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1. 11 04 008 14 MAR 07 se W EN To open the Main Menu press MENU twice A Start New Hunt EG POOR This option provides the ability to easily reset dog Ne statistics track logs and mark the location of your vehicle To clear the statistics from a previous hunt and mark a new starting location Select Start New Hunt and follow on screen instructions Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual 15 Main Menu Go To Marked Location To navigate to a location you have marked Select Go To Marked Location gt select the location you want from the list View Sunrise Sunset The View Sunrise Sunset page shows sunrise sunset moonrise and moonset times before beginning a hunt To view sun and moon locations for a specified time date and location 1 Select View Sunrise Sunset 2 To view the predictions for a different date and time select either the Date or Time field to open the on screen keypad 3 To view the predictions for a different location select the Location field to open the New Location Options Menu View Hunting Almanac An almanac of tables provides you with a listing of predicted best times for hunting and fishing for a chosen date and location To show hunting and fishing predictions for a specified date and location 1 Select View Hunting Almanac The current date and location appear in the date and location fields at the top of the page 2 To view the predictions for a different date sele
2. Astro GPS enabled dog tracking system 2008 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc Garmin Europe Ltd Garmin Corporation 1200 East 151st Street Liberty House No 68 Jangshu 2nd Road Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Hounsdown Business Park Shijr Taipei County Taiwan Tel 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Southampton Hampshire S040 9RB UK Tel 886 2 2642 9199 Fax 913 397 8282 Tel 44 0 870 8501241 outside the UK Fax 886 2 2642 9099 0808 2380000 within the UK Fax 44 0 870 8501251 All rights reserved Except as expressly provided herein no part of this manual may be reproduced copied transmitted disseminated downloaded or stored in any storage medium for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto 1s strictly prohibited Information in this document is subject to change without notice Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvemen
3. D data card storage information 68 display setup 55 dog alerts 55 dog info page 10 dog tracking 9 E elevation GPS 51 ENTER key 3 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual finding an address 28 an interstate exit 28 acity 28 a geocache 27 a point of interest 29 G geocache setup 60 go to marked location 16 guidance text 21 H highway page 49 how to adjust zoom ranges 38 create a route 45 manually calibrate the altimeter 39 program a data field 39 project a location 19 use Sight N Go to navigate 32 use the View Points option 38 IN OUT Zoom keys 3 initializing the GPS receivers 5 installing the belt clip 2 installing the lanyard 2 L locations averaging a location 19 marking 17 moving 19 projecting 19 manual conventions 7 map page map data fields 22 measuring distance 23 options menu 21 review map information 20 MapSource 66 marine setup 60 marking a location using the map page 18 marking hunting specific locations 18 7 marking current location 17 MARK key 3 MENU key 3 N naming the dog 10 north up track up 51 p pause all tracking 12 POWER key 3 4 5 pressure plots view 37 projecting a location 19 proximity alarm tones 50 proximity locations 49 Q QUIT key 3 8 R ROCKER key 3 routes 45 copying 48 creating 45 deleting 47 navigating 45 route page options 48 turn previews 46 47 routing setup 59 S satellite page 50 selecting options 7 Sight
4. 4 To change any information on the Location page select the appropriate field and press ENTER to open the on screen keypad After entering and confirming your changes select OK Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Mark Location Editing a Location Averaging a Marked Location You can edit location by changing the symbol name You can average a marked location for more accuracy note location coordinates elevation and depth l To calculate the average location To edit a location 1 When at a location that you want to calculate an 1 Select Advanced gt Find gt Marked Locations to average for and press MARK gt Avg to open the open the Location page Average Location page to begin averaging 2 Select the location you want to edit and press 2 Press Save when done ENTER 3 Make changes by selecting each field and use the Projecting a Location location symbol chart and alphanumeric keypad to You can create a new location by projecting the distance enter new data and bearing from a marked location to a new location To move a location on the Map page To project a location 1 Select Advanced gt Find gt Marked Locations 1 Select Advanced gt Find gt Marked Locations Select 2 Select Map to show the location on the map the location and press ENTER 3 Press ENTER again to place a MOVE marker next to 2 Press MENU gt select Project Location the location 3 Enter the bearing and distance to the pro
5. sets the unit of measurement Feet ft min Meters m min or Meters m sec to show your rate of ascent 61 Settings e Depth select the unit of measurement Feet Fathoms or Meters e Pressure sets the unit of measurement Inches Millibars or Hectopascals to show pressure Heading Setup Use the Heading Setup page to specify the type of heading display and the type of North reference used to calculate your heading NOTE Unless you have a working knowledge of headings and North referencing it is recommended that you use the default values To access the Heading Setup page From the Main Menu select Advanced gt Settings gt Heading e Display sets the value Cardinal Letters Degrees or Mils e North Reference provides headings based on a true magnetic grid or specific user value 62 e Switch to compass heading when below for more than allows you to enter a speed and time delay for electronic compass switching Calibration Setup The Calibration Setup page allows you to calibrate the compass and altimeter for increased accuracy in navigation To calibrate the compass 1 From the Main Menu select Advanced gt Settings gt Calibration The Which sensor would you like to calibrate message appears 2 Select Compass to open the Compass Calibration page Follow the instructions provided by the compass setup wizard Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual To calibr
6. misuse accident or unauthorized alteration or repairs THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its 19 APRON y yyjYj aaaaaaa sole discretion SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY To obtain warranty service contact your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number Securely pack the unit and a copy of the original sales receipt which is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs Write the tracking number clearly on the outside of the package Send the unit freight charges prepaid to any Garmin warranty service station Online Auction Purchases Prod
7. 20 out of range lost power etc Display Setup Use Display Settings to select a screen display color scheme for day and night viewing You can set the backlight time out and the level of brightness and shorten the time out to save on battery power Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Settings e Display Mode sets the display to Day Night or Auto mode Select Auto to automatically switch from day to night at sunset and change back at sunrise e Daytime Color Scheme Nighttime Color Scheme sets the color scheme to use when operating in Day or Night mode e Backlight Timeout sets the backlight to stay on when turned on or time out after period of time has elapsed when using the battery e Backlight Level turns the backlight up or down Press up on the ROCKER to increase the intensity Tones Setup Use the Tones Setup page to customize sound tones made by the Astro 220 To setup Tones 1 Select Tone 2 Select the desired option and each one sounds 3 Press ENTER to select a tone 55 Settings Main Menu Setup The Main Menu can be reordered to list the menu items as you desire or remove any items you do not wish to use Map Page Setup Use the Setup Map option to adjust how items are shown on the Map page To customize the Map page display 1 From the Main Menu select Advanced gt Settings gt Map 2 Select Map to open the Map Setup page The top of the page contains icons for each se
8. GPS Applications Routes Route navigation allows you to create a path to a destination with turn by turn directions The Astro 220 lets you store 50 routes with up to 250 points each To create a route k Press MENU twice gt Advanced gt GPS Applications gt select Routes to open the Routes page Use the ROCKER to select New to open the Routes page With the lt Select Next Point gt field selected press ENTER to open the Find Menu Select a route location from one of the Find Menu categories and open the information page for the selected location city exit point of interest and so on Select Use gt to add it to the route To add more points to the route repeat steps 3 to 5 7 Select Navigate to begin navigating Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual UJ ren OAK PR TACO 00 OE A OAK PARK M Taco Via lt Select Next Point gt Leg Dist Leg eng 0 apsource Route Page Route on the Map Page Navigating a Route After you create a route you can begin navigation immediately or save it to the Saved Routes list Routes can use existing roadways to automatically calculate a route to your destination Turns on roadways are added to the Active Route page and are preceded by a guidance message with a graphic of the turn If there are not enough roads at your location to calculate a route a message appears 45 GPS Applications To navigate a saved route 1 Press MENU
9. GPS Applications gt select Tracks 2 Select Setup to open the Track Log Setup page e Wrap When Full sets the track log to record over the oldest data with new data when full e Record Method Distance records track points after a specified distance is traveled Time creates track points after a specified time has elapsed Auto you can choose from five intervals e Interval records a track according to the Record Method and Interval Enter a specific distance time or frequency e Color selects the color of the active track If you want to change the color of a dog s track and pointer use the color option on the Saved Track page Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual GPS Applications To save the entire track log 1 Press MENU twice gt select Advanced gt GPS Applications gt select Tracks Select Save message asks if you want to save the entire track Select Yes to save the track Saving Track message shows followed by the Saved Track page Use the Saved Track page to rename the track view the track distance calculated area and color for the track on the Map page Changing the color of a dog s saved track also changes the pointer color on the Dog Tracker page Sayed Track 4 APR O7 61 58 Dk Red E Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual To save a portion of the track log iF 6 Press MENU twice gt select Advanced gt GPS Applications gt select Tracks t
10. Next ETA At Dest Time To Next 00 42 The Highway graphic provides visual guidance taking you point by point to your final destination Your course is represented by a center line down the middle of the graphic s you move toward each point on your route the graphic shows the direction you should move to stay Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual GPS Applications on course to the next point Use the In and Out keys to change the five scale settings for zooming in or out on the highway To navigate using the Highway page 1 While navigating select Highway from the GPS Applications Menu and observe your path of travel displayed on the highway graphic 2 Use the Options Menu to do the following e Stop navigation resume navigation e Recalculate e Configure data fields from four to three with a destination guidance message e Change the data fields e Restore defaults to factory settings Proximity Locations Use the Proximity Locations page to define an alarm circle around a stored location 49 GPS Applications To add a proximity location 4 Activate the alarms by placing a check at the 1 Access GPS Applications gt select Proximity to open bottom of the page Speed Alerts are proximity points the Proximity Location page obtained from services provided by using POI Loader 2 Select an empty line and press ENTER to open the i Find Menu Satellite Page other group of map points and press ENTER to open loc
11. Number Tell Us What You Think Tell us how you like this manual Fill out the Product Documentation Survey Go to www garmin com contactUs and click Product Documentation Survey Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual FCC Compliance C This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and may cause harmful interference to radio communications if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on
