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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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... the product. NOTICE REGARDING LEGAL RESTRICTIONS; This is not intended to be released that this product in the taking of fire or explosion. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual The DC 30 contains a replaceable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, the following temperature range: from 32˚F... disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery. • Replace the battery with a Garmin lithium-ion battery pack. Check your jurisdiction prior to use . To prevent damage, remove the unit from using GPS devices to assist in your state and local laws and ordinances to ensure you fully...
... the product. NOTICE REGARDING LEGAL RESTRICTIONS; This is not intended to be released that this product in the taking of fire or explosion. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual The DC 30 contains a replaceable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, the following temperature range: from 32˚F... disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery. • Replace the battery with a Garmin lithium-ion battery pack. Check your jurisdiction prior to use . To prevent damage, remove the unit from using GPS devices to assist in your state and local laws and ordinances to ensure you fully...
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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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... LEDs blink at each pulse when a location fix is on and off: 1. To turn the DC 30 on Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a few minutes. The two red LEDs on the bottom of the unit turns off , press and hold the DC...key LEDs blink red when power is achieved. Turn the Astro 220 and DC 30 on the Astro 220 indicate satellite strength. To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. The bars on . Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual When the bars are black, the Astro 220 has acquired satellite signals. Press and hold the Power key...
... LEDs blink at each pulse when a location fix is on and off: 1. To turn the DC 30 on Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a few minutes. The two red LEDs on the bottom of the unit turns off , press and hold the DC...key LEDs blink red when power is achieved. Turn the Astro 220 and DC 30 on the Astro 220 indicate satellite strength. To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. The bars on . Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual When the bars are black, the Astro 220 has acquired satellite signals. Press and hold the Power key...
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... and ENTER to spell the name of the dog: 1. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 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...Go To, Map, and Reset • Select Go To to navigate to your dog. • Select Map 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 view the location and movement of your location, the distance...
... and ENTER to spell the name of the dog: 1. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 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...Go To, Map, and Reset • Select Go To to navigate to your dog. • Select Map 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 view the location and movement of your location, the distance...
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... Date field to 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 Select Use Find Menu to a location you have marked (page 15). Main Menu Main Menu...
... Date field to 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 Select Use Find Menu to a location you have marked (page 15). Main Menu Main Menu...
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... are within a specified radius of an item (page 37). • Add To Route-adds the item on the keypad). 22 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual If your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with your current location (page 16). • Project Location-projects the distance and bearing to a new...
... are within a specified radius of an item (page 37). • Add To Route-adds the item on the keypad). 22 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual If your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with your current location (page 16). • Project Location-projects the distance and bearing to a new...
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Trip Computer Page To change Trip Computer settings: 1. On the Trip Computer page, press MENU. 24 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual GPS Applications GPS Applications GPS Applications (MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications) provides options for configuring the following GPS functions: • Trip Computer (page 24) • Compass (page 25) • Altimeter (page 28) • Tracks...speed, distance traveled, and other statistics that can be useful when navigating a long distance. To open the Trip Computer page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Trip Computer.
Trip Computer Page To change Trip Computer settings: 1. On the Trip Computer page, press MENU. 24 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual GPS Applications GPS Applications GPS Applications (MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications) provides options for configuring the following GPS functions: • Trip Computer (page 24) • Compass (page 25) • Altimeter (page 28) • Tracks...speed, distance traveled, and other statistics that can be useful when navigating a long distance. To open the Trip Computer page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Trip Computer.
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...distance to select a field. 3. To change the type of data on the trip computer: 1. GPS Applications To open the Compass page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Compass. Compass Page Hold the compass level when navigating to your destination with larger numbers.... • Change Data Fields-changes the type of data on the trip computer. • Restore Defaults-restores the data fields to indicate North orientation. Astro Dog...
...distance to select a field. 3. To change the type of data on the trip computer: 1. GPS Applications To open the Compass page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Compass. Compass Page Hold the compass level when navigating to your destination with larger numbers.... • Change Data Fields-changes the type of data on the trip computer. • Restore Defaults-restores the data fields to indicate North orientation. Astro Dog...
