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GPS TRACKING
OPERATING GUIDE
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE GUIDE BEFORE BEGINNING
400-1360 TEK 1.0L Manual.indd 1 4/6/11 10:08 AM
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Explanation of Attention Words and Symbols used in this guide This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION, used without the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in harm
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Please read and follow the instructions in this manual. Proper fit of the collar is important. • Avoid leaving the collar on the dog for more than 12 hours per day. • When possible, reposition the collar on the dog’s neck every 1 to 2 hours. • When using a separate collar for a lead, don’t put pressure on the GPS Collar. • Wash the dog’s collar weekly with a damp cloth. • Taking product apart can cause damage and void your warranty. Contact the Customer Care Center for battery replacement serv
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® Thank you for choosing SportDOG Brand . Used properly, this product will help you track your dog efficiently and safely. To ensure your satisfaction, please review this owner’s manual thoroughly. If you have questions regarding this product’s operation, please see this manual’s Frequently Asked Questions or Troubleshooting section, contact our Customer Care Center at 1-800-732-0144, or visit our website at www.sportdog.com. To get the most protection out of your warranty, please register y
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TAbl E OF CONTENTS COMPONENTS .............................................................................................................................................................................6 HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS.......................................................................................................................................................7 KEY DEFINITIONS ..........................................................................................................
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COMPONENTS 6 6 11--8 80 00 0--73 732 2--0 014 144 4 400-1360 TEK 1.0L Manual.indd 6 4/6/11 10:08 AM GETTING STARTED
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GETTING STARTED HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS ® ™ The SportDOG Brand TEK Series Location System has been proven safe, comfortable and effective for all dogs over 8 pounds. Consistent, correct use of this product allows you to track your dog from up to 7 miles. The Handheld Device receives your location from its built-in GPS antenna and receives location updates from the antenna mounted on the GPS Collar to track the location of your dog. IMPORTANT : THE TEK SERIES lOCATION S YSTEM HAS A RANGE OF U
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KEY DEFINITIONS HANDHELD DEv ICE HANDHEl D DEv ICE: Receives and displays ANTENNA location updates from the GPS Collar. It is waterproof and can be submerged in water to a GPS ANTENNA depth of 5 feet. ON/OFF BUTTON ON/OFF BUTTON: Pressing and releasing this STIM button turns the Handheld Device on and off, and BUTTON 1 BACK also controls the display’s brightness level. BUTTON BACK BUTTON: While navigating menus, this STIM button moves back to the previous menu screen. BUTTON 2 TRAC
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GETTING STARTED GPS COll AR: Receives location from GPS and transmits location updates to the Handheld GPS ON/OFF ANTENNA BUTTON Device. It is waterproof and can be submerged in water to a depth of 25 feet.* GPS ANTENNA: Receives GPS satellite signals. CHARGING JACK GPS ON/OFF BUTTON: Pressing and releasing this button turns the collar on and off. GPS INDICATOR l IGHT: Indicates when the GPS Collar has been turned on or off, whether a GPS lock has been attained, is in pairing mode, and G
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GENERAL TRACKING Time GPS Lock/Fix Indicator 9:40 AM Brightness Compass GENERAL TRACKING Battery Gauge Dog Direction Indicator GENERAL TRACKING GENERAL TRACKING ICON DEFINITIONS GENERAL TRACKING GENERAL TRACKING ™ The following icons are used throughout the TEK SERIES Location software interface. GENERAL TRACKING Time GPS Lock/Fix Indicator 9:40 AM GENERAL TRACKING Up / Down Indicators Dog Direction Indicator Communication Lost ICON FUNCTION Time GPS Lock/Fix Indicator 9:40 AM Time GPS Lock/Fix
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GETTING STARTED GENERAL TRACKING Time GPS Lock/Fix Indicator 9:40 AM Brightness Compass Battery Gauge Dog Direction Indicator Up / Down Indicators Dog Direction Indicator Communication Lost More / Select Dog On Point / Treed GENERAL TRACKING GENERAL TRACKING GENERAL TRACKING GENERAL TRACKING Back Scale Indicator Time GPS Lock/Fix Indicator GENERAL 9:40 AM TRACKING 100 YDS ICON FUNCTION Time GPS Lock/Fix Indicator 9:40 AM Time GPS Lock/Fix Indicator 9:40 AM TRACKING ICONS Time GPS Lock/Fix Indic
