Garmin GTU 10 User manual
GPS LOCATOR
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GTU 10 Owner’s Manual 1
See the Important Safety and
Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings
and other important information.
notice
It is your responsibility to ensure
that your use of this device complies
with applicable laws in your area.
Some jurisdictions have laws or
regulations concerning the use of
location tracking devices. Garmin is
not responsible for your use of this
device in violation of any such laws
or regulations.
When using the device the rst time,
complete these tasks.
1. Connect the device to the
computer (page 2).
2. Register and activate your device
(page 2).
3. Charge the device (page 2).
4. Track the device (page 3).
5. Check the device status (page 4).
6. Attach the device (pages 5–6).
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notice
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry
the contacts and the surrounding area
before charging or connecting to a
computer.
Before you can use your device, you
must register and activate it on your
computer.
1. Plug the cable into the USB port
on your computer.
2. Plug the mini-USB end of the
cable into the mini-USB port
➊
on the device.
➊
The LED turns on when the device is
connected to the computer.
1. Go to http://my.garmin.com.
2. Select Register > Outdoor.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions
to set up an account and register
your device.
notice
The device will not charge when the
battery is outside the temperature
range from 32°F to 113°F (0°C to
45°C).
In order to charge the device, it must
be connected to your computer
(page 2) or a Garmin charging
accessory.
GTU 10 Owner’s Manual 3
• Charge the device completely.
The LED is red while the device
is charging. When it is fully
charged, the LED turns green.
This can take up to 2 hours.
• Disconnect the device when the
LED turns green.
• Go to http://buy.garmin.com to
buy additional charging cables.
You can set tracking settings at
http://my.garmin.com. From here
you can locate the device on a
map, create geofences, and manage
notications.
See page 8 to see how device
tracking settings affect battery life.
Go to http://my.garmin.com, and
select My Products.
You can view the location of your
device on a map using the tracking
application.
A geofence is a virtual boundary that
you can create. You are alerted when
the device enters or exits a geofence.
You can set up to 10 geofences. The
virtual boundaries of your geofences
are accurate up to approximately 5
meters.
If your phone can receive text
messages, you can set up text
message alerts. You can also set up
email notications.
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Track history is a log of where your
device has traveled. The detail level
of your track history depends on
your service plan and the tracking
method you choose. Go to
http://my.garmin.com for more
information on service plans.
Now is the time to check your device
status. Any time the device is on and
in standby mode, you can check the
status.
1. If necessary, unplug the device.
2. Press , and observe the LED.
4 green The device is turned on
and can be located.
2 green The device is turned on
and is inside a geofence.
1 red and 3
green
Low battery. The device is
on and can be located.
1 red and 1
green
Low battery. The device is
inside a geofence.
4 red and 1
long red
Battery is too low for
operation.
To instantly retrieve new tracking
settings, you must turn off the
device.
Hold for 3 seconds.
The LED turns red. When the
LED turns off, the device is off.
GTU 10 Owner’s Manual 5
1. Go outside where you have an
unobstructed view of the sky.
2. Hold for 3 seconds.
The LED ashes green while the
device is connecting to the network.
The LED turns off when the device
enters standby mode and is ready
to use.
NOTE: This device should be
used only with the provided case.
For optimal performance, keep the
device facing up when mounted.
1. Remove the collar from your pet.
2. Turn on the device (page 4).
3. Place the device in the case.
4. Place the collar on top of the
nubs
➊
.
➊
➋
5. Place the case strap
➋
over the
collar, and secure it using the
hook and loop fastener.
6. Attach the collar to your pet.
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NOTE: This accessory may not be
included with your device.
You can use the carabiner clip to
attach the device to an object like a
backpack.
NOTE: Do not use the carabiner clip
to attach the device to your pet.
1. Place the device in the case.
2. Attach the carabiner clip to the
loop on the case.
3. Attach the carabiner clip to the
object you want to track.
NOTE: This accessory may not be
included with your device.
You can use the adhesive mount to
attach the device to an object. The
case is not needed when using the
adhesive mount.
1. Clean the area where you intend
to attach the adhesive mount.
NOTE: For optimal performance,
ensure that you have a clear view
of the sky. Do not mount the
device near metal surfaces.
2. Attach one side of the adhesive
mount to the back of the device
➊
.
GTU 10 Owner’s Manual 7
➊
➋
3. Attach the other side of the
adhesive mount to the object
➋
you want to track.
4. Connect the two sides of the hook
and loop fasteners.
NOTE: Text message notications
do not require a smartphone or the
mobile application.
There is a GTU™ 10 mobile
application available for Android™
and iPhone® smartphones. With the
mobile application you can manage
your device in the same way you use
your http://my.garmin.com account.
Go to the store on your
smartphone to download the
mobile application.
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Battery Rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery life See page 8.
Operating
temperature
range
From -4°F to 140°F
(from -20°C to 60°C)
Battery
charging
temperature
range
From 32°F to 113°F
(from 0°C to 45°C
Waterproof IEC 60529 IPX7
This product contains a lithium-ion
battery. See the Important Safety and
Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings
and other important information.
Locate Up to 7 days.
Geofence with
15-minute
notications
Up to 4 weeks inside of
the geofence.
Up to 5 days outside of
the geofence.
Geofence
with 5-minute
notications
Up to 10 days inside of
the geofence.
Up to 3 days outside of
the geofence.
Geofence with
30-second
notications
Up to 1 day inside or
outside of the geofence.
*Estimations are based on typical
use. For more information on battery
life, go to http://my.garmin.com.
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