12. Waypoint Manager is installed on your computer and open 2 Turn on the Astro 220 and connect it to your computer s USB port using the cable provided with the unit 3 Turn on the DC 20 and place it within 12 inches of the Astro 220 4 Open the Astro 220 Dog Info page for the DC 20 you are downloading tracks from and press MENU gt Transfer Dog Unit Track Wait until the track data is buffered in to your Astro 220 and a Ready to communicate with PC message appears Do not press OK until Step 6 is completed 5 Go to MapSource and click the Tracks tab on the left side of the screen Click Receive from Device from the Transfer menu or click the Receive from Device icon at the top of the screen When the Receiving from window opens be certain to uncheck the Turn off Unit when transfer is complete option 6 Press the ENTER key on the Astro when done Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Caring for the Astro System Cleaning the Case Clean each unit s outer casing except for the Astro screen using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry Avoid cleaners that may damage plastic Cleaning the Astro 220 Screen Clean the Astro 220 screen using a soft clean lint free cloth Use water isopropyl alcohol or eyeglass cleaner Apply the liquid to the cloth and then gently wipe the screen with the moistened cloth Cleaning the Dog Harness Hand wash the harness
13. a DC 20 signal On Screen Messages When a significant event in the operation of the unit occurs an on screen message appears to advise you of the occurrence In each case the condition is described and often a remedy is provided Press ENTER to acknowledge the message and close the window In some instances the message may indicate a temporary condition such as the Calculating Route message and closes as soon as the process is completed Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Dog Tracking This section explains some of the more common operations you can perform with your Astro 220 including communicating with the DC 20 tracking dogs and adding dogs to the Dog List Communicating with the DC 20 After the Astro 220 and the DC 20 have been turned on and both have a GPS location fix you can then ensure the DC 20 is communicating with the Astro 220 If you are using the DC 20 that was packaged with your Astro 220 System it has been linked with the Astro 220 at the factory so you can begin tracking immediately If you are using a new DC 20 then also follow instructions for adding a new dog on page 13 To view communication with the dog s DC 20 Press the DOG key to view the Dog Tracker page with dog listed below the compass Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Dog Tracking When in communication with the DC 20 this page indicates the direction of the dog distance away from you and status of the dog s
14. a Dog Once you have attached the DC 20 to your dog see the Set up Guide for instructions on attaching the DC 20 and the dog begins to move away from you begin tracking using the Dog Tracker page or the Map page Make certain that your compass 1s calibrated and you are holding the Astro 220 level to achieve the most accurate readings Tracking a dog on the Dog Tracker Page To view the dog s direction distance and activity status use the Dog Tracker page To view the Dog Tracker page Press the DOG key 11 Dog Tracking Observe the Dog Tracker page to see that the dog you are tracking is identified and the direction pointer is pointing in its general direction This works best when the dog is at least thirty feet away inside that distance a NEAR message 1s shown When NEAR the pointer is shortened The pointer may not point exactly at your dog as the system only sends location updates every 5 seconds When you are close to the dog GPS uncertainty and compass inaccuracy can contribute to several degrees of error on the dog pointer Hold the Astro 220 level for accuracy Observe the dog s name an icon showing its status and the distance from your current location An unknown status symbol indicates that the Astro 220 cannot determine the dog s location Use the pointer to locate the direction to your dog To change the color of your dog s pointer see page 40 Dog status icons KA Sitting Running
15. a different circuit from the GPS unit e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Appendix This product does not contain any user serviceable parts Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in permanent damage to the equipment and void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations IMPORTANT READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR ASTRO DOG TRACKING SYSTEM Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals Your product is a low power radio transmitter and receiver When it is 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 lonizing 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 researc
16. activity The Astro 220 can keep track of ten dogs but only three at a time are shown on the Dog Tracker page When additional dogs are being tracked use the ROCKER to scroll through the list of dogs GPS ool Direction to dog Distance to dog Dog status icon 11 Dog Tracker Page To view details about a selected dog unit Use the ROCKER key to select the dog on the list and then press ENTER to view its Dog Info page Dog Tracking GPS oo aT Dog name Dog status fields field Position update DC 20 battery ae ano 009 capacity communication ID No DC 20 communication sd dl signal strength signal strength The dog being tracked is named at the top of the Dog Info page The fields below the name show the dog s status a Running Sitting Treed On Point or Unknown the distance from your location the distance traveled and the average speed The field titled Dog Unit indicates the position reporting update rate the user assigned DC 20 ID number 0 49 the DC 20 battery capacity the DC 20 to Astro 220 communication signal strength and the DC 20 GPS signal strength Naming the dog By default the Astro 220 assigns the name Dog Dog 1 Dog 2 etc to every Dog Unit DC 20 linked to it When you use the ROCKER to select the Name Field on the Dog Info page and press ENTER an on screen keyboard appears Use the ROCKER to move about the keyboard to place your dog s name in the Name Field
17. conditions Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the unit s screen while driving and use voice prompts when possible Do not input destinations change settings or access any functions requiring prolonged use of the unit s controls while driving Pull over in a safe and legal manner before attempting such operations Do not mount Do not place where drivers gt os unsecured on field of vision is A the vehicle blocked dashboard This unit is designed to provide route suggestions It is not designed to replace the need for driver attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions traffic congestion weather conditions or other factors that may affect safety while driving Do not mount in front of an airbag field of deployment WARNING This product its packaging and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or reproductive harm This Notice is provided in accordance with California s Proposition 65 See www garmin com prop65 for more information iv Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual NOTICE REGARDING LEGAL RESTRICTIONS SPECIAL NOTICE TO USERS IN CALIFORNIA AND ALASKA State law in California prohibits the use of GPS dog collars for the pursuit of mammals Alaska law prohibits guides from using GPS devices to assist in the taking of big game animals This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of applicable laws and ordinances and Garm
18. following temperature range 32 to 113 F 0 to 45 C The DC 20 unit contains a replaceable rechargeable lithtum ion battery the following warnings also apply 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 Only replace 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 Do not leave the DC 20 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 Introduction Important Information Map DATA INFORMATION One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost We use a combination of governmental and private data sources which we identify in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer Virtually all data sources contain some inaccurate or incomplete data In some countries complete and accurate map information is either not available or is prohibitively expensive NOTICE REGARDING WINDSHIELD MOUNTING SPECIAL NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor
19. of cities near your current location 3 Select a city from the list and press ENTER to open the information page for the selected city OR If the city you want is not listed press MENU gt select a search method gt ENTER Finding an Interstate Exit Use Exits on the Find Menu to find an interstate exit To find an interstate exit 1 Open the Find Menu 2 Select Exits gt ENTER The Exits page shows a list of interstate exits near your location 28 3 Select an exit gt ENTER to open the information page This page contains the exit description a list of available services near the exit and the distance and bearing from the exit to the highlighted service 4 Select a service from the list gt ENTER to open the information page for the selected service Finding an Address If you downloaded detailed mapping data use Addresses on the Find Menu to find an address When you enter the street number street name and city the find feature matches that data with addresses in the map database To find an address 1 Open the Find Menu 2 Select Addresses to open the Addresses Search page If your unit has a GPS fix the lt ENTER Region gt field is populated with your current region You do not have to specify a city in the ENTER City gt field because the database has information for the entire region 3 Select lt ENTER Number gt gt ENTER Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Find Features 4
20. on Stay On or turns off Turn Off when external power is removed e Proximity Alarms indicates if custom points of interest proximity alarms are on or off 54 Use the System Options Menu to Restore Defaults to return the System Setup fields to their original values Card Info to view micro SD card status and Mass Storage Mode to use a microSD card as a data storage device Software Version shows the software version and unit identification number Mass Storage and Card Info are unavailable if a microSD card is not installed Dog List Setup Use the Dog List to keep track of the dogs you have linked to your Astro 220 Dog List Show Info Dog I Move Dog 2 Remove Dog List options allow you to view the Dog Info page move the dog on the list or remove the dog from the list Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Dog Alerts Setup Use Dog Alerts to enable disable pop ups if your dog s status changes Refer to page 11 for information about how to identify your dog as a specific type and eliminate unwanted alerts To silence these alarms when they are not wanted check the Mute box on the Tones Setup page 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 movements to a small area for 60 seconds e GPS Lost Alert the dog s DC 20 has lost GPS satellite signals Lost Communication Alert the Astro 220 is not receiving the DC
21. the Astro 220 To transfer other data to the microSD card use the USB Mass Storage feature explained on page 68 You can purchase high capacity microSD cards at your electronics supplier or pre loaded MapSource detailed map data cards from your Garmin dealer See the Garmin Web site www garmin com cartography for compatible MapSource products Use Garmin MapSource for transfer of both your own and your dog s tracks from the Astro 220 to MapSource Highly detailed dog tracks can be transferred from the DC 20 via the Astro using the Transfer Dog Unit Track option from the Dog Info page Option Menu To install or remove the microSD card 1 Remove the Battery Compartment Cover from the back of the unit and remove the batteries 2 Locate the card tray in the battery compartment Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Appendix Back of Astro 220 with batteries removed microSD card tray is located in the back of the battery compartment Slide the tray cover back to open then lift to remove or insert the microSD card Slide the cover forward to lock in place Detail of microSD card tray To transfer Garmin MapSource map data to the microSD card Follow the instructions for selecting and downloading maps provided with the MapSource map data disk 67 Appendix To use the USB Mass Storage Mode 1 Connect the Astro to a computer using the USB cable provided 2 Press MENU twice gt select Advanced g
22. vehicles Check your state and local laws and ordinances for similar restrictions Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should be used Garmin does not take any responsibility for any fines penalties or damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice or as a result of any other state or local law or ordinance relating to use of the unit See California Vehicle Code Section 26708 a Minnesota Statutes 2005 Section 169 71 The California Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 requires the recycling of certain electronics For more information on the applicability to this product see www erecycle com vi myGarmin Go to http my garmin com to access the latest services for your Garmin products From the myGarmin Web site you can do the following e Register your Garmin unit e 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 on several types of maps e Download geocaches to your unit Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Getting Started Getting Started Unit Overview Power key LCD screen Astro 220 Keypad Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual VHF antenna Lanyard attachment slot Belt clip button attachment location GPS antenna USB connector port under weather cap Battery compartment l
