Personal Locator

Emergency Alert

User Guide
Wandering prevention and Emergency Alert

Freedom User Guide V1.0

Table of Contents

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2.1
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2.3
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2.5
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Preface
LOK8u and its subsidiaries
Product Design and Functionality Summary
Getting Started
Charging Freedom and the Portable receiver
Create an Account and register Freedom
Activate Freedom
Setting the Proximity range of your Freedom solution
Synchronizing or Changing the time
Wearing the Freedom watch
Using your Freedom watch
Wandering event
Panic button Alert
In proximity wru
Features of the Portable receiver
Last notified address
Set Preferences
Mute Sound
Flight safe
The Freedom portal explained
Right hand dashboard
Left hand dashboard
My details
wru
Live track
Alerts
History
Product specification
Waterproof specification
Certification
CE
WEE
SAR
FCC
Product information
Useful information
Troubleshooting
Imagery

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Why wait for the wander

Wandering is an ever-present danger for those who suffer from Dementia and Autism. It
is one of the daunting challenges that most caregivers need to face on a daily basis.
The elderly and infirm, whilst ferociously independent, often require that extra care and
attention. Historically, protection has been available through a standard landline
connected, RF PERS solution. Freedom affords the same level of home protection
anywhere.
FREEDOM is specifically engineered to allow a higher degree of safe independence for
those who may be at risk of wandering while giving caregivers greater peace of mind.
FREEDOM allows you to set movable safe zones in or outdoors using the portable
receiver. If these safe zones are crossed, the FREEDOM watch sets off both an audible
and visual alarm on the portable receiver. It then turns into a personal beacon that can
be quickly located using a Smartphone or computer from anywhere in the world.
At LOK8u our mission is to not only help those who need care but to enhance the
quality life for those who are entrusted to give that care. This is why we are proud to
introduce a new kind of Freedom

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User Guide
This user guide is to introduce the Freedom wandering prevention and emergency alert
solution with the complete technical data and the instructions showing how to operate
Freedom easily and correctly. Please read this manual carefully before using this product.
Most problems could be solved through the explanations and the troubleshooting tips. Once
you finish reading it, keep it handy for necessary reference.
Trademarks
Lok8u, Freedom and certain other trademarks and logos appearing in this document are filed
or registered trademarks of Lok8u and / or in other countries.
Copyright
This manual is copyrighted by Lok8u with all rights reserved. No part of this manual may be
reproduced, modified or disclosed to third parties in any form without the prior written
permission of Lok8u.
Lok8u hereby grants permission to download a copy of this user manual from the Lok8u
website, www.lok8u.com, onto a hard disk or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and
to print a copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed
copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further
that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly
prohibited.
Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
The content of this user guide is accurate and reliable and is provided as is. Lok8u makes no
warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, any implied
warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, are made in relation to the
accuracy, reliability or contents of this document. The recipient of the documentation shall
endorse all risks arising from its use. In no event shall Lok8u be liable for any incidental, direct,
indirect, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use or inadequacy of the
documentation, even if Lok8u has been advised of the possibility of such damages and to the
extent permitted by law.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Lok8u reserves the right to
change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify
any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Visit the Lok8u website,
www.lok8u.com, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and
operation of this and other Lok8u products.
General information about Lok8u and its range of products is available at the following internet
address, www.lok8u.com.
Important Notice
Due to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be
guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors) or be totally lost. Although
significant delays or losses of data are rare when wireless devices such as the Freedom
solution are used in a normal manner with a well-constructed network, Lok8u accepts no
responsibility for damages of any kind resulting from delays or errors in data transmitted or
received using its products, or for failure of its products to transmit or receive such data.

