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... Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any page. • Press BACK to move backward through your steps. • To extend battery life of the Astro 220, turn the unit off when you are not using your Astro 220. Introduction This manual provides user information for Points of Interest (POIs) and other useful items. • Unlock optional maps...
... Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any page. • Press BACK to move backward through your steps. • To extend battery life of the Astro 220, turn the unit off when you are not using your Astro 220. Introduction This manual provides user information for Points of Interest (POIs) and other useful items. • Unlock optional maps...
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... Contents Introduction i Tips and Shortcuts 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...
... Contents Introduction i Tips and Shortcuts 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...
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...Main Menu Setup 46 Map Setup 46 Routing Setup 49 Geocache Setup 51 Marine Alarms Setup 51 Time Setup 51 Units 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
...Main Menu Setup 46 Map Setup 46 Routing Setup 49 Geocache Setup 51 Marine Alarms Setup 51 Time Setup 51 Units 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
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..., select data, or confirm on‑screen messages. ENT (Enter)-Press to view page options. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual BACK-Press to cancel data entry or move the map-panning arrow. Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions IN/OUT zoom-Press to the Main Menu. Press twice to move backward to... zoom in or out on any time to scroll up , down a list on the Map page. Rocker-Press up or down , left,...
..., select data, or confirm on‑screen messages. ENT (Enter)-Press to view page options. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual BACK-Press to cancel data entry or move the map-panning arrow. Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions IN/OUT zoom-Press to the Main Menu. Press twice to move backward to... zoom in or out on any time to scroll up , down a list on the Map page. Rocker-Press up or down , left,...
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... to scroll through the list of the dog. Dog Tracking Dog Tracking This section describes communications between the DC 30 and the Astro, tracking dogs on the map, and adding dogs to view the Dog Tracker page. To view communication status with the DC 30: Press DOG to the ... dogs. If you are using a DC 30 that was packaged with your Astro 220 System was linked with the Astro 220. Note: The DC 30 does not transmit its location to establish communications with the Astro 220 at the factory. The Astro 220 can keep track of the DC 30, until both units have acquired satellite...
... to scroll through the list of the dog. Dog Tracking Dog Tracking This section describes communications between the DC 30 and the Astro, tracking dogs on the map, and adding dogs to view the Dog Tracker page. To view communication status with the DC 30: Press DOG to the ... dogs. If you are using a DC 30 that was packaged with your Astro 220 System was linked with the Astro 220. Note: The DC 30 does not transmit its location to establish communications with the Astro 220 at the factory. The Astro 220 can keep track of the DC 30, until both units have acquired satellite...
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...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. Astro... Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Select OK > ENTER when you are finished. On the Dog Information page, highlight the Name field and press ENTER. 2. 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...Naming the Dog The Astro 220 assigns a name such as Dog or Dog 1 to every Dog Unit (DC...
...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. Astro... Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Select OK > ENTER when you are finished. On the Dog Information page, highlight the Name field and press ENTER. 2. 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...Naming the Dog The Astro 220 assigns a name such as Dog or Dog 1 to every Dog Unit (DC...
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...than that the Astro 220 cannot determine the location of the dog. At less than 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Dog Status Icons Dog Tracking The Map page indicates the following: • The location of your position. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 11 For more information about the Map page features ... from you are holding the Astro 220 level and the dog is most accurate when you are close to rotate around your dog's pointer, see page 31. When you . As you move, the entire map reorients in the Track Up orientation mode, objects on map Dog status icon Dog track ...
...than that the Astro 220 cannot determine the location of the dog. At less than 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Dog Status Icons Dog Tracking The Map page indicates the following: • The location of your position. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 11 For more information about the Map page features ... from you are holding the Astro 220 level and the dog is most accurate when you are close to rotate around your dog's pointer, see page 31. When you . As you move, the entire map reorients in the Track Up orientation mode, objects on map Dog status icon Dog track ...
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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 map. View Sunrise/Sunset-shows the time of sunrise, sunset...; To view positions of the sun and moon. 14 • To view the rise and set times for a different location, select the Location field > Use Map and select a point using the Rocker. Select Use Find Menu to a location you have marked (page 15).
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 map. View Sunrise/Sunset-shows the time of sunrise, sunset...; To view positions of the sun and moon. 14 • To view the rise and set times for a different location, select the Location field > Use Map and select a point using the Rocker. Select Use Find Menu to a location you have marked (page 15).
