Astro 320 ® owner’s manual GPS-enabled dog tracking system
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Table of Contents Introduction.............................5 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 Tracking Your Dog................13 Communication with the DC 40........................................
Calculator.................................... 41 Alarm Clock................................. 42 Stopwatch.................................... 42 Geocaches.................................. 42 Customizing Your Device....45 Customizing the Main Menu........ 45 Customizing Data Fields............. 45 Profiles........................................ 45 Customizing Dashboards............ 46 System Settings.......................... 47 Dog Settings................................ 47 Display Settings..........
Introduction Introduction Warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Getting Started 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).
Introduction 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. The blue LED flashes 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. ➋ ➊ 2. Slide the charging clip ➋ onto the DC 40. 3. Charge the DC 40 completely. 6 ➊ 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 3.
Introduction ➋ ➌ The red LED ➌ flashes (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. 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. Astro 320 and DC40 Owner’s Manual 1. Go outdoors to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2.
Introduction Device Overviews ➊ GPS antenna Astro ➋ VHF antenna 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.
Introduction DC 40 ➊ ➊ VHF antenna ➋ Collar ➌ GPS antenna ➍ Power key Keypad ➋ ➌ ➍ Astro 320 and DC40 Owner’s Manual DOG Press to view the Dog Tracker page. MARK Press to mark your current location. BACK Press to cancel data entry or return to the previous menu or page. MAP Press to view the map.
Introduction MENU Press to open the menu for the active page. Press twice to open the main menu. ENTER Press to select options and acknowledge messages. Rocker Press to view or scroll through options and to move the map pointer. IN Press to zoom in on the map. OUT Press to zoom out on the map. Locking the Keypad 1. Press and quickly release 2. Press OUT. 10 . Adjusting the Backlight 1. Press and quickly release . 2. Use the Rocker to adjust the brightness levels.
Introduction Scroll bar Default > A bar that appears on the right side of a list that is too long to fit on the screen. Use the Rocker to scroll through a list. Press IN or OUT to scroll a set of items. Status Information Status information is provided on the main menu and when you press and quickly release . Indicates the satellite signal strength. The original factory settings. You can customize the settings, but you can always revert back to the factory settings by selecting Restore Defaults.
Introduction Using the On-Screen Keyboard A keyboard appears when you enter text. • Use the Rocker to select a character, and press ENTER. • Select to backspace. • Select to shift. • Press IN or OUT to change the character mode of the keyboard. • Select Done to save the text and close the keyboard.
Tracking Your Dog Tracking Your Dog Note: The DC 40 does not transmit its location to the Astro, and the Astro does not indicate the location of the DC 40, until both devices have acquired satellite signals. Communication with the DC 40 The DC 40 that was packaged with your Astro was linked with the Astro at the factory. If you are using a DC 40 that you purchased separately, follow the instructions for adding a new dog on page 16 to establish communications with the Astro. Navigating to Your Dog 1.
Tracking Your Dog 3. Press ENTER to view the dog information. ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➊ Dog pointer (direction to the dog) ➋ Dog name Note: When you are close to the dog, the dog pointer may be inaccurate. ➌ Dog status icon (page 14) Dog Status Icons ➍ Distance to the dog 2. If you have additional dogs, use the Rocker to scroll through the list of dogs. The Astro can keep track of 10 dogs.
Tracking Your Dog   Treed Unknown* *The unknown status icon indicates that the DC 40 has not acquired a satellite signal and that the Astro cannot determine the location of the dog. Editing Dog Information The Astro assigns a default name, “Dog,” to the DC 40 packaged with the Astro. Changing the Dog Type This requires wireless communication with the DC 40. You must turn on the DC 40 and bring it within range of the Astro.
Tracking Your Dog Tracking Your Dog on the Map Press MAP to follow your dog on the map. ➋ ➌ ➊ ➍ • The dog location icon appears with the dog name ➊. • The track of the dog’s movements appears as a red (color is customizable) line ➋. • Your location is indicated by the map pointer ➌. 16 • The track of your movements appears as a blue line ➍. About the Map When the map orientation is Track Up, objects on the map appear to rotate around your position.
