Alpha 200 with Training ® Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents Getting Started.................................1 Setting Up the Alpha System................. 1 Device Overviews.................................... 2 Alpha Handheld Device...................... 2 Dog Collar Device................................ 4 Installing the Battery Pack..................... 5 Charging the Handheld Device.............. 5 Charging the Dog Collar Device............. 6 Turning On the Device............................ 6 Turning Off the Device........................
Turning On Rescue Mode..................... 21 Pausing Dog Tracking.......................... 21 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks.......21 Waypoints............................................. 21 Marking Your Current Location........ 21 Marking a Waypoint Using the Map.................................................... 21 Editing a Waypoint............................ 21 Repositioning a Waypoint to Your Current Location............................... 22 Moving a Waypoint on the Map.......
Specifications....................................... 33 Alpha Handheld Device Specifications................................... 33 Dog Collar Device Specifications..... 33 Mini Dog Collar Device Specifications................................... 33 Battery Information...............................34 Long-Term Storage........................... 34 Maximizing the Battery Life............. 34 Saving Energy While Charging the Device.................................................... 35 Data Management........
Getting Started WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Setting Up the Alpha System Before you can use the Alpha system, you must set up the devices. 1 Charge the handheld device (Charging the Handheld Device, page 5). 2 Charge the dog collar device (Charging the Dog Collar Device, page 6). 3 Turn on the devices (Turning On the Device, page 6). 4 Select a language (Selecting a Language, page 6).
Device Overviews Alpha Handheld Device NOTICE Avoid using a high-powered radio (greater than 5 W) in close proximity to the handheld device. It may cause irreversible damage to the handheld device.
Alpha Device Keys Power key Customizable training keys Training up Training down Training enter Getting Started 3
Dog Collar Device NOTE: Your dog collar device may look different than the device pictured.
Installing the Battery Pack 1 Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the cover. 2 Locate the metal contacts on the end of the lithium-ion battery. 3 Insert the battery into the compartment, contacts first. 4 Press the battery into place. 5 Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise. Charging the Handheld Device NOTICE To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the USB port, the weather cap, and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer.
Charging the Dog Collar Device NOTICE To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the contacts on the collar and the surrounding area before connecting the charging clip. NOTE: Your dog collar device may look different than the device pictured. You should fully charge the battery before you use the device for the first time. Charging a fully depleted battery takes about five hours. 1 Snap the charging clip onto the device . 2 Plug the small end of the power cable into the mini-USB port on the charging clip cable.
Using the Status Page The status page displays the time, your GPS signal strength, and the device battery life. It also allows you to adjust settings and access shortcuts. You can open the status page from any other page by pressing the power key. Screen brightness: Adjusts the brightness of the screen. Lock Screen: Locks the touchscreen to prevent inadvertent screen touches. Lock Keys: Locks the device keys to prevent inadvertent key presses.
Adding a Dog to the Alpha Handheld Using Wireless Pairing 1 If the dog collar device is on, turn off the dog collar device (Turning Off the Device, page 6). 2 Hold the power key on the dog collar device until the device emits two series of beeps (about 2 seconds), and then release the power button. The status LED flashes rapidly in green. The dog collar device is now ready to be linked, or paired, with a handheld device. 3 On the handheld device, select Dog List > Add Dog.
VHF Radio Information This product may be used only on specific radio frequencies, which vary depending on the country of use. The handheld device and the dog device allow the user to install a different antenna. Changing the antenna can result in improved radio performance and higher radiated power. You must not use the device with a third party antenna or an antenna not approved by Garmin . Go to www.garmin.
Changing the Dog ID Before you can change the dog ID, the collar must be turned on and within range of the handheld device. If you are experiencing interference from other collars or handheld devices in the area, you might need to change the ID for the dog. 1 Select Dog List. 2 Select a dog. 3 Select > Change ID. 4 Select an available ID.
Communication with the Collar You should keep an unobstructed line of sight between your handheld device and the dog collar device to produce the best communication signal. To achieve the best line-of-sight conditions, you should move to the highest elevation point in your area (for example, on the top of a hill). Best Good Poor Entering Sleep Mode NOTE: This feature is not available with all dog collar device models.
