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Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Introduction This manual provides user information for Points of Interest (POIs) and other useful items. • Unlock optional ... (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within the UK). myGarmin Go to www.my.garmin.com to access the latest services for your unit. at www.my.garmin.com. Connect to your Garmin products. • Subscribe to online services for the Garmin® Astro™ 220 Dog Tracking System.
Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Introduction This manual provides user information for Points of Interest (POIs) and other useful items. • Unlock optional ... (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within the UK). myGarmin Go to www.my.garmin.com to access the latest services for your unit. at www.my.garmin.com. Connect to your Garmin products. • Subscribe to online services for the Garmin® Astro™ 220 Dog Tracking System.
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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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...following temperature range: from 32˚F to 113˚F (from -20˚ to 40˚C). If the battery cell is complete. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual SPECIAL NOTICE TO USERS IN CALIFORNIA AND ALASKA: State law in the taking of mammals. Check your state and local laws ...not disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery. • Replace the battery with a Garmin lithium-ion battery pack. Alaska law prohibits guides from using GPS devices to assist in California prohibits the use of GPS dog collars for an extended time, store within the following temperature range: from 32˚...
...following temperature range: from 32˚F to 113˚F (from -20˚ to 40˚C). If the battery cell is complete. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual SPECIAL NOTICE TO USERS IN CALIFORNIA AND ALASKA: State law in the taking of mammals. Check your state and local laws ...not disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery. • Replace the battery with a Garmin lithium-ion battery pack. Alaska law prohibits guides from using GPS devices to assist in California prohibits the use of GPS dog collars for an extended time, store within the following temperature range: from 32˚...
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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...several months. To install the batteries: 1. When you do not expect to install or remove the microSD data card in the Astro 220 The Astro 220 operates on two AA alkaline, lithium or NiMH batteries (not included). Battery Compartment To install the wrist strap: 1. Route...slot on setting the battery type. Getting Started Installing the Batteries in the battery compartment. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Turn the D-ring ¼ turn counter- Remove the batteries from your Astro 220 when you remove the batteries, data is not lost. Reinstall the battery cover. Insert ...
...several months. To install the batteries: 1. When you do not expect to install or remove the microSD data card in the Astro 220 The Astro 220 operates on two AA alkaline, lithium or NiMH batteries (not included). Battery Compartment To install the wrist strap: 1. Route...slot on setting the battery type. Getting Started Installing the Batteries in the battery compartment. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Turn the D-ring ¼ turn counter- Remove the batteries from your Astro 220 when you remove the batteries, data is not lost. Reinstall the battery cover. Insert ...
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BACK-Press to cancel data entry or move the map-panning arrow. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions IN/OUT zoom-Press to view the Map page. Getting Started MAP-Press to zoom in or out on the Map page. ...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...
BACK-Press to cancel data entry or move the map-panning arrow. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions IN/OUT zoom-Press to view the Map page. Getting Started MAP-Press to zoom in or out on the Map page. ...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...
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...port Blue LED Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Getting Started Turning the Astro 220 On To turn the Astro 220 on a hunt. Charging the DC 30 Fully charge the DC 30 before using it on , press and hold the key. Press and quickly release the Power key. 2. Garmin Logo Dog Tracker Page To adjust... the backlight level: 1. Press the Rocker up arrow or down arrow to change the display colors and backlight timeout. To charge the DC 30: 1. Power The first time you turn the Astro 220 on the side of the...
...port Blue LED Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Getting Started Turning the Astro 220 On To turn the Astro 220 on a hunt. Charging the DC 30 Fully charge the DC 30 before using it on , press and hold the key. Press and quickly release the Power key. 2. Garmin Logo Dog Tracker Page To adjust... the backlight level: 1. Press the Rocker up arrow or down arrow to change the display colors and backlight timeout. To charge the DC 30: 1. Power The first time you turn the Astro 220 on the side of the...
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... the blue LED on the DC 30 double blink at a steady rate. 2. The bars on Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a few minutes. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Note: The DC 30 does not transmit its location to an open area, away from tall buildings... DC 30 off : 1. Press and hold the Power key. To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. When the bars are black, the Astro 220 has acquired satellite signals. Charge the DC 30 until both units must acquire GPS signals. The red LEDs blink at each pulse when a location fix is on...
... the blue LED on the DC 30 double blink at a steady rate. 2. The bars on Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a few minutes. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Note: The DC 30 does not transmit its location to an open area, away from tall buildings... DC 30 off : 1. Press and hold the Power key. To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. When the bars are black, the Astro 220 has acquired satellite signals. Charge the DC 30 until both units must acquire GPS signals. The red LEDs blink at each pulse when a location fix is on...
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...area on a page where data or an option can be shown and entered. 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. Field-the location on the screen up, down, left, or right with the Rocker to select ...individual fields. Getting Started Calibrating the Astro 220 Compass Calibrate the Astro 220 electronic compass the first time you use it, after periods of storage,...
...area on a page where data or an option can be shown and entered. 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. Field-the location on the screen up, down, left, or right with the Rocker to select ...individual fields. Getting Started Calibrating the Astro 220 Compass Calibrate the Astro 220 electronic compass the first time you use it, after periods of storage,...