Tracking Your Dog 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Dog Signal Troubleshooting Each dog you track has its own ID number. If two dogs within range of the Astro have the same ID, the Astro warns you of a conflicting ID signal. Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the conflict. When possible, you should allow the Astro to automatically assign IDs. If necessary, you can manually assign a new ID number to a dog. Assigning a Dog ID Manually This requires wireless communication with the DC 40.
Tracking Your Dog Collar Lock You can use the Collar Lock feature to PIN protect your dog’s ID signal. Other Astro users must enter the PIN in order to track your dog. Other Astro users can still add your dog by physically touching the Astro to the DC 40. Activating Collar Lock This requires wireless communication with the DC 40. You must turn on the DC 40 and bring it within range of the Astro. 1. From the main menu, press DOG > ENTER > MENU. 2. Select Change PIN. 3. Enter a unique PIN.
Tracking Your Dog • Go to www.garmin.com/products /astro for more information and www.garmin.com/astro for a tutorial. Resetting Your Dog Statistics 1. From the main menu, press DOG > ENTER. 2. Select Reset. Pausing the Devices During a Hunt If you are moving the dogs during a hunt and you do not want to record the transportation of the dogs, you can pause the tracking of all dogs. 1. From the main menu, press DOG > MENU. 2. Select Pause All Tracking.
Tracking Your Dog About Line-of-Sight Radio Communication The Astro and DC 40 use radio signals to communicate. Objects in the path of radio signals degrade the quality of the signals. Keeping an unobstructed line of sight between your Astro and your dog’s DC 40 produces the best communication signal. Obstructed radio waves result in a poor signal. To achieve the best line-ofsight conditions, move to the highest elevation point in your area (for example, on the top of a hill).
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device. After you mark a location with your Astro, it is saved as a waypoint. Marking Your Vehicle Location 1. From the main menu, select Start New Hunt. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. After the hunt, you can navigate back to your vehicle. Marking Your Current Location 1. Press MARK. 2. Select New or choose a default location name such as Truck or Camp. 3. Select Done.
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks TIP: For navigation settings, see page 53. Editing a Waypoint Before you can edit a waypoint, you must create a waypoint. 1. From the main menu, select Tools > Waypoint Mgr.. 2. Select a waypoint. 3. Select an attribute (such as the name). 4. Enter the new information. Finding a Waypoint by Name 1. From the main menu, select Find > Waypoint. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select Spell Search. 4. Enter the name of the waypoint. Matches appear as you select characters in the name. 5.
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Deleting a Waypoint 1. From the main menu, select Tools > Waypoint Mgr.. 2. Select a waypoint. 3. Press MENU. 4. Select Delete > Yes. Repositioning a Waypoint 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. From the main menu, select Tools > Waypoint Mgr.. 2. Select a waypoint. 3. Press MENU. 4. Select Reposition Here. The position changes to your current location.
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Projecting a Waypoint You can create a new location by projecting the distance and bearing from a marked location to a new location. 1. From the main menu, select Tools > Waypoint Mgr.. 2. Select a waypoint. 3. Press MENU. 4. Select Project Location. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. 6. Select Save. Routes A route is a sequence of points or saved locations that leads you to your final destination. To customize your route settings, see page 53. 24 Creating a Route 1.
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks 5. Select an option: • To view the point on the map, select Review. • To change the order of the point on the route, select Move Down or Move Up. • To add an additional point on the route, select Insert. The additional point is inserted before the point you are editing. • To remove the point from the route, select Remove. Reversing a Route 1. From the main menu, select Tools > Route Planner. 2. Select a route. 3. Select Reverse Route. Viewing the Active Route 1.
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Recording Track Logs 1. From the main menu, select Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2. Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. If you select Record, Show On Map, a line on the map indicates your track. 3. Select Record Method. 4. Select an option: • Select Distance, and enter a distance interval. • Select Time, and enter a time interval. • Select Auto to specify the interval of frequency.
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Digital Elevation Models Maps Using Digital Elevation Models (DEM) maps, you can create a track elevation profile that includes elevation data. Go to www.garmin.com/cartography /ontheTrail for more information about US Topo maps. Saving the Entire Track Log 1. From the main menu, select Tools > Track Manager. 2. Select a track. 3. Select Save Track. You are prompted to enter a name for the track. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Marking a Location on a Saved Track 1.
