Garmin Alpha 300i User Manual

Connecting the Handheld Device to a Computer
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the USB port, the weather cap, and the surrounding area before charging or
connecting to a computer.
1 Lift the weather cap .
2 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the USB connector on the device.
3 Plug the other end of the USB cable into an available USB port on the computer.
Your device appears as a removable drive in My Computer on Windows computers and as mounted volumes
on Mac computers.
Connecting the Dog Collar Device to a Computer
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, you should dry the contacts on the dog collar device and the surrounding area before
connecting the charging clip.
1 Snap the charging clip onto the dog collar device.
2 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the USB port on the charging clip.
3 Plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on the computer.
Transferring Dog Tracks to BaseCamp
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You can transfer the dog tracks to BaseCamp.
1 Connect the dog collar device to the computer (Connecting the Dog Collar Device to a Computer, page44).
The dog collar device turns on automatically.
2 Select on the dog collar device.
3 Open BaseCamp.
BaseCamp recognizes the device.
4 Select Device > Receive from Device.
5 Select the dog collar device from the list, and click OK.
BaseCamp creates a folder of transferred data in My Collection.
44 Device Information

Garmin Alpha 300i Specifications

General

Display Size	3.5 inches
Display Resolution	282 x 470 pixels
Battery Type	Rechargeable lithium-ion
Water Rating	IPX7
Memory	16 GB
Ability to Add Maps	Yes
High-Sensitivity Receiver	Yes
GPS	Yes
Display Type	Transflective, color TFT touchscreen
Battery Life	Up to 55 hours (up to 20 hours with inReach technology enabled)
Weight	9.9 oz (280 g) with antenna and battery pack
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ANT+
Preloaded Maps	Yes
Interface	Touchscreen
inReach Features	Yes
Dog Tracking	Yes, up to 20 dogs
Compatibility	Compatible with Garmin dog devices
External Memory Storage	microSD™ card (not included)