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Garmin DC 30 Dog Tracking Collar Owner's Manual

1. Trip Computer page 24 Press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt GPS e Compass page 25 Applications gt Trip Computer e Altimeter page 28 rip Comte vera 8 96 7 e Tracks page 30 e Routes page 34 pat e Highway page 37 Overall Ava e Proximity page 37 See e Turn Preview page 38 e Active Route page 39 e Satellite page 39 Trip Computer Page To change Trip Computer settings 1 On the Trip Computer page press MENU 24 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual 2 Select an option gt ENTER e Reset clears the trip computer e Big Numbers displays fewer data fields with larger numbers e Change Data Fields changes the type of data on the trip computer e Restore Defaults restores the data fields to the default settings To change the type of data on the trip computer 1 On the Trip Computer page press MENU gt Change Data Fields 2 Use the Rocker to select a field 3 Press ENTER gt select an option gt ENTER Using the Compass Page The Compass page guides you to your destination with a compass display and a bearing or course pointer It also provides navigation data such as current speed distance to the next point on the route and estimated arrival time Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual GPS Applications To open the Compass page Press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt GPS Applications gt Compass Compass Speed Dist To Next ETA At Dest Time To a n h
2. Turn your radio OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle Posted Facilities Turn your radio OFF in any facility where posted notices so require Commercial Aircraft Many commercial airlines prohibit the use of FRS GMRS radios on board Switch OFF your radio before boarding an aircraft or check the airline rules Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Appendix Blasting Areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations turn your radio OFF when in a blasting area or in areas posted Turn off two way radio Obey all signs and instructions Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Turn your radio OFF and do not remove your battery when you are in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere Obey all signs and instructions Sparks from your battery in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked They include fueling areas such as gasoline stations be
3. map setup general page 47 information page 48 marine page 49 points page 48 text page 48 tracks page 47 MapSource 57 marine alarms setup 51 colors 49 setup 51 marked location adding 15 averaging 16 editing 16 moving 16 projecting 16 marking a location map page 15 marking hunting specific locations 15 MARK key 3 15 mass storage mode 44 measuring distance 19 MENU key 3 65 microSD card 56 57 moonrise 14 moonset 14 moving a marked location 16 multicolor 39 MURS frequencies 55 N naming the dog 9 NEAR message 11 new location 40 next turn pop up 50 north reference 52 north up 39 O off course alarm 51 off road 49 off road transition 36 off route recalculation 50 on point alert 45 P pause all tracking 12 plot over distance 29 plot over time 29 66 points of interest 23 POIs 23 position format 52 power key 5 power specifications 55 pressure setup 52 profile 33 projecting a location 16 prompted follow road method 49 guidance method 49 off route recalculation 50 proximity alarm tones 38 locations 37 Q QUIT key 3 R radio 55 recalculate 17 recent finds 20 record method 31 registration i remove points 42 reset altimeter 30 trip computer 25 restore defaults system settings 44 trip computer page 25 resume all tracking 12 resume navigation 17 rocker key 3 route points 35 routes 34 copying 36 creating 34 deleting 35 editing 35 route page options 36 turn previ
4. 185 g without batteries DC 30 4 1 oz 116 g with batteries and antenna and without collar Display 1 5 in W x 2 2 in H 38 1 x 55 9 mm 256 color high resolution transreflective 160 x 240 pixels with backlighting Case Rugged fully gasketed water resistant IEC 529 IPX7 54 Temperature Range Astro 220 from 4 F to 158 F from 20 C to 70 C DC 30 from 4 F to 140 F from 20 C to 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 Certain batteries can rupture at high temperatures GPS Performance Receiver WAAS enabled Acquisition Times average for a stationary receiver with an open sky view Warm 15 seconds Cold 45 seconds AutoLocate 2 minutes Update Rate 1 second continuous Astro 220 Built in quad helix DC 30 Built in patch Antenna Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Accuracy GPS lt 33 ft 10 m 95 DGPS 10 16 ft 3 5 m 95 typical WAAS accuracy in North America Velocity 0 164 ft sec 0 05 m sec steady state Miscellaneous Compass Accuracy when calibrated 2 degrees resolution I degree Altimeter Accuracy when calibrated 10 ft 3 m Resolution 1 ft 0 3 m Range from 2 000 ft to 30 000 ft from 610 to 9144 m Interfaces USB for computer interface Data Storage Life Indefinite no memory
5. e Auto When you reach your next point you are automatically routed to the following point e Distance Enter a radius When you are within that specified distance to your next point you are routed to the following point e Manual When routing to your next point press OUT to begin routing to the following point Press IN to route to the previous point Setting Route Page Options To set route page options for a specific route On the Routes page select a route gt MENU e Remove All removes all locations from a saved route e Reverse Route reverses the order of the points in the saved route 36 Profile creates a vertical profile of the route when MapSource DEM U S 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 the two data fields at the bottom of the page Restore Defaults restores route settings to the default settings Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual GPS Applications Using the Highway Page To change Highway settings When navigating a route on roads the Highway page 1 On the Highway page press MENU provides up to four data fields that display travel 2 Select an option gt ENTER information e Stop or Resume Navigation stops or resumes fhe sd your current navigation e Recalculate recalculates the path to a destination OG 024 e Data Fields selects 2 3 or 4 data fields that 00
6. 1 On the Information page of a location press MENU gt Change Reference The Map page opens Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual 2 Use the Rocker to move the map pointer to the map location you want and press ENTER to show a list of items near the new map location To find a marked location 1 Press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt Find gt Marked Locations 2 Select a location To find a geocache 1 Press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt Find gt Geocache 2 Select a geocache to open the information page 3 Select Go To to navigate to the geocache location When a geocache is found the Astro 220 marks the cache as found logs an entry into the calendar and shows the nearest cache Go to my garmin com log on and click Go Geocaching for details and how to download geocache locations from the Internet Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Find Features To find a city 1 Press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt Find gt Cities A list of cities near your current location appears 2 Select a city from the list OR If the city you want is not listed press MENU gt select a search method To find an interstate exit 1 Press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt Find gt Exits A list of exits near your current location appears 2 Select an exit The exit description a list of services near the exit and the distance and bearing from the exit to the highlighted service are shown 3 S
7. Map Setup Marine Page On the Map Setup page page 46 highlight the Marine icon Use the Map Setup Marine page to customize settings for marine colors spot soundings light sectors and symbol sets when using downloaded marine charts MapSource BlueChart g2 marine mapping data Map Setup Marine NUYPTOS e Marine Colors turns marine colors On or Off on the Map page e Spot Soundings turns spot soundings that indicate depth measurements On or Off on the Map page e Light Sectors turns navigational light locations Off Auto location shown when map pointer passes over or On e Symbol Set selects the map symbol set Auto GARMIN NOAA International Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Settings Routing Setup To open the Routing Setup page Press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt Settings gt Routing To select the guidance method your Astro 220 uses to calculate routes On the Routing Setup page select Guidance Method e Prompted asks you to select a routing method before the route is calculated e Follow Road creates a route that overlays the roads on the map e Off Road creates a direct line from your current location to your destination To select the method your Astro 220 uses to calculate road routes On the Routing Setup page select Follow Road Method e Prompted asks you to select a follow road method before the route is calculated 49 Settings e Faster Time c
8. 42 appear on the Highway page e Change Data Fields selects the type of data you want to show in the data fields e Restore Defaults restores highway settings to the default settings Using Proximity Locations Use the Proximity Locations page to define an alarm Highway Page To open the Highway page while navigating radius around a stored location An alarm sounds when Press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt GPS you enter within the designated radius Applications gt Highway To open the Proximity page Your course is represented by a center line down the Press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt GPS middle of the screen Press IN or OUT to zoom in or out Applications gt Proximity on the map Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual or GPS Applications To add a proximity location 1 On the Proximity page select an empty line gt ENTER to open the Find menu 2 Select one of the Find menu categories to open the information page for the item 3 Select Use to add the location to the Proximity page 4 Select Radius to enter the value To select alarm tones and turn proximity alarms off 1 On the Proximity page select Proximity Alarm Tones 2 Select an alarm field to view the list of tones 3 Select the desired tone gt ENTER 4 Select Proximity Alarms to activate the alarm Speed Alerts are obtained by using POI Loader page 23 38 Using Turn Preview To preview the turns on a map while n
9. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual 7 Select Navigate Route OAK PR TACO fy OAK PARK H Taco Via lt Select Next Point gt iGPSoooll o Ps oon o p Leg Dist Leg a 0 Route Page res apsource Route on the Map Page To navigate a saved route 1 On the Routes page select a saved route 2 Select Navigate 3 To stop navigating press MENU gt Stop Navigation Editing a Route After you create a route use the Route page to edit the route change the route name and review route points Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual GPS Applications To change the name of the route 1 On the Routes page select a saved route 2 Select the route name to open the on screen keypad 3 After entering your changes select OK on the keypad To review and save individual route points 1 On the Routes page select a saved route 2 Select a point on the route 3 Select Review to open the information page for that route point e Save saves the point as a location e Map shows the point on the Map page e Go To navigates to the point To delete a route On the Routes page select a saved route gt Delete To delete all routes On the Routes page press MENU gt Delete All Routes 35 GPS Applications To select the off road transition for a route 1 On the Routes page press MENU 2 Select Off Road Transition 3 Select the method to use when advancing to the next point
10. Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Accessories 43 Settings Setting S em Alarms turns all proximity alarms on or The Settings menu MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt To restore system defaults and view system Settings customizes the operation of your Astro 220 litornaction On the System page press MENU System Setup e Restore Defaults restores system settings to the To open the System page default settings Press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt Settings gt e View Card Info displays the microSD card status aie e Mass Storage Mode allows you to use the e GPS sets the unit to operate in Normal mode microSD card as a data storage device patel sere Ore OG or Samo mode e Software Version displays the Astro 220 software e WAAS EGNOS enables or disables WAAS Wide version the GPS SW version and the unit Area Augmentation System in the U S or EGNOS identification number European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service NOTE View Card Info and Mass Storage Mode are Battery Type selects the battery type alkaline available only when a microSD card is installed NiMH or lithium e External Power Lost selects whether the Astro 220 stays on or turns off when external power is removed 44 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Dog List Setup To open the Dog List page Press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt Settings gt Dog List To view the Dog Info page move the dog on the list or remove the dog
11. If necessary you can manually assign a new ID number to a dog When possible you should allow the Astro 220 to automatically assign IDs Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Dog Tracking To assign a new ID number to a dog and change the update rate 1 D On the Dog Information page press MENU gt Change Comm Settings Select an unassigned and nonconflicting ID gt OK Change the update rate if desired Both 10 second and 30 second updates reduce battery drain but they create a less detailed dog track and collected statistics Ensure that the Astro 220 is within a few feet of the DC 30 Complete the setup wizard instructions Tips for Successful Tracking Use a fully charged DC 30 A fully charged DC 30 operates for approximately 17 hours when using 5 second interval reporting Use line of sight radio communication The Astro 220 and DC 30 use radio signals to communicate Objects in the path of radio signals degrade the quality of the signals Keeping an unobstructed line of sight Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual between you and your dog s DC 30 produces the best communication signal Obstructed radio waves result in a poor signal To achieve the best line of sight conditions move to the highest elevation point in your area for example on the top of a hill a a ee re POOR Line of Sight Radio Communication Main Menu Main Menu To open the Main Menu press MEN
12. Multicolor or Single Color selects whether each satellite appears in a different color or the same color 39 GPS Applications e New Location select if you have moved the unit more than 600 miles and you are having trouble locking onto satellite signals e GPS Elevation displays your current elevation 40 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Accessories The Accessories menu MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt Accessories provides the following applications Accessories Calendar page 41 Calculator page 42 Stopwatch page 42 View Sunrise Sunset page 14 View Hunting Almanac page 14 Games page 43 Calendar The calendar can record locations on specific days and provide sunrise sunset and hunting almanac information To open the Calendar Press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt Accessories gt Calendar The current week appears Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual To add a location to the Calendar 1 Use the Rocker gt ENTER to show the page for that day GPS 50000 4 JUN O7 08 gt HH TH Me55da Od 1h amp Blind gt Day Page 2 Press MENU gt Add Point to open the Find menu 3 Select one of the Find menu categories page 20 to open the information page for the location 4 Select Use to place the location on the Day page 41 Accessories To delete locations from the calendar On the Day page select the location gt ENTER gt Delete Press MENU gt R
13. Page e Measure Distance or Stop Measuring measures or stops measuring the distance page 19 from your location to the map pointer e Turn Declutter On or Off eliminates or restores the display of items on the map that block road details e Restore Defaults returns map settings to the default settings Data Fields When navigating on the Map page you can display up to four data fields at the top of the page to provide travel and navigational information To show data fields on the Map page 1 Press MENU gt Data Fields 2 Select the number of data fields gt ENTER lers Goo Jen Location El H 3851 395 u094 47 951 Change data selection arrow a To change the data shown in selected fields 1 Press MENU gt Change Data Fields 2 Use the Rocker to select a field 3 Press ENTER to show a list of options 4 Select an option gt ENTER Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Map Page Measuring Distance To measure the distance between two points 1 On the Map page press MENU gt Measure Distance An arrow appears on the map at your current location 2 Move the arrow to the point you want to measure from and press ENTER A push pin marks the point 3 Move the arrow to another point The distance between the two points is shown in the upper right corner of the Map page GPS ooo 1 E ATY Measured End point of the distance measurement is labeled REF Push pin indica
14. a distance a time or a frequency e Color selects the color of the track To change the color of a dog s track use the color option on the Saved Track page Tracks Page Track Log Setup To save the entire track log Page On the Tracks page select Save gt Yes The Saved To clear the track log Track page appears On the Track page select Clear gt Yes Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual 31 GPS Applications Use the Saved Track page to rename the track and view the track distance the calculated area and the color for the track on the Map page You can change the track color and the units for the calculated area Changing the color of a dog s saved track also changes the dog pointer color on the Dog Tracker page Saved Track 4 APR O7 61 584 Dk Red To save a portion of the track log 1 On the Tracks page select Save gt No The entire track is shown 2 Use the Rocker to move the map pointer to the beginning point and press ENTER 32 3 Use the Rocker to move the map pointer to the ending point and press ENTER gt OK To view a track on the map On the Tracks page select Save gt Yes gt Map The track appears on the map GPS cou FAM Map Pointer CI NE H Oad di 364 13 1 BEGIN END EEE Saved Track on the Map To calculate the area of a track 1 On the Tracks page press MENU gt Area Calculation gt ENTER to start the area calculation When you begin to mov
15. and decrease the level of the display backlight page 4 e To extend the DC 30 battery life turn the unit off when you are not tracking a dog or decrease the update rate page 13 Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today Connect to our Web site at www my garmin com Keep the original sales receipt or a photocopy in a safe place Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Introduction Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your Astro 220 In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by phone 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 or go to www garmin com support In Europe contact Garmin Europe Ltd at 44 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 Garmin products Subscribe to online services for Points of Interest POIs and other useful items e Unlock optional maps e Access MotionBased Web based activity tracker where you can view your saved tracks e Download geocaches to your unit Introduction Table of Contents MFOAE ION eee i Tips and Shortcuts sarrsnnnavnoronavrnnonnvrnnvravrrnenanennennr Product Registration 5 sssuestcizeasnnanciiciannsatanssiuacanudaiancsiease Contact Garmin srervrrnrrrvrrnrervrrnrosnrrsrosnrrsvrrsrrnversrrnne MYGAM N E DC 30 Battery Warnings ssrrnnrnrrnvrnvrrnrrnrrnvenvenvennn
16. axis Altimeter 3 Press left or right on the Rocker to set the zoom 3 Select Yes if you know the elevation select No gt Yes range on the horizontal axis if you know the barometric pressure To change the type of data on the altimeter page 4 Enter the elevation or barometric pressure gt OK 1 On the Altimeter page page 28 press MENU gt Change Data Fields Using Tracks 2 Use the Rocker to select a field A track is a recording of your path and of the path of your 3 Press ENTER gt select an option gt ENTER dogs The track log contains information about points along the recorded path including time location and elevation for each point 30 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual GPS Applications The percentage of memory used by the current track log To set up a track log appears at the top of the Tracks page After you clear the On the Track page select Setup track log it shows 0 e Wrap When Full replaces the oldest data with i eek new data when the track log is full o open the Tracks page pr Press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt GPS Record Method Distance records track points after a specified distance is traveled Time records track points after a specified time has elapsed Applications gt Tracks Tracks Track Log Setup Auto can record more points or fewer points Normal z Selecting more points creates a more accurate track but fills up the track log faster e Interval specifies