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Starting a TracBack You can use TracBack® with a current track to navigate back to the beginning of a track. This can be helpful when finding your way back to camp or your vehicle. 1. From the main menu, select Tools > Track Manager. 2. Select Current Track > View Map > TracBack. Your start point, track, and end point appear on the map. 3. Navigate using the map (page 30) or compass (page 34). Archiving Your Track Logs You can archive saved tracks to save memory space.
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Sharing Data Wirelessly Before you can share data wirelessly, you must be within 10 feet (3 m) of a compatible Garmin device. Sharing Waypoints, Geocaches, Routes, and Tracks 1. From the main menu, select Tools > Share Wirelessly. 2. Select Send or Receive. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Your device sends the dog name, unit ID, and update rate information. Receiving Dog Information 1. From the main menu, press DOG twice. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select Receive Wirelessly.
Navigation Navigation Map The Astro has a preloaded basemap that includes cities, highways, and lake and river outlines. The example shows enhanced map detail using City Navigator®. Go to www.garmin.com. The position icon represents your location on the map. As you travel, the position icon moves and leaves a track log (trail). Waypoint names and symbols also appear on the map.
Navigation Measuring Distance You can measure the distance between two points. 1. Press MAP > MENU. 2. Select Measure Distance. An arrow appears at your current location. 3. Move the arrow to the point you want to measure from, and press ENTER. 4. Move the arrow to another point. The distance appears on the map. Customizing Data Fields on the Map You can display up to four data fields at the top of the map to provide travel and navigational information. 1.
Navigation 3. Select a destination. 4. Select Go. The map page opens with your route marked with a magenta line. 5. Navigate to the destination (page 21). Stopping Navigation From the main menu, select Find > Stop Navigation. Finding Recently Found Locations 1. From the main menu, select Find > Recent Finds. 2. Select an item. Finding Waypoints, Tracks, Routes, or Cities 1. From the main menu, select Find. 2. Select Waypoints, Tracks, Routes, or Cities. A list of items near your current location appears.
Navigation Detailed Maps You can use optional City Navigator maps to search for addresses, intersections, and other locations. The detailed maps contain millions of points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. Go to www.garmin.com/us/maps/. Finding an Address 1. From the main menu, select Find > Addresses. 2. Enter the state or province, city, street number, and street name. Matches appear as you select characters in the name. 3. Select the address from the list.
Navigation Tools Navigation Tools Navigation tools include features that compliment the GPS functions of the Astro. • • • • • • • Compass (page 34) Sight ‘N Go (page 36) Trip computer (page 37) Elevation plot (page 38) Proximity alarms (page 39) Area calculation (page 39) Satellite (page 40) Compass The Astro has a 3-axis electronic compass. Navigating with the Compass 1. From the main menu, select Tools > Compass. 34 2.
Navigation Tools the bearing pointer points toward the top of the compass, you are traveling directly toward your destination. • The compass ring ➌ moves to indicate North orientation. Navigating with the Course Pointer This is most useful if you are navigating on water or where there are no major obstacles in your path. It also helps you avoid hazards to either side of the course, such as shoals or submerged rocks. 1. From the main menu, select Setup > Heading > Go To Line (Pointer) Course (CDI).
Navigation Tools 2. Move back to the “course line to destination” to compensate for deviation and to get back on course. Calibrating the Compass notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. The Astro has a 3-axis electronic compass. You should calibrate the compass after moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries. 1. From the main menu, press DOG > MENU.
Navigation Tools 4. Select an option: • Select Set Course to navigate to the distant object. • Select Project Waypoint (page 24). Trip Computer The trip computer displays your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. Customizing the Trip Computer 1. From the main menu, select Tools > Trip Computer. 2. Press MENU. 3. Select an option: • Select Big Numbers to change the size of the numbers shown on the trip computer page.
