Quick Start Manual
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... from you turn slowly. • "Just Right," "Too Fast," or "Too Slow" appears, notifying you purchased an additional DC 30 separately, refer to the Astro 220 Owner's Manual to adjust the brightness levels. The red LEDs blink at each pulse when a location fix is on the DC 30 double blink at a steady pulse... quickly release the Power button on top of the DC 30, you turn the Astro 220 on, press and hold the Power button on , the Garmin Logo appears, followed by the Dog Tracker page. Step 2: Turn the Astro 220 on To turn the Astro 220 on the end of the DC 30. While the...
... from you turn slowly. • "Just Right," "Too Fast," or "Too Slow" appears, notifying you purchased an additional DC 30 separately, refer to the Astro 220 Owner's Manual to adjust the brightness levels. The red LEDs blink at each pulse when a location fix is on the DC 30 double blink at a steady pulse... quickly release the Power button on top of the DC 30, you turn the Astro 220 on, press and hold the Power button on , the Garmin Logo appears, followed by the Dog Tracker page. Step 2: Turn the Astro 220 on To turn the Astro 220 on the end of the DC 30. While the...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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...Dog Tracking System. Tips and Shortcuts • Press MENU twice to return to move backward through your Astro 220. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Introduction Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you by phone: (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020, or go to our ...saved tracks. • Download geocaches to your unit. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. Introduction This manual provides user information for Points of the display backlight (page 4). • To extend the DC 30 battery life, turn the unit off ...
...Dog Tracking System. Tips and Shortcuts • Press MENU twice to return to move backward through your Astro 220. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Introduction Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you by phone: (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020, or go to our ...saved tracks. • Download geocaches to your unit. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. Introduction This manual provides user information for Points of the display backlight (page 4). • To extend the DC 30 battery life, turn the unit off ...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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...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 ... Routes 34 Using the Highway Page 37 Using Proximity Locations 37 Using Turn Preview 38 Using Active Route 39 Using the Satellite Page 39 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
...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 ... Routes 34 Using the Highway Page 37 Using Proximity Locations 37 Using Turn Preview 38 Using Active Route 39 Using the Satellite Page 39 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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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
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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... burn, electrolyte leak, or injury. • Contact your jurisdiction prior to 77˚F (from children. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual NOTICE REGARDING LEGAL RESTRICTIONS; To purchase a replacement battery, see your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com). • Do not leave the DC 30 where a dog may be harmful to this list...
... burn, electrolyte leak, or injury. • Contact your jurisdiction prior to 77˚F (from children. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual NOTICE REGARDING LEGAL RESTRICTIONS; To purchase a replacement battery, see your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com). • Do not leave the DC 30 where a dog may be harmful to this list...
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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... and remove the battery cover. 2. 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. See page 44 for several months. Battery Compartment To install the wrist strap: ...Astro 220 when you remove the batteries, data is not lost. Route the strap through the slot on the back of the strap. Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity. 3. Reinstall the battery cover. Getting Started Installing the Batteries in the battery compartment. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual...
... and remove the battery cover. 2. 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. See page 44 for several months. Battery Compartment To install the wrist strap: ...Astro 220 when you remove the batteries, data is not lost. Route the strap through the slot on the back of the strap. Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity. 3. Reinstall the battery cover. Getting Started Installing the Batteries in the battery compartment. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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...-Press at any other page. BACK-Press to cancel data entry or move the map-panning arrow. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual ENT (Enter)-Press to zoom in or out on the Map page. Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions IN/OUT zoom-Press to enter highlighted options, select data, or confirm on...
...-Press at any other page. BACK-Press to cancel data entry or move the map-panning arrow. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual ENT (Enter)-Press to zoom in or out on the Map page. Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions IN/OUT zoom-Press to enter highlighted options, select data, or confirm on...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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... The first time you turn the Astro 220 on, the Garmin Logo appears, followed by a prompt. Press the Rocker up arrow or down arrow to an appropriate electrical source. 2. Press ENTER to select a brightness level. Battery charging port Blue LED Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Getting Started Turning the Astro 220 On To turn the...
... The first time you turn the Astro 220 on, the Garmin Logo appears, followed by a prompt. Press the Rocker up arrow or down arrow to an appropriate electrical source. 2. Press ENTER to select a brightness level. Battery charging port Blue LED Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Getting Started Turning the Astro 220 On To turn the...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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...two red LEDs on . To turn the DC 30 off, press and hold the DC 30 Power key. When the bars are black, the Astro 220 has acquired satellite signals. 3. Acquiring satellite signals can find your current location and the location of the unit turns off : 1. Battery charging...turn the DC 30 on Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a few minutes. The bars on the bottom of the DC 30, both units have acquired satellite signals. Charge the DC 30 until both units must acquire GPS signals. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
...two red LEDs on . To turn the DC 30 off, press and hold the DC 30 Power key. When the bars are black, the Astro 220 has acquired satellite signals. 3. Acquiring satellite signals can find your current location and the location of the unit turns off : 1. Battery charging...turn the DC 30 on Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a few minutes. The bars on the bottom of the DC 30, both units have acquired satellite signals. Charge the DC 30 until both units must acquire GPS signals. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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...periods of storage, after you to adjust your turning speed. To calibrate the electronic compass: 1. Operating the Astro 220 The following terms are used throughout this manual: Select-move the highlighted area on the screen. Field-the location on the screen. Calibrate the compass ...(11°C). Use the Rocker to select a button, and press ENTER. Press IN or OUT to temperature changes of items. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Select Start, press ENTER, and follow the on-screen directions. Hold the unit level while turning. • When "Calibration Successful" ...