17. battery required Map Storage microSD card capacity a small portion of the card capacity is used for formatting Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Appendix Power Source Astro 220 Two 1 5 volt AA batteries vehicle power adapter USB data cable DC 30 Internal rechargeable lithium ion battery vehicle power adapter AC charger Battery Life Astro 220 Up to 24 hours typical use Alkaline batteries lose capacity as temperature decreases Use lithium batteries when operating in below freezing conditions DC 30 from 17 to 36 hours Recharging takes 4 2 hours Radio MURS Multi use Radio Service Frequency 151 82 MHz 151 88 MHz 151 94 MHz 154 57 MHz 154 60 MHz Range Up to 7 miles 11 2 km line of sight 55 Appendix Output power DC 30 2 watts Optional Accessories To obtain replacements for Astro 220 accessories and for optional accessories contact your Garmin dealer Garmin Product Support page 1 or visit the Garmin Web site at www garmin com products astro Transferring Data Before connecting your Astro 220 to a computer install the USB drivers contained in the MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager software that came with your Astro 220 Follow the instructions for installation and operation provided with the software Information about USB Drivers The USB drivers are installed when you install the MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager software When you initially connect the Astro 2
18. e Show Info opens the Dog Information page for the selected dog e Pause or Resume All Tracking pauses tracking of all dogs e Calibrate Compass calibrates the compass page 6 e View Dog List opens the Dog List to add or remove dogs e Small Numbers or Big Numbers changes the size of the dog descriptions on the Dog Tracker page Press the left or right arrows on the Rocker to scroll through multiple dogs in the Big Numbers mode Adding Dogs to the Dog List If you purchase additional DC 30 units you can link them to the Astro 220 using the setup wizard in the Dog List To link the Astro 220 must be close enough to the DC 30 to touch it or you must know the DC 30 ID number 12 To add a new dog to the list 1 On the Dog Tracker page press MENU gt Dog List gt lt Add New gt gt ENTER to open the setup wizard 2 Use the Rocker and ENTER to select and confirm options By default the new dog is named Dog and an ID number is randomly assigned NOTE The setup wizard may indicate that there is a conflict with the ID number of another dog To resolve the conflict follow the instructions in the setup wizard and in Conflicting Dog Signals Conflicting Dog Signals Each dog you track has its own ID number If two dogs within range of the Astro 220 have the same ID the Astro 220 warns you of a conflicting ID signal It then opens a setup wizard to guide you through the process of resolving the conflict
19. from the list Select a dog on the list gt ENTER Dog Alerts Setup To turn Dog Alerts on or off 1 Press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt Settings gt Dog Alerts 2 Use the Rocker to select an alert gt ENTER gt Off or On e On Point Alert indicates that the dog is on point e Treed Alert indicates that the dog has treed quarry and has confined its own movements to a small area for 60 seconds e GPS Lost Alert indicates that the dog s DC 30 has lost GPS satellite signals Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Settings e Lost Communication Alert the Astro 220 is not receiving the signals from the DC 30 Display Setup To configure the Astro 220 screen settings Press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt Settings gt Display e Display Mode sets the display to Day Night or Auto mode Select Auto to automatically switch to night mode at sunset and to day mode at sunrise e Daytime Color Scheme sets the color scheme used in Day mode e Nighttime Color Scheme sets the color scheme used in Night mode e Backlight Timeout sets the backlight to time out after a period of time has elapsed to save battery power or to stay on e Backlight Level increases or decreases the backlight intensity 45 Settings Tones Setup To add an item to the Main Menu 1 Press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt Settings gt To select tones Main Menu Press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt Settings gt l Tones 2 S
20. gt MENU gt Advanced gt Find gt Marked Locations to open the Location page 2 Select the location you want to edit 3 Select the appropriate field to open the on screen keypad After entering and confirming your changes select OK on the keypad To move a marked location on the Map page 1 Press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt Find gt Marked Locations 2 Select the marked location you want to edit 3 Select Map to show the marked location on the map 4 Press ENTER to place a MOVE marker next to the marked location 5 Use the Rocker to move the marked location to a new location on the map and press ENTER Averaging a Marked Location You can average a marked location for more accuracy When averaging the Astro 220 takes several readings at the same location and uses the average value to provide more accuracy To calculate your current average location 1 Press MARK gt New gt Avg to begin averaging 2 When the Estimated Accuracy field reaches the level of accuracy you want select Save gt OK Projecting a Location You can create a new location by projecting the distance and bearing from a marked location to a new location To project a location 1 Press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt Find gt Marked Locations 2 Select the location gt MENU gt Project Location 3 Enter the bearing and distance to the projected location in the appropriate fields at the bottom of the page To navigate
21. location When beginning a hunt select Start New Hunt page 14 while you are near your vehicle to mark the location After the hunt you can use your Astro 220 to navigate back to your starting location To mark your current location 1 Press MARK gt New to view the Mark Location page 2 Select OK to mark the location To mark a specific hunting location 1 Press MARK 2 Select a name and hunting related symbol to describe the location and press ENTER NOTE The Mark Covey option allows you to enter the estimated number of birds flushed and the number taken Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Mark Location 3 To edit location information select the appropriate field and press ENTER to open the on screen keypad After entering and confirming your changes select OK on the keypad 4 Select OK to mark the location To mark a location using the Map page 1 Press MAP Use the Rocker to move the map pointer to the map item you want to mark as a location 2 Press ENTER If the map item selected contains no information a No map information at this point Do you want to mark a location here message appears Select Yes 3 To edit location information select the appropriate field and press ENTER to open the on screen keypad After entering and confirming your changes select OK on the keypad 4 Select OK to mark the location 15 Mark Location To edit a marked location 1 Press MENU
22. 2 Select Compass and follow the on screen instructions For more details on compass calibration see page 6 To calibrate the Altimeter Select Altimeter and follow the on screen instructions For more details on altimeter calibration see page 30 Altimeter Setup Use the Altimeter Setup page to self calibrate the altimeter each time you turn the unit on to function as a barometer or to manually calibrate the altimeter when you have accurate elevation or pressure data Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Settings To set the altimeter to self calibrate each time you turn the Astro 220 on 1 Press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt Settings gt Altimeter 2 Select Auto Calibration gt ENTER gt On When On elevation is corrected by the GPS receiver To set the altimeter to function as a standard barometer 1 Press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt Settings gt Altimeter 2 Select Barometer Mode gt Fixed Elevation used when stationary allowing the altimeter to function as a standard barometer Trip data is not recorded when in Fixed Elevation mode To calibrate the altimeter Select Altimeter and follow the on screen instructions For more details on altimeter calibration see page 30 53 Appendix Appendix Specifications Physical Size Astro 220 2 4 in Wx6 i1n H x 14 in D 57 x 159 x 32 mm DC 30 1 4 in W x 1 7 in H x 3 3 in D 36 x 43 x 84 mm Weight Astro 220 6 5 oz
23. 20 to a USB port your computer might prompt you to locate the destination of the drivers for the device After the drivers are installed 56 to your computer your computer detects your Astro 220 each time you connect it to a USB port Periodically check www garmin com for updated drivers To connect your Astro 220 to your computer 1 Insert the smaller connector on the USB cable into the USB port on the back of your Astro 220 2 Connect the other cable end to a USB port on your computer Transferring Data to a microSD Card Some Astro 220 navigation features require detailed mapping data and you may decide to purchase and transfer detailed maps A microSD card not included can be loaded with detailed maps from optional MapSource disks to enhance your Astro 220 With detailed MapSource mapping data you can view listings of nearby restaurants lodging shopping centers and entertainment and you can retrieve addresses and phone numbers for any listed location To achieve the best terrain details when hunting use Garmin U S Topo maps The amount of data transferable is limited to the capacity Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual of the microSD card In order to transfer map data to a microSD card you must install the Trip and Waypoint Manager software and the USB cable To transfer other data to the microSD card use the USB mass storage feature explained on page 57 To transfer tracks see page 59 Purchase mic
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25. MENU gt Advanced gt Settings gt Units 52 Position Format specifies the coordinate system to use for location readings Map Datum sets the coordinate system in which a given location reading appears Do not change the map datum unless you are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format Distance Speed sets the unit of measure for distance and speed readings Elevation Vert Speed sets the unit of measure for your rate of ascent or descent Depth sets the unit of measure for depth Pressure sets the unit of measure for gauge and atmospheric pressure readings The Heading Setup page specifies the type of heading display and the type of North reference used to calculate a heading NOTE Unless you have a good understanding of headings and North referencing use the default values To open the Heading Setup page Press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt Settings gt Heading Display sets the units used to calculate a heading Cardinal Letters Degrees or Mils North Reference provides headings based on a true magnetic grid or specific user value Switch to compass heading when below sets the speed to switch to a compass heading when for more than time is exceeded for more than sets the time to switch to a compass heading Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Calibration Setup To calibrate the compass 1 Press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt Settings gt Calibration
