SPOT SPOT X User manual

SPOT X®
9100-0461-01 R-9
USER GUIDE

WELCOME ............................................................................................................................................1
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
CONFIGURING YOUR SPOT X ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
FULLY CHARGE YOUR SPOT X AFTER UNBOXING.......................................................................................................................................... 1
ACTIVATING YOUR SPOT X ............................................................................................................1
ACTIVATING YOUR SPOT X AND SELECTING A SERVICE PLAN...............................................................................................................2
SPOT X AT A GLANCE......................................................................................................................3
DEVICE OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
MAIN MENU ACTIONS..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
DEVICE OVERVIEW FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................4
SPOT X DIRECTIONAL PAD ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
SCREEN LOCK...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
KEYBOARD AND DISPLAY BACKLIGHTING ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
SPOT X APP AT A GLANCE.............................................................................................................6
CONNECT THE APP WITH YOUR MOBILE DEVICE......................................................................................................................................... 6
GETTING STARTED ........................................................................................................................... 7
IMPORTANT SPOT X TIPS ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
SPOT X OPERATING TEMPERATURES..................................................................................................................................................................... 7
CONTACTS...........................................................................................................................................8
MANUALLY ADDING A CONTACT.............................................................................................................................................................................. 8
DELETING A CONTACT.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
2-WAY MESSAGING .......................................................................................................................10
CREATE & SEND A MESSAGE..................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
PREDEFINED MESSAGES.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
SOCIAL MEDIA...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
VIEWING ALL MESSAGES .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
VIEWING INDIVIDUAL MESSAGES.......................................................................................................................................................................... 12
DELETING INDIVIDUAL MESSAGE THREADS................................................................................................................................................... 12
REPLYING TO A MESSAGE............................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
CHECK IN ........................................................................................................................................... 13
SENDING A CHECK IN MESSAGE............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
HOW TO VIEW YOUR SENT CHECK IN MESSAGES........................................................................................................................................13
CANCEL MESSAGES......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
SPOT S.O.V. (SAVE OUR VEHICLE)............................................................................................. 14
INITIATING SPOT S.O.V..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
TABLE OF CONTENTS

S.O.S..................................................................................................................................................... 15
INITIATING S.O.S. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
CANCELLING S.O.S. ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................16
TRACKING......................................................................................................................................... 17
SELECTING A TRACKING INTERVAL....................................................................................................................................................................... 17
INITIATING TRACKING .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
CANCELLING TRACKING..............................................................................................................................................................................................18
SUSPENDED TRACKING MODE................................................................................................................................................................................18
MESSAGE FETCHING ..................................................................................................................... 19
SELECTING A MESSAGE FETCHING INTERVAL ...............................................................................................................................................19
MANUALLY FETCHING NEW MESSAGES............................................................................................................................................................19
NAVIGATION ................................................................................................................................... 20
CALIBRATING THE COMPASS................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
TRIP INFORMATION DATA FIELDS........................................................................................................................................................................... 21
CONFIGURING TRIP INFORMATION DATA FIELDS ....................................................................................................................................... 21
WAYPOINTS .....................................................................................................................................22
CREATING A WAYPOINT............................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
NAVIGATING TO A WAYPOINT................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
SYSTEM SETTINGS ........................................................................................................................ 23
VIEWING DATA USAGE.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
VIEWING SERVICE PLAN DETAILS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 23
LANGUAGE SETTINGS................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
TIME AND DATE SETTINGS......................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
DISTANCE UNIT SETTINGS.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
DISPLAY SETTINGS .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
SPOT X INFORMATION.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 25
RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS.................................................................................................................................................................................. 25
DEMO/RETAIL MODE .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
REGULATORY INFO......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
SOUNDS................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
SECURITY............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
MY ACCOUNT –MY DEVICES .....................................................................................................27
SPOT X MY DEVICES OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................................................................. 27
DEVICE NAME TAB ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................29
TRACKING TAB .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 30
S.O.S. TEST MODE TAB..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
THIRD PARTY GPS FORWARDING TAB................................................................................................................................................................ 32

