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SECTION 4: USING SPOT GEN4
POWER
You can power your SPOT Gen4 using the included 4 AAA Energizer Ultimate Lithium 8x batteries or using 4
AAA Energizer NiMH rechargeable batteries.
NOTE:
The Gen4 cannot charge rechargeable batteries. The USB is only for firmware and setting updates.
To turn SPOT Gen4 on:
Simply locate the Power button on the upper left corner of the device, press and hold
the button; the LEDs will illuminate green.
To turn SPOT Gen4 off:
Press and hold the Power button until the Power LED blinks rapidly.
To conserve power:
Your SPOT Gen4 will automatically turn off after one hour of inactivity.
SELF TEST
SPOT Gen4 performs a self-test when you initially turn on your device. During self-test, all LEDs will blink
green in a rotating manner to indicate self-test is in progress. If all visible LEDs flash red, the SPOT self-test
has found a failure, please call Customer Relations.
If the Power and GPS LEDs blink red in unison, SPOT Gen4 has a GPS failure, but may still be able to
transmit an S.O.S. or Help/SPOT S.O.V. message without your GPS location.
INITIAL SYSTEM TEST
Perform an initial system test to evaluate your messaging system, from the operational condition of the
SPOT Gen4 to the readiness of those you’ve chosen to receive your messages.
1. Once you have set-up the message contacts for SPOT Gen4 in your SPOT My Account, go outside where
SPOT Gen4 has a clear view of the sky in all directions.
2. Turn SPOT Gen4 on - press and hold the Power button; LEDs will illuminate.
3. Press and hold the Check In button until the function LED blinks green.
4. Leave SPOT Gen4 outdoors. The GPS LED will blink green as SPOT Gen4 acquires a GPS fix. Once SPOT
Gen4 acquires your GPS location, the Message Sending LED and GPS LED will blink green in unison for
15 seconds to notify you that your message is being transmitted with your GPS location. The Message
Sending LED will continue to blink green until the message cycle is complete.
5. Verify that the message was received by your Check In contact list. You can also view your sent
messages in your account at SPOT Mapping.
SPOT TIP:
Add your email or phone number as a contact for system testing
so you can hit the trail faster.
