Garmin Alpha Owner's Manual - Page 19

Viewing Device Information, Updating the Software, Device Care, Specifications, Battery Information

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Device Information Viewing Device Information You can view the unit ID, software version, and license ß±HôÒ"p Pm²"¡YºÙ¡ Select Setup > Aboutß±H»òä Updating the Software Before you can update the handheld device or collar software, you must connect the handheld device (ß±HåÒ‹pá...:_K16) or the collar (ß±HåÒ‹pá...:_K16ß±H¼ÒÉpò...0_ËŽ™·]m¹"õY 8fê· You must update the software on the handheld device and ß±HöÒƒpê...3_−Žfl·m¯"°YäùÍö0]ÞŒÏ˝OòÆ⁄3fê· NOTE: Updating the software does not erase any of your data ß±HúÒłp Amµ"»Yóùßöl}² 1 Go to www.garmin.comß±Hºòäp m¿"¡YçÙ§öm}²ŒÌ˝OòÈ⁄?f´ŠnU H»òä 2 ß±HÓÒƒpê...3_-Ž,·m¨"½Y YòÉ⁄8f¡ŠoZÖK¾?-‰'h˝xswp%*'ID³p_nÞˇô⁄¦ Device Care NOTICE Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent ß±HñÒ‹p MÑ Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touch screen, ß±HúÒłp Tm»"°Y XòÏ⁄9f±Šf@ÖEže Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic ß±HöÒƒp Pm²"¡Yçù‡ÖO Cleaning the Device 1 Wipe the device with a cloth dampened with a mild detergent ß±HæÒƒp Zm²"ûyŽ 2 ß±HÂÒ•p Amü"±YæùÕöl}² Cleaning the Screen Before you can clean the screen, you should have a soft, clean, lint-free cloth and water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens ß±HöÒ-p GmòØ Apply the liquid to the cloth, and gently wipe the screen with the ß±HöÒ-p 8 Specifications Alpha 100 Handheld Device Specifications Battery type Rechargeable, replaceable lithium-ion Battery life Up to 20 hours Operating temperature range From -4°F to 140°F (from -20°C to 60°C) Charging temperature range From 32°F to 113°F (from 0°C to 45°C) Long-term storage temperature range From 32°F to 77°F (from 0°C to 25°C) Water resistance IEC 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-ion ß±H§ÒÙp¦...7_-Žfi·Gm¯"õYãùÅö6]׌ł˝Kò−⁄xfê·ÖF hxbw3%+'PD¸pPn V zkRH{z÷ hours with a 2-minute update rate From -4°F to 140°F (from -20°C to 60°C) From 32°F to 113°F (from 0°C to 45°C) From -4°F to 104°F (from -20°C to 40°C) Long-term storage temperature range Water resistance From -4°F to 77°F (from -20°C to 25°C) Up to 10 meters Battery Information WARNING ß±HÁÒ†p Gm³"±YáùÏö6]ŒØ˝EòÄ⁄>f¥ŠcZÖ˘¾H?˛-W‰?hxrw{%7'UD±p˝n V˙z$R { Display > Backlight Timeoutß±H»òä 2 ß±HÆÒ„p m½"»Y´ùÃö2]ËŒÒ˝EòÄ⁄dFÉ Device Information 15

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Device Information
Viewing Device Information
You can view the unit ID, software version, and license
agreement.
Select
Setup
>
About
.
Updating the Software
Before you can update the handheld device or collar software,
you must connect the handheld device (
page 16
) or the collar
(
page 16
) to the computer.
You must update the software on the handheld device and
collar separately.
NOTE:
Updating the software does not erase any of your data
or settings.
1
Go to
www.garmin.com/products/webupdater
.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Device Care
NOTICE
Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme
temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent
damage.
Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touch screen,
or damage may result.
Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic
components.
Cleaning the Device
1
Wipe the device with a cloth dampened with a mild detergent
solution.
2
Wipe it dry.
Cleaning the Screen
Before you can clean the screen, you should have a soft, clean,
lint-free cloth and water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens
cleaner.
Apply the liquid to the cloth, and gently wipe the screen with the
cloth.
Specifications
Alpha 100 Handheld Device Specifications
Battery type
Rechargeable, replaceable lithium-ion
Battery life
Up to 20 hours
Operating temperature range
From -4°F to 140°F (from -20°C to 60°C)
Charging temperature range
From 32°F to 113°F (from 0°C to 45°C)
Long-term storage
temperature range
From 32°F to 77°F (from 0°C to 25°C)
Water resistance
IEC 60529 IPX7
VHF wireless range
Up to 9 miles
ANT+ Low power wireless
range
About 10 ft. (3 m)
TT 10 Dog Collar Device Specifications
Battery type
Rechargeable, replaceable lithium-ion
Battery life
20 hours with a 2.5-second update rate; 40
hours with a 2-minute update rate
Operating temperature
range
From -4°F to 140°F (from -20°C to 60°C)
Charging temperature
range
From 32°F to 113°F (from 0°C to 45°C)
Short-term storage
temperature range
From -4°F to 104°F (from -20°C to 40°C)
Long-term storage
temperature range
From -4°F to 77°F (from -20°C to 25°C)
Water resistance
Up to 10 meters
Battery Information
WARNING
This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent the
possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by
battery exposure to extreme heat, store the device out of direct
sunlight.
Do not use a sharp object to remove batteries.
CAUTION
Contact your local waste disposal department to properly
recycle the batteries.
Long-Term Storage
NOTICE
The normal long-term decrease in the charging capacity of
lithium-ion batteries can be accelerated by exposure to elevated
temperatures. Storing a fully charged device in a location with a
temperature outside the long-term storage temperature range
can significantly reduce its recharging capacity. See
page 15
.
When you do not plan to use the handheld device for several
months, the battery should be removed. Stored data is not lost
when the battery is removed.
When you do not plan to use the collar for several months, the
battery should be charged to about 50%. The device should be
stored in a cool, dry place with temperatures are around the
typical household level. After storage, the collar should be fully
recharged before use.
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 (
page 15
).
•
Reduce the backlight timeout (
page 15
).
•
Select a longer duration for your handheld update rate
(
page 16
).
•
Turn off the transmitter (
page 16
).
•
Use battery save mode (
page 16
)
•
Decrease the map drawing speed (
page 16
).
•
Put the dog collar device into rescue mode (
page 9
) to
conserve the collar battery.
•
Extend the duration for the collar update rate (
page 16
) to
conserve the collar battery.
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 the
Power
key.
2
Use the slider to adjust the backlight level.
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.
Device Information
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