Garmin Astro 320 Owner's Manual - page 7
your dog's location and tracks. The compass pointer indicates
the direction of the dog's current location.
Tracking Your Dog on the Map
Before you can track a dog on the map, you must add them to
the handheld device (
).
You can view the dog's location on the map.
1
Select
MAP
.
2
Select
IN
and
OUT
to zoom in and out of the map.
Navigating to Your Dog
1
Select
Dog List
.
2
Select the dog.
3
Select
Show Info
>
Go
.
The map opens.
4
Follow the magenta line to the dog.
Viewing Dog Status
You can view your dog's status, such as the direction and
distance to the dog from the handheld device. To determine if
your dog is barking, you must first enable bark detection
).
1
From the main menu, select
DOG
to view the dog tracking
page.
2
If you have additional dogs, scroll through the list to find the
dog.
The handheld device can track up to 10 dogs.
3
Select
ENTER
.
Dog Status Icons
Sitting
Running
On point
Treed
Unknown*
*The unknown status icon indicates that the collar has not
acquired a satellite signal and that the handheld device cannot
determine the location of the dog.
Dog Information
The handheld device assigns a default name, "Dog," to the dog
collar device if it was packaged with the handheld device.
Resetting a Dog's Statistics and Track
You might want to clear the dog statistics and track before a
new hunt.
1
Select
Dog List
.
2
Select a dog.
3
Select
Show Info
>
Reset
>
Yes
.
Changing the Length of the Dog's Track
You can adjust the length of time the dog track appears on the
map. Reducing the duration of the track can reduce the clutter
on the map. Changing the map does not affect the tracks stored
in the handheld device.
1
Select
Setup
>
Dogs
>
Dog Track Length on Map
.
2
Select an option.
Changing a Dog Name
1
Select
DOG
>
ENTER
.
The dog information appears.
2
Select the name field.
The on-screen keyboard appears (
).
3
Enter the name of the dog.
Changing the Color of the Dog's Track
You can change the track color of the dog. It is helpful to have
the track color match the color of the collar strap, if possible.
1
Select
Dog List
.
2
Select a dog.
3
Select
Show Info
.
4
Select the colored square next to the dog’s name.
5
Select a color.
Changing the Dog Type
Before you can change the dog type, you must turn on the dog
collar device and bring it within 10 feet (3 m) of the handheld
device.
You can assign a dog type so the appropriate dog status
symbols appear.
1
Select
DOG
>
ENTER
>
MENU
.
2
Select
Change Dog Type
.
3
Select a type.
Setting Dog Alerts
You can adjust how the handheld device alerts you to certain
actions of the dog.
1
Select
Setup
>
Dogs
>
Dog Alerts
.
2
Select an alert.
3
Select the handheld device action for the specific alert.
4
Repeat steps 2 and 3 as needed.
Removing a Dog
1
Select
Dog List
.
2
Select a dog.
3
Select
Remove
.
Adding a Dog to the Astro
The handheld device can track up to 10 dogs with dog collar
devices. If you purchase additional dog collar devices, you can
link them to the handheld device. Before you can link devices to
the handheld device, the handheld device must be close enough
to the dog collar device to touch it, or you must know the dog
collar device ID number.
1
Select
DOG
.
2
Select
Add Dog
.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
By default, the new dog is named “Dog” and an ID number is
randomly assigned.
An error message could appear if there is a conflict with the
ID number of another dog.
Assigning a Dog ID Manually
Before you can assign a dog ID manually, you must turn on the
dog collar device and bring it within 10 feet (3 m) of the
handheld device. You must assign a new ID number to the dog
and change the update rate.
1
Select
DOG
.
2
Select a dog.
3
Select
Show Info
>
MENU
>
Comm. Settings
.
4
Select an unassigned and nonconflicting ID.
5
Change the update rate (optional).
The 30-second and two-minutes rates reduce battery drain,
but they record less-detailed dog tracks and statistics.
Dog Tracking
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