Spot X User Manual
S.O.S. | MESSAGE | TRACK | CHECK IN | SOCIAL
USER GUIDE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME
What’s in the Box....................................................................................................................................................................... 1
ACTIVATING YOUR SPOT X
Electronic Serial Number (ESN), Authorization Code and Mobile Device Number (MDN) ............................................................ 1
Activating Your SPOT X and Selecting a Service Plan ................................................................................................................ 1
SPOT X Firmware Update Required ............................................................................................................................................ 1
SPOT X AT A GLANCE
Device Overview ........................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Main Menu Actions .................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Device Overview Functions ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
Status Bar Icons ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Menu Display Icons .................................................................................................................................................................. 4
SPOT X Directional Pad ............................................................................................................................................................. 5
Screen Lock ............................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Keyboard and Display Backlighting ........................................................................................................................................... 5
Charging your SPOT X ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
GETTING STARTED
Important SPOT X Tips ............................................................................................................................................................... 6
SPOT X Operating Temperatures ................................................................................................................................................ 6
CONTACTS
Manually Adding a Contact ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
Deleting a Contact .................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2-WAY MESSAGING
Creating & Sending Messages .................................................................................................................................................. 9
Predefined Messages .............................................................................................................................................................. 10
Social Media ........................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Viewing All Messages ..............................................................................................................................................................10
Viewing Individual Messages .................................................................................................................................................. 11
Deleting Individual Message Threads ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Replying to a Message ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
CHECK IN
Sending a Check In Message .................................................................................................................................................. 12
How to View Your Sent Check In Messages .............................................................................................................................. 12
Cancel Messages .................................................................................................................................................................... 12
SPOT S.O.V. (SAVE OUR VEHICLE)
Initiating SPOT S.O.V. .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
S.O.S.
Initiating S.O.S. ...................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Canceling S.O.S. ..................................................................................................................................................................... 15
TRACKING
Select Tracking Interval ........................................................................................................................................................... 16
Initiating Tracking ................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Canceling Tracking .................................................................................................................................................................17
Suspended Tracking Mode ....................................................................................................................................................... 17
MESSAGE FETCHING
Selecting a Message Fetching Rate ........................................................................................................................................ 18
Manually Fetching New Messages ........................................................................................................................................... 18
NAVIGATION
Calibrating the Compass ........................................................................................................................................................ 19
Trip Information Data Fields .................................................................................................................................................... 20
Configuring Trip Information Data Fields ................................................................................................................................20
WAYPOINTS
Creating a Waypoint ................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Navigating to a Waypoint ........................................................................................................................................................ 21
SYSTEM SETTINGS
Viewing Data Usage ................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Viewing Service Plan Details ................................................................................................................................................... 22
Language Settings .................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Time and Date Settings ........................................................................................................................................................... 23
Distance Unit Settings ............................................................................................................................................................ 24
Display Settings ...................................................................................................................................................................... 24
SPOT X Information ................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Restore Factory Settings ......................................................................................................................................................... 24
Demo/Retail Mode ................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Regulatory Information ........................................................................................................................................................... 24
Enable/Disable Screen S.O.S. .................................................................................................................................................. 24
SPOT MY ACCOUNT
My Account Overview ............................................................................................................................................................... 25
MY ACCOUNT – MY DEVICES
SPOT X My Devices Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 26
MY ACCOUNT - DEVICE NAME TAB
Personalize the Device Name .................................................................................................................................................. 28
MY ACCOUNT – TRACKING TAB
Tracking ..................................................................................................................................................................................29
MY ACCOUNT – MOVEMENT ALERT TAB
Configuring Movement Alerts ................................................................................................................................................. 30
MY ACCOUNT – THIRD PARTY GPS FORWARDING TAB
Enter a Third Party Identification Code ................................................................................................................................... 31
MY ACCOUNT – DUPPLICATE SETTINGS TAB
Copy Device Setting to Another SPOT X ................................................................................................................................... 32
