0199715 Dog Collar Users Manual 1 of 2

 

Alpha 100 Owner Nw with TT 15 s Manual June 2014 190-0 oT |

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a Table of Contents Getting Started ee ee J Pee ent Device Overviews. Alpha 100 Handheld Device TT 15 Dog Collar Device. Getting More Informatio Registering Your Device Installing the Battery Pack Charging the Handheld Device .. Charging the Dog Collar Device Turning On the Devices... Turning Off the Device:

RR ey ey ey my mk kk Editing Dog Information... Resetting a Dog's Statistics and Track. Changing the Lenath of the Dog's Changing the Color of the Dog's Track. Changing the Dog Type Changing the Dog ID Setting Dog Alerts Removing a Dog Fitting the Collar on Your Dog Enabling Bark Detection. Acquiring Satellite Signals..... Using the Touchscreen .. Locking the Touchscree!

Unlocking the Touchscreen Dog Collar Device Setup... Methods to Add a Dog Collar Device | to: a Handheld Device... VHF Radio Information Adding a Dog Over MURS/VHF........ 7 Adding a Dog Using the Track and Train Codes .. Sharing a Dog Table of Contents oT |

Communication with the Coliar....... Dog Tracking...... Tracking Your Dog on the Ma Tracking and Training One Dog at a Time..... Dog Status Icons Dog Tracking Compass Navigating to Your Dog Tracking with BaseCamp BaseStation Pai Dog Tracking Pausing All Dog Tracking a Location Alerts Setting a Geofence Alert. Setting a Radius Alert. Editing Location Alerts Dog Training soe Selecting and Installing the Contact Points. Removing the Contact Points . Training Methods... Linear and Traditional Stimulatio Choosing the Correct Intensity Level... Setting Up the Training Keys for One Intensity Level Marking Your Truck Location Marking a Covey...... Turning On the Collar Light Turning On Rescue Mod Naypoints, Routes, and Tracks.. 24 Naypoints... 24 Marking Your Current Location 24 Marking a Waypoint Using the Map... 24 Editing a Waypoint. 24 Repositioning a Way to Your Current Location... 24 Moving a Waypoint on the Map 24 Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Customizing the Training Keys Collar Training... Contact Tracking Adding a Contact Using MURS/VHF Adding a Contact Using a Contact ID... 20 Initiating an Emergency Alert..... 21 Sending a Message to Your Contacts. 21 Tracking a Contact... Finding Your Contact ID Changing Your Contact ID Updating a Contact ID... Hunting with the Alpha System.. 22 oT |

Location...... Projecting a Waypoint Deleting a Waypoint. Routes..... Creating a Route Editing the Name of a Route Navigating a Saved Route... Editing a Route... Reversing a Route Viewing a Route on the Map Viewing the Active Route .. Deleting a Route... Table of Contents a Tracks...... Recording Track Logs Viewing Details about the Track .. Viewing the Elevation Plot of a Track . Navigating to the Start of a Track Changing the Track Color... Saving the Current Track.... Saving a Location on a Track. Clearing the Current Track.. Deleting a Track....... Archiving a Saved Track. Archiving Tracks Automatically Sending and Receiving Data Finding a Waypoint Near Another Waypoint... Navigating with Sight 'N Go Elevation Plot 31 31 Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter... Navigating to a on the Plot. Changing the Plot Type..... Resetting the Elevation Plot. Trip Computer Resetting the Trip Computer............ Applications... Setting a Proximity Alarm Calculating the Size of an Area Wirelessly Navigation Map.... Measuring Distance on the Map Compass... Calibrating the Compass . Navigating with the Bearing Pointer. Course Pointer Where To? Menu . 31 Finding a Waypoint by Nam 31 Table of Contents oT |

Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs.... 33 Setting an Alarm 33 Opening the Stopwatc! 34 Satellite Page....... 34 Changing the Satellite View. 34 Turning Off GPS... 34 Simulating a Location 34 VIRB Remote eooeee 34 Controlling a VIRB Action Camera with Your Handheld Device 34 Customizing Your Device 35 Customizing the Main Menu 35 a Customizing the Data Fields . Enabling the Map Data Fields .. System Settings Dog Setting:

Contact Settings Display Settings. Calibrating the Touchscreen Appearance Settings . Setting the Device Tone:

Map Settings... Advanced Map Setting:

Track Settings Routing Settings Changing the Units of Measure 39 Alpha 100 Handheld Device Specifications TT 15 Dog Collar Device Specifications 3attery Information Long-Term Storag:

Maximizing the Battery Life Saving Energy While Charging the evice....... Data Managemen'

File Types Installing a Memory Card .. Connecting the Handheld Device to a Computer 47 Time Settings ..... Position Format Settings 39 Heading Settings Altimeter Setting:

Marine Map Settings .. Device Information... Viewing Device Informatio!

