
Chapter 3 — Operation
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GMPT-401 Personal Tracker User Guide
Alert Mode can also be activated by pressing and holding the SOS button on
the tracker for 2 seconds.
To avoid accidentally activating Alert Mode with the SOS button on the tracker,
you can turn on the Tracker SOS Button Press notification in the
Settings
menu, see
. When enabled you must confirm your
action in the GMPT-401 app on the phone.
About Alert Mode
Alert Mode can be used in urgent situations to alert the ViewPoint operator that
an important event has occurred. Alert Mode has the following effects:
•
An SOS message and tracking position message are transmitted to
ViewPoint, irrespective of whether a GPS fix is obtained. Your last-known
position is sent if there is no GPS fix.
•
The interval between routine tracking messages may change, depending on
how the system has been configured in the app. Alert Mode settings are
configured in
Settings
,
Connection Interval
,
Alert Report Rate
(see
“Connection Interval” on page 28
).
•
SOS message settings (content and who the message is sent to) can be
configured in
Settings
,
SOS Message
.
Keep in mind that Alert mode often uses more battery power than normal
operation, reducing the battery life.
Canceling Alert Mode
Alert mode is deactivated automatically depending on how it is configured. See