DUPLICATE SETTINGS TAB..........................................................................................................................................................................................33
COPY DEVICE SETTINGS TO ANOTHER SPOT X .............................................................................................................................................33
MOVEMENT ALERTS TAB.............................................................................................................................................................................................34
CONFIGURING MOVEMENT ALERTS ...................................................................................................................................................................34
S.O.S. TAB................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 35
MY CONTACTS TAB ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................36
CREATE NEW CONTACT...............................................................................................................................................................................................36
CREATE NEW CONTACT GROUP.............................................................................................................................................................................36
ADDING CONTACTS TO THE SPOT X..................................................................................................................................................................... 37
DELETING CONTACTS ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
SOCIAL MEDIA TAB......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
TWITTER................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 38
MESSAGE BLOCKER TAB..............................................................................................................................................................................................39
SELECTING A BLOCKING MODE.............................................................................................................................................................................39
ADD TO THE BLOCK LIST ............................................................................................................................................................................................39
ADD TO THE ALLOW LIST............................................................................................................................................................................................ 40
DELETE FROM THE BLOCK LIST ............................................................................................................................................................................ 40
DELETE FROM THE ALLOW LIST............................................................................................................................................................................ 40
SPOT S.O.V. (SAVE OUR VEHICLE)............................................................................................................................................................................. 41
SPOT S.O.V. ASSIST FEATURES .................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
PREDEFINED MESSAGES TAB .................................................................................................................................................................................. 42
CREATING A PREDEFINED MESSAGE.................................................................................................................................................................. 42
DELETING A PREDEFINED MESSAGE.................................................................................................................................................................. 42
EDITING A PREDEFINED MESSAGE ......................................................................................................................................................................43
SYNCING PREDEFINED MESSAGES TO THE SPOT X...................................................................................................................................43
CHECK IN TAB.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................44
CONFIGURING THE CHECK IN MESSAGE..........................................................................................................................................................44
EDITING AN EMAIL ADDRESS OR MOBILE NUMBER ................................................................................................................................45
DELETING AN EMAIL ADDRESS OR MOBILE NUMBER............................................................................................................................45
UNDELIVERED MESSAGE NOTIFICATION TAB...............................................................................................................................................46
WAYPOINTS TAB ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
CREATING A WAYPOINT............................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
DELETING A WAYPOINT............................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
SYNCHING WAYPOINTS TO THE SPOT X............................................................................................................................................................ 47
MY ACCOUNT –MAPS ................................................................................................................. 48
TRACKING............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 48

MY ACCOUNT –SETTINGS & BILLING .................................................................................... 49
OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................................................................................................................49
SPOT X MESSAGE USAGE ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 50
SYNCING SPOT X WITH MY ACCOUNT ................................................................................... 51
SPOT X FIRMWARE UPDATE....................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
SPOT X SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................. 52
CERTIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................ 53
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT .............................................................................................................................................................................. 53
FCC PART 15 CLAUSE 15.21 -DO NOT MODIFY WARNING:.......................................................................................................................53
FCC REGULATORY............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 53
RÉGLEMENTATION DE LA FCC: ..............................................................................................................................................................................53
ISED RSS-GEN NOTICE................................................................................................................................................................................................. 53
INDUSTRY CANADA CERTIFICATION.................................................................................................................................................................... 54
CANADA REGULATORY................................................................................................................................................................................................. 54
RÉGLEMENTATION DU CANADA:........................................................................................................................................................................... 54
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FOR EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS......................................................................................................54
GENERAL WARNINGS.................................................................................................................. 55

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WELCOME
ACTIVATING YOUR SPOT X
ank you for purchasing your SPOT X. Now you can stay connected with family, friends, co-workers,
and Search & Rescue services whenever you’re off the grid.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
• SPOT X Device
• Strap and Carabiner
• 18” Micro USB Data/Power Cable
• Quick Start Guide
IMPORTANT: YOUR SPOT X REQUIRES AN ACTIVE SPOT SERVICE PLAN SUBSCRIPTION TO COMMUNICATE.
SPOT X FEATURES, INCLUDING S.O.S., WILL NOT WORK WITHOUT FIRST ACTIVATING YOUR DEVICE.
IF YOU ENCOUNTER ISSUES DURING ACTIVATION, PLEASE VISIT FINDMESPOT.COM/SPOTXSUPPORT FOR ASSISTANCE.
CONFIGURING YOUR SPOT X
1. Power on the SPOT X by quick pressing the Power button.
2. You can start the configuration process by selecting your desired language, time and date setting and
follow all onscreen instructions.
3. e device ESN and Auth code will now be displayed for your reference during activation.
• Warranty Card
• S.O.S. Mirrored Sticker
• Important Safety & Product Information Guide
• Kickstand
FULLY CHARGE YOUR SPOT X AFTER UNBOXING
Connect the Micro USB Data/Power Cable to the SPOT X USB Data/Power Port and connect to either a
computer or an AC Power Adapter. e battery with the lightning bolt will be visible while charging.
Charging time is approximately 6 hours. Once the battery has been fully charged, a notification will pop up
on the screen, and the USB Cable can be disconnected from the SPOT X. Make sure the USB cover is firmly
sealed to ensure the device’s waterproof capability.
USB Data/Power Port

