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Maximizing the Battery Life, Adjusting the Backlight Brightness

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Maximizing the Battery Life You can do several things to extend the life of the batteries in the handheld device and collar. • Reduce the backlight brightness (Adjusting the Backlight Brightness, page 33). • Reduce the backlight timeout (Adjusting the Backlight Timeout, page 33). • Turn off the transmitter (Turning On and Off the Transmitter, page 16). • Use battery save mode (Turning On the Handheld Battery Save Mode, page 33). • Put the dog collar device into rescue mode to conserve the collar battery (Turning On Rescue Mode, page 19). • Extend the duration for the collar update rate to conserve the collar battery (Changing the Dog Collar Device Update Rate, page 33). 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 Update Rate. 4 Select an option. 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. 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 The device has a memory card slot for additional data storage. NOTE: The device is compatible with Windows® 7 and newer, and Mac® OS 10.4 and newer. Device Information 33

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Getting Started	7
Setting Up the Alpha System	7
Device Overviews	8
Alpha Handheld Device	8
Alpha Device Keys	9
Dog Collar Device	10
Installing the Battery Pack	10
Charging the Handheld Device	11
Charging the Dog Collar Device	12
Turning On the Device	12
Turning Off the Device	12
Selecting a Language	12
Using the Touchscreen	12
Using the Status Page	13
Acquiring Satellite Signals	13
Dog Collar Device Setup	13
Methods to Add a Dog Collar Device to a Handheld Device	13
Adding a Dog to the Alpha Handheld Using Wireless Pairing	14
Sharing a Dog Wirelessly	14
Adding a Dog Using the Track and Control Codes	14
Finding the Dog ID and Track and Control Codes	14
VHF Radio Information	15
Managing a Group	15
Editing Dog Information	15
Resetting a Dog's Statistics and Track	15
Changing the Dog Name	15
Changing the Color of the Dog's Track	15
Changing the Dog Type	15
Changing the Dog ID	16
Removing a Dog	16
Fitting the Collar on Your Dog	16
Communication with the Collar	17
Entering Sleep Mode	17
Exiting Sleep Mode	17
Dog Tracking	17
Tracking Your Dog on the Map	18
Dog Status Icons	18
Dog Tracking Compass	19
Navigating to Your Dog	19
Changing the Length of the Dog's Track	19
Location Alerts	19
Setting Location Alerts	20
Editing Location Alerts	20
Disabling Dog Data Broadcast	20
Dog Training	20
Training Methods	20
Customizing the Training Keys	21
Using the Hard Keys for Training Adjustments	21
Default Training Settings	21
Connected Features	21
Pairing a Smartphone with Your Device	22
Connecting to a Wireless Network	22
Garmin Explore	22
Contact Tracking	22
Turning On and Off the Transmitter	22
Methods to Add a Contact to a Handheld Device	23
Adding a Contact Using Wireless Pairing	23
Adding a Contact Using a Contact ID	23
Initiating an Emergency Alert	23
Sending a Message to Your Contacts	24
Tracking a Contact	24
Finding Your Contact ID	24
Changing Your Contact ID	24
Updating a Contact ID	24
Hunting with the Alpha System	24
Marking Your Truck Location	25
Marking a Covey	25
Active Hunt Metrics	25
Turning On the Collar Light	25
Turning On Rescue Mode	25
Pausing Dog Tracking	25
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks	26
Waypoints	26
Marking Your Current Location	26
Marking a Waypoint Using the Map	26
Editing a Waypoint	26
Repositioning a Waypoint to Your Current Location	26
Moving a Waypoint on the Map	26
Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location	27
Projecting a Waypoint	27
Deleting a Waypoint	27
Routes	27
Creating a Route	27
Editing the Name of a Route	27
Navigating a Saved Route	28
Editing a Route	28
Reversing a Route	28
Viewing the Active Route	28
Deleting a Route	28
Recordings	28
Recording Track Logs	28
Viewing Details about the Track	29
Viewing the Elevation Plot of a Track	29
Navigating to the Start of a Track	29
Changing the Track Color	29
Saving the Current Track	29
Clearing the Current Track	29
Deleting a Track	29
Navigation	29
Map	30
Measuring Distance on the Map	30
Compass	30
Calibrating the Compass	30
Navigating with the Bearing Pointer	30
Where To? Menu	30
Finding a Waypoint by Name	30
Navigating with Sight 'N Go	30
Elevation Plot	31
Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter	31
Navigating to a Point on the Plot	31
Changing the Plot Type	31
Resetting the Elevation Plot	31
Trip Computer	31
Customizing the Trip Computer Data Fields	31
Resetting the Trip Computer	31
Applications	31
Setting a Proximity Alarm	32
Calculating the Size of an Area	32
Setting an Alarm	32
Using the Competition Timer	32
Satellite Page	32
Changing the Satellite View	32
Turning Off GPS	32
Simulating a Location	32
Downloading BirdsEye Imagery	33
Customizing Your Device	33
Customizing the Main Menu	33
Customizing the Data Fields	33
System Settings	33
Display Settings	34
Accessibility Settings	34
Setting the Device Tones	34
Setting Dog Alerts	34
Map Settings	34
Tracked Devices Map Settings	34
Advanced Map Settings	35
Tracks Settings	35
Auto Save Settings	35
Routing Settings	35
Sensors Settings	36
Changing the Units of Measure	36
Position Format Settings	36
Device Information	36
Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information	36
Support and Updates	36
Product Updates	36
Device Care	37
Cleaning the Device	37
Cleaning the Touchscreen	37
Specifications	37
Alpha Handheld Device Specifications	37
Dog Collar Device Specifications	38
Mini Dog Collar Device Specifications	38
Battery Information	38
Long-Term Storage	38
Maximizing the Battery Life	39
Adjusting the Backlight Brightness	39
Adjusting the Backlight Timeout	39
Changing the Dog Collar Device Update Rate	39
Turning On the Handheld Battery Save Mode	39
Saving Energy While Charging the Device	39
Data Management	39
Installing a Memory Card	40
Connecting the Handheld Device to a Computer	40
Connecting the Collar to a Computer	41
Transferring Dog Tracks to BaseCamp™‎	41
Deleting Files	41
Disconnecting the USB Cable	41
Resetting Data and Settings	41
Appendix	42
Accessories and Replacement Parts	42
Purchasing Accessories	42
Optional Maps	42
tempe	42
Tips for Pairing ANT‍+ Accessories with Your Garmin Device	42
Dog Collar Device Battery Replacement Instructions	43
Dog Collar Device Components	43
Removing the Old Battery	44
Installing the New Battery	44
Replacing the Mini Dog Collar Device Battery	45
Replacing the Collar Strap	45
Replacing the VHF Antenna in the Dog Collar Device	46
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable	47
Data Field Options	48

