Garmin Astro 320 DC 50 Instruction manual

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105/07/13 Experimental Release (Pilot Run) – – – –

Specications

1. Description Product documentation, Astro 320 with DC 50 Quick Start Manual

2. Size Trimmed: Width = 9.5" Height = 4.75". Finished, Folded: Width = 4.75", Height = 4.75".

3. Tolerance ±0.0787" (±2 mm)

4. Pagination 12 pages

5. Material 120-lb coated. Approved Equivalents Allowed.

6. Finish Matte.

7. Color 4-color process.

8. Bindery Saddle-stitched. Approved Equivalents Allowed.

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10. Languages English

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Astro® 320 with DC™ 50

Quick Start Manual

May 2013 190-01628-01_01 Printed in Taiwan

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Introduction

WARNING

See the Important Safety and Product

Information guide in the product box for

product warnings and other important

information.

Setting Up the Astro System

Before you can use all the features of the

DC 50 device, you should update your

Astro to the latest software version. See

the Astro 320 with DC 50 Owner's

Manual.

You must set up the Astro handheld

device and the DC 50 dog collar device

before you can use the devices.

1Install batteries in the handheld device

(page 4).

2Charge the dog collar device

(page 5).

3Turn on the devices (page 5).

4If necessary, add the dog collar device

to the handheld device (page 6).

5Acquire satellite signals (page 6).

Device Overviews

Astro

NOTICE

Avoid using a high-powered radio (greater

than 5 watts) in close proximity to the

Astro. It may cause irreversible damage to

the Astro.

ÀGPS antenna

ÁVHF antenna

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Power key

ÃDisplay

ÄKeypad

ÅUSB port (under weather cap)

ÆmicroSD™ card slot (under battery door)

ÇMounting spine

ÈBattery cover D-ring

Keypad

DOG Select to view the dog tracking

page.

MARK Select to mark your current

location.

BACK Select to cancel data entry or

return to the previous menu or

page.

MAP Select to view the map.

MENU Select to open the menu for the

active page. Select twice to

open the main menu.

ENTER Select to select options and

acknowledge messages.

Select to view or scroll through

options and to move the map

pointer.

IN Select to zoom in on the map.

OUT Select to zoom out on the map.

Locking the Keypad

1Select .

2Select OUT.

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DC 50

ÀVHF antenna

ÁCollar

ÂGPS antenna

ÃPower key

Getting More Information

You can find more information about this

product on the Garmin® website.

• Go to www.garmin.com/astro.

• Go to www.garmin.com/outdoor.

• Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or

contact your Garmin dealer for more

information about optional accessories

and replacement parts.

Getting the Owner's Manual

You can get the latest owner's manual

from the web.

1Go to www.garmin.com/support.

2Select Manuals.

3Follow the on-screen instructions to

select your product.

Registering Your Device

Help us better support you by completing

our online registration today.

• Go to http://my.garmin.com.

• Keep the original sales receipt, or a

photocopy, in a safe place.

Installing Batteries

The handheld device operates on two AA

batteries (not included). Use NiMH or

lithium batteries for best results.

1Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise,

and pull up to remove the cover.

2Insert two AA batteries, observing

polarity.

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3Replace the battery cover, and turn

the D-ring clockwise.

4Hold .

5Select Setup > System > Battery

Type.

6Select Alkaline, Lithium, or

Rechargeable NiMH.

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.

You should fully charge the battery before

you use the device for the first time.

Charging a fully depleted battery takes

about five hours. The device will not

charge when outside the temperature

range of 32° to 113°F (0° to 45°C).

1Snap the charging clip À onto the

device Á.

2Plug the power cable into a power

source.

The status LED is solid red when the

collar is charging.

3After the status LED turns solid green,

remove the charging clip from the

collar.

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.

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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.

1Go outdoors to an open area.

2Turn on both devices (page 5).

3Select the power key on the handheld

device.

shows the GPS signal strength.

When the collar has acquired satellite

signals, the status LED flashes a double-

blink or triple-blink in green.

Adding a Dog

The handheld device can track up to 10

dogs with dog collar devices. If you

purchase additional dog collar devices,

you can link them to the handheld device.

To link, the handheld device must be

close enough to the dog collar device to

touch it, or you must know the dog collar

device ID number.

1Select DOG.

2Select Add Dog.

3Follow the on-screen instructions.