Navigation Tools Elevation Plot By default, the elevation plot displays the elevation for distance. To customize the elevation plot, see page 52. Viewing Points on the Elevation Plot 1. From the main menu, select Tools > Elevation Plot. 2. Press left or right on the Rocker to scroll across the plot. 38 3. Select individual points on an elevation plot or a pressure plot to view the elevation (or pressure) reading, the time of day, and the date when the point was recorded.
Navigation Tools 2. Press MENU. 3. Select Adjust Zoom Ranges. 4. Use the Rocker to set the zoom range on the vertical axis. 5. Use the Rocker to set the zoom range on the horizontal axis. Calibrating the Altimeter 1. Go to a location where the elevation or barometric pressure is known. 2. From the main menu, select Setup > Altimeter > Calibrate Altimeter. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Proximity Alarms Proximity alarms alert you when you are within a specified range of a particular location.
Navigation Tools 3. Select Calculate when finished.. 4. If necessary, select Change Units to change the units of measure. 5. Select Save Track. Satellite The satellite page shows your current location, GPS accuracy, satellite locations, and signal strength. Changing the Satellite View 1. From the main menu, select Tools > Satellite. 2. Press MENU. 3. If necessary, select Track Up to change the view of the satellites to be oriented with your current track toward the top of the screen. 4.
Device Tools Device Tools Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs You can view device activity, such as when a waypoint was saved, and almanac information for the sun and moon, and hunting and fishing. 1. From the main menu, select Tools. 2. Select an option: • To view device activity for specific days, select Calendar. • To view the sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset information, select Sun and Moon. • To view the predicted best times for hunting and fishing, select Hunt and Fish. 3.
Device Tools Alarm Clock Stopwatch Setting an Alarm If you are not currently using the device, you can set the device to turn on at a specific time. Using the Stopwatch 1. From the main menu, select Tools > Stopwatch. 2. If necessary, press MENU to set how the stopwatch records laps. 3. Select an option: • Select Lap by Button Press to manually end the lap each time. • Select Lap by Distance to automatically mark the lap at a specific distance.
Device Tools Downloading Geocaches 1. Connect your device to a computer (page 61). 2. Go to www.opencaching.com. 3. If necessary, create an account. 4. Sign in. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. Finding a Geocache Before you can navigate to a geocache, you must download (page 43) or wirelessly send a geocache to the device (page 29). 1. From the main menu, select Tools > Geocaches. 2. Select a geocache. 3. Select Go to navigate to the geocache location.
Device Tools 3. Select an option: • To apply the filter to the geocache list, select Search. • To save the filter, press BACK . After it is saved, the filter is automatically named. Editing a Custom Geocache Filter 1. From the main menu, select Setup > Geocaches > Filter Setup > Create Filter. 2. Select a filter. 3. Select Edit Filter or Edit Name. chirp A chirp™ is a small Garmin accessory that you can program and leave in a geocache.
Customizing Your Device Customizing Your Device Customizing the Main Menu You can move, add, or delete items in the main menu. 1. 2. 3. 4. From the main menu, press MENU. Select Change Item Order. Select a menu item. Select an option: • Select Move and change the order of the list. • Select Insert to add a new item to the list. • Select Remove to delete an item from the list. Customizing Data Fields Before you can change the map data fields, you must enable them (page 31). 1.
Customizing Your Device are saved automatically as part of the profile. Selecting a Profile 1. From the main menu, select Tools > Profile Change. 2. Select a profile. Creating a Custom Profile You can customize your settings and data fields for a particular activity or trip. 1. Customize the settings as necessary (pages 47–55). 2. Customize the data fields as necessary (page 45). 3. From the main menu, select Tools > Profile Change. 4. Press MENU. 5. Select Setup Profiles > Create New Profile > OK.
Customizing Your Device 2. From the compass or trip computer, press MENU. 3. Select Change Dashboard. 4. Select a dashboard. • Battery Type—allows you to select the type of AA battery you are using (page 57). System Settings From main menu, select Setup > Dogs. From the main menu, select Setup > System. • GPS—sets the GPS to Normal, WAAS/EGNOS (Wide Area Augmentation System/European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service), or Demo Mode (GPS off). For information about WAAS, go to www.garmin.
