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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 10...
... 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...
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...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 harmful to the dog. To prevent damage, remove the unit from the vehicle or store it . Using another battery presents a risk of GPS dog collars for product ...ensure you fully understand any state or local law or ordinance relating to chew on a hot day. If the battery cell is complete. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Introduction See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for the pursuit of mammals. The DC 30 ...
...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 harmful to the dog. To prevent damage, remove the unit from the vehicle or store it . Using another battery presents a risk of GPS dog collars for product ...ensure you fully understand any state or local law or ordinance relating to chew on a hot day. If the battery cell is complete. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Introduction See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for the pursuit of mammals. The DC 30 ...
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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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... a fully-depleted DC 30 battery requires 4½ hours. To turn the DC 30 on Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a few minutes. Battery charging port DC 30 Power key LEDs blink red when power is...fix is on and off . Charge the DC 30 until both units must acquire GPS signals. Go outdoors to the Astro 220, and the Astro 220 will not indicate the location of the DC 30, until the blue LED on...area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Press and hold the Power key. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual When the bars are black, the...
... a fully-depleted DC 30 battery requires 4½ hours. To turn the DC 30 on Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a few minutes. Battery charging port DC 30 Power key LEDs blink red when power is...fix is on and off . Charge the DC 30 until both units must acquire GPS signals. Go outdoors to the Astro 220, and the Astro 220 will not indicate the location of the DC 30, until the blue LED on...area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Press and hold the Power key. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual When the bars are black, the...
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... the Name field and press ENTER. 2. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 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. 3. Use the Rocker and ENTER to...
... the Name field and press ENTER. 2. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 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. 3. Use the Rocker and ENTER to...
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...date or location, select the Date field to open the Main Menu, press MENU > MENU. Main Menu Start New Hunt-resets dog statistics and track logs, and marks your starting location. Select Use Find Menu to view locations stored on page 46. Go To Marked Location-... location you have marked (page 15). 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. •...
...date or location, select the Date field to open the Main Menu, press MENU > MENU. Main Menu Start New Hunt-resets dog statistics and track logs, and marks your starting location. Select Use Find Menu to view locations stored on page 46. Go To Marked Location-... location you have marked (page 15). 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. •...
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... All Points of an item (page 37). • Add To Route-adds the item on the keypad). 22 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Find > Addresses (or Intersections). If your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with your current location. Enter the street number using the on-screen keypad...
... All Points of an item (page 37). • Add To Route-adds the item on the keypad). 22 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Find > Addresses (or Intersections). If your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with your current location. Enter the street number using the on-screen keypad...
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... Trip Computer settings: 1. On the Trip Computer page, press MENU. 24 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To open the Trip Computer page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Trip Computer. GPS Applications GPS Applications GPS Applications (MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications) provides options for configuring the following GPS functions: • Trip Computer (page 24) • Compass (page 25) •...
... Trip Computer settings: 1. On the Trip Computer page, press MENU. 24 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To open the Trip Computer page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Trip Computer. GPS Applications GPS Applications GPS Applications (MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications) provides options for configuring the following GPS functions: • Trip Computer (page 24) • Compass (page 25) •...
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... your destination with larger numbers. • Change Data Fields-changes the type of data on the route, and estimated arrival time. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 25 On the Trip Computer page, press MENU > Change Data Fields. 2. Press ENTER > select an option > ENTER.... It also provides navigation data such as current speed, distance to select a field. 3. GPS Applications To open the Compass page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Compass. Select an option > ENTER: • Reset-clears the trip computer. • Big Numbers-...
... your destination with larger numbers. • Change Data Fields-changes the type of data on the route, and estimated arrival time. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 25 On the Trip Computer page, press MENU > Change Data Fields. 2. Press ENTER > select an option > ENTER.... It also provides navigation data such as current speed, distance to select a field. 3. GPS Applications To open the Compass page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Compass. Select an option > ENTER: • Reset-clears the trip computer. • Big Numbers-...
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GPS Applications Using the Course Pointer or the Bearing Pointer The bearing pointer indicates the direction to your destination, and the course pointer indicates your original ... direction you are navigating on your relationship to a course line leading to the destination, regardless of the course, such as shoals or submerged rocks. 26 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual If the bearing pointer points any other direction, turn toward your destination. The bearing pointer points to the destination.
