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Using the Status Page
The status page displays the time, your GPS signal strength, and the device battery life. It also allows you to
adjust settings and access shortcuts. You can open the status page from any other page by pressing the power
button.
Screen brightness: Adjusts the brightness of the screen.
Messages: Allows you to send inReach
Lock Screen: Locks the touchscreen to prevent inadvertent screen touches.
Lock Keys: Locks the device buttons to prevent inadvertent button presses.
My ID: Displays your device ID and allows you to transmit your device information to a compatible handheld
device. You can also turn the transmitter on and off.
Alerts: Displays unread dog alerts.
Acquiring Satellite Signals
Both the dog collar device and navigator must acquire satellite signals before you put the dog collar device on
your dog. Acquiring satellites can take a few minutes.
1 Go outdoors to an open area.
2 Turn on both devices
in the status bar shows the GPS signal strength.
When the dog collar device has acquired satellite signals, the status LED flashes green.
Iridium
Satellite Network
®
Your device requires a clear view of the sky to transmit messages and track points over the Iridium satellite
network. Without a clear view of the sky, your device attempts to send the information until it acquires satellite
signals.
TIP: For the best connection with satellites, place the device with the antenna pointed toward the sky.
Before you can use the inReach features of your Alpha 300i device, including messaging, SOS, tracking, and
inReach Weather, you must activate it.
1 From your computer or smartphone, go to
plan.
2 Turn on the device.
3 Select Activate.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: You must enter the device IMEI number and authorization code to complete the online portion of
activation before you go outdoors.
5 Go outdoors to an open area with a clear view of the sky, and point the antenna on the device toward the sky
for optimal performance.
6 Wait while the device communicates with the Iridium satellite network.
NOTE: It may take up to 20 minutes to activate your device. The device must send and receive several
messages, which takes longer than sending a single message during regular use. Your device should remain
outdoors until activation completes.
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messages and view received messages.
(Turning On the Device,
page 5).
Activating the Device
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Activating the Device
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