MY ACCOUNT – S.O.S. TAB
Enter the Primary and Secondary Emergency Contacts ........................................................................................................... 33
MY ACCOUNT – CONTACTS TAB
Create New Contact ................................................................................................................................................................ 34
Create New Contact Group ...................................................................................................................................................... 34
Adding Contacts to the SPOT X ............................................................................................................................................... 34
Delete Contacts ...................................................................................................................................................................... 35
MY ACCOUNT – SPOT S.O.V. TAB
SPOT S.O.V. (Save Our Vehicle) ............................................................................................................................................... 36
SPOT S.O.V. Assist Features..................................................................................................................................................... 36
MY ACCOUNT – SOCIAL MEDIA TAB
Twitter ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
MY ACCOUNT – MESSAGE BLOCKER TAB
Selecting a Blocking Mode ..................................................................................................................................................... 38
Add to the Blacklist ................................................................................................................................................................ 38
Add to the Whitelist ................................................................................................................................................................ 38
Delete from the Blacklist ........................................................................................................................................................ 39
Delete from Whitelist .............................................................................................................................................................. 39
MY ACCOUNT – PREDEFINED MESSAGES TAB
Creating a Predefined Message .............................................................................................................................................. 40
Deleting a Predefined Message .............................................................................................................................................. 40
Editing a Predefined Message ................................................................................................................................................ 41
Synching Predefined Messages to the SPOT X ........................................................................................................................ 41
MY ACCOUNT – CHECK IN TAB
Configuring the Check In Message ......................................................................................................................................... 42
Editing an Email Address or Mobile Number .......................................................................................................................... 43
Deleting an Email Address or Mobile Number ........................................................................................................................ 43
MY ACCOUNT – UNDELIVERED MESSAGE NOTIFICATION TAB
Enable or Disable Undelivered Message Notification .............................................................................................................. 44
MY ACCOUNT – WAYPOINTS TAB
Creating a Waypoint ............................................................................................................................................................... 45
Deleting a Waypoint ................................................................................................................................................................45
Editing a Waypoint .................................................................................................................................................................. 45
Synching Waypoints to the SPOT X ......................................................................................................................................... 45
MY ACCOUNT – MY LOCATIONS
Tracking ..................................................................................................................................................................................46
Set Filters ............................................................................................................................................................................... 47
Locate ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 48
MY ACCOUNT – SHARE & GET SPOTTED PAGES
Create a Share Page ............................................................................................................................................................... 49
Create a Get Spotted Page ...................................................................................................................................................... 50
MY ACCOUNT – SETTINGS AND BILLING
Settings & Billing Overview ..................................................................................................................................................... 51
SPOT X Message Usage ........................................................................................................................................................... 52
SYNCHING AND UPDATING FIRMWARE WITH MY ACCOUNT
Synching SPOT X .................................................................................................................................................................... 53
SPOT X Firmware Update ........................................................................................................................................................ 53
SPOT X SPECIFICATIONS
SPOT X Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................. 55
CERTIFICATIONS
FCC Compliance Statement .................................................................................................................................................... 55
FCC Regulatory ....................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Réglementation de la FCC ....................................................................................................................................................... 55
ISED RSS-GEN Notice .............................................................................................................................................................. 55
Industry Canada Regulatory .................................................................................................................................................... 56
Canada Regulatory ................................................................................................................................................................. 56
Réglementation du Canada .................................................................................................................................................... 56
Declaration of Conformity for European Customers ................................................................................................................. 56
GENERAL WARNINGS
General Warnings .................................................................................................................................................................... 57
WELCOME
Thank you for purchasing your SPOT X. Now you can stay connected to family, friends
and Search & Rescue services whenever you’re off the grid.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
• SPOT X Device
• Strap and Carabiner
• 18” Micro USB Data/Power Cable
• AC (Wall) Power Adapter
IMPORTANT: YOUR SPOT X REQUIRES AN ACTIVE SPOT SERVICE PLAN SUBSCRIPTION TO COMMUNICATE.
SPOT X FEATURES, INCLUDING S.O.S., WILL NOT WORK WITHOUT FIRST ACTIVATING YOUR DEVICE.
IF YOU ENCOUNTER ISSUES DURING ACTIVATION, PLEASE VISIT
FINDMESPOT.COM/SPOTXSUPPORT FOR ASSISTANCE.
• Quick Start Guide
• Warranty Card
• GEOS Reference Guide
• S.O.S. Mirrored Sticker
ELECTRONIC SERIAL NUMBER (ESN), AUTHORIZATION CODE
AND MOBILE DEVICE NUMBER (MDN)
The ESN and Authorization Code can be found on the SPOT X device by selecting System Settings and scrolling
to and selecting SPOT X Info. The ESN can also be found on the bottom of your SPOT X retail box. You will need
both codes when setting up your SPOT MY ACCOUNT.
Your MDN will be assigned after you complete the SPOT MY ACCOUNT activation process.