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... location. message appears. To mark a location using the Map page: 1. Press ENTER. After the hunt, you can use your Astro 220 to navigate back to mark as a location. 2. Press MAP. Use the Rocker to move the map pointer to the map item you record and store in your vehicle to mark ...a location here?" If the map item selected contains no information, a "No map information at this point....
... location. message appears. To mark a location using the Map page: 1. Press ENTER. After the hunt, you can use your Astro 220 to navigate back to mark as a location. 2. Press MAP. Use the Rocker to move the map pointer to the map item you record and store in your vehicle to mark ...a location here?" If the map item selected contains no information, a "No map information at this point....
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...a marked location: 1. After entering and confirming your current average location: 1. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Find > Marked Locations. 2. When averaging, the Astro 220 takes several readings at the bottom of accuracy you want, select Save > OK. To project a location: 1. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Find > ... appropriate fields at the same location and uses the average value to provide more accuracy. Select Map to a new location on the map. 4. To navigate to open the on the Map page: 1. Select the location > MENU > Project Location. 3. To move the marked location...
...a marked location: 1. After entering and confirming your current average location: 1. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Find > Marked Locations. 2. When averaging, the Astro 220 takes several readings at the bottom of accuracy you want, select Save > OK. To project a location: 1. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Find > ... appropriate fields at the same location and uses the average value to provide more accuracy. Select Map to a new location on the map. 4. To navigate to open the on the Map page: 1. Select the location > MENU > Project Location. 3. To move the marked location...
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... screen above the map when navigating to a destination. • Setup Map-customizes the map to display the Map page. Map Page Options Customize the Map page using MapSource® detailed mapping data as shown below. Use the Rocker to move the map pointer away from Garmin MapSource City Navigator...top of the page (page 18). • Change Data Fields-changes the type of the current map display, the screen scrolls to change the map scale. Map Page The Astro 220 includes a preloaded basemap that includes cities, interstates, state and county highways, exit information, and lake...
... screen above the map when navigating to a destination. • Setup Map-customizes the map to display the Map page. Map Page Options Customize the Map page using MapSource® detailed mapping data as shown below. Use the Rocker to move the map pointer away from Garmin MapSource City Navigator...top of the page (page 18). • Change Data Fields-changes the type of the current map display, the screen scrolls to change the map scale. Map Page The Astro 220 includes a preloaded basemap that includes cities, interstates, state and county highways, exit information, and lake...
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... Restore Defaults-returns map settings to select a field. 3. To change the data shown in selected fields: 1. Change data selection arrow Data Fields When navigating on the Map page: 1. Press ENTER to provide travel and navigational information. Select an option > ENTER. 18 Astro Dog Tracking System ...Owner's Manual To show data fields on the Map page, you can display up to four data ...
... Restore Defaults-returns map settings to select a field. 3. To change the data shown in selected fields: 1. Change data selection arrow Data Fields When navigating on the Map page: 1. Press ENTER to provide travel and navigational information. Select an option > ENTER. 18 Astro Dog Tracking System ...Owner's Manual To show data fields on the Map page, you can display up to four data ...
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End point of the measurement is shown in the upper-right corner of the measurement Map Page Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 19 Move the arrow to the point you want to another point. Measuring Distance To measure the distance between the two points is labeled REF Measured distance Push pin indicates the beginning point of the Map page. A push pin marks the point. 3. An arrow appears on the map at your current location. 2. The distance between two points: 1. On the Map page, press MENU > Measure Distance. Move the arrow to measure from and press ENTER.
End point of the measurement is shown in the upper-right corner of the measurement Map Page Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 19 Move the arrow to the point you want to another point. Measuring Distance To measure the distance between the two points is labeled REF Measured distance Push pin indicates the beginning point of the Map page. A push pin marks the point. 3. An arrow appears on the map at your current location. 2. The distance between two points: 1. On the Map page, press MENU > Measure Distance. Move the arrow to measure from and press ENTER.
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..., cities, and exits included in the Astro 220 basemap. Find By Name Menu 4. Use the on the map: 1. To find an item near another location on -screen keypad to enter the name of items near your current location or the map pointer (if active). Select the item ..., select OK. 5. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Find > Recent Finds. 2. Select a category > ENTER to find an item from another item: 1. The Map page opens. 20 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press MENU > Find by name: 1. To find > ENTER. 3. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Find. 2. The Find menu opens...
..., cities, and exits included in the Astro 220 basemap. Find By Name Menu 4. Use the on the map: 1. To find an item near another location on -screen keypad to enter the name of items near your current location or the map pointer (if active). Select the item ..., select OK. 5. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Find > Recent Finds. 2. Select a category > ENTER to find an item from another item: 1. The Map page opens. 20 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press MENU > Find by name: 1. To find > ENTER. 3. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Find. 2. The Find menu opens...
