Declaration of Conformity
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... to be used in the 1GHz to the above Directives Paul Morrow Quality Manager GARMIN (Europe) Ltd Date: 5th December 2008 Information Technology Equipment ASTRO 220 + DC-30 The undersigned does hereby declare that the equipment complies to 40GHz frequency... range EN 301 489-2 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters: Electromagnetic Compatibility; GARMIN (Europe) Ltd, Liberty House, Hounsdown Business...
... to be used in the 1GHz to the above Directives Paul Morrow Quality Manager GARMIN (Europe) Ltd Date: 5th December 2008 Information Technology Equipment ASTRO 220 + DC-30 The undersigned does hereby declare that the equipment complies to 40GHz frequency... range EN 301 489-2 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters: Electromagnetic Compatibility; GARMIN (Europe) Ltd, Liberty House, Hounsdown Business...
Owner's Manual
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... and the SiRF logo are those of Apple Computer, Inc. SiRFstarIII and SiRF Powered are registered trademarks and Astro™ is a registered trademark of SiRF Technology, Inc. Windows® is a trademark of Garmin. or its products and to make changes in the United States and/or other electronic storage medium to be...
... and the SiRF logo are those of Apple Computer, Inc. SiRFstarIII and SiRF Powered are registered trademarks and Astro™ is a registered trademark of SiRF Technology, Inc. Windows® is a trademark of Garmin. or its products and to make changes in the United States and/or other electronic storage medium to be...
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...latest services for your steps. • To extend battery life of the Astro 220, turn the unit off when you are not using your unit. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual myGarmin Go to www.my.garmin.com to the Main Menu from any questions while using it, and ... Access MotionBased® Web-based activity tracker where you by phone: (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020, or go to your Astro 220. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Introduction This manual provides user information for Points of the display backlight (page 4). • To extend the DC 30 battery ...
...latest services for your steps. • To extend battery life of the Astro 220, turn the unit off when you are not using your unit. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual myGarmin Go to www.my.garmin.com to the Main Menu from any questions while using it, and ... Access MotionBased® Web-based activity tracker where you by phone: (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020, or go to your Astro 220. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Introduction This manual provides user information for Points of the display backlight (page 4). • To extend the DC 30 battery ...
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...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... Item Information Page Options 22 Using Optional Detailed Maps 22 POI Loader and Custom Points of Interest 23 GPS Applications 24 Using the Trip Computer 24 Using the Compass Page 25 Using the Altimeter Page 28 Using...
...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... Item Information Page Options 22 Using Optional Detailed Maps 22 POI Loader and Custom Points of Interest 23 GPS Applications 24 Using the Trip Computer 24 Using the Compass Page 25 Using the Altimeter Page 28 Using...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...20˚ to 60˚C). • Recharge the unit within the following temperature range: from 32˚F to 113˚F (from using GPS devices to 40˚C). Introduction See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for the pursuit of mammals. Do not disassemble..., puncture, or damage the battery. • Replace the battery with a Garmin lithium-ion battery pack. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual This is not intended to be harmful to this list is punctured, electrolyte can be an exhaustive...
...20˚ to 60˚C). • Recharge the unit within the following temperature range: from 32˚F to 113˚F (from using GPS devices to 40˚C). Introduction See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for the pursuit of mammals. Do not disassemble..., puncture, or damage the battery. • Replace the battery with a Garmin lithium-ion battery pack. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual This is not intended to be harmful to this list is punctured, electrolyte can be an exhaustive...
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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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...- Remove the batteries from your Astro 220 when you remove the batteries, data is not lost. Route the strap through the slot on two AA alkaline, lithium or NiMH batteries (not included). Getting Started Installing the Batteries in the battery compartment. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual ...: 1. clockwise and remove the battery cover. 2. 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. Battery Compartment To install the wrist strap: 1. Place the small loop of the wrist strap...
...- Remove the batteries from your Astro 220 when you remove the batteries, data is not lost. Route the strap through the slot on two AA alkaline, lithium or NiMH batteries (not included). Getting Started Installing the Batteries in the battery compartment. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual ...: 1. clockwise and remove the battery cover. 2. 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. Battery Compartment To install the wrist strap: 1. Place the small loop of the wrist strap...
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... data, or to move backward to view the Map page. ENT (Enter)-Press to enter highlighted options, select data, or confirm on the Map page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Getting Started MAP-Press to the Main Menu. MENU-Press to view the Main Menu. Press twice to view page...