Customizing Your Device ◦◦ GPS Lost Alert—indicates that the dog’s DC 40 has lost GPS satellite signals. ◦◦ Lost Communication Alert— indicates that the Astro is not receiving signals from the DC 40. Customizing the Dog List 1. From the main menu, press DOG twice. 2. Select a dog. 3. Select an option: • Select Move Down and change the order of the dog list. • Select Remove to delete a dog from the list. Display Settings From main menu, select Setup > Display.
Customizing Your Device Map Settings From the main menu, select Setup > Map. • Orientation ◦◦ North Up—shows north at the top of the page. ◦◦ Track Up—shows your current direction of travel toward the top of the page. • Guidance Text—allows you to select when to show guidance text on the map. • Data Fields—page 69. • Advanced Map Setup—sets the zoom levels, the text size, and the detail level of the map. ◦◦ Auto Zoom—automatically selects the appropriate zoom level for optimal use on your map.
Customizing Your Device Tracks Settings From the main menu, select Setup > Tracks. • Track Log—turns track recording on or off. • Record Method—selects a track recording method. Auto records the tracks at a variable rate to create an optimum representation of your tracks. • Recording Interval—selects a track log recording rate. Recording points more frequently creates a moredetailed track, but fills the track log faster. • Auto Archive—selects an automatic archive method to organize your tracks.
Customizing Your Device Position Format Heading Settings From the main menu, select Setup > Position Format. Note: Unless you have a good understanding of headings and North referencing, use the default values. Note: Do not change the position format or the map datum coordinate system unless you are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format. • Position Format—sets the position format in which a given location reading appears.
Customizing Your Device line leading to a destination. • Compass—switches from an electronic compass to a GPS compass when you are traveling at a higher rate of speed for a set period of time (Auto), or turns the compass off. • Calibrate Compass—page 36. Altimeter Settings From the main menu, select Setup > Altimeter. • Auto Calibration—allows the altimeter to self-calibrate each time you turn the device on.
Customizing Your Device ◦◦ Elevation/Distance—records elevation changes over a distance. ◦◦ Barometric Pressure—records barometric pressure over a period of time. ◦◦ Ambient Pressure—records ambient pressure changes over a period of time. • Calibrate Altimeter—page 39. • Filter Setup—page 43. • chirp™ Searching—page 44. • Program chirp™—programs the chirp accessory. See the chirp Owner’s Manual at www.garmin .com.
Customizing Your Device ◦◦ On Road For Distance (requires routable maps)— calculates on-road routes that are shorter in distance. ◦◦ Prompted—asks you to select a routing method before the route is calculated. • Follow Road Method—allows you to select a transportation method in order to optimize your route. • Lock On Road—locks the position icon, which represents your position on the map, onto the nearest road. • Off Road Transitions—available only for some activities.
Customizing Your Device ◦◦ Fishing—(requires marine maps) displays a detailed view of bottom contours and depth soundings. Simplifies map presentation for optimal use while fishing. • Appearance—allows you to set the appearance of marine navigation aids on the map. • Marine Alarm Setup ◦◦ Anchor Drag Alarm—alarm sounds when you exceed a specified drift distance while anchored. ◦◦ Off Course Alarm—alarm sounds when you are off course by a specified distance.
Device Information Device Information Viewing Device Information You can view the unit ID, software version, and license agreement. From the main menu, select Setup > About. Caring for the Devices NOTICE Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components. Cleaning the Devices 1. Use a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. 2. Wipe it dry. Cleaning the Screen 1. Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. 56 2. If necessary, use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner. 3.
Device Information Specifications Astro Water resistance Water resistant to IEC 60529 IPX7 Battery type Two 1.5 volt AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH, or lithium) Alkaline battery life Up to 15 hours, typical usage NiMH or lithium battery life Up to 20 hours, typical usage Operating temperature range From -4°F to 158°F (from -20°C to 70°C) See battery information on page 58. Computer interface USB 2.0 full speed Wireless range 12 inches (30.
Device Information Battery Information warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. caution The temperature rating for the device may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Alkaline batteries can rupture at high temperatures. Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as temperature decreases. Use lithium batteries when operating the device in below-freezing conditions.
