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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... on the DC 30 double blink at a steady rate. 2. When the bars are black, the Astro 220 has acquired satellite signals. Charge the DC 30 until both units must acquire GPS signals. Note: The DC 30 does not transmit its location to an open area, away from tall... key. Acquiring satellite signals can find your current location and the location of the unit turns off. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual The bars on Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a few minutes. Press and hold the Power key. Battery charging port DC 30 Power...
... on the DC 30 double blink at a steady rate. 2. When the bars are black, the Astro 220 has acquired satellite signals. Charge the DC 30 until both units must acquire GPS signals. Note: The DC 30 does not transmit its location to an open area, away from tall... key. Acquiring satellite signals can find your current location and the location of the unit turns off. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual The bars on Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a few minutes. Press and hold the Power key. Battery charging port DC 30 Power...
Owner's Manual
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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. 3. Use the Rocker and ENTER to it. On the Dog Information page, highlight the Name field and press ENTER. 2. Select OK > ENTER when you are finished. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To change the name...
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. 3. Use the Rocker and ENTER to it. On the Dog Information page, highlight the Name field and press ENTER. 2. Select OK > ENTER when you are finished. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To change the name...
Owner's Manual
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To open the Games list: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Accessories > Games. Hunting Almanac See page 14. Some games use GPS during the game. Most games contain a tutorial. Accessories Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 43 Games The Astro 220 contains six games (Memory Race, Virtual Maze, GekoSmak, Nibbons, Gekoids, and Beast Hunt).
To open the Games list: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Accessories > Games. Hunting Almanac See page 14. Some games use GPS during the game. Most games contain a tutorial. Accessories Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 43 Games The Astro 220 contains six games (Memory Race, Virtual Maze, GekoSmak, Nibbons, Gekoids, and Beast Hunt).
Owner's Manual
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... alarms on or off when external power is installed. 44 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 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 Version-displays the Astro 220 software version, the GPS SW version, and the unit identification number.
... alarms on or off when external power is installed. 44 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 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 Version-displays the Astro 220 software version, the GPS SW version, and the unit identification number.
Owner's Manual
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... alert > ENTER > Off (or On). • On-Point Alert-indicates that the dog's DC 30 has lost GPS satellite signals. Dog List Setup To open the Dog List page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Dog List. Settings • Lost Communication Alert-the Astro 220 is on or off: 1. Use the Rocker to a small area for 60 seconds...; Backlight Timeout-sets the backlight to time out after a period of time has elapsed (to save battery power) or to Day, Night, or Auto mode. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 45 To view the Dog Info page, move the dog on the list, or remove the...
... alert > ENTER > Off (or On). • On-Point Alert-indicates that the dog's DC 30 has lost GPS satellite signals. Dog List Setup To open the Dog List page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Dog List. Settings • Lost Communication Alert-the Astro 220 is on or off: 1. Use the Rocker to a small area for 60 seconds...; Backlight Timeout-sets the backlight to time out after a period of time has elapsed (to save battery power) or to Day, Night, or Auto mode. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 45 To view the Dog Info page, move the dog on the list, or remove the...
Owner's Manual
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...Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Altimeter. 2. Trip data is corrected by the GPS receiver. To calibrate the Altimeter: Select Altimeter and follow the on -screen instructions. Select Barometer Mode...Astro 220 on compass calibration, see page 30. For more details on altimeter calibration, see page 6. Settings To set the altimeter to function as a standard barometer). For more details on : 1. Calibration Setup To calibrate the compass: 1. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Calibration. 2. For more details on -screen instructions. Astro Dog Tracking System...
...Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Altimeter. 2. Trip data is corrected by the GPS receiver. To calibrate the Altimeter: Select Altimeter and follow the on -screen instructions. Select Barometer Mode...Astro 220 on compass calibration, see page 30. For more details on altimeter calibration, see page 6. Settings To set the altimeter to function as a standard barometer). For more details on : 1. Calibration Setup To calibrate the compass: 1. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Calibration. 2. For more details on -screen instructions. Astro Dog Tracking System...
