Garmin Alpha Owner's Manual - Page 17

Turning Off GPS

Select

>

Satellite

>

>

Use With GPS Off

.

Simulating a Location

1

Select

>

Satellite

>

>

Use With GPS Off

.

2

Select

>

Set Location On Map

.

3

Select a location.

4

Select

Use

.

Customizing Your Device

Customizing the Main Menu

You can move, add, and delete items in the main menu.

1

From the main menu, select

Setup

>

Main Menu

.

2

Select a menu item.

3

Select an option:

•

Select

Move Up

or

Move Down

to change the location of

the item in the list.

•

Select

Remove

to delete an item from the list.

•

Select

Add Page

to place an item on the list after you

have removed it.

•

Select

>

Restore Defaults

to reset the order of all

items in the menu.

Customizing the Data Fields

Before you can customize the data fields on the map, you must

enable the data fields (

page 13

).

You can customize the data fields and dashboards of the map,

compass, elevation plot, and trip computer.

1

Open the page for which you will change the data fields.

2

Select a data field to customize.

3

Select the new data field.

For data field descriptions, see

page 18

.

Enabling the Map Data Fields

Select

>

>

Setup Map

>

Dashboard

>

Small Data

Fields

.

System Settings

Select

Setup

>

System

.

GPS

: Sets the GPS to

Normal

,

WAAS/EGNOS

(Wide Area

Augmentation System/European Geostationary Navigation

Overlay Service), or

Demo Mode

(GPS off). For more

information about WAAS, go to

http://www.garmin.com

/aboutGPS/waas.html

.

BaseCamp BaseStation

: Sets how the device connects to

BaseCamp when the device is connected to the computer.

Dog Settings

Select

Setup

>

Dogs

.

Dog Track On Map

: Sets the length (duration in minutes or

hours) of the dog track on the map. Reducing the duration of

the track shown can reduce the clutter on the map.

Zoom Map To Dogs

: Automatically zooms the map to show all

of the dogs' locations and your location unless you manually

pan the map. This feature is very helpful because it

automatically zooms the map to the level it is most helpful.

Dog Alerts

: Sets how you are alerted to certain actions

(

page 4

).

Contact Settings

Select

Setup

>

Contacts

.

Contact Track On Map

: Sets the length of time of the contact

track on the map.

Zoom Map To Contacts

: Automatically zooms out the map to

show all of the contacts' locations and your location unless

you manually pan the map.

Message Alerts

: Sets message alerts to

Tone

,

Vibrate

,

Tone

and Vibrate

, or

Message Only

.

Pairing Setup

: Sets the options your device uses to track and

communicate with other devices. See

page 9

,

page 9

, and

page 16

.

Display Settings

Select

Setup

>

Display

.

Backlight Timeout

: Adjusts the length of time before the

backlight turns off.

Screen Capture

: Allows you to save the image on the device

screen.

Battery Save

: Saves the battery power and prolongs the

battery life by turning off the screen when the backlight times

out (

page 16

).

Calibrate Screen

: Aligns the screen to properly respond to

touches (

page 13

).

Calibrating the Touchscreen

You can calibrate the screen, if it does not seem to be

responding properly.

1

Select

Setup

>

Display

>

Calibrate Screen

.

2

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Appearance Settings

Select

Setup

>

Appearance

.

Mode

: Sets a light background, a dark background, or

automatically switches between the two based on the sunrise

and sunset time for your current location.

Background

: Sets the background image.

Day Highlight Color

: Sets the color for selections made when

in day mode.

Night Highlight Color

: Sets the color for selections made when

in night mode.

Setting the Device Tones

You can customize tones for messages, keys, warnings, and

alarms.

1

Select

Setup

>

Tones

.

2

Select a tone for each audible type.

Map Settings

Select

Setup

>

Map

.

Orientation

: Adjusts how the map is shown on the page.

North

Up

shows North at the top of the page.

Track Up

shows your

current direction of travel toward the top of the page.

Automotive Mode

shows an automotive perspective with

the direction of travel at the top.

Guidance Text

: Sets when the guidance text on the map is

shown.

Dashboard

: Selects a dashboard to display on the map. Each

dashboard shows different information about your route or

your location.

Map Information

: Enables or disables the maps currently

loaded on the device.

Map Speed

: Adjusts the speed at which the map is drawn. A

faster map drawing speed decreases the battery life.

Customizing Your Device

13

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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Customizing the Data Fields

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