Updating the Software Device Care.... Cleaning the Device Cleaning the Touchscreer Specifications... oT |

Connecting the Collar to a Computer... Transferring Dog Tracks to BaseCamp Deleting Files Disconnecting the USB Cable Appendix...... Accessories and Replacement Parts... 48 Purchasing Accessories ANT+ Sensors TT 15 Battery Replacement Instructions........ Table of Contents a Replacing the Collar Strap.............. Replacing the VHF Antenna in the Dog Collar Device... Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable Data Field Options Index... Table of Contents oT |

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a 7 Getting Started ATS See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Setting Up the Alpha System Avoid using a high-powered radio (greater than 5 watts) in close proximity to the device. It may cause irreversible damage th tha davira 5 Ifnecessary, add the dog collar device to the handheld device (page 7).

| 6 Acquire satellite signals (page 5). a a ae a ee YY NEE EE AISI! NOI OST Device Overviews Alpha 100 Handheld Device Before you can use the Alpha handheld device and the TT 15 dog collar device, you must set up the devices. 1 Install the battery in the handheld device (page 2). 2. Charge the handheld device

(page 3). 3 Charge the dog collar device

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GPS antenna VHF radio antenna Training keys Power key

@|e| O|E/O Mounting spine a 7 microSD memory card slot (under battery) Battery cover D-ring S)IS) Min-_USB port (under weather cap) TT 15 Dog Collar Device Getting More Information You can find more information about this sroduct on the Garmin website. oem en ea ea Go to www.garmin.com/outdoor. Go to www.garmin.com

/learningcenter.

- Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts. IG Registering Your Device VHF antenna GPS antenna Power key Contact points

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- Go to http://my.garmin.com. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. installing the Battery Pack __ AAWARNING This product contains a lithium-ion yattery. To prevent the possibility of ersonal injury or product damage caused Getting Started a 7 by battery exposure to extreme heat, store the device out of direct sunlight. 4 Tur the D-ring counter-clockwise, GEM PUP PSH e Be CUveT. 2 Locate the metal contacts on the end of the lithium-ion battery. 3 Insert the battery into the compartment, contacts first. surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer. You should fully charge the battery before Dear fee JEM Moe Be MIS POETS Ek ES Charging a fully depleted battery takes about 2 hours. NOTE: The device will not charge when it is outside the temperature range of 32 to 104F (0 to 40C). 1 Lift the weather cap @. 4 Press the battery into place. 5 Replace the battery cover, and tum the D-ring clockwise. Charging the Handheld Device NOTICE To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the USB port, the weather cap, and the Getting Started oT |

2 Plug the small end of the power cable into the mini-USB port @ on the device.

| 3 Plug the other end of the power cable into an appropriate power source. a 7 Charging the Dog Collar Device NOTICE To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the contacts on the collar and the surrounding area before connecting the charging clip. You should fully charge the battery before you use the device for the first time. Charging a fully depleted battery takes about five hours. The device will not charge when outside the temperature Tange of 32 to 104F (0 to 40C). 4 Snap the charaina clio @ onto the Plug the included power cable into the mini-USB port on the charging clip cable. Plug the power cable into a power source. The status LED is solid red when the collar is charging. 4 After the status LED turns solid green, remove the charging clip from the collar. Turning On the Devices On the handheld device, hold the power key until the LCD display turns device@. oT |

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- On the dog collar device, hold the power key until the status LED flashes and the collar beeps. Turning Off the Devices On the handheld device, hold the power key until the LCD display turns. off.

- On the dog collar device, hold the power key until the status LED changes color. Getting Started a 7 Acquiring Satellite Signals Both the collar and handheld device must acquire satellite signals before you put the sail anci cai e Re cat ae R ene TO TD can take a few minutes. 1 Go outdoors to an open area. 2. Tum on both devices (page 4). 3. Select the power key on the handheld device. atl shows the GPS signal strength. When the collar has acquired satellite signals, the status LED flashes a double-

blink or triple-blink in green.

