
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.
➀
GPS antenna
➁
VHF antenna
➂
Power key
➃
Display
➄
Keypad
➅
USB port (under weather cap)
➆
microSD™ card slot (under battery door)
➇
Mounting spine
➈
Battery 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.
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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.
➀
VHF antenna
➁
GPS antenna
➂
Power key
➃
Status 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.
1
Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and
pull up to remove the cover.
2
Insert two AA batteries, observing
polarity.
3
Replace the battery cover, and turn the
D-ring clockwise.
4
Hold .
5
Select Setup > System > Battery
Type.
6
Select Alkaline, Lithium, or
Rechargeable NiMH.
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