Turning On the Devices
• On the handheld device, hold the
power key until the LCD display turns
on.
• On the dog collar device, hold the
power key until the status LED flashes
and the collar beeps.
Getting the Owner's Manual
Go to www.garmin.com/manuals
/astro430 .
Charging the Dog Collar Device
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the
contacts on the collar and the surrounding
area before connecting the charging clip.
NOTE: Your dog collar device may look
different than the device pictured.
You should fully charge the battery before
you use the device for the first time.
Charging a fully depleted battery takes
about five hours.
1
Snap the charging clip
➀
onto the
device
➁
.
2
Plug the small end of the power cable
into the mini-USB port on the charging
clip cable.
3
Plug the power cable into a power
source.
The status LED is solid red when the
collar is charging.
4
After the status LED turns solid green,
remove the charging clip from the
collar.
Acquiring Satellite Signals
Both the collar and handheld device must
acquire satellite signals before you put the
collar on your dog. Acquiring satellites can
take a few minutes.
1
Go outdoors to an open area.
2
Turn on both devices (page 4).
4
Introduction
