Owner's Manual
Page 3
... Menu from any questions while using it, and decrease the level of the display backlight (page 4). • To extend the DC 30 battery life, turn the unit off when you by phone: (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020, or go to your Astro 220. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Connect to move backward through your Garmin products. • Subscribe to online services for the Garmin® Astro™ 220 Dog Tracking System...
... Menu from any questions while using it, and decrease the level of the display backlight (page 4). • To extend the DC 30 battery life, turn the unit off when you by phone: (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020, or go to your Astro 220. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Connect to move backward through your Garmin products. • Subscribe to online services for the Garmin® Astro™ 220 Dog Tracking System...
Owner's Manual
Page 4
... 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 14 ii Mark Location 15 Averaging a Marked Location 16 Projecting a Location 16 Map Page 17 Map Page Options 17 Data Fields 18 Measuring Distance 19 Find Features 20 Item Information Page Options 22 Using...
... 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 14 ii Mark Location 15 Averaging a Marked Location 16 Projecting a Location 16 Map Page 17 Map Page Options 17 Data Fields 18 Measuring Distance 19 Find Features 20 Item Information Page Options 22 Using...
Owner's Manual
Page 6
... prohibits guides from children. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Introduction See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in California prohibits the use of the following temperature range: from -4˚ to 140˚F (from -20˚ to 60˚C). • Recharge the unit within the following temperature range: from 32˚F to 113˚F (from -20˚ to 45˚C). Garmin does not...
... prohibits guides from children. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Introduction See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in California prohibits the use of the following temperature range: from -4˚ to 140˚F (from -20˚ to 60˚C). • Recharge the unit within the following temperature range: from 32˚F to 113˚F (from -20˚ to 45˚C). Garmin does not...
Owner's Manual
Page 16
... dog. 10 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Settings-allows you 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 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 from Auto, Pointing Dog, Treeing Dog, or Pet. • Upgrade Dog Unit-downloads software updates...
... dog. 10 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Settings-allows you 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 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 from Auto, Pointing Dog, Treeing Dog, or Pet. • Upgrade Dog Unit-downloads software updates...
Owner's Manual
Page 21
... a location. 2. Note: The Mark Covey option allows you can use your Astro 220 to navigate back to your starting location. Press ENTER. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 15 Select OK to mark the location. After entering and confirming your changes, select OK (on the keypad). 4. After the hunt, you to enter the estimated number of birds flushed and the number taken. Select OK to mark the location. To mark your Astro 220. Select OK to open the on -screen keypad. Mark Location Locations...
... a location. 2. Note: The Mark Covey option allows you can use your Astro 220 to navigate back to your starting location. Press ENTER. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 15 Select OK to mark the location. After entering and confirming your changes, select OK (on the keypad). 4. After the hunt, you to enter the estimated number of birds flushed and the number taken. Select OK to mark the location. To mark your Astro 220. Select OK to open the on -screen keypad. Mark Location Locations...
Owner's Manual
Page 28
... Interest category to your current region. 2. To find locations using addresses or intersections. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Find > Addresses (or Intersections). Enter the street number using a Find item as a tool for navigation. Select . 3. On the Information page, press MENU. 2. To use the Options menu: 1. Find Features Item Information Page Options The Options menu for each information page contains options for using the on-screen keypad > OK (on the keypad). 22 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
... Interest category to your current region. 2. To find locations using addresses or intersections. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Find > Addresses (or Intersections). Enter the street number using a Find item as a tool for navigation. Select . 3. On the Information page, press MENU. 2. To use the Options menu: 1. Find Features Item Information Page Options The Options menu for each information page contains options for using the on-screen keypad > OK (on the keypad). 22 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
Page 31
...To open the Compass page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Compass. On the Trip Computer page, press MENU > Change Data Fields. 2. Compass Page Hold the compass level when navigating to select a field. 3. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 25 Using the Compass Page The Compass page guides you to your destination with larger numbers. • Change Data Fields-changes the type of data on the route, and estimated arrival time. Use the Rocker to ensure maximum accuracy. It also provides navigation data such as current speed, distance to indicate North...
