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Astro® X20owner’s manualGPS-enabled dog tracking system
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Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s Manual 3IntroductionSee the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. noticeDo 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.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. Charge the DC 40 completely before using it on a hunt. Charging a depleted DC 40 battery takes 4½ hours.
4 Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s ManualIntroduction1. Connect the power cable ➊ to an appropriate electrical source.➊➋2. 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.1. On the Astro, press and hold ➊.➊2. 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.
Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s Manual 5Introduction➋➌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.noticeAvoid using a high-powered radio (greater than 5 watts) in close proximity to the Astro. It may cause irreversible damage to the Astro.➊GPS antenna➋VHF antenna
6 Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s ManualIntroduction➌ Power key➍Display➎Keypad➏Belt clip button➐Wrist strap slot➑USB port (under weather cap)➒Battery compartment➓microSD card tray under batteries➊VHF antenna➋Collar➌GPS antenna➍ Power key Press to view the Dog Tracker page. Press to mark your current location. Press to cancel data entry or return to the previous menu or page. Press to view the map. Press to open the menu for the active page.Press twice to open the main menu. ()Press to select options and acknowledge messages.
Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s Manual 7Introduction Press to view or scroll through options and to move the map pointer. Press to zoom in on the map. Press to zoom out on the map.1. Press and quickly release .2. Use the Rocker to adjust the brightness levels. TIP: You can also press and quickly release to cycle through the brightness levels.3. Press ENTER to select a brightness level and close the menu. Use the keys on the device. Use the  to select an option or an item in a list, and press . The location on a page where data is entered or an option appears. A highlighted eld appears yellow.A bar that appears on the right side of a list that is too long to t on the screen. Use the  to scroll through a list. Press  or  to scroll a set of items. The original factory settings. You can customize the settings, but you can always revert back to the factory settings by selecting .
8 Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s ManualIntroductionThe small arrows indicate that you should select a series of items in order, for example, “Select  > .”The status bar at the top of each Astro page provides status information.➋ ➌➊➊Indicates the satellite signal strength.➋Blinks when the device detects a signal (for example, a DC 40) on the channel it is receiving.➌Indicates the remaining battery power. When an on-screen message appears, you can press ENTER to acknowledge the message and close the window.Messages also indicate temporary conditions, such as “Calculating Route.” The message window closes as soon as the process is complete.A keyboard appears when you enter text.• Use the Rocker to select a character, and press ENTER.• Select DEL to backspace.• Select to shift.• Select OK to save the text and close the keyboard.
Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s Manual 9Tracking 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. 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 13 to establish communications with the Astro.1. Press DOG > ENTER.2. Select Go To.3. Follow the magenta line on the map.1. Press DOG to view the Dog Tracker page. The direction to the dog and distance of the dog from the Astro appears.➋➌ ➍➊
10 Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s ManualTracking Your Dog➊Dog pointer (direction to the dog)➋Dog name➌Dog status icon (page 10)➍Distance to the dog2. If you have additional dogs, use the Rocker to scroll through the list of dogs.The Astro can keep track of ten dogs. 3. Press ENTER to view the Dog Info page.The dog you are tracking is identied and the dog pointer indicates its direction from you. The dog pointer is most accurate when you are holding the Astro level and the dog is farther than 30 feet (9.1 meters) away. At less than that distance, “NEAR” appears instead of a distance and the dog pointer is shortened. NOTE: When you are close to the dog, the dog pointer may be inaccurate.SittingRunning On Point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.
Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s Manual 11Tracking Your DogThe Astro assigns a default name, such as Dog or Dog 1, to every dog (DC 40) linked to it.1. Press DOG > ENTER.The Dog Info page appears.2. Select Name.The on-screen keyboard appears.3. Enter the name of the dog.You can identify the dog type so that the appropriate dog status symbols appear.1. Press DOG > ENTER.2. Press MENU.3. Select Change Dog Unit Type.4. Select a type.Press MAP to follow your dog on the map.
12 Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s ManualTracking Your Dog➍➋➎➌➊• Marked locations ➊ appear on the map.• The accuracy circle ➋ is the area where your GPS location data is poor. The smaller the circle, the more precise your location.• The dog location appears with a status icon and the dog name ➌.• Your location is indicated by the map pointer ➍.• The track of the dog’s movements appears as a red line ➎.When the map orientation is Track Up, objects on the map appear to rotate around your position. As you move, the entire map reorients in the direction you are facing. To stabilize the objects, set the orientation to North Up (page 43).
Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s Manual 13Tracking Your DogThe Astro can track up to ten dogs with DC 40 collars. If you purchase additional DC 40 devices, you can link them to the Astro. To link, the Astro must be close enough to the DC 40 to touch it, or you must know the DC 40 ID number.1. Press DOG > MENU.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. 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 conicting ID signal. Follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the conict.When possible, you should allow the Astro to automatically assign IDs. If necessary, you can manually assign a new ID number to a dog. You must assign a new ID number to the dog and change the update rate.1. Press DOG > MENU.2. Select Show Info.3. Press MENU.4. Select Change Comm. Settings.5. Select an unassigned and nonconicting ID.6. Change the update rate. Both 30-second and two-minute rates reduce battery drain, but they create a less-detailed dog track and collected statistics.7. Bring the Astro within a few feet of the DC 40.8. Follow the on-screen instructions.