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Lok8u Ltd and its Subsidiaries

United Kingdom (UK)
Lok8u Ltd
Avon House
Buntsford Drive
Stoke Heath
Bromsgrove
B60 4JE

United States (USA)

Lok8u LLC
745 Monroe Drive
Suite No7
Atlanta
GA 30308

South Africa (SA)

Lok8u SA (Pty) Ltd
PO Box 4459
Tygervalley
Western Cape
7536

Tel: 01527 910912

email: [email protected]

Tel: 1 888 423 1887

email: [email protected]

Tel: +27 861 6 56588

email: [email protected]

Europe
Lok8u Ltd
Avon House
Buntsford Drive
Stoke Heath
Bromsgrove
B60 4JE

Australia
Lok8u Ltd
Lok8u Pty Ltd Trading as
Lok8u Australia New Zealand

Tel: 01527 910912

email: [email protected]

Tel: +61 410 360 309

email: [email protected]

Germany
Lok8u Ltd
BCB Building
66450 Bexbach

Romania
Lok8u Ltd
Str. Hagiului Nr. 7
Parter
Sector 2

New Zealand
Lok8u Ltd
Lok8u Pty Ltd Trading as
Lok8u Australia New Zealand

Tel: 06826 92 37 33
email: [email protected]

Tel: +40.314.32.80.83
email: [email protected]

Tel: +61 410 360 309

email: [email protected]

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Please note that Freedom should not be regard as a substitute for care and
supervision of persons prone to wandering or are medically infirm

1. Product Design and Functionality Summary

Why wait for the wander
As far as the wearer is concerned Freedom is a digital watch. It is affixed to the wrist as a
normal wrist watch but has a lock feature which means that once it is on it can only be removed
by using the tool provided. This ensures that your loved one always has their Freedom.
The caregiver has custody of the portable receiver which notifies of a wandering event. Whilst in
proximity the watch and portable receiver maintain a portable PERS solution with the added
benefit that if a wandering event arises the person at risk can be found quickly and conveniently
through the use of GSM & GPS technologies.
A Lok8u secure Customer Portal is available on the internet and will be accessible worldwide
from any PC. This is accessible at www.lok8u.com/freedom/portal and is internet secure.
A wandering event or panic button alert will give rise to the generation of an email alert and/or
SMS (text message)* giving the date and location of the event. Also the Portable receiver will
sound an audible alert and the LCD display will flash red indicating that there is an alert.
Whilst proximity is breached the caregiver can locate the person at risk through either a wru
request from the internet portal or by texting wru to the freedom watch. Or if considered
appropriate putting Freedom in to Live track from the internet portal for regular location

updates (2-30 minutes intervals).

If proximity exists and find is depressed on the portable receiver the Freedom watch
will determine its location and the address will be displayed on the portable receiver. If
the panic button on Freedom is depressed whilst proximity exists then the wearers
address will be shown on the portable receiver. Both of these events will also update
the internet portal and alert emails and/or SMS text message will be sent to the
authorised caregiver.
As an option all alert events can be sent to our 24/7 call centre for them to take the
agreed escalation.
Freedom is supplied in a high quality carton enclosure with information and functionality of the
product, printed on the outside. The packaging contains all the equipment that is necessary for
operation. The packaging includes the following:

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Freedom GPS Watch

Portable Receiver
Charger Docking station
USB Interface Cable
USB, multi country, AC Wall Charger
Quick Start Guide
Postal registration form

QUICK START
GUIDE

USB Cable
Charger

*USB AC Wall
QUICK START GUIDE

Freedom

If any of the components are missing, contact your local Distributor.

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In proximity
with watch

Portable
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Key pad
Lock

Watch
battery
status
Time

Menu

In proximity
find

2. Getting Started
2.1 Charge Freedom watch and Portable receiver
Remove Freedom, Portable receiver and the accessories from packaging and place on the
charger until the display on the portable receiver shows both battery displays at 100%, this can
take up to 2 hours.
Please note The Freedom watch will only work
after registration when the battery level reaches a
minimum of 80%.

Connect the DC socket of the USB interface cable to the side of the Desk-top Charger and USB
connector to the USB AC Wall Charger.
Do not use the USB port on a PC, the charger base may draw too much
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Whilst there may be some residual charge from manufacture it is not safe
to use Freedom until it is fully charged, as described above.

