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visit findmespot.com to activate
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section 1: welcome The great outdoors can be a big, uncertain place. But you’ve just purchased the most peace of mind available for the active outdoor adventurer or smartly-prepared individual. SPOT is the world’s first satellite messenger, using the GPS satellite system to determine your location and communications satellites to transmit that information to the chosen recipient. SPOT gives you and your loved ones peace of mind by allowing you to notify them or a GEOS International 9-1-1 E
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R M E E T T N S E M Y C ) E S ) S S T E L P E S M I S T Y O A S N I A S T ( M L O N L E S P E M T ( E E T S E E T I N E 3 1 5 2 4 Satellite Personal Tracker HELP 911 ON TEST OFF T S N L A R E O S L N S N H E E Y A L R P T N C S A E A G N L I T S E L E C N R E G S R I C R E P E G M M M E O C
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how spot works 1 GPS satellites provide coordinates. 2 SPOT messenger’s onboard GPS chip determines your exact coordinates and sends your location and message to the SPOT satellite system. 3 SPOT commercial satellites relay your message to specific satellite antennas around the world. 4 Satellite antennas and supporting equipment route your message and location to the appropriate network. 5 Your message is delivered according to your instructions via text message, email or emergency noti
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section 2: GettinG s tarted What You Need To Get Started Your SPOT comes with: • SPOT Satellite Messenger • 2 AA Lithium Batteries • User’s Guide You will need to log on to www.findmespot.com to register your SPOT messenger and activate service. To do so, you need to have the following available: • Personal information • Credit card information • SPOT unit serial number and 8-digit authentication code located inside battery compartment back of unit inside battery compartment ESN
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Installing Batteries Improper installation of batteries could result in damage to the unit. Use only lithium batteries with SPOT. 1) Using a screwdriver or built-in rings, loosen screw in belt clip and swing to the side. 2) Loosen 2 screws holding battery cover in place. 3) Install AA lithium batteries as shown. 4) Replace cover and clip, then tighten screws. Creating Your Account Log on to www.findmespot.com. Follow the instructions online to choose your subscription plan and register your SP
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911 ASK FOR HELP CHECK IN TRACK PROGRESS ALERT 9-1-1 Let contacts know Send and save your Dispatch emergency Request help from where you are and location and allow responders to your friends and family that you’re okay. contacts to track exact location. at your exact your progress using location. ™ Google Maps . The SPOT Satellite Messenger gives you a line of communication with friends and family when and where you want it, and emergency assistance when and where you need i
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section 3: UsinG spot power SPOT has a separate power button to ensure long battery life and to help avoid sending messages accidentally. To turn SPOT on, press the ON/OFF button. You must then wait an additional 2 seconds before activating any SPOT function. When power is on, the indicator light will blink once every 3 seconds. This is also helpful for making SPOT more visible in the dark. To turn SPOT off, press and hold the ON/OFF button for 3 seconds. testinG spot SPOT is desig
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t o a ctivate 9-1-1 mode: In an emergency, press and hold the 9-1-1 button for at least 2 seconds. A distress signal and your exact location will be sent to an Emergency Response Center every 5 minutes until cancelled. Once activated, the indicator light will blink green every 3 seconds, and turn solid green for 5 seconds when a message is being sent. t o c ancel: Press and hold the 9-1-1 button for at least 3 seconds. The blinking green light will blink red to indicate that it is preparing
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sm check in – spot checking Use this feature to let your SPOTteam know that all is well, notify them of your location, or save waypoints so you can review your route at a later date. t o a ctivate check in mode: Press the OK √ button. The SPOTteam members you have specified in your online account will receive a pre-programmed SPOTcheck message via text and/or email with a link to Google Maps™ with your exact location. Once activated, the indicator light will blink green every 3 seconds, and
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the OK √ indicator light will blink green every 3 seconds, and turn solid green for 5 seconds when a SPOTcasting message is being sent. SPOTcheck must be inactive for SPOTcasting to be activated. t o c ancel: Turn unit off by pressing and holding the ON/OFF button for 3 seconds, or press and hold the OK√ button for 5 seconds to terminate SPOTcasting. SPOTcasting is automatically disabled when you activate either 9-1-1 or HELP. section 4: s Ystem fUnction and indicators GPS Coordinate Acqui
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Message Indicators For all functions, SPOT lets you know what it’s doing. While preparing to send a message, the function indicator and ON/OFF lights will blink green every 3 seconds, in unison. Once SPOT has determined your GPS coordinates and sent your message, the indicator lights will turn solid green for 5 seconds and then continue flashing in unison. If the lights blink out of unison, this indicates that the messenger was not able to determine GPS coordinates, usually due to a blocked
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of their life or less left. If the ON/OFF light flashes red, or if you are unsure as to the battery life remaining, replace the batteries. Always test and verify your SPOT device before any trip. • Under normal usage a SPOT messenger with fully charged batteries should meet or exceed the following: – Power ON, unused: Approx. 1 year – SPOTcasting tracking mode: Approx. 14 days – 9-1-1 mode: Up to 7 consecutive days – HELP mode: up to 1900 messages – SPOTcheck OK/ √: up to 1900 m
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Troubleshooting Spot performs a self-diagnostic test each time it is powered on. Additionally, for maximum security, Spot strongly recommends that you send and verify an OK/Check message each time before use. This allows you to evaluate your entire messaging system, from the operational condition of the messenger to the readiness of those you’ve chosen to notify of your messages Conditions: • OK/ √ indicator light blinks RED every second immediately after ON/OFF button is pressed:
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track proGress Selecting “Track” messages in your online account to display allows contacts to follow your progress in real time. check in By clicking on the link in an OK √ email, your contacts are shown your exact location via Google Maps™.
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ask for help HELP messages are sent every 5 minutes for one hour, updating your contacts with your exact location. alert 9-1-1 SPOT sends 9-1-1 messages every 5 minutes, allowing you to move while updating authorities with your location. 911
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For additional questions or support: Visit www.findmespot.com or call 1-866-OK1-SPOT (1-866-651-7768). Warranty SPOT is warranted by Axonn, LLC for 12 months from the date of purchase against manufacturing defects. For warranty details and procedures, visit www.findmespot.com. FFC/IC Notice 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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This de
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TM • ROHS and WEEE compliant • Certified to FCC and CE emissions, immunity and safety regulations. • Meets FCC part 25 regulations, Canada type approval, CISPR Publication 22 (1985 1st Edition), RTTE Directive (1999/EC) and IEC 60950 safety standard. © 2007, SPOT, Inc. All rights reserved. For more information, visit findmespot.com UserGuide v20071012
