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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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...32˚F to 113˚F (from using GPS devices to chew on a hot day. To purchase a replacement battery, see your jurisdiction prior to a heat source or in a iv high‑temperature location, such as a result of fire or explosion. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Alaska law prohibits guides from... the battery. • Keep the used battery away from -20˚ to be an exhaustive list of applicable laws and ordinances, and Garmin makes no such guarantees or warranties that may present a risk of damage to the DC 30, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, or injury...
...32˚F to 113˚F (from using GPS devices to chew on a hot day. To purchase a replacement battery, see your jurisdiction prior to a heat source or in a iv high‑temperature location, such as a result of fire or explosion. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Alaska law prohibits guides from... the battery. • Keep the used battery away from -20˚ to be an exhaustive list of applicable laws and ordinances, and Garmin makes no such guarantees or warranties that may present a risk of damage to the DC 30, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, or injury...
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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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Note: Charging a fully-depleted DC 30 battery requires 4½ hours. To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. When the bars are black, the Astro 220 has acquired satellite signals. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Battery charging port DC 30 Power key LEDs blink red when power is achieved. Press and hold...2. To turn the DC 30 off . 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 . Turn the Astro 220 and DC 30 on the DC 30 double blink at a steady rate. 2. The bars...
Note: Charging a fully-depleted DC 30 battery requires 4½ hours. To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. When the bars are black, the Astro 220 has acquired satellite signals. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Battery charging port DC 30 Power key LEDs blink red when power is achieved. Press and hold...2. To turn the DC 30 off . 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 . Turn the Astro 220 and DC 30 on the DC 30 double blink at a steady rate. 2. The bars...
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...> ENTER when you are finished. 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. Using Go To, Map, and Reset • Select Go To to navigate to your dog. • Select Map to view ...Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To change the name of the dog. 3. Use the Rocker and ENTER to spell the name of the dog: 1. 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...
...> ENTER when you are finished. 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. Using Go To, Map, and Reset • Select Go To to navigate to your dog. • Select Map to view ...Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To change the name of the dog. 3. Use the Rocker and ENTER to spell the name of the dog: 1. 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...
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Main Menu Start New Hunt-resets dog statistics and track logs, and marks your starting location. View Hunting Almanac-provides predicted best times for hunting and fishing for a specific date and location. • To view ... 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 Note: Items shown on the Main Menu can be moved, deleted, or added as described on the...
Main Menu Start New Hunt-resets dog statistics and track logs, and marks your starting location. View Hunting Almanac-provides predicted best times for hunting and fishing for a specific date and location. • To view ... 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 Note: Items shown on the Main Menu can be moved, deleted, or added as described on the...
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...page 20). • Set Proximity-programs an alarm to sound when you can find an address or intersection: 1. Select . 3. If your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with your current location. Enter the street number using addresses or intersections. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Find > Addresses ... data, you 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 Select the All Points of the item to a route (page 34). • View Sunrise/Sunset-displays Sunrise/Sunset tables for...
...page 20). • Set Proximity-programs an alarm to sound when you can find an address or intersection: 1. Select . 3. If your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with your current location. Enter the street number using addresses or intersections. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Find > Addresses ... data, you 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 Select the All Points of the item to a route (page 34). • View Sunrise/Sunset-displays Sunrise/Sunset tables for...
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... Computer settings: 1. To open the Trip Computer page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Trip Computer. 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) •...
... Computer settings: 1. To open the Trip Computer page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Trip Computer. 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) •...
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Bearing pointer The compass ring moves to the default settings. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 25 GPS Applications To open the Compass page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Compass. Select an option > ENTER: • Reset-clears the trip computer. • Big Numbers-displays fewer data fields with a compass display and a bearing or ...
Bearing pointer The compass ring moves to the default settings. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 25 GPS Applications To open the Compass page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Compass. Select an option > ENTER: • Reset-clears the trip computer. • Big Numbers-displays fewer data fields with a compass display and a bearing or ...
