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Welcome

The SPOT Satellite Communicator uses GPS signals and  
communication satellites to relay your message—no cell 
phone coverage is necessary. 

Use your SPOT Communicator with the Earthmate®  
PN-60w GPS, to send one-way text messages, share your 
location, and send SOS messages with the SPOT satellite 
system.

What You Need to Know

 

The SPOT Communicator needs a clear view of 
the sky

 to obtain a GPS signal and provide the most 

accurate location information. It is not reliable indoors, 
in a cave, or in very dense woods.

 

Orient the SPOT Communicator so that the SPOT 
logo faces toward the sky

—this provides optimal 

performance as the antenna is located under the logo.

 

Keep the SPOT Communicator at least 12 inches 
away from other GPS devices

 as it can interfere 

with signal reception of other GPS devices.

For detailed information about how the SPOT Communicator 
works and its coverage area, go to findmespot.com.

Resources

DeLorme

 

DeLorme website (delorme.com)

 

User Manuals (manuals.delorme.com)

 

DeLorme Community Forums (forum.delorme.com)

 

The DeLorme Weblog (blog.delorme.com)

SPOT Communicator

 

SPOT website (findmespot.com)

SPOT Satellite Communicator User Manual

Summary of Contents for Earthmate PN-60w

Page 1: ...DELORME November 2011 User Manual Spot Satellite Communicator for Earthmate PN 60w ...

Page 2: ...indoors in a cave or in very dense woods Orient the SPOT Communicator so that the SPOT logo faces toward the sky this provides optimal performance as the antenna is located under the logo Keep the SPOT Communicator at least 12 inches away from other GPS devices as it can interfere with signal reception of other GPS devices For detailed information about how the SPOT Communicator works and its cove...

Page 3: ...2 Getting Started SPOT Satellite Communicator Interface For more information about the buttons on the device see Using the SPOT Communicator on page 4 SPOT Satellite Communicator User Manual ...

Page 4: ... 1 Log in to your account at findmespot com and click the My SPOT Devices tab 2 Under Contact Details Click View Edit under Contact Groups Add some contacts and create a contact group Tip For testing create a group called Test and add yourself as a contact Click View Edit under Predefined Messages and add up to 14 messages 3 Under Social Networks click View Edit and link to Facebook Twitter Geocac...

Page 5: ...ton It has a protective cover to prevent accidental activation To activate or cancel SOS messaging mode from the SPOT Communicator press and hold the SOS button for three seconds A message dialog appears on the PN 60w An SOS message triggered by the SPOT Communicator can be canceled by the SPOT Communicator or by the paired PN 60w Note The SOS button should be used only for life threatening or oth...

Page 6: ...PS satellites and is actively sending a message Red The GPS light blinks red for 15 seconds when the SPOT Communicator is unable to see at least three GPS satellites and is attempting to send a message Message Sending Green Any SPOT message is being sent Red A casual message was not sent The casual message type includes Check in OK Reference Point Track Progress and Geocache messages SOS Green The...

Page 7: ... go to MENU Unpair Communicator At the top of the SPOT Communicator Page a message displays the current status of the SPOT Communicator Sending Messages Your SPOT account at findmespot com is the link between your PN 60w and your SPOT Communicator When you set up your account you will add your contacts and create groups of contacts write pre defined messages to quickly update your status when you ...

Page 8: ...s You can send a pre defined message or you can create a new text message using the optional Type Send service and send it to the contact groups you have set up with your SPOT account You can even share with social network websites Facebook Twitter or Fire Eagle that you ve set up a connection to on findmespot com In addition SPOT Adventures spotadventures com provides a location for you to share ...

Page 9: ...ntil the PN 60w is turned on and a new command is issued the one hour timer expires or the SPOT Communicator batteries are depleted whichever happens first You can send a Help message while in Check in OK Track Progress or SOS modes but sending a Help message cancels any Check in OK or Track Progress messages that are in progress Help and SOS messages can be sent at the same time Check in OK Send ...

Page 10: ...heck in OK Help or SOS 1 From the SPOT Communicator Page select the message type 2 On the Message Composition page select a contact or group from the Send To drop down list 3 To send a copy of the message to Facebook or Twitter select one or both check boxes Tip To send messages to ONLY Facebook or Twitter create a group on findmespot com and don t add any contacts to it Name it something you ll r...

Page 11: ...nfiguration file to your PN 60w This will allow you to log a geocache in near real time from virtually anywhere with a SPOT Communicator using the Geocaches Page on the PN 60w Send Progress Page Once you have sent a message the Send Progress page displays information about the message currently in progress When the SPOT Communicator status indicates that a message mode is in progress you can selec...

Page 12: ...and sends a Cancel Help Cancel SOS or Cancel Help and SOS message For Help and SOS messages the Send Progress page shows that the SPOT Communicator is sending a cancel message If the first message had not yet been sent a cancel message is not sent Message History You can view a list of messages that have been sent from the PN 60w with the SPOT Communicator See all the messages you ve sent when you...

Page 13: ...y page go to MENU Export Message History You can save the message history on the internal drive or to an SD card in the device To clear message history From the Message History page go to MENU Clear Message History All the messages in the history are cleared and the message waypoint icons are removed from the map SPOT Satellite Communicator User Manual ...

Page 14: ...tery life achieved under normal usage conditions See findmespot com for more details regarding battery life Operating Conditions The SPOT Communicator must have an unobstructed view of the sky either outdoors or in a glass enclosed area such as a vehicle dashboard or sunroof Visit findmespot com for more detailed information Coverage SPOT works around the world including virtually all of North Ame...

Page 15: ...equency according to its location and is compliant with international regulatory requirements This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Certifications ROHS and WEEE compliant Certified to FCC and CE emissions immunity and safety regulations Meets FCC part 25 regulations Canada type approval CISPR Publication 22 1985 1st edition RTTE Directive 1999 EC and IEC 60950 safety stand...

Page 16: ...R ANY WARRANTIES THAT THE PRODUCT IS FREE FROM LATENT DEFECTS OR DEFICIENCIES OR THAT THE PRODUCT IS FREE FROM INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT TRADEMARK COPYRIGHT OR PROPRIETARY RIGHT OF ANY THIRD PARTY AND SUCH WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED THIS LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDES THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL SPE...

Page 17: ... support information If you cannot find an answer to your problem on the site call 207 846 8900 to speak to a Technical Support representative DeLorme Technical Support does not provide product training DeLorme Customer Service For general questions about returns your order status or problems with shipments phone 800 511 2459 Monday through Friday or send an email to sales delorme com To place add...

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