23. Astro 220 6 25 H x 2 25 Wx 1 25 D DC 20 1 75 H x 3 25 Wx 1 5 D Weight Astro 220 6 5 ounces 185 g w o batteries installed DC 20 6 0 ounces 170g w battery pack w o collar attachment plate Display Astro 220 1 5 W x 2 2 H 256 color high resolution transreflective 160 x 240 pixels with backlighting Case Rugged fully gasketed water resistant IEC 529 IPX7 Temp Range Astro 220 4 to 158 F 20 to 70 C DC 20 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C DC 20 charging temp 32 to 113 F 0 to 45 C The temperature rating of the Astro System may exceed the usable range of some batteries Some batteries can rupture at high temperatures GPS Performance Receiver WAAS enabled Acquisition Times Approximately 1 second warm start Approximately 38 seconds cold start Approximately 45 seconds factory reset On average for a stationary receiver with an open sky view 64 Update Rate 1 second continuous Antenna Astro 220 Built in quad helix DC 20 Built in Patch Accuracy GPS lt 10 meters 33 feet 95 DGPS 3 5 meters 10 16 feet 95 typical WAAS accuracy in North America Velocity 0 05 meter sec steady state Miscellaneous Compass Altimeter Accuracy 2 degrees resolution I degree Accuracy 10 feet resolution 1 ft Range 2 000 to 30 000 feet Subject to proper user calibration Interfaces USB for computer interface Data Storage Life Indefinite no mem
24. D 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 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 12 Product Registration Help us to better support you by completing online registration today Connect to our Web site at http my garmin com Use this area to record the serial number 8 digit number located on the back of the Astro 220 and bottom of the DC 20 in case your system needs service Keep the original sales receipt or a photocopy in a safe place Astro Number DC 20 Number DC 20 Number DC 20 Number DC 20 Number DC 20
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26. Enter the street number using the on screen keypad Searching for a Point of Interest When finished select OK If you downloaded MapSource detailed mapping you can 5 Select lt ENTER Street Name gt gt ENTER to open the use the All Points of Interest category on the Find Menu street list to locate a nearby restaurant lodging landmark public 6 Use the on screen keypad to enter enough of the building or select a category from the Find Menu street name to show a match When finished select OK To find a point of interest 7 Select the best address match gt ENTER to open the 1 Open the Find Menu Address information page 2 Select All Points of Interest to show a list of all points near your current location Intersections 3 Press MENU to open the Options Menu where you This feature also requires detailed mapping data Follow can select options to narrow your search the basic steps for finding an address when searching for 4 Select the item you want from the list and press an intersection ENTER to open the information page for the selected item POI Loader and Custom Points of Interest You can create your own category for points of interest by using the Garmin POI Loader utility downloadable from the Garmin Web site www garmin com poiloader Follow the Help instructions to use POI Loader Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual 29 GPS Applications GPS Applications The Main Menu Advanced option contains the GPS Applicat
27. Fast or Too Slow message appears notifying you to adjust your turning speed as needed Hold the unit level while turning e A Calibration Successful message appears when finished Press ENTER to exit e Ifa Calibration Failed message appears repeat the process Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Operating the Astro 220 This section explains how to enter and select information with the Astro 220 Understanding Terms 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 Key when you are directed to press a key press and quickly release the key Field the location on a page where data or an option can be shown and entered A highlighted field appears yellow On screen button use the ROCKER to select a button and press ENTER Scroll bar when viewing a list of items too long to appear on the screen a scroll bar appears along the right side of the list To scroll through a list press up or down Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Getting Started on the ROCKER or use the In and Out keys to scroll a set of items Default the factory setting saved in the unit s memory You can change the settings but you can revert to the factory settings when you select Restore Defaults when it is an option Wizard an on screen guide to performing functions that re
28. N Go 32 start new hunt 15 status bar 8 stop resume navigation 21 stop tracking 11 system setup 54 time setup 61 tip and shortcuts 1 tracking a dog 11 tracks 40 calculating a track s area 42 clearing 40 profiles 42 saving 41 setup 40 viewing 41 track up north up 51 transferring data to a microSD card 67 transferring tracks 70 Trip and Waypoint Manager 66 U units setup 61 upgrading software 69 using the keypad 3 V view hunting almanac 16 view sunrise sunset 16 warnings iv Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual 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 2008 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc 1200 East 1515 Street Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park Southampton Hampshire S040 9RB UK Garmin Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2 Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan www garmin com Part Number 190 00714 00 Rev C
29. NU to open the Options Menu 4 Select Off Road Transition to open the Off Route Transition page 5 Select Route Leg Transition to view the list of options 6 Select the method to use Auto Manual or Distance when advancing to the next point Select Distance to enter a radius so that when you are within the entered distance you are led to the next point on your route Select Manual to transition to the next location anytime while navigating a route 48 Using the Route Page Options The Route page shows all points stored in memory for the route selected on the Routes page e Remove Allremoves all locations from a saved route e Reverse Route reverses the order of the route points in the saved route e Profile creates a vertical profile of the route when MapSource DEM US Topo map data is used e Copy Route makes a copy of the saved route with the same name followed by a number e Delete Route deletes the saved route e Change Data Fields select different values for the two data fields at the bottom of the page e Restore Defaults restore route settings to the factory default setting Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Highway Page When navigating a route the Highway page guides you to the destination using data fields and a graphic highway Up to four user selectable data fields show information such as speed distance time to next point on the route etc Highway Speed Dist To
30. On point Treed Unknown Dog Tracker Page Options Menu With the Dog Tracker page open press the MENU key to open the Options Menu This allows you to e Show Info opens the Dog Info page for the selected dog e Pause Resume All Tracking pauses tracking of all dogs as you move between hunts e Calibrate Compass allows you to calibrate the compass as explained on page 6 e View Dog List opens the Dog List to allow for adding or removing dogs e Small Numbers Big Numbers changes the size of the dog descriptions on the Dog Tracker page Tracking a dog on the Map Page To view the dog s location and your own location use the Map page To view the Map page 1 Press the MAP key to open the Map page Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual 2 Observe a dog icon and the name of the dog on the map A track showing the dog s movements is also displayed 3 Observe your current location and track on the map GPS oo wale Accuracy Circle locations on map D Your position is Ka indicated by the Dog s track black pointer NOTE When the Map page is in the Track Up orientation mode objects on the map appear to rotate around your position Actually as you move the entire map reorients in the direction you are facing To make the objects remain stable set the orientation to North Up by following instructions for general map set up on page 56 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Dog Tracking To le
31. Select OK and press ENTER when done Using the Go To Map and Reset on screen buttons e Selecting the Go To button at the bottom of the page and pressing ENTER takes you to the Map page with directions for navigating to your dog e Selecting the Map button takes you to the Map page to view the location and movement of your dog e Selecting the Reset button resets the dog stats and track log for that dog Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Dog Info Page Options Menu This allows you to e Stop Start Tracking stops and restarts tracking the dog associated with the Dog Info page e Identify Dog Unit rapidly blinks the DC 20 s red LED for ten seconds and indicates the software version e Change Comm Settings allows you to assign a new ID number to a dog to avoid conflicting signals and or the rate of reporting 5 10 or 30 seconds e Transfer Dog Unit Track initiates transfer of detailed tracks from the DC 20 via the Astro 220 to a computer See page 70 for details and procedures e Delete Dog Unit Track tesets the DC 20 internal track log e Change Dog Unit Type allows you to identify your dog type in order to show the appropriate dog status symbols Choose from Auto Pointing Dog Treeing Dog or Pet Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Dog Tracking e Upgrade Dog Unit allows free software upgrades to the DC 20 from your computer via the Astro 220 Refer to page 69 for details Tracking
32. allows each receiver to find itself anywhere on Earth whenever you turn it on To receive satellite signals both units must be outdoors and have a clear view of the sky Getting Started To initialize your Astro 220 and DC 20 Hold the units in front of you with the antennas held upward While the Astro 220 GPS receiver is searching for the satellite signals observe the GPS Signal Strength bars in the Status Bar at the top of the page When the receiver has signals from at least three satellites the GPS bars fill to indicate signal strength and a location fix while the LED on the DC 20 double blinks at each pulse when a location fix is achieved Calibrating the Astro 220 Compass It is recommended that the Astro 220 compass be calibrated the first time you use it after periods of storage after you install new batteries or when exposed to temperature changes of greater that 20 F Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors The accuracy of the electronic compass 1s adversely affected if the unit is not held level or you are near objects that generate magnetic fields such as cars or buildings Hold the unit level and turn slowly To calibrate the electronic compass 1 From the Dog Tracker page or Compass page press MENU to open the options menu 2 Select Calibrate Compass to open the Calibration page 3 Select Start and follow on screen directions for holding and turning the unit e A Just Right Too
33. and press ENTER to show a list of items near the new map location Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Finding a Location The Marked Location page contains a list of all saved locations Locations are stored in alphanumeric order and are also identified by a symbol assigned from a list of symbol types To find a location 1 Press MENU twice gt select Advanced gt Find 2 Select Marked Locations to open the Location page 3 Select a location and press ENTER Finding a Geocache You can view the list of geocache locations created using your Astro 220 or downloaded from your computer For more information about geocaching go to my garmin com login and click Go Geocaching Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Find Features To find a geocache 1 Press MENU twice gt select Advanced gt Find 2 Select Geocache to open the Geocache page You can view either found geocaches or those that have not been found 3 Select a geocache and press ENTER to open the information page 4 Select Go To to navigate to the geocache location When a geocache 1s found the unit marks the cache as found logs an entry into the calendar and provides an option that when activated shows the nearest cache 2 Find Features Finding a City Select Cities on the Find Menu to find any city listed in the mapping database To find a city 1 Open the Find Menu 2 Select Cities The Cities page shows a list
34. arks on the case the top arrow of the ROCKER and tic mark at the top of display bezel 2 Hold the unit at eye level and line up the two sighting marks with the distant object 3 Press ENTER to lock the direction and open the Sighting page Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual GPS Applications 7 Select Go To to open the Map page and begin navigation to the projected location The Compass page shows a bearing pointer for guidance Stop Resume Navigation To stop navigation Press MENU gt select Stop Navigation Sighting Page 4 Select Set Course to open the Compass page 5 Begin traveling to your destination on a course line using the course pointer as a guide OR Select Project Location to open the Project Location page 6 Enter an estimated distance from your current location to establish a projected location Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual 33 GPS Applications Using the Course or Bearing Pointer The bearing pointer and course pointer work independently of each other The bearing pointer indicates the direction to your destination and the course pointer indicates your relationship to a course line leading to the destination If the bearing pointer arrow is pointing straight ahead of you you are traveling directly toward your destination If it points any direction other than ahead turn toward that direction until the arrow is pointing ahead and then continue in that direction The bearin
