User's Manual Part 2

14: GPS & Location Based Services
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14: GPS and Location-Based Services
The 9575A GPS and Location-Based Service features allow you to
view, send, or restrict your location information. There are four main
components to set up and use these features:
• Location Options Setup Menu: located in the 9575A main menu in
the setup section, Location Options is where you customize your GPS,
emergency, message, and format options.
• Programmable SOS button: this red button is located on the top
of the phone, under a protective cover. By removing the cover and
pressing the red button you can send your location information to your
designated contact in the event of an emergency.
• Location Convenience Key: located on the right side of the phone, you
can press this key to view your location and share it via SMS to either a
pre-programmed “Quick GPS” contact or a new message contact.
• Online portal integration with 3
rd
party providers: enables the
transmission of the phone’s location information on a scheduled
interval via short-burst data (SBD) to 3rd party portal providers for
online tracking
Note: Standard usage fees apply for sharing location via messaging or
placing a phone call via the programmable SOS button.
Location Options Setup Menu
The Location Options Setup Menu enables you to set up the following
options:
• GPS Options: Enable/disable GPS on your handset; determine how
frequently the GPS is updated when enabled; and lock your GPS
settings.
• Portal Options: Register/De-register with portal provider; check your
portal status
• Emergency Options: Set up Emergency Recipients; determine
Emergency Actions; configure Emergency settings; and enter/cancel
Emergency Mode; GEOS Service use/do not use.
• Message Options: Set up the recipient and frequency of your auto GPS
location update message.
• Format: Configure the format of GPS location information.
• Current Location: View and update your current GPS location.