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Setting Up the System, Device Overviews, Installing Batteries, Charging the Dog Collar Device

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Introduction WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Setting Up the System You must set up the handheld device and the dog collar device before you can use the devices. 1 Install batteries in the handheld device (Installing Batteries, page 1). 2 Charge the dog collar device (Charging the Dog Collar Device, page 1). 3 Turn on the devices (Turning On the Device, page 2). 4 If necessary, add the dog collar device to the handheld device (Adding a Dog to the Astro 900 Handheld, page 4). 5 Acquire satellite signals (Acquiring Satellite Signals, page 2). Device Overviews Astro 900 Handheld Device NOTICE Avoid using a high-powered radio (greater than 5 W) in close proximity to the handheld device. It may cause irreversible damage to the handheld device. IN Select to zoom in on the map. OUT Select to zoom out on the map. MAP Select to view the map. MENU Select to open the menu for the active page. Select twice to open the main menu. ENTER Select to select options and acknowledge messages. BACK Select to cancel data entry or return to the previous menu or page. MARK Select to mark your current location. DOG Select to view the dog tracking page. Select to view or scroll through options and to move the map pointer. Locking the Keypad 1 Select . 2 Select OUT. Dog Collar Device GPS antenna Communication antenna Power key Display Keypad USB port (under weather cap) microSD® card slot (under battery door) Mounting spine Battery cover D-ring Keypad Introduction Communication antenna GPS antenna Power key Status LED and flashing beacon LEDs Installing Batteries The handheld device operates on two AA batteries (not included). Use NiMH or lithium batteries for best results. 1 Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the cover. 2 Insert two AA batteries, observing polarity. 3 Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise. 4 Hold . 5 Select Setup > System > Battery Type. 6 Select Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. Charging the Dog Collar Device NOTICE To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the contacts on the collar and the surrounding area before connecting the charging clip. NOTE: Your dog collar device may look different than the device pictured. 1

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Introduction	5
Setting Up the System	5
Device Overviews	5
Astro 900 Handheld Device	5
Keypad	5
Locking the Keypad	5
Dog Collar Device	5
Installing Batteries	5
Charging the Dog Collar Device	5
Turning On the Device	6
Turning Off the Device	6
Acquiring Satellite Signals	6
Adjusting the Backlight Brightness	6
Fitting the Collar on Your Dog	6
Using the On-Screen Keyboard	6
Dog Tracking	6
Tracking Your Dog on the Map	6
Navigating to Your Dog	6
Viewing Dog Status	6
Dog Status Icons	7
Location Alerts	7
Setting a Geofence Alert	7
Setting a Radius Alert	7
Editing Location Alerts	7
Dog Information	7
Hunt Metrics	7
Data Fields	7
Resetting a Dog's Statistics and Track	7
Changing the Length of the Dog's Track	7
Changing a Dog Name	7
Changing the Color of the Dog's Track	7
Changing the Dog Type	7
Setting Dog Alerts	7
Removing a Dog	7
Adding a Dog to the Astro 900 Handheld	8
Adding a Dog Using the Track and Control Codes	8
Finding the Dog ID and Track and Control Codes	8
Assigning a Dog ID Manually	8
Changing the Update Rate	8
Communication with the Collar	8
Tracking with BaseCamp™‎ BaseStation	8
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks	8
Waypoints	8
Marking Your Vehicle Location	8
Marking Your Current Location	8
Marking a Covey	8
Marking a Waypoint Using the Map	9
Navigating to a Waypoint	9
Editing a Waypoint	9
Moving a Waypoint on the Map	9
Repositioning a Waypoint to Your Current Location	9
Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location	9
Projecting a Waypoint	9
Deleting a Waypoint	9
Routes	9
Creating a Route	9
Navigating a Saved Route	9
Editing a Route	9
Viewing the Active Route	9
Reversing a Route	9
Deleting a Route	9
Deleting All Routes	9
Tracks	9
Recording Track Logs	9
Viewing the Elevation Plot of a Track	10
Viewing Details about the Track	10
Saving the Current Track	10
Marking a Location on a Saved Track	10
Navigating to the Start of a Track	10
Archiving a Track Manually	10
Archiving Tracks Automatically	10
Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly	10
Sharing Dog Information	10
Receiving Dog Information	10
Navigation	10
Map	10
Enabling the Map Data Fields	10
Compass	10
Calibrating the Compass	11
Navigating with the Bearing Pointer	11
Course Pointer	11
Find Menu	11
Finding a Waypoint by Name	11
Finding a Waypoint Near Another Waypoint	11
Navigating with Sight 'N Go	11
Viewing the Elevation Plot	11
Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter	11
Navigating to a Point on the Plot	11
Changing the Plot Type	11
Trip Computer	11
Resetting the Trip Computer	11
Applications	11
Setting a Proximity Alarm	11
Calculating the Size of an Area	12
Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs	12
Setting an Alarm	12
Geocaches	12
Downloading Geocaches Using a Computer	12
Finding a Geocache	12
Filtering the Geocache List	12
Editing a Custom Geocache Filter	12
Creating and Saving a Geocache Filter	12
chirp™‎	12
Enabling chirp Searching	12
Finding a Geocache with a chirp	12
Opening the Stopwatch	12
Satellite Page	12
Changing the Satellite View	12
Turning Off GPS	12
Simulating a Location	12
Disabling Dog Data Broadcast	13
Enabling Rescue Mode	13
VIRB®‎ Remote	13
Customizing Your Device	13
Customizing the Main Menu	13
Customizing the Data Fields	13
Profiles	13
Creating a Custom Profile	13
Editing a Profile Name	13
Deleting a Profile	13
System Settings	13
Dog Settings	13
Display Settings	13
Setting the Device Tones	14
Map Settings	14
Advanced Map Settings	14
Tracks Settings	14
Changing the Units of Measure	14
Time Settings	14
Position Format Settings	14
Heading Settings	14
Altimeter Settings	14
Geocaching Settings	14
Routing Settings	15
Marine Map Settings	15
Setting up Marine Alarms	15
Device Information	15
Viewing Device Information	15
Support and Updates	15
Product Updates	15
Setting Up Garmin Express	15
Updating the Software	15
Device Care	15
Cleaning the Device	15
Cleaning the Screen	15
Astro 900 Handheld Device Specifications	15
T9 Dog Collar Device Specifications	15
Battery Information	16
Long-Term Storage	16
Data Management	16
File Types	16
Installing a Memory Card	16
Connecting the Handheld Device to a Computer	16
Connecting the Collar to a Computer	16
Transferring Dog Tracks to BaseCamp	16
Disconnecting the USB Cable	17
Appendix	17
Accessories and Replacement Parts	17
Purchasing Accessories	17
Optional Maps	17
About Memory Cards	17
Optional Fitness Accessories	17
Using Optional Fitness Accessories	17
Tips for Pairing ANT‍+ Accessories with Your Garmin Device	17
Dog Device Battery Replacement Instructions	17
T9 Components	17
Removing the Old Battery	17
Installing the New Battery	17
Replacing the Collar Strap	18
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable	18
Data Fields	18
Troubleshooting	19
My handheld device is not responding	19
My dog collar devices have conflicting IDs	19
Is my dog collar device compatible with my handheld?	19
Garmin Support Center	19
Registering Your Device	19