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ACTIVATING YOUR SPOT X AND SELECTING A SERVICE PLAN
1. Go to FindMeSPOT.com/Activate
2. New SPOT customers should select Begin Activation to create a new account. Existing SPOT customers
should login to their current SPOT account and select Add New SPOT Device.
NOTE: ELECTRONIC SERIAL NUMBER (ESN), AUTHORIZATION
CODE, AND MOBILE DEVICE NUMBER (MDN)
e ESN and Authorization Code can be found on the SPOT X device by selecting System Settings and scrolling to and
selecting SPOT X Info. e ESN can also be found on the bottom of your SPOT X retail box or on the back of your device. You
will need both the ESN and Authorization code when setting up your SPOT MY ACCOUNT.
Your MDN will be assigned aer you complete the SPOT MY ACCOUNT activation process. Share this number with others so
they can message you directly!
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to create an account, choose a service plan and additional services for
your SPOT X. Confirm your order to finish the SPOT MY ACCOUNT activation process.
SPOT X FIRMWARE UPDATE REQUIRED
ONCE YOU COMPLETE THE SPOT MY ACCOUNT ACTIVATION, MAKE SURE YOUR
DEVICE IS UPDATED WITH THE LATEST FIRMWARE. SYNCING SPOT X WITH YOUR
SPOT MY ACCOUNT WILL BE REQUIRED FOR SEVERAL FEATURES SUCH AS
CONTACTS AND PREDEFINED MESSAGES TO APPEAR ON YOUR DEVICE.
VISIT FINDMESPOT.COM/FIRMWARE TO DOWNLOAD THE LATEST SPOT X
FIRMWARE UPDATER.

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MAIN MENU ACTIONS
Opens Messages Screen
Creates New Messages
Opens Contacts Screen
Sends Check In Message
Opens Track and Fetch Intervals Screen
Fetches New Messages
Opens Navigation Screen
Opens System Settings
SPOT X AT A GLANCE
DEVICE OVERVIEW
Power/Backlight Button
Power LED
Display Screen
S.O.S. Button
Directional Pad
Select Button
Track Button
Back Button
QWERTY Keyboard
USB Power/Data Port
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Status Bar
Main Menu

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DISPLAY SCREEN
S.O.S. BUTTON
POWER BUTTON
DIRECTIONAL PAD
TRACKING BUTTON
BACK BUTTON
QWERTY KEYPAD
USB POWER/
DATA PORT
While the SPOT X is powered ON, quick
press the Power button to toggle the
screen and keyboard backlight on and off.
Long press the S.O.S. button for 3
seconds or until the S.O.S. screen is
displayed to initiate with search and
rescue services.
While S.O.S. is active, long press the S.O.S.
button for 3 seconds to cancel the S.O.S.
initiation.
Long press the Track button for 3
seconds to initiate tracking mode at
your set interval rate.
While Tracking Mode is active, long
press the Track button for 3 seconds to
cancel Tracking.
Press up, down, le and right to
navigate to and highlight a section on
the screen.
Quick press the Back button to
navigate to the previous screen.
Use the keyboard to create messages, contact names and other manual
entries as required.
e SPOT X Display screen allows for interaction with the Main Menu,
sub-menus, and other onscreen features.
Used to connect a Micro USB Cable to the SPOT X USB Port to charge the SPOT X
device and to sync with SPOT MY ACCOUNT.
POWER LED
BLINKING GREEN BLINKING RED NO LED
SPOT X is powered
on and battery life is
above 20%.
SPOT X is powered
on and battery life
is below 20%.
Press the Select button to make
a selection.
Press and hold the Back button to go
back to the Main Menu screen.
Press the Power button to power on the
SPOT X. Long press the Power button for
3 seconds to power OFF.
SPOT X has either entered
power saving mode due to
no button press or the unit is
powered off.
DEVICE OVERVIEW FUNCTIONS

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STATUS BAR ICONS
BATTERY
Battery Strength
Low Battery
Battery Charging
GPS SIGNAL
GPS Signal Available
GPS Signal Unavailable
DEVICE
Sync Required
MESSAGES
New Received Messages
Fetching New Messages
Pending Queued Messages
Sending Check In Message
MODES
S.O.S. Active
Tracking Active
Suspended Tracking
TIME
12-Hour Format
24-Hour Format
17:00
MENU DISPLAY ICONS
MESSAGES
Create New Message
Send Message
Reply to Message
Predefined Messages
CONTACTS
Contact List
Create New Contact
GPS
Include Elevation with Message
Include GPS Coordinates with Message
Create New Waypoint
Navigate to Location
OTHER
Delete
Save
Back
Content Count (current/total)
CONTACTS
Email Contact
Mobile Contact
Group Contact
Twitter
SENT MESSAGE STATUS
Message Delivered
Message Failed
Message Sent to Queue
Message Sent - Delivery Unconfirmed
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