+ Select[] to search by name. Locking the Touchscreen You can lock the screen to prevent inadvertent screen touches. 1 Select the Power key. 2 Select @. Unlocking the Touchscreen 1 Select the Power key. 2 Selecta. Dog Collar Device Setup Using the Touchscreen Select A to open the application drawer. Select Sto open a menu. Select % to close the page and return to the previous page. Select D to retum to the previous page. Select Y to save changes and close the page. Select & and to scroll. Dog Collar Device Setup oT |

Methods to Add a Dog Collar Device to a Handheld Device If you purchased the dog collar device and the handheld device separately, you must add the dog collar device to the handheld device. You can add up to 20 dog collar devices to one handheld device. Using MURS/VHF: Allows you to add a dog collar device after you have placed the dog collar device into

a 7 pairing mode by pressing the power key. This method is helpful when you are adding a new accessory collar to the system prior to leaving for the hunt

(page 7). Entering the track and train codes:

Allows you to add a dog collar device that you do not own and that is not in the area. The dog's owner must determine if you can only track the dog or can track and train the dog. This method requires the dog's owner to find and communicate the codes to the nerson adding the dona collar track codes only or track and train codes. Sharing wirelessly using ANT+

wireless technoloay: Allows vou to. add a dog collar device that you do not own and that is not in the area. The dog's owner must determine if you can only track the dog or can track and train the dog. This method does not require the dog's owner to find and communicate the codes to the person adding the dog collar device. This method also adds dog information, such as the dog's name, communication settings, and initial This method is helpful when you would like to add a dog collar device during a hunt, but you are not near the dog. For example, you are adding another member of your hunting party's dog collar device to your handheld device, but you do not own the dog collar device (page 7). NOTE: This feature varies based on dog collar device type and feature availability in your area. You may see oT |

position, from the sending handheld device to your device. The two handheld devices must be within range 3 m (10 ft.) to share data wirelessly. This method is helpful when you want to add a dog collar device during a hunt, but you are not near the dog. For example, the dogs have already been let loose, and you are near the dog owner, who can share the dog wirelessly (page 8). Dog Collar Device Setup a 7 VHF Radio Information This product may be used only on specific radio frequencies, which vary depending on the country of use. See the product packaging or go to www.garmin.com

/tracking-legal for details about the radio frequency of this product. Adding a Dog Over MURS/VHF 1 Ifthe dog collar device is on, turn off the dog collar device (page 4). 2 Hold until the dog collar device emits two series of beeps (about 2 seconds), and then release 0). The statis | FD flashes ranidly in Adding a Dog Using the Track and Train Codes NOTE: This feature varies based on dog collar device tvne and feature availability ne -

in your area. Before you can add a dog using the track and train codes, the dog owner must find the track and train codes (page 8) and tell them to you. If you are not near the dog you want to add or you cannot put the collar into pairing mode, you can add the dog using the track and train codes. 4. Select Add Dog. green. The dog collar device is now ready to be linked, or paired, with a handheld device. 3 > On the handheld device, select Dog List > Add Dog. 4 Bring the dog collar device near the handheld device, and select Yes. 5 After successfully adding the dog collar device, enter the name of the dog, and select Y > OK. Dog Collar Device Setup oT |

When asked if you are near the collar, select No. When asked if you know the track and train codes, select Yes. Enter the track or train code for the collar, and select J. The dog's track code allows you to track the dog. The dog's train code allows you to both track and train the dog. Enter the name of the dog, and select wv > OK. a 7 Finding the Dog ID and Track and Train Codes You can share a dog's track code so another person can view your dog's ;

location with the map and dog tracking compass. Also, you can share a dogs train code so another person can track your dog and train (correct) your dog. 1. Select Dog List. 2. Selecta dog. 3. Select Show Info. Sharing a Dog Wirelessly Before you can share data wirelessly over ANIT ccna muiset hrinn unr Alma

* To allow the other person to track your dog and correct your dog's behavior, select Track and Train. 5 On the other handheld device. select Dog List > ==> Receive Wirelessly. Editing Dog Information Resetting a Dog's Statistics and Track You might want to clear the dog statistics and track before a new hunt. 1 Select Dog List. 2 Select a dog. ee I Ieee handheld device within 10 ft. (3 m) of the other handheld device. 1. Select Dog List. 2. Select the dog to share. 3 Select Share Wirelessly. 4 Select an option:

+ To allow the other person only to track your dog's location with the map and dog tracking compass, select Track Only. oT |

3. Select Show Info > Reset > Yes. changing the Length of the Dog's Track

(ou can adjust the length of the dog's racks shown on the map. Showing less racks on the map can help to declutter he map view. Changing the length of the rack shown on the map does not affect he tracks stored in the internal memory. 1 Select Setup > Dogs > Dog Track On Map. Dog Collar Device Setup a 7 2 Select an option to show more or less of the tracks on the map. Changing the Dog Name kRwn =

