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.
Specifications
Alpha 100 Handheld Device Specifications
Battery type
Rechargeable, replaceable lithium-ion
Battery life
Up to 20 hr.
Operating temperature range
From -4° to 140°F (from -20° to 60°C)
Charging temperature range
From 32° to 104°F (from 0° to 40°C)
Long-term storage temperature
range
From 32° to 77°F (from 0° to 25°C)
VHF wireless range
Up to 9 mi.
ANT+ low power wireless range About 10 ft. (3 m)
Water rating
IEC 60529 IPX7*
*The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m
for up to 30 min. For more information, go to
T5 Dog Collar Device Specifications
Battery type
Internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery life
From 20 to 40 hr.
Operating temperature range From -20° to 60°C (from -4° to 140°F)
Charging temperature range
From 0° to 40°C (from 32° to 104°F )
ANT
®
wireless range
Up to 10 m (32.8 ft.)
VHF radio range
Up to 14.48 km (9 mi.)
Water rating
1 ATM*
*The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 10 m.
For more information, go to
T5 mini Dog Collar Device Specifications
Battery type
Rechargeable, replaceable lithium-ion
Battery life
Up to 16 to 30 hr., typical use
Operating temperature range
From -20° to 60°C (from -4° to 140°F)
Charging temperature range
From 5° to 40°C (from 41° to 104°F)
ANT wireless range
Up to 5 m (16.4 ft.)
VHF radio range
Up to 6.44 km (4 mi.)
Water rating
1 ATM*
*The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 10 m.
For more information, go to
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.
Long-Term Storage
NOTICE
The normal long-term decrease in the charging capacity of
lithium-ion batteries can be accelerated by exposure to elevated
temperatures. Storing a fully charged device in a location with a
temperature outside the long-term storage temperature range
can significantly reduce its recharging capacity.
When you do not plan to use the handheld device for several
months, the battery should be removed. Stored data is not lost
when the battery is removed.
When you do not plan to use the collar for several months, the
battery should be charged to about 50%. The device should be
stored in a cool, dry place with temperatures around the typical
household level. After storage, the collar should be fully
recharged before use.
Maximizing the Battery Life
You can do several things to extend the life of the batteries in
the handheld device and collar.
• Reduce the backlight brightness (
• Reduce the backlight timeout (
• Select a longer duration for your handheld update rate
(
Changing Your Handheld Update Rate
).
).
• Use battery save mode (
Turning On the Handheld Battery
)
• Decrease the map drawing speed (
).
• Put the dog collar device into rescue mode (
) to conserve the collar battery.
• Extend the duration for the collar update rate (
) to conserve the
collar battery.
Adjusting the Backlight Brightness
Extensive use of screen backlighting can significantly reduce
battery life. You can adjust the backlight brightness to maximize
the battery life.
NOTE:
The backlight brightness may be limited when the
battery is low.
1
Select .
2
Use the slider bar to adjust the backlight brightness.
The device may feel warm when the backlight setting is high.
Adjusting the Backlight Timeout
You can decrease the backlight timeout to maximize the battery
life.
1
Select
Setup
>
Display
>
Backlight Timeout
.
2
Select an option.
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
Show Info
> >
Change Update Rate
.
Changing Your Handheld Update Rate
You can select a longer duration for the update rate to conserve
battery power.
1
Select
Setup
>
Contacts
>
Pairing Setup
>
Update Rate
.
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Device Information