... data, or to move backward to view the Map page. ENT (Enter)-Press to enter highlighted options, select data, or confirm on the Map page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Getting Started MAP-Press to the Main Menu. MENU-Press to view the Main Menu. Press twice to view page...
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...176;F (0°C-45°C). Power The first time you turn the Astro 220 on, the Garmin Logo appears, followed by a prompt. Press ENTER to adjust the brightness levels. Getting Started Turning the Astro 220 On To turn the Astro 220 on, a message appears followed by the Dog Tracker page. Thereafter,... when you turn the Astro 220 on, press and hold the key. Press ...
...176;F (0°C-45°C). Power The first time you turn the Astro 220 on, the Garmin Logo appears, followed by a prompt. Press ENTER to adjust the brightness levels. Getting Started Turning the Astro 220 On To turn the Astro 220 on, a message appears followed by the Dog Tracker page. Thereafter,... when you turn the Astro 220 on, press and hold the key. Press ...
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To turn the DC 30 on Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a few minutes. Press and hold the Power key. The ... on the DC 30 double blink at a steady rate. 2. When the bars are black, the Astro 220 has acquired satellite signals. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Battery charging port DC 30 Power key LEDs blink red when power...blue LED on . Turn the Astro 220 and DC 30 on the bottom of the DC 30, both units have acquired satellite signals. Charge the DC 30 until both units must acquire GPS signals. To turn the DC ...
To turn the DC 30 on Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a few minutes. Press and hold the Power key. The ... on the DC 30 double blink at a steady rate. 2. When the bars are black, the Astro 220 has acquired satellite signals. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Battery charging port DC 30 Power key LEDs blink red when power...blue LED on . Turn the Astro 220 and DC 30 on the bottom of the DC 30, both units have acquired satellite signals. Charge the DC 30 until both units must acquire GPS signals. To turn the DC ...
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..., press ENTER, and follow the on the screen up, down, left, or right with the Rocker to select individual fields. Operating the Astro 220 The following terms are used throughout this manual: Select-move the highlighted area on -screen directions. Field-the location on the screen. Use the..., or when the unit has been exposed to temperature changes of greater than 20°F (11°C). Getting Started Calibrating the Astro 220 Compass Calibrate the Astro 220 electronic compass the first time you use it, after periods of storage, after you to adjust your turning speed. Calibrate the compass...
..., press ENTER, and follow the on the screen up, down, left, or right with the Rocker to select individual fields. Operating the Astro 220 The following terms are used throughout this manual: Select-move the highlighted area on -screen directions. Field-the location on the screen. Use the..., or when the unit has been exposed to temperature changes of greater than 20°F (11°C). Getting Started Calibrating the Astro 220 Compass Calibrate the Astro 220 electronic compass the first time you use it, after periods of storage, after you to adjust your turning speed. Calibrate the compass...
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On-Screen Messages When an on the channel it is receiving. Status Bar Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Messages also indicate temporary conditions, such as the process is powered by selecting Restore Defaults. Default-the saved factory ... In this manual, small arrows (>) indicate that require multiple steps and options. Getting Started • -indicates the remaining battery power. • -appears when the Astro 220 is completed. The message window closes as soon as "Calculating Route." Wizard-an on the screen using the Rocker, and press the ENTER key after...
On-Screen Messages When an on the channel it is receiving. Status Bar Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Messages also indicate temporary conditions, such as the process is powered by selecting Restore Defaults. Default-the saved factory ... In this manual, small arrows (>) indicate that require multiple steps and options. Getting Started • -indicates the remaining battery power. • -appears when the Astro 220 is completed. The message window closes as soon as "Calculating Route." Wizard-an on the screen using the Rocker, and press the ENTER key after...
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...'s Manual Note: The DC 30 does not transmit its location to the Dog List. If you are using a DC 30 that was packaged with your Astro 220 System was linked with the DC 30: Press DOG to establish communications with the DC 30, the Dog Tracker page indicates the direction of the... the DC 30, until both units have acquired satellite signals. The dog name is listed in the Name field. To view communication status with the Astro 220 at the factory. Communicating with the DC 30 The DC 30 that you ordered separately, follow the instructions for adding a new dog on page 12...
...'s Manual Note: The DC 30 does not transmit its location to the Dog List. If you are using a DC 30 that was packaged with your Astro 220 System was linked with the DC 30: Press DOG to establish communications with the DC 30, the Dog Tracker page indicates the direction of the... the DC 30, until both units have acquired satellite signals. The dog name is listed in the Name field. To view communication status with the Astro 220 at the factory. Communicating with the DC 30 The DC 30 that you ordered separately, follow the instructions for adding a new dog on page 12...
