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Gps-enabled dog tracking system
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  • Page 1 Astro ® owner’s manual GPS-enabled dog tracking system...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. Except as expressly provided updates and supplemental information concerning herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, the use and operation of this and other Garmin copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded products. or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Tracking Your Dog on the Map ..8 Altimeter ........24 Adding Dogs .........9 Tracks .........26 Collar Lock........10 Routes ........29 Astro and DC 40 Tips ....Highway ........32 Locations ......13 Proximity Alarms ......32 Marking a Location .....13 Turn Preview ......33 Navigating to a Marked Active Route .......33...
  • Page 4 Setting the Device Tones ....40 Product Information ....62 Customizing the Main Menu ..40 Index ........76 Customizing the Map Setup ..40 Routing Settings ......42 Geocache Settings .....43 Marine Alarms......43 Time Settings ......44 Units Settings ......44 Heading Settings ......45 Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Help us better support you by (Europe) Ltd. by phone at +44 (0) completing our online registration 870.8501241. today. • Go to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 6: Device Overviews

    ➌ Power key Avoid using a high-powered radio Display ➍ (greater than 5 watts) in close Keypad proximity to the Astro. It may cause ➎ irreversible damage to the Astro. Belt clip button ➏ Wrist strap slot ➐ USB port (under weather cap) ➊...
  • Page 7 Press to cancel data entry or return to the previous menu or page. Press to view the map. ➌ MEnU Press to open the menu for ➍ the active page. Press twice to open the main menu. Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 8: Manual Conventions

    You can customize the settings, but you can 3. Press ENTER to select a always revert back to the brightness level and close the factory settings by selecting menu. restore Defaults. Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 9: Status Bar Icons

    Yes.” Using the On-Screen Keyboard Status Bar Icons A keyboard appears when you enter The status bar at the top of each Astro text. page provides status information. ➊ ➋ ➌ Indicates the satellite signal ➊...

  • Page 10: Tracking Your Dog

    1. Press DOG to view the Dog NOTE: The DC 40 does not transmit Tracker page. its location to the Astro, and the The direction to the dog and Astro does not indicate the location distance of the dog from the Astro of the DC 40, until both devices have appears.

  • Page 11: Editing Dog Information

    The dog pointer is most accurate when you are holding *The unknown status icon indicates the Astro level and the dog is farther that the DC 40 has not acquired a than 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. At less satellite signal and that the Astro than that distance, “NEAR”...

  • Page 12: Tracking Your Dog On The Map

    Changing the Dog Type You can identify the dog type so that • Marked locations appear on ➊ the appropriate dog status symbols the map. appear. 1. Press DOG > ENTER. 2. Press MENU. Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 13: Adding Dogs

    The accuracy circle is the ➋ area where your GPS location The Astro can track up to ten dogs data is poor. The smaller the with DC 40 collars. If you purchase circle, the more precise your additional DC 40 devices, you can link location.

  • Page 14: Collar Lock

    NOTE: If you forget the PIN, the collected statistics. Collar Lock feature can be overridden 7. Bring the Astro within a few feet of by physically touching the Astro to the the DC 40. DC 40.

  • Page 15: Astro And Dc 40 Tips

    (page 12). are ready to continue the hunt. • The Astro can track up to ten dogs resetting Your Dog Statistics with DC 40 collars. Only three dogs 1. Press DOG > ENTER. can be viewed at one time on the 2.
  • Page 16 Tracking Your Dog About Line-of-Sight radio Communication The Astro and DC 40 use radio signals to communicate. Objects in the path of radio signals degrade the quality of the signals. Keeping an unobstructed line of sight between your Astro and your dog’s DC 40 produces the best communication signal.

  • Page 17: Locations

    Marking a Covey You can mark a covey location and Locations are landmarks that you enter the estimated number of birds record and store in your Astro. flushed and the number of birds taken. 1. Press MARK. Marking a Location 2.

  • Page 18: Navigating To A Marked Location

    Moving a Marked Location on move your vehicle, you can change the the Map location to your current position. 1. From the main menu, select Advanced > Find > Marked Locations. 2. Select a marked location. Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 19: Averaging Your Location

    You can average a marked location 4. Select Project Location. for more accuracy. When averaging, 5. Enter the bearing and distance to the Astro takes several readings at the the projected location. same location and uses the average value to provide more accuracy.

