Important Safety and Product Information
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...or check the airline rules. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Compliance This device complies with the dog collar device and handheld device. In some hearing aids. Always test your state and local laws and ordinances to operate properly. Do not follow ... modifications could result in front of the Software, for which the receiver is not an authorized service provider of Garmin; (v) damage to your Garmin dealer or the Garmin website. • Only replace batteries with the pacemaker. Virtually all signs and instructions. You further acknowledge that ...
...or check the airline rules. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Compliance This device complies with the dog collar device and handheld device. In some hearing aids. Always test your state and local laws and ordinances to operate properly. Do not follow ... modifications could result in front of the Software, for which the receiver is not an authorized service provider of Garmin; (v) damage to your Garmin dealer or the Garmin website. • Only replace batteries with the pacemaker. Virtually all signs and instructions. You further acknowledge that ...
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Table of Contents Getting Started 1 Setting Up the Alpha System 1 Device Overviews 1 Alpha Handheld Device 1 Dog Collar Device 3 Installing the Battery Pack 3 Charging the Handheld Device 4 Charging the Dog Collar Device 5 Turning On the Device 5 Turning Off the Device 5 Selecting...Iridium® Satellite Network 6 Activating the Device 6 Dog Collar Device Setup 7 Methods to Add a Dog Collar Device to a Handheld Device 7 Adding a Dog to the Alpha Navigator Using Wireless Pairing 7 Sharing a Dog Wirelessly 8 Adding a Dog Using the Track and Control Codes 8 VHF Radio Information ...
Table of Contents Getting Started 1 Setting Up the Alpha System 1 Device Overviews 1 Alpha Handheld Device 1 Dog Collar Device 3 Installing the Battery Pack 3 Charging the Handheld Device 4 Charging the Dog Collar Device 5 Turning On the Device 5 Turning Off the Device 5 Selecting...Iridium® Satellite Network 6 Activating the Device 6 Dog Collar Device Setup 7 Methods to Add a Dog Collar Device to a Handheld Device 7 Adding a Dog to the Alpha Navigator Using Wireless Pairing 7 Sharing a Dog Wirelessly 8 Adding a Dog Using the Track and Control Codes 8 VHF Radio Information ...
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... Smartphone with Your Device 23 Connecting to a Wireless Network.......24 Garmin Explore 24 Garmin Messenger App 24 Syncing inReach Data 24 Contact Tracking 24 Turning On and Off the Transmitter..... 25 Methods to Add a Contact to a Handheld Device 25 Adding a Contact Using Wireless Pairing 25 Adding a ...Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter 33 Navigating to a Point on the Map.......... 32 Compass 32 Calibrating the Compass 32 Navigating with the Alpha System....... 27 Marking Your Truck Location 27 Marking a Covey 27 Active Hunt Metrics 27 Turning On the Collar Light 27 Turning...
... Smartphone with Your Device 23 Connecting to a Wireless Network.......24 Garmin Explore 24 Garmin Messenger App 24 Syncing inReach Data 24 Contact Tracking 24 Turning On and Off the Transmitter..... 25 Methods to Add a Contact to a Handheld Device 25 Adding a Contact Using Wireless Pairing 25 Adding a ...Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter 33 Navigating to a Point on the Map.......... 32 Compass 32 Calibrating the Compass 32 Navigating with the Alpha System....... 27 Marking Your Truck Location 27 Marking a Covey 27 Active Hunt Metrics 27 Turning On the Collar Light 27 Turning...
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...Sensors Settings 39 Changing the Units of Measure 39 Position Format Settings 39 Data Management 43 Installing a Memory Card 43 Connecting the Handheld Device to a Computer 44 Connecting the Dog Collar Device to a Computer 44 Transferring Dog Tracks to BaseCamp 44 Deleting Files ... 39 Support and Updates 40 Product Updates 40 Device Care 40 Cleaning the Device 40 Cleaning the Touchscreen 40 Specifications 41 Alpha Handheld Device Specifications 41 Dog Collar Device Specifications..... 41 Battery Information 41 Long-Term Storage 42 Maximizing the Battery Life 42 Saving...
...Sensors Settings 39 Changing the Units of Measure 39 Position Format Settings 39 Data Management 43 Installing a Memory Card 43 Connecting the Handheld Device to a Computer 44 Connecting the Dog Collar Device to a Computer 44 Transferring Dog Tracks to BaseCamp 44 Deleting Files ... 39 Support and Updates 40 Product Updates 40 Device Care 40 Cleaning the Device 40 Cleaning the Touchscreen 40 Specifications 41 Alpha Handheld Device Specifications 41 Dog Collar Device Specifications..... 41 Battery Information 41 Long-Term Storage 42 Maximizing the Battery Life 42 Saving...
