Dog Collar Device Setup 5 Enter the name of the dog, and select > OK Finding the Dog ID and Track and Train Codes You can share a dog’s track code so another person can view your dog’s location with the map and dog tracking compass. Also, you can share a dog’s train code so another person can track your dog and train (correct) your dog. 1 Select Dog List 2 Select a dog. 3 Select Show Info Methods to Add a Dog to a Handheld Device If you purchased the collar and the handheld device separately, you must add the collar to the handheld device. You can add up to 20 collars to one handheld device. There are three different methods to add (or pair) the collar to the handheld device:
using MURS/VHF, using the track/train code, or using ANT+ Adding over MURS/VHF : Allows you to pair after you have placed the collar into paring 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. S See page 3 Entering the track and train codes : Allows you to add a dog Sharing a Dog Wirelessly Before you can share data wirelessly over ANT+ , you must bring your Alpha handheld device within 10 ft. (3 m) of the other handheld device. 1 Select Dog List 2 Select the dog to share. 3 Select Share Wirelessly 4 Select an option:
that you do not own and that is not in the area. The dog's owner must determine if people can only track the dog or can track and train the dog. This method requires the dog's owner to find and communicate the codes to the person adding the dog. This method is helpful when you would like to add a dog during a hunt, but you are not near the dog. For example, you are adding another member of your hunting party's dog to your handheld device, but you do not own the dog. S See page 3 Sharing wirelessly over ANT+ :
Allows you to add a dog that To allow the other person only 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 5 On the other handheld device, select Dog List > > Receive Wirelessly you do not own and that is not in the area. The dog's owner must determine if people 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. 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 (10 ft.) to share data wirelessly. This method is helpful when you would like to add a dog 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. S See page 3 Editing Dog Information Resetting a Dog's Statistics and Track You might want to clear the dog statistics and track before a new hunt. 1 Select Dog List 2 Select a dog. 3 Select Show Info > Reset > Yes Changing the Length of the Dog's Track You can adjust the length of the dog's tracks shown on the map. Showing less tracks on the map can help to declutter the map view. Changing the length of the track shown on the map does not affect the tracks stored in the internal memory. 1 Select Setup > Dogs > Dog Track On Map 2 Select an option to show more or less of the tracks on the Adding a Dog Over MURS/VHF 1 If the collar is on, turn off the collar ( page 2 2 Hold the Power key until the collar emits two series of beeps, about 2 seconds, and then release the Power key. The status LED begins blinking rapidly in green. The collar is now ready to be linked, or paired, with a handheld device. 3 On the handheld device, select Dog List > Add Dog 4 Bring the collar near the handheld device, and select Yes 5 Enter the name of the dog, and select > OK map. Changing the Dog Name 1 Select Dog List 2 Select a dog. 3 Select Show Info 4 Select the dog’s name. 5 Enter the name, and select > OK Adding a Dog Using the Track and Train Codes Before you can add a dog using the track and train codes, you must have the dog owner find the track and train codes ( page 3 ) and tell them to you. 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 train codes. 1 Select Add Dog 2 When asked if you are near the collar, select No 3 When asked if you know the track and train codes, select Changing the Color of the Dog's Track You can change the track color of the dog. It is helpful to have the track color match the color of the collar strap, if possible. 1 Select Dog List 2 Select a dog. 3 Select Show Info 4 Select the colored square next to the dog’s name. 5 Select a color. Yes 4 Enter the track or train code for the collar, and select The dog’s track code allows you to track the dog. The dog’s train code allows you to both track and train the dog. Changing the Dog Type Before you can change the dog type, the collar must be turned on and within range of the handheld device. 1 Select Dog List Dog Collar Device Setup 3