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Index

A

accessories 

17, 20

alarms, tones 

15

ANT+ 

16

applications 

10

B

battery

charging 

4

maximizing 

18

Bluetooth technology 

10

C

charging

collar 

5

handheld 

4

cleaning the device 

16

collar 

10

charging 

5

contact points 

13

fitting 

9

VHF antenna 

3

compass, calibrating 

6

computer, connecting 

19

contact 

14, 15

contact points 

9, 13

D

deleting, all user data 

19

device, care 

16

dog

adding 

6–8

ID 

8

information 

7, 8

track and control codes 

8

tracking 

10, 12

training 

13, 14

training basics 

12, 14

training intensity levels 

13

G

Garmin Express 

16

updating software 

16

GPS, settings 

15

H

hunter 

14

I

icons 

11, 12

initial setup 

5

intensity level, choosing 

13

K

keys 

2

locking 

2

training 

14

L

line-of-sight radio communication 

10

locking, keys 

2

M

messages 

15

mounts 

17

P

pairing, smartphone 

10

power key 

5

R

radio communication 

10

radio frequencies 

8

resetting the device 

20

S

satellite signals, acquiring 

6

screen 

11

settings 

15

smartphone

applications 

10

pairing 

10

software, updating 

16

specifications 

18

T

tones 

15

training

stimulation 

13

tone 

13

vibration 

13

troubleshooting 

17, 20

U

USB, disconnecting 

19

user data 

19

deleting 

19

W

waypoints, tracking 

12

Wi‑Fi 

10

Index

21

Summary of Contents for ALPHA 10

Page 1: ...ALPHA 10WITHTRAINING Owner sManual ...

Page 2: ...he Garmin logo Alpha and ANT are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries Garmin DriveTrack Garmin Explore Garmin Express and Thumb Stick are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin Apple and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries The BLUET...

Page 3: ...on 12 Deleting Your Truck Location 12 Dog Training 12 Selecting and Installing the Contact Points 13 Removing the Contact Points 13 Training Methods 13 Choosing the Correct Intensity Level 13 Adjusting the Stimulation Level of an Active Training Command 13 Customizing the Training Button 14 Collar Training 14 Contact Tracking 14 Turning On and Off the Transmitter 14 Sending and Receiving Messages ...

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Page 5: ...he handheld device Charging the Handheld Device page 4 2 Charge the dog collar device Charging the Dog Collar Device page 5 3 Turn on the device Turning On the Device page 5 4 Pair the dog collar device with the handheld device Methods to Add a Dog Collar Device to a Handheld Device page 6 5 Pair the handheld device with your phone Pairing a Smartphone with Your Device page 10 6 Calibrate the comp...

Page 6: ...e device buttons Training button Press to activate a training command for the selected dog USB port under weather cap Menu button Press to open and close the device menu Hold to return to the tracking screen Mounting screw with attached carabiner loop and spine mount Locking and Unlocking the Buttons You can lock the device buttons to prevent inadvertent button presses 1 Press 2 Select Lock 3 Hold...

Page 7: ...Dog Collar Device NOTE Your dog collar device may look different than the device pictured VHF antenna GPS antenna Power key Contact points Status LED and flashing beacon LEDs Getting Started 3 ...

Page 8: ...first time Charging a fully depleted battery takes about 2 hours NOTE The device will not charge when it is outside the charging temperature range Alpha 10 Handheld Device Specifications page 18 1 Lift the weather cap 2 Plug the small end of the power cable into the USB port on the device 3 Plug the other end of the power cable into a power source 4 After the device is fully charged unplug the pow...

Page 9: ...us LED is solid red when the collar is charging 4 After the status LED turns solid green remove the charging clip from the collar Turning On the Device On the handheld device press the power button On the dog collar device hold the power button until the status LED flashes and the collar beeps Turning Off the Device On the handheld device hold the power button and select Power Off On the dog colla...

Page 10: ...Collar Device Setup Methods to Add a Dog Collar Device to a Handheld Device You must add the dog collar device to the handheld device You can add up to 20 devices to one handheld device by using MURS VHF entering the track and control codes or by sharing wirelessly using ANT technology Up to 20 devices can be active at one time Using MURS VHF Allows you to add a dog collar device after you have pl...

Page 11: ...ress the menu button 2 Select Add Device Contact 3 Enter the transmission ID for the contact 4 Enter the name of the contact and select Done Sharing a Dog or Contact Wirelessly Before you can share data wirelessly over ANT you must bring your Alpha handheld device within 3 m 10 ft of the other handheld device 1 Select the dog or contact to share or select Device Options 2 Select Share Share Wirele...

