TRACKING TAB The Tracking Tab displays the Tracking and Message Fetching intervals in accordance with the current purchased SPOT X Service Plan. Bolded intervals indicate available intervals and grayed out intervals indicate intervals that are not currently available. Tracking and Message Fetching intervals are configured directly on the SPOT X.
MOVEMENT ALERTS TAB The Movement Alerts tab allows for the configuration of the movement notification alerts when the SPOT X vibration sensor detects new movement. CONFIGURING MOVEMENT ALERTS 1. Click Enable and the Movement Alerts tab will expand displaying more information. 2. Select the amount of time the SPOT X must be stationary before a Movement Alert will be sent. 3. In the Message to Send field, enter the message to be sent when a Movement Alert is initiated. 4.
THIRD PARTY GPS FORWARDING TAB Third Party GPS Forwarding sends the SPOT X’s GPS coordinates to a designated third-party web-based application; by default this ability is disabled. If a third party application provider has partnered with SPOT: 1. Request the Third Party Identification Code from your third party provider. 2. Enter the Third Party Identification Code in the Third Party field. 3. Select Enable.
DUPLICATE SETTINGS TAB The Duplicate Settings tab allows for the copying and transferring Contact, Message and Navigational settings between SPOT X devices within My Account. COPY DEVICE SETTINGS TO ANOTHER SPOT X 1. Select Copy Device Settings to Another SPOT X and the Copy Device Settings to Another SPOT X popup will be displayed. 2. In the Settings section, select the settings to be copied. 3. In the Copy to section, select the SPOT X to copy the settings to and click on Copy. 4.
S.O.S. TAB While S.O.S. is active, 2-way communication with GEOS International Emergency Response Coordination Center (IERCC) is available directly from your SPOT X. The S.O.S. Tab is used to change your Primary and Secondary Emergency Contact names and telephone numbers that GEOS contacts when an S.O.S. is initiated. The Primary Emergency Contact information must be different from the Secondary Emergency Contact information.
MY CONTACTS TAB This feature allows you to create contacts and contact groups and sync your contacts to your SPOT X device using My Account. Your SPOT X can hold up to 70 contacts, including contact groups. A separate contact will be created based off of the contact type entered, so if an email address & a phone number is added for a single person, that person will count as two contacts instead of one. Each contact group can hold up to 10 contacts.
DELETING CONTACTS Syncing SPOT X with SPOT My Account is required for contacts and contact groups to be removed from your device. 1. In the Contact Name field, select Delete next to the name you want to remove. 2. A pop-up message will display asking to confirm the action requested. 3. Confirm Changes at the top of the page. 4. Sync the SPOT X with My Account. 5. Sync & update your device using the SPOT X Firmware Updater.
SPOT S.O.V. (SAVE OUR VEHICLE) SPOT S.O.V. is our 24/7 vehicle assistance feature that gets help for you and your car, SUV, ATV, RV, trailer or motorcycle. It doesn’t matter how far off the grid you go or even if you have zero bars of cell service, you can count on us to get you out of a jam. SPOT has partnered with Nation Safe Drivers (NSD) to provide a vehicle assistance program like no other.
SOCIAL MEDIA TAB The Social Media tab is used to link your social media accounts with the SPOT X. Once you’ve linked your accounts you will be able to send 140 character updates to those accounts from your SPOT X at any time. TWITTER 1. In the Twitter section, click on Link. 2. Follow all on-screen directions.
MESSAGE BLOCKER TAB By updating these settings, you can easily control who you receive messages from. SELECTING A BLOCKING MODE 1. Select the appropriate blocking mode: • Blacklist Mode – Blocks only incoming messages listed in the blacklist • Whitelist Mode – Blocks all incoming messages that are not on your whitelist or listed as a contact in My Account • Synced Contacts Only – Block all numbers and emails that have not been synced to your SPOT X device.
DELETE FROM THE BLACKLIST 1. In the Blocking Mode section, select View/Edit and the Delete from Blacklist pop-up will be displayed. 2.Check the boxes of the contacts you wish to remove from the Blacklist and click Delete. DELETED FROM THE WHITELIST 1. In the Blocking Mode section, select View/Edit and the Delete from Whitelist pop-up will be displayed. 2.Check the boxes of the contacts you wish to remove from the Whitelist and click Delete.
PREDEFINED MESSAGES TAB Make texting even easier by sending a Predefined Message. Send an unlimited number of Predefined Messages to your contacts at no cost. Up to 14 Predefined Messages can be created and stored on your SPOT X device so you can quickly update your friends and family. Each message can be up to 140 characters in length. NOTE: Syncing your SPOT X with SPOT My Account is required for the changes to reside on your SPOT X. CREATING A PREDEFINED MESSAGE 1.
EDITING A PREDEFINED MESSAGE 1. In the Predefined Message section, select Edit next to the message to be edited and the Edit/View a Predefined Message popup will be displayed. 2. In the Message field, edit the Predefined Message and click Save. SYNCHING PREDEFINED MESSAGES TO THE SPOT X Syncing SPOT X with your SPOT My Account is required for Predefined Messages to appear on your device. 1.
CHECK IN TAB Check In with friends and family by quickly sending a pre-programmed message and/or email along with your GPS coordinates to up to 10 contacts at no cost to you. The Check In message will include a link to Google Maps™ showing the SPOT X’s location. The Check In feature cannot be used unless it is setup before going on your adventure off the grid. A default message will be used unless a custom message is set up.
