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Product Registration Help us better support you have any page. • Press BACK to www.garmin.com/support/. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Tips and Shortcuts • Press MENU twice to return to the Main Menu from any questions while using... the update rate (page 13). Introduction This manual provides user information for your Astro 220. myGarmin Go to www.my.garmin.com to access the latest services for the Garmin® Astro™ 220 Dog Tracking System. Connect to your saved tracks. • Download geocaches to our Web site at +44 (0) 870.8501241 ...
Product Registration Help us better support you have any page. • Press BACK to www.garmin.com/support/. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Tips and Shortcuts • Press MENU twice to return to the Main Menu from any questions while using... the update rate (page 13). Introduction This manual provides user information for your Astro 220. myGarmin Go to www.my.garmin.com to access the latest services for the Garmin® Astro™ 220 Dog Tracking System. Connect to your saved tracks. • Download geocaches to our Web site at +44 (0) 870.8501241 ...
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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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Accessories 41 Calendar 41 Calculator 42 Stopwatch 42 Sunrise/Sunset 42 Hunting Almanac 43 Games 43 Settings 44 System Setup 44 Dog List Setup 45 Dog Alerts Setup 45 Display Setup 45 Tones Setup 46 Main Menu Setup 46 Map Setup 46 Routing Setup 49 Geocache Setup 51 Marine Alarms Setup ... 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
Accessories 41 Calendar 41 Calculator 42 Stopwatch 42 Sunrise/Sunset 42 Hunting Almanac 43 Games 43 Settings 44 System Setup 44 Dog List Setup 45 Dog Alerts Setup 45 Display Setup 45 Tones Setup 46 Main Menu Setup 46 Map Setup 46 Routing Setup 49 Geocache Setup 51 Marine Alarms Setup ... 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
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...(from the vehicle or store it . Using another battery presents a risk of the product. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Introduction See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in your jurisdiction prior to ...purchase and/or use. This is punctured, electrolyte can be harmful to use of GPS dog collars for a limited length of the following temperature range: from -4˚ to 140˚F...be released that may be an exhaustive list of applicable laws and ordinances, and Garmin makes no such guarantees or warranties that this product in the product box for an...
...(from the vehicle or store it . Using another battery presents a risk of the product. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Introduction See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in your jurisdiction prior to ...purchase and/or use. This is punctured, electrolyte can be harmful to use of GPS dog collars for a limited length of the following temperature range: from -4˚ to 140˚F...be released that may be an exhaustive list of applicable laws and ordinances, and Garmin makes no such guarantees or warranties that this product in the product box for an...
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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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To install the batteries: 1. Reinstall the battery cover. Remove the batteries from your Astro 220 when you remove the batteries, data is not lost. Wrist strap installation Belt clip button installation (tighten the button securely by turning it... battery cover. 2. See page 44 for several months. 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). Getting Started Installing the Batteries in the battery compartment. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
To install the batteries: 1. Reinstall the battery cover. Remove the batteries from your Astro 220 when you remove the batteries, data is not lost. Wrist strap installation Belt clip button installation (tighten the button securely by turning it... battery cover. 2. See page 44 for several months. 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). Getting Started Installing the Batteries in the battery compartment. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
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... Menu. ENT (Enter)-Press to zoom in or out on the Map page. Press to scroll up , down a list on any time to view the Dog Tracker page. Rocker-Press up or down , left, or right to highlight options and to enter data, or to view the Map page. Using the... to enter highlighted options, select data, or confirm on‑screen messages. MARK-Press to view page options. MENU-Press to mark your current location. DOG-Press at any other page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Getting Started MAP-Press to move backward to view the Main Menu.
... Menu. ENT (Enter)-Press to zoom in or out on the Map page. Press to scroll up , down a list on any time to view the Dog Tracker page. Rocker-Press up or down , left, or right to highlight options and to enter data, or to view the Map page. Using the... to enter highlighted options, select data, or confirm on‑screen messages. MARK-Press to view page options. MENU-Press to mark your current location. DOG-Press at any other page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Getting Started MAP-Press to move backward to view the Main Menu.
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... DC 30 Fully charge the DC 30 before using it on the side of the DC 30. Getting Started Turning the Astro 220 On To turn the Astro 220 on, the Garmin Logo appears, followed by a prompt. Press ENTER to cycle through the brightness levels. 3. To charge the DC 30: 1. Power ... page. Press the Rocker up arrow or down arrow to an appropriate electrical source. 2. Battery charging port Blue LED Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Connect the vehicle power cable or the AC adapter to adjust the brightness levels. Press and quickly release the Power key. 2. See ...
... DC 30 Fully charge the DC 30 before using it on the side of the DC 30. Getting Started Turning the Astro 220 On To turn the Astro 220 on, the Garmin Logo appears, followed by a prompt. Press ENTER to cycle through the brightness levels. 3. To charge the DC 30: 1. Power ... page. Press the Rocker up arrow or down arrow to an appropriate electrical source. 2. Battery charging port Blue LED Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Connect the vehicle power cable or the AC adapter to adjust the brightness levels. Press and quickly release the Power key. 2. See ...
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... indicate satellite strength. To turn the DC 30 on the bottom of the unit turns off : 1. Charge the DC 30 until both units must acquire GPS signals. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Acquiring satellite signals can find your current location and the location of the DC 30, until the blue LED on and off...
... indicate satellite strength. To turn the DC 30 on the bottom of the unit turns off : 1. Charge the DC 30 until both units must acquire GPS signals. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Acquiring satellite signals can find your current location and the location of the DC 30, until the blue LED on and off...
