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Garmin Astro User Manual

Garmin Astro
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Astro
Owner’s Manual
GPS-enabled dog tracking system

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Garmin Astro Specifications

General IconGeneral
Battery life (max)24 h
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth32 mm
Width57 mm
Height159 mm
Weight185 g

Summary

Introduction

Contact Garmin

Instructions on how to contact Garmin for support and assistance with the product.

Tip and Shortcuts

Provides quick tips for navigating the menu and extending battery life.

Warning

Vehicle Installation and Driving Safety

Important safety information regarding vehicle installation and distracted driving.

Legal Restrictions Notice

DC 20 Battery Warnings

Important Information

myGarmin Services

Information on accessing Garmin services, registering the unit, and managing product features online.

Getting Started

Unit Overview

Identifies and labels key components of the Astro 220 unit.

Installing Batteries and Lanyard

Step-by-step instructions for installing batteries and attaching the lanyard.

Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions

Explains the function of each button on the Astro 220 keypad for operation.

Powering On and Adjusting Backlight

Instructions on powering the unit on/off and adjusting the display backlight.

Charging and Initializing Receivers

Instructions for charging the DC 20 and initializing GPS receivers.

Calibrating the Astro 220 Compass

Steps to calibrate the electronic compass for accurate direction readings.

Operating the Astro 220

Understanding Terms and Conventions

Defines key terms and conventions used throughout the manual for clarity.

Using the Status Bar

Explains the icons and information displayed on the unit's status bar.

Dog Tracking

Communicating with the DC 20

How to ensure the DC 20 is communicating with the Astro 220 for tracking.

Dog Info Page Options

Lists options available from the Dog Info page for managing tracking.

Tracking a Dog on the Tracker Page

Specific steps to view dog tracking data on the Dog Tracker page.

Tracking a Dog on the Map Page

How to view a dog's location and your own on the Map page.

Conflicting Dog Signals

How to handle and resolve ID conflicts when tracking multiple dogs.

Tips for Successful Tracking

Advice for optimal dog tracking performance, including battery and signal considerations.

Main Menu

Start New Hunt

Resets dog statistics, track logs, and marks the current vehicle location.

Go To Marked Location

Navigates the user to a previously marked location.

View Hunting Almanac

Provides predicted best times for hunting and fishing based on date and location.

Mark Location

Marking Your Current Location

How to quickly mark new locations using the MARK key.

Marking a Location Using the Map

Creating a location by panning and marking an item on the Map page.

Editing a Location

How to modify existing marked locations by changing details.

Projecting a Location

Creating a new location by using bearing and distance from a marked point.

Map Page

Map Page Options

Customizing the Map page display using various menu options.

Data Fields

Adding and configuring data fields on the Map page for travel information.

Measuring Distance

Detailed steps on how to measure distances between points on the map.

Find Features

Find By Name

Locating saved items or points of interest by their name.

Finding a Location

Accessing a list of all saved locations.

Finding a City

Searching for cities within the unit's mapping database.

Finding an Address

Searching for specific addresses using downloaded map data.

Searching for a Point of Interest

Locating restaurants, landmarks, and other points of interest.

GPS Applications

Trip Computer Page

Displays travel statistics like speed, distance, and odometer.

Compass Page

Guides navigation with a compass display and navigation data.

Altimeter Page

Displays current elevation, ascent/descent rates, and elevation profiles.

Using Tracks

Creating and managing electronic bread crumb trails or track logs.

Navigating a Saved Track

Using saved tracks for TracBack navigation.

Routes

Creating and navigating custom routes with turn-by-turn directions.

Satellite Page

Shows receiver status, satellite signal strength, and location.

Accessories

Calendar

Viewing archived locations and planning activities.

Calculator

Accessing the built-in standard and scientific calculator.

Stopwatch

Using the device as a stopwatch with lap timing.

Games Menu

Accessing built-in games for entertainment.

Settings

System Setup

Configuring basic unit settings like GPS, WAAS, and battery type.

Dog List Setup

Managing the list of linked dogs and their information.

Display Setup

Customizing screen display, backlight, and brightness.

Map Page Setup

Adjusting how items are displayed on the Map page.

Routing Setup

Customizing routing preferences and behavior.

Calibration Setup

Calibrating compass and altimeter for accuracy.

Appendix

Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the Astro 220 and DC 20.

Connecting to a Computer

Instructions for connecting the unit to a computer via USB.

Transferring Tracks to MapSource

Saving and viewing tracks from the Astro 220 in MapSource software.

Caring for the Astro System

Cleaning and maintenance instructions for the device.

FCC Compliance

Compliance information regarding FCC rules and RF exposure.

Limited Warranty

Terms and conditions of the product's limited warranty.

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