Quick Start Manual
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...> MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Compass. Hold the compass level when navigating to your location and track Marked locations on map Dog status icon Dog's track Accuracy circle Your position is ...page indicates the following: • the location of the dog, its name, and a track showing its subsidiaries Astro™ quick start manual Select the dog. 3. Navigating to a Point To navigate to ... your destination, regardless of the dog. Please visit www.garmin.com for additional documentation and information. © 2008 Garmin Ltd. To view the Dog Tracker page press DOG. ...
...> MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Compass. Hold the compass level when navigating to your location and track Marked locations on map Dog status icon Dog's track Accuracy circle Your position is ...page indicates the following: • the location of the dog, its name, and a track showing its subsidiaries Astro™ quick start manual Select the dog. 3. Navigating to a Point To navigate to ... your destination, regardless of the dog. Please visit www.garmin.com for additional documentation and information. © 2008 Garmin Ltd. To view the Dog Tracker page press DOG. ...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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...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... Custom Points of Interest 23 GPS Applications 24 Using the Trip Computer 24 Using the Compass Page 25 Using the Altimeter Page 28 Using Tracks 30 Creating Routes 34 Using ...
...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... Custom Points of Interest 23 GPS Applications 24 Using the Trip Computer 24 Using the Compass Page 25 Using the Altimeter Page 28 Using Tracks 30 Creating Routes 34 Using ...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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...of damage to the DC 30, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, or injury. • Contact your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com). • Do not leave the DC 30 where a dog may be incurred as in the sun ...the unit for an extended time, store within the following temperature range: from 32˚F to 113˚F (from using GPS devices to assist in the taking of mammals. Alaska law prohibits guides from 0˚ to 45˚C). DC 30 Battery ... to be harmful to the dog. Check your jurisdiction prior to purchase and/or use. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
...of damage to the DC 30, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, or injury. • Contact your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com). • Do not leave the DC 30 where a dog may be incurred as in the sun ...the unit for an extended time, store within the following temperature range: from 32˚F to 113˚F (from using GPS devices to assist in the taking of mammals. Alaska law prohibits guides from 0˚ to 45˚C). DC 30 Battery ... to be harmful to the dog. Check your jurisdiction prior to purchase and/or use. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
Astro and DC 30 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
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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... to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Turn the Astro 220 and DC 30 on the bottom of the unit turns off. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Charge the DC 30 until both units must acquire GPS signals. To turn the DC 30 off : 1. The red LEDs blink at... each pulse when a location fix is on the Astro 220 indicate satellite strength. To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. The two ...
... to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Turn the Astro 220 and DC 30 on the bottom of the unit turns off. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Charge the DC 30 until both units must acquire GPS signals. To turn the DC 30 off : 1. The red LEDs blink at... each pulse when a location fix is on the Astro 220 indicate satellite strength. To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. The two ...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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... 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 page displays the status of your location, the distance traveled, and the average ...speed. On the Dog Information page, highlight the Name field and press ENTER. 2. Select OK > ENTER when you are finished. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Using Go To, Map, and Reset • Select Go To to navigate to your dog. • Select Map to view...
... 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 page displays the status of your location, the distance traveled, and the average ...speed. On the Dog Information page, highlight the Name field and press ENTER. 2. Select OK > ENTER when you are finished. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Using Go To, Map, and Reset • Select Go To to navigate to your dog. • Select Map to view...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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... Date field 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 page 46. View Sunrise/Sunset-shows the time..., and current relative positions of the sun and moon at a different time, select the Time field. Main Menu Start New Hunt-resets dog statistics and track logs, and marks your starting location.
... Date field 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 page 46. View Sunrise/Sunset-shows the time..., and current relative positions of the sun and moon at a different time, select the Time field. Main Menu Start New Hunt-resets dog statistics and track logs, and marks your starting location.
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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...mapping 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 To find locations using the on-screen keypad > OK (on the information page to a route (page 34). • View...: 1. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Find > Addresses (or Intersections). Enter the street number using addresses or intersections. If your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with your current location. To use the Options menu: 1. Select the All Points of the item to locate a nearby restaurant...
