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Garmin 320 GPS Receiver User Manual

1. requires marine maps displays a detailed view of bottom contours and depth soundings Simplifies map presentation for optimal use while fishing e Appearance allows you to set the appearance of marine navigation aids on the map e Marine Alarm Setup Anchor Drag Alarm alarm sounds when you exceed a specified drift distance while anchored Off Course Alarm alarm sounds when you are off course by a specified distance Deep Water Shallow Water alarm sounds when you enter water of a specific depth Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Customizing Your Device Setting up Marine Alarms 1 From the main menu select Setup gt Marine gt Marine Alarm Setup 2 Select an alarm type 3 Select On 4 Enter a distance Fitness Settings For more information on optional fitness accessories see page 66 55 Device Information Device Information Viewing Device Information You can view the unit ID software version and license agreement From the main menu select Setup gt About Caring for the Devices NOTICE Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components Cleaning the Devices 1 Use a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution 2 Wipe it dry Cleaning the Screen 1 Use a soft clean lint free cloth 56 2 Ifnecessary use water isopropyl alcohol or eyeglass lens cleaner 3 Apply the liquid to the cloth and gently wipe the screen with th
2. wk WN After you set the proximity alarm you can customize tones page 48 Deleting a Proximity Alarm 1 From the main menu select Tools gt Proximity Alarms 2 Select an alarm 3 Select Delete gt Yes Calculating the Area 1 From the main menu select Tools gt Area Calculation gt Start 2 Walk around the perimeter of the area you want to calculate 39 Navigation Tools 3 Select Calculate when finished 4 Ifnecessary select Change Units to change the units of measure 5 Select Save Track Satellite The satellite page shows your current location GPS accuracy satellite locations and signal strength Changing the Satellite View 1 From the main menu select Tools gt Satellite 2 Press MENU 3 If necessary select Track Up to change the view of the satellites to be oriented with your current track toward the top of the screen 4 If necessary select Multicolor to assign a specific color to the satellite in the view and to the signal strength bar of that satellite 40 Turning Off GPS 1 From the main menu select Tools gt Satellite 2 Press MENU 3 Select Use With GPS Off Simulating a Location Before you can simulate a location you must turn off GPS 1 From the main menu select Tools gt Satellite Press MENU Select Set Location On Map Select a location Select Use nA A WwW N Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Device Tools Viewin
3. 1 From the main menu select Tools gt Track Manager 2 Select a track 28 3 Select Archive Setting up Automatic Track Archiving 1 From the main menu select Setup gt Tracks gt Auto Archive 2 Select When Full Daily or Weekly Clearing the Current Track 1 From the main menu select Tools gt Track Manager 2 Select Current Track or Dog Tracks 3 Ifnecessary select the dog 4 Select Clear Current Track gt Yes ee a Track From the main menu select Tools gt Track Manager 2 Select a track 3 Select Delete gt Yes Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Waypoints Routes and Tracks Sharing Data Wirelessly Your device sends the dog Before you can share data wirelessly name unit ID and update rate you must be within 10 feet 3 m of a information compatible Garmin device Receiving Dog Information Sharing W int 1 From the main menu press DOG aring Waypoints twice hes R and Statin ee SOULE 2 Press MENU 1 From the main menu select Tools gt 3 Select Receive Wirelessly Share Wirelessly 2 Select Send or Receive 3 Follow the on screen instructions Sharing Dog Information Before you can share dog information with another Astro user the user must enable their Astro to receive wirelessly and bring it within range of the sending device and DC 40 1 From the main menu press DOG twice 2 Select a dog 3 Select Share Wirelessly Astro 320 and DC40 O
4. DEM maps you can create a track elevation profile that includes elevation data Go to www garmin com cartography ontheTrail for more information about US Topo maps Saving the Entire Track Log 1 From the main menu select Tools gt Track Manager 2 Select a track 3 Select Save Track You are prompted to enter a name for the track 4 Follow the on screen instructions ag Part of the Track Log From the main menu select Tools gt Track Manager 2 Select a track 3 Select Save Portion 4 Follow the on screen instructions Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Waypoints Routes and Tracks Marking a Location on a Saved Track 1 From the main menu select Tools gt Track Manager 2 Select a track 3 Select Map 4 Move the map pointer to a location on the track 5 Press MARK 6 Select New 7 Ifnecessary edit the location information 27 Waypoints Routes and Tracks Starting a TracBack You can use TracBack with a current track to navigate back to the beginning of a track This can be helpful when finding your way back to camp or your vehicle 1 From the main menu select Tools gt Track Manager 2 Select Current Track gt View Map gt TracBack Your start point track and end point appear on the map 3 Navigate using the map page 30 or compass page 34 Archiving Your Track Logs You can archive saved tracks to save memory space Archiving a Track Manually
5. From the main menu select Tools gt 1 From the main menu select Tools gt Elevation Plot Elevation Plot Total Ascent Elevation 2 Press left or right on the Rocker to g3 f 191 l scroll across the plot 40 3 Press ENTER The point appears on the map with location coordinates the compass bearing and the distance from your current location 4 Press MARK to save the point as a waypoint 5 Navigate to the waypoint page 21 2 Press left or right on the Rocker to oe ponent scroll across the plot Setting the Zoom Ranges 1 From the main menu select Tools gt Elevation Plot 38 Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual 2 Press MENU 3 Select Adjust Zoom Ranges 4 Use the Rocker to set the zoom range on the vertical axis 5 Use the Rocker to set the zoom range on the horizontal axis Calibrating the Altimeter 1 Go to a location where the elevation or barometric pressure is known 2 From the main menu select Setup gt Altimeter gt Calibrate Altimeter 3 Follow the on screen instructions Proximity Alarms Proximity alarms alert you when you are within a specified range of a particular location A tone sounds when you enter the designated radius Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Navigation Tools Setting a Proximity Alarm 1 From the main menu select Tools gt Proximity Alarms gt Create Alarm Select a category Select a location Select Use Enter a radius
6. allows you to select a guidance method for calculating your route Off Road calculates point to point routes o On Road For Time requires routable maps calculates onroad routes that require minimal time to drive 53 Customizing Your Device 54 o On Road For Distance requires routable maps calculates on road routes that are shorter in distance Prompted asks you to select a routing method before the route is calculated Follow Road Method allows you to select a transportation method in order to optimize your route Lock On Road locks the position icon which represents your position on the map onto the nearest road Off Road Transitions available only for some activities o gt Auto automatically routes you to the next point o Manual allows you to select the next point on the route e Distance routes you to the next point on the route when you are within a specified distance of your current point Avoidance Setup available only for some activities allows you to select the road type you want to avoid Marine Settings From the main menu select Setup gt Marine Marine Chart Mode allows you to select a nautical chart or a fishing chart o Nautical displays various map features in different colors so that the marine POIs are more readable The nautical chart reflects the drawing scheme of paper charts Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Fishing
7. 40 to acquire satellite signals Single DC 40 is searching for blink satellite signals Double DC 40 has acquired blink satellite signals Triple DC 40 is tracking blink seven or more satellites best GPS performance Attaching the DC 40 to Your Dog Attach the DC 40 to your dog s neck with the VHF antenna pointing up page 9 and the LED facing forward Introduction Device Overviews GPS antenna Astro VHF antenna NOTICE Power key Avoid using a high powered radio Display greater than 5 watts in close Keypad proximity to the Astro It may cause USB port under weather cap irreversible damage to the Astro microSD card slot under battery door page 60 Mounting spine Battery cover D ring 8 Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual DC 40 Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Introduction VHF antenna Collar GPS antenna 0 Power key Keypad DOG Press to view the Dog Tracker page MARK Press to mark your current location BACK Press to cancel data entry or return to the previous menu or page MAP Press to view the map ntroduction MENU Press to open the menu for the active page Press twice to open the main menu ENTER Press to select options and acknowledge messages Rocker Press to view or scro
