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...optional maps. • Access MotionBased® Web-based activity tracker where you can view your saved tracks. • Download geocaches to your unit. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. at...Support by completing our online registration today! Connect to online services for the Garmin® Astro™ 220 Dog Tracking System. myGarmin Go to www.my.garmin.com to access the latest services for your Garmin products. • Subscribe to our Web site at +44 (0) 870...
...optional maps. • Access MotionBased® Web-based activity tracker where you can view your saved tracks. • Download geocaches to your unit. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. at...Support by completing our online registration today! Connect to online services for the Garmin® Astro™ 220 Dog Tracking System. myGarmin Go to www.my.garmin.com to access the latest services for your Garmin products. • Subscribe to our Web site at +44 (0) 870...
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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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...of the product. To purchase a replacement battery, see your jurisdiction prior to purchase and/or use of GPS dog collars for any fines, penalties, or damages that can be incurred as in the glove box. •...to 40˚C). SPECIAL NOTICE TO USERS IN CALIFORNIA AND ALASKA: State law in California prohibits the use . Garmin does not assume any responsibility for the pursuit of mammals. The DC 30 contains a replaceable, rechargeable lithium-ion...unit within the following temperature range: from -4˚F to 104˚F (from children. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
...of the product. To purchase a replacement battery, see your jurisdiction prior to purchase and/or use of GPS dog collars for any fines, penalties, or damages that can be incurred as in the glove box. •...to 40˚C). SPECIAL NOTICE TO USERS IN CALIFORNIA AND ALASKA: State law in California prohibits the use . Garmin does not assume any responsibility for the pursuit of mammals. The DC 30 contains a replaceable, rechargeable lithium-ion...unit within the following temperature range: from -4˚F to 104˚F (from children. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
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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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..., lithium or NiMH batteries (not included). Getting Started Installing the Batteries in the battery compartment. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual See page 44 for several months. Remove the batteries from your Astro 220 when you remove the batteries, data is not lost. When you do not expect to install... or remove the microSD data card in the Astro 220 The Astro 220 operates on setting the battery type. Battery Compartment...
..., lithium or NiMH batteries (not included). Getting Started Installing the Batteries in the battery compartment. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual See page 44 for several months. Remove the batteries from your Astro 220 when you remove the batteries, data is not lost. When you do not expect to install... or remove the microSD data card in the Astro 220 The Astro 220 operates on setting the battery type. Battery Compartment...
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...Rocker-Press up or down , left, or right to highlight options and to enter data, or to move backward to the Main Menu. Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions IN/OUT zoom-Press to zoom in or out on ‑screen messages. Press to scroll up , down a list on any time...or confirm on the Map page. Getting Started MAP-Press to view the Main Menu. ENT (Enter)-Press to view the Dog Tracker page. Press twice to view the Map page. DOG-Press at any other page. MARK-Press to view page options. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual MENU-Press to mark your current location.
...Rocker-Press up or down , left, or right to highlight options and to enter data, or to move backward to the Main Menu. Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions IN/OUT zoom-Press to zoom in or out on ‑screen messages. Press to scroll up , down a list on any time...or confirm on the Map page. Getting Started MAP-Press to view the Main Menu. ENT (Enter)-Press to view the Dog Tracker page. Press twice to view the Map page. DOG-Press at any other page. MARK-Press to view page options. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual MENU-Press to mark your current location.
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... adapter to adjust the brightness levels. Or, press and quickly release the Power key to cycle through the brightness levels. 3. Battery charging port Blue LED Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Charging the DC 30 Fully charge the DC 30 before using it on the side of the DC 30. Power The first time... you turn the Astro 220 on, the Garmin Logo appears, followed by a prompt. DC 30 charging temperature range is 32°F-113°F (0°C-45°C). Thereafter, when you turn ...
