Owner's Manual
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... 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 ... 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 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 ... 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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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
Owner's Manual
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... data entry or move the map-panning arrow. MENU-Press to view the Main Menu. 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. Rocker-Press up or down , left, or right to highlight options and to enter...
... data entry or move the map-panning arrow. MENU-Press to view the Main Menu. 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. Rocker-Press up or down , left, or right to highlight options and to enter...
Owner's Manual
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...electronic compass: 1. Use the Rocker to select individual fields. Operating the Astro 220 The following terms are used throughout this manual: Select-move the highlighted area on the screen. Field-the location on the screen. On-screen button-an option on a page where data or an option can be ...repeat the process. Press IN or OUT 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 select a button, and press ENTER...
...electronic compass: 1. Use the Rocker to select individual fields. Operating the Astro 220 The following terms are used throughout this manual: Select-move the highlighted area on the screen. Field-the location on the screen. On-screen button-an option on a page where data or an option can be ...repeat the process. Press IN or OUT 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 select a button, and press ENTER...
Owner's Manual
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...receiving. Getting Started • -indicates the remaining battery power. • -appears when the Astro 220 is powered by selecting Restore Defaults. Using the Status Bar The status bar at the top of acquired satellite 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. On-Screen Messages When an on -screen guide to performing functions that you see "select Dog > Show Info," ...
...receiving. Getting Started • -indicates the remaining battery power. • -appears when the Astro 220 is powered by selecting Restore Defaults. Using the Status Bar The status bar at the top of acquired satellite 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. On-Screen Messages When an on -screen guide to performing functions that you see "select Dog > Show Info," ...
Owner's Manual
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...current relative positions of the sun and moon at a different time, select the Time field. Select Use Find Menu to view locations stored on -screen keypad or select the New Location menu. • To view positions of the sun and moon. 14 • To view the rise and ...To Marked Location-provides directions 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 Main Menu Main Menu To open the on the map.
...current relative positions of the sun and moon at a different time, select the Time field. Select Use Find Menu to view locations stored on -screen keypad or select the New Location menu. • To view positions of the sun and moon. 14 • To view the rise and ...To Marked Location-provides directions 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 Main Menu Main Menu To open the on the map.
Owner's Manual
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... ENTER to open the on -screen keypad. Select OK to describe the location, and press ENTER. Select OK to mark the location. message appears. Press ENTER. To mark your vehicle location: When beginning a hunt, select Start New Hunt (page 14) while you can use your Astro 220 to navigate back to your starting...
... ENTER to open the on -screen keypad. Select OK to describe the location, and press ENTER. Select OK to mark the location. message appears. Press ENTER. To mark your vehicle location: When beginning a hunt, select Start New Hunt (page 14) while you can use your Astro 220 to navigate back to your starting...
Owner's Manual
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Select the location you want to show the marked location on -screen keypad. Projecting a Location You can average a marked location for more accuracy. Select Map to edit. 3. To navigate to the marked location. 5. Select the appropriate field ... location to open the on the map. 4. Press ENTER to place a MOVE marker next to the location, select Go To. 16 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual When averaging, the Astro 220 takes several readings at the bottom of accuracy you want to a new location. Press MARK > New > Avg to provide more accuracy...
Select the location you want to show the marked location on -screen keypad. Projecting a Location You can average a marked location for more accuracy. Select Map to edit. 3. To navigate to the marked location. 5. Select the appropriate field ... location to open the on the map. 4. Press ENTER to place a MOVE marker next to the location, select Go To. 16 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual When averaging, the Astro 220 takes several readings at the bottom of accuracy you want to a new location. Press MARK > New > Avg to provide more accuracy...
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... Page The Astro 220 includes a preloaded basemap that includes cities, interstates, state and county highways, exit information, and lake and river outlines. As you pan past the edge of data displayed in the data fields (page 18). • Guidance Text-displays useful information on the screen above the map... IN and OUT to provide continuous map coverage. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 17 The standard basemap can be enhanced using the Map page Options menu. Use the Rocker to move the map pointer away from Garmin MapSource City Navigator® North America NT Your current...
... Page The Astro 220 includes a preloaded basemap that includes cities, interstates, state and county highways, exit information, and lake and river outlines. As you pan past the edge of data displayed in the data fields (page 18). • Guidance Text-displays useful information on the screen above the map... IN and OUT to provide continuous map coverage. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 17 The standard basemap can be enhanced using the Map page Options menu. Use the Rocker to move the map pointer away from Garmin MapSource City Navigator® North America NT Your current...