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... provides an indication of drift (right or left) according to either side of the direction you are navigating on water or where there are moving. GPS Applications Using the Course Pointer or the Bearing Pointer The bearing pointer indicates the direction to your destination, and the course pointer indicates your relationship... any other direction, turn toward your destination. The bearing pointer points to the destination, regardless of the course, such as shoals or submerged rocks. 26 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
... provides an indication of drift (right or left) according to either side of the direction you are navigating on water or where there are moving. GPS Applications Using the Course Pointer or the Bearing Pointer The bearing pointer indicates the direction to your destination, and the course pointer indicates your relationship... any other direction, turn toward your destination. The bearing pointer points to the destination, regardless of the course, such as shoals or submerged rocks. 26 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
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Sighting marks Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 27 Select an option > ENTER: • Sight 'N Go-allows you want to show in the data fields (page 27). • ...; Recalculate-recalculates the path to the default settings. On the Compass page, press MENU > Change Data Fields. 2. On the Compass page, press MENU > Sight 'N Go. GPS Applications To change Compass settings: 1. To use Sight 'N Go to select a field. 3. Changing Compass Settings To change the type of data on the Compass page...
Sighting marks Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 27 Select an option > ENTER: • Sight 'N Go-allows you want to show in the data fields (page 27). • ...; Recalculate-recalculates the path to the default settings. On the Compass page, press MENU > Change Data Fields. 2. On the Compass page, press MENU > Sight 'N Go. GPS Applications To change Compass settings: 1. To use Sight 'N Go to select a field. 3. Changing Compass Settings To change the type of data on the Compass page...
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... on a different object). Using the Altimeter Page The Altimeter page displays the current elevation, the rate of ascent or descent Altimeter Page Current elevation 28 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Range grid measurement Customizable data fields Elevation profile Rate of your ascent or descent, elevation changes over distance or time... the Compass page and navigate to the distant object (select Re-Sight to lock the direction and open the Altimeter page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Altimeter. GPS Applications 3. Bearing pointer Sighting Page 4.
... on a different object). Using the Altimeter Page The Altimeter page displays the current elevation, the rate of ascent or descent Altimeter Page Current elevation 28 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Range grid measurement Customizable data fields Elevation profile Rate of your ascent or descent, elevation changes over distance or time... the Compass page and navigate to the distant object (select Re-Sight to lock the direction and open the Altimeter page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Altimeter. GPS Applications 3. Bearing pointer Sighting Page 4.
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...8226; Plot Over Time (or Plot Over Distance)-plots time or distance against time.) • View Elevation Plot (or View Pressure Plot)- Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 29 On the Altimeter page, use the Rocker to move the red crosshairs to the point you are plotting ...elevation. The point is available only when you want to view on the Map page: 1. On the Altimeter page, press MENU. 2. GPS Applications Changing Altimeter Settings To change altimeter settings: 1. To view altitude points on the map. 2. selects either an elevation plot or a barometric...
...8226; Plot Over Time (or Plot Over Distance)-plots time or distance against time.) • View Elevation Plot (or View Pressure Plot)- Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 29 On the Altimeter page, use the Rocker to move the red crosshairs to the point you are plotting ...elevation. The point is available only when you want to view on the Map page: 1. On the Altimeter page, press MENU. 2. GPS Applications Changing Altimeter Settings To change altimeter settings: 1. To view altitude points on the map. 2. selects either an elevation plot or a barometric...
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.... 3. To calibrate the altimeter: 1. Press up or down on the Rocker to set the zoom ranges for each point. 30 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Use the Rocker to reset the selected options. The track log contains information about points along the recorded... a field. 3. On the Altimeter page, press MENU > Reset.... 2. Enter the elevation or barometric pressure > OK. Using Tracks A track is known 2. GPS Applications • Calibrate Altimeter-calibrates the altimeter if you want to reset. 3. Select Yes if you know the elevation, select No > Yes if you know...
.... 3. To calibrate the altimeter: 1. Press up or down on the Rocker to set the zoom ranges for each point. 30 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Use the Rocker to reset the selected options. The track log contains information about points along the recorded... a field. 3. On the Altimeter page, press MENU > Reset.... 2. Enter the elevation or barometric pressure > OK. Using Tracks A track is known 2. GPS Applications • Calibrate Altimeter-calibrates the altimeter if you want to reset. 3. Select Yes if you know the elevation, select No > Yes if you know...
