2Select Manuals.
3Follow the
Registering Your Device
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•Go to http://my.garmin.com.
•Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place.
Installing Batteries
The handheld device operates on two AA batteries (not included). Use NiMH or lithium batteries for best results.
1Turn the
2Insert two AA batteries, observing polarity.
3Replace the battery cover, and turn the
4 Hold 
.
5 Select Setup > System > Battery Type.
6 Select Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH.
Charging the Dog Collar Device
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the contacts on the collar and the surrounding area before connecting the charging clip.
You should fully charge the battery before you use the device for the first time. Charging a fully depleted battery takes about five hours. The device will not charge when outside the temperature range of 32° to 113°F (0° to 45°C).
1 Snap the charging clip onto the device .
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2Plug the power cable into a power source.
The status LED is solid red when the collar is charging.
3After the status LED turns solid green, remove the charging clip from the collar.
Turning On the Devices
•On the handheld device, hold the power key until the LCD display turns on.
•On the dog collar device, hold the power key until the status LED flashes and the collar beeps.
Acquiring Satellite Signals
Both the collar and handheld device must acquire satellite signals before you put the collar on your dog. Acquiring satellites can take a few minutes.
1Go outdoors to an open area.
2Turn on both devices (Turning On the Devices).
3 Select the power key on the handheld device.
shows the GPS signal strength.
When the collar has acquired satellite signals, the status LED flashes a
Adding a Dog
The handheld device can track up to 10 dogs with dog collar devices. If you purchase additional dog collar devices, you can link them to the handheld device. To link, the handheld device must be close enough to the dog collar device to touch it, or you must know the dog collar device ID number.
1Select DOG.
2Select Add Dog.
3Follow the
By default, the new dog is named “Dog” and an ID number is randomly assigned.
An error message could appear if there is a conflict with the ID number of another dog.
Status Information
Satellite signal and battery status information is provided on the main menu and when you select 
.
Indicates the satellite signal strength.
Indicates the remaining battery power.
Blinks when the device detects a signal (for example, a dog collar device) on the channel it is receiving.
Adjusting the Backlight Brightness
NOTE: The backlight brightness may be limited when the battery strength is low.
Extensive use of screen backlighting can significantly reduce battery life.
1Select 
.
2Select 
to cycle through the brightness levels.
3 Select ENTER.
Marking Your Vehicle Location
You can mark the location of your vehicle so you can navigate back to your vehicle after a hunt.
1From the main menu, select Start New Hunt.
2 Follow the
Dog Tracking
The handheld device allows you to track your dog, up to 9 miles (14.48 km) away, using the dog tracking compass or map. The map displays your location and your dog's location and tracks. On the
NOTE: Both the collar and the handheld device must acquire satellites before you can track the dog on the handheld device.
Fitting the Collar on Your Dog
Before you put the collar on the dog, you must pair the handheld device and collar (Adding a Dog), and acquire satellite signals (Acquiring Satellite Signals).
1Position the collar with the VHF whip antenna pointing up, the GPS antenna facing up, and the LEDs facing forward.
2Place the collar around the middle of the dog's neck.
3