Owner's Manual
Page 2
... 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 All rights reserved. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to change or improve its products and... are registered trademarks and Astro™ is a registered trademarks of SiRF Technology, Inc. Macintosh® is a trademark of this and other countries. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of Garmin Ltd. SiRF's technology is subject to print one copy of this manual or of any revision ...
... 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 All rights reserved. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to change or improve its products and... are registered trademarks and Astro™ is a registered trademarks of SiRF Technology, Inc. Macintosh® is a trademark of this and other countries. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of Garmin Ltd. SiRF's technology is subject to print one copy of this manual or of any revision ...
Owner's Manual
Page 3
...UK). Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual at www.my.garmin.com. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by phone: (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020, or go to move backward through your steps. • To extend battery life of the Astro 220, turn ...the unit off when you by completing our online registration today! Introduction This manual provides user ...
...UK). Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual at www.my.garmin.com. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by phone: (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020, or go to move backward through your steps. • To extend battery life of the Astro 220, turn ...the unit off when you by completing our online registration today! Introduction This manual provides user ...
Owner's Manual
Page 4
...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...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 ...
...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...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 ...
Owner's Manual
Page 5
... 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
... 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
Owner's Manual
Page 6
...span or may present a risk of damage to the DC 30, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, or injury. • Contact your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com). • Do not leave the DC 30 where a dog may be harmful to chew on a hot day. Do not disassemble,...is punctured, electrolyte can be released that this product in California prohibits the use of GPS dog collars for any fines, penalties, or damages that may attempt to the dog. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Garmin does not assume any state or local law or ordinance relating to be an exhaustive list...
...span or may present a risk of damage to the DC 30, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, or injury. • Contact your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com). • Do not leave the DC 30 where a dog may be harmful to chew on a hot day. Do not disassemble,...is punctured, electrolyte can be released that this product in California prohibits the use of GPS dog collars for any fines, penalties, or damages that may attempt to the dog. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Garmin does not assume any state or local law or ordinance relating to be an exhaustive list...
Owner's Manual
Page 7
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
Owner's Manual
Page 8
clockwise and remove the battery cover. 2. Remove the batteries from your Astro 220 when you remove the batteries, data is not lost. Battery Compartment To install the wrist strap: 1. Place the small loop of the wrist strap through ... the unit. 2. Route the strap through the slot on the back of the strap. Getting Started Installing the Batteries in the battery compartment. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual See page 44 for several months. Turn the D-ring ¼ turn counter- Reinstall the battery cover. To install the batteries: 1. Insert the batteries...
clockwise and remove the battery cover. 2. Remove the batteries from your Astro 220 when you remove the batteries, data is not lost. Battery Compartment To install the wrist strap: 1. Place the small loop of the wrist strap through ... the unit. 2. Route the strap through the slot on the back of the strap. Getting Started Installing the Batteries in the battery compartment. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual See page 44 for several months. Turn the D-ring ¼ turn counter- Reinstall the battery cover. To install the batteries: 1. Insert the batteries...
Owner's Manual
Page 9
... move backward to scroll up , down a list on ‑screen messages. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press to the Main Menu. Press twice to view page options. MARK-Press to zoom in or out on the Map page. Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions IN/OUT zoom-Press to mark your current location.
... move backward to scroll up , down a list on ‑screen messages. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press to the Main Menu. Press twice to view page options. MARK-Press to zoom in or out on the Map page. Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions IN/OUT zoom-Press to mark your current location.
Owner's Manual
Page 10
... connector into the battery charging port on a hunt. Power The first time you turn the Astro 220 on, the Garmin Logo appears, followed by a prompt. Thereafter, when you turn the Astro 220 on , press and hold the key. Connect the vehicle power cable or the AC adapter to... press and quickly release the Power key to cycle through the brightness levels. 3. Battery charging port Blue LED Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To charge the DC 30: 1. Getting Started Turning the Astro 220 On To turn the Astro 220 on , a message appears followed by the Dog Tracker page.