...periods of storage, after you to adjust your turning speed. To calibrate the electronic compass: 1. Operating the Astro 220 The following terms are used throughout this manual: Select-move the highlighted area on the screen. Field-the location on the screen. Calibrate the compass ...(11°C). Use the Rocker to select a button, and press ENTER. Press IN or OUT to temperature changes of items. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Select Start, press ENTER, and follow the on-screen directions. Hold the unit level while turning. • When "Calibration Successful" ...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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... the strength of each item. Getting Started • -indicates the remaining battery power. • -appears when the Astro 220 is completed. Default-the saved factory settings. You can revert to performing functions that you should highlight a series ...Astro 220 page provides status information. For example, if you can change the settings, but you see "select Dog > Show Info," highlight Dog, press ENTER, highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. The message window closes as soon as "Calculating Route." Status Bar Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual...
... the strength of each item. Getting Started • -indicates the remaining battery power. • -appears when the Astro 220 is completed. Default-the saved factory settings. You can revert to performing functions that you should highlight a series ...Astro 220 page provides status information. For example, if you can change the settings, but you see "select Dog > Show Info," highlight Dog, press ENTER, highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. The message window closes as soon as "Calculating Route." Status Bar Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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... not transmit its location 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 to view the Dog Tracker page. Dog Tracking Dog Tracking This section describes communications between the DC 30 and the...
... not transmit its location 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 to view the Dog Tracker page. Dog Tracking Dog Tracking This section describes communications between the DC 30 and the...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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... (page 30) for that dog. Select OK > ENTER when you are finished. On the Dog Information page, highlight the Name field and press ENTER. 2. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 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.
... (page 30) for that dog. Select OK > ENTER when you are finished. On the Dog Information page, highlight the Name field and press ENTER. 2. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 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 and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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... 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 Settings-allows you to identify the dog type so that the appropriate dog status symbols are shown. Dog Tracking Dog Information Page Options On...-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 Auto, Pointing Dog, Treeing Dog,...
... 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 Settings-allows you to identify the dog type so that the appropriate dog status symbols are shown. Dog Tracking Dog Information Page Options On...-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 Auto, Pointing Dog, Treeing Dog,...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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... 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 the Astro 220 cannot determine the location of your position. Note: When the Map page is shortened. At less than 30 feet... its movements • Your location and track Marked locations on the map appear to the dog, the dog pointer may be inaccurate. The dog you . Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 11 To track a dog on the Map page: Press MAP. To stabilize the objects, set the orientation to page 46.
... 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 the Astro 220 cannot determine the location of your position. Note: When the Map page is shortened. At less than 30 feet... its movements • Your location and track Marked locations on the map appear to the dog, the dog pointer may be inaccurate. The dog you . Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 11 To track a dog on the Map page: Press MAP. To stabilize the objects, set the orientation to page 46.
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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...-opens the Dog List to add or remove dogs. • Small Numbers (or Big Numbers)-changes the size of a conflicting ID signal. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual If necessary, you can link them to guide you of the dog descriptions on the Rocker to select and confirm options. On the Dog... Tracker page, press MENU > Dog List > > ENTER to a dog. If two dogs within range of the Astro 220 have the same ID, the Astro 220 ...
...-opens the Dog List to add or remove dogs. • Small Numbers (or Big Numbers)-changes the size of a conflicting ID signal. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual If necessary, you can link them to guide you of the dog descriptions on the Rocker to select and confirm options. On the Dog... Tracker page, press MENU > Dog List > > ENTER to a dog. If two dogs within range of the Astro 220 have the same ID, the Astro 220 ...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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Complete the setup wizard instructions. The Astro 220 and DC 30 use radio signals to a dog and change the update rate: 1. A ...interval reporting. • Use line-of the DC 30. 5. Select an unassigned and nonconflicting ID > OK. 3. Ensure that the Astro 220 is within a few feet of -sight radio communication. Objects in a poor signal. BEST GOOD POOR Line-of the signals. Change... radio waves result in the path of radio signals degrade the quality of -Sight Radio Communication Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 13 On the Dog Information page, press MENU > Change Comm.
Complete the setup wizard instructions. The Astro 220 and DC 30 use radio signals to a dog and change the update rate: 1. A ...interval reporting. • Use line-of the DC 30. 5. Select an unassigned and nonconflicting ID > OK. 3. Ensure that the Astro 220 is within a few feet of -sight radio communication. Objects in a poor signal. BEST GOOD POOR Line-of the signals. Change... radio waves result in the path of radio signals degrade the quality of -Sight Radio Communication Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 13 On the Dog Information page, press MENU > Change Comm.
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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... 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-screen keypad or select the New Location menu. • To view positions of the sun and...
... 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-screen keypad or select the New Location menu. • To view positions of the sun and...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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... to mark the location. After entering and confirming your starting location. Select OK to describe the location, and press ENTER. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 15 After the hunt, you can use your Astro 220 to navigate back to mark a location here?" To mark your changes, select OK (on -screen keypad. Press MARK... (page 14) while you are landmarks that you want to mark the location. Select OK to mark as a location. 2. Mark Location Locations are near your Astro 220.
... to mark the location. After entering and confirming your starting location. Select OK to describe the location, and press ENTER. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 15 After the hunt, you can use your Astro 220 to navigate back to mark a location here?" To mark your changes, select OK (on -screen keypad. Press MARK... (page 14) while you are landmarks that you want to mark the location. Select OK to mark as a location. 2. Mark Location Locations are near your Astro 220.
