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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... red when power is achieved. 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. Press and hold the Power key. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To turn the DC 30 off : 1. To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. Note: Charging a fully-depleted DC 30...
... red when power is achieved. 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. Press and hold the Power key. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To turn the DC 30 off : 1. To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. Note: Charging a fully-depleted DC 30...
Owner's Manual
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...GPS signal strength signal strength Dog Information Page The Dog Information page displays the status of your location, the distance traveled, and the average speed. On the Dog Information page, highlight the Name field and press ENTER. 2. Use the Rocker and ENTER to it. 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 spell the name of the dog: 1. ...
...GPS signal strength signal strength Dog Information Page The Dog Information page displays the status of your location, the distance traveled, and the average speed. On the Dog Information page, highlight the Name field and press ENTER. 2. Use the Rocker and ENTER to it. 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 spell the name of the dog: 1. ...
Owner's Manual
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To open the Games list: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Accessories > Games. Most games contain a tutorial. Hunting Almanac See page 14. 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 Some games use GPS during the game.
To open the Games list: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Accessories > Games. Most games contain a tutorial. Hunting Almanac See page 14. 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 Some games use GPS during the game.
Owner's Manual
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... Settings menu (MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings) 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...Augmentation System) in the U.S., or EGNOS (European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service). • Battery Type-selects 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 ...
... Settings menu (MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings) 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...Augmentation System) in the U.S., or EGNOS (European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service). • Battery Type-selects 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 ...
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... Off (or On). • On-Point Alert-indicates that the dog's DC 30 has lost GPS satellite signals. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 45 Dog List Setup To open the Dog List page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Dog List. Use the Rocker to a small area for 60 seconds. ...• GPS Lost Alert-indicates that the dog is not receiving the signals from the list: Select a dog on . • Backlight Level-increases or decreases the backlight intensity. Display Setup To configure the Astro 220 screen settings: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced >...
... Off (or On). • On-Point Alert-indicates that the dog's DC 30 has lost GPS satellite signals. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 45 Dog List Setup To open the Dog List page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Dog List. Use the Rocker to a small area for 60 seconds. ...• GPS Lost Alert-indicates that the dog is not receiving the signals from the list: Select a dog on . • Backlight Level-increases or decreases the backlight intensity. Display Setup To configure the Astro 220 screen settings: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced >...
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...-calibrate the altimeter each time you have accurate elevation or pressure data. For more details on -screen instructions. Trip data is corrected by the GPS receiver. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 53 To calibrate the Altimeter: Select Altimeter and follow the on -screen instructions. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings >... > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Calibration. 2. Altimeter Setup Use the Altimeter Setup page to manually calibrate the altimeter when you turn the Astro 220 on altimeter calibration, see page 30. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Altimeter. 2.
...-calibrate the altimeter each time you have accurate elevation or pressure data. For more details on -screen instructions. Trip data is corrected by the GPS receiver. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 53 To calibrate the Altimeter: Select Altimeter and follow the on -screen instructions. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings >... > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Calibration. 2. Altimeter Setup Use the Altimeter Setup page to manually calibrate the altimeter when you turn the Astro 220 on altimeter calibration, see page 30. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Altimeter. 2.
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...215; 2.2 in patch Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Warm: 15 seconds Cold: 45 seconds AutoLocate: 2 minutes Update Rate: 1/second, continuous Antenna: Astro 220: Built-in quad helix DC 30: Built-in . H × 1¼ in . Certain batteries can rupture at high temperatures. GPS Performance Receiver: WAAS enabled ... 60°C) DC 30 charging temperature: from 32°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. D (57 × 159 × 32 mm) DC 30: 1.4 in . H × 3.3...
...215; 2.2 in patch Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Warm: 15 seconds Cold: 45 seconds AutoLocate: 2 minutes Update Rate: 1/second, continuous Antenna: Astro 220: Built-in quad helix DC 30: Built-in . H × 1¼ in . Certain batteries can rupture at high temperatures. GPS Performance Receiver: WAAS enabled ... 60°C) DC 30 charging temperature: from 32°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. D (57 × 159 × 32 mm) DC 30: 1.4 in . H × 3.3...
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... Map Storage: microSD card capacity (a small portion of sight Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 55 Radio MURS (Multi-use Radio Service) Frequency...36 hours. DC 30: from -610 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,...is used for computer interface Data Storage Life:Indefinite; Recharging takes 4½ hours. Accuracy GPS: < 33 ft. (10 m) 95% DGPS: 10-16 ft. (3-5 m) 95% typical (WAAS accuracy in below-freezing conditions.
... Map Storage: microSD card capacity (a small portion of sight Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 55 Radio MURS (Multi-use Radio Service) Frequency...36 hours. DC 30: from -610 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,...is used for computer interface Data Storage Life:Indefinite; Recharging takes 4½ hours. Accuracy GPS: < 33 ft. (10 m) 95% DGPS: 10-16 ft. (3-5 m) 95% typical (WAAS accuracy in below-freezing conditions.
Owner's Manual
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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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... ENTER. 4. The dog pointer is farther than that location. To track a dog on map Dog status icon Dog's track Accuracy circle Your position is identified, and the dog pointer indicates the dog's direction from the Astro 220 and the status of the dog. Navigating to a ...GPS Applications > Compass. Select OK to ensure maximum accuracy. The dog you are close to the dog, the dog pointer may be inaccurate. The Map page indicates the following: • the location of the dog, its name, and a track showing its subsidiaries Astro™ quick start manual Please visit www.garmin...
... ENTER. 4. The dog pointer is farther than that location. To track a dog on map Dog status icon Dog's track Accuracy circle Your position is identified, and the dog pointer indicates the dog's direction from the Astro 220 and the status of the dog. Navigating to a ...GPS Applications > Compass. Select OK to ensure maximum accuracy. The dog you are close to the dog, the dog pointer may be inaccurate. The Map page indicates the following: • the location of the dog, its name, and a track showing its subsidiaries Astro™ quick start manual Please visit www.garmin...
Quick Start Manual
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... the Astro 220 on To turn the Astro 220 on, a message appears. Thereafter, when you turn the Astro 220 on the side of the DC 30. Acquiring GPS satellite signals can find your Astro 220 system was packaged with your current location and the location of the DC 30, you , and the status of the dog, the...Install the Batteries in the battery compartment, observing the proper polarity. 3. While the Astro 220 is on top of the DC 30, until the blue LED on , the Garmin Logo appears, followed by the Dog Tracker page. DC 30 power button Battery charging port LEDs blink red when power ...
... the Astro 220 on To turn the Astro 220 on, a message appears. Thereafter, when you turn the Astro 220 on the side of the DC 30. Acquiring GPS satellite signals can find your Astro 220 system was packaged with your current location and the location of the DC 30, you , and the status of the dog, the...Install the Batteries in the battery compartment, observing the proper polarity. 3. While the Astro 220 is on top of the DC 30, until the blue LED on , the Garmin Logo appears, followed by the Dog Tracker page. DC 30 power button Battery charging port LEDs blink red when power ...