14 Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s ManualTracking Your Dog1. On the Dog Tracker page, press MENU 2. Select Dog List.3. Select a dog in the list.4. Select Remove.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 40.1. Press DOG > ENTER > MENU.2. Select Change Collar Lock PIN.3. Enter a unique PIN.NOTE: If you forget the PIN, the Collar Lock feature can be overridden by physically touching the Astro to the DC 40. • Turn on the DC 40 and allow it to acquire satellites before you put the DC 40 on your dog. This allows the DC 40 to acquire satellite signals much faster.• Bring extra batteries for your Astro (page 62).• Use a fully charged DC 40. A fully charged DC 40 operates for approximately 17 hours when using ve-second interval reporting.• Use line-of-sight radio communication (page 12).• The Astro can track up to ten dogs with DC 40 collars. Only three dogs can be viewed at one time on the Dog Tracker page. To reduce the text size, press MENU, and select Small Numbers.
Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s Manual 15Locations• Go to www.garmin.com/products/astro for more information and www.garmin.com/astro for a tutorial.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. Press DOG > MENU.2. Select Pause All Tracking.You can select Resume when you are ready to continue the hunt. 1. Press DOG > ENTER.2. Select Reset.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-of-sight conditions, move to the highest elevation point in your area (for example, on the top of a hill).BestGood
16 Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s ManualLocationsLocations are landmarks that you record and store in your Astro. 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.1. Press MARK.2. Select New or choose a default location name such as Truck or Camp.3. Select OK.You can mark a covey location and enter the estimated number of birds ushed and the number of birds taken.1. Press MARK.2. Select Covey.3. Enter the number of birds ushed.4. Enter the number of birds taken.5. Select OK > OK.1. Press MAP.2. Move the map pointer to a location.3. Press ENTER.If the location does not contain map information, the following message appears: “No map information at this point. Do you want to mark a location here?”4. Select Yes or Save.
Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s Manual 17Locations1. From the main menu, select Go To Marked Location.2. Select a marked location.TIP: For navigation settings, see page 45.1. From the main menu, select Advanced > Find > Marked Locations.2. Select a marked location.3. Select an attribute (such as the name).4. Enter the new information.1. From the main menu, select Advanced > Find > Marked Locations.2. Select a marked location.3. Select Map to show the marked location on the map.4. Press ENTER to place a MOVE marker next to the marked location.5. Move the marked location to a new location on the map.6. Press ENTER.1. From the main menu, select Advanced > Find > Marked Locations.2. Select a marked location.3. Select Delete.You can change the position of a marked location. For example, if you move your vehicle, you can change the location to your current position.
18 Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s ManualLocations1. From the main menu, select Advanced > Find > Marked Locations.2. Select a marked location.3. Press MENU.4. Select Reposition Here.The position changes to your current location.You can average a marked location for more accuracy. When averaging, the Astro takes several readings at the same location and uses the average value to provide more accuracy.1. Press MARK.2. Select New > Avg to begin averaging.3. When the Estimated Accuracy eld reaches the level of accuracy you want, select Save > OK.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 Advanced > Find > Marked Locations.2. Select a marked location.3. Press MENU.4. Select Project Location.5. Enter the bearing and distance to the projected location.
Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s Manual 19MapThe Astro has a preloaded basemap that includes cities, highways, exit information, and lake and river outlines. The example shows enhanced map detail using City Navigator®. Go to www.garmin.com.➍➊➋➌➊Map orientation arrow➋Map scale➌Your current location➍Dog locationPress IN and OUT to change the map scale. When you zoom in, the accuracy of your location is indicated by an accuracy circle. The smaller the circle, the more precise your location.1. Press MAP > MENU.2. Select an option:• Select Data Fields (page 20).• Select Guidance Text to display navigation information above the map.• Select Setup Map to customize your map preferences (pages 43–44).• Select Turn Declutter On to hide items on the map that block road details.
20 Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s ManualMapYou can display up to four data elds at the top of the map to provide travel and navigational information.1. Press MAP > MENU.2. Select Data Fields.3. Select the number of data elds.4. Press MENU.5. Select Change Data Fields.6. Select a eld.A list of data eld options appears (page 49).7. Select an option.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. A push pin marks the beginning point ➊.➋➌➊4. Move the arrow to another point. REF marks the ending point ➋. The distance between the two points appears ➌.
Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s Manual 21Find FeaturesYou can use the Find menu to search for marked locations, cities, and exits included in the basemap. Additional categories appear if you have optional, compatible detailed maps loaded on the device. When you open a category, the list contains items near your current location or the map pointer (if active).1. From the main menu, select Advanced > Find > Marked Locations.2. Select a marked location.3. Select Go To.1. From the main menu, select Advanced > Find.2. Select the type of item you want to nd.3. Press MENU.4. Select Find by Name.5. Enter the name of the location. You can select OK when the Find list contains a match. 6. Select an option:• Select Save to save the item as a location.• Select Map to display the item as a location on the map.• Select Go To to navigate a route to the location.1. Find a location.2. Press MENU.3. Select Find Near Here. 4. Select a category.
