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... a photocopy, in a safe place. myGarmin Go to www.my.garmin.com to access the latest services for your Garmin products. • Subscribe to online services for the Garmin® Astro™ 220 Dog Tracking System. Connect to move backward through your steps. • To extend battery... when you can view your saved tracks. • Download geocaches to your unit. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by completing our online registration today! at www.my.garmin.com. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Product Registration Help...
... a photocopy, in a safe place. myGarmin Go to www.my.garmin.com to access the latest services for your Garmin products. • Subscribe to online services for the Garmin® Astro™ 220 Dog Tracking System. Connect to move backward through your steps. • To extend battery... when you can view your saved tracks. • Download geocaches to your unit. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by completing our online registration today! at www.my.garmin.com. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Product Registration Help...
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... Points of Interest 23 GPS Applications 24 Using the Trip Computer 24 Using the Compass Page 25 Using the Altimeter Page 28 Using Tracks 30 Creating Routes 34 Using the Highway Page 37 Using Proximity Locations 37 Using Turn Preview 38 Using Active Route 39 Using the Satellite Page 39 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
... Points of Interest 23 GPS Applications 24 Using the Trip Computer 24 Using the Compass Page 25 Using the Altimeter Page 28 Using Tracks 30 Creating Routes 34 Using the Highway Page 37 Using Proximity Locations 37 Using Turn Preview 38 Using Active Route 39 Using the Satellite Page 39 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
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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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...from the vehicle or store it . Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery. • Replace the battery with a Garmin lithium-ion battery pack. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual DC 30 Battery Warnings If these guidelines are not followed, the internal lithium-ion battery may experience a shortened life ...;F to 77˚F (from children. Introduction See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in California prohibits the use of GPS dog collars for the pursuit of mammals. SPECIAL NOTICE TO USERS IN CALIFORNIA AND ALASKA: State law in the product box for product...
...from the vehicle or store it . Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery. • Replace the battery with a Garmin lithium-ion battery pack. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual DC 30 Battery Warnings If these guidelines are not followed, the internal lithium-ion battery may experience a shortened life ...;F to 77˚F (from children. Introduction See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in California prohibits the use of GPS dog collars for the pursuit of mammals. SPECIAL NOTICE TO USERS IN CALIFORNIA AND ALASKA: State law in the product box for product...
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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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.... 2. Battery Compartment To install the wrist strap: 1. Turn the D-ring ¼ turn counter- Remove the batteries from your Astro 220 when you remove the batteries, data is not lost. To install the batteries: 1. See page 44 for several months. Place...the batteries, observing the proper polarity. 3. Reinstall the battery cover. Getting Started Installing the Batteries in the battery compartment. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Wrist strap installation Belt clip button installation (tighten the button securely by turning it clockwise) Belt clip See page 57...
.... 2. Battery Compartment To install the wrist strap: 1. Turn the D-ring ¼ turn counter- Remove the batteries from your Astro 220 when you remove the batteries, data is not lost. To install the batteries: 1. See page 44 for several months. Place...the batteries, observing the proper polarity. 3. Reinstall the battery cover. Getting Started Installing the Batteries in the battery compartment. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Wrist strap installation Belt clip button installation (tighten the button securely by turning it clockwise) Belt clip See page 57...
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... Started MAP-Press to view page options. ENT (Enter)-Press to enter highlighted options, select data, or confirm on any time to the Main Menu. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press to scroll up , down a list on ‑screen messages. MARK-Press to view the Main Menu. 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. Press twice to mark your current location. Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions IN/OUT zoom-Press to cancel data entry or move the map-panning arrow. BACK-Press...
... Started MAP-Press to view page options. ENT (Enter)-Press to enter highlighted options, select data, or confirm on any time to the Main Menu. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press to scroll up , down a list on ‑screen messages. MARK-Press to view the Main Menu. 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. Press twice to mark your current location. Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions IN/OUT zoom-Press to cancel data entry or move the map-panning arrow. BACK-Press...
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... arrow to select a brightness level. Battery charging port Blue LED Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press and quickly release the Power key. 2. Getting Started Turning the Astro 220 On To turn the Astro 220 on, the Garmin Logo appears, followed by a prompt. Connect the vehicle power cable or... the AC adapter to change the display colors and backlight timeout. To charge the DC 30: 1. Garmin Logo Dog Tracker Page To adjust...
