Garmin 03393 Part 15 Low Power Communication Device Transmitter User Manual Operating Manual

Garmin International Inc Part 15 Low Power Communication Device Transmitter Operating Manual

Operating Manual

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Table of ContentsGetting Started............................ 1 Device Overview........... 1Charging the Dog Collar Device.......... 1Turning On the Dog Collar Device....... 2Attaching the Dog Collar Device to aCollar Strap.......................................... 2Pairing Your Smartphone with the DogCollar Device....................................... 3Fitting the Collar on Your Dog............. 3Garmin Canine............................. 4Syncing the Dog Collar Device with theGarmin Canine App............................. 5Bark Correction........................... 5Selecting a Training Mode................... 6Status LED Indicator............................ 7Correction Methods............................. 7Automatic Intensity.............................. 7Choosing the Correct IntensityLevel.................................................... 8Troubleshooting.......................... 8The bark detection is too sensitive...... 8My dog collar device is notresponding........................................... 8My device does not seem to beactive................................................... 9My device is not charging or does nothold a charge....................................... 9My dog is still barking.......................... 9My dog is barking too much............... 10Device Information.................... 10Specifications.................................... 10Sleep Mode....................................... 11Battery ReplacementInstructions........................................ 11Getting More Information................... 12Third-Party Software LicenseAgreement......................................... 12Index........................................... 14Table of Contents i
2Plug the power cable into a powersource.The color and number of lit status LEDindicators change as the collarcharges. All the status LED indicatorsturn solid green when the device isfully charged.3After all the status LED indicators turnsolid green, remove the USB cord fromthe device.NOTE: The device turns onautomatically when you remove it fromthe charger.Turning On the Dog Collar DeviceThe device remains on until you turn thedevice off manually (page 2)TIP: The device does not issue correctionsfor two minutes after any button press, orafter the device is removed from thecharger.Hold the power key until all of thestatus LED indicators turn green.The device beeps, and an LEDindicates the active mode. An LEDturns blue when the smart mode isactive. An LED turns green when anyother mode is active. After twoseconds, a blue or green LED turnsred.Turning Off the Dog Collar DeviceHold the power key until the statusLED turns solid red and the devicebeeps.Attaching the Dog Collar Device toa Collar StrapYou can attach the dog collar device to acollar strap that is a maximum of 25.4 mmwide (1 in.) and 2.78 mm thick (0.11 in.).1With the buckle facing outward, insertthe end of the collar strap À throughthe slot Á on the collar device.2 Getting Started
TIP: For bark correction, the deviceshould be positioned near the dog'svocal cords. This location varies basedon the breed of dog. If the device doesnot seem to detect the dog's barks,you should move the device closer toor farther from the dog's body to findthe ideal location.2Confirm that the ID tags on the collarstrap do not come into contact with thedevice.NOTE: ID tags contacting the devicemay cause unintentional corrections.3Tighten the strap so that it is very snugaround the dog's neck, and fasten thebuckle.NOTE: The collar should fit tightly andshould not be able to rotate or slide onthe dog's neck. The dog must be ableto swallow food and water normally.You should observe your dog'sbehavior to verify that the collar is nottoo tight.4Wiggle the device to work the contactpoints through the dog's coat.NOTE: The contact points must havecontact with the dog's skin to beeffective.Garmin CanineThe free Garmin Canine app allows you toreview your dog's daily activity and getinsights into your dog's behavior. The appalso allows you to wirelessly sendsoftware updates to your dog device.Set up bark correction: Allows the deviceto detect and correct barksautomatically. You can adjust themethod of the corrections. When usingstimulation, you can adjust theintensity level or use auto-rise.Analyze your data: You can viewsummary data, including your dog's4 Garmin Canine
daily activity level and number ofbarks. You can view more detailedinformation about your dog's activity,including event times and correctiveactions used.Set up family members and dogs:Allows you to create and edit dogprofiles, pair compatible dog collardevices, and invite other familymembers.Syncing the Dog Collar Device withthe Garmin Canine AppGarmin® recommends you sync yourdevice daily to review updated data in theapp and receive important notifications,such as low battery alerts and softwareupdates.1Bring your smartphone within 10 m(33 ft.) of the dog collar device.TIP: You may need to wake the deviceif your dog is stationary for a longperiod of time.2Open the Garmin Canine app.The dog collar device periodicallysyncs data with the Garmin Canineapp automatically. The app indicateswhen the last sync occurred.3View your current data in the GarminCanine app.Bark CorrectionNOTICEBefore playing with your dog, you shouldremove the dog collar device or deactivatethe correction feature.When using the device, you should remove all other collars, tags, or other items from your dog. These other items can cause the device to activate when the dog is not barking.The device can correct your dog automatically when the dog barks. The device detects vibrations to distinguish between barking and other vocalizations. You can use the Garmin Canine app to manually adjust the amount of barking allowed. You can allow no barking or set a custom number to indicate how many barks are allowed before correcting your dog. You can also allow some barking (up to 5 barks) to help avoid unintentional corrections resulting from everyday activity, such as yawning, sneezing, or going through a dog door.Bark Correction 5