22 Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s ManualFind FeaturesThe list displays locations near the original location.1. Find a location.2. Press MENU.3. Select Change Reference. The map opens.4. Move the map pointer to a location on the map.5. Press ENTER to show a list of items near the map location.Go to my.garmin.com for details and instructions for downloading geocache locations from the Internet.1. From the main menu, select Advanced > Find > Geocache.2. Select a geocache.3. Select Go To to navigate to the geocache location. When a geocache is found, the Astro marks the cache as found, logs an entry into the calendar, and shows the nearest cache.1. From the main menu, select Advanced > Find > Cities. A list of cities near your current location appears.2. Select a city from the list.1. From the main menu, select Advanced > Find > Exits. A list of exits near your current location appears.2. Select an exit. The exit description, a list of services near the exit, and the distance and bearing from the exit to the highlighted service appear.
Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s Manual 23GPS Applications3. Select a service from the list.1. From the main menu, select Advanced > Find > Recent Finds.2. Select an item.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.1. From the main menu, select Advanced > Find > Addresses.If your device has acquired satellite signals, the <ENTER Region> eld is populated with your current region.2. Enter the city, street number, and street name.Matches appear as you select characters in the name.3. Select the address from the list.1. From the main menu, select Advanced > Find.2. Select an option to view points of interest near your current location:• Select All Points of Interest. • Select a POI category.3. Press MENU to narrow your search.4. Select an item from the list.Press MENU > Stop Navigation.
24 Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s ManualGPS ApplicationsGPS Applications provides options for conguring the following GPS functions:• Trip computer (page 24)• Compass (page 24)• Altimeter (page 27)• Tracks (page 29)• Routes (page 32)• Highway (page 35)• Proximity alarms (page 35)• Turn preview (page 36)• Active route (page 36)• Satellite (page 37)The trip computer displays your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. 1. From the main menu, select Advanced > GPS Applications > Trip Computer.2. Press MENU.3. Select Reset.4. Select the items you want to reset or delete.5. Select Apply.From the main menu, select Advanced > GPS Applications > Compass.• Hold the compass level when navigating to ensure maximum accuracy.• Turn toward the direction of the bearing pointer until the arrow is pointing toward the top of the compass.
Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s Manual 25GPS Applications➌➋➊• The compass provides navigation data ➊ such as current speed and estimated arrival time.• The compass ring ➋ moves to indicate North orientation.• When navigating to a destination, the bearing pointer ➌ points to your destination, regardless of the direction you are moving. When the bearing pointer points toward the top of the compass, you are traveling directly toward your destination. 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 Advanced > GPS Applications > Compass.2. Press MENU.3. Select Course Pointer.➋➊➌➍
26 Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s ManualGPS Applications• The course pointer ➊ indicates your relationship to a course line ➋ leading to the destination. • The course pointer provides an indication of drift (right or left) according to the scale ➌. • The scale refers to the distance between dots on the course deviation indicator ➍. • The course line to your destination is based on your original starting point.4. Move back to the “course line to destination” to compensate for deviation and to get back on course. You can point the device at an object in the distance, such as a water tower, lock in the direction, and then navigate to the object.1. From the main menu, select Advanced > GPS Applications > Compass.2. Press MENU.3. Select Sight ‘N Go. The bearing pointer points to the top of the compass.4. Hold the device at eye level and line up the two sighting marks ➊ with a distant object.➊5. Select Lock Direction.
Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s Manual 27GPS Applications6. Select an option:• Select Set Course to navigate to the distant object.• Select Project Location (page 18).• Select Re-Sight to set course on a different object.noticeCalibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Do not stand near objects that inuence 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 DOG > MENU.2. Select Calibrate Compass > Start. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.1. From the main menu, select Advanced > GPS Applications > Altimeter.Your current elevation ➊ and the rate of your ascent or descent ➋ appear. ➋➊➌➍2. Press MENU.3. Select Plot Over Time or Plot Over Distance ➌.
28 Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s ManualGPS ApplicationsThis option is only available when you are plotting elevation. After you set the elevation plot, you can adjust the zoom ranges ➍ (page 28).1. From the main menu, select Advanced > GPS Applications > Altimeter.2. Press MENU.3. Select View Pressure Plot.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.1. From the main menu, select Advanced > GPS Applications > Altimeter.2. Press left or right on the Rocker to display crosshairs and scroll the crosshairs across the plot.3. Press ENTER. The point appears on the map with location coordinates, the compass bearing, and the distance from your current location. 4. Press MARK to save the point as a location.5. Navigate to the location (page 21).1. From the main menu, select Advanced > GPS Applications > Altimeter.2. Press MENU.3. Select Zoom Ranges.
Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s Manual 29GPS Applications4. Set the zoom range on the vertical axis.5. Set the zoom range on the horizontal axis.1. From the main menu, select Advanced > GPS Applications > Altimeter.2. Press MENU.3. Select Reset.4. Select the items you want to reset or delete.5. Select Apply. 1. Go to a location where the elevation or barometric pressure is known.2. From the main menu, select Advanced > GPS Applications > Altimeter.3. Press MENU.4. Select Calibrate Altimeter.5. Follow the on-screen instructions.A track is a recording of your path and of the path of your dog. The track log contains information about points along the recorded path, including time, location, and elevation for each point.1. From the main menu, select Advanced > GPS Applications > Tracks > Setup.2. Select an option:• Select Wrap When Full to replace the oldest data with new data when the track log is full.• Select a Record Method: ◦Select Distance, and enter a distance interval. ◦Select Time, and enter a time interval.
30 Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s ManualGPS Applications ◦Select Auto to specify the interval of frequency. Recording points more often creates a more accurate track, but lls up the track log faster.• Select Color to change the color of the active track.From the main menu, select Advanced > GPS Applications > Tracks > Save > Yes.You can rename the track, view the track distance, view the calculated area, and change the units for the calculated area. You can also change the color for the track on the map. Changing the color of a dog’s saved track also changes the dog pointer color on the Dog Tracker page.1. From the main menu, select Advanced > GPS Applications > Tracks > Save > No. The entire track appears on the map. 2. Move the map pointer to the beginning point.3. Press ENTER.4. Move the map pointer to the ending point.5. Press ENTER.From the main menu, select Advanced > GPS Applications > Tracks > Save > Yes > Map.The track appears on the map.
Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s Manual 31GPS ApplicationsAfter you save a track, you have a record of the path you traveled and a track altitude prole.1. From the main menu, select Advanced > GPS Applications > Tracks.2. Select a saved track.3. Press MENU.4. Select Prole.The beginning and the end of the track are marked by a ag.5. Press left or right on the Rocker to scroll across the track prole.While scrolling, press ENTER to show the point on the map.6. Press up or down on the Rocker to set the zoom range.Using Digital Elevation Models (DEM) maps, you can create a track elevation prole that includes elevation data. Go to www.garmin.com/cartography/ontheTrail for more information about US Topo maps.You can use TracBack® with a saved track to navigate back to a point on the track.1. From the main menu, select Advanced > GPS Applications > Tracks > TracBack.2. Move the map pointer to a point on the track.
32 Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s ManualGPS Applications3. Press ENTER.4. Select an option:• Select Follow Road to navigate back to the selected point using available roadways.• Select Follow Track to retrace your original path of travel.1. From the main menu, select Advanced > GPS Applications > Tracks.2. Select a saved track.3. Select Map.4. Move the map pointer to a location on the track.5. Press MARK.6. Select New.7. If necessary, edit the location information.8. Select OK.1. From the main menu, select Advanced > GPS Applications > Tracks.2. Press MENU.3. Select Area Calculation.4. When you are nished, select Stop.5. If necessary, select Area to change the units of measure.6. Select Save. From the main menu, select Advanced > GPS Applications > Tracks > Clear > Yes.A route is a sequence of points or saved locations that leads you to your nal destination.
Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s Manual 33GPS Applications1. From the main menu, select Advanced > GPS Applications > Routes > New.2. Select <Select Next Point>.3. Select a category. 4. Select the rst point on the route.5. Select Use. 6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 to add more points to the route. 1. From the main menu, select Advanced > GPS Applications > Routes.2. Select a route.3. Select Navigate.Press MENU > Stop Navigation.1. From the main menu, select Advanced > GPS Applications > Routes.2. Select a route.3. Complete an action:• Select the name, and enter the new information.• Select a point on the route.You can review, insert, remove, change, or move the point.• Press MENU for more route options.
34 Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s ManualGPS Applications1. From the main menu, select Advanced > GPS Applications > Routes.2. Select a route.3. Press MENU.4. Select Delete Route.1. From the main menu, select Advanced > GPS Applications > Routes.2. Press MENU.3. Select Delete All Routes.1. From the main menu, select Advanced > GPS Applications > Routes.2. Press MENU.3. Select Off Road Transition.4. Select the method to use when advancing to the next point in your route.• Select Auto to advance to the next point in your route automatically.• Select Distance and enter a radius. When you are within that specied distance, you are routed to the next point in your route.• Select Manual to control the navigation to each point in your route.You can press OUT to begin routing to the next point in your route. You can press IN to route to the previous point.
Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s Manual 35GPS Applications1. From the main menu, select Advanced > GPS Applications > Highway. Your course is a center line ➊ down the middle of the map. Your route is a magenta line ➋. ➋➊2. If necessary, press IN or OUT to zoom in or out on the map.You can dene an alarm radius around a marked location. A tone sounds when you enter the designated radius.1. From the main menu, select Advanced > GPS Applications > Proximity. 2. Select an empty line.3. Select a category. 4. Select a marked location.5. Select Use.6. Enter a value for the proximity radius.1. From the main menu, select Advanced > GPS Applications > Proximity > Proximity Alarm Tones. 2. Select a tone for each alarm.
