Garmin Astro 320 User manual

Astro® 320

owner’s manual

GPS-enabled dog tracking system

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Astro 320 and DC40 Owner’s Manual 3

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Getting Started ............................. 5

Installing Batteries in the Astro ..... 5

Charging the DC 40 ...................... 6

Turning On the Devices ................ 6

Attaching the DC 40 to Your

Dog ............................................ 7

Device Overviews ......................... 8

Manual Conventions ................... 10

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Communication with the

DC 40 ....................................... 13

Navigating to Your Dog ............... 13

Editing Dog Information .............. 15

Tracking Your Dog on the Map ... 16

Adding Dogs ............................... 16

Collar Lock.................................. 18

Astro and DC 40 Tips ................. 18

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Waypoints ................................... 21

Routes ........................................ 24

Tracks ......................................... 25

Sharing Data Wirelessly ............. 29

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Map............................................. 30

Find Menu................................... 31

Detailed Maps............................. 33

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Compass .................................... 34

Navigating with Sight ‘N Go ........ 36

Trip Computer ............................. 37

Elevation Plot.............................. 38

Proximity Alarms ......................... 39

Calculating the Area ................... 39

Satellite ....................................... 40

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Viewing the Calendar and

Almanacs ................................. 41

4 Astro 320 and DC40 Owner’s Manual

Calculator ................................... 41

Alarm Clock ................................ 42

Stopwatch ................................... 42

Geocaches ................................. 42

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Customizing the Main Menu ....... 45

Customizing Data Fields............. 45

Proles........................................ 45

Customizing Dashboards ........... 46

System Settings.......................... 47

Dog Settings ............................... 47

Display Settings .......................... 48

Setting the Device Tones ............ 48

Map Settings............................... 49

Tracks Settings ........................... 50

Changing the Units of

Measure ................................... 50

Time Settings .............................. 50

Position Format .......................... 51

Heading Settings ........................ 51

Altimeter Settings ....................... 52

Geocache Settings ..................... 53

Routing Settings ......................... 53

Marine Settings........................... 54

Fitness Settings .......................... 55

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Viewing Device Information ........ 56

Caring for the Devices ................ 56

Specications ............................. 57

Battery Information ..................... 58

Data Management ...................... 60

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Contacting Garmin Product

Support .................................... 65

Registering Your Device ............. 65

Buying Accessories .................... 65

Replacement Parts ..................... 67

Data Field Options ...................... 69

Troubleshooting .......................... 73

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Astro 320 and DC40 Owner’s Manual 5

Introduction

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

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See the Important Safety and Product

Information guide in the product

box for product warnings and other

important information.

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notice

Do not attempt to track your dog using

the Astro® and the DC™ 40 until you

have completed these tasks.

1. Install batteries in the Astro

(page 5).

2. Charge the DC 40 (page 6).

3. Register your device (page 65).

4. Turn on the devices (page 6).

5. Acquire satellites (page 7).

6. Calibrate the compass (page 36).

7. Attach the DC 40 to your dog

(page 7).

8. Start a new hunt (page 21).

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The Astro operates on two AA batteries

(not included). Use NiMH or lithium

batteries for best results.

1. Remove the battery cover by

turning the D-ring 1/4 turn

counterclockwise and pulling up.

2. Insert the batteries, observing

polarity.

3. Replace the battery cover.

6 Astro 320 and DC40 Owner’s Manual

Introduction

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Charge the DC 40 completely before

using it on a hunt. Charging a depleted

DC 40 battery takes 4½ hours.

1. Connect the power cable

➊

to an

appropriate electrical source.

➊

➋

2. Slide the charging clip

➋

onto the

DC 40.

3. Charge the DC 40 completely.

The blue LED ashes when the

DC 40 is charging. The blue LED

is solid when the DC 40 is fully

charged.

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1. On the Astro, press and hold

➊

2. Follow the on-screen instructions.

3. On the DC 40, press and hold

➋

Astro 320 and DC40 Owner’s Manual 7

Introduction

➋

➌

The red LED

➌

ashes (single

blink) when the DC 40 is on and

searching for satellite signals.

TIP: Turn on the DC 40, and let it

acquire satellites before you put it

on your dog.

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Before you can track your dog using

the Astro and the DC 40, both devices

must acquire GPS satellite signals.

Acquiring satellite signals can take a

few minutes.

1. Go outdoors to an open area, away

from tall buildings and trees.

2. Press and quickly release .

The status page appears. The

bars indicate satellite strength.

3. Wait for the DC 40 to acquire

satellite signals.

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

DC 40 is searching for

satellite signals.

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

DC 40 has acquired

satellite signals.





DC 40 is tracking

seven or more

satellites (best GPS

performance).

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Attach the DC 40 to your dog’s

neck with the VHF antenna

pointing up (page 9) and the LED

facing forward.

8 Astro 320 and DC40 Owner’s Manual

Introduction

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

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.

➍

➌

➋

➊

➎

➏

➑

➒

➐

➊

GPS antenna

➋

VHF antenna

➌

Power key

➍

Display

➎

Keypad

➏

USB port (under weather cap)

➐

microSD

™

card slot (under battery

door) (page 60)

➑

Mounting spine

➒

Battery cover D-ring

Astro 320 and DC40 Owner’s Manual 9

Introduction

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➊

➋

➌

➍

➊

VHF antenna

➋

Collar

➌

GPS antenna

➍

Power key



 Press to view the Dog

Tracker page.

 Press to mark your

current location.

 Press to cancel data

entry or return to the

previous menu or page.

 Press to view the map.

10 Astro 320 and DC40 Owner’s Manual

Introduction

 Press to open the menu

for the active page.

Press twice to open the

main menu.

 Press to select options

and acknowledge

messages.

 Press to view or scroll

through options and to

move the map pointer.

 Press to zoom in on the

map.

 Press to zoom out on

the map.

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1. Press and quickly release .

2. Press OUT.

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1. Press and quickly release .

2. Use the Rocker to adjust the

brightness levels.

TIP: You can also press and

quickly release to cycle through

the brightness levels.

3. Press ENTER to select a brightness

level and close the menu.

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 Use the keys on the

device.

 Use the  to select

an option or an item in a

list, and press .

 The location on a page

where data is entered

or an option appears. A

highlighted eld appears

blue.

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