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Garmin Astro 220 Guide

Garmin astro 220: user guide.

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GPS-enabled dog tracking system
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Summary of Contents

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    Astro ™ owner’s manual GPS-enabled dog tracking system...

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    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.

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    Press BACK to move backward through your steps. • • 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 backlight (page •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    DC 30 Battery Warnings ... Getting Started ...1 Unit Overview ... Installing the Batteries in the Astro 220 ... Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions ... Turning the Astro 220 On ... Charging the DC 30 ... Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals ...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Units Setup ... Heading Setup ... Calibration Setup ... Altimeter Setup ... Astro Dog Tracking System Owner’s Manual Appendix ...54 Specifications ... Optional Accessories ... Transferring Data ... Caring for the Astro 220 System ... Software License Agreement ... Index ...64 Introduction...

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    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 Garmin 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.

  • Page 7: Getting Started, Unit Overview

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

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    Getting Started Installing the Batteries in the Astro 220 The Astro 220 operates on two AA alkaline, lithium or NiMH batteries (not included). See information on setting the battery type. To install the batteries: 1. Turn the D-ring ¼ turn counter- clockwise and remove the battery cover.

  • Page 9: Using The Astro 220 Keypad Functions

    Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions IN/OUT zoom–Press to zoom in or out on the Map page. Press to scroll up or down a list on any other page. DOG–Press at any time to view the Dog Tracker page. MARK–Press to mark your current location.

  • Page 10: Turning The Astro 220 On

    To turn the Astro 220 on, press and hold the key. The first time you turn the Astro 220 on, a message appears followed by a prompt. Thereafter, when you turn the Astro 220 on, the Garmin Logo appears, followed by the Dog Tracker page.

  • Page 11: Acquiring Gps Satellite Signals

    DC 30, both units must acquire GPS signals. NOTE: The DC 30 does not transmit its location to the Astro 220, and the Astro 220 will not indicate the location of the DC 30, until both units have acquired satellite signals.

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    Getting Started Calibrating the Astro 220 Compass Calibrate the Astro 220 electronic compass the first time you use it, after periods of storage, after you install new batteries, or when the unit has been exposed to temperature changes of greater than 20°F (11°C).

  • Page 13: Manual Conventions, On-screen Messages

    Show Dog, press ENTER, highlight Show ENTER again. Using the Status Bar The status bar at the top of each Astro 220 page provides status information. Status Bar Astro Dog Tracking System Owner’s Manual • –indicates the remaining battery power.

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    When communicating with the DC 30, the Dog Tracker page indicates the direction of the dog, the distance away from you, and the status of the dog. The Astro 220 can keep track of ten dogs. Use the Rocker to scroll through the list of dogs.

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    Astro Dog Tracking System Owner’s Manual Naming the Dog Dog name The Astro 220 assigns a name such as Dog or Dog 1 to field every Dog Unit (DC 30) linked to it. To change the name of the dog: DC 30 battery 1.

  • Page 16: Tracking A Dog

    (page 6) Tracking a Dog on the Dog Tracker Page 60). The Dog Tracker page shows the direction and distance of the dog from the Astro 220, and the status of the dog. 59). (page 1) pointing up. and hold the Astro 220 level.

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    On point Treed The Unknown status symbol [?], indicates that the DC 30 has not acquired a satellite signal and that the Astro 220 cannot determine the location of the dog. To track a dog on the Map page: Press MAP.

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    If you purchase additional DC 30 units, you can link them to the Astro 220 using the setup wizard in the Dog List. To link, the Astro 220 must be close enough to the DC 30 to touch it, or you must know the DC 30 ID number.

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    30-second updates reduce battery drain, but they create a less-detailed dog track and collected statistics. 4. Ensure that the Astro 220 is within a few feet of the DC 30. 5. Complete the setup wizard instructions. Tips for Successful Tracking •...

  • Page 20: Main Menu

    To view predictions for a different location, select the Location field > the Rocker. Select stored on the map. Advanced–displays advanced options. • Find (page • GPS Applications • Accessories • Settings Use Map and select a point using Use Find Menu to view locations...

  • Page 21: Mark Location

    Start New Hunt (page 14) while you are near your vehicle to mark the location. After the hunt, you can use your Astro 220 to navigate back to your starting location. To mark your current location: 1. Press MARK >...

