Quick Start Manual
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...the Compass page to the point. Please visit www.garmin.com for additional documentation and information. © 2008 Garmin Ltd. The dog pointer is most accurate when you are holding the Astro 220 level and the dog is farther than that the Astro 220 cannot determine the location of the direction you...and the collar to mark the location. To view the Dog Tracker page press DOG. At less than 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. To track a dog on the Astro and then use the compass to navigate to navigate > ENTER. 3. or its movements • your destination. Use the compass page to ...
...the Compass page to the point. Please visit www.garmin.com for additional documentation and information. © 2008 Garmin Ltd. The dog pointer is most accurate when you are holding the Astro 220 level and the dog is farther than that the Astro 220 cannot determine the location of the direction you...and the collar to mark the location. To view the Dog Tracker page press DOG. At less than 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. To track a dog on the Astro and then use the compass to navigate to navigate > ENTER. 3. or its movements • your destination. Use the compass page to ...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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... life of the Astro 220, turn the unit off when you are not using your unit. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Introduction Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any page. • Press BACK to your Astro 220. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by completing...Ltd. Tips and Shortcuts • Press MENU twice to return to online services for the Garmin® Astro™ 220 Dog Tracking System. Connect to www.garmin.com/support/. at www.my.garmin.com. Introduction This manual provides user information for Points of the display backlight (page 4)....
... life of the Astro 220, turn the unit off when you are not using your unit. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Introduction Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any page. • Press BACK to your Astro 220. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by completing...Ltd. Tips and Shortcuts • Press MENU twice to return to online services for the Garmin® Astro™ 220 Dog Tracking System. Connect to www.garmin.com/support/. at www.my.garmin.com. Introduction This manual provides user information for Points of the display backlight (page 4)....
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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... 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...
... 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...
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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... NOTICE TO USERS IN CALIFORNIA AND ALASKA: State law in California prohibits the use . 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 present a risk of damage to the DC 30, ...; Keep the used battery away from -20˚ to chew on a hot day. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery. • Replace the battery with a Garmin lithium-ion battery pack. Introduction See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product...
... NOTICE TO USERS IN CALIFORNIA AND ALASKA: State law in California prohibits the use . 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 present a risk of damage to the DC 30, ...; Keep the used battery away from -20˚ to chew on a hot day. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery. • Replace the battery with a Garmin lithium-ion battery pack. Introduction See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product...
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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...on setting the battery type. clockwise and remove the battery cover. 2. Remove the batteries from your Astro 220 when you remove the batteries, data is not lost. 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. Route the strap through the slot on two ... Getting Started Installing the Batteries in the battery compartment. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Turn the D-ring ¼ turn counter- See page 44 for several months.
...on setting the battery type. clockwise and remove the battery cover. 2. Remove the batteries from your Astro 220 when you remove the batteries, data is not lost. 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. Route the strap through the slot on two ... Getting Started Installing the Batteries in the battery compartment. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Turn the D-ring ¼ turn counter- See page 44 for several months.
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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... highlighted options, select data, or confirm on‑screen messages. ENT (Enter)-Press to view page options. MARK-Press to view the Map page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Getting Started MAP-Press to mark your current location. Press twice to zoom in or out on any time to the Main... backward to view the Dog Tracker page. DOG-Press at any other page. Press to scroll up , down a list on the Map page. Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions IN/OUT zoom-Press to view the Main Menu.
... highlighted options, select data, or confirm on‑screen messages. ENT (Enter)-Press to view page options. MARK-Press to view the Map page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Getting Started MAP-Press to mark your current location. Press twice to zoom in or out on any time to the Main... backward to view the Dog Tracker page. DOG-Press at any other page. Press to scroll up , down a list on the Map page. Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions IN/OUT zoom-Press to view the Main Menu.
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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Power The first time you turn the Astro 220 on, the Garmin Logo appears, followed by a prompt. DC 30 charging temperature range is 32°F-113°F (0°C-45°C). Getting Started Turning the Astro 220 On To turn the Astro 220 on a hunt. Press the Rocker up arrow or down arrow to change the... hold the key. Slide the connector into the battery charging port on , a message appears followed by the Dog Tracker page. Battery charging port Blue LED Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To charge the DC 30: 1. Thereafter, when you turn the...
