Unlocking The Touchscreen; Dog Collar Device Setup; Methods To Add A Dog To A Handheld Device; Adding A Dog Over Murs/Vhf - Garmin Alpha Owner's Manual

Unlocking the Touchscreen

1
Select the Power key.
2
Select .

Dog Collar Device Setup

Methods to Add a Dog to a Handheld Device

If you purchased the collar and the handheld device separately,
you must add the collar to the handheld device. You can add up
to 20 collars to one handheld device.
There are three different methods to add (or pair) the collar to
the handheld device: using MURS/VHF, using the track/train
code, or using ANT+™.
Adding over MURS/VHF: Allows you to pair after you have
placed the collar into paring 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. See
page 3.
Entering the track and train codes: Allows you to add a dog
that you do not own and that is not in the area. The dog's
owner must determine if people 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 person
adding the dog.
This method is helpful when you would like to add a dog
during a hunt, but you are not near the dog. For example,
you are adding another member of your hunting party's dog
to your handheld device, but you do not own the dog. See
page 3.
Sharing wirelessly over ANT+: Allows you to add a dog that
you do not own and that is not in the area. The dog's owner
must determine if people 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. 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 (10 ft.) to
share data wirelessly.
This method is helpful when you would like to add a dog
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. See

Adding a Dog Over MURS/VHF

1
If the collar is on, turn off the collar
2
Hold the Power key until the collar emits two series of
beeps, about 2 seconds, and then release the Power key.
The status LED begins blinking rapidly in green. The collar 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 collar near the handheld device, and select Yes.
5
Enter the name of the dog, and select

Adding a Dog Using the Track and Train Codes

Before you can add a dog using the track and train codes, you
must 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 put
the collar into pairing mode, you can add the dog using the track
and train codes.
1
Select Add Dog.
2
When asked if you are near the collar, select No.
Dog Collar Device Setup
page 3.
(page 2).
> OK.
3 When asked if you know the track and train codes, select
Yes.
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's
train code allows you to both track and train the dog.
5
Enter the name of the dog, and select

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 dog's train code so another person can
track your dog and train (correct) your dog.
1
Select Dog List.
2
Select a dog.
3 Select Show Info.

Sharing a Dog Wirelessly

Before you can share data wirelessly over ANT+, you must
bring your Alpha 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.
• 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.
3
Select Show Info > Reset > Yes.

Changing the Length of the Dog's Track

You can adjust the length of the dog's tracks shown on the map.
Showing less tracks on the map can help to declutter the map
view. Changing the length of the track shown on the map does
not 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 the
map.

Changing the Dog Name

1
Select Dog List.
2 Select a dog.
3
Select Show Info.
4
Select the dog's name.
5
Enter the name, and select

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 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.
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> OK.
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