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... (outside the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within the UK). at www.my.garmin.com. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Tips and Shortcuts • Press MENU twice to return to your Astro 220. Product Registration Help us better support you can view your saved tracks. •...
... (outside the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within the UK). at www.my.garmin.com. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Tips and Shortcuts • Press MENU twice to return to your Astro 220. Product Registration Help us better support you can view your saved tracks. •...
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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 with...
... 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 with...
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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 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
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..., puncture, or damage the battery. • Replace the battery with a Garmin lithium-ion battery pack. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Check your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com). • Do not leave the DC 30 where a dog may present... a risk of damage to the DC 30, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, or injury. • Contact your jurisdiction prior to purchase and/or use of GPS...
..., puncture, or damage the battery. • Replace the battery with a Garmin lithium-ion battery pack. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Check your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com). • Do not leave the DC 30 where a dog may present... a risk of damage to the DC 30, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, or injury. • Contact your jurisdiction prior to purchase and/or use of GPS...
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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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Getting Started Installing the Batteries in the battery compartment. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Wrist strap installation Belt clip button installation (tighten the button securely by turning it clockwise) Belt clip See page 57 to use the unit... for information on the back of the strap. See page 44 for several months. Turn the D-ring ¼ turn counter- Remove the batteries from your Astro 220...
Getting Started Installing the Batteries in the battery compartment. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Wrist strap installation Belt clip button installation (tighten the button securely by turning it clockwise) Belt clip See page 57 to use the unit... for information on the back of the strap. See page 44 for several months. Turn the D-ring ¼ turn counter- Remove the batteries from your Astro 220...
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... view the Main Menu. Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions IN/OUT zoom-Press to mark your current location. Rocker-Press up or down , left, or right to highlight options and to enter data, or to move backward to view the Dog Tracker page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual MARK-Press to zoom in...
... view the Main Menu. Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions IN/OUT zoom-Press to mark your current location. Rocker-Press up or down , left, or right to highlight options and to enter data, or to move backward to view the Dog Tracker page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual MARK-Press to zoom in...
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Power The first time you turn the Astro 220 on , press and hold the key. To charge the DC 30: 1. Battery charging port Blue LED Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Garmin Logo Dog Tracker Page To adjust the backlight level: 1. Slide the connector into the battery charging port on a ...the brightness levels. 3. Or, press and quickly release the Power key to select a brightness level. Thereafter, when you turn the Astro 220 on, the Garmin Logo appears, followed by a prompt. Press the Rocker up arrow or down arrow to adjust the brightness levels. DC 30 charging ...
Power The first time you turn the Astro 220 on , press and hold the key. To charge the DC 30: 1. Battery charging port Blue LED Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Garmin Logo Dog Tracker Page To adjust the backlight level: 1. Slide the connector into the battery charging port on a ...the brightness levels. 3. Or, press and quickly release the Power key to select a brightness level. Thereafter, when you turn the Astro 220 on, the Garmin Logo appears, followed by a prompt. Press the Rocker up arrow or down arrow to adjust the brightness levels. DC 30 charging ...
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...at a steady rate. 2. When the bars are black, the Astro 220 has acquired satellite signals. To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. The two red LEDs on Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a few minutes. Turn the Astro 220 and DC 30 on the Astro 220 indicate satellite strength. 3. Press and hold the Power key. ... 30 battery requires 4½ hours. Note: The DC 30 does not transmit its location to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To turn the DC 30 off .
...at a steady rate. 2. When the bars are black, the Astro 220 has acquired satellite signals. To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. The two red LEDs on Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a few minutes. Turn the Astro 220 and DC 30 on the Astro 220 indicate satellite strength. 3. Press and hold the Power key. ... 30 battery requires 4½ hours. Note: The DC 30 does not transmit its location to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To turn the DC 30 off .
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...too long to select individual fields. On the Dog Tracker page (page 4), press MENU. 2. Operating the Astro 220 The following terms are used throughout this manual: Select-move the highlighted area on the screen up, down, left, or right with the Rocker to ... A highlighted field appears yellow. 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 a set of items. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Calibrate the compass outdoors. Select Start, press ENTER, ...
...too long to select individual fields. On the Dog Tracker page (page 4), press MENU. 2. Operating the Astro 220 The following terms are used throughout this manual: Select-move the highlighted area on the screen up, down, left, or right with the Rocker to ... A highlighted field appears yellow. 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 a set of items. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Calibrate the compass outdoors. Select Start, press ENTER, ...
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... Tracking System Owner's Manual Manual Conventions In this manual, small arrows (>) indicate that require multiple steps and options. For example, if you should highlight a series of each item. Getting Started • -indicates the remaining battery power. • -appears when the Astro 220 is powered by selecting.... Default-the saved factory settings. Messages also indicate temporary conditions, such as the process is receiving. On-Screen Messages When an on the screen using the Rocker, and press the ENTER key after each Astro 220 page provides status information.