5 erect Og Et Select a dog. Select Show Info. Select the dogs name. Enter the name, and select f > OK. Changing the Color of the Dog's Track You can change the track color of the dog. It is helpful to have the track color Changing the Dog Type Before you can change the dog type, the collar must be turned on and within range of the handheld device. 1. Select Dog List. 2. Selecta dog. 3. Select Show Info > > Change Dog Type. 4 Select a dog type. Changing the Dog ID Before you can change the dog ID, the collar must be turned on and within range of the handheld device. Maten the color of the collar strap, It possible. 1 2 3 4 a Select Dog List. Select a dog. Select Show Info. Select the colored square next to the dogs name. Select a color. Dog Collar Device Setup oT |

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other collars or handheld devices in the area, you might need to change the ID for the dog. 1. Select Dog List. 2. Selecta dog. 3. Select Show Info. 4 Select > Change ID. 5. Select an available ID. If another handheld device is tracking this dog, for best results, remove the dog from 9 a 7 the device, and use the track and train codes (page 7) or share wirelessly over {

ANT+ (page 8) to add the dog again. :

Pe ae ee | er we eg You can adjust how the handheld device alerts you to certain actions of the dog. 1 Select Setup > Dogs > Dog Alerts. 2. Select an alert. 3. Select the handheld device action for the specific alert. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 as needed. Removing a Dog aoe on This device is not intended for human ise. Do not attempt to use on any person. n order to properly correct the dog, the OE Be yap Sea A HAN GAIN ERM TSE Te a properly. If the collar is too loose or ositioned incorrectly, corrections may be nconsistent. This can delay or prevent successful training.

| Position the device at the front of the dog's neck, with the status LED facing toward the dog's chin and the contact points against the throat. 2 Tighten the strap so that itis very snug around the dog's neck, and ovens Shee 2. Selecta dog. 3. Select Remove. Fitting the Collar on Your Dog To prevent irritation from the contact points, remove the collar for at least eight hours out of every 24-hour period. 10 oT |

fasten the buckle. NOTE: The collar should fit tightly and should not be able to rotate or slide on the dog's neck. The dog must be able to swallow food and water normally. You should observe your dog's behavior to verify that the collar is not too tight. Dog Collar Device Setup a 3 Wiggle the device to work the contact points through the dog's coat. NOTE: The contact points must have contact with the dog's skin to be ee A barking icon appears on the dog tracking page and the map page. When the dog collar device is active and properly fitted on the dog (page 10). it detects barks automatically. After bark detection is enabled, you can set up a bark alert (page 10). Communication with the Collar You should keep an unobstructed line of sight between your handheld device and the dog collar device to produce the best communication signal. To achieve the SSNS 4 Ifthe strap is too long, cut off the excess, leaving at least 3 in. (8 cm) to spare. TIP: You can mark the hole used to fasten the buckle for future reference. Enabling Bark Detection NOTE: This feature is not available in all areas. Select Setup > Dogs > Bark Detection. Dog Collar Device Setup oT |

DEST MTE-OFSIQHt CONGIUONS, YOU SHOUIG move to the highest elevation point in your area (for example, on the top of a hil). Best ad Good Poor a 7 Dog Tracking The handheld device allows you to track your dog, using the tracking compass or map. Ihe map displays your location and your dog's location and tracks. The compass pointer indicates the direction of the dog's current location. Tracking Your Dog on the Map Before you can track a dog or contact on the map, you must add them to the handheld device (page 7 and page 20). Bode champ LOW M 2H 2 If necessary select # and = to zoom in and out of the map. TIP: If necessary, select @ to track the

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10g using the dog tracking compass page 13). Tracking and Training One Dog at a Time NOTE: This feature applies only to dog

-ollar devices with training features. Nhen you are tracking and training nultiple dogs, you can enable the device o display only one dog at a time, and you

"an ensure the dog being viewed on the

-ompass is the dog being trained. Dog Tracking a 7 1. Select > ==> List Sync On. 2 Select <q and p to cycle through the dogs. Dog Status Icons Sitting Running On point Treed aia as Unknown Bo Champ | Dottie LOW M 2HI Cc | 2LOW M You can use the dog tracking compass to view the direction and distance to your TNE UNATIOWT Status ICON HIGICales Wal the collar has not acquired a satellite signal and that the handheld device cannot determine the location of the dog. Dog Tracking Compass To open the dog tracking compass, select 6. Dog Tracking oT |

MOY. THE GOg UACRNINY CUMIPass dloU shows the dog's status, such as running or on point (page 13). The color of the pointer corresponds to the color of the dog track. The dog tracking compass is most accurate when the dog is more than 30 ft.

(9.1 m) away. When the dog is less than 30 ft. (9.1 m) away, "Near" appears. Navigating to Your Dog 1 Select Dog List. 2. Select the dog. 13

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