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...• Subscribe to access the latest services for your unit. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by completing our online registration today! at www.my.garmin.com. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Introduction This manual provides user information for Points of the display backlight ... sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. myGarmin Go to www.my.garmin.com to online services for the Garmin® Astro™ 220 Dog Tracking System. Tips and Shortcuts • Press MENU twice to return to our Web site...
...• Subscribe to access the latest services for your unit. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by completing our online registration today! at www.my.garmin.com. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Introduction This manual provides user information for Points of the display backlight ... sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. myGarmin Go to www.my.garmin.com to online services for the Garmin® Astro™ 220 Dog Tracking System. Tips and Shortcuts • Press MENU twice to return to our Web site...
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... Points of Interest 23 GPS Applications 24 Using the Trip Computer 24 Using the Compass Page 25 Using the Altimeter Page 28 Using Tracks 30 Creating Routes 34 Using the Highway Page 37 Using Proximity Locations 37 Using Turn Preview 38 Using Active Route 39 Using the Satellite Page 39 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
... Points of Interest 23 GPS Applications 24 Using the Trip Computer 24 Using the Compass Page 25 Using the Altimeter Page 28 Using Tracks 30 Creating Routes 34 Using the Highway Page 37 Using Proximity Locations 37 Using Turn Preview 38 Using Active Route 39 Using the Satellite Page 39 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
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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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...sunlight, such as a result of any fines, penalties, or damages that this product in California prohibits the use of the product. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual The DC 30 contains a replaceable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, the following warnings also apply: • Do not ...puncture, or damage the battery. • Replace the battery with a Garmin lithium-ion battery pack. If the battery cell is complete. To prevent damage, remove the unit from using GPS devices to the dog. NOTICE REGARDING LEGAL RESTRICTIONS; Alaska law prohibits guides from the vehicle ...
...sunlight, such as a result of any fines, penalties, or damages that this product in California prohibits the use of the product. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual The DC 30 contains a replaceable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, the following warnings also apply: • Do not ...puncture, or damage the battery. • Replace the battery with a Garmin lithium-ion battery pack. If the battery cell is complete. To prevent damage, remove the unit from using GPS devices to the dog. NOTICE REGARDING LEGAL RESTRICTIONS; Alaska law prohibits guides from the vehicle ...
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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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Getting Started Installing the Batteries in the battery compartment. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual clockwise and remove the battery cover. 2. Battery Compartment To install the wrist strap: 1. Turn the D-ring ¼ turn counter- Remove the batteries from your Astro 220 when you remove the batteries, data is not lost...the batteries, observing the proper polarity. 3. When you do not expect to install or remove the microSD data card in the Astro 220 The Astro 220 operates on the back of the strap. Route the strap through the slot on two AA alkaline, lithium or NiMH ...
Getting Started Installing the Batteries in the battery compartment. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual clockwise and remove the battery cover. 2. Battery Compartment To install the wrist strap: 1. Turn the D-ring ¼ turn counter- Remove the batteries from your Astro 220 when you remove the batteries, data is not lost...the batteries, observing the proper polarity. 3. When you do not expect to install or remove the microSD data card in the Astro 220 The Astro 220 operates on the back of the strap. Route the strap through the slot on two AA alkaline, lithium or NiMH ...
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... or move the map-panning arrow. MENU-Press to view the Main Menu. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Rocker-Press up or down , left, or right to highlight options and to enter data, or to move backward to view the Dog Tracker page. ENT (Enter)-Press to enter highlighted options, select data, or confirm... on any time to the Main Menu. DOG-Press at any other page. Press twice to view page options. MARK-Press to zoom in or out on the Map page. Press to view the Map page. Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions IN/OUT zoom-Press to mark your...
... or move the map-panning arrow. MENU-Press to view the Main Menu. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Rocker-Press up or down , left, or right to highlight options and to enter data, or to move backward to view the Dog Tracker page. ENT (Enter)-Press to enter highlighted options, select data, or confirm... on any time to the Main Menu. DOG-Press at any other page. Press twice to view page options. MARK-Press to zoom in or out on the Map page. Press to view the Map page. Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions IN/OUT zoom-Press to mark your...
