Garmin T 5 Dog Device, Alpha 100 User Manual

Alpha® 100 with T5/T5 mini

Owner’s Manual

July 2015 Printed in Taiwan 190-01771-00_0B

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Getting Started............................................................... 1

Setting Up the Alpha System...................................................... 1

Device Overviews....................................................................... 1

Alpha 100 Handheld Device.................................................. 1

Dog Collar Device.................................................................. 1

Getting More Information............................................................ 1

Registering Your Device............................................................. 1

Installing the Battery Pack.......................................................... 1

Charging the Handheld Device................................................... 1

Charging the Dog Collar Device................................................. 2

Turning On the Devices.............................................................. 2

Turning Off the Devices......................................................... 2

Acquiring Satellite Signals.......................................................... 2

Using the Touchscreen............................................................... 2

Locking the Touchscreen............................................................2

Unlocking the Touchscreen................................................... 2

Dog Collar Device Setup................................................ 2

Methods to Add a Dog Collar Device to a Handheld Device...... 2

VHF Radio Information.......................................................... 3

Adding a Dog Using Wireless Pairing.................................... 3

Adding a Dog Using the Track and Train Codes................... 3

Sharing a Dog Wirelessly.......................................................3

Editing Dog Information.............................................................. 3

Resetting a Dog's Statistics and Track.................................. 3

Changing the Length of the Dog's Track............................... 3

Changing the Dog Name....................................................... 3

Changing the Color of the Dog's Track.................................. 3

Changing the Dog Type......................................................... 3

Changing the Dog ID............................................................. 3

Setting Dog Alerts.................................................................. 4

Removing a Dog.................................................................... 4

Fitting the Collar on Your Dog.................................................... 4

Enabling Bark Detection............................................................. 4

Communication with the Collar................................................... 4

Enter Sleep Mode....................................................................... 4

Exit Sleep Mode..........................................................................4

Dog Tracking.................................................................. 4

Tracking Your Dog on the Map................................................... 4

Tracking and Training One Dog at a Time................................. 5

Dog Status Icons........................................................................ 5

Dog Tracking Compass.............................................................. 5

Navigating to Your Dog...............................................................5

Tracking with BaseCamp™ BaseStation.................................... 5

Pausing Dog Tracking................................................................ 5

Pausing All Dog Tracking........................................................... 5

Location Alerts............................................................................ 5

Setting a Geofence Alert........................................................ 5

Setting a Radius Alert............................................................ 5

Editing Location Alerts........................................................... 6

Dog Training................................................................... 6

Training Methods........................................................................ 6

Setting Up the Training Keys for One Dog................................. 6

Customizing the Training Keys................................................... 6

Contact Tracking............................................................ 6

Adding a Contact Using MURS/VHF.......................................... 6

Adding a Contact Using a Contact ID......................................... 6

Initiating an Emergency Alert...................................................... 6

Sending a Message to Your Contacts........................................ 7

Tracking a Contact......................................................................7

Finding Your Contact ID............................................................. 7

Changing Your Contact ID.......................................................... 7

Updating a Contact ID................................................................ 7

Hunting with the Alpha System.....................................7

Marking Your Truck Location...................................................... 7

Marking a Covey......................................................................... 7

Turning On the Collar Light.........................................................7

Turning On Rescue Mode...........................................................7

Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks.................................... 7

Waypoints................................................................................... 7

Marking Your Current Location.............................................. 7

Marking a Waypoint Using the Map....................................... 7

Editing a Waypoint................................................................. 8

Repositioning a Waypoint to Your Current Location.............. 8

Moving a Waypoint on the Map............................................. 8

Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location................... 8

Projecting a Waypoint............................................................ 8

Deleting a Waypoint............................................................... 8

Routes........................................................................................ 8

Creating a Route.................................................................... 8

Editing the Name of a Route.................................................. 8

Navigating a Saved Route..................................................... 8

Editing a Route...................................................................... 8

Reversing a Route................................................................. 8

Viewing a Route on the Map.................................................. 8

Viewing the Active Route....................................................... 8

Deleting a Route.................................................................... 8

Tracks......................................................................................... 8

Recording Track Logs............................................................ 8

Viewing Details about the Track............................................ 9

Viewing the Elevation Plot of a Track.................................... 9

Navigating to the Start of a Track.......................................... 9

Changing the Track Color...................................................... 9

Saving the Current Track....................................................... 9

Saving a Location on a Track................................................ 9

Clearing the Current Track.....................................................9

Deleting a Track..................................................................... 9

Archiving a Saved Track........................................................ 9