35. arn more about the Map page features and custom settings refer to page 56 Adding dogs to the Dog List If you purchased your Astro 220 as a kit the DC 20 provided in the kit was linked to the Astro 220 at the factory If you have additional DC 20 units you can link them to the Astro 220 using the setup wizard in the Dog List To add a new dog to the list 1 With the Dog Tracker page open press MENU gt Dog List gt lt Add New gt Press ENTER to open the setup wizard 2 Follow the setup wizard instructions using the ROCKER and ENTER keys 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 setup wizard instructions and as indicated in the following section 13 Dog Tracking Conflicting dog signals Each dog you are tracking 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 ignoring the conflict If necessary you can assign new ID numbers to each dog Also because you can track 10 dogs at once certain IDs cannot be used together For example 12 22 32 and 42 cannot be used together Allow the Astro 220 to automatically assign IDs unless you are an advanced user To assign a new ID n
36. ate the Altimeter Select Altimeter to display the Altimeter Calibration page Follow the instructions provided by the altimeter setup wizard Altimeter Setup The Altimeter Setup page allows you to setup the altimeter to self calibrate each time you turn on the unit to function as a barometer or to manually calibrate when you have accurate elevation or pressure data To set up the altimeter 1 On the Settings Menu select Altimeter 2 Select the Auto Calibration field gt ENTER to select from On or Off When On elevation is corrected by the GPS receiver 3 Select the Barometer Mode field gt to select Variable Elevation used when moving or Fixed Elevation used when stationary allowing the altimeter to function as a standard barometer Trip data is not recorded when in Fixed Elevation mode Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Settings To manually calibrate the altimeter 1 Select the Calibrate Altimeter button gt Calibrate the altimeter using one of three methods e Enter the correct elevation this requires a reliable source for determining the elevation for your current location e Enter the correct pressure this requires a reliable source to determine the accurate barometric pressure at your current location Allow the GPS Receiver to determine the elevation 2 When finished a Completed or Failed message appears 63 Appendix Appendix Specifications Physical Size
37. ations satellite signal strength and the receiver s the information page for the item current location when the unit receives signals from at 4 Select Use to add the point to the list on the Proximity least three satellites Location page wei Receiver Location N 3851 393 5 Select Radius if you want to enter a value different MB WwO94 47 940 than the default of 1 mile pats Location To select alarm tones and turn proximity alarms Satellite on or off location 1 Select Proximity Alarm Tones to open the Proximity Alarm Tones Setup page ss Heading bug 2 Select each alarm field and press ENTER to view the signal fa tal list of tones strength See 3 Select the desired tone and press ENTER Satellite Page 50 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual GPS Applications Using the Satellite Page Options Menu Press MENU to open the Options Menu e Use With GPS Off On enables you to turn the GPS receiver on or off e Track Up North Up indicates whether satellites are shown with the rings oriented with North toward the top of the display or your current heading toward the top of the display e Multicolor Single Color indicates whether each satellite is shown in a different color or the same color e New Location use if you have moved the unit more than 600 miles and you are having trouble locking onto satellite signals e GPS Elevation your GPS determined elevation Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Man
38. brate the altimeter 1 Press MENU gt select Calibrate Altimeter to open the Calibration page 2 At the message Do You Know The Correct Elevation select Yes or if you do not know the elevation select No to use the pressure option If you do not know the pressure select No to use the default GPS elevation 3 Enter the new elevation or pressure gt select OK Changing the Data Fields The Altimeter page has two data fields that you can customize To change a data field 1 Press MENU gt select Change Data Fields gt select a data field to view a list of available data field options 2 Select an option to place it in the data field 39 GPS Applications Using Tracks The Tracks feature creates an electronic bread crumb trail or track log on the Map page of your travels and those of your dog s The track log contains information about points along its path including time location and elevation for each point The track log starts recording as soon as the unit gets a location fix The percentage of memory used by the current track log appears at the top of the Tracks page After you clear the track log it shows 0 Tracks Track Log Setup Tracks Page Track Log Setup 40 To clear the track log 1 Press MENU twice gt select Advanced gt GPS Applications gt select Tracks 2 Select Clear gt select Yes to clear the track log To setup a track log 1 Press MENU twice gt Advanced gt
39. cking Also decrease the level of the display s backlight by quickly pressing and releasing the POWER key e To extend the battery life of a DC 20 turn the unit off when not tracking a dog or decrease the update rate 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 Introduction Table of Contents INFOEN eesin Eaa i Contact Garmin asusctxsceecemenssinsduasaaranionnd setnesnaduaadeeapeananess EST EE AE E T IV DC 20 Battery Warnings srarravrrnvnnvnsvonvrrvrrnrrnrennenn V Important Information orornrrrnrrnrrrnrervrrrrsvrrsrernrnnn vi ES sacs EA EE vi Getting Started rxseravrrnvrnnvrnnvrnnernvrnnvrsnvrnnernnennn 1 Unit OvervieW sa iaseeszsccosedeceecpanntndamspsnatendeegstapisnatvleceen 1 Installing the Batteries m sorsravvrvrrrvrrsvrrvrrsversernnr 2 Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions c0 3 Turning on NE ASKO 220 srac 4 Charging the DC 20 succcsccnisrcscectecmcranaeatnstemsansecneeewess 5 Initializing the GPS Receivers msrrsnrsvrrvrrvrrvrrnvennenn 5 Calibrating the Astro 220 Compass c ccceeeee 6 Operating the Astro 220 sresernrenrrsvesvrrvrrnrrsvrsvrsvennn 7 DOG AK 9 Communicating with the DC 20 sorsrrrvrrvrrrrenrrsvennnn 9 Tacknga Dog
40. ct Date to open the on screen keypad 3 To view the predictions for a location select the Location field to open the New Location Options Menu 4 Choose Use Map to select a point on the map using the pointer arrow Press ENTER to show the table for that location Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Advanced Select Advanced to view the following advanced feature menus Find used for locating and navigating to marked locations and other items contained in the Astro 220 basemap and on downloaded MapSource detailed maps GPS Applications navigation tools used to aid navigation and provide information about your progress Accessories convenient tools such as a calendar and calculator Settings allows you to customize Astro 220 features to your requirements Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Mark Location Mark Location Locations are landmarks you record and store in your Astro 220 When beginning a hunt it s a good practice to mark the location of your vehicle so you can use your Astro 220 to navigate back to it The Start New Hunt option does this automatically or you can press the MARK key Marking Your Current Location Use the MARK key to quickly mark new locations You must have a valid GPS position fix to mark your current location To mark your current location 1 Press MARK The Mark Location window appears with the New option highlighted 2 Press ENTER to view the Mark L
41. ctable data fields Range grid measurement Elevation profile Current Rate of ascent mn f or descent I 1 152 elevation TER Page 35 GPS Applications The Status field at the bottom of the page shows the current elevation and your current rate of ascent or descent when moving It can also show the ambient pressure and time of measurement You can configure the profile field in the center of the page to show either elevation or ambient pressure plots as selected from the Altimeter page Options Menu Data fields at the top of the page are user selectable and show a variety of recorded or current data Altimeter Page Options Use the Altimeter page Options Menu to customize the Altimeter page With the Altimeter page open press MENU to open the Options Menu e Plot Over Time or Plot Over Distance plots the elevation over a period of time or plots the elevation over a distance e View Elevation Plot View Pressure Plot shows the elevation or the pressure plot 36 Zoom Ranges allows you to select Zoom Ranges for elevation distance or time when you show the View Elevation Plot over distance or time e Reset allows you to reset the elevation data and the maximum elevation data e Calibrate Altimeter If you know the correct elevation for your location you can increase the accuracy of the altimeter using the Calibrate Altimeter option e Restore Defaults clears recorded data from the page and be
42. ctentonetecnanagaeuneicnanaatenesseresens 62 Calibration Setup mrsrrrnrrsronnrenrrnnvernrrnrennrnnvennnnnn 62 Altimeter SeU Bc casinacasis cass siecasescenescioasannscatenanneaanceases 63 Appendix sene 64 Specifications vasen 64 Optional Accessories ccccscccsecsecssecsessescseeseeeseens 65 Caring for the Astro System cece 71 Software License Agreement rrrsnnavravrrnrrnvenvennenn 72 Product Registration ccccccssesssssssseessseseeees 72 FCC Compliance ccccccccsccsssssssessessesseessessaeeees 13 Limited Warranty EE 15 lil Introduction Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations e When navigating carefully compare information displayed could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or on the unit to all available navigation sources including serious injury information from street signs visual sightings and maps For e When installing the unit in a vehicle place the unit securely so safety always resolve any discrepancies or questions before that it does not obstruct the driver s view of the road or interfere continuing navigation and defer to posted road signs with vehicle operating controls such as the steering wheel foot Always operate the vehicle in a safe manner Do Not become pedals or transmission levers Do not place in front of or above distracted by the unit while driving and always be fully any airbag See diagram aware of all driving
43. e Tracks page open select TracBack gt to open the TracBack page map showing the entire track appears and you are prompted to select the point you want to TracBack to 2 Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the point on the map and press ENTER to start navigating the TracBack 3 Select Follow Road to route back to the selected point using available roadways or Follow Track to retrace your original path of travel Select Don t Ask Again if you want to use the same option each time you use TracBack The Map page opens with directions to the first turn on the track at the top of the page 43 GPS Applications 4 Move in the direction of the first turn When you reach the first turn directions to the next turn are shown and so on until you reach a destination 5 To exit press MENU gt select Stop Navigation To create a user location on a saved track 1 With a saved track shown on the map use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the place on the track that you want to mark as a user location 2 Press MARK to open the Mark Location page 3 Customize the user location select OK to save 4 To delete these track logs select individual logs and then press ENTER Use the Delete All button to clear the entire list Transfer of saved tracks to MapSource See page 70 for detailed instructions To transfer a dog s more detailed tracks from a DC 20 also see page 70 44 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual
44. e the on screen keypad and enter the name of the location you want to find When the Find list contains a match highlight OK 5 Select the item in the Find list and press ENTER The information page opens allowing you to save the item as a location show the item on the map or automatically create a route to the item Go To Find by Nome Nearest Containing Select Hop Change Reference Find options menu Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Recent Finds The Recent Finds page contains a list of the last 50 items you have viewed while searching To go to a recently found item 1 Press MENU twice gt select Advanced gt Find gt Recent Finds gt to open the Recent Finds page 2 Select the item you want to go to and press ENTER to open the item s information page 3 Select Go To Find Item Information Page Options Menu The options menu for each information page contains options for using a Find item as a tool for navigation To use the Options Menu 1 With an information page open for a Find item press MENU 2 Select an option gt ENTER e Average Location average a marked location for a more accurate reference see page 19 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Find Features Project Location create a new location by referencing a known location by entering bearing and distance from that location see page 19 Find Near Here returns to the Find Menu where you can searc