8. 50 Time Settings eee 50 Position Format eceeeeee 51 Heading Settings 0 cee 51 Altimeter Settings eee 52 Geocache Settings ees 53 4 Routing Settings eee 53 Marine SettingS cece 54 Fitness Settings 55 Device Information 56 Viewing Device Information 56 Caring for the Devices 56 Specifications cececeeeeeee 57 Battery Information 58 Data Management 60 Appendix sssini 65 Contacting Garmin Product SUPPOM inira 65 Registering Your Device 65 Buying Accessories 0 65 Replacement Parts 08 67 Data Field Options 0 69 Troubleshooting 73 Idek nenna 75 Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Introduction Introduction 7 Attach the DC 40 to your dog page 7 8 Start a new hunt page 21 See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product Installing Batteries in the box for product warnings and other Astro important information The Astro operates on two AA batteries not included Use NiMH or lithium Getting Started batteries for best results 1 Remove the battery cover by turning the D ring 1 4 turn NOTICE Do not attempt to track your dog using the Astro and the DC 40 until you counterclockwise and pulling up have completed these tasks 2 Insert the batteries observing 1 Install batteries in the Astro polarity page 5 Charge the DC 4
9. LE a a A Restore Defaults yP f gt The small arrows indicate On Screen Messages that you should select a When an on screen message appears series of items in order you can press ENTER to acknowledge for example Select the message and close the window Delete gt Yes Messages also indicate temporary conditions such as Calculating Route The message window closes as soon as the process is complete Introduction Using the On Screen Keyboard A keyboard appears when you enter text Enter Name per 122 314 5 6 7 8 9 0 DOGOEECOOn Kk L m Njo P Q R s pa u v wix z a i _ e u gt 123 Done e Use the Rocker to select a character and press ENTER Select E to backspace Select Ei to shift e Press IN or OUT to change the character mode of the keyboard Select Done to save the text and close the keyboard 12 Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Tracking Your Dog NOTE The DC 40 does not transmit its location to the Astro and the Astro does not indicate the location of the DC 40 until both devices have acquired satellite signals Communication with the DC 40 The DC 40 that was packaged with your Astro was linked with the Astro at the factory If you are using a DC 40 that you purchased separately follow the instructions for adding anew dog on page 16 to establish communications with the Astro Navigating to Your Dog 1 From the main menu press DOG gt ENTER The
10. Setup gt Dogs Dog Track Length on Map sets the length duration in minutes or hours of the dog track on the map Zoom Map to Dogs automatically zooms out the map to show all of the dogs locations and your location unless you use the Rocker to manually pan the map Dog Alerts sets dog alerts to Tone Only Vibrate Only Tone and Vibrate or Off o On Point Alert indicates that the dog is on point Treed Alert indicates that the dog has treed quarry and has confined its own movements to a small area for 60 seconds 47 Customizing Your Device o GPS Lost Alert indicates that the dog s DC 40 has lost GPS satellite signals Lost Communication Alert indicates that the Astro is not receiving signals from the DC 40 Customizing the Dog List 1 From the main menu press DOG twice 2 Select a dog 3 Select an option Select Move Down and change the order of the dog list Select Remove to delete a dog from the list 48 Display Settings From main menu select Setup gt Display e Backlight Timeout adjusts the length of time before the backlight turns off NOTE To adjust the backlight brightness see page 10 e Battery Save saves battery power and prolongs the battery life Colors sets the colors used on the device screens e Screen Capture allows you to take screen captures on the device Setting the Device Tones You can customize tones for messages
11. Show Info Press MENU Select Upgrade Dog Unit Dn nn A w 64 7 Follow the on screen instructions The DC 40 software is saved on the Astro so you can update additional DC 40 devices in the field Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Appendix Contacting Garmin Produc Support Go to www garmin com support and click Contact Support for in country support information Inthe USA call 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Inthe UK call 0808 2380000 e In Europe call 44 0 870 8501241 Registering Your Device Help us better support you by completing our online registration today Go to http my garmin com e Keep the original sales receipt or a photocopy in a safe place Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Appendix Using myGarmin Go to http 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 Download geocaches to your device Buying Accessories Go to http buy garmin com or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories preloaded map data cards accessories and replacement parts 65 Appendix Optional Fitness Accessories Before you can use the fitness accessory with your device you must install the accessory according to the instructions included with the accessory You can use optional fitness accessories i
12. altitude Trip Time A running tally of Waypoint at The last point on Total distance traveled Dest a route to your since the last reset destination Turn The angle of Waypoint at The next point on difference in Next your route degrees between the bearing to your destination and your current course L means turn left R means turn right Velocity Made The speed at which Good you are closing on a destination along a route Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Troubleshooting Appendix Problem Solution The device does not respond How do reset the device 1 Remove the batteries 2 Reinstall the batteries NOTE This does not erase any of your data or settings want to reset all the customized settings back to the factory defaults From the main menu select Setup gt Reset gt Reset All Settings My device does not acquire satellite signals 1 Take your device out of buildings and parking garages and away from tall buildings and trees 2 Turn on the device 3 Remain stationary for several minutes The batteries do not last long To learn how to maximize the battery life see page 59 How do know my device is in USB mass storage mode On the device the Garmin logo and lt gt USB symbol appear On your computer you should see a new removable disk drive in My Computer on Windows computers and a mounted volume on Mac computers Astro 32
13. keys turn warnings and alarms 1 From the main menu select Setup gt Tones 2 Select a tone for each audible type Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Map Settings From the main menu select Setup gt Map Orientation o North Up shows north at the top of the page Track Up shows your current direction of travel toward the top of the page Guidance Text allows you to select when to show guidance text on the map Data Fields page 69 Advanced Map Setup sets the zoom levels the text size and the detail level of the map Auto Zoom automatically selects the appropriate zoom level for optimal use on your map When Off is selected you must zoom in or out manually Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Customizing Your Device Zoom Levels selects the zoom level for map items o Text Size selects the text size for map items Detail selects the amount of detail shown on the map Showing more detail may cause the map to redraw more slowly Shaded Relief shows detail relief on the map if available or turns off shading Map Information allows you to enable or disable the maps currently loaded on the device To purchase additional maps see page 67 49 Customizing Your Device Tracks Settings From the main menu select Setup gt Tracks e Track Log turns track recording on or off Record Method selects a track recording method Auto records the trac