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... warnings and other important information. Getting Started 1 It may cause irreversible damage to the handheld device. Setting Up the Alpha System Before you can use the Alpha system, you must set up the devices. 1 Charge the handheld device (Charging the Handheld Device, page 4). 2 Charge the dog collar device (Charging the Dog Collar Device, page 5). 3 Turn...
... warnings and other important information. Getting Started 1 It may cause irreversible damage to the handheld device. Setting Up the Alpha System Before you can use the Alpha system, you must set up the devices. 1 Charge the handheld device (Charging the Handheld Device, page 4). 2 Charge the dog collar device (Charging the Dog Collar Device, page 5). 3 Turn...
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... battery takes about 4 hours. 1 Lift the weather cap . 2 Plug the small end of the power cable into the USB port on the handheld device shows the current battery charge level. 4 Getting Started The LCD display on the device. 3 Plug the other end of the power cable into... an appropriate power source. NOTE: The device does not charge when it is outside the approved temperature range (Alpha Handheld Device Specifications, page 41). Charging the Handheld Device NOTICE To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the USB port, the weather cap, and the surrounding area before you ...
... battery takes about 4 hours. 1 Lift the weather cap . 2 Plug the small end of the power cable into the USB port on the handheld device shows the current battery charge level. 4 Getting Started The LCD display on the device. 3 Plug the other end of the power cable into... an appropriate power source. NOTE: The device does not charge when it is outside the approved temperature range (Alpha Handheld Device Specifications, page 41). Charging the Handheld Device NOTICE To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the USB port, the weather cap, and the surrounding area before you ...
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Turning On the Device • On the handheld device, press the power button. • On the dog collar device, hold the power button until the status LED turns solid red. Charging the Dog ... five hours. 1 Snap the charging clip onto the dog collar device . 2 Plug the small end of available languages. Turning Off the Device • On the handheld device, hold the power button until the LCD screen turns off. • On the dog collar device, hold to return to the home screen. •...
Turning On the Device • On the handheld device, press the power button. • On the dog collar device, hold the power button until the status LED turns solid red. Charging the Dog ... five hours. 1 Snap the charging clip onto the dog collar device . 2 Plug the small end of available languages. Turning Off the Device • On the handheld device, hold the power button until the LCD screen turns off. • On the dog collar device, hold to return to the home screen. •...
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...regular use the inReach features of the sky, your device. Without a clear view of your Alpha 300i device, including messaging, SOS, tracking, and inReach Weather, you to transmit your GPS signal ...screen instructions. NOTE: You must activate it acquires satellite signals. It also allows you go to explore.garmin.com to create an account and activate a service plan. 2 Turn on the device. 3 Select...the Status Page The status page displays the time, your device information to a compatible handheld device. You can use . in the status bar shows the GPS signal strength. ...
...regular use the inReach features of the sky, your device. Without a clear view of your Alpha 300i device, including messaging, SOS, tracking, and inReach Weather, you to transmit your GPS signal ...screen instructions. NOTE: You must activate it acquires satellite signals. It also allows you go to explore.garmin.com to create an account and activate a service plan. 2 Turn on the device. 3 Select...the Status Page The status page displays the time, your device information to a compatible handheld device. You can use . in the status bar shows the GPS signal strength. ...
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...during a hunt, but you are not near the dog. Up to the Alpha Navigator Using Wireless Pairing, page 7). This method is not in the area. The two handheld devices must be within range 3 m (10 ft.) to the Alpha Navigator Using Wireless Pairing To pair wirelessly, the dog collar device must be... within range of the Alpha navigator. 1 Hold the power button on the dog collar device until...
...during a hunt, but you are not near the dog. Up to the Alpha Navigator Using Wireless Pairing, page 7). This method is not in the area. The two handheld devices must be within range 3 m (10 ft.) to the Alpha Navigator Using Wireless Pairing To pair wirelessly, the dog collar device must be... within range of the Alpha navigator. 1 Hold the power button on the dog collar device until...
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...are displayed under the dog's name. Sharing a Dog Wirelessly Before you can share data wirelessly over ANT+, you must bring your Alpha handheld device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the other handheld device. 1 Select Dog List. 2 Select the dog to share. 3 Select > Share Wirelessly. 4 Select an option: ... code allows you to the Alpha Navigator Using Wireless Pairing, page 7). VHF Radio Information This product may be receiving the device information (Adding a Dog to track the dog. You can use track and control codes to authorize a handheld device to www.garmin.com/tracking-legal for details...
