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Garmin Alpha 300 Owner's Manual

Garmin Alpha 300 Owner's Manual (56 pages)

with Training

Brand: Garmin | Category: GPS | Size: 3.64 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Getting Started
7
Setting up the Alpha System
7
Device Overviews
7
Alpha Handheld Device
7
Dog Collar Device
9
Installing the Battery Pack
9
Charging the Handheld Device
10
Charging the Dog Collar Device
11
Turning on the Device
11
Turning off the Device
11
Selecting a Language
11
Using the Touchscreen
11
Using the Status Page
12
Acquiring Satellite Signals
12
Iridium Satellite Network
12
Activating the Device
12
Dog Collar Device Setup
13
Methods to Add a Dog Collar Device to a Handheld Device
13
Adding a Dog to the Alpha Navigator Using Wireless Pairing
13
Sharing a Dog Wirelessly
14
Adding a Dog Using the Track and Control Codes
14
VHF Radio Information
14
Managing a Group
15
Editing Dog Information
15
Resetting a Dog's Statistics and Track
15
Changing the Dog Name
15
Changing the Color of the Dog's Track
15
Changing the Dog Type
15
Changing the Dog ID
16
Removing a Dog
16
Fitting the Collar on Your Dog
16
Communication with the Dog Collar Device
17
Using a Dynamic Update Rate
18
Using Sleep Mode
18
Using the Channel View
18
Dog Tracking
18
Tracking Your Dog on the Map
19
Dog Status Icons
19
Dog Tracking Compass
20
Navigating to Your Dog
20
Changing the Length of the Dog's Track
20
Location Alerts
20
Setting Location Alerts
21
Editing Location Alerts
21
Enabling Dog Data Broadcast
21
Dog Training
21
Selecting and Installing the Contact Points
22
Removing the Contact Points
22
Training Methods
22
Linear and Traditional Stimulation
22
Choosing the Correct Intensity Level
22
Customizing the Training Keys
23
Using the Hard Keys for Training Adjustments
23
Default Training Settings
23
Collar Training
24
Inreach Features
24
Messages
24
Sending a Check-In Message
24
Sending a Text Message
25
Replying to a Message
25
Checking for Messages
25
Viewing Message Details
25
Navigating to a Message Location
25
Including Location Coordinates in a Message
26
Deleting Messages
26
Messages Settings
26
Inreach Tracking
26
Starting Tracking
26
Stopping Tracking
26
Sharing Your Mapshare Web Page
26
Inreach Tracking Settings
26
Sos
27
Initiating an SOS Rescue
27
Sending a Custom SOS Message
28
Canceling an SOS Request
28
Weather
28
Requesting an Inreach Weather Forecast
28
Testing the Device
29
Connected Features
29
Pairing a Smartphone with Your Device
29
Connecting to a Wireless Network
30
Garmin Explore
30
Garmin Messenger App
30
Syncing Inreach Data
30
Contact Tracking
30
Turning on and off the Transmitter
31
Methods to Add a Contact to a Handheld Device
31
Adding a Contact Using Wireless Pairing
31
Adding a Contact Using a Contact ID
31
Initiating an Emergency Alert
32
Sending a Message to Your Contacts
32
Tracking a Contact
32
Finding Your Contact ID
32
Changing Your Contact ID
32
Updating a Contact ID
32
Hunting with the Alpha System
33
Marking Your Truck Location
