Garmin Astro 220, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Astro Owner s Manual GPS enabled dog tracking system...

Page 2: ...cerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products Garmin AutoLocate TracBack BlueChart MotionBased and MapSource are registered trademarks and Astro is a trademark of Garmin Ltd or its s...

Page 3: ...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 d...

Page 4: ...Operating the Astro 220 7 Dog Tracking 9 Communicating with the DC 20 9 Tracking a Dog 11 Tips for Successful Tracking 14 Main Menu 15 Start New Hunt 15 Go To Marked Location 16 View Sunrise Sunset 16...

Page 5: ...Calendar 52 Calculator 52 Stopwatch 53 View Sunrise Sunset 53 View Hunting Almanac 53 Games Menu 53 Settings 54 System Setup 54 Dog List Setup 54 Dog Alerts Setup 55 Display Setup 55 Tones Setup 55 M...

Page 6: ...questions before 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 d...

Page 7: ...g 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 Do not recharge the battery outside of the unit or di...

Page 8: ...as a result of any other state or local law or ordinance relating to use of the unit See California Vehicle Code Section 26708 a Minnesota Statutes 2005 Section 169 71 The California Electronic Waste...

Page 9: ...tachment slot Battery compartment cover and access to the microSD card tray GPS antenna Battery compartment locking D Ring USB connector port under weather cap Keypad LCD screen Power key VHF antenna...

Page 10: ...er polarity A polarity diagram is molded into the battery compartment 3 Reinstall the battery cover Remove the batteries from your Astro 220 when you do not expect to use the unit for several months D...

Page 11: ...on the Map page Press to scroll up or down a list on any other page DOG Key Press and release at any time to view the Dog Tracker page POWER Key Press and hold to turn the unit on or off Press and rel...

Page 12: ...appears followed by the Dog Tracker page 2 To turn off press and hold the POWER key again Introduction Page Dog Tracker Page Adjusting the Astro 220 Backlight You may want to adjust the backlight to...

Page 13: ...battery requires 3 1 2 to 4 hours To turn the DC 20 on and off 1 Press and hold the POWER key When the unit turns on the LED turns red and blinks at a steady pulse 2 To turn off press and hold the POW...

Page 14: ...after you install new batteries or when exposed to temperature changes of greater that 20o F Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors The accuracy of the electronic compass is adversely affected if t...

Page 15: ...side of the list To scroll through a list press up or down on the ROCKER or use the In and Out keys to scroll a set of items Default the factory setting saved in the unit s memory You can change the s...

Page 16: ...ppears when the unit is powered by an external source Satellite signal strength bars are filled in when the unit has acquired satellites The Receiving Communication icon blinks whenever the unit detec...

Page 17: ...tracking immediately If you are using a new DC 20 then also follow instructions for adding a new dog on page 13 To view communication with the dog s DC 20 Press the DOG key to view the Dog Tracker pa...

Page 18: ...DC 20 to Astro 220 communication signal strength and the DC 20 GPS signal strength Naming the dog By default the Astro 220 assigns the name Dog Dog 1 Dog 2 etc to every Dog Unit DC 20 linked to it Whe...

Page 19: ...DC 20 internal track log Change Dog Unit Type allows you to identify your dog type in order to show the appropriate dog status symbols Choose from Auto Pointing Dog Treeing Dog or Pet Upgrade Dog Unit...

Page 20: ...n unknown status symbol indicates that the Astro 220 cannot determine the dog s location Use the pointer to locate the direction to your dog To change the color of your dog s pointer see page 40 Dog s...

Page 21: ...owing instructions for general map set up on page 56 To learn more about the Map page features and custom settings refer to page 56 Adding dogs to the Dog List If you purchased your Astro 220 as a kit...

Page 22: ...s 3 Select an unassigned and non conflicting ID OK 4 Change the update rate if desired Both 10 and 30 second updates reduce battery drain but create a less detailed dog track and collected statistics...

Page 23: ...Menu To open the Main Menu press MENU twice Start New Hunt This option provides the ability to easily reset dog statistics track logs and mark the location of your vehicle To clear the statistics fro...

Page 24: ...ctions for a different location select the Location field to open the New Location Options Menu View Hunting Almanac An almanac of tables provides you with a listing of predicted best times for huntin...

Page 25: ...220 features to your requirements Mark Location Locations are landmarks you record and store in your Astro 220 When beginning a hunt it s a good practice to mark the location of your vehicle so you c...

Page 26: ...his location the date and time plus bird information is recorded to aid in finding this covey site again and to aid in managing bird numbers Marking a Location Using the Map You can quickly create a l...

Page 27: ...rker next to the location 4 Use the ROCKER to move the location to a new location on the map and press ENTER Averaging a Marked Location You can average a marked location for more accuracy To calculat...

Page 28: ...nters pan mode which moves the map to keep the map pointer within the display area You can move the map pointer about the page to highlight and identify map items You can change the map scale to zoom...

