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... your steps. • To extend battery life of the Astro 220, turn the unit off when you are not using your unit. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. myGarmin Go to www.my.garmin.com to access the latest services for the Garmin® Astro™ 220 Dog Tracking System. Tips and Shortcuts • Press MENU twice to return...
... your steps. • To extend battery life of the Astro 220, turn the unit off when you are not using your unit. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. myGarmin Go to www.my.garmin.com to access the latest services for the Garmin® Astro™ 220 Dog Tracking System. Tips and Shortcuts • Press MENU twice to return...
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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...
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...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 two AA alkaline, lithium or NiMH batteries (not included). To install the batteries: 1. clockwise and remove ...use the unit for information on the back of the strap. Battery Compartment To install the wrist strap: 1. Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity. 3. See page 44 for several months. Reinstall the battery cover. Getting Started Installing the Batteries in the battery compartment. Astro Dog Tracking System...
...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 two AA alkaline, lithium or NiMH batteries (not included). To install the batteries: 1. clockwise and remove ...use the unit for information on the back of the strap. Battery Compartment To install the wrist strap: 1. Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity. 3. See page 44 for several months. Reinstall the battery cover. Getting Started Installing the Batteries in the battery compartment. Astro Dog Tracking System...
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MENU-Press to zoom in or out 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 view page options. Press to scroll up , down a list on ‑screen messages. Rocker-Press up or... the Main Menu. Getting Started MAP-Press to mark your current location. MARK-Press to view the Map page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual ENT (Enter)-Press to view the Dog Tracker page. DOG-Press at any time to enter highlighted options, select data, or confirm on any other page. Press twice to...
MENU-Press to zoom in or out 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 view page options. Press to scroll up , down a list on ‑screen messages. Rocker-Press up or... the Main Menu. Getting Started MAP-Press to mark your current location. MARK-Press to view the Map page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual ENT (Enter)-Press to view the Dog Tracker page. DOG-Press at any time to enter highlighted options, select data, or confirm on any other page. Press twice to...
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Power The first time you turn the Astro 220 on , a message appears followed by the Dog Tracker page. Thereafter, when you turn the Astro 220 on, press and hold the key. Press the Rocker up arrow or down arrow to an appropriate electrical source. 2. Connect the vehicle... LED Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Charging the DC 30 Fully charge the DC 30 before using it on the side of the DC 30. Slide the connector into the battery charging port on a hunt. Or, press and quickly release the Power key to select a brightness level. Garmin Logo Dog Tracker Page ...
Power The first time you turn the Astro 220 on , a message appears followed by the Dog Tracker page. Thereafter, when you turn the Astro 220 on, press and hold the key. Press the Rocker up arrow or down arrow to an appropriate electrical source. 2. Connect the vehicle... LED Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Charging the DC 30 Fully charge the DC 30 before using it on the side of the DC 30. Slide the connector into the battery charging port on a hunt. Or, press and quickly release the Power key to select a brightness level. Garmin Logo Dog Tracker Page ...
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... the process. 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 through a list. Hold the compass level and away from objects that appears on the right side of items. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Use the Rocker to adjust your turning...
... the process. 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 through a list. Hold the compass level and away from objects that appears on the right side of items. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Use the Rocker to adjust your turning...
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...Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual You can change the settings, but you can revert to the factory settings by an external source. • -indicates the strength of acquired satellite signals. • -blinks 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...
...Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual You can change the settings, but you can revert to the factory settings by an external source. • -indicates the strength of acquired satellite signals. • -blinks 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...
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... of dogs. Use the Rocker to view the Dog Information page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Communicating with the DC 30 The DC 30 that you , and the status of the dog. The dog name is listed in the Name field. 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...
... of dogs. Use the Rocker to view the Dog Information page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Communicating with the DC 30 The DC 30 that you , and the status of the dog. The dog name is listed in the Name field. 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...
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... status of your location, the distance traveled, and the average speed. 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: 1. Use the Rocker and ENTER to it. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Using Go To, Map, and Reset • Select Go To to navigate...
... status of your location, the distance traveled, and the average speed. 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: 1. Use the Rocker and ENTER to it. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Using Go To, Map, and Reset • Select Go To to navigate...