33
Marking a Covey
33
Active Hunt Metrics
33
Turning on the Collar Light
33
Turning on Rescue Mode
34
Pausing Dog Tracking
34
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
34
Waypoints
34
Marking Your Current Location
34
Marking a Waypoint Using the Map
34
Editing a Waypoint
34
Repositioning a Waypoint to Your Current Location
35
Moving a Waypoint on the Map
35
Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location
35
Projecting a Waypoint
35
Deleting a Waypoint
35
Routes
35
Creating a Route
36
Editing the Name of a Route
36
Navigating a Saved Route
36
Editing a Route
36
Reversing a Route
36
Viewing the Active Route
36
Deleting a Route
36
Tracks
36
Recording Track Logs
37
Viewing Details about the Track
37
Viewing the Elevation Plot of a Track
37
Navigating to the Start of a Track
37
Changing the Track Color
37
Saving the Current Track
37
Clearing the Current Track
37
Deleting a Track
37
Navigation
38
Map
38
Measuring Distance on the Map
38
Compass
38
Calibrating the Compass
38
Navigating with the Bearing Pointer
38
Where To? Menu
38
Finding a Waypoint by Name
38
Navigating with Sight 'N Go
39
Elevation Plot
39
Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter
39
Navigating to a Point on the Plot
39
Changing the Plot Type
39
Resetting the Elevation Plot
39
Trip Computer
39
Customizing the Trip Computer Data Fields
39
Resetting the Trip Computer
39
Applications
40
Setting a Proximity Alarm
40
Calculating the Size of an Area
40
Setting an Alarm
40
Using the Competition Timer
40
Satellite Page
40
Changing the Satellite View
40
Turning off GPS
40
Simulating a Location
41
Managing Maps
41
Downloading Maps
41
Enabling Maps
41
Deleting a Map
42
Customizing Your Device
42
Customizing the Main Menu
42
Customizing the Favorite Bar
42
Customizing the Data Fields
42
System Settings
42
Display Settings
43
Accessibility Settings
43
Setting the Device Tones
43
Setting Dog Alerts
43
Map Settings
43
Tracked Devices Map Settings
43
Advanced Map Settings
44
Tracks Settings
44
Auto Save Settings
44
Routing Settings
45
Sensors Settings
45
Changing the Units of Measure
45
Position Format Settings
45
Device Information
45
Viewing E-Label Regulatory and Compliance Information
45
Support and Updates
46
Product Updates
46
Device Care
46
Cleaning the Device
46
Cleaning the Touchscreen
46
Specifications
47
Alpha Handheld Device Specifications
47
Dog Collar Device Specifications
47
Battery Information
47
Long-Term Storage
48
Maximizing the Battery Life
48
Saving Energy While Charging the Device
49
Data Management
49
Installing a Memory Card
49
Connecting the Handheld Device to a Computer
50
Connecting the Dog Collar Device to a Computer
50
Transferring Dog Tracks to Basecamp
50
Deleting Files
51
Disconnecting the USB Cable
51
Resetting Data and Settings
51
Appendix
51
Accessories and Replacement Parts
51
Purchasing Accessories
51
Tempe
51
Tips for Pairing Wireless Sensors
52
Replacing the Collar Strap
52
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable
52
Data Field Options
53

