SPOT GEN3 BUTTONS / S.O.S. BUTTON TESTING INSTRUCTIONS
Following these instructions will ensure the S.O.S. button as well as the other buttons on your SPOT Gen3 are operating properly.
ere are four important requirements that need to be followed prior to testing the buttons/LED lights:
a. Perform button test inside a building in case S.O.S. is accidentally activated when pressing the buttons.
b. Ensure SPOT Gen3 has fresh Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries.
c. Ensure the unit is turned off.
d. Read through the button test steps prior to starting the test.
To test the buttons/LEDs on your device, follow the steps below:
NOTE: Once the HELP and S.O.S. LEDs turn green, you will have approximately 5 seconds to complete step 2 and another 5 seconds to complete step 3. Otherwise, the test
sequence will time out and you will have to start over.
1. Loosen the S.O.S. and HELP button flaps.
2. Press & hold the TRACK button followed by the POWER button. Hold for approximately 3 seconds. e HELP and S.O.S. LEDs should turn green.
3. Press & hold the S.O.S. and HELP buttons at the same time. All LEDs should turn red.
4. Press & hold the CUSTOM MESSAGE and CHECK IN buttons at the same time. All LEDs should turn green.
5. Aer you complete the buttons/LED test, go outside and with a clear view of the sky, send a Check In message.
STEP 2
2
Power
1
Track
Press Track first, then Power.
STEP 3
Help
STEP 1
Loosen the S.O.S. and HELP flaps.
Help
S.O.S.S.O.S.
S.O.S. and Help buttons should be
pressed at the same time.
STEP 4
Custom
Message
Check In
Custom Message and Check In buttons
should be pressed at the same time.
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