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...better support you by phone: (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020, or go to www.garmin.com/support/. Connect to online services for the Garmin® Astro™ 220 Dog Tracking System. at www.my.garmin.com. Tips and Shortcuts • Press MENU twice to return to the Main Menu from any questions ...you have any page. • Press BACK to move backward through your steps. • To extend battery life of the Astro 220, turn the unit off when you are not using your Garmin products. • Subscribe to our Web site at +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within ...
...better support you by phone: (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020, or go to www.garmin.com/support/. Connect to online services for the Garmin® Astro™ 220 Dog Tracking System. at www.my.garmin.com. Tips and Shortcuts • Press MENU twice to return to the Main Menu from any questions ...you have any page. • Press BACK to move backward through your steps. • To extend battery life of the Astro 220, turn the unit off when you are not using your Garmin products. • Subscribe to our Web site at +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within ...
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... and Shortcuts i Product Registration i Contact Garmin i myGarmin i DC 30 Battery Warnings iv Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Installing the Batteries in the Astro 220 2 Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions 3 Turning the Astro 220 On 4 Charging the DC 30 4 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 5 Calibrating the Astro 220 Compass 6 Operating the Astro 220 6 Manual Conventions 7 On-Screen Messages 7 Dog Tracking 8 Communicating with the DC 30...
... and Shortcuts i Product Registration i Contact Garmin i myGarmin i DC 30 Battery Warnings iv Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Installing the Batteries in the Astro 220 2 Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions 3 Turning the Astro 220 On 4 Charging the DC 30 4 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 5 Calibrating the Astro 220 Compass 6 Operating the Astro 220 6 Manual Conventions 7 On-Screen Messages 7 Dog Tracking 8 Communicating with the DC 30...
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Accessories 41 Calendar 41 Calculator 42 Stopwatch 42 Sunrise/Sunset 42 Hunting Almanac 43 Games 43 Settings 44 System Setup 44 Dog List Setup 45 Dog Alerts Setup 45 Display Setup 45 Tones Setup 46 Main Menu Setup 46 Map Setup 46 Routing Setup 49 Geocache Setup 51 Marine Alarms Setup ... Setup 52 Heading Setup 52 Calibration Setup 53 Altimeter Setup 53 Introduction Appendix 54 Specifications 54 Optional Accessories 56 Transferring Data 56 Caring for the Astro 220 System 60 Software License Agreement 61 Index 64 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual iii
Accessories 41 Calendar 41 Calculator 42 Stopwatch 42 Sunrise/Sunset 42 Hunting Almanac 43 Games 43 Settings 44 System Setup 44 Dog List Setup 45 Dog Alerts Setup 45 Display Setup 45 Tones Setup 46 Main Menu Setup 46 Map Setup 46 Routing Setup 49 Geocache Setup 51 Marine Alarms Setup ... Setup 52 Heading Setup 52 Calibration Setup 53 Altimeter Setup 53 Introduction Appendix 54 Specifications 54 Optional Accessories 56 Transferring Data 56 Caring for the Astro 220 System 60 Software License Agreement 61 Index 64 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual iii
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... for product warnings and other important information. Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery. • Replace the battery with a Garmin lithium-ion battery pack. If the battery cell is complete. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual DC 30 Battery Warnings If these guidelines are not followed, the internal lithium-ion battery may...; to 25˚C). • Do not operate the unit outside of the unit or disassemble the battery. • Keep the used battery away from using GPS devices to assist in the taking of fire or explosion.
... for product warnings and other important information. Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery. • Replace the battery with a Garmin lithium-ion battery pack. If the battery cell is complete. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual DC 30 Battery Warnings If these guidelines are not followed, the internal lithium-ion battery may...; to 25˚C). • Do not operate the unit outside of the unit or disassemble the battery. • Keep the used battery away from using GPS devices to assist in the taking of fire or explosion.