  • Page 20: Map

    Scaling the Map Press IN and OUT to change the The Astro has a preloaded basemap map scale. that includes cities, highways, exit When you zoom in, the accuracy information, and lake and river of your location is indicated by outlines.

  • Page 21: Measuring Distance

    4. Move the arrow to another point. You can measure the distance between REF marks the ending point ➋ two points. The distance between the two 1. Press MAP > MENU. points appears ➌ 2. Select Measure Distance. Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 22: Find Features

    1. Find a location. 3. Select Go To. 2. Press MENU. Finding a Location by name 3. Select Find Near Here. 1. From the main menu, select 4. Select a category. Advanced > Find. Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Finding A City

    When a geocache is found, the Finding a Location near a Point Astro marks the cache as found, on the Map logs an entry into the calendar, and 1. Find a location. shows the nearest cache.

  • Page 24: Using Optional Detailed Maps

    Finding an Address 3. Press MENU to narrow your 1. From the main menu, select search. Advanced > Find > Addresses. 4. Select an item from the list. Stopping navigation Press MENU > Stop Navigation. Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Gps Applications

    The trip computer displays your current • Turn toward the direction of the speed, average speed, maximum bearing pointer until the arrow speed, trip odometer, and other helpful is pointing toward the top of the statistics. compass. Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 26 When navigating to a destination, ➌ the bearing pointer points to ➋ ➌ your destination, regardless of the ➊ direction you are moving. When the bearing pointer points toward the top of the compass, you are ➍ Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 27 Sight ‘n Go You can point the device at an object in the distance, such as a water tower, lock in the direction, and then navigate to the object. 5. Select Lock Direction. Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 28: Altimeter

    ➊ ➋ 1. Press DOG > MENU. 2. Press MENU. 2. Select Calibrate Compass > Start. 3. Select Plot Over Time or Plot 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Over Distance ➌ Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 29 (or pressure) reading, the 1. From the main menu, select time of day, and the date when the Advanced > GPS Applications > point was recorded. Altimeter. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select Zoom Ranges. Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 30: Tracks

    Select a Record Method: • Advanced > GPS Applications > Select Distance, and enter a ◦ Altimeter. distance interval. 3. Press MENU. Select Time, and enter a ◦ 4. Select Calibrate Altimeter. time interval. Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 31 You can also change the color The track appears on the map. for the track on the map. Changing the color of a dog’s saved track also changes the dog pointer color on the Dog Tracker page. Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 32: Navigating A Saved Track

    Advanced > GPS Applications > 4. Select Profile. Tracks > TracBack. The beginning and the end of the 2. Move the map pointer to a point on track are marked by a flag. the track. Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Routes

    A route is a sequence of points or saved 5. Press MARK. locations that leads you to your final 6. Select New. destination. 7. If necessary, edit the location information. 8. Select OK. Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 34: Creating A Route

    Select a point on the route. 5. Select Use. You can review, insert, remove, 6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 to add change, or move the point. more points to the route. Press MENU for more route • options. Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Deleting A Route

    1. From the main menu, select route. You can press IN to route Advanced > GPS Applications > to the previous point. Routes. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select Off Road Transition. Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 36: Highway

    1. From the main menu, select Advanced > GPS Applications > Proximity > Proximity Alarm 2. If necessary, press IN or OUT to Tones. zoom in or out on the map. 2. Select a tone for each alarm. Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Turn Preview

    You must be navigating a route on roads to display the turn preview information. 1. From the main menu, select Advanced > GPS Applications > Turn Preview. 2. Scroll through all of the turn previews. Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 38: Satellite

    Select GPS Elevation to view • Your current location ➍ your current elevation. Customizing the Satellite Page 1. From the main menu, select Advanced > GPS Applications > Satellite. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select an option: Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 39: Accessories

    Accessories Accessories Calculator The Astro has a standard calculator and a scientific calculator. Calendar The calendar can record locations Opening the Calculator on specific days and provide sunrise, Application sunset, and hunting-almanac 1. From the main menu, select information. Advanced >Accessories >...