14. map 6 Press ENTER Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual nian a Waypoint From the main menu select Tools gt Waypoint Mgr 2 Select a waypoint 3 Press MENU 4 Select Delete gt Yes Repositioning a Waypoint You can change the position of a waypoint For example if you move your vehicle you can change the location to your current position 1 From the main menu select Tools gt Waypoint Mgr 2 Select a waypoint 3 Press MENU 4 Select Reposition Here The position changes to your current location Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Waypoints Routes and Tracks Averaging Your Location You can refine a waypoint location for more accuracy When averaging the Astro takes several readings at the same location and uses the average value to provide more accuracy For best results wait 90 minutes between readings Press MARK Select New Press MENU Select Average Location Follow the on screen instructions When the Sample Confidence field reaches the level of accuracy you want select Save gt Done ON Oe e p 23 Waypoints Routes and Tracks Projecting a Waypoint You can create a new location by projecting the distance and bearing from a marked location to a new location 1 From the main menu select Tools gt Waypoint Mgr Select a waypoint Press MENU Select Project Location Follow the on screen instructions D p ED be Select Save Routes A rout
15. option Select Set Course to navigate to the distant object e Select Project Waypoint page 24 Trip Computer The trip computer displays your current speed average speed maximum speed trip odometer and other helpful statistics Customizing the Trip Computer 1 From the main menu select Tools gt Trip Computer 2 Press MENU 3 Select an option Select Big Numbers to change the size of the numbers shown on the trip computer page e Select Change Data Fields page 69 Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Navigation Tools e Select Change Dashboard to change the theme and information displayed on the dashboard NOTE Your customized settings are remembered by the dashboard and will not be lost when you change profiles page 45 Resetting the Trip Computer For accurate information reset the trip information before beginning a trip 1 From the main menu select Tools gt Trip Computer 2 Press MENU 3 Select Reset 4 Select the items you want to reset or select Reset All Settings 37 Navigation Tools Elevation Plot 3 Select individual points on an By default the elevation plot displays elevation plot or a pressure plot to the elevation for distance To customize view the elevation or pressure the elevation plot see page 52 reading the time of day and the date when the point was recorded Viewing Points on the Navioati poi h Elevation Plot paraang to a Point on the 1
16. select Tools gt Profile Change 4 Press MENU 5 Select Setup Profiles gt Create New Profile gt OK 46 ree a Profile Name From the main menu select Tools gt Profile Change 2 Selecta profile 3 Select Edit Name 4 Enter the new name Deleting a Profile 1 From the main menu select Tools gt Profile Change 2 Selecta profile 3 Select Delete gt Yes Customizing Dashboards Dashboards are a custom grouping of data that can be helpful to a specific or general task such as geocaching You can customize the dashboard for the compass or trip computer 1 Open the page for which you want to customize the dashboard Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual 3 4 From the compass or trip computer press MENU Select Change Dashboard Select a dashboard System Settings From the main menu select Setup gt System GPS sets the GPS to Normal WAAS EGNOS Wide Area Augmentation System European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service or Demo Mode GPS off For information about WAAS go to www garmin com aboutGPS waas html Language sets the text language on the device NOTE Changing the text language does not change the language of user entered data or map data such as street names Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Customizing Your Device Battery Type allows you to select the type of AA battery you are using page 57 Dog Settings From main menu select
17. users can still add your dog by physically touching the Astro to the DC 40 Activating Collar Lock This requires wireless communication with the DC 40 You must turn on the DC 40 and bring it within range of the Astro 1 From the main menu press DOG gt ENTER gt MENU 2 Select Change PIN 3 Enter a unique PIN NOTE If you forget the PIN the Collar Lock feature can be overridden by physically touching the Astro to the DC 40 Astro and DC 40 Tips Turn on the DC 40 and allow it to acquire satellites before you put the DC 40 on your dog This allows the DC 40 to acquire satellite signals much faster Bring extra AA batteries for your Astro page 58 Use a fully charged DC 40 A fully charged DC 40 operates for approximately 17 hours when using five second interval reporting Use line of sight radio communication page 20 The Astro can track up to 10 dogs with DC 40 collars Only three dogs can be viewed at one time on the Dog Tracker page To reduce the text size press MENU and select Small Numbers Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Tracking Your Dog Go to www garmin com products Resetting Your Dog Statistics astro for more information and 1 From the main menu press DOG gt www garmin com astro for a ENTER tutorial 2 Select Reset Pausing the Devices During a Hunt If you are moving the dogs during a hunt and you do not want to record the transportation of the dogs you can paus
18. 0 page 6 Register your device page 65 Turn on the devices page 6 Acquire satellites page 7 3 Replace the battery cover Hn A U N Calibrate the compass page 36 Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual 5 Introduction Charging the DC 40 The blue LED flashes when the Charge the DC 40 completely before DC 40 is charging The blue LED using it on a hunt Charging a depleted is solid when the DC 40 is fully DC 40 battery takes 4 hours charged 1 Connect the power cable to an Turning On the Devices appropriate electrical source 1 On the Astro press and hold D af 2 Slide the charging clip onto the DC 40 3 Charge the DC 40 completely 2 Follow the on screen instructions 3 On the DC 40 press and hold 0 6 Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual The red LED flashes single blink when the DC 40 is on and searching for satellite signals TIP Turn on the DC 40 and let it acquire satellites before you put it on your dog Acquiring Satellite Signals Before you can track your dog using the Astro and the DC 40 both devices must acquire GPS satellite signals Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Introduction 1 Go outdoors to an open area away from tall buildings and trees 2 Press and quickly release The status page appears The lll bars indicate satellite strength 3 Wait for the DC
19. 0 and DC40 Owner s Manual Appendix My device is connected to the computer but it will not go into mass storage mode You may have loaded a corrupted file 4 1 Disconnect the device from your computer 2 3 Hold 0 while you connect the device to your Turn off the device computer Continue holding for 30 seconds or until the device goes into mass storage mode cannot see any new removable drives in my list of drives If you have several network drives mapped on your computer Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters to your Garmin drives See the Help file for your operating system to learn how to assign drive letters need replacement parts Go to http buy garmin com or contact your Garmin or accessories dealer want to buy an external Go to http buy garmin com or contact your Garmin GPS antenna dealer 74 Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Index A accessories 65 adding a dog 17 addresses 33 alarms clock 42 marine 54 proximity 39 tones 48 alerts dog 47 vibration 47 almanacs 41 altimeter calibrating 39 navigating 38 settings 52 56 averaging your location 23 B backlight 10 48 59 barometer 52 69 batteries installing 5 life 11 57 replacing 58 storage 58 type 47 57 58 battery save option 59 bearing pointer 34 BirdsEye satellite imagery 67 BlueChart g2 maps 67 C calculator 41 calendar 41 calibrating altimeter 39 52 com
20. A GARMIN Astro 320 owner s manual GPS enabled dog tracking system 2011 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries All rights reserved Under the copyright laws this manual may not be copied in whole or in part without the written consent of Garmin Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements Go to www garmin com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of this product Garmin the Garmin logo Astro City Navigator BlueChart and TracBack registered in the USA and other countries DC 40 ANT ANT BaseCamp chirp HomePort and myGarmin are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc microSD is a trademark of SD 3C LLC Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners Table of Contents Introduction 5 Getting Started oe eeeteeeee 5 Installing Batteries in the Astro 5 Charging the DC 40 0 eee 6 Turning On the Devices 4 6 Attaching the DC 40 to Your DOG ecnin 7 Device Overviews 8 Manual Conventions 10 Tracking Your