...To open the Compass page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Compass. On the Trip Computer page, press MENU > Change Data Fields. 2. Compass Page Hold the compass level when navigating to select a field. 3. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 25 Using the Compass Page The Compass page guides you to your destination with larger numbers. • Change Data Fields-changes the type of data on the route, and estimated arrival time. Use the Rocker to ensure maximum accuracy. It also provides navigation data such as current speed, distance to indicate North...
Owner's Manual
Page 34
... or descent Altimeter Page Current elevation 28 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual OR Select Project Location (page 16). Press ENTER to lock the direction and open the Compass page and navigate to the distant object (select Re-Sight to open the Sighting page. GPS Applications 3. To open the Altimeter page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Altimeter. Range grid measurement Customizable data fields Elevation profile Rate of your ascent or descent, elevation changes over distance or time, or pressure changes over time. Bearing pointer Sighting Page...
... or descent Altimeter Page Current elevation 28 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual OR Select Project Location (page 16). Press ENTER to lock the direction and open the Compass page and navigate to the distant object (select Re-Sight to open the Sighting page. GPS Applications 3. To open the Altimeter page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Altimeter. Range grid measurement Customizable data fields Elevation profile Rate of your ascent or descent, elevation changes over distance or time, or pressure changes over time. Bearing pointer Sighting Page...
Owner's Manual
Page 35
... time of day, and the date when the point was recorded. The field at the bottom of the page shows your current elevation and your current location. GPS Applications Changing Altimeter Settings To change altimeter settings: 1. On the Altimeter page, press MENU. 2. Pressure is marked by the map pointer with location coordinates, the compass bearing, and the distance from your rate of data shown on the Map page: 1. To view altitude points on the Altimeter page (page 28). • Reset-resets the elevation and maximum elevation data (page 30). selects...
... time of day, and the date when the point was recorded. The field at the bottom of the page shows your current elevation and your current location. GPS Applications Changing Altimeter Settings To change altimeter settings: 1. On the Altimeter page, press MENU. 2. Pressure is marked by the map pointer with location coordinates, the compass bearing, and the distance from your rate of data shown on the Map page: 1. To view altitude points on the Altimeter page (page 28). • Reset-resets the elevation and maximum elevation data (page 30). selects...
Owner's Manual
Page 39
... set the zoom ranges for more information about MapSource U.S. Refer to change the units of the track are available, a Use Map Data - The beginning and the end of measurement. 4. Select the Area field to the Garmin Web site www.garmin.com/cartography/ontheTrail/ for the track profile: 1. 3. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual GPS Applications 3. Press ENTER. 33 To set the zoom range on the Rocker to the oldest stored track log point. Select Save. When these types of maps are marked...
... set the zoom ranges for more information about MapSource U.S. Refer to change the units of the track are available, a Use Map Data - The beginning and the end of measurement. 4. Select the Area field to the Garmin Web site www.garmin.com/cartography/ontheTrail/ for the track profile: 1. 3. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual GPS Applications 3. Press ENTER. 33 To set the zoom range on the Rocker to the oldest stored track log point. Select Save. When these types of maps are marked...
Owner's Manual
Page 42
...following point. • Distance-Enter a radius. Topo map data is used. • Copy Route-makes a copy of the route. • Delete Route-deletes the route. • Change Data Fields-selects different values for a specific route: On the Routes page, select a route > MENU. • Remove All-removes all locations from a saved route. • Reverse Route-reverses the order of the points in the saved route. 36 • Profile-creates a vertical profile of the page. • Restore Defaults-restores route settings to the following point. Setting Route Page Options To set route page...
...following point. • Distance-Enter a radius. Topo map data is used. • Copy Route-makes a copy of the route. • Delete Route-deletes the route. • Change Data Fields-selects different values for a specific route: On the Routes page, select a route > MENU. • Remove All-removes all locations from a saved route. • Reverse Route-reverses the order of the points in the saved route. 36 • Profile-creates a vertical profile of the page. • Restore Defaults-restores route settings to the following point. Setting Route Page Options To set route page...
