Garmin ALPHA 100F, Owner'S Manual

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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 control
codes to add the dog again ( Adding a Dog Using the Track and
Train Codes , page 3 ).
Setting Dog Alerts
You can adjust how the handheld device alerts you to certain
actions of the dog.
1
Select Setup > Dogs > Dog Alerts .
2
Select an action.
3
Select the method the device uses to alert you for this action.
4
Repeat steps 2 and 3 as needed.
Removing a Dog
1
Select Dog List .
2
Select a dog.
3
Select Remove .
Fitting the Collar on Your Dog
CAUTION
To prevent irritation from the contact points, remove the collar
for at least eight hours out of every 24-hour period.
This device is not intended for human use. Do not attempt to
use on any person.
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.
In order to effectively train the dog, the collar and device must fit
the dog properly. If the collar is too loose or positioned
incorrectly, 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 the dog's neck. The dog must be able to
swallow food and water normally. You should observe your
dog's behavior to verify that the collar is not too tight.
3
Wiggle the device to work the contact points through the
dog's coat.
NOTE: The contact points must have contact with the dog's
skin to be effective.
4
If the strap is too long, cut off the excess, leaving at least
8 cm (3 in.) to spare.
TIP: You can mark the hole used to fasten the buckle for
future reference.
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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Entering Sleep Mode
NOTE: This feature is available with TT15F mini models.
Before you can enter sleep mode, you must track your dog's
location using the TT15F mini dog collar device.
When connected with the handheld device, the TT15F mini dog
collar device can be put into sleep mode to conserve the battery
when you are not actively tracking your dog.
1
Select Dog List .
2
Select a dog.
3
Select Show Info > > Collar Sleep Mode > Sleep .
On the Dog Info page, the Update Rate field switches to Sleep
Mode.
Exiting Sleep Mode
NOTE: This feature is available with TT15F mini models.
You can exit sleep mode on the TT15F mini dog collar device
while you are not actively tracking your dog.
1 Select Dog List .
2 Select a dog.
3 Select Show Info > > Collar Sleep Mode > Wake .
On the Dog Info page, the Sleep Mode field switches to Update
Rate.
Dog Tracking
The handheld device allows you to track your dog, using the
tracking compass or map. The map displays your location and
4 Dog Tracking