Section 5: Care And Support; Troubleshooting - SPOT Satellit GPS Messenger User Manual

SecTiOn 5: caRe and SUPPORT

(See FaQ section on www.findmeSPOT.com for more information.)
BATTERY LIFE AND USAGE
bATTERY LIFE AND USAGE
To obtain reliable performance use only AAA Energizer
ON/OFF light will blink red when SPOT is low on battery power for your current usage environment.
Colder conditions and extreme heat can impact battery life. Always carry extra batteries with you.
Test your SPOT device before each trip by sending a Check-In/OK message.
BATTERY LIFE AND USAGE
When utilizing fully charged AAA Energizer
To obtain reliable performance use only AAA Energizer
the following battery life:
ON/OFF light will blink red when SPOT is low on battery power for your current usage environment.
MODE
Colder conditions and extreme heat can impact battery life. Always carry extra batteries with you.
Test your SPOT device before each trip by sending a Check-In/OK message.
Power On
When utilizing fully charged AAA Energizer
SOS (or Help/SPOT assist if reactivated)
the following battery life:
Track Progress
Check-In / Custom Message
Stored Several years with properly installed aaa Energizer® Ultimate Lithium 8x batteries (L92)
SPOT performance and battery life may be degraded in operating environments where the SPOT GPS
chip must take a longer time to acquire your GPS location, such as trying to send a message indoors or
under extreme canopies. For optimal performance, utilize SPOT logo side up in locations with a clear
view of the sky. If in an emergency situation where you only have alkaline or different non-rechargeable
aaa lithium batteries available, SPOT may be able to intermittently transmit messages but performance
will be degraded.
To ensure proper low battery indicator operation, Spot LLC recommends that new batteries are
SPOT 2 is designed to be rugged for outdoor use. Dropping the unit on hard surfaces will not damage the
installed. Removing batteries and reinstalling them, or installing used batteries will shorten your
SPOT unit, but can cause a loss of power and even damage the batteries in some instances. Power loss
notification before the batteries go dead.
turns off your SPOT stopping any current mode of operation. If dropped, SPOT recommends replacing the
batteries with new batteries.
To ensure proper low battery indicator operation, Spot LLC recommends that new batteries are
installed. Removing batteries and reinstalling them, or installing used batteries will shorten your
notification before the batteries go dead.
COvERAGE
SPOT works around the world, including virtually all of North america, Europe, australia and portions of
South america, Northern africa and asia, as well as hundreds or thousands of miles off-shore of these
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Ultimate Lithium 8x batteries (L92). The
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Ultimate Lithium 8x batteries (L92) you can anticipate
®
Ultimate Lithium 8x batteries (L92). The
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50% CLEAR vIEW OF ThE SKY
100% CLEAR vIEW OF SKY
50% ObSTRUCTED
~ 3 months
~ 3 months
Ultimate Lithium 8x batteries (L92) you can anticipate
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~ 6 days
~ 3 days
~ 7 days
~ 3 1/2 days
~ 700 messages
~ 350 messages
areas. It is important that you check coverage for your destination before traveling. In Russia, GPS
performance is limited (degraded) in accordance with Russian regulations regarding GPS accuracy
for devices utilized in Russia.
OPERATING CONDITIONS AND CLIMATE
Your SPOT is designed to go anywhere. However, like all electronic devices, it has its limits. SPOT
relies on 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 a vehicle dashboard or glass sunroof. For safety,
keep the following in mind regarding the care and usage of SPOT:
• Waterproof to a depth of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes.
• Operating temperatures: -22°F to +140°F (-30°C to 60°C)
• Operating altitude: -328 ft to 21,320 ft (-100m to 6,500m)
• Humidity and Salt Fog rated.
• Visit findmeSPOT.com for the latest information on certification to OSHa Intrinsically Safe to Class 1,
Division 1, Group a-D standards.
• If you exceed 700 mph (Mach 1) GPS accuracy degrades.
CONTACTS
additional charges may apply in some regions. Standard text messaging charges from your mobile
phone provider may also apply.
CLEANING
Follow these general rules when cleaning the outside of your SPOT:
• Make sure the power is OFF.
• Use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth. avoid excess moisture near buttons or openings.
• Do not use aerosol sprays, solvents, alcohol or abrasives.
• Do not attempt to open the SPOT case.

TROUbLEShOOTING

The SPOT performs a self-diagnostic test each time it is powered on. SPOT recommends that you
send and verify a Check-In/OK message before each trip. This also allows you to evaluate your entire
messaging system, from the operational condition of the SPOT to the readiness of those on your
contact list.
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