2.2 Create Account and Register Freedom

To create a new account and register Freedom, go to the Lok8u website,
www.lok8u.com and select Freedom portal log in, or type
www.lok8u.com/freedom/portal in to your web browser..

2.2.1 Create Account

In the Log In window, click on Create Account and follow the easy steps to create your
account. All the steps must be completed with all the required detail to continue to the next step.
You will receive an email confirming that the account has been set up.

Read terms and conditions and accept if you are happy

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Select a username and password for portal log in, a combination of capitals numbers and
symbols is best

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Click Finish

Now go to My details and click register a device to register your Freedom watch and

portable receiver
Once the registration has been successfully completed, you will receive an email confirming that
your Freedom has been successfully registered. Within 48 hours the sim card will be activated
and we will email you confirming that this has been successful.
To complete the registration process you will need:
The serial number of your Freedom watch and portable receiver, (found on the base of
the packaging)
Valid debit or credit card registered at your address
Telephone number of the mobile phone and email address that you want to receive alerts to
as primary contact
Select the required subscription of any additional services that you may require (24-7
emergency call centre, SMS alerts)

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Click on Register device

Please read the website terms and conditions and click Accept if you are happy

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Click Add in Devices

Input the serial number, name your device and select the icon colour

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. Click Next and then the registration process is complete

Please note to ONLY activate Freedom once the confirmation email with your
mobile phone number was received.

2.3 Activate Freedom

The Freedom

watch will show Activate me on the LCD screen and the portable
receiver will show;
Please note The Freedom watch will
only work after registration when the
battery level reaches a minimum of
80%.

Once the sim card activation has taken affect, this can take up to 48 hours, the Freedom
watch will show the correct time, as per the time offset selected at registration and the portable
receiver will show;

2.4 Setting the Proximity range of your Freedom solution

It is possible to change the size of the proximity zone of your Freedom solution by varying the
power output of the Portable receiver from High to Medium or low. This will typically alter the
range from 35 yards to 100 yards outdoors, 10 yards to 35 yards indoors, this should be viewed
as the radius of a circle around the portable receiver.

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The best way to gauge what is best for you is to place the portable receiver on the charging
cradle and move the watch away from it to the maximum distance before you would wish to be
alerted of a wandering event.
The solution is defaulted to high so if it does not alert then you will have to reduce the power
output of the portable receiver. This can only be done whilst the watch and portable receiver are
within range
This is done as follows;

Not

Press UNLK

Press MENU

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Press SET RANGE by moving UP or DOWN

Press SEL

Now change the range to MED or LOW and repeat the test. The range is changed by LESS or MORE
followed by SET

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If you have got it correct the Portable receiver will alert as the watch is moved away to the
designated extent of the desired proximity Zone for the notification of a wandering event.

2.5 Synchronizing or changing the time

Firstly log in to the user portal at www.lok8u.com/freedom/portal with your username and password.
Now select My details and you will see a drop down tab with the time zones of the world. Please select
the one that corresponds to the location in which the solution is to be used. Please be aware that it is
essential to select the location as some time offsets have Daylight saving and others do not.
Now follow these steps on the portable receiver whilst the watch is in proximity range, if the watch is not
within range non of these changes will be processed by either the portable receiver or watch.

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Press UNLK

Press MENU

Select GET TIME by navigating with the UP or DOWN buttons

Press Sel

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When the time is received the portable receiver and watch will have the selected time

If at any time either the watch or portable receiver have switched off due to the battery(s) going
flat it may be necessary to go through the get time process above but it will not be necessary
to log in to the portal to select a time zone. This will synchronise the time on both.

