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SECTION 2: GETTING STARTED

Your SPOT Gen4 requires an active SPOT subscription to communicate. To do this, simply activate your 
device using the instructions outlined below.

WITH YOUR SPOT GEN4

WHAT YOU NEED

•  Your SPOT Gen4
•  One of these power sources:

•  4 AAA Energizer

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 Ultimate Lithium 8x batteries (L92); included

•  4 AAA Energizer

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 NiMH rechargeable batteries (NH12) 

•  User Guide

INSTALL THE INCLUDED BATTERIES

1.  A coin or pocket knife can be used to loosen the screws to open the battery cover.
2.  Write down the ESN and Authorization Code for use during service activation.
3.  Install 4 AAA Energizer

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 Ultimate Lithium 8x batteries or NiMH rechargeable batteries.

4.  Replace cover and tighten screws fully to maintain SPOT Gen4’s waterproof seal.
5.  Keep your batteries installed.
 

CAUTION:

 Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries  

according to the instructions.

To begin using SPOT Gen4, we recommend you spend a few minutes reading through this User Guide, then 
visit 

FindMeSPOT.com

 to select a service plan and activate your SPOT Gen4.

BUTTON TEST LED CHART

BUTTONS 

PRESSED

HELP LED S.O.S. LED

POWER 

LED

GPS LED

SEND LED

CUSTOM 

MESSAGE 

LED

TRACK 

LED

CHECK IN 

LED

TRACK  

+ POWER

GREEN

GREEN

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

S.O.S. + HELP

RED

RED

RED

RED

RED

RED

RED

RED

CUSTOM 

MESSAGE  

+ OK

GREEN

GREEN

GREEN

GREEN

GREEN

GREEN

GREEN

GREEN

Содержание SPOT Gen4

Страница 1: ...1 SPOT GEN4 TM U S E R G U I D E FPO...

Страница 2: ...ssage to the appropriate network 5 Your location and messages are delivered according to your instructions via email text message or emergency notification to the GEOS International Emergency Response...

Страница 3: ...to ensure best performance keep the SPOT Gen4 at least 12 18 inches away from any navigation equipment or GPS antennas HERE ARE A FEW IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT YOUR SPOT GEN4 Before every adv...

Страница 4: ...AAA Energizer Ultimate Lithium 8x batteries or NiMH rechargeable batteries 4 Replace cover and tighten screws fully to maintain SPOT Gen4 s waterproof seal 5 Keep your batteries installed CAUTION Ris...

Страница 5: ...o add their new device New customers will need to select New Account Activation 3 Follow the instructions given within the activation portal do not skip forms or pages 4 Choose the services you wish t...

Страница 6: ...cations for a minimum of three years CHECK IN Quick and easily let contacts know you re OK HELP SPOT S O V SAVE OUR VEHICLE Alert specific contacts that you need help in non life threatening situation...

Страница 7: ...o 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...

Страница 8: ...signal is found the GPS LED will blink red If possible you should move to a location with a clearer view of the sky The first message will be sent within one minute after activation with or without y...

Страница 9: ...will both blink green The Message Sending LED continues to blink green until the next scheduled message or until the mode ends If no GPS signal is found the GPS LED will blink red If possible you shou...

Страница 10: ...period to the SPOT network this is to ensure maximum reliability in getting your message out Only one message will be sent to your contacts The Message Sending LED continues to blink green until the...

Страница 11: ...l SPOT Gen4 is ready to send the next waypoint SPOT will try to obtain your GPS coordinates again at your next scheduled track interval TO CANCEL To stop sending track messages press and hold the Trac...

Страница 12: ...e while in other modes it means regularly updating GPS coordinates and sending a new message with the most up to date information GPS The GPS LED notifies you whether or not SPOT Gen4 is able to see t...

Страница 13: ...vironmental blockage Make sure that you have a clear view of the sky at all times INDICATOR BLINKING GREEN BLINKING RED GPS Searching for GPS signal GPS location fix failed move to a new location MESS...

Страница 14: ...ould not damage it but can cause a loss of power and may damage the batteries Power loss turns off your SPOT Gen4 stopping any current mode of operation If dropped SPOT recommends replacing the batter...

Страница 15: ...68 water resistant Up to a depth of 2 m for up to 30 minutes Operating temperatures 22 F to 140 F 30 C to 60 C Operating altitude 328 ft to 21 320 ft 100 m to 6 500 m Humidity and Salt Fog rated If yo...

Страница 16: ...LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES REGARDING THE CONDITION DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS WORKMANSHIP MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY WARRANTIES THAT THE PRODUCT IS FR...

Страница 17: ...an be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures a Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna b I...

Страница 18: ...apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause inte...

Страница 19: ...enience only In the case of any contradiction between a translation and the English the English version shall take precedence USERG ENG V2 ROHS and WEEE compliant Certified to FCC and CE emissions imm...

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