User Guide Mobile Nanny
Online Documentation for Mobile Nanny
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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.
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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.
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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.
Login 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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:

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.
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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.
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.

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.
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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.

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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Product
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Platform: |
Windows Mobile |
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Version: |
1.0 |
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File Size: |
200KB |
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24/7 Support: |
Yes |
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