Read instructions betore using! NOTICE: To use this collar, update your Alpha® 100 or Astra® 320 to the latest software version by visiting www.garmin.com/express. 190-01798-00 Rev.
IMPORTANT COMPATIBILITY NOTE! NOTICE: The TT™15 and T 5 dog collars are compatible with both the Alpha® 100 and Astra® 320. The TT 15 and T 5 can be configured to operate with either the Alpha 100 or the Astra 320, but they may NOT be operated with the Alpha 100 and Astra 320 at the same time.
Alpha 100 with T5/T5 mini ® Owner’s Manual July 2015 Printed in Taiwan 190-01771-00_0B
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Table of Contents Getting Started............................................................... 1 Setting Up the Alpha System ...................................................... 1 Device Overviews ....................................................................... 1 Alpha 100 Handheld Device .................................................. 1 Dog Collar Device .................................................................. 1 Getting More Information ..............................................
VIRB® Remote ......................................................................... 11 Controlling a VIRB Action Camera with Your Handheld Device .................................................................................. 11 Controlling a VIRB Action Camera with Your Dog Collar Device .................................................................................. 11 Customizing Your Device............................................ 11 Customizing the Main Menu ................................
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 NOTICE Avoid using a high-powered radio (greater than 5 watts) in close proximity to the device. It may cause irreversible damage to the device. Before you can use the Alpha handheld device and the T5 dog collar device, you must set up the devices.
You should fully charge the battery before you use the device for the first time. Charging a fully depleted battery takes about 2 hours. NOTE: The device does not charge when it is outside the temperature range of 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F). 1 Lift the weather cap À. Turning Off the Devices • On the handheld device, hold the power key until the LCD screen turns off. • On the dog collar device, hold the power key until the status LED turns red.
NOTE: This feature varies based on dog collar device type and feature availability in your area. You may see track codes only or track and train codes. Sharing wirelessly using ANT+ wireless technology: Allows you to add a dog collar device that you do not own and that is not in the area. The dog's owner must determine if you can only track the dog or can track and train the dog. This method does not require the dog's owner to find and communicate the codes to the person adding the dog collar 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 Show Info. 4 Select > Change ID. 5 Select an available ID. If another handheld device is tracking this dog, for best results, remove the dog from the device, and use the track and train codes (Adding a Dog Using the Track and Train Codes, page 3) or share wirelessly over ANT+ (Sharing a Dog Wirelessly, page 3) to add the dog again.
Navigating to Your Dog 1 Select Dog List. 2 Select the dog. 3 Select Show Info > Go. The map opens. 4 Follow the magenta line to the dog. 5 If necessary, select to track the dog using the dog tracking compass. Tracking with BaseCamp™ BaseStation 2 If necessary select and to zoom in and out of the map. TIP: If necessary, select to track the dog using the dog tracking compass (Dog Tracking Compass, page 5).
Editing Location Alerts 1 Select Setup > Location Alerts. 2 Select an alert. 3 Select an option: • Select Disable to turn off notifications for this alert. • Select Set Alert Type to set the way the device notifies you for this alert. • Select Set Alert Mode to set the notification to sound on exit, entrance, or both. • Select Delete to remove the alert. Dog Training You should research and investigate the training methods best suited for you, your dog, and your needs.
You can use an emergency alert when you need immediate assistance and you are away from your group. Select > Contacts > > Yes. When your contact accepts your emergency alert request, the device displays a message indicating that your contact has started navigating to your location. After receiving the alert, your contacts can navigate to your location. Sending a Message to Your Contacts You can send and receive automated messages. There are 18 messages choose from, such as "Help" and "I'm Coming.
4 Select > OK. Editing a Waypoint Before you can edit a waypoint, you must create a waypoint. Select > Waypoint Manager. Select a waypoint. Select an item to edit, such as the name. Enter the new information. Select . 1 2 3 4 5 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. > Waypoint Manager. 1 Select 2 Select a waypoint. 3 Select > Reposition Here.
