Declaration of Conformity
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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 ..., Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO51 9DL, U.K. Radio equipment to be used in the 1GHz to the above Directives Paul Morrow Quality Manager GARMIN (Europe) Ltd Date: 5th December 2008 Technical Characteristics and Test Conditions for Radio Equipment intended for Private Land Mobile Radio and Ancillary Equipment Manufactured by...
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 ..., Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO51 9DL, U.K. Radio equipment to be used in the 1GHz to the above Directives Paul Morrow Quality Manager GARMIN (Europe) Ltd Date: 5th December 2008 Technical Characteristics and Test Conditions for Radio Equipment intended for Private Land Mobile Radio and Ancillary Equipment Manufactured by...
Owner's Manual
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...Garmin. May 2008 Part Number 190-00714-10 Rev. Garmin...Garmin. and foreign patents pending and issued. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin... other Garmin products...Association. © 2008 Garmin Ltd. TransFlash™...Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Tel. (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020 Fax (913) 397.8282 Garmin... (Europe) Ltd. or its subsidiaries and may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in Taiwan Garmin...the UK) Fax +44 (0) 870.8501251 Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road,...
...Garmin. May 2008 Part Number 190-00714-10 Rev. Garmin...Garmin. and foreign patents pending and issued. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin... other Garmin products...Association. © 2008 Garmin Ltd. TransFlash™...Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Tel. (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020 Fax (913) 397.8282 Garmin... (Europe) Ltd. or its subsidiaries and may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in Taiwan Garmin...the UK) Fax +44 (0) 870.8501251 Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road,...
Owner's Manual
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...us better support you can view your saved tracks. • Download geocaches to move backward through your Astro 220. myGarmin Go to www.my.garmin.com to access the latest services for your Garmin products. • Subscribe to the Main Menu from any questions while using it, and decrease the level... you are not using your steps. • To extend battery life of the Astro 220, turn the unit off when you are not tracking a dog, or decrease the update rate (page 13). at www.my.garmin.com. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Tips and Shortcuts • Press MENU twice ...
...us better support you can view your saved tracks. • Download geocaches to move backward through your Astro 220. myGarmin Go to www.my.garmin.com to access the latest services for your Garmin products. • Subscribe to the Main Menu from any questions while using it, and decrease the level... you are not using your steps. • To extend battery life of the Astro 220, turn the unit off when you are not tracking a dog, or decrease the update rate (page 13). at www.my.garmin.com. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Tips and Shortcuts • Press MENU twice ...
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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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...burn, electrolyte leak, or injury. • Contact your jurisdiction prior to the dog. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual This is punctured, electrolyte can be harmful to purchase and/or use of GPS dog collars for any state or local law or ordinance relating to this list is complete... may be an exhaustive list of the product. Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery. • Replace the battery with a Garmin lithium-ion battery pack. SPECIAL NOTICE TO USERS IN CALIFORNIA AND ALASKA: State law in an unattended vehicle on it out of direct sunlight,...
...burn, electrolyte leak, or injury. • Contact your jurisdiction prior to the dog. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual This is punctured, electrolyte can be harmful to purchase and/or use of GPS dog collars for any state or local law or ordinance relating to this list is complete... may be an exhaustive list of the product. Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery. • Replace the battery with a Garmin lithium-ion battery pack. SPECIAL NOTICE TO USERS IN CALIFORNIA AND ALASKA: State law in an unattended vehicle on it out of direct sunlight,...
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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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To install the batteries: 1. clockwise and remove the battery cover. 2. Remove the batteries from your Astro 220 when you remove the batteries, data is not lost. See page 44 for several months. Route the strap through the slot on the back of... the strap. 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. Battery Compartment To install the wrist strap: 1. Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity. 3. Reinstall the battery cover...
To install the batteries: 1. clockwise and remove the battery cover. 2. Remove the batteries from your Astro 220 when you remove the batteries, data is not lost. See page 44 for several months. Route the strap through the slot on the back of... the strap. 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. Battery Compartment To install the wrist strap: 1. Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity. 3. Reinstall the battery cover...
