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How to Customize the System Settings on the Alpha XL

Customizing the settings on the Alpha® XL dog tracking and navigation device is available from the All Settings page. To access this page select the gear icon in the lower right corner of the screen. From these pages (scrolling up and down) you select any of the following:


Updates - Maps, software, and more

The Updates page shows if your map and/or software have any updates available. You can also Add or Delete Maps by selecting the link under the Map icon. You can manually initiate an update to your map and software over Wi-Fi or with the Garmin Express™ program.

Dog Tracking - Tracked devices setup

The Dog Tracking page allows you to change the following (when you have completed any change select Save):

  • Tracking Auto Zoom

    • Off
    • Show Tracked Dogs
    • Show Tracked Contacts
    • Show All Devices

  • Dog Tracks on Map

    • Hide All
    • 5 Minutes
    • 10 Minutes
    • 30 Minutes
    • 1 Hour
    • 2 Hours
    • Show All

  • Contact Tracks on Map

    • Hide All
    • 5 Minutes
    • 10 Minutes
    • 30 Minutes
    • 1 Hour
    • 2 Hours
    • Show All

  • Clear Tracks on Map - Clear all of the dog track logs? (select No or Yes)

  • Dog Display

    • Indicator - select Status or Direction
    • Indicator Icon Size - select Large, Medium, or Small
    • Show Dog Names - Enabled (check box marked) or Disabled
    • Show Dog Distances - Enabled (check box marked) or Disabled
    • Dog Label Size - Extra Large, Large, Default, Small
    • Show Lost Dog Timer - Enabled (check box marked) or Disabled
    • Show Barks - Enabled (check box marked) or Disabled

  • Dog Alerts

    • On-Point Alert - Tone, Message Only, Off
    • Treed Alert - Tone, Message Only, Off
    • GPS Lost Alert - Tone, Message Only, Off
    • Lost Comm. Alert
      • Lost Comm. Alert - Tone, Message Only, Off
      • Contact Lost Comms - Enabled (check box marked) or Disabled
    • Speed Setup
    • Bark Setup

  • Speed Setup

    • Speed Detection - Enabled (check box marked) or Disabled
    • Speed Alert - Tone, Message Only, Off
    • Speed Alert Tone - select one of Tone 1 through Tone 20
    • Speed Threshold - enter speed, select Done

  • Bark Setup

    • Bark Detection - Enabled (check box marked) or Disabled (other settings not available if Bark Detection is set to Disabled)
    • Bark Alert - Tone, Message Only, Off
    • Bark Alert Tone - select one of Tone 1 through Tone 20
    • Bark Alert Threshold - 20, 40, 60, 80

  • Back Up and Restore

    • Auto Back Up - if checked device will periodically create a backup automatically
    • Back Up Now - select to manually create a backup
    • Restore Now - select to restore from a previously saved backup file from the list displayed (files displayed by date and time created)

Phone - Connect to the Garmin Alpha app

Select Add a Phone - Connect to a new phone

Scan the QR code on the left with your smartphone's camera to launch and connect to the Garmin Alpha app, or you can go to Garmin.com/AlphaApp. Log into the Alpha app and follow the pairing instructions.

If you select the link for Pair Without an App you are reminded that the other connected features require the Alpha app and are prompted to continue - select No or Yes.

Wi-Fi - Connects to Wi-Fi networks

To use a Wi-Fi connection ensure the Wi-Fi - Enables Wi-Fi technology checkbox is checked (enabled).

Saved Networks will be available if you have previously searched for and connected to a network you saved.

  1. Select Search for Networks
  2. Select a network available in the list of Nearby Wi-Fi Networks
  3. If necessary, enter the password and select Done

The network to which you are connected will be displayed under Saved Networks.

Sensors - Sensors and Accessories

You can turn the Tempe sensor On (checked) or Off. The default is Off.

By selecting Tempe Sensor you can also Search For New compatible sensors.


Vehicle Profile

Selecting Vehicle Profile allows you to setup the following allowing the Alpha XL to customize navigation based on available routes and your settings. Select Save after each change.

  • Width

  • Routing Mode

    • Standard Routing

      • Straight - Show a straight line to the destination
      • Shorter Distance - Minimizes distance traveled
      • Faster Time - Minimizes driving time

    • Garmin Adventurous Routing™

      • Adventurous Level 1 - Fastest route, paved roads
      • Adventurous Level 2 - Less paved roads
      • Adventurous Level 3 - More unpaved roads, some curves and hills
      • Adventurous Level 4 - Most curves, hills, and unpaved roads

  • Traction Method

    • 4+ Wheels, 2 Axles, 2WD
    • 4+ Wheels, 2 Axles, 4WD
    • 3 Wheels
    • Other Wheeled Configuration
    • Tracked
    • Other

  • Ground Clearance

    • Standard Clearance
    • High Clearance

  • Road Use

    • On-Road Use

      • Street Legal - Laws vary by jurisdiction. Check local laws. (Select checkbox to apply)
      • Highway Legal - Laws vary by jurisdiction. Check local laws. (Select checkbox to apply)

    • Off-Road Use

      • Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) - Capable of off-road use. (Select checkbox to apply)

