Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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... Support by completing our online registration today! Connect to www.garmin.com/support/. Introduction This manual provides user information for your Garmin products. • Subscribe to your Astro 220. at www.my.garmin.com. 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...
... Support by completing our online registration today! Connect to www.garmin.com/support/. Introduction This manual provides user information for your Garmin products. • Subscribe to your Astro 220. at www.my.garmin.com. 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...
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 a Dog...
... 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...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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Accessories 41 Calendar 41 Calculator 42 Stopwatch 42 Sunrise/Sunset 42 Hunting Almanac 43 Games 43 Settings 44 System Setup 44 Dog List Setup 45 Dog Alerts Setup 45 Display Setup 45 Tones Setup 46 Main Menu Setup 46 Map Setup 46 Routing Setup 49 Geocache Setup 51 Marine Alarms Setup ... 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
Accessories 41 Calendar 41 Calculator 42 Stopwatch 42 Sunrise/Sunset 42 Hunting Almanac 43 Games 43 Settings 44 System Setup 44 Dog List Setup 45 Dog Alerts Setup 45 Display Setup 45 Tones Setup 46 Main Menu Setup 46 Map Setup 46 Routing Setup 49 Geocache Setup 51 Marine Alarms Setup ... 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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...for the pursuit of applicable laws and ordinances, and Garmin makes no such guarantees or warranties that this product in 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 in an ...or the battery. • When storing the unit for product warnings and other important information. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Garmin does not assume any responsibility for any restrictions applicable to the dog. This is not intended to be harmful to this list is punctured, electrolyte can be an...
...for the pursuit of applicable laws and ordinances, and Garmin makes no such guarantees or warranties that this product in 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 in an ...or the battery. • When storing the unit for product warnings and other important information. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Garmin does not assume any responsibility for any restrictions applicable to the dog. This is not intended to be harmful to this list is punctured, electrolyte can be an...
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
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... wrist strap through the loop and pull the end of the unit. 2. Getting Started Installing the Batteries in the battery compartment. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Reinstall the battery cover. Wrist strap installation Belt clip button installation (tighten the button securely by turning it clockwise).... See page 44 for several months. When you do not expect to install or remove the microSD data card in the Astro 220 The Astro 220 operates on the back of the strap. Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity. 3. Route the strap through the...
... wrist strap through the loop and pull the end of the unit. 2. Getting Started Installing the Batteries in the battery compartment. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Reinstall the battery cover. Wrist strap installation Belt clip button installation (tighten the button securely by turning it clockwise).... See page 44 for several months. When you do not expect to install or remove the microSD data card in the Astro 220 The Astro 220 operates on the back of the strap. Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity. 3. Route the strap through the...
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.... Getting Started MAP-Press to view the Main Menu. Press twice to view the Map page. DOG-Press at any other page. MARK-Press to view page options. MENU-Press to mark your current location. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Rocker-Press up or down , left, or right to highlight options and to... enter highlighted options, select data, or confirm on the Map page. BACK-Press to cancel data entry or move the map-panning arrow. Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions IN/OUT zoom-Press to zoom in or out on ‑screen messages.
.... Getting Started MAP-Press to view the Main Menu. Press twice to view the Map page. DOG-Press at any other page. MARK-Press to view page options. MENU-Press to mark your current location. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Rocker-Press up or down , left, or right to highlight options and to... enter highlighted options, select data, or confirm on the Map page. BACK-Press to cancel data entry or move the map-panning arrow. Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions IN/OUT zoom-Press to zoom in or out on ‑screen messages.
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.... Press ENTER to adjust the brightness levels. To charge the DC 30: 1. Thereafter, when you turn the Astro 220 on, press and hold the key. Garmin Logo Dog Tracker Page To adjust the backlight level: 1. Charging the DC 30 Fully charge the DC 30 before using it... page 45 to an appropriate electrical source. 2. Battery charging port Blue LED Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Getting Started Turning the Astro 220 On To turn the Astro 220 on, a message appears followed by the Dog Tracker page. Or, press and quickly release the Power key to cycle through the...