21. Dog 13 Communication with the DC 40 is ciutihniatmnencine s 13 Navigating to Your Dog 13 Editing Dog Information 15 Tracking Your Dog on the Map 16 Adding DOgS sissies 16 Collar LOCK cesses 18 Astro and DC 40 Tips 18 Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Waypoints Routes and TACKS anae 21 Waypoints ecnairc 21 Routes ssssseeeseeseeeeeeesreessrrererees 24 TACKS eroien 25 Sharing Data Wirelessly 29 Navigation sssini 30 Mapes naie EN 30 Find Men sirsie 31 Detailed Maps ecccecceee 33 Navigation Tools 2 34 COMPASS ise cree dstictiinitiin ence 34 Navigating with Sight N Go 36 Trip Computer ceceeee 37 Elevation Ploti iisi 38 Proximity Alarms 39 Calculating the Area uu 39 Satellite ss ccscsAsmstseraasaiesacein 40 Device Tools 41 Viewing the Calendar and AMANA CS iinn 41 2 CalCUlatot ticicctietvetetinteccins 41 Alarm Clock ossein 42 St pwatt hanni 42 Geocaches eeeeteeeeeeeteeeeeeeees 42 Customizing Your Device 45 Customizing the Main Menu 45 Customizing Data Fields 45 PROMOS acces Sorte n 45 Customizing Dashboards 46 System Settings eee 47 Dog Settings cece 47 Display Settings cece 48 Setting the Device Tones 48 Map SettingS cece 49 Tracks Settings 0 cece 50 Changing the Units of MGQSUIC oi ccsssscassieetseseeieeeees
22. From the main menu press DOG twice 2 Select Add Dog Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual 3 Follow the on screen instructions Dog Signal Troubleshooting Each dog you track has its own ID number If two dogs within range of the Astro have the same ID the Astro warns you of a conflicting ID signal Follow the on screen instructions to resolve the conflict When possible you should allow the Astro to automatically assign IDs If necessary you can manually assign a new ID number to a dog Assigning a Dog ID Manually This requires wireless communication with the DC 40 You must turn on the DC 40 and bring it within range of the Astro 1 From the main menu press DOG twice 2 Select a dog 3 Select Show Info Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual 9 Tracking Your Dog Press MENU Select Comm Settings Select an unassigned and nonconflicting ID Change the update rate optional Both 30 second and two minute rates reduce battery drain but they create a less detailed dog track and collected statistics Bring the Astro within a few feet of the DC 40 Follow the on screen instructions Removing Dogs L 2 3 From the main menu press DOG twice Select a dog in the list Select Remove Tracking Your Dog Collar Lock You can use the Collar Lock feature to PIN protect your dog s ID signal Other Astro users must enter the PIN in order to track your dog Other Astro
23. dog information appears Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Tracking Your Dog 2 Select Go 3 Follow the magenta line on the map Viewing Your Dog s Status 1 From the main menu press DOG to view the Dog Tracker page The direction to the dog and distance of the dog from the Astro appears Tracking Your Dog Dog pointer direction to the dog Dog name Dog status icon page 14 3 Press ENTER to view the dog information About the Dog Tracker Page The dog you are tracking is identified and the dog pointer indicates its direction from you The dog pointer is most accurate when the dog is farther than 30 feet 9 1 meters away At less than that distance NEAR appears instead of a distance and the dog pointer is shortened NOTE When you are close to the dog the dog pointer may be inaccurate Dog Status Icons _ Distance to the dog 2 Ifyou have additional dogs use the Rocker to scroll through the list of dogs The Astro can keep track of 10 dogs i Sitting Running at On Point re Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Treed Fl Fa Unknown The unknown status icon indicates that the DC 40 has not acquired a satellite signal and that the Astro cannot determine the location of the dog Editing Dog Information The Astro assigns a default name Dog to the DC 40 packaged with the A
24. ds taken 1 Press MARK 2 Select Covey 3 Enter the number of birds flushed 4 Enter the number of birds taken 5 Select Done Marking a Waypoint Using the Map 1 Press MAP 2 Move the map pointer to a location 3 Press ENTER gt MENU 4 Select Save as Waypoint Navigating to a Waypoint 1 From the main menu select Find gt Waypoints 2 Select a waypoint 3 Select Go 2i Waypoints Routes and Tracks TIP For navigation settings see page 53 Editing a Waypoint Before you can edit a waypoint you must create a waypoint 1 From the main menu select Tools gt Waypoint Mgr 2 Select a waypoint 3 Select an attribute such as the name 4 Enter the new information Aue a Waypoint by Name From the main menu select Find gt Waypoint 2 Press MENU 3 Select Spell Search 4 Enter the name of the waypoint Matches appear as you select characters in the name 5 Select the waypoint from the list 22 Finding a Waypoint Near Another Waypoint 1 From the main menu select Tools gt Waypoint Mgr Select a waypoint Press MENU Select Find Near Here Select a category nan A WwW N The list displays waypoints near the original waypoint Moving a Waypoint on the Map 1 From the main menu select Tools gt Waypoint Mgr Select a waypoint Press MENU Select Move Waypoint nan A WwW N Move the marked location to a new location on the
25. e cloth Water Immersion NOTICE The Astro and DC 40 are water resistant to IEC 60529 IPX7 They can withstand immersion in meter of water for 30 minutes Prolonged submersion can cause damage to the devices After immersion be certain to wipe and air dry the devices before using or charging Extreme Temperatures NOTICE Do not store the Astro or DC 40 where prolonged exposure to temperature extremes may occur because permanent damage may result Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Specifications Device Information Astro Water Water resistant to resistance IEC 60529 IPX7 Battery type Two 1 5 volt AA batteries alkaline NiMH or lithium Alkaline Up to 15 hours battery life typical usage NiMH or Up to 20 hours lithium typical usage battery life Operating From 4 F to 158 F temperature from 20 C to 70 C range See battery information on page 58 Computer USB 2 0 full speed interface Wireless 12 inches 30 5 cm range or closer Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual DC 40 Water Water resistant to resistance IEC 60529 IPX7 Battery type Internal rechargeable lithium ion battery Battery life From 17 to 48 hours Recharging takes approximately 4 hours Operating From 4 F to 140 F temperature from 20 C to 60 C range Charging From 32 F to 113 F temperature from 0 C to 45 C range 57 Device Informat
26. e is a sequence of points or saved locations that leads you to your final destination To customize your route settings see page 53 24 Creating a Route 1 From the main menu select Tools gt Route Planner gt Create Route Select Select First Point Select a category Select the first point on the route Select Use Repeat steps 2 through 5 to add more points to the route Oe te a eS Navigating a Saved Route 1 From the main menu select Tools gt Route Planner 2 Select a route 3 Select View Map gt Go Editing a Route 1 From the main menu select Tools gt Route Planner 2 Selecta route 3 Select Edit Route 4 Select a point Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual 5 Select an option To view the point on the map select Review To change the order of the point on the route select Move Down or Move Up e To add an additional point on the route select Insert The additional point is inserted before the point you are editing e To remove the point from the route select Remove Viewing the Active Route 1 From the main menu select Tools gt Active Route 2 Select a point in the route to view additional details Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Waypoints Routes and Tracks Reversing a Route 1 From the main menu select Tools gt Route Planner 2 Selecta route 3 Select Reverse Route Deleting All Routes 1 From the main menu select Tools gt Route Plann
27. e the tracking of all dogs 1 From the main menu press DOG gt MENU 2 Select Pause All Tracking You can select Resume when you are ready to continue the hunt Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual 19 Tracking Your Dog About Line of Sight Radio Communication The Astro and DC 40 use radio signals to communicate Objects in the path of radio signals degrade the quality of the signals Keeping an unobstructed line of sight between your Astro and your dog s DC 40 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 Best Good Poor 20 Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Waypoints Routes and Tracks Waypoints Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device After you mark a location with your Astro it is saved as a waypoint Marking Your Vehicle Location 1 From the main menu select Start New Hunt 2 Follow the on screen instructions After the hunt you can navigate back to your vehicle Marking Your Current Location 1 Press MARK 2 Select New or choose a default location name such as Truck or Camp 3 Select Done Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Waypoints Routes and Tracks Marking a Covey You can mark a covey location and enter the estimated number of birds flushed and the number of bir