26. Settings Map Setup Tracks Page On the Map Setup page page 46 highlight the Tracks icon Map Setup Tracks uPTOS AUTO AUTO Bearing e Saved Tracks sets the maximum zoom at which saved tracks are shown e Track Log sets the maximum zoom at which active track logs are shown e Track Points sets the maximum number of track points used to record a track e Go To Line selects either a bearing line or course line page 26 to navigate a track 47 Settings Map Setup Points Page On the Map Setup page page 46 highlight the Points 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 Points NYVTOS Map Setup Text Page On the Map Setup page page 46 highlight the Text icon Set the text size None Small Medium or Large for descriptions of map items on the Map page Map Setup Text NYPTOS 48 Map Setup Information Page On the Map Setup page page 46 highlight the Information icon Downloaded detailed maps such as topographic marine charts and MapSource maps appear Use the Rocker gt ENTER to show the detailed map on the map display or turn it off Map Setup Information HUPTOS Missouri City Navig ator North America NT v7 Mar 2007 4 Press MENU to select options for hiding or showing maps Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual
27. U gt MENU NOTE Items shown on the Main Menu can be moved deleted or added as described on page 46 Main Menu ooo e Start New Hunt e Go To Marked Location View Sunrise Sunset View Hunting Almanac gt Advanced 11 04004 14 MAR 07 Main Menu Start New Hunt resets dog statistics and track logs and marks your starting location Go To Marked Location provides directions to a location you have marked page 15 View Sunrise Sunset shows the time of sunrise sunset moonrise and moonset and current relative positions of the sun and moon 14 To view the rise and set times for a different date or location select the Date field to open the on screen keypad or select the New Location menu To view positions of the sun and moon at a different time select the Time field View Hunting Almanac provides predicted best times for hunting and fishing for a specific date and location To view predictions for a different date select the Date field To view predictions for a different location select the Location field gt Use Map and select a point using the Rocker Select Use Find Menu to view locations stored 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 Mark Location Locations are landmarks that you record and store in your Astro 220 To mark your vehicle
28. a because if it comes into contact with your skin a minor burn can result Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals However certain equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless radio Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association HIMA recommends that a minimum separation of six inches 6 be maintained between a handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research Persons with pacemakers should ALWAYS keep the radio more than six inches from their pacemaker when the radio is turned on should not carry the radio in a breast pocket should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference and should turn the radio off immediately if you have any reason to suspect that interference is Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual taking place Hearing Aids Some digital wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids In the event of such interference you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information
29. alculates routes that are faster to drive but can be longer in distance e Shorter Distance calculates routes that are shorter in distance but can take more time to drive To turn the Next Turn Pop up on or off On the Routing Setup page select Next Turn Pop up To select whether the Astro 220 recalculates if you depart from the original route On the Routing Setup page select Follow Road Options bottom of the page Select Off Route Recalculation e Prompted asks if you want the Astro 220 to recalculate e Automatic recalculates automatically e Off turns recalculation off To select how the Astro 220 calculates a route On the Routing Setup page select Follow Road Options bottom of the page Select Calculation Method 50 e Quickest Calculation calculates the route the quickest but it might not produce the best route e Quick Calculation takes more time to calculate but generates a better quality route e Better Route generates an even better quality route but uses a longer calculation time e Best Route generates the best route but takes the longest time to calculate To optimize the route for your vehicle type 1 On the Routing Setup page select Follow Road Options bottom of the page Select Calculate Routes for 2 Select your vehicle type To avoid certain road types on your route 1 On the Routing Setup page select Follow Road Options bottom of the page 2 In the Avoid field se
30. ates the compass bearing and the distance from your current location Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual GPS Applications Changing Altimeter Settings To change altimeter settings 1 On the Altimeter page press MENU 2 Select an option gt ENTER e Plot Over Time or Plot Over Distance plots time or distance against elevation This option is available only when you are plotting elevation Pressure is plotted only against time e View Elevation Plot or View Pressure Plot selects either an elevation plot or a barometric pressure plot for a set period of time e Zoom Ranges selects zoom ranges for elevation distance and time for the View Elevation Plot page 30 e Change Data Fields selects the type of data shown on the Altimeter page page 28 e Reset resets the elevation and maximum elevation data page 30 29 GPS Applications e Calibrate Altimeter calibrates the altimeter if you To reset the elevation and maximum elevation know the elevation or pressure at your current fields location page 30 1 On the Altimeter page press MENU gt Reset e Restore Defaults clears recorded altimeter data 2 Use the Rocker and press ENTER to place a check and begins recording new data mark next to the items you want to reset To set the zoom ranges for the altimeter plot 3 Select Apply gt OK to reset the selected options OR 1 Go to a location where the elevation or barometric range on the vertical
31. avigating a route 1 While navigating a route on the Map page press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt GPS Applications gt Turn Preview urn Previeu Arrive at Taco Via on right 20 97 e1 41 l2 of le t4 Turn Preview Page 2 To scroll through all turn previews press up or down on the Rocker Press ENTER to view an individual turn Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Using Active Route To preview a list of the turns while navigating a route 1 While navigating a route on the Map page press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt GPS Applications gt Active Route 2 Select a turn to view an individual turn Using the Satellite Page The Satellite page shows the receiver status the satellite locations the satellite signal strength and your current location when the unit receives signals from at least three satellites To open the Satellite page Press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt GPS Applications gt Satellite Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual GPS Applications Receiver Aftocaton N 3851 393 status 18 W094 47 949 Vout location Satellite location l Heading bug Satellite indicates your signal E E BREE direction of strength movement Satellite Page To change satellite options On the Satellite page press MENU e Use With GPS Off or On turns the GPS receiver off or on e Track Up or North Up orients North or your current heading at the top of the display e
32. 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 dog tracker page 8 dog tracks transferring 59 E EGNOS 44 elevation vert speed 52 elevation GPS 40 ENTER key 3 exits finding 21 external power lost 44 F faster time 50 find 20 find by name menu 20 find near here 20 fixed elevation 53 follow road 34 49 follow road options 50 follow track 34 G games 43 geocache finding 21 setup 51 go to 9 20 go to marked location 14 GPS applications 24 lost alert 45 mode 44 guidance method 49 guidance text 17 H heading setup 52 highway page 37 identify dog unit 10 IN OUT Zoom keys 3 interval 31 K keypad 3 L lap by button press 42 lap by distance 42 light sectors 49 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual locations averaging a location 16 marking 15 moving 16 projecting 16 lock on road 47 lost communication alert 45 M Main Menu 14 adding items 46 deleting 46 reordering 46 setup 46 manual conventions 7 map 9 20 datum 52 orientation 47 map page 17 map data fields 18 measuring distance 19 options menu 17
33. current location and the location of the DC 30 both units must acquire GPS signals NOTE The DC 30 does not transmit its location to the Astro 220 and the Astro 220 will not indicate the location of the DC 30 until both units have acquired satellite signals To acquire GPS satellite signals 1 Go outdoors to an open area away from tall buildings and trees 2 Turn the Astro 220 and DC 30 on Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes The bars on the Astro 220 indicate satellite strength When the bars are black the Astro 220 has acquired satellite signals The two red LEDs on the DC 30 double blink at each pulse when a location fix is achieved 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 install new batteries or when the unit has been exposed to temperature changes of greater than 20 F 11 C Calibrate the compass outdoors Hold the compass level and away from objects that generate magnetic fields such as cars or buildings To calibrate the electronic compass 1 On the Dog Tracker page page 4 press MENU 2 Select Calibrate Compass and press ENTER 3 Select Start press ENTER and follow the on screen directions Hold the unit level and turn slowly e Just Right Too Fast or Too Slow appears notifying you to adjust your turning speed Hold the unit level w
