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Outdoor Maps Plus on the Alpha 200 Plus and Alpha 300 Series
With an Outdoor Maps+ subscription plan, you gain access to a wide variety of premium mapping content. This content is regularly updated and one subscription can be used with your Alpha® 200 Plus, Alpha 300, or Alpha 300i dog tracking handheld, as well as any other registered compatible Garmin devices to download content via Wi-Fi® connectivity. You can also access your Outdoor Maps+ content with the Alpha app. The topics below explain how to activate, download, and use the different types of mapping content that are available with Outdoor Maps+.
NOTE: To use Outdoor Maps+ on the Alpha 200 Plus or Alpha 300 handhelds, the device software must be up to date. For instructions, see - Installing Software Updates to the Alpha 200 and 300 Series Handhelds.
Topics
Purchasing Outdoor Maps+
Before you can purchase an Outdoor Maps+ subscription plan through the Alpha app you must first pair your compatible Alpha dog tracking handheld.
To pair the Alpha handheld:
Open the Alpha app.
Allow any app permissions.
Sign in with your Garmin account if you are not already signed in.
If you do not have an account already, create a new account.
On the Alpha handheld, enable pairing mode by selecting Setup > Bluetooth > Continue.
In the Alpha app, select Add Device if prompted, otherwise you can select Devices then
to select your device.The app will then begin searching for devices.
Once your Alpha handheld is found, select Connect It and follow the prompts to complete the setup.
Once your compatible Alpha handheld has been paired in the Alpha app, there are a couple of places where you can purchase an Outdoor Maps+ subscription plan. When downloading new offline maps (either by selecting 
Offline Maps > New Offline Map, or by selecting 
Map > Create Offline Map), there will be an option to subscribe to Outdoor Maps+. You can also follow the steps below.
Open the Alpha app.
Select the profile icon in the top left.
Select Outdoor Maps+.
Select Get Started.
Note: If you see Browse all compatible devices, this means that a compatible device has not yet been paired in the app.
If prompted, select the country/region for your billing address, then select Next.
Select either the Monthly or Annual plan.
Select the box to agree to the automatic renewal, review the terms and conditions, then select Accept & Continue.
Enter your billing address, then select Save.
Scroll down and enter your credit card information.
Check the box to authorize use of the this payment method for future account chargers, then select Save.
Once the purchase is processing, you can select Close.
Once the purchase has finished processing the subscription will be active and you can proceed with downloading Outdoor Maps+ content.
Activating Outdoor Maps+
After purchasing an Outdoor Maps+ subscription plan, it needs to be activated on your Alpha handheld. Make sure your Alpha handheld is paired to the Alpha® app and that you are signed into the app with the same account that was used to purchase the map subscription.
Steps for Activating Outdoor Maps+
The steps below explain how to activate an Outdoor Maps+ subscription plan on the Alpha handheld.
Select
to access the main menu.Select Map Manager.
NOTE: This option can also be accessed from the map page by selecting
, then Map Setup.
Select Outdoor Maps+.
Select Check Subscription.
If prompted, select Bluetooth Setup as the connection is required and follow the prompts to pair your handheld, otherwise proceed to the next step.
For detailed Bluetooth pairing instructions, see - Pairing Instructions for Alpha Mobile App Compatible Dog Tracking Handhelds.
Wait for the activation to complete.
Once the activation completes, you can proceed with downloading Outdoor Maps+ content to the Alpha handheld.
Setting Up Wi-Fi
In order to download Outdoor Maps+ content, the Alpha handheld must be able to connect to a Wi-Fi network. The steps below are for setting up Wi-Fi directly from the handheld, but this can also be done by using the Garmin Express™ program. To set up Wi-Fi with Garmin Express, see - Adding, Removing, and Troubleshooting Wi-Fi Connections on Outdoor Handhelds.
Select
to access the main menu.Select Setup.
If necessary, select the toggle switch to enable Wi-Fi.
: Wi-Fi is toggled on.
: Wi-Fi is toggled off.
Select Add Network.
Select a wireless network from the list and enter the password, if prompted.
NOTE: To add a non-broadcast network, select
, then Add Network and enter the network SSID and password.
The Alpha handheld will then attempt to connect to the Wi-Fi network. Once Network Added is displayed to indicate that it was successful, select OK.
Downloading Outdoor Maps+ Content
After activating an Outdoor Maps+ subscription plan, the following steps can be used to download content via Wi-Fi. These steps can be repeated to download multiple areas of the map.
Select
to access the main menu.Select Map Manager.
NOTE: This option can also be accessed from the map page by selecting
, then Map Setup.
Select Outdoor Maps+.
Select +Add.
The Alpha handheld will display Requesting Map Update Data while it connects to Wi-Fi.
Select Use Map, or select a category to center the download over a specific point on the map (e.g. Cities > Olathe, Kansas > Use).
Use the available actions to select an area of the map to download:
Drag the map to view different areas.
Pinch or spread two fingers on the touchscreen to zoom in and out of the map.
Select
and 
to zoom in and out of the map. You may need to zoom in to a scale of 2 miles or less if certain layers like Satellite or USGS quadrangle map are needed.Double-tap the map to quickly zoom in.
Select
to show or hide currently installed map layers.Select
at the top of the screen to edit the name, storage location (internal or SD card), or which map layers to include in the download. After making changes, select 
to return to the view of the map download area.
Select Download.
NOTE: If the Download option is grayed out, you will need to adjust the area or selected layers to reduce the download size. If you receive an error that the selected maps have already been downloaded, see - Error All Selected Maps in This Area Have Already Been Downloaded to the Device.
Wait for the download to complete.
While the download is in progress, make sure to keep the Alpha handheld powered on and in range of the connected Wi-Fi network. Depending on the speed of the Wi-Fi network, each download may take several minutes to complete.
Enabling or Disabling Specific Outdoor Maps+ Content
Select 
to access the map page, then select to choose which Outdoor Maps+ content should be displayed. The examples below show the Hydro layer being enabled and disabled.
| Hydro Enabled | Hydro Disabled |
|---|---|
 |  |
Updating Outdoor Maps+ Content
Outdoor Maps+ content is regularly updated. The following steps can be used to to check for and download available updates.
Select
to access the main menu.Select Map Manager.
NOTE: This option can also be accessed from the map page by selecting
, then Map Setup.
Select Outdoor Maps+.
Maps that can be updated will say Update Available next to them. Select the map you wish to update.
Select Update.
The Alpha handheld will display Deleting maps from [File Name] before the update begins downloading.
Wait for the update to finish downloading.
While the download is in progress, make sure to keep the Alpha handheld powered on and in range of the connected Wi-Fi network. Depending on the speed of the Wi-Fi network, each download may take several minutes to complete.
Deleting Maps
If you wish to delete Outdoor Maps+ content for any reason, follow the steps below.
Select
to access the main menu.Select Map Manager.
NOTE: This option can also be accessed from the map page by selecting
, then Map Setup.
Select Outdoor Maps+.
Select the file you wish to delete. The map will then be displayed.
From the map view, select
.Select Delete.
Select Delete when the confirmation message appears.
After completing these steps, the selected content will be removed from the handheld.
Managing Your Subscription
When purchasing an Outdoor Maps+ subscription plan, there is an option to enable automatic renewal. If you need to update your payment information or cancel automatic renewals, see - Managing Outdoor Maps Plus Subscription on your Alpha 300 Series