Page 12: ... Share The track code and the control code are displayed under the dog s name VHF Radio Information This product may be used only on specific radio frequencies which vary depending on the country of use See the product packaging or go to www garmin com tracking legal for details about the radio frequency of this product Editing Dog Information 1 From the tracking screen select the dog you want to ...

Page 13: ...orrectly stimulation may be inconsistent This can delay or prevent successful training 1 Position the device at the front of the dog s neck with the status LED facing toward the dog s chin and the contact points against the throat 2 Tighten the strap so that it is very snug around the dog s neck and fasten the buckle NOTE The collar should fit tightly and should not be able to rotate or slide on t...

Page 14: ...ks and other information to learn more about what happened during the hunt Pairing a Smartphone with Your Device To use the connected features of the device it must be paired directly through the Garmin Explore app instead of from the Bluetooth settings on your smartphone 1 Bring your compatible smartphone within 10 m 33 ft of your device 2 Press the menu button on your handheld device 3 Select Se...

Page 15: ...tus Icons page 12 NOTE If the handheld device loses communication with the dog collar device and appear Indicates the dog collar device you have currently selected Shows the battery level of the dog collar device Unknown battery status Indicates the handheld device cannot determine the battery status of the dog collar device Shows the current training command for the dog Shows the direction to the...

Page 16: ...ning NOTICE You should research and investigate the training methods best suited for you your dog and your needs This manual provides some basic guidelines for training but each dog has unique training needs When used properly the Alpha 10 training system is a very effective training tool to aid your dog in reaching its full potential The use of the training system should be part of an overall tra...

Page 17: ...ion Applies stimulation to the dog the entire time you press the training button for a maximum of 8 seconds Your stimulations should typically be much shorter than 8 seconds Tone Activates an audible tone the entire time you press the training button Vibration Applies vibration to the dog the entire time you press the training button for a maximum of 8 seconds The effectiveness of vibration may va...

Page 18: ... proficient with the commands you can begin to introduce distractions such as rolling a ball in front of the dog or walking him in the presence of others After the dog begins to respond consistently to the command during collar training you can remove the leash and train with just the collar NOTE You should train without a leash only when it is appropriate for your environment and your dog s tempe...

Page 19: ... menu button 2 Select Setup Transmission ID My ID 3 Select a new contact ID Customizing Your Device System Settings From the main menu select Setup System Language Sets the text language on the device NOTE Changing the text language does not change the language of user entered data Auto Lock Allows you to lock the device buttons after a specified amount of time Units Sets the units of measure Time...

Page 20: ... menu button 2 From the Setup menu select System 3 Select About Product Updates On your computer install Garmin Express www garmin com express This provides easy access to these services for Garmin devices Software updates Product registration Setting Up Garmin Express 1 Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable 2 Go to garmin com express 3 Follow the on screen instructions Device Care...

Page 21: ... adapter fits over the carabiner strap You can attach the adapter over the strap or remove the strap Getting More Information You can find more information about this product on the Garmin website Go to support garmin com for additional manuals articles and software updates Go to buy garmin com or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts Device In...

Page 22: ...cols 151 169 MHz 32 dBm maximum 2 4 GHz 3 7 dBm maximum Water rating IEC 60529 IPX71 Maximizing the Battery Life You can do several things to extend the life of the batteries in the handheld device and collar Turn off the transmitter Turning On and Off the Transmitter page 14 Turn off Remote View Remote View page 16 Turn on battery saver mode for the dog collar device Editing Dog Information page ...

Page 23: ...elete it Your device memory contains important system files that should not be deleted 1 Open the Garmin drive or volume 2 If necessary open a folder or volume 3 Select a file 4 Press the Delete key on your keyboard Disconnecting the USB Cable If your device is connected to your computer as a removable drive or volume you must safely disconnect your device from your computer to avoid data loss If ...

Page 24: ...2 Select Setup System 3 Select an option To reset all settings to the default values and save all user entered information select Restore Defaults To delete all user data and reset all settings to the factory default values select Factory Reset Purchasing Accessories Optional accessories are available at garmin com or from your Garmin dealer 20 Device Information ...

Page 25: ...2 14 training intensity levels 13 G Garmin Express 16 updating software 16 GPS settings 15 H hunter 14 I icons 11 12 initial setup 5 intensity level choosing 13 K keys 2 locking 2 training 14 L line of sight radio communication 10 locking keys 2 M messages 15 mounts 17 P pairing smartphone 10 power key 5 R radio communication 10 radio frequencies 8 resetting the device 20 S satellite signals acqui...

Page 26: ...support garmin com GUID 6B52C07A B727 49D5 834E 4362766E3F4F v1 September 2021 ...

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