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Garmin Astro 220 Setup Manual

Garmin Astro 220 Setup Manual

Dog tracking system package
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Astro 220
DC 20
NOTE: If you have purchased a separate DC 20 for tracking an additional dog, that unit is supplied with a vehicle DC
charging assembly, AC charging assembly, collar attachment plate, and dog harness.
Contents of Your Astro Dog Tracking System Package
Astro 220 GPS receiver and radio receiver
DC 20 GPS receiver and radio transmitter
DC 20 dog harness
DC 20 collar attachment plate
DC 20 vehicle DC charging assembly
DC 20 AC charging assembly
Astro 220 wrist strap
Astro 220 belt clip
Astro 220 antenna base cover (when the Astro 220 is used without the VHF antenna)
USB cable (for data transfer to and from the Astro 220 and a computer)
Garmin Trip and Waypoint Manager CD
Owner's manual (stored under the case foam padding)
Setup guide with quick reference (stored under the case foam padding)
Carrying case
Items you must provide: (2) AA batteries (required to power the Astro 220), dog training
e-collar and small Phillips screwdriver (if installing the DC 20 as a collar mounted
device)
Dog Harness
with DC 20
installed

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Summary of Contents for Garmin Astro 220

  • Page 1 Astro 220 wrist strap • Astro 220 belt clip • Astro 220 antenna base cover (when the Astro 220 is used without the VHF antenna) • USB cable (for data transfer to and from the Astro 220 and a computer) DC 20 •...
  • Page 2: Calibrate The Compass

    This guide takes you through the basic steps for starting up and using your Astro System for the first time. The Astro 220 Owner’s Manual provides detailed instructions for using your Astro System in the field. Install batteries in the Astro ➊...
  • Page 3 To check for communication and good GPS signal reception, while on the Dog Tracker page, press the ENTER key on the Astro 220 to view the Dog Info page. This page contains information about the dog such as: name, state of activity (running, on point, treed, sitting, and “unknown?”...
  • Page 4 NOTE: If you have purchased additional DC 20 Dog Units, they may be added to the Astro 220 Handheld Unit dog list to allow multiple dog tracking as explained in the Astro 220 Owner’s Manual.
  • Page 5 Make sure it is snug to avoid slippage. Begin Tracking Your Dog With the Astro 220 turned on, and a GPS location established, press the DOG key to view the Dog Tracker page. This page shows a status bar with icons for GPS signal strength, receiving communication, and battery capacity icons;...
  • Page 6 Add more dogs to the tracking list. Customize each dog’s tracking characteristics. Use the GPS navigation features of the Astro 220. Load detailed map data on the Astro 220. Use accessory features like Hunting Almanac and Sunrise/Sunset. Set up Astro 220 features to your personal preferences.