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• Reduce the backlight timeout
Timeout, page
14).
• Select a longer duration for your handheld update rate
(Changing Your Handheld Update Rate, page
• Turn off the transmitter
page
14).
• Use battery save mode
Save Mode, page
14)
• Decrease the map drawing speed
Drawing Speed, page
14).
• Put the dog collar device into rescue mode
Rescue Mode, page
7) to conserve the collar battery.
• Extend the duration for the collar update rate
Dog Collar Device Update Rate, page
collar battery.
Adjusting the Backlight Brightness
Extensive use of screen backlighting can significantly reduce
battery life. You can adjust the backlight brightness to maximize
the battery life.
NOTE: The backlight brightness may be limited when the
battery is low.
1
Select .
2
Use the slider bar to adjust the backlight brightness.
The device may feel warm when the backlight setting is high.
Adjusting the Backlight Timeout
You can decrease the backlight timeout to maximize the battery
life.
1
Select Setup > Display > Backlight Timeout.
2
Select an option.
Changing the Dog Collar Device Update Rate
Before you can change the collar update rate, the collar must be
turned on and within range of the handheld device.
You can select a longer duration for the update rate to conserve
battery power.
1
Select Dog List.
2
Select a dog.
3
Select Show Info >
Changing Your Handheld Update Rate
You can select a longer duration for the update rate to conserve
battery power.
1
Select Setup > Contacts > Pairing Setup > Update Rate.
2
Select a new update rate.
Turning On the Handheld Battery Save Mode
You can use battery save mode to prolong the battery life.
Select Setup > Display > Battery Save > On.
When in battery save mode, the screen shuts off when the
backlight times out.
Adjusting the Map Drawing Speed
You can reduce the map drawing speed to conserve battery
power.
Select Setup > Map > Map Speed > Normal.
Turning On the Transmitter
Before you can add a contact or initiate an emergency alert, you
must ensure the transmitter is enabled.
NOTE: In cold temperatures, if you transmit when the battery is
low, the device may shut down.
Select Setup > Contacts > Pairing Setup > Transmitting >
On.
14
(Adjusting the Backlight
14).
(Turning Off the Transmitter,
(Turning On the Handheld Battery
(Adjusting the Map
(Turning On
(Changing the
14) to conserve the
> Change Update Rate.
Turning Off the Transmitter
You can disable transmitting to conserve battery power on the
handheld device when you are not communicating with contacts.
NOTE: At cold temperatures, if you transmit when the battery is
low, the device may shutdown.
Select Setup > Contacts > Pairing Setup > Transmitting >
Off.
When the transmitter is off, you cannot send your location or
messages to contacts.
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.
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.
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