  • Max. On-Road Speed - Adjusts routing and arrival time

  • Average Off-Road Speed

Map

Sets map preferences

  • Map Vehicle Icon - Icon to show on map

    • Select from the available icons > select Save

  • Driving Map View

    • Track Up
    • North Up
    • 3-D
    • Auto Zoom to Group (available when part of a group)

  • Map Detail

    • More
    • Normal
    • Less

  • Adventure Roads & Trails (select each one to apply)

    • Access

      • All Vehicles
      • 50" Wide or Less
      • Special Vehicle Designation

    • Difficulty

      • Off-Road Vehicles
      • Motorcycles

  • Waypoint Labels

    • Large
    • Default
    • Small

  • Waypoint Decluttering - Hides waypoints at high map zoom levels (Select checkbox to apply)

  • Range Rings - Displays on top-down map views only (Select checkbox to apply)

  • Auto Zoom - Enabled (check box marked) or Disabled

  • Skip Next Stop Confirmation - Shows a confirmation when skipping a location (Select checkbox to apply)

  • Map Manager

    • Outdoor Maps+

      • Add Premium Maps with Outdoor Maps+
      • Installed satellite imagery will appear here - list of images available
      • Download Satellite Imagery - Connect to the Garmin Alpha app to download satellite imagery over Wi-Fi.

    • Manage Device Maps

      • Regions - displays Topo maps installed and available, including size. Graphic shows memory used and available separately for Device and Memory Card (if installed).

    • Check for Updates

      • Checks for updates available to maps or device software, provides opportunity to download available updates when connect to Wi-Fi.

Navigation

Sets route preferences

  • Off-Route Recalculation

    • Automatic
    • Off
    • Prompted

  • Avoidances (select checkboxes to apply)

    • U-Turns
    • Major Highways
    • Tolls and Fees
    • Ferries
    • Carpool Lanes
    • Paved Roads & Trails

  • Custom Avoidances

    • Add Avoid Area
      1. Touch Avoid Area First Corner, select Next
      2. Touch Avoid Area Opposite Corner, select Next
      3. Confirm Avoid Area, select Done
    • Add Avoid Road
      1. Touch Avoid Road Start Point, select Next
      2. Touch Avoid Road End Point, select Next
      3. Confirm Avoid Road, select Done

  • Traffic

    • Compatible traffic accessory required (to receive traffic alerts)

  • Environmental Zones

    • Always Ask
    • Avoid
    • Allow

  • Restricted Mode - Features disabled while moving

    • Select checkbox to apply

  • GPS Simulator - GPS simulated for indoor use

    • Select checkbox to apply

Driver Assistance

Driver alerts and assistance

  • Driver Alerts (select checkboxes to apply)

    • Animal Crossing
    • Construction Zone
    • Lane Closure
    • Railroad Crossing
    • Schools
    • Curves
    • Risk of Grounding
    • Lateral Wind
    • Narrow Road
    • Steep Hill
    • State and Country Borders
    • Shut Off Propane
    • Truck No Passing Zone

  • Speeding Alert - Tone when exceeding the speed limit (select checkbox to apply)

  • Reduced Speed Tone - Audible alert when speed limit decreases (select checkbox to apply)

  • Country Border Alert - Shows when crossing international borders (select checkbox to apply)

  • Route Preview - Shows a route preview when starting navigation (select checkbox to apply)

  • Upcoming Services - Shows services on long trips (select checkbox to apply)

Cameras

Camera preferences and setup

Select Add New Camera and follow the prompts

Display

Brightness, color mode, timeout

  • Orientation

    • Portrait
    • Landscape
    • Auto

  • Color Mode

    • Day
    • Night
    • Auto

  • Brightness

    • Move the slider to select the percentage desired

  • Display Timeout

    • 1 Minute
    • 2 Minutes
    • 5 Minutes
    • 10 Minutes
    • 30 Minutes

  • External Power Prompts

    • Stay On - Disables automatic updates
    • Power Loss

  • Screenshot

    • Saves a screen image - select checkbox to apply

System - Language, time, units of measure

The ability to change the languages, units of measure, and time information used on the device. To change settings select the desired item and preference, then select Save.

  • Voice Language

    • Language and voice, including choices using Garmin Real Directions™

  • Text Language

    • The language in which the information is displayed

  • Keyboard Language

    • Language and keyboard layout style

  • Units

    • Miles
    • Kilometers

  • Current Time

    • Sets the device clock - you can set it manually or select Automatic

  • Time Format

    • 24-Hour
    • 12-Hour
    • UTC (universal time format)

  • Position Format

    • Coordinate Format

      • Automatic
        • Detects common formats in degrees, minutes, and seconds
      • Or select the desired grid format from the available list

    • Display Format

      • h ddd.dddddd°
      • h ddd° mm.mmmm'
      • h ddd° mm' ss.ss"
    • Reset > select Yes to restore the settings to the default values

Device

Device information and privacy settings

  • About

    • Includes file versions, Unit ID, software version, copyright details, and a link to Updating Maps and Software

  • Regulatory

    • Regulatory markings and information

  • EULAs

    • End-user license agreements

  • Software Licenses

  • Device Data Reporting

    • Shares data to improve the device (select checkbox to accept)

  • Travel History

    • Tracks, and Where I've Been (select checkbox to accept)

  • Reset

    • Clear Travel History
    • Reset Default Settings
    • Delete Data and Reset Settings

 

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