28. ed elevation Therefore the barometric pressure should only change due to weather NOTE Use this feature when you plan to remain stationary Trip data is not recorded when Fixed Elevation is on e Pressure Trending o Save When Power On records pressure data only when the device is turned on This can be useful when you are watching for pressure fronts Save Always records pressure data every 15 minutes even when the device is turned off e Plot Type o Elevation Time records elevation changes over a period of time Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Elevation Distance trecords elevation changes over a distance Barometric Pressure records barometric pressure over a period of time o gt Ambient Pressure records ambient pressure changes over a period of time Calibrate Altimeter page 39 Customizing Your Device e Filter Setup page 43 e chirp Searching page 44 Program chirp programs the chirp accessory See the chirp Owner 5 Manual at www garmin com Routing Settings From the main menu select Setup gt Routing Geocache Settings From the main menu select Setup gt Geocaches e Geocache List allows you to display the geocache list by names or codes Found Geocaches allows you to edit the number of geocaches found This number automatically increases as you log a find page 43 Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Guidance Method
29. ended period of storage e After storage fully charge the battery again before using the DC 40 Maximizing Battery Life Using the Astro Battery Save Option From the main menu select Setup gt System gt Display gt Battery Save Decreasing the Backlight Extensive use of screen backlighting can significantly reduce battery life You can adjust the backlight brightness and decrease the backlight timeout to maximize battery power Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Device Information 1 Quickly press 2 Adjust the brightness Adjusting the Backlight Timeout From the main menu select Setup gt System gt Display gt Backlight Timeout Decreasing the Update Rate of the DC 40 This requires wireless communication with the DC 40 You must turn on the DC 40 and bring it within range of the Astro 1 From the main menu press DOG gt ENTER gt MENU 2 Select Comm Settings 3 Ifnecessary select a unit ID 4 Change the update rate Both 30 second and two minute rates reduce battery drain but they create a less detailed dog track and collected statistics 59 Device Information 5 Bring the Astro within a few feet of the DC 40 6 Follow the on screen instructions Data Management NOTE The device is not compatible with Windows 95 98 Me or NT It is also not compatible with Mac OS 10 3 and earlier File Types The device supports the following file types e Files from Ba
30. er 2 Press MENU 3 Select Delete All gt Yes Tracks A track is a recording of your path and of the path of your dog The track log contains information about points along the recorded path including time location and elevation for each point 25 Waypoints Routes and Tracks A Track Logs From the main menu select Setup gt Tracks gt Track Log 2 Select Record Do Not Show or Record Show On Map If you select Record Show On Map a line on the map indicates your track 3 Select Record Method 4 Select an option Select Distance and enter a distance interval Select Time and enter a time interval Select Auto to specify the interval of frequency NOTE Using the Most Often interval provides the most track detail but fills up the device memory quicker As you move with the device turned on a track log is created 26 Viewing a Track on the Map 1 From the main menu select Tools gt Track Manager 2 Selecta track 3 Select View Map Viewing the Elevation Plot of a Track 1 From the main menu select Tools gt Track Manager 2 Select a track 3 Select Elevation Plot 4 Complete an action Press left or right on the Rocker to scroll across the track While scrolling press ENTER to show the point on the map Press up or down on the Rocker to set the zoom range Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Digital Elevation Models Maps Using Digital Elevation Models
31. f Speed Overall Your average speed distance traveled for Avg since last reset all trips Sunrise The time of sunrise Off Course The distance to based on your GPS the left or the right position by which you have Sunset The time of sunset strayed from the based on your GPS original path of travel position Pointer The data field arrow Time of Day The current time of points in the direction day based on your of the next point or time settings format turn time zone and Speed The current rate of daylight saving time speed at which you Time to The estimated time are moving since last Destination needed to reach your reset final destination Speed The maximum speed Time to Next The estimated time Maximum reached since last needed until you reset reach the next point Speed Moving The average speed on the route Avg of the device while To Course The direction in moving since last which you must move reset to return to the route 71 Appendix N N Data Field Description Data Field Description Trip Odometer A running tally of the Vertical Speed Your rate of altitude distance traveled gain or loss over since the last reset time Trip Time A running tally of time Vert Speed to The measurement Moving since the last reset Dest of your rate of Trip Time The time spent not ascent or descent Stopped moving since the last to a predetermined reset
32. g the Calendar and Almanacs You can view device activity such as when a waypoint was saved and almanac information for the sun and moon and hunting and fishing 1 From the main menu select Tools 2 Select an option To view device activity for specific days select Calendar To view the sunrise sunset moonrise and moonset information select Sun and Moon To view the predicted best times for hunting and fishing select Hunt and Fish 3 If necessary use the arrows to view a different month Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Device Tools 4 Select a day Calculator The Astro has a standard calculator and a scientific calculator Opening the Calculator ig ar From the main menu select Tools gt Calculator 2 Complete an action Use the standard calculator Press MENU and select Scientific to use the scientific calculator functions 41 Device Tools Alarm Clock Stopwatch Setting an Alarm Using the Stopwatch If you are not currently using the 1 From the main menu select Tools gt device you can set the device to turn Stopwatch on at a specific time 2 Ifnecessary press MENU to set 1 From the main menu select Tools gt how the stopwatch records laps Alarm Clock 3 Select an option 2 Select the time field to enter the Select Lap by Button Press to time manually end the lap each time 3 Select Turn Alarm On e Select Lap by Distance to 4 Select an optio
33. he Main Menu You can move add or delete items in the main menu 1 From the main menu press MENU 2 Select Change Item Order 3 Select a menu item 4 Select an option Select Move and change the order of the list e Select Insert to add a new item to the list e Select Remove to delete an item from the list Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Customizing Your Device Customizing Data Fields Before you can change the map data fields you must enable them page 31 1 From the map trip computer compass or elevation plot press MENU 2 Select Change Data Fields 3 Select a data field 4 Select an option For data field descriptions see page 69 Profiles Profiles are a collection of settings that optimize your device based on how you are using it For example your settings and views can be different when you are using the device for hunting or geocaching When you are using a profile and you change settings such as data fields or units of measurement the changes 45 Customizing Your Device are saved automatically as part of the profile Selecting a Profile 1 From the main menu select Tools gt Profile Change 2 Select a profile Creating a Custom Profile You can customize your settings and data fields for a particular activity or trip 1 Customize the settings as necessary pages 47 55 2 Customize the data fields as necessary page 45 3 From the main menu
34. hotos Before you can navigate to a photo with location information you must download http my garmin com or transfer a photo to the device page 62 1 From the main menu select Find gt Photos 2 Select a photo Finding a Location Using Coordinates You can change the map datum format page 51 1 From the main menu select Find gt Coordinates 2 Enter the coordinates Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Navigation Detailed Maps Finding a Point of Interest You can use optional City Navigator 1 From the main menu select Find maps to search for addresses 2 Select an option to view points of intersections and other locations interest near your current location The detailed maps contain millions of Select All Points of Interest points of interest such as restaurants hotels and auto services Go to Select a POI category www garmin com us maps 3 Press MENU to narrow your search Finding an Address 4 Select an item from the list 1 From the main menu select Find gt Addresses 2 Enter the state or province city street number and street name Matches appear as you select characters in the name 3 Select the address from the list Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual 33 Navigation Tools N avig ation Tools 2 Turn toward the direction of the bearing pointer until the arrow Navigation tools include features that is pointing toward the top of the compliment the GPS functio