You can use any of these methods when correcting your dog with the device.• Tone• Vibration• Smart mode• StimulationNOTE: If you turn off all correctionmethods, the device continues to detectyour dog's barks without performing anycorrections. This can help you track yourdog's barking behavior using the GarminCanine app.Selecting a Training ModeWhen your device is paired with asmartphone (page 5), you can use smartmode. You must select smart mode on thecollar to use the settings in the GarminCanine app. When you do not select smartmode during setup, the device defaults tothe last standard mode you used.TIP: The device turns off when you holdthe button for more than three seconds.When the mode is set in the app, thecenter LED indicator turns blue and thesmart mode option becomes availableafter you cycle through the standardcorrections. You must press the button tosee the current mode. When a correctionis issued in smart mode, thecorresponding LED indicates yourselected correction.You can select a standard or smart mode.1Remove the collar band from thedevice.2Press the mode button until the greenLED indicates the current mode.3Press the mode button within twoseconds to cycle the green LEDthrough the modes, and select amode.NOTE: When the center LED is blue,you can select smart mode.After two seconds, the LED turns fromgreen to red, and the device issues asample correction of your selectedmode.When you select stimulation mode, thedevice does not issue a samplecorrection.If the device is in smart mode, the blueLED cycles to a green, then a red LEDon the selected correction mode.6 Bark Correction
Status LED IndicatorThe center status LED indicators flasheswhen the device detects a bark or has alow battery charge.LEDActivityState StatusFlashingwhiteA bark wasdetected, and nocorrection wasapplied.FlashingredCorrectionmodeA bark wasdetected, and acorrection wasapplied.After acorrectionThe battery is low.Correction MethodsStimulation: Applies a brief stimulation.You can manually adjust thestimulation intensity level using theGarmin Canine app.Tone: Activates an audible tone. A tonecan provide a patterned interruption tostop a behavior. The tone can be moreeffective when it is already associatedwith a negative consequence oralternate behavior.Vibration: Applies a vibration to the dogfor a short period of time to help breakfocus on the current cause of abehavior. The effectiveness of thevibration may vary based on the dog'stemperament and experience.Automatic IntensityThe device can set the stimulationintensity level automatically based on thebarking behavior of the dog. The devicestarts at the lowest intensity level andincreases the intensity level gradually untilthe dog stops barking. When the dog isquiet, the intensity decreases over time.The automatic intensity feature isdesigned to eliminate excessive nuisancebarking. To stop barks sooner, you shouldset the intensity level manually.The extended panic guard is a safetyfeature that disables stimulation after fourcorrections at the highest level, with 10seconds between corrections. After thefourth correction, the device waits until nobarks are detected in 2 minutes.NOTE: When you set a fixed correctionlevel, the device does not enter extendedpanic guard, even at the highest level ofcorrection.Bark Correction 7
Choosing the Correct IntensityLevelYou should choose the lowest intensitylevel that discourages the dog frombarking. If you have never used a barkcorrection collar with the dog, the dogrequires time and experience to learn thatthe bark is the cause of the correction.1From the Garmin Canine app, set theintensity to the lowest level.2For thirty minutes, when the dog barks,observe the dog for a reaction, such asa head shake, neck movement, achange in the way the dog barks, orjust a change in expression.3If there is no reaction, increase theintensity by one level until the dog hasa slight but recognizable reaction tothe stimulation.4Allow 24 hours for the dog to learn torespond by not barking.5If the dog continues barking whilewearing the collar, increase theintensity level gradually until you findthe level that discourages the dog frombarking.TroubleshootingThe bark detection is too sensitive If the feature activates when the dog is not barking, or if the bark detection appears to be too sensitive, you can try these tips.• Use the Garmin Canine app to adjustthe amount of barking allowed beforecorrecting your dog.• Use the Garmin Canine app to turn offthe feature during heavy play, whenthe dog is very active, or when the dogis eating.• Remove all other collars, tags, or otheritems from your dog.My dog collar device is notrespondingIf the dog collar device stops responding,you can try these tips.• Verify the dog collar device is turnedon (page 2).• Enable Bluetooth wireless technologyon your smartphone.• Pair the dog collar device with yoursmartphone (page 3).8 Troubleshooting
• Confirm that you are the only usercurrently attempting to train the dog.NOTE: Only one smartphone can beconnected to the dog collar device at atime.• Check the battery level of the dogcollar device in the Garmin Canineapp.NOTE: You should sync your dogcollar device with the Garmin Canineapp to view updated information andbattery level notifications.• Hold the power key for 10 seconds toreset the dog collar device.My device does not seem to beactiveWhen the device is active, the centerstatus LED flashes only when the devicedetects a bark or motion.• Verify the collar is turned on (page 2).• Verify in the Garmin Canine app thatthe battery is not low.• Remove the device from the dog, andshake the device briefly.When the device is active, the devicedetects the motion, and the centerstatus LED flashes.My device is not charging or doesnot hold a chargeIf the device does not seem to be chargingor holding a charge, you can try these tips.• Verify the charging connections aresecure (page 1).• Verify the AC adapter and outlet arefunctional.TIP: To determine whether the adapteris functional, you can plug the deviceinto your computer with a USB cord.• Verify the status LED indicators aregreen after charging.• If necessary, replace the battery(page 11).My dog is still barkingIf the dog continues barking while wearingthe device, you can try any of theseoptions to improve the effectiveness of thedevice.• Tighten the collar until it is very snug(page 3).• Adjust the position of the device on thedog's neck (page 3).• Wiggle the device to work the contactpoints through the dog's coat.Troubleshooting 9
