Garmin 010-01486-10 Mini GPS Collar – Dog Tracking Device Instruction Guide
- October 27, 2023
- Garmin
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Garmin 010-01486-10 Mini GPS Collar – Dog Tracking Device
Specifications
- BRAND: Garmin
- MAP TYPE: Worldwide
- SPORT: Camping & Hiking
- COLOR: Blue
- ITEM DIMENSIONS LXWXH: 4 x 3.1 x 1.8 inches
- HUMAN INTERFACE INPUT: Buttons
- RANGE: 4 miles
- ITEM WEIGHT: 05 pounds
- BATTERIES: 1 Lithium Ion batteries required
- OTHER DISPLAY FEATURES: Wireless
- DEVICE INTERFACE – PRIMARY: Buttons
Introduction
The T 5 tiny Dog device is a top-mounted, very sensitive GPS/GLONASS receiver that uses LED beacon lights that are turned on by a compatible handheld device. The lights are visible from up to 100 yards away and operate at night and in low light.
HOW IT WORKS
The Instinct or fnix widget will display the names, status, distance, and direction of the dogs once your dog-tracking handheld is in Broadcast Mode and tracking a compatible dog tracking collar.
HOW TO POWER ON/OFF
- Press the power key or connect the device to power to turn it on.
- Press the power key while the gadget is on to put it in power saving mode.
- Hold the power key down until a prompt display on the screen, then select Off to completely switch off the device.
HOW TO FOLLOW THE ROUTE
- Pick START from the watch face.
- Select a pastime.
- Keep up.
- Navigate to the Courses tab.
- Select a direction.
- Choose Do Course. Information about the route appears.
- To start the navigation, select START.
FAQs
Do you have to purchase anything else to track collar?****
The T 5 Mini requires a compatible handheld device to be able to track the
dog.
For more information contact us at
product.support@garmin.com or visit our
Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/.
Cat this be used on a cat?****
You could but not as a permanent tracker. Also depending on size of cat. If it has a neck the same size or smaller then a Chihuahua it probably won’t fit.
Is blue the only color available for the collar?****
I bought aftermarket collars so I can have a different color for each dog.
Will this collar pair with the Garmin 200i?****
Yes, the T 5 Mini is compatible with the Alpha 200i, it does not have any
training features, but can be paired and the dog can be tracked.
For more information contact us at
product.support@garmin.com or visit our
Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/.
Does it work on iPhone?****
The T 5 Mini would need to be paired to a compatible Garmin Dog Tracking
Handheld Device.
For more information contact us at product.support@garmin.com or visit our
Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/.
Do i have to have the astro unit also? it is compatible with my Garmin fenix; is it possible to use it only with the app on the fenix?****
I Think The T5 only is compatible with the newer units like the 320, 430, and alpha.
How much does a compatible handheld device cost and which models are recommended?****
Here is a link for the Astro 430 tracking handheld, https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-010-01635-10-Astro-430/dp/B01H43ZLAE/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2CKDM1UQJDTNJ&dchild=1&keywords=garmin%2Bastro%2B430%2Bhandheld&qid=1634941583&sprefix=garmin%2Bastro%2B430%2Bhandhe%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-1-spons&smid=AY1YC2BWA3QO7&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyTTZUTkhOVDRUTEFCJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDg3NTE4Sk1LNUE3SEgwR0M1JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAwMjQwNTczU0pNTDU2V08xSDAmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&th=1.
I have a 30# mix with a 16-17″ collar, will this fit around her neck?****
Yes, it should. It fits on the neck of my 65 pound shorthair.
Is there any way to hide the antenna? My dog is ingenious at destroying collars****
When you are not using the device you can band the antenna to the collar
strap. You will want to have the antenna as designed when using so you will
get the maximum range.
For more information contact us at
product.support@garmin.com or visit our
Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/
What is the orange piece on the T5 mini collar, assuming the black box is the signal/tracker part?
On the T 5 Mini the orange box is the GPS antenna and the black box is the
“brain”.
For more information contact us at
product.support@garmin.com or visit our
Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/.
Will this work with my Garmin alpha 100****
Yes it will.
Is this a live tracking device or just shines a light?****
It is a tracking device.
For more information contact us at
product.support@garmin.com or visit our
Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/
how long does the battery last?
The battery life is 16-30 hours.
For more information contact us at
product.support@garmin.com or visit our
Support Center, https://support.garmin.com/en-US/
Would the t 5 mini dog neck sz 10-11 inches?
Yes.
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