Garmin Astro 900 Owners Manual - Page 8

3 Select Remove. Adding a Dog to the Astro 900 Handheld The handheld device can track up to 20 dogs with dog collar devices. If you purchase additional dog collar devices, you can add them to the handheld device. NOTE: You can only add a dog collar device of the same communication protocol to your handheld device. Go to support.garmin.com/collars for compatibility information. 1 Bring your dog collar device within range of the handheld device. NOTE: The devices should be close enough to touch. 2 Select DOG. 3 Select Add Dog. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: An error message could appear if there is a conflict with the ID number of another dog. After pairing is complete, you can add the dog collar device to additional handheld devices using the dog collar device track code or control code. Adding a Dog Using the Track and Control Codes NOTE: This feature varies based on dog collar device type and feature availability in your area. Before you can add a dog using the track and control codes, the dog owner must find the track and control codes (Finding the Dog ID and Track and Control Codes, page 4) and tell them to you. You can use track and control codes to authorize a handheld device to interact with your dog collar device. If you are not near the dog you want to add or you cannot put the collar into pairing mode, you can add the dog using the track and control codes. 1 Select DOG > Add Dog. 2 When asked if you are near the collar, select No. 3 When asked if you know the track and control codes, select Yes. 4 Enter the track or control code for the collar, and select Done. The dog's track code allows you to track the dog. The dog's control code allows you to both track the dog and access the collar settings. 5 Enter the name of the dog, and select Done > OK. Finding the Dog ID and Track and Control Codes You can share a dog's track code so another person can track your dog. Also, you can share a dog's control code so another person can track your dog and access the collar settings. 1 Select Dog List. 2 Select a dog. 3 Select Show Info. 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 3 m (10 ft.) of the handheld device. You must assign a new ID number to the dog. 1 Select DOG. 2 Select a dog. 3 Select Show Info > MENU > Change ID. 4 Select an unassigned and nonconflicting ID. Changing the Update Rate You can select a longer duration for the update rate to conserve battery power. The 30-second and 2-minute rates reduce battery drain, but they record less-detailed dog tracks and statistics. 1 Bring the handheld device within a few feet of the dog collar device. 2 Select DOG. 3 Select a dog. 4 Select Show Info > MENU > Change Update Rate. 5 Select an update rate. Communication with the Collar You should keep an unobstructed line of sight between your handheld device and the dog collar device to produce the best communication signal. To achieve the best line-of-sight conditions, you should move to the highest elevation point in your area (for example, on the top of a hill). Best Good Poor Tracking with BaseCamp™ BaseStation Before you can track your dogs using BaseCamp, you must download BaseCamp to your computer (www.garmin.com /basecamp). The BaseStation feature of BaseCamp allows you to track your dogs in real-time on a computer. For more information on using BaseCamp, see the help file in the application. 1 Select Setup > System > BaseCamp Basestation > Prompted. 2 Open BaseCamp. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device. Waypoints can mark where you are, where you are going, or where you have been. You can add details about the location, such as name, elevation, and depth. Marking Your Vehicle Location You can mark the location of your vehicle so you can navigate back to your vehicle after a hunt. 1 Select MARK. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. Marking Your Current Location 1 Select MARK. 2 Select an option: • Select New. • Select a default location name, such as Truck or Camp. 3 Edit the location information (optional). 4 Select Done. Marking a Covey You can mark a covey location and enter the estimated number of birds flushed and the number of birds taken. 1 Select MARK > Covey. 4 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks