Quick Start Manual
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... on the Astro 220 indicate satellite strength. Press the Rocker up arrow or down arrow to view the Dog Tracker page. Select Start, press ENTER, and follow the on , the Garmin Logo appears, followed by the Dog Tracker page. Hold the unit level while turning. • When "Calibration Successful" appears, ... dog name is on the DC 30 double blink at a steady pulse. The first time you purchased an additional DC 30 separately, refer to the Astro 220 Owner's Manual to the dog Dog Tracker Page Blue LED 3. If you turn the DC 30 off . To charge the DC 30: 1. Dog Tracker Page 3....
... on the Astro 220 indicate satellite strength. Press the Rocker up arrow or down arrow to view the Dog Tracker page. Select Start, press ENTER, and follow the on , the Garmin Logo appears, followed by the Dog Tracker page. Hold the unit level while turning. • When "Calibration Successful" appears, ... dog name is on the DC 30 double blink at a steady pulse. The first time you purchased an additional DC 30 separately, refer to the Astro 220 Owner's Manual to the dog Dog Tracker Page Blue LED 3. If you turn the DC 30 off . To charge the DC 30: 1. Dog Tracker Page 3....
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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... technology owned by U.S. SiRFstarIII and SiRF Powered are registered trademarks and Astro™ is a registered trademark of Garmin. Windows® is a trademark of their respective owners. March 2009 Part Number 190-00714-10 Rev. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored...
... technology owned by U.S. SiRFstarIII and SiRF Powered are registered trademarks and Astro™ is a registered trademark of Garmin. Windows® is a trademark of their respective owners. March 2009 Part Number 190-00714-10 Rev. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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... photocopy, in a safe place. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by completing our online registration today! at www.my.garmin.com. myGarmin Go to www.my.garmin.com to www.garmin.com/support/. Introduction This manual provides user information for your Astro 220. Tips and Shortcuts • Press MENU twice...; Web-based activity tracker where you by phone: (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020, or go to access the latest services for the Garmin® Astro™ 220 Dog Tracking System. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
... photocopy, in a safe place. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by completing our online registration today! at www.my.garmin.com. myGarmin Go to www.my.garmin.com to www.garmin.com/support/. Introduction This manual provides user information for your Astro 220. Tips and Shortcuts • Press MENU twice...; Web-based activity tracker where you by phone: (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020, or go to access the latest services for the Garmin® Astro™ 220 Dog Tracking System. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
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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...-ion battery may experience a shortened life span or may be an exhaustive list of applicable laws and ordinances, and Garmin makes no such guarantees or warranties that may present a risk of damage to the DC 30, fire, chemical burn...jurisdiction prior to 40˚C). Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery. • Replace the battery with a Garmin lithium-ion battery pack. SPECIAL NOTICE TO USERS IN CALIFORNIA AND ALASKA: State law in the taking of the product. This...unit/battery. • Do not leave the unit exposed to use . Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
...-ion battery may experience a shortened life span or may be an exhaustive list of applicable laws and ordinances, and Garmin makes no such guarantees or warranties that may present a risk of damage to the DC 30, fire, chemical burn...jurisdiction prior to 40˚C). Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery. • Replace the battery with a Garmin lithium-ion battery pack. SPECIAL NOTICE TO USERS IN CALIFORNIA AND ALASKA: State law in the taking of the product. This...unit/battery. • Do not leave the unit exposed to 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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... of 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 Wrist strap installation Belt clip button installation (tighten the button securely by turning it clockwise) Belt clip See page 57 to use the unit...
... of 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 Wrist strap installation Belt clip button installation (tighten the button securely by turning it clockwise) Belt clip See page 57 to use the unit...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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... Keypad Functions IN/OUT zoom-Press to zoom in or out on any time to view the Map page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual ENT (Enter)-Press to view page options. MENU-Press to enter highlighted options, select data, or confirm on‑screen messages. DOG-Press at any ...
