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Deleting Files NOTICE If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it. Your device memory contains important system files that should not be deleted. 1 Open the Garmin drive or volume. 2 If necessary, open a folder or volume. 3 Select a file. 4 Press the Delete key on your keyboard. NOTE: If you are using an Apple® computer, you must empty the Trash folder to completely remove the files. Disconnecting the USB Cable If your device is connected to your computer as a removable drive or volume, you must safely disconnect your device from your computer to avoid data loss. If your device is connected to your Windows computer as a portable device, it is not necessary to safely disconnect the device. 1 Complete an action: • For Windows computers, select the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray, and select your device. • For Apple computers, select the device, and select File > Eject. 2 Disconnect the cable from your computer. Resetting Data and Settings The device offers options for managing your user data and settings. 1 Select > Reset. 2 Select an option: • To reset all settings to the default values and save all user-entered information, select Reset All Settings. • To delete all user data and reset all settings to the factory default values, select Delete All. • To back up your user data and settings, select Backup Now. • To restore data from a backup file, select Restore Now. Appendix Accessories and Replacement Parts Purchasing Accessories • Optional accessories are available at garmin.com or from your Garmin dealer. Optional Maps You can use additional maps with the device, such as Outdoor Maps+, City Navigator®, and Garmin HuntView™ Plus detailed maps. Detailed maps may contain additional points of interest, such as restaurants or marine services. For more information, go to buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. tempe Your device is compatible with the tempe temperature sensor. You can attach the sensor to a secure strap or loop where it is exposed to ambient air, so it provides a consistent source of accurate temperature data. You must pair the tempe sensor with your device to display temperature data. See the instructions for your tempe sensor for more information (garmin.com/manuals/tempe). Appendix 45

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Getting Started	7
Setting Up the Alpha System	7
Device Overviews	7
Alpha Handheld Device	7
Alpha Device Keys	8
Dog Collar Device	9
Installing the Battery Pack	9
Charging the Handheld Device	10
Charging the Dog Collar Device	11
Turning On the Device	11
Turning Off the Device	11
Selecting a Language	11
Using the Touchscreen	11
Using the Status Page	12
Acquiring Satellite Signals	12
Iridium®‎ Satellite Network	12
Activating the Device	12
Dog Collar Device Setup	13
Methods to Add a Dog Collar Device to a Handheld Device	13
Adding a Dog to the Alpha Navigator Using Wireless Pairing	13
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	14
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 Dog Collar Device	17
Using a Dynamic Update Rate	18
Using Sleep Mode	18
Using the Channel View	18
Dog Tracking	18
Tracking Your Dog on the Map	19
Dog Status Icons	19
Dog Tracking Compass	20
Navigating to Your Dog	20
Changing the Length of the Dog's Track	20
Location Alerts	20
Setting Location Alerts	21
Editing Location Alerts	21
Enabling Dog Data Broadcast	21
Dog Training	21
Selecting and Installing the Contact Points	22
Removing the Contact Points	22
Training Methods	22
Linear and Traditional Stimulation	22
Choosing the Correct Intensity Level	22
Customizing the Training Keys	23
Using the Hard Keys for Training Adjustments	23
Default Training Settings	23
Collar Training	24
inReach Features	24
Messages	24
Sending a Check-In Message	24
Sending a Text Message	25
Replying to a Message	25
Checking for Messages	25
Viewing Message Details	25
Navigating to a Message Location	25
Including Location Coordinates in a Message	26
Deleting Messages	26
Messages Settings	26
inReach Tracking	26
Starting Tracking	26
Stopping Tracking	26
Sharing Your MapShare Web Page	26
inReach Tracking Settings	26
SOS	27
Initiating an SOS Rescue	27
Sending a Custom SOS Message	28
Canceling an SOS Request	28
Weather	28
Requesting an inReach Weather Forecast	28
Updating an inReach Weather Forecast	29
Deleting an inReach Weather Forecast	29
Testing the Device	29
Connected Features	29
Pairing a Smartphone with Your Device	29
Connecting to a Wireless Network	30
Garmin Explore	30
Garmin Messenger App	30
Syncing inReach Data	30
Contact Tracking	30
Turning On and Off the Transmitter	31
Methods to Add a Contact to a Handheld Device	31
Adding a Contact Using Wireless Pairing	31
Adding a Contact Using a Contact ID	31
Initiating an Emergency Alert	32
Sending a Message to Your Contacts	32
Tracking a Contact	32
Finding Your Contact ID	32
Changing Your Contact ID	32
Updating a Contact ID	32
Hunting with the Alpha System	33
Marking Your Truck Location	33
Marking a Covey	33
Active Hunt Metrics	33
Turning On the Collar Light	33
Turning On Rescue Mode	34
Pausing Dog Tracking	34
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks	34
Waypoints	34
Marking Your Current Location	34
Marking a Waypoint Using the Map	34
Editing a Waypoint	34
Repositioning a Waypoint to Your Current Location	35
Moving a Waypoint on the Map	35
Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location	35
Projecting a Waypoint	35
Deleting a Waypoint	35
Routes	35
Creating a Route	36
Editing the Name of a Route	36
Navigating a Saved Route	36
Editing a Route	36
Reversing a Route	36
Viewing the Active Route	36
Deleting a Route	36
Tracks	36
Recording Track Logs	37
Viewing Details about the Track	37
Viewing the Elevation Plot of a Track	37
Navigating to the Start of a Track	37
Changing the Track Color	37
Saving the Current Track	37
Clearing the Current Track	37
Deleting a Track	37
Navigation	38
Map	38
Measuring Distance on the Map	38
Compass	38
Calibrating the Compass	38
Navigating with the Bearing Pointer	38
Where To? Menu	38
Finding a Waypoint by Name	38
Navigating with Sight 'N Go	39
Elevation Plot	39
Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter	39
Navigating to a Point on the Plot	39
Changing the Plot Type	39
Resetting the Elevation Plot	39
Trip Computer	39
Customizing the Trip Computer Data Fields	39
Resetting the Trip Computer	39
Applications	40
Setting a Proximity Alarm	40
Calculating the Size of an Area	40
Setting an Alarm	40
Using the Competition Timer	40
Satellite Page	40
Changing the Satellite View	40
Turning Off GPS	40
Simulating a Location	41
Managing Maps	41
Downloading Maps	41
Enabling Maps	41
Deleting a Map	42
Customizing Your Device	42
Customizing the Main Menu	42
Customizing the Favorite Bar	42
Customizing the Data Fields	42
System Settings	42
Display Settings	43
Accessibility Settings	43
Setting the Device Tones	43
Setting Dog Alerts	43
Map Settings	43
Tracked Devices Map Settings	43
Advanced Map Settings	44
Tracks Settings	44
Auto Save Settings	44
Routing Settings	45
Sensors Settings	45
Changing the Units of Measure	45
Position Format Settings	45
Device Information	45
Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information	45
Support and Updates	46
Product Updates	46
Device Care	46
Cleaning the Device	46
Cleaning the Touchscreen	46
Specifications	47
Alpha Handheld Device Specifications	47
Dog Collar Device Specifications	47
Battery Information	47
Long-Term Storage	48
Maximizing the Battery Life	48
Adjusting the Backlight Brightness	48
Adjusting the Backlight Timeout	48
Changing the Dog Collar Device Update Rate	48
Turning On the Handheld Battery Save Mode	48
Saving Energy While Charging the Device	49
Data Management	49
Installing a Memory Card	49
Connecting the Handheld Device to a Computer	50
Connecting the Dog Collar Device to a Computer	50
Transferring Dog Tracks to BaseCamp™‎	50
Deleting Files	51
Disconnecting the USB Cable	51
Resetting Data and Settings	51
Appendix	51
Accessories and Replacement Parts	51
Purchasing Accessories	51
Optional Maps	51
tempe	51
Tips for Pairing Wireless Sensors	52
Replacing the Collar Strap	52
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable	52