... arrow to select a brightness level. Battery charging port Blue LED Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press and quickly release the Power key. 2. Getting Started Turning the Astro 220 On To turn the Astro 220 on, the Garmin Logo appears, followed by a prompt. Connect the vehicle power cable or... the AC adapter to change the display colors and backlight timeout. To charge the DC 30: 1. Garmin Logo Dog Tracker Page To adjust...
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Battery charging port DC 30 Power key LEDs blink red when power is achieved. To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. When the bars are black, the Astro 220 has acquired satellite signals. Press and hold the Power key. Acquiring satellite signals can find your current location... Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a few minutes. Note: The DC 30 does not transmit its location to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Go outdoors to the Astro 220, and the Astro 220 will not ...
Battery charging port DC 30 Power key LEDs blink red when power is achieved. To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. When the bars are black, the Astro 220 has acquired satellite signals. Press and hold the Power key. Acquiring satellite signals can find your current location... Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a few minutes. Note: The DC 30 does not transmit its location to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Go outdoors to the Astro 220, and the Astro 220 will not ...
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...fields. A highlighted field appears yellow. Use the Rocker to scroll a set of items. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press IN or OUT to select a button, and press ENTER. Operating the Astro 220 The following terms are used throughout this manual: Select-move the highlighted area on -screen... 2. Field-the location on a page where data or an option can be shown and entered. 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. ...
...fields. A highlighted field appears yellow. Use the Rocker to scroll a set of items. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Press IN or OUT to select a button, and press ENTER. Operating the Astro 220 The following terms are used throughout this manual: Select-move the highlighted area on -screen... 2. Field-the location on a page where data or an option can be shown and entered. 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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...powered by selecting Restore Defaults. On-Screen Messages When an on the screen using the Rocker, and press the ENTER key after each Astro 220 page provides status information. Manual Conventions In this manual, small arrows (>) indicate that require multiple steps and options. The message ... ENTER, highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. You can revert to acknowledge the message and close the window. Status Bar Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Wizard-an on-screen guide to performing functions that you should highlight a series of items on -screen message ...
...powered by selecting Restore Defaults. On-Screen Messages When an on the screen using the Rocker, and press the ENTER key after each Astro 220 page provides status information. Manual Conventions In this manual, small arrows (>) indicate that require multiple steps and options. The message ... ENTER, highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. You can revert to acknowledge the message and close the window. Status Bar Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Wizard-an on-screen guide to performing functions that you should highlight a series of items on -screen message ...
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... ordered separately, follow the instructions for adding a new dog on the list. 2. The dog name is listed in the Name field. Note: The DC 30 does not transmit its location to view the Dog Information page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual When communicating with the DC 30 The ...DC 30 that you , and the status of ten dogs. Use the Rocker to view the Dog Tracker page. To view communication status with the Astro 220. Use the Rocker...
... ordered separately, follow the instructions for adding a new dog on the list. 2. The dog name is listed in the Name field. Note: The DC 30 does not transmit its location to view the Dog Information page. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual When communicating with the DC 30 The ...DC 30 that you , and the status of ten dogs. Use the Rocker to view the Dog Tracker page. To view communication status with the Astro 220. Use the Rocker...
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... speed. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Use the Rocker and ENTER to spell the name of the dog: 1. Select OK > ENTER when you are finished. To change the name of the dog. 3. On the Dog Information page, highlight the Name field and press ENTER. 2. Dog Tracking Naming the Dog The Astro 220 assigns a name such as Dog or Dog 1 to every Dog Unit...
... speed. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Use the Rocker and ENTER to spell the name of the dog: 1. Select OK > ENTER when you are finished. To change the name of the dog. 3. On the Dog Information page, highlight the Name field and press ENTER. 2. Dog Tracking Naming the Dog The Astro 220 assigns a name such as Dog or Dog 1 to every Dog Unit...
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... Track-deletes the track log for ten seconds. • Change Comm. To ensure maximum compass accuracy, calibrate your dog's neck with the collar to blink rapidly for the dog. • Change Dog Unit Type-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...
... Track-deletes the track log for ten seconds. • Change Comm. To ensure maximum compass accuracy, calibrate your dog's neck with the collar to blink rapidly for the dog. • Change Dog Unit Type-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...
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... the location of your position. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 11 To change the color of the dog. To track a dog on the map appear to the dog, the dog pointer may be inaccurate. To stabilize the objects, set the orientation to page 46. To view the Dog Tracker page: Press DOG. Dog Status Icons Dog Tracking The Map page indicates the following...
... the location of your position. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 11 To change the color of the dog. To track a dog on the map appear to the dog, the dog pointer may be inaccurate. To stabilize the objects, set the orientation to page 46. To view the Dog Tracker page: Press DOG. Dog Status Icons Dog Tracking The Map page indicates the following...
