2Use the slider to adjust the backlight level.

The device may feel warm when the backlight setting is high.

Adjusting the Backlight Timeout

You can decrease the backlight timeout to maximize the battery life.

1Select Setup > Display > Backlight Timeout.

2 Select an option.

Changing the Dog Collar Device Update Rate

Before you can change the collar update rate, the collar must be turned on and within range of the handheld device.

You can select a longer duration for the update rate to conserve battery power.

1Select Dog List.

2 Select a dog.

3 Select Show Info > > Change Update Rate.

Changing Your Handheld Update Rate

You can select a longer duration for the update rate to conserve battery power.

1Select Setup > Contacts > Pairing Setup > Update Rate.

2 Select a new update rate.

Turning On the Handheld Battery Save Mode

You can use battery save mode to prolong the battery life.

Select Setup > Display > Battery Save > On.

When in battery save mode, the screen shuts off when the backlight times out.

Adjusting the Map Drawing Speed

You can reduce the map drawing speed to conserve battery power.

Select Setup > Map > Map Speed > Normal.

Turning Off the Transmitter

You can disable transmitting to conserve battery power on the handheld device when you are not communicating with contacts.

NOTE: At cold temperatures, if you transmit when the battery is low, the device may shutdown.

Select Setup > Contacts > Pairing Setup > Transmitting > Off.

When the transmitter is off, you cannot send your location or messages to contacts.

Saving Energy While Charging the Device

You can turn off the device display and all other features while charging.

1Connect your device to an external power source. The remaining battery capacity appears.

2Hold the power key for 4 to 5 seconds.

The display turns off, and the device goes into a low power, battery charging mode.

3Charge the device completely.

Data Management

You can store files on your device. The device has a memory card slot for additional data storage.

NOTE: The device is not compatible with Windows® 95, 98, Me, Windows NT®, and Mac® OS 10.3 and earlier.

File Types

The handheld device supports these file types:

•Files from BaseCamp. Go to www.garmin.com/trip_planning.

•JPEG photo files.

•GPX geocache files. Go to www.opencaching.com.

•GPI custom POI files from the Garmin POI Loader. Go to www.garmin.com/products/poiloader.

Installing a Memory Card

WARNING

Do not use a sharp object to remove user-replaceable batteries.

You can install a microSD memory card in the handheld device for additional storage or pre-loaded maps.

1Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the cover.

2Remove the battery.

3Slide the card holder to the left and lift up, as shown, in the battery compartment.

4Place the memory card with the gold contacts facing down.

5 Close the card holder.

6 Slide the card holder to the right to lock it. 7 Replace the battery and cover (page 1).

Connecting the Handheld Device to a Computer

NOTICE

To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the mini-USB port, the weather cap, and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer.

1 Lift the weather cap .

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2Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB

connector on the device.

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3Plug 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.

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