45. er page ROCKER Key Press up down left or right to highlight options and to enter data or move the map panning arrow Astro 220 sot tt DOG Key Press and release at any Map Key Press and release to view the Map page time to view the Dog Tracker page MENU Key Press and release to view page options MARK Key Press and release at any Press twice to view the Main Menu time to mark a variety of locations sarmin i i ay Ast or 7 A ENT ENTER Key Press and release to enter highlighted options select data or confirm on screen messages BACK Key Press and release to cancel data entry or move backwards through the pages to the Main Menu Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual 3 Getting Started Turning on the Astro 220 The first time you turn on the Astro 220 a message appears followed by a prompt Thereafter when the Astro 220 is turned on the Introduction page appears followed by the Dog Tracker page To turn the Astro 220 on and off 1 Press and hold the POWER key a tone sounds and the Introduction page appears followed by the Dog Tracker page 2 To turn off press and hold the POWER key again GPS cool GARMIN Introduction Page Dog Tracker Page Adjusting the Astro 220 Backlight You may want to adjust the backlight to see the display better To adjust the backlight level 1 Press and quickly release the POWER key 2 Press the POWER key repeatedly to cycle t
46. evice You only need to install the drivers once After the drivers are installed your computer always detects your Astro 220 when it is connected USB drivers might be updated periodically You can update at www garmin com 66 To connect your Astro 220 to your computer 1 Lift the USB protective cover from the back of the Astro 220 and insert the smaller connector on the USB cable into the matching port 2 Connect the remaining cable end to your computer s USB port Transferring Data to a microSD Card Many of the Astro 220 navigation features require detailed mapping data in order to be fully operational so you may want to purchase and transfer maps before using the unit A microSD card provided by the user can be loaded with detailed maps from optional MapSource disks for your computer to enhance the versatility of your Astro System With selected MapSource detailed mapping data you can view listings of nearby restaurants lodging shopping centers attractions and entertainment and even retrieve addresses and phone numbers for any listed location To achieve the best terrain details when hunting use Garmin U S Topographic maps The amount of data transferable is limited to the capacity printed on the microSD card Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Map data transfer requires installation of Trip and Waypoint Manager and the USB Interface Cable to transfer MapSource data from a computer to the microSD card in
47. g pointer points to the destination regardless of the direction you are moving The bearing pointer is most useful if you must move around obstacles lakes private property etc in your path If you are using the course pointer option and you drift away from the line of travel from your original location to your destination the course deviation indicator an arrow with horizontal dotted line provides graphic indication 34 of drift right or left according to the scale shown at the edge of the compass ring The bearing pointer always indicates the direction to your destination from your current location Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Det To Dust Course Sok The course pointer indicates your course of travel from your original location and the distance off course Move to the center line to get back on course This is most efficient 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 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual GPS Applications Altimeter Page The Altimeter page can show you the current elevation the rate of your ascent or descent a profile of elevation changes over distance or time or a profile of pressure changes over time To open the Altimeter page Press MENU twice gt select Advanced gt GPS Applications gt Altimeter Altimeter i Sele
48. gating a track Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Settings Map Setup Points Page Use the Map Setup Points page to set the map scale at which Map Points Marked Location Street Label and Land Cover appear on the Map page Select Auto Off or a specific zoom level Map Setup Points vYVTOS AUTO 50 AUTO i 50 Map Setup Text Page Use the Map Setup Text page to select the text size for descriptions of map items on the Map page You can select from None Small Medium or Large Map Setup Text S amp PTOS Medium i Medium Medium 5 Settings Map Setup Information Page The Map Setup Information page shows a list of downloaded detailed maps such as topographic marine charts and MapSource maps with auto routing capability Use the ROCKER to select a map and press ENTER to show it on the map display or turn it off Map Setup Information S amp P TOs Missouri City Navig ator North America NT v7 Mor 2007 4 Press MENU to view the options for displaying maps 58 Map Setup Marine Page 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 marine mapping data Map Setup Marine NYPTOS e Marine Colors toggles marine colors on or off on the Map page e Spot Soundings toggles spot soundings on or off on the Map pa
49. ge Periodic depth measurements shown on the map e Light Sectors select Off Auto or ON navigational light locations e Symbol Set select the symbol set to use Auto GARMIN NOAA International Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Settings Routing Setup Use the Routing Setup page to customize the manner in which routing functions behave To access the Routing Setup page 1 From the Main Menu select Advanced gt Settings gt Routing Guidance Method allows the unit to calculate routes using the preferences below Prompted prompts you to select a preference before the route is calculated Follow Road creates a route that overlays the roads shown on the map Off Road creates a direct line from your current location to your destination This is useful when traveling outside of the detailed map coverage area or where no roads exist Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Follow Road Method sets how the unit calculates follow road routes based on one of the following preferences Prompted you are prompts you to select a preference before the route is calculated Faster Time calculates routes that are faster to drive but might be longer in distance Shorter Distance calculates routes that are shorter in distance but take more time to drive Next Turn Pop up turns the Next Turn pop up window on or off 2 Select Follow Road Options to open the Follow Road Options page where you ca
50. gins recording new data Customize the View option displays using the Zoom Ranges option to determine time distance pressure and elevation parameters Plot Over Time or Distance These two measurement options changes over a set period of time or changes over a set distance apply only to the View Elevation Plot option The View Pressure Plot option is measured by time and pressure only When one Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual option is active the other is shown on the Altimeter page Options menu GPs 500011 GPs 0000 5 Oi 4 Elev Avg Ascent 501 Fevajon 1089 Pressure 989 T IT over Pressure over Distance plot Time plot View Pressure or Elevation Plots Select the View Elevation Plot option to plot a profile of elevation changes that occur as you navigate over a set distance or period of time Select View Pressure Plot to view a record of changes in barometric pressure for a set period of time Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual GPS Applications To view elevation or pressure plots 1 Select the option you want from the Altimeter Options menu and press ENTER to show the plot 2 Adjust the time and distance measurement using the Zoom Ranges option explained on the pages that follow 3 To clear the plot and start again you must clear the Track Log Zoom Ranges You can set the zoom ranges for elevation distance or time when you show the View Elevation Plot e Ranges for vertical d
51. h for map items near the item defined on the information page see page 24 Change Reference point to a new location on the Map page using the pointer see page 19 Set Proximity program an alarm to sound when you are within a specified radius of an item defined by the information page see page 49 Add To Route include this item on a new route or add it to an existing route see page 45 View Sunrise Sunset view Sunrise Sunset tables for this item location see page 16 View Hunting Almanac view Hunting tables for this item location see page 16 Map Information show the detailed map from which the map item originated 25 Find Features To find an item near another item 1 2 3 26 Press MENU twice gt select Advanced gt Find Select a category on the Find List and press ENTER Select an item in the list and press ENTER to open the information page Press MENU gt select Find Near Here The Find Menu opens again with each category containing items near the item selected on the information page Select a category and press ENTER to open a Find list of items near the item To find an item from another location on the map 1 2 Press MENU twice gt select Advanced gt Find Select a location on the Find Menu and press ENTER Press MENU gt select Change Reference The Map page appears Use the ROCKER to pan the arrow pointer to the map location you want
52. h to develop the ANSI Standard C95 1 The design of your radio complies with the FCC guidelines and those standards For body worn and face held operation this radio demonstrates compliance and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines for 3 Appendix 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 Do Not use any radio that has a damaged antenna 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 1s turned on should not carry the radio in a breast pocket should u
53. he Saved Track page and press MENU gt select Profile to view the Track Profile The beginning and end of the track is marked by a flag You can scroll across the track profile by pressing left or right on the ROCKER As you scroll across the profile the elevation for each point on the profile is shown at the top of the page and the distance from the Begin point and the End point are shown at the bottom 2 At any point along the profile you can press ENTER to show that point on the map 3 Press MENU gt select Zoom Ranges and Hide Symbols options To zoom ranges only press up or down on the ROCKER Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual You can create a Track Elevation Profile from Digital Elevation Models DEM maps MapSource U S Topo which include elevation data contained in the map When these types of maps are available a Use Map Data Use Track Data option menu 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 Profile Elevation Begin End marker marker Distance from Begin and End points Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual GPS Applications Navigating a Saved Track You can save your track log to use later as a TracBack When initiated a TracBack route takes you back to the oldest stored track log point To use the TracBack feature 1 With the Saved Tracks page for the track or th
54. hrough the brightness levels or use the ROCKER up down arrows 3 Press ENTER or BACK to close the backlight adjustment window Backlight Adjustment Slider See page 55 for information on changing the display colors and backlight time out Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Charging the DC 20 Every DC 20 is partially charged before leaving the factory so you don t need to charge before using it However it is recommended that you fully charge the DC 20 before using it on a hunt To charge the DC 20 1 Connect the charging assembly to an appropriate electrical source 2 Slide the slotted spade connector into the matching slot beneath the power switch 3 Charge until the blue LED on the top of the unit turns off NOTE Charging a fully depleted DC 20 battery requires 3 1 2 to 4 hours To turn the DC 20 on and off 1 Press and hold the POWER key When the unit turns on the LED turns red and blinks at a steady pulse 2 To turn off press and hold the POWER key Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Getting Started LED blinks red when power IS on DC 20 power key Battery charging slot Initializing the GPS Receivers The first time you turn on your Astro 220 and DC 20 each GPS receiver must collect overhead satellite signal data to establish its current location To ensure proper initialization the Astro 220 and DC 20 are shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode which
