Garmin Astro 220 Quick Start Manual page 2

Step 2: Turn the Astro 220 on
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in
To turn the Astro 220 on, press and hold the
the product box for product warnings and other important
information.
The first time you turn the Astro 220 on,
a message appears. Follow the prompts
Step 1: Install the Batteries in the
to setup the Astro. Thereafter, when you
Astro 220
turn the Astro 220 on, the Garmin Logo
The Astro 220 operates on two AA batteries (not included). Use appears, followed by the Dog Tracker page.
alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries.
To adjust the backlight level:
1. Turn the D-Ring on the back of the unit ¼ turn counter-
1. While the Astro 220 is on, press and
clockwise and remove the battery cover.
quickly release the Power button on
top of the unit.
2. Press the Rocker up arrow or down
arrow to adjust the brightness levels.
3. Press ENTER to select a brightness level.
Step 3: Acquire GPS Satellite Signals
Before the Astro 220 can find your current location and the
location of the DC 30, you must acquire GPS satellite signals.
Battery D-Ring
Compartment
1. Go outdoors to an open area, away from tall buildings and
trees.
2. Insert the batteries in the battery compartment, observing the
proper polarity.
2. Turn the Astro 220 and DC 30 on. Acquiring GPS satellite
signals can take a few minutes.
3. Reinstall the battery cover.
The bars on the Astro 220 indicate satellite strength.
When the bars are black, the Astro 220 has acquired GPS satellite
Power button.
signals. The two red LEDs on the DC 30 double blink at each
pulse when a location fix is achieved.
Step 4: Calibrate the Astro 220 Compass
Calibrate the compass outdoors. Hold the compass level and
away from objects that generate magnetic fields, such as cars or
buildings.
1. On the Dog Tracker page (see Step 3), press MENU.
2. Select Calibrate Compass, and press ENTER.
Dog Tracker Page
3. Select Start, press ENTER, and follow the on-screen
directions.
Hold the unit
level and turn
slowly.
• "Just Right," "Too Fast," or "Too Slow" appears, notifying
you to adjust your turning speed. Hold the unit level while
turning.
• When "Calibration Successful" appears, press ENTER. To view communication status with the DC 30:
Press DOG to view the Dog Tracker page. The dog name is
• If "Calibration Failed" appears, repeat the process.
listed below the compass.
Step 5: Turn the DC 30 on
When communicating with the DC 30, the Dog Tracker page
Press and hold the Power button on the end of the DC 30. The indicates the direction of the dog, the distance away from you, and
red LEDs blink at a steady pulse. the status of the dog.
DC 30 power
button
LEDs blink red
Battery
when power is on.
charging port
To turn the DC 30 off, press and hold the Power button.
Step 6: Establish Communications
NOte: The DC 30 does not transmit its location to the Astro 220,
between the DC 30 and the Astro 220 and the Astro 220 will not indicate the location of the DC 30, until
both units have acquired satellite signals.
The DC 30 that was packaged with your Astro 220 system was
linked with the Astro 220 at the factory. If you purchased an
additional DC 30 separately, refer to the Astro 220 Owner's
Manual to link the additional DC 30 with the Astro 220.
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Step 7: Charge the DC 30
Fully charge the DC 30 before using it on a hunt. Charging a
fully-depleted DC 30 battery requires 4½ hours.
To charge the DC 30:
1. Connect the vehicle power cable or the AC adapter to an
appropriate electrical source.
Direction 2. Slide the connector into the battery charging port on the side of
to the dog
the DC 30.
Blue LED
Name of
the dog
Dog status
icon Distance to
3. Charge the DC 30 until the blue LED on the bottom of the unit
the dog
turns off.
Dog Tracker Page
Part Number 190-00714-11 Rev. B
Battery charging port
Printed in Taiwan