... Tracking System Owner's Manual Manual Conventions In this manual, small arrows (>) indicate that require multiple steps and options. For example, if you should highlight a series of each item. Getting Started • -indicates the remaining battery power. • -appears when the Astro 220 is powered by selecting.... Default-the saved factory settings. Messages also indicate temporary conditions, such as the process is receiving. On-Screen Messages When an on the screen using the Rocker, and press the ENTER key after each Astro 220 page provides status information.
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... location to the Astro 220, and the Astro 220 will not indicate the location of dogs. When communicating with the DC 30: Press DOG to the Dog List. Dog pointer (direction to the dog) Dog status icon Distance to view the Dog Information page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Use the Rocker ...30, until both units have acquired satellite signals. The dog name is listed in the Name field. Use the Rocker to establish communications with the Astro 220 at the factory. Press ENTER to the dog Dog Tracker Page To view details about a selected dog: 1. If you are using a DC...
... location to the Astro 220, and the Astro 220 will not indicate the location of dogs. When communicating with the DC 30: Press DOG to the Dog List. Dog pointer (direction to the dog) Dog status icon Distance to view the Dog Information page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Use the Rocker ...30, until both units have acquired satellite signals. The dog name is listed in the Name field. Use the Rocker to establish communications with the Astro 220 at the factory. Press ENTER to the dog Dog Tracker Page To view details about a selected dog: 1. If you are using a DC...
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...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 it. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 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 Information Page The Dog Information ...
...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 it. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 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 Information Page The Dog Information ...
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...allows 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 Dog Tracking Dog Information Page Options On the Dog Information page, press MENU to access additional dog information options. • Stop (or Start)...-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 the DC 30 to a computer (...
...allows 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 Dog Tracking Dog Information Page Options On the Dog Information page, press MENU to access additional dog information options. • Stop (or Start)...-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 the DC 30 to a computer (...
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... 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 the Astro 220 cannot determine the location of your position. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 11 For more information about the Map page features and custom settings, refer to North Up...
... 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 the Astro 220 cannot determine the location of your position. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 11 For more information about the Map page features and custom settings, refer to North Up...
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...IDs. By default, the new dog is named "Dog" and an ID number is a conflict with the ID number of the Astro 220 have the same ID, the Astro 220 warns you through multiple dogs in "Conflicting Dog Signals." Dog Tracking Dog Tracker Page Options Menu To open the setup wizard. 2. ... you should allow the Astro 220 to guide you of resolving the conflict. When possible, you track has its own ID number. Adding Dogs to the Dog List If you purchase additional DC 30 units, you can manually assign a new ID number to select and confirm options. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
...IDs. By default, the new dog is named "Dog" and an ID number is a conflict with the ID number of the Astro 220 have the same ID, the Astro 220 warns you through multiple dogs in "Conflicting Dog Signals." Dog Tracking Dog Tracker Page Options Menu To open the setup wizard. 2. ... you should allow the Astro 220 to guide you of resolving the conflict. When possible, you track has its own ID number. Adding Dogs to the Dog List If you purchase additional DC 30 units, you can manually assign a new ID number to select and confirm options. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
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... within a few feet of -sight radio communication. The Astro 220 and DC 30 use radio signals to the highest elevation point in your dog's DC 30 produces the best communication signal. To achieve the best ... Tracking • Use a fully charged DC 30. 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 To assign a new ID number to a dog and change the update rate: 1. Objects in a poor signal. On the Dog Information page, press...
... within a few feet of -sight radio communication. The Astro 220 and DC 30 use radio signals to the highest elevation point in your dog's DC 30 produces the best communication signal. To achieve the best ... Tracking • Use a fully charged DC 30. 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 To assign a new ID number to a dog and change the update rate: 1. Objects in a poor signal. On the Dog Information page, press...
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... and moon at a different time, select the Time field. 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 page 46. View Hunting Almanac-provides predicted best times for...
... and moon at a different time, select the Time field. 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 page 46. View Hunting Almanac-provides predicted best times for...
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...) while you are landmarks that you record and store in your Astro 220. Select OK to mark the location. Note: The Mark Covey option allows you can use your Astro 220 to navigate back to your starting location. Select Yes. 3. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 15 After the hunt, you to enter the estimated number of...
...) while you are landmarks that you record and store in your Astro 220. Select OK to mark the location. Note: The Mark Covey option allows you can use your Astro 220 to navigate back to your starting location. Select Yes. 3. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 15 After the hunt, you to enter the estimated number of...
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After entering and confirming your current average location: 1. When averaging, the Astro 220 takes several readings at the bottom of accuracy you want to begin averaging. 2. Select the location you want , select Save > OK. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced ... to the projected location in the appropriate fields at the same location and uses the average value to the location, select Go To. 16 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Select the appropriate field to show the marked location on the map, and press ENTER. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Find > Marked Locations. 2....
After entering and confirming your current average location: 1. When averaging, the Astro 220 takes several readings at the bottom of accuracy you want to begin averaging. 2. Select the location you want , select Save > OK. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced ... to the projected location in the appropriate fields at the same location and uses the average value to the location, select Go To. 16 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Select the appropriate field to show the marked location on the map, and press ENTER. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Find > Marked Locations. 2....