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Garmin Alpha | Owner's Manual - Page 1
Alpha™ 100 and TT™ 10 Owner's Manual July 2012 190-01500-00_0A Printed in Taiwan
Garmin Alpha | Owner's Manual - Page 2
com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of this product. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, BlueChart®, and City Navigator® sD~ïyýT]×ïˇı¤peÌ˝ïﬂ¦1á]+v:$]˚bÛ²ÅºVÄ\ZYÆN 8 c}' sD-ãf 5§Q¦9~ã©„5^'|Oàb@&Q I RÝôfÿ+êèFÈ-´Ú8 Oˇâa¼\Ž7×˘Y Alpha™, ANT+™, BaseCamp™, and TT™ sD
Garmin Alpha | Owner's Manual - Page 3
Started 1 Setting Up the Alpha System 1 Device Overviews 1 Alpha 100 Handheld Device 1 TT 10 Dog Collar Device 1 Getting More Information 1 Registering Your Device 1 Installing the Battery in the Handheld Device 1 Charging the Handheld Device 2 Charging the Dog Collar Device 2 Turning
Garmin Alpha | Owner's Manual - Page 4
Marine Map Settings 14 Device Information 15 Viewing Device Information 15 Updating the Software 15 Device Care 15 Cleaning the Device 15 Cleaning the Screen 15 Specifications 15 Alpha 100 Handheld Device Specifications 15 TT 10 Dog Collar Device Specifications 15 Battery Information 15
Garmin Alpha | Owner's Manual - Page 5
Getting Started WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important 4W¼y³dﬂ6a Setting Up the Alpha System Before you can use the Alpha handheld device and the TT dog 4H¼8³tﬂ:a 6Y
Garmin Alpha | Owner's Manual - Page 6
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Garmin Alpha | Owner's Manual - Page 7
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Garmin Alpha | Owner's Manual - Page 8
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Garmin Alpha | Owner's Manual - Page 9
Good Poor Dog Tracking The Alpha system allows you to track your dog, up to 9 miles ÎÃiÐQÅ£ìôüÊN¼3ì¦áQ
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Garmin Alpha | Owner's Manual - Page 11
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Garmin Alpha | Owner's Manual - Page 12
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Garmin Alpha | Owner's Manual - Page 13
Changing Your Contact ID If you are experiencing interference from other collars or handheld devices in the area, you might need to change the YåW a contact changes their contact ID, you must update the contact ID in your handheld device PåF ¼9 Updating a Contact ID If a contact has changed their
Garmin Alpha | Owner's Manual - Page 14
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Garmin Alpha | Owner's Manual - Page 15
using the map (Ü7 *r5reÖõg11) or the compass (Ü7 *r5reÖõg11Ü7 srzR Changing the Track Color 1 Select > Track ManagerÜ7 tRY 2 Ü7 r1rn nTÝÿ8 Track ManagerÜ7 tRY 2 Ü7 r1rn nTÝÿ8
Garmin Alpha | Owner's Manual - Page 16
Finding a Waypoint Near Another Waypoint 1 Select > Waypoint Manager
Garmin Alpha | Owner's Manual - Page 17
Turning Off GPS Select > Satellite > > Use With GPS OffbY'²¤ Simulating a Location 1 Select > Satellite > > Use With GPS OffbY'²¤ 2 Select > Set Location On MapbY'²¤ 3 bY l dÉCƒ¶ ˙vL 4 Select UsebY'²¤ Customizing Your Device Customizing the Main Menu bY lÁ‡˝Y's©³dÐC•¶A˙"L 6A÷p"ZiSîq
Garmin Alpha | Owner's Manual - Page 18
Advanced Map Settings Select Setup > Map > Advanced Setupˆł²È, Auto Zoom: Automatically selects the appropriate zoom level ˆłúèN
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60529 IPX7 VHF wireless range Up to 9 miles ANT+ Low power wireless ß±HÔÒ‰p mì"õYòùØöl jf©Š# range TT 10 Dog Collar Device Specifications Battery type Battery life Operating temperature range Charging temperature range Short-term storage temperature range Rechargeable, replaceable lithium
Garmin Alpha | Owner's Manual - Page 20
Changing the Dog Collar Device Update Rate Before you can change the collar update rate, the collar must be 0Ò7ÚÏK Mœ¢XmXØÿf9vî-˙`+º#nö)Í°Áùh˜¹³›g⁄èu
Garmin Alpha | Owner's Manual - Page 21
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Garmin Alpha | Owner's Manual - Page 22
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Garmin Alpha | Owner's Manual - Page 24
13 update rate 16 viewing on map 8 contact points 1, 6 course, pointer 11 covey, marking 9 D data, sharing 11 data fields 13 deleting, all user data 17 device care 15 registration 1 dog adding 3 alerts 4 collar 9 ID 3, 4 information 3, 4 navigating to 5 settings 13 statistics 3 track and train
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Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Getting Started	5
Setting Up the Alpha System	5
Device Overviews	5
Alpha 100 Handheld Device	5
TT 10 Dog Collar Device	5
Getting More Information	5
Registering Your Device	5
Installing the Battery in the Handheld Device	5
Charging the Handheld Device	6
Charging the Dog Collar Device	6
Turning On the Devices	6
Turning Off the Devices	6
Acquiring Satellite Signals	6
Using the Touchscreen	6
Locking the Touchscreen	6
Unlocking the Touchscreen	7
Dog Collar Device Setup	7
Methods to Add a Dog to a Handheld Device	7
Adding a Dog Over MURS/VHF	7
Adding a Dog Using the Track and Train Codes	7
Finding the Dog ID and Track and Train Codes	7
Sharing a Dog Wirelessly	7
Editing Dog Information	7
Resetting a Dog's Statistics and Track	7
Changing the Length of the Dog's Track	7
Changing the Dog Name	7
Changing the Color of the Dog's Track	7
Changing the Dog Type	8
Changing the Dog ID	8
Setting Dog Alerts	8
Removing a Dog	8
Attaching the Collar on Your Dog	8
Communication with the Collar	8
Dog Tracking	9
Tracking Your Dog on the Map	9
Dog Status Icons	9
Dog Tracking Compass	9
Navigating to Your Dog	9
Tracking with BaseCamp™ BaseStation	9
Pausing Dog Tracking	9
Pausing All Dog Tracking	10
Location Alerts	10
Setting a Geofence Alert	10
Setting a Radius Alert	10
Editing Location Alerts	10
Dog Training	10
Selecting and Installing the Contact Points	10
Removing the Contact Points	10
Setting Up the Training Keys for One Intensity Level	10
Customizing the Training Keys	10
Basic Training Commands	11
Training to Heel	11
Training to Sit and Stay	11
Training to Come Here	11
Collar Training	11
Training Intensities and Methods	11
Choosing the Correct Intensity Level	12
Training the Dog to Heel and Sit with the Collar	12
Training the Dog to Come Here with the Collar	12
Contact Tracking	12
Adding a Contact Over MURS/VHF	12
Adding a Contact Using the ID	12
Sending a Message to Your Contacts	12
Tracking a Contact	12
Finding Your Contact ID	12
Changing Your Contact ID	13
Updating a Contact ID	13
Hunting with the Alpha System	13
Marking Your Truck Location	13
Marking a Covey	13
Turning On the Collar Light	13
Turning On Rescue Mode	13
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks	13
Waypoints	13
Marking Your Current Location	13
Marking a Waypoint Using the Map	13
Editing a Waypoint	13
Repositioning a Waypoint to Your Current Location	13
Moving a Waypoint on the Map	13
Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location	13
Projecting a Waypoint	14
Deleting a Waypoint	14
Routes	14
Creating a Route	14
Editing the Name of a Route	14
Navigating a Saved Route	14
Editing a Route	14
Reversing a Route	14
Viewing a Route on the Map	14
Viewing the Active Route	14
Deleting a Route	14
Tracks	14
Recording Track Logs	14
Viewing Details about the Track	14
Viewing the Elevation Plot of a Track	14
Navigating to the Start of a Track	14
Changing the Track Color	15
Saving the Current Track	15
Saving a Location on a Track	15
Clearing the Current Track	15
Deleting a Track	15
Archiving a Saved Track	15
Archiving Tracks Automatically	15
Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly	15
Navigation	15
Map	15
Compass	15
Calibrating the Compass	15
Navigating with the Bearing Pointer	15
Course Pointer	15
Where To? Menu	15
Finding a Waypoint by Name	15
Finding a Waypoint Near Another Waypoint	16
Navigating with Sight 'N Go	16
Elevation Plot	16
Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter	16
Navigating to a Point on the Plot	16
Changing the Plot Type	16
Resetting the Elevation Plot	16
Trip Computer	16
Resetting the Trip Computer	16
Applications	16
Setting a Proximity Alarm	16
Calculating the Size of an Area	16
Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs	16
Setting an Alarm	16
Starting the Countdown Timer	16
Opening the Stopwatch	16
Satellite Page	16
Changing the Satellite View	16
Turning Off GPS	17
Simulating a Location	17
Customizing Your Device	17
Customizing the Main Menu	17
Customizing the Data Fields	17
Enabling the Map Data Fields	17
System Settings	17
Dog Settings	17
Contact Settings	17
Display Settings	17
Calibrating the Touchscreen	17
Appearance Settings	17
Setting the Device Tones	17
Map Settings	17
Advanced Map Settings	18
Track Settings	18
Routing Settings	18
Changing the Units of Measure	18
Time Settings	18
Position Format Settings	18
Heading Settings	18
Altimeter Settings	18
Marine Map Settings	18
Device Information	19
Viewing Device Information	19
Updating the Software	19
Device Care	19
Cleaning the Device	19
Cleaning the Screen	19
Specifications	19
Alpha 100 Handheld Device Specifications	19
TT 10 Dog Collar Device Specifications	19
Battery Information	19
Long-Term Storage	19
Maximizing the Battery Life	19
Adjusting the Backlight Brightness	19
Adjusting the Backlight Timeout	19
Changing the Dog Collar Device Update Rate	20
Changing Your Handheld Update Rate	20
Turning On the Handheld Battery Save Mode	20
Adjusting the Map Drawing Speed	20
Turning Off the Transmitter	20
About Data Management	20
File Types	20
Installing a Memory Card	20
Connecting the Handheld Device to a Computer	20
Connecting the Collar to a Computer	20
Transferring Dog Tracks to BaseCamp	20
Deleting Files	21
Disconnecting the USB Cable	21
Appendix	21
Accessories and Replacement Parts	21
Purchasing Accessories	21
Optional Maps	21
About Memory Cards	21
Optional Fitness Accessories	21
Using Optional Fitness Accessories	21
Tips for Pairing ANT+ Accessories with Your Garmin Device	21
TT 10 Battery Replacement Instructions	21
TT 10 Components	21
Removing the Old Battery	21
Installing the New Battery	21
Replacing the Collar Strap	22
Replacing the VHF Antenna in the Dog Collar Device	22
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable	22
Data Field Options	22

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Alpha

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100 and TT

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Owner’s Manual

July 2012

190-01500-00_0A

Printed in Taiwan