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MARK-Press to zoom in or out on the Map page. Press to scroll up , down a list on ‑screen messages. Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions IN/OUT zoom-Press to mark your current location. BACK-Press to view page options. Press twice to view the Dog Tracker page. ...-Press at any other page. Getting Started MAP-Press to enter highlighted options, select data, or confirm on any time to view the Main Menu. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual ENT (Enter)-Press to view the Map page. MENU-Press to cancel data entry or move the map-panning arrow...
MARK-Press to zoom in or out on the Map page. Press to scroll up , down a list on ‑screen messages. Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions IN/OUT zoom-Press to mark your current location. BACK-Press to view page options. Press twice to view the Dog Tracker page. ...-Press at any other page. Getting Started MAP-Press to enter highlighted options, select data, or confirm on any time to view the Main Menu. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual ENT (Enter)-Press to view the Map page. MENU-Press to cancel data entry or move the map-panning arrow...
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... or the AC adapter to cycle through the brightness levels. 3. Getting Started Turning the Astro 220 On To 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. Or, press and quickly release the Power key... to an appropriate electrical source. 2. Garmin Logo Dog Tracker Page To adjust the backlight level: 1. Press the Rocker up arrow or down arrow ...
... or the AC adapter to cycle through the brightness levels. 3. Getting Started Turning the Astro 220 On To 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. Or, press and quickly release the Power key... to an appropriate electrical source. 2. Garmin Logo Dog Tracker Page To adjust the backlight level: 1. Press the Rocker up arrow or down arrow ...
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... Power key. The two red LEDs on Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a few minutes. Charge the DC 30 until both units must acquire GPS signals. Turn the Astro 220 and DC 30 on the Astro 220 indicate satellite strength. To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. 3. Acquiring satellite signals can find your current location...
... Power key. The two red LEDs on Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a few minutes. Charge the DC 30 until both units must acquire GPS signals. Turn the Astro 220 and DC 30 on the Astro 220 indicate satellite strength. To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. 3. Acquiring satellite signals can find your current location...
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... the unit has been exposed to fit on the screen. Use the Rocker to scroll a set of items. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Operating the Astro 220 The following terms are used throughout this manual: Select-move the highlighted area on the screen. On-screen button-an ...Start, press ENTER, and follow the on a page where data or an option can be shown and entered. 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 scroll through a list. Field-the location on...
... the unit has been exposed to fit on the screen. Use the Rocker to scroll a set of items. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Operating the Astro 220 The following terms are used throughout this manual: Select-move the highlighted area on the screen. On-screen button-an ...Start, press ENTER, and follow the on a page where data or an option can be shown and entered. 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 scroll through a list. Field-the location on...
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... • -blinks when the unit detects a signal (for example, a DC 30) on the channel it is receiving. The message window closes as soon as "Calculating Route." Status Bar Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual You can revert to the factory settings by an external source. • -indicates... to acknowledge the message and close the window. Getting Started • -indicates the remaining battery power. • -appears when the Astro 220 is completed. Default-the saved factory settings. Wizard-an on the screen using the Rocker, and press the ENTER key after each...
... • -blinks when the unit detects a signal (for example, a DC 30) on the channel it is receiving. The message window closes as soon as "Calculating Route." Status Bar Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual You can revert to the factory settings by an external source. • -indicates... to acknowledge the message and close the window. Getting Started • -indicates the remaining battery power. • -appears when the Astro 220 is completed. Default-the saved factory settings. Wizard-an on the screen using the Rocker, and press the ENTER key after each...
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... of the dog, the distance away from you, and the status of ten dogs. Use the Rocker to view the Dog Information page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual The Astro 220 can keep track of the dog. Press ENTER to select a dog on the list. 2. To view communication status with the... for adding a new dog on page 12 to the dog Dog Tracker Page To view details about a selected dog: 1. Use the Rocker to the Astro 220, and the Astro 220 will not indicate the location of dogs. Dog Tracking Dog Tracking This section describes communications between the DC 30 and the...