...mapping 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 To find locations using the on-screen keypad > OK (on the information page to a route (page 34). • View...: 1. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Find > Addresses (or Intersections). Enter the street number using addresses or intersections. If your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with your current location. To use the Options menu: 1. Select the All Points of the item to locate a nearby restaurant...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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... > Trip Computer. On the Trip Computer page, press MENU. 24 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Trip Computer Page To change Trip Computer settings: 1. 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) • Altimeter (page 28) •...
... > Trip Computer. On the Trip Computer page, press MENU. 24 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Trip Computer Page To change Trip Computer settings: 1. 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) • Altimeter (page 28) •...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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... next point on the trip computer: 1. Press ENTER > select an option > ENTER. GPS Applications To open the Compass page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Compass. 2. Using the Compass Page The Compass page guides you to indicate North orientation. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 25 Bearing pointer The compass ring moves to your...
... next point on the trip computer: 1. Press ENTER > select an option > ENTER. GPS Applications To open the Compass page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Compass. 2. Using the Compass Page The Compass page guides you to indicate North orientation. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 25 Bearing pointer The compass ring moves to your...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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... Course deviation indicator Course Pointer Move back to the "course line to destination" to compensate for deviation and to the destination. GPS Applications Using the Course Pointer or the Bearing Pointer The bearing pointer indicates the direction to your destination, and the course pointer ...direction you avoid hazards to your destination is pointing in your direction of the course, such as shoals or submerged rocks. 26 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual The course line to either side of travel, you are traveling directly toward that direction until the bearing ...
... Course deviation indicator Course Pointer Move back to the "course line to destination" to compensate for deviation and to the destination. GPS Applications Using the Course Pointer or the Bearing Pointer The bearing pointer indicates the direction to your destination, and the course pointer ...direction you avoid hazards to your destination is pointing in your direction of the course, such as shoals or submerged rocks. 26 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual The course line to either side of travel, you are traveling directly toward that direction until the bearing ...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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... an option > ENTER. On the Compass page, press MENU > Change Data Fields. 2. On the Compass page, press MENU > Sight 'N Go. Sighting marks Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 27 To use Sight 'N Go to select a field. 3. Hold the unit at it (page 27). • Stop (or Resume) Navigation...level and line up the two sighting marks with a distant object. On the Compass page, press MENU. 2. Use the Rocker to navigate: 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 ...
... an option > ENTER. On the Compass page, press MENU > Change Data Fields. 2. On the Compass page, press MENU > Sight 'N Go. Sighting marks Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 27 To use Sight 'N Go to select a field. 3. Hold the unit at it (page 27). • Stop (or Resume) Navigation...level and line up the two sighting marks with a distant object. On the Compass page, press MENU. 2. Use the Rocker to navigate: 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 ...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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... 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 Range grid measurement Customizable data fields Elevation profile Rate of your ascent or descent, elevation changes over distance or time, or... Compass page and navigate to the distant object (select Re-Sight to lock the direction and open the Altimeter page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Altimeter. GPS Applications 3. OR Select Project Location (page 16).
... 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 Range grid measurement Customizable data fields Elevation profile Rate of your ascent or descent, elevation changes over distance or time, or... Compass page and navigate to the distant object (select Re-Sight to lock the direction and open the Altimeter page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Altimeter. GPS Applications 3. OR Select Project Location (page 16).
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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... Over Time (or Plot Over Distance)-plots time or distance against time.) • View Elevation Plot (or View Pressure Plot)- GPS Applications Changing Altimeter Settings To change altimeter settings: 1. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 29 On the Altimeter page, use the Rocker to move the red crosshairs to the point you are...
... Over Time (or Plot Over Distance)-plots time or distance against time.) • View Elevation Plot (or View Pressure Plot)- GPS Applications Changing Altimeter Settings To change altimeter settings: 1. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 29 On the Altimeter page, use the Rocker to move the red crosshairs to the point you are...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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... On the Altimeter page, press MENU > Calibrate Altimeter. 3. Select Apply > OK to set the zoom ranges for each point. 30 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual The track log contains information about points along the recorded path, including time, location, and elevation for the altimeter plot: 1. Press left or right ... To change the type of your current location (page 30). • Restore Defaults-clears recorded altimeter data and begins recording new data. GPS Applications • Calibrate Altimeter-calibrates the altimeter if you know the barometric pressure. 4.