36 Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s ManualGPS ApplicationsNOTE: Speed alerts can be downloaded using POI Loader (page 56).3. Select Proximity Alarms to activate the alarm.1. From the main menu, select Advanced > GPS Applications > Proximity. 2. Press MENU.3. Select Remove All.You must be navigating a route on roads to display the turn preview information. 1. From the main menu, select Advanced > GPS Applications > Turn Preview. 2. Scroll through all of the turn previews.You can preview a list of turns and route instructions. You must be navigating a route on roads to display the list. 1. From the main menu, select Advanced > GPS Applications > Active Route. 2. Select an item in the list.The turn preview appears.
Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s Manual 37Accessories➌➍➋➊➊GPS receiver status➋Satellite locations➌Satellite signal strength➍Your current location1. From the main menu, select Advanced > GPS Applications > Satellite.2. Press MENU.3. Select an option:• Select Use With GPS Off to turn the GPS on and off.• Select Track Up—to display the page with North toward the top of the screen or with your current track toward the top of the screen.• Select Multicolor to display the page in multicolor or single color.• Select New Location if you have moved the device more than 600 miles and you are having trouble acquiring satellite signals.• Select GPS Elevation to view your current elevation.
38 Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s ManualAccessoriesThe calendar can record locations on specic days and provide sunrise, sunset, and hunting-almanac information.1. From the main menu, select Advanced > Accessories > Calendar.2. Select a day.3. Press MENU.4. Select Add Point.5. Select a category.6. Select a location.7. Select Use to place the location on the day page.The Astro has a standard calculator and a scientic calculator. 1. From the main menu, select Advanced >Accessories > Calculator.2. Complete an action:• Use the standard calculator.• Press MENU, and select Scientic to use the scientic calculator functions.
Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s Manual 39Accessories1. From the main menu, select Advanced > Accessories > 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 specic distance. Press MENU, and select Set Lap Distance to enter a value.You can view the time of sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset, and the relative positions of the sun and moon.1. From the main menu, select Advanced > Accessories > View Sunrise/Sunset.2. Select an option:• Select Date to change the date.• Select Location to change the location.• Select Time to view positions of the sun and moon at a different time.
40 Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s ManualAccessoriesYou can view the predicted best times for hunting and shing for a specic date and location.1. From the main menu, select Advanced > Accessories > View Hunting Almanac. 2. Select an option:• Select Date to change the date.• Select Location to change the location.From the main menu, select Advanced > Accessories > Games.The Astro contains six games: Memory Race, Virtual Maze, GekoSmak, Nibbons, Gekoids, and Beast Hunt. Some games use GPS during the game. Most games contain a tutorial.
Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s Manual 41Customizing Your DeviceFrom the main menu, select Advanced > Settings > System.• GPS ◦ Normal—GPS is on. ◦ Battery Saver—see page 63. ◦ GPS Off ◦ Demo Mode—GPS is off.• WAAS/EGNOS—enables Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) in the USA, or European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS).• Battery Type—allows you to select the type of battery you are using.• Text Language—sets the text language on the device.• External Power Lost—sets the device to stay on or turn off when external power is removed.• Proximity Alarms—enables all proximity alarms.1. From the system settings, press MENU.2. Select Restore Defaults.You can view the unit ID and software version.1. From the system settings, press MENU.2. Select Software Version.1. From the main menu, select Advanced > Settings > Dog List.2. Select a dog.3. Select an option:
42 Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s ManualCustomizing Your Device• Select Move and change the order of the dog list.• Select Remove to delete a dog from the list.1. From the main menu, select Advanced > Settings > Dog Alerts.2. Select an option:• On-Point Alert—indicates that the dog is on-point.• Treed Alert—indicates that the dog has treed quarry and has conned its own movements to a small area for 60 seconds.• 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.From the main menu, select Advanced > Settings > Display.• Display Mode ◦ Daytime ◦ Nighttime ◦ Auto—automatically switches to night mode at sunset and to day mode at sunrise.• Daytime Color Scheme—sets the color scheme used in day mode.• Nighttime Color Scheme—sets the color scheme used in night mode.• Backlight Timeout—see page 64.• Backlight Level—see page 64.You can customize tones for messages, keys, turn warnings, and alarms.1. From the main menu, select Advanced > Settings > Tones.
Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s Manual 43Customizing Your Device2. Select a tone for each audible type.You can move, add, or delete items in the main menu.1. From the main menu, select Advanced > Settings > Main Menu.2. Select a menu item.3. 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.1. From the main menu, select Advanced > Settings > Map.2. Use the Rocker to select a map setup category: General, Tracks, Points, Text, Information, or Marine.• Orientation ◦ North Up—displays North at the top of the map. ◦ Track Up—displays your current heading at the top of the map.• Below—sets the map scale for Track Up. At scales above the setting, the map orientation switches to North Up. • Auto Zoom—automatically selects the appropriate zoom level for optimal use on your map. When Off is selected, you must zoom in or out manually.