35. ion Battery Information See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information The temperature rating for the device may exceed the usable range of some batteries Alkaline batteries can rupture at high temperatures Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as temperature decreases Use lithium batteries when operating the device in below freezing conditions Replacing the Batteries See page 5 Selecting the Battery Type 1 From the main menu select Setup gt System gt Battery Type 2 Select Alkaline Lithium or Rechargeable NiMH Long Term Storage When you do not plan to use the Astro for several months remove the batteries Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed Storing Your DC 40 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 e Before storage charge the battery to approximately 50 of Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual 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 ext
36. ks at a variable rate to create an optimum representation of your tracks e Recording Interval selects a track log recording rate Recording points more frequently creates a moredetailed track but fills the track log faster e Auto Archive selects an automatic archive method to organize your tracks Tracks are saved and cleared automatically based on the user setting e Color changes the color of the track line on the map Changing the Units of Measure You can customize units of measure for distance and speed elevation depth temperature and pressure 1 From the main menu select Setup gt Units 2 Select a measurement type 3 Select a unit of measure for the setting Time Settings From the main menu select Setup gt Time Time Format allows you to select a 12 hour or a 24 hour display time Time Zone allows you to select the time zone for the device You can select Automatic to set the time zone automatically based on your GPS position Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Position Format NOTE Do not change the position format or the map datum coordinate system unless you are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format From the main menu select Setup gt Position Format e Position Format sets the position format in which a given location reading appears e Map Datum sets the coordinate system on which the map is structured e Map Spheroid sh
37. ll through options and to move the map pointer IN Press to zoom in on the map OUT Press to zoom out on the map Locking the Keypad 1 Press and quickly release 2 Press OUT 10 Adjusting the Backlight 1 Press and quickly release C 2 Use the Rocker to adjust the brightness levels TIP You can also press and quickly release to cycle through the brightness levels 3 Press ENTER to select a brightness level and close the menu Manual Conventions Press Use the keys on the device Select Use the Rocker to select an option or an item ina list and press ENTER Field The location on a page where data is entered or an option appears A highlighted field appears blue Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Introduction Status Information Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Scroll A bar that appears on seed bar the right side of a list that Status information is provided on the is too long to fit on the main menu and when you press and screen Use the Rocker quickly release to scroll through a list Press IN or OUT to scroll all Indicates the satellite signal a set of items strength Default The original factory Wike Blinks when the device settings You can detects a signal for example customize the settings a DC 40 on the channel it is but you can always receiving revert back to the factory i ra settings by selecting
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39. n automatically mark the lap at a The alarm sounds at the selected time sporini oa If the device is off at the alarm time To set the distance units and the device turns on and sounds the value press MENU and select alarm Set Lap Distance Geocaches A geocache is like a hidden treasure Geocaching is when you hunt for hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted online by those hiding the geocache 42 Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Downloading Geocaches 1 Connect your device to a computer page 61 2 Go to www opencaching com 3 If necessary create an account 4 Sign in 5 Follow the on screen instructions Finding a Geocache Before you can navigate to a geocache you must download page 43 or wirelessly send a geocache to the device page 29 1 From the main menu select Tools gt Geocaches 2 Select a geocache 3 Select Go to navigate to the geocache location When a geocache is found the Astro marks the cache as found logs an entry into the calendar and shows the nearest cache Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Device Tools Filtering the Geocache List You can filter your geocache list based on certain factors such as the level of difficulty 1 From the main menu select Find gt Geocaches 2 Press MENU 3 Select Apply Filter gt Quick Filter 4 Select items to filter 5 Select Search Creating and Saving a Geocache Filter You can create and save cu
40. ncluding a heart rate monitor or a cadence sensor with your device These accessories use ANT wireless technology to send data to the device Using Optional Fitness Accessories 1 Bring the device within range 3 m of the ANT accessory 2 From the main menu select Setup gt Fitness 3 Select an option Select Heart Rate Monitor gt On Select Bike Cadence Sensor gt On 66 4 Wait until the device displays Connected 5 Customize your data fields to view the heart rate or cadence data page 69 Tips for Pairing ANT Accessories with Your Garmin Device Verify that the ANT accessory is compatible with your Garmin device e Before you pair the ANT accessory with your Garmin device move 10 m 32 9 feet away from other ANT accessories e Bring the Garmin device within range 3 m 10 feet of the ANT accessory e After you pair the first time your Garmin device automatically recognizes the ANT accessory each time it is activated This process occurs automatically when you turn on the Garmin device and Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual only takes a few seconds when the accessories are activated and functioning correctly e When paired your Garmin device receives data from only your accessory and you can go near other accessories Optional Maps You can purchase additional maps such as BirdsEye satellite imagery Garmin custom maps Inland lakes Topo BlueCha
41. ng locations 21 waypoints 22 navigating altimeter 38 compass 34 course pointer 35 Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Sight N Go 36 stopping 32 to a destination 32 waypoints 21 o odometer 71 P PIN 18 POI Loader 60 points of interest 33 position format 51 power key 8 9 product support 65 profiles 45 proximity alarms 39 R radio signals 20 recent finds 32 replacement parts 67 routes 24 editing 24 settings 53 S satellite page 40 satellite signals 11 13 18 69 Sight N Go 36 software version 56 specifications 57 stopwatch 42 storage 56 58 system settings 47 T time settings 50 data fields 71 sunrise and sunset 71 tones 47 48 topographical maps 27 67 TracBack 28 tracking a dog 16 tracks 25 settings 50 transferring dog tracks 62 trip computer 37 troubleshooting Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Index dog signals 17 18 U unit ID 56 units of measure 50 updating software Astro 220 63 V VHF antenna 7 8 9 68 vibration alerts 47 Ww waypoints 21 deleting 23 editing 22 navigating 21 projecting 24 WebUpdater 63 64 Z zooming altimeter 39 dog location 47 map 49 77 For the latest free software updates excluding map data throughout the life of your Garmin products visit the Garmin Web site at www garmin com A GARMIN 2011 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc 1200 East 151 Street Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Garmi
42. ns of the compass Astro About the fia e Compass page 34 i Dist to Next Sight N Go page 36 Jil or 8 Trip computer page 37 ETAat Dest Time to Ne 1 9 234 08 25 e Elevation plot page 38 e Proximity alarms page 39 e Area calculation page 39 e Satellite page 40 Compass The Astro has a 3 axis electronic ag compass e The compass provides navigation data such as current speed and Navigating with the Compass estimated arrival time 1 From the main menu select Tools gt When navigating to a destination Compass the bearing pointer points to your destination regardless of the direction you are moving When 34 Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual the bearing pointer points toward the top of the compass you are traveling directly toward your destination The compass ring moves to indicate North orientation Navigating with the Course Pointer This is most useful if you are navigating on water or where there are no major obstacles in your path It also helps you avoid hazards to either side of the course such as shoals or submerged rocks 1 From the main menu select Setup gt Heading gt Go To Line Pointer Course CDI Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Navigation Tools The course pointer indicates your relationship to a course line leading to the destination The course pointer provides an indication of drift right or left according t