  • Page 22: Averaging A Marked Location, Projecting A Location

    Find > Marked You can average a marked location for more accuracy. When averaging, the Astro 220 takes several readings at the same location and uses the average value to provide more accuracy. To calculate your current average location: 1. Press MARK >...

  • Page 23: Map Page, Map Page Options

    Map Page The Astro 220 includes a preloaded basemap that includes cities, interstates, state and county highways, exit information, and lake and river outlines. The standard basemap can be enhanced using MapSource mapping data as shown below. Map orientation arrow...

  • Page 24: Data Fields

    Map Page • Measure Distance (or Stop Measuring)–measures or stops measuring the distance (page location to the map pointer. • Turn Declutter On (or Off)–eliminates or restores the display of items on the map that block road details. • Restore Defaults–returns map settings to the default settings.

  • Page 25: Measuring Distance

    Measuring Distance To measure the distance between two points: 1. On the Map page, press MENU > An arrow appears on the map at your current location. 2. Move the arrow to the point you want to measure from and press ENTER. A push pin marks the point. 3.

  • Page 26: Find Features

    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 map pointer (if active).

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    3. Select Go To to navigate to the geocache location. When a geocache is found, the Astro 220 marks the cache as found, logs an entry into the calendar, and shows the nearest cache. Go to my.garmin.com, log on, and click for details and how to download geocache locations from the Internet.

  • Page 28: Item Information Page Options, Using Optional Detailed Maps

    To find an address or intersection: 1. Press MENU > MENU > Addresses If your unit has a GPS fix, the is populated with your current region. 2. Select <ENTER 3. Enter the street number using the on-screen keypad >...

  • Page 29: Poi Loader And Custom Points Of Interest

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

  • Page 30: Gps Applications, Using The Trip Computer

    GPS Applications GPS Applications GPS Applications (MENU > MENU > Applications) provides options for configuring the following GPS functions: • Trip Computer (page • Compass (page • Altimeter (page • Tracks (page • Routes (page • Highway (page • Proximity (page •...

  • Page 31: Using The Compass Page

    To open the Compass page: Press MENU > MENU > Applications > Compass. Bearing pointer Change Compass Page Hold the compass level when navigating to ensure maximum accuracy. GPS Applications Advanced > The compass ring moves to indicate North orientation.

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    GPS Applications Using the Course Pointer or the Bearing Pointer The bearing pointer indicates the direction to your destination, and the course pointer indicates your relationship to a course line leading to the destination. The bearing pointer points to the destination, regardless of the direction you are moving.

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    1. On the Compass page, press MENU > The bearing pointer points to the top of the compass. 2. Hold the unit at eye level and line up the two sighting marks with a distant object. (page 27). GPS Applications Change Data Sight ‘N Sighting marks...

  • Page 34: Using The Altimeter Page

    GPS Applications 3. Press ENTER to lock the direction and open the Sighting page. Sighting Page 4. Select Set Course to open the Compass page and navigate to the distant object (select course on a different object). Select Project Location (page 16).

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    Zoom Ranges–selects zoom ranges for elevation, distance, and time for the View Elevation Plot (page 30). • Change Data Fields–selects the type of data shown on the Altimeter page (page • Reset–resets the elevation and maximum elevation data (page 30). GPS Applications 28).

  • Page 36: Using Tracks

    GPS Applications • Calibrate Altimeter–calibrates the altimeter if you know the elevation or pressure at your current location (page 30). • Restore Defaults–clears recorded altimeter data and begins recording new data. To set the zoom ranges for the altimeter plot: 1.

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    Saved Track page. To save the entire track log: On the Tracks page, select Page Track page appears. GPS Applications Method–Distance records track points Time can record more points or fewer points. Save >...

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    GPS Applications Use the Saved Track page to rename the track and view the track distance, the calculated area, and the color for the track on the Map page. You can change the track color and the units for the calculated area. Changing the color of a dog’s saved track also changes the dog pointer color...

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    You can create a track elevation profile, from DEM maps, that includes elevation data. When these types of maps Use Map Data - Use Track Data are available, a appears when you select Profile. Refer to the Garmin Web site www.garmin.com/cartography/ontheTrail/ more information about MapSource U.S. Topo maps.