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Garmin Alpha 300 Owner's Manual

Garmin Alpha 300 Owner's Manual (48 pages)

Brand: Garmin | Category: GPS | Size: 3.29 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Getting Started
7
Setting up the Alpha System
7
Device Overviews
7
Alpha Handheld Device
7
Dog Collar Device
9
Installing the Battery Pack
9
Charging the Handheld Device
10
Charging the Dog Collar Device
11
Turning on the Device
11
Turning off the Device
11
Selecting a Language
11
Using the Touchscreen
11
Using the Status Page
12
Acquiring Satellite Signals
12
Dog Collar Device Setup
12
Methods to Add a Dog Collar Device to a Handheld Device
12
Adding a Dog to the Alpha Navigator Using Wireless Pairing
13
Sharing a Dog Wirelessly
13
Adding a Dog Using the Track and Control Codes
13
VHF Radio Information
13
Managing a Group
14
Editing Dog Information
14
Resetting a Dog's Statistics and Track
14
Changing the Dog Name
14
Changing the Color of the Dog's Track
14
Changing the Dog Type
14
Changing the Dog ID
15
Removing a Dog
15
Fitting the Collar on Your Dog
15
Communication with the Dog Collar Device
16
Using a Dynamic Update Rate
16
Using Sleep Mode
16
Using the Channel View
17
Dog Tracking
17
Tracking Your Dog on the Map
17
Dog Status Icons
18
Dog Tracking Compass
18
Navigating to Your Dog
18
Changing the Length of the Dog's Track
18
Location Alerts
19
Setting Location Alerts
19
Editing Location Alerts
19
Enabling Dog Data Broadcast
19
Dog Training
19
Training Methods
19
Customizing the Training Keys
20
Using the Hard Keys for Training Adjustments
20
Default Training Settings
20
Connected Features
20
Pairing a Smartphone with Your Device
21
Connecting to a Wireless Network
21
Garmin Explore
21
Contact Tracking
21
Turning on and off the Transmitter
21
Methods to Add a Contact to a Handheld Device
21
Adding a Contact Using Wireless Pairing
22
Adding a Contact Using a Contact ID
22
Initiating an Emergency Alert
22
Sending a Message to Your Contacts
22
Tracking a Contact
22
Finding Your Contact ID
23
Changing Your Contact ID
23
Updating a Contact ID
23
Hunting with the Alpha System
23
Marking Your Truck Location
23
Marking a Covey
23
Active Hunt Metrics
24
Turning on the Collar Light
24
Turning on Rescue Mode
24
Pausing Dog Tracking
24
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
24
Waypoints
24
Marking Your Current Location
24
Marking a Waypoint Using the Map
25
Editing a Waypoint
25
Repositioning a Waypoint to Your Current Location
25
Moving a Waypoint on the Map
25
Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location
25
Projecting a Waypoint
26
Deleting a Waypoint
26
Routes
26
Creating a Route
26
Editing the Name of a Route
26
Navigating a Saved Route
26
Editing a Route
27
Reversing a Route
27
Viewing the Active Route
27
Deleting a Route
27
Tracks
27
Recording Track Logs
27
Viewing Details about the Track
27
Viewing the Elevation Plot of a Track
28
Navigating to the Start of a Track
28
Changing the Track Color
28
Saving the Current Track
28
Clearing the Current Track
28
Deleting a Track
28
Navigation
28
Map
28
Measuring Distance on the Map
28
Compass
29
Calibrating the Compass
29
Navigating with the Bearing Pointer
29
Where To? Menu
29
Finding a Waypoint by Name
29
Navigating with Sight 'N Go
29
Elevation Plot
29
Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter
29
Navigating to a Point on the Plot
30
Changing the Plot Type
30
Resetting the Elevation Plot
30
Trip Computer
30
Customizing the Trip Computer Data Fields
30
Resetting the Trip Computer
30
Applications
30
Setting a Proximity Alarm
30
Calculating the Size of an Area
31
Setting an Alarm
31
Using the Competition Timer
31
Satellite Page
31
Changing the Satellite View
31
Turning off GPS
31
Simulating a Location
31
Managing Maps
31
Downloading Maps
32
Enabling Maps
32
Deleting a Map
32
Customizing Your Device
32
Customizing the Main Menu
32
Customizing the Favorite Bar
33
Customizing the Data Fields
33
System Settings
33
Display Settings
33
Accessibility Settings
33
Setting the Device Tones
34
Setting Dog Alerts
34
Map Settings
34
Tracked Devices Map Settings
34
Advanced Map Settings
34
Tracks Settings
35
Auto Save Settings
35
Routing Settings
35
Sensors Settings
35
Changing the Units of Measure
36
Position Format Settings
36
Device Information
36
Viewing E-Label Regulatory and Compliance Information
36
Support and Updates
36
Product Updates
36
Device Care
36
Cleaning the Device
37
Cleaning the Touchscreen
37
Specifications
37
Alpha Handheld Device Specifications
37
Dog Collar Device Specifications
38
Battery Information
38
Long-Term Storage
38
Maximizing the Battery Life
38
Saving Energy While Charging the Device
39
Data Management
39
Installing a Memory Card
40
Connecting the Handheld Device to a Computer
41
Connecting the Dog Collar Device to a Computer
41
Transferring Dog Tracks to Basecamp
41
Deleting Files
42
Disconnecting the USB Cable
42
Resetting Data and Settings
42
Appendix
42
Accessories and Replacement Parts
42
Purchasing Accessories
42
Tempe
42
Tips for Pairing Wireless Sensors
43
Replacing the Collar Strap
43
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable
43
Data Field Options
44

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