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Mobile Nanny - User Guide
Below is the online documentation for Mobile Nanny
For additional help, see our frequently asked questions.
Platform: Windows Mobile Smartphones
Mobile Nanny Parental Control Software © 2007-2009 Retina-X Studios, LLC.


GUIDE OVERVIEW

Requirements and Overview
REGISTERING YOUR ACCOUNT
Needed to Begin Using Mobile Nanny
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
How to Install Mobile Nanny to Phone
FIRST-TIME CONFIGURATION
Setup the Software for the First Time
INSIDE THE INTERFACE
Understanding the Phone Interface
ONLINE CONTROL PANEL
How to Monitor Phone Online
SMS COMMANDS
How to Track/Lock Phone via SMS
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image Complete Overview
Phone Requirements
Any device running Windows Mobile 6.x

Internet Connection Requirements
The phone's cellular account must have Internet access enabled to upload.

Click a link in the outline below to learn more about that phase of the process.

FOUR BASIC STEPS TO SETUP AND USAGE OF MOBILE NANNY

1. Register your account to make your username and password.
2. Install the program to your phone and launch the program.
3. Configure the program according to your personal needs.
4. Monitor using the Online Control Panel or SMS commands.

Step 1. Register Your Account - [Details]
After ordering you will instantly receive an email containing your registration code and a link to the full version download of the software.

First, create your username and password by registering. DO NOT USE any spaces or characters other than numbers or letters. Paste your registration number to the appropriate box. You must agree to the legal requirements on the registration page. Then click Submit.

Step 2. Install The Program - [Details]
After you have registered your account, it's time to install the software to your phone. Go to the installation instructions section for specific instructions.

Step 3. Configure The Program - [Details]
After you have installed the software you will select a five number PIN which will be used as the password for bringing up the program out of it's hidden mode You will also need to enter your username and password *exactly* as you created it in Step 1..

Step 4. Monitor Online or With SMS Commands - [Details]
After you have configured the program you can login to your account to view logs anytime. You can also view logs or change restrictions by bringing the interface up on the phone. With the SMS commands, you can lock/unlock/track the phone from any other phone via SMS.

image Registering Your Account

Now that you know a little more about how the process works we will describe each step in more detail. Let's begin by registering your account as described below.

To register, go to the registration page which is shown below. After you have reached the Account Registration page, input data into the following fields.

DO NOT USE any spaces or characters other than numbers or letters for your username and password. Paste your registration number to the appropriate box. You must agree to the legal requirements on the registration page. Then click Submit.

Screenshot of Account Registration PageLogin Information
Enter a username / password you wish to use. Up to 60 characters each.

Registration Number
Copy and Paste the registration number from your order email.

Support Email Address
Enter your email address in case we need to email you updates.

Legal Requirements
You must check the box to agree to the Mobile Nanny Legal Requirements.

After you have completed all fields, click SUBMIT to create your account.

image Installing The Software
Mobile Nanny can be installed in as little as three minutes on Windows Mobile 6 devices.

If you have a Windows Mobile 6 device, the steps below will guide you in the process of installing for the first time in as little as three minutes.

Upon purchasing, you will be given a link to download Mobile Nanny. The link is located inside your order email. Use that download link in step 2 below. Proceed with the steps to finish the installation.

Step 1. On your child's phone, go to Start > Internet Explorer as shown in the screenshot at right.



Step 2. Inside Internet Explorer, go to Menu > Address Bar and type the download link given in your order email. Press Go.



Step 3. Press Yes to download the file. Then wait for the installation to start. Follow the prompts to install.



Step 4. Go to Start > Programs > File Explorer, navigate to the \Program Files\MN folder. Then click to launch the MN program file as shown in the screenshot at right.


After the software is installed and ran the first time, it will then run silently at each bootup of the phone. There is no need to restart the program after the initial launch of the program.

After the installation is complete and you have ran the software for the first time, you will be presented with a screen to start configuring the software. Please see the next section for details on how to configure the software.

image First Time Configuration
After you've installed you will be presented with the welcome screen. Press Next.

Enter Username / Password

You will be asked to enter the Mobile Nanny username and password that you created.

Enter the username and password exactly as you created it. Capitalization matters. Then click Login.

Create PIN

You will then be asked to create your 5 digit PIN.

This numerical, five digit PIN is important so you should write it down.  It will be used if you want to open the interface on the phone later to change settings.

When the PIN is entered and confirmed, click OK and you will be asked to enter your username and password.

You will then be brought to the main interface. See the next section to understand more about how to use the main interface to create restrictions.

image Inside the Interface

Activating and Hiding the Interface

Anytime you need to access the interface, you would simply launch the Mobile Nanny icon in the Start Menu and then enter your PIN as shown below. Anytime you wish to hide the interface, press "Hide".

When you are inside the main interface the screen will look like the one below:

Main Interface

You can Hide the program anytime by clicking the HIDE button. The totals for each type of log captured are shown on the screen. The OPTIONS menu contains the various features of the software.

The Options Menu

The Options menu contains five different selections. Each one is described below. Also see a more in depth look at the Restrictions and Configure menus.

  • Logs
    View various logs that have been recorded by Mobile Nanny.

  • Restrictions
    Change the various settings of the Mobile Nanny system.

  • Configure
    Change the various settings of the Mobile Nanny system.

