Owner's Manual
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... 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 Dog Tracking 8 Communicating with the DC 30 8 Tracking a Dog 10 Main Menu...
... 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 Dog Tracking 8 Communicating with the DC 30 8 Tracking a Dog 10 Main Menu...
Owner's Manual
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...on the DC 30 double blink at a steady rate. 2. When the bars are black, the Astro 220 has acquired satellite signals. 3. To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. Turn the Astro 220 and DC 30 on the Astro 220 indicate satellite strength. Press and hold the Power key. Note: The DC 30 does not transmit...unit turns off : 1. The bars on . Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To turn the DC 30 off, press and hold the DC 30 Power key. The two red LEDs on and off . Charge the DC 30 until both units must acquire GPS signals. Battery charging port DC 30 Power key ...
...on the DC 30 double blink at a steady rate. 2. When the bars are black, the Astro 220 has acquired satellite signals. 3. To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. Turn the Astro 220 and DC 30 on the Astro 220 indicate satellite strength. Press and hold the Power key. Note: The DC 30 does not transmit...unit turns off : 1. The bars on . Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To turn the DC 30 off, press and hold the DC 30 Power key. The two red LEDs on and off . Charge the DC 30 until both units must acquire GPS signals. Battery charging port DC 30 Power key ...
Owner's Manual
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Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual On the Dog Information page, highlight the Name field and press ENTER. 2. 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...average speed. Dog status 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 the dog (Running, ...
Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual On the Dog Information page, highlight the Name field and press ENTER. 2. 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...average speed. Dog status 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 the dog (Running, ...
Owner's Manual
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Most games contain a tutorial. To open the Games list: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Accessories > Games. Games The Astro 220 contains six games (Memory Race, Virtual Maze, GekoSmak, Nibbons, Gekoids, and Beast Hunt). Accessories Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 43 Hunting Almanac See page 14. Some games use GPS during the game.
Most games contain a tutorial. To open the Games list: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Accessories > Games. Games The Astro 220 contains six games (Memory Race, Virtual Maze, GekoSmak, Nibbons, Gekoids, and Beast Hunt). Accessories Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 43 Hunting Almanac See page 14. Some games use GPS during the game.
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... alarms on or off when external power is installed. 44 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual System Setup To open the System page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > System. • GPS-sets the unit to use the microSD card as a data-storage device • Software Version-displays the Astro 220 software version, the GPS SW version, and the unit identification number.
... alarms on or off when external power is installed. 44 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual System Setup To open the System page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > System. • GPS-sets the unit to use the microSD card as a data-storage device • Software Version-displays the Astro 220 software version, the GPS SW version, and the unit identification number.
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...or On). • On-Point Alert-indicates that the dog's DC 30 has lost GPS satellite signals. Dog List Setup To open the Dog List page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Dog List. Display Setup To configure the Astro 220 screen settings: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > ...or Auto mode. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Dog Alerts. 2. Settings • Lost Communication Alert-the Astro 220 is on the list > ENTER. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 45 Dog Alerts Setup To turn Dog Alerts on . • Backlight Level-increases or decreases the backlight ...
...or On). • On-Point Alert-indicates that the dog's DC 30 has lost GPS satellite signals. Dog List Setup To open the Dog List page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Dog List. Display Setup To configure the Astro 220 screen settings: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > ...or Auto mode. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Dog Alerts. 2. Settings • Lost Communication Alert-the Astro 220 is on the list > ENTER. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 45 Dog Alerts Setup To turn Dog Alerts on . • Backlight Level-increases or decreases the backlight ...
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... is not recorded when in Fixed Elevation mode. For more details on -screen instructions. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 53 To calibrate the Altimeter: Select Altimeter and follow the on altimeter calibration... Barometer Mode > Fixed Elevation (used when stationary, allowing the altimeter to self-calibrate each time you turn the Astro 220 on -screen instructions. Calibration Setup To calibrate the compass: 1. For more details on -screen instructions. Press MENU...is corrected by the GPS receiver. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Calibration. 2.
... is not recorded when in Fixed Elevation mode. For more details on -screen instructions. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 53 To calibrate the Altimeter: Select Altimeter and follow the on altimeter calibration... Barometer Mode > Fixed Elevation (used when stationary, allowing the altimeter to self-calibrate each time you turn the Astro 220 on -screen instructions. Calibration Setup To calibrate the compass: 1. For more details on -screen instructions. Press MENU...is corrected by the GPS receiver. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Calibration. 2.