... adapter to adjust the brightness levels. Or, press and quickly release the Power key to cycle through the brightness levels. 3. Battery charging port Blue LED Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Charging the DC 30 Fully charge the DC 30 before using it on the side of the DC 30. Power The first time... you turn the Astro 220 on, the Garmin Logo appears, followed by a prompt. DC 30 charging temperature range is 32°F-113°F (0°C-45°C). Thereafter, when you turn ...
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... 2. 3. Note: The DC 30 does not transmit its location to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. Acquiring satellite signals can find your current location and the location of the DC 30, until the blue LED on and off...the DC 30 until both units must acquire GPS signals. The red LEDs blink at each pulse when a location fix is on . Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Turn the Astro 220 and DC 30 on Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a few minutes. Battery ...
... 2. 3. Note: The DC 30 does not transmit its location to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. Acquiring satellite signals can find your current location and the location of the DC 30, until the blue LED on and off...the DC 30 until both units must acquire GPS signals. The red LEDs blink at each pulse when a location fix is on . Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Turn the Astro 220 and DC 30 on Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a few minutes. Battery ...
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... ENTER. • If "Calibration Failed" appears, repeat the process. A highlighted field appears yellow. Use the Rocker to scroll a set of items. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Hold the compass level and away from objects that is too long to fit on the right side of a list that generate magnetic... fields, such as cars or buildings. 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 speed. ...
... ENTER. • If "Calibration Failed" appears, repeat the process. A highlighted field appears yellow. Use the Rocker to scroll a set of items. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Hold the compass level and away from objects that is too long to fit on the right side of a list that generate magnetic... fields, such as cars or buildings. 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 speed. ...
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... remaining battery power. • -appears when the Astro 220 is powered by selecting Restore Defaults. For example, if you can change the settings, but you see "select Dog > Show Info," highlight Dog, press ENTER, highlight Show Info, and press ENTER...signal (for example, a DC 30) on the screen using the Rocker, and press the ENTER key after each Astro 220 page provides status information. Wizard-an on -screen message appears, press ENTER to acknowledge the message and close ... of items on the channel it is completed. Status Bar Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
... remaining battery power. • -appears when the Astro 220 is powered by selecting Restore Defaults. For example, if you can change the settings, but you see "select Dog > Show Info," highlight Dog, press ENTER, highlight Show Info, and press ENTER...signal (for example, a DC 30) on the screen using the Rocker, and press the ENTER key after each Astro 220 page provides status information. Wizard-an on -screen message appears, press ENTER to acknowledge the message and close ... of items on the channel it is completed. Status Bar Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
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... ordered separately, follow the instructions for adding a new dog on the list. 2. Press ENTER to select a dog on page 12 to the dog Dog Tracker Page To view details about a selected dog: 1. Use the Rocker to view the Dog Information page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Dog pointer (direction to the dog) Dog status icon Distance to establish communications with the DC...
... ordered separately, follow the instructions for adding a new dog on the list. 2. Press ENTER to select a dog on page 12 to the dog Dog Tracker Page To view details about a selected dog: 1. Use the Rocker to view the Dog Information page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Dog pointer (direction to the dog) Dog status icon Distance to establish communications with the DC...
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... distance traveled, and the average speed. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Select OK > ENTER when you 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...
... distance traveled, and the average speed. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Select OK > ENTER when you 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...
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... the status of the dog. 10 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To ensure maximum compass accuracy, calibrate your dog's neck with the VHF antenna (page 1) pointing up. Tracking a Dog Attach the DC 30 with the collar to identify the dog type so that the appropriate dog status symbols are shown. Dog Tracking Dog Information Page Options On the Dog Information page, press MENU...
... the status of the dog. 10 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To ensure maximum compass accuracy, calibrate your dog's neck with the VHF antenna (page 1) pointing up. Tracking a Dog Attach the DC 30 with the collar to identify the dog type so that the appropriate dog status symbols are shown. Dog Tracking Dog Information Page Options On the Dog Information page, press MENU...