ACTIVATING YOUR SPOT X AND SELECTING A SERVICE PLAN
1. Go to FindMeSPOT.com/Activate
2. New SPOT customers should select Begin Activation to create a new account. Existing SPOT customers should
login to their current SPOT account and select Add New SPOT Device.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to create account, choose a service plan and additional services for your
SPOT X. Confirm your order to finish the SPOT MY ACCOUNT activation process.
SPOT X FIRMWARE UPDATE REQUIRED
ONCE YOU COMPLETE THE SPOT MY ACCOUNT ACTIVATION, MAKE SURE YOUR DEVICE IS UPDATED
WITH THE LATEST FIRMWARE. SYNCING SPOT X WITH YOUR SPOT MY ACCOUNT WILL BE REQUIRED FOR
SEVERAL FEATURES SUCH AS CONTACTS AND PREDEFINED MESSAGES TO APPEAR ON YOUR DEVICE.
VISIT FINDMESPOT.COM/FIRMWARE TO DOWNLOAD THE LATEST SPOT X FIRMWARE UPDATER.
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SPOT X AT A GLANCE
DEVICE OVERVIEW
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Power/Backlight Button
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Power LED
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Display Screen
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S.O.S. Button
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Directional Pad
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Track Button
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Back Button
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QWERTY Keyboard
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USB Power/Data Port
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Time
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Status Bar
MAIN MENU ACTIONS
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Main Menu
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Opens Messages Screen
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Sends Check In Message
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Posts to Social
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Fetches New Messages
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Opens Tracking Screen
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Opens Navigation Screen
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Opens System Settings
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Initiates S.O.S. with GEOS IERCC
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DEVICE OVERVIEW FUNCTIONS
BLINKING GREEN BLINKING RED NO LED
POWER LED
POWER BUTTON
S.O.S. BUTTON
TRACKING BUTTON
DIRECTIONAL PAD
BACK BUTTON
SPOT X is powered
on and battery life is
above 20%.
Press the Power button to power on
the SPOT X. Long press the Power
button for 3 seconds to power OFF.
Long press the S.O.S. button for 3
seconds or until S.O.S. screen is
displayed to initiate an S.O.S. with
GEOS IERCC.
Long press the Track button for 3
seconds to initiate tracking mode at
your set interval rate.
Press up, down, left and right to
navigate to and highlight a section
on the screen.
Quick press the Back button to
navigate to the previous screen.
SPOT X is powered
on and battery life
is below 20%.
SPOT X has either entered
power saving mode due to
no button press or the unit
is powered off.
While the SPOT X is powered ON, quick
press the Power button to toggle the
screen and keyboard backlight on and off.
While S.O.S. is active, long press the
S.O.S. button for 3 seconds to cancel the
S.O.S. with GEOS IERCC.
While Tracking Mode is active, long
press the Track button for 3 seconds to
cancel Tracking.
Press the center button to make
a selection.
Press and hold the Back button to
go back to the Main Menu screen.
QWERTY KEYPAD
DISPLAY SCREEN
USB POWER/DATA PORT
Use the keyboard to create messages, contact names and other manual entries
as required.
The SPOT X Display screen allows for interaction with the Main Menu,
sub-menus, and other onscreen features.
Used to connect a Micro USB Cable to the SPOT X USB Port to charge the
SPOT X device and to sync with SPOT MY ACCOUNT.
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STATUS BAR ICONS
MENU DISPLAY ICONS
BATTERY
Battery Strength
Low Battery
Battery Charging
GPS SIGNAL
GPS Signal Available
GPS Signal Unavailable
DEVICE
Sync Required
MESSAGES
Sending a Message
New Received Messages
Fetching New Messages
Pending Queued Messages
Sending Check In Message
MESSAGES
Create New Message
Send Message
Reply to Message
Predefined Messages
CONTACTS
Contact List
Create New Contact
GPS
Include Elevation with Message
Include GPS Coordinates with Message
Create New Waypoint
Navigate to Location
OTHER
Delete
Save
MODES
S.O.S. Active
Social
Tracking Active
Suspended Tracking
TIME
5:00 PM
12-Hour Format
17:00
24-Hour Format
Back
CONTACTS
Email Contact
Mobile Contact
Group Contact
Twitter
SENT MESSAGE STATUS
Message Sent
Message Failed
Message Sent to Queue
Message Sent - Delivery Unconfirmed
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SPOT X DIRECTIONAL PAD
The SPOT X Main Menu screen displays icons/buttons that you
can select to send messages, activate an S.O.S. and manage other
features. After making an initial selection, sub-menu screens may
be displayed.