  • About
    Information about the publisher and version of Mobile Nanny

  • Help
    View a condensed version of this user guide within the program.

The Restrictions Menu

Anytime you are within the interface you can create, adjust or delete restrictions by going to Options > Configure > Restrictions. The various screens and options are outlined below.

Inside any of the screens you will see a list of any restrictions set. You can also click the Options button to add or remove entries.

  • Applications Filter
    Click add to select any Windows Mobile application OR any other exe file you wish to block.

  • Block List Contacts
    This is where you add phone numbers to be blocked. Select a specific contact or enter a custom number.

  • Time Restrictions
    Here you can setup specific time periods to block ALL calls OR block the entire phone itself from being used.

  • Websites Restrictions
    When adding a new website to be blocked, the entire URL should be entered such as http://www.website.com

The Configure Menu

Anytime you are within the interface you can adjust commands and settings easily by going to Options > Configure. The various screens and options are outlined below.

  • Change PIN
    Change your Mobile Nanny PIN number.

  • Change Web Login
    Change your Mobile Nanny server username/password.

  • Test GPS
    Test the phone's GPS to see if it is picking up a signal.

  • Logging Settings
    Determine which types of logs will be recorded.

  • SIM Settings
    Choose whether to lock the phone if SIM changes and send alert.

  • SMS Commands
    Choose which SMS commands will be available to you.

  • Stop Monitoring
    Temporarily stops all monitoring and blocking until a reboot.

  • White List
    If you want a SIM change alert sent by SMS, enter the number here.

  • Clear Records
    Clear all records within Mobile Nanny's logging system.

  • Uninstall Mobile Nanny
    Use this command to remove the software.

Basics of How to Use the Program

This program is very simple to use. Simply install it, update any settings you wish to change, including any restrictions you wish to create, and then click HIDE. At that point you can return the phone to your child. Activities will be restricted according to your settings.

Logs can be viewed online inside by logging into your account OR on the phone itself using the password-protected interface. You can also choose to lock or track the phone using SMS commands. These commands allow you to perform certain functions by sending an SMS to your device. The SMS is not seen by your child.

If you find your child doing things you don't want them to do anymore, simply go inside the interface on the phone and setup a new restriction to block that behavior.

How to Remove the Software

To remove the software, simply go inside the interface and click Options > Configure > Uninstall Mobile Nanny. Then click YES on the confirm screen. After the uninstall is finished, reboot your phone to complete the uninstall.

image Online Control Panel

Logging Into Your Account

When you are ready to login to your account to check logs, enter your username and password into the fields below and click LOGIN. Or you can use the dedicated login page at the top of our site.

Enter your username and password EXACTLY as you did upon account creation. Your username and password are case-sensitive.

Username:  Password: 

Inside Your Account

Once you are inside your secure account, your screen will look something like the one below. Inside your account there is a menu on the left side which is outlined below.

Screenshot of Secure Online Control Panel

Control Panel Menu

This is where you view all activities recorded by Mobile Nanny. Each type of recording is saved into a separate log section for your convenience.

  • View SMS Logs - View all auto-logged SMS text messages
  • View Call Logs - View all auto-logged entries of call information
  • View GPS Logs - View all GPS locations tracked automatically
  • Clear All Logs - Clear all recorded data from your account forever.
  • Change Password - Change the password for your account.
  • Logoff Account - Logoff of your Mobile Nanny Online Control Panel.

The menu at the top of the online control panel also contains links to some of the most commonly used features.

Deleting Logs

The log files within each viewer page can be deleted by clicking the checkboxes for items you wish to delete, then just click Delete. Additionally you can choose to clear ALL logs by clicking the appropriate link in the left menu. Only erase logs if you are sure you want them erased. They cannot be recovered.

Change Password

Changing your password should only be done when you can also change it on the phone. To change your password, go to your online control panel and click the Change Password link at left. Insert the appropriate fields and click submit. Your password will then be changed. Then, bring up the Mobile Nanny interface on your phone. Change the password in Options > Configure > Change Web Login to your new password.

image SMS Commands
About SMS Commands

The SMS commands allow you to interact with and track the phone using GPS by using any other mobile phone such as your own personal phone. Simply send a SMS to your child's number using the special format below. The message will NOT show on the monitored phone. Instead, the software will send you a SMS back (also hidden) with the information you requested.

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Create a new text message to the correct phone number. Then for the text of the message, input your PIN number including the # and *. Then enter one of the following commands. Then send the message.

Replace the "12345" with YOUR actual PIN number for the software. Note that each line indicates a different command. Send only one command per SMS.

#12345* lock
#12345* unlock
#12345* gps
#12345* siminfo

Using the Lock / Unlock Commands

#12345* lock
or
#12345* unlock

Use this command to LOCK or UNLOCK the device. The device will not be usable until you send an UNLOCK command. After the device is locked or unlocked you will receive a SMS response with status.

Using the GPS Command

#12345* gps

Use the GPS command to get a latitude and longitude location of your GPS compatible device sent back to the phone you sent the command from. You can then track this exact location using Google. Note: When using the Online Control Panel, the tracking data contain links to maps.

Using the SimInfo Command

#12345* siminfo

This command will return via SMS the device's cell tower and other important tracking information. This command is also executed automatically when the SIM card is changed in your device. It sends the data to the number(s) in your white list.

 
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