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... levels. DC 30 charging temperature range is 32°F-113°F (0°C-45°C). Power The first time you turn the Astro 220 on , press and hold the key. Press the Rocker up arrow or down arrow to change the display colors and backlight... levels. 3. Garmin Logo Dog Tracker Page To adjust the backlight level: 1. Thereafter, when you turn the Astro 220 on, a message appears followed by the Dog Tracker page. Battery charging port Blue LED Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Getting Started Turning the Astro 220 On To turn the Astro 220 on , the Garmin Logo appears,...
... levels. DC 30 charging temperature range is 32°F-113°F (0°C-45°C). Power The first time you turn the Astro 220 on , press and hold the key. Press the Rocker up arrow or down arrow to change the display colors and backlight... levels. 3. Garmin Logo Dog Tracker Page To adjust the backlight level: 1. Thereafter, when you turn the Astro 220 on, a message appears followed by the Dog Tracker page. Battery charging port Blue LED Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Getting Started Turning the Astro 220 On To turn the Astro 220 on , the Garmin Logo appears,...
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... blink at a steady rate. 2. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To turn the DC 30 on the bottom of the DC 30, until the blue LED on and off: 1. Turn the Astro 220 and DC 30 on the Astro 220 indicate satellite strength. Charge the DC 30 until both units must acquire GPS signals. Acquiring satellite signals...
... blink at a steady rate. 2. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To turn the DC 30 on the bottom of the DC 30, until the blue LED on and off: 1. Turn the Astro 220 and DC 30 on the Astro 220 indicate satellite strength. Charge the DC 30 until both units must acquire GPS signals. Acquiring satellite signals...
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... OUT to select a button, and press ENTER. Use the Rocker to scroll a set 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 turning..., repeat the process. Scroll bar-a bar that appears on the right side 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 the screen up, down, left, or right with...
... OUT to select a button, and press ENTER. Use the Rocker to scroll a set 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 turning..., repeat the process. Scroll bar-a bar that appears on the right side 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 the screen up, down, left, or right with...
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... status bar at the top of items on -screen message appears, press ENTER to performing functions that you see "select Dog > Show Info," highlight Dog, press ENTER, highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. Manual Conventions In this manual, small arrows (>) indicate that... an on the screen using the Rocker, and press the ENTER key after each Astro 220 page provides status information. 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
... status bar at the top of items on -screen message appears, press ENTER to performing functions that you see "select Dog > Show Info," highlight Dog, press ENTER, highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. Manual Conventions In this manual, small arrows (>) indicate that... an on the screen using the Rocker, and press the ENTER key after each Astro 220 page provides status information. 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
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.... Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Use the Rocker to select a dog on page 12 to the Astro 220, and the Astro 220 will not indicate the location of the dog, the distance away from you ordered separately, follow the instructions for adding a new dog on the list. 2. Dog Tracking Dog Tracking This section describes communications between the DC 30 and the Astro, tracking dogs on...
.... Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Use the Rocker to select a dog on page 12 to the Astro 220, and the Astro 220 will not indicate the location of the dog, the distance away from you ordered separately, follow the instructions for adding a new dog on the list. 2. Dog Tracking Dog Tracking This section describes communications between the DC 30 and the Astro, tracking dogs on...
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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. On the Dog Information page, highlight the Name field and press ENTER. 2. Use the Rocker and ENTER to spell the name of the dog: 1. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual ... of the dog. 3. 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, ...
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. On the Dog Information page, highlight the Name field and press ENTER. 2. Use the Rocker and ENTER to spell the name of the dog: 1. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual ... of the dog. 3. 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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... Comm. Dog Tracking Dog Information Page Options On the Dog Information page, press MENU to access additional dog information options. • Stop (or Start) Tracking-stops (or starts) tracking the dog. • Identify Dog Unit-displays the DC 30 software version on the Dog Tracker Page The Dog Tracker page shows the direction and distance of the dog. 10 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Tracking a Dog Attach...
... Comm. Dog Tracking Dog Information Page Options On the Dog Information page, press MENU to access additional dog information options. • Stop (or Start) Tracking-stops (or starts) tracking the dog. • Identify Dog Unit-displays the DC 30 software version on the Dog Tracker Page The Dog Tracker page shows the direction and distance of the dog. 10 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Tracking a Dog Attach...
