Garmin Alpha 300 Owner's Manual - Page 24
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Active Hunt Metrics
You can select Hunt from the main menu to view the active hunt metrics. The active hunt metrics page displays
the active hunt time and distance traveled for your handheld device and each paired dog collar device. It also
shows the dog status, such as on point, treed, or barking, if available. When you select End Hunt, the hunt timer
and distance traveled stop recording.
Turning On the Collar Light
You can turn on the LEDs on the collar at night to help locate a dog or to warn drivers if a dog wanders near a
road. The light is visible for up to 100 yards.
1 Select Dog List.
2 Select a dog.
3 Select Adjust Collar Light.
4 Select an option:
• To adjust the blink mode, select Blink Mode.
• To select a beacon color, select Change Color.
TIP: Select a different light setting for each dog to help you identify the dogs in the field.
Turning On Rescue Mode
You can turn on rescue mode to conserve battery power at the end of a long hunt or if your dog might get out of
range.
1 Select Dog List.
2 Select a dog.
3 Select
> Rescue Mode.
After you have turned on rescue mode, it stays on until you turn it off.
When the collar battery power falls below 25%, the collar data updates only once every 2 minutes.
Pausing Dog Tracking
You can pause the tracking of a single dog during a hunt. This can be helpful if the dog is taking a break.
1 Select Dog List.
2 Select a dog.
3 Use the Active toggle switch to turn tracking on and off.
Waypoints
Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device. Waypoints can mark where you are, where you are
going, or where you have been. You can add details about the location, such as name, elevation, and depth.
You can add a .gpx file that contains waypoints by transferring the file to the GPX folder
Handheld Device to a Computer,
Marking Your Current Location
1 Select Mark Waypoint.
2 Select an option:
• Select New.
• Select a default location name, such as Truck or Camp.
3 Edit the location information (optional).
4 Select Save.
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Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks