Garmin Alpha 100, Owner'S Manual

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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 handheld device and the TT dog
collar device, you must set up the devices.
1
Install the battery in the handheld device ( page 1 ).
2
Charge the handheld device ( page 2 ).
3
Charge the collar ( page 2 ).
4
Turn on the devices ( page 2 ).
5
If necessary, add the collar to the handheld device
( page 3 ).
6
Acquire satellite signals ( page 2 ).
Device Overviews
Alpha 100 Handheld Device
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GPS antenna
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VHF radio antenna
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Training keys
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Power key
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Mounting spine
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microSD™ memory card slot (under battery)
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Battery cover D-ring
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Mini-USB port (under weather cap)
TT 10 Dog Collar Device
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VHF antenna
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GPS antenna
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Power key
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Contact points
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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 .
• Go to http://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
http://my.garmin.com .
• Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe
place.
Installing the Battery in the Handheld Device
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.
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.
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