Page 29: ...op of the Map page Map Only 1 wide 2 small 3 2 small and 1 wide or 4 data fields Change Data Fields allows you to select the type of data you want to show in the data fields Available only if the data...

Page 30: ...press ENTER 3 data field option Change data selection arrow To change the data shown in selected fields 1 Press MENU select Change Data Fields 2 Observe a selection arrow in the corner of each data fi...

Page 31: ...w appears on the map at your current location with REF below it 2 Move the arrow to the point you want to measure from and press ENTER A push pin marks the point 3 Move the arrow to the point you want...

Page 32: ...est Containing a keyword you enter and Select Category for those groups such as Food or Lodging Use these options to shorten your search To open the Find Menu Press MENU twice select Advanced Find Fin...

Page 33: ...ked location for a more accurate reference see page 19 Project Location create a new location by referencing a known location by entering bearing and distance from that location see page 19 Find Near...

Page 34: ...pens again with each category containing items near the item selected on the information page 5 Select a category and press ENTER to open a Find list of items near the item To find an item from anothe...

Page 35: ...ew the list of geocache locations created using your Astro 220 or downloaded from your computer For more information about geocaching go to my garmin com login and click Go Geocaching To find a geocac...

Page 36: ...near your location 3 Select an exit ENTER to open the information page This page contains the exit description a list of available services near the exit and the distance and bearing from the exit to...

Page 37: ...wnloaded MapSource detailed mapping you can use the All Points of Interest category on the Find Menu to locate a nearby restaurant lodging landmark public building or select a category from the Find M...

Page 38: ...a wide variety of travel data that can be useful when navigating a long distance It indicates your current speed average speed trip odometer and many other helpful statistics useful for navigation You...

Page 39: ...or course pointer It also provides navigation data such as current speed distance to the next point on the route and estimated arrival time Compass Page The compass ring moves to indicate North orient...

Page 40: ...you to select from 2 3 or 4 data fields that appear on the Compass page Change Data Fields allows you to select the type of data you want to show in the data fields Calibrate Compass accesses the Comp...

Page 41: ...rse pointer as a guide OR Select Project Location to open the Project Location page 6 Enter an estimated distance from your current location to establish a projected location 7 Select Go To to open th...

Page 42: ...d that direction until the arrow is pointing ahead and then continue in that direction The bearing pointer points to the destination regardless of the direction you are moving The bearing pointer is m...

Page 43: ...in your path It also helps you avoid hazards to either side of the course such as shoals or submerged rocks Altimeter Page The Altimeter page can show you the current elevation the rate of your ascent...

Page 44: ...time or plots the elevation over a distance View Elevation Plot View Pressure Plot shows the elevation or the pressure plot Zoom Ranges allows you to select Zoom Ranges for elevation distance or time...

Page 45: ...imeter Options menu and press ENTER to show the plot 2 Adjust the time and distance measurement using the Zoom Ranges option explained on the pages that follow 3 To clear the plot and start again you...

Page 46: ...ross hairs are stopped at a location along the profile the screen shows the elevation or pressure time of day and date when the point was recorded To use the View Points option While on the Altimeter...

Page 47: ...barometric pressure to determine elevation Since the pressure at any given elevation can fluctuate you can calibrate the altimeter to increase its accuracy if you know the elevation or pressure at yo...

Page 48: ...log 1 Press MENU twice select Advanced GPS Applications select Tracks 3 Select Clear select Yes to clear the track log To setup a track log 1 Press MENU twice Advanced GPS Applications select Tracks...

Page 49: ...of the track log 1 Press MENU twice select Advanced GPS Applications select Tracks to open the Tracks page 2 Select Save A message appears asking you if you want to save the entire track 3 Select No t...

Page 50: ...n the Tracks page Track Profiles After you save a track you have a record of the path you traveled and a track altitude profile To view a track profile 1 Open the Saved Track page and press MENU selec...

Page 51: ...log to use later as a TracBack When initiated a TracBack route takes you back to the oldest stored track log point To use the TracBack feature 1 With the Saved Tracks page for the track or the Tracks...

Page 52: ...With a saved track shown on the map use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the place on the track that you want to mark as a user location 2 Press MARK to open the Mark Location page 3 Customize the us...

Page 53: ...of the Find Menu categories and open the information page for the selected location city exit point of interest and so on 5 Select Use to add it to the route 6 To add more points to the route repeat s...

Page 54: ...option you can view only the list of points for a route from the Active Route page See Routing Setup on page 59 To preview the turns for an active route 1 On the Routes page select a saved route and p...

Page 55: ...the route name and review route points To change the name of the route 1 Press MENU twice Advanced GPS Applications select Routes to open the Routes page 2 Select a saved route and press ENTER 3 Sele...

Page 56: ...d to the next point on your route Select Manual to transition to the next location anytime while navigating a route Using the Route Page Options The Route page shows all points stored in memory for th...

Page 57: ...ou should move to stay on course to the next point Use the In and Out keys to change the five scale settings for zooming in or out on the highway To navigate using the Highway page 1 While navigating...