... of the dog, the distance away from you, and the status of ten dogs. Use the Rocker to view the Dog Information page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual The Astro 220 can keep track of the dog. Press ENTER to select a dog on the list. 2. To view communication status with the... for adding a new dog on page 12 to the dog Dog Tracker Page To view details about a selected dog: 1. Use the Rocker to the Astro 220, and the Astro 220 will not indicate the location of dogs. Dog Tracking Dog Tracking This section describes communications between the DC 30 and the...
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... 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, ... the track log (page 30) for that dog. 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. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual On the Dog Information page, highlight the Name field and press ENTER....
... 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, ... the track log (page 30) for that dog. 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. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual On the Dog Information page, highlight the Name field and press ENTER....
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... 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 Dog Tracking Dog Information Page Options On the Dog Information page, press MENU to...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 ... track log for ten seconds. • Change Comm. Tracking a Dog on the Astro and causes the DC 30 LEDs to your compass (page 6) and hold the Astro 220 level.
... 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 Dog Tracking Dog Information Page Options On the Dog Information page, press MENU to...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 ... track log for ten seconds. • Change Comm. Tracking a Dog on the Astro and causes the DC 30 LEDs to your compass (page 6) and hold the Astro 220 level.
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...Map page indicates the following: • The location of the dog, its name, and a track showing its direction from 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 by the position pointer Sitting 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 your position. To track a dog on the map appear to North Up (page 47). At less than 30 feet...
...Map page indicates the following: • The location of the dog, its name, and a track showing its direction from 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 by the position pointer Sitting 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 your position. To track a dog on the map appear to North Up (page 47). At less than 30 feet...
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...the setup wizard and in the Dog List. If two dogs within range of the Astro 220 have the same ID, the Astro 220 warns you track has its own ID number. If necessary, you can link them ... Numbers mode. Dog Tracking Dog Tracker Page Options Menu To open the setup wizard. 2. To link, the Astro 220 must know the DC 30 ID number. 12 To add a new dog to add or remove dogs. ...the dog descriptions on the Rocker to automatically assign IDs. It then opens a setup wizard to the Astro 220 using the setup wizard in "Conflicting Dog Signals." Adding Dogs to the Dog List If you purchase ...
...the setup wizard and in the Dog List. If two dogs within range of the Astro 220 have the same ID, the Astro 220 warns you track has its own ID number. If necessary, you can link them ... Numbers mode. Dog Tracking Dog Tracker Page Options Menu To open the setup wizard. 2. To link, the Astro 220 must know the DC 30 ID number. 12 To add a new dog to add or remove dogs. ...the dog descriptions on the Rocker to automatically assign IDs. It then opens a setup wizard to the Astro 220 using the setup wizard in "Conflicting Dog Signals." Adding Dogs to the Dog List If you purchase ...
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...fully charged DC 30 operates for Successful Tracking • Use a fully charged DC 30. Settings. 2. Change the update rate, if desired. The Astro 220 and DC 30 use radio signals to a dog and change the update rate: 1. Objects in the path of radio signals degrade the quality of ...17 hours when using 5‑second interval reporting. • Use line-of -Sight Radio Communication Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 13 To assign a new ID number to communicate. Ensure that the Astro 220 is within a few feet of the signals. BEST GOOD POOR Line-of -sight radio communication....
...fully charged DC 30 operates for Successful Tracking • Use a fully charged DC 30. Settings. 2. Change the update rate, if desired. The Astro 220 and DC 30 use radio signals to a dog and change the update rate: 1. Objects in the path of radio signals degrade the quality of ...17 hours when using 5‑second interval reporting. • Use line-of -Sight Radio Communication Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 13 To assign a new ID number to communicate. Ensure that the Astro 220 is within a few feet of the signals. BEST GOOD POOR Line-of -sight radio communication....
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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 Select Use Find Menu to a location you have marked (page 15). Note: Items shown on...
... 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 Select Use Find Menu to a location you have marked (page 15). Note: Items shown on...