SPOT X Quick Start Manual

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2 Thank 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. WELCOME WHAT’S IN THE BOX? • SPOT X Device • Strap and Carabiner • 18” Mic...

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3 ELECTRONIC SERIAL NUMBER (ESN), AUTHORIZATION CODE AND MOBILE DEVICE NUMBER (MDN) The ESN and Authorization Code can be found on the SPOT X device by selecting System Settings and scrolling to and selecting SPOT X Info. The ESN can also be foun...

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4 1 6 2 5 3 4 8 7 Status Bar Time Main Menu 1 8 6 2 7 9 5 3 4 MAIN MENU ACTIONS Opens Messages Screen Sends Check In Message Posts to Social Fetches New Messages Opens Tracking Screen Opens Navigation Screen Opens System Settings Initiates S.O.S. wi...

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5 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 pres...

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6 STATUS BAR ICONS BATTERY Battery Strength Low Battery Battery Charging GPS SIGNAL GPS Signal Available GPS Signal Unavailable DEVICE Sync Required MESSAGES Sending a Message New Incoming Messages Fetching New Messages Pending Qu...

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7 GETTING STARTED SPOT X needs a clear view of the sky with no obstructions (buildings, roof overhangs, trees, etc.) to obtain a GPS signal in order to provide the most accurate location information and send messages (Figure 1). SPOT X may not func...

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9 CONTACTS SPOT X can hold up to 70 contacts and/or contact groups. Contacts can be manually added through the SPOT X or through SPOT MY ACCOUNT. If added through SPOT MY ACCOUNT, syncing is required using the SPOT X Firmware Updater. MANUALLY ADDI...

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10 FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5 PREDEFINED MESSAGES Make messaging even easier by sending a Predefined Message. These messages can only be created in your SPOT MY ACCOUNT and up to 14 Predefined Messages can be stored on your SPOT X. Syncing SPOT X with you...

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11 CHECK IN Check In with friends and family by quickly sending a predefined message and/or email along with your GPS coordinates. The Check In message will include a link to Google Maps TM containing the SPOT X’s location. The Check In message...

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12 S.O.S. IMPORTANT NOTICE: S.O.S. MODE SHOULD ONLY BE USED DURING LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCIES. SENDING FALSE S.O.S. MESSAGES MAY SUBJECT YOU TO LIABILITY FOR ADDITIONAL CHARGES. Activate the S.O.S. mode to begin communicating and sending alerts d...

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13 5. Upon activating S.O.S., the device will terminate all previously queued messages waiting to be transmitted as well as Navigation, Check In, Social, and Tracking if active. The SPOT X device will be locked down on S.O.S. Mode and you...

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14 INITIATING TRACKING 1. Power on the SPOT X and long press the Track button on the SPOT X device for 3 seconds or until the tracking icon appears in the Status Bar. Or from the Main Menu screen, select followed by Start Tr...

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15 NAVIGATION CALIBRATING THE COMPASS Your SPOT X uses a digital compass to give accurate heading and bearing information. The SPOT X automatically checks compass calibration and will instruct you to calibrate when necessary. 1. On the Main Menu, s...

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ADDITIONAL SPOT X SUPPORT THIS QUICK START GUIDE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Some information on this guide may be outdated due to firmware updates. Visit FindMeSPOT.com/SPOTXSupport to access the latest version of the SPOT X Quick Start ...