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ETA at Destination

: The estimated time of day you will reach

the final destination (adjusted to the local time of the

destination). You must be navigating for this data to appear.

ETA at Next

: The estimated time of day you will reach the next

waypoint on the route (adjusted to the local time of the

waypoint). You must be navigating for this data to appear.

Glide Ratio

: The ratio of horizontal distance traveled to the

change in vertical distance.

Glide Ratio to Dest

: The glide ratio required to descend from

your current position to the destination elevation. You must

be navigating for this data to appear.

GPS Signal Strength

: The strength of the GPS satellite signal.

Heading

: The direction you are moving.

Heart Rate

: Your heart rate in beats per minute (bpm). Your

device must be connected to a compatible heart rate

monitor.

Location (lat/lon)

: Displays the current position in the default

position format regardless of the selected settings.

Location (selected)

: Displays the current position in the

selected position format.

Odometer

: A running tally of distance traveled for all trips. This

total does not clear when resetting the trip data.

Off Course

: The distance to the left or right by which you have

strayed from the original path of travel. You must be

navigating for this data to appear.

Pointer

: An arrow points in the direction of the next waypoint or

turn. You must be navigating for this data to appear.

Speed

: The current rate of travel.

Speed Limit

: The reported speed limit for the road. Not

available in all maps and in all areas. Always rely on posted

road signs for actual speed limits.

Speed - Maximum

: The highest speed reached since the last

reset.

Speed - Moving Avg.

: The average speed while moving since

the last reset.

Speed - Overall Avg.

: The average speed while moving and

stopped since the last reset.

Sunrise

: The time of sunrise based on your GPS position.

Sunset

: The time of sunset based on your GPS position.

Time of Day

: The current time of day based on your current

location and time settings (format, time zone, daylight saving

time).

Time to Destination

: The estimated time remaining before you

reach the destination. You must be navigating for this data to

appear.

Time to Next

: The estimated time remaining before you reach

the next waypoint in the route. You must be navigating for

this data to appear.

To Course

: The direction in which you must move to get back

on the route. You must be navigating for this data to appear.

Trip Odometer

: A running tally of the distance traveled since

the last reset.

Trip Time - Moving

: A running tally of the time spent moving

since the last reset.

Trip Time - Stopped

: A running tally of the time spent not

moving since the last reset.

Trip Time - Total

: A running tally of the total time spent moving

and not moving since the last reset.

Turn

: The angle of difference (in degrees) between the bearing

to your destination and your current course. L means turn

left. R means turn right. You must be navigating for this data

to appear.

Velocity Made Good

: The speed at which you are closing on a

destination along a route. You must be navigating for this

data to appear.

Vertical Speed

: The rate of ascent or descent over time.

Vertical Speed to Dest

: The rate of ascent or descent to a

predetermined altitude. You must be navigating for this data

to appear.

Waypoint at Dest

: The last point on the route to the

destination. You must be navigating for this data to appear.

Waypoint at Next

: The next point on the route. You must be

navigating for this data to appear.

Appendix

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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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