Garmin GTU 10 User manual

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GTU 10 Owner’s Manual 1

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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 4).

5. Congure the device (page 5).

6. Check the device status (page 6).

7. Attach the device (pages 7–8).

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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.

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1. Go to http://my.garmin.com.

2. Select  > 

.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions

to set up an account and register

your device.

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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.

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You can set tracking settings at

http://my.garmin.com. From here

you can locate the device on a

map, create geofences, and manage

notications.

Some device tracking options are

only available to Deluxe Tracking

service plan subscribers. Go to

http://my.garmin.com for more

information on service plans.

See page 10 to see how device

tracking settings affect battery life.

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You can view the location of your

device on a map using the tracking

application.

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Scheduled check-ins are available for

Deluxe Tracking plan subscribers.

You can schedule a specic time

to view the location of the device.

At the scheduled time, you are sent

a text message or email with the

device location and which geofence

the device is within (if applicable).

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Continuous tracking is available for

Deluxe Tracking plan subscribers.

Continuous tracking enables

the device to report its location

at 15-second intervals. You can

schedule continuous tracking to

begin and end at specic times.

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When you schedule a session, you

can invite others to view the device

tracks during that session only if

you will be the device holder for the

complete duration of the scheduled

session.

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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 notications.

: The number of text

messages you are able to receive

will vary according to your country

and your subscription plan. Go to

http://my.garmin.com for more

information.

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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.

Deluxe Tracking plan subscribers

can see all location points sent by

the device, whether the points are

from location requests, scheduled

check-ins, or device alerts. The

Deluxe Tracking plan records the

device location at regular intervals,

depending on the battery use setting

(page 10).

Standard plan subscribers can see the

last ten location points, whether the

points are from location requests or

device alerts.

GTU 10 Owner’s Manual 5

You can clear the track history from

http://my.garmin.com or your mobile

device.

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notice

The device cannot send alerts when

the battery is dead.

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You can set the level at which the

device sends a low power alert, and

you can add a second, critically low

power alert.

The default battery alert sends a low

power notication when the battery

life drops below 20%.

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When you have a geofence set up,

you can set the device to send an

alert when there is poor GPS signal

reception.

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You can set the device to send an

alert when it is turned off by the

power button on the device.

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You can set the device to send an

alert when it is disconnected from an

external power source.

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Speed alerts are available for Deluxe

Tracking plan subscribers.

Because speed alerts require the

device to run continuously, speed

alerts require the device to be

connected to an external power

source.

You can set an alert that noties you

when the device exceeds a specied

speed limit.

6 GTU 10 Owner’s Manual

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

GTU 10 Owner’s Manual 7

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: 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 6).

3. Place the device in the case.

4. Place the collar on top of the

nubs

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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: 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.

: 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.

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: 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.

: 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

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.

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: Text message notications

do not require a smartphone or the

mobile application.

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