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...
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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...
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 •...
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.
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Google Maps ™ The SPOT Satellite Messenger gives you a line of communication with friends and family when and where you want it, and emergency assistance when and where you need it. For the low cost of a service subscription, SPOT works around the world, even where cell phones don't.
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.
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Once activated, the indicator light will blink ™ green every 3 seconds, and turn solid green for 5 seconds when a SPOTchecking message is being sent. For maximum performance, leave the SPOT messenger on and with a clear view of the sky for 20 minutes.
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.
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.
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.
• SPOT floats, but the SPOT logo needs to be facing the sky for the unit to work • Waterproof to a depth of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes • Operating Temperatures: -40ºF to +185ºF • Operating Altitude: -300 ft to +21,300 ft •...
- The SPOT network, both hardware and software, are designed to work together to provide outstanding quality and reliability. With a perfect view of the entire sky, the SPOT network is designed to successfully send virtually every message. In everyday conditions, the view to the sky is often blocked due to hills, buildings, or other obstructions.
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