Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
Owner's Manual
GPS-enabled dog tracking system
Astro
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IntroductIon
IntroductIon
Thank you for choosing the Garmin® AstroTM Dog Tracking System. The Astro 220 uses the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver and, when combined with the DC 20, an accurate and reliable dog tracking system.
Contact Garmin
Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your unit. Contact Garmin Product Support by phone: (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020, MondayÂFriday, 8 AMÂ5 PM Central Time; or go to www.garmin.com/support/.
Tip and Shortcuts
· To quickly return to the Main Menu from any page, press the MENU key twice or press the BACK key repeatedly. · To extend battery life, turn off the GPS when not using the Astro 220 for navigation or dog tracking. Also, decrease the level of the display's backlight, by quickly pressing and releasing the POWER key. · To extend the battery life of a DC 20, turn the unit off when not tracking a dog, or decrease the update rate.
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Table of Contents
Main Menu ............................................................15
Introduction.............................................................i
Contact Garmin ......................................................... i Warning .................................................................... iv DC 20 Battery Warnings........................................... v Important Information .............................................. v myGarmin................................................................. vi Unit Overview ........................................................... 1 Installing the Batteries ............................................. 2 Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions.................. 3 Turning on the Astro 220 ......................................... 4 Charging the DC 20 .................................................. 5 Initializing the GPS Receivers ................................. 5 Calibrating the Astro 220 Compass ........................ 6 Operating the Astro 220 ........................................... 7 Communicating with the DC 20 .............................. 9 Tracking a Dog........................................................ 11 Tips for Successful Tracking................................. 14
Start New Hunt........................................................ 15 Go To Marked Location .......................................... 16 View Sunrise/Sunset .............................................. 16 View Hunting Almanac ........................................... 16 Advanced ................................................................ 17 Marking Your Current Location ............................. 17 Marking Hunting Specific Locations .................... 18 Marking a Location Using the Map ....................... 18 Averaging a Marked Location ............................... 19 Projecting a Location ............................................. 19 Map Page Options .................................................. 21 Data Fields .............................................................. 22 Measuring Distance ............................................... 23 Find By Name ......................................................... 24 Recent Finds ........................................................... 25 Finding a Location ................................................. 27 Finding a Geocache ............................................... 27 Finding a City.......................................................... 28
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Mark Location ......................................................17
Getting Started.......................................................1
Map Page ..............................................................20
Dog Tracking ..........................................................9
Find Features .......................................................24
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GPS Applications ................................................30
Trip Computer Page ............................................... 30 Compass Page........................................................ 31 Altimeter Page ........................................................ 35 Using Tracks ........................................................... 40 Routes .....................................................................45 Navigating a Route ................................................. 45 Proximity Locations ............................................... 49 Satellite Page .......................................................... 50 Calendar .................................................................. 52 Calculator ................................................................ 52 Stopwatch ...............................................................53 View Sunrise/Sunset .............................................. 53 View Hunting Almanac ........................................... 53 Games Menu ........................................................... 53 System Setup.......................................................... 54
Accessories .........................................................52
Appendix ..............................................................64
Settings ................................................................54
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Specifications ......................................................... 64 Caring for the Astro System .................................. 71 Software License Agreement ................................ 72 Product Registration .............................................. 72 FCC Compliance..................................................... 73 Limited Warranty .................................................... 75
Index .....................................................................77
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Warning
Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury. · When installing the unit in a vehicle, place the unit securely so that it does not obstruct the driver's view of the road or interfere with vehicle operating controls, such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers. Do not place in front of or above any airbag. (See diagram).
Do not mount where driver's field of vision is blocked. Do not place unsecured on the vehicle dashboard.
Do not mount in front of an airbag field of deployment.
continuing navigation and defer to posted road signs. · Always operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Do not become distracted by the unit while driving, and always be fully aware of all driving conditions. Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the unit's screen while driving and use voice prompts when possible. Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any functions requiring prolonged use of the unit's controls while driving. Pull over in a safe and legal manner before attempting such operations. · This unit is designed to provide route suggestions. It is not designed to replace the need for driver attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or other factors that may affect safety while driving.
· When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the unit to all available navigation sources, including information from street signs, visual sightings, and maps. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This Notice is provided in accordance with California's Proposition 65. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for more information.
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DC 20 Battery Warnings
If these guidelines are not followed, the internal lithium-ion battery may experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the DC 20, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. · Contact your local waste department to properly dispose of the unit/battery. · Do not leave the unit exposed to a heat source or in a high temperature location, such as in the sun in an unattended vehicle on a hot day. To prevent damage, remove the unit from the vehicle or store it out of direct sunlight, such as in the glove box. · Do not incinerate. · When storing the unit for a limited length of time, store within the following temperature range: -4° to 140°F (-20° to 40°C). When storing the unit for an extended time, store within the following temperature range: 32° to 77°F (0° to 25°C). · Do not operate the unit outside of the following temperature range: -4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C). · Recharge the unit within the following temperature range: 32° to 113°F (0° to 45°C). The DC 20 unit contains a replaceable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, the following warnings also apply:
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· Do not recharge the battery outside of the unit or disassemble the battery. · Keep the used battery away from children. D ...