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... you through multiple dogs in the Big Numbers mode. Conflicting Dog Signals Each dog you can manually assign a new ID number to the Astro 220 using the setup wizard in "Conflicting Dog Signals." Press the left or right arrows on the Dog Tracker page. Dog Tracking Dog Tracker Page Options Menu... wizard to guide you can link them to a dog. Adding Dogs to select and confirm options. By default, the new dog is named "Dog" and an ID number is a conflict with the ID number of resolving the conflict. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To resolve the conflict, follow the ...
... you through multiple dogs in the Big Numbers mode. Conflicting Dog Signals Each dog you can manually assign a new ID number to the Astro 220 using the setup wizard in "Conflicting Dog Signals." Press the left or right arrows on the Dog Tracker page. Dog Tracking Dog Tracker Page Options Menu... wizard to guide you can link them to a dog. Adding Dogs to select and confirm options. By default, the new dog is named "Dog" and an ID number is a conflict with the ID number of resolving the conflict. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To resolve the conflict, follow the ...
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... signals degrade the quality of -sight radio communication. Keeping an unobstructed line of sight Dog Tracking between you and your area (for example, on the top of -sight conditions, move to a dog and change the update rate: 1. Obstructed radio waves result in a poor signal. ...Line-of the DC 30. 5. Settings. 2. Select an unassigned and nonconflicting ID > OK. 3. Ensure that the Astro 220 is within a few feet of -Sight Radio Communication Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 13 Complete the setup wizard instructions. To assign a new ID number to the highest elevation point in...
... signals degrade the quality of -sight radio communication. Keeping an unobstructed line of sight Dog Tracking between you and your area (for example, on the top of -sight conditions, move to a dog and change the update rate: 1. Obstructed radio waves result in a poor signal. ...Line-of the DC 30. 5. Settings. 2. Select an unassigned and nonconflicting ID > OK. 3. Ensure that the Astro 220 is within a few feet of -Sight Radio Communication Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 13 Complete the setup wizard instructions. To assign a new ID number to the highest elevation point in...
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... Hunt-resets dog statistics and track logs, and marks your starting location. Note: Items shown on the Main Menu can be moved, deleted, or added as described on the map. Advanced-displays advanced options. • Find (page 20) • GPS Applications (page 24) • Accessories (page 41) • Settings (page 44) Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual...
... Hunt-resets dog statistics and track logs, and marks your starting location. Note: Items shown on the Main Menu can be moved, deleted, or added as described on the map. Advanced-displays advanced options. • Find (page 20) • GPS Applications (page 24) • Accessories (page 41) • Settings (page 44) Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual...
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To mark your current location: 1. Mark Location 3. Select OK to mark a location here?" Press ENTER. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 15 Do you to mark as a location. 2. To mark a specific hunting location: 1. Note: The Mark Covey option allows you want to ...mark the location. To mark your vehicle location: When beginning a hunt, select Start New Hunt (page 14) while you record and store in your Astro 220. After entering and confirming your changes, select OK (on the keypad). 4. Mark Location Locations are landmarks that you are near your vehicle to ...
To mark your current location: 1. Mark Location 3. Select OK to mark a location here?" Press ENTER. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 15 Do you to mark as a location. 2. To mark a specific hunting location: 1. Note: The Mark Covey option allows you want to ...mark the location. To mark your vehicle location: When beginning a hunt, select Start New Hunt (page 14) while you record and store in your Astro 220. After entering and confirming your changes, select OK (on the keypad). 4. Mark Location Locations are landmarks that you are near your vehicle to ...
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... the appropriate field to provide more accuracy. To move the marked location to the marked location. 5. When averaging, the Astro 220 takes several readings at the bottom of accuracy you want to edit. 3. Averaging a Marked Location You can create ... to show the marked location on the keypad). After entering and confirming your current average location: 1. Select Map to the location, select Go To. 16 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To calculate your changes, select OK (on the map. 4. To project a location: 1. Mark Location To edit a marked location: 1. ...
... the appropriate field to provide more accuracy. To move the marked location to the marked location. 5. When averaging, the Astro 220 takes several readings at the bottom of accuracy you want to edit. 3. Averaging a Marked Location You can create ... to show the marked location on the keypad). After entering and confirming your current average location: 1. Select Map to the location, select Go To. 16 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To calculate your changes, select OK (on the map. 4. To project a location: 1. Mark Location To edit a marked location: 1. ...