Archiving Tracks Automatically.............................................. 9

Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly..................................... 9

Navigation....................................................................... 9

Map............................................................................................. 9

Measuring Distance on the Map................................................. 9

Compass.....................................................................................9

Calibrating the Compass........................................................9

Navigating with the Bearing Pointer..................................... 10

Course Pointer..................................................................... 10

Where To? Menu...................................................................... 10

Finding a Waypoint by Name............................................... 10

Finding a Waypoint Near Another Waypoint........................ 10

Navigating with Sight 'N Go...................................................... 10

Elevation Plot............................................................................ 10

Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter.................................... 10

Navigating to a Point on the Plot......................................... 10

Changing the Plot Type....................................................... 10

Resetting the Elevation Plot................................................. 10

Trip Computer........................................................................... 10

Resetting the Trip Computer................................................ 10

Applications.................................................................. 10

Setting a Proximity Alarm......................................................... 10

Calculating the Size of an Area................................................ 10

Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs........................................ 11

Setting an Alarm....................................................................... 11

Opening the Stopwatch............................................................ 11

Satellite Page............................................................................11

Changing the Satellite View................................................. 11

Turning Off GPS.................................................................. 11

Simulating a Location...........................................................11

Table of Contents i

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..................................................... 11

Customizing the Data Fields..................................................... 11

Enabling the Map Data Fields.............................................. 11

System Settings........................................................................ 11

Dog Settings............................................................................. 11

Contact Settings....................................................................... 12

Display Settings........................................................................ 12

Calibrating the Touchscreen................................................ 12

Appearance Settings................................................................ 12

Setting the Device Tones..........................................................12

Map Settings............................................................................. 12

Advanced Map Settings....................................................... 12

Track Settings........................................................................... 12

Routing Settings....................................................................... 12

Changing the Units of Measure................................................ 12

Time Settings............................................................................ 13

Position Format Settings...........................................................13

Heading Settings...................................................................... 13

Altimeter Settings......................................................................13

Marine Map Settings................................................................. 13

Device Information....................................................... 13

Viewing Device Information...................................................... 13

Support and Updates................................................................ 13

Support and Updates........................................................... 13

Updating the Software......................................................... 13

Device Care.............................................................................. 13

Cleaning the Device............................................................. 13

Cleaning the Touchscreen................................................... 14

Specifications............................................................................14

Alpha 100 Handheld Device Specifications......................... 14

T5 Dog Collar Device Specifications....................................14

T5 mini Dog Collar Device Specifications............................ 14

Battery Information................................................................... 14

Long-Term Storage.............................................................. 14

Maximizing the Battery Life.................................................. 14

Saving Energy While Charging the Device............................... 15

Data Management.................................................................... 15

File Types............................................................................ 15

Installing a Memory Card..................................................... 15

Connecting the Handheld Device to a Computer................ 15

Connecting the Collar to a Computer.................................. 15

Transferring Dog Tracks to BaseCamp............................... 15

Deleting Files....................................................................... 16

Disconnecting the USB Cable..............................................16

Appendix....................................................................... 16

Accessories and Replacement Parts........................................ 16

Purchasing Accessories.......................................................16

ANT+ Sensors..................................................................... 16

T5 Battery Replacement Instructions................................... 16

Replacing the Dog Collar Device Battery............................ 17

Replacing the Collar Strap................................................... 17

Replacing the VHF Antenna in the Dog Collar Device........ 17

Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable.................. 18

Data Field Options.................................................................... 18

Index.............................................................................. 20

ii Table of Contents

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.

Install the battery in the handheld device (Installing the

Battery Pack, page 1).

Charge the handheld device (Charging the Handheld Device,

page 1).

Charge the dog collar device (Charging the Dog Collar

Device, page 2).

Turn on the devices (Turning On the Devices, page 2).

If necessary, add the dog collar device to the handheld

device (Adding a Dog Using Wireless Pairing, page 3).

Acquire satellite signals (Acquiring Satellite Signals,

page 2).

Attach the collar (Fitting the Collar on Your Dog, page 4).

Device Overviews

Alpha 100 Handheld Device

VHF antenna

GPS antenna

Power key

Status LED and flashing beacon LEDs

Getting More Information

You can find more information about this product on the Garmin website.

• Go to www.garmin.com/alpha.

• Go to www.garmin.com/outdoor.

• Go to www.garmin.com/learningcenter.

• See the owner's manual for your dog collar device for more information.

• Go to buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts.

Registering Your Device

Help us better support you by completing our online registration today.

• Go to garmin.com/express.

• Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place.