Owner's Manual
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... have recently found: 1. Use the on the optional MapSourcecompatible detailed maps or BlueChart data loaded in the unit. Select the item in the Astro 220 basemap. On the Information page of a location, press MENU > Change Reference. Find By Name Menu 4. Select the item > ENTER to... enter the name of item you want to search for the item. To find > ENTER. 3. Additional categories appear depending on -screen keypad to open a Find category, it contains only those items near your current location or the map pointer (if active). Press MENU > MENU ...
... have recently found: 1. Use the on the optional MapSourcecompatible detailed maps or BlueChart data loaded in the unit. Select the item in the Astro 220 basemap. On the Information page of a location, press MENU > Change Reference. Find By Name Menu 4. Select the item > ENTER to... enter the name of item you want to search for the item. To find > ENTER. 3. Additional categories appear depending on -screen keypad to open a Find category, it contains only those items near your current location or the map pointer (if active). Press MENU > MENU ...
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...item (page 20). • Change Reference-finds an item from another location on the keypad). 22 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Find > Addresses (or Intersections). ... > ENTER: • Average Location-averages your current region. 2. Enter the street number using the on-screen keypad > OK (on the map (page 20). • Set Proximity-programs an alarm to your current...press MENU. 2. To find locations using addresses or intersections. If your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with your current location (page 16). • Project Location...
...item (page 20). • Change Reference-finds an item from another location on the keypad). 22 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Find > Addresses (or Intersections). ... > ENTER: • Average Location-averages your current region. 2. Enter the street number using the on-screen keypad > OK (on the map (page 20). • Set Proximity-programs an alarm to your current...press MENU. 2. To find locations using addresses or intersections. If your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with your current location (page 16). • Project Location...
Owner's Manual
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Use the on-screen keypad to use POI Loader. Select the best address match. Select the item you want from the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/products/poiloader. Find Features POI Loader and Custom Points of Interest Create your own category for points of interest near ... Advanced > Find > All Points of interest: 1. Press MENU to open the information page for an intersection. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 23 A list of points of interest by using the Garmin POI Loader utility, downloadable from the list > ENTER to open the street list. 5. 4. Follow these same ...
Use the on-screen keypad to use POI Loader. Select the best address match. Select the item you want from the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/products/poiloader. Find Features POI Loader and Custom Points of Interest Create your own category for points of interest near ... Advanced > Find > All Points of interest: 1. Press MENU to open the information page for an intersection. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 23 A list of points of interest by using the Garmin POI Loader utility, downloadable from the list > ENTER to open the street list. 5. 4. Follow these same ...
Owner's Manual
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... using available roadways, or Follow Track to retrace your changes, select OK (on -screen keypad. 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 Select one of travel. To mark a location on.... 3. Select the field and press ENTER to open the on the keypad). 4. Press MARK to open the Routes page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Routes. Select Use. 6. To create and navigate a new route: 1. Select the first point on the track that you want to the location on...
... using available roadways, or Follow Track to retrace your changes, select OK (on -screen keypad. 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 Select one of travel. To mark a location on.... 3. Select the field and press ENTER to open the on the keypad). 4. Press MARK to open the Routes page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Routes. Select Use. 6. To create and navigate a new route: 1. Select the first point on the track that you want to the location on...
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On the Routes page, select a saved route. 2. Select Review to open the on‑screen keypad. 3. 7. Select Navigate. 3. On the Routes page, select a saved route. 2. GPS Applications To change the route name, and review route points. After entering your changes, select OK (on the route...route: 1. Editing a Route After you create a route, use the Route page to the point. To review and save individual route points: 1. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 35 On the Routes page, select a saved route. 2. To stop navigating, press MENU > Stop Navigation. Select...
On the Routes page, select a saved route. 2. Select Review to open the on‑screen keypad. 3. 7. Select Navigate. 3. On the Routes page, select a saved route. 2. GPS Applications To change the route name, and review route points. After entering your changes, select OK (on the route...route: 1. Editing a Route After you create a route, use the Route page to the point. To review and save individual route points: 1. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 35 On the Routes page, select a saved route. 2. To stop navigating, press MENU > Stop Navigation. Select...
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... alarm sounds when you want to show in or out on the Highway page. • Change Data Fields-selects the type of the screen. Your course is represented by a center line down the middle of data you enter within the designated radius. On the Highway page, ...press MENU. 2. Highway Page To open the Proximity page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Proximity. 37 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual GPS Applications To change Highway settings: 1. Select an option > ENTER. • Stop (or Resume) Navigation-stops or resumes your current...
... alarm sounds when you want to show in or out on the Highway page. • Change Data Fields-selects the type of the screen. Your course is represented by a center line down the middle of data you enter within the designated radius. On the Highway page, ...press MENU. 2. Highway Page To open the Proximity page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Proximity. 37 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual GPS Applications To change Highway settings: 1. Select an option > ENTER. • Stop (or Resume) Navigation-stops or resumes your current...