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Introduction

WARNING

See the

Important Safety and Product Information

guide in the

product box for product warnings and other important

information.

Setting Up the System

You must set up the handheld device and the dog collar device

before you can use the devices.

Install batteries in the handheld device (

Installing Batteries

page 1

Charge the dog collar device (

Charging the Dog Collar

Device

, page 1

Turn on the devices (

Turning On the Device

, page 2

If necessary, add the dog collar device to the handheld

device (

Adding a Dog to the Astro 900 Handheld

, page 4

Acquire satellite signals (

Acquiring Satellite Signals

page 2

Device Overviews

Astro 900 Handheld Device

NOTICE

Avoid using a high-powered radio (greater than 5 W) in close

proximity to the handheld device. It may cause irreversible

damage to the handheld device.

GPS antenna

Communication antenna

Power key

Display

Keypad

USB port (under weather cap)

microSD

card slot (under battery door)

Mounting spine

Battery cover D-ring

Keypad

Select to zoom in on the map.

OUT

Select to zoom out on the map.

MAP

Select to view the map.

Select to open the menu for the active page.

Select twice to open the main menu.

ENTER

Select to select options and acknowledge messages.

BACK

Select to cancel data entry or return to the previous menu or

page.

MARK

Select to mark your current location.

DOG

Select to view the dog tracking page.

Select to view or scroll through options and to move the map

pointer.

Locking the Keypad

Select

OUT

Dog Collar Device

Communication antenna

GPS antenna

Power key

Status LED and flashing beacon LEDs

Installing Batteries

The handheld device operates on two AA batteries (not

included). Use NiMH or lithium batteries for best results.

Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the

cover.

Insert two AA batteries, observing polarity.

Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise.

Hold

Select

Setup

System

Battery Type

Select

Alkaline

Lithium

, or

Rechargeable NiMH

Charging the Dog Collar Device

NOTICE

To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the contacts on the collar

and the surrounding area before connecting the charging clip.

NOTE:

Your dog collar device may look different than the device

pictured.

Introduction