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Deleting Files

NOTICE

If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it. Your device memory contains important system files

that should not be deleted.

Open the

Garmin

drive or volume.

If necessary, open a folder or volume.

Select a file.

Press the

Delete

key on your keyboard.

NOTE:

If you are using an Apple

computer, you must empty the Trash folder to completely remove the files.

Disconnecting the USB Cable

If your device is connected to your computer as a removable drive or volume, you must safely disconnect your

device from your computer to avoid data loss. If your device is connected to your Windows computer as a

portable device, it is not necessary to safely disconnect the device.

Complete an action:

•

For Windows computers, select the

Safely Remove Hardware

icon in the system tray, and select your

device.

•

For Apple computers, select the device, and select

File

Eject

Disconnect the cable from your computer.

Resetting Data and Settings

The device offers options for managing your user data and settings.

Select

Reset

Select an option:

•

To reset all settings to the default values and save all user-entered information, select

Reset All Settings

•

To delete all user data and reset all settings to the factory default values, select

Delete All

•

To back up your user data and settings, select

Backup Now

•

To restore data from a backup file, select

Restore Now

Appendix

Accessories and Replacement Parts

Purchasing Accessories

•

Optional accessories are available at

garmin.com

or from your Garmin dealer.

Optional Maps

You can use additional maps with the device, such as Outdoor Maps+, City Navigator

, and Garmin HuntView

™

Plus detailed maps. Detailed maps may contain additional points of interest, such as restaurants or marine

services. For more information, go to

buy.garmin.com

or contact your Garmin dealer.

tempe

Your device is compatible with the tempe temperature sensor. You can attach the sensor to a secure strap or

loop where it is exposed to ambient air, so it provides a consistent source of accurate temperature data. You

must pair the tempe sensor with your device to display temperature data. See the instructions for your tempe

sensor for more information (

garmin.com/manuals/tempe

Appendix