... Keypad Functions IN/OUT zoom-Press to zoom in or out on any time to view the Map page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual ENT (Enter)-Press to view page options. MENU-Press to enter highlighted options, select data, or confirm on‑screen messages. DOG-Press at any ...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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... of the DC 30. Battery charging port Blue LED Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press the Rocker up arrow or down arrow to select a brightness level. Connect the vehicle power cable or the AC adapter to change the display colors and backlight timeout. Garmin Logo Dog Tracker Page To adjust the backlight level...
... of the DC 30. Battery charging port Blue LED Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press the Rocker up arrow or down arrow to select a brightness level. Connect the vehicle power cable or the AC adapter to change the display colors and backlight timeout. Garmin Logo Dog Tracker Page To adjust the backlight level...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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... transmit its location to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Turn the Astro 220 and DC 30 on the Astro 220 indicate satellite strength. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Charge the DC 30 until both units must acquire GPS signals. Press and hold the Power... key. The two red LEDs on Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a ...
... transmit its location to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Turn the Astro 220 and DC 30 on the Astro 220 indicate satellite strength. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Charge the DC 30 until both units must acquire GPS signals. Press and hold the Power... key. The two red LEDs on Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a ...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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... has been exposed to temperature changes of greater than 20°F (11°C). Use the Rocker to scroll a set of items. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press IN or OUT to scroll through a list. Select Calibrate Compass, and press ENTER. 3. Operating the... Astro 220 The following terms are used throughout this manual: Select-move the highlighted area on the screen. A highlighted field appears yellow. Use the Rocker to fit on -screen ...
... has been exposed to temperature changes of greater than 20°F (11°C). Use the Rocker to scroll a set of items. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press IN or OUT to scroll through a list. Select Calibrate Compass, and press ENTER. 3. Operating the... Astro 220 The following terms are used throughout this manual: Select-move the highlighted area on the screen. A highlighted field appears yellow. Use the Rocker to fit on -screen ...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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...when the unit detects a signal (for example, a DC 30) on the screen using the Rocker, and press the ENTER key after each Astro 220 page provides status information. Using the Status Bar The status bar at the top of items on the channel it is receiving. On-... is powered by selecting Restore Defaults. Getting Started • -indicates the remaining battery power. • -appears when the Astro 220 is completed. Status Bar Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Wizard-an on -screen message appears, press ENTER to performing functions that you see "select Dog > Show Info," ...
...when the unit detects a signal (for example, a DC 30) on the screen using the Rocker, and press the ENTER key after each Astro 220 page provides status information. Using the Status Bar The status bar at the top of items on the channel it is receiving. On-... is powered by selecting Restore Defaults. Getting Started • -indicates the remaining battery power. • -appears when the Astro 220 is completed. Status Bar Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Wizard-an on -screen message appears, press ENTER to performing functions that you see "select Dog > Show Info," ...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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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 Information page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press ENTER to the Dog List. Use the Rocker to view the Dog Tracker page...30, until both units have acquired satellite signals. Dog pointer (direction to the dog) Dog status icon Distance to establish communications with the Astro 220 at the factory. If you ordered separately, follow the instructions for adding a new dog on the list. 2. Communicating with the ...
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 Information page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press ENTER to the Dog List. Use the Rocker to view the Dog Tracker page...30, until both units have acquired satellite signals. Dog pointer (direction to the dog) Dog status icon Distance to establish communications with the Astro 220 at the factory. If you ordered separately, follow the instructions for adding a new dog on the list. 2. Communicating with the ...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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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 reset the dog statistics and the track log (page ... 13) DC 30 communication DC 30 GPS signal strength signal strength Dog Information Page The Dog Information page displays the status of the dog: 1. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To change the name of the dog (Running, Sitting, Treed, On point, or Unknown?), the distance from your dog. • Select Reset to...
