.Cancelling an Alert
If during an alert you decide that you would like to cancel it simply press and hold either the MEM or MUTE buttons.
5.Logic Modes
There are three Logic modes that you can select from. These different Logic settings determine how the Sapphire alerts you to fixed speed safety cameras. Logic 2 is the factory default setting. When Logic 2 is selected your unit will alert you both audibly and visually as you approach fixed safety cameras on your side of the carriageway only. For further information on alternative settings please refer to the user manual.
6.Alert Patterns
Fixed Speed Safety Cameras
As you approach a fixed speed safety camera the unit will begin to emit either a voice alert or your chosen audible alert at your preset alert distance. As you approach the fixed speed safety camera the ‘beeping’ will quicken. At the same time the display will indicate the type of location you are approaching, the speed limit at that location and will then begin to count down the distance in 50 metre increments to that location. The unit will continue to alert you until you have passed the fixed speed safety camera.
Automute: When your device alerts you to a location, rather than continually beeping through the alert, it simply beeps at your selected volume for five seconds and then automatically mutes the sound to volume level 3 until you have passed or moved out of range of the speed camera.
Note: This function is built into the unit and cannot be switched off.
9.Auto Range
Speed Limit | |
20mph | 250m |
30mph | 300m |
40mph | 350m |
50mph | 400m |
60mph | 700m |
70mph | 700m |
You can also select your own preferred detection distance. For further information please consult the User Manual on the CD Rom.
10.Road Type - ALL is selected as the factory default setting.
In ‘ALL’ mode the Sapphire will provide alerts on all road types of any fixed speed safety cameras that are within range of the unit. Note: If you were travelling on a section of motorway for example it would mean that the unit could detect locations situated on an ‘A’ or ‘B’ road that is near to the motorway. As it is not on the road you are travelling though, it is not a threat and you might prefer to select the ‘Mway’ setting so that the unit would ignore these unwanted alerts. For further information on Road Type settings please consult the User Manual on the CD Rom.
Basic Troubleshooting
The unit cannot be switched on
Check that the cigarette lighter adaptor is well inserted into the cigarette lighter socket and that the cigarette lighter socket is functioning properly. Check that the lighter socket is clean and free from debris. Also check that the fuse of the cigarette lighter adaptor is intact.
The unit cannot acquire satellite connection
Check that the Sapphire’s flip up GPS antenna has a clear view of the sky above.
If this is the first time you have powered up your Sapphire please remember that the first ‘cold’ start may take up to 50 minutes to acquire sufficient satellite connection. Subsequent start up times will only take a couple of minutes if used regularly.
The satellite signal temporarily or permanently drops out
This may happen temporarily in areas where there are a significant number of tall buildings or trees or whilst driving through a tunnel. The signal should only be lost for a few seconds and quickly reacquired.
Check that the device has not moved and that the flip up GPS antenna still has a good clear view of the sky above.
The device does not appear to respond to fixed speed camera systems
Have you performed a download recently? If not, perform a fresh download to ensure that you have all the latest coordinates stored on your device.
Check your settings to see if you have ‘Smart Mute’ activated. If ‘Smart Mute’ has been activated the device will only alert you to GPS generated locations if you are travelling above the posted speed limit.
FURTHER TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE FULL USER MANUAL SITUATED ON THE CD ROM
Snooper Accessories & Price List
The following accessories are available from your local Snooper dealer. For further details please visit www.snooperuk.com
External GPS extension antenna…………………………………………….........................£34.99
Coiled power lead with cigarette lighter adaptor……………………….….......................... £12.95
2m Straight power lead with cigarette lighter adaptor………………….……......................£12.95
2m Straight hard wire lead with fuse…………………………………………....................... £12.95
Windscreen mounting bracket…………………………………………………......................£24.95
USB PC connection lead………………………………………………................................. £12.95
1 – 3 Lighter socket extension………………………………………………........................... £7.99
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Service under Warranty
If your unit requires service within it’s standard 2 year warranty return your Snooper Sapphire, via special or recorded delivery and in suitable packaging to:
The Returns Department,
Performance Products Limited,
Cleaver House, Sarus Court, Manor Park, Cheshire WA7 1UL
Enclose the following information:
(a)Your name, address and a full description of the problem.
(b)A telephone number where you can be reached during business hours.
(c)Your units’ serial number.
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