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SPOT Satellit GPS Messenger, Satellite GPS Messanger User Manual

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USER’S GUIDE
SatEllItE GpS mESSEnGER
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FOR EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS
© 2010, SPOT, LLC. For more information visit www.findmeSPOT.com. The official language of this User's 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.
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HOW SPOT WORKS
GPS satellites provide signals.
The SPOT onboard GPS chip determines your GPS location and sends your location and preselected message to communication satellites.
Communication satellites relay your message to specific satellite antennas around the world.
Satellite antennas and a global network route your location and message to the appropriate network.
Your location and messages are delivered according to your instructions via email, text message, or emergency notification to the GEOS Rescue Coordination Center.
Powered by Google Maps
™
When SPOT sends a text or email message to one of your contacts or to the GEOS Rescue Coordination Center, it includes your GPS coordinates and a web link (email only) to view your location using Google Maps
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SECTION 2: GETTING STARTED
Before you start, here are a few important things to remember to get maximum reliability from SPOT:
SPOT needs a clear view of the sky to obtain a GPS signal
and provide the most accurate location information. It is not reliable indoors, in a cave,
or in very dense woods.
Orienting SPOT so that the SPOT logo is facing up toward the sky will improve performance as the antenna is located under the logo.
Keep the Messenger at least 12 inches away from other GPS devices as SPOT can interfere with signal reception of other GPS devices.
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Life is full of adventures. Now you have a way to share yours and be prepared wherever you roam. You have just purchased the best peace of mind available for the active outdoor adventurer or smartly-prepared individual. SPOT is the world’s first satellite messenger. SPOT uses the GPS satellite system to determine your location and global communication satellites to transmit that information to your chosen contacts.
SECTION 1: WELCOME
SPOT GIVES YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES PEACE OF MIND BY ALLOWING YOU TO:
• Notify them or the GEOS International Emergency Rescue Coordination Center of your
GPS location.
• Send for assistance in time of need around the world.
• Be completely independent of mobile phone or other land-based radio coverage.
To begin using SPOT, we recommend you spend a few minutes reading through this User’s Guide, then visit findmeSPOT.com to learn more about SPOT, select a service plan and activate your SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger.
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INITIAL SYSTEM TEST:
Perform an initial system test to evaluate your entire messaging system, from the operational condition of the SPOT to the readiness of those you’ve chosen to receive your messages.
1) Go outside to where SPOT has a clear view of the sky in all directions.
2) Press and hold the ON/OFF button until the function light blinks green.
3) Press and hold the Check-In/OK button until the function light blinks green.
4) Leave SPOT outdoors. The GPS indicator light blinks green as SPOT acquires a GPS fix. Once
SPOT aquires your GPS location, the Message Sending light and GPS light will blink green in unison for ~15 seconds to notify you that your message is being transmitted with GPS location. The Message Sending light will continue to blink green over the remainder of the 20 minute message cycle and for one (1) hour after the end of the message cycle (this is to provide you with additional time to check if your most recent message was transmitted). The Check-In/OK
function light will turn off once the message cycle is complete.
5) Verify that the message was received in the email or SMS account(s) that you set up during
activation in your Check-In/OK contact list.
6) You can also view your messages in your account at findmeSPOT.com
If the GPS light blinks red, SPOT does not have a clear view of the GPS satellites and you must move to an area with a clearer view of the sky for proper operation. Then repeat steps 2 through 5. You can update the names and contact information anytime via your account on the SPOT website. Leave your personal contact information as one of the contacts for future system testing and GPS Acquisition before each trip.
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WITH YOUR SPOT SATELLITE GPS MESSENGER
WHAT YOU NEED:
- SPOT
- 3 AAA Energizer
®
Ultimate Lithium 8x Batteries (L92)
(included)
- User’s Guide
AT FINDMESPOT.COM
WHAT YOU NEED:
- Personal information
- Emergency Contact information
- SMS (Text) and e-mail contacts for messaging
- Credit card information
- SPOT electronic serial number (ESN) and authorization code. These codes are located inside the battery compartment.
SPOT activation requires a combination of hardware and online steps, outlined below. Complete all steps in each row before moving on.
INSTALL THE INCLUDED BATTERIES:
1) Loosen 2 screws holding the battery cover in place
2) Write down the ESN and Authorization code for use
during service activation.
3) Install 3 AAA Energizer
®
Ultimate Lithium 8x Batteries
(L92) as shown.
4) Replace cover, then tighten screws with a screwdriver
or coin. It is important that you tighten the battery cover to keep SPOT waterproof.
ACCOUNT SETUP:
1) Log onto www.findmeSPOT.com, choose your
country or language, and select the SPOT Account tab. Click the Activate link.
2) Follow the online instructions to choose a service
plan and activate your SPOT.
3) Select additional services, such as Track Progress.
4) When entering contact information, add your own
email or phone number to the Check-In/OK contact list for use in the system test.
SERVICE ACTIVATION
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HELP/
SPOT ASSIST
Request help from
your friends and
family at your GPS
location. Or ask
for help from
professional
assistance
organizations instead
of friends and family.
CHECK-IN/OK
Let contacts know where you are and
that you’re okay with
a pre-programmed
message.
CUSTOM
MESSAGE
Let contacts know where
you are and send a pre-
programmed
message.
TRACK
PROGRESS
Automatically send
and save your
location and allow
contacts to track
your progress using
Google Maps
™
.
SOS
Alert emergency
responders to your
GPS location.
MESSAGE FUNCTIONS
SECTION 3: USING SPOT
POWER
To turn SPOT on simply press and hold the ON/OFF button until the button blinks green. SPOT performs a self-diagnostic test. When power is ON, the button will blink green every 3 seconds. This is helpful for making SPOT more visible in the dark. To turn SPOT off, press and hold the ON/OFF button until the light stops blinking.
LIGHT INDICATORS
SPOT uses lights to tell you what it’s doing. Take a moment to become familiar with these lights.
FUNCTION LIGHTS
Each button has a backlight that blinks when that button is active. To activate (or if applicable, cancel) any function, you must press and hold the button until the function light starts blinking (approximately 3 seconds).
GPS LIGHT
The GPS light notifies you whether SPOT is able to see the GPS satellites and obtain your GPS location.
• Green – The GPS light blinks green while SPOT sees the GPS satellites and is looking for a GPS
location. Once the GPS location is obtained, the GPS light and Message Sending light blink green approximately 15 seconds to notify you that your message was sent with your GPS location.
• Red – The GPS light blinks red if SPOT doesn’t see the GPS satellites and /or can’t find your GPS
location. You should move to a location with a clearer view of the sky.
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