Page 58: ...age 2 Select each alarm field and press ENTER to view the list of tones 3 Select the desired tone and press ENTER 4 Activate the alarms by placing a check at the bottom of the page Speed Alerts are pr...

Page 59: ...oward the top of the display or your current heading toward the top of the display Multicolor Single Color indicates whether each satellite is shown in a different color or the same color New Location...

Page 60: ...Options Menu Select Add Point to open the Find Menu 4 Select the type of point you want to place on the Day page See page 24 for details on using the Find Menu With the information page for that point...

Page 61: ...Select Set Lap Distance 2 Use the ROCKER to select the field you want to change Enter the new value and press ENTER When done select OK View Sunrise Sunset This feature is also accessed from the Main...

Page 62: ...unit to remain on Stay On or turn off Turn Off when external power is removed Proximity Alarms indicates if custom points of interest proximity alarms are on or off Use the System Options Menu to Rest...

Page 63: ...up Use Display Settings to select a screen display color scheme for day and night viewing You can set the backlight timeout and the level of brightness and shorten the timeout to save on battery power...

Page 64: ...move from icon to icon when selecting a Map Setup category and to move up and down the feature fields on each page Map Setup General Page The Map Setup General page contains the settings for Orientati...

Page 65: ...Log sets the maximum zoom range at which active track logs are shown Track Points sets the maximum number of track points used to record a track Go To Line selects either a bearing or course line for...

Page 66: ...options for displaying maps Map Setup Marine Page Use the Map Setup Marine page to customize settings for marine colors spot soundings light sectors and symbol sets when using downloaded marine chart...

Page 67: ...ing outside of the detailed map coverage area or where no roads exist Follow Road Method sets how the unit calculates follow road routes based on one of the following preferences Prompted you are prom...

Page 68: ...e route for your vehicle type because some roads have vehicle based restrictions Avoid allows you to avoid certain road types and maneuvers on your route Geocache Setup Use the Geocache Setup page to...

Page 69: ...Time Coordinate offset Units Setup To access the Units Setup page From the Main Menu select Advanced Settings Units Position Format sets the coordinate system in which a particular location is shown T...

Page 70: ...the Main Menu select Advanced Settings Heading Display sets the value Cardinal Letters Degrees or Mils North Reference provides headings based on a true magnetic grid or specific user value Switch to...

Page 71: ...en On elevation is corrected by the GPS receiver 3 Select the Barometer Mode field to select Variable Elevation used when moving or Fixed Elevation used when stationary allowing the altimeter to funct...

Page 72: ...art Approx 45 seconds factory reset On average for a stationary receiver with an open sky view Update Rate 1 second continuous Antenna Astro 220 Built in quad helix DC 20 Built in Patch Accuracy GPS 1...

Page 73: ...rAdapter powers the Astro 220 from an automobile cigarette lighter MapSource Software Data Disks and Pre Loaded microSD Cards offer detailed mapping that is compatible with the Astro 220 Visit the Gar...

Page 74: ...is connected USB drivers might be updated periodically You can update at www garmin com To connect your Astro 220 to your computer 1 Lift the USB protective cover from the back of the Astro 220 and in...

Page 75: ...own and your dog s tracks from the Astro 220 to MapSource Highly detailed dog tracks can be transferred from the DC 20 via the Astro using the Transfer Dog Unit Track option from the Dog Info page Op...

Page 76: ...desktop icon 2 Browse the PC or Macintosh for the file to copy 3 For a PC select the file and select Edit Copy and open the drive identified with the Astro 220 Note If you have several network drives...

Page 77: ...om Unit Software from the Web site and follow instructions Note Do not turn off the Astro 220 or DC 20 during data transfer to avoid data corruption Upgrading DC 20 software The DC 20 uses your Astro...

Page 78: ...pSource on your computer using the Astro 220 as a wireless transfer device to a computer To transfer dog unit DC 20 tracks 1 Be certain Garmin MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager is installed on your...

Page 79: ...permanent damage may result Long Term DC 20 Battery Storage The normal long term decrease in the charging capacity of lithium ion batteries can be accelerated by exposure to elevated temperatures Stor...

Page 80: ...le 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...

Page 81: ...ng antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the GPS unit Consult the dealer or an experienced rad...

Page 82: ...ntial interference with the pacemaker These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research Persons with pacemakers should ALWAYS ke...

Page 83: ...in dust or metal powders and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine Limited Warranty This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials o...

Page 84: ...ranty service an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is required Garmin will not replace missing components from any package purchased through an online auction Internatio...

Page 85: ...orage information 68 display setup 55 dog alerts 55 dog info page 10 dog tracking 9 E elevation GPS 51 ENTER key 3 F finding an address 28 an interstate exit 28 a city 28 a geocache 27 a point of inte...

Page 86: ...45 copying 48 creating 45 deleting 47 navigating 45 route page options 48 turn previews 46 47 routing setup 59 S satellite page 50 selecting options 7 Sight N Go 32 start new hunt 15 status bar 8 sto...

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