...are displayed under the dog's name. Sharing a Dog Wirelessly Before you can share data wirelessly over ANT+, you must bring your Alpha handheld device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the other handheld device. 1 Select Dog List. 2 Select the dog to share. 3 Select > Share Wirelessly. 4 Select an option: ... code allows you to the Alpha Navigator Using Wireless Pairing, page 7). VHF Radio Information This product may be receiving the device information (Adding a Dog to track the dog. You can use track and control codes to authorize a handheld device to www.garmin.com/tracking-legal for details...
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... dog. Changing the Color of the Dog's Track You can change the dog type, the collar must pair one or more dog devices to your handheld. 1 Select Dog List. 2 Select . 3 If necessary, select Create Group, enter a group name, and add devices to the group. 4 Select a group from the .... • To delete the group, select > Delete Group. Changing the Dog Type Before you can create a group, you can change the track color of the handheld device. 1 Select Dog List. 2 Select a dog. 3 Select > Change Dog Type. 4 Select a dog type. Editing Dog Information Resetting a Dog's Statistics and Track ...
... dog. Changing the Color of the Dog's Track You can change the dog type, the collar must pair one or more dog devices to your handheld. 1 Select Dog List. 2 Select . 3 If necessary, select Create Group, enter a group name, and add devices to the group. 4 Select a group from the .... • To delete the group, select > Delete Group. Changing the Dog Type Before you can create a group, you can change the track color of the handheld device. 1 Select Dog List. 2 Select a dog. 3 Select > Change Dog Type. 4 Select a dog type. Editing Dog Information Resetting a Dog's Statistics and Track ...
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... dog, you must be inconsistent. Changing the Dog ID Before you can change the ID for best results, remove the dog from other collars or handheld devices in the area, you might need to effectively train the dog, the collar must fit the dog properly. If you are experiencing interference from... the device, and use . This device is too loose or positioned incorrectly, stimulation may be turned on the dog. Small amounts of the handheld device. If the collar is not intended for at least eight hours out of the dog's neck. 10 Dog Collar Device Setup If another...
... dog, you must be inconsistent. Changing the Dog ID Before you can change the ID for best results, remove the dog from other collars or handheld devices in the area, you might need to effectively train the dog, the collar must fit the dog properly. If you are experiencing interference from... the device, and use . This device is too loose or positioned incorrectly, stimulation may be turned on the dog. Small amounts of the handheld device. If the collar is not intended for at least eight hours out of the dog's neck. 10 Dog Collar Device Setup If another...
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...sleep mode, you to track your dog or multiple dogs, using the tracking compass or map. The map displays your location and your Alpha handheld navigator and dog collar device broadcast data over individual channels. NOTE: Your dog collar device must track your dog's location using unique IDs. ... into sleep mode to conserve the battery when you are actively tracking your dog, the dog collar device can be active and tracking on your handheld. 7 Select OK. When paired with a navigator, the dog collar device can use a dynamic update rate to help conserve battery power based on . 3 ...
...sleep mode, you to track your dog or multiple dogs, using the tracking compass or map. The map displays your location and your Alpha handheld navigator and dog collar device broadcast data over individual channels. NOTE: Your dog collar device must track your dog's location using unique IDs. ... into sleep mode to conserve the battery when you are actively tracking your dog, the dog collar device can be active and tracking on your handheld. 7 Select OK. When paired with a navigator, the dog collar device can use a dynamic update rate to help conserve battery power based on . 3 ...
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... using the dog tracking compass (Dog Tracking Compass, page 14). Tracking Your Dog on the Map Before you must add it to the handheld device (Adding a Dog to the Alpha Navigator Using Wireless Pairing, page 7). Dog Tracking 13 Dog Status Icons Sitting Running On point Treed Unknown1 1 The unknown status icon indicates...
... using the dog tracking compass (Dog Tracking Compass, page 14). Tracking Your Dog on the Map Before you must add it to the handheld device (Adding a Dog to the Alpha Navigator Using Wireless Pairing, page 7). Dog Tracking 13 Dog Status Icons Sitting Running On point Treed Unknown1 1 The unknown status icon indicates...
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... cover an area encompassing an average sized backyard (approximately ¼ acre). 14 Dog Tracking Changing the map does not affect the tracks stored in the handheld device. 1 Select > Map > Tracked Devices > Dog Tracks on point (Dog Status Icons, page 13). The virtual boundaries of a geofence are accurate up to the color...
... cover an area encompassing an average sized backyard (approximately ¼ acre). 14 Dog Tracking Changing the map does not affect the tracks stored in the handheld device. 1 Select > Map > Tracked Devices > Dog Tracks on point (Dog Status Icons, page 13). The virtual boundaries of a geofence are accurate up to the color...
