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  • Page 1 ALPHA 10 WITH TRAINING ® Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 © 2021 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Go to www.garmin.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Adjusting the Stimulation Level of an Getting Started.........1 Active Training Command....13 Setting Up the System......1 Customizing the Training Button..14 Alpha 10 Handheld Device..... 2 Collar Training........14 Locking and Unlocking the Buttons..........2 Contact Tracking......14 Dog Collar Device........3 Turning On and Off the Transmitter..

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Setting Up the System Before you can use the Alpha 10 system, you must set up the devices. 1 Charge the handheld device (Charging the Handheld Device, page...

  • Page 6: Alpha 10 Handheld Device

    Alpha 10 Handheld Device GPS antenna VHF antenna Thumb Stick controller ™ Move directionally to scroll or highlight an item. Press to select an item. Power button Press to turn the backlight on or off. Hold to turn the device on or off and to lock or unlock the device buttons.

  • Page 7: Dog Collar Device

    Dog Collar Device NOTE: Your dog collar device may look different than the device pictured. VHF antenna GPS antenna Power key Contact points Status LED and flashing beacon LEDs Getting Started...

  • Page 8: Charging The Handheld Device

    You should fully charge the battery before you use the device for the first time. Charging a fully depleted battery takes about 2 hours. NOTE: The device will not charge when it is outside the charging temperature range (Alpha 10 Handheld Device Specifications, page 18).

  • Page 9: Charging The Dog Collar Device

    Charging the Dog Collar Device NOTICE To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the contacts on the collar and the surrounding area before connecting the charging clip. NOTE: Your dog collar device may look different than the device pictured. You should fully charge the battery before you use the device for the first time. Charging a fully depleted battery takes about five hours.

  • Page 10: Acquiring Satellite Signals

    Acquiring Satellite Signals NOTICE This device is intended for outdoor use only. Satellite reception requires a clear line of sight to the sky. GPS accuracy may be affected if you use the device indoors. Both the dog collar device and the handheld device must acquire satellite signals before you put the dog collar device on your dog.

  • Page 11: Adding A Dog Or Contact Using Wireless Pairing

    Adding a Dog or Contact Using Wireless Pairing 1 If the dog collar device is on, turn off the dog collar device (Turning Off the Device, page 2 Hold the power button on the dog collar device until the device emits two series of beeps (about 2 seconds), and then release the power button.

  • Page 12: Adding A Dog Using The Track And Control Codes

    VHF Radio Information This product may be used only on specific radio frequencies, which vary depending on the country of use. See the product packaging or go to www.garmin.com/tracking-legal for details about the radio frequency of this product. Editing Dog Information 1 From the tracking screen, select the dog you want to edit or select Device Options.

  • Page 13: Fitting The Collar On Your Dog

    Fitting the Collar on Your Dog CAUTION To prevent irritation from the contact points, remove the collar for at least eight hours out of every 24-hour period. This device is not intended for human use. Do not attempt to use on any person. Do not spray the device or collar with harsh chemicals including but not limited to flea or tick spray.

  • Page 14: Communication With The Collar

    Pairing a Smartphone with Your Device To use the connected features of the device, it must be paired directly through the Garmin Explore app, instead of from the Bluetooth settings on your smartphone. 1 Bring your compatible smartphone within 10 m (33 ft.) of your device.

  • Page 15: Handheld Device Screen

    Handheld Device Screen Shows the direction to which your device is currently pointing. NOTE: If the compass does not accurately point to the current direction, you may need to calibrate the handheld device (Calibrating the Compass, page Shows the current status of the dog (Dog Status Icons, page 12).

  • Page 16: Dog Status Icons

    When used properly, the Alpha 10 training system is a very effective training tool to aid your dog in reaching its full potential. The use of the training system should be part of an overall training program.

  • Page 17: Selecting And Installing The Contact Points

    Selecting and Installing the Contact Points CAUTION To prevent irritation from the contact points, remove the collar for at least eight hours out of every 24-hour period. Do not spray the device or collar with harsh chemicals including but not limited to flea or tick spray. Always ensure that any flea or tick spray that is applied to the dog is completely dry before placing the collar on the dog.

  • Page 18: Customizing The Training Button

    4 Press the Thumb Stick to save. Collar Training Begin training your dog on a leash, without using the Alpha 10 training system. After the dog shows a grasp of the commands "heel," "sit," and "here," you can begin training with the collar and the leash.

  • Page 19: Sending And Receiving Messages

    Sending and Receiving Messages Before you can send a message to or receive a message from your contacts, you must turn on the transmitter (Turning On and Off the Transmitter, page 14). You can send and receive automated messages. When you receive a message it appears at the top of your device screen.

  • Page 20: Remote View

    Remote View The handheld device uses ANT+ technology to share dog locations with Garmin DriveTrack devices and ™ compatible outdoor watches. The handheld device can transmit to multiple devices at the same time. You can enable or disable sharing this data at any time by pressing the menu button and selecting Setup > Remote View >...

  • Page 21: Attaching The Spine Mount Adapter

    You can find more information about this product on the Garmin website. • Go to support.garmin.com for additional manuals, articles, and software updates. • Go to buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts. Device Information...

  • Page 22: Alpha 10 Handheld Device Specifications

    • Turn on battery saver mode for the dog collar device (Editing Dog Information, page • Limit the number of tracked assets to 3. The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for up to 30 min. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating. Device Information...

  • Page 23: Data Management

    If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it. Your device memory contains important system files that should not be deleted. 1 Open the Garmin drive or volume. 2 If necessary, open a folder or volume.

  • Page 24: Resetting Data And Settings

    • To reset all settings to the default values and save all user-entered information, select Restore Defaults. • To delete all user data and reset all settings to the factory default values, select Factory Reset. Purchasing Accessories • Optional accessories are available at garmin.com or from your Garmin dealer. Device Information...

  • Page 25: Index

    ID 8 information 7, 8 track and control codes 8 tracking 10, 12 training 13, 14 training basics 12, 14 training intensity levels 13 Garmin Express 16 updating software 16 GPS, settings 15 hunter 14 icons 11, 12 initial setup 5 intensity level, choosing 13 keys 2 locking 2 training 14 line-of-sight radio communication 10...
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