Device Information capacity and store it in a cool, dry location where temperatures are not expected to exceed typical household levels. • Do not store a fully depleted battery because it may not recharge after an extended period of storage. • After storage, fully charge the battery again before using the DC 40. Maximizing Battery Life Using the Astro Battery Save Option From the main menu, select Setup > System > Display > Battery Save.
Device Information 5. Bring the Astro within a few feet of the DC 40. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions. Data Management note: The device is not compatible with Windows® 95, 98, Me, or NT. It is also not compatible with Mac® OS 10.3 and earlier. File Types The device supports the following file types: • Files from BaseCamp™. Go to www.garmin.com. • GPI custom POI files from the Garmin POI Loader. Go to www .garmin.com/products/poiloader.
Device Information Connecting the USB Cable notice To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the mini-USB port, the weather cap, and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer. 5. Push in and slide down the metal cover. 6. Replace the batteries and the battery cover. Removing a microSD Card 1. Slide up and pull out the metal cover. 2. Remove the card from the slot. 3. Push in and slide down the metal cover. Astro 320 and DC40 Owner’s Manual 1.
Device Information Transferring Files Before you can transfer files, you must connect the device to your computer (page 61). To transfer map data to a memory card, you may need to load USB drivers from www.garmin.com. 1. 2. 3. 4. Browse your computer for the file. Select the file. Select Edit > Copy. Open the “Garmin” or memory card drive or volume. TIP: You must put photo files in the Garmin\JPEG folder. You must put geocache files in the Garmin\GPX folder. 5. Select Edit > Paste.
Device Information 8. Open BaseCamp. 9. Connect the Astro to a computer using the USB cable provided (page 61). 10. Follow the BaseCamp instructions for transferring files. Deleting Files NOTICE Your device memory contains important system files and folders that should not be deleted. Before you can delete files, you must connect the device to your computer (page 61). 1. Open the “Garmin” drive or volume. 2. If necessary, open a folder or volume. 3. Select the files. Astro 320 and DC40 Owner’s Manual 4.
Device Information 3. Check for DC 40 software updates. The DC 40 software is stored on your Astro until you are ready to load it wirelessly. 7. Follow the on‑screen instructions. The DC 40 software is saved on the Astro, so you can update additional DC 40 devices in the field. Loading the DC 40 Software Before you can load the software to the DC 40, you must get the software from WebUpdater. 1. Turn on the DC 40, and bring it within range of the Astro.
Appendix Appendix Contacting Garmin Product Support • Go to www.garmin.com/support and click Contact Support for in-country support information. • In the USA, call (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. • In the UK, call 0808 2380000. • In Europe, call +44 (0) 870.8501241. Registering Your Device Help us better support you by completing our online registration today. Using myGarmin Go to http://my.garmin.com to access the latest services for your Garmin products.
Appendix Optional Fitness Accessories Before you can use the fitness accessory with your device, you must install the accessory according to the instructions included with the accessory. You can use optional fitness accessories including a heart rate monitor or a cadence sensor with your device. These accessories use ANT+™ wireless technology to send data to the device. Using Optional Fitness Accessories 1. Bring the device within range (3 m) of the ANT+ accessory. 2.
Appendix only takes a few seconds when the accessories are activated and functioning correctly. • When paired, your Garmin device receives data from only your accessory, and you can go near other accessories. Optional Maps You can purchase additional maps, such as BirdsEye™ satellite imagery, Garmin custom maps, Inland lakes, Topo, BlueChart® g2 and City Navigator maps. Go to www.garmin .com/us/maps/.
Appendix Replacing the DC 40 VHF Antenna Before you can replace the VHF antenna, you must detach the DC 40 from the collar (page 67). 1. Remove the weather cap and screw from the VHF antenna. 2. Remove the old VHF antenna. 3. Align the new VHF antenna with the DC 40. 4. Replace the screw and the weather cap. 5. Replace the mounting plate and screws. 6. Replace the zip tie that secures the VHF antenna to the collar. Trim the zip tie and any sharp edges.