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Unit Overview Power key LCD screen Keypad Getting Started Getting Started Belt clip button attachment Wrist strap attachment slot Battery compartment locking D-ring Battery compartment cover and access to the microSD™ card tray VHF antenna GPS antenna USB port (under weather cap) Battery charging port DC 30 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
Unit Overview Power key LCD screen Keypad Getting Started Getting Started Belt clip button attachment Wrist strap attachment slot Battery compartment locking D-ring Battery compartment cover and access to the microSD™ card tray VHF antenna GPS antenna USB port (under weather cap) Battery charging port DC 30 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
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... the battery type. Getting Started Installing the Batteries in the battery compartment. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual When you do not expect to install or remove the microSD data card in the Astro 220 The Astro 220 operates on the back of the strap. clockwise and remove the battery cover.... 2. Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity. 3. Remove the batteries from your Astro 220 when you remove the batteries, data is not lost. Place the small loop of the wrist strap through the loop and pull the ...
... the battery type. Getting Started Installing the Batteries in the battery compartment. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual When you do not expect to install or remove the microSD data card in the Astro 220 The Astro 220 operates on the back of the strap. clockwise and remove the battery cover.... 2. Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity. 3. Remove the batteries from your Astro 220 when you remove the batteries, data is not lost. Place the small loop of the wrist strap through the loop and pull the ...
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... right to highlight options and to enter data, or to view the Dog Tracker page. DOG-Press at any other page. MARK-Press to view page options. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual MENU-Press to mark your current location. Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions IN/OUT zoom-Press to enter highlighted options, select data...
... right to highlight options and to enter data, or to view the Dog Tracker page. DOG-Press at any other page. MARK-Press to view page options. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual MENU-Press to mark your current location. Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions IN/OUT zoom-Press to enter highlighted options, select data...
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... 30. Connect the vehicle power cable or the AC adapter to select a brightness level. Getting Started Turning the Astro 220 On To turn the Astro 220 on, a message appears followed by the Dog Tracker page. Garmin Logo Dog Tracker Page To adjust the backlight level: 1. Press the Rocker up arrow or down arrow to cycle through the...
... 30. Connect the vehicle power cable or the AC adapter to select a brightness level. Getting Started Turning the Astro 220 On To turn the Astro 220 on, a message appears followed by the Dog Tracker page. Garmin Logo Dog Tracker Page To adjust the backlight level: 1. Press the Rocker up arrow or down arrow to cycle through the...
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...DC 30, both units have acquired satellite signals. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Note: Charging a fully-depleted DC 30 battery requires 4½ hours. To turn the DC 30 on Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a few minutes. Acquiring satellite signals ... unit turns off. The bars on . When the bars are black, the Astro 220 has acquired satellite signals. To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. Charge the DC 30 until both units must acquire GPS signals. Note: The DC 30 does not transmit its location to an open ...
...DC 30, both units have acquired satellite signals. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Note: Charging a fully-depleted DC 30 battery requires 4½ hours. To turn the DC 30 on Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a few minutes. Acquiring satellite signals ... unit turns off. The bars on . When the bars are black, the Astro 220 has acquired satellite signals. To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. Charge the DC 30 until both units must acquire GPS signals. Note: The DC 30 does not transmit its location to an open ...
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...Dog Tracker page (page 4), press MENU. 2. Hold the unit level while turning. • When "Calibration Successful" appears, press ENTER. • If "Calibration Failed" appears, repeat the process. To calibrate the electronic compass: 1. Press IN or OUT to scroll through a list. Getting Started Calibrating the Astro 220 Compass Calibrate the Astro 220...the screen up, down, left, or right with the Rocker to select a button, and press ENTER. Operating the Astro 220 The following terms are used throughout this manual: Select-move the highlighted area on the screen. Field-the location on ...
