SPOT Gen3 User Guide S.O.S.
HOW SPOT WORKS Section 1: WELCOME 1 Welcome to the SPOT Family! SPOT devices provide satellite-based messaging capability so everyone who enjoys the great outdoors can communicate from remote locations around the globe, beyond the reach of cell phones. Pretty cool, huh? GPS satellites provide signals. 2 SPOT determines your GPS location and sends your location and pre-programmed message to communication satellites.
Section 2: Getting Started Your SPOT Gen3 requires an active SPOT subscription to communicate. To do this, simply activate your device using the instructions outlined below. With your SPOT What you need • Your SPOT Gen3 • One of these three power sources: - 4 AAA Energizer® Ultimate Lithium 8x batteries (L92); included - 4 AAA Energizer® NiMH rechargeable batteries (NH12) - Line Power with a 5v USB connection • User Guide Install the included batteries 1. Loosen the screws to open the battery cover. 2.
Section 3: functions HELP/SPOT ASSIST Request help from your friends & family at your GPS location. Or ask for help from professional assistance organizations. (Example: Flat tire, need a lift.) CUSTOM MESSAGE Let contacts know where you are by sending a pre-programmed message with your GPS location. S.O.S. In an emergency, send an S.O.S. with your GPS location to GEOS, who facilitates search and rescue.
Section 3: Using SPOT power There are three ways you can power your SPOT: 4 AAA Energizer Ultimate Lithium 8x batteries (included), 4 AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries, or with line power through a 5v USB connection. Insert batteries or attach the USB cable to your SPOT and a power source. Please note: NiMH batteries cannot be charged within the SPOT unit using line power, and SPOT Gen3 is not waterproof while being line powered.
USING THE S.O.S. FUNCTION To send an S.O.S. alert, open the protective flap then press and hold the S.O.S. button until the function light blinks green. The GPS light will blink green when SPOT sees the GPS satellites and while obtaining your GPS location. Once your GPS location is obtained, SPOT sends your S.O.S. message with GPS location. The GPS light and Message Sending light will both blink green.
help/spot assist For non-life threatening situations, ask for help from friends and family or gain a direct line to professional assistance providers using SPOT Assist (additional service plan required). When you press Help, your contacts will receive SMS/text or email messages with your GPS coordinates. Email messages also include a link to view your location using Google Maps™.
Check in and Custom Message Let your contacts know where you are by sending a message with your GPS location. With the ability to pre-program your messages, the possibilities are endless. You can pre-program your Check In and Custom Messages to send to different groups of contacts. For example, set one message to send your spouse an 'I Love You' every day and the other to brag to all your friends about how awesome your adventure is. Check In and Custom Message functions work the same way.
TO CANCEL To stop sending track messages, press and hold the Track button until the light blinks red or power off SPOT. TrackING With SPOT Gen3, your friends and family can track your progress in near real-time using SPOT Shared Pages with Google Maps™, giving them a virtual breadcrumb trail of your adventure.
Section 4: System Function and Indicators SPOT Message Schedule SPOT is designed to provide outstanding quality and reliability. For optimum reception always place your SPOT with the logo side up in clear view of the sky. Reception can be inhibited due to hills, buildings, metal roofs or other obstructions so it is normal that some messages may not go through. That is why SPOT automatically sends multiple messages in every mode, giving you excellent overall reliability.
Section 5: Care and Support BATTERY LIFE AND USAGE ® For reliable performance, use AAA Energizer Ultimate Lithium 8x batteries (L92), NiMH rechargeable batteries, or line power. Using USB line power will NOT charge rechargeable batteries. The power light will blink red when batteries are low. Colder conditions and extreme heat can impact battery life. Always carry an extra set of batteries with you. Non-lithium batteries will work with SPOT but are not recommended for optimal performance.
Learn More Visit FindMeSPOT.com for the latest information on SPOT Gen3 and other SPOT products and services. You can find more helpful tips, testimonials and videos. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please do not hesitate to contact us. CUSTOMER CARE Visit FindMeSPOT.com/Care or call: • North American Customers: 866.OK1.SPOT (866.651.
Cet appareil est conforme à la partie 15 des règles de la FCC. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) Ce dispositif ne peut pas causer de brouillages indésirables, et (2) Cet appareil doit accepter tous les signaux reçus, y compris les interférences pouvant entraîner un fonctionnement indésirable. Conformité aux normes FCC Cet équipement a été testé et trouvé conforme aux limites pour un dispositif numérique de classe B, conformément à la Partie 15 des règlements de la FCC.
© 2013, SPOT, LLC. For more information visit FindMeSPOT.com The official language of this User Guide is English. The translations are provided for your convenience only. In the case of any contradiction between a translation and the English, the English version shall take precedence. USERG-ENG-V1 • ROHS and WEEE compliant • Certified to FCC and CE emissions, immunity and safety regulations.