... connector into the battery charging port on a hunt. Power The first time you turn the Astro 220 on, the Garmin Logo appears, followed by a prompt. Thereafter, when you turn the Astro 220 on , press and hold the key. Connect the vehicle power cable or the AC adapter to... press and quickly release the Power key to cycle through the brightness levels. 3. Battery charging port Blue LED Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To charge the DC 30: 1. Getting Started Turning the Astro 220 On To turn the Astro 220 on , a message appears followed by the Dog Tracker page.
Owner's Manual
Page 11
... 30 double blink at a steady rate. 2. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press and hold the Power key. Acquiring satellite signals can find your current location and the location of the DC 30, until the blue LED on Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a few minutes. The two red...
... 30 double blink at a steady rate. 2. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press and hold the Power key. Acquiring satellite signals can find your current location and the location of the DC 30, until the blue LED on Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a few minutes. The two red...
Owner's Manual
Page 12
... a button, and press ENTER. A highlighted field appears yellow. Calibrate the compass outdoors. To calibrate the electronic compass: 1. Select Calibrate Compass, and press ENTER. 3. Operating the Astro 220 The following terms are used throughout this manual: Select-move the highlighted area on the screen.
... a button, and press ENTER. A highlighted field appears yellow. Calibrate the compass outdoors. To calibrate the electronic compass: 1. Select Calibrate Compass, and press ENTER. 3. Operating the Astro 220 The following terms are used throughout this manual: Select-move the highlighted area on the screen.
Owner's Manual
Page 13
... window. Default-the saved factory settings. Messages also indicate temporary conditions, such as the process is receiving. The message window closes as soon as "Calculating Route." Status Bar Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Manual Conventions In this manual, small arrows (>) indicate that require multiple steps and options. On-Screen Messages When an on -screen... signals. • -blinks when the unit detects a signal (for example, a DC 30) on the screen using the Rocker, and press the ENTER key after each Astro 220 page provides status information.
... window. Default-the saved factory settings. Messages also indicate temporary conditions, such as the process is receiving. The message window closes as soon as "Calculating Route." Status Bar Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Manual Conventions In this manual, small arrows (>) indicate that require multiple steps and options. On-Screen Messages When an on -screen... signals. • -blinks when the unit detects a signal (for example, a DC 30) on the screen using the Rocker, and press the ENTER key after each Astro 220 page provides status information.
Owner's Manual
Page 14
... 30 does not transmit its location to view the Dog Information page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Use the Rocker to establish communications with the Astro 220. If you are using a DC 30 that was packaged with your Astro 220 System was linked with the DC 30, the Dog Tracker page indicates the ... a new dog on page 12 to select a dog on the map, and adding dogs to view the Dog Tracker page. When communicating with the Astro 220 at the factory. Use the Rocker to the dog Dog Tracker Page To view details about a selected dog: 1. Communicating with the DC 30: Press...
... 30 does not transmit its location to view the Dog Information page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Use the Rocker to establish communications with the Astro 220. If you are using a DC 30 that was packaged with your Astro 220 System was linked with the DC 30, the Dog Tracker page indicates the ... a new dog on page 12 to select a dog on the map, and adding dogs to view the Dog Tracker page. When communicating with the Astro 220 at the factory. Use the Rocker to the dog Dog Tracker Page To view details about a selected dog: 1. Communicating with the DC 30: Press...
Owner's Manual
Page 15
... Owner's Manual Using Go To, Map, and Reset • Select Go To to navigate to your dog. • Select Map to view the location and movement of your location, the distance traveled, and the average speed. To change the name of the dog: 1. 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 it. Select OK > ENTER when you are finished. 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 ...
... Owner's Manual Using Go To, Map, and Reset • Select Go To to navigate to your dog. • Select Map to view the location and movement of your location, the distance traveled, and the average speed. To change the name of the dog: 1. 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 it. Select OK > ENTER when you are finished. 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 ...
Owner's Manual
Page 16
... you to assign a new ID number (page 13) to a dog to avoid conflicting signals and/or the rate of the dog. 10 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To ensure maximum compass accuracy, calibrate your dog's neck with the collar to the DC 30 (page 59). Dog Tracking Dog Information Page...-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 ...