...Dog Tracker page (page 4), press MENU. 2. Hold the unit level while turning. • When "Calibration Successful" appears, press ENTER. • If "Calibration Failed" appears, repeat the process. To calibrate the electronic compass: 1. Press IN or OUT to scroll through a list. Getting Started Calibrating the Astro 220 Compass Calibrate the Astro 220...the screen up, down, left, or right with the Rocker to select a button, and press ENTER. Operating the Astro 220 The following terms are used throughout this manual: Select-move the highlighted area on the screen. Field-the location on ...
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... if you should highlight a series of items on the screen using the Rocker, and press the ENTER key after each Astro 220 page provides status information. Messages also indicate temporary conditions, such as the process is completed. The message window closes as... appears, press ENTER to acknowledge the message and close the window. Status Bar Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Getting Started • -indicates the remaining battery power. • -appears when the Astro 220 is receiving. Wizard-an on-screen guide to the factory settings by an external source. ...
... if you should highlight a series of items on the screen using the Rocker, and press the ENTER key after each Astro 220 page provides status information. Messages also indicate temporary conditions, such as the process is completed. The message window closes as... appears, press ENTER to acknowledge the message and close the window. Status Bar Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Getting Started • -indicates the remaining battery power. • -appears when the Astro 220 is receiving. Wizard-an on-screen guide to the factory settings by an external source. ...
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... communications with the DC 30: Press DOG to scroll through the list of ten dogs. The Astro 220 can keep track of dogs. To view communication status with the Astro 220. The dog name is listed in the Name field. Dog pointer (direction to the dog) Dog status icon Distance to view the Dog Information page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Use the...
... communications with the DC 30: Press DOG to scroll through the list of ten dogs. The Astro 220 can keep track of dogs. To view communication status with the Astro 220. The dog name is listed in the Name field. Dog pointer (direction to the dog) Dog status icon Distance to view the Dog Information page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Use the...
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...view the location and movement of the dog. 3. On the Dog Information page, highlight the Name field and press ENTER. 2. Dog Tracking Naming the Dog The Astro 220 assigns a name such as Dog or Dog 1 to every Dog Unit (DC 30) linked to reset the dog statistics and the track log (page... the distance from your dog. • Select Reset to it. Dog status fields Dog name field Position update rate and dog DC 30 battery communication capacity ID number (page 13) DC 30 communication DC 30 GPS signal strength signal strength Dog Information Page The Dog Information page displays the ...
...view the location and movement of the dog. 3. On the Dog Information page, highlight the Name field and press ENTER. 2. Dog Tracking Naming the Dog The Astro 220 assigns a name such as Dog or Dog 1 to every Dog Unit (DC 30) linked to reset the dog statistics and the track log (page... the distance from your dog. • Select Reset to it. Dog status fields Dog name field Position update rate and dog DC 30 battery communication capacity ID number (page 13) DC 30 communication DC 30 GPS signal strength signal strength Dog Information Page The Dog Information page displays the ...
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... shows the direction and distance of the dog from the Astro 220, and the status of reporting (5, 10, or 30 seconds). • Transfer Dog Unit Track-transfers detailed tracks from Auto, Pointing Dog, Treeing Dog, or Pet. • Upgrade Dog Unit-downloads software updates to blink rapidly for the dog. • Change Dog Unit Type-allows you to assign...
... shows the direction and distance of the dog from the Astro 220, and the status of reporting (5, 10, or 30 seconds). • Transfer Dog Unit Track-transfers detailed tracks from Auto, Pointing Dog, Treeing Dog, or Pet. • Upgrade Dog Unit-downloads software updates to blink rapidly for the dog. • Change Dog Unit Type-allows you to assign...
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...track Marked locations on map Dog status icon Dog track Accuracy circle Your position is indicated by the position pointer Sitting Running On point Treed Unknown The Unknown status symbol [?], indicates that the DC 30 has not acquired a satellite signal and that the Astro 220 cannot determine the location ... reorients in the direction you are facing. At less than 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. The dog you . The dog pointer is most accurate when you are holding the Astro 220 level and the dog is in the Track Up orientation mode, objects on the Map page: Press MAP. To stabilize the...