Tracking Your Dog on the Map Before you can track a dog on the map, you must add it to the handheld device (Adding a Dog to the Alpha Handheld Using Wireless Pairing, page 8). You can view the dog's location on the map. 1 From the home screen, select . 2 If necessary, select and to zoom in and out of the map. TIP: You can select to track the dog using the dog tracking compass (Dog Tracking Compass, page 13).
Dog Tracking Compass To open the dog tracking compass, select . You can use the dog tracking compass to view the direction and distance to your dog, your vehicle, and any paired devices. The dog tracking compass also shows the dog's status, such as running or on point (Dog Status Icons, page 12). The color of the pointer corresponds to the color of the track. The dog tracking compass is most accurate when the dog, vehicle, or paired device is more than 9.1 m (30 ft.) away.
Setting Location Alerts 1 Select Location Alerts > Add Alert. 2 Select an option: • To create a geofence alert, select Geofence, select a point for the first corner of the geofence, select Use, and select additional points to define the geofence boundary. You must select at least 3 points to create a geofence alert. • To create a radius alert, select Radius, select the unit of measurement, and enter the radius distance. Editing Location Alerts 1 Select Location Alerts. 2 Select an alert.
Selecting and Installing the Contact Points CAUTION To prevent irritation from the contact points, remove the collar for at least eight hours out of every 24-hour period. Do not spray the device or collar with harsh chemicals including but not limited to flea or tick spray. Always ensure that any flea or tick spray that is applied to the dog is completely dry before placing the collar on the dog. Small amounts of harsh chemicals can damage the plastic components and collar laminate.
Customizing the Training Keys You can assign an application, device action, or utility to a training key. If a compatible dog collar is paired, you can also add a dog training command to a training key. You can add multiple pages of training key settings. For example, this is useful when training multiple dogs. 1 Select Training Setup > Training Keys. 2 Select Add Item Here below the empty key you are customizing. 3 Select a command category.
Collar Training Begin training your dog on a leash, without using the Alpha training system. After the dog shows a grasp of the commands "heel," "sit," and "here," you can begin training with the collar and the leash. During the initial stage of collar introduction, the dog learns that collar stimulation means the same thing as a tug on the leash. At first, the dog may be alarmed by the electronic stimulation. The key is to be patient and consistent and not to start off at too high of an intensity.
Garmin Explore The Garmin Explore website and mobile app allow you to plan trips and use cloud storage for your waypoints, routes, and tracks. They offer advanced planning both online and offline, allowing you to share and sync data with your compatible Garmin device. You can use the mobile app to download maps for offline access, and then navigate anywhere without using your cellular service. You can download the Garmin Explore app from the app store on your smartphone, or you can go to explore.garmin.com.
Adding a Contact Using a Contact ID Before you can add a hunter using a contact ID, the hunter must find the contact ID (Finding Your Contact ID, page 19) and send it to you. If you are not near the hunter you want to add, you can add the hunter using a contact ID. 1 On your handheld device, select Dog List > > Add > Enter ID. 2 Select the contact ID for the contact you are adding. 3 Enter the name of the contact, and select . The contact is added to your handheld device.
Updating a Contact ID If a contact has changed their contact ID, you can quickly update the contact ID in your handheld device. 1 Select Dog List > . 2 Select the contact. 3 Select > Update ID. 4 Select the contact ID that matches the contact's new contact ID. Hunting with the Alpha System You can perform various tasks that can be helpful when you are hunting with the Alpha system. • Mark your truck's location (Marking Your Truck Location, page 20).
Turning On Rescue Mode You can turn on rescue mode to conserve battery power at the end of a long hunt or if your dog might get out of range. 1 Select Dog List. 2 Select a dog. 3 Select > Rescue Mode. After you have turned on rescue mode, it stays on until you turn it off. When the collar battery power falls below 25%, the collar data updates only once every 2 minutes. Pausing Dog Tracking You can pause the tracking of a single dog during a hunt. This can be helpful if the dog is taking a break.
Repositioning a Waypoint to Your Current Location You can change the position of a waypoint. For example, if you move your vehicle, you can change the location to your current position. 1 Select Waypoint Manager. 2 Select a waypoint. 3 Select > Reposition Here. The waypoint location changes to your current location. Moving a Waypoint on the Map 1 2 3 4 5 Select Waypoint Manager. Select a waypoint. Select > Move Waypoint. Select the new location on the map. Select Move.