34. e a Stop button appears 2 When you are finished select Stop Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual 3 Select the Area field to change the units of measurement 4 Select Save Track Profiles After you save a track you have a record of the path you traveled and a track altitude profile To view a track profile 1 On the Saved Track page press MENU gt Profile The beginning and the end of the track are marked by a flag Press left or right on the Rocker to scroll across the track profile s you scroll the elevation for each point appears at the top of the page and the distance from the Begin point and the End point appear at the bottom 2 While scrolling press ENTER to show the highlighted point on the map To set the zoom ranges for the track profile 1 On the Saved Track page press MENU gt Profile 2 Press up or down on the Rocker to set the zoom range on the vertical axis Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual GPS Applications 3 Press left or right on the Rocker to set the zoom range on the horizontal axis Using DEM Digital Elevation Models Maps You can create a track elevation profile from DEM maps that includes elevation data When these types of maps are available a Use Map Data Use Track Data option appears when you select Profile Refer to the Garmin Web site www garmin com cartography ontheTrail for more information about MapSource U S Topo maps Navigating a Saved T
35. e life of your Garmin products visit the Garmin Web site at www garmin com A GARMIN 2009 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc 1200 East 151st Street Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park Southampton Hampshire SO40 9RB UK Garmin Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2nd Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan www garmin com Part Number 190 00714 10 Rev B
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37. elect lt Add Page gt gt ENTER 1 Select a tone gt ENTER 3 Select the item you want to add to the Main Menu gt 2 Select an option The tone sounds ENTER 3 Press ENTER to select the tone Map Setup i Use the Map Setu t tomize the Map page Main Menu Setup ee a p pag age 17 The Main Menu page 14 can be customized to list the page 17 menu items you want to use To open the Map Setup page 1 Press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt Settings gt To reorder or delete items on the Main Menu Map i Hdg ete e Mayanga AEWRE 2 Use the Rocker left or right to move from icon to icon when selecting a Map Setup category 2 Select a menu item gt ENTER 3 Select Move gt ENTER and then use the Rocker to move the item OR Select Delete gt ENTER to remove the item from the list 46 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Map Setup General Page On the Map Setup page highlight the General icon Map Setup General LYPTOS Track Up 120 On Normal On e Orientation orients North or your current heading Track Up at the top of the display Below sets the map scale at which Track Up is used At scales above the setting map orientation is set to North Up e Auto Zoom sets the map scale to include the beginning and ending points of a route e Detail selects the degree of map detail Lock On Road locks the position pointer to the nearest road Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual
38. elect a service from the list gt ENTER for more information about the service 21 Find Features Item Information Page Options The Options menu for each information page contains options for using a Find item as a tool for navigation To use the Options menu On the Information page press MENU 2 Select an option gt ENTER 1 22 Average Location averages your current location page 16 Project Location projects the distance and bearing to a new location page 16 Find Near Here finds an item near another item page 20 Change Reference finds an item from another location on the map page 20 Set Proximity programs an alarm to sound when you are within a specified radius of an item page 37 Add To Route adds the item on the information page to a route page 34 e View Sunrise Sunset displays Sunrise Sunset tables for this location page 14 e View Hunting Almanac displays Hunting tables for this location page 14 e Reposition Here changes the location of the item to your current location Using Optional Detailed Maps If you have detailed mapping data you can find locations using addresses or intersections Select the All Points of Interest category to locate a nearby restaurant lodging landmark or other public building To find an address or intersection 1 Press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt Find gt Addresses or Intersections If your unit has a GPS fix the lt ENTER Region
39. emove Points to display the options To delete multiple locations On the Day page press MENU gt Remove Points and select an option To view Sunrise Sunset or Hunting Almanac information On the Day page page 41 press MENU gt View Sunrise Sunset or View Hunting Almanac Calculator The Astro 220 has a standard calculator and a scientific calculator To use the calculator 1 Press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt Accessories gt Calculator 2 Use the Rocker and the ENTER key to enter calculations 42 To use the scientific calculator On the Calculator page press MENU gt Scientific Stopwatch To open the Stopwatch Press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt Accessories gt Stopwatch To time a lap by distance or by button press On the Stopwatch menu press MENU gt Lap by Distance or Lap by Button Press To set a lap distance value 1 Press MENU to open the Options menu Select Set Lap Distance 2 Use the Rocker to select the field you want to change Enter the new value and press ENTER When done select OK Sunrise Sunset See page 14 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Hunting Almanac See page 14 Games The Astro 220 contains six games Memory Race Virtual Maze GekoSmak Nibbons Gekoids and Beast Hunt Some games use GPS during the game Most games contain a tutorial To open the Games list Press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt Accessories gt Games Astro
40. est 23 GPS Applications rrmsvrrasvrrrnvernnversnvrrsnvensserssneennn 24 Using the Trip Computer rrarrrsrrrnrrnrrrnrrnvrrnrenvrrnrnn 24 Using the Compass Page rmrsrrnvrnvrnvrrvrrvvrnvenvenvenn 25 Using the Altimeter Page rmarnarrrnnvrnrernvenronnvonnrnnren 28 Using TrackS nsemnvvrvvrvvrrvrrrvrrrrrversvrsvrrverrresserrrnsnn 30 Creating Routes nnmsnnsrsrrrvrrnrrnrrnrerrersernnrnrrnrensennenn 34 Using the Highway Page srrsvvravrrnvrnvrrnvrnvrrnververnnn 3 Using Proximity Locations r esvervvrsvrrrrrvrrnrrrvrrnnnn 37 Using Turn Preview n msrnsvassenvarvonnvrnrernvrnrennsesnennrer 38 Using Active Route rororvorvorvorrornvrnrernvrnrennvernernrer 39 Using the Satellite Page rrrnrrnrrnrrnrrnrvrnvrnvrnvenrenn 39 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Introduction Accessories Juan 414 Appendix een 54 OE EE 41 SPECINCANONS Laine sene bedende adpended bn 54 OG JE 1 ieussi 42 Optional ACCESSOSIGS ccccscccsessecssscsessescseeseesseens 56 16 0 52 6 OE ee ee 42 Transferring DAB Luuuasessnunsrimerensiujv dn 56 Sunrise Sunset mmsrnrnerrrarervrnvrrrrrsrrnrrnrrnnssnrnnenn 42 Caring for the Astro 220 System r ssrrvrrvrrnrrnvennen 60 Hunting Almanac so ternrcencesinctsnnsvederiatauwsraderadtuncingtes 43 Software License Agreement nsrrannvrnvrnnrrnvenvennenn 61 Es SEE ENN ERT 43 Index ceococcccccccccccccccccccccceccccccccececececsececcencececcecec
41. ews 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 storage 61 sunrise 14 sunset 14 symbol set 49 y time setup 51 tones setup 46 TracBack 33 tracking a dog 10 track log 31 track profile zooming 33 tracks 30 calculating area 32 profiles 33 tracks page 31 track up 39 transferring 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 V version 44 view card info 44 58 view elevation plot 29 view hunting almanac 14 view pressure plot 29 view sunrise sunset 14 W WAAS 44 water immersion 61 wrap when full 31 wrist strap 2 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Zoom altimeter 30 auto 47 highway page 37 track profile 33 Zoom ranges altimeter 30 67 For the latest free software updates excluding map data throughout th
42. gt field is populated with your current region 2 Select lt ENTER Number gt 3 Enter the street number using the on screen keypad gt OK on the keypad Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual 4 Select ENTER Street Name gt to open the street list 5 Use the on screen keypad to enter the street name gt OK 6 Select the best address match Follow these same basic steps when searching for an intersection To find a point of interest 1 Press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt Find gt All Points of Interest list of points of interest near your current location appear 2 Press MENU to narrow your search 3 Select the item you want from the list gt ENTER to open the information page for the item Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Find Features POI Loader and Custom Points of Interest Create your own category for points of interest by using the Garmin POI Loader utility downloadable from the Garmin Web site www garmin com products poiloader Follow the Help instructions to use POI Loader 23 GPS Applications GPS Applications Using the Trip Computer EE The Trip Computer page provides travel data such as GPS Applications MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt l current speed distance traveled and other statistics that GPS Applications provides options for configuring the a can be useful when navigating a long distance following GPS functions To open the Trip Computer page
43. h changes or improvements Visit the Garmin Web site www garmin com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products Garmin AutoLocate TracBack BlueChart g2 MotionBased City Navigator and MapSource are registered trademarks and Astro is a trademark of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries and may not be used without the express permission of Garmin This product includes technology owned by SiRF Technology Inc SiRF s technology is protected by U S and foreign patents pending and Ke issued SiRF SiRFstar and the SiRF logo are registered trademarks of SiRF Technology Inc SiRFstarIII and SiRF Powered are trademarks D of SiRF Technology Inc tee Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh is a registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc microSD is a trademark of The SD Card Association TransFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners March 2009 Part Number 190 00714 10 Rev B Printed in Taiwan Introduction This manual provides user information for the Garmin Astro 220 Dog Tracking System ups and Shortcuts Press MENU twice to return to the Main Menu from any page e Press BACK to move backward through your steps e To extend battery life of the Astro 220 turn the unit off when you are not using it
