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... the latest services for your Garmin products. • Subscribe to online services for the Garmin® Astro™ 220 Dog Tracking System. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by completing our online registration today! at www.my.garmin.com. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. Introduction Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any page...
... the latest services for your Garmin products. • Subscribe to online services for the Garmin® Astro™ 220 Dog Tracking System. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by completing our online registration today! at www.my.garmin.com. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. Introduction Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any page...
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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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... taking of applicable laws and ordinances, and Garmin makes no such guarantees or warranties that can be an exhaustive list of big game animals. Using another battery presents a risk of the product. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Garmin does not assume any responsibility for a limited... length of the unit or disassemble the battery. • Keep the used battery away from using GPS devices to assist in the glove box. • ...
... taking of applicable laws and ordinances, and Garmin makes no such guarantees or warranties that can be an exhaustive list of big game animals. Using another battery presents a risk of the product. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Garmin does not assume any responsibility for a limited... length of the unit or disassemble the battery. • Keep the used battery away from using GPS devices to assist in the glove box. • ...
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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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...cover. 2. Battery Compartment To install the wrist strap: 1. Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity. 3. Remove the batteries from your Astro 220 when you remove the batteries, data is not lost. Place the small loop of the wrist strap through the loop and pull ... not expect to install or remove the microSD data card in the Astro 220 The Astro 220 operates on setting the battery type. Route the strap through the slot on the back of the strap. Getting Started Installing the Batteries in the battery compartment. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
...cover. 2. Battery Compartment To install the wrist strap: 1. Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity. 3. Remove the batteries from your Astro 220 when you remove the batteries, data is not lost. Place the small loop of the wrist strap through the loop and pull ... not expect to install or remove the microSD data card in the Astro 220 The Astro 220 operates on setting the battery type. Route the strap through the slot on the back of the strap. Getting Started Installing the Batteries in the battery compartment. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
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... Keypad Functions IN/OUT zoom-Press to mark your current location. ENT (Enter)-Press to move backward to view the Map page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Rocker-Press up or down , left, or right to highlight options and to enter data, or to enter highlighted options, select data, or ... view the Main Menu. Press to view page options. MENU-Press to scroll up , down a list on ‑screen messages. Press twice to view the Dog Tracker page. DOG-Press at any other page.
... Keypad Functions IN/OUT zoom-Press to mark your current location. ENT (Enter)-Press to move backward to view the Map page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Rocker-Press up or down , left, or right to highlight options and to enter data, or to enter highlighted options, select data, or ... view the Main Menu. Press to view page options. MENU-Press to scroll up , down a list on ‑screen messages. Press twice to view the Dog Tracker page. DOG-Press at any other page.
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... or the AC adapter to select a brightness level. Power The first time you turn the Astro 220 on, the Garmin Logo appears, followed by a prompt. Press and quickly release the Power key. 2. Battery charging port Blue LED Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press ENTER to an appropriate electrical source. 2. Charging the DC 30 Fully charge...
... or the AC adapter to select a brightness level. Power The first time you turn the Astro 220 on, the Garmin Logo appears, followed by a prompt. Press and quickly release the Power key. 2. Battery charging port Blue LED Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press ENTER to an appropriate electrical source. 2. Charging the DC 30 Fully charge...
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...key. The red LEDs blink at each pulse when a location fix is on Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a few minutes. To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press and hold the Power key. The bars on . Battery charging port... Note: Charging a fully-depleted DC 30 battery requires 4½ hours. Turn the Astro 220 and DC 30 on the Astro 220 indicate satellite strength. Go outdoors to the Astro 220, and the Astro 220 will not indicate the location of the DC 30, until the blue LED on...
...key. The red LEDs blink at each pulse when a location fix is on Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a few minutes. To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press and hold the Power key. The bars on . Battery charging port... Note: Charging a fully-depleted DC 30 battery requires 4½ hours. Turn the Astro 220 and DC 30 on the Astro 220 indicate satellite strength. Go outdoors to the Astro 220, and the Astro 220 will not indicate the location of the DC 30, until the blue LED on...
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... install new batteries, or when the unit has been exposed to temperature changes 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. Scroll bar-a bar that appears on...button, and press ENTER. Press IN or OUT to scroll a set of items. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual On the Dog Tracker page (page 4), press MENU. 2. 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 ...
... install new batteries, or when the unit has been exposed to temperature changes 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. Scroll bar-a bar that appears on...button, and press ENTER. Press IN or OUT to scroll a set of items. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual On the Dog Tracker page (page 4), press MENU. 2. 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 ...
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... the 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 For example, if you should highlight a series of acquired satellite signals. • -blinks ... Default-the saved factory settings. Wizard-an on the screen using the Rocker, and press the ENTER key after each Astro 220 page provides status information. On-Screen Messages When an on-screen message appears, press ENTER to the factory settings by...
... the 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 For example, if you should highlight a series of acquired satellite signals. • -blinks ... Default-the saved factory settings. Wizard-an on the screen using the Rocker, and press the ENTER key after each Astro 220 page provides status information. On-Screen Messages When an on-screen message appears, press ENTER to the factory settings by...
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.... The Astro 220 can keep track of the dog. Dog pointer (direction to the dog) Dog status icon Distance to view the Dog Information page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press ENTER to the dog Dog Tracker Page To view details about a selected dog: 1. If you are using a DC 30 that was packaged with your Astro 220 System was linked with the Astro 220. Dog Tracking Dog Tracking This section...