  • Page 40: Stopwatch

    Select Time to view positions of • Press MENU, and select Set the sun and moon at a different Lap Distance to enter a value. time. Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Viewing The Hunting Almanac

    From the main menu, select Advanced > Accessories > Games. You can view the predicted best times for hunting and fishing for a specific The Astro contains six games: Memory date and location. Race, Virtual Maze, GekoSmak, Nibbons, Gekoids, and Beast Hunt.

  • Page 42: Customizing Your Device

    Battery Type—allows you to select the type of battery you are using. 1. From the main menu, select • Text Language—sets the text Advanced > Settings > Dog List. language on the device. 2. Select a dog. Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Setting Dog Alerts

    60 seconds. • Nighttime Color Scheme—sets the • GPS Lost Alert—indicates that color scheme used in night mode. the dog’s DC 40 has lost GPS • Backlight Timeout—see page satellite signals. • Backlight Level—see page Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 44: Setting The Device Tones

    Select Insert to add a new item • map. to the list. • Below—sets the map scale for Track Up. At scales above the Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 45 • Track Log—sets the maximum • Select a check box to enable a zoom at which active track logs are detailed map. shown. Press MENU to select options for • hiding or showing maps. Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 46: Routing Settings

    • Symbol Set—allows you to • Follow Road Method select the map symbol set: ◦ Prompted—asks you to select Auto, GARMIN, NOAA, or a follow-road method before the International. route is calculated. Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 47: Geocache Settings

    • Off Course Alarm—sets an alarm or transportation type in order to sound when you are off course to calculate the most practical by a specified distance. route. Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 48: Time Settings

    • Depth—sets the unit of measure selected time zone. for depth. Units Settings • Pressure—sets the unit of measure From the main menu, select Advanced for gauge and atmospheric pressure. > Settings > Units. Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 49: Heading Settings

    Trip data is not recorded when below—sets the speed to switch Fixed Elevation is on. to a compass heading when you exceed the specified time. • for more than—sets the time to switch to a compass heading. Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 50: Customizing Data Fields

    Ascent - Maximum The maximum ascent rate in feet/meters per Elevation The altitude of your minute. current location above or below sea level. Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 51 Location (lat/lon) Displays the current Speed - Moving The average speed position in the default Avg. of the device while position format moving since last regardless of the reset. selected settings. Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 52 Velocity Made The speed at which Time to Next The estimated time Good you are closing on a needed until you reach destination along a the next point on the route. route. Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 53 The measurement of Dest. your rate of ascent or descent to a predetermined altitude. Waypoint at Dest. The last point on a route to your destination. Waypoint at Next The next point on your route. Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 54: Appendix

    • Unlock optional maps. • Download geocaches to your device. Buying Accessories Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories, preloaded map data cards, accessories, and replacement parts. Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 55 6. Replace the mounting plate and screws. 7. Replace the zip tie that secures the 3. Slide the belt clip onto the button. VHF antenna to the collar. Trim the zip tie and any sharp edges. Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 56 2. Remove the end piece, the silver Trim the zip tie and any sharp tip, and the fuse. edges. 3. Install a 1 A fast blow fuse of the same size. 4. Replace the silver tip and the end piece. Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 57: Data Management

    Garmin dealer. In addition 5. Replace the batteries and the to map and data storage, the memory battery cover. cards can be used to store files such as images, cartridges, geocaches, routes, locations, and custom POIs. Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 58: Connecting The Usb Cable

    3. Select View Card Info. mini-USB port. 3. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB port. 4. From the main menu, select Advanced > Settings > System. 5. Press MENU. Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 59: Transferring Files

    9. Select OK when you have finished Transferring Detailed Tracks transferring the tracks. The dog tracks saved on your Astro are detailed enough for most users to view Deleting Files the movements of their dog. The DC 40 stores more-detailed tracks of the dog’s...

  • Page 60: Disconnecting The Usb Cable

    /webupdater. 4. Press the Delete key on your 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. keyboard. NOTE: To avoid data corruption, do not turn off the Astro during data Disconnecting the USB Cable transfer. 1. Complete an action: • For Windows computers, click...