  • Page 40: Creating Routes

    GPS Applications 4. Select Follow Road to navigate back to the selected point using available roadways, or retrace your original path of travel. To mark a location on a saved track: 1. With a saved track shown on the map, move the map pointer to the location on the track that you want to mark.

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    To delete a route: On the Routes page, select a saved route > Delete. Stop Navigation. To delete all routes: On the Routes page, press MENU > Routes. GPS Applications (on the to open the information page for that Delete All...

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    GPS Applications To select the off-road transition for a route: 1. On the Routes page, press MENU. 2. Select Off Road Transition. 3. Select the method to use when advancing to the next point. • Auto–When you reach your next point, you are automatically routed to the following point.

  • Page 43: Using The Highway Page, Using Proximity Locations

    Use the Proximity Locations page to define an alarm radius around a stored location. An alarm sounds when you enter within the designated radius. > To open the Proximity page: Press MENU > MENU > Applications GPS Applications Advanced > > Proximity.

  • Page 44: Using Turn Preview

    GPS Applications To add a proximity location: 1. On the Proximity page, select an empty line > ENTER to open the Find menu. 2. Select one of the Find menu categories to open the information page for the item. 3. Select to add the location to the Proximity page.

  • Page 45: Using Active Route, Using The Satellite Page

    To change satellite options: On the Satellite page, press MENU. • Use With GPS Off (or On)–turns the GPS receiver off or on. > • Track Up (or North Up)–orients North or your current heading at the top of the display.

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    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 47: Accessories, Calendar

    Accessories The Accessories menu (MENU > MENU > Accessories) provides the following applications: • Calendar (page • Calculator (page • Stopwatch (page • View Sunrise/Sunset (page • View Hunting Almanac (page • Games (page Calendar The calendar can record locations on specific days and provide sunrise, sunset, and hunting-almanac information.

  • Page 48: Calculator, Stopwatch, Sunrise/sunset

    On the Day page (page 41), press MENU > Sunrise/Sunset View Hunting Calculator The Astro 220 has a standard calculator and a scientific calculator. To use the calculator: 1. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced >Accessories Calculator. 2. Use the Rocker and the ENTER key to enter calculations.

  • Page 49: Hunting Almanac, Games

    Hunting Almanac page Games The Astro 220 contains six games (Memory Race, Virtual Maze, GekoSmak, Nibbons, Gekoids, and Beast Hunt). Some games use GPS during the game. Most games contain a tutorial. To open the Games list: Press MENU > MENU >...

  • Page 50: Settings, System Setup

    Service). • Battery Type–selects the battery type (alkaline, NiMH, or lithium). • External Power Lost–selects whether the Astro 220 stays on or turns off when external power is removed. • Proximity Alarms–turns all proximity alarms on or off. Advanced >...

  • Page 51: Dog List Setup, Dog Alerts Setup, Display Setup

    • GPS Lost Alert–indicates that the dog’s DC 30 has lost GPS satellite signals. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner’s Manual • Lost Communication Alert–the Astro 220 is not receiving the signals from the DC 30. > Settings > Display Setup To configure the Astro 220 screen settings: Press MENU >...

  • Page 52: Tones Setup, Main Menu Setup, Map Setup

    Settings Tones Setup To select tones: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced Tones. 1. Select a tone > ENTER. 2. Select an option. The tone sounds. 3. Press ENTER to select the tone. Main Menu Setup The Main Menu (page 14) can be customized to list the menu items you want to use.

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    Map Setup – General Page On the Map Setup page, highlight the General icon. • Orientation–orients North or your current heading (Track Up) at the top of the display. Below–sets the map scale at which Track Up is used. • At scales above the setting, map orientation is set to North Up.

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    Settings Map Setup – Points Page On the Map Setup page (page 46), highlight the Points icon. Set the maximum zoom (Auto, Off, or a specific Points, Marked zoom level) at which Street Label, and Land Cover appear on the Map page. Map Setup –...

  • Page 55: Routing Setup

    Follow Road–creates a route that overlays the roads on the map. • Off Road–creates a direct line from your current location to your destination. To select the method your Astro 220 uses to calculate road routes: On the Routing Setup page, select Method. •...