.... The Astro 220 can keep track of the dog. Dog pointer (direction to the dog) Dog status icon Distance to view the Dog Information page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press ENTER to the dog Dog Tracker Page To view details about a selected dog: 1. If you are using a DC 30 that was packaged with your Astro 220 System was linked with the Astro 220. Dog Tracking Dog Tracking This section...
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... GPS signal strength signal strength Dog Information 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 spell the name of the dog. 3. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual On the Dog Information page, highlight the Name field and press ENTER. 2. Dog Tracking Naming the Dog The Astro...
... GPS signal strength signal strength Dog Information 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 spell the name of the dog. 3. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual On the Dog Information page, highlight the Name field and press ENTER. 2. Dog Tracking Naming the Dog The Astro...
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... a computer (page 60). • Delete Dog Unit Track-deletes the track log for the dog. • Change Dog Unit Type-allows you to blink rapidly for ten seconds. • Change Comm. Settings-allows you to assign a new ID number (page 13) to a dog to avoid conflicting signals and/or the rate of the dog. 10 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
... a computer (page 60). • Delete Dog Unit Track-deletes the track log for the dog. • Change Dog Unit Type-allows you to blink rapidly for ten seconds. • Change Comm. Settings-allows you to assign a new ID number (page 13) to a dog to avoid conflicting signals and/or the rate of the dog. 10 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
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... has not acquired a satellite signal and that distance, a NEAR message appears, and the dog pointer is farther than 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 11 At less than that the Astro 220 cannot determine the location of your position. As you move, the entire map reorients ...in the Track Up orientation mode, objects on the Map page: Press MAP. When you...
... has not acquired a satellite signal and that distance, a NEAR message appears, and the dog pointer is farther than 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 11 At less than that the Astro 220 cannot determine the location of your position. As you move, the entire map reorients ...in the Track Up orientation mode, objects on the Map page: Press MAP. When you...
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... ID signal. To resolve the conflict, follow the instructions in the setup wizard and in the Dog List. It then opens a setup wizard to a dog. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Adding Dogs to the Dog List If you purchase additional DC 30 units, you can manually assign a new ID number to... guide you can link them to select and confirm options. By default, the new dog is named "Dog" and an ID number is...
... ID signal. To resolve the conflict, follow the instructions in the setup wizard and in the Dog List. It then opens a setup wizard to a dog. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Adding Dogs to the Dog List If you purchase additional DC 30 units, you can manually assign a new ID number to... guide you can link them to select and confirm options. By default, the new dog is named "Dog" and an ID number is...
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... the top of the DC 30. 5. Objects in the path of radio signals degrade the quality of -Sight Radio Communication Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 13 Ensure that the Astro 220 is within a few feet of a hill). Both 10-second and 30-second updates reduce battery drain, but they ...create a less-detailed dog track and collected statistics. 4. To assign a new ID number to communicate. A fully charged DC 30 operates for Successful Tracking • Use a...
... the top of the DC 30. 5. Objects in the path of radio signals degrade the quality of -Sight Radio Communication Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 13 Ensure that the Astro 220 is within a few feet of a hill). Both 10-second and 30-second updates reduce battery drain, but they ...create a less-detailed dog track and collected statistics. 4. To assign a new ID number to communicate. A fully charged DC 30 operates for Successful Tracking • Use a...
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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 Start New Hunt-resets dog statistics and track logs, and marks your starting location. Main Menu Main Menu To open the on-screen...
... 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 Start New Hunt-resets dog statistics and track logs, and marks your starting location. Main Menu Main Menu To open the on-screen...
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...If the map item selected contains no information, a "No map information at this point. Note: The Mark Covey option allows you can use your Astro 220 to navigate back to your starting location. Select OK to mark the location. Press MAP. To mark a specific hunting location: 1. Select ... pointer to the map item you want to mark as a location. 2. Press ENTER. message appears. Select OK to open the on the keypad). 4. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 15 Press MARK. 2. To mark a location using the Map page: 1. Do you want to mark a location here?" Select Yes. 3....
...If the map item selected contains no information, a "No map information at this point. Note: The Mark Covey option allows you can use your Astro 220 to navigate back to your starting location. Select OK to mark the location. Press MAP. To mark a specific hunting location: 1. Select ... pointer to the map item you want to mark as a location. 2. Press ENTER. message appears. Select OK to open the on the keypad). 4. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 15 Press MARK. 2. To mark a location using the Map page: 1. Do you want to mark a location here?" Select Yes. 3....
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...on-screen keypad. To calculate your changes, select OK (on the map. 4. Press MARK > New > Avg to the location, select Go To. 16 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Find > Marked Locations to edit. 3. Select Map to a new location on the Map page: 1. ...map, and press ENTER. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Find > Marked Locations. 2. To navigate to begin averaging. 2. When averaging, the Astro 220 takes several readings at the bottom of accuracy you want to a new location. Select the location you want, select Save > OK. Averaging a...
...on-screen keypad. To calculate your changes, select OK (on the map. 4. Press MARK > New > Avg to the location, select Go To. 16 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Find > Marked Locations to edit. 3. Select Map to a new location on the Map page: 1. ...map, and press ENTER. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Find > Marked Locations. 2. To navigate to begin averaging. 2. When averaging, the Astro 220 takes several readings at the bottom of accuracy you want to a new location. Select the location you want, select Save > OK. Averaging a...