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...• Select Map to view the location and movement of your location, the distance traveled, and the average speed. 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 spell the name of the dog. 3. To change ... 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 status of the dog (Running, Sitting, Treed, On point, or Unknown...
...• Select Map to view the location and movement of your location, the distance traveled, and the average speed. 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 spell the name of the dog. 3. To change ... 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 status of the dog (Running, Sitting, Treed, On point, or Unknown...
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...-displays the DC 30 software version on the Dog Tracker Page The Dog Tracker page 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... the dog. • Change Dog Unit Type-allows you to assign a new ID number (page 13) to a dog to your compass (page 6) and hold the Astro 220 level. Tracking a Dog Attach the DC 30 with the collar to avoid conflicting signals and/or the rate of the dog. 10...
...-displays the DC 30 software version on the Dog Tracker Page The Dog Tracker page 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... the dog. • Change Dog Unit Type-allows you to assign a new ID number (page 13) to a dog to your compass (page 6) and hold the Astro 220 level. Tracking a Dog Attach the DC 30 with the collar to avoid conflicting signals and/or the rate of the dog. 10...
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... page indicates the following: • The location of your position. To stabilize the objects, set the orientation to page 46. At less than that the Astro 220 cannot determine the location of the dog. To change the color of the dog, its name, and a track showing its direction from you are holding... the Astro 220 level and the dog is shortened. As you move, the entire map reorients in the Track Up orientation mode, objects on the Map page: Press...
... page indicates the following: • The location of your position. To stabilize the objects, set the orientation to page 46. At less than that the Astro 220 cannot determine the location of the dog. To change the color of the dog, its name, and a track showing its direction from you are holding... the Astro 220 level and the dog is shortened. As you move, the entire map reorients in the Track Up orientation mode, objects on the Map page: Press...
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... List. Dog Tracking Dog Tracker Page Options Menu To open the setup wizard. 2. If two dogs within range of the Astro 220 have the same ID, the Astro 220 warns you track has its own ID number. Adding Dogs to the Dog List If you purchase additional DC 30 units, ... Signals Each dog you of a conflicting ID signal. If necessary, you should allow the Astro 220 to select and confirm options. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual When possible, you can link them to the Astro 220 using the setup wizard in "Conflicting Dog Signals." Press the left or right arrows on the...
... List. Dog Tracking Dog Tracker Page Options Menu To open the setup wizard. 2. If two dogs within range of the Astro 220 have the same ID, the Astro 220 warns you track has its own ID number. Adding Dogs to the Dog List If you purchase additional DC 30 units, ... Signals Each dog you of a conflicting ID signal. If necessary, you should allow the Astro 220 to select and confirm options. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual When possible, you can link them to the Astro 220 using the setup wizard in "Conflicting Dog Signals." Press the left or right arrows on the...
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Select an unassigned and nonconflicting ID > OK. 3. Ensure that the Astro 220 is within a few feet of -Sight Radio Communication Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 13 Obstructed radio waves result in the path of radio signals degrade the quality of a hill). Change the update... rate, if desired. Both 10-second and 30-second updates reduce battery drain, but they create a less-detailed dog track and collected statistics. 4. The Astro 220 and DC 30 use radio signals to a dog and change the update rate: 1. Complete the setup wizard instructions. To assign a new ID number to ...
Select an unassigned and nonconflicting ID > OK. 3. Ensure that the Astro 220 is within a few feet of -Sight Radio Communication Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 13 Obstructed radio waves result in the path of radio signals degrade the quality of a hill). Change the update... rate, if desired. Both 10-second and 30-second updates reduce battery drain, but they create a less-detailed dog track and collected statistics. 4. The Astro 220 and DC 30 use radio signals to a dog and change the update rate: 1. Complete the setup wizard instructions. To assign a new ID number to ...
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... Location field > Use Map and select a point using the Rocker. Advanced-displays advanced options. • Find (page 20) • GPS Applications (page 24) • Accessories (page 41) • Settings (page 44) Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Main Menu Start New Hunt-resets dog statistics and track logs, and marks your starting...
... Location field > Use Map and select a point using the Rocker. Advanced-displays advanced options. • Find (page 20) • GPS Applications (page 24) • Accessories (page 41) • Settings (page 44) Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Main Menu Start New Hunt-resets dog statistics and track logs, and marks your starting...