  • Page 61: Caring For The Devices

    Extreme Temperatures Cleaning the Devices notice 1. Use a cloth dampened with a mild Do not store the Astro or DC 40 where detergent solution. prolonged exposure to temperature 2. Wipe it dry. extremes may occur, because Cleaning the Screen permanent damage may result.

  • Page 62: Specifications

    - line of sight DC 40 Output power 2 watts Water Water resistant to IEC resistance 60529 IPX7 Battery type Internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery Battery life From 17 to 48 hours. Recharging takes approximately 4½ hours. Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 63: Battery Information

    The temperature rating for the device When you do not plan to use the may exceed the usable range of some Astro for several months, remove the batteries. Alkaline batteries can rupture batteries. Stored data is not lost when at high temperatures. Alkaline batteries batteries are removed.

  • Page 64: Maximizing Battery Life

    From the main menu, select 1. Press DOG > MENU. Advanced > Settings > System > 2. Select Show Info. GPS > Battery Saver. 3. Press MENU. 4. Select Change Comm. Settings. 5. Change the update rate. Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 65: Charging The Dc 40

    Both 30-second and two-minute rates reduce battery drain, but they create a less-detailed dog track and collected statistics. 6. Bring the Astro within a few feet of the DC 40. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions. ➋ Charging the DC 40 ➊...

  • Page 66: Important Safety And Product Information

    Do not remove or attempt to box. remove the non-user-replaceable • Do not use a sharp object to remove battery. the batteries. Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 67 Using another battery presents a risk • When storing the device for a of fire or explosion. To purchase limited length of time, store within a replacement battery, see your the following temperature range: Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 68 (See diagram.) driving conditions. Minimize the ◦ Do not place an unsecured Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 69: Fcc Information

    It is not a radio frequency (RF) signals. In August replacement for driver attentiveness 1996, The Federal Communications and good judgement. Do not follow Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 70 Electronic Devices–Most modern the ANSI Standard (C95.1). The design electronic equipment is shielded of your radio complies with the FCC from RF signals. However, certain guidelines (and those standards). equipment may not be shielded against Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 71 Vehicles–RF signals may affect if you have any reason to suspect that improperly installed or inadequately interference is taking place. shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 72 Obey all signs and instructions. Potentially Explosive Atmospheres– Turn your radio OFF and do not remove your battery when you are in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. Obey all signs and Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 73: Additional Information

    ORDINANCES. Where required, other fines, penalties, or damages that may Garmin dashboard or friction mount be incurred as a result of any state or options should be used. Always mount your Garmin device in a location that Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 74 Important Safety and Product Information does not obstruct the driver’s view of equipment generates, uses, and can the road. Garmin does not assume any radiate radio frequency energy and responsibility for any fines, penalties, may cause harmful interference to or damages that may be incurred as...

  • Page 75: Declaration Of Conformity

    This product does not contain any inaccurate or incomplete data. In some user-serviceable parts. Repairs should countries, complete and accurate map only be made by an authorized Garmin information is either not available or is service center. Unauthorized repairs or prohibitively expensive.

  • Page 76: Software License Agreement

    You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and/or its third- party providers and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 77: Limited Warranty

    (iv) damage caused EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR by service performed by anyone who STATUTORY, INCLUDING is not an authorized service provider ANY LIABILITY ARISING of Garmin; or (v) damage to a product UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 78 THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL device, freight charges prepaid, to any OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, Garmin warranty service station. SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS Online Auction Purchases: Products MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. purchased through online auctions are Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 79 Devices 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. Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 80: Index

    DC 40 adding City Navigator alerts Collar Lock Dog Tracker page backlight 4, 39, 60 colors information page barometer 25, 46 scheme list, settings barometer mode track pointer batteries Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 81 58, 63 points of interest alarms setup locations 13–15 fixed elevation colors averaging a location Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 82 5, 6, 11, trip computer 34, 46 troubleshooting odometer saving dog signals 9–10 off course alarm locations turn previews off road Sight ‘N Go software version Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 83 Index unit ID units settings updating software Astro 220 DC 30 VHF antenna, replacing WAAS warnings and important information 62–75 warranty WebUpdater 56–57 windshield mounting wrist strap zooming altimeter auto highway page Astro and DC 40 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 84 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. 0470 © 2010 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd.

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