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- Page 2 visit findmespot.com to activate...
- Page 3 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 Emergency...
- Page 4 Satellite Personal Tracker HELP TEST...
- Page 5 Powered by Google Maps When SPOT sends a text or email message to one of your contacts or to a GEOS International 9-1-1 Emergency Response Center, it includes your exact coordinates and a web link to view your location using Google Maps ™...
- Page 6 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 •...
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Page 7: Installing Batteries
Creating Your Account Log on to www.findmespot.com. Follow the instructions online to choose your subscription plan and register your SPOT unit. Once complete, you can set up your personal account information, activate your emergency 9-1-1 services, and create your SPOTteam – the friends and family members you wish to receive your SPOT messages via cellular short messaging service (SMS) and/or email. - Page 8 For the low cost of a service subscription, SPOT works around the world, even where cell phones don't.
- Page 9 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.
- Page 10 Emergency Response Center and your SPOTteam that you are in distress. Even if SPOT cannot acquire its location from the GPS network, it will still attempt to send a distress signal – without exact location –...
- Page 11 The SPOT network will deliver the first message received to your SPOTteam and discard the remaining identical messages. To make sure SPOT has enough time to repeat your messages, leave the SPOT messenger on and with a clear view of the sky for 20 minutes.
- Page 12 4: sYstem fUnction and indicators GPS Coordinate Acquisition The first time you turn on SPOT, or after moving more than 600 miles since its last use, SPOT will normally determine your coordinates within 4 minutes. In rare instances, this could take longer.
- Page 13 GPS coordinates, usually due to a blocked view of the sky. To correct, move the SPOT messenger to an area with a clearer view of the sky, where SPOT will automatically continue searching for a GPS signal. The lights will blink in unison once it is successful.
- Page 14 Your SPOT Satellite Messenger is designed to go anywhere. However, like all electronic devices, it has its limits. SPOT relies upon GPS and low earth orbit satellites to fix your location and send your messages. To work, the SPOT logo (which is directly above the transmitter) needs to have an unobstructed view of the sky, either outdoors or in a glass- enclosed area such as in a vehicle.
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Page 15: Troubleshooting
ON/OFF light flashes red, or if you are unsure as to the battery life remaining, replace the batteries. - Improper battery type. SPOT is designed to use AA lithium batteries. Alkaline or other battery technologies are not compatible and may cause malfunction of the device. However, in a critical situation, non-lithium batteries may allow the unit to operate for a limited period of time if no lithium batteries are available. - Page 16 check in By clicking on the link in an OK√ email, your contacts are shown your exact location via Google Maps™. track proGress Selecting “Track” messages in your online account to display allows contacts to follow your progress in real time.
- Page 17 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.
- Page 18 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.
- Page 20 • 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...
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