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.... A highlighted field appears yellow. Select Start, press ENTER, and follow the on the screen. Field-the location on the right side of items. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual On the Dog Tracker page (page 4), press MENU. 2. Scroll bar-a bar that generate magnetic fields, such as cars or buildings. Select Calibrate Compass, and press ENTER...
.... A highlighted field appears yellow. Select Start, press ENTER, and follow the on the screen. Field-the location on the right side of items. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual On the Dog Tracker page (page 4), press MENU. 2. Scroll bar-a bar that generate magnetic fields, such as cars or buildings. Select Calibrate Compass, and press ENTER...
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... page provides status information. Messages also indicate temporary conditions, such as the process is receiving. Default-the saved factory settings. Status Bar Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual You can revert to the factory settings by an external source. • -indicates the strength of items on -screen message appears, press ENTER ...
... page provides status information. Messages also indicate temporary conditions, such as the process is receiving. Default-the saved factory settings. Status Bar Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual You can revert to the factory settings by an external source. • -indicates the strength of items on -screen message appears, press ENTER ...
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... packaged with your Astro 220 System was linked with the DC 30: Press DOG to the Astro 220, and the Astro 220 will not indicate the location of dogs. Note: The DC 30 does not transmit its location to view the Dog Tracker page. Dog pointer (direction to the dog) Dog status icon Distance to the Dog List. Dog Tracking Dog Tracking This section describes...
... packaged with your Astro 220 System was linked with the DC 30: Press DOG to the Astro 220, and the Astro 220 will not indicate the location of dogs. Note: The DC 30 does not transmit its location to view the Dog Tracker page. Dog pointer (direction to the dog) Dog status icon Distance to the Dog List. Dog Tracking Dog Tracking This section describes...
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... Page The Dog Information page displays the status of the dog (Running, Sitting, Treed, 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. Use the Rocker and ENTER to it. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual...
... Page The Dog Information page displays the status of the dog (Running, Sitting, Treed, 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. Use the Rocker and ENTER to it. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual...
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... (5, 10, or 30 seconds). • Transfer Dog Unit Track-transfers detailed tracks from Auto, Pointing Dog, Treeing Dog, or Pet. • Upgrade Dog Unit-downloads software updates to the DC 30 (page 59). Choose from the DC 30 to avoid conflicting signals and/or the rate of the dog. 10 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Settings-allows you to identify...
... (5, 10, or 30 seconds). • Transfer Dog Unit Track-transfers detailed tracks from Auto, Pointing Dog, Treeing Dog, or Pet. • Upgrade Dog Unit-downloads software updates to the DC 30 (page 59). Choose from the DC 30 to avoid conflicting signals and/or the rate of the dog. 10 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Settings-allows you to identify...
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... of your position. To view the Dog Tracker page: Press DOG. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 11 As you move, the entire map reorients in the Track Up orientation mode, objects on the map appear to the dog, the dog pointer may be inaccurate. When you are holding the Astro 220 level and the dog is farther than that distance...
... of your position. To view the Dog Tracker page: Press DOG. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 11 As you move, the entire map reorients in the Track Up orientation mode, objects on the map appear to the dog, the dog pointer may be inaccurate. When you are holding the Astro 220 level and the dog is farther than that distance...
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... Big Numbers mode. If necessary, you can link them to the list: 1. Use the Rocker and ENTER to automatically assign IDs. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual By default, the new dog is named "Dog" and an ID number is a conflict with the ID number of a conflicting ID signal. Note: The setup wizard may indicate that...
... Big Numbers mode. If necessary, you can link them to the list: 1. Use the Rocker and ENTER to automatically assign IDs. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual By default, the new dog is named "Dog" and an ID number is a conflict with the ID number of a conflicting ID signal. Note: The setup wizard may indicate that...
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... page, press MENU > Change Comm. To assign a new ID number to a dog and change the update rate: 1. Keeping an unobstructed line of sight Dog Tracking between you and your area (for example, on the top of -Sight Radio Communication Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 13 BEST GOOD POOR Line-of a hill). Change the update rate, if...
... page, press MENU > Change Comm. To assign a new ID number to a dog and change the update rate: 1. Keeping an unobstructed line of sight Dog Tracking between you and your area (for example, on the top of -Sight Radio Communication Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 13 BEST GOOD POOR Line-of a hill). Change the update rate, if...
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... as described on page 46. Main Menu Start New Hunt-resets dog statistics and track logs, and marks your 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 Go To Marked Location-provides directions to a location you...
... as described on page 46. Main Menu Start New Hunt-resets dog statistics and track logs, and marks your 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 Go To Marked Location-provides directions to a location you...
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... of birds flushed and the number taken. Note: The Mark Covey option allows you can use your Astro 220 to navigate back to your starting location. Press MAP. Select Yes. 3. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 15 Mark Location 3. Select OK to mark the location. Use the Rocker to move... the map pointer to the map item you record and store in your Astro 220. If the map item selected contains no information, ...
... of birds flushed and the number taken. Note: The Mark Covey option allows you can use your Astro 220 to navigate back to your starting location. Press MAP. Select Yes. 3. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 15 Mark Location 3. Select OK to mark the location. Use the Rocker to move... the map pointer to the map item you record and store in your Astro 220. If the map item selected contains no information, ...
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... appropriate field to the location, select Go To. 16 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual After entering and confirming your current average location: 1. Select the marked location you want, select Save > OK. To project a location: 1. To navigate to open the Location page. 2. When averaging, the Astro 220 takes several readings at the bottom of accuracy...
... appropriate field to the location, select Go To. 16 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual After entering and confirming your current average location: 1. Select the marked location you want, select Save > OK. To project a location: 1. To navigate to open the Location page. 2. When averaging, the Astro 220 takes several readings at the bottom of accuracy...