44 Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s ManualCustomizing Your Device• Detail—allows you to select the amount of map data displayed on the device.NOTE: Higher detail settings may cause the map to redraw slowly.• Lock On Road—locks the position pointer to the nearest road.• Saved Tracks—sets the maximum zoom at which saved tracks are shown.• Track Log—sets the maximum zoom at which active track logs are shown.• Track Points—sets the maximum number of track points used to record a track.• Go To Line—allows you to select either a bearing line or a course line (page 31) to navigate a track.You can customize the maximum zoom level for map points, marked locations, street labels, and land cover.You can customize the text size for the descriptions of map items.You can view the list of optional detailed maps. • Select a check box to enable a detailed map.• Press MENU to select options for hiding or showing maps.If you are using optional marine charts or marine maps, you can customize how the map displays the marine features.• Marine Colors—enables marine
Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s Manual 45Customizing Your Devicecolors on the map.• Spot Soundings—enables spot soundings that indicate depth measurements on the map.• Light Sectors—sets navigational light locations to On, Off, or Auto (the location appears when the map pointer passes over it).• Symbol Set—allows you to select the map symbol set: Auto, GARMIN, NOAA, or International.From the main menu, select Advanced > Settings > Routing.• Guidance Method—allows you to select a guidance method for calculating your route. ◦ Prompted—asks you to select a routing method before the route is calculated. ◦ Follow Road—creates a route that overlays the roads on the map. ◦ Off Road—creates a point-to-point route.• Follow Road Method ◦ Prompted—asks you to select a follow-road method before the route is calculated.
46 Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s ManualCustomizing Your Device ◦ Faster Time—calculates routes that are faster to drive but can be longer in distance. ◦ Shorter Distance—calculates routes that are shorter in distance but can take more time to drive.• Next Turn Pop-up—enables messages with turn information during your route. • Follow Road Options ◦ Off Route Recalculation—sets how the device recalculates if you depart from the original route. ◦ Calculation Method—sets how quickly or accurately the device calculates a route. ◦ Calculate Routes for—allows you to select your vehicle type or transportation type in order to calculate the most practical route. ◦ Avoid—allows you to select road types to avoid during your route. From the main menu, select Advanced > Settings > Geocache.• Find or Found—allows you to select a symbol for caches.• Calendar Entry When Found—makes an entry on the calendar when a cache is found.From the main menu, select Advanced > Settings > Marine Alarms.• Anchor Drag Alarm—sets an alarm to sound when you exceed a specied drift distance.• Off Course Alarm—sets an alarm to sound when you are off course by a specied distance.
Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s Manual 47Customizing Your DeviceFrom the main menu, select Advanced > Settings > Time.• Time Format— allows you to select a 12-hour or a 24-hour display time. • Time Zone—allows you to select the time zone for the device. You can select Other to enter a Universal Time Coordinate (UTC) offset.• UTC Offset—species the offset from UTC (when Time Zone is Other).• Daylight Saving Time—enables daylight saving time for the selected time zone. From the main menu, select Advanced > Settings > Units.NOTE: Do not change the position format or the map datum coordinate system unless you are using a map or chart that species a different position format.• Position Format—sets the position format in which a given location reading appears.• Map Datum—sets the coordinate system on which the map is structured. • Distance/Speed—sets the unit of measure for distance and speed.• Elevation (Vert. Speed)—sets the unit of measure for your rate of ascent or descent.• Depth—sets the unit of measure for depth.• Pressure—sets the unit of measure for gauge and atmospheric pressure.
48 Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s ManualCustomizing Your DeviceYou can specify the type of heading display and the type of North reference used to calculate a heading.NOTE: Unless you have a good understanding of headings and North referencing, use the default values.From the main menu, select Advanced > Settings > Heading.• Display—sets the units used to calculate a heading.• North Reference—provides headings based on a true, magnetic, grid, or a specic user value.• Switch to compass heading when below—sets the speed to switch to a compass heading when you exceed the specied time.• for more than—sets the time to switch to a compass heading.From the main menu, select Advanced > Settings > Altimeter.• Auto Calibration—enables the device to correct elevation readings using the GPS receiver.• Barometer Mode ◦ Variable Elevation—sets the device to function for normal use, where your changing elevation displays. ◦ Fixed Elevation—allows you to use the device as a barometer. NOTE: Use this feature when you plan to remain stationary. Trip data is not recorded when Fixed Elevation is on.
Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s Manual 49Customizing Your Device1. From the map, trip computer, compass, altimeter, or highway page, press MENU.2. Select Change Data Fields.3. Select a data eld.4. Select an option. Accuracy Of GPSThe margin of error for your exact location. For example, your GPS location is accurate to within +/- 12 feet.Ambient PressureThe uncalibrated environmental pressure.Ascent - AverageThe average vertical distance of ascent.Ascent - MaximumThe maximum ascent rate in feet/meters per minute. Ascent - Total The total elevation distance ascended.Barometer The calibrated current pressure.Bearing The direction from your current location to a destination.Course The direction from your starting location to a destination.Descent - AverageThe average vertical distance of descent.Descent - MaximumThe maximum descent rate in feet/meters per minute.Descent - Total The total elevation distance descended.Distance To Dest.The distance to your nal destination.Distance To NextThe remaining distance to the next point on the route.
