FindMeSPOT SPOT GEN3 User manual

SPOT GEN3
SPOT RENTAL PROGRAM QUICK START GUIDE
SPOT needs a clear view of the sky to obtain a GPS signal and provide
the most accurate location information. It is not reliable indoors, in a
cave or in very dense woods. Sunshine is more fun anyway!
Orienting SPOT so that the SPOT logo is facing up toward the sky
will improve performance, as the antenna is located under the logo.
The coolest adventurers place SPOT on their backpacks.
Keep SPOT at least 12 inches away from other GPS devices, as SPOT
can interfere with signal reception of other GPS devices.
Your SPOT rental device is preset to track at 2½ minute intervals in
order to maximize your experience.
Before you head out, send a test Check In message to evaluate the
operational conditions and ensure successful receipt of your message.
Before your adventure,
complete the set-up
process at
Rental.FindMeSPOT.com
Before you start, here are a few important things to
remember to get maximum reliability from SPOT:
GEN3
HELP/SPOT S.O.V.
Request help from
your friends and family
at your GPS location.
Or ask for help from
professional assistance
organizations.
CHECK IN
Let contacts know
where you are and
that you’re okay with
a pre-programmed
message.
CUSTOM MESSAGE
Let contacts know where
you are by sending a
pre-programmed message
with your GPS location.
TRACK
Automatically send and save your
location and allow contacts to track
your progress using Google Maps™.
S.O.S.
In an emergency,
send an S.O.S. with
your GPS location
to GEOS, who
facilitates Search
and Rescue.
Download the complete SPOT Gen3 User
Guide at FindMeSPOT.com/Gen3.
For additional assistance, visit
FindMeSPOT.com/ContactUs.
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IMPORTANT SPOT INFORMATION

S.O.S. — Press and hold the button until the light blinks green. Sends a
message every 5 minutes until cancelled. To cancel, press and hold button
until the light blinks red. Activation of the S.O.S. button goes directly to the GEOS
International Emergency Rescue Coordination Center and should only be used in
critical, life threatening situations.
HELP/SPOT ASSIST — Press and hold the button until the light blinks green.
Sends a message every 5 minutes for 1 hour. To cancel, press and hold button
until the light blinks red. This feature should be used in a non-life threatening
situation, i.e. your car breaks down.
CHECK IN — Press and hold the button until the function light blinks green. To
ensure delivery, leave active for 20 minutes. This activates a pre-programmed
message along with your GPS location. To cancel unsent messages, simply press
and hold the button until the light blinks red.
CUSTOM MESSAGE — Press and hold the button until the function light blinks
green. To ensure delivery, leave active for 20 minutes. This activates a custom
message that you create and set up before leaving on your adventure. This
message is sent to all your contacts with your GPS location. (Example: My bike
ride was a success! I’m headed home.). To cancel unsent messages, simply
press and hold the button until the light blinks red.
TRACKING — Press and hold the button until the light blinks green. SPOT will
send your tracks in 2½ minute intervals to your SPOT Share Page. To cancel
Tracking, simply press and hold the button until the light blinks red.
MOTION-ACTIVATED TRACKING — SPOT Gen3 tracking is smarter than ever!
A built in vibration sensor sends tracks only when you are moving. When
the device is stationary for more than five minutes SPOT Gen3 will enter
Suspended Track mode. SPOT Gen3 will automatically send one more track
from your resting location. While at rest, SPOT Gen3 will not send tracks.
Tracking will automatically resume after the vibration sensor detects the unit
has begun moving again.
GREEN – The message light blinks green if SPOT is sending the most recent
message. Message sending process is complete if light is green then stops blinking.
RED – The message light blinks red if SPOT is unable to transmit the most recent
message. Message did not send successfully if light is red then stops blinking.
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 can’t find
your GPS location. (If the GPS light blinks red, you should move to a location with a
clearer view of the sky.)
GPS LIGHT — Notifies you whether SPOT is able to see the GPS satellites
and obtain your GPS location.
MESSAGE SENDING LIGHT — Notifies you whether or not your most recent
message is being transmitted.
POWER LIGHT — Press the power button to turn SPOT on; LED’s will illuminate.
Press and hold the power button until it blinks rapidly to turn SPOT off.
This Quick Reference Guide is here to help you learn the many functions of your SPOT Gen3.
USING SPOT GEN3
Enjoy the extended battery life of
your SPOT Gen3. There are multiple
options to powering your SPOT. For
more details on battery usage, visit
FindMeSPOT.com/Gen3.
4 AAA Energizer
®
Ultimate Lithium 8x batteries (L92)
4 AAA Energizer
®
NiMH rechargeable batteries (NH12)
Line Power with a 5v USB connection
POWER OPTIONS
GREEN – Batteries are good.
RED – Change batteries as soon as possible.