Using The Status Page; Acquiring Satellite Signals; Dog Collar Device Setup; Methods To Add A Dog Collar Device To A Handheld Device - Garmin Alpha 300 with Training Owner's Manual

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.
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.

Methods to Add a Dog Collar Device to a Handheld Device

You can add up to 250 devices to one handheld device by using MURS/VHF, entering the track and control
codes, or by sharing wirelessly using ANT+
Using MURS/VHF: Allows you to add a dog collar device after you have placed the dog collar device into 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
(Adding a Dog to the Alpha Navigator Using Wireless Pairing,
Entering the track and control 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 control the dog.
This method requires the dog's owner to find and communicate the codes to the person adding the dog collar
device.
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
NOTE: This feature varies based on dog collar device type and feature availability in your area. You may see
track codes only or track and control codes.
Sharing wirelessly using ANT+ wireless technology: 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 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 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 (Sharing a Dog Wirelessly,
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(Turning On the Device, page 5).

Dog Collar Device Setup

technology. Up to 20 devices can be active at one time.
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page 7).
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(Adding a Dog Using the Track and Control Codes, page 7).
Dog Collar Device Setup