Garmin Astro 430 Instruction manual

Astro®430 with T5/T5 mini

Quick Start Manual

May 2016 Printed in Taiwan 190-02079-01_0A

Introduction

WARNING

See the Important Safety and Product

Information guide in the product box for

product warnings and other important

information.

Device Overviews

Astro 430 Handheld Device

NOTICE

Avoid using a high-powered radio (greater

than 5 watts) in close proximity to the

handheld device. It may cause irreversible

damage to the handheld device.

➀GPS antenna

➁VHF antenna

➂Power key

➃Display

➄Keypad

➅USB port (under weather cap)

➆microSD™card slot (under battery door)

➇Mounting spine

➈Battery cover D-ring

Keypad

IN Select to zoom in on the map.

OUT Select to zoom out on the map.

MAP Select to view the map.

MENU Select to open the menu for the

active page.

Select twice to open the main menu.

2 Introduction

ENTER Select to select options and

acknowledge messages.

BACK Select to cancel data entry or return

to the previous menu or page.

MARK Select to mark your current location.

DOG Select to view the dog tracking page.

Select to view or scroll through

options and to move the map pointer.

Dog Collar Device

NOTE: Your dog collar device may look

different than the device pictured.

➀VHF antenna

➁GPS antenna

➂Power key

➃Status LED and flashing beacon LEDs

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.

3Replace the battery cover, and turn the

D-ring clockwise.

4Hold .

5Select Setup > System > Battery

Type.

6Select Alkaline,Lithium, or

Rechargeable NiMH.

Introduction 3

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.

1Snap the charging clip ➀onto the

device ➁.

2Plug the small end of the power cable

into the mini-USB port on the charging

clip cable.

3Plug the power cable into a power

source.

The status LED is solid red when the

collar is charging.

4After 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.

1Go outdoors to an open area.

2Turn on both devices (page 4).

4 Introduction

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.

Pairing a Dog Collar to the Astro

Device

Before you can pair devices to the

handheld device, the handheld device

must be close enough to the dog collar

device to touch it.

The handheld device can track up to 20

dogs with dog collar devices. If you

purchase additional dog collar devices,

you can link them to the handheld device.

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.

After pairing is compete, you can add the

dog collar device to additional handheld

devices using the dog collar device track

code or control code.

Adjusting the Backlight Brightness

NOTE: The backlight brightness may be

limited when the battery strength is low.

Extensive use of screen backlighting can

significantly reduce battery life.

1Select .

2Select to cycle through the

brightness levels.

3Select ENTER.

Dog Tracking

The handheld device allows you to track

your dog, using the tracking compass or

map. The map displays your location and

your dog's location and tracks. The

compass pointer indicates the direction of

the dog's current location.

Fitting the Collar on Your Dog

CAUTION

Do not spray the device or collar with

harsh chemicals including but not limited

to flea or tick spray. Always ensure that

any flea or tick spray that is applied to the

Introduction 5

dog is completely dry before placing the

collar on the dog. Small amounts of harsh

chemicals can damage the plastic

components and collar laminate.

Before you can put the collar on the dog,

you must pair the handheld device and

collar (page 5) , and acquire satellite

signals (page 4).

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 the collar is not too

tight.

4If the strap is too long, cut off the

excess, leaving at least 3 in. (7.62 cm)

to spare.

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.

6 Introduction

Hunt Metrics

Hunt metrics provides a collection of data

that helps you understand the hunting

patterns and behaviors of your dog. The

hunt metrics reset automatically at the

beginning of each new hunt.

Communication with the Collar

You should keep an unobstructed line of

sight between your handheld device and

the dog collar device to produce the best

communication 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

Device Information

Support and Updates

Garmin Express™( garmin.com/express )

provides easy access to these services for

Garmin®devices.

• Product registration

• Product manuals

• Software updates

• Map, chart, or course updates

Setting Up Garmin Express

1Connect the device to your computer

using a USB cable.

2Go to www.garmin.com/express.

3Follow the on-screen instructions.

Updating the Software

Before you can update the handheld

device or collar software, you must

connect the handheld device or the collar

to the computer.

You must update the software on the

handheld device and collar separately.

NOTE: Updating the software does not

erase any of your data or settings.

1Go to www.garmin.com/products

/webupdater.

2Follow the on-screen instructions.

Viewing Device Information

You can view the unit ID, software version,

regulatory information, and license

agreement.

Device Information 7

Select Setup > About.

VHF Radio Information

This product may be used only on specific

radio frequencies, which vary depending

on the country of use. The handheld

device and the dog device allow the user

to install a different antenna. Changing the

antenna can result in improved radio

performance and higher radiated power.

You must not use the device with a third

party antenna or an antenna not approved

by Garmin. Go to www.garmin.com

/tracking-legal for details about the

performance and radio frequency of this

product, lawful accessories, and power

limits for countries.

Specifications

Astro 430 Handheld Device

Specifications

Operating

temperature range From -20° to 70°C (from

-4° to 158°F)

Charging

temperature range From 0° to 50°C (from

32° to 122°F)

T5 Dog Collar Device Specifications

Operating

temperature range From -20° to 60°C (from

-4° to 140°F)

Charging

temperature range From 0° to 40°C (from

32° to 104°F )

T5 mini Dog Collar Device

Specifications

Operating

temperature range From -20° to 60°C (from

-4° to 140°F)

Charging

temperature range From 5° to 40°C (from

41° to 104°F)

Troubleshooting

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.

8 Device Information

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countries. Garmin Express™is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its

subsidiaries. These trademarks may not be used without the

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