43. nsferring files Deleting Files NOTICE Your device memory contains important system files and folders that should not be deleted Before you can delete files you must connect the device to your computer page 61 1 Open the Garmin drive or volume 2 Ifnecessary open a folder or volume 3 Select the files Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Device Information 4 Press the Delete key on your keyboard Disconnecting the USB Cable 1 Complete an action For Windows computers click the eject icon in your system tray For Mac computers drag the volume icon to the Trash 2 Disconnect the device from your computer Updating the Device Software Before you can update the device software you must connect the Astro to your computer page 61 NOTE Updating the software does not erase any of your data or settings 1 Go to www garmin com webupdater 2 Follow the on screen instructions 63 Device Information 3 Check for DC 40 software updates The DC 40 software is stored on your Astro until you are ready to load it wirelessly Loading the DC 40 Software Before you can load the software to the DC 40 you must get the software from WebUpdater 1 Turn on the DC 40 and bring it within range of the Astro NOTE To avoid data corruption do not turn off the Astro or the DC 40 during data transfer 2 From the main menu press DOG twice Select a dog Select
44. o the scale 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 35 Navigation Tools 2 Move back to the course line to destination to compensate for deviation and to get back on course Calibrating the Compass NOTICE Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors Do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields such as cars buildings or overhead power lines The Astro has a 3 axis electronic compass You should calibrate the compass after moving long distances experiencing temperature changes or changing the batteries 1 From the main menu press DOG gt MENU 2 Select Calibrate Compass gt Start 3 Follow the on screen instructions 36 Showing Dog Pointers on the Compass You can show pointers on the compass in order to track the direction of the first three dogs in your dog list 1 From the main menu select Tools gt Compass 2 Press MENU 3 Select Show Dog Pointers Navigating with Sight N Go You can point the device at an object in the distance such as a water tower lock in the direction and then navigate to the object 1 From the main menu select Tools gt Sight N Go The bearing pointer points to the top of the compass 2 Point the device at an object 3 Select Lock Direction Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual 4 Select an
45. ows the coordinate system the device is using The default coordinate system is WGS 84 Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Customizing Your Device Heading Settings You can customize the compass settings You can specify 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 From the main menu select Setup gt Heading Display sets the type of directional heading on the compass e North Reference sets the north reference of the compass e Go To Line Pointer allows you to select how the course appears Bearing Small or Large the direction to your destination gt Course CDI the course deviation indicator displays your relationship to a course 51 Customizing Your Device line leading to a destination Compass switches from an electronic compass to a GPS compass when you are traveling at a higher rate of speed for a set period of time Auto or turns the compass off Calibrate Compass page 36 Altimeter Settings From the main menu select Setup gt Altimeter 52 Auto Calibration allows the altimeter to self calibrate each time you turn the device on Barometer Mode o Variable Elevation allows the barometer to measure changes in elevation while you are moving Fixed Elevation assumes the device is stationary at a fix
46. pass 36 caring for the devices 56 chirp 44 53 City Navigator 33 cleaning the device 56 Collar Lock 18 compass calibrating 36 Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Index navigating 34 settings 51 computer 61 course pointer 35 covey marking 21 customizing your device 31 37 45 46 D dashboards 46 data fields 45 69 73 DC 40 replacing 67 update rate 59 updating software 64 Digital Elevation Models DEM 27 display settings 48 dog adding 17 alerts 47 Dog Tracker page 14 information 13 15 pointer 14 settings 47 48 75 Index signal conflict 17 18 statistics 19 status icons 14 tracks transferring 62 type 15 E elevation data fields 70 plot 26 38 F file types 60 finding addresses 33 cities 32 coordinates 33 geocaches 43 near your location 22 photos 32 points of interest 33 routes 32 tracks 32 waypoints 22 32 fitness accessories 66 fixed elevation 52 76 G Garmin Product Support 65 geocaches 42 settings 53 sharing 29 GPS settings 47 signals 11 40 69 H heading settings 51 K keyboard 12 keypad 9 L language 47 line of sight radio communication 20 M main menu 45 map datum 51 maps BirdsEye satellite imagery 67 City Navigator 33 67 customizing 49 data fields 31 measuring distance 31 optional 33 67 orientation 30 49 scaling 30 topographical 27 67 marine alarms setup 54 setup 54 measuring distance 31 memory card 60 microSD card 60 myGarmin 65 N nami
47. ro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Distance to The distance to your Dest final destination Distance to The remaining Next distance to the next point on the route 69 Appendix Data Field Description Data Field Description Elevation The altitude of your Glide Ratio to The glide ratio current location Dest required to descend above or below sea from your current level position and Elevation The highest elevation elevation to the Maximum reached destination elevation Elevation The lowest elevation GPS Signal The strength of the Minimum reached Strength GPS signal ETA at The estimated time Heading The direction you are Destination of day you will reach moving your final destination Heart Rate Your heart rate in ETA at Next The estimated time heart rate beats per minute of day you will reach monitor bpm the next point on the required route Location lat Displays the current Glide Ratio The ratio of lon position in the default horizontal distance position format traveled to the regardless of the change in vertical selected settings distance Location Displays the current selected position in the selected position format Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Appendix Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Data Field Description Data Field Description Odometer A running tally o
48. rt g2 and City Navigator maps Go to www garmin com us maps Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Appendix Replacement Parts Replacing the DC 40 Collar You must provide your own Phillips screwdriver to replace the DC 40 collar 1 Carefully cut the zip tie that secures the VHF antenna to the collar 2 Remove the two screws on the back plate of the DC 40 3 Lift off the mounting plate 4 Remove the old collar 5 Align the new collar with the DC 40 The buckle should be on the side opposite of the power button 6 Replace the mounting plate and screws 7 Replace the zip tie that secures the VHF antenna to the collar Trim the zip tie and any sharp edges 67 Appendix Replacing the DC 40 VHF Antenna Before you can replace the VHF antenna you must detach the DC 40 from the collar page 67 1 Remove the weather cap and screw from the VHF antenna 2 Remove the old VHF antenna 3 Align the new VHF antenna with the DC 40 4 Replace the screw and the weather cap 5 Replace the mounting plate and screws 6 Replace the zip tie that secures the VHF antenna to the collar Trim the zip tie and any sharp edges 68 Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable NOTICE When replacing the fuse do not lose any of the small pieces and make sure they are put back in the proper position The vehicle power cable does not work unless it is assembled correctly If your device doe
