Astro 430 ® Owner’s Manual June 2016 190-02079-00_0A
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Table of Contents Introduction.....................................................................1 Setting Up the System ................................................................ 1 Device Overviews ....................................................................... 1 Astro 430 Handheld Device ................................................... 1 Keypad ................................................................................... 1 Dog Collar Device ........................................
Device Information....................................................... 11 Viewing Device Information ...................................................... 11 Support and Updates ................................................................ 11 Support and Updates ........................................................... 11 Updating the Software ......................................................... 11 Device Care ..............................................................................
Introduction WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Setting Up the System You must set up the handheld device and the dog collar device before you can use the devices. 1 Install batteries in the handheld device (Installing Batteries, page 1). 2 Charge the dog collar device (Charging the Dog Collar Device, page 1). 3 Turn on the devices (Turning On the Devices, page 2).
You should fully charge the battery before you use the device for the first time. Charging a fully depleted battery takes about five hours. 1 Snap the charging clip À onto the device Á. Before you can put the collar on the dog, you must pair the handheld device and collar (Pairing a Dog Collar to the Astro Device, page 4), and acquire satellite signals (Acquiring Satellite Signals, page 2). 1 Position the collar with the VHF whip antenna pointing up, the GPS antenna facing up, and the LEDs facing forward.
your dog is barking, you must first enable bark detection (Enabling Bark Detection, page 9). 1 From the main menu, select DOG to view the dog tracking page. 2 If you have additional dogs, scroll through the list to find the dog. The handheld device can track up to 20 dogs. Select ENTER. 3 Dog Status Icons Sitting Running On point Treed Unknown* *The unknown status icon indicates that the collar has not acquired a satellite signal and that the handheld device cannot determine the location of the dog.
1 Select DOG > ENTER > MENU. 2 Select Change Dog Type. 3 Select a type. Setting Dog Alerts You can adjust how the handheld device alerts you to certain actions of the dog. 1 Select Setup > Dogs > Dog Alerts. 2 Select an action. 3 Select the method the device uses to alert you for this action. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 as needed. Removing a Dog 1 Select Dog List. 2 Select a dog. 3 Select Remove.
1 From the main menu, select MARK. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. Marking Your Current Location 1 Select MARK. 2 Select an option: • Select New. • Select a default location name, such as Truck or Camp. 3 Edit the location information (optional). 4 Select Done. Marking a Covey You can mark a covey location and enter the estimated number of birds flushed and the number of birds taken. 1 Select MARK > Covey. 2 Enter the number of birds flushed, the number of birds taken, and select OK.
Deleting a Route 1 Select Tools > Route Planner. 2 Select a route. 3 Select Delete Route > Yes. Deleting All Routes 1 From the main menu, select Tools > Route Planner. 2 Select MENU > Delete All > Yes. Tracks A track is a recording of your path. The track log contains information about points along the recorded path, including time, location, and elevation for each point. Recording Track Logs 1 From the Main Menu, select Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2 Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map.
map reorients in the direction you are facing. You can stabilize the objects by setting the orientation to North Up (Map Settings, page 10. To open the map, select MAP. Enabling the Map Data Fields 1 Select MAP > MENU > Setup Map > Data Fields. 2 Select an option. Compass The handheld device has a 3-axis, tilt-compensated compass. You can use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to your destination. Calibrating the Compass NOTE: You must calibrate the electronic compass outdoors.
2 Select MENU > Reset > Reset Trip Data. Applications Setting a Proximity Alarm Proximity alarms alert you when you or your dogs are within a specified range of a particular location. A tone sounds when you enter the designated radius. 1 Select Tools > Proximity Alarms. 2 Select Create Alarm. 3 Select a category. 4 Select a location. 5 Select Use. 6 Enter a radius. When you enter an area with a proximity alarm, the device sounds a tone.
2 Select MENU > Track Up. Customizing the Data Fields Turning Off GPS 1 Select Tools > Satellite. 2 Select MENU > Use With GPS Off. Before you can customize the data fields on the map, you must enable the data fields (Enabling the Map Data Fields, page 7). You can customize the data fields and dashboards of the map, compass, elevation plot, and trip computer. 1 Open the page for which you will change the data fields. 2 Select MENU > Change Data Fields. 3 Select a data field to customize.
Dog Track Length on Map: Sets the length of time the dog track appears on the map. Reducing the duration of the track can reduce the clutter on the map. Zoom Map To Dogs: Automatically zooms the map to show all of the dogs' locations and your location unless you manually pan the map. This feature can help you locate your dogs quickly. Broadcast Dog Data: Automatically sends dog data to compatible devices (Disabling Dog Data Broadcast, page 9).
Pressure Trending: Sets how the device records pressure data. Save Always records all pressure data, which can be helpful when you are watching for pressure fronts. Plot Type: Sets the type of data recorded and displayed in the plot. Records elevation changes over a period of time or distance, records barometric pressure over a period of time, or records ambient pressure changes over a period of time. Calibrate Altimeter: Calibrates the altimeter. Geocaching Settings Select Setup > Geocaches.
Apply the liquid to the cloth, and gently wipe the screen with the cloth. Astro 430 Handheld Device Specifications Water rating IEC 60529 IPX7* Battery type Two 1.5 V AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH, or lithium) Alkaline battery life Up to 15 hr., typical usage NiMH or lithium battery life Up to 20 hr., typical usage 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) ANT+ wireless range 2 m (12 in.
Appendix Accessories and Replacement Parts Purchasing Accessories Go to garmin.com/accessories. Optional Maps You can use additional maps with the device, such as BirdsEye satellite imagery, BlueChart g2, and City Navigator detailed maps. Detailed maps may contain additional points of interest, such as restaurants or marine services. For more information, go to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. ® 2 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB connector Á on the device.
Dog Device Battery Replacement Instructions T5 Components 2 Replace the battery cover. 3 Replace the screws to secure the battery cover. 4 Connect the battery connector and power connector. You may need to use a flat screwdriver to help secure the connectors. 5 Select the power key to test the connections. When properly connected, a tone is emitted and the status LED blinks green. 6 Turn off the device. 7 Verify the gasket located inside the bottom cover is fully seated. 8 Replace the back plate.
Before you replace the VHF antenna, you must remove all dirt, water, and debris from the device. Also, you need a small Phillips screwdriver. 1 Remove the 4 screws À from the cover over the VHF antenna. NOTE: You should note the location of the one short screw Á. 12 Verify the gasket is not damaged and is completely seated in the groove. 13 Connect the battery connector and the power connector to the device. When properly installed, the connector plugs snap into the ports.
Ambient Pressure: The uncalibrated environmental pressure. Ascent - Average: The average vertical distance of ascent since the last reset. Ascent - Maximum: The maximum rate of ascent in feet per minute or meters per minute since the last reset. Ascent - Total: The total elevation distance ascended since the last reset. Barometer: The calibrated current pressure. Battery Level: The remaining battery power. Bearing: The direction from your current location to a destination.
dog's vocal cords or tighten the dog collar device (Fitting the Collar on Your Dog, page 2). Getting More Information You can find more information about this product on the Garmin website. • Go to www.garmin.com/astro. • Go to www.garmin.com/outdoor. • Go to www.garmin.com/learningcenter. • See the owner's manual for your dog collar device for more information. • Go to buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts.
Index A E elevation 6, 7 plot 7 accessories 13, 17 adding a dog 4 alarms clock 8 marine 11 proximity 8 tones 10 alerts dog 4 location 3 almanac 8 altimeter 10 calibrating 7 ANT+ sensors, pairing 13 area calculation 8 F B H backlight 2, 10 bark detection 9 BaseCamp 4, 9, 12, 13 battery 11, 12, 14 installing 1 life 10 maximizing 4, 10 replacing 14 storage 12 bearing pointer 7 brightness 2 C calendar 8 calibrating, altimeter 7 charging, collar 1 chirp 8, 11 cleaning the device 11 collar 4 charging 1 fit
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