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Connecting the Handheld Device to a Computer

To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the USB port, the weather

cap, and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to

a computer.

Lift the weather cap

Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB

connector

on the device.

Plug the other end of the USB cable into an available USB

port on the computer.

Your device and memory card (optional) appear as

removable drives in My Computer on Windows computers

and as mounted volumes on Mac computers.

Connecting the Collar to a Computer

To prevent corrosion, you should dry the contacts on the collar

and the surrounding area before connecting the charging clip.

You can connect the collar to your computer to use with

programs like BaseCamp. The collar is not a mass storage

device.

Snap the charging clip onto the collar.

Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB port

on the charging clip cable.

Plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on the

computer.

Transferring Dog Tracks to BaseCamp

You can transfer the dog tracks to BaseCamp.

Connect the collar to the computer

Computer).

The collar turns on automatically.

Select .

Open BaseCamp.

BaseCamp recognizes and transfers the collar's internal

track log.

Deleting Files

If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it. Your

device memory contains important system files that should not

be deleted.

Open the Garmin drive or volume.

If necessary, open a folder or volume.

Select a file.

Press the Delete key on your keyboard.

Appendix

NOTICE

(Connecting the Collar to

NOTICE

Disconnecting the USB Cable

If your device is connected to your computer as a removable

drive or volume, you must safely disconnect your device from

your computer to avoid data loss. If your device is connected to

your Windows computer as a portable device, it is not

necessary to safely disconnect.

Complete an action:

• For Windows computers, select the Safely Remove

Hardware icon in the system tray, and select your device.

• For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to the trash.

Disconnect the cable from your computer.

Appendix

Accessories and Replacement Parts

Purchasing Accessories

Go to http://buy.garmin.com.

Optional Maps

You can use additional maps with the device, such as BirdsEye

satellite imagery, BlueChart ® g2, and City Navigator ® detailed

maps. Detailed maps may contain additional points of interest,

such as restaurants or marine services. For more information,

go to

http://buy.garmin.com

ANT+ Sensors

Your device can be used with wireless ANT+ sensors. For more

information about compatibility and purchasing optional

sensors, go to http://buy.garmin.com.

tempe™

The tempe is an ANT+ wireless temperature sensor. You can

attach the sensor to a secure strap or loop where it is exposed

to ambient air, and therefore, provides a consistent source of

accurate temperature data. You must pair the tempe with your

device to display temperature data from the tempe.

Using Optional Fitness Accessories

Bring the device within range 10 feet (3 m) of the ANT+

accessory.

Select

> Setup > Fitness.

Select Heart Rate Monitor or Bike Cadence Sensor.

Select Search for New.

Customize the data fields to view the heart rate or cadence

data

(Customizing the Data

Tips for Pairing ANT+ Accessories with Your Garmin

Device

• Verify that the ANT+ accessory is compatible with your

Garmin device.

• Before you pair the ANT+ accessory with your Garmin

device, move 10 m (32.9 ft.) away from other ANT+

accessories.

• Bring the Garmin device within range 3 m (10 ft.) of the

ANT+ accessory.

• After you pair the first time, your Garmin device automatically

recognizes the ANT+ accessory each time it is activated.

This process occurs automatically when you turn on the

Garmin device and only takes a few seconds when the

accessories are activated and functioning correctly.

• When paired, your Garmin device receives data from only

your accessory, and you can go near other accessories.

or contact your Garmin dealer.

Fields).