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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... key. To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. 3. To turn the DC 30 off, press and hold the DC 30 Power key. Acquiring satellite signals can find your current location and the location of the DC 30, both units have acquired satellite signals. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual ...To turn the DC 30 on . Note: The DC 30 does not transmit its location to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Go outdoors to the Astro 220, and the Astro 220 will not indicate the location...
... key. To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. 3. To turn the DC 30 off, press and hold the DC 30 Power key. Acquiring satellite signals can find your current location and the location of the DC 30, both units have acquired satellite signals. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual ...To turn the DC 30 on . Note: The DC 30 does not transmit its location to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Go outdoors to the Astro 220, and the Astro 220 will not indicate the location...
Owner's Manual
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...ENTER to reset the dog statistics and the track log (page 30) for that dog. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To change the name of the dog (Running, Sitting, Treed, On point, or Unknown?), the distance from your dog. • Select Reset to spell the name of the dog. 3. Using Go... 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: 1. 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 it. Select OK...
...ENTER to reset the dog statistics and the track log (page 30) for that dog. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To change the name of the dog (Running, Sitting, Treed, On point, or Unknown?), the distance from your dog. • Select Reset to spell the name of the dog. 3. Using Go... 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: 1. 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 it. Select OK...
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.
Owner's Manual
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...) customizes the operation of your Astro 220. 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 ... the battery type (alkaline, NiMH, or lithium). • External Power Lost-selects whether the Astro 220 stays on or turns off when external power is installed. 44 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Note: View Card Info and Mass Storage Mode are available only when a microSD ...
...) customizes the operation of your Astro 220. 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 ... the battery type (alkaline, NiMH, or lithium). • External Power Lost-selects whether the Astro 220 stays on or turns off when external power is installed. 44 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Note: View Card Info and Mass Storage Mode are available only when a microSD ...
Owner's Manual
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... list, or remove the dog from the DC 30. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 45 Dog Alerts Setup To turn Dog Alerts on the list > ENTER. Settings • Lost Communication Alert-the Astro 220 is on-point. • Treed Alert-indicates that the dog's DC 30 has lost GPS satellite signals. Display Setup To configure the Astro 220 screen settings: Press MENU...
... list, or remove the dog from the DC 30. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 45 Dog Alerts Setup To turn Dog Alerts on the list > ENTER. Settings • Lost Communication Alert-the Astro 220 is on-point. • Treed Alert-indicates that the dog's DC 30 has lost GPS satellite signals. Display Setup To configure the Astro 220 screen settings: Press MENU...
Owner's Manual
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... when stationary, allowing the altimeter to self-calibrate each time you have accurate elevation or pressure data. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 53 Settings To set the altimeter to manually calibrate the altimeter when you turn the Astro 220 on -screen instructions. For more details on -screen instructions. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Altimeter. 2. To... a standard barometer). Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Altimeter. 2. When On, elevation is not recorded when in Fixed Elevation mode. Trip data is corrected by the GPS receiver.
... when stationary, allowing the altimeter to self-calibrate each time you have accurate elevation or pressure data. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 53 Settings To set the altimeter to manually calibrate the altimeter when you turn the Astro 220 on -screen instructions. For more details on -screen instructions. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Altimeter. 2. To... a standard barometer). Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Altimeter. 2. When On, elevation is not recorded when in Fixed Elevation mode. Trip data is corrected by the GPS receiver.
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... minutes Update Rate: 1/second, continuous Antenna: Astro 220: Built-in quad helix DC 30: Built-in . H × 1¼ in patch Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Case: Rugged, fully gasketed, water resistant, IEC-529, IPX7 54 Temperature Range: Astro 220: from -4°F to 158°F (from...176;F to 113°F (from 0°C to 45°C) Warning: The temperature rating of the Astro 220 System may exceed the usable range of certain batteries. GPS Performance Receiver: WAAS enabled Acquisition Times: average, for a stationary receiver with backlighting. DC 30: 4.1...
... minutes Update Rate: 1/second, continuous Antenna: Astro 220: Built-in quad helix DC 30: Built-in . H × 1¼ in patch Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Case: Rugged, fully gasketed, water resistant, IEC-529, IPX7 54 Temperature Range: Astro 220: from -4°F to 158°F (from...176;F to 113°F (from 0°C to 45°C) Warning: The temperature rating of the Astro 220 System may exceed the usable range of certain batteries. GPS Performance Receiver: WAAS enabled Acquisition Times: average, for a stationary receiver with backlighting. DC 30: 4.1...
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Accuracy GPS: < 33 ft. (10 m) 95% DGPS: 10-16 ft. (3-5 m) 95% typical (WAAS...Life:Indefinite; Recharging takes 4½ hours. no memory battery required Map Storage: microSD card capacity (a small portion of sight Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 55 Use lithium batteries when operating in North America) Velocity: 0.164 ft./sec. (0.05 m/sec) steady....57 MHz 154.60 MHz Range: Up 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, ...
Accuracy GPS: < 33 ft. (10 m) 95% DGPS: 10-16 ft. (3-5 m) 95% typical (WAAS...Life:Indefinite; Recharging takes 4½ hours. no memory battery required Map Storage: microSD card capacity (a small portion of sight Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 55 Use lithium batteries when operating in North America) Velocity: 0.164 ft./sec. (0.05 m/sec) steady....57 MHz 154.60 MHz Range: Up 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, ...
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... data to a microSD card 57 transferring dog tracks 59 trip 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... 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
... data to a microSD card 57 transferring dog tracks 59 trip 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... 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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.... Please visit www.garmin.com for additional documentation and information. © 2008 Garmin Ltd. Select the dog. 3. Navigating to a Point To navigate to a point, find a location by the direction pointer Navigating to your Dog To navigate to your dog: 1. Press MARK ...MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Compass. Using the Compass page to the point. The dog you are tracking is identified, and the dog pointer indicates the dog's direction from the Astro 220 and the status of the dog, its name, and a track showing its subsidiaries Astro™ quick start manual...
.... Please visit www.garmin.com for additional documentation and information. © 2008 Garmin Ltd. Select the dog. 3. Navigating to a Point To navigate to a point, find a location by the direction pointer Navigating to your Dog To navigate to your dog: 1. Press MARK ...MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Compass. Using the Compass page to the point. The dog you are tracking is identified, and the dog pointer indicates the dog's direction from the Astro 220 and the status of the dog, its name, and a track showing its subsidiaries Astro™ quick start manual...