...track Marked locations on map Dog status icon Dog track Accuracy circle Your position is indicated by the position pointer Sitting Running On point Treed Unknown The Unknown status symbol [?], indicates that the DC 30 has not acquired a satellite signal and that the Astro 220 cannot determine the location ... reorients in the direction you are facing. At less than 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. The dog you . The dog pointer is most accurate when you are holding the Astro 220 level and the dog is in the Track Up orientation mode, objects on the Map page: Press MAP. To stabilize the...
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...; Small Numbers (or Big Numbers)-changes the size of the Astro 220 have the same ID, the Astro 220 warns you must be close enough to the DC 30 to the list: 1. Conflicting Dog Signals Each dog you should allow the Astro 220 to guide you through multiple dogs in the Big Numbers mode. When possible, you track has...
...; Small Numbers (or Big Numbers)-changes the size of the Astro 220 have the same ID, the Astro 220 warns you must be close enough to the DC 30 to the list: 1. Conflicting Dog Signals Each dog you should allow the Astro 220 to guide you through multiple dogs in the Big Numbers mode. When possible, you track has...
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... a fully charged DC 30. Settings. 2. Change the update rate, if desired. Ensure that the Astro 220 is within a few feet of -Sight Radio Communication Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 13 The Astro 220 and DC 30 use radio signals to a dog and change the update rate: 1. Objects in a poor signal. BEST GOOD POOR Line-of the...
... a fully charged DC 30. Settings. 2. Change the update rate, if desired. Ensure that the Astro 220 is within a few feet of -Sight Radio Communication Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 13 The Astro 220 and DC 30 use radio signals to a dog and change the update rate: 1. Objects in a poor signal. BEST GOOD POOR Line-of the...
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...open the Main Menu, press MENU > MENU. Advanced-displays advanced options. • Find (page 20) • GPS Applications (page 24) • Accessories (page 41) • Settings (page 44) Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Note: Items shown on the Main Menu can be moved, deleted, or added as described on... the map. Select Use Find Menu to a location you have marked (page 15). Main Menu Start New Hunt-resets dog statistics and track logs, ...
...open the Main Menu, press MENU > MENU. Advanced-displays advanced options. • Find (page 20) • GPS Applications (page 24) • Accessories (page 41) • Settings (page 44) Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Note: Items shown on the Main Menu can be moved, deleted, or added as described on... the map. Select Use Find Menu to a location you have marked (page 15). Main Menu Start New Hunt-resets dog statistics and track logs, ...
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... at this point. Select OK to view the Mark Location page. 2. Press MARK > New to mark the location. Mark Location 3. Select Yes. 3. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 15 Select a name and hunting-related symbol to open the on the keypad). 4. To edit location information, select the appropriate field..., and press ENTER to open the on the keypad). 4. Do you record and store in your Astro 220. message appears. After the hunt, you to mark the location. Note: The Mark Covey option allows you can use your...
... at this point. Select OK to view the Mark Location page. 2. Press MARK > New to mark the location. Mark Location 3. Select Yes. 3. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 15 Select a name and hunting-related symbol to open the on the keypad). 4. To edit location information, select the appropriate field..., and press ENTER to open the on the keypad). 4. Do you record and store in your Astro 220. message appears. After the hunt, you to mark the location. Note: The Mark Covey option allows you can use your...
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... > Marked Locations. 2. To project a location: 1. To navigate to edit. 3. Select the location you want to the location, select Go To. 16 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual When averaging, the Astro 220 takes several readings at the same location and uses the average value to the projected location in the appropriate fields at the...
... > Marked Locations. 2. To project a location: 1. To navigate to edit. 3. Select the location you want to the location, select Go To. 16 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual When averaging, the Astro 220 takes several readings at the same location and uses the average value to the projected location in the appropriate fields at the...