4 Select an option: • To record tracks at a variable rate that create an optimum representation of your tracks, select Auto. • To record tracks at a specified distance, select Distance. • To record tracks at a specified time, select Time. Select Interval. 5 6 Complete an action: • If you selected Auto for the Record Method, select an option to record tracks more or less often. NOTE: Using the Most Often interval provides the most track detail, but fills up the device memory quicker.
You should calibrate the compass after moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or removing the battery. > Compass > > Calibrate Compass > Start. 1 Select 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. Navigating with the Bearing Pointer When navigating to a destination, points to your destination, regardless of the direction you are moving. > Compass.
Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs You can view device activity, such as when a waypoint was saved, and almanac information for the sun and moon, and hunting and fishing. 1 Select . 2 Select an option: • To view device activity for specific days, select Calendar. • To view the sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset times, select Sun and Moon. • To view the predicted best times for hunting and fishing, select Hunt and Fish. If necessary, select or to view a different day.
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. Dog Alerts: Sets how you are alerted to certain actions (Setting Dog Alerts, page 4). Bark Detection: Enables the bark detection feature. This feature is not available in all areas.
Time Settings Select Setup > Time. Time Format: Sets the device to show time in a 12-hour or 24hour format. Time Zone: Sets the time zone for the device. Automatic sets the time zone automatically based on your GPS position. Position Format Settings NOTE: Do not change the position format or the map datum coordinate system unless you are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format. Select Setup > Position Format. Position Format: Sets the position format for the location information.
1 Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. 2 Wipe it dry. After cleaning, allow the device to dry completely. Cleaning the Touchscreen 1 Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. 2 If necessary, lightly dampen the cloth with water. 3 If using a dampened cloth, turn off the device and disconnect the device from power. 4 Gently wipe the screen with the cloth.
2 Select a new update rate. Turning On the Handheld Battery Save Mode You can use battery save mode to prolong the battery life. Select Setup > Display > Battery Save > On. When in battery save mode, the screen shuts off when the backlight times out. Adjusting the Map Drawing Speed You can reduce the map drawing speed to conserve battery power. Select Setup > Map > Map Speed > Normal.
2 Select . 3 Open BaseCamp. BaseCamp recognizes and transfers the collar's internal track log. 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 2 3 4 Open the Garmin drive or volume. If necessary, open a folder or volume. Select a file. Press the Delete key on your keyboard. • Before you pair the ANT+ accessory with your Garmin device, move 10 m (32.9 ft.) away from other ANT+ accessories.
Installing the New Battery Before you replace the battery, you must remove the old battery (Removing the Old Battery, page 16). 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 À should face the end nearest the power key, and the bump Á where the wires connect to the battery should face toward the side with the charging clip contacts.
2 Pry off the cover. 3 Remove the screw  securing the VHF antenna to the back 4 5 6 7 8 plate. Pull the length of the antenna from the antenna guide to remove the old antenna. Loop the antenna guide around the collar strap, and thread the new VHF antenna through the guide. This helps to point the antenna up. Replace the screw securing the VHF antenna to the back plate. Replace the cover over the VHF antenna. Replace the 4 screws on the cover, replacing the short screw in the correct location.
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.
Index track and train codes 3 tracking 4, 5 tracks 3, 15 training 6 training basics 6 type 3 update rate 14 A accessories 1, 16 alarms clock 11 marine 13 proximity 10 tones 12 alerts 6 dog 4 location 5, 6 almanac 11 altimeter 13 calibrating 10 ANT+ sensors 16 pairing 16 area calculation 10 B backlight 12, 14, 15 bark detection 4 BaseCamp 5, 11, 15 battery 14, 16 charging 1, 15 installing 1 life 12 maximizing 7, 12, 14, 15 replacing 16, 17 storage 14 beacon 7 bearing pointer 10 C calendar 11 calibrating
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IMPORTANT SAFETY AND PRODUCT INFORMATION WARNING Failure to heed the following warnings could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury. Distraction Warning This device is intended to enhance the situational awareness when used properly. If used improperly, you could become distracted by the display, which could lead to an accident causing serious personal injury or death. Only access the information displayed on the device with a glance.
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