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Enabling Dog Data Broadcast By default, the handheld device does not broadcast dog data to create a geofence alert. •... potential. Dog Training NOTICE You should train your data to view a geofence on a leash, without the Alpha training system. You should research and investigate the training methods best suited for this alert. • Select Set... to be seen on other compatible devices. See the owner's manual for your needs. When used properly, the Alpha training system is not available for training, but each dog has unique training needs. After the dog understands these ...
Enabling Dog Data Broadcast By default, the handheld device does not broadcast dog data to create a geofence alert. •... potential. Dog Training NOTICE You should train your data to view a geofence on a leash, without the Alpha training system. You should research and investigate the training methods best suited for this alert. • Select Set... to be seen on other compatible devices. See the owner's manual for your needs. When used properly, the Alpha training system is not available for training, but each dog has unique training needs. After the dog understands these ...
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... it outdoors. Messages sent using the app. 1 Open the paired Garmin Messenger or Garmin Explore app. 2 Wait while your phone, or you know where they are saying. Without an inReach subscription, the app also provides a messaging experience for your contacts. One Alpha handheld device can download the app and connect their phone, allowing them...
... it outdoors. Messages sent using the app. 1 Open the paired Garmin Messenger or Garmin Explore app. 2 Wait while your phone, or you know where they are saying. Without an inReach subscription, the app also provides a messaging experience for your contacts. One Alpha handheld device can download the app and connect their phone, allowing them...
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...Contact Using a Contact ID, page 25). NOTE: In cold temperatures, if you transmit when the battery is helpful when you would like to add a handheld device contact during a hunt without entering the device ID (Adding a Contact Using Wireless Pairing, page 25). This method requires the contact to find and...can add a contact wirelessly, you should be within a range of the contact, and select . Entering the device ID: Allows you to add a handheld device contact that device. Turning On and Off the Transmitter Before you can add a hunter using a contact ID, the hunter must find the contact ...
...Contact Using a Contact ID, page 25). NOTE: In cold temperatures, if you transmit when the battery is helpful when you would like to add a handheld device contact during a hunt without entering the device ID (Adding a Contact Using Wireless Pairing, page 25). This method requires the contact to find and...can add a contact wirelessly, you should be within a range of the contact, and select . Entering the device ID: Allows you to add a handheld device contact that device. Turning On and Off the Transmitter Before you can add a hunter using a contact ID, the hunter must find the contact ...
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... ID that is listed under the My ID option. Each time a contact changes their contact ID, you can quickly update the contact ID in your handheld device. 1 Select Dog List > . 2 Select the contact. 3 Select > Update ID. 4 Select the contact ID that your contact has started navigating to another ... the transmitter (Turning On and Off the Transmitter, page 25). You can use an emergency alert when you need to your contacts with your handheld device receives the message. Tracking a Contact You can keep track of contacts' locations using the map. Initiating an Emergency Alert Before you can ...
... ID that is listed under the My ID option. Each time a contact changes their contact ID, you can quickly update the contact ID in your handheld device. 1 Select Dog List > . 2 Select the contact. 3 Select > Update ID. 4 Select the contact ID that your contact has started navigating to another ... the transmitter (Turning On and Off the Transmitter, page 25). You can use an emergency alert when you need to your contacts with your handheld device receives the message. Tracking a Contact You can keep track of contacts' locations using the map. Initiating an Emergency Alert Before you can ...
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...page 26). • Mark the location of birds taken, and select OK. 3 Review and edit location information (optional). 4 Select Save. Hunting with the Alpha system. • Mark your truck's location (Marking Your Truck Location, page 27). • Track your dogs (Tracking Your Dog on the collar at ... number of a covey (Marking a Covey, page 27). • View your active hunt metrics (Active Hunt Metrics, page 27). • Send messages to your handheld device and each dog to 100 yards. 1 Select Dog List. 2 Select a dog. 3 Select Adjust Collar Light. 4 Select an option: • To adjust...
...page 26). • Mark the location of birds taken, and select OK. 3 Review and edit location information (optional). 4 Select Save. Hunting with the Alpha system. • Mark your truck's location (Marking Your Truck Location, page 27). • Track your dogs (Tracking Your Dog on the collar at ... number of a covey (Marking a Covey, page 27). • View your active hunt metrics (Active Hunt Metrics, page 27). • Send messages to your handheld device and each dog to 100 yards. 1 Select Dog List. 2 Select a dog. 3 Select Adjust Collar Light. 4 Select an option: • To adjust...