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... the level of the Astro 220, turn the unit off when you are not tracking a dog, or decrease the update rate (page 13). myGarmin Go to www.my.garmin.com to access the latest services for your Garmin products. • Subscribe to online services for the Garmin® Astro™ 220 Dog Tracking System. Connect to your Astro 220. Introduction This manual provides...
... the level of the Astro 220, turn the unit off when you are not tracking a dog, or decrease the update rate (page 13). myGarmin Go to www.my.garmin.com to access the latest services for your Garmin products. • Subscribe to online services for the Garmin® Astro™ 220 Dog Tracking System. Connect to your Astro 220. Introduction This manual provides...
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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-Screen Messages 7 Dog Tracking 8 Communicating with the DC 30 8 Tracking a Dog 10 Main Menu...
... 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 8 Tracking a Dog 10 Main Menu...
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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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...any restrictions applicable to purchase and/or use. Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery. • Replace the battery with a Garmin lithium-ion battery pack. Using another battery presents a risk of fire or explosion. This is punctured, electrolyte can be released that this product...˚ to use of GPS dog collars for the pursuit of mammals. Alaska law prohibits guides from using GPS devices to a heat source or in a iv high‑temperature location, such as in the sun in the taking of big game animals. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Introduction ...
...any restrictions applicable to purchase and/or use. Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery. • Replace the battery with a Garmin lithium-ion battery pack. Using another battery presents a risk of fire or explosion. This is punctured, electrolyte can be released that this product...˚ to use of GPS dog collars for the pursuit of mammals. Alaska law prohibits guides from using GPS devices to a heat source or in a iv high‑temperature location, such as in the sun in the taking of big game animals. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Introduction ...
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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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... Compartment To install the wrist strap: 1. 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 setting the battery type. Turn the D-ring ¼ turn counter- Wrist strap installation Belt...
... Compartment To install the wrist strap: 1. 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 setting the battery type. Turn the D-ring ¼ turn counter- Wrist strap installation Belt...
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Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions IN/OUT zoom-Press to zoom in or out on ‑screen messages. BACK-Press to the Main Menu. Press twice to mark your current location. MARK-Press to view the Main Menu. DOG-Press at any other page. Rocker-Press up or down , left, or right to... scroll up , down a list on any time to enter highlighted options, select data, or confirm on the Map page. ENT (Enter)-Press to view the Dog Tracker page. MENU-Press to view the Map page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions IN/OUT zoom-Press to zoom in or out on ‑screen messages. BACK-Press to the Main Menu. Press twice to mark your current location. MARK-Press to view the Main Menu. DOG-Press at any other page. Rocker-Press up or down , left, or right to... scroll up , down a list on any time to enter highlighted options, select data, or confirm on the Map page. ENT (Enter)-Press to view the Dog Tracker page. MENU-Press to view the Map page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
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... and quickly release the Power key. 2. Garmin Logo Dog Tracker Page To adjust the backlight level: 1. Press ENTER to change the display colors and backlight timeout. Battery charging port Blue LED Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Thereafter, when you turn the Astro 220 on, a message appears followed by the Dog Tracker page. Connect the vehicle power cable...
... and quickly release the Power key. 2. Garmin Logo Dog Tracker Page To adjust the backlight level: 1. Press ENTER to change the display colors and backlight timeout. Battery charging port Blue LED Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Thereafter, when you turn the Astro 220 on, a message appears followed by the Dog Tracker page. Connect the vehicle power cable...
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... rate. 2. When the bars are black, the Astro 220 has acquired satellite signals. Charge the DC 30 until both units must acquire GPS signals. To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. The two red LEDs on the bottom of the DC 30, both units have acquired satellite signals. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Battery charging port DC 30...
... rate. 2. When the bars are black, the Astro 220 has acquired satellite signals. Charge the DC 30 until both units must acquire GPS signals. To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. The two red LEDs on the bottom of the DC 30, both units have acquired satellite signals. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Battery charging port DC 30...
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...can be shown and entered. Press IN or OUT to select a button, and press ENTER. Use the Rocker to scroll a set of items. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Hold the unit level and turn slowly. • "Just Right," "Too Fast," or "Too Slow" appears, notifying you install new... area on the screen up, down, left, or right with the Rocker to scroll through a list. 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. Select Calibrate Compass...
...can be shown and entered. Press IN or OUT to select a button, and press ENTER. Use the Rocker to scroll a set of items. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Hold the unit level and turn slowly. • "Just Right," "Too Fast," or "Too Slow" appears, notifying you install new... area on the screen up, down, left, or right with the Rocker to scroll through a list. 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. Select Calibrate Compass...
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... (for example, a DC 30) on the screen using the Rocker, and press the ENTER key after each Astro 220 page provides status information. Status Bar Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Default-the saved factory settings. You can change the settings, but you can revert to... temporary conditions, such as the process is receiving. Manual Conventions 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 powered by selecting Restore Defaults. Wizard-...
... (for example, a DC 30) on the screen using the Rocker, and press the ENTER key after each Astro 220 page provides status information. Status Bar Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Default-the saved factory settings. You can change the settings, but you can revert to... temporary conditions, such as the process is receiving. Manual Conventions 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 powered by selecting Restore Defaults. Wizard-...
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... the Astro 220. Use the Rocker to select a dog on page 12 to establish communications with the DC 30: Press DOG to view the Dog Information page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press ENTER to view the Dog Tracker page. Dog Tracking Dog Tracking This section describes communications between the DC 30 and the Astro, tracking dogs on the map, and adding dogs to the dog Dog Tracker...