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2.6 Wearing the Watch

The solution is now ready to use.
Please affix the watch to the person that you are protecting by following these steps
Remove the watch from the charger base by lifting the clasp on the charger base

Release
Clasp

Ensure that the bracelet lock is open, if not release with the release tool that can be found at the
back of the charger base

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Place around the wrist and put the strap through the mechanism to adjust

Close the locking mechanism of the strap

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.Please always use the release tool to unlock the locking mechanism on the
Freedom watch strap. The watch lock mechanism can be forced open in an
emergency but this will weaken it and it will not be as secure. Failure to use the
appropriate tool to release the locking mechanism will invalidate the warranty. However,
replacement locking mechanisms can be purchased as an accessory and are easily fitted by a
jewellery shop.

3. Using your Freedom watch

If the Freedom watch has gone off due to a low battery it must be recharged.
However, until the battery level has reached a minimum of 80% no functional
operation of the watch is possible. Although, the portable receiver will pair with the
watch the LCD will appear green whilst the freedom watch is in this state. If the Freedom watch
must be used this state can be disabled by pressing the panic button on the watch for 3-5
seconds and releasing. The watch will say Alert sent. Please be aware this should only be
done in exceptional circumstances as the watch will not be fully charged and therefore useful
battery life will be reduced

3.1 Wandering event:

If the wearer and caregiver become separated or the wearer leaves the safety of the home the
portable receiver will detect the wandering event and flash red whilst a buzzer alert is sounded.

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The portable receiver screen will show;

The Freedom watch will now connect to the cellular and GPS networks and broadcast its
location to our servers. This location will appear as either a cross hair for approximate indoor
location or an upside down teardrop for a GPS location on Google maps on the Freedom portal
that is accessible on any internet connected device with your username and password.
The designated alert recipient will receive an email notifying of the wandering event with the
location information.
If the optional SMS tariff has been selected this information will also be distributed by SMS to
the designated alert recipient.
If the optional Call centre tariff has been selected the 24-7 call centre will receive the information
and take the appropriate action based upon the profile of the record set up at registration of this
service.
It is possible to stop the audible alarm by clicking STOP on the main menu

The portal status will be updated to Alert mode. Whilst it is in this mode a wru request can be
done from either the portal or SMS to get an updated location or in an emergency Live track
can be selected from the portal to keep an updated view of the wanderers location. See section
XX for more information on how to undertake these commands.
The main menu on the portable receiver will not be available again until the watch and portable
receiver are back in to proximity, this is indicated by

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3.2 Panic Button Alert

If the wearer requires assistance there is a panic button on the watch. If this is depressed for
more than 3 seconds and then released the display on the Freedom watch will change from the
time display to Alert sent.
If the wearer is within proximity of the portable receiver the receiver will flash red whilst a buzzer
alert is sounded. The screen will show the following;
The audible alert can be stopped by pressing STOP on the main screen

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Indoor location

Outdoor GPS Location

Press EXIT to restore the main screen functionality

If the wearer is outside proximity of the portable receiver the Freedom watch will now connect
to the cellular and GPS networks and broadcast its location to our servers. This location will
appear as either a cross hair for approximate indoor location or an upside down teardrop for a
GPS location on Google maps on the Freedom portal that is accessible on any internet
connected device with your username and password.
The designated alert recipient will receive an email notifying of the wandering event with the
location information.
If the optional SMS tariff has been selected this information will also be distributed by SMS to
the designated alert recipient.

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If the optional Call centre tariff has been selected the 24-7 call centre will receive the information
and take the appropriate action based upon the profile of the record set up at registration of this
service.

3.3 In Proximity Find (WRU)

If the wearer is within proximity but you have lost sight of them it is possible to
find their location with the portable receiver.

Press UNLK

Press FIND

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Indoor location

Outdoor GPS Location

This location will appear as either a cross hair for approximate indoor location or an upside
down teardrop for a GPS location on Google maps on the Freedom portal that is accessible on
any internet connected device with your username and password.

4. Features of the portable receiver

4.1 Last address
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It is possible to view the last notified GPS address on the portable receiver, the result of an inproximity find, or in-proximity panic button alert by selecting MENU. Please note a non GPS
result, within proximity, is not stored as a valid address.