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 reset the dog statistics and the track log (page ... 13) DC 30 communication DC 30 GPS signal strength signal strength Dog Information Page The Dog Information page displays the status of the dog: 1. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To change the name of the dog (Running, Sitting, Treed, On point, or Unknown?), the distance from your dog. • Select Reset to...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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...compass accuracy, calibrate your dog's neck with the collar to your compass (page 6) and hold the Astro 220 level. Tracking a Dog on the Astro and causes the DC 30 LEDs to blink rapidly for the dog. • Change Dog Unit Type-... 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...Settings-allows you to avoid conflicting signals and/or the rate of the dog. 10 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
...compass accuracy, calibrate your dog's neck with the collar to your compass (page 6) and hold the Astro 220 level. Tracking a Dog on the Astro and causes the DC 30 LEDs to blink rapidly for the dog. • Change Dog Unit Type-... 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...Settings-allows you to avoid conflicting signals and/or the rate of the dog. 10 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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... message appears, and the dog pointer is farther than 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. To stabilize the objects, set the orientation to page 46. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 11 To track a dog on map Dog status icon Dog track Accuracy circle Your position is in the direction you are facing. To view... page: Press MAP. Dog Status Icons Dog Tracking The Map page indicates the following: • The location of the dog. At less than that the Astro 220 cannot determine the location of the dog, its name, and a track showing its direction from you are holding the...
... message appears, and the dog pointer is farther than 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. To stabilize the objects, set the orientation to page 46. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 11 To track a dog on map Dog status icon Dog track Accuracy circle Your position is in the direction you are facing. To view... page: Press MAP. Dog Status Icons Dog Tracking The Map page indicates the following: • The location of the dog. At less than that the Astro 220 cannot determine the location of the dog, its name, and a track showing its direction from you are holding the...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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...DC 30 ID number. 12 To add a new dog to automatically assign IDs. Conflicting Dog Signals Each dog you of another dog. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press the left or right arrows on the Dog Tracker page. To resolve the conflict, follow the instructions in the setup wizard and in... Menu To open the setup wizard. 2. Adding Dogs to the Dog List If you purchase additional DC 30 units, you should allow the Astro 220 to the list: 1. When possible, you can manually assign a new ID number to the Astro 220 using the setup wizard in "Conflicting Dog Signals."
...DC 30 ID number. 12 To add a new dog to automatically assign IDs. Conflicting Dog Signals Each dog you of another dog. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press the left or right arrows on the Dog Tracker page. To resolve the conflict, follow the instructions in the setup wizard and in... Menu To open the setup wizard. 2. Adding Dogs to the Dog List If you purchase additional DC 30 units, you should allow the Astro 220 to the list: 1. When possible, you can manually assign a new ID number to the Astro 220 using the setup wizard in "Conflicting Dog Signals."
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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...hill). On the Dog Information page, press MENU > Change Comm. Tips 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. To achieve the best line-of-sight ...statistics. 4. Complete the setup wizard instructions. Obstructed radio waves result in your dog's DC 30 produces the best communication signal. Ensure that the Astro 220 is within a few feet of sight Dog Tracking between you and your area (for Successful Tracking • Use a fully charged DC ...
...hill). On the Dog Information page, press MENU > Change Comm. Tips 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. To achieve the best line-of-sight ...statistics. 4. Complete the setup wizard instructions. Obstructed radio waves result in your dog's DC 30 produces the best communication signal. Ensure that the Astro 220 is within a few feet of sight Dog Tracking between you and your area (for Successful Tracking • Use a fully charged DC ...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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... starting location. Advanced-displays advanced options. • Find (page 20) • GPS Applications (page 24) • Accessories (page 41) • Settings (page 44) Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual View Hunting Almanac-provides predicted best times for hunting and fishing for a specific date and location. • To view predictions for a different date, select...
... starting location. Advanced-displays advanced options. • Find (page 20) • GPS Applications (page 24) • Accessories (page 41) • Settings (page 44) Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual View Hunting Almanac-provides predicted best times for hunting and fishing for a specific date and location. • To view predictions for a different date, select...