Garmin Alpha 200i Owner's Manual - Page 7

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Activating the Device

Before you can use the inReach features of your Alpha 200i

device, you must activate it

Create an account, and select a satellite subscription at

explore.garmin.com.

Turn on the device.

Select Activate.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE: You must enter the device IMEI number and

authorization code to complete the online portion of activation

before you go outdoors.

Go outdoors to an open area with a clear view of the sky, and

point the antenna on the device toward the sky for optimal

performance.

Wait while the device communicates with the Iridium satellite

network.

NOTE: It may take up to 20 minutes to activate your device.

The device must send and receive several messages, which

takes longer than sending a single message during regular

use. You should remain outdoors until activation completes.

Dog Collar Device Setup

Methods to Add a Dog Collar Device to a

Handheld Device

If you purchased the dog collar device and the handheld device

separately, you must add the dog collar device to the handheld

device. You can add up to 250 dog collar devices to one

handheld device by using MURS/VHF, entering the track and

control codes, or by sharing wirelessly using ANT+

Up to 20 devices can be active at one time.

Using MURS/VHF: Allows you to add a dog collar device after

you have placed the dog collar device into pairing mode by

pressing the power key.

This method is helpful when you are adding a new accessory

collar to the system prior to leaving for the hunt

Dog to the Alpha Handheld Using Wireless Pairing,

page

3).

Entering the track and control codes: Allows you to add a dog

collar device that you do not own and that is not in the area.

The dog's owner must determine if you can only track the dog

or can track and control the dog. This method requires the

dog's owner to find and communicate the codes to the person

adding the dog collar device.

This method is helpful when you would like to add a dog

collar device during a hunt, but you are not near the dog. For

example, you are adding another member of your hunting

party's dog collar device to your handheld device, but you do

not own the dog collar device

and Control Codes, page

NOTE: This feature varies based on dog collar device type

and feature availability in your area. You may see track

codes only or track and control codes.

Sharing wirelessly using ANT+ wireless technology: Allows

you to add a dog collar device that you do not own and that is

not in the area. The dog's owner must determine if you can

only track the dog or can track and train the dog. This method

does not require the dog's owner to find and communicate

the codes to the person adding the dog collar device. This

method also adds dog information, such as the dog's name,

communication settings, and initial position, from the sending

handheld device to your device. The two handheld devices

must be within range 3 m (10 ft.) to share data wirelessly.

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This method is helpful when you want to add a dog collar

device during a hunt, but you are not near the dog. For

example, the dogs have already been let loose, and you are

near the dog owner, who can share the dog wirelessly

(Sharing a Dog Wirelessly, page

Adding a Dog to the Alpha Handheld Using Wireless

Pairing

If the dog collar device is on, turn off the dog collar device

(Turning Off the Device, page

Hold the power key on the dog collar device until the device

emits two series of beeps (about 2 seconds), and then

release the power button.

The status LED flashes rapidly in green. The dog collar

device is now ready to be linked, or paired, with a handheld

device.

On the handheld device, select Dog List > Add Dog.

Select an option:

• If you are near the dog collar device, select Pair Collar,

and follow the on-screen instructions.

• To pair a dog collar device by receiving the information

from another handheld device, select Receive from

Handheld.

NOTE: To successfully pair the device, the other handheld

device must be wirelessly sharing the dog collar device

information

(Sharing a Dog Wirelessly, page

After successfully adding the dog collar device, enter the

name of the dog, and select

Sharing a Dog Wirelessly

Before you can share data wirelessly over ANT+, you must bring

your Alpha handheld device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the other

handheld device.

Select Dog List.

Select the dog to share.

Select

> Share Wirelessly.

Select an option:

• To allow the other person to track your dog's location with

the map and dog tracking compass, select Track Only.

• To allow the other person to track your dog and correct

your dog's behavior, select Track and Train.

To successfully share the dog collar device, the other

handheld device must be receiving the device information

(Adding a Dog to the Alpha Handheld Using Wireless Pairing,

page

3).

Adding a Dog Using the Track and Control Codes

NOTE: This feature varies based on dog collar device type and

feature availability in your area.

Before you can add a dog using the track and control codes, the

dog owner must find the track and control codes

Dog ID and Track and Control Codes, page

to you.

You can use track and control codes to authorize a handheld

device to interact with your dog collar device. If you are not near

the dog you want to add or you cannot put the collar into pairing

mode, you can add the dog using the track and control codes.

Select Dog List > Add Dog.

Select Enter Track or Control Code.

Enter the track or control code for the collar, and select

The dog's track code allows you to track the dog. The dog's

control code allows you to both track and train the dog.

Enter the name of the dog, and select

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