Select LAST ADDRESS address by navigating with the UP and DOWN buttons

Now press SEL

Time (24 hour clock)

Date (Month, Day, Year)
Location (Address & Zip code)

Press EXIT to return to main screen

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4.2 Set Preferences

It is possible to mute the sound on wandering events, or panic button alerts and put the watch
and portable receiver in to flight safe mode for travel on a commercial airliner as required by
FAA regulations

4.3 Mute Sound

To disable the buzzer in the portable receiver

Select MENU

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Select SET PREFS by navigating with the UP and DOWN buttons

Now press SEL to change to OFF

This will now mute the buzzer on the portable receiver until SOUND ON is selected by repeating the
process above
Press EXIT to return to main screen

4.4 Set Flight safe

It is a requirement in all countries to disable communicating electronics before the
doors on a commercial airliner are closed. As Freedom is a communicating device
flight safe must be selected before and during any commercial flight

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Select MENU

Select SET PREFS by navigating with the UP and DOWN buttons

Now press SEL to change to ON

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This will now put the watch and portable receiver in to flight safe mode until the process is repeated.

Select Exit to return to the main menu

It is important to note that if Flight Safe is selected none of the functionality on either the
watch or portable receiver will work. It will NOT detect a wandering event or panic button alert.
The time will appear on the portable receiver and the watch will show Flight Safe

4.4 Turn Flight safe Off

Click Menu

Select SET PREFS by navigating with the UP and DOWN buttons

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Now press SEL to change to OFF

Select Exit to return to the main menu

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The panic button on the watch should now be depressed and immediately released, the time will now
appear and normal functionality is restored.

5. The Freedom portal Explained

The Freedom user portal is accessed from any internet connected PC and supports IE(up to
IE9), Chrome, Firefox Safari and Android and is accessible at www.lok8u.com/freedom/portal
this is an SSL secured web site.

Now input your username and password to access the dashboard

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5.1 right hand dashboard

On the right hand side of the dashboard the mode that the watch is in is noted the watch mode.
There are 3 modes that the watch can be in as follows;
1. RF: This denotes that the watch and portable receiver are
within proximity so the watch is NOT on the cellular
network. None of the functionality of the portal is
operational whilst proximity exists. To perform a find- wru
please follow the instructions above in section 4.3.
This can also denote that the watch is off, or unable to get
a cellular network connection if the portable receiver is
showing a proximity breach but the portal is showing RF.
2. Alert Mode: The watch is now on the cellular network and
portal functionality is operational
3. Live track: The watch was on the cellular network and the
user has selected Live track.

5.2 Left hand dashboard

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On the Left hand side of the dashboard are listed the freedom watches that are registered to this log in
and their last known status
1. Panic: coloured red indicates that the watch has
reported its location as the result of a panic button
press by the wearer
2. Battery: Green indicates okay
Orange indicates caution
Red indicates battery low requires charging
3. Attention: coloured red indicates that the watch has
reported its location as the result of a wandering event

5.3 My details

English or Spanish language is currently available

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Time Zone is selected

Edit details about the watch, Icon colour or name

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5.4 WRU
Please note a portal wru command, or SMS wru cannot be completed
when the watch is in proximity (RF mode). If you need to locate the
wearer whilst in proximity click Find on the portable receiver.
Click WRU on the portal

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Approximate location received

Refined to GPS (Please note this will only occur outdoors)

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5.5 Live track

Please note a portal live track command, cannot be completed when
the watch is in proximity (RF mode). If you need to locate the wearer
whilst in proximity click Find on the portable receiver.
Press Live track on the portal and select the time frequency

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When the watch has received the go in to Live track command it updates
the portal as below

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When the first Location is received GPS live track start appears as a red icon

Subsequent location updates appear as a snails trail

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5.6 Alerts
To change or select alerts hover your mouse over the alerts section and press
enter

Click New

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Input alert name, email and telephone number, ensure the international dial
number is used eg +1, +44, etc

Click Add

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If you select set Now all future alerts will be sent to this contact, if you select
Save to list the contact will be set up for future selection.
6. Product Specification

Watch dimensions, 35mm x 35mm x 13mm.

Dot matrix LCD display for time.
Clock display - 12 hour digital.
Battery life of 30 days (in proximity), 24-48 hours in GSM standby 5 hours in live track with
intervals of 10 minutes
Low battery status indicator on internet portal, traffic light battery status. Battery low alert
notification to parents on mobile phone and email.
Water Resistant - Splash Proof
GPRS communication.
Very low emissions as only GPRS data squirt upon location request.
Secured strap with special locking mechanism. Can only be released with a release tool
Dermatologic tested to ensure safe wearing.
Uses the same Pinpoint precise GPS technology used in SatNav systems and is accurate to
3 metres.
Proprietary Cell ID location to 1000m (max) when no GPS signal is received, i.e. indoors
All interaction with the device is from mobile phone (SMS) or computer through Lok8us
encrypted pinpoint services.
Encrypted data sharing to ensure no un-authorised access of location, all requests for
location pass through the Lok8u server infrastructure, with recorded history in the parents
portal location.
GENFLEC & CE/ FCC approved.

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7. Waterproof Specification
Freedom is Water Resistant Splash Proof. Freedom is resistant to minor and Accidental
Splashes. Greater water contact should be avoided.
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8. Certification
8.1 CE Certification
By affixing the CE Marking, the manufacturer, its authorized representative, or person placing
the product on the market or putting it into service asserts that the item meets all the essential
requirements of the relevant European Directive(s).
The E marking is a mandatory European marking for certain product groups to indicate
conformity with the essential health and safety requirements set out in European Directives. To
permit the use of a CE mark on a product, proof that the item meets the relevant requirements
must be documented. Sometimes this is achieved using an external test house which evaluates
the product and its documentation. Often it is achieved by a company-internal self-certification
process. In any case the responsible organization (manufacturer, representative, importer) has
to issue a C-Declaration of Conformity (EC-DoC) indicating his identity (location, etc.), the list
of European Directives he declares compliance with, a list of standards the product complies
with, and a legally binding signature on behalf of the organization. The EC-DoC underlines the
sole responsibility of the manufacturer. Parts of the certification process for the CE marking
could be performed by 3rd party test houses or certification bodies; in case that this is
mandatory the CE symbol also includes a number that identifies the so called Notified Body.

8.2 WEE
LOK8U Ltd is registered under the WEE imitative registration number, 158864.
The WEEE directive (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment 2002/96/EC) has been put
in to place to ensure that products are recycled using best available treatment, recovery and
recycling techniques to ensure human health and high environmental protection.
Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which
can be recycled and reused. This product may also contain substances that can be hazardous
to the environment. Do not dispose of your old product in your general household waste bin.
Electrical and electronic equipment should never be disposed of with general household waste,
but must be separately collected for their proper treatment and recovery.
Please make yourself aware of the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic
products marked with this symbol:
The crossed-out bin symbol, placed on the product, reminds you of the need to dispose of the
product correctly at the end of its life.
Use of the following disposal options:

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Dispose of the complete product (including its cables, plugs and accessories) in the designated
WEEE collection facilities.
If you purchase a replacement product, hand your complete old product back to the retailer.
They should accept it as required by the WEEE directive.
Where possible recycle your packaging. With your help it is possible to reduce the amount of
electrical and electronic waste ending up in landfill and to improve quality of life preventing the
release of potentially hazardous substances into the environment.

8.3 FCC
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules: Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
SARS - This equipment has been evaluated in accordance with FCC RF radiation exposure
procedures for wrist worn operation. The equipment is designed to transmit worst case one
GSM data burst every 2 minutes. Any change or modification to the product not expressly
approved by Lok8U may violate FCC RF
Exposure guidelines and void the user's authority to operate the device.