49. s not charge in your vehicle you may need to replace the fuse located at the tip of the vehicle adapter 1 Use a coin to push down the silver tip and turn the coin counterclockwise one quarter turn 2 Remove the end piece the silver tip and the fuse 3 Install a 1 A fast blow fuse of the same size 4 Replace the silver tip and the end piece Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Data Field Options Appendix Data Field Description Accuracy of The margin of GPS error for your exact location For example your GPS location is accurate to within 12 feet Ambient The uncalibrated Pressure environmental pressure Ascent The average vertical Average distance of ascent Ascent The maximum ascent Maximum rate in feet meters per minute Data Field Description Bearing The direction from your current location to a destination Cadence Revolutions of the cadence crank arm or strides accessory per minute required Course The direction from your starting location to a destination Descent The average vertical Average distance of descent Descent The maximum Maximum descent rate in feet meters per minute Ascent Total The total elevation distance ascended Descent Total The total elevation distance descended Battery Level The remaining battery power Barometer The calibrated current pressure Ast
50. seCamp Go to www garmin com e GPI custom POI files from the Garmin POI Loader Go to www garmin com products poiloader JPEG photo files e GPX geocache files 60 Installing a microSD Card You can purchase microSD memory cards from an electronics supplier or purchase preloaded map data cards from your Garmin dealer In addition to map and data storage the memory cards can be used to store files such as images cartridges geocaches routes waypoints and custom POIs 1 Remove the battery cover by turning the D ring 1 4 turn counterclockwise and pulling up 2 Remove the batteries 3 Slide up and pull out the metal cover 4 Align the metal contacts and place the card in the slot Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Device Information Connecting the USB Cable NOTICE To prevent corrosion thoroughly dry the mini USB port the weather cap and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer 1 Connect the USB cable to a USB port on your computer 2 Pull up the weather cap from the 5 Push in and slide down the metal mini USB port cover 3 Plug the small end of the USB 6 Replace the batteries and the cable into the mini USB port battery cover Your device and memory card optional appear as removable drives in My Computer on Windows computers and as mounted volumes on Mac 2 Remove the card from the slot computers Removing a microSD Card 1 Slide up and p
51. stom filters for geocaches based on specific factors you select After you set up the filter you can apply it in the geocaches list 1 From the main menu select Setup gt Geocaches gt Filter Setup gt Create Filter 2 Select items to filter 43 Device Tools 3 Select an option e To apply the filter to the geocache list select Search To save the filter press BACK After it is saved the filter is automatically named Editing a Custom Geocache Filter 1 From the main menu select Setup gt Geocaches gt Filter Setup gt Create Filter 2 Select a filter 3 Select Edit Filter or Edit Name chirp A chirp is a small Garmin accessory that you can program and leave in a geocache Only the owner of the chirp can program a chirp but anyone can find a chirp in a geocache For more information about programming a chirp see the chirp Owner 5 Manual at www garmin com 44 Enable chirp Searching 1 From the main menu select Setup gt Geocaches 2 Select chirp Searching gt On Finding a Geocache with a chirp 1 From the main menu select Find gt Geocaches gt Show chirp Details 2 Begin navigating to a geocache When you are within 32 9 feet 10 m of the geocache that contains a chirp details about the chirp appear 3 Ifavailable select Go to navigate to the next stage of the geocache Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Customizing Your Device Customizing t
52. stro ee the Dog Name From the main menu press DOG gt ENTER The dog information appears 2 Select the name field The on screen keyboard appears 3 Enter the name of the dog Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Tracking Your Dog Changing the Dog Type This requires wireless communication with the DC 40 You must turn on the DC 40 and bring it within range of the Astro You can identify the dog type so that the appropriate dog status symbols appear 1 From the main menu press DOG gt ENTER 2 Press MENU 3 Select Change Dog Type 4 Select a type Tracking Your Dog Tracking Your Dog on the Map Press MAP to follow your dog on the map e The dog location icon appears with the dog name e The track of the dog s movements appears as a red color is customizable line e Your location is indicated by the map pointer e The track of your movements appears as a blue line About the Map When the map orientation is Track Up 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 49 Adding Dogs The Astro can track up to 10 dogs with DC 40 collars If you purchase additional DC 40 devices you can link them to the Astro To link the Astro must be close enough to the DC 40 to touch it or you must know the DC 40 ID number 1
53. ull out the metal cover 3 Push in and slide down the metal cover Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual 61 Device Information Transferring Files Before you can transfer files you must connect the device to your computer page 61 To transfer map data to a memory card you may need to load USB drivers from www garmin com Browse your computer for the file Select the file Select Edit gt Copy Open the Garmin or memory card drive or volume BR WN TIP You must put photo files in the Garmin JPEG folder You must put geocache files in the Garmin GPX folder 5 Select Edit gt Paste Transferring Detailed Tracks The dog tracks saved on your Astro are detailed enough for most users to view the movements of their dog The DC 40 stores more detailed tracks of the dog s movements You can use the Astro to transfer these tracks to the BaseCamp software www garmin com on your computer 1 Turn on the Astro 2 Turn on the DC 40 and place it within 12 inches of the Astro 3 From the main menu press DOG twice Select a dog Select Show Info Press MENU Select Download Track The detailed track is saved to the device mass storage in the Garmin GPX folder The file name is dog detailed gpx NYDN RA Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual 8 Open BaseCamp 9 Connect the Astro to a computer using the USB cable provided page 61 10 Follow the BaseCamp instructions for tra
54. vide travel and navigational information 1 From the main menu select Setup gt Map gt Data Fields 2 Select the number of data fields 3 Press MAP gt MENU Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Navigation 4 Select Change Data Fields 5 Selecta field A list of data field options appears page 69 6 Select an option Find Menu You can use the Find menu to search for waypoints cities and coordinates You can download and navigate to photos tracks and geocaches Additional categories appear if you have optional compatible detailed maps loaded on the device When you open a category the list contains items near your current location or the map pointer if active Navigating to a Destination You can navigate to a destination using the map or compass 1 From the main menu select Find 2 Select a category 31 Navigation 3 Select a destination 4 Select Go The map page opens with your route marked with a magenta line 5 Navigate to the destination page 21 Stopping Navigation From the main menu select Find gt Stop Navigation Finding Recently Found Locations 1 From the main menu select Find gt Recent Finds 2 Select an item Finding Waypoints Tracks Routes or Cities 1 From the main menu select Find 2 Select Waypoints Tracks Routes or Cities A list of items near your current location appears Lee N 3 Select an item from the list Finding P
55. wner s Manual 29 Navigation Navigation Map The Astro has a preloaded basemap that includes cities highways and lake and river outlines The example shows enhanced map detail using City Navigator Go to www garmin com The position icon represents your location on the map As you travel the position icon moves and leaves a track log trail Waypoint names and symbols also appear on the map US 65 to Hwy B 30 Map orientation arrow Route instructions Route to destination page 31 Your current location O E O Map scale Scaling the Map Press IN and OUT to change the map scale Changing the Map Orientation 1 From the map press MENU 2 Select Setup Map gt Orientation 3 Select an orientation e Select North Up to show north at the top of the page Select Track Up to show your current direction of travel at the top of the page Select Automotive Mode to show a perspective view Astro 320 and DC40 Owner s Manual Measuring Distance You can measure the distance between two points 1 Press MAP gt MENU 2 Select Measure Distance An arrow appears at your current location 3 Move the arrow to the point you want to measure from and press ENTER 4 Move the arrow to another point The distance appears on the map Customizing Data Fields on the Map You can display up to four data fields at the top of the map to pro

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