Power The first time you turn the Astro 220 on, the Garmin Logo appears, followed by a prompt. DC 30 charging temperature range is 32°F-113°F (0°C-45°C). Getting Started Turning the Astro 220 On To turn the Astro 220 on a hunt. Press the Rocker up arrow or down arrow to change the... hold the key. Slide the connector into the battery charging port on , a message appears followed by the Dog Tracker page. Battery charging port Blue LED Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To charge the DC 30: 1. Thereafter, when you turn the...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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...each pulse when a location fix is on Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a few minutes. Acquiring satellite signals can find your current location and ... away from tall buildings and trees. 2. To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. Turn the Astro 220 and DC 30 on the Astro 220 indicate satellite strength. The bars on . Press and hold the Power key. Battery ...turn the DC 30 off, press and hold the DC 30 Power key. Go outdoors to the Astro 220, and the Astro 220 will not indicate the location of the unit turns off : 1. 3. Charge the DC 30 ...
...each pulse when a location fix is on Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a few minutes. Acquiring satellite signals can find your current location and ... away from tall buildings and trees. 2. To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. Turn the Astro 220 and DC 30 on the Astro 220 indicate satellite strength. The bars on . Press and hold the Power key. Battery ...turn the DC 30 off, press and hold the DC 30 Power key. Go outdoors to the Astro 220, and the Astro 220 will not indicate the location of the unit turns off : 1. 3. Charge the DC 30 ...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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... the screen up, down, left, or right with the Rocker to temperature changes of greater than 20°F (11°C). Operating the Astro 220 The following terms are used throughout this manual: Select-move the highlighted area on the right 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 scroll a set of items. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Calibrate the compass outdoors. Hold the compass ...
... the screen up, down, left, or right with the Rocker to temperature changes of greater than 20°F (11°C). Operating the Astro 220 The following terms are used throughout this manual: Select-move the highlighted area on the right 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 scroll a set of items. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Calibrate the compass outdoors. Hold the compass ...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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Wizard-an on the screen using the Rocker, and press the ENTER key after each Astro 220 page provides status information. Manual Conventions In this manual, small arrows (>) indicate that you should highlight a series of items on -screen guide... Show Info, and press ENTER again. Getting Started • -indicates the remaining battery power. • -appears when the Astro 220 is powered by selecting Restore Defaults. Status Bar Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual On-Screen Messages When an on the channel it is completed. Default-the saved factory settings. You...
Wizard-an on the screen using the Rocker, and press the ENTER key after each Astro 220 page provides status information. Manual Conventions In this manual, small arrows (>) indicate that you should highlight a series of items on -screen guide... Show Info, and press ENTER again. Getting Started • -indicates the remaining battery power. • -appears when the Astro 220 is powered by selecting Restore Defaults. Status Bar Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual On-Screen Messages When an on the channel it is completed. Default-the saved factory settings. You...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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... with the DC 30 The DC 30 that you , and the status of the dog. To view communication status with the Astro 220 at the factory. The Astro 220 can keep track of ten dogs. Press ENTER to scroll through the list of dogs. Use the Rocker to the dog Dog Tracker Page... the dog) Dog status icon Distance to select a dog on the list. 2. Dog Tracking Dog Tracking This section describes communications between the DC 30 and the Astro, tracking dogs on the map, and adding dogs to the Astro 220, and the Astro 220 will not indicate the location of the DC 30, until both units have...
... with the DC 30 The DC 30 that you , and the status of the dog. To view communication status with the Astro 220 at the factory. The Astro 220 can keep track of ten dogs. Press ENTER to scroll through the list of dogs. Use the Rocker to the dog Dog Tracker Page... the dog) Dog status icon Distance to select a dog on the list. 2. Dog Tracking Dog Tracking This section describes communications between the DC 30 and the Astro, tracking dogs on the map, and adding dogs to the Astro 220, and the Astro 220 will not indicate the location of the DC 30, until both units have...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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To change the name of the dog. 3. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Dog status fields Dog name field Position update rate and ..., On point, or Unknown?), the distance from your dog. • Select Reset to reset the dog statistics and the track log (page 30) for that dog. Select OK > ENTER when you are finished. On the Dog Information page, highlight... of your location, the distance traveled, and the average speed. Use the Rocker and ENTER to it. 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...