9. Product Information
Maintenance, repair and usage:
It is advisable to keep Freedom fully charged when not been used.
Freedomc is Water Resistant Splash Proof. It is not recommended for Freedomto be worn
for swimming or bathing.
Users cannot repair or replace any part in the product, battery, or charger. It is strongly
recommended that you should return the product to Lok8u for service or maintenance. For more
information, consult with your local Lok8u distributor.
Information about Periodic Maintenance, Frequency and the authorized persons/centers
for it:
Freedom does not require periodic maintenance.
Warranty Information:
Lok8u warrants to the original purchaser that Freedom shall be free from defects in material
and workmanship for a period of 12 months from date of activation. If a defect covered by this
warranty occurs during the warranty period, Lok8u will repair or replace your Freedom or
component free of charge. If your Freedom is replaced for a defect covered under warranty,
you may receive a refurbished Freedom in exchange for your original Freedom. The
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Information about faulty usage of the device by the end-users (Out of warranty
conditions):
The manufacturers warranty covers any faults in manufacture or normal use. It does not cover
breakages from misuse by the customer or failure to keep the battery fully charged during nonuse. Freedom may be repaired at the customers request and cost if damaged out of warranty
conditions or term. If it is uneconomic to repair, Lok8u may offer the customer a replacement
Freedom on terms to be agreed on a case by case basis.
Human or environmental health warnings which may be hazardous/harmful during the
use of the device:
None
Disposing of the Product:
This electronic product is subject to the EU Directive 2002/96/EC for Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). As such, this product must not be
disposed off at a municipal waste collection point. Please refer to local regulations
for directions on how to dispose of this product in an environmental friendly manner.
Caring for your Freedom:
Freedom is constructed of high quality materials and does not require maintenance except
cleaning.
Cleaning the Case:
Cleaning Freedoms outer casing (except for the screen) using a cloth damped with a mild
detergent solution and then wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage
the plastic components.
Cleaning the Screen:
Clean Freedoms screen using a soft clean, lint free cloth. Use water if needed.
Storage:
Do not store Freedom where prolonged exposure to temperature extremes my occur (such as
the trunk of a car) as permanent damage may result.
Safety Precautions:
The following safety precautions should be adhere to:
Aircraft Safety:
Freedom can interfere with an aircrafts navigation system and its cellular network. Using a
cellular device on board an aircraft is forbidden by law. Please use Flight safe mode
Medical Devices:
Freedom can interfere with the functionality of pacemakers, hearing-aids and other sensitive
medical equipment.
Precautions during transportation:

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Subscriptions:
If Freedom is out of subscription it will not operate and should be removed. To update your
subscription details contact the support service of your selected country.

10. Useful Information

GPS

Freedom will check that it can get a fix on the satellites to ensure that it can get the most
accurate location when required. However, although Freedom uses the latest technology,
including assisted GPS, there will be times, particularly indoors, on a cold start, that this may
take some time.
There is a built in back-up within the Freedom solution that can locate the wearer even where
there is no location available from the satellites, it is not quite so accurate but will place them to
within acceptable proximity of their current location.
GSM
Much like your mobile phone there are certain times and places where the network coverage is
poor or nonexistent.
Battery
We constantly monitor the status of the battery within Freedom and will alert at start-up or
during use if the battery level is becoming low. There is a traffic light system on the portal
indicating, Green (very good), Amber (average), or Red
(requires charging).

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11. Troubleshooting
Freedom does not switch ON

Battery is flat.

Clock shows the wrong time

Adjust the time by following the instructions in

the time section of this manual.
Freedom is in RF mode or unable to connect
to the cellular network
You have not subscribed to the SMS service
You are not set up to receive SMS alerts on the
portal.
You are not set up as the alerts recipient on the
portal.
Did you purchase the holiday tariff before
travelling abroad?
Freedom cannot be activated for roaming
once outside your home country.

Freedom does not respond to a WRU

request
No text message alerts are received

My Freedom does not work abroad

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