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...list of exits near your current location appears. 2. Select an exit. OR If the city you want, and press ENTER to the map location you want is found, the Astro 220 marks the cache as found, logs an entry into the calendar, and shows the nearest cache. To find a city: 1. Find...MENU > MENU > Advanced > Find > Cities. Go to my.garmin.com, log on, and click Go Geocaching for more information about the service. Use the Rocker to move the map pointer to show a list of services near the new map location. Select a geocache to download geocache locations from the list....
...list of exits near your current location appears. 2. Select an exit. OR If the city you want, and press ENTER to the map location you want is found, the Astro 220 marks the cache as found, logs an entry into the calendar, and shows the nearest cache. To find a city: 1. Find...MENU > MENU > Advanced > Find > Cities. Go to my.garmin.com, log on, and click Go Geocaching for more information about the service. Use the Rocker to move the map pointer to show a list of services near the new map location. Select a geocache to download geocache locations from the list....
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... Select an option > 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 a new location (page 16). • Find Near Here-finds an item near another item (...page 20). • Change Reference-finds an item from another location on the keypad). 22 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 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-...
... Select an option > 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 a new location (page 16). • Find Near Here-finds an item near another item (...page 20). • Change Reference-finds an item from another location on the keypad). 22 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 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-...
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... Distance)-plots time or distance against elevation. (This option is plotted only against time.) • View Elevation Plot (or View Pressure Plot)- GPS Applications Changing Altimeter Settings To change altimeter settings: 1. selects either an elevation plot or a barometric pressure plot for a set period of time....point you are plotting elevation. To view points on a plot: On the Altimeter page, press left or right on the map. 2. Press ENTER. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 29 The field at the bottom of the page shows your current elevation and your current location...
... Distance)-plots time or distance against elevation. (This option is plotted only against time.) • View Elevation Plot (or View Pressure Plot)- GPS Applications Changing Altimeter Settings To change altimeter settings: 1. selects either an elevation plot or a barometric pressure plot for a set period of time....point you are plotting elevation. To view points on a plot: On the Altimeter page, press left or right on the map. 2. Press ENTER. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 29 The field at the bottom of the page shows your current elevation and your current location...
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... page. 3. 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. On the Tracks page, select Save > No. Use the Rocker to move the map pointer to the beginning point and press ENTER. 32 Saved Track on the... the color of a dog's saved track also changes the dog pointer color on the map: On the Tracks page, select Save > Yes > Map. When you begin to move the map pointer to move , a Stop button appears. 2. GPS Applications Use the Saved Track page to start the area calculation. The track appears on the...
... page. 3. 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. On the Tracks page, select Save > No. Use the Rocker to move the map pointer to the beginning point and press ENTER. 32 Saved Track on the... the color of a dog's saved track also changes the dog pointer color on the map: On the Tracks page, select Save > Yes > Map. When you begin to move the map pointer to move , a Stop button appears. 2. GPS Applications Use the Saved Track page to start the area calculation. The track appears on the...
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... across the track profile. While scrolling, press ENTER to the Garmin Web site www.garmin.com/cartography/ontheTrail/ for the track profile: 1. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual GPS Applications 3. To set the zoom range on the vertical axis. Using DEM (Digital Elevation Models) Maps You can save a track, you have a record of the page...
... across the track profile. While scrolling, press ENTER to the Garmin Web site www.garmin.com/cartography/ontheTrail/ for the track profile: 1. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual GPS Applications 3. To set the zoom range on the vertical axis. Using DEM (Digital Elevation Models) Maps You can save a track, you have a record of the page...
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... your original path of the Find menu categories for the first point on the keypad). 4. GPS Applications 4. Select Follow Road to navigate back to the selected point using available roadways, or Follow ...Track to the route, repeat steps 2 through 5. 34 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Select the field and press ENTER to mark. 2. On the ...select New. 2. Select the first point on page 49. With a saved track shown on the map, move the map pointer to the location on a saved track: 1. To mark a location on the track that you...
... your original path of the Find menu categories for the first point on the keypad). 4. GPS Applications 4. Select Follow Road to navigate back to the selected point using available roadways, or Follow ...Track to the route, repeat steps 2 through 5. 34 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Select the field and press ENTER to mark. 2. On the ...select New. 2. Select the first point on page 49. With a saved track shown on the map, move the map pointer to the location on a saved track: 1. To mark a location on the track that you...