• Gradually increase the intensity level(page 8).My dog is barking too muchThe device detects barks and, when paired with the Garmin Canine app, shows when barking occurs. You can use this information to determine the cause of the dog barking and take steps to prevent the behavior. Each dog and situation is different, and you should experiment to discover what works for your dog.TIP: Barking habits can change as a dog ages. A younger dog can outgrow barking behaviors, and an older dog can develop new barking behaviors. You should discuss sudden changes in barking behavior with your veterinarian.If you are home when the dog barks, you can play with the dog or take the dog for a walk. If the dog barks when you are not home, you can take some precautions to reduce barking.• Prevent the dog from seeing objects orpeople that can trigger barking.You can install privacy fencing foroutdoor dogs, and close the blinds orcurtains for indoor dogs.• Provide a safe place for the dog toreduce anxiety barking.The safe place should be cozy, limitthe view to outside stimuli, and includea toy or food to occupy the dog.• Increase the physical and mentalactivity of the dog. Some dogs arevocal when they are bored.You can increase the amount ofphysical activity and engage the dog inactive training and play time.• Look for suggestions online(page 12).Device InformationSpecificationsBattery type Rechargeable lithium-ionBattery life Up to 30 days, typical useOperatingtemperature rangeFrom -20 to 60 C (from-4 to 140 F)Chargingtemperature rangeFrom 0 to 40 C (from32 to 104 F)Storagetemperature range(up to 1 month)From -20 to 70 C (from-4 to 158 F)10 Device Information
Replacing the Dog Collar Device Battery AssemblyBefore you replace the battery, you must remove all dirt, water, and debris from the device. You also need the security screwdriver included with the new battery.You can purchase a replacement battery assembly at http://buy.garmin.com. You should use only a certified Garmin replacement part. The battery assembly includes a pre-assembled back plate with a gasket, battery, and battery connector.1 Remove the four security screws fromthe corners of the device.2Lift up the battery assembly.3Grip the battery connector wires closeto the connector, and pull theconnector outward from the circuitboard to disconnect the batteryconnector from the device.4With the new battery assembly,connect the battery connector to thedevice.When properly installed, the connectorplug snaps into the port and the topface of the connector plug is flush withthe edges of the port.5Verify the gasket is not damaged andis completely seated in the groove.6Hold the battery assembly and thedevice firmly together, and replace allfour security screws without tightening.7Verify the battery assembly and thedevice are aligned with no gaps.8Tighten the screws evenly.Getting More InformationYou can find more information about thisproduct on the Garmin website.• Go to support.garmin.com.• Go to www.garmin.com/outdoor.• Go to http://buy.garmin.com, orcontact your Garmin dealer forinformation about optional accessoriesand replacement parts.Third-Party Software LicenseAgreementCopyright © 2009-2012 ARM Limited.All rights reserved.Redistribution and use in source andbinary forms, with or without modification,are permitted provided that the followingconditions are met:12 Device Information
• Redistributions of source code mustretain the above copyright notice, thislist of conditions and the followingdisclaimer.• Redistributions in binary form mustreproduce the above copyright notice,this list of conditions and the followingdisclaimer in the documentation and/orother materials provided with thedistribution.• Neither the name of ARM nor thenames of its contributors may be usedto endorse or promote productsderived from this software withoutspecific prior written permission.THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THECOPYRIGHT HOLDERS ANDCONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANYEXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THEIMPLIED WARRANTIES OFMERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE AREDISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALLCOPYRIGHT HOLDERS ANDCONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANYDIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, ORCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES(INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTEGOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESSINTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSEDAND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY,WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICTLIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDINGNEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE)ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USEOF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IFADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OFSUCH DAMAGE.Device Information 13
IndexAaccessories 12apps, smartphone 3–5Bbark correction 5, 7–9battery 8, 9replacing 11, 12Ccharging, collar 1collarattaching strap 2charging 1contact points 1fitting 3pairing 3contact points 3, 9Ddog, status 7dog collar device 3Hhistory 5Iintensity level 1, 9automatic 7choosing 8Ppairingcollar 3smartphone 3power key 2Rresetting the device 8Ssleep mode 11smartphone, pairing 3specifications 10Ttrainingmodes 6stimulation 7tone 7vibration 7troubleshooting 8–10, 1214 Index

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