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MAIN MENU When you power on the Handheld Device or press the BACK button, the main menu displays. The main menu provides the following options: DOG TRACKING: v iews the location of your dogs and way points in relation to you (Page 24). DOG lIST : Suspend or resume tracking of a particular dog, and set the order of the dogs (Page 25). STATUS: v iew a list of all dogs and their current status (Page 26). COMPASS: v iew the electronic compass for navigation (Page 27). SETTINGS: Change configuration
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GETTING STARTED ™ OPERATING THE TEK SERIES The following terms are used throughout this manual: SEl ECT: Move the highlighted area on the screen up, down, left, or right with the respective arrow keys on the Menu Selection Pad to select individual menu items. A selected item is highlighted in orange. BACK: Press the BACK button on the top right side of the Handheld Device to go to the previous menu. FIEl D: The location on a page where data can be entered. ENTER: Press the Tracking Toggle butt
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TO TURN THE HANDHEl D DEvICE ON: On the top of the unit, firmly press and release the On/Off button. The start-up screen will display. TO TURN THE HANDHEl D DEvICE OFF: Firmly press and hold the On/Off button until the display goes black. TO ADJUST THE DISPl AY b RIGHTNESS: The Handheld Device comes with brightness controls to allow you to adjust the backlight level for the optimum readability in the current environment. NOTE: Higher brightness levels will decrease battery life between char
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GETTING STARTED TO CAl Ib RATE THE COMPASS ™ In order for the TEK Series Handheld Device to accurately display your location, you must first calibrate the electronic compass. You should always calibrate the compass after you arrive at a new starting location, after periods of storage or after you install new batteries. NOTE: Always calibrate the compass outdoors. Hold the compass level and away from objects that may generate magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines.
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TO SET THE MAGNETIC DECl INATION ANGl E: Magnetic declination is the angle between magnetic north (the direction the north end of a compass needle points) and true north. The declination is positive when the magnetic north is east of true north and negative when the magnetic north is west of true north. To find your exact declination angle go to: www.ngdc.noaa.gov/geomagmodels/Declination.jsp. NOTE: Incorrect magnetic declination will result in inaccurate compass readings. 1. From the main me
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GETTING STARTED STEP :: 02 PREPARE THE GPS COll AR TO CHARGE THE GPS COll AR : 1. Lift the rubber cover protecting the GPS Charging Jack located on the bottom of the GPS Collar next to the On/Off button. 2. Connect one of the charger connectors to the GPS Charging Jack. 3. Plug the charger into a standard 120/240-volt AC wall outlet. 4. Charge the GPS Collar for 2 hours. 5. When charging is complete, indicated by the GPS Indicator Light blinking green, replace the rubber cover. Using l i
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GPS INDICATOR l IGHT OPERATIONAl l IGHT l IGHT FUNCTION BATTERY SPEAKER FUNCTION MODE COl OR STATUS Unit is turned on via Green Light is solid in color N/A Beeps 1 to 5 times indicating On/Off button during beep sequence which channel the collar is on Unit is turned off via Red Light is solid in color N/A Beeps continuously for 2 On/Off button during beep sequence seconds Unit is on with GPS Fix Green Single blink every 3 Good N/A seconds Amber Single blink every 3 Medium N/A seconds Red Singl
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GETTING STARTED Ab OUT RECHARGEAbl E b ATTERIES • The Handheld Device and GPS Collar contain Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) batteries; never incinerate, puncture, deform, short-circuit, or charge with an inappropriate charger. Fire, explosion, property damage, or bodily harm may occur if this warning is not followed. • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries accordingly. • Risk of explosion if batteries are charged in areas with high temperature (100°F+).
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STEP :: 03 PAIR COll ARS TO THE HANDHEl D DEv ICE Your system will already be paired when you get it, but in the event you need to pair the Handheld Device to the GPS Collar, follow the steps below. The Handheld Device can support up to 12 collars at a time. You must repeat this procedure for each GPS Collar that you want to monitor with this Handheld Device. TO PAIR THE COll ARS TO THE HANDHEl D DEvICE : 1. On the main menu, select SETTINGS > MY COll ARS > COl OR where COLOR is the icon col