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    To turn the Next Turn Pop-up on or off: On the Routing Setup page, select To select whether the Astro 220 recalculates if you depart from the original route: On the Routing Setup page, select Options (bottom of the page).

  • Page 57: Geocache Setup, Marine Alarms Setup, Time Setup

    Geocache Setup Use the Geocache Setup page to find and record geocaches. Go to my.garmin.com, login, and click Geocaching for geocaching information and to download geocache locations. To setup Geocaching: 1. Press MENU > MENU > Advanced Geocache. 2. Select Find or Found.

  • Page 58: Units Setup, Heading Setup

    Settings Units Setup To open the Units Setup page: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced Units. • Position Format–specifies the coordinate system to use for location readings. • Map Datum–sets the coordinate system in which a given location reading appears. Do not change the map datum unless you are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format.

  • Page 59: Calibration Setup, Altimeter Setup, Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual

    Astro Dog Tracking System Owner’s Manual To set the altimeter to self-calibrate each time you turn the Astro 220 on: 1. Press MENU > MENU > > Settings >...

  • Page 60: Appendix, Specifications

    Specifications Physical Size: Astro 220: 2¼ in. W × 6¼ in. H × 1¼ in. D (57 × 159 × 32 mm) DC 30: 1.4 in. W × 1.7 in. H × 3.3 in. D (36 × 43 × 84 mm) Weight: Astro 220: 6.5 oz.

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    Astro Dog Tracking System Owner’s Manual Power Source: Astro 220: Two 1.5 volt AA batteries, vehicle power adapter, USB data cable DC 30: Internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery, vehicle power adapter, AC charger...

  • Page 62: Optional Accessories, Transferring Data

    The USB drivers are installed when you install the MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager software. 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 device. After the drivers are installed to your computer, your computer detects your Astro 220 each time you connect it to a USB port.

  • Page 63

    Follow the instructions provided with the MapSource map data disk. To use the USB mass storage mode: 1. Connect the Astro 220 to a computer using the USB cable provided. 2. Press MENU > MENU > System > MENU >...

  • Page 64

    1. Browse your computer for the file you want to copy. 2. Highlight the file, and select 3. Open the drive or volume identified with the Astro 220. 4. Select Edit > Paste. To eject and unplug the USB cable: 1.

  • Page 65

    Web site, there are no updates.) NOTE: To avoid data corruption, do not turn the Astro 220 off or the DC 30 off during data transfer. Updating DC 30 Software The DC 30 uses your Astro 220 as a wireless transfer device when transferring software updates and detailed dog tracks.

  • Page 66: Caring For The Astro 220 System

    Appendix of the dog’s movements. These tracks can be transferred to MapSource on your computer using the Astro 220 as a wireless transfer device to a computer. To transfer dog unit (DC 30) tracks: 1. Open Garmin MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager.

  • Page 67: Software License Agreement

    Avoid chemical cleaners that may damage the material. Storage Do not store the Astro 220 or DC 30 where prolonged exposure to temperature extremes may occur, because permanent damage may result. Long-Term DC 30 Battery Storage: The normal...

  • Page 68

    Appendix a valuable trade secret of Garmin. You agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse engineer, or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software. You agree not to export or re-export the Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America.

  • Page 69

    taking place. Hearing Aids–Some digital wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Other Medical Devices–If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy.

  • Page 70: Index

    Index Index area calculation auto calibration auto zoom Symbols averaging ? symbol avoid accessories 41, backlight level 4, accuracy, GPS backlight timeout active route barometer mode adding dogs to the dog list battery addresses installation alarms life marine power remaining...

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    9, dog tracks, transferring go to marked location applications EGNOS lost alert elevation (vert. speed) mode elevation, GPS guidance method ENTER key guidance text exits, finding external power lost heading setup highway page faster time...

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    Index microSD card 56, points of interest moonrise POIs moonset position format moving a marked location power key multicolor power specifications MURS frequencies pressure setup profile projecting a location naming the dog prompted NEAR message follow road method new location guidance method next turn pop-up off route recalculation...

  • Page 73

    Astro 220 sunset DC 30 symbol set upgrade dog unit USB drivers use map data time setup use track data tones setup use with GPS on or off TracBack UTC offset tracking a dog track log...

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    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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