GPS Applications Using the Course Pointer or the Bearing Pointer The bearing pointer indicates the direction to your destination, and the course pointer indicates your original ... direction you are navigating on your relationship to a course line leading to the destination, regardless of the course, such as shoals or submerged rocks. 26 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual If the bearing pointer points any other direction, turn toward your destination. The bearing pointer points to the destination.
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.... Changing Compass Settings To change the type of data on the Compass page. • Change Data Fields-selects the type of the compass. 2. GPS Applications To change Compass settings: 1. Hold the unit at it (page 27). • Stop (or Resume) Navigation-stops or resumes your sight...Sight 'N Go to select a field. 3. The bearing pointer points to the top of data you to navigate to the default settings. Sighting marks Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 27 On the Compass page, press MENU > Change Data Fields. 2. Press ENTER > select an option > ENTER. On the Compass ...
.... Changing Compass Settings To change the type of data on the Compass page. • Change Data Fields-selects the type of the compass. 2. GPS Applications To change Compass settings: 1. Hold the unit at it (page 27). • Stop (or Resume) Navigation-stops or resumes your sight...Sight 'N Go to select a field. 3. The bearing pointer points to the top of data you to navigate to the default settings. Sighting marks Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 27 On the Compass page, press MENU > Change Data Fields. 2. Press ENTER > select an option > ENTER. On the Compass ...
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...navigate to the distant object (select Re-Sight to lock the direction and open the Altimeter page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Altimeter. Range grid measurement Customizable data fields Elevation profile Rate of your ascent or descent, elevation changes over distance or time, ...Altimeter Page The Altimeter page displays the current elevation, the rate of ascent or descent Altimeter Page Current elevation 28 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Bearing pointer Sighting Page 4. GPS Applications 3. Press ENTER to set course on a different object).
...navigate to the distant object (select Re-Sight to lock the direction and open the Altimeter page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Altimeter. Range grid measurement Customizable data fields Elevation profile Rate of your ascent or descent, elevation changes over distance or time, ...Altimeter Page The Altimeter page displays the current elevation, the rate of ascent or descent Altimeter Page Current elevation 28 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Bearing pointer Sighting Page 4. GPS Applications 3. Press ENTER to set course on a different object).
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... only when you want to the point you are plotting elevation. On the Altimeter page, press MENU. 2. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 29 Viewing Points on the Altimeter Plot Select individual points on the map. 2. GPS Applications Changing Altimeter Settings To change altimeter settings: 1. Pressure is marked by the map pointer with location coordinates...
... only when you want to the point you are plotting elevation. On the Altimeter page, press MENU. 2. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 29 Viewing Points on the Altimeter Plot Select individual points on the map. 2. GPS Applications Changing Altimeter Settings To change altimeter settings: 1. Pressure is marked by the map pointer with location coordinates...
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...3. Use the Rocker and press ENTER to place a check mark next to the items you want to reset the selected options. To calibrate the altimeter: 1. GPS Applications • Calibrate Altimeter-calibrates the altimeter if you know the barometric pressure. 4. To change the type of your current location (page 30). •... data and begins recording new data. To set the zoom range on the Rocker to set the zoom ranges for each point. 30 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Select Yes if you know the elevation, select No > Yes if you know the elevation or pressure at your...
...3. Use the Rocker and press ENTER to place a check mark next to the items you want to reset the selected options. To calibrate the altimeter: 1. GPS Applications • Calibrate Altimeter-calibrates the altimeter if you know the barometric pressure. 4. To change the type of your current location (page 30). •... data and begins recording new data. To set the zoom range on the Rocker to set the zoom ranges for each point. 30 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Select Yes if you know the elevation, select No > Yes if you know the elevation or pressure at your...
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... Saved Track page. Tracks Page Track Log Setup Page To clear the track log: On the Track page, select Clear > Yes. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 31 Selecting more points creates a more points or fewer points. To save the entire track log: On the Tracks page, select Save > Yes. To open the Tracks page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Tracks. Time records track...