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... accurate when you move, the entire map reorients in the Track Up orientation mode, objects on the Map page: Press MAP. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 11 Dog Status Icons Dog Tracking The Map page indicates the following: • The location of the dog, its name, and a track showing its direction from you are close to rotate around your...
... accurate when you move, the entire map reorients in the Track Up orientation mode, objects on the Map page: Press MAP. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 11 Dog Status Icons Dog Tracking The Map page indicates the following: • The location of the dog, its name, and a track showing its direction from you are close to rotate around your...
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... automatically assign IDs. Note: The setup wizard may indicate that there is randomly assigned. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Use the Rocker and ENTER to touch it, or you of the Astro 220 have the same ID, the Astro 220 warns you must be close enough to the DC 30 to select and confirm options...
... automatically assign IDs. Note: The setup wizard may indicate that there is randomly assigned. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Use the Rocker and ENTER to touch it, or you of the Astro 220 have the same ID, the Astro 220 warns you must be close enough to the DC 30 to select and confirm options...
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...feet of the signals. To achieve the best line-of sight Dog Tracking between you and your area (for Successful Tracking • Use a fully charged DC 30. The Astro 220 and DC 30 use radio signals to a dog and change the update rate: 1. Complete the setup wizard instructions.... 17 hours when using 5‑second interval reporting. • Use line-of -Sight Radio Communication Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 13 To assign a new ID number to communicate. On the Dog Information page, press MENU > Change Comm. Change the update rate, if desired. Keeping an unobstructed...
...feet of the signals. To achieve the best line-of sight Dog Tracking between you and your area (for Successful Tracking • Use a fully charged DC 30. The Astro 220 and DC 30 use radio signals to a dog and change the update rate: 1. Complete the setup wizard instructions.... 17 hours when using 5‑second interval reporting. • Use line-of -Sight Radio Communication Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 13 To assign a new ID number to communicate. On the Dog Information page, press MENU > Change Comm. Change the update rate, if desired. Keeping an unobstructed...
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... 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.... point using the Rocker. Select Use Find Menu to view locations stored on page 46. Main Menu Start New Hunt-resets dog statistics and track logs, and marks your starting location. View Hunting Almanac-provides predicted best times for hunting and fishing for a specific date ...
... 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.... point using the Rocker. Select Use Find Menu to view locations stored on page 46. Main Menu Start New Hunt-resets dog statistics and track logs, and marks your starting location. View Hunting Almanac-provides predicted best times for hunting and fishing for a specific date ...
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...Location page. 2. To mark a location using the Map page: 1. 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. To mark a specific hunting location: 1. Mark Location 3. Press MARK ... 14) while you are landmarks that you record and store in your changes, select OK (on -screen keypad. After entering and confirming your Astro 220. Press ENTER. Select a name and hunting-related symbol to open the on the keypad). 4. Press MARK. 2. To edit location information...
...Location page. 2. To mark a location using the Map page: 1. 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. To mark a specific hunting location: 1. Mark Location 3. Press MARK ... 14) while you are landmarks that you record and store in your changes, select OK (on -screen keypad. After entering and confirming your Astro 220. Press ENTER. Select a name and hunting-related symbol to open the on the keypad). 4. Press MARK. 2. To edit location information...
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...Advanced > Find > Marked Locations. 2. Press ENTER to place a MOVE marker next to show the marked location on the map. 4. When averaging, the Astro 220 takes several readings at the bottom of accuracy you want to a new location. To project a location: 1. Select the location you want , select ...move a marked location on the map, and press ENTER. Press MARK > New > Avg to the location, select Go To. 16 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual When the Estimated Accuracy field reaches the level of the page. Projecting a Location You can average a marked location for more...
...Advanced > Find > Marked Locations. 2. Press ENTER to place a MOVE marker next to show the marked location on the map. 4. When averaging, the Astro 220 takes several readings at the bottom of accuracy you want to a new location. To project a location: 1. Select the location you want , select ...move a marked location on the map, and press ENTER. Press MARK > New > Avg to the location, select Go To. 16 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual When the Estimated Accuracy field reaches the level of the page. Projecting a Location You can average a marked location for more...