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SPOT SpotX Quick Start Manual

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Summary of Contents for SPOT SpotX

  • Page 1 QUICK START GUIDE...
  • Page 2 VISIT FINDMESPOT.COM/SPOTXSUPPORT FOR ASSISTANCE. 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.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 SPOT X AT A GLANCE DEVICE OVERVIEW Power/Backlight Power LED Display Screen S.O.S. Button Directional Pad Track Button Back Button QWERTY Keyboard USB Power/Data Port MAIN MENU ACTIONS Opens Messages Screen Time Sends Check In Message Status Bar Posts to Social...
  • Page 5 The SPOT X Display screen allows for interaction with the Main Menu, DISPLAY SCREEN sub-menus, and other onscreen features. Used to connect a Micro USB Cable to the SPOT X USB Port to charge the USB POWER/DATA PORT SPOT X device and to sync with SPOT MY ACCOUNT.
  • Page 6 STATUS BAR ICONS MENU DISPLAY ICONS BATTERY MESSAGES Battery Strength Create New Message Low Battery Send Message Battery Charging Reply to Message Predefined Messages GPS SIGNAL CONTACTS GPS Signal Available Contact List GPS Signal Unavailable Create New Contact DEVICE Sync Required Include Elevation with Message MESSAGES Include GPS Coordinates with Message...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    FindMeSPOT.com/MyAccount. 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...
  • Page 9 CONTACTS SPOT X can hold up to 70 contacts and/or contact groups. Contacts can be manually added through the SPOT X or through SPOT MY ACCOUNT. If added through SPOT MY ACCOUNT, syncing is required using the SPOT X Firmware Updater.

  • Page 10: Predefined Messages

    Make messaging even easier by sending a Predefined Message. These messages can only be created in your SPOT MY ACCOUNT and up to 14 Predefined Messages can be stored on your SPOT X. Syncing SPOT X with your SPOT MY ACCOUNT is required for Predefined Messages to appear on your device.
  • Page 11 GPS coordinates. The Check In message will include a link to Google Maps containing the SPOT X’s location. The Check In messages can be created and assigned to contacts via SPOT MY ACCOUNT at any time. SENDING A CHECK IN MESSAGE...
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13 Navigation, Check In, Social, and Tracking if active. The SPOT X device will be locked down on S.O.S. Mode and you will not be able to send messages to anyone other than GEOS IERCC until S.O.S. is cancelled.

  • Page 14: Social Media

    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. Syncing SPOT X with your SPOT account is required for social media to appear as a contact on your device.

  • Page 15: Calibrating The Compass

    SPOT X detects no movement, or you power off the SPOT X device. 3. While Tracking is active, SPOT X should remain outside in clear view of the sky with no obstructions in order to maintain network connectivity.
  • Page 16 © 2018 SPOT LLC. All Rights Reserved. All SPOT products described on FindMeSPOT.com are the products of SPOT LLC and its affiliates, which are not affiliated in any manner with SPOT Image of Toulouse, France or SPOT Image Corporation of Chantilly, Virginia.