By default, the new dog is named

“Dog” and an ID number is randomly

assigned.

An error message could appear if

there is a conflict with the ID number

of another dog.

Status Information

Satellite signal and battery status

information is provided on the main menu

and when you select .

Indicates the satellite signal strength.

Indicates the remaining battery

power.

Blinks when the device detects a

signal (for example, a dog collar

device) on the channel it is receiving.

Adjusting the Backlight Brightness

NOTE: The backlight brightness may be

limited when the remaining capacity in the

batteries is low.

Extensive use of screen backlighting can

significantly reduce battery life.

1Select .

2Use the rocker to adjust the

brightness levels.

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TIP: You can also select to cycle

through the brightness levels.

3Select ENTER to select a brightness

level and close the menu.

Fitting the Collar on Your Dog

Before you put the collar on the dog, pair

the handheld device and collar (page 6),

and acquire satellite signals (page 6).

1Position the collar with the VHF whip

antenna pointing up, the GPS antenna

facing up, and the LEDs facing

forward.

2Place the collar around the middle of

the dog's neck.

3Tighten the strap so it is snug around

the dog's neck.

NOTE: The collar should fit tightly and

should not be able to rotate or slide on

the dog's neck. The dog must be able

to swallow food and water normally.

You should observe your dog's

behavior to verify that the collar is not

too tight.

4If the strap is too long, cut off the

excess, leaving at least 3 inches (7.62

cm) to spare.

Marking Your Vehicle Location

You can mark the location of your vehicle

so you can navigate back to your vehicle

after a hunt.

1From the main menu, select Start

New Hunt.

2Follow the on-screen instructions.

Communication with the Collar

The handheld device and dog collar

device use radio signals to communicate.

Objects in the path of radio signals

degrade the quality of the signals.

Keeping an unobstructed line of sight

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between your handheld device and your

dog’s dog collar device produces the best

communication signal. Obstructed radio

waves result in a poor signal. To achieve

the best line-of-sight conditions, you

should move to the highest elevation point

in your area (for example, on the top of a

hill).

Best

Good

Poor

Calibrating the Compass

NOTE: You must calibrate the electronic

compass outdoors. Do not stand near

objects that influence magnetic fields,

such as cars, buildings, or overhead

power lines.

The device has a 3-axis electronic

compass. You should calibrate the

compass after moving long distances,

experiencing temperature changes, or

changing the batteries.

1Select DOG > MENU.

2Select Calibrate Compass > Start.

3Follow the on-screen instructions.

Garmin BaseCamp™ BaseStation

To get the most from your Garmin device,

you can download BaseCamp software.

Go to www.garmin.com/basecamp. You

can view and organize your maps,

waypoints, routes, and tracks and send

them to your device. You can also use the

BaseStation feature to view the location of

your dogs on your computer in real time.

Tips

• Turn on the dog collar device and

allow it to acquire satellites before you

put the dog collar device on your dog.

This allows the dog collar device to

acquire satellite signals much faster.

• Bring extra AA batteries for your

handheld device.

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• Use a fully charged dog collar device.

A fully charged dog collar device

operates for approximately 21 hours

when using five‑second interval

reporting.

• Use line-of-sight radio communication

(page 7).

• From the dog tracking page, select

MENU > Small Numbers to reduce

the text size.

This allows you to view more dogs at

one time on the dog tracking page.

Optional Accessories

Optional accessories, such as mounts,

maps, fitness accessories, and

replacement parts, are available at

http://buy.garmin.com or from your

Garmin dealer.

Troubleshooting

My handheld device is not responding

If your handheld device stops responding,

you can reset the device.

NOTE: This does not erase any of your

data or settings.

1Remove the batteries.

2Reinstall the batteries (page 4).

My dog collar devices have conflicting

IDs

Each dog you track has its own ID

number. If two dogs within range of the

handheld device have the same ID, the

handheld device warns you of a

conflicting ID signal. Follow the on-screen

instructions to resolve the conflict.

When possible, you should allow the

handheld device to automatically assign

IDs. If necessary, you can manually

assign a new ID number to a dog.

Contacting Garmin Product Support

• Go to www.garmin.com/support and

click Contact Support for in-country

support information.

• In the USA, call (913) 397.8200 or

(800) 800.1020.

• In the UK, call 0808 2380000.

• In Europe, call +44 (0) 870.8501241.

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