44. h for most users to view the movements of their dog The DC 30 does however store more detailed tracks 59 Appendix of the dog s movements These tracks can be transferred to MapSource on your computer using the Astro 220 as a wireless transfer device to a computer To transfer dog unit DC 30 tracks 1 Open Garmin MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager 2 Connect the Astro 220 to a computer using the USB cable provided Turn the Astro 220 on 3 Turn the DC 30 on and place it within 12 inches of the Astro 220 4 Open the Dog Information page on the Astro 220 page 9 5 Press MENU gt Transfer Dog Unit Track gt ENTER Wait until the track data is buffered in to your Astro 220 and Ready to communicate with PC appears 6 Go to MapSource and click the Tracks tab on the left side of the screen 7 Click Receive from Device from the Transfer menu in MapSource 60 8 Check Tracks in the Receive from Device window and click Receive 9 When The Data was successfully received appears click OK in MapSource 10 Press ENTER on the Astro 220 Caring for the Astro 220 System Cleaning the Case Clean the outer casing of each unit except for the Astro 220 screen using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe it dry Avoid cleaners that may damage the plastic components Cleaning the Astro 220 Screen Clean the Astro 220 screen using a soft clean lint free cloth Use water i
45. he distance away from you and the status of the dog The Astro 220 can keep track of ten dogs Use the Rocker to scroll through the list of dogs Dog pointer direction to the dog Distance to Dog status the dog icon 11 Dog Tracker Page To view details about a selected dog 1 Use the Rocker to select a dog on the list 2 Press ENTER to view the Dog Information page Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual JE Dog status Nene Tels Non point Position update rate and dog DC 30 battery communication pdate Rate 5 sec ID 3 capacity ID number Battery ED page 13 Comm niil DC 30 GPS mill communication DC 30 GPS E signal strength signal strength Dog Information Page The Dog Information page displays the status of the dog Running Sitting Treed On point or Unknown the distance from your location the distance traveled and the average speed Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Dog Tracking Naming the Dog The Astro 220 assigns a name such as Dog or Dog I to every Dog Unit DC 30 linked to it To change the name of the dog 1 On the Dog Information page highlight the Name field and press ENTER 2 Use the Rocker and ENTER to spell the name of the dog 3 Select OK gt ENTER when you are finished Using Go To Map and Reset e Select Go To to navigate to your dog e Select Map to view the location and movement of your dog e Select Reset to reset the dog sta
46. hile turning e When Calibration Successful appears press ENTER e If Calibration Failed appears repeat the process Operating the Astro 220 The following terms are used throughout this manual Select move the highlighted area on the screen up down left or right with the Rocker to select individual fields Field the location on a page where data or an option can be shown and entered A highlighted field appears yellow On screen button an option on the screen Use the Rocker to select a button and press ENTER Scroll bar a bar that appears on the right side of a list that is too long to fit on the screen Use the Rocker to scroll through a list Press IN or OUT to scroll a set of items Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Getting Started Default the saved factory settings You can change the fi indicates the remaining battery power settings but you can revert to the factory settings by EB appears when the Astro 220 is powered by an selecting Restore Defaults eternal lt oupee Wizard an on screen guide to performing functions that fey T 3imigifi indicates the strength of acquired require multiple steps and options satellite signals ME blinks when the unit detects a signal for Manual Conventions example a DC 30 on the channel it is receiving In this manual small arrows gt indicate that you should highlight a series of items on the screen using the On Screen Message
47. i 5 04 39 00 40 Bearing pointer The compass ring moves to indicate North orientation Compass Page Hold the compass level when navigating to ensure maximum accuracy 25 GPS Applications Using the Course Pointer or the Bearing Pointer The bearing pointer indicates the direction to your destination and the course pointer indicates your relationship to a course line leading to the destination The bearing pointer points to the destination regardless of the direction you are moving If the bearing pointer is pointing in your direction of travel you are traveling directly toward your destination If the bearing pointer points any other direction turn toward that direction until the bearing pointer 1s pointing ahead Direction you are currently traveling Bearing to destination Bearing Pointer 26 The course pointer provides an indication of drift right or left according to the scale shown at the edge of the compass ring The scale refers to the distance between dots on the course deviation indicator The course line to your destination is based on your original starting point Course Scale line to destination Bearing to destination Course deviation indicator Course Pointer Move back to the course line to destination to compensate for deviation and to get back on course This is most useful if you are navigating on water or where there are no major obstacles in your path It also helps
48. its direction from you The dog pointer 1s most accurate when you are holding the Astro 220 level and the dog is farther than 30 feet 9 1 meters away At less than that distance a NEAR message appears and the dog pointer 1s shortened When you are close to the dog the dog pointer may be inaccurate To change the color of your dog s pointer see page 31 Dog Status Icons KA Sitting Running On point Treed Unknown The Unknown status symbol indicates that the DC 30 has not acquired a satellite signal and that the Astro 220 cannot determine the location of the dog To track a dog on the Map page Press MAP Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Dog Tracking The Map page indicates the following e The location of the dog its name and a track showing its movements e Your location and track GPS cool Marked Accuracy circle locations on ae Your position Is Dog status icon indicated by the position pointer Dog track NOTE When the Map page is in the Track Up orientation mode objects on the map appear to rotate around your position As you move the entire map reorients in the direction you are facing To stabilize the objects set the orientation to North Up page 47 For more information about the Map page features and custom settings refer to page 46 11 Dog Tracking Dog Tracker Page Options Menu To open the Dog Tracker page Options menu On the Dog Tracker page press MENU
49. lect the types of roads you want to avoid Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Geocache Setup Use the Geocache Setup page to find and record geocaches Go to my garmin com login and click Go Geocaching for geocaching information and to download geocache locations To setup Geocaching 1 Press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt Settings gt Geocache 2 Select Find or Found Select a symbol for caches that you are looking for or have found 3 Select Calendar Entry When Found gt Yes to make an entry on the calendar page 41 when a cache is found Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Settings Marine Alarms Setup To open the Marine Setup page Press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt Settings gt Marine Alarms e Anchor Drag Alarm sets an alarm to sound when you exceed a specified drift distance e Off Course Alarm sets an alarm to sound when you are off course by a specified distance Time Setup To open the Time Setup page Press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt Settings gt Time e Time Format sets 12 hour or 24 hour format e Time Zone selects your time zone Select Other to enter a UTC Universal Time Coordinate offset e UTC Offset specifies the offset from UTC when Time Zone is Other e Daylight Saving Time selects Daylight Saving Time Yes Standard Time No or automatically change Auto 51 Settings Heading Setup Units Setup To open the Units Setup page Press MENU gt
50. lick Tools gt Map Network Drive and remap a drive letter for the Astro 220 removable storage device For more information refer to the Windows Help system If you are using a Macintosh computer double click on the icon to view the directory of files To view information for the microSD card Prior to downloading data to the microSD card press MENU gt View Card Info to view data card storage information 58 To transfer files to the microSD card 1 Browse your computer for the file you want to copy 2 Highlight the file and select Edit gt Copy 3 Open the drive or volume identified with the Astro 220 4 Select Edit gt Paste To eject and unplug the USB cable 1 When you are finished transferring files click the Eject ie icon in your system tray or drag the volume icon to the Trash w on Macintosh computers 2 Unplug your Astro 220 from your computer Updating Astro 220 software To update software on the Astro 220 1 Install Garmin MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager Follow the instructions for installation and operation provided with the software 2 Connect the Astro 220 to a computer using the USB cable provided Turn the Astro 220 on 3 Go to www garmin com products Astro Click on Updates amp Downloads Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual 4 Follow the instructions for using WebUpdater or click Download located under Unit Software and follow the instructions If Unit Software is
51. low deck on boats fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas such as propane or butane areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine 63 Symbols symbol 11 A accessories 41 56 accuracy GPS 55 active route 39 adding dogs to the dog list 12 addresses 22 alarms marine 51 proximity 37 44 alarm tones 38 alert GPS lost 45 lost communication 45 on point 45 altimeter settings 29 setup 53 altimeter page 28 zoom ranges 30 anchor drag alarm 51 64 area calculation 32 auto calibration 53 auto zoom 47 averaging 16 avoid 50 B backlight level 4 45 backlight timeout 45 barometer mode 53 battery installation 2 life 35 power remaining 7 type 44 warnings iv bearing pointer 26 below 47 belt clip 2 big numbers dog tracker page 12 trip computer page 25 C calculation method 50 calculator 42 calendar 41 calendar entry when found 51 calibration altimeter 30 compass 6 setup 53 change comm settings 10 13 change data fields altimeter 30 map page 18 trip computer page 25 change dog unit type 10 change reference 20 charging the DC 30 4 city 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