Appendix Data Field Options Data Field Accuracy of GPS Ambient Pressure Ascent Average Ascent Maximum Ascent - Total Battery Level Barometer Description The margin of error for your exact location. For example, your GPS location is accurate to within +/- 12 feet. The uncalibrated environmental pressure. The average vertical distance of ascent. The maximum ascent rate in feet/meters per minute. The total elevation distance ascended. The remaining battery power. The calibrated current pressure.
Appendix Data Field Elevation Elevation Maximum Elevation Minimum ETA at Destination ETA at Next Glide Ratio 70 Description The altitude of your current location above or below sea level. The highest elevation reached. The lowest elevation reached. The estimated time of day you will reach your final destination. The estimated time of day you will reach the next point on the route. The ratio of horizontal distance traveled to the change in vertical distance. Data Field Glide Ratio to Dest.
Appendix Data Field Odometer Description A running tally of distance traveled for all trips. Off Course The distance to the left or the right by which you have strayed from the original path of travel. Pointer The data field arrow points in the direction of the next point or turn. Speed The current rate of speed at which you are moving since last reset. Speed The maximum speed Maximum reached since last reset. Speed - Moving The average speed Avg. of the device while moving since last reset.
Appendix Data Field Description Trip Odometer A running tally of the distance traveled since the last reset. Trip Time A running tally of time Moving since the last reset. Trip Time The time spent not Stopped moving since the last reset. Trip Time A running tally of Total distance traveled since the last reset. Turn The angle of difference (in degrees) between the bearing to your destination and your current course. L means turn left. R means turn right.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem The device does not respond. How do I reset the device? Solution 1. Remove the batteries. 2. Reinstall the batteries. Note: This does not erase any of your data or settings. I want to reset all the From the main menu, select Setup > Reset > Reset customized settings back All Settings. to the factory defaults. My device does not 1. Take your device out of buildings and parking acquire satellite signals. garages, and away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Turn on the device.
Appendix My device is connected to the computer, but it will not go into mass storage mode. You may have loaded a corrupted file. 1. Disconnect the device from your computer. 2. Turn off the device. 3. Hold while you connect the device to your computer. 4. Continue holding for 30 seconds or until the device goes into mass storage mode. I cannot see any new If you have several network drives mapped on your removable drives in my computer, Windows may have trouble assigning drive list of drives.
Index Index A accessories 65 adding a dog 17 addresses 33 alarms clock 42 marine 54 proximity 39 tones 48 alerts dog 47 vibration 47 almanacs 41 altimeter calibrating 39 navigating 38 settings 52, 56 averaging your location 23 B backlight 10, 48, 59 barometer 52, 69 batteries installing 5 life 11, 57 replacing 58 storage 58 type 47, 57, 58 battery save option 59 bearing pointer 34 BirdsEye satellite imagery 67 BlueChart g2 maps 67 C calculator 41 calendar 41 calibrating altimeter 39, 52 compass 36 caring
Index signal conflict 17–18 statistics 19 status icons 14 tracks, transferring 62 type 15 E elevation data fields 70 plot 26, 38 F file types 60 finding addresses 33 cities 32 coordinates 33 geocaches 43 near your location 22 photos 32 points of interest 33 routes 32 tracks 32 waypoints 22, 32 fitness accessories 66 fixed elevation 52 76 G Garmin Product Support 65 geocaches 42 settings 53 sharing 29 GPS settings 47 signals 11, 40, 69 H heading settings 51 K keyboard 12 keypad 9 L language 47 line-of-sigh
Index Sight ‘N Go 36 stopping 32 to a destination 32 waypoints 21 O odometer 71 P PIN 18 POI Loader 60 points of interest 33 position format 51 power key 8, 9 product support 65 profiles 45 proximity alarms 39 R radio signals 20 recent finds 32 replacement parts 67 routes 24 editing 24 settings 53 S satellite page 40 satellite signals 11, 13, 18, 69 Sight ‘N Go 36 software version 56 specifications 57 stopwatch 42 storage 56, 58 system settings 47 T time settings 50 data fields 71 sunrise and sunset 71 to
For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2011 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK Garmin Corporation No. 68, Zhangshu 2nd Road, Xizhi Dist., New Taipei City, 221, Taiwan (R.O.C.) www.garmin.com June 2011 190-01340-00 Rev.