.... Press ENTER to adjust the brightness levels. To charge the DC 30: 1. Thereafter, when you turn the Astro 220 on, press and hold the key. Garmin Logo Dog Tracker Page To adjust the backlight level: 1. Charging the DC 30 Fully charge the DC 30 before using it... page 45 to an appropriate electrical source. 2. Battery charging port Blue LED Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Getting Started Turning the Astro 220 On To turn the Astro 220 on, a message appears followed by the Dog Tracker page. Or, press and quickly release the Power key to cycle through the...
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...off . Battery charging port DC 30 Power key LEDs blink red when power is achieved. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To turn the DC 30 on Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a few minutes. Note: The DC 30 does not transmit its location ...to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. When the bars are black, the Astro 220 has acquired satellite signals. The bars on . Note: Charging a fully-depleted DC 30 battery requires 4½ hours. Acquiring satellite signals can ...
...off . Battery charging port DC 30 Power key LEDs blink red when power is achieved. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To turn the DC 30 on Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a few minutes. Note: The DC 30 does not transmit its location ...to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. When the bars are black, the Astro 220 has acquired satellite signals. The bars on . Note: Charging a fully-depleted DC 30 battery requires 4½ hours. Acquiring satellite signals can ...
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Use the Rocker to scroll a set of items. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press IN or OUT to scroll through a... data or an option can be shown and entered. On the Dog Tracker page (page 4), press MENU. 2. Select Calibrate Compass, and press ENTER. 3. Operating the Astro 220 The following terms are used throughout this manual: Select-move...side of a list that generate magnetic fields, such as cars or buildings. 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 ...
Use the Rocker to scroll a set of items. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press IN or OUT to scroll through a... data or an option can be shown and entered. On the Dog Tracker page (page 4), press MENU. 2. Select Calibrate Compass, and press ENTER. 3. Operating the Astro 220 The following terms are used throughout this manual: Select-move...side of a list that generate magnetic fields, such as cars or buildings. 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 ...
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...power. • -appears when the Astro 220 is powered by selecting Restore Defaults. On-Screen Messages When an on the channel it is completed. Messages also indicate temporary conditions, such as the process is receiving. Status Bar Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual You can ...change the settings, but you see "select Dog > Show Info," highlight Dog, press ENTER, highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. Using the Status ...
...power. • -appears when the Astro 220 is powered by selecting Restore Defaults. On-Screen Messages When an on the channel it is completed. Messages also indicate temporary conditions, such as the process is receiving. Status Bar Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual You can ...change the settings, but you see "select Dog > Show Info," highlight Dog, press ENTER, highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. Using the Status ...
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... 30 The DC 30 that you , and the status of ten dogs. Dog pointer (direction to the dog) Dog status icon Distance to view the Dog Information page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press ENTER to the dog Dog Tracker Page To view details about a selected dog: 1. The dog name is listed in the Name field. Use the Rocker to the...
... 30 The DC 30 that you , and the status of ten dogs. Dog pointer (direction to the dog) Dog status icon Distance to view the Dog Information page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press ENTER to the dog Dog Tracker Page To view details about a selected dog: 1. The dog name is listed in the Name field. Use the Rocker to the...
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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 spell the name of the dog. 3. Use the Rocker and ENTER to it. Using Go To, Map, and Reset • Select Go To to navigate to your dog. • Select Map to view the...
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 spell the name of the dog. 3. Use the Rocker and ENTER to it. Using Go To, Map, and Reset • Select Go To to navigate to your dog. • Select Map to view the...
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... the status 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 the Dog Information page, press MENU to access additional dog information options. • Stop (or Start) Tracking-stops (or starts) tracking the dog. • Identify Dog Unit-displays the...
... the status 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 the Dog Information page, press MENU to access additional dog information options. • Stop (or Start) Tracking-stops (or starts) tracking the dog. • Identify Dog Unit-displays the...