Owner's Manual
Page 43
.... • Data Fields-selects 2, 3, or 4 data fields that display travel information. An alarm sounds when you want to show in or out on the map. Highway Page To open the Proximity page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Proximity. 37 On the Highway page, press MENU. 2. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual GPS Applications To change Highway settings: 1. Your course is represented by a center line down the middle of data you enter within the designated radius. Using the...
.... • Data Fields-selects 2, 3, or 4 data fields that display travel information. An alarm sounds when you want to show in or out on the map. Highway Page To open the Proximity page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > Proximity. 37 On the Highway page, press MENU. 2. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual GPS Applications To change Highway settings: 1. Your course is represented by a center line down the middle of data you enter within the designated radius. Using the...
Owner's Manual
Page 54
... showing maps. 48 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Information Page On the Map Setup page (page 46), highlight the Information icon. Use the Rocker > ENTER to select options for descriptions of map items on the map display or turn it off. Settings Map Setup - Text Page On the Map Setup page (page 46), highlight the Text icon. Set the maximum zoom (Auto, Off, or a specific zoom level) at which Map Points, Marked Location, Street Label, and Land Cover appear on the Map page. Map Setup - Press MENU...
... showing maps. 48 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Information Page On the Map Setup page (page 46), highlight the Information icon. Use the Rocker > ENTER to select options for descriptions of map items on the map display or turn it off. Settings Map Setup - Text Page On the Map Setup page (page 46), highlight the Text icon. Set the maximum zoom (Auto, Off, or a specific zoom level) at which Map Points, Marked Location, Street Label, and Land Cover appear on the Map page. Map Setup - Press MENU...
Owner's Manual
Page 55
... select a routing method before the route is calculated. Use the Map Setup - To select the method your current location to customize settings for marine colors, spot soundings, light sectors, and symbol sets when using downloaded marine charts (MapSource BlueChart marine mapping data). • Marine Colors-turns marine colors On or Off on the Map page. • Spot Soundings-turns spot soundings that indicate depth measurements On or Off on the Map page. • Light Sectors-turns navigational light locations Off, Auto (location shown when map pointer...
... select a routing method before the route is calculated. Use the Map Setup - To select the method your current location to customize settings for marine colors, spot soundings, light sectors, and symbol sets when using downloaded marine charts (MapSource BlueChart marine mapping data). • Marine Colors-turns marine colors On or Off on the Map page. • Spot Soundings-turns spot soundings that indicate depth measurements On or Off on the Map page. • Light Sectors-turns navigational light locations Off, Auto (location shown when map pointer...
Owner's Manual
Page 57
...Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 51 Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Geocache. 2. Go to download geocache locations. To setup Geocaching: 1. Select Other to find and record geocaches. Select a symbol for caches that you are looking for geocaching information and to my.garmin.com, login, and click Go Geocaching for or have found . Time Setup To open the Marine Setup page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Marine Alarms. • Anchor Drag Alarm-sets an alarm to sound when you exceed a specified drift distance. • Off Course Alarm-sets an alarm...
...Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 51 Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Geocache. 2. Go to download geocache locations. To setup Geocaching: 1. Select Other to find and record geocaches. Select a symbol for caches that you are looking for geocaching information and to my.garmin.com, login, and click Go Geocaching for or have found . Time Setup To open the Marine Setup page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Marine Alarms. • Anchor Drag Alarm-sets an alarm to sound when you exceed a specified drift distance. • Off Course Alarm-sets an alarm...
Owner's Manual
Page 58
...; Map Datum-sets the coordinate system in which a given location reading appears. Heading Setup The Heading Setup page specifies the type of heading display and the type of measure for gauge and atmospheric pressure readings. To open the Units Setup page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Units. • Position Format-specifies the coordinate system to use the default values. Settings Units Setup To open the Heading Setup page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Heading. • Display-sets the units used to a compass heading. 52 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner...