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53. not listed on the Web site there are no updates NOTE To avoid data corruption do not turn the Astro 220 off or the DC 30 off during data transfer Updating DC 30 Software The DC 30 uses your Astro 220 as a wireless transfer device when transferring software updates and detailed dog tracks 1 Install Garmin MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager Follow the instructions for installation and operation provided with the software 2 Connect the Astro 220 to a computer using the USB cable provided Turn the Astro 220 on 3 Turn the DC 30 on and place it within 12 inches of the Astro 220 4 Go to www garmin com products Astro Click on Updates amp Downloads Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Appendix 5 Open the Dog Information page page 9 on the Astro 220 6 Press MENU gt Upgrade Dog Unit and follow on screen instructions 7 Follow the instructions for using WebUpdater or click Download located under Unit Software and follow the instructions If Unit Software is not listed on the Web site there are no updates Transferring Tracks from the Astro 220 to MapSource on Your Computer To transfer tracks 1 Open Garmin MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager Select the Tracks tab on the left side of the MapSource page 2 Click Receive from Device from the Transfer menu Transferring More Detailed Dog Tracks from a DC 30 to MapSource The dog tracks saved on your Astro 220 are detailed enoug
54. ny restrictions applicable to this product in your jurisdiction prior to purchase and or use Garmin does not assume any responsibility for any fines penalties or damages that may be incurred as a result of any state or local law or ordinance relating to use of the product DC 30 Battery Warnings If these guidelines are not followed the internal lithium ion battery may experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the DC 30 fire chemical burn electrolyte leak or injury e Contact your local waste department to properly dispose of the unit battery e Do not leave the unit exposed to a heat source or in a IV high temperature location such as in the sun in an unattended vehicle on a hot day To prevent damage remove the unit from the vehicle or store it out of direct sunlight such as in the glove box e Do not incinerate the DC 30 or the battery e When storing the unit for a limited length of time store within the following temperature range from 4 F to 104 F from 20 to 40 C When storing the unit for an extended time store within the following temperature range from 32 F to 77 F from 0 to 25 C e Do not operate the unit outside of the following temperature range from 4 to 140 F from 20 to 60 C e Recharge the unit within the following temperature range from 32 F to 113 F from 0 to 45 C The DC 30 contains a replaceable rechargeable lithium ion battery the follo
55. rack You can save your track log to use later as a TracBack that will take you back to the oldest stored track log point To use the TracBack feature 1 On the Tracks page or the Saved Tracks page select TracBack 2 Use the Rocker to move the map pointer to the point on the map you want to backtrack to 3 Press ENTER 33 GPS Applications 4 Select Follow Road to navigate back to the selected Creating Routes point using available roadways or Follow Track to You can create and store up to 50 routes with up to 250 retrace your original path of travel points each To mark a location on a saved track 1 With a saved track shown on the map move the map po Sey TUNE OPONE SEE NOUNNE DOE Ola pointer to the location on the track that you want to To open the Routes page mark Press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt GPS 2 Press MARK to open the Mark Location page Applications gt Routes 3 To edit location information select the appropriate To create and navigate a new route field and press ENTER to open the on screen 1 On the Routes page select New EN Mg youn cranes 2 Select the lt Select Next Point gt field and press select OK on the keypad ENTER to open the Find menu 3 Select one of the Find menu categories for the first point on the route 4 Select the first point on the route 5 Select Use 6 To add more points to the route repeat steps 2 through 5 4 Select OK to mark the location 34
56. rection and open the Using the Altimeter Page Sighting page The Altimeter page displays the current elevation the rate Locked s of your ascent or descent elevation changes over distance Bearing or time or pressure changes over time pointer To open the Altimeter page Press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt GPS Applications gt Altimeter Altimeter Min Elev Customizable 121057 data fields Range grid Sighting Page measurement Elevation 4 Select Set Course to open the Compass page and prong navigate to the distant object select Re Sight to set course on a different object OR _ Current Select Project Location page 16 or o eain 1152 elevation Altimeter Page 28 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual The field at the bottom of the page shows your current elevation and your rate of ascent or descent when moving Viewing Points on the Altimeter Plot Select individual points on an elevation plot or a pressure plot to view the elevation or pressure reading the time of day and the date when the point was recorded To view points on a plot On the Altimeter page press left or right on the Rocker to display crosshairs and scroll the crosshairs across the plot To view altitude points on the Map page 1 On the Altimeter page use the Rocker to move the red crosshairs to the point you want to view on the map 2 Press ENTER The point is marked by the map pointer with location coordin
57. roSD cards from an electronics supplier or purchase preloaded MapSource detailed map data cards from your Garmin dealer Go to www garmin com cartography for compatible MapSource products To install or remove the microSD card 1 Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the Astro 220 2 Remove the AA batteries 3 Slide the tray cover back to open it then lift it to remove or insert the microSD card 4 Replace the batteries 5 Slide the cover forward to lock it in place Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Appendix MicroSD card cover MicroSD card Astro 220 with Batteries Removed To transfer Garmin MapSource map data to the microSD card Follow the instructions provided with the MapSource map data disk To use the USB mass storage mode 1 Connect the Astro 220 to a computer using the USB cable provided 2 Press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt Settings gt System gt MENU gt Mass Storage Mode 57 Appendix 3 Observe an Eject gt icon shown on a Windows computer system tray or a storage device icon for the microSD on a Macintosh computer 4 Double click on My Computer Windows computer to observe a new Removable Disk Drive listed NOTE If you have several network drives mapped to your computer Windows may experience difficulty assigning a drive letter for your Astro 220 microSD card Either log on without connecting to the network or from Windows Explorer c
58. rompt Thereafter when you turn the Astro 220 on the Garmin Logo appears followed by the Dog Tracker page GPS c0000 GARMIN Garmin Logo Dog Tracker Page To adjust the backlight level 1 Press and quickly release the C Power key 2 Press the Rocker up arrow or down arrow to adjust the brightness levels Or press and quickly release the C Power key to cycle through the brightness levels 3 Press ENTER to select a brightness level See page 45 to change the display colors and backlight timeout Charging the DC 30 Fully charge the DC 30 before using it on a hunt DC 30 charging temperature range is 32 F 113 F 0 C 45 C To charge the DC 30 1 Connect the vehicle power cable or the AC adapter to an appropriate electrical source 2 Slide the connector into the battery charging port on the side of the DC 30 Battery charging port Blue LED Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual 3 Charge the DC 30 until the blue LED on the bottom of the unit turns off NOTE Charging a fully depleted DC 30 battery requires 4 hours To turn the DC 30 on and off 1 Press and hold the DC 30 5 Power key The red LEDs blink at a steady rate 2 To turn the DC 30 off press and hold the C Power key DC 30 Power key LEDs blink red 5 arel A when power is on charging port Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can find your
59. s Rocker and press the ENTER key after each item For When an on screen message appears press ENTER to example if you see select Dog gt Show Info highlight acknowledge the message and close the window Dog press ENTER highlight Show Info and press Messages also indicate temporary conditions such as ENTER again 6 poraty Calculating Route The message window closes as soon Using the Status Bar as the process is completed The status bar at the top of each Astro 220 page provides status information GPS 50000 B 1 Status Bar Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual F Dog Tracking Dog Tracking This section describes communications between the DC 30 and the Astro tracking dogs on the map and adding dogs to the Dog List Communicating with the DC 30 The DC 30 that was packaged with your Astro 220 System was linked with the Astro 220 at the factory If you are using a DC 30 that you ordered separately follow the instructions for adding a new dog on page 12 to establish communications with the Astro 220 To view communication status with the DC 30 Press DOG to view the Dog Tracker page The dog name is listed in the Name field NOTE The DC 30 does not transmit its location to the Astro 220 and the Astro 220 will not indicate the location of the DC 30 until both units have acquired satellite signals When communicating with the DC 30 the Dog Tracker page indicates the direction of the dog t
60. s on it receives and also sends out radio frequency RF signals In August 1996 The Federal Communications Commissions FCC adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless radios Those guidelines are consistent with safety standards previously set by both U S and international standards bodies American National Standards Institute ANSI IEEE C95 1 1992 National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements NCRP Report 86 International Commission on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection ICNIRP 1996 Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature For example over 130 scientists engineers and physicians from universities government health agencies and industry reviewed the available body of research to develop the ANSI Standard C95 1 The design of your radio complies with the FCC guidelines and those standards 62 For body worn and face held operation this radio demonstrates compliance and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines for uncontrolled exposure general population when used with approved accessories supplied with or designed for this product Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines Antenna Care Use only the supplied antenna Unauthorized antennas modifications or attachments could damage the radio and may violate FCC regulations Warning Do not use any radio that has damaged antenn
