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Garmin Astro 220 Owner's Manual

Gps-enabled dog tracking system
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Astro ™ GPS-enabled dog tracking system...
  • Page 2 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 improvements. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products.

  • Page 3: Product Registration

    870.8501241 (outside the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within MENU key twice. the UK). • To extend battery life of the Astro 220, turn the unit off when you are not using it, and decrease the level of the display’s backlight (page •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Unit Overview ............. Item Information Page Options ......... Installing the Batteries ..........Using Optional Detailed Maps ........Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions ...... POI Loader and Custom Points of Interest ....Turning the Astro 220 on ..........GPS Applications ..........
  • Page 5 Accessories ............Appendix .............. Calendar ..............Specifications ............Calculator ..............Optional Accessories ..........Stopwatch ..............Caring for the Astro 220 System ......Sunrise/Sunset ............Software License Agreement ........Hunting Almanac ............Index ..............Games ..............Settings ..............Customizing the System ...........

  • Page 6: Dc 30 Battery Warnings

    -4˚ to 140˚F (from -20˚ to 60˚C). and Garmin makes no such guarantees or warranties that this list is • Recharge the unit within the following temperature range: from complete.

  • Page 7: Mygarmin

    Introduction myGarmin Go to http://my.garmin.com to access the latest services for your Garmin products. • Subscribe to online services for Points of Interest (POIs) and other useful items. • Unlock optional maps. • Access MotionBased Web-based activity tracker ® where you can view your saved tracks.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Getting Started Unit Overview Belt clip button antenna attachment Power antenna Wrist strap attachment slot screen Battery compartment USB port locking D-Ring (under weather cap) Battery compartment cover and access to Keypad DC 30 the microSD card tray Astro Dog Tracking System Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 9: Installing The Batteries

    Getting Started Installing the Batteries 2. Route the strap through the loop and pull. The Astro 220 operates on two AA Alkaline or NiMH batteries (not included). See page 43 for information on setting the battery type. Belt clip button...

  • Page 10: Using The Astro 220 Keypad Functions

    Getting Started Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions – POWER Press and hold to turn the unit on or off. Press and release to adjust the backlighting. – ROCKER Press up, down, left, or right to highlight – IN/OUT Zoom...

  • Page 11: Turning The Astro 220 On

    Turning the Astro 220 on 2. Press the POWER key or press the ROCKER up arrow or down arrow to adjust the brightness levels. To turn the Astro 220 on, press and hold the POWER 3. Press ENTER to select a brightness level. key.

  • Page 12: Initializing The Gps Receivers

    Calibrate the compass outdoors. Hold the compass level Initializing the GPS Receivers and away from objects that generate magnetic fields, such The first time you turn your Astro 220 and DC 30 on, as cars or buildings. they must collect satellite data to establish their current location.

  • Page 13: Operating The Astro 220

    Getting Started Operating the Astro 220 Hold the unit level and turn The following terms are used throughout this manual: slowly. Select–move the highlighted area on the screen up, down, left, or right with the ROCKER to select individual fields.
  • Page 14 “Calculating Route.” The message window closes as soon Press BACK repeatedly to return to the Main Menu. as the process is completed. Using the Status Bar The status bar at the top of each Astro 220 page provides status information. Status Bar •...

  • Page 15: Dog Tracking

    This section describes communications between the from you, and the status of the dog. The Astro 220 can DC 30 and the Astro, tracking dogs on the map, and keep track of ten dogs. Press the ROCKER to scroll adding dogs to the Dog List.
  • Page 16 Dog Tracking Naming the dog Dog name The Astro 220 assigns a name such as Dog or Dog 1 to field Dog status every Dog Unit (DC 30) linked to it. fields Position update To change the name of the dog:...

  • Page 17: Tracking A Dog

    (page 60). The Dog Tracker page shows the direction and distance Delete Dog Unit Track–deletes the track log for the of the dog from the Astro 220, and the activity status of • the dog. dog. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 18 The pointer is • your location and track most accurate when you are holding the Astro 220 level and the dog is farther than 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. At less than that distance, a NEAR message is shown, and...
  • Page 19 If you purchase additional DC 30 units, you can link them to the Astro 220 using the setup wizard in the Dog List. If necessary, you can assign a new ID number to a dog, but you should allow the Astro 220 to automatically assign IDs, when possible.
  • Page 20 4. Change the update rate, if desired. Both 10-second and 30-second updates reduce battery drain, but they create a less-detailed dog track and collected statistics. The Astro 220 must be touching the DC 30 GOOD to change the ID number.

