Garmin Alpha 200 - Device Overviews; Handheld and Collar Components

61 pages

Save Page as PDF

To Next Page

To Previous Page

Device Overviews

Alpha Handheld Device

NOTICE

Avoid using a high-powered radio (greater than 5 W) in close proximity to the handheld device. It may cause

irreversible damage to the handheld device.

Satellite antenna

VHF radio antenna

Mounting spine

microSD

memory card slot (under battery)

Battery cover D-ring

Micro-USB port (under weather cap)

2 Getting Started

Main Page

Table of Contents3
Getting Started7
Setting up the Alpha System7
Device Overviews8
Alpha Handheld Device8
Dog Collar Device10
Installing the Battery Pack11
Charging the Handheld Device11
Charging the Dog Collar Device12
Turning on the Device12
Turning off the Device12
Selecting a Language12
Using the Touchscreen12
Using the Status Page13
Acquiring Satellite Signals13
Dog Collar Device Setup13
Methods to Add a Dog Collar Device to a Handheld Device13
Adding a Dog to the Alpha Handheld Using Wireless Pairing14
Sharing a Dog Wirelessly14
Adding a Dog Using the Track and Control Codes14
VHF Radio Information15
Managing a Group15
Editing Dog Information15
Resetting a Dog's Statistics and Track15
Changing the Dog Name15
Changing the Color of the Dog's Track15
Changing the Dog Type15
Changing the Dog ID16
Removing a Dog16
Fitting the Collar on Your Dog16
Communication with the Collar17
Entering Sleep Mode17
Exiting Sleep Mode17
Dog Tracking17
Tracking Your Dog on the Map18
Dog Status Icons18
Dog Tracking Compass19
Navigating to Your Dog19
Changing the Length of the Dog's Track19
Location Alerts19
Setting Location Alerts20
Editing Location Alerts20
Disabling Dog Data Broadcast20
Dog Training20
Selecting and Installing the Contact Points21
Removing the Contact Points21
Training Methods21
Linear and Traditional Stimulation21
Choosing the Correct Intensity Level21
Customizing the Training Keys22
Using the Hard Keys for Training Adjustments22
Default Training Settings22
Collar Training23
Connected Features23
Pairing a Smartphone with Your Device23
Connecting to a Wireless Network23
Garmin Explore24
Contact Tracking24
Turning on and off the Transmitter24
Methods to Add a Contact to a Handheld Device24
Adding a Contact Using Wireless Pairing24
Adding a Contact Using a Contact ID25
Initiating an Emergency Alert25
Sending a Message to Your Contacts25
Tracking a Contact25
Finding Your Contact ID25
Changing Your Contact ID25
Updating a Contact ID26
Hunting with the Alpha System26
Marking Your Truck Location26
Marking a Covey26
Active Hunt Metrics26
Turning on the Collar Light26
Turning on Rescue Mode27
Pausing Dog Tracking27
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks27
Waypoints27
Marking Your Current Location27
Marking a Waypoint Using the Map27
Editing a Waypoint27
Repositioning a Waypoint to Your Current Location28
Moving a Waypoint on the Map28
Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location28
Projecting a Waypoint28
Deleting a Waypoint28
Routes28
Creating a Route29
Editing the Name of a Route29
Navigating a Saved Route29
Editing a Route29
Reversing a Route29
Viewing the Active Route29
Deleting a Route29
Recordings29
Recording Track Logs30
Viewing Details about the Track30
Viewing the Elevation Plot of a Track30
Navigating to the Start of a Track30
Changing the Track Color30
Saving the Current Track30
Clearing the Current Track30
Deleting a Track30
Navigation31
Map31
Measuring Distance on the Map31
Compass31
Calibrating the Compass31
Navigating with the Bearing Pointer31
Where To? Menu31
Finding a Waypoint by Name31
Navigating with Sight 'N Go32
Elevation Plot32
Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter32
Navigating to a Point on the Plot32
Changing the Plot Type32
Resetting the Elevation Plot32
Trip Computer32
Customizing the Trip Computer Data Fields32
Resetting the Trip Computer32
Applications33
Setting a Proximity Alarm33
Calculating the Size of an Area33
Setting an Alarm33
Using the Competition Timer33
Satellite Page33
Changing the Satellite View33
Turning off GPS33
Simulating a Location34
Downloading Birdseye Imagery34
Customizing Your Device34
Customizing the Main Menu34
Customizing the Data Fields34
System Settings35
Display Settings35
Accessibility Settings35
Setting the Device Tones35
Setting Dog Alerts35
Map Settings35
Tracked Devices Map Settings36
Advanced Map Settings36
Tracks Settings36
Auto Save Settings36
Routing Settings37
Sensors Settings37
Changing the Units of Measure37
Position Format Settings37
Device Information37
Viewing E-Label Regulatory and Compliance Information37
Support and Updates38
Product Updates38
Device Care38
Cleaning the Device38
Cleaning the Touchscreen38
Specifications39
Alpha Handheld Device Specifications39
Dog Collar Device Specifications39
Mini Dog Collar Device Specifications39
Battery Information40
Long-Term Storage40
Maximizing the Battery Life40
Saving Energy While Charging the Device41
Data Management41
Installing a Memory Card42
Connecting the Handheld Device to a Computer42
Connecting the Collar to a Computer43
Transferring Dog Tracks to Basecamp43
Deleting Files43
Disconnecting the USB Cable43
Resetting Data and Settings43
Appendix44
Accessories and Replacement Parts44
Purchasing Accessories44
Tempe44
Tips for Pairing ANT+ Accessories with Your Garmin Device44
Dog Collar Device Battery Replacement Instructions45
Replacing the Mini Dog Collar Device Battery47
Replacing the Collar Strap47
Replacing the VHF Antenna in the Dog Collar Device48
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable49
Data Field Options50
Index53

Garmin Alpha 200 - Device Overviews; Handheld and Collar Components

Table of Contents

Related product manuals