Operation Manual

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INITIAL SYSTEM TEST:
Perform an initial system test to evaluate your entire messaging system, from the operational
condition of the SPOT to the readiness of those you’ve chosen to receive your messages.
1) Go outside to where SPOT has a clear view of the sky in all directions.
2) Press and hold the ON/OFF button until the function light blinks green.
3) Press and hold the Check-In/OK button until the function light blinks green.
4) Leave SPOT outdoors. The GPS indicator light blinks green as SPOT acquires a GPS fix. Once
SPOT aquires your GPS location, the Message Sending light and GPS light will blink green in
unison for ~15 seconds to notify you that your message is being transmitted with GPS location.
The Message Sending light will continue to blink green over the remainder of the 20 minute
message cycle and for one (1) hour after the end of the message cycle (this is to provide you
with additional time to check if your most recent message was transmitted). The Check-In/OK
function light will turn off once the message cycle is complete.
5) Verify that the message was received in the email or SMS account(s) that you set up during
activation in your Check-In/OK contact list.
6) You can also view your messages in your account at findmeSPOT.com
If the GPS light blinks red, SPOT does not have a clear view of the GPS satellites and you must
move to an area with a clearer view of the sky for proper operation. Then repeat steps 2 through 5.
You can update the names and contact information anytime via your account on the SPOT website.
Leave your personal contact information as one of the contacts for future system testing and GPS
Acquisition before each trip.
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WITH YOUR SPOT SATELLITE GPS MESSENGER
WHAT YOU NEED:
- SPOT
- 3 AAA Energizer
®
Ultimate Lithium 8x Batteries (L92)
(included)
- User’s Guide
AT FINDMESPOT.COM
WHAT YOU NEED:
- Personal information
- Emergency Contact information
- SMS (Text) and e-mail contacts for messaging
- Credit card information
- SPOT electronic serial number (ESN) and
authorization code. These codes are located
inside the battery compartment.
SPOT activation requires a combination of hardware and online steps, outlined below.
Complete all steps in each row before moving on.
INSTALL THE INCLUDED BATTERIES:
1) Loosen 2 screws holding the battery cover in place
2) Write down the ESN and Authorization code for use
during service activation.
3) Install 3 AAA Energizer
®
Ultimate Lithium 8x Batteries
(L92) as shown.
4) Replace cover, then tighten screws with a screwdriver
or coin. It is important that you tighten the battery
cover to keep SPOT waterproof.
ACCOUNT SETUP:
1) Log onto www.findmeSPOT.com, choose your
country or language, and select the SPOT Account
tab. Click the Activate link.
2) Follow the online instructions to choose a service
plan and activate your SPOT.
3) Select additional services, such as Track Progress.
4) When entering contact information, add your own
email or phone number to the Check-In/OK contact
list for use in the system test.
SERVICE ACTIVATION