Saving Energy While Charging The Device - Garmin Alpha 100 Owner's Manual

• Reduce the backlight timeout
Timeout).
• Select a longer duration for your handheld update rate
(Changing Your Handheld Update
• Turn off the transmitter
• Use battery save mode
Save Mode)
• Decrease the map drawing speed
Drawing Speed).
• Put the dog collar device into rescue mode
Rescue Mode) to conserve the collar battery.
• Extend the duration for the collar update rate
Dog Collar Device Update
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.
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(Adjusting the Backlight
Rate).
(Turning Off the Transmitter).
(Turning On the Handheld Battery
(Adjusting the Map
(Turning On
(Changing the
Rate) to conserve the collar
> 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 ® 95, 98,
Me, 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 geocache files. Go to www.opencaching.com.
• 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
4
Place the memory card with the gold contacts facing down.
5
Close the card holder.
6
Slide the card holder to CLOSE to lock it.
7
Replace the battery and cover.
WARNING
to OPEN and lift up.
Device Information