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... number to scroll through the process of the dog descriptions on the Rocker to a dog. To link, the Astro 220 must know the DC 30 ID number. 12 To add a new dog to guide you track has its own ID number. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Use the Rocker and ENTER to automatically assign IDs.... When possible, you should allow the Astro 220 to select and confirm options. Note: The setup wizard may...
... number to scroll through the process of the dog descriptions on the Rocker to a dog. To link, the Astro 220 must know the DC 30 ID number. 12 To add a new dog to guide you track has its own ID number. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Use the Rocker and ENTER to automatically assign IDs.... When possible, you should allow the Astro 220 to select and confirm options. Note: The setup wizard may...
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The Astro 220 and DC 30 use radio signals to the highest elevation point in your dog's DC 30 produces the best communication signal. Obstructed radio waves result in the path of radio signals degrade the quality of ... updates reduce battery drain, but they create a less-detailed dog track and collected statistics. 4. Ensure that the Astro 220 is within a few feet of -Sight Radio Communication Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 13 Objects in a poor signal. A fully charged DC 30 operates for Successful Tracking • Use a fully charged DC 30. Settings. 2. To assign a...
The Astro 220 and DC 30 use radio signals to the highest elevation point in your dog's DC 30 produces the best communication signal. Obstructed radio waves result in the path of radio signals degrade the quality of ... updates reduce battery drain, but they create a less-detailed dog track and collected statistics. 4. Ensure that the Astro 220 is within a few feet of -Sight Radio Communication Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 13 Objects in a poor signal. A fully charged DC 30 operates for Successful Tracking • Use a fully charged DC 30. Settings. 2. To assign a...
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...Mark Covey option allows you want to mark as a location. 2. Do you to enter the estimated number of birds flushed and the number taken. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 15 To mark your changes, select OK (on -screen keypad. After entering and confirming your current location: 1. Press MAP. To ...Hunt (page 14) while you record and store in your Astro 220. After the hunt, you want to open the on the keypad). 4. If the map item selected contains no information, a "No map information at this point. Use the Rocker to move the map pointer to the map item...
...Mark Covey option allows you want to mark as a location. 2. Do you to enter the estimated number of birds flushed and the number taken. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 15 To mark your changes, select OK (on -screen keypad. After entering and confirming your current location: 1. Press MAP. To ...Hunt (page 14) while you record and store in your Astro 220. After the hunt, you want to open the on the keypad). 4. If the map item selected contains no information, a "No map information at this point. Use the Rocker to move the map pointer to the map item...
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...your current average location: 1. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Find > Marked Locations. 2. Select Map to open the on-screen keypad. Use the Rocker to provide more accuracy. To calculate your changes, select OK (on the map. 4. To project a location: 1. Enter the bearing...the appropriate field to edit. 3. When averaging, the Astro 220 takes several readings at the bottom of accuracy you want to open the Location page. 2. To move the marked location to the location, select Go To. 16 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Select the marked location you want , ...
...your current average location: 1. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Find > Marked Locations. 2. Select Map to open the on-screen keypad. Use the Rocker to provide more accuracy. To calculate your changes, select OK (on the map. 4. To project a location: 1. Enter the bearing...the appropriate field to edit. 3. When averaging, the Astro 220 takes several readings at the bottom of accuracy you want to open the Location page. 2. To move the marked location to the location, select Go To. 16 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Select the marked location you want , ...
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...Map Page Press IN and OUT to provide continuous map coverage. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 17 As you pan past the edge of data displayed in the data fields (page 18). • Guidance Text-displays useful information on the screen above the map when navigating to a ...using MapSource® detailed mapping data as shown below. Map orientation arrow Map details from Garmin MapSource City Navigator® North America NT Your current location Map scale Dog location Map Page Press MAP to move the map pointer away from your current location. Map Page The Astro 220...
...Map Page Press IN and OUT to provide continuous map coverage. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 17 As you pan past the edge of data displayed in the data fields (page 18). • Guidance Text-displays useful information on the screen above the map when navigating to a ...using MapSource® detailed mapping data as shown below. Map orientation arrow Map details from Garmin MapSource City Navigator® North America NT Your current location Map scale Dog location Map Page Press MAP to move the map pointer away from your current location. Map Page The Astro 220...