Use the Directional Pad (Up – Down – Left – Right) to highlight your
selection and then press the Select button to make your selection.
Use the Back button to cancel or go back to the previous screen.
SCREEN LOCK
To prevent the accidental transmission of data, you can enable the
screen lock feature on the SPOT X.
SELECT UP RIGHT
LEFT DOWN BACK
Simply press the key followed by the Select button.
To disable the screen lock, press the key followed by the
Select button.
KEYBOARD AND DISPLAY BACKLIGHTING
Press the Power/Backlight Button to turn on/off keyboard and screen illumination.
CHARGING YOUR SPOT X
Connect the Micro USB Data/Power Cable to the SPOT X USB Data/Power Port and connect to either a computer or
the AC Power Adapter. The battery with the lightning bolt icon will be visible while charging.
Once the battery icon indicates a full charge, disconnect the Power Cable from the SPOT X. Make sure the USB
cover is firmly sealed to ensure the device’s waterproof capability.
USB Data/Power Port
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GETTING STARTED
IMPORTANT SPOT X TIPS
SPOT X needs a clear view of the sky with no obstructions (buildings, roof overhangs, trees, etc.) to obtain a
GPS signal to provide the most accurate location information and send messages (Figure 1). SPOT X is not as
reliable at the bottom of a deep canyon, in a cave, or in very dense woods.
Orienting SPOT X vertically with the antenna facing towards the sky, will improve performance due to the antenna
being located on the top portion of the device.
Since SPOT X has the ability to receive messages, messages sent from the device can be acknowledged
shortening the transmission time.
Before heading off the grid, we strongly recommend that you send a test text message to ensure your device
was activated properly. You can view your sent messages in your account at FindMeSPOT.com/MyAccount
NOTE: If no GPS signal is found the will display on the screen. If possible, you should move to a
location with a clearer view of the sky. You can check the status of your messages in the message thread.
SPOT X OPERATING TEMPERATURES
Prolonged use or storage of your SPOT X in direct sunlight or in a vehicle may cause the device to overheat and/or
damage its battery. SPOT X can withstand operating in temperatures of -4F to +140F (-20C to +60C).
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CONTACTS
SPOT X can hold up to 70 contacts and/or contact groups. Individual contacts can either be manually added to or
deleted from the SPOT X on the fly or they can be input via SPOT My Account and synced to the SPOT X by using
the SPOT X Firmware Updater.
Contacts supported:
• Mobile Number
• Email
• Contact Groups
MANUALLY ADDING A CONTACT
1. On the Main Menu screen, select and press the Select button to display the Messages screen, then
select Contacts.
2. On the Contacts screen, scroll down until the is highlighted or press the right button from the directional pad
and highlight the . Then press the Select button to display the New Contact screen.
3. Enter the appropriate information and select and press Select button to save the contact to your SPOT X device.
If both Email and Text # fields are filled in, the SPOT X will create two separate contacts, one for the email and one
for the text number.
4. Additionally, there will be displayed next to the new contact’s name indicating that the SPOT X will need to
sync with SPOT My Account.
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DELETING A CONTACT
1. On the Main Menu screen, select and then select Contacts. Scroll down and highlight the contact you want
to delete. Press the Select button.
2. Select to delete the contact and follow the onscreen instructions to remove it from your SPOT X device
permanently.
3. Additionally, if the SPOT X device had been previously synced with SPOT My Account and the contact was
present in both locations, once a new sync is performed the deleted contact will be also removed from the
contact list in SPOT My Account.
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2-WAY MESSAGING
Send and receive 140 character text messages and emails with family and friends from virtually anywhere in
the world. SPOT even provides you with your own mobile text number so others can reach you anytime.
CREATING & SENDING MESSAGES
1. On the Main Menu screen, select to display the Messages screen, and then select Messages.
2. On the Messages screen, select to compose a new message.
3. Select the To: field to display the Select Contact screen, then select New SMS Contact to input a phone number
or New Email Contact to input an email recipient. You can also select to add up to 10 individual contacts or
a contact group from your contact list.
NOTE: When sending a message to more than one person, the contacts will have to be added individually.
4. Select the MESSAGE: field to display the New Message screen. From here, you can choose to create a new
message or select a message from your list of Predefined Messages by selecting .
5. Include your elevation by checking and/or include your GPS coordinates by checking .
6. Select to send your message.
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PREDEFINED MESSAGES
Make texting even easier by sending a Predefined Message. Predefined Messages can be created in your SPOT
My Account and up to 14 can be stored on your SPOT X so you can quickly update your friends and family.