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... 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. To change the color of the dog. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 11 To view the Dog Tracker page: Press DOG. To track a dog on the map appear to the dog, the dog pointer may be inaccurate. The dog pointer is farther than that the Astro 220 cannot determine the location of your position. Note: When the...
... 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. To change the color of the dog. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 11 To view the Dog Tracker page: Press DOG. To track a dog on the map appear to the dog, the dog pointer may be inaccurate. The dog pointer is farther than that the Astro 220 cannot determine the location of your position. Note: When the...
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... the conflict. Press the left or right arrows on the Dog Tracker page. It then opens a setup wizard to guide you can manually assign a new ID number to the Astro 220 using the setup wizard in the Dog List. Dog Tracking Dog Tracker Page Options Menu To open the setup wizard. 2. ...Adding Dogs to add or remove dogs. • Small Numbers (or Big Numbers)-changes the size of another dog. By default, the new dog is named "Dog" and an ID number...
... the conflict. Press the left or right arrows on the Dog Tracker page. It then opens a setup wizard to guide you can manually assign a new ID number to the Astro 220 using the setup wizard in the Dog List. Dog Tracking Dog Tracker Page Options Menu To open the setup wizard. 2. ...Adding Dogs to add or remove dogs. • Small Numbers (or Big Numbers)-changes the size of another dog. By default, the new dog is named "Dog" and an ID number...
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... a new ID number to communicate. Ensure that the Astro 220 is within a few feet of sight Dog Tracking between you and your area (for example, on the top of -Sight Radio Communication Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 13 The Astro 220 and DC 30 use radio signals to a dog and change the update rate: 1. Keeping an unobstructed...
... a new ID number to communicate. Ensure that the Astro 220 is within a few feet of sight Dog Tracking between you and your area (for example, on the top of -Sight Radio Communication Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 13 The Astro 220 and DC 30 use radio signals to a dog and change the update rate: 1. Keeping an unobstructed...
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..., or added as described on the map. Select Use Find Menu to a location you have marked (page 15). 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... stored on page 46. Advanced-displays advanced options. • Find (page 20) • GPS Applications (page 24) • Accessories (page 41) • Settings (page 44) Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
..., or added as described on the map. Select Use Find Menu to a location you have marked (page 15). 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... stored on page 46. Advanced-displays advanced options. • Find (page 20) • GPS Applications (page 24) • Accessories (page 41) • Settings (page 44) Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
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... location: When beginning a hunt, select Start New Hunt (page 14) while you are landmarks that you record and store in your Astro 220. Select a name and hunting-related symbol to view the Mark Location page. 2. Note: The Mark Covey option allows you can use your...OK (on -screen keypad. To edit location information, select the appropriate field, and press ENTER to open the on the keypad). 4. message appears. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 15 Press MAP. Select OK to mark the location. If the map item selected contains no information, a "No map information at...
... location: When beginning a hunt, select Start New Hunt (page 14) while you are landmarks that you record and store in your Astro 220. Select a name and hunting-related symbol to view the Mark Location page. 2. Note: The Mark Covey option allows you can use your...OK (on -screen keypad. To edit location information, select the appropriate field, and press ENTER to open the on the keypad). 4. message appears. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 15 Press MAP. Select OK to mark the location. If the map item selected contains no information, a "No map information at...
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... press ENTER. Select Map to edit. 3. To navigate to a new location on the map. 4. Select the location you want, select Save > OK. When averaging, the Astro 220 takes several readings at the bottom of accuracy you want to provide more accuracy. When the Estimated Accuracy field reaches the level of the... and uses the average value to edit. 3. Mark Location To edit a marked location: 1. To move the marked location to the location, select Go To. 16 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
... press ENTER. Select Map to edit. 3. To navigate to a new location on the map. 4. Select the location you want, select Save > OK. When averaging, the Astro 220 takes several readings at the bottom of accuracy you want to provide more accuracy. When the Estimated Accuracy field reaches the level of the... and uses the average value to edit. 3. Mark Location To edit a marked location: 1. To move the marked location to the location, select Go To. 16 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual