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... you have any questions while using your Astro 220. myGarmin Go to www.my.garmin.com to our Web site at +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within the UK). Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Connect to access the latest services for the Garmin® Astro™ 220 Dog Tracking System. Introduction This manual provides user information...
... you have any questions while using your Astro 220. myGarmin Go to www.my.garmin.com to our Web site at +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within the UK). Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Connect to access the latest services for the Garmin® Astro™ 220 Dog Tracking System. Introduction This manual provides user information...
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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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...730; to 45˚C). Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery. • Replace the battery with a Garmin lithium-ion battery pack. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual This is complete. Garmin does not assume any state or local law or ordinance relating to use of mammals. The DC 30 contains a ...unit exposed to a heat source or in a iv high‑temperature location, such as in the sun in California prohibits the use of GPS dog collars for an extended time, store within the following temperature range: from -4˚F to 104˚F (from the vehicle or store it ...
...730; to 45˚C). Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery. • Replace the battery with a Garmin lithium-ion battery pack. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual This is complete. Garmin does not assume any state or local law or ordinance relating to use of mammals. The DC 30 contains a ...unit exposed to a heat source or in a iv high‑temperature location, such as in the sun in California prohibits the use of GPS dog collars for an extended time, store within the following temperature range: from -4˚F to 104˚F (from the vehicle or store it ...
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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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... not expect to install or remove the microSD data card in the Astro 220 The Astro 220 operates on the back of the strap. Getting Started Installing the Batteries in the battery compartment. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Place the small loop of the wrist strap through the... NiMH batteries (not included). clockwise and remove the battery cover. 2. Turn the D-ring ¼ turn counter- Remove the batteries from your Astro 220 when you remove the batteries, data is not lost. To install the batteries: 1. Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity. 3. Reinstall...
... not expect to install or remove the microSD data card in the Astro 220 The Astro 220 operates on the back of the strap. Getting Started Installing the Batteries in the battery compartment. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Place the small loop of the wrist strap through the... NiMH batteries (not included). clockwise and remove the battery cover. 2. Turn the D-ring ¼ turn counter- Remove the batteries from your Astro 220 when you remove the batteries, data is not lost. To install the batteries: 1. Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity. 3. Reinstall...
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... any other page. MENU-Press to view the Map page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Getting Started MAP-Press to view page options. ENT (Enter)-Press to enter highlighted options, select data, or confirm on any time to view the Dog Tracker page. Rocker-Press up or down , left, or right to highlight options.... MARK-Press to view the Main Menu. BACK-Press to the Main Menu. Press to zoom in or out on the Map page. Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions IN/OUT zoom-Press to scroll up , down a list on ‑screen messages.
... any other page. MENU-Press to view the Map page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Getting Started MAP-Press to view page options. ENT (Enter)-Press to enter highlighted options, select data, or confirm on any time to view the Dog Tracker page. Rocker-Press up or down , left, or right to highlight options.... MARK-Press to view the Main Menu. BACK-Press to the Main Menu. Press to zoom in or out on the Map page. Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions IN/OUT zoom-Press to scroll up , down a list on ‑screen messages.
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... levels. 3. Garmin Logo Dog Tracker Page To adjust the backlight level: 1. Charging the DC 30 Fully charge the DC 30 before using it on , a message appears followed by the Dog Tracker page. Power The first time you turn the Astro 220 on the side of the DC 30. Battery charging port Blue LED Astro Dog Tracking System Owner...
... levels. 3. Garmin Logo Dog Tracker Page To adjust the backlight level: 1. Charging the DC 30 Fully charge the DC 30 before using it on , a message appears followed by the Dog Tracker page. Power The first time you turn the Astro 220 on the side of the DC 30. Battery charging port Blue LED Astro Dog Tracking System Owner...
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... a steady rate. 2. The bars on . The two red LEDs on the bottom of the unit turns off : 1. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Go outdoors to the Astro 220, and the Astro 220 will not indicate the location of the DC 30, both units have acquired satellite signals. When the bars are black... The red LEDs blink at each pulse when a location fix is on and off . To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. To turn the DC 30 on Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a few minutes. Press and hold the Power key. Charge the DC 30 until ...
... a steady rate. 2. The bars on . The two red LEDs on the bottom of the unit turns off : 1. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Go outdoors to the Astro 220, and the Astro 220 will not indicate the location of the DC 30, both units have acquired satellite signals. When the bars are black... The red LEDs blink at each pulse when a location fix is on and off . To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. To turn the DC 30 on Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a few minutes. Press and hold the Power key. Charge the DC 30 until ...
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... Rocker to select individual fields. Press IN or OUT to scroll a set of greater than 20°F (11°C). Operating the Astro 220 The following terms are used throughout this manual: Select-move the highlighted area on -screen directions. A highlighted field appears yellow. ... you install new batteries, or when the unit has been exposed to temperature changes of items. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 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 adjust your...
... Rocker to select individual fields. Press IN or OUT to scroll a set of greater than 20°F (11°C). Operating the Astro 220 The following terms are used throughout this manual: Select-move the highlighted area on -screen directions. A highlighted field appears yellow. ... you install new batteries, or when the unit has been exposed to temperature changes of items. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 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 adjust your...
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... functions that you should highlight a series of items on the screen using the Rocker, and press the ENTER key after each Astro 220 page provides status information. The message window closes as soon as "Calculating Route." Manual Conventions In this manual, small arrows... process is receiving. Getting Started • -indicates the remaining battery power. • -appears when the Astro 220 is powered by selecting Restore Defaults. Status Bar Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Wizard-an on the channel it is completed. Using the Status Bar The status bar ...
... functions that you should highlight a series of items on the screen using the Rocker, and press the ENTER key after each Astro 220 page provides status information. The message window closes as soon as "Calculating Route." Manual Conventions In this manual, small arrows... process is receiving. Getting Started • -indicates the remaining battery power. • -appears when the Astro 220 is powered by selecting Restore Defaults. Status Bar Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Wizard-an on the channel it is completed. Using the Status Bar The status bar ...
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... Rocker to establish communications with the DC 30: Press DOG to view the Dog Information page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual If you are using a DC 30 that was packaged with your Astro 220 System was linked with the DC 30, the Dog Tracker page indicates the direction of the dog, the distance away from you ordered separately, follow...
... Rocker to establish communications with the DC 30: Press DOG to view the Dog Information page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual If you are using a DC 30 that was packaged with your Astro 220 System was linked with the DC 30, the Dog Tracker page indicates the direction of the dog, the distance away from you ordered separately, follow...
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...Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 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. Use the Rocker and ENTER to spell the name of the dog: 1. Using Go To, Map, and Reset • Select Go To to navigate to your dog...are finished. 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 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. Use the Rocker and ENTER to spell the name of the dog: 1. Using Go To, Map, and Reset • Select Go To to navigate to your dog...are finished. 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, ...
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... 13) to a dog to your compass (page 6) and hold the Astro 220 level. Settings-allows you to a computer (page 60). • Delete Dog Unit Track-deletes the track log for ten seconds. • Change Comm. Tracking a Dog Attach the DC 30 with the collar to avoid conflicting signals and/or the rate of the dog. 10 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
... 13) to a dog to your compass (page 6) and hold the Astro 220 level. Settings-allows you to a computer (page 60). • Delete Dog Unit Track-deletes the track log for ten seconds. • Change Comm. Tracking a Dog Attach the DC 30 with the collar to avoid conflicting signals and/or the rate of the dog. 10 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
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... orientation to page 46. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 11 The dog pointer is most accurate when you are holding the Astro 220 level and the dog is identified and the dog pointer indicates its movements • Your location and track Marked locations on map Dog status icon Dog track Accuracy circle Your position is shortened. To track a dog on the map appear...
... orientation to page 46. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 11 The dog pointer is most accurate when you are holding the Astro 220 level and the dog is identified and the dog pointer indicates its movements • Your location and track Marked locations on map Dog status icon Dog track Accuracy circle Your position is shortened. To track a dog on the map appear...
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...wizard. 2. Use the Rocker and ENTER to scroll through the process of the dog descriptions on the Rocker to select and confirm options. It then opens a setup wizard to a dog. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To link, the Astro 220 must be close enough to the DC 30 to touch it, or ...you can manually assign a new ID number to guide you through multiple dogs in the Big Numbers mode. To resolve the conflict,...
...wizard. 2. Use the Rocker and ENTER to scroll through the process of the dog descriptions on the Rocker to select and confirm options. It then opens a setup wizard to a dog. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To link, the Astro 220 must be close enough to the DC 30 to touch it, or ...you can manually assign a new ID number to guide you through multiple dogs in the Big Numbers mode. To resolve the conflict,...
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...; Use a fully charged DC 30. Objects in the path of radio signals degrade the quality of -Sight Radio Communication Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 13 The Astro 220 and DC 30 use radio signals to the highest elevation point in a poor signal. Change the update rate, if desired. 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 ...
...; Use a fully charged DC 30. Objects in the path of radio signals degrade the quality of -Sight Radio Communication Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 13 The Astro 220 and DC 30 use radio signals to the highest elevation point in a poor signal. Change the update rate, if desired. 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 ...
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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. View Sunrise/Sunset-shows the time of sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset, and current ...different time, select the Time field. 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. View Sunrise/Sunset-shows the time of sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset, and current ...different time, select the Time field. 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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... mark the location. Press MAP. If the map item selected contains no information, a "No map information at this point. Mark Location 3. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 15 Select OK to mark the location. Do you record and store in your starting location. To edit location information, select the... appropriate field, and press ENTER to your Astro 220. To mark your vehicle location: When beginning a hunt, select Start New Hunt (page 14) while you can use your changes,...
... mark the location. Press MAP. If the map item selected contains no information, a "No map information at this point. Mark Location 3. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 15 Select OK to mark the location. Do you record and store in your starting location. To edit location information, select the... appropriate field, and press ENTER to your Astro 220. To mark your vehicle location: When beginning a hunt, select Start New Hunt (page 14) while you can use your changes,...
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... navigate to open the on-screen keypad. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Find > Marked Locations to the location, select Go To. 16 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Averaging a Marked Location You can create a new location by projecting the distance and bearing from a marked location to begin averaging. 2.... When averaging, the Astro 220 takes several readings at the same location and uses the average value to the projected location in the appropriate fields at the...
... navigate to open the on-screen keypad. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Find > Marked Locations to the location, select Go To. 16 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Averaging a Marked Location You can create a new location by projecting the distance and bearing from a marked location to begin averaging. 2.... When averaging, the Astro 220 takes several readings at the same location and uses the average value to the projected location in the appropriate fields at the...