... On the Altimeter page, press MENU > Calibrate Altimeter. 3. Select Apply > OK to set the zoom ranges for each point. 30 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual The track log contains information about points along the recorded path, including time, location, and elevation for the altimeter plot: 1. Press left or right ... To change the type of your current location (page 30). • Restore Defaults-clears recorded altimeter data and begins recording new data. GPS Applications • Calibrate Altimeter-calibrates the altimeter if you know the barometric pressure. 4.
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... the entire track log: On the Tracks page, select Save > Yes. Tracks Page Track Log Setup Page To clear the track log: On the Track page, select Clear > Yes. The Saved Track page appears. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 31 To change the color of the Tracks page. Selecting more points creates a more points or fewer points. GPS Applications To...
... the entire track log: On the Tracks page, select Save > Yes. Tracks Page Track Log Setup Page To clear the track log: On the Track page, select Clear > Yes. The Saved Track page appears. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 31 To change the color of the Tracks page. Selecting more points creates a more points or fewer points. GPS Applications To...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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... button appears. 2. To save a portion of the track log: 1. The entire track is shown. 2. Changing the color of a dog's saved track also changes the dog pointer color on the Map page. On the Tracks page, select Save > No. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual GPS Applications Use the Saved Track page to the beginning point and press ENTER...
... button appears. 2. To save a portion of the track log: 1. The entire track is shown. 2. Changing the color of a dog's saved track also changes the dog pointer color on the Map page. On the Tracks page, select Save > No. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual GPS Applications Use the Saved Track page to the beginning point and press ENTER...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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...and the end of maps are marked by a flag. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual GPS Applications 3. When these types of the track are available, a Use Map Data - While scrolling, press ENTER to . 3. Navigating a Saved Track You can create a track elevation profile, from the Begin point and the End point...of the page, and the distance from DEM maps, that will take you back to the Garmin Web site www.garmin.com/cartography/ontheTrail/ for the track profile: 1. Select Save. Use Track Data option appears when you scroll, the elevation for each point appears at the top of ...
...and the end of maps are marked by a flag. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual GPS Applications 3. When these types of the track are available, a Use Map Data - While scrolling, press ENTER to . 3. Navigating a Saved Track You can create a track elevation profile, from the Begin point and the End point...of the page, and the distance from DEM maps, that will take you back to the Garmin Web site www.garmin.com/cartography/ontheTrail/ for the track profile: 1. Select Save. Use Track Data option appears when you scroll, the elevation for each point appears at the top of ...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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...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 the field and press ENTER to open the Routes page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Routes. On the Routes page, select New. 2. To add more points to ...the keypad). 4. To create and navigate a new route: 1. Select Follow Road to navigate back to the selected point using available roadways, or Follow Track to open the Find menu. 3. GPS Applications 4. To mark a location on page 49. To set routing options, see Routing Setup on a saved...
...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 the field and press ENTER to open the Routes page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Routes. On the Routes page, select New. 2. To add more points to ...the keypad). 4. To create and navigate a new route: 1. Select Follow Road to navigate back to the selected point using available roadways, or Follow Track to open the Find menu. 3. GPS Applications 4. To mark a location on page 49. To set routing options, see Routing Setup on a saved...
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Select Navigate. 3. Select the route name to the point. GPS Applications To change the route name, and review route points. Select Review to open the information page for that route point. • Save-saves the ... to open the on the keypad). On the Routes page, select a saved route. 2. To delete a route: On the Routes page, select a saved route > Delete. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 35 To stop navigating, press MENU > Stop Navigation. Select a point on the Map Page To navigate a saved route: 1. Route Page Route on...
Select Navigate. 3. Select the route name to the point. GPS Applications To change the route name, and review route points. Select Review to open the information page for that route point. • Save-saves the ... to open the on the keypad). On the Routes page, select a saved route. 2. To delete a route: On the Routes page, select a saved route > Delete. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 35 To stop navigating, press MENU > Stop Navigation. Select a point on the Map Page To navigate a saved route: 1. Route Page Route on...