Simply create a new message and select the to access the Predefined Messages you have created.
Syncing your SPOT X with SPOT My Account is required for the changes to reside on your SPOT X.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Link your social media accounts to your SPOT X directly from your SPOT My Account. 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.
1. On the Main Menu screen, select then select where to post your message.
2. Select Next.
3. You can include your elevation by checking and/or include your GPS coordinates by
checking .
4. Select to post to social media.
Syncing your SPOT X with SPOT My Account is required for the changes to reside on your SPOT X.
VIEWING ALL MESSAGES
1. On the Main Menu screen, select to display the main Messages screen, then select Messages to view
all of your message threads.
2. Highlight and select the message thread you wish to open.
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VIEWING INDIVIDUAL MESSAGES
To view the entire message, highlight and select the message you want to see.
DELETING INDIVIDUAL MESSAGE THREADS
To delete the individual message thread, go to the thread and select and follow the onscreen instructions.
REPLYING TO A MESSAGE
To reply to the message, go to the thread and select .
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CHECK IN
Check In with friends and family by quickly sending a pre-programmed message and/or email along with your GPS
coordinates. The Check In message will include a link to Google Maps™ showing the SPOT X’s location. Make sure
you set up this feature before you go off the grid.
The Check In message can be customized and assigned to contacts via SPOT My Account at any time.
SENDING A CHECK IN MESSAGE
On the Main Menu, select and the pre-programmed message created in SPOT My Account will automatically be
sent to the pre-assigned contacts in your Check In contact list.
HOW TO VIEW YOUR SENT CHECK IN MESSAGES
1. On the Main Menu screen, select to display the
Message screen, and then select Messages.
2. On the list of messages, select the Check In.
3. Select the Check In message you would like to view.
NOTE: The Check-In Message will not display the texts sent,
but only the GPS coordinates and date/time it was sent.
CANCEL MESSAGES
Cancels all outbound Check In and other messages that are queued up.
1. On the Main Menu screen, select and then select Cancel Messages.
2. A message will be displayed asking if you want to cancel all pending outbound messages. Select Yes or No.
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SPOT S.O.V. (SAVE OUR VEHICLE)
SPOT S.O.V. can be used during non-life threatening situations and allows you to send 2-Way text messages
to Nation Safe Drivers. SPOT S.O.V. services provided by Nation Safe Drivers, are only available to subscribing
customers in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Washington, D.C. and Canada. Visit FindMeSPOT.com/SPOTSOV to learn more.
INITIATING SPOT S.O.V.
If Nation Safe Drivers service was added to the plan, this contact will automatically be listed under the SPOT X
contact list.
1. On the Main Menu screen select to display the main Message screen, then select Messages.
2. Select .
3. Select
4. Select Nation Safe Driver from your contact list.
5. Select the Message field to display the New Text screen. From here you can choose to create a new message.
Select Done to continue.
6. Include your Elevation by checking next to and/or include your GPS Coordinates by checking next .
7. Select to send your message.
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S.O.S
IMPORTANT NOTICE: S.O.S. MODE SHOULD ONLY BE USED DURING LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCIES.
SENDING FALSE S.O.S. MESSAGES MAY SUBJECT YOU TO LIABILITY FOR ADDITIONAL CHARGES.
Activate the S.O.S. mode to begin communicating and sending alerts directly to GEOS International Emergency
Response Coordination Center (IERCC). GEOS IERCC will notify the appropriate emergency responders based on
the SPOT X’s GPS location and your emergency situation. Responders may include local police, Coast Guard, or
Search and Rescue teams. For full details about GEOS IERCC, please visit FindMeSPOT.com/GEOS
INITIATING S.O.S.
1. Power on the SPOT X, lift cover, long press the S.O.S. button for 3 seconds or until S.O.S. screen is displayed, or
select from the Main Menu screen and follow the onscreen instructions.
2. The S.O.S. icon will appear on the Status Bar to indicate that S.O.S. has been initiated.
S.O.S
Button
3. Once S.O.S. is initiated, GEOS IERCC will be notified of your emergency and SPOT X will continuously send
S.O.S. notifications with your GPS coordinates to GEOS IERCC every 2.5 minutes until S.O.S. is acknowledged.
SPOT X will send S.O.S. notification with you GPS coordinates every 5 minutes until canceled.
NOTE: Powering off the SPOT X will cancel the S.O.S.
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