DeLorme website (delorme.com) Use your SPOT Communicator with the Earthmate® User Manuals (manuals.delorme.com) PN-60w GPS, to send one-way text messages, share your DeLorme Community Forums (forum.delorme.com) location, and send SOS messages with the SPOT satellite The DeLorme Weblog (blog.delorme.com) system.
Getting Started SPOT Satellite Communicator Interface For more information about the buttons on the device, see Using the SPOT Communicator on page 4. SPOT Satellite Communicator User Manual...
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The website will walk you through the steps to set up the PN-60w your account; you'll provide device details, personal The PN-60w should be set up and have a GPS fix before and emergency contact information, and select and you pair it with the SPOT Communicator.
A message dialog appears know what the device is doing. It can operate alone to send on the PN-60w. An SOS message triggered by the emergency messages when the PN-60w is not available. SPOT Communicator can be canceled by the SPOT Communicator or by the paired PN-60w.
PN-60w Batteries and the SPOT Communicator. The blue light goes off if the SPOT Communicator has not heard from the PN-60w The SPOT Communicator is powered by two Lithium in 30 seconds. The Wireless Connection light blinks batteries (Energizer Ultimate Lithium).
Wireless Antenna in the field; and send the information to your PN-60w. You can also purchase additional recommended service The wireless antenna must be on to pair the devices.
They are sent to one of the contact groups that you can select on the PN-60w; these are the contact groups you set up in your Use the SOS message to notify emergency services SPOT account.
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GPS every five or the SPOT Communicator batteries are depleted, minutes until the PN-60w is turned on and a new whichever happens first. command is issued or the SPOT Communicator You can send a Help message while in Check-in/OK, batteries are depleted.
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You cannot send a Check-in/OK message when contacts to it. Name it something you'll remember an SOS or Help message is in progress. (like "Social Networks") and select that group from the list in step 2. Track Progress (Optional Service) 4.
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Time Remaining–Displays the amount of time to your PN-60w. This will allow you to log a geocache in remaining until the message is complete. SPOT Satellite Communicator User Manual...
Message History You can view a list of messages that have been sent from the PN-60w with the SPOT Communicator. See all the messages you've sent, when you sent them, and who you sent them to.
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Note You can also view your message history from the last 30 days in your account at findmespot.com. To export message history From the Message History page, go to MENU > Export Message History. You can save the message history on the internal drive or to an SD card in the device.
Specifications & Warranty Physical Specifications See findmespot.com for more details regarding battery life. Case: IPX-7 waterproof, impact resistant, and rugged Size: 2.6" x 3" x 1.25" Operating Conditions Weight: 3.7 oz. The SPOT Communicator must have an unobstructed Battery Life and Usage view of the sky, either outdoors or in a glass enclosed area, such as a vehicle dashboard or sunroof.
Troubleshooting Certifications The SPOT Communicator performs a self-diagnostic test ROHS and WEEE compliant each time it is powered on. SPOT recommends that you Certified to FCC and CE emissions, immunity, and send and verify a Check-in/ OK message before each trip. safety regulations.
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due to abuse, misuse, accidents, or unauthorized disas- PAID FOR THE PRODUCT THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF sembly or modification or any damage sustained A CLAIM. THE APPLICABILITY OF THE ABOVE during shipment of the product. Spot LLC has no LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY VARY responsibility for any warranty claims made after the FROM STATE TO STATE.
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Service Plan & Contact Information SPOT Communicator Service Plan For questions about the device, call DeLorme Customer Before a product can be returned, you must contact Service. For questions about SPOT products and services, DeLorme Technical Support at 207-846-8900 to visit findmespot.com.
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