System Function And Indicators; Placement Of Your Spot - SPOT GEN3 User Manual

SECTION 4: SYSTEM FUNCTION AND INDICATORS
SPOT MESSAGE SCHEDULE
SPOT is designed to provide outstanding quality and reliability. For optimum reception always place
your SPOT with the logo side up in clear view of the sky. Reception can be inhibited due to hills,
buildings, metal roofs or other obstructions so it is normal that some messages may not go through.
That is why SPOT automatically sends multiple messages in every mode, giving you excellent overall
reliability. In some modes, this means multiple attempts to send the same message, while in other
modes it means regularly updating GPS coordinates and sending a new message with the most up
to date information.
GPS
The GPS light notifies you whether or not SPOT is able to see the GPS satellites and obtain a GPS location.
• Green – The GPS light blinks green if SPOT sees the GPS satellites and is looking for/has found your
GPS location.
• Red – The GPS light blinks red if SPOT cannot see the GPS satellites and /or cannot find your GPS
location. If the GPS light blinks red, you should move to a location with a clearer view of the sky.

PLACEMENT OF YOUR SPOT

The placement of your SPOT can make a
difference. For best reception, always keep
the logo pointed towards the sky (the satellite
antenna is located under the logo).
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MESSAGE INDICATORS
For all functions, SPOT lets you know what it is doing.
INDICATOR
GPS
Searching for GPS signal
Message Sending
Message transmission
schedule in progress
Check In or
Message sequence
Custom Message
SPOT in Help/SPOT
Help
S.O.S.
S.O.S. is engaged
Tracking
SPOT in Track mode
Power
GPS PERFORMANCE
SPOT uses an advanced GPS chipset with extremely high sensitivity to give you maximum
performance. While the SPOT message transmitter is also very high quality, there may be times
when SPOT will have a GPS signal, but the message won't be able to reach the satellites due to
environmental blockage. Make sure that you have a clear view of the sky at all times.
BLINKING GREEN BLINKING RED
GPS location fix failed,
move to a new location
Last message was not sent
Message sequence
has been cancelled
in progress
Help/SPOT Assist has
Assist mode
been cancelled
S.O.S. has been cancelled
Track sequence
has been cancelled
On Low battery
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