... Saved Track page. Tracks Page Track Log Setup Page To clear the track log: On the Track page, select Clear > Yes. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 31 Selecting more points creates a more points or fewer points. To save the entire track log: On the Tracks page, select Save > Yes. To open the Tracks page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Tracks. Time records track...
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...to move, a Stop button appears. 2. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual On the Tracks page, select Save > No. On the Tracks page, press MENU > Area Calculation > ENTER to start the area calculation. You can change the track color and the units for the track on the Map page. Use the Rocker... save a portion of a track: 1. When you are finished, select Stop. To view a track on the map. The track appears on the map: On the Tracks page, select Save > Yes > Map. GPS Applications Use the Saved Track page to rename the track and view the track distance, the calculated area, and...
...to move, a Stop button appears. 2. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual On the Tracks page, select Save > No. On the Tracks page, press MENU > Area Calculation > ENTER to start the area calculation. You can change the track color and the units for the track on the Map page. Use the Rocker... save a portion of a track: 1. When you are finished, select Stop. To view a track on the map. The track appears on the map: On the Tracks page, select Save > Yes > Map. GPS Applications Use the Saved Track page to rename the track and view the track distance, the calculated area, and...
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... information about MapSource U.S. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual GPS Applications 3. On the Saved Track page, press MENU > Profile. 2. Use Track Data option appears when you back to change the units of the track are available, a Use Map Data - As you traveled and a track altitude profile. To set... TracBack® that includes elevation data. Using DEM (Digital Elevation Models) Maps You can save a track, you want to backtrack to the Garmin Web site www.garmin.com/cartography/ontheTrail/ for each point appears at the bottom. 2. Press ENTER. 33 Select Save. ...
... information about MapSource U.S. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual GPS Applications 3. On the Saved Track page, press MENU > Profile. 2. Use Track Data option appears when you back to change the units of the track are available, a Use Map Data - As you traveled and a track altitude profile. To set... TracBack® that includes elevation data. Using DEM (Digital Elevation Models) Maps You can save a track, you want to backtrack to the Garmin Web site www.garmin.com/cartography/ontheTrail/ for each point appears at the bottom. 2. Press ENTER. 33 Select Save. ...
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... route. 5. Press MARK to open the Find menu. 3. Select the first point on a saved track: 1. With a saved track shown on the map, move the map pointer to mark. 2. On the Routes page, select New. 2. Select one of travel. GPS Applications 4. Creating Routes You can create and store up to 50 routes with up... points to retrace your changes, select OK (on -screen keypad. Select Follow Road to navigate back to the selected point using available roadways, or Follow Track to the route, repeat steps 2 through 5. 34 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
... route. 5. Press MARK to open the Find menu. 3. Select the first point on a saved track: 1. With a saved track shown on the map, move the map pointer to mark. 2. On the Routes page, select New. 2. Select one of travel. GPS Applications 4. Creating Routes You can create and store up to 50 routes with up... points to retrace your changes, select OK (on -screen keypad. Select Follow Road to navigate back to the selected point using available roadways, or Follow Track to the route, repeat steps 2 through 5. 34 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
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... page, select a saved route. 2. After entering your changes, select OK (on ‑screen keypad. 3. On the Routes page, select a saved route. 2. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 35 Select Navigate. 3. Editing a Route After you create a route, use the Route page to the point. To delete all routes: On the Routes... page, press MENU > Delete All Routes. GPS Applications To change the route name, and review route points. Select Review to open the on the keypad). Select the route name to open...
... page, select a saved route. 2. After entering your changes, select OK (on ‑screen keypad. 3. On the Routes page, select a saved route. 2. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 35 Select Navigate. 3. Editing a Route After you create a route, use the Route page to the point. To delete all routes: On the Routes... page, press MENU > Delete All Routes. GPS Applications To change the route name, and review route points. Select Review to open the on the keypad). Select the route name to open...
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GPS Applications To select the off-road transition for the two data fields at the bottom of the route when MapSource DEM U.S. On the Routes page, press MENU. 2. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Select the method to use when advancing to the next point. • Auto-When you reach your next point, press OUT to...
GPS Applications To select the off-road transition for the two data fields at the bottom of the route when MapSource DEM U.S. On the Routes page, press MENU. 2. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Select the method to use when advancing to the next point. • Auto-When you reach your next point, press OUT to...