Creating a Route 1 2 3 4 5 6 Select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point. Select a category. Select the first point on the route. Select Use > Select Next Point. Select a point. Repeat steps 3 through 5 to add all the points in the route. Editing the Name of a Route 1 2 3 4 Select Route Planner. Select a route. Select Change Name. Enter the new name, and select . Navigating a Saved Route 1 Select Route Planner. 2 Select a route. 3 Select View Map > Go.
Recording Track Logs By default, the device automatically starts recording your path as a track when it is turned on and has acquired satellite signals. You can pause and start recording manually. 1 Select Track Manager > My Track. 2 Select an option: • To control the current track recording, select the current track tab. • To view data fields for the track, select the information tab. • To view the current track on the map, select the map tab.
Navigation You can navigate routes and tracks to a waypoint, geocache, or any saved location in the device. You can use the map or the compass to navigate to your destination. Map represents your location on the map. As you travel, the icon moves and leaves a track log. Waypoint names and symbols appear on the map. When you are navigating to a destination, your route is marked with a line on the map. When the map orientation is Track Up, objects on the map appear to rotate around your position.
Navigating with Sight 'N Go You can point the device at an object in the distance, lock in the direction, and navigate to the object. 1 Select Navigation > Compass > > Sight 'N Go. 2 Point the device at an object. 3 Select Lock Direction > Set Course. Elevation Plot By default, the elevation plot displays the elevation for an elapsed time. To open the elevation plot, select Track Manager > My Track > .
Applications Additional device features can be found in the applications. You can customize the main menu to display additional applications (Customizing the Main Menu, page 28). Setting a Proximity Alarm Proximity alarms alert you when you or your dogs are within a specified range of a particular location. A tone sounds when you enter the designated radius. 1 Select Proximity Alarms. 2 Select Create Alarm. 3 Select a category. 4 Select a location. 5 Select Use. 6 Enter a radius.
Simulating a Location 1 2 3 4 Select Satellite > > Satellite Setup > Satellite System > Demo Mode. Select > Set Location On Map. Select a location. Select Use. Downloading BirdsEye Imagery Before you can download BirdsEye imagery directly to your device, you must connect to a wireless network (Connecting to a Wireless Network, page 17). 1 Select BirdsEye Direct > Download Imagery.
System Settings Select Setup > System. Satellite: Sets the satellite system options and enables or disables the use of Wide Area Augmentation System/European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (WAAS/EGNOS) data. Language: Sets the text language on the device. NOTE: Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. Mass Storage Mode: Sets whether your device goes into mass storage mode when it is connected to the computer.
Tracked Devices Map Settings Select Setup > Map > Tracked Devices. Auto Zoom: Allows the map to zoom out automatically, so the selected devices are always displayed on the map. Dog Tracks on Map: Determines how much of the track log for a tracked dog collar appears on the map. Handheld Tracks on Map: Determines how much of the track log for a tracked handheld device appears on the map. Dog Display: Enables and disables the dog information shown on the map.
Routing Settings The available routing settings vary based on whether Direct Routing is enabled or disabled. Select Setup > Routing. Direct Routing: Enables or disables direct routing. Direct routing calculates the most direct route possible to the destination. Activity: Sets an activity while routing. The device calculates routes optimized for the type of activity you are doing. Calculation Method: Sets the method used to calculate your route.
Support and Updates • You can update software and maps for your handheld device and compatible dog collar device using Garmin Express™. • Go to support.garmin.com for FAQs, videos, and more information. Product Updates On your computer, install Garmin Express (www.garmin.com/express).
Specifications Alpha Handheld Device Specifications Battery type Rechargeable, replaceable lithium-ion 1 Battery life Up to 20 hr. Operating temperature range From -20° to 60°C (from -4° to 140°F) Charging temperature range From 0° to 45°C (from 32° to 113°F) Long-term storage temperature range From 0° to 25°C (from 32° to 77°F) VHF wireless range Up to 14.5 km (9 mi.) ANT+ low power wireless range About 3 m (10 ft.) Wireless frequencies/protocols 152-169 MHz @ 32.5 dBm maximum, 2.4 GHz @ 14.
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.
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.
Installing a Memory Card WARNING Do not use a sharp object to remove user-replaceable batteries. You can install a microSD memory card in the handheld device for additional storage or pre-loaded maps. 1 Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Slide the card holder to the left and lift up. 4 5 6 7 Place the memory card with the gold contacts facing down. Close the card holder. Slide the card holder to the right to lock it. Replace the battery and cover.