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... 240 pixels) with an open sky view. GPS Performance Receiver: WAAS enabled Acquisition Times: average, for a stationary receiver with backlighting. W × 6¼ in . Certain batteries can rupture at high temperatures. Appendix Appendix Specifications Physical Size: Astro 220: 2¼ in . H × ...g) with batteries and antenna and without batteries. H × 3.3 in patch Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Warm: 15 seconds Cold: 45 seconds AutoLocate: 2 minutes Update Rate: 1/second, continuous Antenna: Astro 220: Built-in quad helix DC 30: Built-in . D (57 ×...
... 240 pixels) with an open sky view. GPS Performance Receiver: WAAS enabled Acquisition Times: average, for a stationary receiver with backlighting. W × 6¼ in . Certain batteries can rupture at high temperatures. Appendix Appendix Specifications Physical Size: Astro 220: 2¼ in . H × ...g) with batteries and antenna and without batteries. H × 3.3 in patch Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Warm: 15 seconds Cold: 45 seconds AutoLocate: 2 minutes Update Rate: 1/second, continuous Antenna: Astro 220: Built-in quad helix DC 30: Built-in . D (57 ×...
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... battery required Map Storage: microSD card capacity (a small portion of sight Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 55 line of the card capacity is used for computer interface Data Storage Life:Indefinite; DC 30: from -2,000 ft. Accuracy GPS: < 33 ft. (10 m) 95% DGPS: 10-16 ft.... 17 to 7 miles (11.2 km) - to 30,000 ft. (from -610 to 9144 m) Interfaces: USB for formatting) Appendix Power Source: Astro 220: Two 1.5 volt AA batteries, vehicle power adapter, USB data cable DC 30: Internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery, vehicle power adapter, AC charger Battery Life...
... battery required Map Storage: microSD card capacity (a small portion of sight Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 55 line of the card capacity is used for computer interface Data Storage Life:Indefinite; DC 30: from -2,000 ft. Accuracy GPS: < 33 ft. (10 m) 95% DGPS: 10-16 ft.... 17 to 7 miles (11.2 km) - to 30,000 ft. (from -610 to 9144 m) Interfaces: USB for formatting) Appendix Power Source: Astro 220: Two 1.5 volt AA batteries, vehicle power adapter, USB data cable DC 30: Internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery, vehicle power adapter, AC charger Battery Life...
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... computer page 24 turn preview page 38 U units of measure 52 units setup 52 updating software Astro 220 58 DC 30 59 upgrade dog unit 10 USB drivers 56 use map data 33 use track data 33 use with GPS on or off 39 UTC offset 51 V version 44 view card info 44, 58 view... plot 29 view sunrise/sunset 14 W WAAS 44 water immersion 61 wrap when full 31 wrist strap 2 Z zoom altimeter 30 auto 47 highway page 37 track profile 33 zoom ranges altimeter 30 Index Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 67
... computer page 24 turn preview page 38 U units of measure 52 units setup 52 updating software Astro 220 58 DC 30 59 upgrade dog unit 10 USB drivers 56 use map data 33 use track data 33 use with GPS on or off 39 UTC offset 51 V version 44 view card info 44, 58 view... plot 29 view sunrise/sunset 14 W WAAS 44 water immersion 61 wrap when full 31 wrist strap 2 Z zoom altimeter 30 auto 47 highway page 37 track profile 33 zoom ranges altimeter 30 Index Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 67
Quick Start Manual
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... pointer points to navigate > ENTER. 3. Please visit www.garmin.com for additional documentation and information. © 2008 Garmin Ltd. Dog Status Icons Sitting Running On point Treed Unknown The Unknown status...dog. VHF antenna GPS antenna DC 30 Tracking Your Dog The Dog Tracker page shows the direction and distance of the dog. At less than that location. To track a dog on the Map page, press MAP. To find the location on map Dog status icon Dog's track Accuracy circle Your position is identified, and the dog pointer indicates the dog's direction from the Astro 220...
... pointer points to navigate > ENTER. 3. Please visit www.garmin.com for additional documentation and information. © 2008 Garmin Ltd. Dog Status Icons Sitting Running On point Treed Unknown The Unknown status...dog. VHF antenna GPS antenna DC 30 Tracking Your Dog The Dog Tracker page shows the direction and distance of the dog. At less than that location. To track a dog on the Map page, press MAP. To find the location on map Dog status icon Dog's track Accuracy circle Your position is identified, and the dog pointer indicates the dog's direction from the Astro 220...