61. sion be certain to wipe and air dry the units before using or charging Software License Agreement BY USING THE ASTRO 220 SYSTEM YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device the Software in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product Title ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties You further acknowledge that the structure organization and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source code form remains 61 Appendix a valuable trade secret of Garmin You agree not to decompile disassemble modify reverse assemble reverse engineer or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software You agree not to export or re export the Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America IMPORTANT WARNINGS READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR ASTRO 220 DOG TRACKING SYSTEM Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals Your product is a low power radio transmitter and receiver When it i
62. sopropyl alcohol or eyeglass lens cleaner Apply the liquid to the cloth and then gently wipe the screen with the moistened cloth Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Cleaning the Dog Collar Hand wash the collar using a mild detergent solution rinse it and then let it air dry Avoid chemical cleaners that may damage the material Storage Do not store the Astro 220 or DC 30 where prolonged exposure to temperature extremes may occur because permanent damage may result Long Term DC 30 Battery Storage The normal long term decrease in the charging capacity of lithium ion batteries can be accelerated by exposure to elevated temperatures Storing a fully charged battery for more than three months in a location that exposes it to high temperatures above 70 F or 21 C can significantly reduce its recharging capacity Before storage charge the battery to approximately 50 of capacity and store it in a cool dry location where temperatures are not expected to exceed typical household levels Do not store a fully depleted battery because it may not recharge after an extended period of storage After storage fully charge the Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Appendix battery again before using the DC 30 Water Immersion The Astro 220 and DC 30 are waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7 They can withstand immersion in I meter of water for 30 minutes Prolonged submersion can cause damage to the units After immer
63. tes the beginning point of the measurement Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual 19 Find Features Find Features Use the Find menu to search for marked locations cities and exits included in the Astro 220 basemap Additional categories appear depending on the optional MapSource compatible detailed maps or BlueChart g2 data loaded in the unit When you open a Find category it contains only those items near your current location or the map pointer if active To find a location by name 1 Press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt Find 2 Select the type of item you want to find gt ENTER 3 Press MENU gt Find by Name Nearest Containing Select Mop Change Reference Find By Name Menu 20 4 Use the on screen keypad to enter the name of the location When the Find list contains a match select OK 5 Select the item in the Find list gt ENTER e Save saves the item as a location e Map shows the item as a location e Go To creates a route to the location To find a location you have recently found 1 Press MENU gt MENU gt Advanced gt Find gt Recent Finds 2 Select the item gt ENTER to open the information page for the item To find an item near another item 1 On the Information page of a location press MENU gt Find Near Here The Find menu opens 2 Select a category gt ENTER to display a list of items near the location To find an item from another location on the map
64. tistics and the track log page 30 for that dog Dog Tracking Dog Information Page Options On the Dog Information page press MENU to access additional dog information options e Stop or Start Tracking stops or starts tracking the dog e Identify Dog Unit displays the DC 30 software version on the Astro and causes the DC 30 LEDs to blink rapidly for ten seconds e Change Comm Settings allows you to assign a new ID number page 13 to a dog to avoid conflicting signals and or the rate of reporting 5 10 or 30 seconds e Transfer Dog Unit Track transfers detailed tracks from the DC 30 to a computer page 60 e Delete Dog Unit Track deletes the track log for the dog e Change Dog Unit Type allows you to identify the dog type so that the appropriate dog status symbols are shown Choose from Auto Pointing Dog Treeing Dog or Pet e Upgrade Dog Unit downloads software updates to the DC 30 page 59 Tracking a Dog Attach the DC 30 with the collar to your dog s neck with the VHF antenna page 1 pointing up To ensure maximum compass accuracy calibrate your compass page 6 and hold the Astro 220 level Tracking a Dog on the Dog Tracker Page The Dog Tracker page shows the direction and distance of the dog from the Astro 220 and the status of the dog Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual To view the Dog Tracker page Press DOG The dog you are tracking is identified and the dog pointer indicates
65. to the location select Go To Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual The Astro 220 includes a preloaded basemap that includes cities interstates state and county highways exit information and lake and river outlines The standard basemap can be enhanced using MapSource detailed mapping data as shown below Map orientation arrow Map details from Garmin MapSource City Navigator Your current North America NT i location Map scale Dog location Map Page Press MAP to display the Map page Use the Rocker to move the map pointer X away from your current location As you pan past the edge of the current map display the screen scrolls to provide continuous map coverage Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Map Page Press IN and QUT to change the map scale An accuracy circle represents the area containing your current location Map Page Options Customize the Map page using the Map page Options menu On the Map page press MENU e Stop or Resume Navigation stops or resumes navigation e Recalculate recalculates an automotive route while navigating e Data Fields configures up to four data fields at the top of the page page 18 e Change Data Fields changes the type of data displayed in the data fields page 18 e Guidance Text displays useful information on the screen above the map when navigating to a destination e Setup Map customizes the map to your preferences page 47 17 Map
66. ver installation 2 Insert the batteries observing the proper polarity 3 Reinstall the battery cover Remove the batteries from your i Astro 220 when you do not expect to use VW Belt clip the unit for several months When you arrene rad fr ua Battery remove the batteries data 1s not lost Compartment See page 57 to install or remove the microSD data card in To install the wrist strap the battery compartment 1 Place the small loop of the wrist strap through the slot on the back of the unit 2 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Getting Started Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions IN OUT zoom Press to zoom in or out on the Map page Press to scroll up or down alist on any other page MAP Press to view the Map page DOG Press at any time to view the Dog Tracker page Rocker Press up down left or right to highlight options and to enter data or to move the map panning arrow MARK Press to mark your current location MENU Press to view page options Press twice to view the Main Menu ENT Enter Press to enter highlighted options select data or confirm on screen messages BAGCK Press to cancel data entry or move backward to the Main Menu Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual 3 Getting Started Turning the Astro 220 On To turn the Astro 220 on press and hold the CD Power key The first time you turn the Astro 220 on a message appears followed by a p
67. wing warnings also apply e Do not recharge the battery outside of the unit or disassemble the battery e Keep the used battery away from children Do not disassemble puncture or damage the battery e Replace the battery with a Garmin lithium ion battery pack Using another battery presents a risk of fire or explosion To purchase a replacement battery see your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site www garmin com e Do not leave the DC 30 where a dog may attempt to chew on it If the battery cell is punctured electrolyte can be released that can be harmful to the dog Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Getting Started Getting Started Unit Overview Belt clip button VHF attachment antenna Power GPS e antenna Wrist strap LCD attachment slot N screen Battery compartment USB port locking D ring under weather cap Battery compartment Keypad cover and access to the microSD card Battery DC 30 tray charging port Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual 1 Getting Started Installing the Batteries in the 2 Route the strap through the loop and pull the end of the strap Astro 220 The Astro 220 operates on two AA alkaline lithium or NiMH batteries not included See page 44 for information on setting the battery type oe installation tighten the button securely by turning it clockwise To install the batteries 1 Turn the D ring turn counter clockwise and remove the battery co
68. you avoid hazards to either side of the course such as shoals or submerged rocks Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual GPS Applications Changing Compass Settings To change the type of data on the compass To change Compass settings 1 at 7 Compass page press MENU gt Change Data 1 On the Compass page press MENU 2 Select an option gt ENTER 2 Use the Rocker to select a field e Sight N Go allows you to navigate to an object 3 Press ENTER gt select an option gt ENTER within your sight by pointing the unit at it page 27 To use Sight N Go to navigate e Stop or Resume Navigation stops or resumes 1 On the Compass page press MENU gt Sight N Go your current navigation The bearing pointer points to the top of the compass e Recalculate recalculates the path to a destination 2 Hold the unit at eye level and line up the two sighting e Course or Bearing Pointer auto routes between marks with a distant object the course pointer and the bearing pointer e Data Fields specifies 2 3 or 4 data fields that appear on the Compass page e Change Data Fields selects the type of data you want to show in the data fields page 27 e Calibrate Compass opens the Compass Calibration page for calibrating the compass page 6 e Restore Defaults restores compass settings to the default settings Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual 2 GPS Applications 3 Press ENTER to lock the di

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