... the Astro 220. Use the Rocker to select a dog on page 12 to establish communications with the DC 30: Press DOG to view the Dog Information page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press ENTER to view the Dog Tracker page. Dog Tracking Dog Tracking This section describes communications between the DC 30 and the Astro, tracking dogs on the map, and adding dogs to the dog Dog Tracker...
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...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. 3. Use the Rocker and ENTER to view the location and movement of the dog: 1. To change the name of your dog. • Select Map to spell the... ENTER. 2. Using Go To, Map, and Reset • Select Go To to navigate to your dog. • Select Reset to it. 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 30) for that...
...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. 3. Use the Rocker and ENTER to view the location and movement of the dog: 1. To change the name of your dog. • Select Map to spell the... ENTER. 2. Using Go To, Map, and Reset • Select Go To to navigate to your dog. • Select Reset to it. 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 30) for that...
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... shows the direction and distance of the dog. 10 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Choose from Auto, Pointing Dog, Treeing Dog, or Pet. • Upgrade Dog Unit-downloads software updates to avoid conflicting signals and/or the rate of reporting (5, 10, or 30 seconds). • Transfer Dog Unit Track-transfers detailed tracks from the Astro 220, and the status of the...
... shows the direction and distance of the dog. 10 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Choose from Auto, Pointing Dog, Treeing Dog, or Pet. • Upgrade Dog Unit-downloads software updates to avoid conflicting signals and/or the rate of reporting (5, 10, or 30 seconds). • Transfer Dog Unit Track-transfers detailed tracks from the Astro 220, and the status of the...
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... status symbol [?], indicates that the DC 30 has not acquired a satellite signal and that distance, a NEAR message appears, and the dog pointer is farther than that the Astro 220 cannot determine the location of the dog, its name, and a track showing its direction from you. The dog pointer is most accurate when you are holding the...
... status symbol [?], indicates that the DC 30 has not acquired a satellite signal and that distance, a NEAR message appears, and the dog pointer is farther than that the Astro 220 cannot determine the location of the dog, its name, and a track showing its direction from you. The dog pointer is most accurate when you are holding the...
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... is randomly assigned. Conflicting Dog Signals Each dog you can link them to the Astro 220 using the setup wizard in the Dog List. It then opens a setup wizard to scroll through the process of another dog. Dog Tracking Dog Tracker Page Options Menu To open the setup wizard. 2. On the Dog Tracker page, press MENU > Dog List > > ENTER to open...
... is randomly assigned. Conflicting Dog Signals Each dog you can link them to the Astro 220 using the setup wizard in the Dog List. It then opens a setup wizard to scroll through the process of another dog. Dog Tracking Dog Tracker Page Options Menu To open the setup wizard. 2. On the Dog Tracker page, press MENU > Dog List > > ENTER to open...
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... and 30-second updates reduce battery drain, but they create a less-detailed dog track and collected statistics. 4. Complete the setup wizard instructions. Select an unassigned and nonconflicting ID > OK. 3. Ensure that the Astro 220 is within a few feet of -sight radio communication. Change the update rate..., if desired. On the Dog Information page, press MENU > Change Comm. The Astro 220 and DC 30 use radio signals to a dog and change the update rate: 1. Keeping an unobstructed line of sight Dog Tracking between you and your area (for example, on...
... and 30-second updates reduce battery drain, but they create a less-detailed dog track and collected statistics. 4. Complete the setup wizard instructions. Select an unassigned and nonconflicting ID > OK. 3. Ensure that the Astro 220 is within a few feet of -sight radio communication. Change the update rate..., if desired. On the Dog Information page, press MENU > Change Comm. The Astro 220 and DC 30 use radio signals to a dog and change the update rate: 1. Keeping an unobstructed line of sight Dog Tracking between you and your area (for example, on...
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...different time, select the Time field. 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. Main Menu Start New Hunt-resets dog statistics and track logs, and marks your starting location. Select Use ...
...different time, select the Time field. 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. Main Menu Start New Hunt-resets dog statistics and track logs, and marks your starting location. Select Use ...
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... and confirming your changes, select OK (on the keypad). 4. Use the Rocker to move the map pointer to the map item you can use your Astro 220 to navigate back to your starting location. Press ENTER. After entering and confirming your changes, select OK (on the keypad). 4. To mark a specific hunting location... a hunt, select Start New Hunt (page 14) while you record and store in your current location: 1. Select OK to mark the location. To mark your Astro 220. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 15
... and confirming your changes, select OK (on the keypad). 4. Use the Rocker to move the map pointer to the map item you can use your Astro 220 to navigate back to your starting location. Press ENTER. After entering and confirming your changes, select OK (on the keypad). 4. To mark a specific hunting location... a hunt, select Start New Hunt (page 14) while you record and store in your current location: 1. Select OK to mark the location. To mark your Astro 220. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 15
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... Location To edit a marked location: 1. Press ENTER to place a MOVE marker next to the location, select Go To. 16 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Select the appropriate field to a new location. Averaging a Marked Location You can create a new location by projecting...To calculate your changes, select OK (on the map, and press ENTER. Select the location > MENU > Project Location. 3. When averaging, the Astro 220 takes several readings at the bottom of accuracy you want to begin averaging. 2. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Find > Marked Locations. 2. ...
... Location To edit a marked location: 1. Press ENTER to place a MOVE marker next to the location, select Go To. 16 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Select the appropriate field to a new location. Averaging a Marked Location You can create a new location by projecting...To calculate your changes, select OK (on the map, and press ENTER. Select the location > MENU > Project Location. 3. When averaging, the Astro 220 takes several readings at the bottom of accuracy you want to begin averaging. 2. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Find > Marked Locations. 2. ...