...; Map Datum-sets the coordinate system in which a given location reading appears. Heading Setup The Heading Setup page specifies the type of heading display and the type of measure for gauge and atmospheric pressure readings. To open the Units Setup page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Units. • Position Format-specifies the coordinate system to use the default values. Settings Units Setup To open the Heading Setup page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Heading. • Display-sets the units used to a compass heading. 52 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner...
Owner's Manual
Page 62
... terrain details when hunting, use Garmin U.S. Insert the smaller connector on the USB cable into the USB port on your computer: 1. With detailed MapSource mapping data, you can view listings of data transferable is limited to a computer, install the USB drivers contained in the MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager software that came with detailed maps from optional MapSource disks to a USB port. Transferring Data Before connecting your Astro 220 to the capacity Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
... terrain details when hunting, use Garmin U.S. Insert the smaller connector on the USB cable into the USB port on your computer: 1. With detailed MapSource mapping data, you can view listings of data transferable is limited to a computer, install the USB drivers contained in the MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager software that came with detailed maps from optional MapSource disks to a USB port. Transferring Data Before connecting your Astro 220 to the capacity Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
Page 64
... Drive and remap a drive letter for the Astro 220 removable storage device. Follow the instructions for the file you are finished transferring files, click the Eject icon in your computer. Observe an Eject icon shown on a Windows® computer system tray or a storage-device icon for the microSD card: Prior to downloading data to the microSD card, press MENU > View Card Info to the microSD card: 1. To view information for the microSD on Updates & Downloads. 58 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
... Drive and remap a drive letter for the Astro 220 removable storage device. Follow the instructions for the file you are finished transferring files, click the Eject icon in your computer. Observe an Eject icon shown on a Windows® computer system tray or a storage-device icon for the microSD card: Prior to downloading data to the microSD card, press MENU > View Card Info to the microSD card: 1. To view information for the microSD on Updates & Downloads. 58 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
Page 70
..., finding 21 cleaning 60 color dog pointer 11 scheme 45 track 31 communicating with the DC 30 8 compass calibrating 6 page 25 compass settings changing 27 highway page 37 conflicting dog signals 12 course pointer 26 D data card storage information 58 data fields compass 27 map page 18 daylight saving time 51 delete dog unit track 10 DEM maps 33 depth units 52 detail 47 detailed maps 22, 56 display mode 45 display setup 45 distance, measuring 19 distance/speed 52 dog alerts 45 dog information page 9 dog list setup 45 dog status 11 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
..., finding 21 cleaning 60 color dog pointer 11 scheme 45 track 31 communicating with the DC 30 8 compass calibrating 6 page 25 compass settings changing 27 highway page 37 conflicting dog signals 12 course pointer 26 D data card storage information 58 data fields compass 27 map page 18 daylight saving time 51 delete dog unit track 10 DEM maps 33 depth units 52 detail 47 detailed maps 22, 56 display mode 45 display setup 45 distance, measuring 19 distance/speed 52 dog alerts 45 dog information page 9 dog list setup 45 dog status 11 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
Page 72
... route page options 36 turn previews 38, 39 routing setup 49 S satellite page 39 save 20 selecting options 7 setup altimeter 53 calibration 53 heading 52 main menu 46 map 46 routing 49 time 51 units 52 setup map 17 shorter distance 50 show info 12 sight 'n go 27 single color 39 small numbers 12 software version 44 specifications 54 spot soundings 49 start new hunt 14 start tracking 10 status bar 7 stop measuring 19 navigation 17 tracking 10 stopwatch 42 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
... route page options 36 turn previews 38, 39 routing setup 49 S satellite page 39 save 20 selecting options 7 setup altimeter 53 calibration 53 heading 52 main menu 46 map 46 routing 49 time 51 units 52 setup map 17 shorter distance 50 show info 12 sight 'n go 27 single color 39 small numbers 12 software version 44 specifications 54 spot soundings 49 start new hunt 14 start tracking 10 status bar 7 stop measuring 19 navigation 17 tracking 10 stopwatch 42 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual