Garmin International Inc 01393 Manuel D’Utilisation
Astro
Dog Tracking System Owner’s Manual
3
Dog Tracking
To assign a new ID number to a dog and change
the update rate:
1. On the Dog Information page, press
MENU >
Change
Comm. Settings
.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Select an unassigned and nonconflicting ID >
3. Select an unassigned and nonconflicting ID >
OK
.
4. Change the update rate, if desired. Both 10-second
and 30-second updates reduce battery drain, but
they create a less-detailed dog track and collected
statistics. The Astro 220 must be touching the DC 30
to change the ID number.
5. Complete the setup wizard instructions.
Tips for Successful Tracking
Use a fully charged DC 30. A fully charged DC 30
operates for approximately 17 hours when using
5-second interval reporting.
Use line-of-sight radio communication. The Astro 220
Use line-of-sight radio communication. The Astro 220
and DC 30 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 you and your dog’s DC 30 produces the best
communication signal. Obstructed radio waves result
in a poor signal.
BEST
GOOD
POOR
Line-of-Sight Radio Communication