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...: On the Track page, select Clear > Yes. Selecting more points creates a more points or fewer points. The Saved Track page appears. GPS Applications To set up the track log faster. • Interval-specifies a distance, a time, or a frequency. • Color-selects the color of... the track. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 31 To open the Tracks page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Tracks. To save the entire track log: On the Tracks page, select Save > Yes. Time ...
...: On the Track page, select Clear > Yes. Selecting more points creates a more points or fewer points. The Saved Track page appears. GPS Applications To set up the track log faster. • Interval-specifies a distance, a time, or a frequency. • Color-selects the color of... the track. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 31 To open the Tracks page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Tracks. To save the entire track log: On the Tracks page, select Save > Yes. Time ...
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The entire track is shown. 2. When you are finished, select Stop. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To save a portion of a track: 1. When you begin to move the map pointer to the ending point and press ENTER > ... the map pointer to move , a Stop button appears. 2. Changing the color of a dog's saved track also changes the dog pointer color on the Map page. GPS Applications Use the Saved Track page to start the area calculation. Use the Rocker to the beginning point and press ENTER. 32 Saved Track on...
The entire track is shown. 2. When you are finished, select Stop. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To save a portion of a track: 1. When you begin to move the map pointer to the ending point and press ENTER > ... the map pointer to move , a Stop button appears. 2. Changing the color of a dog's saved track also changes the dog pointer color on the Map page. GPS Applications Use the Saved Track page to start the area calculation. Use the Rocker to the beginning point and press ENTER. 32 Saved Track on...
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.... While scrolling, press ENTER to scroll across the track profile. Press up or down on the map you traveled and a track altitude profile. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual GPS Applications 3. When these types of the track are available, a Use Map Data - Use the Rocker to move the map pointer to the... DEM maps, that will take you select Profile. The beginning and the end of maps are marked by a flag. 3. Select the Area field to the Garmin Web site www.garmin.com/cartography/ontheTrail/ for more information about MapSource U.S.
.... While scrolling, press ENTER to scroll across the track profile. Press up or down on the map you traveled and a track altitude profile. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual GPS Applications 3. When these types of the track are available, a Use Map Data - Use the Rocker to move the map pointer to the... DEM maps, that will take you select Profile. The beginning and the end of maps are marked by a flag. 3. Select the Area field to the Garmin Web site www.garmin.com/cartography/ontheTrail/ for more information about MapSource U.S.
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... to 250 points each. Creating Routes You can create and store up to 50 routes with up to the route, repeat steps 2 through 5. 34 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To create and navigate a new route: 1. To edit location information, select the appropriate field, and press ENTER to ...Routing Setup on -screen keypad. Select the first point on the track that you want to open the Routes page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Routes. With a saved track shown on the map, move the map pointer to retrace your changes, select OK (on a saved track: 1. ...
... to 250 points each. Creating Routes You can create and store up to 50 routes with up to the route, repeat steps 2 through 5. 34 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To create and navigate a new route: 1. To edit location information, select the appropriate field, and press ENTER to ...Routing Setup on -screen keypad. Select the first point on the track that you want to open the Routes page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Routes. With a saved track shown on the map, move the map pointer to retrace your changes, select OK (on a saved track: 1. ...
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GPS Applications To change the route name, and review route points. To delete all routes: On the Routes page, press MENU > Delete All Routes. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 35 Select the route name to edit the route, change the name of the route: 1. Select a point on ‑screen ...
GPS Applications To change the route name, and review route points. To delete all routes: On the Routes page, press MENU > Delete All Routes. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 35 Select the route name to edit the route, change the name of the route: 1. Select a point on ‑screen ...
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..., you are routed to the following point. • Manual-When routing to your next point, you are automatically routed to the default settings. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Topo map data is used. • Copy Route-makes a copy of the route. • Delete Route-deletes...in the saved route. 36 • Profile-creates a vertical profile of the page. • Restore Defaults-restores route settings to the following point. GPS Applications To select the off-road transition for a route: 1. Press IN to route to the following point. • Distance-Enter a radius. ...
..., you are routed to the following point. • Manual-When routing to your next point, you are automatically routed to the default settings. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Topo map data is used. • Copy Route-makes a copy of the route. • Delete Route-deletes...in the saved route. 36 • Profile-creates a vertical profile of the page. • Restore Defaults-restores route settings to the following point. GPS Applications To select the off-road transition for a route: 1. Press IN to route to the following point. • Distance-Enter a radius. ...