Garmin Alpha 300i Manuals

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Garmin Alpha 300i Owner's Manual

Garmin Alpha 300i 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 300i Owner's Manual

Garmin Alpha 300i Owner's Manual (54 pages)

Brand: Garmin | Category: GPS | Size: 3.61 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
17
Using Sleep Mode
17
Using the Channel View
18
Dog Tracking
18
Tracking Your Dog on the Map
18
Dog Status Icons
19
Dog Tracking Compass
19
Navigating to Your Dog
19
Changing the Length of the Dog's Track
19
Location Alerts
20
Setting Location Alerts
20
Editing Location Alerts
20
Enabling Dog Data Broadcast
20
Dog Training
20
Training Methods
20
Customizing the Training Keys
21
Using the Hard Keys for Training Adjustments
21
Default Training Settings
21
Inreach Features
21
Messages
22
Sending a Check-In Message
22
Sending a Text Message
22
Replying to a Message
22
Checking for Messages
22
Viewing Message Details
22
Navigating to a Message Location
23
Including Location Coordinates in a Message
23
Deleting Messages
23
Messages Settings
23
Inreach Tracking
23
Starting Tracking
23
Stopping Tracking
23
Sharing Your Mapshare Web Page
24
Inreach Tracking Settings
24
Sos
24
Initiating an SOS Rescue
25
Sending a Custom SOS Message
25
Canceling an SOS Request
25
Weather
26
Requesting an Inreach Weather Forecast
26
Testing the Device
26
Connected Features
27
Pairing a Smartphone with Your Device
27
Connecting to a Wireless Network
27
Garmin Explore
27
Garmin Messenger App
28
Syncing Inreach Data
28
Contact Tracking
28
Turning on and off the Transmitter
28
Methods to Add a Contact to a Handheld Device
29
Adding a Contact Using Wireless Pairing
29
Adding a Contact Using a Contact ID
29
Initiating an Emergency Alert
29
Sending a Message to Your Contacts
30
Tracking a Contact
30
Finding Your Contact ID
30
Changing Your Contact ID
30
Updating a Contact ID
30
Hunting with the Alpha System
30
Marking Your Truck Location
31
Marking a Covey
31
Active Hunt Metrics
31
Turning on the Collar Light
31
Turning on Rescue Mode
31
Pausing Dog Tracking
31
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
32
Waypoints
32
Marking Your Current Location
32
Marking a Waypoint Using the Map
32
Editing a Waypoint
32
Repositioning a Waypoint to Your Current Location
32
Moving a Waypoint on the Map
32
Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location
33
Projecting a Waypoint
33
Deleting a Waypoint
33
Routes
33
Creating a Route
33
Editing the Name of a Route
33
Navigating a Saved Route
34
Editing a Route
34
Reversing a Route
34
Viewing the Active Route
34
Deleting a Route
34
Tracks
34
Recording Track Logs
34
Viewing Details about the Track
35
Viewing the Elevation Plot of a Track
35
Navigating to the Start of a Track
35
Changing the Track Color
35
Saving the Current Track
35
Clearing the Current Track
35
Deleting a Track
35
Navigation
35
Map
36
Measuring Distance on the Map
36
Compass
36
Calibrating the Compass
36
Navigating with the Bearing Pointer
36
Where To? Menu
36
Finding a Waypoint by Name
36
Navigating with Sight 'N Go
36
Elevation Plot
37
Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter
37
Navigating to a Point on the Plot
37
Changing the Plot Type
37
Resetting the Elevation Plot
37
Trip Computer
37
Customizing the Trip Computer Data Fields
37
Resetting the Trip Computer
37
Applications
37
Setting a Proximity Alarm
38
Calculating the Size of an Area
38
Setting an Alarm
38
Using the Competition Timer
38
Satellite Page
38
Changing the Satellite View
38
Turning off GPS
38
Simulating a Location
38
Managing Maps
39
Downloading Maps
39
Enabling Maps
39
Deleting a Map
39
Customizing Your Device
40
Customizing the Main Menu
40
Customizing the Favorite Bar
40
Customizing the Data Fields
40
System Settings
40
Display Settings
41
Accessibility Settings
41
Setting the Device Tones
41
Setting Dog Alerts
41
Map Settings
41
Tracked Devices Map Settings
41
Advanced Map Settings
42
Tracks Settings
42
Auto Save Settings
42
Routing Settings
43
Sensors Settings
43
Changing the Units of Measure
43
Position Format Settings
43
Device Information
43
Viewing E-Label Regulatory and Compliance Information
43
Support and Updates
44
Product Updates
44
Device Care
44
Cleaning the Device
44
Cleaning the Touchscreen
44
Specifications
45
Alpha Handheld Device Specifications
45
Dog Collar Device Specifications
45
Battery Information
45
Long-Term Storage
46
Maximizing the Battery Life
46
Saving Energy While Charging the Device
47
Data Management
47
Installing a Memory Card
47
Connecting the Handheld Device to a Computer
48
Connecting the Dog Collar Device to a Computer
48
Transferring Dog Tracks to Basecamp
48
Deleting Files
49
Disconnecting the USB Cable
49
Resetting Data and Settings
49
Appendix
49
Accessories and Replacement Parts
49
Purchasing Accessories
49
Tempe
49
Tips for Pairing Wireless Sensors
50
Replacing the Collar Strap
50
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable
50
Data Field Options
51

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