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... pointing in your destination. If the bearing pointer is pointing ahead. The scale refers to the distance between dots on course. GPS Applications Using the Course Pointer or the Bearing Pointer The bearing pointer indicates the direction to your destination, and the course pointer ...deviation indicator. The course line to the scale shown at the edge of the course, such as shoals or submerged rocks. 26 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual The bearing pointer points to the destination, regardless of the direction you are currently traveling Bearing to destination Bearing...
... pointing in your destination. If the bearing pointer is pointing ahead. The scale refers to the distance between dots on course. GPS Applications Using the Course Pointer or the Bearing Pointer The bearing pointer indicates the direction to your destination, and the course pointer ...deviation indicator. The course line to the scale shown at the edge of the course, such as shoals or submerged rocks. 26 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual The bearing pointer points to the destination, regardless of the direction you are currently traveling Bearing to destination Bearing...
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... or Bearing Pointer-auto routes between the course pointer and the bearing pointer. • Data Fields-specifies 2, 3 or 4 data fields that appear on the compass: 1. GPS Applications To change Compass settings: 1. Changing Compass Settings To change the type of data on the Compass page. • Change Data Fields-selects the type... to an object within your sight by pointing the unit at eye level and line up the two sighting marks with a distant object. Sighting marks Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 27 To use Sight 'N Go to navigate: 1.
... or Bearing Pointer-auto routes between the course pointer and the bearing pointer. • Data Fields-specifies 2, 3 or 4 data fields that appear on the compass: 1. GPS Applications To change Compass settings: 1. Changing Compass Settings To change the type of data on the Compass page. • Change Data Fields-selects the type... to an object within your sight by pointing the unit at eye level and line up the two sighting marks with a distant object. Sighting marks Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 27 To use Sight 'N Go to navigate: 1.
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... pointer Sighting Page 4. 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 To open the Sighting page. Select Set Course to open the Compass page and navigate to the distant object (select Re-Sight...
... pointer Sighting Page 4. 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 To open the Sighting page. Select Set Course to open the Compass page and navigate to the distant object (select Re-Sight...
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.... GPS Applications Changing Altimeter Settings To change altimeter settings: 1. On the Altimeter page, press MENU. 2. Pressure is plotted only against elevation. (This option is marked by the map pointer with location coordinates, the compass bearing, and the distance from your rate of day, and the date when the point was recorded. Astro Dog Tracking...
.... GPS Applications Changing Altimeter Settings To change altimeter settings: 1. On the Altimeter page, press MENU. 2. Pressure is plotted only against elevation. (This option is marked by the map pointer with location coordinates, the compass bearing, and the distance from your rate of day, and the date when the point was recorded. Astro Dog Tracking...
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...the elevation, select No > Yes if you want to set the zoom ranges for each point. 30 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press up or down on the Rocker to reset. 3. On the Altimeter page ...the selected options. Select Apply > OK to select a field. 3. To calibrate the altimeter: 1. The track log contains information about points along the recorded path, including time, location, and elevation for the altimeter plot:... or barometric pressure > OK. GPS Applications • Calibrate Altimeter-calibrates the altimeter if you know the elevation or pressure at your...
...the elevation, select No > Yes if you want to set the zoom ranges for each point. 30 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press up or down on the Rocker to reset. 3. On the Altimeter page ...the selected options. Select Apply > OK to select a field. 3. To calibrate the altimeter: 1. The track log contains information about points along the recorded path, including time, location, and elevation for the altimeter plot:... or barometric pressure > OK. GPS Applications • Calibrate Altimeter-calibrates the altimeter if you know the elevation or pressure at your...
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The percentage of memory used by the current track log appears at the top of a dog's track, use the color option on the Saved Track page. To open the Tracks page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Tracks. Tracks Page Track Log Setup Page To clear the track log: On the Track page, select Clear > Yes. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 31 After you...
