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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 
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 .
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.
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
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.