  • Page 21: Main Menu

    Main Menu Main Menu • To view the rise and set times for a different date or location, select the Date field to open the on-screen To open the Main Menu, press MENU > MENU. keypad or select the New Location menu. •...

  • Page 22: Mark Location

    14) while you are near your vehicle to mark the 4. Select to mark the location. location. You can then use your Astro 220 to navigate To mark a location using the Map page: back to your starting location. 1. Press MAP. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to To mark your current location: the map item you want to mark as a location.

  • Page 23: Averaging A Marked Location

    Mark Location Averaging a Marked Location To edit a marked location: 1. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Find > Marked You can average a marked location for more accuracy. Locations to open the Location page. To calculate your current average location: 2.

  • Page 24: Map Page

    Map Page coverage. Press IN and OUT to change the map scale. An accuracy The Astro 220 includes a preloaded basemap that circle represents the area containing your current location. includes cities, interstates, state and county highways, exit information, and lake and river outlines. The standard...

  • Page 25: Data Fields

    Map Page • Setup Map–customizes the map to your preferences Change data (page 45). 3 data field selection option • Measure Distance (or Stop Measuring)–measures or arrow stops measuring the distance from your location to the map pointer (page 18). •...
  • Page 26 Map Page 2. Move the arrow to the point you want to measure from and press ENTER. A push pin marks the point. 3. Move the arrow to another point. The distance between the two points is shown in the upper-right corner of the Map page.

  • Page 27: Find Features

    When the Find list contains a match, select Use the Find Menu to search for marked locations, cities, and exits included in the Astro 220 basemap. Additional 5. Select the item in the Find list > ENTER. categories appear depending on the optional MapSource- •...

  • Page 28: Item Information Page Options

    3. Select a service from the list > ENTER for more When a geocache is found, the Astro 220 marks the cache information about the service. as found, logs an entry into the calendar, and shows the nearest cache.

  • Page 29: Using Optional Detailed Maps

    Find Features Using Optional Detailed Maps 2. Select an option > ENTER: • Average Location–averages your current location If you have detailed mapping data, you can find locations (page 16). using addresses or intersections. You can also use the All Points of Interest category to locate a nearby restaurant, •...

  • Page 30: Poi Loader And Custom Points Of Interest

    POI Loader and Custom Points of Interest Create your own category for points of interest by using the Garmin POI Loader utility, downloadable from the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/poiloader/. Follow the Help instructions to use POI Loader. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Gps Applications

    GPS Applications GPS Applications To open the Trip Computer page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications provides options for configuring the Applications > Trip Computer. following GPS functions: • Trip Computer • Compass • Altimeter • Tracks •...

  • Page 32: Using The Compass Page

    GPS Applications • Change Data Fields–changes the type of data on the trip computer (page 24). • Restore Defaults–restores the data fields to their default settings. Bearing pointer To change the type of data on the trip computer: The compass 1.
  • Page 33 GPS Applications The bearing pointer points to the destination, regardless Scale Course of the direction you are moving. If the bearing pointer line to Bearing to destination arrow is pointing in your direction of travel, you are destination traveling directly toward your destination. If it points any Course other direction, turn toward that direction until the arrow deviation...
  • Page 34 GPS Applications • Stop (or Resume) Navigation–stops or resumes To use Sight ‘N Go to navigate: your current navigation. 1. On the Compass page, press MENU > Sight ‘N The bearing pointer points to the top of the compass. • Recalculate–recalculates the path to a destination.

  • Page 35: Using The Altimeter Page

    GPS Applications To open the Altimeter page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Bearing Applications > Altimeter. pointer Selectable data fields Range grid measurement Elevation profile Sighting Page 4. Select Set Course to open the Compass page and Current Rate of ascent navigate to the distant object (select Re-Sight...
  • Page 36 GPS Applications Changing Altimeter Settings Viewing Points on the Plot Select individual points on an elevation plot or a pressure To change Altimeter settings: plot to view the elevation (or pressure) reading, the time 1. On the Altimeter page, press MENU. of day, and the date when the point was recorded.

  • Page 37: Using Tracks

    GPS Applications • Restore Defaults–clears recorded altimeter data 3. Select Apply > to reset the selected options. and begins recording new data. To calibrate the altimeter: To set the zoom ranges for the altimeter plot: 1. Go to a location where the elevation or barometric 1.
  • Page 38 GPS Applications To open the Tracks page: • Record Method–Distance records track points Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > after a specified distance is traveled. Time records Applications > Tracks. track points after a specified time has elapsed. Auto can record more points or fewer points. Selecting more points creates a more accurate track, but fills up the track log faster.
  • Page 39 GPS Applications Saved track on the map To save a portion of the track log: 1. On the Tracks page, select Save > No. The entire To calculate the area of a track: track is shown. 1. On the Tracks page, press MENU > Area Calculation 2.
  • Page 40 1. On the Saved Track page, press MENU > Profile. option appears when you select Profile. Refer to the The beginning and the end of the track are marked Garmin Web site, by a flag. Press left or right on the ROCKER to scroll www.garmin.com/cartography/ontheTrail/, for more across the track profile.

