Astro 320 with DC 50 ™ ® Owner’s Manual June 2013 190-01628-00_0B Printed in Taiwan
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Table of Contents Introduction.................................................................... 1 Setting Up the Astro System ...................................................... 1 Device Overviews ...................................................................... 1 Astro 320 Handheld Device .................................................. 1 DC 50 Dog Collar Device ...................................................... 1 Keypad .....................................................................
Geocaching Settings ................................................................ 10 Routing Settings ....................................................................... 10 Marine Map Settings ................................................................ 10 Setting up Marine Alarms .................................................... 10 Device Information....................................................... 10 Viewing Device Information .....................................................
Introduction DC 50 Dog Collar Device WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Setting Up the Astro System Before you can use all the features of the DC 50 device, you should update your Astro handheld device to the latest software version. You must set up the Astro handheld device and the DC 50 dog collar device before you can use the devices. 1 Install batteries in the handheld device (page 2).
Getting the Owner's Manual You can get the latest owner's manual from the web. 1 Go to www.garmin.com/support. 2 Select Manuals. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to select your product. Registering Your Device Help us better support you by completing our online registration today. • Go to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. Installing Batteries The handheld device operates on two AA batteries (not included).
Dog Tracking The handheld device allows you to track your dog, up to 9 miles (14.48 km) away, using the dog tracking compass or map. The map displays your location and your dog's location and tracks. On the dog-tracking compass, the pointer indicates the direction of the dog's current location. NOTE: Both the collar and the handheld device must acquire satellites before you can track the dog on the handheld device.
3 Select Show Info > MENU > Comm. Settings. 4 Select an unassigned and nonconflicting ID. 5 Change the update rate (optional). The 30-second and two-minutes rates reduce battery drain, but they record less-detailed dog tracks and statistics. 6 Bring the handheld device within a few feet of the dog collar device. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. About Collar Lock You can use the collar lock feature to protect your dog's ID signal using a PIN.
2 3 4 5 Select a waypoint. Select MENU > Move Waypoint. Select a location on the map. Select ENTER. Repositioning a Waypoint to Your Current Location You can change the position of a waypoint. For example, if you move your vehicle, you can change the location to your current position. 1 Select Tools > Waypoint Mgr.. 2 Select a waypoint. 3 Select MENU > Reposition Here. The waypoint position changes to your current location.
2 Select a track. 3 Select View Map. The beginning and the end of the track are marked by flags. Receiving Dog Information From the dog tracking page, select DOG > MENU > Receive Wirelessly. 4 Select the information bar at the top of the screen. Navigation Information about the track appears. Saving the Current Track 1 Select Tools > Track Manager. 2 Select a track. 3 Select an option: • To save the entire track, select Save Track.
The course pointer À indicates your relationship to the course line leading to the destination. The course deviation indicator (CDI) Á provides the indication of drift (right or left) from the course. The scale  refers to the distance between dots à on the course deviation indicator, which tell you how far off course you are. Find Menu You can use the find menu to search for waypoints, cities, and coordinates. You can download and navigate to photos, tracks, and geocaches.
Geocaches A geocache is like a hidden treasure. Geocaching is when you hunt for hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted online by those hiding the geocache. Downloading Geocaches 1 Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable. 2 Go to www.opencaching.com. 3 If necessary, create an account. 4 Sign in. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to find and download geocaches to your device.
Customizing the Data Fields Before you can customize the data fields on the map, you must enable the data fields (page 6). 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 a data field to customize. 3 Select the new data field. For data field descriptions, see page 14. pan the map. This feature can help you locate your dogs quickly.
Auto Archive: Sets an automatic archive method to organize your tracks. Tracks are saved and cleared automatically. Color: Changes the color of the track line on the map. Changing the Units of Measure You can customize units of measure for distance and speed, elevation, depth, temperature, and pressure. 1 Select Setup > Units. 2 Select a measurement type. 3 Select a unit of measure for the setting. Time Settings Select Setup > Time.
Updating the Software Before you can update the handheld device or collar software, you must connect the handheld device (page 12) or the collar (page 12) 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. 1 Go to www.garmin.com/products/webupdater. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. The temperature rating for the device may exceed the usable range of some batteries.
4 5 6 7 Place the memory card with the gold contacts facing down. Close the card holder. Slide the card holder to the right to lock it. Replace the battery and cover. Connecting the Handheld Device to a Computer Deleting Files NOTICE If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it. Your device memory contains important system files that should not be deleted.
• Before you pair the ANT+ accessory with your Garmin device, move 10 m (32.9 ft.) away from other ANT+ accessories. • Bring the Garmin device within range 3 m (10 ft.) of the ANT+ accessory. • After you pair the first time, your Garmin device automatically recognizes the ANT+ accessory each time it is activated. This process occurs automatically when you turn on the Garmin device and only takes a few seconds when the accessories are activated and functioning correctly.
2 Pry off the cover. 3 Remove the screw  securing the VHF antenna to the back plate. 4 Pull the length of the antenna from the antenna guide to 5 6 7 8 remove the old antenna. Loop the antenna guide around the collar strap, and thread the new VHF antenna through the guide. This helps to point the antenna up. Replace the screw securing the VHF antenna to the back plate. Replace the cover over the VHF antenna. Replace the 4 screws on the cover, replacing the short screw in the correct location.
Time of Day: The current time of day based on your current location and time settings (format, time zone, daylight saving time). Time to Destination: The estimated time remaining before you reach the destination. You must be navigating for this data to appear. Time to Next: The estimated time remaining before you reach the next waypoint in the route. You must be navigating for this data to appear. To Course: The direction in which you must move to get back on the route.
Index A accessories 1, 12 adding a dog 3 alarms clock 7 marine 10 proximity 7 tones 9 alerts, dog 3 almanac 7 altimeter 10 calibrating 7 ANT+ sensors, pairing 12 area calculation 7 B backlight 2, 9 bark detection 8 BaseCamp 4, 9, 11, 12 battery 11, 13 installing 2 life 9 maximizing 9 replacing 13 storage 11 bearing pointer 6 brightness 2 C calendar 7 calibrating, altimeter 7 charging, collar 2 chirp 8, 10 cleaning the device 11 collar 4 charging 2 fitting 2 locking 4 replacing battery 13 replacing strap
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