Garmin Alpha 50 User Manual

Device Information....................................................... 11
Viewing Device Information...................................................... 11
Support and Updates................................................................ 11
Support and Updates........................................................... 11
Updating the Software......................................................... 11
Device Care.............................................................................. 11
Cleaning the Device............................................................. 11
Cleaning the Screen............................................................ 11
Alpha 50 Handheld Device Specifications................................ 12
T5 Dog Collar Device Specifications........................................ 12
T5 mini Dog Collar Device Specifications................................. 12
Battery Information................................................................... 12
Long-Term Storage.............................................................. 12
Data Management.................................................................... 12
File Types............................................................................ 12
Installing a Memory Card..................................................... 12
Connecting the Handheld Device to a Computer................ 12
Connecting the Collar to a Computer.................................. 13
Transferring Dog Tracks to BaseCamp............................... 13
Deleting Files....................................................................... 13
Disconnecting the USB Cable..............................................13
Appendix....................................................................... 13
Accessories and Replacement Parts........................................ 13
Purchasing Accessories.......................................................13
Dog Device Battery Replacement Instructions.................... 14
Replacing the T5 mini Dog Collar Device Battery................ 14
Replacing the Collar Strap................................................... 15
VHF Radio Information........................................................ 15
Replacing the VHF Antenna in the Handheld Device.......... 15
Replacing the VHF Antenna in the Dog Collar Device........ 15
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable.................. 15
Data Fields................................................................................16
Troubleshooting........................................................................ 16
My handheld device is not responding................................ 16
My dog collar devices have conflicting IDs.......................... 16
My handheld device does not report barks.......................... 17
Getting More Information.......................................................... 17
Registering Your Device...................................................... 17
Index.............................................................................. 18
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Garmin Alpha 50 Specifications

General

Built-in memory	Yes
Tracks quantity	10000
Number of waypoints	2000
Compatible memory cards	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Built-in memory capacity	1.7 GB
Number of tracklog points	200
Purpose	PET
Product color	Black, Orange
Pre-installed maps	TOPO U.S 100K
Protection features	Water resistant
Transmission distance (max)	15 km
International Protection (IP) code	IPX7
Display resolution	160 x 240 pixels
Display size (HxV)	36 x 55 mm
Display technology	TFT
Display number of colors	65536 colors
Battery life (max)	20 h
Battery technology	Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Number of batteries supported	2
Cables included	USB
Batteries included	No

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	36 mm
Width	61 mm
Height	160 mm
Weight	260.1 g