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Maximizing the Battery Life

You can do several things to extend the life of the batteries in the handheld device and collar.

•

Reduce the backlight brightness (

Adjusting the Backlight Brightness

, page 33

•

Reduce the backlight timeout (

Adjusting the Backlight Timeout

, page 33

•

Turn off the transmitter (

Turning On and Off the Transmitter

, page 16

•

Use battery save mode (

Turning On the Handheld Battery Save Mode

, page 33

•

Put the dog collar device into rescue mode to conserve the collar battery (

Turning On Rescue Mode

page 19

•

Extend the duration for the collar update rate to conserve the collar battery (

Changing the Dog Collar Device

Update Rate

, page 33

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.

Select

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.

Select

Setup

Display

Backlight Timeout

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.

Select

Dog List

Select a dog.

Select

Update Rate

Select an option.

Turning On the Handheld Battery Save Mode

You can use battery save mode to prolong the battery life.

Select

Setup

Display

Battery Save

When in battery save mode, the screen shuts off when the backlight times out.

Saving Energy While Charging the Device

You can turn off the device display and all other features while charging.

Connect your device to an external power source.

The remaining battery capacity appears.

Hold the power key for 4 to 5 seconds.

The display turns off, and the device goes into a low power, battery charging mode.

Charge the device completely.

Data Management

The device has a memory card slot for additional data storage.

NOTE:

The device is compatible with Windows

7 and newer, and Mac

OS 10.4 and newer.

Device Information