50 Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s ManualCustomizing Your Device Elevation The altitude of your current location above or below sea level.Elevation - MaximumThe highest elevation reached.Elevation - MinimumThe lowest elevation reached.ETA At DestinationThe estimated time of day you will reach your nal destination.ETA At Next The estimated time of day you will reach the next point on the route.Glide Ratio The ratio of horizontal distance traveled to the change in vertical distance. Glide Ratio To Dest.The glide ratio required to descend from your current position and elevation to the destination elevation.Heading The direction you are moving.Location (lat/lon)Displays the current position in the default position format regardless of the selected settings.Location (selected)Displays the current position in the selected position format.Odometer A running tally of distance traveled for all trips.
Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s Manual 51Customizing Your Device Off Course The distance to the left or the right by which you have strayed from the original path of travel.Pointer The data eld 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 - MaximumThe maximum speed reached since last reset.Speed - Moving Avg.The average speed of the device while moving since last reset.Speed - Overall Avg.Your average speed since last reset. Sunrise The time of sunrise based on your GPS position.Sunset The time of sunset based on your GPS position.Temperature - WaterThe temperature of the water. Requires a connection to a NMEA 0183 temperature-capable device to acquire data.Time of Day The current time of day based on your time settings (format, time zone, and daylight saving time).Time to DestinationThe estimated time needed to reach your nal destination.
52 Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s ManualCustomizing Your Device Time to Next The estimated time needed until you reach the next point on the route.To Course The direction in which you must move to return to the route.Trip Odometer A running tally of the distance traveled since the last reset.Trip Time - MovingA running tally of time since the last reset.Trip Time - StoppedThe time spent not moving since the last reset.Trip Time - Total A running tally of 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.Velocity Made GoodThe speed at which you are closing on a destination along a route.Vertical Speed Your rate of altitude gain or loss over time.Vert. Speed to Dest.The measurement of your rate of ascent or descent to a predetermined altitude.Waypoint at Dest.The last point on a route to your destination.
Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s Manual 53Appendix Waypoint at NextThe next point on your route.
54 Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s ManualAppendixContact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions about this product. • In the USA, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020.• In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000.• In Europe, go to www.garmin.com/support and click Contact Support for in-country support 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.Go to http://my.garmin.com to access the latest services for your Garmin products.• Subscribe to online services for Points of Interest (POIs) and other useful items.• Unlock optional maps.• Download geocaches to your device.Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories, preloaded map data cards, accessories, and replacement parts.
Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s Manual 55AppendixYou must provide your own Phillips screwdriver to replace the DC 40 collar.1. Carefully cut the zip tie that secures the VHF antenna to the collar.2. Remove the two screws on the back plate of the DC 40.3. Lift off the mounting plate.4. Remove the old collar.5. Align the new collar with the DC 40.The buckle should be on the side opposite of the power button.6. Replace the mounting plate and screws.7. Replace the zip tie that secures the VHF antenna to the collar.Trim the zip tie and any sharp edges.Before you can replace the VHF antenna, you must detach the DC 40 from the collar (page 51).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.
56 Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s ManualAppendixnoticeWhen replacing the fuse, do not lose any of the small pieces and make sure they are put back in the proper position. The vehicle power cable does not work unless it is assembled correctly.If your device does not charge in your vehicle, you may need to replace the fuse located at the tip of the vehicle adapter.1. Use a coin to push down the sliver tip, and turn the coin counterclockwise, one-quarter turn.2. Remove the end piece, the silver tip, and the fuse.3. Install a 1 A fast blow fuse of the same size.4. Replace the silver tip and the end piece.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.The device supports the following le types:• Files from BaseCamp™. Go to www.garmin.com.• GPI custom POI les from the Garmin POI Loader. Go to www.garmin.com/products/poiloader.You can purchase microSD memory cards from an electronics supplier, or purchase preloaded map data cards from your Garmin dealer. In addition to map and data storage, the memory cards can be used to store les such as images, cartridges, geocaches, routes, locations, and custom POIs.
Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s Manual 57Appendix1. Remove the battery cover by turning the D-ring 1/4 turn counterclockwise and pulling up.2. Slide up and pull out the metal cover ➊.3. Align the metal contacts, and place the memory card ➋ in the slot ➌.➊➋➌4. Push in and slide down the metal cover.5. Replace the batteries and the battery cover.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. noticeTo prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the mini-USB port, the weather cap, and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer.1. Connect the USB cable to a USB port on your computer.2. Pull up the weather cap from the mini-USB port.3. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB port.4. From the main menu, select Setup? > System.5. Press MENU.
58 Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s ManualAppendix6. Select Mass Storage Mode.Your device and memory card (optional) appear as removable drives in My Computer on Windows computers and as mounted volumes on Mac computers.Before you download data to the memory card, you can check the available storage space on the card.1. From the main menu, select Setup? > System.2. Press MENU.3. Select View Card Info.Before you can transfer les, you must connect the device to your computer (page 57). To transfer map data to a memory card, you may need to load USB drivers from www.garmin.com.1. Browse your computer for the le.2. Select the le.3. Select Edit > Copy.4. Open the “Garmin” or memory card drive/volume.5. Select Edit > Paste.The dog tracks saved on your Astro are detailed enough for most users to view the movements of their dog. The DC 40 stores more-detailed tracks of the dog’s movements. You can use the Astro to transfer these tracks to the BaseCamp software (www.garmin.com) on your computer.
Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s Manual 59Appendix1. Open BaseCamp. 2. Connect the Astro to a computer using the USB cable provided.3. Turn on the Astro.4. Turn on the DC 40, and place it within 12 inches of the Astro.5. Press DOG > ENTER > MENU.6. Select Transfer Dog Unit Track.7. Wait until the track data is buffered on your Astro and “Ready to communicate with PC” appears. 8. Follow the BaseCamp instructions for transferring les.9. Select OK when you have nished transferring the tracks.noticeYour device memory contains important system les and folders that should not be deleted.Before you can delete les, you must connect the device to your computer (page 57).1. Open the “Garmin” drive or volume.2. If necessary, open a folder or volume.3. Select the les.4. Press the Delete key on your keyboard.1. Complete an action:• For Windows computers, click the eject icon in your system tray.• For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to the Trash .2. Disconnect the device from your computer.Before you can update the software, you must connect the Astro to your
60 Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s ManualAppendixcomputer (page 57). NOTE: Updating the software does not erase any of your data or settings.1. Go to www.garmin.com/webupdater.2. Follow the on-screen instructions.NOTE: To avoid data corruption, do not turn off the Astro during data transfer.Before you can update the software, you must connect the Astro to your computer (page 57). The DC 40 uses your Astro as a wireless transfer device when transferring software updates and detailed dog tracks.1. Turn on the DC 40, and place it within 12 inches of the Astro. 2. Go to www.garmin.com/webupdater.3. Follow the on-screen instructions.NOTE: To avoid data corruption, do not turn off the Astro or the DC 40 during data transfer.4. On the Astro, press DOG > ENTER > MENU. 5. Select Upgrade Dog Unit.6. Follow the on-screen instructions.noticeAvoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components.1. Use a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.2. Wipe it dry.1. Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.2. If necessary, use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner.
Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s Manual 61Appendix3. Apply the liquid to the cloth, and gently wipe the screen with the cloth.noticeThe Astro and DC 40 are water resistant to IEC 60529 IPX7. They can withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Prolonged submersion can cause damage to the devices. After immersion, be certain to wipe and air dry the devices before using or charging.noticeDo not store the Astro or DC 40 where prolonged exposure to temperature extremes may occur, because permanent damage may result.Water resistanceWater resistant to IEC 60529 IPX7Battery type Two 1.5 volt AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH, or lithium)Battery life Up to 24 hours, typical usage (page 60)OperatingtemperaturerangeFrom -4°F to 158°F (from -20°C to 70°C) See battery information on page x.Water resistanceWater resistant to IEC 60529 IPX7Battery type Internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery
62 Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s ManualAppendixBattery life From 17 to 48 hours.Recharging takesapproximately 4½hours.OperatingtemperaturerangeFrom -4°F to 140°F(from -20°C to 60°C)ChargingtemperaturerangeFrom 32°F to 113°F(from 0°C to 45°C)MURS (MultiuseRadioService)frequency151.82 MHz 151.88 MHz 151.94 MHz 154.57 MHz 154.60 MHzVHF range Up to 7 miles (11.2 km) - line of sightOutput power 2 wattsSee the Important Safety and Product Information on pages 62–73 for product warnings and other important information.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 signicant amount of their capacity as temperature decreases. Use lithium batteries when operating the device in below-freezing conditions.1. Remove the battery cover by turning the D-ring 1/4 turn counterclockwise and pulling up.2. Insert the batteries, observing polarity.
Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s Manual 63Appendix3. Replace the battery cover.1. From the main menu, select Advanced > Settings > System > Battery Type.2. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH.When you do not plan to use the Astro for several months, remove the batteries. Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed.The normal long-term decrease in the charging capacity of lithium-ion batteries can be accelerated by exposure to elevated temperatures. Storing a fully charged battery for more than three months in a location that exposes it to high temperatures (above 70°F or 21°C) can signicantly reduce its recharging capacity. • Before storage, charge the battery to approximately 50% of 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.From the main menu, select Advanced > Settings > System > GPS > Battery Saver.
64 Astro X20 and DC40 Owner’s ManualAppendixExtensive use of screen backlighting can signicantly reduce battery life. You can adjust the backlight brightness and decrease the backlight timeout to maximize battery power.1. Quickly press .2. Adjust the brightness.From the main menu, select Advanced > Settings > Display > Backlight Timeout.1. Press DOG > MENU.2. Select Show Info.3. Press MENU.4. Select Change Comm. Settings.5. Change the update rate. Both 30-second and two-minute rates reduce battery drain, but they create a less-detailed dog track and collected statistics.6. Bring the Astro within a few feet of the DC 40.7. Follow the on-screen instructions.
© 2011 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiariesGarmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USAGarmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UKGarmin Corporation No. 68, Zhangshu 2nd Road, Xizhi Dist., New Taipei City, 221, Taiwan (R.O.C.)www.garmin.comJune 2011 190-01340-00 Rev. 1 Printed in Taiwan

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