Installing the Battery Pack

Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the

cover. Locate the metal contacts on the end of the lithium-ion

battery. Insert the battery into the compartment, contacts first.

GPS antenna

VHF radio antenna

Training keys

Power key

Mounting spine

microSD™ memory card slot (under battery)

Battery cover D-ring

Mini-USB port (under weather cap)

Dog Collar Device

NOTE: Your dog collar device may look different than the device

pictured.

Getting Started 1

Press the battery into place.

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.

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).

Lift the weather cap À.

Plug the small end of the power cable into the mini-USB port

on the device.

Plug the other end of the power cable into an appropriate

power source.

The LCD display on the handheld device shows the current battery charge level. Charging is complete when the battery charge level icon stops flashing.

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.

Snap the charging clip À onto the device Á.

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.

Acquiring Satellite Signals

Both the collar and handheld device must acquire satellite signals before you put the collar on your dog. Acquiring satellites can take a few minutes.

Go outdoors to an open area.

Turn on both devices (Turning On the Devices, page 2).

Select the power key on the handheld device.

shows the GPS signal strength.

When the collar has acquired satellite signals, the status LED flashes a double-blink or triple-blink in green.

Using the Touchscreen

• Select to open the application drawer.

• Select to open a menu.

• Select to close the page and return to the previous page.

• If you are more than one menu from the home screen, select and hold to return to the home screen.

• Select to return to the previous page.

• Select to save changes and close the page.

• Select and to scroll.

• Select to search by name.

Locking the Touchscreen

You can lock the screen to prevent inadvertent screen touches.

Select the Power key.

Select .

Unlocking the Touchscreen

Select the Power key.

Select .

Dog Collar Device Setup

Methods to Add a Dog Collar Device to a Handheld Device

If you purchased the dog collar device and the handheld device separately, you must add the dog collar device to the handheld device. You can add up to 20 dog collar devices to one handheld device.

Using MURS/VHF: Allows you to add a dog collar device after

you have placed the dog collar device into pairing mode by pressing the power key.

Plug the small end of the power cable into the mini-USB port

on the charging clip cable. Plug the power cable into a power source.

The status LED is solid red when the collar is charging. After the status LED turns solid green, remove the charging

clip from the collar.

Turning On the Devices

• On the handheld device, hold the power key until the LCD display turns on.

• On the dog collar device, hold the power key until the status LED flashes and the collar beeps.

2 Dog Collar Device Setup

This method is helpful when you are adding a new accessory collar to the system prior to leaving for the hunt (Adding a

Dog Using Wireless Pairing, page 3).

Entering the track and train codes: 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 requires the dog's owner to find and communicate the codes to the person adding the dog collar device.

This method is helpful when you would like to add a dog collar device during a hunt, but you are not near the dog. For example, you are adding another member of your hunting party's dog collar device to your handheld device, but you do not own the dog collar device (Adding a Dog Using the Track

and Train Codes, page 3).

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. This method also adds dog information, such as the dog's name, communication settings, and initial position, from the sending handheld device to your device. The two handheld devices must be within range 3 m (10 ft.) to share data wirelessly.

This method is helpful when you want to add a dog collar device during a hunt, but you are not near the dog. For example, the dogs have already been let loose, and you are near the dog owner, who can share the dog wirelessly (Sharing a Dog Wirelessly, page 3).

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.com/tracking-legal for details about the performance and radio frequency of this product, lawful accessories, and power limits for countries.

Adding a Dog Using Wireless Pairing

If the dog collar device is on, turn off the dog collar device

(Turning Off the Devices, page 2). Hold until the dog collar device emits two series of beeps

(about 2 seconds), and then release . The status LED flashes rapidly in green. The dog collar

device is now ready to be linked, or paired, with a handheld device.

On the handheld device, select Dog List > Add Dog.

Bring the dog collar device near the handheld device, and

select Yes. After successfully adding the dog collar device, enter the

name of the dog, and select > OK.

Adding a Dog Using the Track and Train Codes

NOTE: This feature varies based on dog collar device type and

feature availability in your area. Before you can add a dog using the track and train codes, the

dog owner must find the track and train codes (Finding the Dog

ID and Track and Train Codes, page 3) and tell them to you.

If you are not near the dog you want to add or you cannot put the collar into pairing mode, you can add the dog using the track and train codes.

Select Add Dog.

When asked if you are near the collar, select No.

When asked if you know the track and train codes, select

Yes.

Enter the track or train code for the collar, and select .

The dog’s track code allows you to track the dog. The dog’s train code allows you to both track and train the dog.

Enter the name of the dog, and select > OK.

