Garmin Astro with DC40 Quick Start Manual
Getting Started
notice
Do not attempt to track your dog using
the Astro® and the DC 40 until you have
completed the following tasks.
1. Install batteries in the Astro.
2. Charge the DC 40.
3. Turn on the devices.
4. Acquire satellites.
5. Calibrate the compass.
6. Attach the DC 40 to your dog.
7. Start a new hunt.
Installing Batteries in the
Astro
The Astro operates on two AA batteries
(not included). Use alkaline, NiMH, or
lithium batteries.
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.
Charging the DC 40
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.
➋
➊
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.
Turning On the Devices
1. On the Astro, press and hold ➊.
➊
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
3. On the DC 40, press and hold ➋.
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.
➋
➌
Acquiring Satellite Signals
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. Wait for the bars on the
Astro to turn black.
The bars indicate satellite strength.
3. Wait for the DC 40 to acquire satellite
signals.
The red LED ashes (single blink)
when the DC 40 is searching for
satellite signals. The red LED double
blinks at each pulse when the DC 40
has acquired satellite signals.
Calibrating the Compass
notice
Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors.
Do not stand near objects that inuence
magnetic elds, such as cars, buildings, or
overhead power lines.
You should calibrate the compass after
moving long distances, experiencing
temperature changes, or changing the
batteries.
1. Press
2. Press MENU.
3. Select Calibrate
4. Follow the on-
DOG to view
the Dog Tracker
page.
Compass > Start.
screen instructions.
Attaching the DC 40 to
Your Dog
Starting a New
Hunt
1. Press MENU >
2. Select Start New
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Adding Dogs
If you purchase an additional DC 40, you
can link it to the Astro. The Astro must be
close enough to the DC 40 to touch it, or
you must know the DC 40 ID number.
Attach the DC 40 to your
dog’s neck with the VHF
antenna pointing up ➊.
MENU.
Hunt.
Your current location is saved as
“Truck” so you can easily navigate
back to this location after the hunt.
➊
1. Press DOG > MENU.
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2. Select Dog List > <Add New>.
3. Follow 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 conict with the ID number of another
dog. To resolve the conict, follow the
on-screen instructions and refer to your
owner’s manual.
Keys
Adjusting the Backlight
Level
1. While the Astro is on, press and
quickly release .
2. Use the Rocker to adjust the
brightness.
3. Press ENTER to save the backlight
level.
DOG Press to view the Dog Tracker
MARK Press to mark your current
BACK Press to cancel data entry or
MAP Press to view the map.
MENU Press to open the options menu
ENT
(ENTER)
Rocker Press to select menu options
IN Press to zoom in on the map.
OUT Press to zoom out on the map.
page.
location.
return to the previous menu or
page.
for the page that is currently
open.
Press twice to open the main
menu.
Press to select options and
acknowledge messages.
and to move the map cursor.
Getting More Information
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product
Information in the owner’s manual for
product warnings and other important
information.
You can nd more information about this
product on the Garmin Web site.
www.garmin.com/products/astro
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www.garmin.com/astro (tutorial)
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Contacting Garmin Product
Support
You can contact Garmin Product Support
if you have any questions about this
product.
In the USA, go to www.garmin
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.com/support, or contact Garmin USA
by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800)
800.1020.
In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe)
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Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000.
In Europe, go to www.garmin
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.com/support and click Contact
Support for in-country support
information, or contact Garmin
(Europe) Ltd. by phone at +44 (0)
870.8501241.
Registering Your Device
Help us better support you by completing
our online registration today.
Go to http://my.garmin.com.
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Keep the original sales receipt, or a
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photocopy, in a safe place.
© 2010 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries
July 2010
Part Number 190-01237-01 Rev. A
Printed in Taiwan
®
Astro
quick start manual
GPS-enabled dog tracking system
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