55. in makes no such guarantees or warranties that this list is complete Check your state and local laws and ordinances to ensure you fully understand any 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 20 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 20 fire chemical burn electrolyte leak and 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 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 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Introduction e When storing the unit for a limited length of time store within the following temperature range 4 to 140 F 20 to 40 C When storing the unit for an extended time store within the following temperature range 32 to 77 F 0 to 25 C e Do not operate the unit outside of the following temperature range 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C e Recharge the unit within the
56. ions Menu The Main Menu can be accessed by pressing the MENU key twice Each GPS Application has an options menu containing setup options and functions that apply to the application To view the options menu for an application press MENU Trip Computer Page The Trip Computer page provides you with a wide variety of travel data that can be useful when navigating a long distance It indicates your current speed average speed trip odometer and many other helpful statistics useful for navigation You can customize the trip computer screen to meet your personal requirements by pressing MENU and selecting Change Data Fields 30 Trip Computer Trip Computer Page Options Menu The following options are available e Reset clears saved trip statistics e Big Numbers shows fewer data fields with larger numbers e Change Data Fields allows you to change the type of data shown on the Trip Computer e Restore Defaults returns the data fields to factory settings Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Compass Page During active navigation the Compass page guides you to your destination with a graphic 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 Compass Speed Dist To Next Basan ETA At Dest Time Le ar 04 39 00 40 a P 30 The compass ring moves to indicate North orientati
57. istance are shown as you press up or down on the ROCKER e Ranges for linear distance are shown as you press left or right on the ROCKER e Ranges for time are shown for a time plot when you press left or right on the ROCKER Ranges for View Pressure Plot pressure values are shown when you press up or down on the ROCKER Values for time are shown in the same manner as for elevation plots 37 GPS Applications To adjust zoom ranges 1 Select the type of plot you want to view and use the ROCKER to select Zoom Ranges on the Options Menu 2 Press ENTER to open the Zoom Ranges page Press up or down on the ROCKER to adjust the vertical distance or pressure and press left or right to adjust either the time or distance OR Press up or down on the ROCKER while a plot is displayed to switch to the Zoom Range mode 3 Press ENTER to return to the Plot page View Points You can scroll through a recorded elevation or pressure profile to view data for any point along the profile When the red vertical and horizontal cross hairs are stopped at a location along the profile the screen shows the elevation or pressure time of day and date when the point was recorded 38 To use the View Points option While on the Altimeter page press left or right on the ROCKER to scroll the cross hairs across the profile As the cross hairs move across the profile the status window at the bottom of the page changes to show the date time a
58. jected 4 Use the ROCKER to move the location to a new location in the appropriate fields at the bottom of the location on the map and press ENTER page then to navigate to it select Go To Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual 19 Map Page Map Page The Astro 220 comes with a built in 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 North America NT Dog location M Your current re location There are two map operating modes Position mode pans the map to keep your poom location in the display area The position marker amp shows your travel on the Map page When you press the ROCKER the Astro 220 enters pan 20 mode which moves the map to keep the map pointer X within the display area You can move the map pointer about the page to highlight and identify map items You can change the map scale to zoom in or out on items shown on the page by using the IN and OUT keys When zoomed in the map page shows an accuracy circle representing the area containing your current location You can add and configure up to four optional data fields to the top of the page to provide a variety of travel and navigational information You can view the detailed mapping data loaded on an optional mic
59. llation on a boat Automotive Mount Kit Astro 220 installation on an automobile dash Does not include mapping data Automotive Windshield Suction Mount Kit allows installation on an automobile windshield Battery Pack rechargeable NiMH battery Astro 220 Retractable Tether provides a convenient method for retaining the Astro 220 Short Antenna for use with the DC 20 for use in dense cover to reduce snagging of brush Magnetic Mount Antenna allows the Astro 220 to track dogs while in a vehicle Replacement Lithium Ion Battery for DC 20 teplaces a DC 20 battery that no longer holds a charge Replacement VHF Antenna 2 pack Replacement Carrying Case Replacement Dog Harness 65 Appendix Connecting your Astro 220 to a Computer Before connecting your Astro 220 to your computer you must install the USB drivers contained in the MapSource Trip amp Waypoint Manager software NOTE Install the supplied MapSource Trip amp Waypoint Manager software on your computer before connecting the USB cable to the computer Follow the instructions for installation and operation provided with the software Information about USB Drivers The USB drivers are automatically installed when you install the MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager software that came with your Astro 220 When you initially connect the Astro 220 to a USB port your computer might prompt you to locate the destination of the drivers for the d
60. map that can block road details when the map is zoomed out Restore Defaults returns the map display to the factory set defaults 21 Map Page Data Fields To change the data shown in selected fields When navigating on the Map page you can add and 1 Press MENU gt select Change Data Fields configure data fields at the top of the page that provide a 2 Observe a selection arrow in the corner of each data variety of travel and navigational information field on the Map page 3 Select the field you want to change and press ENTER To show data fields on the Map page to show a list of options 1 Press MENU gt select Data Fields 2 Select the data field configuration you want and press 4 Select an option and press ENTER ENTER Guidance Text Chance dat Vern Jen When navigating a route guidance text appears above pe rm 3 data field the map Guidance text shows useful information when arrow rer option navigating to a destination N 3851 395 W094 47 951 GPS cou 1 I Location N 3851 392 W09447 948 Use guidance text to aid navigation 22 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Map Page Measuring Distance en em You can measure the distance between two map items Measured To measure distance between two points End point of distance 1 Press MENU gt Measure Distance An on screen measurement arrow appears on the map at your current location with labeled REF Push pin REF below it indicating the 2 Mo
61. n select additional route options e Off Route Recalculation allows you to set whether the unit prompts you when it is recalculating your route Prompted or recalculates automatically or Off 59 Settings e Calculation Method sets how the unit searches NOTE Before setting up and placing physical geocache for the route using the criteria below stations on public or private land be certain you are not Quickest Calculation calculates the route the in violation of ordinances or laws governing use of these quickest but it might not produce the best route properties Quick Calculation takes more time to calculate but generates a better quality route To access the Geocache Setup page Better Route generates an even better quality 1 From the Main Menu select Advanced gt Settings gt route but uses a longer calculation time Geocache Best Route generates the optimal route but takes 2 Select the Calendar Entry When Found field gt and the longest time to calculate choose Yes or No Read instructions contained on this e Calculate Routes For sets route calculation for page to learn more about geocaching the vehicle you are operating to optimize the route for your vehicle type because some roads have vehicle based restrictions e Avoid allows you to avoid certain road types and maneuvers on your route Geocache Setup Use the Geocache Setup page to find and record items hidden at geographic locations Go m
62. nd altitude or pressure for the point at the intersection View Points on Map You can view the location of points on the Map page To view altitude points on the Map page 1 With the Altimeter page open use the ROCKER to move the red crosshairs to the point you want to view 2 Press ENTER to show the altitude point on the map The point is marked by the Map Pointer with location coordinates the compass bearing and distance from your current location Press BACK to close Qo Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual To reset the elevation data and max elevation fields 1 Press MENU gt select Reset to open the Reset page 2 Use the ROCKER to select the reset options and then press ENTER to place a check mark in the box next to a selected item 3 Select Apply to reset the data fields A confirmation message appears You can reset or delete data for any of the other features represented on the list by placing a check mark in the box next to the item 4 Select OK to reset the selected options 5 To reset all categories shown on the page select Select All Calibrating the Altimeter The Astro 220 relies on the barometric pressure to determine elevation Since the pressure at any given elevation can fluctuate you can calibrate the altimeter to increase its accuracy if you know the elevation or pressure at your current location Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual GPS Applications To manually cali
63. noranvrnnvrnnvernnvrnnvrrsversnernnne 30 Trip Computer Page Lua 30 Compass Page rmmnvrnrrsvrrvrrvrrrrrnrrsvesvesvernernrrsrrsvrnnenn 31 Altimeter Page rrrnvnarornvnnvonnvanvennvrnvennvsnvernvsnvernsenn 35 Using TACKS sunnere minte dkd bena 40 300 aasia E e sated 45 Navigating a Route ssoosvrsvvrvrrvrrvrrrvrrrrsversrrsvernenn 45 Proximity Locations uLuuarninemnedememnk lnmmdvn 49 Satellite Page rrnrrnrrrrrnrrnrrnnvrnvrnvrsvonnrrnrrnvnnvrnsennenn 50 ACCOSSONES siicesscisscascnrscevastesacesnonscancxauesetussonsssnsxes 52 Eg 0 EE 52 Gt EE EE 52 OO WV AUS actinsdacopancnstecaaceededsabtansensiederhuuceanosacestcaacans 53 View Sunrise Sunset csesesessssessessssseeeees 53 View Hunting Almanac ssesnnrsvrrnvrrvrrnvrsvvrnvernrrnnenne 53 Games MerLmsuenetenenuidkjnemijedna 53 SS LOS EE 54 System Setup EE EN 54 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Introduction PE Parese 54 Dog Alerts Setup acessractasesnccassnctadswineasenctadaaicnencsschanty 55 Display SOUP ssesstuissiccrccsataducissevaranteduenticercntsduasddecmeetets 55 Tones SOUND EE 55 Main Menu Setup rrrvrrnronvrrnronrornvonrrnnvenrnrrnvennnrnnnn 56 Map Page SE UD scsscascscerescinicacsscctenanercascadeeascaereceniene 56 Routing SA dere 59 Geocache SED viiacicssiesuezetitesscassecateaedseengeawachetseetsens 60 Marine Alarms Setup rrnrrvronrrarrrnrrrvrrnvervrrnvervrrnnnn 61 MAS SG 1 0 NE 61 ESN 61 Heading lt 5 5 rsreaucuscasena
64. o open the Tracks page Select Save A message appears asking you if you want to save the entire track Select No to save only a portion of the track log The entire track appears Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the point on the track line that you want to be the beginning point and press ENTER Use the ROCKER to move the arrow to the point on the track line to be the ending point and press ENTER A Saving Track message appears followed by the Saved Track page Select OK To view a track on the map On the Saved Track page select Map to open the Map page A map showing the entire track appears Begin and End markers and user location are added to the track 41 GPS Applications BEGIN END Kee Saved track on the map To calculate the area of a track 1 42 With the Track page open and the Track Log on press MENU to open the Options Menu Select Area Calculation to open the Area Calculation page Press ENTER to start the area calculation As you begin to move and define the area s boundaries a Stop button appears at the bottom of the page When finished defining the area press ENTER to open the page with a Save button 5 Press ENTER to save the new track to the Saved Tracks list on the Tracks page 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 Open t