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...the item in the unit. To find a location you have recently found: 1. The Map page opens. 20 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press MENU > Find by name: 1. Select a category > ENTER to display a list of items...of item you open the information page for marked locations, cities, and exits included in the Astro 220 basemap. To find > ENTER. 3. Select the item > ENTER to open a Find category... 2. When you want to find an item from another item: 1. Find Features Find Features Use the Find menu to search for the item. Find By Name Menu 4. To find a location by ...
...the item in the unit. To find a location you have recently found: 1. The Map page opens. 20 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press MENU > Find by name: 1. Select a category > ENTER to display a list of items...of item you open the information page for marked locations, cities, and exits included in the Astro 220 basemap. To find > ENTER. 3. Select the item > ENTER to open a Find category... 2. When you want to find an item from another item: 1. Find Features Find Features Use the Find menu to search for the item. Find By Name Menu 4. To find a location by ...
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...garmin.com, log on, and click Go Geocaching for more information about the service. Select a city from the list > ENTER for details and how to the map location you want , and press ENTER to the highlighted service are shown. 3. A list of cities near your current location appears. 2. Astro Dog Tracking System... MENU > Advanced > Find > Cities. OR If the city you want is found, the Astro 220 marks the cache as found, logs an entry into the calendar, and shows the nearest cache. Use the Rocker to move the map pointer to download geocache locations from the exit to show a ...
...garmin.com, log on, and click Go Geocaching for more information about the service. Select a city from the list > ENTER for details and how to the map location you want , and press ENTER to the highlighted service are shown. 3. A list of cities near your current location appears. 2. Astro Dog Tracking System... MENU > Advanced > Find > Cities. OR If the city you want is found, the Astro 220 marks the cache as found, logs an entry into the calendar, and shows the nearest cache. Use the Rocker to move the map pointer to download geocache locations from the exit to show a ...
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... the Stopwatch menu, press MENU > Lap by Distance (or Lap by Button Press). Calculator The Astro 220 has a standard calculator and a scientific calculator. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced >Accessories > Calculator. 2. To use the calculator: 1. Sunrise/Sunset See page 14. 42 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual to open the Stopwatch: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Accessories > Stopwatch. and select...
... the Stopwatch menu, press MENU > Lap by Distance (or Lap by Button Press). Calculator The Astro 220 has a standard calculator and a scientific calculator. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced >Accessories > Calculator. 2. To use the calculator: 1. Sunrise/Sunset See page 14. 42 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual to open the Stopwatch: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Accessories > Stopwatch. and select...
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Most games contain a tutorial. Some games use GPS during the game. Games The Astro 220 contains six games (Memory Race, Virtual Maze, GekoSmak, Nibbons, Gekoids, and Beast Hunt). Hunting Almanac See page 14. To open the Games list: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Accessories > Games. Accessories Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 43
Most games contain a tutorial. Some games use GPS during the game. Games The Astro 220 contains six games (Memory Race, Virtual Maze, GekoSmak, Nibbons, Gekoids, and Beast Hunt). Hunting Almanac See page 14. To open the Games list: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Accessories > Games. Accessories Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 43
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...-selects whether the Astro 220 stays on or turns off . 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. Note: View Card Info and Mass Storage Mode are available only when a microSD card is removed. • Proximity Alarms-turns all proximity alarms on or off when external power is installed. 44 Astro Dog Tracking System...
...-selects whether the Astro 220 stays on or turns off . 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. Note: View Card Info and Mass Storage Mode are available only when a microSD card is removed. • Proximity Alarms-turns all proximity alarms on or off when external power is installed. 44 Astro Dog Tracking System...
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...the FCC RF exposure guidelines for uncontrolled exposure (general population) when used with approved accessories supplied with or designed for handheld wireless radios. ...Use of Garmin. Pacemakers-The Health Industry Manufacturers Association (HIMA) recommends that a minimum separation of research to Radio Frequency Signals-Your product is 62 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Appendix a valuable trade secret of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. IMPORTANT Warnings: READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR Astro 220 DOG TRACKING SYSTEM...
...the FCC RF exposure guidelines for uncontrolled exposure (general population) when used with approved accessories supplied with or designed for handheld wireless radios. ...Use of Garmin. Pacemakers-The Health Industry Manufacturers Association (HIMA) recommends that a minimum separation of research to Radio Frequency Signals-Your product is 62 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Appendix a valuable trade secret of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. IMPORTANT Warnings: READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR Astro 220 DOG TRACKING SYSTEM...