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Use the Rocker to select an alert > ENTER > Off (or On). • On-Point Alert-indicates that the dog is not receiving the signals from the list: Select a dog on the list > ENTER. Select Auto to automatically switch to night mode at sunset and to ...Night, or Auto mode. Display Setup To configure the Astro 220 screen settings: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Display. • Display Mode-sets the display to a small area for 60 seconds. • GPS Lost Alert-indicates that the dog's DC 30 has lost GPS satellite signals. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 45 Press MENU > ...
Use the Rocker to select an alert > ENTER > Off (or On). • On-Point Alert-indicates that the dog is not receiving the signals from the list: Select a dog on the list > ENTER. Select Auto to automatically switch to night mode at sunset and to ...Night, or Auto mode. Display Setup To configure the Astro 220 screen settings: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Display. • Display Mode-sets the display to a small area for 60 seconds. • GPS Lost Alert-indicates that the dog's DC 30 has lost GPS satellite signals. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 45 Press MENU > ...
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...> ENTER > On. To calibrate the altimeter: Select Altimeter, and follow the on -screen instructions. Select Compass and follow the on -screen instructions. For more details on -screen instructions. Altimeter Setup Use the Altimeter Setup page to function as a standard barometer: 1....stationary, allowing the altimeter to manually calibrate the altimeter when you turn the Astro 220 on , to self-calibrate the altimeter each time you turn the unit on : 1. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 53 Press MENU > MENU > Advanced ... mode. Trip data is corrected by the GPS receiver.
...> ENTER > On. To calibrate the altimeter: Select Altimeter, and follow the on -screen instructions. Select Compass and follow the on -screen instructions. For more details on -screen instructions. Altimeter Setup Use the Altimeter Setup page to function as a standard barometer: 1....stationary, allowing the altimeter to manually calibrate the altimeter when you turn the Astro 220 on , to self-calibrate the altimeter each time you turn the unit on : 1. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 53 Press MENU > MENU > Advanced ... mode. Trip data is corrected by the GPS receiver.
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...the USB cable provided. Transferring More-Detailed Dog Tracks from the Astro 220 to a computer using WebUpdater or click Download (located under Unit Software) and follow the instructions. (If Unit Software is not listed on ‑screen instructions. 7. Follow the instructions for using WebUpdater or click Download ...site, there are no updates.) Note: To avoid data corruption, do not turn the Astro 220 off or the DC 30 off during data transfer. Open Garmin MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager. Click Receive from Device from the Transfer menu. The DC 30 does, however, store more-detailed ...
...the USB cable provided. Transferring More-Detailed Dog Tracks from the Astro 220 to a computer using WebUpdater or click Download (located under Unit Software) and follow the instructions. (If Unit Software is not listed on ‑screen instructions. 7. Follow the instructions for using WebUpdater or click Download ...site, there are no updates.) Note: To avoid data corruption, do not turn the Astro 220 off or the DC 30 off during data transfer. Open Garmin MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager. Click Receive from Device from the Transfer menu. The DC 30 does, however, store more-detailed ...
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... water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner. Open Garmin MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager. 2. Check Tracks in the Receive from the Transfer menu in MapSource. 8. Caring for the Astro 220 System Cleaning the Case Clean the outer casing of each unit (except for the Astro 220 screen) using the Astro 220 as a wireless transfer device to MapSource, and click...
... water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner. Open Garmin MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager. 2. Check Tracks in the Receive from the Transfer menu in MapSource. 8. Caring for the Astro 220 System Cleaning the Case Clean the outer casing of each unit (except for the Astro 220 screen) using the Astro 220 as a wireless transfer device to MapSource, and click...
Quick Start Manual
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... ENTER to adjust the brightness levels. Step 3: Acquire GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a few minutes. Step 4: Calibrate the Astro 220 Compass Calibrate the compass outdoors. Select Start, press ENTER... side of the unit ¼ turn the Astro 220 on two AA batteries (not included). While the Astro 220 is on -screen directions. Press the Rocker up arrow or down... status with the Astro 220. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the battery compartment, observing the proper polarity. 3. Turn the D-Ring on , the Garmin Logo appears, followed...
... ENTER to adjust the brightness levels. Step 3: Acquire GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a few minutes. Step 4: Calibrate the Astro 220 Compass Calibrate the compass outdoors. Select Start, press ENTER... side of the unit ¼ turn the Astro 220 on two AA batteries (not included). While the Astro 220 is on -screen directions. Press the Rocker up arrow or down... status with the Astro 220. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the battery compartment, observing the proper polarity. 3. Turn the D-Ring on , the Garmin Logo appears, followed...