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... this manual, small arrows (>) indicate that require multiple steps and options. You can revert to acknowledge the message and close the window. Status Bar Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 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 again.
... this manual, small arrows (>) indicate that require multiple steps and options. You can revert to acknowledge the message and close the window. Status Bar Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 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 again.
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The Astro 220 can keep track of dogs. Dog pointer (direction to the dog) Dog status icon Distance to view the Dog Information page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Dog Tracking Dog Tracking This section describes communications between the DC 30 and the Astro, tracking dogs on the list. 2. Communicating with the DC 30 The DC 30 that you , and the status of the dog. Use the Rocker to...
The Astro 220 can keep track of dogs. Dog pointer (direction to the dog) Dog status icon Distance to view the Dog Information page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Dog Tracking Dog Tracking This section describes communications between the DC 30 and the Astro, tracking dogs on the list. 2. Communicating with the DC 30 The DC 30 that you , and the status of the dog. Use the Rocker to...
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... the location and movement of the dog. 3. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 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: 1. Use the Rocker and ENTER to...
... the location and movement of the dog. 3. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 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: 1. Use the Rocker and ENTER to...
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... of the dog. 10 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Tracking a Dog on the Astro and causes the DC 30 LEDs 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...
... of the dog. 10 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Tracking a Dog on the Astro and causes the DC 30 LEDs 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...
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... Map page is in the direction you are facing. When you . To track a dog on map Dog status icon Dog track Accuracy circle Your position is shortened. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 11 The dog you are tracking is farther than that distance, a NEAR message appears, and the dog pointer is indicated by the position pointer Sitting Running On point Treed...
... Map page is in the direction you are facing. When you . To track a dog on map Dog status icon Dog track Accuracy circle Your position is shortened. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 11 The dog you are tracking is farther than that distance, a NEAR message appears, and the dog pointer is indicated by the position pointer Sitting Running On point Treed...
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... number is a conflict with the ID number of resolving the conflict. Conflicting Dog Signals Each dog you can link them to the list: 1. If necessary, you track has its own ID number. When possible, you through multiple dogs in "Conflicting Dog Signals." Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To resolve the conflict, follow the instructions in the setup wizard...
... number is a conflict with the ID number of resolving the conflict. Conflicting Dog Signals Each dog you can link them to the list: 1. If necessary, you track has its own ID number. When possible, you through multiple dogs in "Conflicting Dog Signals." Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To resolve the conflict, follow the instructions in the setup wizard...
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... change the update rate: 1. BEST GOOD POOR Line-of the DC 30. 5. Ensure that the Astro 220 is within a few feet of -Sight Radio Communication Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 13 Keeping an unobstructed line of the signals. Change the update rate, if desired. Objects in the ...path of radio signals degrade the quality of sight Dog Tracking between you and your area (for example, on the...
... change the update rate: 1. BEST GOOD POOR Line-of the DC 30. 5. Ensure that the Astro 220 is within a few feet of -Sight Radio Communication Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 13 Keeping an unobstructed line of the signals. Change the update rate, if desired. Objects in the ...path of radio signals degrade the quality of sight Dog Tracking between you and your area (for example, on the...
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... Main Menu, press MENU > MENU. Main Menu Start New Hunt-resets dog statistics and track logs, and marks your starting location. 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...
... Main Menu, press MENU > MENU. Main Menu Start New Hunt-resets dog statistics and track logs, and marks your starting location. 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...
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... entering and confirming your current location: 1. Press MAP. If the map item selected contains no information, a "No map information at this point. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 15 To mark your changes, select OK (on -screen keypad. To mark a location using the Map page: 1. Press ENTER. ...Select a name and hunting-related symbol to mark the location. Note: The Mark Covey option allows you can use your Astro 220 to navigate back to your starting location. Select Yes. 3. To edit location information, select the appropriate field, and press ...
... entering and confirming your current location: 1. Press MAP. If the map item selected contains no information, a "No map information at this point. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 15 To mark your changes, select OK (on -screen keypad. To mark a location using the Map page: 1. Press ENTER. ...Select a name and hunting-related symbol to mark the location. Note: The Mark Covey option allows you can use your Astro 220 to navigate back to your starting location. Select Yes. 3. To edit location information, select the appropriate field, and press ...
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...1. Use the Rocker to show the marked location on -screen keypad. Press MARK > New > Avg to the location, select Go To. 16 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To navigate to begin averaging. 2. Projecting a Location You can average a marked location for more accuracy. Select the location > MENU ... can create a new location by projecting the distance and bearing from a marked location to the marked location. 5. When averaging, the Astro 220 takes several readings at the bottom of accuracy you want to open the on the map. 4. To calculate your changes, select ...
...1. Use the Rocker to show the marked location on -screen keypad. Press MARK > New > Avg to the location, select Go To. 16 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To navigate to begin averaging. 2. Projecting a Location You can average a marked location for more accuracy. Select the location > MENU ... can create a new location by projecting the distance and bearing from a marked location to the marked location. 5. When averaging, the Astro 220 takes several readings at the bottom of accuracy you want to open the on the map. 4. To calculate your changes, select ...