Saving Energy While Charging The Device; Data Management - Garmin ALPHA 100F Owner's Manual

Saving Energy While Charging the Device

You can turn off the device display and all other features while
charging.
1
Connect your device to an external power source.
The remaining battery capacity appears.
2
Hold the power key for 4 to 5 seconds.
The display turns off, and the device goes into a low power,
battery charging mode.
3
Charge the device completely.

Data Management

You can store files on your device. The device has a memory
card slot for additional data storage.
NOTE: The device is not compatible with Windows
Windows NT , and Mac OS 10.3 and earlier.
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File Types
The handheld device supports these file types.
• Files from BaseCamp. Go to www.garmin.com/trip_planning.
• JPEG photo files.
• GPX files.
• GPI custom POI files from the Garmin POI Loader. Go to
www.garmin.com/products/poiloader.
Installing a Memory Card
Do not use a sharp object to remove user-replaceable batteries.
You can install a microSD memory card in the handheld device
for additional storage or pre-loaded maps.
1
Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the
cover.
2
Remove the battery.
3
Slide the card holder to the left and lift up.
4 Place the memory card with the gold contacts facing down.
5 Close the card holder.
6 Slide the card holder to the right to lock it.
7 Replace the battery and cover.
Connecting the Handheld Device to a Computer
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the USB port, the weather
cap, and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to
a computer.
1
Lift the weather cap .
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2 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB
connector on the device.
3
Plug the other end of the USB cable into an available USB
port on the computer.
Your device and memory card (optional) appear as
removable drives in My Computer on Windows computers
and as mounted volumes on Mac computers.
Connecting the Collar to a Computer
To prevent corrosion, you should dry the contacts on the collar
and the surrounding area before connecting the charging clip.
You can connect the collar to your computer to use with
programs like BaseCamp. The collar is not a mass storage
device.
1
Snap the charging clip onto the collar.
2
Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB port
on the charging clip cable.
3
Plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on the
computer.
Transferring Dog Tracks to BaseCamp
You can transfer the dog tracks to BaseCamp.
1
Connect the dog collar device to the computer
the Collar to a Computer, page
The dog collar device turns on automatically.
2
Select on the dog collar device.
3
Open BaseCamp.
BaseCamp recognizes the device.
4
Select Device > Receive from Device.
5
Select the dog collar device from the list, and click OK.
BaseCamp creates a folder of transferred data in My
Collection.
Deleting Files
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.
3
Select a file.
4
Press the Delete key on your keyboard.
Disconnecting the USB Cable
If your device is connected to your computer as a removable
drive or volume, you must safely disconnect your device from
your computer to avoid data loss. If your device is connected to
your Windows computer as a portable device, it is not necessary
to safely disconnect.
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