Signing into Bold ProtectMe
Perform the following steps to sign into the application:
- If the application isn’t already open, tap the Bold ProtectMe tile on your smartphone
- Type your user ID and password, and then tap Sign in.
- If you have never signed in before, and your provider has put terms and conditions in place, you will be prompted to agree at the Terms and Conditions screen:
- After you have agreed to these terms, you will be successfully signed in.
Modifying a Provider Web Address
You must enter a provider web address, which you were required to do on the initial setup of Bold ProtectMe. However, if you need to modify your provider web address, perform the following steps:
- Sign into the application if you’ve not already done so.
Result: The following Bold ProtectMe Main screen appears:
- Tap Settings on the bottom of your screen.
Result: The Settings screen appears
- Tap Delete next to the already entered provider.
Result: The Confirm Delete dialog box appears
- Confirm by tapping OK.
Result: Once the previous address is deleted, the Provider Address Required screen appears
- Type your provider web address and then tap Test.
Result: Address is Valid displays on the following screen once you’ve entered a valid provider web address:
Checking In with Bold ProtectMe
Perform the following steps to check in using Bold ProtectMe:
- Sign into the application if you’ve not already done so.
Result: The following Bold ProtectMe Main screen appears:
- Tap Start Check In.
Result: The Check In screen appears
- Slide the toggle left (decrease time) and right (increase time) to define your next check-in interval. Then, tap Check In.
NOTE: The check-in interval can be set from one (1) hour up to twelve (12) hours.
Result: The following Bold ProtectMe Main screen appears:
NOTE: The top of the screen displays a status of Checked In and that you must check in again within an hour.
Bold ProtectMe indicates an approaching check-in time.
Once the check-in interval has elapsed, the Bold ProtectMe screen displays a status of Not Checked In.
Viewing Your Location
Perform the following steps to display your location on a map:
- Sign into Bold ProtectMe if you’ve not already done so.
- Tap Map at the bottom of the Bold ProtectMe screen.
Result: The Map displays your location.
NOTE: Normally, only you and the Central Station can view your location. However, it’s possible for the Central Station to allow an employer or other authorized persons to monitor you to view your mapped location by way of BoldNet. Please contact your Central Station to discuss this option.
Sending a Panic Alarm to Manitou
Perform the following steps to send a panic alarm into Manitou in the event of an emergency:
- Sign in to Bold ProtectMe if you’ve not already done so.
- Press and hold Alert at the Bold ProtectMe screen
Result: An alarm is sent to Manitou on your behalf.
Important! As a means of preventing unintended panic alarms, Bold ProtectMe requires you to press and hold Alert for at least three (3) seconds. If you “tap” Alert, but fail to “hold” as required, the following message appears:
If this message appears, tap OK, and then press and hold Alert again for the required three seconds.
Checking Out with Bold ProtectMe
As previously discussed in this document, the Bold ProtectMe screen indicates when you’re checked in.
If you’re currently checked in, but want to check out, simply tap Check Out.
Result: The Bold ProtectMe screen displays a status of Not Checked In.
NOTE: With an Android smartphone, you have the option to tap Exit to close Bold ProtectMe. However, if you’re “checked in,” exiting Bold ProtectMe doesn’t perform a “check out” on your behalf.