The percentage of memory used by the current track log appears at the top of a dog's track, use the color option on the Saved Track page. To open the Tracks page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Tracks. Tracks Page Track Log Setup Page To clear the track log: On the Track page, select Clear > Yes. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 31 After you...
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... entire track is shown. 2. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual On the Tracks page, select Save > No. When you are finished, select Stop. GPS Applications Use the Saved Track page to rename the track and view the track distance, the calculated area, and the color for the calculated area. To view a track on the Map page. To save a portion of a track...
... entire track is shown. 2. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual On the Tracks page, select Save > No. When you are finished, select Stop. GPS Applications Use the Saved Track page to rename the track and view the track distance, the calculated area, and the color for the calculated area. To view a track on the Map page. To save a portion of a track...
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... you scroll, the elevation for each point appears at the top of the track are available, a Use Map Data - Select the Area field to scroll across the track profile. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual GPS Applications 3. Press ENTER. 33 To set the zoom range on the Rocker... range on the horizontal axis. Use Track Data option appears when you back to the Garmin Web site www.garmin.com/cartography/ontheTrail/ for the track profile: 1. On the Tracks page or the Saved Tracks page, select TracBack. 2. As you traveled and a track altitude profile. Topo maps. 3. Select...
... you scroll, the elevation for each point appears at the top of the track are available, a Use Map Data - Select the Area field to scroll across the track profile. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual GPS Applications 3. Press ENTER. 33 To set the zoom range on the Rocker... range on the horizontal axis. Use Track Data option appears when you back to the Garmin Web site www.garmin.com/cartography/ontheTrail/ for the track profile: 1. On the Tracks page or the Saved Tracks page, select TracBack. 2. As you traveled and a track altitude profile. Topo maps. 3. Select...
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...options, see Routing Setup on the keypad). 4. On the Routes page, select New. 2. GPS Applications 4. Select Follow Road to navigate back to the selected point using available roadways, or Follow Track to open the Find menu. 3. To edit location information, select the appropriate field, and ... > Advanced > GPS Applications > Routes. To add more points to mark. 2. With a saved track shown on the map, move the map pointer to the location on the route. 5. Select the first point on the track that you want to the route, repeat steps 2 through 5. 34 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual...
...options, see Routing Setup on the keypad). 4. On the Routes page, select New. 2. GPS Applications 4. Select Follow Road to navigate back to the selected point using available roadways, or Follow Track to open the Find menu. 3. To edit location information, select the appropriate field, and ... > Advanced > GPS Applications > Routes. To add more points to mark. 2. With a saved track shown on the map, move the map pointer to the location on the route. 5. Select the first point on the track that you want to the route, repeat steps 2 through 5. 34 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual...
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Route Page Route on ‑screen keypad. 3. To stop navigating, press MENU > Stop Navigation. GPS Applications To change the route name, and review route points. To delete a route: On the Routes page, select a saved route > Delete. On the Routes page, ... page, select a saved route. 2. 7. After entering your changes, select OK (on the route. 3. To review and save individual route points: 1. Select Review to the point. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 35
Route Page Route on ‑screen keypad. 3. To stop navigating, press MENU > Stop Navigation. GPS Applications To change the route name, and review route points. To delete a route: On the Routes page, select a saved route > Delete. On the Routes page, ... page, select a saved route. 2. 7. After entering your changes, select OK (on the route. 3. To review and save individual route points: 1. Select Review to the point. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 35
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.... Setting Route Page Options To set route page options for a route: 1. Press IN to route to the following point. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual On the Routes page, press MENU. 2. Select Off Road Transition. 3. GPS Applications To select the off-road transition for a specific route: On the Routes page, select a route > MENU. •...
.... Setting Route Page Options To set route page options for a route: 1. Press IN to route to the following point. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual On the Routes page, press MENU. 2. Select Off Road Transition. 3. GPS Applications To select the off-road transition for a specific route: On the Routes page, select a route > MENU. •...