65. ocation page 3 To accept the location as a marked location select OK Mark Location Marking Hunting Specific Locations When you press the MARK key the Mark Location Menu appears with the New option highlighted All of the items shown mark your current location and some assign a special hunting related name and symbol to the marked location Choose from Covey Truck ATV Lodge Camp Blind or Tree Stand The Mark Covey option opens a window for entering data about a bird covey location for later review You can enter the estimated number of birds flushed and the number taken and then select OK to mark that location When you mark this location Enter the number of birds flushed the date and time plus bird Enter the number of information is birds taken recorded to aid in finding this covey site again and to aid in managing bird numbers 18 Marking a Location Using the Map You can quickly create a location using the Map page when you use the ROCKER key to pan the map and move the arrow to a map item To mark a location using the Map page 1 Press MAP and use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the map item you want to mark as a location 2 Press ENTER to capture the pointer location and open the information page for the map item 3 Select Save 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
66. ocking D Ring Battery compartment cover and access to the microSD card tray Getting Started Installing the Batteries To install the lanyard The Astro 220 operates on two AA batteries not 1 Place the loop of the lanyard through the slot at the included which are located in the back of the unit You upper left side on the back of the unit can use Alkaline or NiMH batteries See page 54 for 2 Route the strap through the loop and pull tight information on setting the battery type To install the batteries 1 Remove the battery by turning the l installation D Ring 1 4 turn counter clockwise and tighten the button pulling the cover loose securely 2 Insert the batteries observing the proper polarity A polarity diagram is molded into the battery compartment 3 Reinstall the battery cover Wrist strap installation Battery compartment Belt clip Remove the batteries from your Astro 220 when you do not expect to use the unit for several months Data is not Refer to page 67 for information on accessing the lost when batteries are removed pas 8 microSD data card in the battery compartment 2 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Getting Started Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions POWER Key Press and hold to turn the unit on or off Press and release to N adjust the backlighting IN OUT Zoom Keys Press to zoom in or out on the Map page Press to scroll up or down a list on any oth
67. on Compass Page Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual GPS Applications To learn how to use the bearing and course pointers refer to page 34 Course Pointer Bearing Pointer Hold the compass level when navigating to ensure maximum accuracy 31 GPS Applications Compass Page Options Use the options menu to customize the Compass page With the Compass page open press MENU To select an option highlight it and press ENTER The following options are available 32 Sight N Go allows you to navigate to an object within your sight by pointing the unit at it Stop or Resume Navigation turns active navigation for a route or a Go To on or off Recalculate recalculates the path to a destination Course or Bearing Pointer auto routes between the course pointer and the bearing pointer Data Fields allows you to select from 2 3 or 4 data fields that appear on the Compass page Change Data Fields allows you to select the type of data you want to show in the data fields e Calibrate Compass accesses the Compass Calibration page for calibrating the compass e Restore Defaults returns to the factory settings Sight N Go Navigation Sight N Go allows you to set a course to a point you can see in the distance To use Sight N Go to navigate 1 Press MENU gt select Sight N Go gt to start the Sight N Go feature The compass ring with pointer is in line with the two sighting m
68. ory battery required Map Storage Depends on microSD card capacity A small portion of the card capacity has been used in formatting the card for use Power Source Astro 220 Two 1 5 volt AA batteries USB Data Cable Vehicle Power Adapter DC 20 Internal rechargeable lithium ion battery Vehicle Power Adapter AC charger Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Battery Life Astro 220 Up to 24 hours typical use DC 20 Up to 17 hours Recharge 3 to 4 hours Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as the temperature decreases Use Lithium batteries when operating in below freezing conditions Radio MURS Frequency 151 82 MHz 151 88 MHz 151 94 MHz 154 57 MHz 154 60 MHz Range Up to five miles line of sight Output POWER DC 20 2 Watts Optional Accessories To obtain replacements for accessories provided with the unit and for optional accessories contact your Garmin Dealer or Garmin Product Support in the USA at 800 800 1020 Auto Navigation Kit provides the accessories and map data for using the Astro 220 in an automobile Vehicle POWER Adapter powers the Astro 220 from an automobile cigarette lighter Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Appendix MapSource Software Data Disks and Pre Loaded microSD Cards offer detailed mapping that is compatible with the Astro 220 Visit the Garmin Web site at www garmin com products astro Marine Mount Kit Astro 220 insta
69. quire multiple steps and options Manual Conventions In this manual when you are instructed to select an item small arrows gt appear in the text They indicate that you should highlight a series of items on the screen using the ROCKER and press the ENTER key after each item For example if you see select Dog gt Show Info you should highlight Dog and press ENTER Then highlight Show Info and press ENTER again Many features are controlled by wizards that guide you through the process with on screen instructions and do not require detailed explanation Getting Started To exit or return to a previous setting or page Press the BACK key to move backward through your steps Press BACK repeatedly to return to the Main Menu Using the Status Bar At the top of each page the status bar provides status information for several unit features GPS 50001 Status Bar e Power to the unit is provided by either batteries or from an auxiliary source vehicle power cable or USB cable The Battery Power icon MI shows the remaining power as the battery is depleted e The Auxiliary Power icon SA appears when the unit is powered by an external source e Satellite signal strength bars are filled in when the unit has acquired satellites Mn e The Receiving Communication icon EES blinks whenever the unit detects an radio frequency signal on the channel it is receiving For example this icon blinks each time it recetves
70. roSD card To review map information 1 On the Map page press MENU gt select Setup Map 2 Use the right or left ROCKER to select the Map Setup Info page The list of maps stored in the unit microSD card appears A check mark indicates the map is shown on the Map page Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Map Page Options Use the Map page Options Menu to customize the Map page With the Map page open press MENU gt select an option gt press ENTER The following options are available e Stop Resume Navigation stops navigation and is disabled when there is no active navigation e Recalculate recalculates an auto route and is disabled when there is no active navigation e Data Fields opens the Show sub menu so you can select the number of data fields to show at the top of the Map page Map Only 1 wide 2 small 3 2 small and wide or 4 data fields Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Map Page Change Data Fields allows you to select the type of data you want to show in the data fields Available only if the data fields option is being used Guidance Text shows messages advising you of your next move when navigating to a destination Setup Map opens six pages of map display settings so you can customize the map to your preferences Measure Distance Stop Measuring measures the distance from your location to the map pointer Turn Declutter On Off eliminates the display of items on the
71. route 1 With an active route on the Map page press BACK repeatedly to reach the Main Menu gt Advanced gt GPS Applications gt Active Route 2 Select any turn on the list and press ENTER to view the Turn Preview page for that turn Editing a Route After you create a route use the Route page to edit change the route name and review route points To change the name of the route 1 Press MENU twice gt Advanced gt GPS Applications gt select Routes to open the Routes page 2 Select a saved route and press ENTER Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual GPS Applications 3 Select the route name field at the top of the Route page and press ENTER 4 Use the ROCKER to operate the on screen keypad and edit the route name To review individual route points 1 Select a saved route and press ENTER 2 Select a point on the route to open an options menu 3 Select Review to open the information page for that route point 4 Select Save save the point as a location Map show the point on the Map page or Go To navigate to the point gt To delete a route 1 Select the route to be deleted and press ENTER Then select Delete 2 To delete all routes press MENU to open the Save Routes Options Menu Select Delete All Routes 4 GPS Applications To select the off road transition for a route 1 From the Advanced Menu select GPS Applications 2 Select Routes to open the Routes page 3 Press ME
72. se 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 taking place Hearing Aids Some digital wireless radios may interfere with 4 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 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 Blasting Areas To avoid interfering with blasting opera
73. ss MENU to open the Options Menu Choose Lap by Distance To return to the Lap by Button repeat these same steps 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 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Accessories View Sunrise Sunset This feature is also accessed from the Main Menu Refer to page 16 to learn details about its operation View Hunting Almanac This feature is also accessed from the Main Menu Refer to page 16 to learn details about its operation Games Menu The Games Menu contains six games Memory Race Virtual Maze GekoSmak Nibbons Gekoids and Beast Hunt for entertainment Some games use GPS as a virtual component during play Most games contain a short tutorial To open the Games Menu Select Games 53 Settings Settings Customize the operation of your Astro 220 To access the Settings Menu Press MENU twice gt select Advanced gt Settings System Setup Controls settings for GPS WAAS battery type language external power and proximity alarms e GPS sets the unit to operate in Normal mode Battery Saver mode GPS Off or Demo Mode e WAAS enables or disables Wide Area Augmentation System e Battery Type allows you to select the battery type alkaline NiMH or lithium e External Power Lost unit remains
74. t select Settings gt select System gt MENU 3 Select Mass Storage Mode 4 Observe an Unplug or Eject icon shown on a PC s system tray or a storage device icon for the microSD on a Macintosh 5 Double click on a computer s My Computer to observe a new Removable Disk Drive listed If drives are networked see the note below If using a Macintosh 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 To transfer files to the microSD card 1 Double click the My Computer desktop icon 2 Browse the PC or Macintosh for the file to copy 68 3 Fora PC select the file and select Edit gt Copy and open the drive identified with the Astro 220 NOTE If you have several network drives mapped to your computer Windows may experience difficulty assigning a drive letter for your unit microSD card Either log on without connecting to the network or click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Administrative Tools gt Computer Management gt Storage gt Disk Management and remap a drive letter for the Astro 220 removable storage device 4 Select Edit gt Paste The file appears in the list of files on the Astro 220 microSD card 5 Fora Macintosh click and drag the desired file into the microSD card directory 6 After data transfer double click on
75. ter s USB port using the cable provided with the unit 3 Turn on the DC 20 place it within 12 inches of the Astro 220 4 Go to the Garmin Web site and open the product page for the Astro System Then select Updates amp Downloads 5 Open the Astro 220 Dog Info page for the DC 20 you are updating and press MENU gt Upgrade Dog Unit and follow on screen instructions 6 Follow instructions for using WebUpdater or click download from Unit Software and follow instructions 69 Appendix Transferring tracks from the Astro 220 to MapSource on your computer Tracks saved on your Astro 220 both your own and your dog s can be saved and viewed in Garmin MapSource To transfer tracks 1 Be certain Garmin MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager is installed on your computer and open 2 Select the Tracks tab on the left side of the MapSource screen 3 Click Receive from Device from the Transfer menu or click the Receive from Device icon at the top of the screen Transferring more detailed dog tracks from a DC 20 to MapSource The dog tracks saved on your Astro 220 are detailed enough for most users to view the movements of their dog However the DC 20 stores much more detailed tracks 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 70 To transfer dog unit DC 20 tracks 1 Be certain Garmin MapSource Trip and