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... of the dog. The dog you . The dog pointer is most accurate when you are holding the Astro 220 level and the dog is in the direction you are facing. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 11 To track a dog on the map appear to the dog, the dog pointer may be inaccurate. To view the Dog Tracker page: Press DOG. Dog Status Icons Dog Tracking The Map...
... of the dog. The dog you . The dog pointer is most accurate when you are holding the Astro 220 level and the dog is in the direction you are facing. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 11 To track a dog on the map appear to the dog, the dog pointer may be inaccurate. To view the Dog Tracker page: Press DOG. Dog Status Icons Dog Tracking The Map...
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... in the setup wizard and in the Big Numbers mode. Use the Rocker and ENTER to the list: 1. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Adding Dogs to the Dog List If you purchase additional DC 30 units, you should allow the Astro 220 to a dog. When possible, you can manually assign a new ID number to automatically assign IDs.
... in the setup wizard and in the Big Numbers mode. Use the Rocker and ENTER to the list: 1. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Adding Dogs to the Dog List If you purchase additional DC 30 units, you should allow the Astro 220 to a dog. When possible, you can manually assign a new ID number to automatically assign IDs.
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...8226; Use line-of the DC 30. 5. Keeping an unobstructed line of -Sight Radio Communication Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 13 BEST GOOD POOR Line-of sight Dog Tracking between you and your area (for Successful Tracking • Use a fully charged DC 30. Tips for example, on the top of the ...signals. The Astro 220 and DC 30 use radio signals to a dog and change the update rate: 1. Objects in...
...8226; Use line-of the DC 30. 5. Keeping an unobstructed line of -Sight Radio Communication Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 13 BEST GOOD POOR Line-of sight Dog Tracking between you and your area (for Successful Tracking • Use a fully charged DC 30. Tips for example, on the top of the ...signals. The Astro 220 and DC 30 use radio signals to a dog and change the update rate: 1. Objects in...
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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 and location. • To view ... the Main Menu can be moved, deleted, or added as described on page 46. 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 open the Main Menu, press MENU > MENU.
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 and location. • To view ... the Main Menu can be moved, deleted, or added as described on page 46. 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 open the Main Menu, press MENU > MENU.
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...: The Mark Covey option allows you want to mark a location here?" Select OK to view the Mark Location page. 2. Press ENTER. Select Yes. 3. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 15 Press MARK. 2. Mark Location 3. To edit location information, select the appropriate field, and press ENTER to describe the location, and press ...-screen keypad. If the map item selected contains no information, a "No map information at this point. Do you can use your Astro 220 to navigate back to your starting location. After the hunt, you want to mark as a location. 2. To mark your...
...: The Mark Covey option allows you want to mark a location here?" Select OK to view the Mark Location page. 2. Press ENTER. Select Yes. 3. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 15 Press MARK. 2. Mark Location 3. To edit location information, select the appropriate field, and press ENTER to describe the location, and press ...-screen keypad. If the map item selected contains no information, a "No map information at this point. Do you can use your Astro 220 to navigate back to your starting location. After the hunt, you want to mark as a location. 2. To mark your...
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.... 3. To calculate your changes, select OK (on the keypad). Select the location > MENU > Project Location. 3. When averaging, the Astro 220 takes several readings at the bottom of accuracy you want to show the marked location on the Map page: 1. To project a location... 3. Projecting a Location You can average a marked location for more accuracy. Press MARK > New > Avg to the location, select Go To. 16 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To move the marked location to move a marked location on the map. 4. Select the marked location you want , select Save > OK....
.... 3. To calculate your changes, select OK (on the keypad). Select the location > MENU > Project Location. 3. When averaging, the Astro 220 takes several readings at the bottom of accuracy you want to show the marked location on the Map page: 1. To project a location... 3. Projecting a Location You can average a marked location for more accuracy. Press MARK > New > Avg to the location, select Go To. 16 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To move the marked location to move a marked location on the map. 4. Select the marked location you want , select Save > OK....
