Garmin Alpha 10 Owners Manual
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- Garmin Alpha 10 | Owners Manual - Page 1
ALPHA® 10 WITH TRAINING Owner's Manual - Garmin Alpha 10 | Owners Manual - Page 2
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 for current updates and supplemental information - Garmin Alpha 10 | Owners Manual - Page 3
Table of Contents Getting Started 1 Setting Up the System 1 Alpha 10 Handheld Device 2 Locking and Unlocking the Buttons 2 Dog Collar Device 3 Charging the Handheld Device 4 Charging the Dog Collar Device 5 Turning On the Device 5 Turning Off the Device 5 Selecting a Language 5 Acquiring - Garmin Alpha 10 | Owners Manual - Page 4
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Getting Started WARNING 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 - Garmin Alpha 10 | Owners Manual - Page 6
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. Training button Press - Garmin Alpha 10 | Owners Manual - Page 7
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 3 - Garmin Alpha 10 | Owners Manual - Page 8
Charging the Handheld Device NOTICE To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the USB port, the weather cap, and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer. You should fully charge the battery before you use the device for the first time. Charging a fully depleted battery takes - Garmin Alpha 10 | Owners Manual - Page 9
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 - Garmin Alpha 10 | Owners Manual - Page 10
calibrate the compass after moving long distances or experiencing temperature changes. 1 Press the menu button. 2 Select Calibrate Compass. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Dog Collar Device Setup Methods to Add a Dog Collar Device to a Handheld Device You must add the dog collar device to the - Garmin Alpha 10 | Owners Manual - Page 11
4 Select Add Device. 5 Select an option: • If you are near the dog collar device, select Dog > Pair Collar, and follow the on-screen instructions. • To add a contact or dog collar device by receiving the information from another handheld device, select Receive Shared Asset. NOTE: To successfully add - Garmin Alpha 10 | Owners Manual - Page 12
Adding a Dog Using the Track and Control Codes NOTE: This feature varies based on dog collar device type and feature availability in your area. Before you can add a dog using the track and control codes, the dog owner must find the track and control codes (Finding the Dog ID and Track and Control - Garmin Alpha 10 | Owners Manual - Page 13
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 - Garmin Alpha 10 | Owners Manual - Page 14
smartphone, enable Bluetooth technology, and open the Garmin Explore app. 7 From the Garmin Explore app, select Devices > Pair Device. 8 Follow the on-screen instructions in the Garmin Explore app to pair your device. Dog Tracking The handheld device allows you to track your dog or multiple dogs - Garmin Alpha 10 | Owners Manual - Page 15
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 6). Shows the current status of the dog (Dog Status Icons, - Garmin Alpha 10 | Owners Manual - Page 16
. 3 Select Delete. Dog Training NOTICE You should research and investigate the training methods best suited for you, your dog, and your needs. This manual provides some basic guidelines for training, but each dog has unique training needs. When used properly, the Alpha 10 training system is a very - Garmin Alpha 10 | Owners Manual - Page 17
collar training. You do not need to, and should not, apply this intensity selection test again. After you begin training, the dog's performance guides your intensity selection. As the dog advances in training, you may need to change the level depending upon the training situation. Adjusting the - Garmin Alpha 10 | Owners Manual - Page 18
wear the collar until you feel certain that it is no longer needed to reinforce known commands. Abandoning the collar too early can lead to problems in the future. Contact Tracking You can track other hunters so you know where they are at all times. You can also send messages to - Garmin Alpha 10 | Owners Manual - Page 19
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 - Garmin Alpha 10 | Owners Manual - Page 20
another device, refer to the owner's manual for the device. Device Information Viewing com/express). This provides easy access to these services for Garmin® devices: • Software updates • to garmin.com/express. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Device Care NOTICE Do not store the device where - Garmin Alpha 10 | Owners Manual - Page 21
remove the strap. Getting More Information 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 - Garmin Alpha 10 | Owners Manual - Page 22
Alpha 10 Handheld Device Specifications Battery type Rechargeable lithium-ion Battery life Up to 20 hr. Operating temperature range From -20° to 60°C (from -4° to 140°F) Charging temperature range From 0° to 40°C (from 32° to 104°F) Long-term storage temperature range From 0° to 25°C (from - Garmin Alpha 10 | Owners Manual - Page 23
Data Management Connecting the Handheld Device to a Computer NOTICE 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 . 2 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the USB connector on the - Garmin Alpha 10 | Owners Manual - Page 24
Resetting Data and Settings The device offers options for deleting your user data and resetting all settings to the factory default values. 1 Press the menu button. 2 Select Setup > System. 3 Select an option: • To reset all settings to the default values and save all user-entered information, - Garmin Alpha 10 | Owners Manual - Page 25
signals, acquiring 6 screen 11 settings 15 smartphone applications 10 pairing 10 software, updating 16 specifications 18 T tones 15 training stimulation 13 tone 13 vibration 13 troubleshooting 17, 20 U USB, disconnecting 19 user data 19 deleting 19 W waypoints, tracking 12 Wi‑Fi 10 Index 21 - Garmin Alpha 10 | Owners Manual - Page 26
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