  • Page 41: Creating Routes

    GPS Applications 4. Select Follow Road to route back to the selected To open the Routes page: point using available roadways, or Follow Track to Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > retrace your original path of travel. Applications > Routes. To mark a location on a saved track: To create and navigate a new route: 1.
  • Page 42 GPS Applications To change the name of the route: 1. On the Routes page, select a saved route and press ENTER. 2. Select the route name and press ENTER to open the on-screen keypad. 3. After entering your changes, select (on the keypad).
  • Page 43 GPS Applications To delete all routes: • Remove All–removes all locations from a saved On the Routes page, press MENU > Delete All route. Routes. • Reverse Route–reverses the order of the points in the saved route. To select the off-road transition for a route: 1.

  • Page 44: Using The Highway Page

    GPS Applications Using the Highway Page To change Compass settings: 1. On the Highway page, press MENU. When navigating a route on roads, the Highway page 2. Select an option > ENTER. provides up to four data fields that display travel information.

  • Page 45: Using Turn Preview

    GPS Applications Using Turn Preview To add a proximity location: 1. On the Proximity page, select an empty line > ENTER To preview the turns on a map while navigating a to open the Find Menu. route: 2. Select one of the Find Menu categories and press 1.

  • Page 46: Using Active Route

    GPS Applications Using Active Route Receiver To preview a list of the turns while navigating a status Your route: location 1. While navigating a route on the Map page, press Satellite MENU > MENU > Advanced > GPS Applications > location Active Route.
  • Page 47 GPS Applications • New Location–select if you have moved the unit more than 600 miles and you are having trouble locking onto satellite signals. • GPS Elevation–displays your current elevation. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 48: Accessories

    Accessories > Calculator Calendar. The current week is shown. The Astro 220 has a standard calculator and a scientific To add a location to the Calendar: calculator. 1. Press the ROCKER > ENTER to show the page for that day.

  • Page 49: Stopwatch

    To use the scientific calculator: On the Calculator page, press MENU > Scientific. Games The Astro 220 contains six games (Memory Race, Virtual Stopwatch Maze, GekoSmak, Nibbons, Gekoids, and Beast Hunt). To open the Stopwatch: Some games use GPS during the game. Most games Press MENU >...

  • Page 50: Settings

    Battery Type–selects the battery type (alkaline, NiMH, or lithium). Dog List Setup • External Power Lost–selects whether the Astro 220 stays on or turns off when external To open the Dog List page: power is removed. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced >...

  • Page 51: Dog Alerts Setup

    Display Setup To view the Dog Info page, move the dog on the list, or remove the dog from the list: To configure the Astro 220 screen settings: Select a dog on the list > ENTER. Press MENU > MENU >...

  • Page 52: Main Menu Setup

    Settings 2. Select an option. The tone sounds. 3. Select the item you want to add to the Main Menu > ENTER. 3. Press ENTER to select the tone. Map Setup Main Menu Setup Use the Map Setup page to customize the Map page (page The Main Menu (page 14) can be customized to list the...
  • Page 53 Settings • Orientation–orients North or your current heading • Saved Tracks–sets the maximum zoom at which (Track Up) at the top of the display. saved tracks are shown. • Below–sets the map scale at which Track Up is used. • Track Log–sets the maximum zoom at which active At scales above the setting, map orientation is set to track logs are shown.
  • Page 54 Settings Map Setup – Text Page Press MENU to select options for hiding or showing maps. On the Map Setup Page (page 45), highlight the Text icon. Set the text size (None, Small, Medium, or Large) Map Setup – Marine Page for descriptions of map items on the Map page.

  • Page 55: Routing Setup

    Settings • Light Sectors–turns navigational light locations Off, To select the method your Astro 220 uses to calculate road routes: Auto (location shown when pointer passes over), or On the Routing Setup page, select Follow Road Method. • Symbol Set–selects the map symbol set (Auto, •...

  • Page 56: Geocache Setup

    Settings To select how the Astro 220 calculates a route: To avoid certain road types on your route: On the Routing Setup page, select Follow Road 1. On the Routing Setup page, select Follow Road Options (bottom of the page). Select Calculation Options (bottom of the page).