EDITING AN EMAIL ADDRESS OR MOBILE NUMBER 1. In the Check In section, select Edit next to the email or mobile number to be edited and the Edit the Mobile Number or Email Address popup will be displayed. 2. In the Mobile Number or Email Address field, edit the information and click OK. DELETING AN EMAIL ADDRESS OR MOBILE NUMBER 1. In the Check In, section, select Delete next to the Email or Mobile number to be removed. 2. Click Save.
UNDELIVERED MESSAGE NOTIFICATION TAB If the SPOT X is turned off or has not communicated with the SPOT Satellite Network, incoming messages will not be delivered. All incoming messages will be queued for up to 72 hours from the time they were sent and will only be delivered if the SPOT X is turned on and has a satellite connection. If the SPOT X remains turned off, all queued messages will not be delivered and permanently deleted.
WAYPOINTS TAB The Waypoints tab is used to mark important locations or points of interest to navigate to using the SPOT X. Waypoints can easily be created and loaded on to the SPOT X. CREATING A WAYPOINT: 1. Select to enlarge the map screen. 2. Zoom to the specific area on the map where you want to create a waypoint for. Left click and the Create Waypoint popup will be displayed. 3. The Latitude, Longitude and Elevation will be displayed. In the Name field, enter a name for the Waypoint. 4.
MY ACCOUNT – MY LOCATIONS TRACKING SPOT Tracking provides an easy way to share your outdoor adventures and is also a great safety feature. To view the tracks made while using the SPOT X, simply click on the My Locations tab.
SET FILTERS Devices – Select the devices you would like to display on the map. Message Type – Select the type of message you want to see on the map such as Check In, New Movement and S.O.S. Date and Time Range – Select the Start and End date of the tracks or message types to display on the map. Apply Filters – Once the above filters have been set, the Apply Filters option will display on the map with the information requested. Map It – Select the message type one by one or all to display them on the map.
LOCATE Find the last known location of the SPOT X by Selecting the Device, then click Locate. The Last Known Reporting Interval is based on either the Tracking interval or Message Fetching rate set on each individual SPOT X device.
MY ACCOUNT – SHARE CREATE A SHARE PAGE Share your messages and locations with friends, family and coworkers by creating a SPOT Share Page. Anyone with a link to your Share Page can see your GPS location and messages online in near real-time. Make your page public or private by password protecting it, and create or delete pages at any time. You can create up to 10 Share Pages per SPOT device. You have complete control on your SPOT Share Pages! 1. Click on the Share icon . 2. Click on Create a Share Page.
CREATE A GET SPOTTED PAGE Allow friends, family and coworkers to request your location by creating a Get Spotted Page. Make your page private by password protecting it, and create or delete pages at any time. Anyone with a private link to your Get Spotted Page can request your GPS location online in near real-time. You can create up to 10 Get Spotted Pages per SPOT device. You have complete control of on your Get Spotted pages! 1. Click on the Share icon . 2. Click on Create a Get Spotted Page. 3.
MY ACCOUNT – SETTINGS & BILLING OVERVIEW The Settings & Billing page • Username Settings – Select Update to change username. • Password Settings – Select Update to change account password. • Time Zone Preference – Select Update to select the time zone that will be displayed on all messages from the SPOT X. • Language Preference – Select Update to change your preferred language. • Credit Card Information – Select View/Edit to update or change credit card information.
SPOT X MESSAGE USAGE The SPOT X Message Usage section displays the following message usage information for the current billing period: • Device Name – Displays the name of the SPOT X. • Text Used – Displays the current total text messages (sent & received) used and the maximum number of text messages allowed before overages will be incurred. Example: 35/50 where 35 is the current total of text messages used and 50 is the maximum number allowed before overages will be incurred.
SYNCING SPOT X WITH MY ACCOUNT To sync your SPOT X from My Account, visit SPOT Firmware Updater to download the latest firmware update. 1. Open the Find Me SPOT updater. 2. Log in with your My Account credentials. 3. Turn off your SPOT X. 4. Connect the USB cable to your SPOT X and plug into a USB port on your computer. 5. Click on Connect. 6. Click on Sync. 7. Once the Sync is finished, click Disconnect.
SPOT X SPECIFICATIONS HEIGHT 6.54” WIDTH 2.9” THICKNESS 0.94” WEIGHT 7.
CERTIFICATIONS FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FCC Interference Statement (Part 15.1059b) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
INDUSTRY CANADA CERTIFICATION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
GENERAL WARNINGS Warning – Modifications: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Warning – Internal Battery: The rechargeable battery inside the SPOT X is not designed to be replaced by the consumer. If replacement is needed, have an authorized service person replace the battery with one of the same size and type.
ADDITIONAL SPOT X SUPPORT This SPOT X User Guide is based on the production version of SPOT X. Hardware and firmware changes may have occurred after this release. SPOT LLC reserves the right to make changes to technical and product specifications without prior notice. Visit FindMeSPOT.com/SPOTXSupport to access the latest version of the SPOT X User Guide and for additional information on how to use SPOT X. FindMeSPOT.com/SPOTX SPOT X™ is a trademark of Globalstar Inc.