76. the Unplug or Eject icon in your PC system tray and select Stop or unmount the connection if using a Macintosh 7 Pressing and releasing the unit POWER button exits the USB Mass Storage page at any time but can corrupt files if done while transferring data Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Upgrading DC 20 and Astro 220 software from the Garmin Web site During the life of your Astro Dog Tracking System Garmin may offer periodic upgrades to the operating software downloaded from the Garmin Web site Upgrading Astro 220 software To upgrade software on the Astro 220 1 Be certain you have installed Garmin MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager as explained on page 69 2 Turn on the Astro 220 and connect it to your computer s USB port using the cable provided with the unit 3 Goto the http garmin com products Astro Click on Updates amp Downloads 4 Follow instructions for using WebUpdater or click download from Unit Software from the Web site and follow instructions NOTE Do not turn off the Astro 220 or DC 20 during data transfer to avoid data corruption Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Appendix Upgrading DC 20 software The DC 20 uses your Astro 220 as a wireless transfer device when transferring software updates and detailed dog tracks 1 Be certain you have installed Garmin MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager as explained on page 69 2 Turn on the Astro 220 and connect it to your compu
77. tions turn your radio OFF when in a blasting area or in areas posted Turn off two way radio Obey all signs and instructions Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual 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 below 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 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Appendix Limited Warranty This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase Within this period Garmin will at its sole option repair or replace any components that fail in normal use Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse
78. ts 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 MotionBased 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 a issued SiRF SiRFstar and the SiRF logo are registered trademarks of SiRF Technology Inc SiRFstarIII and SiRF Powered are trademarks I n of SiRF Technology Inc Powersa 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 February 2008 Part Number 190 00714 00 Rev C Printed in Taiwan Introduction Thank you for choosing the Garmin amp Astro Dog Tracking System The Astro 220 uses the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full featured mapping to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver and when combined with the DC 20 an accurate and reliable dog tracking system Tip and Shortcuts To quickly return to the Main Menu from any page press the MENU key twice or press the BACK key repeatedly e To extend battery life turn off the GPS when not using the Astro 220 for navigation or dog tra
79. tup category 3 Use the ROCKER to move from icon to icon when selecting a Map Setup category and to move up and down the feature fields on each page 56 Map Setup General Page The Map Setup General page contains the settings for Orientation Below Auto Zoom Detail and Lock On Road e Orientation selects how the map is shown North Up always shows north at the top of the page Track Up shows the direction of your current heading toward the top of the page e Below sets the map scale at which the Track Up feature appears All scales above that revert to the North Up map orientation Auto Zoom zooms the map scale to include the beginning and ending points of a route e Detail selects the degree of map detail shown Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual e Lock On Road locks the current position pointer to show on the nearest road compensating for variances in map position accuracy Map Setup Tracks Page The Map Setup Tracks page contains settings for Saved Tracks Track Log Track Points and the Go To Line Map Setup Tracks uHuUPTOS AUTO I AUTO 3000 Bearing i e Saved Tracks sets the maximum zoom range at which saved tracks are shown e Track Log sets the maximum zoom range 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 or course line for navi
80. twice gt Advanced gt GPS Applications Arrive e Via gt select Routes to open the Routes page 70 9 ns Mi 41 2 Select a saved route and press ENTER to open the Vi Route page 3 Select Navigate 4 To stop navigating press MENU gt select Stop Navigation Using the Follow Roads option on the Routing Setup page increases the number of turns and shows an Active Turn Preview Page Route page with a list of turns If you selected the Off Road option you can view only the list of points for a route from the Active Route page See Routing Setup on page 59 2 Select Navigate to begin navigation and show the route on the Map page 3 To view the list of turns on the route select Active Route from the GPS Applications Menu To view an To preview the turns for an active route individual turn on the list use the ROCKER to select 1 On the Routes page select a saved route and press it and press ENTER ENTER to open the Route page for the selected route The Turn Preview page shows the turn and guidance text and a small field at the bottom shows the turn number in sequence and total turns in the route 46 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual 4 To scroll through all turn previews press up or down on the ROCKER Press BACK to close the Turn Preview page 5 To view a route profile press the MENU key and select Profile from the Options Menu only if using MapSource US topography maps To view all of the turns for an active
81. ual o1 Accessories Accesso ries 4 Select the type of point you want to place on the Day page See page 24 for details on using the To access the Accessories Menu Find Menu With the information page for that point Press MENU twice gt select Advanced gt displayed select Use to place the point reference on Accessories the Day page 5 To remove points from a Day page press MENU gt Calendar select Remove Points to display the options Use the calendar to view archived locations for activities 6 To view other calendar formats Sunrise Sunset or you want to navigate to for any given day and location the Hunting Almanac extended data for a specific date and location press the MENU key and use the To use the Calendar ROCKER to make your choice 1 Select Calendar The Calendar page opens with the current week shown Calculator 2 Use the ROCKER to select the day you want to add Your Astro 220 has both a standard and scientific a location to and press ENTER to show the page for that day calculator 3 Press MENU to open the Options Menu Select Add To use the calculator Point to open the Find Menu 1 Select Calculator 2 Use the ROCKER and the ENTER key to operate 52 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Stopwatch Use the Astro 220 as a stopwatch which includes a lap timer You can also have the unit record the lap time based on distance To access the Stopwatch Select Stopwatch To time a lap by distance Pre
82. ucts sold through online auctions are not eligible for rebates or other special offers from Garmin Online auction confirmations are not accepted for warranty verification To obtain warranty service an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is required Garmin will not replace missing components from any package purchased through an online auction International Purchases A separate warranty is provided by international distributors for units purchased outside the United States This warranty is provided by the local in country distributor and this distributor provides local service for your unit Distributor warranties are only valid in the area of intended distribution Units purchased in the United States or Canada must be returned to the Garmin service center in the United Kingdom the United States Canada or Taiwan for service 76 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual accessories 65 adding dogs to the Dog List 13 addresses 28 altimeter page calibration 39 data fields 39 options menu 36 pressure elevation plots 37 view points 38 zoom ranges 37 B backlight 4 battery installation 2 battery warnings v bearing pointer 34 calibrating the compass 6 changing a dog track color 40 changing data fields 39 charging the DC 20 5 cleaning 71 communicating with the DC 20 9 compass page calibrating the compass 6 options menu 32 conflicting dog signals 14 Course Deviation Indicator 34 course pointer 34
83. umber to a dog 1 With the Dog Info page open press MENU gt select Change Comm Settings 2 Follow the on screen instructions 3 Select an unassigned and non conflicting ID gt OK 4 Change the update rate if desired Both 10 and 30 second updates reduce battery drain but create a less detailed dog track and collected statistics See page 70 for downloading 5 Follow the on screen instructions to finish the setup wizard NOTE You must be able to touch the Astro 220 to the DC 20 to change the ID Tips for Successful Tracking Use a fully charged DC 20 Observe the Dog Info page to determine the battery capacity of the DC 20 A fully charged DC 20 operates for approximately 17 hours with 5 second interval reporting Use line of sight radio communication The Astro 220 and DC 20 use radio signals to communicate with each other Objects in the path of radio signals degrade the quality of signal that reaches your Astro 220 Keeping an unobstructed line of sight between you and your dog s DC 20 produces the best communication signal Partially or fully obstructed radio waves result in a poor signal Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual EEE EE Main Menu Line of Sight Radio Communication Main Menu Main Menu gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt Go To Marked Location BEST View Sunrise Sunset e View Hunting Almanac M gt Advanced GOOD a
84. using a mild detergent solution rinse and then air dry Avoid chemical cleaners that may damage the material Do not dry in a clothes dryer Storage Do not store where prolonged exposure to temperature extremes may occur as permanent damage may result Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Appendix Long Term DC 20 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 can significantly reduce its recharging capacity Before storage charge the battery to approximately 50 of capacity and store in a cool dry location where temperatures are not expected to exceed typical household levels Do not store a fully depleted battery as it may not recharge after an extended period of storage Fully charge the battery again after storage before using the DC 20 Water Immersion The Astro 220 and DC 20 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 immersion be certain to wipe and air dry the units before reuse or charging 1 Appendix Software License Agreement BY USING THE ASTRO SYSTEM YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT PLEASE REA
85. ve the arrow to the point you want to measure from beginning and press ENTER A push pin marks the point oe measurement 3 Move the arrow to the point you want to measure to The distance between the two points is shown in the upper right corner of the Map page Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual 23 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 data loaded in the unit When you open a Find category it contains only those items near your current location or the pointer if active The options menu for each category contains a submenu of search options Find By Name Find Nearest near your current location Select Symbol for location Change Reference by moving the pointer to a new location Nearest Containing a keyword you enter and Select Category for those groups such as Food or Lodging Use these options to shorten your search To open the Find Menu Press MENU twice gt select Advanced gt Find 24 Find By Name If you know the name of the location you want to find use the Find By Name option To find a location using Find By Name 1 Press MENU twice gt select Advanced gt Find 2 Use the ROCKER to select the type of item you want to find and press ENTER 3 Press MENU gt select Find By Name 4 Us
86. y garmin com login and click Go Geocaching for details and how to download geocache locations from the Internet 60 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Settings Marine Alarms Setup To access the Marine Setup page From the Main Menu select Advanced gt Settings gt Marine Alarms Anchor Drag Alarm sets an alarm when you exceed a specified drift distance Off Course Alarm sets an alarm to sound when you are off your chosen course Time Setup To access the Time Setup page From the Main Menu select Advanced gt Settings gt Time Time Format sets 12 or 24 hour format Time Zone sets the time zone for your city to show the correct local time Select Other to enter a Universal Time Coordinate offset Astro Dog Tracking System Owner s Manual Units Setup To access the Units Setup page From the Main Menu select Advanced gt Settings gt Units Position Format sets the coordinate system in which a particular location is shown The default format is latitude and longitude in degrees minutes and thousandths of a minute hdddomm mmm Map Datum sets the description for geographic location for surveying mapping and navigation and is not an actual map built into the unit The default setting is WGS 84 The unit automatically chooses the best datum based on your chosen format Distance Speed sets the unit of measurement to show your speed and distance traveled Elevation Vert Speed

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