Finding the Dog ID and Track and Train Codes

You can share a dog’s track code so another person can view your dog’s location with the map and dog tracking compass. Also, you can share a dog’s train code so another person can track your dog and train (correct) your dog.

Select Dog List.

Select a dog.

Select Show Info.

Sharing a Dog Wirelessly

Before you can share data wirelessly over ANT+, you must bring your Alpha handheld device within 10 ft. (3 m) of the other handheld device.

Select Dog List.

Select the dog to share.

Select Share Wirelessly.

Select an option:

• To allow the other person only to track your dog's location

with the map and dog tracking compass, select Track Only.

• To allow the other person to track your dog and correct

your dog's behavior, select Track and Train.

On the other handheld device, select Dog List > >

Receive Wirelessly.

Editing Dog Information

Resetting a Dog's Statistics and Track

You might want to clear the dog statistics and track before a new hunt.

Select Dog List.

Select a dog.

Select Show Info > Reset > Yes.

Changing the Length of the Dog's Track

You can adjust the length of the dog's tracks shown on the map. Showing less tracks on the map can help to declutter the map view. Changing the length of the track shown on the map does not affect the tracks stored in the internal memory.

Select Setup > Dogs > Dog Track On Map.

Select an option to show more or less of the tracks on the

map.

Changing the Dog Name

Select Dog List.

Select a dog.

Select Show Info.

Select the dog’s name.

Enter the name, and select > OK.

Changing the Color of the Dog's Track

You can change the track color of the dog. It is helpful to have the track color match the color of the collar strap, if possible.

Select Dog List.

Select a dog.

Select Show Info.

Select the colored square next to the dog’s name.

Select a color.

Changing the Dog Type

Before you can change the dog type, the collar must be turned on and within range of the handheld device.

Select Dog List.

Select a dog.

Select Show Info > > Change Dog Type.

Select a dog type.

Changing the Dog ID

Before you can change the dog ID, the collar must be turned on and within range of the handheld device.

Dog Collar Device Setup 3

If you are experiencing interference from other collars or handheld devices in the area, you might need to change the ID for the dog.

Select Dog List.

Select a dog.

Select Show Info.

Select > Change ID.

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.

Setting Dog Alerts

You can adjust how the handheld device alerts you to certain actions of the dog.

Select Setup > Dogs > Dog Alerts.

Select an alert.

Select the handheld device action for the specific alert.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 as needed.

Removing a Dog

Select Dog List.

Select a dog.

Select Remove.

Enabling Bark Detection

NOTE: This feature is not available in all areas.

Select Setup > Dogs > Bark Detection.

A barking icon appears on the dog tracking page and the map page.

When the dog collar device is active and properly fitted on the dog (Fitting the Collar on Your Dog, page 4), it detects barks automatically. After bark detection is enabled, you can set up a bark alert (Setting Dog Alerts, page 4).

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).

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Fitting the Collar on Your Dog

CAUTION

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.

Before you can put the collar on the dog, you must pair the handheld device and collar (Adding a Dog Using Wireless

Pairing, page 3), and acquire satellite signals (Acquiring Satellite Signals, page 2).

Position the collar with the VHF whip antenna pointing up, the

GPS antenna facing up, and the LEDs facing forward. Place the collar around the middle of the dog's neck.

Tighten the strap so it is snug around the dog's neck.

NOTE: The collar should fit tightly and should not be able to

rotate or slide on the dog's neck. The dog must be able to swallow food and water normally. You should observe your dog's behavior to verify the collar is not too tight.

Enter Sleep Mode

Before you can turn on sleep mode, you must track your dog's location using the T5 mini dog collar device.

When connected with the Alpha handheld device, the T5 mini dog collar device can be put into sleep mode to conserve the battery when you are not actively tracking your dog.

Select Dog List.

Select a dog.

Select Show Info > > Collar Sleep Mode > Sleep.

On the Dog Info page, the Update Rate switches to Sleep Mode.

Exit Sleep Mode

You can turn off sleep mode on the T5 mini dog collar device while you are not actively tracking your dog.

Select Dog List.

Select a dog.

Select Show Info > > Collar Sleep Mode > Wake.

On the Dog Info page, the Sleep Mode switches to Update Rate mode.

Dog Tracking

The handheld device allows you to track your dog, using the tracking compass or map. The map displays your location and your dog's location and tracks. The compass pointer indicates the direction of the dog's current location.

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 Using Wireless Pairing, page 3).

If the strap is too long, cut off the excess, leaving at least

3 in. (7.62 cm) to spare.

4 Dog Tracking

You can view the dog's location on the map.

From the home screen, select .

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