Owner's Manual
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...× 55.9 mm), 256-color, high resolution, transreflective (160 × 240 pixels) with batteries and antenna and without batteries. GPS Performance Receiver: WAAS enabled Acquisition Times: average, for a stationary receiver with an open sky view. Warm: 15 seconds Cold: 45... 0°C to 45°C) Warning: The temperature rating of the Astro 220 System may exceed the usable range of certain batteries. W × 1.7 in patch Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Appendix Appendix Specifications Physical Size: Astro 220: 2¼ in . H × 1¼ in . Certain...
...× 55.9 mm), 256-color, high resolution, transreflective (160 × 240 pixels) with batteries and antenna and without batteries. GPS Performance Receiver: WAAS enabled Acquisition Times: average, for a stationary receiver with an open sky view. Warm: 15 seconds Cold: 45... 0°C to 45°C) Warning: The temperature rating of the Astro 220 System may exceed the usable range of certain batteries. W × 1.7 in patch Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Appendix Appendix Specifications Physical Size: Astro 220: 2¼ in . H × 1¼ in . Certain...
Owner's Manual
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...:Indefinite; Accuracy GPS: < 33 ft. (10 m) 95% DGPS: 10-16 ft. (3-5 m) 95% typical (WAAS accuracy in below-freezing conditions. no memory battery required Map Storage: microSD card capacity (a small portion of sight Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 55 to 30,000 ft. (from -610 to 9144 m) Interfaces: USB for formatting) Appendix Power Source: Astro 220: Two...
...:Indefinite; Accuracy GPS: < 33 ft. (10 m) 95% DGPS: 10-16 ft. (3-5 m) 95% typical (WAAS accuracy in below-freezing conditions. no memory battery required Map Storage: microSD card capacity (a small portion of sight Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 55 to 30,000 ft. (from -610 to 9144 m) Interfaces: USB for formatting) Appendix Power Source: Astro 220: Two...
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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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... the compass level when navigating to the dog. Please visit www.garmin.com for additional documentation and information. © 2008 Garmin Ltd. or its movements • your location and track Marked locations on map Dog status icon Dog's track Accuracy circle Your position is pointing in ...track a dog on the Astro and then use the compass to navigate to that direction until the pointer is identified, and the dog pointer indicates the dog's direction from the Astro 220 and the status of travel, you are holding the Astro 220 level and the dog is farther than that the Astro 220...
... the compass level when navigating to the dog. Please visit www.garmin.com for additional documentation and information. © 2008 Garmin Ltd. or its movements • your location and track Marked locations on map Dog status icon Dog's track Accuracy circle Your position is pointing in ...track a dog on the Astro and then use the compass to navigate to that direction until the pointer is identified, and the dog pointer indicates the dog's direction from the Astro 220 and the status of travel, you are holding the Astro 220 level and the dog is farther than that the Astro 220...
Quick Start Manual
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...the D-Ring on , the Garmin Logo appears, followed by the Dog Tracker page. Reinstall the battery cover. The first time you turn the Astro 220 on the back of the DC 30. Turn the Astro 220 and DC 30 on the Astro 220 indicate satellite strength. Acquiring GPS satellite signals can find your current... from objects that was linked with the DC 30: Press DOG to setup the Astro. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. 1. Press the Rocker up arrow or down arrow to adjust your Astro 220 system was packaged with the Astro 220. Go outdoors to link the additional DC 30 with your ...
...the D-Ring on , the Garmin Logo appears, followed by the Dog Tracker page. Reinstall the battery cover. The first time you turn the Astro 220 on the back of the DC 30. Turn the Astro 220 and DC 30 on the Astro 220 indicate satellite strength. Acquiring GPS satellite signals can find your current... from objects that was linked with the DC 30: Press DOG to setup the Astro. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. 1. Press the Rocker up arrow or down arrow to adjust your Astro 220 system was packaged with the Astro 220. Go outdoors to link the additional DC 30 with your ...