Garmin Alpha Owner's Manual

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Unlocking the Touchscreen1 Select the Power key.2 Select .Dog Collar Device SetupMethods to Add a Dog to a Handheld DeviceIf you purchased the collar and the handheld device separately,you must add the collar to the handheld device. You can add upto 20 collars to one handheld device.There are three different methods to add (or pair) the collar tothe handheld device: using MURS/VHF, using the track/traincode, or using ANT+™.Adding over MURS/VHF: Allows you to pair after you haveplaced the collar into paring mode by pressing the Powerkey.This method is helpful when you are adding a new accessorycollar to the system prior to leaving for the hunt. Seepage 3.Entering the track and train codes: Allows you to add a dogthat you do not own and that is not in the area. The dog'sowner must determine if people can only track the dog or cantrack and train the dog. This method requires the dog'sowner to find and communicate the codes to the personadding the dog.This method is helpful when you would like to add a dogduring a hunt, but you are not near the dog. For example,you are adding another member of your hunting party's dogto your handheld device, but you do not own the dog. Seepage 3.Sharing wirelessly over ANT+: Allows you to add a dog thatyou do not own and that is not in the area. The dog's ownermust determine if people can only track the dog or can trackand train the dog. This method does not require the dog'sowner to find and communicate the codes to the personadding the dog. This method also adds dog information, suchas the dog's name, communication settings, and initialposition, from the sending handheld device to your device.The two handheld devices must be within range (10 ft.) toshare data wirelessly.This method is helpful when you would like to add a dogduring a hunt, but you are not near the dog. For example, thedogs have already been let loose, and you are near the dogowner, who can share the dog wirelessly. See page 3.Adding a Dog Over MURS/VHF1 If the collar is on, turn off the collar (page 2).2 Hold the Power key until the collar emits two series ofbeeps, about 2 seconds, and then release the Power key.The status LED begins blinking rapidly in green. The collar isnow ready to be linked, or paired, with a handheld device.3 On the handheld device, select Dog List > Add Dog.4 Bring the collar near the handheld device, and select Yes.5 Enter the name of the dog, and select > OK.Adding a Dog Using the Track and Train CodesBefore you can add a dog using the track and train codes, youmust have the dog owner find the track and train codes(page 3) and tell them to you.If you are not near the dog you want to add or you cannot putthe collar into pairing mode, you can add the dog using the trackand train codes.1 Select Add Dog.2 When asked if you are near the collar, select No.3 When asked if you know the track and train codes, selectYes.4 Enter the track or train code for the collar, and select .The dog’s track code allows you to track the dog. The dog’strain code allows you to both track and train the dog.5 Enter the name of the dog, and select > OK.Finding the Dog ID and Track and Train CodesYou can share a dog’s track code so another person can viewyour dog’s location with the map and dog tracking compass.Also, you can share a dog’s train code so another person cantrack your dog and train (correct) your dog.1 Select Dog List.2 Select a dog.3 Select Show Info.Sharing a Dog WirelesslyBefore you can share data wirelessly over ANT+, you mustbring your Alpha handheld device within 10 ft. (3 m) of the otherhandheld 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 locationwith the map and dog tracking compass, select TrackOnly.• To allow the other person to track your dog and correctyour dog's behavior, select Track and Train.5 On the other handheld device, select Dog List > >Receive Wirelessly.Editing Dog InformationResetting a Dog's Statistics and TrackYou might want to clear the dog statistics and track before anew hunt.1 Select Dog List.2 Select a dog.3 Select Show Info > Reset > Yes.Changing the Length of the Dog's TrackYou can adjust the length of the dog's tracks shown on the map.Showing less tracks on the map can help to declutter the mapview. Changing the length of the track shown on the map doesnot affect the tracks stored in the internal memory.1 Select Setup > Dogs > Dog Track On Map.2 Select an option to show more or less of the tracks on themap.Changing the Dog Name1 Select Dog List.2 Select a dog.3 Select Show Info.4 Select the dog’s name.5 Enter the name, and select > OK.Changing the Color of the Dog's TrackYou can change the track color of the dog. It is helpful to havethe track color match the color of the collar strap, if possible.1 Select Dog List.2 Select a dog.3 Select Show Info.4 Select the colored square next to the dog’s name.Dog Collar Device Setup 3