To change the name of the dog. 3. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Dog status fields Dog name field Position update rate and ..., On point, or Unknown?), the distance from your dog. • Select Reset to reset the dog statistics and the track log (page 30) for that dog. Select OK > ENTER when you are finished. On the Dog Information page, highlight... of your location, the distance traveled, and the average speed. Use the Rocker and ENTER to it. 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...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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...compass accuracy, calibrate your dog's neck with the VHF antenna (page 1) pointing up. Tracking a Dog Attach the DC 30 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-allows you 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 ...
...compass accuracy, calibrate your dog's neck with the VHF antenna (page 1) pointing up. Tracking a Dog Attach the DC 30 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-allows you 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 ...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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... message appears, and the dog pointer is farther than that the Astro 220 cannot determine the location of your position. At less than 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 11 As you are holding the Astro 220 level and the dog is shortened. The dog you are... tracking is in the direction you are facing. To change the color of the dog...
... message appears, and the dog pointer is farther than that the Astro 220 cannot determine the location of your position. At less than 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 11 As you are holding the Astro 220 level and the dog is shortened. The dog you are... tracking is in the direction you are facing. To change the color of the dog...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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... its own ID number. If two dogs within range of the Astro 220 have the same ID, the Astro 220 warns you should allow the Astro 220 to scroll through the process of another dog. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press the left or right arrows on the Dog Tracker page. By default, ...: On the Dog Tracker page, press MENU. • Show Info-opens the Dog Information page for the selected dog. • Pause (or Resume) All Tracking-pauses tracking of all dogs. • Calibrate Compass-calibrates the compass (page 6). • View Dog List-opens the Dog List to add or remove dogs. •...
... its own ID number. If two dogs within range of the Astro 220 have the same ID, the Astro 220 warns you should allow the Astro 220 to scroll through the process of another dog. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press the left or right arrows on the Dog Tracker page. By default, ...: On the Dog Tracker page, press MENU. • Show Info-opens the Dog Information page for the selected dog. • Pause (or Resume) All Tracking-pauses tracking of all dogs. • Calibrate Compass-calibrates the compass (page 6). • View Dog List-opens the Dog List to add or remove dogs. •...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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.... 3. 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 Radio Communication Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 13 Tips for approximately 17 hours when using 5‑second interval reporting. • Use ...line-of a hill). The Astro 220 and DC 30 use radio signals to a dog and change the update ...
.... 3. 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 Radio Communication Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 13 Tips for approximately 17 hours when using 5‑second interval reporting. • Use ...line-of a hill). The Astro 220 and DC 30 use radio signals to a dog and change the update ...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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... 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...the Main Menu can be moved, deleted, or added as described on page 46. Main Menu Start New Hunt-resets dog statistics and track logs, and marks your starting location. View Sunrise/Sunset-shows the time of sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset, and current relative...
... 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...the Main Menu can be moved, deleted, or added as described on page 46. Main Menu Start New Hunt-resets dog statistics and track logs, and marks your starting location. View Sunrise/Sunset-shows the time of sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset, and current relative...
Astro and DC 30 Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle location: When beginning a hunt, select Start New Hunt (page 14) while you are landmarks that you record and store in your Astro 220. Mark Location 3. Select OK to mark the location. Press MARK. 2. To edit location information, select the appropriate field, and press ENTER...select OK (on the keypad). 4. Use the Rocker to move the map pointer to the map item you want to mark a location here?" Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 15 Select Yes. 3. Mark Location Locations are near your vehicle to mark the location. To mark your current location: 1....
... your vehicle location: When beginning a hunt, select Start New Hunt (page 14) while you are landmarks that you record and store in your Astro 220. Mark Location 3. Select OK to mark the location. Press MARK. 2. To edit location information, select the appropriate field, and press ENTER...select OK (on the keypad). 4. Use the Rocker to move the map pointer to the map item you want to mark a location here?" Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 15 Select Yes. 3. Mark Location Locations are near your vehicle to mark the location. To mark your current location: 1....
