Operation Manual

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MESSAGE SENDING LIGHT
The Message Sending light notifies you whether or not your most recent message was transmitted.
• Green – The Message Sending light blinks green after SPOT transmits the most recent message.
• Red – The Message Sending light blinks red if SPOT didn’t send the most recent message.
The Message Sending Light will continue to blink as appropriate for each function – until the next
scheduled message (Track Progress, Help/SPOT Assist, SOS) and/or until one (1) hour after the
message cycle is complete (Check-In/OK, Custom Message, Track Progress, Help/SPOT Assist).
SELF TEST
SPOT performs a self-test when you initially turn on your SPOT. If all visible lights flash red, the
SPOT self-test has found a failure, and SPOT will not send a message.
If the On/Off light, GPS light and Message Sending light all blink red, SPOT has a GPS failure, but
SPOT may still be able to transmit an SOS or Help/SPOT Assist message without your GPS location.
Visit www.spotwarranty.com.
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.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
At www.findmeSPOT.com you can also purchase additional service options, such as Track
Progress, which allows you to automatically track your progress as you travel, or the GEOS Alliance
Global Search and Rescue Member Benefit. In some regions you can also purchase access to
enhanced services such as product replacement services, SPOT Assist for roadside or boating, or
other valuable options.
To learn more, visit www.findmeSPOT.com.
Spot, LLC (www.findmeSPOT.com) is not affiliated with Spot Image (www.spotimage.com).
KEEPING YOUR CONTACTS IN TOUCH
Up to 10 contacts can be added for receipt of your Check-In/OK, Custom Message and Help
messages, and you can update these at any time on the website by logging in to your account.
You can specify any combination of text/SMS messages or email for the contacts.
SOS messages will go to the GEOS Rescue Coordination Center. In the event of an SOS message,
GEOS will attempt to contact your primary and secondary SOS contacts. These contacts are
required to activate the account. You can change these at any time under the SOS section at
findmeSPOT.com. Changing your other contacts will not change your contacts for SOS.
In some regions, you may choose to send your Help messages to SPOT Assist service providers
instead of friends and family. With this option, you will also need to identify a primary and secondary
SPOT Assist contact, this may be the same or different as your SOS contacts. The recommendation
is to use your mobile phone as your SPOT Assist primary contact, and someone not traveling with
you, with knowledge of your itinerary, as your SPOT Assist secondary contact.