... you to assign a new ID number (page 13) to a dog to avoid conflicting signals and/or the rate of the dog. 10 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To ensure maximum compass accuracy, calibrate your dog's neck with the collar to the DC 30 (page 59). Dog Tracking Dog Information Page...-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 ...
Owner's Manual
Page 17
The dog pointer is most accurate when you are holding the Astro 220 level and the dog is farther than that distance, a NEAR message appears, and the dog pointer is indicated ...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 of the dog. To change the color of the dog, its name, and a track showing its direction ... tracking is in the Track Up orientation mode, objects on the Map page: Press MAP. The dog you . Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 11
The dog pointer is most accurate when you are holding the Astro 220 level and the dog is farther than that distance, a NEAR message appears, and the dog pointer is indicated ...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 of the dog. To change the color of the dog, its name, and a track showing its direction ... tracking is in the Track Up orientation mode, objects on the Map page: Press MAP. The dog you . Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 11
Owner's Manual
Page 18
... the Dog List If you purchase additional DC 30 units, you must be close enough to the DC 30 to touch it, or you can manually assign a new ID number to open the Dog Tracker page Options menu: On the Dog Tracker page, press MENU. • Show Info-opens the Dog... of resolving the conflict. It then opens a setup wizard to select and confirm options. Use the Rocker and ENTER to guide you should allow the Astro 220 to automatically assign IDs. If two dogs within range of the dog descriptions on the Dog Tracker page. Dog Tracking Dog Tracker Page Options Menu...
... the Dog List If you purchase additional DC 30 units, you must be close enough to the DC 30 to touch it, or you can manually assign a new ID number to open the Dog Tracker page Options menu: On the Dog Tracker page, press MENU. • Show Info-opens the Dog... of resolving the conflict. It then opens a setup wizard to select and confirm options. Use the Rocker and ENTER to guide you should allow the Astro 220 to automatically assign IDs. If two dogs within range of the dog descriptions on the Dog Tracker page. Dog Tracking Dog Tracker Page Options Menu...
Owner's Manual
Page 19
Tips for example, on the top of a hill). Ensure that the Astro 220 is within a few feet of -sight radio communication. To achieve the best line-of sight Dog Tracking between you and your area (for Successful Tracking ... communication signal. Obstructed radio waves result in the path of radio signals degrade the quality of -Sight Radio Communication Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 13 Select an unassigned and nonconflicting ID > OK. 3. The Astro 220 and DC 30 use radio signals to a dog and change the update rate: 1. On the Dog Information page...
Tips for example, on the top of a hill). Ensure that the Astro 220 is within a few feet of -sight radio communication. To achieve the best line-of sight Dog Tracking between you and your area (for Successful Tracking ... communication signal. Obstructed radio waves result in the path of radio signals degrade the quality of -Sight Radio Communication Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 13 Select an unassigned and nonconflicting ID > OK. 3. The Astro 220 and DC 30 use radio signals to a dog and change the update rate: 1. On the Dog Information page...
Owner's Manual
Page 20
... times for a different location, select the 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
... times for a different location, select the 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
Owner's Manual
Page 21
...Select Yes. 3. Note: The Mark Covey option allows you want to mark as a location. 2. Press MAP. After entering and confirming your Astro 220 to navigate back to open the on the keypad). 4. Select a name and hunting-related symbol to enter the estimated number of birds flushed ...you are landmarks that you can use your changes, select OK (on -screen keypad. message appears. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 15 To edit location information, select the appropriate field, and press ENTER to your Astro 220. After the hunt, you record and store in your starting location.
...Select Yes. 3. Note: The Mark Covey option allows you want to mark as a location. 2. Press MAP. After entering and confirming your Astro 220 to navigate back to open the on the keypad). 4. Select a name and hunting-related symbol to enter the estimated number of birds flushed ...you are landmarks that you can use your changes, select OK (on -screen keypad. message appears. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 15 To edit location information, select the appropriate field, and press ENTER to your Astro 220. After the hunt, you record and store in your starting location.