  • Page 57: Marine Alarms Setup

    Settings Marine Alarms Setup Units Setup To open the Marine Setup page: To open the Units Setup page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Marine Alarms. Units. • Anchor Drag Alarm–sets an alarm to sound when •...

  • Page 58: Heading Setup

    Settings Heading Setup Calibration Setup The Heading Setup page specifies the type of heading To calibrate the compass: display and the type of North reference used to calculate 1. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > a heading. Calibration.

  • Page 59: Altimeter Setup

    To set the altimeter to self calibrate each time you turn the Astro 220 on: 1. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced >...

  • Page 60: Appendix

    Physical DC 30 charging temperature: from 32°F to 113°F Size: Astro 220: 2¼ in. W × 6¼ in. H × 1¼ in. D (0°C to 45°C) (57 × 159 × 32 mm) DC 30: 1.4 in. W × 1.7 in. H × 3.3 in. D NOTE: The temperature rating of the Astro 220 System may exceed the usable range of certain batteries.
  • Page 61 DC 30: Internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery, Vehicle Power Adapter, AC charger Velocity: 0.164 ft./sec. (0.05 m/sec) steady state Battery Life: Astro 220: Up to 24 hours (Typical use Miscellaneous - Alkaline batteries lose capacity as Compass: Accuracy (when calibrated); +/- 2 degrees, temperature decreases.

  • Page 62: Optional Accessories

    To obtain replacements for Astro 220 accessories and for optional accessories, contact your Garmin Dealer, Garmin Retractable Lanyard–attaches the Astro 220 to a belt, a Product Support (see ), or visit the Garmin Web site at belt loop, or another loop. www.garmin.com/products/astro/.
  • Page 63 MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager software. When addresses and phone numbers for any listed location. To you initially connect the Astro 220 to a USB port, your achieve the best terrain details when hunting, use Garmin computer might prompt you to locate the destination U.S.
  • Page 64 4. Slide the cover forward to lock it in place. map data disk. To use the USB Mass Storage Mode: 1. Connect the Astro 220 to a computer using the USB cable provided. 2. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced >...
  • Page 65 Appendix 3. Open the drive or volume identified with the Astro 220. 3. Observe an Eject icon shown on a Windows computer system tray or a storage-device icon for the 4. Select Edit > Paste. microSD on a Macintosh ®...
  • Page 66 Unit Software from the Web site and NOTE: To avoid data corruption, do not turn the follow the instructions. Astro 220 off or the DC 30 off during data transfer. Transferring tracks from the Astro 220 to Upgrading DC 30 software...

  • Page 67: Caring For The Astro 220 System

    To transfer dog unit (DC 30) tracks: 1. Open Garmin MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager. Cleaning the Case 2. Connect the Astro 220 to a computer using the USB Clean the outer casing of each unit (except for the cable provided. Turn the Astro 220 on.

  • Page 68: Software License Agreement

    Appendix Storage Water Immersion Do not store the Astro 220 or DC 30 where prolonged The Astro 220 and DC 30 are waterproof to IEC Standard exposure to temperature extremes may occur, because 60529 IPX7. They can withstand immersion in 1 meter permanent damage may result.
  • Page 69 IMPORTANT: READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the radio and YOUR ASTRO 220 DOG TRACKING SYSTEM: may violate FCC regulations. Do Not use any radio that has a damaged antenna, because if it comes into contact with your skin, Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals–Your product is a low power...
  • Page 70 Appendix Hearing Aids–Some digital wireless radios may interfere with some Potentially Explosive Atmospheres–Turn your radio OFF and do hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to not remove your battery when you are in any area with a potentially consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.

  • Page 71: Index

    Index Index auto zoom calibrating the compass conflicting dog signals averaging calibration setup course pointer avoid change comm. settings 10, Symbols change data fields data card storage information ? symbol altimeter backlight level 4, data fields map page backlight timeout compass trip computer page accessories 41,...
  • Page 72 Index dog tracks light sectors marine page transferring locations points page games averaging a location text page geocache marking tracks page finding EGNOS moving MapSource setup elevation (vert. speed) projecting map setup go to 9, elevation, GPS lock on road marine alarms setup go to marked location ENTER key...
  • Page 73 Index moonset position format restore defaults setup moving a marked location POWER key 3, system settings altimeter multicolor power specifications trip computer page calibration MURS frequencies pressure setup resume all tracking heading profile resume navigation main menu projecting a location ROCKER key naming the dog prompted...
  • Page 74 Astro 220 time setup auto DC 30 tones setup highway page USB drivers TracBack track profile use map data tracking a dog...
  • Page 77 For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2008 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd.

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