Connecting the Collar to a Computer NOTICE To prevent corrosion, you should dry the contacts on the collar and the surrounding area before connecting the charging clip. 1 Snap the charging clip onto the collar. 2 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the USB port on the charging clip cable. 3 Plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on the computer. Transferring Dog Tracks to BaseCamp™ You can transfer the dog tracks to BaseCamp.
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 BirdsEye satellite imagery, 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.
Dog Collar Device Battery Replacement Instructions Dog Collar Device Components Back plate Power key Battery connector Battery cover Battery Power connector Removing the Old Battery Before you replace the battery, you must remove all dirt, water, and debris from the device. You must also have a small Phillips screwdriver. 1 Remove the six screws from the outer edges of the back plate. NOTE: You should leave the two inner screws in place. 2 Pry off the back plate.
Installing the New Battery Before you replace the battery, you must remove the old battery (Removing the Old Battery, page 39). You also must have a small Phillips screwdriver. You may need a small flat screwdriver. 1 Install the new battery using the same orientation as the old battery. The connector should face the end nearest the power key, and the bump where the wires connect to the battery should face toward the side with the charging clip contacts. 2 Replace the battery cover.
Replacing the Mini Dog Collar Device Battery Before you can replace the battery, you must remove all dirt, water, and debris from the device. You also need a small Phillips screwdriver and the security screwdriver included in the battery replacement kit. 1 Remove the screws from the L-shaped cover over the VHF antenna. 2 Pry off the L-shaped cover. 3 Remove the screws from the outer edges of the back plate. 4 Pry off the back plate.
Replacing the VHF Antenna in the Dog Collar Device NOTICE Do not excessively bend the band that connects the main device case with the GPS antenna. When the L-shaped cover is removed, do not disturb the sealant opposite the VHF antenna, because this can damage the waterproof seal of the dog collar device. Before you replace the VHF antenna, you must remove all dirt, water, and debris from the device (Cleaning the Device, page 32). Also, you need a small Phillips screwdriver.
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable NOTICE When replacing the fuse, do not lose any of the small pieces and make sure they are put back in the proper position. The vehicle power cable does not work unless it is assembled correctly. If your device does not charge in your vehicle, you may need to replace the fuse located at the tip of the vehicle adapter. 1 Rotate the end piece counter clockwise to unlock it. 2 3 4 5 TIP: You may need to use a coin to remove the end piece.
Data Field Options 24 hr. Max. Temperature: The maximum temperature recorded in the last 24 hours. 24 hr. Min. Temperature: The minimum temperature recorded in the last 24 hours. Accuracy of GPS: The margin of error for your exact location. For example, your GPS location is accurate to within +/- 12 ft. (3.65 m). Alarm Timer: The current time of the countdown timer. Ambient Pressure: The uncalibrated environmental pressure. Ascent - Average: The average vertical distance of ascent since the last reset.
Grade: The calculation of rise (elevation) over run (distance). For example, if for every 10 ft. (3 m) you climb you travel 200 ft. (60 m), the grade is 5%. Heading: The direction you are moving. Lap Ascent: The vertical distance of ascent for the current lap. Lap Descent: The vertical distance of descent for the current lap. Lap Distance: The distance traveled for the current lap. Laps: The number of laps completed for the current activity. Lap Speed: The average speed for the current lap.
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 Dist. to Dest.: The elevation distance between your current position and the final destination. You must be navigating for this data to appear. Vertical Dist. to Next: The elevation distance between your current position and the next waypoint in the route. You must be navigating for this data to appear. Vertical Speed: The rate of ascent or descent over time.
Index tracking 11–14, 21 tracks 9, 13, 37 training 15, 16 training basics 14, 17 training intensity levels 15 type 9 update rate 35 A accessories 38 activities 23 alarms clock 27 proximity 27 tones 29 alerts 19 dog 29 location 13, 14 altimeter, calibrating 26 ANT+ sensors, pairing 38 applications 17, 18 area calculation 27 B backlight 34, 35 BaseCamp 37 battery 34, 39 charging 5, 35 installing 5 life 29 maximizing 11, 21, 34, 35 replacing 39–41 storage 34 beacon 20 bearing pointer 25 Bluetooth technolo
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